What better way is there to be blessed by the abundant gems of nature around you than to wake up on a fresh first of June morning to join with others on an hour-long walk in the Wetlands sponsored by Pathways Institute. The early morning sunlight will plant sparkles of dew on every emerging green leaf. It’s a good time to notice delicate cobwebs constructed by tiny spiders practicing their newly learned engineering skills with the plan to catch lunch nuggets before noon when the dew will have evaporated and disappeared. You will see some of the early birds who may be actively adding their last piece of straw to fashion their new nest just right, looking like ones made by their ancestors, generations earlier. There is beauty all around: flowers, grasses, reflections, critters and insects. Join us, appreciate the beauty, new life and the warm breezes that coax our world to wake up and join in on all the things that make our Wetlands on campus a wonderful environment where wildlife can flourish. The group will meet at the main entrance to the Crossings building at Landis Homes and will leave for a walk promptly at 9:00 am. Please wear comfortable shoes. We will be walking on smooth paths, sidewalks and roadways. Feet will stay relatively dry.
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).
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.
Be ready to celebrate the 4th of July by crafting a cute red, white, and blue themed gnome. Make a second gnome that will welcome fall to your home. No experience is necessary to make these two adorable figures.
Join us to travel back in time and experience what education was like in a one-room school. This beautifully-restored building will give you an opportunity to either learn, or reminisce about, what education was like in a one-room, eight-grade school. You will be able to see and touch many artifacts that students used in this (or similar) schools. Cash donations toward the Little Red School House are accepted and appreciated at time of visit (in addition to a registration fee).
Join us to travel back in time and experience what education was like in a one-room school. This beautifully-restored building will give you an opportunity to either learn, or reminisce about, what education was like in a one-room, eight-grade school. You will be able to see and touch many artifacts that students used in this (or similar) schools. Cash donations toward the Little Red School House are accepted and appreciated at time of visit (in addition to a registration fee).
Learn from the youngest instructors at Pathways institute - teenagers - who are experts on using technology. In this free three-session course, you will learn how to create a Facebook account, sign up for food delivery, get access to your favorite music, learn a foreign language for free, and much more. Pathways Institute partnered with Teens Teach Technology whose mission is offering free education on technology to older adults. Join the students from Central Bucks High School South for this course offered via Zoom. Session 1: Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) Session 2: Daily Applications (Food, Education, Reading) Session 3: Entertainment (Television streaming, Music Applications, and Fun Applications) You can choose to attend all or any of the sessions.
I want to introduce you to someone special. That someone is YOU! It is easy to find your "inner artist." The ability to be creative is every person's birthright, not a special talent reserved for a few. The gift is there, to be exposed, using simple tools and techniques. The class will briefly cover the basics for creating beautiful art starting with proper seated body position and upper arm and hand function allowing freedom of motion, creating beautiful line quality. After doing warm-up exercises, participants will use their own intuitive inclinations to develop and expand the drawing exercise with colored pencils. Discussion and questions can be shared at the end of this one and one-half hour lesson. Participants will need to bring a sharpened pencil. Paper and colored pencils will be provided. A reference manual "Simple Lines Make a Difference" will also be offered for a fee of $10 (payable at the time of the course) to anyone interested in expanding the experience of creating art through line and color on their own at home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn from the youngest instructors at Pathways institute - teenagers - who are experts on using technology. In this free three-session course, you will learn how to create a Facebook account, sign up for food delivery, get access to your favorite music, learn a foreign language for free, and much more. Pathways Institute partnered with Teens Teach Technology whose mission is offering free education on technology to older adults. Join the students from Central Bucks High School South for this course offered via Zoom. Session 1: Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) Session 2: Daily Applications (Food, Education, Reading) Session 3: Entertainment (Television streaming, Music Applications, and Fun Applications) You can choose to attend all or any of the sessions.
This class is designed for those who want to learn how to take more interesting pictures of their family and friends as well as their travels and memories. This class will not require any special equipment or exotic locations. It is aimed at the person who uses a point-and-shoot camera or a smartphone, and wants to learn how to get more interesting pictures. The presentation will uncover basic techniques and principles of good composition. One goal is to develop a photo-eye to be able to “see” the end result and to take note of dangers to avoid. In this class we will learn about the four elements that help you produce a masterpiece rather than an ordinary snapshot. I call these the ABCs of fine photos. The best picture shows a single and simple idea; this supports the slogan that less is more.
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.
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.
While the Civil War was fought outside, the conflict was “made” inside schools, churches, and other places where ideas were shared and debated. Seminary Ridge Museum and education Center, located in Schmucker Hall (the original building of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg) is the greatest place to study the conflicts in the first half of the 19th century. On July 1, 1863, the conflict came to the back door of the seminary during the first day of the battle. Following the battle, the building was transformed into a hospital for wounded of both sides who convalesced there for two and a half months. This course will be a field trip to that historic site with a presentation that will shed new life on often overlooked topics in Civil War history. Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center is located on Seminary Ridge. Three floors of exhibits connect individuals and groups to the dilemmas which led to the Civil War, provide a powerful and personal view of the battle's first day, and show the work of one of the battlefield's largest field hospitals. Guided tours of the Cupola are available for an additional fee of $27 payable directly at the museum at the time of the visit. If you are interested in the Cupola Tour, contact Pathways office when you register for the course.
While the Civil War was fought outside, the conflict was “made” inside schools, churches, and other places where ideas were shared and debated. Seminary Ridge Museum and education Center, located in Schmucker Hall (the original building of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg) is the greatest place to study the conflicts in the first half of the 19th century. On July 1, 1863, the conflict came to the back door of the seminary during the first day of the battle. Following the battle, the building was transformed into a hospital for wounded of both sides who convalesced there for two and a half months. This course will be a field trip to that historic site with a presentation that will shed new life on often overlooked topics in Civil War history. Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center is located on Seminary Ridge. Three floors of exhibits connect individuals and groups to the dilemmas which led to the Civil War, provide a powerful and personal view of the battle's first day, and show the work of one of the battlefield's largest field hospitals. Guided tours of the Cupola are available for an additional fee of $27 payable directly at the museum at the time of the visit. If you are interested in the Cupola Tour, contact Pathways office when you register for the course.
Join us for a tour of the US Army Heritage and Education Center located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The center engages, inspires, and informs the Army, the American people, and global partners with a unique and enduring source of knowledge and thought. When exploring the Soldier Experience Gallery, visitors experience the United States Army through the eyes of the men and women who lived its history, in war and peace, from the Spanish American War to current operations in Afghanistan. The exhibit also features hundreds of artifacts, oral history recordings accessible from your smartphone, a movie theater, and the opportunity to write a letter to a currently serving Soldier. In addition, guests may test their marksmanship at the digital shooting range, parachute into Normandy as part of the D-Day invasion, and experience a night attack during the Korean War. Following the museum tour, participants will have an opportunity to enjoy lunch at the Spoons Café offering delicious homemade soups made from scratch, hot paninis, hearty sandwiches, wraps, and fresh salads made to order. Donations toward the Army Heritage and Education Center are accepted and appreciated at time of visit.