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"Christmas Memories" - Erie, PA Station Dinner Theater
with Scenic Excursions

*THERE IS NO ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR TOURS*
Please visit the following link for a copy of the downloadable Fall 2025 Community Education Catalog and complete the Community Education Registration Form.
Please note the trip you are registering for and meal selection if necessary on the “course selection” portion of the registration form. Payment is by check only.
We are pleased to offer the following trips and tours with Scenic Excursions. Plan a fun outing with family or friends and leave all the arrangements to us! Just show up ready for adventure and enjoy the day! All trips that include show tickets are assured good seating. You will receive confirmation of your trip directly from Scenic Excursions.
All trips will leave from the Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville, 14221 (EH). Park in the rear of the mall near the food court entrance - halfway back in the lot.
We’re off to Erie, PA. Let’s finish our holiday shopping at the Millcreek Mall for a chance to purchase some holiday gifts or last-minute host gifts. The Millcreek Mall, featuring over 150 stores in Erie, PA, offers a festive Christmas shopping experience with seasonal stores like Spirit Christmas, featuring holiday decor and Christmas treasures, providing a variety of holiday gifts and decorations. Next, we’re off to a 2:30 p.m. annual Christmas comedy show at The Station Dinner Theater, for their annual “CHRISTMAS MEMORIES.” Start your holiday season off right with this heart-warming musical in which the true meaning of Christmas is always celebrated. Join the Holiday Harmony Singers in the 35th Annual holiday show, which is sure to get even “Scrooge” in the holiday spirit! An early family-style delicious dinner is served throughout the 2:30 p.m. performance by the entertainment. The Station Dinner Theater is a unique entertainment venue offering live performances alongside a meal experience, housed in a long-standing, charming train station-themed setting. The Station Dinner Theater’s family-style meal service is a key part of the experience, adding to the cozy, communal atmosphere. The food is served in large buckets or platters that are brought directly to the tables, much like a family gathering at home. Each table receives generous portions of food in shared containers, and guests pass the buckets or platters around the table, serving themselves as they wish. Be prepared for a fun time with lots of laughs. It’s sure to be a fun-filled holiday excursion.
Registration must be received at least one week prior to tour date.
Depart: EH: 9:00 AM Return: EH: 8:30 PM
European Christmas Cookie Traditions: A Holiday Baking Workshop
with Melanie Schulz

Take a delicious holiday journey through Europe with this festive and flavorful baking class! In this class, you'll learn how to make a selection of traditional cookies enjoyed across the continent during the holiday season. You will master the recipes and techniques necessary to create a delightful cookie tray assortment with one-on-one guidance from your instructor. Fill your home with the sights and smells of Christmas baking this season and add new favorites to your family recipe collection. Enjoy the festivities while you bake - listen to carols, and sip on hot chocolate. The best part? You will leave with a tray of a dozen beautifully decorated cookies that are perfect for parties, office events, holiday gatherings, or as a thoughtful gift.
Materials are included with the course fee.
Holiday Bake & Create: Christmass Tree Cinnamon Rolls
with Lisa Smith

Get ready to roll into the holidays in this sweet and festive baking class! Something about a warm cinnamon roll with delicious cream cheese icing on Christmas morning sounds like the perfect sweet holiday morning treat. You will learn how to make cinnamon roll dough from scratch, techniques for shaping dough into a Christmas tree design, holiday-themed decorating ideas, and baking tips to get perfect, gooey rolls every time. No baking experience needed — just come ready to roll, decorate, and celebrate the season! Whether you’re baking with friends, family, or flying solo, this joyful class is sure to add a sweet sparkle to your holiday season! Each participant will leave with a Christmas tree cinnamon roll creation and the recipe to recreate it at home.
A materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor on the day of class.
Please bring a container to take your cinnamon rolls home.
Stained Glass Suncatcher- Session 3
with Linda Leggett

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of stained glass artistry in this exclusive stained-glass course. Embark on a creative journey as you learn the fundamentals of this ancient craft. Whether you're a novice eager to learn or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, this class caters to all skill levels. The pieces will be cut out and ground, and you will learn to foil and solder them together. By the end of this class, you'll have crafted a stunning stained glass masterpiece, a testament to your newfound abilities and the enduring beauty of this timeless art form.
Please select from either a Butterfly, a dolphin, or select from 100 pre-cut suncatchers in class. (See the choices in the photo)
It's a Wonderful Life Festival
with Scenic Excursions

*THERE IS NO ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR TOURS*
Please visit the following link for a copy of the downloadable Fall 2025 Community Education Catalog and complete the Community Education Registration Form.
Please note the trip you are registering for and meal selection if necessary on the “course selection” portion of the registration form. Payment is by check only. Registration is due one week prior to the tour date.
We are pleased to offer the following trips and tours with Scenic Excursions. Plan a fun outing with family or friends and leave all the arrangements to us! Just show up ready for adventure and enjoy the day! All trips that include show tickets are assured good seating. You will receive confirmation of your trip directly from Scenic Excursions.
All trips will leave from the Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville, 14221 (EH). Park in the rear of the mall near the food court entrance - halfway back in the lot.
We're off to Seneca Falls, the real Bedford Falls! Each year, this lovely town celebrates with an It’s a Wonderful Life Festival, the second weekend in December. Take a nostalgic trip to Seneca Falls, widely believed to be the inspiration for the holiday classic, "It's a Wonderful Life." Tributes to the Stars from the movie and family members return each year to meet the festival goers and partake in the festivities. Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many eateries or street vendors and have the remainder of the afternoon to visit the Festival Activities. Take a horse & buggy ride, or explore the town and locations that inspired Mr. Capra in his visits to Seneca Falls in the early 1900s. Stand on the bridge that served as a prototype from which Jimmy Stewart's character leaped from, and other familiar sites from the movie. There will be presentations, activities, characters on the street, and more! A visit to The Seneca Falls It's A Wonderful Life Museum should be part of your visit, featuring many new exhibits. All additional attractions at own cost. En route home, we will stop at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center in Geneva. A wonderful way to spend the day!
Registration must be received at least one week prior to tour date.
Depart: EH: 8:30 AM Return: EH: 7:00 PM
Introduction to Voiceovers
with Voices For All
“Wow, you have a great voice!” How many times have you heard that? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? Explore the growing remote voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. You’ll get a comprehensive introduction into the voice over industry. You’ll learn through real-life accounts of jobs your instructor has booked and get an inside look at their experience. Then it’s time to read a script and receive some coaching and performance ideas. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later in a follow-up call. One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo. 18 and over. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.
Requirements: Students must have internet access and video chatting capabilities using a method such as Zoom, Skype, or iChat/FaceTime.