History and Culture Fall 2025
501 Those Crazy Greek Gods Instructor Anne Armezzani
Remember lessons in mythology from school? Let’s see how much you remember.
We’ll keep it fun as we review Zeus, Hercules, Venus, and their fellow gods and goddesses from Greek, Rome and Nordic lands. So many of the happenings on Mount Olympus became part of our language and culture. Life was never dull for these celestial beings! Come share stories of their heroic deeds (and, just as often, their unbelievable misdeeds.)
One Tuesday, October 14 at 1:00 pm
Location: Community Room, Susquehanna County Library, High School Road, Montrose
Fee: $5.00
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502 World War 2 The Home Front Part 2 Instructor Ann Vitale
This lecture will move on from the kitchen and neighborhood of Part ! and explore the explosion in manufacturing and the adjustments that were made. Who made millions of uniforms? The munitions? The C-Rations? What did the farmers do when the men were drafted? When were POWs housed in the US? Who was Henry J Kaiser? What was Henry Ford’s contribution? It will include the training and employment of women in shipbuilding and bomber production as well as other fields new to them.
One Thursday, October 2 at 1:00 pm
Location: Community Room, Susquehanna County Library, High School Road, Montrose
Fee: $5.00
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503 Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer, Session 6 Instructor Janet Nieburg
Learn to play America’s folk instrument the Mountain Dulcimer, Session 6. This will be a continuation of Session 5, during which students became more fluent in chording, playing backup, playing in “chord melody” style, and playing in multiple parts. Playing in multiple parts is fun and makes it possible to accommodate players of different abilities. Session 6 will be about developing further the skills learned in Sessions 1-5 and having more fun with this lovely instrument. Students will be introduced to jamming with the dulcimer. If you have some experience playing the mountain dulcimer and consider yourself more than a beginner, you could join this class without having taken Sessions 1-5. Please indicate on the
registration form if you need a loaner dulcimer. The class limit is 10 students.
Four Wednesdays, September 10,17, 24, and October 1 from 10:30 am until 12:00 noon
Location: Parish Hall, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church St. Montrose
Fee: $20.00
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504 Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer, Session 4
Instructor Janet Nieburg
Learn to play America’s folk instrument, the Mountain Dulcimer, Session 4. This Session is a continuation of Session 3 of “Learn to play…”. Students have learned to play some common dulcimer tunes by ear and by looking at tablature. They have been introduced to simple chording for accompaniment to singing or other dulcimer players and instrumentalists playing melody. They have been introduced to playing the dulcimer in what dulcimer players call “chord melody style.” Session 4 will be about developing further the skills learned in Sessions 1, 2, and 3. If you did not take those sessions, you can probably catch up, especially if you have some prior experience playing another instrument. If you already have some experience playing the dulcimer learned from other places and in other ways, you will be welcome in this session. If you happen to own a dulcimer, bring it! If you do not own one, contact the instructor, who can make “loaners” available. The class limit is 10 students
Four Wednesdays, September 10,17,24, and October 1 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Parish Hall, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church St. Montrose
Fee: $20.00
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Helpful Information Fall 2025
601 Medicare Basics 101 Instructor Emily Gelatt
Learn about original Medicare basics and how to fill in the gaps. Two information sessions are being offered. Please indicate on the registration form the session that you wish to attend.
Session #1
One Wednesday October 1 at 1:00 pm
Location: Celtic Room, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church St. Montrose
No fee for this class
Or Session #2
One Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Church St. Montrose
No fee for this class
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602 War Room Power in Prayer Instructor Paster Rick Schmieg
Join us for a Bible study based on the Kendrick Brother’s movie, “War Room. “ We will focus on the power of prayer in our lives. Additionally, we will discuss how to pray effectively, how prayer works, and how to use the gift of prayer not only for our spiritual walk with God, but also for His glory
Seven Wednesdays, Oct 1, 8, 15, 29, November 5, 12, and 19 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 367 Church St., Montrose
Material Fee: $10.00
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603 TWIST ( Teens witnessing in Salvation Testament ) Instructor Paster Rick Schmieg
This course is open to young high school adults in grades 7-12. We will discuss topics teens are facing and how to keep our faith strong when we’re in conflict with the world.
Seven Wednesdays, Oct 1, 8, 15, 29, November 5, 12, and 19 at 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 367 Church St., Montrose
No fee for this class
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604 Information on Aging and Senior Services, Bridgett Worthington,
B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging
This class will present an overview of aging services that are offered and how services can be obtained. Also covered will be an overview of the Caregiver Support Program and services to support caregivers.
One Monday, October 6 at 1:00 pm
Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church St. Montrose
No fee for this class
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605 Canine Behavior for the Family Dog Instructor Ann Vitale
Most dogs are surrendered to shelters and rescues due to behavior problems. More than half that are adopted will not be in their adoptive homes at the end of one year due to behavior problems.
This discussion will cover how to choose a dog or puppy that you can handle, that suits your family, lifestyle, and experience. Puppy tests will be included.
What should you do during the first critical weeks after getting a puppy or adult dog? There are some easy, basic lessons a dog must learn to fit into your pack. If things do go off the rails at times, this discussion will cover how to reset back time.
One Saturday, September 27, 10:00 am
Location: Susquehanna County Library, High School Rd., Montrose
Fee: $5.00
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