The fall 2019 term of the Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning at Landis Homes began with a kickoff reception on July 23 at Calvary Church. More than 220 persons participated in the event.
Pathways advisory board chair Richard Cook, who has also participated as both a student and instructor, served as moderator for the short program. Following opening remarks, class instructors and class titles were introduced by Landis Homes resident and Pathways board member Judy Sargent.
Pathways director Susan Stauffer shared that approximately 25 percent of the instructors this fall are new to the Pathways Institute program. The fall catalogs were made available, and attendees were able to visit instructors at display tables around the room and begin registering for classes.
The 45 courses and learning opportunities, which will run from Wednesday, Sept. 4, through Thursday, Dec. 12, are open to all Lancaster County residents, as well as residents from neighboring counties, who are age 55 or above. Some new class topics will include The Supreme Court: Six Decisions That Changed America, Conestoga Navigation: A Slackwater Canal, The History of Mapmaking, Short Story Masterpieces, Crafting Pumpkins From Up-cycled Sweaters, What's the Buzz About Bees: Ways to Help, and Building a Better Version of You.
The registration fee includes enrollment in to up to eight courses per semester, as well as a per-course payment option. Pathways Institute will also offer day trips and special events.
Most classes are held on the Landis Homes campus, located at 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz. For more information, readers may call 717-381-3577 or email pathwayinquiry@thepathwaysinstitute.org. The new catalog and online registration are available at http://www.thepathwaysinstitute.org.
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