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In recent years, technology has been advancing at an exponential rate. The 2020s have introduced ChatGPT and other technological advancements that are a benefit to many. However, each emerging technology forces everyone in society to adapt. While some handle the adaptation just fine, others struggle with the constant change. There are plenty of existing classes aimed at learning new technologies. This course will be about how to deal with the struggles and phobias of technology itself and discuss the more recent social issues related to the introduction of artificial intelligence.

Explore the first ninety-four years of Crispus Attucks Yorks (CAY) history and culture, and learn what will be featured in their new History and Culture Center. We will share this story through photographs, artwork, oral histories, newspaper articles, and primary source documents. Join us for this interactive dialogue, and be among the first to glimpse the CAY story as it will be told in the new History and Culture Center.

The Stratton Story is an inspiring biographical sports drama chronicling the life of Monty Stratton, a Major League Baseball pitcher who makes a remarkable comeback after a tragic hunting accident in which he loses his leg. The film stars James Stewart and June Allyson and is celebrated for its heartfelt portrayal of resilience and determination against all odds. This movie has closed captioning.

Pat McGrath considers Stephen King to be one of the greatest American writers living today. Some readers have avoided his books as being horror novels; not so in her opinion. Please join Pat in reading and discussing The Green Mile, which King originally published as a serial novel in the manner of Charles Dickens. McGrath thinks you will discover his writing to be erudite and imaginative. This book has been made into a popular movie.

The Catered Affair is a drama film starring Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, and Debbie Reynolds. This poignant story follows a working-class couple struggling to provide an extravagant wedding for their daughter, highlighting the conflicts between desire and practicality in the pursuit of happiness. This movie does not have closed captioning.

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) are three steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people are trained in CPR to help save lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Suicide does not discriminate so everyone needs to be educated in the warning signs and to take it seriously. Certificates will be given at the end of the workshop.

The Way We Were is Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford’s 1973 classic drama film about the perils of love during Hollywood’s blacklisting era. Rewatch or enjoy this film for the first time. We will have discussion questions to consider after the film. This movie has closed captioning.

Learn the basics of improv comedy in a two-hour workshop filled with activities and games designed to have you think on your feet like never before. Participants will have fun in a supportive atmosphere while uncovering the potential of improv in everyday life. Studies have shown that improv can increase creativity, well-being, and the ability to tolerate uncertainty. Improv exercises reward active listening, superior communication skills, and empathy. Reconnect with your inner child and embrace the unknown in an encouraging environment.

Double Wedding is a charming screwball comedy that boasts a stellar performance by Myrna Loy and William Powell. This engaging film delves into the humorous complications that arise when a free-spirited director and a rigid socialite clash over the romantic entanglements of her younger sister. With its witty dialogue and delightful scenarios, this classic never fails to entertain. This movie has closed captioning.

Italia! Che bel paese! Italy! What a beautiful country! For thousands of years, the “boot” in the Mediterranean has been a rich source of history and culture as promoted through language. This two-part course will be dedicated, first, to the storied history of Italy as it relates to language and cultural uniqueness and, second, to the tremendously expressive Italian language of today. Overall, the course will focus on the splendor of Italian language and its prominent role in culture: music, food, drink, customs, and more. Students will also learn a few handy expressions and gestures in Italiano. Both sessions of this class will be held on July 29 with a break for lunch. Course fee includes $4 for pizza.

In the 1978 musical Grease, you’ll go back to high school with Pink Lady Sandy (Olivia Newton-John), leader of the bad-boy T-Birds, Danny (John Travolta), and a rockin’ and rollin’ all-star cast. Rewatch or enjoy this film for the first time. We will have discussion questions to consider after the film. This movie has closed captioning.

Come grow with us! In this lively 1.5-hour OLLI horticulture class at Penn State York, you’ll roll up your sleeves and dive into the joys of gardening inside the beautiful campus greenhouse. Through hands-on activities, you'll explore plant propagation—starting seeds (sexual reproduction), taking cuttings (asexual reproduction), transplanting seedlings, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just planting your first seed, you’ll see how fun learning can be when you get your hands in the soil!

We are calling members and non-members to make a piece of work depicting their visual representation, abstract or otherwise, of the sounds of summer. Whether it’s the hum of bees or the laughter of children, artists will display works that captire the essence of these moments in their own unique way. The physical activity level for the course is one sneaker. The gallery is on one floor, no stairs, and is accessible to those with walkers or wheelchairs. York Art Association has a large parking lot and some street parking.