ML07-V. HOW CHRISTIAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE CAME TO BE
Virtual on Zoom 11/29/2021"Christian" art and architecture didn't appear until the middle of the 3rd century, long after the development of Christian worship and theology. What took so long? Or was it there and we just don't recognize it? There are fascinating mysteries in the visual emergence of a new religion in an ancient world, where gods, emperors, magicians, chameleons, and donkeys could be transformed, and tombs, courtrooms, and laundries could be converted by Christian creativity. Visit catacombs and villas to follow the flights of imagination of a new faith and its visual expression.
LH07-V HOW CHRISTIAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE CAME TO BE
Virtual on Zoom 11/29/2021"Christian" art and architecture didn't appear until the middle of the 3rd century, long after the development of Christian worship and theology. What took so long? Or was it there and we just don't recognize it? There are fascinating mysteries in the visual emergence of a new religion in an ancient world, where gods, emperors, magicians, chameleons, and donkeys could be transformed, and tombs, courtrooms, and laundries could be converted by Christian creativity. Visit catacombs and villas to follow the flights of imagination of a new faith and its visual expression.
LH15-P LEADING MEN OF LANCASTER
High Auditorium, Crossings Building, Landis HomesLeading Men: Historic Lancaster, PA, is a six-session series. Dr. Robert Frick, historian and presenter, will share the lives and times of 22 Historic Downtown Lancastrians. Grouped into six categories - Initiators, Pennsylvania’s Only U.S. President, Ministers, Proponents, Merchants, and Artists and Inventors - the brief biographies will demonstrate the critical roles these figures played in making Lancaster great. Participants should prepare for lively presentations filled with interesting facts and peppered with humor. Dr. Frick’s goal is education with a smile.
ML24-P. THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF SCOTT JOPLIN
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021Born in the backwoods of Texas in 1868 - in the aftermath of the Civil War - Scott Joplin, African American, decided not to labor in the fields but instead to head north where he would promote his self-taught talents at the piano. Advanced study in harmony and composition at the George Smith College for Negroes led to a profusion of original works: Rags, waltzes, marches, dances, one serenade, and two operas. But for his acclaimed Maple Leaf Rag, most of them met with dismissal or distortion from a still prejudicial northern society. Ultimately over time, the novelty, structure, brilliance, and energy represented in Joplin's music speak to his genius in creating an iconic musical genre, unique in American art history. In this course, we will discuss Joplin's life and play selected examples of his music on the piano.
LH38-P SILVER SADDLES AT GREYSTONE MANOR
Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding CenterGreystone 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 August 14.
ML12-V. HOW DID WE GET THE INTERNET RUNNING OUR LIFE?
Virtual on Zoom 11/29/2021This course will trace the humble beginnings of the internet. We will share the early lucrative years and how they affect how we use our electronics today. What are the most popular applications and how did they get so popular? And why is the smartphone one of the most loved and hated innovations of our lifetime? Bob Rosenshein - a guest lecturer from Israel - will join us. Bob is an internet entrepreneur who knows firsthand how the first companies used this new technology for the greater good. He was founder, Chairman, and CEO of Answers.com.
LH12-V HOW DID WE GET THE INTERNET RUNNING OUR LIFE?
Virtual on Zoom 11/29/2021This course will trace the humble beginnings of the internet. We will share the early lucrative years and how they affect how we use our electronics today. What are the most popular applications and how did they get so popular? And why is the smartphone one of the most loved and hated innovations of our lifetime? Bob Rosenshein - a guest lecturer from Israel - will join us. Bob is an internet entrepreneur who knows firsthand how the first companies used this new technology for the greater good. He was founder, Chairman, and CEO of Answers.com.
ML02-V. THE IMPERIAL GLORY OF VIENNA
Virtual on Zoom 11/29/2021Home of the waltz and the coffeehouse, Sigmund Freud and Hedy Lamarr, Vienna has left an indelible mark on Western culture. Its grand palaces, renowned museums, and soaring churches delight visitors from around the world. At the same time, ordinary Viennese face life with a wonderful sense of irony. “The situation is hopeless, but not serious,” they say – an outlook that served them well during the traumatic years of Nazi and Soviet occupation. This course offers a fascinating look at the glorious past and enduring charms of Imperial Vienna.
LH02-V THE IMPERIAL GLORY OF VIENNA
Virtual on Zoom 11/29/2021Home of the waltz and the coffeehouse, Sigmund Freud and Hedy Lamarr, Vienna has left an indelible mark on Western culture. Its grand palaces, renowned museums, and soaring churches delight visitors from around the world. At the same time, ordinary Viennese face life with a wonderful sense of irony. “The situation is hopeless, but not serious,” they say – an outlook that served them well during the traumatic years of Nazi and Soviet occupation. This course offers a fascinating look at the glorious past and enduring charms of Imperial Vienna.
ML36-P. LIVING INTO OUR DIFFERENCES
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021This course will examine how we can live better together. In an interactive environment we will be the teachers and learners together as we learn principles of dignity and respect toward others who have different political, cultural and religious viewpoints. To guide our discussions, we will be using the book Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict by Donna Hicks. Course participants are encouraged to read the book prior to the class.