Check out these classes, trip and events happening this week and throughout May at MLSN. Our summer catalog is online with over 75 NEW classes, trips and events starting in April through August. Register today!
Tuesdays On the Porch
Join us for these Hot Topic Happy Hour Programs

All Hot Topic Happy Hours include a light appetizer reception with wine/beer and are held at the Creutzburg Center

SCHEDULE:
5:30 pm to 6 pm Reception
6 pm to 7:30 pm Program

NEW Religion is often cast in opposition to science. Yet both are deeply rooted in the inner workings of the human brain. E xplore the latest findings of neurotheology, the  multidisciplinary field linking neuroscience with religious and spiritual phenomena.
Next Tuesday 5/1 - Register Now!

2018 PA Elections: Primaries, Redistricting and the Midterms 
NEW  With the 2018 Pennsylvania primary election days away and the November midterms looming, join political expert Dr. Matthew R. Kerbel for a discussion of Pennsylvania's current political landscape. What primary contests should we keep an eye on, what is at stake in the Governor's race and what role is Pennsylvania likely to play in the battle for control of the House of Representatives this fall.
Tuesday 5/8

1968: A Year of Global Revolt
NEW Europe experienced a wave of mass protests in 1968. Movements in Tunisia, Senegal, Mexico, and Japan demonstrate that protest was not limited to Europe. This Hot Topic Happy Hour focuses on Global '68 and its causes and legacies to give a fuller picture of a critical year.
Tuesday 5/15

Hot Issues in the Delaware River Basin: How You Can Be Affected 
NEW The Delaware River Basin covers over 13,500 square miles and the Philadelphia region is near the bottom.  Issues of water allocation, point and non-point source pollution, estuary issues, status of the natural gas drilling ban, value of headwaters and governance will be discussed. Learn how these issues affect the Delaware Watershed, how they impact you and what changes are needed to address climate change and other concerns of the future.
Tuesday 5/22
Improve Your Health & Well Being
NEW In today's world of constant stimulation, over-committed and chronic busyness, horses may have a few things to teach us.  Noticing, slowing down, lingering, staying present to what is directly in front of us are a few tools they can offer stressed out humans of today. 
Starts Tuesday 5/1 (3 sessions), 6 pm to 7 pm, Creutzburg Center

Krav Maga for Men and Women  
Learn the basic concepts of this self-defense system taught by the Israel army including awareness, striking skills, defending against common attacks, understanding the mindset of an attacker, how to deal with multiple attackers and defending against a weapon.
Starts Tuesday 5/1 (6 sessions), 6:30 pm to 8 pm, Upper Merion Community Center
Cook & Taste
Chinatown Favorites
NEW Learn how to make Egg Drop Wonton soup with a chopstick technique, along with enjoying honey roasted pork belly and Chinatown Dan Dan noodles.
Tuesday 5/1 (1 session), 7 pm to 9 pm, Lower Merion HS

Chopping Block: Knife Skills
NEW Learn classic knife skills and techniques, the principles of slicing, dicing, mincing, and julienne, along with how to handle, buy and utilize your knife. 
Thursday 5/3 (1 session), 6:30 pm to 9 pm, Madsen Design Center

NEW  Explore the health benefits and 'how to' with managing the harvests and preparing easy nutrition-packed recipes. Taste the delicious flavors of the season.
Friday 5/4 (1 session), 9:30 am to 12 N, Creutzburg Center
Be Creative
Make your jewelry wearable again! This workshop will give instruction on repairing broken jewelry, replacing necessary attachments, sizing, restringing beads and more.
Starts Thursday 4/26 (3 sessions), 1:15 pm to 3:45 pm, Creutzburg Center

Writing for the Children's Market  
Discover what makes a good story by focusing on writing issues specific to the children's market. Develop your creativity and get tips on how to find a publisher. 
Starts Tuesday 5/1 (4 sessions), 10 am to 11:30 pm, Creutzburg Center
Learn Something New
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER Focus on state and local issues that need our attention including  the inability to get a state budget done on time, education funding, the opioid crisis and voting rights.  Enjoy appetizers, wine and beer, along with the presentation and discussion on timely topics.
Starts Wednesday 4/25 (5 sessions), 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm, Creutzburg Center

A Child's Passage to India
NEW Join Roslyn Blyn-LaDrew as she recounts a  family's 3,000 mile journey from Simla, high in the Himalayas, to Goa, in post-colonial India. She will present a school girl's eye view of India and backdrop, describing the research that took her family off the beaten path.
Friday 4/27 (1 session), 10:30 am to 12:45 pm, Creutzburg Center

DIY Basic Household Repairs
Learn to fix annoying household problems such as leaky toilets, clogged drains, loose door knobs and holes in the walls. Find out which tools to own and when and how to use them.
Saturday 4/28 (1 session), 10 am to 2 pm, Creutzburg Center

Mah Jongg: Beginners 
Learn the rules of the game and winning strategies, then play the game with hands-on instruction.
Starts Tuesday 5/1 (3 sessions), 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm, Creutzburg Center
   
Social Media for Business
Creating a social media presence for your business is a requirement in today's world. Learn  how to utilize the latest technology and secure the benefits of having a social media strategy that gets results.
Tuesday 5/1 (1 session), 6:30 pm to 9 pm, Lower Merion HS

