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dictated by shape, color, and placement on the
body. Unique to birds, every feather tells a story,
and after this session, you won’t look at feathers
the same way again.
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Instructor: Kathy Gingerich taught earth science
in York County for 28 years. She ran the Whitetail
Environmental Center at Pinchot State Park
for a decade. She is a past recipient of grants
from Audubon and National Geographic Society
and was a teacher consultant to the National
Geographic Society for 10 years. Kathy chairs the
Birds, Bees, and Butterflies committee of the
Garden Club of York. She and her husband live
on a 23-acre wooded lot in Dover, PA, where she
continues to enjoy the outdoors.
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Fee: $14 member/$28 non-member
C H O C O L AT E , C H E E S E , A N D M O R E:
THE STORY OF SWIT ZERL AND
Monday, September 21
10:30 - 11:45 am
Course Topic: Travel
Description: There’s more to Switzerland than
meets the eye—or the taste buds! This small
Alpine nation has charted an independent course
through a thousand years of turbulent European
history. Famed for their efficiency and prosperity,
the Swiss have also given the world a remarkable
cultural legacy, from John Calvin and William
Tell, to the Red Cross and the Saint Bernard dog.
Join us as we explore this fascinating land, its
industrious people, and stunning natural beauty.
Instructor: John Maietta is a retired Army
officer, lifelong history enthusiast, and long-time
member of the Pathways Institute “faculty.” In
2014 he received a master’s degree in applied
history from Shippensburg University. He later
taught introductory courses in world history at
Shippensburg and York College of Pennsylvania.
Out in the community, he is a popular presenter
of cultural and historical programs at libraries,
retirement centers, and other adult learning
venues across the region.
Fee: $14 member/$28 non-member
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E XCUR S I O N: YO RK COUN T Y
HISTORY TOUR
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Wednesday, September 23
9:10 am - 3:00 pm
Description: Join us for a guided tour of the
recently built York County History Center to
discover York County’s pivotal role in early
expansion across PA, its contributions to
the Underground Railroad, and the County’s
innovations in farming and industry.
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