Brochure Archive
Monday Classes
Modern Art
What is modern art really? When did it start? This three-part course will focus on the emergence of modern art at the turn of the twentieth- century in Europe beginning with the impressionists and culminating with a look at the abstract expressionist artists of the fifties.
Date: Mondays, March 4, 11, and 18 (three-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $15, members only
Presenter: Anne M. Lampe is the executive director and curator of the Demuth Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and an adjunct professor of art at Elizabethtown College.
Estate and Long-term Care Planning
This course will be a review of the estate planning and long-term care issues that everyone faces as they age. The course will include a discussion of wills, power of attorney, health care directives, death taxes, and asset protection related to nursing home and long-term care.
Date: Monday, March 4 (single-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: 112 Elias
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Robert Colfine has been practicing law since 1982 and is a nationally-recognized specialist in elder law and estate law.
Climate Change, Virtue Ethics, and Beer!
Richard Bono will give us a comprehensive review of climate change, examining our current situation in context of virtue, ethics, and envisioning a more sustainable future.
Dates: Monday, March 4, 11, and 18 (three-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $15, members only
Presenter: Richard Bono is an architect with wide and varied interests.
Let’s Try an Autoharp
No musical experience is necessary to learn how to play an autoharp with Linda Huber’s method. She will teach you how to properly hold the autoharp, strum patterns, play in rhythm, and to accompany simple songs. Autoharps will be provided for use in class.
Dates: Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, and 8 (six-session course)
Time: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Place: YAC
Fee: $30, members only
Presenter: Linda Huber has been teaching and entertaining with the autoharp for eighteen years.
The Holocaust–Why We Must Bear Witness
The Third Reich Germany had a mission to destroy the world of European Jewry, as well as gypsies, Jehovah Witnesses, Catholics, and intellectuals. Learn how this vision became a reality and how this event has shaped our modern politics. Discussions will focus on the rise of the Nazi Party and Adolf Hitler, the final solution, concentration camps, liberation, survivor stories, and the aftermath of World War II.
Dates: Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1 and 8 (six-session course)
Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $30, members only
Presenter: Molly Dallmyer is currently a social studies teacher at Dallastown High School.
Personality of a Period: 1870-World War I
The personality of a period of time is the product of all sorts of external environments and influences. This course takes a look at the personality of a particularly crucial period in world history: the decades stretching from the unification of Germany in 1871 to the start of World War I in 1914. We will look at the art, music, poetry, and novellas along with key political events so as to form a picture in our minds of the unique personality of the period leading up to World War I. Note: this class does not meet on April 8.
Dates: Mondays, March 11, 18, 25; April 1, 15, 22, 29; May 6 (eight-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $30, members only
Presenter: Dr. John Ransom has retired from Dickinson College where he taught for eighteen years.
Scam School
Everyone is exposed to possible scams today. How do you detect a scam? How can you prevent yourself from getting involved in a scam? Where and how do you report a scam? Brian Roche will give you information about today’s most common scams that will help you to protect yourself and your family.
Dates: Mondays, March 25; April 1, and 8 (three-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $15, members only
Presenter: Brian Roche is a co-anchor for News 8 at 5:30p.m. each weekday and is the Eight On Your Side consumer/investigative reporter for News 8.
Consequences
Craig LeCadre’s session will address prescription drug abuse. How wide spread is this problem? Which drugs are most commonly abused? Opiods used for pain treatment, depressants used for anxiety disorders, and stimulants prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will be discussed. Come learn about the indicators of abuse, duration of the effects, and overdose signs.
Date: Monday, March 25 (single-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Craig LeCadre is a senior supervisor special agent in the Education and Outreach Division of the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General.
The Little, Old, and Slow Illustrated Story
Whether you know it as the “Peachy,” the “Narrow Gauge,” or the “Little, Old, and Slow,” this small railroad was notable as the first narrow gauge carrier in Pennsylvania. It ran through southern Chester and Lancaster counties and had big dreams of connecting Philadelphia with coal fields at Broad Top. We will take you along the line, station by station, show rare, period photos of the equipment, and tell you many stories of this farmer’s railroad. It was chartered as the Peach Bottom Railway in 1868. It was later known as the Lancaster, Oxford, and Southern Railroad.
