Lifelong Learning

There are many ways to be a lifelong learner at Landis Homes. There are book clubs to join, lectures to attend, and groups that meet periodically for discussion and action. You can engage in ways to support our unique wetland ecosystem, participate in fitness classes such as seasonal outdoor yoga, build a vegetable or flower garden, and much more.

Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning^®

The mission of Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning^® is to foster in persons 55+ a quest for lifelong learning that enriches the mind and spirit to pursue wisdom, service, and understanding. Programs are offered to Landis Homes residents, to affiliates and partners of Landis Communities, as well as individuals in the wider community.

Each fall and spring, more than 30 courses are offered onsite at Landis Homes on subjects including history, arts, religion, contemporary issues, science, technology, wellness, and more. These opportunities also include hands-on offerings and off-site excursions.

Welcome to the Spring 2025 Term

Whether you have taken courses with us before or are signing up for the first time, you will find this term’s offerings to be stimulating and engaging.

This spring, you can engage with the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism, and the American disability rights struggle. You can marvel at the science of celestial lights and the artistry of early American decorative arts. You can thrill to the technology of teleprompting as well as drones, which you will get to fly. You can delight in the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein, the popular folksongs of Stephen Foster, or the Broadway musicals of Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. And you can come to understand the contemporary Supreme Court, as well as the frontline realities of immigration in southcentral Pennsylvania.

At Pathways Institute, we view aging as a journey of self-discovery and transformation through intellectual engagement and purpose. Thank you for being part of this journey through your participation with us!

View Spring 2025 Catalog on February 11

Get your copy of the Spring 2025 course catalog:

At the Kick-Off Event
Online beginning August 14 for members and August 21 for nonmembers at ThePathwaysInstitute.org
Request a copy from the Pathways Institute office at 717.381.3577 or pathways@landis.org

Register for the Spring 2025 Term

Registration for the Spring 2025 Term opens for members on Wednesday, February 12 and for non-members on Wednesday, February 19

Register online at https://www.thepathwaysinstitute.org/lancaster-county/#register or contact our office for assistance at 717.381.3577.

If you are new to Pathways Institute, you can enjoy a free course!

*This offer only applies to courses with a $22 course fee under a non-member option. The discount will be applied automatically upon checkout for all new participants choosing a non-member registration.

Testimonials from Pathways Institute Participants

It has been an exciting 13 years since my husband and I became aware of Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning! There has been amazing, affordable ongoing education in a broad scope of courses, all of which are offered with capable leadership and outstanding, experienced presenters, instructors, and educators in their own fields of study. Each class provided eye-opening experiences and opportunities to grow and remain mentally and physically keen. Some off-ground trips were offered as well. During these expeditions, I made more friends and shared memorable experiences.

Cathy Boshart, Landis Homes Resident

When the new Pathways Institute catalog is out, I make a cup of tea, and browse the catalog to plot my journey: where will my curiosity steer me this season? I will indulge in a smorgasbord, offered by engaging and knowledgeable presenters – I might taste of space exploration or drones, sample historical eras, update my personal health and diet knowledge. Add a tour of the Star Barn, a lecture on a local architect, and maybe craft a wreath as my ‘dessert’? What fun!

Diane Garrett, Landis Homes Resident

Examples of Courses Offered at Pathways Institute

“A Night in Latin America” Cooking Class, with Landis campus chefs
The Genius of Rogers and Hammerstein Music, with Fred Kiemle
Journey of a Caregiver,with Chuck Reynolds
Learning about Deaf Culture and American Sign Language, with Carolyn Hanes
Frontline Immigration Realities here in south-central Pennsylvania
Three Views of Gettysburg, with master historian, Bruce Mowday
Final Arrangements: End of Life Planning
Mid-East Peacemaking, with Jonathan Kuttab
Putting Words in Your Mouth: Teleprompting and Public Speaking
Unknown Freedom Struggle: Disability Rights in America, with Dennis Downey

Unique Lifelong Learning Courses

Pathways Institute’s Three Components

Personal Development Path

Promotes continued learning opportunities, personal enhancement, and spiritual growth

Service Path

Provides venues for those 55+ to share their knowledge, beliefs, and life experiences with others

Legacy/Sharing Path

Fosters generativity of those 55+ through opportunities to pass on wit and wisdom for future generations

Visit the Pathways Institute website