Continuing Education
Let's Line Dance
Want to learn line dancing? Local lessons designed for both the beginner, as well as those who just want to get out and learn a few dances in a fun, enjoyable, pressure free atmosphere! Not just for country folk, believe it or not, line dances are for many kinds of music! Join us on the dance floor! Ages 14+
- Mon 6:30-8 pm
- Jan 2-Feb 20 (I) March 12-April 30 (II)
- Donegal Int. School Cafe
- $80 ($90 NR)
Making Budgets Work
Presented by M & T Bank. In this workshop, participants will: identify personal obstacles budgeting; create a structure to track and analyze spending; list short-term, medium term, and long-term goals; discuss the importance of reducing debt and building emergency savings; and apply strategies to manage day-to-day spending. Ages 18+
- Wed Jan 24
- 6-7 pm
- GEARS Community Center
- FREE; Registration is required
Game Changer Canine Training
Group training classes via fun games and exercises, that teach concepts and skills that help our dogs better cope with the real life situations they face every day! Get calmness, optimism, impulse control, disengagement from distractions and more! Raquel Neighoff is a certified pro trainer. Ages 16+
- Mon 6:30-7:30 pm
- Jan 29-Mar 25 (no 3/4) (I)
- April 1-May 20 (II)
- Elizabethtown Fairgrounds Memorial Hall
- $100 ($110 NR)
Social Security Workshop
Class will explain how to understand social security and optimize your benefits. Learn how to understand your benefit choices, decide when to start your benefits, factor in Medicare, reduce or eliminate taxation of social security and strategies to help optimize your retirement benefit and create an income base. Class is taught by Len Bodnar, Bodnar, Financial Group. Ages 18+
- Wed 7-9 pm
- Jan 17 (I)
- Senior Center
- April 10 (II)
- EDT
- $10 ($16 NR)
Mortgages
Presented by M & T Bank. In this workshop, participants will: learn about common types of mortgages and how they are obtained; identify common costs associated with mortgages; and explore special financing products and resources to assist with buying a home. Ages18+
- Wed March 20
- 6-7 pm
- GEARS Community Center
- FREE; Registration is required
AARP Driver Safety Program
4-hour refresher course for people who have previously taken the eight-hour
course. Course may fulfill requirements for a continuing insurance discount from
any auto insurer doing business in PA. All participants MUST bring evidence of previous course completion to receive a certificate. Participants must also bring a valid PA drivers license. Bill Pearson will instruct. Ages 50+
- Tue March 5
- 2-6 pm
- Senior Center
- $20 AARP Member ($25 AARP NM)
Medicare Madness
Intro to Medicare: If you are about to turn age 65 and confused by Medicare, this class is designed specifically for you! The basics of Medicare will be explained, including how and when to sign up for Medicare, what is covered by the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C and D), and what the difference is between a Medicare Supplemental (Medigap) and a Medicare Advantage plan. Additionally, we will walk through how to find a plan that best fits your needs. This class is beneficial for seniors because it clears away the confusion, answers many questions, and empowers participants through education.
- Thu 6-8 pm
- Jan 25 (I) April 25 (II)
- Senior Center
- $15 ($21 NR)
History Hour for Adults
Take an in-depth look at a variety of historical topics with other history enthusiasts. Each program will include historical images to analyze, questions to discuss and additional resources for further investigation. Each participant will receive a notepad, folder, pen and materials for each program.
- Thu 1-2 pm
- March 7 Submarines
- April 4 Titanic
- May 2 The Liberty Bell
- June 6 Maps
- Winters Heritage House
- $25 ($33 NR)
First Time Homebuying 101
Are you ready for home ownership? Do you know how to start the home buying process? Hear from a REALTOR®, Mortgage Lender, Title Company, Home Inspector and Insurance Agent to learn how to navigate through the home buying process. We will help you get ready for home ownership by giving guidance for finances, completing the mortgage process and getting you ready to purchase your first home! Hosted by The Weiler/Chapman Team at Coldwell Banker.
- Wed April 17
- 6:30-7:30 pm
- Senior Center
- $10 ($16 NR)
Trail Riding
One hour guided trail riding. Ride horses through the 275 acres of woods and farmland on the ranch. Horses are well mannered and trained to work with riders that have little or no experience. For your own safety and safety of the horses, we do not trot or gallop through the trails. All children must be 8 or older and there is a strict weight limit of 250 pounds.
- Wed 5-5:45 pm
- April 24 (I) May 22 (II)
- Ironstone Ranch (1 Hollinger Lane, E-town)
- $60 ($70 NR)
