Living U is the Living Branches lifelong learning institute. Registration for the fall session will open on Tuesday, July 23, at 2:00 p.m. Registration can be completed on this webpage or several on-campus registration events.
Living U—Lifelong Learning
Fall 2024
You may also pick up a printed course brochure in the lobbies of The Willows of Living Branches, Souderton Mennonite Homes, or Dock Woods.
What is Living U?
Recognizing the many benefits of lifelong learning, Living Branches established Living U to provide older adults with opportunities to broaden their knowledge and learn new things. The best part is there are no grades! Living U is for your pure learning enjoyment. Residents and adults ages 62 years of age and older are welcome to participate.
Living U provides occasions for teachers and students to learn from each other’s stories, knowledge, and perspectives. Course content and discussion are offered for discovery, enrichment, and educational purposes and do not necessarily represent Living U or Living Branches.
Fall Session Expo
Drop in to a come-and-go expo on Tuesday, July 23, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium at Dock Woods. Meet other lifelong learners and some of the Living U instructors for the fall session.
- Shuttle service will be provided to the Expo; call or email Maribeth Benner to schedule a ride.
- Team members will be available to help you register for classes. Registration will open at 2:00 p.m. in person and online.
- Light refreshments will be served.
- Attendees will receive a 10% off coupon for the Apple Orchard Cafe or Hearthside Bistro.
On-Campus Registration Times
Souderton Mennonite Homes Front Lobby
- Wednesday, July 24, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
- Thursday, July 25, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 30, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, August 1, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Hearthside Bistro at Dock Woods
- Tuesday, July 23, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Expo)
- Thursday, July 25, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, July 30, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, August 1, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Cost and Payment
Living Branches residents may pay with a credit card or their Living Branches account. All other students may pay by credit card. Registration costs are non-refundable.
Active Aging Week classes (October 1-3) are free of charge. For all other classes, costs are:
- 1-5 courses – $25.00
- 6-10 courses – $45.00
- 11 or more courses – $65.00
Certain classes and field trips have extra costs. Please note these in the course descriptions.
Unless the course has an extra fee, Personal Care and Health Care residents at Living Branches may participate in Living U courses free of charge. Please contact your life enrichment coordinator or Maribeth Benner to register.
Start Times and Transportation
All classes are held in person. Doors open 30 minutes before each class.
When registering for classes, Living Branches residents may sign up for shuttle service across each of our communities. If you opt for the shuttle, a team member from Dock Woods will call you the day before class to confirm your pick-up time and location.
Have questions? Need help with registration? Have an idea for a class?
Contact Maribeth Benner, Living U coordinator, at 215-368-4438 ext. 44204 or email Maribeth.Benner@LivingBranches.org.