Date: Monday, April 1 (single-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenters: Stan White and Mary Boomsma have partnered in writing several presentations and are active in Lancaster County’s many historical societies.
Incredible Hummingbirds
Vi Stailey has been fascinated with hummingbirds for years. Come and learn about the birds’ habitat requirements and how to attract them. Get tips on what to look for in hummingbird feeders, what nectar to use, proper placement of the feeders, and other interesting facts about these incredible birds.
Date: Monday, April 8 (single-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: 113 Romano
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Vi Stailey has been a master gardener for twenty years and writes articles for the York Sunday News.
Some Have Had Greatness Thrust Upon Them
We always picture the saints as people who respond without hesitation to the job to which they are called. Some, however, questioned the sanity of God when called. We’ll be looking at the more reluctant heroes of the Bible such as Moses, Gideon, Job, Joshua, Mark, and others who didn’t answer the call with great enthusiasm. We’ll see how these larger than life legends were nothing more than the same type of human beings we are today.
Dates: Mondays, April 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, and 20 (six-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $30, members only
Presenter: Andrea Adams is a certified lay-speaker for the Methodist Church and has presented numerous classes for OLLI at Penn State York.
Hollywood Sampler-Part Two
Join Rich Santel for more classic movies and discussions. This second session’s movies will include: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, Rope, The King’s Speech, Make Way for Tomorrow, Marty, and Witness for the Prosecution.
Dates: Mondays, April 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, and 20 (six-session course)
Time: 2:30-5:00 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $30, members only
Presenter: Rich Santel has been facilitating a classic movie group at his church for several years and for OLLI since spring 2012 session.
Why Do the Guilty Go Free and the Innocent Suffer?
Terence Inch returns to examine the miscarriages of justice. His experiences in law enforcement in England and America give him unique prospective into this topic. Why do these miscarriages of justice occur and what is the effect of imprisonment on the innocent? Inch will share his ideas on these subjects.
Date: Monday, April 22 (single-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Terence Inch was formerly a Scotland Yard detective chief inspector and the police commissioner of Hellam Township. He is currently an instructor for York College of Pennsylvania.
Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk: Part Two
Mentally put your hiking boots back on and let Carol Figdore take you on another armchair set of walks and hikes around the world. With the aid of a slideshow presentation she will share with you fascinating facts and pictures from her most recent trips to some wonderful places.
Dates: Mondays, May 6 and 13 (two-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $10, members only
Presenter: Carol Figdore is a retired teacher, world traveler, and photographer.
Penn Park’s Place in the Civil War and York City History
Penn Park, York City’s oldest public park, has been the site of numerous historical events. From freedmen and wounded Civil War soldiers’ arrivals to civil rights discussions, Penn Park has been an interesting place. Jim McClure will explore with you the many historical events and happenings at Penn Park and tell you about possible renewal efforts.
Date: Monday, May 13 (single-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: TBA
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Jim McClure is the editor of the York Daily Record and York Sunday News, an author, and historian. He was recently appointed to the position of east editor for Digital First Media.
How Many Degrees of Separation was Lincoln from York?
How was Abraham Lincoln connected to York County? What connections were they? Ray Kinard, a local historian, will tell you all the little known facts about people associated with Abraham Lincoln and their attachments to this area.
Date: Monday, May 20 (single-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Ray Kinard is a Hanover Junction docent and amateur historian for York County.
Vietnam Up Close and Personal
Dr. James Smolko will discuss his personal experience as a medical officer in a very controversial war. He will address the effects of the Vietnam War on those who served and on the civilian population. He will use slides to illustrate his points.
Date: Monday, May 20 (single-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Dr. James R. Smolko is a retired physician who served in Vietnam from 1967-68 as a commanding officer for D Company, 9th Medical Battalion.
Tuesday Classes
TV News and New Media
TV news and all media have experienced great changes with all of the new and ever evolving technology. Let WGAL’s Ron Martin take you behind the scenes of the media world to see how TV and other media operate today.
Date: Tuesday, March 5 (single-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Ron Martin is a TV anchor for WGAL-TV, Channel 8, who has been in broadcast journalism for thirty-five years and is a two-time Emmy Award winner.
