LH36-P. LANCASTER’S NOTABLE HISTORIC ARCHITECTS: THEIR WORK, THEIR LIVES AND THE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY
Lancaster City's architecture has been shaped by the talent, expertise and vision of architects from Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, Chicago and of Lancaster. This course will introduce the audience to their works, their personalities and their impact from 1738 to 1968. The two hundred year span has graced the city with over thirty six styles of architecture from Georgian to Art Deco. The course will progress through the architectural history chronologically describing each architect and their body of work. Historic photographs and newspaper accounts obtained from Lancaster History and LNP bring each story to life in a way that is entertaining and educational.
ML35-P. UNDERSTANDING THE BOOK OF JOB
The biblical book of Job is not only one of the most often discussed books of the Bible, but it is also loved in the literary world as one of the classics of ancient times. This course will consider both the literary structure and religious importance of this highly loved but also very often misunderstood book. It is suggested that participants read the Book of Job ahead of time and bring along either the New Revised Standard Version or the Revised Standard Version of the Book of Job to class.
LH43-P. GOOD NEWS IN TROUBLED TIMES
The evening news overwhelms us with the bad things that happen - the part of the glass that is half empty. This presentation is focused on good news - the part of the glass that is half full. We will draw from contemporary news but also observations from the instructor’s 90-year sojourn on this planet earth, including some commentary on the crisis we are now experiencing. You are guaranteed to leave this course feeling a little lighter, a little better for having attended. It might even save you a visit to your counselor. A little humor serves as a lubricant.
LH41-P. WHAT DOES A RETIRED INVENTOR DO?
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.
LH37-P. MASON & DIXON AND LEWIS & CLARK
Of all the explorations that have occurred throughout the early history of the United States of America, those of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon and Meriwhether Lewis and William Clark are among the most remarkable in terms of purpose, execution and duration. This class will focus on the historic and geographic factors of the questions of Who, What, When, Where, and Why and the technological (or lack thereof) considerations of the How question.
ML37-P. THE LIVES OF MOZART AND BEETHOVEN AS DEPICTED IN FILM: FACT OR FICTION
When asked to name two of the most well-known composers of classical music, many people will reply by naming Mozart and Beethoven. Hollywood has produced two major motion pictures depicting the lives of these two famous composers. One is the 1984 academy award winning film Amadeus. The other is a film which examines the life of Beethoven and his one true love – the unnamed “Immortal Beloved” mentioned in letters discovered upon his death. This class will examine how Hollywood has depicted the lives of these two beloved composers in film.
ML40-P. IMPOSTER SCAMS: IT’S YOUR MONEY!
From sweepstakes and lottery scams to identity theft and investment fraud, the con artists and imposters always manage to stay just a step ahead of us. We can no longer trust what we hear in a phone call from someone trying to get their hands into our wallet or bank account. Consumers must be proactive in protecting our hard-earned money by being aware and informed about current frauds and scams. Join me for this educational presentation filled with tips and practical information.
ML34-P. MASON & DIXON AND LEWIS & CLARK
Of all the explorations that have occurred throughout the early history of the United States of America, those of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon and Meriwhether Lewis and William Clark are among the most remarkable in terms of purpose, execution and duration. This class will focus on the historic and geographic factors of the questions of Who, What, When, Where, and Why and the technological (or lack thereof) considerations of the How question.
LH40-P. IMPOSTER SCAMS: IT’S YOUR MONEY!
From sweepstakes and lottery scams to identity theft and investment fraud, the con artists and imposters always manage to stay just a step ahead of us. We can no longer trust what we hear in a phone call from someone trying to get their hands into our wallet or bank account. Consumers must be proactive in protecting our hard-earned money by being aware and informed about current frauds and scams. Join me for this educational presentation filled with tips and practical information.
LH34-P. AMERICAN POLITICAL ASSASSINATIONS
The course will present the stories and the backgrounds of 6 persons who assassinated U.S. presidents and two other political figures (Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, John Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and Robert Kennedy).