Winter/Spring 2016 - Florida Gulf Coast University

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Fort Myers • Cape Coral • Bonita Springs • Naples • Estero • Marco • Sanibel
Single Lectures
Short Courses
Day Trips
Film Series
Computer Classes
Life Enrichment
Travel Abroad
Concerts
New Classes Begin Each Week!
Winter/Spring 2016
Adult Lectures
& Short Courses
THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY
of Florida Gulf Coast University
Atrium Executive Center
8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181
Ft. Myers, FL 33919
239-425-3272
FGCU Naples Center
1010 Fifth Avenue South
Naples, FL 34102
239-434-4737
Register Online: RegisterRA.fgcu.edu ● Website: www.fgcu.edu/racademy ● Email: [email protected]
Paul C. Thornton, Ed. D.
Executive Director, Continuing Education
John J. Guerra
Director, Continuing Education & Renaissance Academy
Betsy Braun
Assistant Director, Renaissance Academy
Christine Wheeler Program Assistant – Naples
Barbara Stewart
Business Manager – Atrium
Brenda DePasquale-Gerson
Administrative Coordinator – Atrium
Carol M. Jonson
Volunteer Advisory Council Member Donna Rousseau
Program Assistant – Naples
Anita Gilmore
Internet Marketing Specialist – Atrium
Jennifer Stoneburner
Program Assistant – Naples Patricia Lasser
Program Assistant – Naples
How to Register for Programs
THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS AND CHECKS ONLY. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED AS A FORM OF PAYMENT.
Online – Use a credit card to safely and securely register online 24/7 at https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu
Phone – Use a credit card – call 239-425-3272 or 239-434-4737
Mail – Use a Registration Form (page XX) or our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and mail to either address above
In Person – At the Naples Center or Atrium only. In-person registrations are NOT permitted at any other location.
Memberships – Become an Academy Member – Support lifelong learning and save 20% or more on most programs! A Single
Annual Membership, valid from January 1 through December 15, 2016, is $50 per person. A Couple’s Annual Membership (same
household) is available for $80. A Seasonal Winter/Spring Single Membership, valid from January 1 through May 15, 2016, is $35. A
Seasonal Winter/Spring Couple’s Membership (same household) is available for $60. Membership Fees are non-refundable.
Locations (Look for the two-letter codes before each course number)
(AT) Atrium Center, 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181, Ft. Myers; 239-425-3272
(BR) Brooks Commons Club, 9930 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs; 239-949-3800
(BV) Bentley Village, 701 Retreat Drive, Naples; 239-431-2000
(CH) Calusa Harbour, 2525 First Street, Ft. Myers; 239-425-2245
(FG) FGCU Campus, Resort & Hospitality Mgmt. Building, 10501 FGCU Blvd South, Ft. Myers; 239-425-3272
(GR) The Club at Grandézza, 11481 Grande Oak Boulevard, Estero; 239-948-3569
(MI) Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island; 239-394-4221
(MP) Moorings Park Center for Healthy Living, 132 Moorings Park Drive, Naples; 239-261-1616
(NC) Naples Center, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, Naples; 239-434-4737
(SC) FGCU Sugden Welcome Center, 10501 FGCU Blvd. South, Ft. Myers; 239-425-3272
(ST) The Club at the Strand, 5840 Strand Boulevard, Naples; 239-592-7710
(TR) The Terraces, 26455 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 239-949-7555
RA in Charlotte County – Please call 941-505-0130 or visit www.fgcu.edu/hcc for the Charlotte County RA catalog.
The views, analyses, findings, and opinions expressed by Renaissance Academy instructors are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those
of the Renaissance Academy or Florida Gulf Coast University. In all of its operations, including admissions, employment, and access to its
programs and services, Florida Gulf Coast University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed,
national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran status, or age. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations due to a disability
can contact the Office of Adaptive Services at 239-590-7956, by e-mail at [email protected], or via the Florida Relay at 711.
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OPEN HOUSES
Be our guest at one of our 2016 Open Houses. They provide an
opportunity for participants to learn more about the Academy, meet
instructors, register for courses, and enjoy refreshments.
Lee County Open House
Saturday, January 9
2pm – 4pm
Atrium Center
8695 College Pkwy, Suite #1181
Ft. Myers
Collier County Open House
Sunday, January 10
2pm – 4pm
Naples Center
1010 5th Avenue South
Naples
WHAT’S NEW AT THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY
NEW 2016 LOCATIONS: Join us at one of our new
locations. All are open to the public. These include
Moorings Park in Naples, Bentley Village in North
Naples, The Strand in North Naples, The Terraces in
Bonita Springs, and Grandézza in Estero.
FREE CLASSES MAKES LIFELONG LEARNING
AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE: Typically once a
month, the Academy will open its doors to all and
offer free classes at the Naples Center and Atrium
locations. Pre-registration is required. Space is
limited. Let all your friends and family know!
ANNUAL AND SEASONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Annual
Memberships, valid from January 1 – December 15,
2016, are available for $50 per person and $80 for
same-household couples. For seasonal residents
who wish to support lifelong learning and enjoy the
benefits of Membership, the Renaissance Academy
offers a Seasonal Membership program. A Seasonal
Membership, valid from January 1 – May 15, 2015, is
$35 per person and $60 for same-household couples.
Membership fees are non-refundable.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP: Membership is
an Opportunity, Not a Requirement – Academy
Membership provides the opportunity for individuals
committed to the concept of lifelong learning to be
active participants in this exciting venture. Being a
Member provides access to the Academy’s activities
at a substantial savings and provides the financial
support that assures the expansion and development
of its curriculum. It is a partnership that further
enriches the intellectual and cultural life of
our community.
MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE COURSE BUNDLES:
Become a Member and purchase bundles of five
and ten single lectures at a discounted price.
Renaissance Academy programming has never been
more affordable.
Bundle of TEN Single Lectures - $130
Bundle of FIVE Single Lectures - $75
These special Course Bundles are available only
to Members and exclude special programming,
computer, writing, wine education, photography,
fine arts, tai chi, foreign languages, and select other
programs. All classes must be registered for at the
same time. Substitutions/changes are permissible
prior to the start of any class. Course bundles are
non-refundable and expire at the end of each term.
Call our offices for more information and to register.
MEMBER DO-OVERS: Wish to repeat a lecture or
short course that you have taken at the Academy in
the past year? Members may repeat classes while
enjoying a 25% discount off the regular Member
rate. This does not apply to special and certain other
programs. Please call us for more details.
TRY THE FIRST SESSION OF A MULTI-PART
COURSE FOR $15: See a course that has several
sessions or is part of a series and not certain if you
will like it? Try the first session of most multi-session
courses for only $15. Not all courses apply. Please
call us for more details.
RA AFTER HOURS PROGRAM: For those
working professionals who want to participate the
Renaissance Academy, look at the section of our
course index called “RA After Hours.” There you will
find evening and weekend classes to enjoy.
RA is always looking for instructors with talent and ability to lecture.
Ask for a course proposal form or encourage others to apply.
Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737
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SAVE THE DATES & REGISTER EARLY
FOR THESE WONDERFUL PROGRAMS!
Great Decisions Discussion Group – February, March, April and May – Page 43
Veterans’ Voices: 14th Annual Symposium – February 2 – Page 39
Broadway & Great Hits Concert Series – February 4, March 1 and March 29 – Page 38
Ikebana Design Workshop for Beginners – February 4 and March 17 – Page 48
Collier County Law Enforcement Behind-the-Scenes – February 5, 16 and March 2, 15, 31 – Page 77
Edu-Trivia – February 11 and April 5 – Page 39
Ocean Science Stories and Tales from the Sea with Dr. Ellen Prager – February 12 – Page 48
Vizcaya Museum – February 17 – Page 40
Wine Education Series – February 18, February 25 and March 3 – Page 100
Shark Valley in Everglades National Park – February 22 – Page 40
A Feast of American Songs Concert – February 23 – Page 38
Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch – February 24 – Page 40
Walking Tour of Barefoot Beach – February 24 – Page 40
Birding Field Trip – February 27 and March 19 – Page 48
Miami South Beach and Art-Deco Walking Tour – March 2 – Page 41
Tour of Habitat for Humanity: Eliminating Homelessness One House at a Time – March 3 – Page 41
Mediterranean Cooking Classes – March 8 and March 10 – Page 38
The Wick Broadway Costume Museum, Lunch, and Cabaret Performance – March 9 – Page 41
Lee County Crime Lab Tour – March 9 – Page 78
Tour of Immokalee – March 10 – Page 41
Rookery Bay Boat Tours – March 11, March 25 and April 12 – Page 41
Nature Photography Field Trip – March 12 – Page 89
Gourmet Food & Wine Luncheon – March 15 – Page 101
Overnight Trip to Morse Museum and Bok Tower Gardens – March 16 and March 17 – Page 42
Classical Piano Concert – March 18 – Page 38
Boat Trip, Tour, and Lunch on Useppa Island – March 22 – Page 42
Miami Art Walking Tour and the Pérez Art Museum – March 23 – Page 42
The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg – March 30 – Page 42
The Art and Culture of Philadelphia – May 10 through May 14 – Page 97
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................21
ART & ART HISTORY ..........................................................................................................................................................................21
BIOGRAPHIES ......................................................................................................................................................................................25
BRIDGE LESSONS ................................................................................................................................................................................28
BUSINESS, FINANCE & INVESTING ................................................................................................................................................28
COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY .........................................................................................................................................................30
CONTEMPORARY ART ......................................................................................................................................................................37
CONCERTS ...........................................................................................................................................................................................38
COOKING CLASSES ............................................................................................................................................................................38
DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................................39
DISCUSSION GROUPS .........................................................................................................................................................................43
ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................................................................................................47
FILM SERIES .........................................................................................................................................................................................49
FINE ARTS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................54
FOREIGN LANGUAGES ......................................................................................................................................................................55
GUITAR LESSONS ................................................................................................................................................................................56
HEALTH & WELLNESS.......................................................................................................................................................................56
HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT ...................................................................................................................................................59
INTERIOR DESIGN ..............................................................................................................................................................................76
LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION .......................................................................................................77
LIFE ENRICHMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................78
LITERATURE ........................................................................................................................................................................................82
MAH JONGG .........................................................................................................................................................................................83
MUSIC & OPERA ..................................................................................................................................................................................83
PERFORMANCE ART ...........................................................................................................................................................................87
PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING .............................................................................................................................................87
PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY .........................................................................................................................................................90
RELIGION, FAITH & PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................................................................91
SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY ...................................................................................................................................................................95
TAI CHI, YOGA & MEDITATION .......................................................................................................................................................96
TRAVEL PROGRAMS...........................................................................................................................................................................97
TRAVELOGUES ...................................................................................................................................................................................99
U.S. & WORLD AFFAIRS .....................................................................................................................................................................99
WINE EDUCATION SERIES ..............................................................................................................................................................100
WRITING WORKSHOPS ....................................................................................................................................................................101
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES ....................................................................................................................104 & 105
COURSE REGISTRATION FORM .......................................................................................................................................106 & 107
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In all of its operations, including admissions, employment, and access to its programs and services, Florida Gulf Coast University
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran
status or age.
Programs are grouped by location (Atrium, Naples, etc.) and by category (Art, Film, etc.). The fifth column shows the day of
the week the program is held, the month, and whether it is a morning (AM), afternoon (PM) or evening (EVE) offering.
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AT7911
AT7915
AT7320
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Computer & Tech
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Computer & Tech
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Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Ecology/Environment
Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Greer
Admire
Admire
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
VanDuser
Vanselow
Vanselow
Vanselow
Vanselow
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
VanDuser
Guerra
Guerra
Vanselow
VanDuser
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Outhwaite
Guerra
VanDuser
Outhwaite
Vanselow
Guerra
Dorio
VanDuser
Vanselow
Outhwaite
VanDuser
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Various
Dorio
Kaufman
Kaufman
Kaufman
Kaufman
Kaufman
Kaufman
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ATRIUM (S. FT. MYERS)
How to Repair Your Credit/Improve Credit Score
Income Earning Investments beyond the 0.5% CD
Developing a Life Care Plan: Find, Access & Pay
Understanding Tech
iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More
Android Phones for Beginners
An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10
iPhone for Beginners: iOS 9 and More
iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari
Kindle Fire for Beginners
iPad/iPhone Photos
iPad/iPhone Photos
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Macintosh Computers for Beginners
iPad/iPhone Hands-on Workshops (series)
Intro to iPad/iPhone, Settings, Back-up, etc.
Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
Safari, iTunes, Podcasts & Youtube
Photos
Intro to iPad/iPhone, Settings, Back-up, etc.
Photos
Facebook for Beginners: Desktop/Laptop
iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part I
Macintosh Calendar, Email and Safari
Facebook for Beginners: iPad
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part II
iMovie for Beginners
Android Tablets for Beginners
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Facebook for Intermediates: Desktops/Laptops
Android Phones & Tablets for Intermediates
2016 Travel Open House
2016 Travel Open House An Introduction to Voiceovers Beautiful Flowering Orchids
Ft Myers Classic & Foreign Film Series A Thousand Times Good Night Death of a Salesman The Sapphires Blood Simple Strictly Ballroom Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737
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The Grifters AT7446
Caché AT7447
The Lookout AT7448
Like Water for Chocolate AT7449
Rear Window AT7450
Breaking Away AT7451
Nine Queens AT7452
Rebecca AT7453
A Matter of Life and Death AT7454
The Remains of the Day
AT7455
5-Week Spanish: A Crash Course for the Beginner
AT7476
Managing Your Brain
AT7480
Change Your Mind to Control Your Weight
AT7483
Brain Fitness Café (series)
AT7484
Memory Strategies
AT7486
Remembering Faces and Names
AT7488
Mind Bogglers
AT7490
Eating for Health & Longevity (series)
AT7492
Fundamentals of Nutrition for Healthy Living AT7494
Nutrition and Disease Prevention AT7496
Skin Care Truths and Myths!
AT7499
Your Body’s Amazing Ability to Heal
AT7500
Explore Meditative Movements
AT7501
Safety & Efficacy of Dietary Supplements
AT7505
Jonathan Pollard: Avarice or Ideology?
AT7515
Media and Politics: An Unholy Alliance
AT7526
Father and Son Spies: Jim & Nat Nicholson
AT7530
Operation Underworld: WWII Mob Alliances
AT7533
Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy
AT7534
Cuba: A Rebellious Nation
AT7547
Jewish Avengers: Nazi Executioners
AT7551
Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism
AT7554
The Desert Kingdom Revealed
AT7557
Heroes and Villains of World War II (series)
AT7558
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
AT7559
Adolf Hitler
AT7560
Winston Churchill
AT7561
Josef Stalin
AT7562
Harry Truman
AT7563
Operation Teardrop: U.S. U-Boat Attack
AT7566 The Politics of Gun Control
AT7571
Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls
AT7583
Social Security: Reform or Bust
AT7590
Climate Change/Global Warming: Politics vs. Science
AT7597
Napoleon in Egypt
AT7891
“Commoners” vs. “Aristocrats:” Six Generals (series)AT7610
Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E Lee
AT7611
Dwight Eisenhower vs. Douglas MacArthur
AT7612
Omar Bradley vs. George S. Patton
AT7613
Presidential Politics: Road to the White House 2016
AT7614
The Dakota Uprising of 1862
AT7616
Trail of Tears
AT7619
Geography of Africa and the Middle East
AT7621
Cuban Independence: The Spanish-American War
AT7623
Government Waste: Fraud & Mismanagement
AT7630
Interior Design: Decorating in SW Florida (series)
AT7645
Basics of Interior Design
AT7647
Color in the 21st Century
AT7649
Lighting: Most Important Aspect of Interior Design
AT7651
What is Our Dog Telling Us?
AT7662
Pets Do the Funniest Things
AT7664
Better Sleep through Hypnosis
AT7668
Stress Management through Hypnosis
AT7671
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Day/Month/AM/PM
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Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Film Series
Foreign Languages
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
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History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
Interior Design
Interior Design
Interior Design
Interior Design
Life Enrichment
Life Enrichment
Life Enrichment
Life Enrichment
Kaufman
Th/Feb/PM
Kaufman
Th/Mar/PM
Kaufman
Th/Mar/PM
Kaufman
Th/Mar/PM
Kaufman
Th/Mar/PM
Kaufman
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Kaufman
Th/Apr/PM
Kaufman
Th/Apr/PM
Kaufman
Th/Apr/PM
Kaufman
Th/Apr/PM
Winters
Th/Feb-Mar/PM
Yanke
MW/Feb/AM
Berger
M/Mar/AM
Ryerson
MW/Feb/AM
Ryerson
M/Feb/AM
Ryerson
W/Feb/AM
Ryerson
M/Feb/AM
Venable
M/Feb/PM
Venable
M/Feb/PM
Venable
M/Feb/PM
Lester
Tu/Mar/PM
Morrow
Tu/Feb-Mar/PM
Peterson
WF/Feb-Mar/AM
Kraska
W/Mar/AM
Eastwood
Tu/Feb/PM
Bergerson
Th/Feb//PM
Eastwood
W/Mar/AM
Eastwood
Th/Feb/PM
Eastwood
Th/Jan/AM
Bireda
Tu/Feb/PM
Eastwood
Tu/Feb/AM
Eastwood
M/Feb/PM
Kerpchar
TuTh/Mar/PM
ZiedenbergF/Feb-Mar/AM
Ziedenberg
F/Feb/AM
Ziedenberg
F/Feb/AM
Ziedenberg
F/Feb/AM
Ziedenberg
F/Feb/AM
Ziedenberg
F/Mar/AM
Eastwood
W/Mar/PM
Bergerson
Th/Mar/PM
Derfler
W/Mar/AM-PM
Eastwood
Th/Feb/AM
Eastwood
M/Feb/AM
Franz
W/Mar/AM
Rudin
Th/Mar/AM
Rudin
Th/Mar/AM
Rudin
Th/Mar/AM
Rudin
Th/Mar/AM
Bergerson
Th/Mar/PM
Bathke
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Davis
F/Mar/PM
Dunker
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Eastwood
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Eastwood
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Breay
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Breay
Th/Feb/PM
Breay
Th/Feb/PM
Breay
Th/Feb/PM
Gagnon
F/Feb/AM
Gagnon
F/Feb/PM
Wolfson
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Wolfson
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Improve Your Game! Sports Performance/Hypnosis
Think You’re Too Old for the Peace Corps?
Jump Start Your Intuition (series)
Intuition: Does It Exist?
How Intuitive Am I?
How Can I Use My Intuition?
How Do I Build My Intuition?