Book Club Marches On!
The following books will be discussed:
March 5: Defending Jacob by William Landay
This is a legal thriller with a shocking ending.
April 23: Half-Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls
The story is based on the true story of Lily Casey Smith (the author’s grandmother) who lived in the wilds of the American frontier.
May 21: The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
A long-lost book reappears, mysteriously connecting an old man searching for his son and a girl seeking a cure for her widowed mother’s loneliness.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 5, April 23, and May 21 (three-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $15, members only
Presenters: Rosemary Dill and Pat McGrath are OLLI’s longtime book club facilitators.
Mobs, Molls, and Murder: A History of Organized Crime in America
Frank Arcuri will be presenting a history of organized crime in the United States. He will trace the beginnings of organized crime from its organization to its present condition. Featured groups will be the five families of New York, the Purple Gang in Detroit, and the Outfit in Chicago. Other groups will be included under the umbrella of organized crime.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2 and 9 (six-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $30, members only
Presenter: Frank Arcuri is a lawyer and historian.
Hollywood Sampler-Part One
Join Rich Santel again for more classic movies and discussions. This session’s movies will include: Shadow of a Doubt, Goldfinger, Fail Safe, Return of the Pink Panther, Sunset Blvd., and Jaws.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 5, 19, 26; April 2, 9 and 16 (six-session course)
Time: 2:30-5:00 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $30, members only
Presenter: Rich Santel has been facilitating a classic movie group at his church for several years and for OLLI since spring 2012 session.
The Mother of All Trips
Dr. Ronald Klimes will entertain you with pictures and anecdotes from his ten-day trip with Lindblad Expeditions aboard the National Geographic ship Endeavor. The destination will be the Antarctic Peninsula. The Antarctic continent wasn’t even actually seen until 1820 and no man set foot in Antarctica until 1895. To this day relatively few people will venture to this extreme continent; so we will let Klimes take us vicariously to the bottom of the earth to enjoy its geography, climate, desolation, and beauty.
Date: Tuesday, March 19 (single-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Dr. Ronald Klimes has traveled extensively through many areas including the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica.
The Story of Language: From Ancient Civilizations to Today’s High-Tech World
This course explores the origins and nature of language as it has developed over thousands of years. Students will receive an overview of world languages and learn about writing scripts and speech drawing upon languages from ancient and modern history. Significant aspects of key world languages and the cultures associated with them will be addressed. There will be hands-on application of several different writing scripts, including Egyptian hieroglyphics, Sanskrit/Hindi, Greek, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese.
This is a repeat on one of Charles “Chip” Kauffman’s earliest OLLI courses.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16 and 23 (six-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $30, members only
Presenter: Charles A. Kauffman is an adjunct faculty member at Penn State York and York College of Pennsylvania, and a retired U.S. Department of Defense Language School certified linguist.
Great Trials of History-Part Two
This lecture series will focus on five great trials of history addressing their significance in history and their importance in the development of western law. Included will be the Nuremberg trials, trial of Jesus, Sir Thomas More’s trial, The Diamond Necklace Trial, and The Scopes Trial.
The following free movies will be shown from 10:00 a.m. to noon on the following days as part of this course:
March 28 – Judgment at Nuremberg – Elias 112
April 11 – Man of all Seasons -CC
April 25 – Inherit the Wind -CC
Dates: Tuesdays, March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 (six-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $30, members only
Presenter: Thomas A. DiMaggio previously taught Great Trials of History at York College of Pennsylvania and presented part one in the fall 2012 OLLI session.
Do You Want to be a Toscanini! Conducting 101-102
Once again Art Kahley will give you hands-on conducting experience with a baton and recorded music. Learn about baton technique and how to evaluate your favorite music conductor/director. You will learn the things you need in order to be a good conductor. Come join the fun!
Date: Tuesday, April 16 (single-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Art Kahley is a retired teacher with extensive musical training and has been the conductor for several community and school bands.
The Trillion-Dollar Woman
Brian Broberg will once again teach us about the economic world in a manner that all can understand. This course will be a discussion of a very influential woman and the global organization she leads. Everyone from all walks of life should know who she is and how she affects their lives!
