NEW Civil disobedience, explosive grief, defying a tyrant, conflict and betrayal within a family - Sophocles' tragedy Antigone is over two thousand years old, yet it's still incredibly resonant today. Conflicts in Boston, Ferguson, Syria, Argentina, and many other places have been interpreted through allusions to the play. Read and discuss the play together while learning about the history and culture of Athenian drama.

NEW If the Hebrew Bible is a book of law, what place does poetry have? Look at a selection of biblical poems, Genesis 4:23-24, Exodus 15, Psalms 13, 23, and 148, The Song of Songs 8:6-7, and Isaiah 5. Look at the devices that are used in poetry (such as parallelism, assonance and consonance). I once heard poetry described as “deliberate ambiguity." Examine what makes biblical poetry both beautiful and enigmatic.

From terrifying warnings whispered by sailors to the iconic green emblem on your morning coffee cup, mermaids have swum through the human imagination for millennia. Trace their evolution from ancient omens of death into powerful symbols of identity, transformation, and our complex relationship with nature. Dive into art, literature, mythology, and song to examine how mermaids are used to explore hidden worlds, magical realism, and the tension between society and the wild.

NEW Guys - want to dress well, but don't know where to begin? Whether you are back in the office, new to the workforce, a seasoned professional, working from home or a retiree, and are looking for an upgrade - learn the tips and tricks from an industry professional. Discuss fit, color, silhouette, creating outfits, and more. Bourbon and light bites included.

Explore how climate, soil, and winemaking shape the character of Pinot Noir through tastings from renowned wine regions. Discover the unique flavors, aromas, and styles that make this elegant varietal so distinctive.

NEW Spend a day exploring the PA "Dutch." First, at Landis Valley Farm, a nationally significant living history museum with Pennsylvania German artifacts, presentations of traditional farming, village and industrial life, skilled craft demonstrations, and historical animals and plants. After lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, tour the Ephrata Cloister, a co-ed monastic community famous for Frakturschriften (the first American calligraphic folk art), over 1000 original a capella compositions with 4 part harmony, a printer that produced the largest book in colonial America, and Rev War hospital. Lunch Included. (3 Feet: Extensive Walking, Lengthy Periods of Standing.) 

NEW Design a personalized path to stronger, more confident movement. Assess how your body moves, clarify goals, and build a tailored plan for exercise and recovery. Includes two private sessions to refine technique and support lasting strength and mobility.

NEW Birds do it, bees do it, and sentimental fleas? In a fun science-filled PG-13 lecture, explore the extraordinary adaptations and life stories of animals for sex and reproduction. giraffes “necking,” anglerfish hanging around literally forever, gender-bending clownfish, and more at the extraordinary antics of sex in the animal kingdom.