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3D Needle Felting – Instructor: Meryl Rachin Needle felting is a popular fiber craft in which wool fleece is sculpted using special barbed needles to stab it into shape. Using a few simple techniques, you can create many different shapes that can become jewelry, ornaments, toys, wool pets, sculptures, and even dolls. You can also appliqué the fleece onto your favorite bag, hat, scarf, and other items. In this class you will learn step by step to create your very own small sculpture. This course has a materials fee. Instructor: Meryl Rachin
NEW!
Session #2, Thursdays,
10/5/2023 – 10/19/2023
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Building: 690 Building
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural /decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3-dimensional dog portraits upon commission, manages the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Lifelong’s Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Lifelong as well as to Brazilian exchange students.
American Comic Strips & Course Fee: $20.00 Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
Sunday Funnies
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Building: Artisan Park Club
Instructor: William Grindl
Art of Haiku – Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Artisan Park Club Instructor: William Grindl Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
NEW!
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Autos: From Golden Age to
Electric Age – NEW
Session #1, Thursdays
9/7/2023 – 9/21/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Building: Heritage Hall
Instructor: Jim Siegel
In this course, we will experience a fun and interactive overview of two of the most interesting periods of automotive history. The first is The Golden Age of the Automobile, 1955 to 1970, the decade-and-a-half period of unparalleled distinctiveness and innovation. The second is today’s emerging development and marketing of electric vehicles. We’ll examine the competition among current and new auto companies to enter this evolving automotive field, what’s behind it, and what’s in it for consumers.
Instructor: Jim Siegel
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
9/5/2023 – 9/19/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date. Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty ZOOM – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
10/4/2023 – 10/18/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
If you are interested in learning more about how to access a course via Zoom with different devices you can click on this link: More Info on Zoom
3D Needle Felting – Instructor: Meryl Rachin Needle felting is a popular fiber craft in which wool fleece is sculpted using special barbed needles to stab it into shape. Using a few simple techniques, you can create many different shapes that can become jewelry, ornaments, toys, wool pets, sculptures, and even dolls. You can also appliqué the fleece onto your favorite bag, hat, scarf, and other items. In this class you will learn step by step to create your very own small sculpture. This course has a materials fee. Instructor: Meryl Rachin
NEW!
Session #2, Thursdays,
10/5/2023 – 10/19/2023
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Building: 690 Building
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural /decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3-dimensional dog portraits upon commission, manages the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Lifelong’s Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Lifelong as well as to Brazilian exchange students.
American Comic Strips & Course Fee: $20.00 Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
Sunday Funnies
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Building: Artisan Park Club
Instructor: William Grindl
Art of Haiku – Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Artisan Park Club Instructor: William Grindl Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
NEW!
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Autos: From Golden Age to
Electric Age – NEW
Session #1, Thursdays
9/7/2023 – 9/21/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Building: Heritage Hall
Instructor: Jim Siegel
In this course, we will experience a fun and interactive overview of two of the most interesting periods of automotive history. The first is The Golden Age of the Automobile, 1955 to 1970, the decade-and-a-half period of unparalleled distinctiveness and innovation. The second is today’s emerging development and marketing of electric vehicles. We’ll examine the competition among current and new auto companies to enter this evolving automotive field, what’s behind it, and what’s in it for consumers.
Instructor: Jim Siegel
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
9/5/2023 – 9/19/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date. Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty ZOOM – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
10/4/2023 – 10/18/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
If you are interested in learning more about how to access a course via Zoom with different devices you can click on this link: More Info on Zoom
3D Needle Felting – Instructor: Meryl Rachin Needle felting is a popular fiber craft in which wool fleece is sculpted using special barbed needles to stab it into shape. Using a few simple techniques, you can create many different shapes that can become jewelry, ornaments, toys, wool pets, sculptures, and even dolls. You can also appliqué the fleece onto your favorite bag, hat, scarf, and other items. In this class you will learn step by step to create your very own small sculpture. This course has a materials fee. Instructor: Meryl Rachin
NEW!
Session #2, Thursdays,
10/5/2023 – 10/19/2023
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Building: 690 Building
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural /decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3-dimensional dog portraits upon commission, manages the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Lifelong’s Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Lifelong as well as to Brazilian exchange students.
American Comic Strips & Course Fee: $20.00 Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
Sunday Funnies
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Building: Artisan Park Club
Instructor: William Grindl
Art of Haiku – Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Artisan Park Club Instructor: William Grindl Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
NEW!
