Lunch & Learn Series

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE WORKSHOP

facilitated by Anne & Greg Coppes

Learning American Sign Language (ASL) is a valuable life skill. ASL is a beautifully expressive and complete language that follows its own grammar rules and combines hand gestures with facial expressions and body language to convey meaning.

In this 4-week workshop, participants will develop an understanding of deaf culture and a working knowledge of ASL. After learning phrases and sentences, you will have time to practice with each other.

• Dates: Mondays, September 15 – October 20, 2025
• Schedule: 12-1pm
• Location: Living Room

In addition to being able to communicate with members of the deaf community, other benefits of learning ASL could be:

• improved spatial reasoning
• enhanced ability to recognize and interpret body language
• improved reaction time and peripheral vision
• enhanced creativity
• protection against Alzheimer’s disease

This program is free for Carlisle Family YMCA members and just $10 for non-members. Registration is required and is limited to 20.

Bring a bag lunch and join us in the Living Room ready to learn!

CYBER FRAUD AWARENESS
with Matt Dotts from Mid Penn Bank

This session is designed to help you recognize and protect yourself from the most common digital threats today. We’ll explore the latest tactics used by cybercriminals, including fraud on Facebook Marketplace, email scams, tech support scams & sophisticated social engineering attacks to steal your identity.

Through real-world examples and practical advice, you’ll learn how to identify red flags, safeguard your personal information and outsmart fraudsters. Whether you’re a casual internet user or a tech-savvy professional, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge to stay one step ahead in an increasingly digital world.

• Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
• Schedule: 8:30-9:30am
• Location: Living Room
• Fees: Free!! & includes a light breakfast

This program is free, but registration is required. Registration closes Sept 22. Limited to 20.

Join us in the Living Room ready to learn! A light breakfast will be provided.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

The presenter for this event is Matt Dotts, the Information Security Awareness Officer at Mid Penn Bank. With a previous career in law enforcement focusing on cyber financial crimes, Matt brings valuable insights into fraud prevention and digital security. Attendees can look forward to practical strategies for enhancing their awareness and response to cyber threats.