Lectures
Enjoy Delicious Wines and Great Food
Saturday, September 20th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Kevin Campbell, Chair of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Wine Society, will be guiding a tasting of 6 Chairman Select wines. There will be a mix of white, rose and red wines from prominent wine regions across the world. The tasting will feature some varieties which we are all familiar: and, some we might be tasting for the first time. The selected wines will showcase the diversity, quality and value available to us through Pennsylvania’s Chairman Select Program. A seventh Chairman Select wine will be enjoyed with the meal following the tasting.
Meal provided by Suppers by Sisters Catering will include: Traditional Lasagna, Tossed Salad, French Bread with whipped butter and Puff pastries topped with cream and fresh berries. coffee, tea, water.
Cost of the Event is $65 per person.
Registration closes September 11th. Call 610-437-3700 or email lynne@lvactivelife.org
Make Music. Record a Podcast.
Sessions by appointment only. $50.00 for two hours.
Record, edit and have a professional product with the assistance and guidance of a skilled sound engineer. Call 610-437-3700 to leave a message for more information.
Learn How To Class: Learn how to use the equipment and make a podcast or record music. Four classes are held on Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Beginning mid-October.
Cost: $15.00 Sound Engineer: Stephen Cee
Coping Skills
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. September 10th to October 3rd
How do develop positive coping skills.
Instructor: Brenda Mason, MSW, MSS/MLSP
Free. Funded through United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Senior State of Mind
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. October 8th to October 22nd
From 1933 through 2025 what is new? Customer service is a dying art. What happens after dark?
Who are these people sending me emails? What are my grandchildren talking about? Tech language?
Instructor: Brenda Mason, MSW, MSS/MLSP
Free. Funded through United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Who is Coming for Thanksgiving Dinner/ or Not?
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. November 12th and November 19th
What’s on the menu? Green Eggs and Ham? What topics are off limits? Happy endings!
Instructor: Brenda Mason, MSW, MSS/MLSP
Free. Funded through United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
World War II
The Wartime Pope
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. September 3rd
The Battle for Okinawa
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. October 1st
The Invasion of Southern France
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. November 5th
Three Fighter Planes P 38, P47, P51
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. December 3rd
Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos Per session: $4.00 members $6.00 Non members
Spiritual Development/Meditation
Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
A deeper study into the many levels of Spirit and the Spiritual realm, assisting you in your growth and healing by experiencing a holistic approach to your well-being.
Session 1 Session 2
Aug 13- The Light of the Soul Oct 8- The Map of Fate and Destiny
Aug 20- The Cave Oct 15- The 4 Applications of Mindfulness
Aug 27- Anger Release Oct 22- Blessings of Love
Sept 3- Rainbow Color Healing Oct 29- Relaxation Meditation
Sept 10- Gateway to the Soul Nov 5- Energizing Your Body to Raise Your Vibration
Sept 17- Surrender to Self Healing Nov 12- Daily Healing Meditation
Sept 24- The Gift of the Present Nov 19- Chakra Clearing
Oct 1- Physical Well Being Nov 26- Love, Joy, and Optimism
Led by Susan Christman, a Holistic Health Counselor and Spiritual Teacher of 40 years, working locally, nationally and internationally. Www.SusanChristman.com $80.00 per session
Explorations with Imagination
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. September 10th to October 8th
Imagination has a major impact on our life. Explore what it means. How can it help us live better?
Precursor to Creation.
Active Imagination = Fantasies.
Self Dialogue and Collective Unconscious.
Feeling vs. Thinking. Intuition vs Logic.
Mind as a Breeding Ground.
Moderator: Bill Hightower
Free. Funded through United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Genealogy Group
Days and Times to be determined
As a member of Lehigh Valley Active Life you have access to Ancestry and Newspapers. If you are interested in finding out more, please call us at 610-437-3700. We are looking to create a group of people interested in the journey of genealogy where we help each other.
Led by Susan Layland and Edward Beers
Ms. Mahogan’s African Dance Master Class for Beginners
Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. September 23rd to November 18th 9 sessions
Recital December 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
Get up and groove to the rhythm of African drums and Afro-Caribbean beats in this energizing African dance master class. Movements can be modified to fit the participant’s abilities and limitations. What a great way to learn African dance, which influenced cultures world-wide. Plus, get some exercise.
Instructor: Mahogany Reynolds-Clarke. $45.00
Savvy Caregiver class
Wednesday October 8th – November 12th 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Free
Is recognized nationally as a leading evidence-based dementia family caregiver training program. Decrease family caregiver distress, burden, depression. Increase confidence.
Presenter: Annette Rodriguez. United Way of the Greater LV and The Fleming Foundation.
Cultural Awareness
Wednesdays October 15th and 22nd at 10:30 a.m.
How we as individuals become who we are without realizing it. Join us to find out when this happens and how to use it for the betterment of you and others.
Instructor: Edie Glover, MSW, LSW
How To Beat the Holiday Blues
Wednesdays November 5th and 19th at 10:30 a.m.
Stress can develop when our needs and expectations for the holidays are not met. Come learn how to celebrate the spirit of your holiday without stress, loneliness, and anxiety. Holidays are for joy & giving.
Instructor: Edie Glover, MSW, LSW
Scams and How to Protect Yourself
Wednesday October 8th at 3:00 p.m.
The latest scams, red flags, and what to do if scams are successful
Instructor: Alyssa Jennewine, Outreach Educator Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
Personal Safety
Wednesday October 15th at 3:00 p.m.
Keeping you and your assets safe and what resources are there to help.
Instructor: Alyssa Jennewine, Outreach Educator Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.