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Autos: From Golden Age to
Electric Age – NEW
Session #1, Thursdays
9/7/2023 – 9/21/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Building: Heritage Hall
Instructor: Jim Siegel
In this course, we will experience a fun and interactive overview of two of the most interesting periods of automotive history. The first is The Golden Age of the Automobile, 1955 to 1970, the decade-and-a-half period of unparalleled distinctiveness and innovation. The second is today’s emerging development and marketing of electric vehicles. We’ll examine the competition among current and new auto companies to enter this evolving automotive field, what’s behind it, and what’s in it for consumers.
Instructor: Jim Siegel
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
9/5/2023 – 9/19/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date. Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty ZOOM – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
10/4/2023 – 10/18/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
If you are interested in learning more about how to access a course via Zoom with different devices you can click on this link: More Info on Zoom
3D Needle Felting – Instructor: Meryl Rachin Needle felting is a popular fiber craft in which wool fleece is sculpted using special barbed needles to stab it into shape. Using a few simple techniques, you can create many different shapes that can become jewelry, ornaments, toys, wool pets, sculptures, and even dolls. You can also appliqué the fleece onto your favorite bag, hat, scarf, and other items. In this class you will learn step by step to create your very own small sculpture. This course has a materials fee. Instructor: Meryl Rachin
NEW!
Session #2, Thursdays,
10/5/2023 – 10/19/2023
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Building: 690 Building
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural /decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3-dimensional dog portraits upon commission, manages the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Lifelong’s Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Lifelong as well as to Brazilian exchange students.
American Comic Strips & Course Fee: $20.00 Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
Sunday Funnies
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Building: Artisan Park Club
Instructor: William Grindl
Art of Haiku – Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Artisan Park Club Instructor: William Grindl Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
NEW!
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Autos: From Golden Age to
Electric Age – NEW
Session #1, Thursdays
9/7/2023 – 9/21/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Building: Heritage Hall
Instructor: Jim Siegel
In this course, we will experience a fun and interactive overview of two of the most interesting periods of automotive history. The first is The Golden Age of the Automobile, 1955 to 1970, the decade-and-a-half period of unparalleled distinctiveness and innovation. The second is today’s emerging development and marketing of electric vehicles. We’ll examine the competition among current and new auto companies to enter this evolving automotive field, what’s behind it, and what’s in it for consumers.
Instructor: Jim Siegel
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
9/5/2023 – 9/19/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date. Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty ZOOM – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
10/4/2023 – 10/18/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
If you are interested in learning more about how to access a course via Zoom with different devices you can click on this link: More Info on Zoom
3D Needle Felting – Instructor: Meryl Rachin Needle felting is a popular fiber craft in which wool fleece is sculpted using special barbed needles to stab it into shape. Using a few simple techniques, you can create many different shapes that can become jewelry, ornaments, toys, wool pets, sculptures, and even dolls. You can also appliqué the fleece onto your favorite bag, hat, scarf, and other items. In this class you will learn step by step to create your very own small sculpture. This course has a materials fee. Instructor: Meryl Rachin
NEW!
Session #2, Thursdays,
10/5/2023 – 10/19/2023
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Building: 690 Building
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural /decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3-dimensional dog portraits upon commission, manages the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Lifelong’s Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Lifelong as well as to Brazilian exchange students.
American Comic Strips & Course Fee: $20.00 Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
Sunday Funnies
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Building: Artisan Park Club
Instructor: William Grindl
Art of Haiku – Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Artisan Park Club Instructor: William Grindl Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
NEW!
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Autos: From Golden Age to
Electric Age – NEW
Session #1, Thursdays
9/7/2023 – 9/21/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Building: Heritage Hall
Instructor: Jim Siegel
In this course, we will experience a fun and interactive overview of two of the most interesting periods of automotive history. The first is The Golden Age of the Automobile, 1955 to 1970, the decade-and-a-half period of unparalleled distinctiveness and innovation. The second is today’s emerging development and marketing of electric vehicles. We’ll examine the competition among current and new auto companies to enter this evolving automotive field, what’s behind it, and what’s in it for consumers.
Instructor: Jim Siegel
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
9/5/2023 – 9/19/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date. Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty ZOOM – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
10/4/2023 – 10/18/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
If you are interested in learning more about how to access a course via Zoom with different devices you can click on this link: More Info on Zoom
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3D Needle Felting – Instructor: Meryl Rachin Needle felting is a popular fiber craft in which wool fleece is sculpted using special barbed needles to stab it into shape. Using a few simple techniques, you can create many different shapes that can become jewelry, ornaments, toys, wool pets, sculptures, and even dolls. You can also appliqué the fleece onto your favorite bag, hat, scarf, and other items. In this class you will learn step by step to create your very own small sculpture. This course has a materials fee. Instructor: Meryl Rachin
NEW!