Success from the Inside Out
Decision Support Systems for Health, Wealth & Life
Find Your Identity in Retirement
Conscious Parenting
The Art of Jane Austen in Pride and Prejudice
Confessions of a Romance Writer
Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners/Intermediates
Intermediate Mah Jongg Strategies
Classic Rock – America’s Revolutionary Music
The Early Jazz Singers
Cleopatra: How Sharp the Serpent’s Tooth
Mary Todd Lincoln: Shadow of Glory
Marjory Stoneman Douglas: A Voice for Everglades
Catherine de Medici: The Black Queen
Making/Taking Better Photos
Beyond Snapshots: Taking the Best Photos
Photoshop Elements for Beginners
Nature and Wildlife Photography
Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picassa
Download, Save and Share Your Photos
Taking Amazing Travel Photos
Photoshop Elements for Intermediates
Creating Photo Books Online with MyPublisher
Understanding Your Digital SLR
Near Death Experiences: Lessons for Life
Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism
Why Do Good People Suffer? Book of Job
The Historical Jesus
Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life
What Paul Said…
Protestant Reformation
Cosmology: Describing the Universe
Mindful Meditation for Well-Being (series)
Mindful Meditation Defined
Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life
Meditation for Health and Happiness
Memoir Writing 101
Sherlock Holmes: Adventure of Inventor/Car Maker
How to Write and Tell Personal Stories
Make a Friend of Writing
Writers Collaborative Workshop
Category
Instructor
Day/Month/AM/PM
Page
AT7673
Life Enrichment
AT7676
Life Enrichment
AT7679
Life Enrichment
AT7681
Life Enrichment
AT7683
Life Enrichment
AT7685
Life Enrichment
AT7687
Life Enrichment
AT7689
Life Enrichment
AT7690
Life Enrichment
AT7693
Life Enrichment
AT7695
Life Enrichment
AT7699 Literature
AT7702
Literature
AT7706
Mah Jongg
AT7708
Mah Jongg
AT7710
Mah Jongg
AT7717
Music & Opera
AT7723
Music & Opera
AT7734
Performance Art
AT7735
Performance Art
AT7737
Performance Art
AT7738
Performance Art
AT7743
Photography
AT7745
Photography
AT7750
Photography
AT7752
Photography
AT7754
Photography
AT7757
Photography
AT7759
Photography
AT7761
Photography
AT7763
Photography
AT7766
Photography
AT7767
Photography
AT7769
Photography
AT7772
Photography
AT7773
Photography
AT7777
Photography
AT7779
Photography
AT7782
Psychology/Sociology
AT7795
Religion/Philosophy
AT7801
Religion/Philosophy
AT7803
Religion/Philosophy
AT7805
Religion/Philosophy
AT7809
Religion/Philosophy
AT7829
Religion/Philosophy
AT7895
Science/Astronomy
AT7845
Tai Chi/Yoga/Med.
AT7847
Tai Chi/Yoga/Med.
AT7849
Tai Chi/Yoga/Med.
AT7851
Tai Chi/Yoga/Med.
AT7870
Writing Workshops
AT7877
Writing Workshops
AT7878
Writing Workshops
AT7879
Writing Workshops
AT7880
Writing Workshops
AT7887
Writing Workshops
Wolfson
F/Mar/PM
Brammertz
F/Feb/PM
Vrugtman
MW/Mar/AM
Vrugtman
M/Mar/AM
Vrugtman
W/Mar/AM
Vrugtman
M/Mar/AM
Vrugtman
W/Mar/AM
Vrugtman
MW/Mar/AM
Yanke
Th/Mar/AM
Berger
M/Mar/PM
Guerin
W/Apr/PM
WilliamsTh/Feb/AM
Vrugtman
F/Mar/AM
Dorio
WF/Feb/PM
Dorio
WF/Mar-Apr/PM
Dorio
MW/Feb/AM
Morgan
Tu/Feb-Mar/AM
Morgan
Tu/Mar/PM
Birtolo
W/Jan/PM
Birtolo
M/Feb/PM
Birtolo
M/Mar/PM
Birtolo
M/Mar/PM
Berna
Tu/Feb/PM
Berna
Tu/Mar/AM
Berna
Tu/Feb/PM
Berna
Tu/Apr/AM
Berna
TuTh/Feb/AM
Berna
Tu/Feb/PM
Berna
Th/Mar/AM
Berna
Th/Feb/PM
Berna
Th/Mar/PM
Berna
Th/Feb/PM
Berna
Tu/Mar/PM
Berna
W/Feb/AM
Berna
M/Mar/AM
Berna
TuTh/Mar/AM
Berna
W/Mar/AM
Berna
MWF/Mar-Apr/PM
Moore
W/Feb/AM
TBA
Tu/Jan/AM
TBA
Tu/Mar/AM
TBA
Tu/Feb/AM
Marina
W/Feb/AM
TBA
Tu/Feb/AM
TBA
Tu/Mar/AM
Flaig
W/Mar/AM
Marina
Th/Mar-Apr/AM
Marina
Th/Mar/AM
Marina
Th/Mar/AM
Marina
Th/Apr/AM
Henderson
M/Jan-Feb/PM
Gillis
M/Feb/AM
Williams
Tu/Feb/AM
Williams
Th/Mar/PM
Morgan
Tu/Feb-Mar/AM
Morgan
Tu/Mar/AM
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BV7253
BV7259
BV7291
BV7319
BV7392
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Outhwaite
VanDuser
BENTLEY VILLAGE (NORTH NAPLES)
Understanding Tech
Facebook for Beginners: Desktop/Laptop Computers
Great Decisions Discussion Group (8-Part Program)
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Discussion Groups
M/Jan/PM
Th/Jan/AM
Th/Feb/AM
M/Feb/PM
W/Mar-May/PM
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Program #
Category
Instructor
Day/Month/AM/PM
Page
Middle East
The Rise of ISIS The Future of Kurdistan
Migration
The Koreas The United Nations
Climate Change
Cuba and the U.S.
Our Dynamic Earth
Spies and Espionage: Fact vs. Fiction
Illegals Program: Russian “Sleeper” Spies
The Ultimate Real Estate Deal: Louisiana Purchase…
Abraham Lincoln: A Portrait by his Secretaries
What Really Caused the American Revolution?
Operation Paperclip: Recruiting Nazi Scientists
Robert Morris: Financier of the American Revolution
Originalism vs. Constitutionalism
Preserve Your Brain
Zane Grey: Legend and Legacy
A Day at the Opera: Two by Mozart (series)
The Magic Flute
Don Giovanni
Daguerreotype to Digital
Identifying/Understanding Personality Styles
Journey of the Soul (series)
Journeyers from the Ancient World
Journeyers from the Medieval Renaissance World
Journeyers from the Modern World
The Religion of Ralph Waldo Emerson
Exploring the Universe: Black Holes, Quarks…
The History and Origins of Cambodia
The Exotic Kingdom of Thailand
Diplomacy: Understanding Foreign Affairs (series)
Evolution of Diplomacy
Inside An American Embassy
BV7392
BV7392
BV7392
BV7392
BV7392
BV7392
BV7392
BV7392
BV7916
BV7506
BV7512
BV7521
BV7524
BV7537
BV7567
BV7595
BV7600
BV7852
BV7697
BV7724
BV7925
BV7927
BV7747
BV7785
BV7794
BV7811
BV7813
BV7815
BV7817
BV7833
BV7838
BV7857
BV7860
BV7861
BV7862
BV7863
Discussion Groups
VanDuser
Discussion Groups
VanDuser
Discussion Groups
VanDuser
Discussion Groups
VanDuser
Discussion Groups
VanDuser
Discussion Groups
VanDuser
Discussion Groups
VanDuser
Discussion Groups
VanDuser
Ecology/Environment Fishwick
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
History/Law/Govt
Hertzberg
History/Law/Govt
Brand
History/Law/Govt
Dill
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
History/Law/Govt
Reis
History/Law/Govt
Bergerson
Life Enrichment
Marina
Literature
Vrugtman
Music & Opera
Adelman
Music & Opera
Adelman
Music & Opera
Adelman
Photography
Barto
Psychology/Sociology Moore
Psychology/Sociology Kania
Religion/PhilosophyTBA
Religion/Philosophy
TBA
Religion/Philosophy
TBA
Religion/Philosophy
TBA
Religion/Philosophy
TBA
Science/Astronomy
Mutart
Travelogues
Bultman
Travelogues
Bultman
U.S. & World Affairs
Beardsley
Beardsley
Beardsley
W/Mar/PM
W/Apr/PM
W/Apr/PM
W/Apr/PM
W/Apr/PM
W/May/PM
W/May/PM
W/May/PM
M/Feb/PM
M/Jan/PM
Th/Mar/AM
Th/Jan/AM
M/Jan-Feb/PM
M/Feb/PM
M/Feb/PM
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Th/Feb/AM
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M/Apr/PM
M/Apr/PM
M/Apr/PM
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M/Apr/PM
M/Mar/PM
Th/May/AM
Th/Apr/AM
Th/Apr/AM
Th/Apr/AM
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90
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93
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99
BR7193
BR7267
BR7290
BR7303
BR7321
BR7325
BR7338
SP7362
BR7419
BR7466
BR7503
BR7509
BR7539
BR7556
BR7569
BR7586
BR7593
BR7625
BR7646
BR7648
BR7650
BR7652
BR7786
BR7798
BR7819
Art/Art History
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Day Trips & Spec.
Ecology/Environment
Fine Arts
Health & Wellness
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
Interior Design
Interior Design
Interior Design
Interior Design
Religion/Philosophy
Religion/Philosophy
Th/Feb/AM
W/Jan/PM
Tu/Jan/AM
Tu/Feb/AM
F/Apr/PM
Tu/Feb/AM
F/Mar/AM
F/Jan/PM
W/Feb/PM
Tu/Mar/PM
M/Apr/AM
W/Jan/PM
M/Mar/PM
F/Feb/AM
Tu/Mar/AM
W/Feb/AM-PM
M/Apr/PM
Tu/Apr/PM
Tu/Mar-Apr/AM
Tu/Mar/AM
Tu/Mar/AM
Tu/Apr/AM
M/Apr/AM
W/April/AM
Tu/Mar/PM
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BROOKS COMMONS CLUB (BONITA SPRINGS)
Inside the World’s Great Museums: The Hermitage
iPad/iPhone Photos
Climate Science Lite: Understanding the Science
Zentangle® I for Beginners
The Importance of Weight-Bearing Exercise
Pompeii: A Window into Antiquity
The Desert Kingdom Revealed: Saudi Arabia
The Arab-Israeli Conflict (5-hour Seminar w/Lunch)
Wikileaks
Nobel Peace Prizes
Interior Design: Decorating in SW Florida (series)
Lighting: Most Important Aspect of Interior Design
Circle of Life
10 Jonson
VanDuser
Guerra
Guerra
Outhwaite
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Zuris
Nichols
Williams
Eastwood
Jonson
Kerpchar
Eastwood
Derfler
Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Breay
Breay
Breay
Breay
Moore
TBA
Schwerin
Program #
Category
Instructor
Day/Month/AM/PM
Page
CH7581
CH7853
CH7893
History/Law/Govt
Life Enrichment
Travelogues
Ziedenberg
Marina
Bultman
M/Feb/AM
M/Mar/AM
M/Jan/AM
Concerts
Concerts
Concerts
Concerts
Concerts
Concerts
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Wine Education
Day Trips & Spec.
History/Law/Govt
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec.
Wine Education
Wine Education
Wine Education
Wine Education
Wine Education
Katz
Katz
Katz
Katz
Darnell/Baron
Baron/Others
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Panel
TBA
TBA
TBA
Olson
TBA
TBA
TBA
Thissen
Graff
Graff
Graff
TBA
TBA
TBA
Lane/Wernette
TBA
Olson
CCSO
CCSO
CCSO
CCSO
CCSO
CCSO
TBA
Lane/Wernette
Lane/Wernette
Lane/Wernette
Lane/Wernette
Lane/Wernette
TuTh/Feb/PM
Th/Feb/PM
Tu/Mar/PM
Tu/Mar/PM
Tu/Feb/PM
F/Mar/PM
F/Jan/AM
Tu/Jan/AM
W/Jan/AM
Tu/Jan/PM
W/Feb/AM
M/Feb/PM
M/Feb/PM
Tu/Mar/PM
M/Mar/PM
Tu/Feb/AM-PM
W/Feb/AM-PM
M/Feb/AM-PM
W/Feb/AM-PM
W/Feb/AM
W/Mar/AM-PM
Th/Mar/AM
W/Mar/AM-PM
Th/Mar/AM-PM
F/Mar/AM
F/Mar/AM
Tu/Apr/AM
WTh/Mar/AM-PM
Tu/Mar/AM-PM
W/Mar/AM-PM
Tu/Mar/PM
W/Mar/AM-PM
W/Mar/AM
Various/Feb-Mar
F/Feb/AM
Tu/Feb/AM
W/Mar/PM
Tu/Mar/PM
Th/Mar/AM
W/Mar/AM
ThTu/Feb-Mar/PM
Th/Feb-Mar/PM
Th/Feb/PM
Th/Feb/PM
Th/Mar/PM
Day Trips & Spec
Cooking Classes
Cooking Classes
Cooking Classes
Panel
Greenberg
Greenberg
Greenberg
Tu/Feb/AM-PM
TuTh/Mar/PM
Tu/Mar/PM
Th/Mar/PM
39
38
39
39
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
Franz
Franz
Tu/Jan/PM
Tu/Feb/PM
61
66
CALUSA HARBOUR (DOWNTOWN FT. MYERS)
The British Bulldog – Winston Churchill
Preserve Your Brain
67
81
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DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Broadway & Great Hits Concert Series
SP7353
The Jersey Boys: Oh What a Night!
SP7354
50 Years of Great Hits! The ‘40s through the ‘80s
SP7355
Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Fiddler on the RoofSP7356
A Feast of American Songs
SP7357
Classical Piano Concert
SP7358
2016 Travel Open House (Brooks)
SP7362
2016 Travel Open House (Terraces)
SP7363
2016 Travel Open House (Naples)
SP7364
2016 Travel Open House (Atrium)
SP7365
2016 Travel Open House (Moorings Park)
SP7366
SP7367
SP7368
SP7369
SP7370
Veterans’ Voices: 14th Annual Symposium (FGCU)
SP7014
Vizcaya Museum (Miami)
SP7375 Shark Valley (Everglades National Park)
SP7376 Flagler Mansion & Gilded Age Lunch (Palm Beach)
SP7377 Exploring Barefoot Beach (Bonita Springs)
SP7378
Miami South Beach & Art Deco Tour (Miami)
SP7379 Tour of Habitat for Humanity (Naples)
SP7380 Wick Broadway Costume Museum (Boca Raton)
SP7381 Tour of Immokalee
SP7382
Rookery Bay Boat Tour
SP7383
SP7384
SP7385
Overnight Trip: Morse Museum & Bok Gardens
SP7386
Boat Trip, Tour & Lunch on Useppa Island
SP7387
Miami Art Tour & Perez Art Museum (Miami)
SP7388
Gourmet Food/Wine Luncheon (M Waterfront Grille)
SP7869
Dali Museum (St. Petersburg)
SP7389
History of Women in SWFL (N. Collier Reg. Park)
SP7604
Collier County Law Enforcement (series)
SP7653
Jail Tour & Jail Lunch at Collier County Jail
SP7654
Crime Scene Unit Comes Alive (Naples Center)
SP7655
K9 Unit: Dogs of Courage (Naples Center)
SP7656
SWAT and Aviation Units
SP7657
Bomb Squad Unit (Naples Center)
SP7658
Lee County Crime Lab Tour
SP7659
Wine Education Series plus Luncheon (4 event series)
SP7864
Wine Education Series Only (3 event series)
SP7865
Introduction and Choosing Value Wines
SP7866
Italian Wines: Belissimi Vini
SP7867
Vive la Différence!
SP7868
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FGCU MAIN CAMPUS
Veterans’ Voices: 14th Annual Symposium Mediterranean Cuisine – Italian & French (series)
Session 1 – Italian Cuisine
Session 2 – French Cuisine
SP7014
FG7359
FG7360
FG7361
FGCU SUGDEN WELCOME CENTER (FT. MYERS)
Unearthing the Trojan War: Heinrich Schliemann
R.M.S. Lusitania
SC7889
SC7890
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Program #
Category
Instructor
Day/Month/AM/PM
Page
GR7187
GR7257
GR7292
GR7620
GR7700
Art/Art History
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
History/Law/Govt
Literature
Jonson
Guerra
Guerra
Eastwood
Williams
M/Mar/AM
M/Jan/AM
M/Feb/AM
M/Mar/AM
M/Feb/AM
22
31
32
73
82
MI7892
MI7712
MI7720
Art/Art History
Music & Opera
Music & Opera
Jonson
Mutart
Mutart
Th/Feb/PM
M/Jan/PM
Th/Mar/PM
23
83
84
Ancient Civilizations
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Computer & Tech
Concerts
Concerts
Concerts
Concerts
Concerts
Concerts
Day Trips & Spec.
Day Trips & Spec
Day Trips & Spec
Discussion Groups
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
Life Enrichment
Life Enrichment
Life Enrichment
Music & Opera
Music & Opera
Music & Opera
Religion/Philosophy
Religion/Philosophy
Religion/Philosophy
Religion/Philosophy
Religion/Philosophy
Jonson
Jonson
Jonson
Jonson
Jonson
Jonson
Jonson
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Katz
Katz
Katz
Katz
Darnell/Baron
Baron/Others
Guerra
Fishwick
Fishwick
Beardsley
Eastwood
Hertzberg
Eastwood
Fishwick
Berger
Marina
Adelman
Adelman
Adelman
Kania
Moore
Kania
TBA
TBA
TBA
Bultman
TBA
M/Jan/AM
W/May/AM
W/May/AM
M/Feb/AM
M/Feb/AM
M/Feb/AM
M/Apr/AM
W/Jan/AM
W/Feb/AM
W/Apr/AM
TuTh/Feb/PM
Th/Feb/PM
Tu/Mar/PM
Tu/Mar/PM
Tu/Feb/PM
F/Mar/PM
W/Feb/AM
Tu/Feb/PM
Tu/Apr/PM
M/Apr/AM
M/Jan/AM
M/Mar/AM
M/Feb/AM
M/Mar/AM
M/Mar/AM
W/Apr/AM
W/Mar/AM
W/Mar/AM
W/Mar/AM
W/Feb/AM
M/Apr/AM
W/Apr/AM
W/Mar/AM
W/Jan/AM
W/Feb/AM
W/May/AM
W/May/AM
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22
22
23
25
31
32
33
38
38
38
38
38
38
39
39
39
46
59
60
65
81
81
81
84
85
85
90
90
90
91
91
93
92
95
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Art/Art History
Jonson
Tu/Jan/AM
Turicchi/DiorioM/Feb/AM
Jonson
MW/Feb/PM
Jonson
WF/Feb/AM
Jonson
W/Feb/AM
Jonson
F/Feb/AM
Jonson
F/Feb/AM
Magen
W/Feb/PM
Magen
F/Feb/PM
Magen
W/Mar/PM
Jonson
F/Mar/AM
GRANDEZZA (ESTERO)
History’s Great Art Heists
Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames and Hanssen
Fractured Fairy Tales: Classics Become Relevant
MARCO ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
In the Gardens of Claude Monet’s Giverny
Beethoven’s Ninth: Struggle, Despair & Triumph
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Outer Limits of Genius
MOORINGS PARK (NAPLES)
Ancient Near East
MP7177 Eternal Egypt: Myths, Monarchs, Monuments
MP7176
Inside the World’s Great Museums: British Museum
MP7179
An American Identity: Hudson River School (series)
MP7188
Hudson River School of Painting Session 1
MP7189
Hudson River School of Painting Session 2
MP7190
Siena – Pearl of Tuscany
MP7207
MP7256
MP7295
iPad/iPhone Photos
MP7310
Broadway & Great Hits Concert Series
SP7353
The Jersey Boys: Oh What a Night!
SP7354
50 Years of Great Hits! The ‘40s through the ‘80s
SP7355
Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Fiddler on the RoofSP7356
SP7357
SP7358
SP7366
Edu-Trivia
SP7371
Edu-Trivia
SP7372
Refugees and the Immigration Crisis
MP7407
Jonathan Pollard – Avarice or Ideology?
MP7514
MP7523
MP7564 The Truth, The Whole Truth & Nothing But the Truth
MP7917
Wise Aging
MP7918
Preserve Your Brain
MP7855
A Day at the Opera: Two by Mozart (series)
MP7725
The Magic Flute
MP7926
Don Giovanni
MP7928
Afterlife Encounters and Shared Death Experiences
MP7781
MP7787
Reincarnation
MP7791
MP7797
Religion of the Founding Fathers
MP7799
Construction of the Bible
MP7820
Philosophies and Religions of China
MP7807
What Did the Greeks Think?
