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.