This lecture will introduce learners to the Islamic faith in both foundational ideas and modern practice. Topics will include the Quran and what it says about other faiths, family life and the status of women in Islam, the Shia-Sunni Islamic divide and religious hierarchy, Shariah, and American Muslim identity.

Sabeeha and Khalid Rehman have given over 250 talks on Islam in over 100 cities, including last summer at the Chautauqua Institute. Sabeeha is an author, playwright, blogger, podcaster, and speaker on the American Muslim experience.

Pack a lunch and meet OLLI hiking instructor Melissa Sokulski at Mingo Shelter in Settler's Cabin Park. We'll welcome spring with a beautiful 2+ mile hike loop where we'll see a waterfall. Afterwards, we can all have lunch together outdoors, so bring your lunch and dress accordingly! This will be a moderate level hike with a few steep inclines (up and down) at about a 30-minute per mile pace. Hiking poles are helpful but not required.

Melissa Sokulski, MAC, is an herbalist, wild food educator, avid hiker, and licensed acupuncturist with a master's degree from the New England School of Acupuncture. She writes personal essays and has won grants and residencies for memoir writing. She has taught many popular classes for OLLI at Pitt, including a variety of hiking classes, Wild Edibles Walks, and Fantastic and Ferocious Fungi.

Discover the best of Philadelphia on one unforgettable trip!

Dates: Wednesday, May 13–Friday, May 15, 2026

Departure on May 13, 2026

There is limited space available for this trip. To register, please call the office at 412-624-7308.

Two pickup locations:

1. BUS DEPARTS 6:30 a.m. (arrive by 6:15 at the latest): Home Depot, 112 Ben Avon Heights Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

2. BUS DEPARTS 7:30 a.m. (arrive by 7:15 at the latest): Get Go, 4000 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville, PA 15146

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

· Day 1: Arrive in Philadelphia and explore the world-renowned Barnes Foundation, followed by a group welcome dinner.

· Day 2: Step into history on a historic walking tour that includes Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, then enjoy lunch at          Reading Terminal Market. Spend the afternoon at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

· Day 3: Stroll through the breathtaking Longwood Gardens before returning to Pittsburgh.

What’s Included: Transportation by deluxe motorcoach; two nights lodging in Historic District hotel; two breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner; museums and garden admissions; walking tour of Philadelphia; gratuities; luggage handling; and taxes.

Costs per person:

· $1,059 – double occupancy

· $980 – triple occupancy

· $940 – quad occupancy

· $1,270 – single occupancy

Space is limited— deadline to register is February 9, 2026

No refunds issued after February 9, 2026 (without insurance)

Purchase of trip insurance is highly recommended. Travelers can purchase on their own or through Lenzner see attached forms):

$65 per person on Single and Double occupancy

$43 per person on Triple and Quad occupancy

Lenzner's insurance only covers if travelers need to cancel for a medical emergency or a death in the family.  They will need documentation to support either of these claims.