Interested in learning something new? The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc., in collaboration with Lock Haven University Clearfield, announces the next educational seminars offered through the Clearfield Community Lifelong Learning Institute, A Little DASH Will Do and 1794: The Holland Land Company in Clearfield County.
Courses are geared towards the interests of the baby boomers and older citizens. Typical sessions will last approximately 90 minutes and will be taught primarily by Lock Haven University faculty and community individuals with specific expertise. All programs will be free, or very low cost.
Lori Rancik, Woman’s Health Center of Penn Highlands Healthcare, will present “A Little DASH Will Do” on Tuesday, May 3, from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
DASH – Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension is an eating plan provided through U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help prevent and control high blood pressure.
This program discusses not only the threat of hypertension but also helps participants gain an understanding of the influence of diet on blood pressure.
Included in the lecture are exercises on reading labels, evaluation of current eating patterns, discussion on portions, options when eating out and goal-setting activities to promote healthy choices.
John Forcey will present “1794: The Holland Land Company in Clearfield County” at Lock Haven University – Clearfield’s Academic Building from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 17. John worked in the lumber business in Ohio and Clearfield County before serving as a missionary in Mexico for some 20 years. Since returning to Clearfield County six years ago, he has been doing extensive research into the early history of the area.
In 1792, changes in Pennsylvania’s land laws encouraged speculation in western Pennsylvania lands by wealthy men such as James Wilson, Robert Morris, and William Bingham. Wilson agreed with a group of Dutch investors to find a million acres of good land, have it evaluated, warranted, surveyed, and returned to the Land Office. He hired Samuel Wallis to get the job done, and essentially the work was completed in 1793 and 1794. In 1794, the center of Wallis’s operations was located at the mouth of Anderson Creek in present Clearfield County.
Struggles with the natural environment, conflicts among the various groups surveying the wilderness, and the imminent possibility of violence by the Native Americans lent drama to the undertaking.
The class is offered at no charge, but pre-registration is required. Register by calling the CCAAA at 814-765-2696.
The Clearfield County Lifelong Learning Institute has seminars scheduled through May and is working on a possible summer session with multiple seminars and a lunch provided. For a complete listing of classes, please visit the Agency’s website at www.ccaaa.net or www.lhup.edu/clearfield and click on the “Lifelong Learning Institute” link.
Programs and services of the Agency are funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc., Mature Resources Foundation, and local and consumer contributions.