Dates: Tuesdays, April 23 and 30 (two-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $10, members only
Presenter: Brian Broberg has been in the financial services business for nearly twenty years and owns his own practice in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania.
How Land Preservation Permanently Changes the Landscape of York County
Sean Kenny will give an interesting and humorous perspective on how land preservation affects people differently depending on the type of community and background from which they come. City dwellers, suburbanites and those out in the country all benefit from preservation efforts. But how and why are they affected? Come to class to find out how much land is already preserved, what steps you need to take to preserve more lands for future generations, and how all this affects you.
Date: Tuesday, April 23 (single-session course)
Time: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Sean P. Kenny is executive director of Farm and Natural Lands Trust of York County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the finest agricultural and environmental landscapes for future generations.
Toothbrush People
Have you traveled the world to less fortunate areas and experienced the poverty, inequality, humility, and kindness of the native people? Are you globally minded? Don Gogniat and Valerie White will share with us stories of real-life encounters that college students have had in other countries, and their interactions and reactions with people. The relevance of international educational experiences for college students inspired Gogniat and White to write their book Toothbrush People. An optional walking tour will also be offered in this class.
Dates: Tuesdays, April 30; May 7 and 14 (three-session course)
Time: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Place: RUHL
Fee: $15, members only
Presenters: Don Gogniat is a former campus executive and professor at Penn State York. Valerie White is an academic reference librarian.
The 1940s, Life on the Home Front
Pennsylvania artist, Richard Hoff, researches every detail of life shown in his graphite drawings – the architecture, cars, hot dog stands, social icons, and even bathing suits and hairstyles. He also draws upon his parents’ experiences and historical data to produce wonderful drawings that have earned him many awards. Hoff will share with you knowledge gained through his research, as well as some of his completed works. Learn about the social structure of the country that was beginning to experience a dramatic series of changes during the 1940s and early 1950s. Hoff will show you why he is fascinated by this time period and how his drawings evolved from this research.
Date: Tuesday, May 7 (single-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Richard Hoff is a graphic designer who specializes in graphite drawings showing almost photographic images of eras past.
The Changing Face of Apam, Ghana
Carol Howie will present the story of how a struggling coastal town in Ghana, lacking clean water and suffering from a declining fishing industry, has transformed into a community enjoying the benefits of medicine, education, sanitation, and fishing. These accomplishments have been made possible by the efforts of York’s “Building Solid Foundations” and aided by the continuing efforts of volunteers. In this class, Howie will present in lecture and video the progress she has witnessed in her annual trips to Ghana.
Date: Tuesday, May 7 (single-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Carol Howie has traveled to Ghana in western Africa annually since 2008 to help establish school libraries.
Healing Herbs
Ruth Bird will be sharing with you her knowledge of eight different herbs with which she has had personal experience. She will show the actual products containing the herbs, explain their uses, and speak about their effectiveness. Bird will also direct you to good sources of information about other specific herbs.
Date: Tuesday, May 7 (single-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Ruth Bird is a master gardener with the Penn State Extension and has developed a particular interest in how healing herbs can contribute to our bodies’ health.
Understanding Stem Cells and Stem Cell Technology
Stem cell technology is widely touted as a possible treatment for everything from Alzheimer’s disease and cancer to promoting damaged nerve regeneration and even organ repair or replacement. The use of embryonic stem cells is highly controversial, principally due to the source of the cells. In contrast, the collection of umbilical cord blood, which is rich in stem cells, is distinctly different from the manner by which embryonic stem cells are harvested, and is consequently free from controversy. In this lecture, the nature of stem cells will be reviewed, with emphasis on the differences between stem cells collected from different sources and by different methods. Then, some of the success stories, and failures, associated with stem cell therapy and applied research will be presented.
Date: Tuesday, May 14 (single-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: TBA
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Dr. Robert Farrell is the interim director of Academic Affairs and an associate professor of biology at Penn State York. He has a Ph.D. in molecular biology and has twenty-eight years of experience in research.