MP7834
NAPLES CENTER (1010 5th AVENUE SOUTH)
Donatello: Master Sculptor of Florence
Beyond David and the Duomo: Treasures of Florence
Women in Art 1860-2016: The Journey…
Fabulous France: 2000 Years in Provence (series)
Aix-en-Provence, Roman Glanum, and Nimes
Arles
James McNeill Whistler: 1834-1903
John Singer Sargent: 1856-1924
Titian (Tiziano Vecellio): 1480-1579
Tiffany Treasures
12 NC7180
NC7181
NC7182
NC7183
NC7184
NC7185
NC7186
NC7192
NC7194
NC7195
NC7196
21
21
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
Program #
Category
The Native American Tragedy
NC7198
Art/Art History
Peter Paul Rubens
NC7199
Art/Art History
Michelangelo: Il Divino – The Renaissance Master
NC7200
Art/Art History
Vienna Dreams
NC7201
Art/Art History
High Italian Renaissance
NC7202
Art/Art History
The Art & Architecture of Sicily
NC7203
Art/Art History
Landscape Greats: Turner & Constable (series)
NC7204
Art/Art History
John Constable
NC7205
Art/Art History
J.M.W. Turner
NC7206
Art/Art History
Three Hollywood Johns and a Bogie (series)
NC7208Biographies
John Wayne, The Duke
NC7209
Biographies
John Ford: A Splash of Irish Whiskey
NC7210
Biographies
John Huston: Cigars, Whiskey & Movie Magic
NC7211
Biographies
Humphrey Bogart (Bogie): One of a Kind
NC7212
Biographies
Horror Men of Hollywood – And One Ape
NC7213
Biographies
Richard Burton: The Welsh Lion (series)
NC7214Biographies
Richard Burton: From Poor Son to Stardom
NC7215
Biographies
Richard Burton: Life with Liz and Beyond
NC7216
Biographies
Make-up Mavens: Avon, Arden, Rubinstein, etc.
NC7217
Biographies
Marilyn Monroe: Goddess without a Pedestal
NC7218
Biographies
Baseball Legends: Mantle, Ruth, DiMaggio (series)NC7219 Biographies
Mickey Mantle
NC7220
Biographies
Babe Ruth
NC7221
Biographies
Joe DiMaggio
NC7222
Biographies
Baseball Legends: Koufax and Williams (series) NC7223Biographies
Koufax the Colossal
NC7224
Biographies
Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter
NC7225
Biographies
Bridge for Intermediates
NC7226
Bridge Lessons
Generating Income in Retirement
NC7228
Bus/Finance/Invest
NC7232
Bus/Finance/Invest
Understanding Tech
NC7255
Computer & Tech
NC7262
Computer & Tech
NC7263
Computer & Tech
NC7266
Computer & Tech
NC7268
Computer & Tech
NC7270
Computer & Tech
NC7272
Computer & Tech
NC7274
Computer & Tech
NC7277
Computer & Tech
NC7279
Computer & Tech
NC7281
Computer & Tech
NC7284
Computer & Tech
NC7287
Computer & Tech
NC7299
Computer & Tech
NC7301
Computer & Tech
iPad/iPhone Photos
NC7304
Computer & Tech
iPad/iPhone Photos
NC7309
Computer & Tech
iPad/iPhone Photos
NC7311
Computer & Tech
NC7312
Computer & Tech
NC7315
Computer & Tech
NC7316
Computer & Tech
NC7896
Computer & Tech
Introduction to iPad/iPhone, Settings, Back-up, etc.
NC7900
Computer & Tech
Mail, Contacts & Calendar.
NC7904
Computer & Tech
NC7908
Computer & Tech
Photos
NC7912
Computer & Tech
NC7898
Computer & Tech
Introduction to iPad/iPhone, Settings, Back-up, etc.
NC7902
Computer & Tech
Mail, Contacts & Calendar.
NC7906
Computer & Tech
NC7910
Computer & Tech
Photos
NC7914
Computer & Tech
Facebook for Beginners: Desktops/Laptops
NC7318
Computer & Tech
Apple Watch for Beginners
NC7322
Computer & Tech
Instructor
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Gallo
Magen
Jonson
Jonson
Jonson
Jonson
Jonson
Jonson
Jonson
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Blumberg
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Smith
Stolz
Stolz
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
VanDuser
VanDuser
VanDuser
VanDuser
VanDuser
VanDuser
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
VanDuser
Guerra
Guerra
Guerra
VanDuser
VanDuser
VanDuser
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Dorio
Outhwaite
Guerra
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Facebook for Beginners on the iPad
Facebook for Intermediates: Desktop/Laptop Comp.
Android Phones & Tablets for Intermediates
The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group (series)
The Midas Touch: Art, Business, and Commodity
Postwar Chicago Art – The Hairy Who and Others
The Scottish Architect and Designer, Mackintosh
New Terrain: The Evolution of Landscape in Art
An Introduction to Voiceovers
China’s Investment in Africa
Great Decisions Discussion Group (8-Part Program)
Middle East
The Rise of ISIS The Future of Kurdistan
Migration
The Koreas
The United Nations
Climate Change
Cuba and the U.S.
Issues in Intergovernmental Relationships (series)
Issues in the Formation of the U.S.
Cooperative Federalism
Customs Unions, Common…European Union
Education
America’s Economy in Post-Industrial World (series)
“Post-Industrial” Defined
Clever Machines: The Impact of Robotics
Globalized Supply Chains and the 21st Century
Transnational Trade Agreements
Demographic and Social Issues
The Philosophers Café
Irreligion Rising
Concepts in Human Rights – Interactive Discussion
Birds of South Florida (series)
Birds of the Land and Sky
Birds of the Marsh, Beach and Sea
Birds of South Florida (series)
Birds of the Marsh, Beach and Sea
Beautiful Flowering Orchids
Beautiful Flowering Orchids
Climate Science Lite: Understanding the Science
Ocean Science Stories and Tales from the Sea
Ikebana Design Workshop
Ikebana Design Workshop
Naples Foreign & Classic Films(series)
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NC7327
NC7328
NC7329
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NC7425
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Guerra
Computer & Tech
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Computer & Tech
Guerra
Computer & Tech
Guerra
Computer & Tech
VanDuser
Computer & Tech
VanDuser
Computer & Tech
Outhwaite
Computer & Tech
VanDuser
Computer & Tech
Guerra
Computer & Tech
Guerra
Computer & Tech
Guerra
Computer & Tech
Dorio
Computer & Tech
VanDuser
Computer & Tech
VanDuser
Computer & Tech
Outhwaite
Computer & Tech
VanDuser
Contemporary Art
Various
Contemporary Art
Palczynski
Contemporary Art
Cozzolino
Contemporary Art
Anderson
Contemporary Art
Tomlinson
Day Trips & Spec.
Guerra
Day Trips & Spec.
Guerra
Day Trips & Spec.
Guerra
Day Trips & Spec.
Various
Discussion Groups
Maloni
Discussion Groups
Guerra
Discussion Groups
Guerra
Discussion Groups
Guerra
Discussion Groups
Guerra
Discussion Groups
Guerra
Discussion Groups
Guerra
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Guerra
Discussion Groups
Guerra
Discussion Groups
Guerra
Discussion Groups
Ochs
Discussion Groups
Ochs
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Ochs
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Ochs
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Ochs
Discussion Groups
Hinchey
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Hinchey
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Hinchey
Discussion Groups
Hinchey
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Hinchey
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Hinchey
Discussion Groups
Beardsley
Discussion Groups
Swain/Diorio
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Maloni
Discussion Groups
Varno
Ecology/EnvironmentMutart
Ecology/Environment Mutart
Ecology/EnvironmentMutart
Ecology/Environment Dorio
Ecology/Environment Dorio
Ecology/Environment Zuris
Ecology/Environment Prager
Ecology/Environment Dallal
Ecology/Environment Dallal
Film Series
Various
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Day/Month/AM/PM
Page
Ida
About Elly
Caché
Tangerines
Black Orpheus
Shall We Dance?
Citizenfour
The Crime of Father Amaro
Central Station
Rust and Bone
Lore
The Desert Fox
Eyes Wide Open
Strictly Ballroom
Great Musicals and Westerns Film (series)
An American in Paris
Singin’ in the Rain
The Band Wagon
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
The Quiet Man
The Searchers
Zentangle® II – Beyond the Basics (series)
Zentangle II - Shading
Tangled Messages – Tangles by the Sea
Tangle on Cloth
Zendala
Making Zentangle® Jewelry
Creating Artist Books: Thinking Outside the Book
Conversational Italian I
Conversational Italian II
Beginning Guitar Lessons
Intermediate Guitar Lessons
Managing Your Brain
Brain Fitness Café (series)
Memory Strategies
Remembering Faces and Names
Mind Bogglers
Eating for Health & Longevity (series)
Fundamentals of Nutrition for Healthy Living Nutrition and Disease Prevention Skin Care Truths and Myths!
The Importance of Weight-Bearing Exercise
Safety & Efficacy of Dietary Supplements
Spies and Espionage – Fact vs. Fiction
Canterbury: City and Cathedral
Benghazi: Unanswered Questions
R.H. Macy’s Owner & Wife Perish on the Titanic
Politics vs. History: Ideology & Historical Accuracy
Apollo 13: American Greatness & Mission to Moon
Operation Underworld: WWII Mob Alliances
NC7426
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Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages
Guitar Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
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History/Law/Govt
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History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
History/Law/Govt
Guerra
Pomerantz
Guerra
Pomerantz
Landers
Pomerantz
Guerra
Pomerantz
Landers
Pomerantz
Guerra
Mutart
Pomerantz
Guerra
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Mutart
Nichols
Nichols
Bartrop
Bartrop
Bartrop
Bartrop
Bartrop
Bartrop
Schlack
Toffanello
Toffanello
Morgan
Morgan
Morgan
Morgan
Berger
Berger
Ryerson
Ryerson
Ryerson
Ryerson
Venable
Venable
Venable
Lester
Williams
Kraska
Eastwood
Jonson
Eastwood
Eastwood
Eastwood
Eastwood
Eastwood
Kurzman
Eastwood
Hertzberg
Bergerson
Eastwood
Grace
Eastwood
Eastwood
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Category
Instructor
NC7536
History/Law/Govt
Dill
NC7538
History/Law/Govt
Jonson
U.S. Constitution: Making of a Great Nation (series)
NC7540 History/Law/Govt
Mutart
The Long Hot Summer of 1787: Designing a Nation
Mutart
The New Nation Struggles (1790-1800) NC7542 History/Law/Govt
Mutart
The Miracle Continues (1800-1820)
Mutart
The Nation Turns Thirty (1820-1840) NC7544 History/Law/Govt
Mutart
Hope and Fear (1840-1860)
Mutart
The Miracle Almost Comes to an End
Mutart
The History of Women’s Fashion
NC7550
History/Law/Govt
Blumberg
Understanding Florida’s Government: Collier Co.
Parker
NC7552
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
Nuremberg: Military Tribunals
NC7555
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
Operation Teardrop: US U-Boat Attack
Eastwood
NC7568
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
The Politics of Gun Control
NC7570
History/Law/Govt
Bergerson
Andrew Jackson (series)
NC7572History/Law/GovtBrand
Old Hickory
NC7573
History/Law/Govt
Brand
The Age of Jackson
NC7574
History/Law/Govt
Brand
Jacksonian Democracy
NC7575
History/Law/Govt
Brand
The History of Advertising
NC7576
History/Law/Govt
Blumberg
Immokalee: Fields of Hope (series)
NC7577History/Law/GovtThissen
Immokalee’s Fields of Hope
NC7578
History/Law/Govt
Thissen
Father Richard Sanders
NC7579
History/Law/Govt
Thissen
Agriculture in SW Florida Today
NC7580
History/Law/Govt
Thissen
Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls (seminar/lunch)
NC7582
History/Law/Govt
Derfler
Guantanamo: History Revisited
Eastwood
Naples Beach Homes, Cottages and Castles
Leher
The Collapse of the Hapsburg Empire in WWI
NC7591
History/Law/Govt
Brand
Wikileaks
NC7592 History/Law/Govt Rodriguez
Historic Documents & Robert Morris: Financier
NC7594
History/Law/Govt
Reis
Climate Change/Global Warming: Politics vs. Science
NC7596
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
The Real Boardwalk Empire: Atlantic City
NC7598
History/Law/Govt
Margolis
NC7599
History/Law/Govt
Bergerson
Global Gihad: Al Quaeda and Islamic Extremism
Eastwood
Snowden and Manning: Traitors or Patriots?
Eastwood
Marshall McLuhan: Beware Propaganda/Advertising
NC7603
History/Law/Govt
Rose
Public Education in Florida: A Primer for Collier Co.
Parker
Presidential Politics: Road to the White House 2016
NC7615
History/Law/Govt
Bergerson
Sidney Reilly “Ace of Spies:” The Real James Bond
NC7617
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
Trail of Tears
NC7618
History/Law/Govt
Davis
NC7622
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
Nobel Peace Prizes
NC7624
History/Law/Govt
Rodriguez
Operation Firefly: 555th Parachute Batallion
NC7626
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
Music and Love: A Look Back at Woodstock
NC7627
History/Law/Govt
Thissen
Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean (seminar/lunch)
NC7628
History/Law/Govt
Derfler
Government Waste: Fraud & Mismanagement
NC7629
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
Collecting Stock Certificates: Scripophily
NC7631
History/Law/Govt
Margolis
Unique Missions of WWII
NC7632
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both?
NC7633
History/Law/Govt
Mutart
Captured U-Boats: WWII Code Victories
NC7634
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
American Presidents in Hard Economic Times (series)NC7635 History/Law/Govt Mutart
American Presidents in Hard Times: 1776-1929
NC7636
History/Law/Govt
Mutart
American Presidents in Hard Times: 1930-Today
NC7637
History/Law/Govt
Mutart
250-Year Rule of Tudors and Stewarts (series)
NC7638History/Law/GovtMutart
Henry VIII Takes the Throne
NC7639
History/Law/Govt
Mutart
Henry’s Successors
NC7640
History/Law/Govt
Mutart
The Stewarts Ascend to the Throne
NC7641
History/Law/Govt
Mutart
Bowe Bergdahl: No Soldier Left Behind
NC7643
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
Voter ID Laws: Access or Integrity
NC7644
History/Law/Govt
Eastwood
Crime Scene Unit Comes Alive (Naples Center)
SP7655
Law Enforcement
CCSO
K9 Unit: Dogs of Courage (Naples Center)
SP7656
Law Enforcement
CCSO
Bomb Squad Unit (Naples Center)
SP7658
Law Enforcement
CCSO
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Category
Instructor
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Get Organized: Downsize & Simplify Your Life
Get Organized: Downsize & Simplify Your Life
What is Our Dog Telling Us?
Improve Your Game! Sports Performance/Hypnosis
Get Organized: Organize Your @Home Office
Get Organized: Organize Your @Home Office
Think You’re Too Old for the Peace Corps?
Jump Start Your Intuition (series)
How Intuitive Am I?
Decision Support Systems for Health, Wealth & Life
Wise Aging
Alice’s World: Welcome to Wonderland
Children’s Literature: Choosing and Using Books Nobel Prize in Literature
Beethoven’s Ninth: Struggle, Despair & Triumph
Puccini at the Met: Live in HD (series)
Turandot
Manon Lescaut
Madama Butterfly
Classic Rock – America’s Revolutionary Music
Tchaikovsky: Tormented Genius
Sebastian Bach (series)
Bach as a Young Composer
Bach’s Goldberg Variations
The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones
Periods of Music / World Affairs, Art, Literature
Jean Sibelius: Nordic Giant of Music
Remember the Ladies: Abigail Adams
Marjory Stoneman Douglas: A Voice for Everglades
Getting More from Your Digital Camera
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Creating Photo Books Online with MyPublisher
Messages from the Other Side
Reincarnation
The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
Psychology and the New Spirituality
Why Do Good People Suffer? Book of Job
What Paul Said…
Journey of the Soul (series)
Journeyers from the Ancient World
Journeyers from the Medieval Renaissance World
Journeyers from the Modern World
Circle of Life
Josephus of Oz – Find Author of New Testament
Former Lives of Buddha
Sacred Texts of Asia (series)
Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism
Lotus Sutra in Buddhism
Dao De Jing in Daoism
Hinduism: Tradition and Modernism
Buddhism
Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse
Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse
Cosmology: Describing the Universe
Exploring the Universe: Black Holes, Quarks…
Tai Chi for Beginners
Yoga for Beginners
Yoga for Beginners
Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being (series)
A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book
A Look beyond the Mirror: Write the Story of You
A Look beyond the Mirror: Write the Story of You
When You Write, Get it Right
Writing Short Stories
Writing Craft: Become a Better Writer (series)
Character Development
Plot
Dialogue
Marketing for Writers
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Writing Workshops
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THE STRAND COUNTRY CLUB (NORTH NAPLES)
We Are Lincoln Men
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THE TERRACES (BONITA SPRINGS)
Eternal Egypt: Myths Monarchs, Monuments
Inside the World’s Great Museums: British Museum
Bernini and the Baroque Style in Rome
iPad/iPhone Photos
Making Zentangle® Jewelry
R.H. Macy’s Owner & Wife Perish on the Titanic
World War I (series)
Causes of World War I
Battles and Major Events of World War I
Results of World War I and the Treaty of Versailles
Preserve Your Brain
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Computer & Tech
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Day Trips & Spec.
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Discussion Groups
Beardsley
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Fine Arts
Nichols
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Fine Arts
Bartrop
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Health & Wellness
Berger
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Kurzman
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Eastwood
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RA AFTER HOURS – EVENING & WEEKEND CLASSES
Generating Income in Retirement
Income Earning Investments beyond the 0.5% CD
Financial Education for Investors (series)
Rules of the Road
Income, Growth or Both – Equities & Bonds
Retirement Has Changed
Financial Education for Investors (series)
Rules of the Road
Income, Growth or Both – Equities & Bonds
Understanding Social Security
Preparing Your Estate Plan
The Entrepreneurial Equation
The Entrepreneurial Equation
Five Important Money Questions for Women
Time Matters: A Woman’s Retirement Outlook
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“Birding” Field Trip
An Introduction to Voiceovers (Naples Center)
An Introduction to Voiceovers (Atrium)
Naples Foreign & Classic Films (series)
Ida
About Elly
Caché
Tangerines
Black Orpheus
Shall We Dance?
Citizenfour
The Crime of Father Amaro
Central Station
Rust and Bone
Lore
The Desert Fox
Eyes Wide Open
Strictly Ballroom
Citizen-Soldier-Citizen: Reintegrating Our Heroes
Citizen-Soldier-Citizen: Reintegrating Our Heroes
Nature Photography Field Trip
Psychological Perspectives
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Life Enrichment
Photography
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TRAVEL PROGRAMS
The Art and Culture of Philadelphia
Sailing the Black Sea
Silverseas Alaska Cruise: Seward to Vancouver
Southern Italy and Sicily
Legendary Turkey & the Turquoise Coast
Cuba: Through the Eyes of the People
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within 14 business days. If you wish to withdraw from a program, please notify the Renaissance Academy at 239-425-3272 no later than 5:00 pm
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The first fee listed for all programs is the Member price; the second is the Non-Member price. Members and Non-Members must
register for all programs. Membership is NOT required! Pre-registration is STRONGLY recommended!
