The spring 2019 term of the Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning at Landis Homes began with a kickoff reception on Jan. 31. More than 200 persons participated in the event, which was held at Calvary Church.
Pathways advisory board chair Richard Cook, who has also been a student and instructor, served as moderator for the short program. Following the opening remarks, class instructors and class titles were introduced by Landis Homes resident and Pathways board member Judy Sargent. The new Pathways Institute catalogs were distributed, and attendees were able to visit instructors at display tables around the room and begin registering for classes.
The more than 40 courses and learning opportunities, which will run from March through May, are open to all people age 55 and up who are residents of Lancaster County or neighboring counties. New class topics include "The Code Girls of WWII," "Medical Choices of the 21st Century: Taking Charge of Your Health," "The Underground Railroad in Lancaster County," "Telescopic Viewing of the Night Sky" and multiple classes on nature, history and religion.
There is a registration fee, which includes enrollment in to up to eight courses per semester, as well as a per-course payment option. Day trips and special events will also be offered in addition to the regular classes.
In 2008, Pathways Institute, an affiliate of Landis Communities, started the Lancaster County program in cooperation with the original program, which began at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg, in 2006.
Most classes are held on the Landis Homes campus, which is located at 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz. The spring 2019 catalog and registration information can be found at http://www.thepathwaysinstitute.org. For more information, readers may call 717-569-3271 or email pathwayinquiry@thepathwaysinstitute.org.
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