*THERE IS NO ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR TOURS*

Please visit the following link for a copy of the Fall 2024 Community Education Program Downloadable Fall 2024 Community Education Catalog and complete the Community Education Registration Form.

Please note the trip you are registering for and meal selection 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 rear of the mall near the food court entrance - halfway back in lot and/or St. Leo’s Parish Amherst - 885 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, NY 14226 - Rear Lot, park near large light post (SL)

Visit the Lucy/Desi Museum. Enjoy the beautiful gowns and costumes from Lucy's wardrobe, and see paintings and photographs that once hung in their home in Beverly Hills. View movie posters from their extensive big-screen careers and so much more! This museum has something for everyone! The Desilu Studios is devoted to the I Love Lucy TV series. Inside you will find exact re-creations of Lucy and Desi Ricardo's New York City apartment and Hollywood suite. You'll find interactive sets, a screening area, original scripts, vintage costumes, and memorabilia. We will do a photo shoot on the "I Love Lucy" set up to 6 people at a time using your own camera - with museum staff taking your photo for you! It's truly everything Lucy! Following our tour & photos, we will have a buffet lunch (chef's choice) in the Tropicana Room at Lucy Desi Center in the cocktail lounge style atmosphere. Enjoy an episode of a show during lunch. Following lunch, our finale for the day is the visit to the award-winning National Comedy Center. It was named the nation's best new museum by USA Today - celebrating comedy in all of its forms. This is the first state-of-the-art museum dedicated to telling the vital story of comedy in America. More than 50 immersive exhibits take visitors on an interactive journey through comedy history. What a day to say, "I Love Lucy."

Depart: EH: 8:30 AM Return: EH: 5:30 PM

Depart: SL: 8:00 AM  Return: SL: 6:00 PM

If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there’s more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms.  We’ll discuss the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t: why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and information you need to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional.                        

Class link and handout will be sent prior to the class date.

Taught by an estate planning attorney, this class will review strategies for organizing and updating your planning documents to ensure that the plans you made years (or decades) ago accomplish the goals you have now. We don’t have a crystal ball, so we cannot predict the future with precision. We do our best to plan for the future based on what we know now, but as life brings changes, our plans need to change, too.

Embark on a journey towards homeownership during this Home Buying 101 course designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the complex world of real estate. Whether you're a first-time buyer or seeking to streamline your home purchasing process in today's dynamic market, this class offers invaluable guidance every step of the way. There will be a Q&A session at the end with a local mortgage lending expert!

What to bring:  A pen, paper, and your questions about the home-buying process.

You can earn hundreds of thousands of airline frequent flyer miles and hotel reward points without ever stepping foot on a plane or paying for a hotel and then redeem them for high-value trips. Flights and hotels are typically the most expensive part of your vacation budget. Plus earn cash back to pay for other travel expenses. Gina will show you her easy "Beginner Strategy" and then graduate you to more advanced strategies that earn you 1 million+ reward points a year. All the major reward programs will be detailed: airlines, hotels, banks, etc.  Also, learn tips for flying business and first class. Gina Henry, founder of Go Global, Inc., has been a professional traveler for over 30 years and earns 15 free airline tickets, dozens of free hotel nights, and hundreds of dollars cash back each year. Registration includes the instructor's 100-page digital book "The Secrets of Traveling Hacking - Free Air, Hotels & Cash Back” (a $39.95 value). Go to  www.GinaHenry.com for more instructor information.

This class will be held via Zoom. Once registration is received, a Zoom link will be emailed to you. 

Calling all soft pretzel enthusiasts! If you have a deep love for soft pretzels, this class is tailor-made for you. Get ready to uncover the secret to creating the perfect classic pretzel dough. In this hands-on workshop, your instructor will teach you how to make pretzel dough and different dough kneading and knot techniques for shaping, baking, and serving. But that’s not all; we’ll take it a step further as we explore sweet and savory variations, stuffed pretzels, and pretzel rolls! Whether you’re a fan of the classic butter and salt combo or prefer the sweet allure of cinnamon sugar, we’ve got your pretzel cravings covered. Each student will leave class with a dozen soft pretzels to take home.

A materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Please bring a container to take your pretzels home in.

If you’ve noticed a hip/thigh/butt spread, you are not alone. We have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body muscles to weaken and sag.  In this workshop, you will learn: my famous ‘10 Minute Miracle Exercise’ series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly and, in the process, increase metabolism and bone density; decrease 2 inches off saddlebag area in 2 weeks; trim inches off lower body by getting rid of excess water weight; breathing technique to stimulate fat metabolism; and acupressure points for lymph circulation and drainage.  If you don’t have the time, money, or inclination to haul yourself to a gym, you will love these powerful and effective techniques. 

You will need a resistance band, tied in a loop for some of the exercises.

Class link and handout will be sent prior to the class date.

This point and insurance reduction program reviews safe driving and accident-avoidance techniques. Upon completion of the class, drivers are eligible for a 10% reduction in their auto insurance and/or up to 4 points removed from their DMV driving record. Drivers may take the course every three years for insurance reduction and every 18 months for point reduction. All drivers listed on an insurance policy are eligible to complete the course. This is a great way to reduce the cost of your auto insurance!