Events at Medford Leas.
At Medford Leas, both residents and the greater community can discover new pathways and possibilities for a rich and fulfilling life through our Pathways to Learning© Program and ongoing community events. The Medford Leas Campus Art Gallery is open daily from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. We also regularly host luncheons or informative events for prospective residents and their families to learn more about life in the community.
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Leas MusiCast – BALLET – LE CORSAIRE
Suggested donation $5 - payable at the door. Join us at the Medford Campus Theater as the Medford Leas Resident Association brings you outstanding programs of opera, ballet, symphonic music and more, performed by the world’s most celebrated artists. Experience Medford Leas’ state-of-the-art projection screen and surround sound system as you immerse yourselves in these exciting performances. These programs are the next best thing to being there in person! Enjoy scrumptious desserts and other delicacies during intermissions. There is no need to travel the…
Learn More »Leas Forum: Candy Molds – Keeping a German Pennsylvania Tradition Alive
Open to the public | No fee | No registration For Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, it's not so much the art of candy-making but preserving the history of a Pennsylvania German tradition. A clear toy candy is a traditional hard candy that has been made in Philadelphia since the 1800’s. Being a hard candy, it could be shaped into the likeness of everyday items, such as boots, people, dogs, vehicles and even dishes. These clear toy candies were traditionally given to children…
Learn More »Holiday Wreath Making
Monday, November 26, 2018 or Tuesday, November 27, 2018 10:00 am or 2:00 pm Choose the date and time that works best for you. Fee: $25. Paid registration deadline: November 24. Space is limited—register early! Another popular program returns! Make a beautiful holiday wreath to get into the holiday spirit! Live materials, including magnolia, boxwood, holly and other evergreens, will be provided to make a beautiful fresh holiday wreath for you to take home. Many of these materials will come…
Learn More »Holiday Wreath Making
Monday, November 26, 2018 or Tuesday, November 27, 2018 10:00 am or 2:00 pm Choose the date and time that works best for you. Fee: $25. Paid registration deadline: November 24. Space is limited—register early! Another popular program returns! Make a beautiful holiday wreath to get into the holiday spirit! Live materials, including magnolia, boxwood, holly and other evergreens, will be provided to make a beautiful fresh holiday wreath for you to take home. Many of these materials will come…
Learn More »Holiday Wreath Making
Monday, November 26, 2018 or Tuesday, November 27, 2018 10:00 am or 2:00 pm Choose the date and time that works best for you. Fee: $25. Paid registration deadline: November 24. Space is limited—register early! Another popular program returns! Make a beautiful holiday wreath to get into the holiday spirit! Live materials, including magnolia, boxwood, holly and other evergreens, will be provided to make a beautiful fresh holiday wreath for you to take home. Many of these materials will come…
Learn More »Holiday Wreath Making
Monday, November 26, 2018 or Tuesday, November 27, 2018 10:00 am or 2:00 pm Choose the date and time that works best for you. Fee: $25. Paid registration deadline: November 24. Space is limited—register early! Another popular program returns! Make a beautiful holiday wreath to get into the holiday spirit! Live materials, including magnolia, boxwood, holly and other evergreens, will be provided to make a beautiful fresh holiday wreath for you to take home. Many of these materials will come…
Learn More »Medford Leas Twelfth Annual Holiday Craft Fair
No fee. Open to the public! PROGRAM Enjoy your holiday shopping at the Twelfth Annual Holiday Craft Fair which features a wide assortment of high-quality, uniquely crafted treasures. Juried craftspeople from within the Medford Leas Community, as well as local artisans have built up a great tradition for offering distinctive items for those on your holiday shopping list. This year’s Fair will feature an expanded array of holiday greens, and a variety of items donated by Medford Leas residents, including art and antiques. …
Learn More »Leas Forum: The Peaceable Kingdom – The Paintings by the Quaker Artist Edward Hicks
Open to the public | No fee | No registration Edward Hicks, Quaker minister and artist, painted over a hundred versions of his now-famous Peaceable Kingdom between 1820 and 1849. The message of peace as depicted in these paintings is a major theme in the different versions. Into many of the paintings, Hicks incorporated a vignette of William Penn’s treaty with the Indians. Using a series of slide projections, John Brzostoski, Medford Leas resident, will explore the history of this iconic image and its…
Learn More »Leas MusiCast – BACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO
Suggested donation $5 - payable at the door. Join us at the Medford Campus Theater as the Medford Leas Resident Association brings you outstanding programs of opera, ballet, symphonic music and more, performed by the world’s most celebrated artists. Experience Medford Leas’ state-of-the-art projection screen and surround sound system as you immerse yourselves in these exciting performances. These programs are the next best thing to being there in person! Enjoy scrumptious desserts and other delicacies during intermissions. There is no need to travel the…
Learn More »Leas Forum: Papua New Guinea: An Unexpected Destination- Joanna Patterson
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is considered to be the last frontier on earth. It is the most culturally diverse country in the world with over 800 spoken languages and regions that still have not been fully explored. Joanna chose to travel to PNG in order to witness and photograph some of these fascinating cultural groups. Joanna Patterson studied drawing, painting and photography in both California and New Jersey in the 1970s and 80s. After having taken photographs throughout her life, she established her photography…
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