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Eternal Egypt: Myths, Monarchs and Monuments
$20 / $25
Option #1 – TR7175 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – January 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Option #2 – MP7176 – Moorings Park (Naples) – May 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. The civilization of Ancient Egypt is endlessly fascinating. Exhibits about this culture are always
blockbusters at museums worldwide; countless TV shows, books, and journals explore every aspect of Egypt from mummy myths to
alien builder theories. In this lecture, we will survey Ancient Egypt – a civilization that flourished for more than 3,500 years. Instructor:
Carol Jonson
Ancient Near East
FREE
MP7177 – Moorings Park (Naples) – January 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Many people find the civilization of Ancient Egypt fascinating, but don’t realize that the roots of many of our Western traditions came
from their neighbors to the east in Mesopotamia. The successive cultures of the “Land Between Two Rivers” have been called the
“Cradle of Civilization.” The Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians who inhabited this world gave the West a system of
writing, math, the wheel, and much more. Instructor: Carol Jonson
ART & ART HISTORY
Inside the World’s Great Museums: The British Museum in London
$20 / $25
Option #1 – TR7178 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – January 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Option #2 – MP7179 – Moorings Park (Naples) – May 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. The British Museum holds an astonishing eight million works in its collection. Even though
only 80,000 are on display, they take the visitor around the globe and millennia back in time. This lecture will concentrate on museum
highlights from Ancient Egypt – including the Rosetta Stone, the Ancient Near East, Ancient Greece – including the controversial and
beautiful Elgin Marbles and early British history. Instructor: Carol Jonson
Donatello: Master Sculptor of Florence
$20 / $25
NC7180 – Naples Center – January 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Donatello was one of the greatest Florentine sculptors of the early Renaissance. Although we know little of his personal life, his works
– including two wonderful Davids in Florence’s Bargello Museum – are remarkable for the way he renders figures, in motion and with
intellect. His work truly embodies the principles of Renaissance humanism with figures who are definite individuals in contrast to late
medieval art with its far more stylized and generalized figures. Instructor: Carol Jonson
Beyond David and the Duomo: The Hidden Treasures of Florence
$20 / $25
NC7181 – Naples Center – February 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Even if you have been to Florence and visited the Duomo or have seen Michelangelo’s David, our trio of speakers will fascinate you
with their presentations. They will take you beyond the highlights of the city and will introduce you to new insights, including a few of
this city’s most beautiful hidden treasures. Italy’s version of Westminster Abbey, a magnificent Basilica that is the final resting place of
many famous Florentines, is on our agenda. Visit the oldest public building in Florence and tranquilly enjoy the works of several of the
city’s most famous sculptors. We will also cross the Arno, climb a hill, introduce a highly regarded modern day sculptor, recall the great
flood, and otherwise treat you to new discoveries. Instructors: Tom Turicchi, Ron Diorio, and Richard Cappalli
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Women in Art (1860-2016): The Journey from Active Participant to Influential Innovator
$60 / $72
NC7182 – Naples Center – February 1, 3, 8, 10 at 2pm – 4pm, Mondays/Wednesdays
From Impressionists to Postmodernists, we explore the art and lives of female artists facing multiple challenges to success. From
the mild, domestic interiors and portraits by Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot, to the outrageously and openly confrontational works
of today’s artists like Tracey Emin and Kara Walker, we follow the emergence of the female artist. Join us for the stories of women
barred from art classes, eclipsed by their husband’s fame, and overlooked by the art establishment. Yet, they would ultimately become
contemporary art’s most sought-after, respected, and influential celebrities and innovators. Instructor: Genie Kell
Fabulous France: 2000 Years in Provence
$30 / $35
NC7183 – Naples Center – February 3, 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday/Friday
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7183) or for any of the individual lectures below. This course will explore two
millennia of accomplishments in Provence, from the Roman beginnings of Arles and Aix-en-Provence and the building of landmark
medieval cathedrals, to the area becoming a favorite haunt of some of the world’s most beloved painters, including Vincent van Gogh
and Paul Cezanne. Instructor: Carol Jonson
Aix-en-Provence, Roman Glanum, and Nimes
$20 / $25
NC7184 – Naples Center – February 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
This lecture will briefly review the history of Provence, then explore in more detail the city of Aix from Roman and
Medieval times through the 20th century, when it was made famous as the home of artist Paul Cezanne. We will also
visit the excavations of Roman Glanum, the beautiful city of Nimes, and the fabulous Pont du Gard aqueduct.
Arles
$20 / $25
NC7185 – Naples Center – February 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday
This lecture will focus on Arles, examining its many Roman remains, its magnificent Romanesque cathedral and
cloister, and most importantly its fame as the home of Vincent van Gogh, who was inspired by the special light of
southern France where he would paint some of his most famous works.
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7186 – Naples Center – February 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday
Option #2 – GR7187 – Grandézza (Estero) – March 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will investigate some of the world’s most famous art heists of the past three
centuries including: Napoleon’s and Lord Elgin’s looting in Egypt, Greece, and Italy; the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre; and
the still-unsolved burglary of Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Instructor: Carol Jonson
Crafting an American Identity: The Hudson River School of Painting
$30 / $35
MP7188 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 15, 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays
Participants may register for the entire series (MP7188) or for any of the individual lectures below. America’s first – and only – real
school of art was the 19th century art movement called the Hudson River School. Its goal was to craft a new kind of art that glorified the
ideals, spirituality, grandeur, and majesty of the new world of America as distinct and independent from the old world of Europe. As the
school evolved, its practitioners expanded their horizons, geographically and artistically, heading to America’s West, Central and South
America, and finally to “America’s Eden” – Florida. Instructor: Carol Jonson
The Hudson River School of Painting: Session 1
$20 / $25
MP7189 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
This lecture will look at the American painting roots from which the school emerged as well as how founding artists
Thomas Cole and Asher Durand consciously crafted characteristics that helped identify this artistic movement to show
“God’s hand at work in the wilderness.”
The Hudson River School of Painting: Session 2
$20 / $25
MP7190 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
This lecture will focus on the second generation of Hudson River School painters – the Luminists – who expanded
the scope of the wildernesses they painted to the American West, Central and South America, and Florida. Such artists
included Frederic Church, Jasper Cropsey, Albert Bierstadt, and George Inness.
$20 / $25
Option #1 – MI7892 – Marco Island Center for the Arts – February 18 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Thursday
Option #2 – ST7197 – The Strand (North Naples) – March 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. The Impressionist master, Claude Monet, is one of the world’s most beloved artists. Monet
planted gardens wherever he lived, but his masterpiece was Giverny, where he spent more than half of his long and very productive life.
The beautiful gardens he created at Giverny were a never-ending source of inspiration for Monet. Join us as we look at photos of the
gardens and how Monet translated them into beautiful works of art. Instructor: Carol Jonson
Bernini and the Baroque Style in Rome
$20 / $25
TR7191 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Gianlorenzo Bernini is credited with being the inventor of the Baroque style in 17th century Rome. His emotional and dramatic sculptures
are amazing. Even more astonishing are his accomplishments as an architect who helped shape the face of Rome and the Vatican as we
see them today. Instructor: Carol Jonson
James McNeill Whistler: 1834 – 1903
$24 / $29
NC7192 – Naples Center – February 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday
Born in Massachusetts and trained in Paris, Whistler spent his working years in London. Best known for the portrait of his mother,
Whistler was an innovator in pursuit of pure visual poetry. Join us as we follow his personal artistic journey. Instructor: Dottie Magen
Inside the World’s Great Museums: The Hermitage
$20 / $25
BR7193 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Most visitors to some of the world’s greatest and largest museums experience only a whirlwind tour of an hour or two. But if time
permits, an on-your-own tour can be a marvelous journey, especially if you plan ahead for what you would most like to see. Join Carol
Jonson for a tour of The Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, founded by Catherine the Great in 1764. Instructor: Carol Jonson
John Singer Sargent: 1856 – 1924
$24 / $29
NC7194 – Naples Center – February 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Friday
Sargent built a successful career as a portraitist of wealthy Americans and Europeans. He was born in Florence of American parents and
remained in Europe. Best known for his portrait of “Madame X,” we will explore his life and career. Instructor: Dottie Magen
Titian (Tiziano Vecellio): 1480 – 1579
$24 / $29
NC7195 – Naples Center – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday
Titian was the most celebrated Venetian artist of his time and the first to acquire an international clientele including royalty. Join us as
we explore his great artistic achievements. Instructor: Dottie Magen
Tiffany Treasures
$20 / $25
NC7196 – Naples Center – March 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday
Louis Comfort Tiffany – best known for his innovative and beautiful colored glass lamps and stained glass windows – has been called
“the man who could do everything.” A painter, potter, glass artist, architect, and interior designer, Tiffany was on a lifelong quest to
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bring beauty into American lives and homes. His own spectacular summer home, Laurelton Hall on Long Island, brought this dream to
life. Destroyed by fire in 1957, Laurelton has risen from the ashes – recreated inside another little-known treasure – the Morse Museum
in Winter Park, Florida, which the Academy will visit in March (see Day Trips & Special Events). Instructor: Carol Jonson
The Native American Tragedy
$42 / $50
NC7198 – Naples Center – March 8, 10, 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday/Tuesday
American artists gave the world the archetype of the American Indian; feathers streaming, buffalo chasing, wild riding, reckless fighters
of the plains. Remington and Russell recorded and immortalized the West. Schreyvogel portrayed the bloody battles between Indians and
white men. Albert Bierstadt painted landscapes that showed how the Plains Indians were perfectly suited to their environment. George
Catlin and Karl Bodmer visited and cataloged over 400,000 Indians. Their efforts to gain the trust and respect of the Indians gained them
entry into secret ceremonies and religious rites. These artists never painted them as “red men” but as real individuals. We will explore
more than 25 artists who painted the customs, manners, and religious rites of Native Americans. Instructor: Mimi Gallo
Peter Paul Rubens: 1577 – 1640
$24 / $29
NC7199 – Naples Center – March 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday
In addition to being a great painter of resplendent female nudes and an art master of international stature, Rubens was also a diplomat.
He traveled on diplomatic missions from his home in Flanders to Spain and England. His extraordinary life and career will be explored.
Instructor: Dottie Magen
Michelangelo: Il Divino, The Renaissance Master
$20 / $25
NC7200 – Naples Center – March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Even in his own lifetime, this Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect was recognized as a genius nicknamed “Il Divino” – the Divine
One. In this lecture, we will look at some of his masterpieces; from the Pieta sculpted when he was in his early twenties, to the glorious
frescos of the Sistine Chapel, and his architectural accomplishments that helped shape Rome and the Vatican. Instructor: Carol Jonson
Vienna Dreams
$20 / $25
NC7201 – Naples Center – March 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
A famous German song calls Vienna the “city of my dreams” and it is indeed a beautiful town, graced with wonderful art, architecture,
food and above all, music. This class will survey some of the city’s most beloved features, from the not-so-blue Danube to the magnificent
museums, churches, palaces, music venues, and scrumptious coffee houses that are Vienna’s hallmarks. Instructor: Carol Jonson
High Italian Renaissance
$30 / $35
NC7202 – Naples Center – March 28, 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Tuesday
The High Renaissance flourished in Italy, particularly in the cities of Florence, Venice, and Rome. This two-session course will set the
stage for the Renaissance and look at the contributions of key artists from each city. In the first lecture, we will focus on Leonardo da
Vinci in Rome; and touch on Bellini and Giorgione from Venice. Lecture two will explore Titian in Venice, and then move to Rome to
discuss the great rivals, Raphael and Michelangelo. Instructor: Carol Jonson
The Art and Architecture of Sicily
$20 / $25
NC7203 – Naples Center – April 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Sicily – the largest island in the Mediterranean – has a rich and unique culture that extends back beyond its colonization by the Greeks in
the 8th century BCE. This class will explore some of the island’s history, its important archaeological sites, architecture, art, and one of
its crowning glories – centuries of glowing mosaics. Don’t miss this lecture if you are thinking about joining the Renaissance Academy
for its travel abroad program to Sicily and Southern Italy. Instructor: Carol Jonson
Landscape Greats: Turner and Constable
$30 / $35
NC7204 – Naples Center – April 12, 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Wednesday
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7204) or for any of the individual lectures below. Following in the footsteps of earlier
Dutch artists, two 19th century English artists began a tradition of landscape painting in England. They were John Constable and J.M.W.
Turner, whose beautiful use of color often earns him the nickname “Father of Impressionism.” Instructor: Carol Jonson
John Constable
$20 / $25
NC7205 – Naples Center – April 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
The 19th century English painter, John Constable, is beloved for his landscapes that portray the beauty of the English
countryside. He is especially noted for the way he captures clouds on canvas. This course will discuss his life and
his romantic, but realistic paintings, which have earned him a place as one of the greatest British landscape painters.
J.M.W. Turner
$20 / $25
NC7206 – Naples Center – April 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Joseph Mallord William Turner has often been called “the painter of light.” This 19th century English landscape
artist’s techniques – controversial in his day – captured nature in all its moods. Turner is credited not only with
enhancing the importance of landscape as a genre, but also with crafting works in a manner that paved the way for
the later 19th century Impressionists.
Siena: Pearl of Tuscany
$20 / $25
MP7207 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Siena has been called the “manageable version of Florence.” At one time it was the center of life in the Italian Renaissance. Join us for
a look at this gorgeous town, home to the oldest and most famous horse race in the world, the Palio di Siena. Instructor: Carol Jonson
BIOGRAPHIES
Three Hollywood Johns and a Bogie
$52 / $62
NC7208 – Naples Center – February 2, 4, 9, 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays/Thursdays
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7208) or for any of the individual lectures below. Two legendary film directors,
John Ford and John Huston – and screen icons, John Wayne (“Duke”) and Humphrey Bogart (“Bogie”) – drank, cursed, smoked, and
swaggered across several decades of Hollywood bringing wonder, excitement, controversy, and color to our everyday world. Stage
Coach, Fort Apache, Night of the Iguana, Maltese Falcon, Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The African Queen, and other classics are their
legacies which we will explore. See how magic was made and discover the fascinating men who made it. Instructor: Steven Mutart
John Wayne, The Duke
$20 / $25
NC7209 – Naples Center – February 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Nicknamed after his Airedale, “Duke,” Marion Robert Morrison went from handsome stage hand to international
superstar and American icon John Wayne over five decades, finally winning his first Academy Award for True Grit
in 1969. A bigger than life character, he drank and swaggered for decades with pals like John Ford and John Huston.
Stagecoach, Rio Bravo, The Quiet Man, The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The High and Mighty,
and The Shootist, film number 170, were some of his achievements. This great actor may be gone, but not forgotten.
John Ford: A Splash of Irish Whiskey
$20 / $25
NC7210 – Naples Center – February 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
Fifty years and over 140 films bear the style, stamp, and personality of famed director John Ford. His westerns are the
gold standard for the genre: tales of rugged, hard-living, romantic drifters, and the magnificent landscapes they roamed.
His non-western, How Green Was My Valley, won Best Picture. One wife, lots of booze and girlfriends, and four Oscars
for directing helped define his life. His “stock company” claimed representation of many Hollywood legends.
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John Huston: Cigars, Whiskey, and Movie Magic
$20 / $25
A gifted screen writer, John Marcellus Huston, son of Walter, finally got to direct his own script, The Maltese
Falcon, and placed his new drinking buddy, Humphrey Bogart, in the lead role. Declared an instant classic, he went
on to direct The Asphalt Jungle, The African Queen, Moby Dick, The Misfits, Night of the Iguana, and others. Six
marriages, including Anjelica, and endless honors were also part of his extraordinary 81 year life.
Humphrey Bogart (Bogie): One of a Kind
$20 / $25
His first and only Academy Award came in 1951 for the grumpy, boozy, skipper of the tug boat “African Queen,”
capping thirty years of stage and film. But boat captain Charlie Allnut was just one of the many iconic roles
immortalized by this complex and unique talent. Booze, John Huston, the Rat Pack, and Lauren Bacall were all part
of his colorful life much like his roles on screen. Dead at 57, his legend lives on in Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon,
Key Largo, and dozens of other classics.
Horror Men of Hollywood – And One Ape
$20 / $25
NC7213 – Naples Center – February 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Before movies learned to talk, deformed, demented, and tortured figures haunted flickering theater screens. Sound only heightened
the terror, fear, and horror the Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dracula, Frankenstein, and Wolf Man delivered to a
public who could not get enough of these grotesque souls. Learn about Lon Chaney, Sr., Lon Chaney, Jr., Bela Lugosi, and Boris Karloff
who made these monsters so frightening. Who were the men behind the hideous faces? Of course there was also King Kong; a cultural,
artistic, and technical triumph of the big screen. Instructor: Steven Mutart
Richard Burton: The Welsh Lion
$30 / $35
NC7214 – Naples Center – February 23, 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7214) or for any of the individual lectures below. When Shakespearean theater lost
him to Hollywood, Liz Taylor, and booze, the world found one of the most exciting, brilliant, charismatic talents, whose voice and
rugged looks were the envy of men and the object of desire by women. Born Richard Jenkins, the twelfth of thirteen children of a coal
miner, he rose to such fame that his life was regularly portrayed on the front pages of the world’s tabloids. Learn more about this brilliant
and fascinating talent who burned out too soon. Instructor: Steven Mutart
Richard Burton: From Poor Son of a Coal Miner to Hollywood Stardom
$20 / $25
Fueled by rare talent and alcohol, Burton’s life would be an extraordinary journey from a bleak mining valley in Wales
to the London stage, Hollywood, and Broadway. Eventually he would find himself in the arms of “Cleopatra” where
a whole industry flourished recording his and Liz’s every move.
Richard Burton: Life with Liz and Beyond
$20 / $25
Life with “the most beautiful woman in the world” had its downside, as did their out-of-control drinking, divorce,
remarriage, divorce again, followed by two more marriages, before the world lost him at age 58. He left a trail of
classics, including Camelot, Night of the Iguana, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.
Make-up Mavens: Avon, Arden, Rubinstein, Mary Kay and Estée Lauder
$24 / $29
NC7217 – Naples Center – February 26 at 10am – 12pm, Friday
Discover fascinating details about the one man and four women who laid the foundation for the multi-billion dollar make up business.
David McConnell (Avon), Mary Kay, Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubinstein, and Estée Lauder created make-up businesses with a hand
full of face creams and little bottles of perfume and became international business tycoons. What inspired and influenced these industry
innovators makes for fascinating history. Their ground breaking, industry leading strategies were unique, untested, and visionary in
nature. Instructor: Barbara Blumberg
Marilyn Monroe: Goddess Without a Pedestal
$20 / $25
Controversies surrounding the 1962 death of this 36 year old icon, on the eve of remarrying the one man who truly loved her, Joe
DiMaggio, have not gone away nor has the mystique and mystery of this troubled and beautiful movie idol. Even her birth presents
a mystery; her father unknown, she was abandoned to a life of abuse and foster homes. Hollywood stardom would be closely tied to
the Rat Pack, Kennedys, and sadly, drugs. How did she like playing the ditzy blond? We’ll unwrap some of the mysteries but not all.
Legends, too, need to keep some secrets. Instructor: Steven Mutart
Yankee Baseball Legends: Mantle, Ruth, and DiMaggio
$42 / $50
NC7219 – Naples Center – March 1, 8, 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7219) or for any of the individual lectures below. Join us as we explore the lives,
careers, and astounding achievements of some of the greatest baseball players to ever take the field. Instructor: Steven Mutart
Mickey Mantle
$20 / $25
NC7220 – Naples Center – March 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
What pressure did the young boy from Oklahoma feel when he was handed his #6 Yankees uniform in 1951 following
greats like #3 (Ruth), #4 (Gehrig), and #5 (DiMaggio)? By the end of his rookie season, he would change to #7 and
enter the Hall of Fame two decades later. Not only did he emulate the Babe’s prodigious home runs but also matched
his off-the-field drinking, womanizing, and partying with pals Whitey Ford and Billy Martin.
