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Getting Directions
We are providing you with an opportunity to get complete directions and a map from your home to your class. We are doing this with the 17 most popular classroom sites in the Fall term. Following the class description and dates is the location of the class. Sites that are followed by the maps.expedia.com logo are the ones for which you can receive directions. Clicking on the location -- highlighted in blue -- will open up a window in maps.expedia.com. It might take a few moments to launch. You will be asked for a starting point. Fill that in. Scroll down to the destination point. The address of the end point will already be filled in. Continue to scroll down and click on “Get Driving Directions,” and you will be provided with detailed instructions and a map, which can be printed. However, we are experiencing a glitch with the program. You can still get directions by clicking on the location, except you will have to fill in the state and zip code of the end point. You can also click on the Locations link at the bottom of the page and that will take you to the current locations page. Germantown Friends School is located in 19144; the other map sites in 19119.

History & Culture

Mt. Airy Architecture & History Walk

David Schaaf and students exploring Mt. Airy

TW01. Take a wonderful fall walk while stepping back in history to discover the historic and architectural treasure of one section of Mt. Airy. The tour will begin at the Lutheran Theological Seminary. We will walk west ending in Fairmount Park at the Wissahickon Creek. French Village, the Woodward Houses and Elbow Lane are some of the locations that will be discussed. Our walk of less than a mile will take you through one of the prettiest and most historically interesting parts of Mt. Airy. Wear walking shoes. Local architect David Schaaf will be conducting the tour. It is not recommended for young children. Park close to Allens Lane train station and bring some drinking water.

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A Walk Through Pelham

TW02. Walk with us through Pelham, a fascinating planned community of late Victorian houses. Now considered a part of West Mt. Airy, Pelham has its own history and retains its own architectural identity. Our walk will take us by Pelham’s century old homes, which were designed by well-known architects, including Horace Trumbauer, William Lake Price, Joseph M. Huston, George T. Pearson, and Samuel Huckel and Edward Hazelhurst. Come and learn about the builders, architects, and early residents who created this vibrant neighborhood.

Lois Frischling will lead the tour. Lois is a Pelham resident who has led walking tours for Philadelphia Open House. She serves on the Board of West Mt. Airy Neighbors. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Mt. Airy Historical Awareness Committee.

Halloween Ghost Tour

TW03. Does history frighten you? It will in this pre-Halloween ghost walk through old Philadelphia. Stroll the old, cobblestone streets by lantern light. Hear tales of patriots and Tories whose spirits are still with us. When the tourists leave, the ghosts often return to such places as Carpenters Hall, Pennsylvania Hospital, Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Philosophical Hall, and Washington Square.

Ron Avery is a local historian and author of three books on Philadelphia, and he is an experienced tour guide.

Laurel Hill Cemetery and The Civil War

TW04. During the Civil War, Laurel Hill’s ninety-five winding acres were used as an encampment for troops. It is also the final resting place of Gen. Gordon Meade, the Union General who was victorious at the Battle of Gettysburg, and who was a strategist and warrior in most of the military engagments in this area. A graduate of West Point, Meade (1815-1872) also fought in the Mexican War. We will view the tombs of two Confederate Generals who were killed in action in the North and the tombs of some nurses who saw active duty. Your guide will be a Civil War expert who will carry you back to those troubled days as you tour the beautiful grounds of Laurel Hill with history under your feet.

Dr. Michael Brooks of West Chester University and The Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, will be your guide.

Karl Biemuller

Naked Eye Astronomy

TW05. Take a tour of the fall sky at night. You’ll learn the basics of how the heavens change day by day; how to find your way among the constellations by using bright stars as guide posts and pointers; the difference between a star and a planet and how to tell them apart; and some star lore and stories. The only equipment you need is your pair of eyes, though you may bring binoculars if you like.

Karl Biemuller has been an amateur astronomer for over 40 years. He is the editor of the Germantown Courier and Mt. Airy Times Express and has written on astronomical topics for the papers. He will bring his 8-inch telescope to the class for students to look through after the session is over.

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Instructor Eva Das helps fellow hikers as they discover the beauty of the Wissahickon Valley.

Fall Walk in the Wissahickon

TW06. If you enjoy walking along Forbidden Drive, venture a little further into the hillside trails of the Wissahickon watershed and immerse yourself in the beauty of our local “wilderness” in the lush golden beauty of fall. Join our experienced hike leader in exploring the areas of the hills and valleys above Forbidden Drive. The variety and challenge will refresh you in body and spirit. Participants should be ready to walk steadily for 2-3 hours at a moderate pace. Wear good walking shoes. Some trails may be steep, rocky or muddy. Bring water to drink and rain gear, if needed. Children with sufficient stamina are welcome.

Eva Borsody Das leads hikes for the Appalachian Mountain Club, and has walked the Wissahickon trails for years.

Rich Get Richer - Progress and Poverty

TW07. This course will deal with the question Henry George sought to answer in his famous book Progress and Poverty: Why, in the midst of plenty, does poverty persist? Basic economic terms will be defined. Other ideas on why poverty persists (Malthusianism, etc.) will be discussed and George’s refutation of them will be presented. Measures that were offered in George’s time as solutions to poverty (and still offered today) will be discussed, and George’s opinion of them will be presented. Finally, George’s own ideas as to the source of poverty will be presented. His remedy & the application of his remedy will be discussed.

Kenneth Ford, a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is an alumnus of the Henry George School and has taught Henry George’s political economy for approximately a decade.

