Laurelville to host two Road Scholar programs this spring
Posted by Brian Paff on Mon, Jan 09, 2012
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA (January 6, 2012)—Laurelville Mennonite Church Center will host two exciting Road Scholar programs this spring. Frank Lloyd Wright: Revolutionary Contributions to Modern Architecture is scheduled for April 15-19; Bicycling on the Great Allegheny Passage in the Laurel Highlands will take place the following month on May 21-25. Both four-night, five-day programs are part of Elderhostel, Inc.’s Road Scholar series of travel-learning opportunities designed for people ages 55 and over.
“Road Scholar participants seem to be a special group of people,” says Angela Dietzel, Laurelville program director and Road Scholar coordinator. “Our bicyclists bring their experiences from riding all over the world. And our Frank Lloyd Wright aficionados have admired Wright architecture across the country and bring a wealth of knowledge and know-how.”
Laurelville has partnered with Elderhostel, Inc. for several decades, offering a variety of programs that explore and celebrate the rich culture and scenery of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. Participants—typically an assortment of retired teachers, business owners and other professionals—hail from all over North America as well as nearby locations here in Western Pennsylvania.
According to Dietzel, the diversity of experiences and knowledge participants bring to each of the Road Scholar programs create a warm climate of learning and celebration. “I've always been impressed with their desire to both learn and experience new things. This common quest makes it a rich experience for everyone,” she notes.
The Frank Lloyd Wright program includes visits to Wright’s Duncan House (Acme, Pa.), Kentuck Knob (Dunbar, Pa.) as well as his iconic Fallingwater (Mill Run, Pa.). Directed by Fallingwater staff, the program also features interactive workshops and lectures centered around Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy.
The cycling program takes participants on a three-day journey of the Great Allegheny Passage, a rail trail that stretches from Cumberland, Maryland, to Pittsburgh. Cycling an average of 35 miles each day, participants cover 100 miles of the 150-mile trail that is quickly becoming one of the world’s most popular bicycle routes.
All-inclusive packages range from $600-$900; more affordable options are available to participants who wish to commute or stay on-site in their own RV. To register for or learn more about either program, visit Laurelville.org/road-scholar or call 724.423.2056.
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