Culture and History and Useful Information

Fall 2024

501 Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer 4      Instructor Janet Nieburg

Learn to play America’s folk instrument the Mountain Dulcimer, Session 4. This will be a continuation of Session 3, during which students became more fluent in chording and playing backup. They began to play in “chord melody” style and were introduced briefly to playing in multiple parts. Playing in multiple parts is fun and makes it possible to accommodate players of different abilities. 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, 2, and 3. Please indicate on the registration form if you need a loaner dulcimer. The class limit is 10 students.

Location: September 11, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church St. Montrose September 18, 25 and

October 2, Community room, Susquehanna County Library, High School Rd., Montrose

Fee: $20.00

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502 Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer 2   Instructor Janet Nieburg

Learn to play America’s folk instrument, the Mountain Dulcimer, Session 2. During the first four classes of “Learn to play…”, held in May 2024, students learned to play some common dulcimer tunes by ear and by looking at tablature. They were introduced to simple chording for accompaniment to singing or other dulcimer players and instrumentalists playing melody. Next, students will be introduced to playing the dulcimer in what dulcimer players call “chord melody style.” If you did not take the first four classes, 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.

Location: September 11, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church St. Montrose September 18, 25 and October 2 Community room, Susquehanna County Library, High School Rd., Montrose

Fee: $20.00

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503 The Johnstown Pennsylvania Flood     Instructor Ann Vitale

The lecture will separate fact from fiction about this 1889 devastating flash flood disaster with stories of human error and human kindness. Everyone had some part in the aftermath, from the Pennsylvania Railroad to Clara Barton to a dynamite expert to the WCTU.

One Thursday, September 19 at 1:00 pm

Location:  St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church St. Montrose

Fee: $5.00

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Useful Information Fall 2024

601 Planning for an Emergency   Organizer, Judy Kelly

No one knows exactly when we will experience an emergency. This two-session class can provide you with useful thought-provoking information. You will learn about resources that are available in the Montrose Community and applicable though the county. There will be representatives from the County 911 call center, the Montrose Minutemen, the Montrose Police Department, the County Emergency Center, the Endless Mountain Health Care System emergency room. and the Montrose United Fire Department.

Two Tuesdays October 8 and October 15 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Location: Honeyman Room, Dreyer Lodge, Montrose Bible Conference, Locust st., Montrose

Fee:  There is no fee for this class, but registration is requested.

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602 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 will attend.

 Session #1 

One Tuesday, October 1   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Location: Room 7 , Montrose Area High School, High School Rd., Montrose

Fee: Free but registration is requested

Session #2

One Monday, October 7, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Location :  Community Room, Susquehanna County Library, High School Rd., Montrose

Fee: Free but registration is requested.

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603 Tips on Setting up a Financial Plan for your Child/Grandchild      Instructor Howard Burkett

 Join the instructor… a father, grandfather, great grandfather, as he shares how he has been investing in his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids by setting up Dividend Reinvestment Stock Accounts and US Savings Bonds for over 40 years. Come find out how a contribution of a few dollars a month can result in millions of dollars later in life, due to the power of compound interest, for those you care about! For about $100, you can set up an account that you can contribute to on a regular basis, or just on events like birthdays and holidays. We will also discuss and show how to set up a United States Treasury account where you can purchase Savings Bonds. You will receive a copy of the award-winning book, “I’m A $hareholder Kit”, which includes a $20 off their first share of stock in a company that you select. This class is a learning experience for you and most important, you can share the book and information with that special young person. The instructor will be able to help you set up accounts as part of the class. You will receive more information on what to bring before the class meets. If you are attending with your spouse, only one of you needs to pay the material fee, you can share the book! You don’t need to know ANYTHING about the stock market to understand what we cover in the class!

One Wednesday, October 16 at 2 :00 pm

Location: Montrose Library Community Room, 458 High School Rd, Montrose

Fee: $5: 00     Material fee:  $20 .00