Babe Ruth
$20 / $25
In an age where the words “legend” and “icon” are often overused, no vocabulary exists to describe George Herman
“Babe” Ruth’s enormous and electrifying effect on the public image of baseball. His interests were not limited
to baseball, as booze and women were also part of his very open and larger-than-life story: seven World Series
championships, “Murderer’s Row,” 714 homeruns, and records that are still unbroken today. The Babe truly was
one-of- kind.
Joe DiMaggio
$20 / $25
Son of an Italian immigrant fisherman, young Giuseppe (Joe) set the all-time hitting streak of 56 consecutive games
in 1941, which is the Mt. Everest of batting and not expected to ever be broken. His 13 years as the Yankee’s center
fielder with nine World Series championships is the stuff of legend. Did we mention his marriage to Marilyn Monroe,
their very public on-and-off relationship, and her mysterious death? Learn new details about this sometimes prickly,
enigmatic, uniquely talented, and ever fascinating, larger-than-life icon.
Baseball Legends: Sandy Koufax and Ted Williams
$30 / $35
NC7223 – Naples Center – April 4, 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7223) or for any of the individual lectures below. When serious baseball fans sit down
over a beer to talk about the heroes and giants of a game that worships the past, Ted Williams’ and Sandy Koufax’s names are inevitably
at or near the top of everyone’s list as the greatest ever. Join us as we look back at their lives, stats, and remarkable careers that truly were
“the stuff of legend.” Instructor: Steven Mutart
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Koufax the Colossal
$20 / $25
NC7224 – Naples Center – April 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Describing a Koufax pitch, the batter offered advice to the next hitter: “You can’t see the ball; you just have to go by
the sound.” Later, sadly, Sanford “Sandy” Koufax, a Jewish boy from Brooklyn, retired at 30. His left arm, the envy
of every schoolboy and the bane of every major league hitter, was shot and a career that many considered the greatest
ever by a left-handed pitcher was over. We will cover the highlights and the quiet, private moments of this humble man.
Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter
$20 / $25
NC7225 – Naples Center – April 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
His roommate, eyes popping, leaned against the hotel room wall to avoid the bat that was swinging at an imaginary
pitch Ted saw coming in his next game. Arguably the greatest hitter in baseball history, his .406 average is one of the
longest and most honored records in a sport obsessed with statistics. Ted Williams is still revered today, more than 55
years after his retirement in 1960.
BRIDGE LESSONS
Bridge for Intermediates
$100 / $120
NC7226 – Naples Center – January 25, February 1, 8, 15 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mondays
Enrollment is limited. Take your bridge skills up a notch as we explore some important conventions that all bridge players should have in
their repertoire. Some of the topics we will cover are Standard Openings and Responses, No Trump with Jacoby and Transfers, Overcalls
and Doubles, Slam Bidding, Leads, and Signals. We will reinforce these concepts with supervised play. Instructor: Bobbie Smith
BUSINESS, FINANCE & INVESTING
How to Repair Your Credit and Improve Your Credit Score
FREE
AT7227 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
You will learn how to better use your credit and improve your credit score. This lecture will give you simple, no cost tips, that you can
start using today to improve your credit. The lecture will discuss issues such as: how to get a truly free credit report, how to read a credit
report, six of the worst things for your credit report, how to dispute credit report information, how to tackle past due accounts, and FICO
Credit Scoring. Instructor: Joseph Greer
Generating Income in Retirement in a Low Interest Rate Environment
$25 / $30
Option #1 – NC7228 – Naples Center – February 9, 11 at 3:30pm – 5:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday
Option #2 – NC7229 – Naples Center – March 15, 17 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. Course material handouts are
included. Will you outlive your money or will your money outlive you? This is the primary question anyone planning for or currently
enjoying retirement needs to be able to answer. The combination of low interest rates, inflation, unexpected medical expenses, longevity
and life’s unexpected challenges can create financial uncertainties. This course will provide you with key steps required to identify and
reach your financial goals. It will also highlight the current rates of return you can expect to receive from an appropriate mix of tax-free
or taxable bonds, stocks or mutual funds, and insurance products. The course is designed to provide you with knowledge of different
investment options and how they can allow you to realize reliable income while maintaining your lifestyle through your retirement years.
Instructor: Steve Stolz
Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD
$25 / $30
Option #1 – AT7230 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 9, 11 at 3:30pm – 5:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday
Option #2 – AT7231 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 10 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. A workbook is included. The
combination of low interest rates, inflation, increasing medical expenses, and longevity have created a situation where many individuals
are reaching into their savings principal to pay their bills. This creates a formula for everyone’s greatest concern: “Are you likely to
outlive your money?” This course will focus on how an appropriate mix of fixed income, equities, and insurance products can provide
reliable income to maintain your current lifestyle. Instructor: Cheryl Admire
Developing a Life Care Plan: Learn How to Find, Access, and Pay for Your Life Care Needs
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7232 – Naples Center – February 16 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – AT7233 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Tuesday
Option #3 – NC7234 – Naples Center – March 22 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday
Option #4 – AT7235 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 22 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. Developing a life care plan would be a
simple task if you knew the answer to two questions: “How long will I live and how healthy will I be?” Since no one knows the answers
to these questions, it is important to have a plan. One that addresses your care, who will provide it, how will you pay for it, where will
you live, and if you have the appropriate legal documents. This lecture will also cover private vs. public (Medicaid and VA) extended
care payment options. Instructors: Steve Stolz and Elder Care Attorney Jill Burzynski (Naples) and Cheryl Admire (Ft. Myers)
Financial Education for Investors
$42 / $50
Option #1 – AT7236 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16, 17, 18 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Option #2 – AT7237 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 16, 17, 18 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Participants may register for the entire series (AT7236 or AT7237) or for any of the individual lectures below. A workbook is included
with this course. This three-session program is designed to provide a well-rounded understanding of the key principles of saving and
investing with a focus on developing and maintaining retirement income. The course will cover: fundamentals that are the foundation of
any investment plan; understanding the differences and advantages of investments that provide income for daily expenses versus growth
to offset the impact of inflation; and producing a personal retirement plan that can help you determine your risk of running out of money,
or your ability to protect and maximize assets to be passed to future generations. Instructor: Cheryl Admire
Rules of the Road
$20 / $25
Option #1 – AT7238 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – AT7239 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday
Income, Growth, or Both – Equities and Bonds
$20 / $25
Option #1 – AT7240 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 17 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday
Option #2 – AT7241 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 17 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday
$20 / $25
Option #1 – AT7242 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 18 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday
Option #2 – AT7243 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 18 at 6pm – 8pm, Friday
Understanding Social Security: What’s Best for You?
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7244 – Naples Center – February 18 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday
Option #2 – AT7245 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 3 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday
Option #3 – NC7246 – Naples Center – March 24 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday
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Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners and children (one only) may attend for free. Social Security
is, far and away, your most important retirement asset. This class is for nearly everyone who’s ever earned a paycheck and wants every
Social Security benefit dollar in which you are entitled because you paid for it. This lecture will review how to evaluate the advantages,
disadvantages, income tax consequences, and strategies of the many different Social Security options available. Understanding the
scenarios for single, married, divorced, and domestic partners can have a significant impact on what could be 40% of your retirement
income. This can be even more important for a surviving spouse as increased longevity creates a greater need for guaranteed income that
will last as long as you live. Instructors: Steve Stolz (Naples) and Cheryl Admire (Ft. Myers)
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7247 – Naples Center – February 23 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. This class will focus on the key legal
documents everyone should have as part of a basic Estate Plan: benefits of a Will or a Trust, Financial Power of Attorney, Healthcare
Power of Attorney, and a Living Will. Other topics discussed will be probate, the importance of properly titling your accounts, naming
beneficiaries, and the benefits and issues of obtaining domicile in Florida. A local Estate Attorney will lead the session and will be
available to answer general questions. Instructors: Steve Stolz (Naples Center) and Cheryl Admire (Ft. Myers)
The Entrepreneurial Equation $20 / $25
Option #1 – AT7249 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 25 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. The Entrepreneurial Equation seminar is designed to help small-business owners understand the
financial strategies and tools available to help run their business more effectively. Topics include: various banking, retirement plans, and
insurance options, including buy /sell agreements and partnership protection for heirs; valuable strategies that can help you create value
outside your business; and strategies for building, creating value, and protecting your business. Instructor: Cheryl Admire
Five Important Money Questions for Women $20 / $25
AT7251 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 5 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday
Developed for women over 50, this lecture is an educational program that shares perspective on a process to identify financial goals like
education and retirement savings and setting a strategy to meet those goals. Instructor: Cheryl Admire
Time Matters: A Women’s Retirement Outlook
$20 / $25
AT7252 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 7 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday
This lecture offers a step-by-step guide that shares perspectives on financial concerns facing women who are getting ready for or have
recently transitioned to retirement. It discusses retirement income strategies, including perspectives around Social Security, withdrawal,
and reliance rates. It also addresses how to prepare for the unexpected, including market and inflation risks, and the rising costs of health
care and long-term care. Instructor: Cheryl Admire
COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY
Understanding Tech: Buying the Right Desktop, Laptop, Cell Phone, Tablet and Printer
$35 / $45
Option #1 – BV7253 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 18 at 1pm – 3pm, Monday
Option #2 – AT7254 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 19 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Option #3 – NC7255 – Naples Center – January 21 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. Are you looking to buy a new computer, smartphone, reader, or tablet? Confused by the endless
choices of technology? Feeling overwhelmed with no idea which direction to turn? Join us for an informative, clear, and easy-tounderstand discussion of all the gadgets and gizmos available and, most importantly, which might be the right one for you. Technology
is explained and made simple at the Renaissance Academy. Instructor: John Guerra
$35 / $45
Option #1 – NC7929 – Naples Center – January 15 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Friday
Option #2 – MP7256 – Moorings Park (Naples) – January 20 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday
Option #3 – GR7257 – Grandézza (Estero) – January 25 at 10am – 12pm, Monday
Option #4 – ST7258 – The Strand (North Naples) – January 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday
Option #5 – BV7259 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 28 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
Option #6 – AT7260 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 1 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday
Option #7 – NC7262 – Naples Center – February 9 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Option #8 – NC7263 – Naples Center – March 2 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Option #9 – AT7264 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Option #10 – AT7265 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 4 at 10am – 12pm, Monday
Option #11 – NC7266 – Naples Center – April 7 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Whether you own an iPad or are considering
purchasing one, join us as we introduce you to this remarkable device. For many, the iPad may be the only technology you need and
it can eliminate the need for a desktop or laptop! This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of iPad, from settings,
downloading and organizing apps, to surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more.
Learn how to create an Apple ID and discover the thousands of apps available from the App Store. Instructor: John Guerra
$35 / $45
Option #1 – BR7267 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – January 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday
Option #2 – NC7268 – Naples Center – February 11 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday
Option #3 – AT7269 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 25 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday
Option #4 – NC7270 – Naples Center – March 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Apple iPhone users. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you
the basics of the Android operating system from settings, organizing and multitasking, to downloading apps, surfing the web, checking
email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. Instructor: Kevin VanDuser
$40 / $55
Option #1 – NC7271 – Naples Center – January 20 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday
Option #2 – NC7272 – Naples Center – January 25 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday
Option #4 – NC7274 – Naples Center – February 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday
Option #5 – NC7275 – Naples Center – February 24 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday
Option #6 – AT7276 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 25 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
Option #7 – NC7277 – Naples Center – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday
Option #8 – AT7278 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 17 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
Option #9 – NC7279 – Naples Center – April 4 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday
Option #10 – AT7280 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 12 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This is not a class for Apple computer users. This class requires a basic
knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. This class is designed for those who have used Windows before and are
interested in upgrading or learning about the new Windows 10 operating system. If you have just bought a new computer with Windows
10, have upgraded, or are going to upgrade, this course is for you. Windows 10 is made easy to use and understand at the Renaissance
Academy. Instructors: John Guerra, Kevin VanDuser, and Scott Vanselow
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$35 / $45
Option #1 – NC7281 – Naples Center – January 25 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday
Option #2 – NC7282 – Naples Center – January 27 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday
Option #3 – AT7283 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 1 at 10am – 12pm, Monday
Option #4 – NC7284 – Naples Center – February 10 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Option #5 – TR7285 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 16 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Option #6 – AT7286 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday
Option #8 – AT7288 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android cell phone users. The Apple iPhone created and has since
defined the category of smartphones. It’s a remarkable piece of technology that provides access to phone and voicemail, email, the web,
photos, calendars, texting, maps, games, and so much more. Whether you own an iPhone or are considering purchasing one, join us as
we explore this remarkable device. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the iPhone: apps, settings, organizing,
telephone, voicemail, texting, music, books, email, and more. Instructor: John Guerra
iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email and Safari: Appointments, Email, and Web Surfing
$35 / $45
Option #1 – BR7290 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – January 26 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – BV7291 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 4 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
Option #3 – GR7292 – Grandézza (Estero) – February 8 at 10am – 12pm, Monday
Option #4 – ST7293 – The Strand (North Naples) – February 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday
Option #6 – MP7295 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 17 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday
Option #8 – TR7297 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 1 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Option #9 – AT7298 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 14 at 10am – 12pm, Monday
Option #10 – NC7299 – Naples Center – March 16 at 9:30am – 11:30pm, Wednesday
Option #11 – AT7300 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 18 at 10am – 12pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android users. Learn the ins-and-outs of your Calendar, Email, and Safari
applications on your iPad/iPhone. In the Calendar app, you will learn how to keep your entire schedule on your iPad/iPhone, reschedule
items easily, and set reminders so you never miss an appointment. Learn how to add new contacts, work with attachments, organize
email into folders, and much more. Learn how to surf the net in your Safari app, read articles, save photos, add bookmarks, and more.
Instructor: John Guerra
$24 / $29
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Our instructor will cover basic functions of the
Kindle Fire tablet. Class will cover the Quick Settings menu, Cloud vs. Device, and Content Libraries. Focus will be on understanding
basic operational procedures. Emphasis will be on “Books,” both purchased and borrowed titles. Managing Kindle content will also be
covered in this class. Class will be a combination of lecture and hands-on instruction. Instructor: Kevin VanDuser
iPad/iPhone Photos: Taking Pics with the Camera, Editing, Organizing, Albums and More
$35 / $45
Option #1 – BR7303 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 2 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – NC7304 – Naples Center – February 15 at 10am – 12pm, Monday
Option #5 – TR7307 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday
Option #8 – MP7310 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 6 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday
Option #9 – NC7311 – Naples Center – April 20 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android users and assumes you are familiar with using an iPad/iPhone.
Your iPad/iPhone has two cameras for taking still photographs and HD video. We will learn all the features of the cameras and how to use
them. We will also discuss how to get photos from your digital camera onto your device, and how to edit, organize, manage, email, and
share them. Turn your iPad/iPhone into a digital photo library of your most important photographic memories. Instructor: John Guerra
$40 / $55
Option #1 – NC7312 – Naples Center – February 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – AT7313 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 11 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
Option #3 – NC7314 – Naples Center – March 9 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This class requires a basic knowledge of computers and some prior
Windows experience. No personal laptops are permitted. Learn the basic fundamentals of Microsoft Word in this hands-on course. Topics
include: opening, saving, editing, and printing documents; formatting and editing text; tabs, margins, and indents; page layout and design;
spelling and grammar checks; and inserting photos and graphics. Instructors: John Guerra, Kevin VanDuser, and Scott Vanselow
$35 / $45
Option #3 – AT7317 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students are encouraged to bring their personal laptops to class with
the El Capitan operating system installed. Join this demonstration as we showcase the Apple Macintosh’s latest operating system, El
Capitan. Beginners will learn how to use and navigate through the Finder; set important system preferences; create an Apple ID; identify
and install apps from the App Store; and save, print, move, and organize files. Instructor: Kevin VanDuser
iPad/iPhone Hands-On Workshops
$95 / $120
Option #1 – NC7896 – Naples Center – February 8, 15, 22, 29 at 2pm – 4pm, Mondays
Option #2 – AT7897 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 10, 17, 24, March 2 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesdays
Option #3 – NC7898 – Naples Center – March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 2pm – 4pm, Mondays
Option #4 – AT7899 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 9, 16, 23, 30 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesdays
Enrollment is limited. Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for an entire series (NC7896, NC7898,
AT7897 or AT7899) or for any of the individual lectures below. This hands-on workshop is designed for those iPad/iPhone users who
want time in the classroom using their iPads/iPhones. The instructor will demo features and then give students the chance to practice
and ask questions about their own iPads/iPhones. We will offer four sessions, focusing on (i) Introduction to the iPhone or iPad,
Settings, Backup, iCloud, and App store; (ii) Mail, Contacts, and Calendar; (iii) Safari, iTunes, Podcasts, and YouTube; and (iv) Photos.
Instructor: Marty Dorio
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Introduction to the iPad/iPhone, Settings, Backup, iCloud, and App Store
$35 / $45
Option #1 – NC7900 – Naples Center – February 8 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday
Option #3 – NC7902 – Naples Center – March 7 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday
$35 / $45
Safari, iTunes, Podcasts, and YouTube
$35 / $45
Photos
$35 / $45
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7318 – Naples Center – February 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday
Option #2 – BV7319 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 29 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday
Option #3 – AT7320 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Option #4 – BR7321 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday
Choose one of the course options above. This class is specifically designed for Facebook users on desktop and laptop computers. Do you
feel as though “everyone’s on Facebook” except for you? Maybe you have no idea what it is about, or perhaps you have an account but
are not sure how to use it. Join this lecture-style beginner’s class as we show you how to use Facebook securely and stay in touch with
friends and family no matter where they are. Learn how to create an account, find friends, upload a photo or text, find pages of interest,
and add comments. Impress your grandchildren and say hello to them on Facebook! Instructor: Carolyn Outhwaite
$35 / $45
Choose one of the course options above. Wearable technology looks like it may be the next revolution to change our lives forever. Join
us for this lecture-style presentation where we learn how to setup, customize, and use Apple’s newest piece of technology, the stylish,
fashionable, but highly practical Apple Watch. If you have wondered what all the fuss is about, join us as we explore all the applications
and uses for wearable technology. Watches will forever do much more than just tell time. Watch out Dick Tracy, we can now make
telephone calls from our watch too! Instructor: John Guerra
$35 / $45
Option #2 – BR7325 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 23 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Option #4 – NC7327 – Naples Center – March 22 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Option #5 – NC7328 – Naples Center – April 19 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. In this lecture-style presentation, discover all the
new features and enhancements of Apple’s latest operating system. Topics will include iCloud, printing, notifications, control center,
multitasking, FaceTime, and Siri. Learn interesting tips and tricks to make your experience a more pleasant and efficient one. Instructor:
John Guerra
Macintosh Calendar, Email, and Safari
$35 / $45
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students are encouraged to bring their personal laptops to class with the
El Capitan operating system installed. Join this lecture-style demonstration as we showcase the Macintosh’s latest operating system, El
Capitan, and explain the three most important applications that everyone should know: Calendar, Email, and Safari. You will learn how
to work with email; open, edit, and save attachments; schedule and reschedule appointments and set reminders in your calendar; and surf
the internet, save photos, add bookmarks, and more. Instructor: Kevin VanDuser
Facebook for Beginners on the iPad
$20 / $25
Option #2 – NC7333 – Naples Center – February 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. This class is specifically designed for Facebook users of the iPad Facebook App. Do you feel
as though “everyone’s on Facebook” except for you? Maybe you have no idea what it is about, or perhaps you have an account but are
not sure how to use it. Join this lecture-style beginner’s class as we show you how to use the Facebook App for iPad to stay in touch with
friends and family no matter where they are. Learn how to create an account, find friends, upload a photo or text, find pages of interest,
and add comments. Impress your grandchildren and say hello to them on Facebook! Instructor: Carolyn Outhwaite
$40 / $55
Option #1 – NC7334 – Naples Center – February 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday
Option #3 – NC7336 – Naples Center – March 23 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday
Windows experience. No personal laptops are permitted. Learn the basic fundamentals of Microsoft Excel in this hands-on course.
