Fall 2020 Preview Courses

Take a sneak peek at some of the courses being offered this fall term at Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning. To check out the full course listings click here for the Capital Region or click here for Lancaster County.

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Contemporary Issues

A Critical History of American Journalism: Real News, Fake News, and TweetsInstructor: Dr. Mark Kelley

Book Study: This Mere Existence: Motivation and Strategies for Restoring Human RightsInstructor: Dr. Mark Kelley

Electing the American President - 2020Instructor: Dr. Joseph J. Karlesky

How to Have the Talk: Touchy Topics with Aging Loved OnesInstructor: Mr. Matthew J. Gallardo

One Hundred Years of Suffrage: We've Come a Long Way Baby, or Have We?Instructor: Dr. Carol Nechemias

The Federal ConstitutionInstructor: Professor Robert Power

Culture, Arts, & Music

Broadway MusicalsInstructor: Mr. Fred Kiemle

Movie Club: Analysis and Discussion of Classic Hollywood FilmsInstructor: Dr. Roger Godin

The Songs, The Songwriters and The SingersInstructor: Dr. Roger Godin

History

A History of Pennsylvania - As Told By The Authors/Guests Of PA BooksInstructor: Mr. Brian Lockman

Classic Toys and the Fascinating Stories Behind ThemInstructor: Mr. John Maietta

Greek MythologyInstructor: Mr. Rick Abele

History of Eyeglasses and other Visual AidsInstructor: Dr. Charles Letocha

Medieval Europe in Motion: Pilgrimage and CrusadeInstructor: Dr. Susanna Bede Caroselli

Mennonite Central Committee Turns 100Instructor: Dr. Kenneth Sensenig

Morocco: The Land at the Edge of the WorldInstructor: Mr. John Maietta

Reflections of a Hidden Child in Nazi Occupied France During WWIIInstructor: Mrs. Ruth Hartz

Rwanda 26 Years After the GenocideInstructor: Dr John Eby

Searching for AchillesInstructor: Mr. Joseph Wagman

The Roaring Twenties: When America Went WildInstructor: Mr. John Maietta

Treasures of the Caucasus: The Hidden Worlds of Armenia and GeorgiaInstructor: Mr. John Maietta

The Life and Loves of Marjorie Fetter GoossensInstructor: Mrs. Barbara Holliman

The Perry County Bicentennial: A Celebration of Central PA HistoryInstructor: Mr. Glen N. Holliman

Literature

Poetry: Necessity for This Moment; Hope for the FutureInstructor: Ms. Polly Ann Brown & Ms. Sharon Kraybill

Short Story MasterpiecesInstructor: Dr. Louise Barnett

Three Poets I Like To Talk AboutInstructor: Professor Clyde A. Ross

Nature, Science, & Technology

Aurora, Lights in the SkyInstructor: Mr. Lou Thieblemont

Cybersecurity - Keeping Yourself Safe OnlineInstructor: Mr. George Dillman

Doomsday Clock - An UpdateInstructor: Dr. James E. Jones

Galaxies, Blackholes and the UniverseInstructor: Mr. Rick Abele

How the Internet HappenedInstructor: Mr. Barry Gordon

How the Tides WorkInstructor: Mr. Lou Thieblemont

Nutrition and Exercise and How it Impacts Your Life Mentally & PhysicallyInstructor: Ms. Alessandra Perkins

Pathways to HearingInstructor: Dr. Craig Jurgensen

Religion

Understanding IslamInstructor: Mr. John Maietta

Wellness & Lifestyle

Book Review and Discussion on Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters In The EndInstructor: Mr. Glen Dunbar

Food Allergies and Intolerances 101Instructor: Ms. Hilary McMahon

Make the Rest of Your Days the Best of Your DaysInstructor: Dr. Emory Otto & Mrs. Idella Otto

Move More, Sit Less: How to Add More Movement Into Your DayInstructor: Ms. Debbie Hollinger & Ms. Erin Danehower

Retirement - A Time of Change in Identity and PurposeInstructor: Mr. Gerald W. Kaufman & Mrs. L. Marlene Kaufman

Soul Care in Stressful TimesInstructor: Pastor Evie Telfer

Staying Strong in Body, Mind, and SpiritInstructor: Ms. Martha Harris

What's Ahead - Thoughts on the End of LifeInstructor: Dr. George Simms