Registration is open for the spring 2022 term of Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning offered by Landis Communities.

The mission of Pathways Institute is to provide people age 55 and up with an opportunity for lifelong learning. The institute was established in 2005 at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, but it started in Lancaster County in 2008 through a partnership with Landis Communities.

The spring 2022 term began with a kickoff event on Feb. 10 at Calvary Church; about 50 people attended to speak with instructors and learn about the available courses.

The 40-plus courses and learning opportunities, which run from Thursday, March 17, to Tuesday, May 24, are open to all Lancaster County residents, as well as residents from neighboring counties, who are age 55 and up. Courses, with topics covering nature, history, religion, current subjects, and more, include Discover Your Pennsylvania State Parks, The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, The Great American Films, Communicating Cross-Culturally, and Western Turkey: Crossroads of Civilization.

In addition to courses, Pathways Institute will also offer off-site opportunities and excursions, such as Introduction to Pickleball, an Amish farm tour, and a tour of the Pennsylvania State Capitol.

The registration fee includes enrollment for eight courses per semester as well as a per-course payment option.

The Landis Homes campus is located at 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz. The spring 2022 catalog of courses, along with registration information, can be found at http://www.ThePathwaysInstitute.org/Lancaster-County. For more information, call 717-381-3577 or email info@thepathwaysinstitute.org.