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Celebrating 20 Years of

Community Education. . .

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Welcome to another session of Expanding Horizons! This educational program was formed in 1996 to promote adult enrichment opportunities in the community. The Expanding Horizons Committee includes staff and resident representatives of retirement communities Dock Woods, Frederick Living, Lutheran Community at Telford, Peter Becker Community, The Community at Rockhill, and Souderton Mennonite Homes. The Committee also includes representatives from Generations of Indian Valley and Encore Experiences at Harleysville.

Classes & Registration The Fall 2016 classes will be held Thursdays, October 6, October 13, October 20, and October 27. For the fall season, we will offer a single outstanding series in the 9:00 am time slot, Highlights of 20 Years. For the 10:30 am time slot, participants may choose two sessions: Local History OR The Impressionists: Linking Art, Music, and Poetry.

The cost of the four-week series is $20.00, made payable to Peter Becker Community with registration. This non-refundable fee includes registration in two chosen sessions and refreshments during the break. The non-refundable registration fee and registration are due by September 8, 2016. Class size is limited, so be sure to register early!

Join us on Thursday, October 6 at 8:45 am for a special opening ceremony commemorating our 20th anniversary. The ceremony will be held in the Gardenview Dining Room at Peter Becker Community’s Maplewood Estates.

Our Faculty Class instructors are recruited from the community and include speakers from universities, businesses, organizations, and churches, as well as local talents. Each instructor commits his or her time and talents to the Expanding Horizons program, and we are very thankful for their contributions. If you know someone who is a dynamic speaker and “subject-matter expert” on a topic that might be of interest for a future session, please contact a member of the Expanding Horizons Committee. We always welcome new ideas and suggestions!

For more information, please contact Joe Monserrat at 215-256-1528.

Indulging your passion for life-long learning

Thursday, October 6: Martin Luther’s Reformation

Dr. Anthony Waskie2017 will mark the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing of his 95 Theses to

the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. During this presentation, we will explore that act of defiance against the Catholic Church and the subsequent break which resulted in the Protestant Reformation.

Thursday, October 13: The Origins of Your Precious Mother Tongue

Darryl SmithTogether we will explore the amazing myths, and fibs, and

probable truths of who and what had a direct influence on the way you speak your individual brand of the English language. Thursday, October 20:A Letter from Death Row Houghton Kane The audience will be transported to a dungeon in ancient Rome to witness the apostle Paul prior to his own execution as he dictates a letter to his spiritual son Timothy.

Thursday, October 27:Marie Curie: A Nobel Life Ann AtkinsAnn Atkins uses the story of Marie Curie to bring balance to the dialogue of embracing diversity. Marie Curie endured a childhood in Poland wracked with Russian oppression and harsh lessons as a

young governess.  Having set course to study science at the Sorbonne, she upset the status quo of a male- dominated world.  Having risen from the ashes more than once, Marie’s life surpassed scientific discoveries and world fame.  Marie’s story inspires audience members who believe that like her, they are “gifted for something.”  

Fall 2016 Courses

Session 1A: 9:00AM

Highlights of 20 Years

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Thursday, October 6: Lenape Culture Joanne RobsonHear extensive information about, and see artifacts relating to, the Lenape Indian

culture. Learn about the history of the Lenape Indians who lived in this area and where they are today.

Thursday, October 13: The History of Hatfield Quality Meats Larry Stevens Participants will discover how a modest pork packing plant, started in 1885, has grown into one of the nation’s top pork processing businesses. Thursday, October 20: The History and Contribution of the Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum and the Willow Grove Naval Air Station David Wesley Tonkin Hear the story of an all-volunteer organization whose people are willing to take an active role in teaching the community about both local and global aviation’s history and achievements. Highlights of this presentation include Harold F. Pitcairn’s contribution to the early development of winged flight, the military presence at the former Joint Reserve Base, and our service men and women who have supported military aviation through the years and around the world.

Thursday, October 27:Research and Education for Community Health in Ambler Dr. Frances K. Barg and Dr. Edward EmmettAfter a century of asbestos manufacturing, serious health hazards were identified in Ambler which became designated as a superfund site by the EPA. Hear from a multidisciplinary team of scientists from the University of Pennsylvania who are working in collaboration with citizens of Ambler to understand the best ways to move beyond the problems posed by asbestos contamination.

Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, & 27 The Impressionists: Linking Art, Music, & Poetry Steven PollackContinuing for the entire four week series, this ongoing music and culture lecture is the perfect combination of information and entertainment. This look at the Impressionist Movement features a multi-media presentation focused on the roots of Impressionism from Edgar Allen Poe, Ernest Fanelli, and Eduard Manet to Baudelaire, Ravel, and Picasso. Students will enjoy live performances of music by Debussy, Ravel, Duparc, and other composers from Italy, Spain, and England. Mr. Pollack will also discuss the impact of Impressionism on artists including Picasso, Stravinsky, E.E. Cummings, and more.

