Entire 2026 Wisdom Wednesday series - register by January 10. Early Bird Price for a Series of 5 monthly virtual classes.

The story of 4 Paws for Ability is about life-changing service dogs. Our organization was the first to place service dogs with children, providing medical support, hearing aid support, and physical assistance. Puppy training begins with enrichment exercises at 3 days of age, broadens into a volunteer program for raising and socializing our dogs, and continues with advanced training uniquely matched to a client’s needs. Like OWLS, our dogs are lifelong learners. Join us to hear how our community supports these special dogs and how the dogs strengthen our community.

4 Paws for Ability

Denise Taylor is an associate professor at the University of Dayton. She is a volunteer trainer and spokesperson for  4Paws for Ability.  

The Orchard House is best known as where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women in 1868. This noble home also has a rich history stretching back two centuries. The Alcotts were a famous yet flawed family who firmly believed in the power of unconditional love, personal agency, and social justice. This special program will look at the life of Louisa May Alcott and her family and their impact on literature, education, art, and possibly on all of us.

Louisa May Alcott

Jan has been the Executive Director of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House since 1999, recently served as historical consultant to the Masterpiece Little Women miniseries, and is also an internationally acclaimed portrayer of Louisa May Alcott.