York County Area Agency on Aging–Benefits and Rights
York County Area Agency on Aging (YCAAA) has been serving York County since 1975. In this class you will learn about the various programs, services, and benefits available to older adults and caregivers. You never know when you or someone you know could benefit from some of these programs. It is best to be informed.
Date: Tuesday, May 14 (single-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Melissa Graham is employed by York County Area Agency on Aging in the outreach and education department.
Central Pennsylvania Historic Architecture
In this class, Scott Butcher will focus on architecture of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties. From early taverns and ornate Victorian homes to the postmodern office towers of today, almost every style and era of American architecture is represented in these counties.
Date: Tuesday, May 14 (single-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: TBA
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Scott Butcher is an author, photographer, historian, researcher, and marketing professional in York. He works for JDB Engineering.
Canals and Canal Life in Pennsylvania
Stephen Runkle has studied this region’s canals’ history, their engineering, and construction. He will share this with you as well as knowledge about the canal boats, their operation, and the families who lived on them. What was life like for a canal family? What was passenger travel like? How did people get the boats over the Allegheny Mountains? Runkle will present a plethora of information about Pennsylvania canals during this double class period. Information and pictures of travel on canals from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh will be included.
Date: Tuesday, May 21 (two-session course back to back on same day)
Time: 12:45-4:00 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $10 members only
Presenter: Stephen Runkle is a volunteer with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission’s Public Information and Outreach Program.
Wednesday Classes
History and Traditions of the Christian Faiths
This course will address the history and differences in the faiths and traditions of six different Christian denominations. The individual dates, religions, and presenters are:
March 6: The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)-Dr. Ken Woerthwein is the clerk and member of the Harrisburg Friends Meeting since 1971.
March 13: Methodist–Rev. James J.P. Bohanan has been an ordained pastor of the United Methodist Church for twenty-one years. He presently serves Bethany United Methodist Church in York.
March 20: Catholic–Father Dennis Klemash is a member of the Roman Catholic religious order known as the Capuchin Franciscan Friars. He currently serves the parish community of St. Joseph on Kingston Road in York.
March 27: Episcopalian–Rev. Canon David Lovelace has been an ordained priest of the Episcopal Church for thirty-seven years. He is currently serving St. John’s Episcopal Church of York.
April 3: Lutheran–Rev. Patrick J. Rooney is the recently retired minister of Christ Lutheran Church in York.
April 10: Presbyterian–Rev. John Morgan began his ministry as head of staff at First Presbyterian Church of York in 1999.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, and 10 (six-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $30, members only
American Opera – Is there Such a Thing?
This course will explore three operas by American composers and based on American authors’ writings: Little Women (2005) by Mark Adamo and based on the novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, A Streetcar Named Desire (1998) by Andre Previn and based on the play of the same name by Tennessee Williams, and Willie Stark (1981) by Carlisle Floyd and based on the novel All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, and 10 (six-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $30, members only
Presenter: Dr. James Mohatt is a retired professor of music from York College of Pennsylvania.
What’s New in Joint Replacement?
When we reach a certain age, our joints are not as mobile as they used to be and some of us need to replace these non-working parts. Dr. Daniel Whiddon will discuss some of the latest advancements in hip and knee replacement and will answer your questions about surgery and recovery.
Date: Wednesday, April 17 (single-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Dr. Daniel Whidden is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with special interest in orthopedic surgery and total joint replacements.
Comparative Religion
This course will address the history of the development of six non-Christian religions and explain their beliefs and traditions. The individual dates, religions, and presenters are:
April 17: Islam-Ayesha Ahmad, M.D., FACP, is a physician employed by Pinnacle Health and president of the women’s auxiliary of the York/Harrisburg Chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community.
April 24: Sikhism–Dr. Gurleen Kaur is an ethnomusicologist who specializes in sacred music of the Sikhs. She has dedicated twenty-five years to the study of the religion.
May 1: Jewish Faith–Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan serves the Jewish community of York and surrounding areas and has been the spiritual leader of Temple Beth Israel since 2008.
May 8: Unitarian Universalist–Rev. Kate Bortner is an associate minister of the Unitarian Universalist congregation of York.
May 15: The Third Path–John Burkett is the author of The Journey Continues, Conversations Regarding the Soul.
