NEW Do you ever imagine yourself at a business meeting or a party, holding the listeners spellbound? Stories are the lifeblood of human communication. Strengthen your vocal and writing techniques of story-telling and the exciting aspects of this art. Mr. Newman has been a 30-year consultant to the Pennsylvania Bar Association, coaching attorneys (and sometimes priests and candidates) in the construction and delivery of a story.

Learn to dance East Coast Swing. We’ll cover the basics, including good leading and following dance techniques, along with fun dance moves and routines. Open to beginners and continuing. No partner required.

NEW Step into Cha Cha, Rumba, Salsa, Bachata and Hustle in this class geared for beginners and those who want a refresher in Latin styles. Fun, welcoming atmosphere. No partner required.

Explore the beautiful possibilities of the mandolin. Learn to tune the instrument and play easy tune sets that are used in local sessions and in Ireland. Students who have basic knowledge already will learn more advanced ornamentation to enhance your playing. Individual help will be given.

NEW Explore three of Shakespeare’s greatest and most influential tragedies: Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear. Examine how Shakespeare dramatizes ambition and revenge, madness and moral collapse, family conflict and political struggle. Pay close attention to the language of these plays as well as their historical context and the circumstances of their publication. Also consider their continued impact on theater and popular culture more than four centuries after Shakespeare’s death.

Discover the joys of Irish Céilí dance! Learn the basic footwork to all Irish traditional dance, called "7's and 3's,” then dance favorites such as "Haymakers Jig," "Siege of Ennis," "Walls of Limerick" and more. No partner or experience necessary.

NEW Mah Jongg Learn to play American Mah Jongg, a four-person game played with decorative tiles. A current Mah Jongg card is required (see receipt). 

Learn to create a beautiful fall and winter garden, selecting varied plants, shrubs and trees. Enjoy berries, bark and even bl ossoms during these months. Yes, BLOOMS in the winter!