A thoughtful and balanced approach to the history, beliefs, and practices of some of the world’s major religions. This will include Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Taoism, Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Sikhism.  The purpose of this eight week, bi-weekly course is not to convince or convert to one faith practice over another but instead to educate in the hopes of understanding the religious beliefs and practices of fellow human beings and instill unity among diversity.

Rev. Skip Davis is born and raised in Corry, PA. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education, Social Studies from Clarion State College, now West Penn Clarion University, a master’s degree in religious education from Gannon University, and a Master of Divinity Degree in Theology from Gannon University and Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, New York. His teaching experience includes almost 20 years of teaching in the public school systems of Smethport, Tionesta, and Corry, PA.

The series will occur every other Monday starting January 20, 2025, through Monday, April 28, 2025, from 6p-7:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Students are encouraged to bring a notebook for notetaking. The cost to register for the 8-week series is $50.00. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-6405.

The presentation will help you understand and optimize Social Security benefits. Important aspects of Social Security such as terms, COLA, pension impacts, child and spousal benefits, survivor benefits and more will be covered during the presentation. There will also be information that covers establishing an online Social Security account and signing up for Social Security online. The free presentation will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 6:30p-8p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Preregistration is required by visiting the Corry Hi-Ed’s website www.corryhied.org or calling 814-664-9405. 

Back by popular demand - introduction to macrame (new instructor)! The centuries-old textile crafting medium is an easy and affordable way to decorate any space. With projects that check the box aesthetically and functionally, the possibilities to create art to fit anyone’s lifestyle are endless. Consisting of minimal tools, the art of macrame blossoms by combining various types of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, to create beautiful hanging baskets, plant holders, garments, and wall hangers. During this 2-week workshop on Wednesdays, January 22 & January 29 from 4p-6p, participants will learn some of the macrame basics and will construct a wall hanging to take home. The $45.00 registration cost includes all materials necessary, which participants will receive at the beginning of the class. The deadline to register is Wednesday, January 15, so don’t delay! To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.

*Must be 16 or older to register

Bring your friends and family to a movie screening at the Corry Hi-Ed! No Small Matter is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for change in America today: early childhood education. Through poignant stories and surprising humor, the film lays out the overwhelming evidence for the importance of the first five years and reveals how our failure to act on that evidence has resulted in an everyday crisis for American families, and a slow-motion catastrophe for the country. The Washington Post described the film as “well-argued and urgent, this is a film that everyone who care about the future of our country should consider seeing.”

The free movie screening will be on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 4p-6p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Preregistration is required by visiting www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.

Owner/Manager Training is offered and required by the PA Liquor Control Board as part of the Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP), which focuses on those individuals most responsible for determining daily operations and policies of the licensed establishment — the owner and manager.  Complete training requirements and licensing information can be found on lcb.pa.gov. This local training session will be offered on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Corry Higher Education Council. All sessions are free and require registration on the PLCB website at https://www.lcb.pa.gov 

This 2-hour introduction to yoga class will cover the basics of yoga. The workshop is suitable for beginners, people recovering from injuries, people with larger bodies, or those who need to move more slowly. 

You will learn:

-Breathing techniques: Learn how to breathe correctly 

-Postures: Learn basic yoga poses, including standing, sitting, and seated poses 

-Alignment: Learn how to properly align your body

-Yoga terms: Learn some basic yoga terms

The workshop will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 5p-7p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to attend is $25 dollar, and preregistration is required by calling 814-664-9405 or by visiting www.corryhied.org

**Participants must be at least 16 years old to attend.

**Participants are required to bring their own yoga mat (not provided) and sign a waiver to attend the class.

Tara Graham holds a BFA in Graphic Design and a variety of holistic health certifications. She has 20 years teaching experience in yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition. Tara offers public classes and workshops as well as private wellness services including health counseling, holistic health education, somatic therapy and behavior modification coaching. She holds certifications in the following areas: 

Himalayan Institute - 500hr Certified Yoga Teacher, Himalayan Institute - 200hr Certified Yoga Teacher, National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) - Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist (200hr AYS), The Institute for Integrative Nutrition – Certified Health Coach, American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) - Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Longevity Fitness Inc. - Certified MELT Instructor, Embodied Philosophy - MindBody Therapy Certification, Yoga International - Yin Yoga Certification, Meditation Revealed, Let Your Yoga Dance, Reiki Level 1 & 2, and Thai Massage Level 1 & 2.

Calling all grant writers!! Don’t miss this amazing FREE opportunity to sharpen your grant writing skills during this three-part series for basic grant writing. Participants will be introduced to all aspects of the grant writing process. Session one will address grant writing myths, terminology, and standard organizational documents, information, and support materials needed for many grants. This series is designed for staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about writing grants. Each of the three sessions will have a different topic – attend one or all three sessions (*Attending ALL sessions for more effective grant writing is HIGHLY advised):

• Feb 11: Organizational Readiness        
• Feb 18: Basic Grant Application Components        
• Feb 25: Identifying Funding Opportunities

Each session will be on Tuesdays starting February 11 through February 25 (three sessions total) from 5p – 6p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register for the FREE grant writing sessions, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website: www.corryhied.org, call 814.664.9405 or stop by at 221 N. Center Street in Corry. 

Calling all grant writers!! Don’t miss this amazing FREE opportunity to sharpen your grant writing skills during this three-part series for basic grant writing. Participants will be introduced to all aspects of the grant writing process. Session II will use "real life" examples to discuss common grant narritive and budget requirements as well as using data to create a case for funding. This series is designed for staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about writing grants. Each of the three sessions will have a different topic – attend one or all three sessions (*Attending ALL sessions for more effective grant writing is HIGHLY advised):

• Feb 11: Organizational Readiness        
• Feb 18: Basic Grant Application Components        
• Feb 25: Identifying Funding Opportunities

Each session will be on Tuesdays starting February 11 - February 25 (three sessions total) from 5p – 6p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register for the FREE grant writing sessions, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website: www.corryhied.org, call 814.664.9405 or stop by at 221 N. Center Street in Corry.