Topics include: opening, saving, editing, and printing documents; formatting and editing cells; spelling and grammar checks; and
creating and editing formulae to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Instructors: John Guerra, Kevin VanDuser, and Scott Vanselow
$35 / $45
Option #2 – BR7338 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 11 at 10am – 12pm, Friday
Option #4 – NC7340 – Naples Center – March 29 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Option #5 – NC7341 – Naples Center – April 26 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday
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Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android users. Take your iPad and iPhone knowledge and experience to a
whole new level! Impress your friends and become known as an iPad and iPhone guru! Discover all the new features and enhancements
of Apple’s latest operating system. Learn interesting tips and tricks to make your experience a more pleasant and efficient one. Discover
some of the best apps available for the iPad and iPhone in this lecture-style presentation. Instructor: John Guerra
$24 / $29
Option #1 – NC7342 – Naples Center – February 26 at 10am – 12pm, Friday
Option #2 – AT7343 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 25 at 10am – 12pm, Friday
Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android users. We all take videos on our iPhone and iPad. The newest
devices allow us to take high resolution 4K video as well. Such videos could contain priceless family memories of vacations or important
life events. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could edit, splice, add music tracks, and transform them into our own mini-motion pictures?
Thanks to iMovie on the iPad and iPhone, we can. Join us as we explore how to use this free software from Apple and become the
director of your very own films. Instructor: Marty Dorio
$35 / $45
Option #2 – NC7345 – Naples Center – March 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Apple phone or tablet users. Join us as we introduce you to the Android
operating system. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the operating system from settings, organizing and
multitasking, to downloading apps, surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more.
Instructor: Kevin VanDuser
$40 / $55
Option #3 – NC7348 – Naples Center – April 6 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday
Windows experience. No personal laptops are permitted. Learn the basic fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 in this hands-on
course. Topics include: opening, saving, editing, and printing presentations; formatting and editing text; choosing templates; page layout
and design; spelling and grammar checks; and inserting photos and graphics. Instructors: John Guerra, Kevin VanDuser, and Scott
Vanselow
Facebook for Intermediates: Desktop/Laptop Computers
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7349 – Naples Center – March 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. Are you comfortable using Facebook and feel ready to go to the next level? In this lecture-style
class, you will learn how to edit or remove your posts; hide or save other people’s posts; interact with comments correctly; adjust your most
important security and privacy settings; and control how much news you get from others in your news feed. Instructor: Carolyn Outhwaite
Android Phones and Tablets for Intermediates
$35 / $45
Choose one of the course options above. This class requires a basic knowledge of Android or participation in Android Phones and
Tablets for Beginners. This is not a class for Apple phone or tablet users. Whether you own an Android phone or tablet, join us as we
discover even more about the Android operating system. This lecture-style demonstration will go deeper than just the basics. Instructor:
Kevin VanDuser
CONTEMPORARY ART
The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group
$205 / $235 (Lectures and Lunches with the Presenters)
$130 / $155 (Lectures Only/No Lunches)
NC6700 – Naples Center – January 15, February 19, March 11, April 1 at 11am – 1:30pm (includes lunch), Fridays
New members are welcome! The Contemporary Art Study Group is limited to the first 70 paid participants. Participants may register
for the series (NC6700) or for any of the individual lecture below. The individual lecture fees below do not include lunch.
Expand your knowledge, insight, and understanding of the vibrant and ever-changing world of contemporary art. In this intellectually
stimulating and challenging lecture series, nationally recognized experts will share their knowledge of the artists, forms, styles, and
innovations that have helped to define contemporary art.
The Midas Touch: Art, Business, and Commodity in the 21st Century
$40 / $47
NC6701 – Naples Center – January 15 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday
The work of Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, and the contemporary kingpins of art will be examined. Instructor: Dr. Matthew
Palczynski, formerly with the Woodmere Museum of Art in Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Postwar Chicago Art History
$40 / $47
NC6702 – Naples Center – February 19 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday
Chicago is best known as a place of innovations in architecture, rich musical culture, Prohibition Era gangsters, the
birthplace of deep dish pizza, and as a dedicated sports city. But what about its art history? From the 19th century
through the present, Chicago has had a fascinating and influential role in American art. Dr. Robert Cozzolino will give a
lively overview of the visual arts in Chicago filled with exciting discoveries that will send you into the world with a new
perspective on modern art. Instructor: Dr. Robert Cozzolino, Senior Curator, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
The Scottish Architect and Designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
$40 / $47
NC6703 – Naples Center – March 11 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday
The Scottish architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928), is today celebrated worldwide, hailed
variously as an exponent of art nouveau, a modernist, a symbolist, an artist-architect. In common with many of his
contemporaries he believed that the architect was responsible not just for the fabric of a building, but for every detail
of its interior design. He is recognized as the unique figure who reconciled the seductive ornamental powers of Art
Nouveau with the Modern Movement’s redemptive passion. Instructor: Elizabeth Anderson, Curator of Adult and
Public Programs, Philadelphia Museum of Art 1986-1999. Coordinator of Public Programs 1973-1986. Presently
speaks as a visiting lecturer.
New Terrain: The Evolution of Landscape in Art
$40 / $47
NC6704 – Naples Center – April 1 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday
When they first appeared as an independent genre of art in Europe, landscape paintings expressed pride, patriotism,
and spirituality. During the Industrial Revolution, patrons found solace in images of natural beauty. Amidst diverse
artistic media and conflicting ideas about humanity’s roles, explore how artists continue to develop and address the
relationship with the natural world. Instructor: Glenn Tomlinson, The William Randolph Hearst Curator of Education
at the Norton Museum of Art.
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CONCERTS
Broadway and Great Hits Concert Series at Bower Chapel
$42 / $50
SP7353 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – February 4, March 1, 29 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Th/Tu/Tu
Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (SP7353) or for any of the individual programs below. Please join
Ellen Katz as she recalls some of the great Broadway and hit songs we all remember. This lecture will cover The Jersey Boys, hits from
the 1940s to the 1980s, and end with celebrating the 50th anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof. Come dance and sing! Instructor: Ellen Katz
The Jersey Boys: Oh What A Night!
$20 / $25
SP7354 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – February 4 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Thursday
Enrollment is limited. What launched these four kids from the toughest section of Newark into rock-and-roll history?
Hear the amazing story of Frankie Valli’s trip to stardom, with its heights and heartaches. Learn how his legendary life
becomes the subject for a smash musical and movie. Movie and song clips with lots of singing and dancing promised!
50 Years of Great Hits! The 40s through the 80s
$20 / $25
SP7355 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – March 1 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Tuesday
Enrollment is limited. Reminisce with hits from five decade of “our music.” Ellen will look back at each decade of
the “good old days” highlighting social and historical events. Songs from the 40s – a country at war, 50s Elvis tunes,
60s Beatles and nostalgic folk music, 70s and 80s pop tunes – including songs of Bert Bacharach, the Carpenters, and
Broadway show stoppers. An afternoon of smiles and sweet recollections!
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof
$20 / $25
SP7356 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – March 29 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Tuesday
Enrollment is limited. Ellen Katz, popular Broadway “edu-tainer,” will present a joyous retrospective of Fiddler on the
Roof, showcasing its evolution from page-to-stage and script-to-screen. Meet the stars – Zero, Topol, Molly Picon and
Bette Midler, learn how Sholom Aleichem’s folk tale “Tevye” became an international hit, and listen and sing along
to the iconic songs.
$20 / $25
SP7357 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – February 23 at 3:30pm - 5pm, Tuesday
Enrollment is limited. International vocal recitalist, soprano Jeanie Darnell, and masterful pianist Michael Baron, will entice you with
a beautiful evening of aesthetically rich and pleasing American art songs. They pay homage to significant innovators of the early era of
American music, and build a connection to talented and important present-day song composers. Performers: Dr. Michael Baron and Dr.
Jeanie Darnell
$20 / $25
SP7358 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – March 18 at 3:30pm - 5pm, Friday
Enrollment is limited. Dr. Michael Baron, Distinguished Professor of Music and Head of Keyboard Studies and his students at FGCU
present a classical piano program sure to please all. Performers: Dr. Michael Baron, Manuel Molina, and Pedro Che
COOKING CLASSES
Mediterranean Cuisine: Italian and French Creations
$55 / $75
FG7359 – FGCU RHMS Rm 117 (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 10 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday
Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days. Participants may register for the entire series (FG7359) or
for any of the individual programs below. Stunning landscapes, rolling fields and hills, ancient olive trees, and gnarled grape vines help
to define the deep blue Mediterranean. All contribute to what is known as Mediterranean cuisine. Fresh vegetables, saffron and risotto,
wonderful citrus and tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, goat cheese, and fresh seafood all are facets of our Mediterranean cooking class.
Our two-session program will explore many aspects of this healthful, flavorful cuisine utilizing the freshest local vegetables, fruits, and
seafood products available in Southwest Florida. Join us in FGCU’s newest commercial kitchen facilities as we cook up a wonderful
menu. Instructor: Chef Jack Greenberg
Session 1: Italian Cuisine
$35 / $45
FG7360 – FGCU RHMS Rm 117 (Ft. Myers) – March 8 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday
Session 2: French Cuisine
$35 / $45
FG7361 – FGCU RHMS Rm 117 (Ft. Myers) – March 10 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday
DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Renaissance Academy 2016 Travel Abroad Open Houses
FREE
Option #1 – SP7362 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – January 8 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday
Option #2 – SP7363 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – January 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Option #3 – SP7364 – Naples Center – January 13 at 10:30am – 12pm, Wednesday
Option #4 – SP7365 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Option #5 – SP7366 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Option #6 – SP7367 – Naples Center – February 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Option #7 – SP7368 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Option #8 – SP7369 – Naples Center – March 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Option #9 – SP7370 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Registration is required! Choose one of the course options above. Join us as we formally unveil our 2016 Travel Abroad excursions
to the Black Sea, Alaska and Vancouver, Southern Italy and Sicily, Turkey and the Turquoise Coast, and Cuba. Enjoy refreshments as
we review the itineraries for each excursion, answer questions, and dream about adventures yet to be had. Since 2002, the Renaissance
Academy has sponsored more than 35 excursions abroad to destinations such as Peru, Tuscany, Campania, Sicily, Cuba, Turkey, Spain,
Portugal, Croatia, China, France, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Guatemala, and Brazil. Through unique and
interesting itineraries, participants have the opportunity to experience life outside the classroom, visit historic sites with local guides,
experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language, and history – and delight in conversation and laughter with fellow explorers
who share a love of travel and a sense of adventure. Instructor: John Guerra
Veterans’ Voices: 14th Annual Symposium
FREE
SP7014 – FGCU Main Campus (Ft. Myers) – February 2 at 9am – 2pm, Tuesday
Enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required. Boxed lunches are available for $11 each, but only if ordered in advance. Join a panel
of World War II, Vietnam, Korean, Afghani, and Iraqi war veterans as they recount their personal experiences with war. This unique and
interactive forum will permit audience participation. Join us for a moving celebration of those who have selflessly defended our nation
and its freedoms.
Edu-Trivia
$15 / $20
Option #1 – SP7371 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 11 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday
Option #2 – SP7372 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 5 at 1pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. The Edu-Trivia events are generously sponsored by Edward Jones and
Fifth Third Bank. Participants will work in teams answering a series of questions on subjects varying from geography, film, science,
literature, music, history, food, and many other categories. In teams, participants will work together to answer questions while learning
about the topic area and making friends. Before each question, background information will be presented. There will be prizes for the
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winners. This program is as much about having fun and getting to know one another as it is about learning. No in-depth knowledge of
any subject is needed to participate; everyone is welcome. An ice cream sundae bar will add to the fun of our February event. Wine and
hors d’oeuvres will be served at our April event. Moderator: John Fishwick
An Introduction to Voiceovers (Try Your Hand in Voice Acting!)
$35 / $45
Option #1 – SP7373 – Naples Center – February 16 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – SP7374 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 29 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days. Are people always
telling you that you have a great voice? Do you often find yourself listening to your favorite audiobook, commercial, or cartoon character
and thinking, “I could do that”? This fun and empowering two-hour introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and
what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. You will be coached as you perform a real voiceover script and be recorded
so that you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. Instructor: A Professional Voice Actor from Voices for All.
Vizcaya Museum
$95 / $115
SP7375 – Miami – February 17 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:35am (North Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:05pm (Ft. Myers), Wed
Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; North Naples at 7:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of
departure. Vizcaya was created as James Deering’s subtropical winter home in the 1910s and today it is a National Historic Landmark
and accredited museum. Vizcaya is beautiful and serene. It is also a place of intellectual stimulation, compelling us to consider the
relationships between native and foreign, old and new, and natural and designed. Vizcaya has been described as “the finest private
house ever built in America,” “a jewel among Miami’s skyscrapers and subdivisions” and “some Noah’s Ark of decorative arts” with its
exteriors offering the “manic tranquility of the great European folly gardens.” Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a docentled tour of portions of the collection. A box lunch is also included.
Shark Valley in Everglades National Park
$65 / $80
SP7376 – Everglades – February 22 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:35am (North Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:05pm (Ft. Myers), Monday
Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; North Naples at 7:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of
departure. Shark Valley Tram Tours offers a two-hour, open air tour through the Shark Valley section of Everglades National Park. All
tours are led by park trained naturalists, fully prepared to make your journey a memorable one. Besides giving insight into the ecosystem
as a whole, your guide will also help to point out some of the ‘hidden’ aspects which help to make this a world-renowned wetlands. The
open vehicles allow visitors to view wildlife within the sawgrass prairies on either side of the tram. At the half-way point of the tour, a
45 foot high observation deck gives visitors an opportunity to enjoy the tranquil vistas of the Everglades, extending outward 20 miles in
all directions. A gradual ramp provides easy access to the observation tower deck, and every part of the ramp and deck provide chances
to view something different. Bring a bag lunch and drink to enjoy after the tour in the Butterfly Garden across from the park.
Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch
$95 / $115
SP7377 – Palm Beach – February 24 at 7:30am (North Naples)/8:05am (Ft. Myers) – 5:30pm (Ft.M)/6:05pm (Naples), Wed
Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 7:30am; Ft. Myers at 8:05am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business
days of departure. This tour offers participants the opportunity to visit the mansion of Henry Flagler, the man almost single-handedly
responsible for developing the East Coast of Florida. Whitehall, the 60,000 square-foot home that he built in Palm Beach as a wedding
present for his wife, was described in 1902 by the New York Herald as “more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more
magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world.” Included are transportation, driver gratuity, a docent-led tour of the mansion’s
first floor, and a Gilded Age Tea Lunch.
Exploring Barefoot Beach
$20 / $25
SP7378 – Barefoot Beach Preserve (Bonita Springs) – February 24 at 9:30am – 10:30am, Wednesday
Enrollment is limited. Barefoot Beach is nature at its best; an island in motion, made of sand, and shaped by wind and water. Join
us for a closer look at one of Southwest Florida’s most beautiful natural places and its shells, birds, plants, and animals. Please wear
comfortable clothing and shoes; we will be walking through several different habitats exploring the wonders of the preserve. You may
want to bring a camera, bottle of water, and binoculars; wear a hat, and bring your enthusiasm for the great outdoors. After your guided
walk, participants are welcome to explore the learning center and bring a snack to enjoy at the picnic tables. Instructor: Nancy Olson
Miami South Beach and Art-Deco Walking Tour
$85 / $105
SP7379 – Miami – March 2 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:35am (North Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:05pm (Ft. Myers), Wed
Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; North Naples at 7:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days
of departure. The day begins with a visit to Miami Beach followed by a 60 minute Art Deco Walking Tour on Ocean Drive. We will
then drive north to the Fontainebleau, Eden Roc, Indian Creek, and then on to Lincoln Road. After lunch on your own, we will enjoy an
afternoon walking tour of Lincoln Road and a visit to the New World Trade Center. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a
full-day guided tour. Lunch is on your own at any of several wonderful restaurants on Lincoln Rd.
Tour of Habitat for Humanity: Eliminating Homelessness One House at a Time
$25 / $35
SP7380 – Naples – March 3 at 9am – 12pm (North Naples), Thursday
Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 9am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. This year
marks the 37th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity in Collier County. Since their inception, they have completed houses for over 1700
families in SWFL. Habitat for Humanity’s ultimate goal is to eliminate indigent housing and homelessness from the face of the earth
by building adequate and basic housing. Within the mission and ministry of Habitat for Humanity, there is a place for everyone to share
their time, talents, and treasure. During this program, participants will travel by coach throughout the Habitat housing communities in
Collier County while a guide discusses what Habitat for Humanity is all about and answers questions.
The Wick Broadway Costume Museum, Lunch, and a Cabaret Performance
$95 / $115
SP7381 – Boca Raton – March 9 at 7:30am (Ft. Myers)/8:05am (North Naples) – 5:45pm (Naples)/6:20pm (Ft.M), Wed
Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7:30am; Naples at 8:05am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of
departure. The Broadway Collection is an astounding exhibit of the finest costumes ever brought to the Broadway stage by the most
honored and respected designers in the history of the American theatre. Presented in a fully interactive environment, tours are led by
knowledgeable and entertaining theatre professionals who give the visitor a remarkable behind-the-scenes look at the work of iconic
designers such as Sir Cecil Beaton, Irene Sharaff, Theoni Aldredge, and William Ivey Long. A visit to The Broadway Collection is a walk
through the history of the American musical theatre where you will be embraced by the theatrical experience and wrapped up in its rich
history. We will enjoy lunch as well as a cabaret performance in the grand tradition of old Broadway. Included are transportation, driver
gratuity, a docent-led tour of portions of the collection, lunch, and a cabaret performance.
Tour of Immokalee
$39 / $49
SP7382 – Immokalee (North Naples) – March 10 at 9am – 5pm, Thursday
Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 9am and return at 5pm. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of
departure. Join Carlene Thissen on a tour of Immokalee. She will show you the heart and soul of this very special place in east Collier
County. After touring in the morning, we will stop for a nice lunch at Lozano’s, shop at the produce market, and taste sweets at a Mexican
bakery. Come experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Immokalee. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a guided tour.
