7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in the Small Meeting Room and Zoom

Want to be part of a local, supportive writing group that helps you grow in your craft? Fredricksen Writes is for writers of all experience levels who want to be critiqued and in exchange provide critiques for other writers. This group is best suited for writers of memoirs, short stories, novels or essays. Join us to observe and learn what we’re all about. Space is limited; registration required.   

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM in the Community Room

This round table discussion will apply the Socratic Method to help delve into philosophical discussions and give you an opportunity to share your opinions in a neutral and respectful way without interruption. Each month, the group will choose a philosophical issue and everyone attending will have the opportunity to learn and discuss with others in an open and respectful environment. What a great way to expand your mind and reach further with your thoughts! Ages 18 +.   

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in the Small Meeting Room

What is a Death Cafe? It is a safe, supportive and informal gathering where people can chat openly about death, dying, and grief. The Café offers a space for sharing thoughts and feelings, asking questions, and connecting with others in your community, all while enjoying light refreshments like cake and drinks. Come as you are and feel welcome to participate in the conversation at your own comfort level. Facilitated by Philadelphia native Isaiah Troche, an End-of-Life Doula/Death Doula who also serves as a volunteer with Hospice of Central Pennsylvania. 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Small Meeting Room

Are you looking for a way to reduce stress and anxiety while also improving concentration? Led by Ev Hawley, a meditation teacher affiliated with Red Rose Sangha in Lancaster, we will gather in community for silent meditation. The second half of the program will feature a brief talk about meditation related topics. This program is for adults and no registration is necessary. 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Small Meeting Room

Are you looking for a way to reduce stress and anxiety while also improving concentration? Led by Ev Hawley, a meditation teacher affiliated with Red Rose Sangha in Lancaster, we will gather in community for silent meditation. The second half of the program will feature a brief talk about meditation related topics. This program is for adults and no registration is necessary. 

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in the Community Room 

Join this gathering of embroidery enthusiasts for an afternoon of working on your own project. Bring a cup of tea and plan to share ideas and inspiration with other stitchers. Learn some needlework tips, tricks and trends in the craft of embroidery. Don’t have a current project? Just come and be inspired to start one! No registration necessary.  

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in the Community Room 

Playing cards is the perfect balance of fun, logic and socializing. Plus, it's great exercise for your brain -- memorizing cards, making quick decisions, analyzing odds, learning visual cues, and working with teammates. Card games vary and are determined by those present and ready to play!

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in the Community Room 

Playing cards is the perfect balance of fun, logic and socializing. Plus, it's great exercise for your brain -- memorizing cards, making quick decisions, analyzing odds, learning visual cues, and working with teammates. Card games vary and are determined by those present and ready to play!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in the Community Room 

This workshop will feature an overview of the Golden Age of Funerals and explore why and how lavish funerals and the exploration of death became such a fashionable preoccupation among people in the Victorian Era.  PowerPoint photos will be shared, illustrating dress, food, and art unique to the times.  There will also be a discussion about enduring philosophical, sociological, and psychological beliefs about death and the afterlife that were reflected in Victorian practices and still can be observed today.  There will be time for discussion and participants may share their own stories and thoughts about death and the afterlife. 

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Community Room 

Calling all readers and writers—join author Angela Enos for a lively program of character exploration, storytelling insight, and the secrets behind crafting characters readers can’t help but love. Angela’s website is: www. Angelaenosauthor.com.