May 22: Baha’I Faith–Ann Booth is the secretary of the York Township Baha’i community and a member of the York Interfaith Dialogue Forum.
Dates: Wednesdays, April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, and 22 (six-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $30, members only
Marcellus Shale Development–An Overview
Marcellus shale development is a very complex and multi-faceted topic. What are some of the positive aspects? What are some of the drawbacks? Where can you get more information? This program will present an overview of the Marcellus shale drilling and a discussion of some of the issues with water withdrawals, drinking water impacts, wildlife habitat concerns, and some of the recent trends and developments.
Date: Wednesday, May 1 (single-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Diane Oleson is an extension educator in natural resources in York County for the Penn State Extension.
Peruvian Treasure, Colonial Period-Part Three
This course will review customs and historical facts of the Peruvian society in colonial times. What happened after the Inca Empire was colonized? How did the Spanish culture influence the birth of the Criollo and Mestizo societies? How did the blending of European and African cultures with that of the Peruvian natives influence the language, food, music, dance, and architecture? This course will culminate with a trip to El Serrano restaurant in Lancaster for dinner.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 1 and 8 (two-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $10, members only
Presenter: Laura Dávila Reyes is a Peruvian native and Peruvian history enthusiast. She is also the director of the OLLI at Penn State York program.
Status of the Chesapeake Bay
Dr. Bud Menchey will discuss the history of the Chesapeake Bay’s problems, including the causes and remediation of the pollution, and the measures that need to be taken to protect the bay’s future.
Date: Wednesday, May 8 (single-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/10 nonmembers
Presenter: Dr. Bud Menchey is a retired physician who has been active in the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for the past twenty-five years.
Dear Clara’s Kitchen
While assuming the persona of culinary advice columnist Clara Kitchen, Frances Dietz will share letters from her readers. In the process she will dispense a wealth of practical information and helpful tips for today’s cooks, as well as a few tastes.
Date of first offering: Wednesday, May 15 (single-session course)
Date of second offering: Wednesday, May 22 (single-session course)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: TBA
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Francis Dietz is a retired home economics teacher who currently teaches adult cooking classes.
York Little Theater – Behind the Scenes and Much More
This course will give a general overview of the York Little Theater history and behind the scenes operation of a community theater. Joel Persing and Rodd Robertson will discuss the staging, directing, costuming, set construction, and many roles that volunteers play in making a theatrical performance come to life while using antidotes from the theater’s past. Learn how all ages, skills and talents are blended to develop a successful show. Take a behind the scenes tour of the theater itself from the main stage, dressing rooms with costumes and makeup, green room to the “Black Box.” Also get a sneak preview of what future productions are in the works.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 15 and 22 (three-session course)
Time: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Place: CC
Date of third class: Thursday, May 23
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Place: York Little Theater, 27 S. Belmont St., York
Fee: $15, members only
Presenters: Joel Persing has volunteered for the last ten years at York Little Theater as an actor and house manager.
Rodd Robertson serves on the board of directors, chair of the eightieth anniversary committee, and has been in several shows at York Little Theater.
Skinheads, Punks, Bloods, and Crips
Eric Ling has extensive experience working with young offenders both in his native England and in America. He will explain how he became involved with gang intervention and what he has learned about gang cultures. Gang related sentencing of the youth, structural inequalities, justice or injustice, and potential for violent death will be covered as well.
Date: Wednesday, May 22 (single-session course)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: CC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Eric Ling is a professor in the behavioral science department of York College of Pennsylvania.
Friday Classes
Writing Workshop for All Writing Levels
This class is for “wannabe” new, or experienced writers. Joyce Seabolt will tell you how to start writing, to find ideas, to edit, and to find a publisher. She will also address when it is time to get an agent. Class members may bring previously written articles to be critiqued, but students will also write during class. Besides reviewing ways to get published, Seabolt will demonstrate how to enhance the unpublished writing experience. Evaluations will be offered for class assignments.
Dates: Fridays, April 5, 12, and 19 (three-session course)
Times: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Place: YAC
Fee: $15, members only
Presenter: Joyce Seabolt became a writer in her senior years and has been a professional writer for eleven years.