Lunch is on your own. Tour Leader: Carlene Thissen
$39 / $49
Option #1 – SP7383 – Rookery Bay – March 11 at 9am – 12pm, Friday
Option #2 – SP7384 – Rookery Bay – March 25 at 9am – 12pm, Friday
Option #3 – SP7385 – Rookery Bay – April 12 at 9am – 12pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Learn
about the importance of estuaries and the activities of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The trip includes a slide
presentation, a boat trip trawling at the Reserve examining the critters that live in the bay, and, if time allows, an easy walk across Key
Island to the beach. Closed-toe shoes, hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended. Please dress appropriately by monitoring the
weather on the day of the excursion. Participants must be able to enter and exit the boat unassisted and stand without difficulty while on
the boat. No children under 16 are permitted on this tour. Instructor: Dave Graff
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Gourmet Food and Wine Luncheon
$70 / $80
SP7869 – M Waterfront Grille (Naples) – March 15 at 12pm – 2pm, Tuesday
Enrollment is limited. This luncheon is open to all Renaissance Academy students, but priority will be given to those enrolled in any of
Wine Education Series classes (SP7865). Back by popular demand, our gourmet food and wine luncheon will take place on the beautiful
enclosed veranda of M Waterfront Grille overlooking Venetian Bay in Venetian Village. Chef Adam Nardis will prepare a gourmet,
three-course luncheon, and your instructors will select the perfect wines from Italy, and from among the other varietals that we shared
in the Wine Education Series, to accompany each course. We will dine and discuss the food and the wine, while enjoying the excellent
water view during a relaxed but educational luncheon. Instructors: Bruce Lane and John Wernette
Overnight Trip to Morse Museum and Bok Tower Gardens
$300 / $375
SP7386 – Winter Park, FL – March 16, 17 at 8am (North Naples)/8:35am (Ft. Myers), Wednesday/Thursday
Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 8am; Ft. Myers at 8:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of
departure. A single supplement of $75 will apply to single travelers. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art houses the
most comprehensive collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany found anywhere, a major collection of American art pottery, and
fine collections of late-19th and early-20th century American paintings, graphics, and the decorative arts. The Tiffany collection includes
examples in every medium he explored, in every kind of work he produced, and from every period of his life. Holdings range from a set
of his famed leaded-glass windows down to glass buttons. It includes paintings and extensive examples of his pottery, as well as jewelry,
enamels, mosaics, watercolors, lamps, furniture, and examples of his Favrile blown glass. The Tiffany collection also includes the
reconstructed Tiffany Chapel he created for the World’s Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893, with its brilliantly colorful windows,
mosaics, Byzantine-Romanesque architectural elements, and furnishings. The chapel was fully reassembled and opened in April 1999 to
the general public for the first time in more than 100 years. This overnight excursion will also include a visit to the Bok Tower Gardens, a
National Historic Landmark, contemplative garden, and bird sanctuary designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. It consists of a 250-acre
garden, the 205-foot tall Singing Tower with its carillon bells, Pine Ridge Trail, Pinewood Estate, and a visitor center. The Olmsted plan
included the planting of 1,000 large live oaks, 10,000 azaleas, 100 sabal palms, 300 magnolias, and 500 gardenias, as well as hundreds
of fruit shrubs such as blueberry and holly. The cost of the trip includes one night hotel with breakfast, motor coach transport, driver
gratuity, docent-led tours, and entrance fees. Meals, other than breakfast, are on your own.
Boat Trip, Tour, and Lunch on Useppa Island
$125 / $150
SP7387 – Useppa Island – March 22 at 8am (North Naples)/8:35am (Ft. Myers) – 3:30pm (Ft. Myers)/4pm (Naples), Tue
Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 8am; Ft. Myers at 8:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days
of departure. Useppa Island’s captivating past includes the native Calusa tribe, Spanish explorers, celebrities, and wealthy corporate
titans. The Florida barrier isle also was used as a secret CIA base in the early 1960s to prepare Cuban exiles later used in the Bay of Pigs
Invasion. Useppa’s heyday was the early 1900s, when publishing magnate Barron Collier owned the island and was visited by celebrities
and fellow business titans such as DuPont, Edison, Ford, and Rockefeller. Condé Nast name Useppa Island one of the top 25 true island
retreats in the world. Join us as we depart from north Naples on a motor coach drive to Captiva. Once at the South Seas Resort, we will
embark on a one-hour boat tour, while enjoying a narrated tour of the waters. Upon arrival at Useppa Island, participants will enjoy a
wonderful and relaxing lunch at the Collier Inn. After lunch participants will have a short time to visit the local history museum, walk
around the island, swim in a tropical pool or at the beach (bring your suits if you like), or just enjoy relaxing by the water. The cost of
the trip includes bus transportation and driver gratuity, boat trip, and lunch.
Miami Art Walking Tour and the Pérez Art Museum
$85 / $105
SP7388 – Miami – March 23 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:35am (North Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:10pm (Ft. Myers), Wed
Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; North Naples at 7:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days
of departure. The tour includes art in public places throughout downtown, Wynwood Graffiti, some impromptu gallery visits, and a
tour of the beautiful Pérez Art Museum Miami. The Pérez Art Museum Miami is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to
collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. The cost of the trip includes bus transportation, driver gratuity,
admission, docent guided tours, and lunch. Experience the city as a canvas in progress.
The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg
$80 / $100
SP7389 – St. Pete – March 30 at 8:00am (North Naples)/8:35am (Ft. Myers) – 5:45pm (Ft. Myers)/6:15pm (Naples), Wed
Enrollment limited. Bus departs Naples at 8am; Ft. Myers at 8:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure.
Our private, docent-led tour will take us through the highlights of the permanent collection as well as a brand new exhibition, Disney
and Dali: Architects of the Imagination. This immersive and enriching multi-media exhibition will tell the story of the unlikely alliance
between two of the most renowned artists of the twentieth century: brilliantly eccentric Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dali and American
entertainment innovator Walt Disney. Our tour includes round-trip motor coach transportation, driver gratuity, entrance fees, a private
docent-led tour, and audio guides. Lunch is on your own.
DISCUSSION GROUPS
China’s Investment in Africa
$15 / $20
NC7390 – Naples Center – February 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday
This is a moderated discussion group which will begin with a 55-minute DVD lecture from the Chautauqua Institution followed by a
moderated discussion. Deborah Brautigam talks about the investment relations between China and Africa. Chinese aid is being funneled
into African nations and those finances are translating into debt relief, job creation, and infrastructure development. This differs from
U.S. aid to Africa. China’s reasons for investing in China are both predictable and somewhat surprising. Moderators: Dr. James Maloni
and Dr. Marcia Maloni
Great Decisions Discussion Group
$100 / $125
Option #1 – NC7391 – Naples Center – February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thurs
Option #2 – BV7392 – Bentley Village (N. Naples) – March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed
Choose one of the course options above. Participants must register for the entire series. Enrollment is limited. Students are required to
purchase a Great Decisions Briefing Book for $18 at the time of registration. Registration for individual sessions is not permitted. Great
Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing
Book, watching the DVD, and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Basic
preparation for each session includes reading the information provided in the briefing book and watching the videos. Each group has
a leader who facilitates the discussion and provides a nonpartisan forum in an endeavor to include each participant in the discussion.
Moderators: John Guerra (Naples) and Kevin VanDuser (Bentley Village)
Middle East
Naples Center – February 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 30 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
From a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria, a number of ongoing conflicts have shaken the traditional
alliances in the Middle East to their core. As alliances between state and non-state actors in the region are constantly
shifting, the U.S. has found itself between a rock and a hard place. In a series of conflicts that are far from being blackand-white, what can the U.S. do to secure its interests in the region without causing further damage and disruption?
The Rise of ISIS
Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
Born out of an umbrella organization of Al Qaeda in Iraq, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) burst onto the
international stage after it seized Falluja in December 2013. Since then, the group has seized control of a number
of critical strongholds in the country and declared itself a caliphate, known as the Islamic State. Still, the question
remains: What is ISIS, and what danger does it pose to U.S. interests?
The Future of Kurdistan
Kurdistan, a mountainous region made up of parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Armenia, and Syria, is home to one of the
largest ethnic groups in West Asia: the Kurds. Now, most in the West know them for their small, oil-rich autonomous
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region in northern Iraq called Iraqi Kurdistan – one of the U.S.’s closer allies in the Middle East and a bulwark
against the expansion of the so-called Islamic State. What does the success of Iraqi Kurdistan mean for Kurds in the
surrounding region?
Migration
Naples Center – March 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
As a record number of migrants cross the Mediterranean Sea to find refuge in Europe, the continent is struggling to
come up with an adequate response. Although Europe’s refugees are largely fleeing conflicts in Syria, Iraq, and parts
of Africa, their struggle is hardly unique. Today, with the number of displaced people at an all-time high, many world
powers find themselves facing a difficult question: How can they balance border security with humanitarian concerns?
More importantly, what can they do to resolve these crises so as to limit the number of displaced persons?
The Koreas
At the end of World War II, Korea was divided in two. The northern half of the Korean peninsula was occupied by
the Soviet Union, the southern by the U.S. Today, North and South Korea couldn’t be further apart. The North is
underdeveloped, impoverished, and ruled by a corrupt, authoritarian government, while the South advanced rapidly
to become one of the most developed countries in the world. With such a wide gap, some are asking if unification is
possible, or even desirable, anymore.
The United Nations
Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
On the eve of the international organization’s 70th birthday, the United Nations stands at a crossroads. This year
marks a halfway point in the organization’s global effort to eradicate poverty, hunger, and discrimination, as well
as ensure justice and dignity for all peoples. But as the UN’s 193 member states look back at the success of the
Millennium Development Goals, they also must assess their needs for its Sustainable Development Goals – a new
series of benchmarks, which are set to expire in 2030. With the appointment of the ninth secretary-general in the near
future as well, the next U.S. president is bound to have quite a lot on his or her plate going into office.
Climate Change
In the past few years, the American public has become more aware of the damage wrought by climate change. From
droughts in the west to extreme weather in the east, a rapidly changing climate has already made its footprint in the
U.S. Now, it’s expected that the presidential election in 2016 will be one of the first ever to place an emphasis on these
environmental changes. What can the next president do to stymie this environmental crisis? And is it too late for these
efforts to be effective?
Cuba and the U.S.
The U.S. announced in December 2014 that, after decades of isolation, it has begun taking major steps to normalize
relations with Cuba, its neighbor to the south. The announcement marks a dramatic shift away from a policy that has
its roots in one of the darkest moments of the Cold War – the Cuban missile crisis. Although the U.S. trade embargo is
unlikely to end any time soon, American and Cuban leaders today are trying to bring a relationship once defined by a
crisis in the 1960s into the 21st century.
Issues in Intergovernmental Relationships
$45 / $60
NC7393 – Naples Center – February 16, 18, 23, 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays/Thursdays
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7393) or for any of the individual lectures below. When states form a union they
sacrifice some powers of control over affairs that affect their own citizens. This was true both in the formation of the United States and
the European Union. Conflicts between the central government and individual states are endemic to a federal system. What happens
when a federal law conflicts with a state’s law or when a state believes a federal law to be unconstitutional? Does a state have the right
to secede? Can a state be forced by the central government to assume responsibility for administering a federal policy? How does a
federal government cope with the fact that its monetary or commercial policies help some regions but hurts others? In this course, we
will discuss some of these conflicts, historical and contemporary, in the U.S. and in Europe. Moderator: Dr. Jack Ochs
Issues in the Formation of the United States
$15 / $20
Wars create common interests. The U.S. was a federation created to fight a war. But, even in the face of war, states
were reluctant to cede power to a central authority. The Articles of Confederation gave the federal government too
little power. But, its replacement by the Constitution created its own set of conflicts. In this first lecture, we will discuss
how they played out in our early history as a nation.
Cooperative Federalism
$15 / $20
Throughout the 19th century, military expenditures aside, local and state government expenditures far exceeded those
of the federal government. That is no longer true. In this lecture, we will discuss the evolution of the federal role in
activities that have historically been state and local government responsibilities. We will also discuss contemporary
conflicts between federal and state governments, including drug laws, sanctuary cities, environmental regulations, and
unfunded federal mandates.
Customs Unions, Common Markets, Currency Unions and the EU
$15 / $20
Both the states of the U.S. and the members of the European Union are customs unions and monetary unions. There are
both benefits and costs to the formation of customs unions and monetary unions. In this lecture, we discuss the nature
of those benefits and costs as they have been reflected both in the history of our own country and in the problems
currently facing the European Union.
Education
$15 / $20
In the U.S., elementary and secondary education is a state and local responsibility. The federal government played
virtually no role in funding elementary and secondary education until passage of the national Defense and Education
Act in 1958. That served as a prologue to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). The No Child
Left Behind Act was itself an amendment to the ESEA, followed by the Race to the Top competition. This progression
has seen an increased federal funding of education. With these funds, the federal government has attempted to influence
the rigor of the education American students receive and to tie the assessment of the performance of both teachers and
school administrators to the academic achievement of their students. We will discuss these efforts. Finally, we will
discuss the growing role of charter schools in the U.S.
America’s Economy in a Post-Industrial World
$50 / $65
NC7398 – Naples Center – February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7398) or for any of the individual lectures below. This course, through short presentations
and extensive discussion, will examine critical economic, political, and social issues facing America as we respond to technological
change in the first years of the 21st century. Each session will focus on a specific challenge. Moderator: Dr. Braxton Hinchey
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“Post-Industrial” Defined
$15 / $20
What forces are driving the reinvention of our economy and our lives? Have we been here before? Is this a repeat of
the late 19th century, or something radically different?
Clever Machines: The Impact of Robotics
$15 / $20
To what extent will machines continue to replace humans in the workplace? What opportunities for creativity and
leisure might result? What is to be done about the permanently jobless in a potentially dystopian world?
Globalized Supply Chains and the 21st Century Financial System
$15 / $20
Contemporary supply chains employ a combination of high technology and traditional tools to smooth the flow of
commodities and products from point of origin to final user. This movement is lubricated by sophisticated instruments
of modern finance. Questions arise concerning impacts on sustainability in the face of geopolitical tensions, natural
disasters, financial disruptions, etc. What is the future of our globalized economy?
Transnational Trade Agreements
$15 / $20
Who gains and who loses from such agreements? Is the economic theory behind “free trade” bankrupt? Do the gainers
gain more than the losers lose? Do the losers get compensated? What are the net benefits of “Fast Track” trade
negotiations? Where do you stand on the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Is globalization being mismanaged?
Demographic and Social Issues
$15 / $20
The nature of work is changing. The workforce is aging and immigration is altering the ethnic mix. To what sectors of
society will the benefits of globalization and advancing information and communications technology accrue? Are we
looking toward a world of ever-increasing disparity of income and wealth?
$52 / $62
NC7821 – Naples Center – February 25, March 3, 10, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays
Enrollment is limited. Experience the joy of Philosophy first hand. This roundtable series invites participants to join in open discussions on
philosophical concepts that are relevant to current social, political, moral, and practical issues. The setting will be informal, engaging, and
interactive. Our goal is to arrive at a clear view of the topic under discussion, aided by close attention to principles of good reasoning. No
experience is required. Just bring your sense of curiosity and a desire to learn with others. Instructors: Dr. Marshall Swain and Ron Diorio
$15 / $20
Option #2 – TR7406 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Option #3 – MP7407 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. This lecture outlines the rationale for refugee policy and practice today. Our discussion will
range from the enormous population displacements that followed World War II through the subsequent refugee crises in Asia and the
Middle East to the headline grabbing tragedies of today. Is there a solution? There are huge practical problems in protection, resettlement,
and returning refugees to their place of origin. Let the discussion begin! Moderator: Bruce Beardsley
Irreligion Rising
$15 / $20
NC7408 – Naples Center – March 1 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
This presentation will view and discuss Phillip Zuckerman’s DVD lecture from Chautauqua Institution titled Irreligion Rising: Why
More Americans are Becoming Secular. According to Zuckerman, America is seeing the “most significant increase of non-religious
people in the history of the nation.” Twenty-three percent of Americans today claim no religion. In no state is religion growing, and in
every state it’s decreasing. Moderators: Dr. James Maloni and Dr. Marcia Maloni
Concepts in Human Rights: An Interactive Discussion
$40 / $50
NC7409 – Naples Center – March 7, 14, 21 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays
What is your concept of human rights? How do our institutions approach human rights? The three sessions planned are designed for
open and sincere discussion within a nonjudgmental environment. The first session will focus on our individual ideas, the second on a
broader discussion with examples of violations, and the third will explore the United Nations Human Rights Universal Periodic Review.
The mission of such discussions is to transform our grasp of the many worlds in which we move (personal, professional, political, etc.)
and the diverse cultures and philosophies we find there. The necessity of such discussions is not only important for individuals but for
countries and governments as well. Moderator: CG Varno
ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT
Birds of South Florida
$30 / $35
Option #1 – NC7410 – Naples Center – January 25, 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday
Option #2 – NC7411 – Naples Center – March 7, 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the entire series (NC7410 or NC7411) or for any of the individual
lectures below. Several hundred individual species of birds nest, rest, visit, and call Florida home in the hundreds of millions each
year. They come in endless sizes, shapes, colors, habits, skills, and adaptations. They come with many mysteries as well: the mystery
of migration; how they find their way; the enormous distances some travel; and their calls, songs, and sounds. Come learn, listen, and
enjoy with life-long birder, Steve Mutart, as he shares his passion in this two-part series. Please see this section for a Birding Field Trip!
Instructor: Steven Mutart
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7412 – Naples Center – January 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Option #2 – NC7413 – Naples Center – March 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. We will learn about ospreys, hawks, falcons, and eagles; their nests, habits
and appetites, and the colorful song birds that add cheer every day to our yards, parks, and woods. Why do they sing
in the first place?
Birds of the Marsh, Beach, and Sea
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7414 – Naples Center – January 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Option #2 – NC7415 – Naples Center – March 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Egrets, herons, sandpipers, gulls, terns, frigate birds, ducks, and an amazing
assortment of other “water birds” share the beach and waters around our golf courses every day. Many are easy to
identify; some not so, but it’s fun to try.
Beautiful, Flowering Orchids: How to Make Yours Thrive and Grow!
$30 / $35
Option #1 – NC7416 – Naples Center – February 8, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday
Option #2 – AT7417 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 2, 4 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday/Friday
Option #3 – NC7418 – Naples Center – March 21, 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday
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Choose one of the course options above. Have you been curious about orchids? What exactly is an orchid, why are they different from
regular houseplants, and are they difficult to grow? Taught by a member of both Naples Orchid Society and the Gulf Coast Orchid
Alliance, in the first session you will hear interesting facts and learn how to grow and flower the orchids you love! The second session
of this series will be devoted to the popular Phalaenopsis orchid. Learn the best way to care for this orchid genus and get more flowers!
Instructor: Gayle Dorio
Climate Science Lite: Understanding the Science to Understand the Solution
$20 / $25
Option #1 – BR7419 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
Option #2 – NC7420 – Naples Center – March 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Before we even begin to understand the problem of anthropogenic global warming, we must
educate ourselves about climate science. Common sense can only help us develop solutions after we understand the problem–and that’s
where the science comes in. Let us offer you Climate Science Lite. You don’t need to know the math or depth of the science involved to
understand global warming–just the principles that scientists spent centuries discovering and proving. Many of those with a greater stake
in the solution than the problem are hiding the science behind the politics. We, as citizens of the world, must be confident in the science
if we are to make the most cost-effective choices among the solutions. Instructor: Peter Zuris
Ocean Science Stories and Tales from the Sea
$24 / $29
SP7421 – Naples Center – February 12 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday
Enrollment is limited. From her books and adventures, author and marine scientist, Dr. Ellen Prager will share stories and images that
blend ocean science with entertainment. Learn while you laugh and be amazed by the ocean’s strange creatures, their whacky lifestyles,
and why marine organisms are critical to both the ocean and human society. See how even scientists can be surprised and get a sneak
peek at Dr. Prager’s soon-to-be released book, Stingray City, the third book in her fiction series Tristan Hunt and the Sea Guardians.
Ellen’s first book, The Shark Whisperer, has been called “…an underwater Harry Potter.” Instructor: Dr. Ellen Prager
Ikebana Design Workshop for Beginners
$45 / $65
Option #1 – SP7422 – Naples Center – February 4 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday
Option #2 – SP7920 – Naples Center – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday
Enrollment is limited. Students must bring an 8-10 inch ceramic container for their work. Students will purchase flower materials and
a pinholder directly from the instructor for $25. Ikebana represents the elements of heaven, earth, and man, working in harmony. This
elegant beauty is obtained by using flowers, branches, rocks, and other natural materials to create beauty. It is a way of bringing one’s
love of nature into the home. In experiencing the interrelationship between one’s self and the outer world, it becomes another avenue
of connecting with the beauty of nature, bringing a sense of inner peace, tranquility, and serenity. Not merely flower arranging, Ikebana
is an art to portray the life of the universe. It was brought to Japan by Buddhist priests from China in the 6th century. Join us for this
hands-on design workshop. Instructor: Loris Dallal
Our Dynamic Earth
$20 / $25
BV7916 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 22 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday
Why do we find fossils of tropical organisms in the rocks in Indiana? Why do many coal deposits, formed in hot, tropical marshes, occur
in northern regions, such as Kentucky and England? Why are hot water corals found near the Arctic Circle? What exactly is continental
drift and why did it take so long to be accepted? This lecture will provide the answers. Instructor: Dr. John Fishwick
Birding Field Trip
$39 / $49
Option #1 – SP7423 – Eagle Lakes Community Park (Naples) – February 27 at 8:30am, Saturday
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Option #2 – SP7424 – Eagle Lakes Community Park (Naples) – March 19 at 8:30am, Saturday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Join
birding enthusiast Steven Mutart as he leads you in search of the birds of SWFL at Eagle Lakes Community Park in Naples. Bring your
camera, binoculars, and a love of our feathered friends. Instructor: Steven Mutart
FILM SERIES
Naples Foreign and Classic Film Series
$60 / $84 (Donation)
NC7425 – Naples Center – Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20, April 3, 10, 17, 24 at 2pm, Sundays
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7425) or for any of the individual films below. Pre-registration is strongly suggested.