Session 2A: 10:30AM

Local History

The Impressionists: Linking Art, Music & Poetry

Session 2B: 10:30AM

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Ann Atkins, Author and National Speaker, has lived and worked in Korea, England, and Germany. She has served as a college instructor, a counselor, and a director of a family support center. Ms. Atkins’ master’s degree in counseling from Boston University encompassed studies at the University of Cambridge. Ann’s “Flash History” biography series includes: Eleanor Roosevelt ~ Unleashed, Golda Meir ~ True Grit, and Marie Curie ~ A Nobel Life.

Dr. Frances K. Barg holds a M. Ed. in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Pittsburgh and a Ph. D in medical anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania.   Dr. Barg is a senior fellow in the Center for Public Health Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and a collaborator for mixed methods and qualitative research with interdisciplinary research teams across six schools at the University of Pennsylvania.  She is a medical anthropologist, an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, and an associate professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania.    

Dr. Edward Emmett is a professor and director of academic programs in occupational medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia.  Dr. Emmett holds degrees in medicine from the University of Sydney and a master’s degree in environmental health from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Emmett was director of the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety and chief executive of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission in Australia. At the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Emmett has developed a unique and successful residency training program with on-the-job, on-campus characteristics for physicians in full-time employment in occupational medicine.  Dr. Emmett is listed as one of Philadelphia's Top Doctors and one of America's Top Doctors.

Dr. Houghton Kane retired from Ursinus College in 2014 after a 41-year career teaching classes in leadership, political science, pre-law, and Spanish.  He continues to teach part-time at Ursinus. For 25 years, Dr. Kane has portrayed the apostle Paul dictating his letters to the Colossians, Philippians, Thessalonians, and to Timothy.  This dictation is done in costume and from memory.  Dr. Kane has presented these dramatic monologues in  churches in Spain, Cuba and the United States.   Dr. Kane has studied in Mexico and has lived in Spain and Cuba.  In the United States Army, Dr. Kane was stationed in Georgia and Korea.  He graduated from Houghton College and holds a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a law degree from Temple University.

Steven Pollack, of Night & Day Enterprises, has performed in opera, musical theater, oratorio, and cabaret. Additionally, he has worked as a freelance vocalist and director with extensive experience in pop and jazz. Steve has performed in operatic roles such as Tonio

in Pagliacci and Rigoletto in Rigoletto. He has also performed leading roles in music theater, including

shows such as Guys & Dolls and The Music Man. As a director, Steve has been involved in many productions such as Hansel

& Gretel, Orpheus in the

Underworld, The Barber of Seville, Tosca, Die

Federmaus, Me and My Girl, A Year With Frog and

Toad, and many others.

Our Faculty

Dr. Frances K. Barg Dr. Edward Emmett Dr. Houghton Kane

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Joanne Robson is the assistant director of Lenape Village at Churchville Nature Center, an entity of the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation. In this capacity, Ms. Robson assists in providing a full range of environmental programs for school classes and other groups. Public programs include bird walks, campfire programs, children's clubs, and a wide variety of outings and field trips. Ms. Robson also serves as the Butterfly House coordinator and assists with maintaining a re-created Lenape Indian Village at Churchville Nature Center.

Darryl Smith taught English for 38 years at Souderton Area High School. He is a former adjunct professor of the course, The English Language, at Muhlenberg College. He holds bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees from Kutztown University. Mr. Smith has lived in Souderton since 1966 and often teaches linguistic lessons at the Indian Valley Public Library. Last year, he had the honor of teaching a four week course for the Expanding Horizons program.

Larry Stevens, a 50 year resident of Hatfield Borough, is president of the Hatfield Museum & Historical Society which he founded in 1991. The Society has worked for the past 25 years to preserve the history of both Hatfield Borough and Hatfield Township. Larry is also active in other areas of community service as a lifetime member of the Hatfield Vol. Fire. Co., as a Hatfield Borough Council member, and as the executive director of the Hatfield Chamber of Commerce. He has written a number of books on Hatfield history including The History of Hatfield Borough, 1898 – 1998; Walking Tour of Historic Hatfield Borough; The Hatfield Museum & History Society 20th Anniversary Collection; and The Hatfield Horror: The Story of the Great Hatfield Train Wreck of 1900.

David Wesley Tonkin is the manager of the Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum in Horsham, PA. He is the author of the Thoughts on Wings aviation history page on the museum’s website. David teaches art history and art appreciation through the Art Goes to School program in the North Penn School District. Mr. Tonkin was the COO of The EMAC Group and the vice president of the Purposeful Cloud Computing Academy. In 2008/2009, he was honored with the prestigious Excellence and Innovation in Corporate Learning award. David is a former officer in the South African Defense Force (Airborne Cavalry) and served in Namibia, Angola, and several other African countries.

Dr. Anthony Waskie is a professor at Temple University. He also served as an adjunct professor at Rider University, Westminster Campus and Holy Family University, teaching Civil War history in the Civil War Institute that he helped to found. Dr. Waskie pursued a German/Russian major and history minor at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, and he studied abroad in his junior semester at Salzburg, Austria. Dr. Waskie also studied at the University of Marburg, Germany. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from New York University. Dr. Waskie is a Civil War historian, author, living history performer, and preservationist.

Our Faculty (con’t.)

Joanne Robson Darryl Smith Larry Stevens David Wesley Tonkin Dr. Anthony Waskie

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