Session #2, Thursdays,
10/5/2023 – 10/19/2023
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Building: 690 Building
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural /decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3-dimensional dog portraits upon commission, manages the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Lifelong’s Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Lifelong as well as to Brazilian exchange students.
American Comic Strips & Course Fee: $20.00 Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
Sunday Funnies
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Building: Artisan Park Club
Instructor: William Grindl
Art of Haiku – Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Artisan Park Club Instructor: William Grindl Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
NEW!
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Autos: From Golden Age to
Electric Age – NEW
Session #1, Thursdays
9/7/2023 – 9/21/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Building: Heritage Hall
Instructor: Jim Siegel
In this course, we will experience a fun and interactive overview of two of the most interesting periods of automotive history. The first is The Golden Age of the Automobile, 1955 to 1970, the decade-and-a-half period of unparalleled distinctiveness and innovation. The second is today’s emerging development and marketing of electric vehicles. We’ll examine the competition among current and new auto companies to enter this evolving automotive field, what’s behind it, and what’s in it for consumers.
Instructor: Jim Siegel
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
9/5/2023 – 9/19/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date. Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty ZOOM – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
10/4/2023 – 10/18/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
If you are interested in learning more about how to access a course via Zoom with different devices you can click on this link: More Info on Zoom
3D Needle Felting – Instructor: Meryl Rachin Needle felting is a popular fiber craft in which wool fleece is sculpted using special barbed needles to stab it into shape. Using a few simple techniques, you can create many different shapes that can become jewelry, ornaments, toys, wool pets, sculptures, and even dolls. You can also appliqué the fleece onto your favorite bag, hat, scarf, and other items. In this class you will learn step by step to create your very own small sculpture. This course has a materials fee. Instructor: Meryl Rachin
NEW!
Session #2, Thursdays,
10/5/2023 – 10/19/2023
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Building: 690 Building
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural /decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3-dimensional dog portraits upon commission, manages the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Lifelong’s Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Lifelong as well as to Brazilian exchange students.
American Comic Strips & Course Fee: $20.00 Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
Sunday Funnies
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Building: Artisan Park Club
Instructor: William Grindl
Art of Haiku – Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Artisan Park Club Instructor: William Grindl Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
NEW!
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Autos: From Golden Age to
Electric Age – NEW
Session #1, Thursdays
9/7/2023 – 9/21/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Building: Heritage Hall
Instructor: Jim Siegel
In this course, we will experience a fun and interactive overview of two of the most interesting periods of automotive history. The first is The Golden Age of the Automobile, 1955 to 1970, the decade-and-a-half period of unparalleled distinctiveness and innovation. The second is today’s emerging development and marketing of electric vehicles. We’ll examine the competition among current and new auto companies to enter this evolving automotive field, what’s behind it, and what’s in it for consumers.
Instructor: Jim Siegel
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
9/5/2023 – 9/19/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date. Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty ZOOM – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
10/4/2023 – 10/18/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
If you are interested in learning more about how to access a course via Zoom with different devices you can click on this link: More Info on Zoom
3D Needle Felting – Instructor: Meryl Rachin Needle felting is a popular fiber craft in which wool fleece is sculpted using special barbed needles to stab it into shape. Using a few simple techniques, you can create many different shapes that can become jewelry, ornaments, toys, wool pets, sculptures, and even dolls. You can also appliqué the fleece onto your favorite bag, hat, scarf, and other items. In this class you will learn step by step to create your very own small sculpture. This course has a materials fee. Instructor: Meryl Rachin
NEW!
Session #2, Thursdays,
10/5/2023 – 10/19/2023
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Building: 690 Building
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural /decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3-dimensional dog portraits upon commission, manages the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Lifelong’s Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Lifelong as well as to Brazilian exchange students.
American Comic Strips & Course Fee: $20.00 Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
Sunday Funnies
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Building: Artisan Park Club
Instructor: William Grindl
Art of Haiku – Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Artisan Park Club Instructor: William Grindl Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
NEW!
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Autos: From Golden Age to
Electric Age – NEW
Session #1, Thursdays
9/7/2023 – 9/21/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Building: Heritage Hall
Instructor: Jim Siegel
In this course, we will experience a fun and interactive overview of two of the most interesting periods of automotive history. The first is The Golden Age of the Automobile, 1955 to 1970, the decade-and-a-half period of unparalleled distinctiveness and innovation. The second is today’s emerging development and marketing of electric vehicles. We’ll examine the competition among current and new auto companies to enter this evolving automotive field, what’s behind it, and what’s in it for consumers.