NEW  Take a digital journey to mysterious Morocco and explore cities and places of interest to the traveler. Listen to stories about the Great Desert people, the Tuareg, from an anthropologist who has encountered these inhabitants during numerous on-site visits.
Starts Friday 5/4 (3 sessions), 9:45 am to 10:45 am, Creutzburg Center
Exercise and Socialize
Go 'off the beaten path' and hike hidden trails right in Radnor! Learn about wild plants along the way and explore some of the historic mill ruins along Darby Creek.
Sunday 4/29 (1 session), 1 pm to 3 pm, The Willows

Water Aerobics
Use water's natural buoyancy and resistance for maximum results with minimum risk of injury. Trim and tone, improve endurance and increase flexibility. 
Starts Monday 4/30 (10 sessions), 7 pm to 8 pm, The Quadrangle
Starts Wednesday 5/16 (10 sessions), 7 pm to 8 pm, The Quadrangle

Start your lifelong love of Pickleball with this informative Beginner class. Learn the basics of the game including what equipment is right for you, the rules, basic shot techniques, court positioning and basic strategy.
Starts Monday 5/7 (6 sessions), 7 pm to 8 pm, Upper Merion Community Center

Pickleball Clinic and Play - Advanced
Further your knowledge of Pickleball with more basics of the game including what equipment is right for you, the rules, basic shot techniques, court positioning and basic strategy.
Starts Monday 5/7 (6 sessions), 8 pm to 9 pm, Upper Merion Community Center
Chanticleer Presents...
Chris Felhaber, Assistant Horticulturist, Chanticleer Garden

Photo by Lisa Roper, courtesy of Chanticleer

Register for an individual class or the full series

NEW  Learn how great plants can come together to form a dynamic, self-reliant community. After a brief lecture, get ready to get your hands in the soil as we start to plant the new Creutzburg Center entrance garden.
Thursday 5/3 (1 session), 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Creutzburg Center

NEW Learn how gardening smarter can help improve your time gardening and your well-being. Thoughtful planting with regard to the site and plants combined with strategic maintenance allows for a garden that nourishes the site as well as the gardener.
Thursday 7/26 (1 session), 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Creutzburg Center

NEW Learn how a thoughtful, well-designed garden can enhance the enjoyment of all that interact with it. From the birds and bees and the soil microorganisms to you the gardener, the potential for a garden to enrich has no bounds. Wrap up the season at the Creutzburg Center garden with this reflective class on why we garden and how we can do it better.
Thursday 9/27 (1 session), 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Creutzburg Center

Join Us for a Smart Lunch
NEW Climate change is emerging as the most important environmental and public health issue of our time. Dr. Richard Tolin, a member of the Climate Reality Project Leadership Corps, will review basic climatology and emphasize the impact of climate change on global systems of nutrition, water and health. Data specific to Pennsylvania and a discussion of the tools available to mitigate the effects of climate change will be included.  Lunch is included.
Friday 5/4, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Tour With Us
Kenneth Noland, In the Garden, Phillips Collection
Pollock, Klee at the Phillips and Marjorie Merriweather Post at Hillwood
NEW Visit the Phillips Collection and take a  docent-led tour exploring the important role Swiss-born artist Paul Klee (1879-1940) played in the development of mid-20th century American art. After the tour, travel to Hillwood Estate and enjoy a light lunch (included in price) in the Hillwood cafe, and a guided tour of the beautiful gardens and mansion of Marjorie Merriweather Post.
Tuesday 5/1, 7 am to 7 pm, Radnor Financial Center

NEW  Join us for a "Day of Gardens" in Delaware.  Learn about Mt. Cuba's sustainability mission in a 2-hour docent-led tour. Next take a short bus ride to Winterthur, Henry Francis Du Pont's home and garden, for a guided house and gallery tour. Lunch is on your own. Following lunch we will have a guided tour of Winterthur's first garden exhibition, "Follies: Architectural Whimsy in the Garden!"
Wednesday 6/6, 8 am to 5 pm, Radnor Financial Center
Last Chance to Register!
                               Beyond the Scene in Newport













NEW  Join us for a two night, three day trip to Newport, RI, home of magnificent Guilded Age Mansions, miles of beach, a vibrant art scene, rich history and great food. 

When we arrive in Newport, we will start along Ocean Drive, a combination of spectacular views and the lavish mansions built as "summer homes". We will stop and take a guided tour of Doris Duke's, home, Rough Point. After our breakfast on the second day, a docent led walking tour will be provided by the Newport Historical Society to The Great Friends Meeting House, The Colony House and The Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House. We will also have an opportunity to see historical artifacts not available to the public. On the third day, you can explore your choice of venue at Touro Synagogue, Trinity Church, Newport Art Museum, Redwood Library, or International Tennis Hall of Fame (Admission included to one of your choice) 

Trip includes transportation, two night hotel stay, a guided tour of Doris Duke's home, Rough Point, a docent-led walking tour by the Newport Historical Society, an opportunity to see historical artifacts not available to the public and admission to your choice of famous Newport venues. 

Monday, May 21 to Wednesday, May 23
$699; price based on double occupancy; single supplement $270. 




We look forward to seeing you in class!

Warm regards,




Wendy Greenfield
Executive Director
Main Line School Night 


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