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Autumn Herbal Walk

TW08. Join us for an informative and mildly vigorous walk through the Andorra Natural Area meadows and woods. We will become acquainted with our wild green neighbors, the weeds, shrubs, and vines that grow all around us, offering a surprising wealth of foods and medicines. Learn about their fascinating historic and current medicinal uses, discover why certain plants grow where they do, and learn how to accurately identify them by using both keen observation and a wildflower guide. Once you can identify them, you can gather them in your own neighborhood for your personal use. Suggested reading will be recommended.

Marcia Hole is an herbalist, registered nurse and horticulturist. She has studied clinical herbalism with Tieraona Low-Dog, M.D., in New Mexico, and is currently studying with herbalist David Winston.

Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Sept. 29
Raindate Sept 30 (only in the event of heavy rain).

Have Backpack Will Travel!

TW09. Always wanted to travel? Thought you couldn’t afford it? Wondered if it was safe for women to travel alone or in a couple? This course will focus on leaving inhibitions behind in deciding where and when to go, how to get there, what to take, how to get around, what to see, where to stay and eat. We will help you select a country to meet your confidence, and experience level, and the best time to go. We will share many tricks of travel.

Pam Ladds and Anne Chiarello are travel addicts who have between them 65 years of travel experience in 33 countries. They have traveled together and as single women. They have ridden rickety buses, stayed in $3 hotels and eaten $.55 gourmet meals. In 2001, they have already traveled to Myanmar, Thailand & Japan. They are now planning their October Nepal/Northern India trip.

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Skaters trying out what they learrned

Ice Skating at Wissahickon Skating Club

TW10. The Wissahickon Skating Club offers basic skating classes that provide the skater with instructions on learning to skate recreationally, as well as learning to progress further in hockey or figure skating. For the non-skater or new beginner, classes go through basic skating skills such as: forward and backward skating, stopping, crossovers, turns, Mohawk, simple jumps, and control and balance moves. This course includes a 1/2 hour lesson, skate rental, and admission to the open skate after class. The class is taught by instructors from the Wissahickon Skating Club.

Kathy C. Romano is the Group Lesson Director at Wissahickon Skating Club.

Row the Schuylkill

TW11.How many of us have wondered what it must be like to glide seemingly effortlessly along the Schuylkill River in a rowing shell as we sit in traffic along the Expressway or on Kelly or West River Drive? Come find out and join MALT at Vesper Boat House, rowing home of the Kelly’s as well as numerous other World and Olympic champions, to learn how to row in MALT’s brand new rowing shell. This class will also provide one of the best vantage points in the city to watch as autumn slips into Philadelphia. Open to adults 18 years old and up with little or no rowing experience, this class will provide you with the fundamentals of proper sculling technique, safety and boat handling skills. Rowing can also be a strenuous sport that requires flexibility and stamina so expect a total body workout. Wear sneakers, close fitting or lycra shorts or tights and no baggy t-shirts. Meet at Vesper Boat House, #10 Boathouse Row on Kelly Drive. Parking is available along the Row as well as at a small parking lot off Aquarium Drive at the end of Boathouse Row (it’s the first right hand turn at the end of the Row). Class sizes are small so sign up early and specify your height and weight when registering. You must be able to swim to sign up for the class!

MALT’s new rowing shell is a Drew Harrison Racing Shell quadruple scull. Drew Harrison Racing Shells is currently located in Vancouver, B.C. and imports shells built by some of the best boat designers in the world. If you would like to contact them for more information about their equipment, their email address is: harrison@bc1.com or check out the website at www.drewharrisonrowingshells.com.

Classes will be taught by Chuck Alexander and Jana Heere, two of Vesper’s finest. Chuck and Jana are members of Vesper’s elite racing team and are currently training for the World Rowing Championships.

All classes are 6 weeks.

The first 6 week session:

A. Tues., 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9

The second 6 week session:

Horseback Riding in the Wissahickon

TW12. Ever dream of one day learning to ride a horse? Or do you want to review and improve your riding skills? Beginners to advanced riders will enjoy this class, which takes place at Andorra’s beautiful Courtesy Stables, home of the Riders of the Wissahickon. You need to be over 18 years old to take this class, which takes place rain or shine.

Instructors:

For 26 years Pat Berkery was a Philadelphia mounted policeman, and was their lead trainer for 12 years. He is still active in competing in dressage at the 3rd level. Katie Swarthout has been working with and showing horses for 15 years. She graduated from Delaware Valley College with a B.S. in animal science with a specialization in equine, and competes in dressage at the 2nd level. Holly Peterson is a graduate of Delaware Valley College, with an A.S. in Equine Science and a B.S. in Animal Science. She has been riding and teaching for 14 years, and actively competes in dressage and jumping competitions.

Skill Levels:

Beginners - Little or no experience. Learn handling horse safely on the ground, grooming and tacking, basic control at the walk and posting trot and begin work at the canter. Correct posture and balance of the horse and rider will be stressed. Mostly ring work.

Intermediate - Rider must be able to ride at the walk and trot, and have started to canter, or you have attended 12 sessions at the P.E.C. Equestrian Center equivalent to (2) six-week MALT classes. More possibility of park riding.

Courtesy Stables will determine:
1. Appropriate rider level.
2. If class cancels due to weather.
3. Make-up dates offered (not guaranteed).
One make-up per each 6-week session.

Take one six-week series for $165, plus $15 materials fee payable to the instructor, or take 2 six-week series for $300, plus $25 materials fee payable to the instructor.

Please include your age and riding experience on your registration form. Because space is very limited in each class, please indicate a first and second choice.

Classes are six weeks:

Beginner:

Intermediate:

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