Instructor: Jim Siegel
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
9/5/2023 – 9/19/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date. Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty ZOOM – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
10/4/2023 – 10/18/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
If you are interested in learning more about how to access a course via Zoom with different devices you can click on this link: More Info on Zoom
3D Needle Felting – Instructor: Meryl Rachin Needle felting is a popular fiber craft in which wool fleece is sculpted using special barbed needles to stab it into shape. Using a few simple techniques, you can create many different shapes that can become jewelry, ornaments, toys, wool pets, sculptures, and even dolls. You can also appliqué the fleece onto your favorite bag, hat, scarf, and other items. In this class you will learn step by step to create your very own small sculpture. This course has a materials fee. Instructor: Meryl Rachin
NEW!
Session #2, Thursdays,
10/5/2023 – 10/19/2023
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Building: 690 Building
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural /decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3-dimensional dog portraits upon commission, manages the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Lifelong’s Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Lifelong as well as to Brazilian exchange students.
American Comic Strips & Course Fee: $20.00 Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
Sunday Funnies
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Building: Artisan Park Club
Instructor: William Grindl
Art of Haiku – Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Artisan Park Club Instructor: William Grindl Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
NEW!
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Autos: From Golden Age to
Electric Age – NEW
Session #1, Thursdays
9/7/2023 – 9/21/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Building: Heritage Hall
Instructor: Jim Siegel
In this course, we will experience a fun and interactive overview of two of the most interesting periods of automotive history. The first is The Golden Age of the Automobile, 1955 to 1970, the decade-and-a-half period of unparalleled distinctiveness and innovation. The second is today’s emerging development and marketing of electric vehicles. We’ll examine the competition among current and new auto companies to enter this evolving automotive field, what’s behind it, and what’s in it for consumers.
Instructor: Jim Siegel
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
9/5/2023 – 9/19/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date. Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty ZOOM – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
10/4/2023 – 10/18/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
If you are interested in learning more about how to access a course via Zoom with different devices you can click on this link: More Info on Zoom
3D Needle Felting – Instructor: Meryl Rachin Needle felting is a popular fiber craft in which wool fleece is sculpted using special barbed needles to stab it into shape. Using a few simple techniques, you can create many different shapes that can become jewelry, ornaments, toys, wool pets, sculptures, and even dolls. You can also appliqué the fleece onto your favorite bag, hat, scarf, and other items. In this class you will learn step by step to create your very own small sculpture. This course has a materials fee. Instructor: Meryl Rachin
NEW!
Session #2, Thursdays,
10/5/2023 – 10/19/2023
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Building: 690 Building
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural /decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3-dimensional dog portraits upon commission, manages the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Lifelong’s Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Lifelong as well as to Brazilian exchange students.
American Comic Strips & Course Fee: $20.00 Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
Sunday Funnies
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Building: Artisan Park Club
Instructor: William Grindl
Art of Haiku – Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Artisan Park Club Instructor: William Grindl Using numerous illustrations, we will review the development of the newspaper comic strip. Cartoons will be selected from circa 1880 through today and focus on early newspaper comics “wars” and “yellow press,” changes in styles, types of comic stories including funny and adventure, social commentary in the comics, the impact of comics on popular culture, and cross overs between comics, marketing and cartoons. This course was last offered in our Fall 2021 term.
NEW!
Session #3, Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Autos: From Golden Age to
Electric Age – NEW
Session #1, Thursdays
9/7/2023 – 9/21/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Course Fee: $20.00
Building: Heritage Hall
Instructor: Jim Siegel
In this course, we will experience a fun and interactive overview of two of the most interesting periods of automotive history. The first is The Golden Age of the Automobile, 1955 to 1970, the decade-and-a-half period of unparalleled distinctiveness and innovation. The second is today’s emerging development and marketing of electric vehicles. We’ll examine the competition among current and new auto companies to enter this evolving automotive field, what’s behind it, and what’s in it for consumers.
Instructor: Jim Siegel
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
9/5/2023 – 9/19/2023
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals: Course Fee: $20.00 Building: Heritage Hall Instructor: Don Salvo How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses, and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of the greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows which will make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in the world! This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date. Instructor: Don Salvo Don has a BS in Comprehensive English Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, an MEd in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSEd in Educational Administration from Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. An Equity member, Don has performed in more than 60 Equity productions and is a published and produced playwright.
Broadway Royalty ZOOM – NEW!
Session #1, Tuesdays
10/4/2023 – 10/18/2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
If you are interested in learning more about how to access a course via Zoom with different devices you can click on this link: More Info on Zoom
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