Presented by Fox Family Insurance and Equitable Advisors. If retirement is on your horizon, congratulations on reaching this well-deserved milestone! As you prepare for this exciting new chapter, you may have important questions about your financial preparedness, tax-efficient strategies, the optimal timing for claiming Social Security, Medicare options and enrollment, and more. Join us for an informative retirement readiness session featuring three respected local experts. They will share clear, actionable insights and personalized guidance to help you approach this transition with confidence and clarity. We invite you to attend and take meaningful steps toward a secure and fulfilling retirement. This seminar comes at no cost to you! Seats are limited, so call and reserve your spot today. We look forward to seeing you there!

The seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 6p-7:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. There is no cost to attend, but preregistration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

"LGBTQ+ 101" is a basic training covering fundamentals of the LGBTQ+ experience. We look at current terms, definitions and vocabulary; explore the social context of discrimination and examine some of the physical and behavioral disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community. There’s an extended look at SOGIE (Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity & Expression) with an examination of the challenges and issues facing trans and non-binary people with a discussion of current best practices for working with that population. The program finishes with a look at what you and your organization can do to create a safe, welcoming environment.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Workshop participants will learn the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity.

Participants will learn the context of discrimination in which the LGBTQ+ develop and the wide range of health disparities growing out of that.

Participants will learn the most current terms used by members of the transgender community.

Participants will learn strategies and best practices for working with the trans community.

Participants will learn some of the resources available to help them assist their LGBTQ+ clients.

Founded in 1972, Persad Center is the nation's second oldest behavioral health & wellness center working with the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community. As part of our mission to promote the well-being of our constituents, Persad Center works extensively on issues affecting the community: Homelessness, family rejection, bullying, at-risk behaviors, support groups, senior services, addiction counseling and transgender care and services.

Ted Hoover is an Educator/Trainer who has worked with PA Bureau of Family Health on such issues as LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention, adolescent sexual health and creating safe work/education environments across the Commonwealth. Additionally, he focuses on issues of discrimination, hate crime and human trafficking with area law enforcement and the Civil Rights Division of the FBI.

The free training will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 4:30p-6:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Preregistration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Presented by PA CareerLink, the purpose of this workshop is to learn about all of the components necessary to consider and work through in order to make a successful career change.

The workshop will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 1:30p-2:30p. The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required by calling the Hi-Ed at 814-664-9405 or visiting the Hi-Ed website at www.corryhied.org.

Join us in another civic-directed conversation at the Corry Higher Education Council to have a non-partisan, objective discussion highlighting Executive Orders and the current political climate most impacting the nation. Dr. Jeffrey Bloodworth of Gannon University will be objectively answering questions on the meaning and implications of recent political actions. Ask questions and gain insight into the changing political landscape in a judgement-free, non-partisan space that relies on civics and facts to explain current executive orders and current political topics as they happen. If you have questions about current executive orders that you would like addressed during the discussion, please email them ahead of time to kdahl@corryhied.org. 

This discussion will take place on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 6p – 7p at the Corry Hi-Ed, and will be a part of monthly discussions regarding executive orders and political climate. This is a free event to attend, but registration is required by calling 814-664-9405 or going online to www.corryhied.org. Future dates will be announced soon!

Jeff Bloodworth is a writer & professor of American political history in the School of Public Service & Global Affairs at Gannon University (Erie, PA). He has published widely on post-1960s liberalism and conservatism. He is currently midway through a biography of Speaker Carl Albert, who presided as Majority Leader during the 1960s and as Speaker during Watergate. Heartland Liberal is under contract with the University of Oklahoma Press.

Presented by Safe Journey - The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children and Youth.

Participants will learn how children are exposed to abuse, the developmental impacts across age groups, and the compounding effects of displacement and homelessness.

We will address how children interpret violence, how abusive parents may manipulate or use them, and the long-term lessons they may internalize about relationships, conflict, and self-worth.

This session will highlight proactive violence prevention strategies.

(We can offer Act 48 credits if needed as well)

The presentation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5p-6p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The presentation is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Presented by Safe Journey - Understanding Teen Dating Violence for teens and their parents/guardians.

This presentation aims to educate about Teen Dating Violence (TDV) with an understanding of TDV, its prevalence, its impact on students' well-being and academic performance.

By understanding the signs of TDV, implementing educational programs, and fostering a supportive environment, schools and communities can empower students to build healthy relationships and seek help when needed.

The presentation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 2p-3p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The presentation is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Presented by the Sight Center of Northwest, PA, come learn about the year-long diabetes prevention program. Manage your health with nutrition! During the free Discovery Session, interested participants will learn about the details of the extended program. After the Discovery Session, interested participants will have an opportunity to sign-up for the 22-24 session program. Participants will get to try delicious foods to help better manage weight, blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. The start date, weekly meeting day and time will be discussed during the Discovery Session. The structure of the program consists of participants meeting weekly for three months, then every other week for three months, and then once per month for the final six months of the program.

The initial Discovery Session will be held on Monday, June 29th, 2026, from 5:30p-6:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. There is no cost to participate. Registration for the Discovery Session is required by calling 814-455-0995 (option #4) - Sight Center of NWPA.

*Must be 18 or older to participate.