LH-50-EXT [Transportation] Downtown Lancaster Architectural Walking Tour
Gregg Scott, FAIA Architect, will be hosting a walking tour of Historic Downtown Lancaster. This 90-minute tour will highlight a diverse mix of commercial, civic and residential buildings reflecting a myriad of architectural styles, all within a few blocks of the city square. Many of the featured buildings are the direct result of the impressive architectural career of Lancaster’s own C. Emlen Urban. Bus will leave promptly at 9:00 am from the main entrance of the Crossings building.
LH-51-EXT [Self-transportation] Downtown Lancaster Architectural Walking Tour
Gregg Scott, FAIA Architect, will be hosting a walking tour of Historic Downtown Lancaster. This 90-minute tour will highlight a diverse mix of commercial, civic and residential buildings reflecting a myriad of architectural styles, all within a few blocks of the city square. Many of the featured buildings are the direct result of the impressive architectural career of Lancaster’s own C. Emlen Urban. Bus will leave promptly at 9:00 am from the main entrance of the Crossings building.
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.
LH-46-EXT Silver Saddles at Greystone Manor
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.
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.
LH-52-EXT [Transportation] A Story of a Garden – Part 2
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.
ML-52-EXT Introduction to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
This course will introduce participants to the natural health alternatives of essential oils, sometimes referred to as aromatherapy. In this course, participants will learn how essential oils interact with the body to provide physical and emotional support. Essential oils are present in products that we already use every day ranging from chewing gum to household cleaners. There are different levels of use of essential oil – flavoring, perfuming, and therapeutic use. In this class, we will focus on the safe, therapeutic use. *Note: Some individuals may have reactions to fragrances due to the synthetic (man-made in a lab) chemicals that are added as enhancers. During this class, we will only be using pure essential oils – free from man-made chemicals. Participants will have the opportunity to purchase a roller bottle of essential oil for $10.00 payable at time of class.
LH-53-EXT [Self-Transportation] A Story of a Garden – Part 2
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.
ML-53-EXT Weed Walk With Willa
Come join Willa for an inspirational educational walk of the farm to learn about the many benefits of medicinal plants that may be growing in your own yard or neighborhood. Please bring water, bug spray and a bag for your free comfrey plant.
LH-54-EXT Collage ART – Mixing it Up! Workshop
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.