The God Spinoza and Einstein
Barunch Spinoza was a 17th century Dutch philosopher who came up with a substantive and unique conception of God. Nearly 300 years later, Albert Einstein was asked if he believed in God. “Yes,” Einstein replied, “the God of Spinoza.” This course will give you a different view of God than the usual Christian/Judaic view. Dr. David Gold assures you that this course will also give you a good taste of the “Queen of the Sciences” philosophy! Come and enjoy.
Dates: Fridays, April 5, 12, and 19 (three-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: YAC
Fee: $15, members only
Presenter: Dr. David Gold is a retired social studies educator.
The Battle of Wilson’s Creek, Missouri
Dick Simpson will give you all the details about another Civil War conflict. Union General Nathaniel Lyon would meet Confederate General Sterling Price along Wilson Creek in Missouri on August 10, 1861. It would be one of the most significant Civil War battles west of the Mississippi River. Come to class and learn the facts.
Date: Friday, April 12 (single-session class)
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Place: YAC
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Dick Simpson is an active historian in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. He is a Civil War reenactor and returning OLLI instructor.
Special Events
Lewis Miller and the American Civil War
Lewis Miller, known as the “Chronicler of York,” is best remembered for his detailed sketches highlighting the average people and life of nineteenth-century York County, Pennsylvania. However, Miller was a witness to the American Civil War, and like many other events, Miller captured his emotions and opinions through his drawings. Research for the York County Heritage Trust’s newest exhibit “The Fiery Trial:“ York County’s Civil War Experience opening May 2013, has yielded many of Miller’s Civil War themed depictions.
Join Dan Roe for an interpretive discussion featuring more than thirty Miller sketches from the Trust’s collections, specifically related to the Civil War. Attendees will also have an opportunity to browse the Lewis Miller Gallery, a display of various works of local, national, international, and comical themes.
Date: Thursday, March 7
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Place: York Heritage Trust, 250 E. Market St. in York. Attendees should enter the lobby and sign in. You will be directed to the Trust Meeting Hall.
Fee: $11, members only ($5 if also a member of York County Heritage Trust)
Presenter: Dan Roe is director of education for the York County Heritage Trust.
Are You Curious About Your Ancestors?
If you are looking for your ancestors, Lila Fourhman-Shaull and Victoria Miller can show you how to start. Learn first-hand how to navigate through the genealogical collections of the York Heritage Trust’s library and archives. Start with an introductory PowerPoint presentation as an overview of the collection and then spend time searching through the collections yourself with help from the staff and volunteers of the York County Heritage Trust library and archives.
Date of first offering: Friday, March 15 (single-session course)
Date of second offering: Friday, April 26 (single-session course)
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Place: York Heritage Trust, 250 E. Market St., York. Attendees should enter the lobby and sign in.
Fee: $11, members only ($5 if also a member of York County Heritage Trust)
Presenters: Lila Fourhman-Shaull and Victoria Miller are the librarian and assistant librarian, respectively, of the York County Heritage Trust.
Visit to the Barnes Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Justine Landis and a docent will guide us as we visit the amazing art collection of Dr. Albert Coombs Barnes in its new location. View one of the world’s finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modern paintings, African sculpture, metal work, and more. Lunch is on your own at the museum or nearby restaurants. Restaurant suggestions will be provided.
Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. The coach will leave from Penn State York’s lower parking lot at Albemarle and Springdale Road at 10:00 a.m. and will return by approximately 7:00 p.m.
Date: Friday, April 19
Time: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Fee: $75 members/$85 nonmembers (this includes admission to the museum, the docent, and bus)
Presenter: Justine Landis is an artist and has been the curator of collections at the York Heritage Trust.
All About Mushrooms
Once again Chef Danielle Sanders will share her knowledge and cooking tips with our members. She will meet you at the YorKitchen for a lecture/cooking class that will teach you all you want to know about mushrooms. Learn about different types of mushrooms, what they look and taste like, how to store them and how to properly cook them to release their maximum flavor and preserve their texture. Bring your aprons and be prepared to cook a variety of mushroom themed recipes that will be easy, flavorful, and sure to impress! Fee includes charge for supplies.
