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 2024 Term
Courses this term invite you to cook homemade pasta, immerse yourself in Middle Eastern art, visit Susquehannock Indian sites in southern Lancaster County, create your own memory collage, delve into the poetry of Robert Frost, learn the history of Latinos in Lancaster County, and develop skills for life history interviewing and for creating respectful conversation across lines of difference.
We welcome you to enroll in the exciting spring 2024 courses and excursions and look forward to providing you with many new and enriching learning opportunities this spring!
Get your copy of the Spring 2024 course catalog:
- At the Kick-Off Event
- Online beginning February 6 at ThePathwaysInstitute.org
- Request a copy from the Pathways Institute office at 717.381.3577 or pathways@landis.org
Register for the Spring 2024 Term
Registration for the Spring 2024 Term opens for members on Wednesday, February 7 and for non-members on Wednesday, February 14
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
- Immerse yourself in a world of beauty and inventiveness as you experience the power of Middle Eastern art in evoking understanding
- Learn about the history and culture of Puerto Ricans in Pennsylvania Dutch country and their constructed identity as “Dutchiricans”
- Delve into the poetry of Robert Frost and the recognition of ordinary heroes, in his poetry and in our own lives
- Visit Native American sites in southern Lancaster County as you come to value the legacy and contributions of Lancaster’s earliest inhabitants
- Follow your own creativity to construct a memory collage through art
- Sing-along with rock and roll favorites as our instructor charts the development of this musical art form
- Be inspired by life-history interviews with significant Lancaster-area community leaders
- Explore the Canadian wilderness to view the cycle of life among wildlife in a travelog of the natural world
- Cook (and eat!) delicious homemade pasta and pizza with our award-winning chef during a hands-on “Little Taste of Italy” Cooking Class
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
