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Is it OK to Feel Sad w/ Dr Charles Stanley (CH2)
Dock Woods 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA, United StatesPsalm 23 (CH2)
Dock Woods 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA, United StatesVirtual Discovery Tour
Dock Woods 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA, United StatesAn amazing desc here. Totally optional.
Music of the Christmas Season: 2020 Edition
We will learn about, listen to, and enjoy the music that makes Christmas an enjoyable, beautiful season. The first session will be an exploration of the secular celebration of Christmas. We will kick off with Barry Manilow reminding us that “Christmas is Just Around the Corner” and end with The Cincinnati Pops’ rendition of “Deck the Halls.” In between we will hear vocalists and musical groups who have made memorable recordings to celebrate the season. The second session will focus on the sacred celebration of Christmas. We will listen to recordings by famous choral groups and enjoy hearing traditional carols, music from long ago, and a very inspiring rendition of “Mary, Did You Know?” by opera soprano Kathleen Battle accompanied by classical guitarist Christopher Parkening. We look forward to seeing you join us for a class that will make your Christmas season merry and bright. About the Instructor: Jim Smith Jim Smith was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Lansdale. He graduated from North Penn High School and earned a degree in music education from Mansfield University. Jim taught elementary vocal music at Hiram Dodd Elementary School in the Allentown School District from 1973 until his retirement in 2007. He serves as the organist at Sanctuary UMC in North Wales and occasionally plays the organ in the Dock Woods chapel. Jim and his wife Sue lived in Quakertown for 32 years. They moved to Dock Woods in 2014.
The History and Evolution of the Nobel Peace Prize
Souderton Mennonite Homes - Summit View Auditorium 207 W Summit St, Souderton, PA, United StatesThis course examines the origins, development, and current context of the world’s most prestigious recognition for contributions to the cause of peace. It traces the origins of the Nobel Peace Prize to a thriving peace movement organized in the early 19th century by citizens animated by religious and humanitarian principles that had gained broad support by 1901, when the prize was first awarded. The course features a gallery of recipients (and non-recipients) to illustrate the diverse ways of promoting peace and the evolution of thinking about peace over the past 120 years. In addition it describes the process of selecting recipients and invites reflection about the significance of the Nobel Peace Prize over the decades through the present day. About the instructor: Dr. Michael Clinton Michael Clinton, Ph.D., is professor of history at Gwynedd Mercy University, where he has taught since 2003. Having earned his bachelor’s degree in history and political science from La Salle University and his master’s degree and doctorate in modern European history from the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Clinton teaches courses in European and world history, historical thinking, and historiography. As a scholar whose research focuses on European peace movements during the decades before the First World War and their interactions with American peace advocacy, Dr. Clinton has conducted research in various archives across Europe and in the United States. Dr. Clinton previously served as president of the Peace History Society and book review editor for its journal, Peace & Change.
Using Imagery for Relaxation and Mobility
Souderton Mennonite Homes - Summit View Auditorium 207 W Summit St, Souderton, PA, United StatesThis class will focus on how one can use imagery to enhance relaxation, improve posture, and move more easily and efficiently. The instructor will introduce various images and guide deep breathing, gentle stretching and movement, and creative self-expression towards holistic integration of mind and body. About the Instructor: Dr. Minjung Shim Minjung Shim, Ph.D., is a board-certified dance/movement therapist and assistant research professor of the Department of Creative Arts Therapies in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University. As a dance/movement therapy clinician, she has more than 20 years of experience working with individuals across the life span in both medical and behavioral health sectors. She obtained her Ph.D. in creative arts therapies at Drexel University and fulfilled postdoctoral training in mind-body medicine at Stony Brook University. Her clinical and research interests center on the integration of mind-body and creative/expressive arts-based interventions in the mainstream health care system by means of rigorous, evidence-based research and clinical application of this work.
S2302 MISSION POSSIBLE: SERVING NATIVE AMERICANS IN THE SOUTHWEST
Dock Woods - Fisher Auditorium 275 Dock Dr, Lansdale, PA, United StatesThe program will highlight the work of Americans for Native Americans (ANA) which is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Native Americans in the Southwest on the Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni reservations. By partnering with schools and organizations, ANA provides essential goods and programs which foster self-reliance and mutual understanding. Founded in Doylestown in 1991, ANA focuses primarily on services for children (food, clothing, school supplies, and health services), scholarships and clinical opportunities for nursing students at the University of New Mexico in Gallup, New Mexico, and veterinarian services on these reservations. Come to see, hear, and discuss the challenges and successes of this mission. About the instructor: Mary Lee Reiff Mary Lee currently serves as the chair of the board of ANA and has been a member of the organization since 2002. Her interest in Native Americans stems from her Native American roots in the Chickasaw nation through her mother’s family. Raised in the Air Force and moving throughout her childhood, Mary Lee is grateful to have lived in the Doylestown area for the past 46 years. She and her husband, Brian, have a daughter and twin grandsons. They have plans to move to Dock Woods in the future.
S2303 HISTORY OF SKIPPACK
Souderton Mennonite Homes - Summit View Auditorium 207 W Summit St, Souderton, PA, United StatesThe Skippack Valley is the site of the second inland settlement of the Pennsylvania German people. Once inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans, this class will focus on the history of the original European settlers in the Skippack area. Highlighting the purchase of more than 6000 acres of land by Mathias Van Bebber in 1702, a map of the original settlers, the educational contributions of Christopher Dock, revolutionary war involvement, stage coach transportation, printing, and the trolley line, Walt Johnson will provide us with stories and details of Skippack’s past. About the instructor: Walt Johnson Walt Johnson attended Collegeville – Trappe High School, Ursinus College, and later achieved a master’s degree in mathematics from Ohio State University. He taught for 25 years at Indian Valley Junior High School and then 13 years at the Souderton Area High School. He was also an associate professor at Ursinus College in the education department for five years. After retiring from being a math teacher, Walt became interested in the history of the local area. He currently serves with the Skippack Historical Society as a historian and chairman of “Washington’s Encampment,” a living history event held in the village of Skippack. He enjoys spending his time doing lawn work, playing golf, giving tours at the IdenHofen Farmstead, and sharing stories of local history of the area.