Date: Tuesday, April 30 (single-session course)
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Place: YorKitchen in Central Market, 37 W. Clark Ave., York
Fee: $12 members only
Presenter: Danielle Sanders is the owner and chef of the Red Brick Bakery in Red Lion, Pennsylvania.
What Really Happens to Your Trash
You and your family generate a lot of trash. Is it being responsibly handled? Come to the York County Resource Recovery Center that is a waste-to-energy facility using the best available state-of-the-art waste management technology to convert municipal solid waste into a smaller volume of ash and produce electricity. Via an interactive presentation, you will tour the facility, which is the first waste-to-energy facility in Pennsylvania to use advanced air pollution control technology. Come and learn the basics of waste reduction, environmental impacts, and integrated systems of managing wastes. Some facts will amaze you.
Date: Thursday, May 16
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12 p.m.
Place: York County Resource Recovery Center at 2651 Blackbridge Road, York
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Ellen O’Connor has been the manager of the Community Services Division of the York County Solid Waste and Refuse Authority for twenty-two years.
Architectural Tour of Downtown York
Perhaps you missed this tour a few sessions ago. Here’s your chance to learn about the architectural beauty of downtown York. There is a vast array of eighteenth-, nineteenth-, and early twentieth- century residential, commercial, religious, and public buildings in York. The walking tour will encompass the downtown area, beginning at the city’s earliest building, the Plough Tavern at 157 West Market Street, and will highlight York’s diverse architectural styles and features.
Date: Sunday, May 19
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Place: Class will meet on the sidewalk in front of the Golden Plough Tavern at 157 West Market Street, York
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Barbara Raid is an architectural historian with twenty-two years of experience involving historic buildings in York County as well as in various surrounding counties.
Gardens for Your Patio
Visit Rudy Park for a lesson on how to plant pots for their maximum effect on your patio or porch. Bring a 10-inch pot and we will provide materials to fill it and help you design a work of art! Bringing garden gloves would be helpful. When you are finished, we will tour Rudy Park’s gardens with a master gardener as your guide. Bring lunch to eat in the pavilion. The fee includes a $15 charge for materials. A map to Rudy Park will be included in your registration information.
Date: Thursday, May 23 (single-session course)
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Place: John Rudy Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York
Fee: $20 members/$25 nonmembers
Presenter: Linda Hanson is a master gardener and past president of the York Garden Club.
Windy Hill Courses
Making Peruvian Tapas
Tapas are Spanish appetizers, which have become very popular, especially in establishments with an international flair. Come to OLLI at Windy Hill and we will cook together, have a little Peruvian aperitif and enjoy our members’ wonderful company while learning to make delicious Peruvian tapas. Fee includes charges for supplies. Requirement: Must have an intrepid palate.
Date: Thursday, March 21
Time: 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Place: WH
Fee: $30 members only
Presenter: Laura Dávila Reyes is a Peruvian native and Peruvian history enthusiast. She is also the director of the OLLI at Penn State York program and enjoys preparing typical Peruvian dishes.
How Music is Played on a Factory Whistle
Donald Ryan has a long history of producing music; but his most unusual music is in the form of concerts using the New York Wire Cloth Company’s variable pitch whistle on Christmas morning. In this class he will explain how a single pitch whistle and a variable pitch whistle work and using a PowerPoint presentation Ryan will explain the history of the factory steam whistles.
Date: Thursday, April 4
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: WH
Fee: $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Presenter: Donald E. Ryan is a performer and trumpet teacher. He and his father have played the New York Wire Cloth Company steam whistle since 1955.
Understanding the Local Infrastructure and Government Interaction
This class will provide an overview of the condition of the local infrastructures (roads, sewers, bridges, and utilities). The interactions with local governments from county through municipalities that deal with the responsibility for these public necessities will be discussed. Explanations of how the infrastructures are maintained, budgeted, and reviewed will help taxpayers better understand their role in this important topic.
Date: Thursday, May 9 (one-session course)
Time: 11:00 a.m-12:30 p.m.
Place: WH
Fee: $5 members/ $10 nonmembers
Presenter: Jeffrey Shue is a civil engineer with C. S. Davidson.
