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#109 – Missing Socrates
Casual conversations about ideas central to American self-understanding. Join the discussion led by Dr. Hal Baillie, Ph.D.
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Dates: Wednesdays, August 30, September 13, 27, October 11, 25, November 8, 22
Time: Noon
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In this recurring group, which will be facilitated by Dr. Kevin Creegan, participants will discuss & practice a variety of techniques/methods for expanding & deepening their experience of consciousness. In addition, non-ordinary states of consciousness e.g., transcendence & lucid dreaming will be explored. The group will also focus on helping participants incorporate the above-mentioned techniques in their lives.
Date: 3 Tuesdays, September 26, October 10, 24
Time: Noon
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#110 Exploring Consciousness
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#111 Picasso’s Pottery
A talk based on the book “Picasso at Vallauris” will focus on the artist’s work in this ancient pottery center, the artist’s significant impact on the town & how his pottery production there led to a revitalization of a community. Led by artist Peter Hoffer.
Date: Thursday, September 28
Time: Noon
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#113 40 Years of Amazing US History
Hop in your Model T & take a wild ride through the years beginning 1900, past the Great Depression, & up to just prior to World War II. Learn how those years spawned massive changes in how we lived, where we lived, how we worked, where we worked, when we had too much of some things & not enough of others. A timeline & bibliography handouts will be available. Instructor is Ann Vitale, historian.
Date: Thursday, October 12
Time: 1 PM
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This second talk about the early Abington newspaper to be given by local historian Dennis Martin will examine the articles surrounding the controversial, interesting discussion of building a new high school (now the Administration Building). He will follow that up with a short, illustrated history of the school district’s growth.
Date: Wednesday, October 18
Time: Noon
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#114 The Abington Clarion & Beyond
#115 Balance & Fall Prevention & Screening
Paul MacKarey, DPT, PT, & Andrea Molitoris, DPT, PT, will discuss the causes, risk factors & prevention of balance loss & falls especially in the ageing population. Class will have demonstration & screening & they will present a home program for prevention.
Date: Tuesday, October 31
Time: 11 AM
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#117 The Cemeteries of the Abingtons
#117 The Cemeteries of the Abingtons
Join us for a talk & virtual tour of the cemeteries in our community, with Julie Manwarren, a local genealogist, historical researcher, & member of the Historical Society of the Abingtons. Learn about the oldest cemeteries in the Abingtons. Hear stories beyond the grave & what cemeteries can tell us about life long ago.
Date: Thursday, October 26
Time: Noon
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#119 “100 Years of the Women’s Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences, a Hallmark for Women in Our Area”
This “female division” of the International Correspondence School (ICS) began accepting students in 1914. Learn more about founder Mary Brooks Picken, the school’s curriculum, & its imposing Wyoming Avenue headquarters. Instructor Sarah Piccini from Lackawanna Historical Society.
Date: Thursday, November 9
Time: Noon
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