Lancaster Region

The course will be conducted in five sessions. Each one-hour session will include a display of a few of the “inventions” created by the presenter since moving to Landis homes (participants guess their function), discussion of at least one aspect of creativity, a tale of how that aspect applied in the presenter’s life, and a hands-on creative challenge.  Questions and other interactions are encouraged. The person who has the most correct identifications of the displayed “inventions” (over all five sessions) will receive free consulting (and possible construction assistance) on solving a problem of personal interest.

Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center has created a unique horsemanship program for Pathways Institute participants. Four weekly unmounted horsemanship sessions will allow participants to experience the incredible bond between humans and horses, enhance physical and cognitive stretching and strength, facilitate positive exchange of experiences and consider future equine opportunities. The sensory nature of the horse is good for the inside and outside of people!  The group will be led by PATH certified instructors. Activities will include a moderate level of exercise. Additional forms will need to be filled out to participate in the program, including a release form from your doctor. Please register before April 28. 

In Mary Lou’s Part I Pathways presentation, “A Story of a Garden,” she provides background for her passion, as an artist and spiritual director, of gardening to nurture community/biodiversity - within the city or in our natural world. Part II will be an in-person tour of the Botanical Native Plant Garden that she oversees at the Wolf Museum. In addition to the registration fee: a suggested $10 donation towards the garden is appreciated. Please bring cash on the day of the tour, the donations will be collected at the garden. 

In Mary Lou’s Part I Pathways presentation, “A Story of a Garden,” she provides background for her passion, as an artist and spiritual director, of gardening to nurture community/biodiversity - within the city or in our natural world. Part II will be an in-person tour of the Botanical Native Plant Garden that she oversees at the Wolf Museum. In addition to the registration fee: a suggested $10 donation towards the garden is appreciated. Please bring cash on the day of the tour, the donations will be collected at the garden. 

Collage is an experimental process, visual journaling, combining photos, images – things you have saved can be reused, arty-recycling. Collage is a form of self-discovery that truly links the heart and mind. Collage lets you understand your thinking process, learn new skills while having fun. Using simple tools – scissors and a glue stick, writing exercises, words and images, you can see the artwork develop and spark new possibilities. Book Arts will encourage you to tell a story and learn what makes a book a book. You will learn how to create a few surprise books, books made from a single sheet of paper – this is all an experimental process plus its fun, and you can continue using these skills after the class is over. Bring with you: copier paper (or a notebook), pen or pencil, glue stick or Mod Podge, scissors, crayons, markers, etc. You can also bring mementos of activities, ticket stubs, stamps, bits of ribbons, magazines, an old book, something you will cut up.

Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center has created a unique horsemanship program for Pathways Institute participants. Four weekly unmounted horsemanship sessions will allow participants to experience the incredible bond between humans and horses, enhance physical and cognitive stretching and strength, facilitate positive exchange of experiences and consider future equine opportunities. The sensory nature of the horse is good for the inside and outside of people!  The group will be led by PATH certified instructors. Activities will include a moderate level of exercise. Additional forms will need to be filled out to participate in the program, including a release form from your doctor. Please register before April 28. 

We invite you to experience the flavors of Morocco in the heart of Lancaster County. Bouchra Boutaleb - a Moroccan native - will share about her culture and cuisine. After a cooking demonstration, you will get a chance to enjoy chicken tagine - the traditional Moroccan dish. Only authentic ingredients and fresh local produce will be used.

Your adventure will begin at the visitor center where you will learn about natural history, raptor identification, migration information, and Sanctuary guidelines. Participants will then spend time getting an up-close and personal look at one of the education raptors. Following the presentation, the group will take part in a guided walk to South Lookout. During the walk, you will hear about flight interpretation and local landmarks. A trained naturalist will be on hand to announce and identify approaching birds. There will be time for exploring the Sanctuary on your own followed by a boxed lunch outside, under the roof in the amphitheater.

In Mary Lou’s Part I Pathways Institute presentation, “A Story of a Garden,” she provides background for her passion of gardening to nurture biodiversity within Lancaster City. Part II will be an in-person tour of the Botanical Native Plant Garden that she oversees at the Wolf Museum of Music and Art. The sunny and woodland locations are ideal for more than 300 species of plants that numerous butterflies, moths, insects, and birds depend on for their survival. In 2013, the National Wildlife Federation certified the garden as a wildlife habitat. There is no additional fee for the tour. A suggested $10 donation towards the garden is appreciated. Please bring cash on the day of the tour; the donations will be collected at the garden. Transportation is not provided.

Enjoy a guided tour to explore the heritage and horticulture of Hershey Gardens from its beginnings in 1937 through today. Following the tour you will have the opportunity to walk among hundreds of butterflies from around the world at the Butterfly Atrium. The visit will round out with participants enjoying free time to wander among the gardens at their leisure. Bring your camera! The group is expected to return to Landis Homes by 1:00 pm