Due to the popularity of our Naples Series, walk-ins will be permitted on a space available basis only. This season our film series will
present fourteen award-winning films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for
discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Moderators: John Guerra, Dr. Donald Pomerantz, Steven Mutart and Clifford Landers
Ida (France, 2013, Drama)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
NC7426 – Naples Center – January 17 at 2pm, Sunday
Anna, a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland, is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a dark family
secret dating back to the years of the Nazi occupation. Rated PG-13. (82 minutes)
About Elly (Iran, 2009, Drama/Mystery)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
The mysterious disappearance of a kindergarten teacher at a seaside picnic is followed by a series of misadventures
and sets in motion revelations and deceptions. Not Rated. (119 minutes)
Caché (France, 2005, Drama/Mystery/Thriller)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
A married couple is terrorized by a series of surveillance videotapes left on their front porch. Rated R. (117 minutes)
Tangerines (Estonia/Georgia, 2013, Drama/War)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
NC7429 – Naples Center – February 7 at 2pm, Sunday
With the background of the 1992 conflict between Georgia and Abkhazia, this film dramatizes how Ivo, an elderly
carpenter, living in a neutral Estonian community, stays behind to assist his friend and save what he can of his
tangerine crop before the conflict reaches his home. Not Rated. (87 minutes)
Black Orpheus (Brazil, 1959, Drama/Romance)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
A retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, set during the time of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Rated PG. (100
minutes)
Shall We Dance? (Japan, 1966, Comedy/Drama/Music)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
A successful married businessman feels unfulfilled and depressed. One day, without telling his wife, he decides to take
dancing lessons. This decision becomes a life altering experience. Rated PG. (136 minutes)
Citizenfour (USA, 2014, Documentary)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
A documentarian and a reporter travel to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden. Rated R
(for language). (114 minutes)
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The Crime of Father Amaro (Mexico, 2002, Drama/Romance)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
NC7433 – Naples Center – March 6 at 2pm, Sunday
Recently ordained a priest, 24-year old Father Amaro is sent to a small parish in Los Reyes, Mexico, to assist the aging
Father Benito. Amaro soon finds himself in an environment of financial and moral corruption. Torn between the carnal
and the spiritual, the young priest must choose the life he will lead. Rated R. (118 minutes)
Central Station (Brazil, 1998, Drama)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
An emotive journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother
has just died, as they search for the father the boy never knew. Rated R. (113 minutes)
Rust and Bone (France, 2012, Drama/Romance)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
Put in charge of his young son, Alain leaves Belgium to live with his sister and her husband. Alain’s bond with
Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, grows deeper after she suffers a horrible accident. As a result, they form an inextricable
emotional and physical bond. Rated R. (120 minutes)
Lore (Australia, 2012, Drama/Romance/Thriller)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
NC7436 – Naples Center – April 3 at 2pm, Sunday
As the Allies sweep across Germany, Lore leads her siblings on a journey that exposes them to the truth of their
parents’ beliefs. An encounter with a mysterious refugee forces Lore to rely on a person she has always been taught to
hate. Not Rated. (109 minutes)
The Desert Fox (USA, 1951, Biography/Drama/History)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
The story of the final years of the respected World War II German general, Erwin Rommel. Not Rated. (88 minutes)
Eyes Wide Open (Israel, 2009, Drama/Romance)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
A married orthodox Jerusalem butcher and father of four children falls in love with a 22 year old apprentice. Unable
to control his desires, he is compelled to suffer alienation from his wife and religious community. Not Rated. (91
minutes)
Strictly Ballroom (USA, 1992, Comedy/Drama/Romance)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
A maverick dancer risks his career by performing an unusual routine and sets out to succeed with a new partner. Rated
PG. (94 minutes)
Ft. Myers Classic and Foreign Film Series
AT7440 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1:30pm, Thurs
Participants may register for the entire series (AT7440) or for any of the individual films below. This winter/spring, our film series
will present fifteen award-winning classic and foreign films. As always, there is an introduction to each film before the viewing and an
opportunity for discussion afterward. Refreshments will be served. Moderator: Shelly Kaufman
A Thousand Times Good Night (Ireland/Norway 2013)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
AT7441 – Atrium – January 21 at 1:30pm, Thursday
This multi-award winning, gripping tale is about a top war photojournalist, torn between her passionate involvement
with work and family obligations at home. Juliet Binoche’s performance offers enormous emotional resonance and
intelligence. (117 minutes)
Death of a Salesman (USA, 1985)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
AT7442 – Atrium – January 28 at 1:30pm, Thursday
This is arguably the best version of the classic play, headed by award winning performances by Dustin Hoffman and
John Malkovich. The pursuit of the American Dream is not all roses. This powerful story will linger in your mind.
(136 minutes)
The Sapphires (Australia, 2102)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
AT7443 – Atrium – February 4 at 1:30pm, Thursday
This film is based on a true story of an Aboriginal musical group of four women, discovered by a talent scout who
takes them to entertain the troops in Viet Nam in 1967. (Aborigines were not considered “human” by the government
until 1967). Racism and bigotry were overcome by the sheer will power and charm of the women as well as their
musical talents. (103 minutes)
Blood Simple (USA, 1984)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
The classic ghoulish film that introduced the world of the Coen Brothers. All the ingredients are there: the husband,
the cheating wife and her lover, and the crooked cop. Twists are everywhere in unexpected places by unexpected
characters. A throwback to Hitchcock with modern cinematic tricks. Relax and enjoy the edge-of-your-seat suspense
and a knockout of an ending. All the ingredients are there for a perfect film noir. (99 minutes)
Strictly Ballroom (Australia, 1992)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
One of the most successful Australian films ever follows Scott, a champion caliber dancer, insisting on dancing to
his own unorthodox style, while being disdained by others. He and his new, misfit partner are determined to win the
ultimate dance championship their way. (94 minutes)
The Grifters (USA, 1990)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
This is a classic neo-noire tale of three grifters perpetrating small and big cons on unsuspecting victims as well on each
other. The film stars Annette Benning, Angelica Huston (both Oscar nominated for Best Supporting Actress), and John
Cusack. Award winning acting and a great screenplay heighten the enjoyment. (110 minutes)
Caché (France, 2005)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
AT7447 – Atrium – March 3 at 1:30pm, Thursday
One of the best films of the decade, this Hitchcock-inspired thriller combines ideas of guilt, racism, and class divide.
An upper class couple finds themselves being spied upon by a person with an agenda. This causes their “perfect” lives
to unwind as secrets of the past are discovered. (117 minutes)
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The Lookout (USA, 2007)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
This independent film masterpiece is an intelligent crime drama centering on a once promising high school athlete
whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. He befriends a group of characters with questionable
motives. Excellent character acting featuring Joseph Gordon Levitt and Jeff Daniels. (99 minutes)
Like Water for Chocolate (Mexico, 1992)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
This extremely popular film follows the intense world of love and lust, mixed with culinary delights. A family is ruled
by their mother with an iron fist. This romantic film takes the form of an old family legend; listen to it and it might
just make you hungry. (105 minutes)
Rear Window (USA, 1954)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
This classic Hitchcock film, rated one of the top 100 films of all time, was nominated for four Oscars, including Best
Director. James Stewart portrays a wheelchair-bound photographer with a broken leg. He is our voyeur through this
intriguing and brilliant visual study of obsessive human curiosity. Along with Grace Kelly, the two of them believe
there is a murder, and they become obsessed, which leads to a heart-in-throat climax. (112 minutes)
Breaking Away (USA, 1979)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
This smart (Best Screenplay Oscar winner), well-acted, warm, and insightful comedy is about four friends coming of
age and trying to find their place in their community of Bloomington, Indiana. Nominated for four Academy Awards,
including Best Picture, this film ranks #8 of all-time for inspirational films. This film is heartwarming, hilarious,
pointed, and offers a memorable finale. (101 minutes)
Nine Queens (Argentina, 2000)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
AT7452 – Atrium – April 7 at 1:30pm, Thursday
Twenty-one international awards went to this suspenseful, well-crafted, and acted tale of two con artists planning a
big score, until one of their sisters becomes involved. A top-notch thriller whose twists and turns keeps the viewer
guessing. (114 minutes)
Rebecca (USA, 1940)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
One of the all-time greats, this film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won Best Picture. Rebecca is a
combination of Hitchcock’s typical signature style, complete with jolting plot twists, gothic sets, and film noir. It offers
the perfect cast, including Oscar nominees Joan Fontaine, Lawrence Olivier, and Judith Anderson. (130 minutes)
A Matter of Life and Death (England, 1946)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
Voted the 20th best English film of all time, David Nivin plays a British soldier, severely wounded during WWII. Part
dreamlike, part reality, he finds himself on trial to see if he will go to Heaven or return to Earth. (104 minutes)
The Remains of the Day (England, 1993)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
This is the compelling portrait of the perfect English butler – snobbish, brooding, humorless – and his fading, insular
world that is crumbling in a post-World War II era. The film depicts life inside a grand manor of the day. Nominated for
eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), and Best Actress (Emma Thompson). (134 minutes)
Great Musicals and Westerns Film Series
NC7456 – Naples Center – February 12, 26, March 11, 25, April 8, 22 at 2pm, Fridays
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7456) or for any of the individual films below. Pre-registration is strongly suggested.
Join us for this new Friday afternoon film series featuring four musicals and two classic westerns. They represent some of the greatest
ever to be put on screen. As always, there is an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterward.
Refreshments will be served. Moderator: Steven Mutart
An American in Paris (USA, 1951, Musical/Romance)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
NC7457 – Naples Center – February 12 at 2pm, Friday
Brilliant George Gershwin’s concert piece An American in Paris evolved into the center piece of this romantic tale
of ex-GI (Gene Kelly) who falls in love with Paris shop girl (Leslie Caron) while avoiding seduction by a wealthy
heiress in this Vincente Minnelli directed film. “S’ Wonderful”, “Our Love is Here to Stay”, and “I Got Rhythm” are
some of the Gershwin tunes. There is also the 17-minute fantasy ballet on the main theme. Just one more Arthur Freed
produced masterpiece. Not Rated. (113 minutes)
Singin’ in the Rain (USA, 1952, Comedy/Musical/Romance)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
NC7458 – Naples Center – February 26 at 2pm, Friday
Who is not mesmerized by rain-soaked Gene Kelly swinging from a lamppost singing and dancing the title song? With
assistance from his buddy played by Donald O’Connor, swashbuckling silent film star Kelly, embarks on a journey of
turning a silent flick into a colorful song and dance spectacular. Debbie Reynolds is the love interest. A silent film diva
(Jean Hagen) employs all her charms and machinations to thwart the project. How about “Mosses Supposes”? Is this
the greatest musical comedy ever? We’ll take a vote. Not Rated. (103 minutes)
The Band Wagon (USA, 1953, Comedy/Musical/Romance)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
NC7459 – Naples Center – March 11 at 2pm, Friday
The Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse elegant and graceful moves to “Dancing in the Dark” are hypnotic and alone are
worthy of watching this romantic backstage comedy of an aging actor and music star who joins a struggling troupe
getting ready for Broadway. Oscar Levant – talented concert pianist and actor in real life – also stars along with
Nanette Fabray in this Vincente Minnelli directed and Arthur Freed produced gem. Not Rated. (112 minutes)
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (USA, 1954, Comedy/Drama/Musical)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
NC7460 – Naples Center – March 25 at 2pm, Friday
The happy marriage of the oldest brother (Howard Keel) to the lovely, wholesome town girl (Jane Powell) inspires
his six ill-mannered, mountain brothers to kidnap and marry town girls of their own. Set in the outdoor splendor of
Oregon, the rousing dance numbers are considered quite unique, especially the barn raising number that has become
one of the classic routines of all time. Unlike the three films above, this was produced by Jack Cummings and directed
by Stanley Donen. Rated G. (102 minutes)
The Quiet Man (USA, 1952, Comedy/Drama/Romance)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
NC7461 – Naples Center – April 8 at 2pm, Friday
John Wayne and lovely Maureen O’Hara star in this romantic/comedy/drama of the American born Sean coming to
Ireland to reclaim his family farm only to be challenged by bully and conspirator Will Danaher (Victor McLaglen)
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whose feisty sister he has fallen in love with. It doesn’t help that half the village is in on the conspiracy. Lots of
drinking, laughter, village scenes, and a classic fist fight sprinkle spice over this wonderful, full of life classic. Not
Rated. (129 minutes)
The Searchers (USA, 1956, Drama/Western)
$5 / $7 (Donation)
NC7462 – Naples Center – April 22 at 2pm, Friday
Debbie (Natalie Wood) is kidnapped as a child by the Comanches after they murder her family. Her obsessed uncle,
Ethan, spends five years searching for the now grown-up girl who he plans on killing as he is convinced she has
“accepted Indian ways.” To prevent her death, Martin (Jeffery Hunter) joins in the search. Spectacular scenery is part
of the magic Ford touch which is on prominent display in this classic adventure. Did we mention controversy to this
day over whether Ford’s portrayal of bigotry and prejudice reflects a plain reality (i.e. tolerance/acceptance) or a more
enlightened effort to expose and condemn it? You decide. Not Rated. (119 minutes)
FINE ARTS
Zentangle® I for Beginners: A Mindful Drawing Experience!
$24 / $29
Option #1 – NC7463 – Naples Center – January 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday
Option #2 – TR7464 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday
Option #4 – BR7466 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 29 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration.
Zentangle®…come see what it is all about! An easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, Zentangle is
for everyone, no matter their age or artistic background. You will be surprised and delighted by the incredible original art you create
during this relaxing and up-lifting workshop. No artistic talent required…guaranteed! Instructor: Gerry Pearson Nichols, CZT Certified
Zentangle Teacher
Zentangle® II: Beyond the Basics – More Beautiful Drawing Techniques
$60 / $72
NC7467 – Naples Center – February 11, 19, March 3, 11 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursdays/Fridays
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7467) or for any of the individual lectures below. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of
Drawing Kits ($35) is required at the time of registration (this will cover all four classes). Participants must have taken a Zentangle for
Beginners class taught by a Certified Zentangle Teacher. Now that you understand the basics of Zentangle®, take your artistic efforts to
the next level with these follow-on courses of more advanced drawing techniques to create truly inspiring works of art. Instructor: Mary
Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle Teacher
Zentangle® II: Shading
$24 / $29
NC7468 – Naples Center – February 11 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday
Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must
have taken a Zentangle for Beginners class. The play of light and shadows creates a sense of peace or of drama.
In art, the contrast between light and dark creates interest. This class will focus on shading, and how dramatically
that alone can bring a Zentangle tile to life. We will explore how the pencil enhances our tangles. Then we will
investigate creating depth and drama with a pen. The finale will be a 3D card that will surprise you. Your tangles
will never be the same! Extra materials will be available for purchase.
Tangled Messages: Tangles by the Sea
$24 / $29
NC7469 – Naples Center – February 19 at 1pm – 3pm, Friday
have taken a Zentangle® for Beginners class. Tangled Messages – but definitely the good kind! We will focus on creating
cards that will show our Zentangle passion. These Tangles will focus on those that create a sense of being seaside and
will include excellent borders, how to turn a corner, and more. Extra materials will be available for purchase.
Tangle on Cloth
$24 / $29
NC7470 – Naples Center – March 3 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday
have taken a Zentangle for Beginners class. This class will explore tangling on fabric. Materials will include several
pieces of fabric to create samples, and a small Zentangle Bag that we will personalize. Students are encouraged to
bring cloth items that they would like to tangle. Extra materials will be available for purchase.
Zendala
$24 / $29
NC7471 – Naples Center – March 11 at 1pm – 3pm, Friday
Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants
must have taken a Zentangle for Beginners class. The circle is a universal symbol representing eternity, wholeness,
protection, and unity. Mandalas are symbolic of transformation, interconnection, and balance. A Zendala is the
Zentangle approach. You will create lovely balanced patterns in 4½ inch circular tiles, first with a pre-strung tile,
and then on a blank tile, creating your own pattern. Extra materials will be available for purchase.
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Making Zentangle Jewelry
$24 / $29
Option #1 – TR7472 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 23 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – NC7473 – Naples Center – March 18 at 1pm – 3pm, Friday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of materials ($10) is required at the time of registration.
Participants must have taken a Zentangle® class with a CZT. We will take our Zentangle techniques to a new medium to create one of
a kind pieces of jewelry. Using ultra fine permanent markers we will draw on shrink plastic to make jewelry that all your friends will
admire. See TropiTangle.com for sample jewelry pictures and ideas. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle Teacher
Creating Artist Books: Thinking Outside the Book
$42 / $50
NC7474 – Naples Center – March 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays
Artist journals can be a record of your daily thoughts, a travel journal, an exercise or diet journal, a dream journal, to-do lists, or almost
any record that you would like to keep in a book or notebook. This class will teach you how to construct a book and assist you in the
creation of the pages through an exploration of materials and thought processes. Instructor: Susan Schlack
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Conversational Italian I
$100 / $125
NC7475 – Naples Center – February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, March 1, 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays
Enrollment is limited. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of Italian grammar and how to conjugate verbs.
Nouns commonly used in conversation and diverse situations will be learned with attention to what a tourist in Italy should know. The
instructor will also share customs and cultural differences to aid with a visitor’s experience in Italy. The text book Italian in 10 Minutes
a Day (2009 edition) by Kristine Kurshul is required and may be purchased online at Amazon.com. Instructor: Joseph Toffanello
$75 / $100
Option #1 – AT7476 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 at 3pm – 5pm, Thursdays
Option #2 – AT7477 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesdays
Enrollment is limited. Choose one of the course options above. The text book, 5-Minute Spanish by Berlitz (2009), is required and may
be purchased online at Amazon.com. Supplemental materials will be passed out in class. This course will be conducted as an exercise
class (for your brain muscles) rather than a lecture class. Conversation will be emphasized over grammar. If you have a trip coming up
to a Spanish-speaking country, we will spend some time on the culture and idioms of that country. Instructor: John Winters
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Conversational Italian II
$100 / $125
NC7478 – Naples Center –March 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, April 5, 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays
Enrollment is limited. This course presumes students have taken Conversational Italian I or have some Italian conversation skills.
Students will go more in depth in this class expanding on the basics. The instructor will also share customs and cultural differences to
aid with a visitor’s experience in Italy. The text book Italian Now (2012 edition) by Marcel Danesi is required and may be purchased
online at Amazon.com. Instructor: Joseph Toffanello
GUITAR LESSONS
$85 / $100
Option #1 – NC7921 – Naples Center – January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fridays
Option #2 – NC7922 – Naples Center – March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fridays
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students will be required to purchase a $20 (cash) lesson book from the
instructor on the first day of class. Learn the basics of playing the guitar including an introduction to basic picking patterns and chords,
TAB reading, simple chord progressions, and finger style accompaniments. Students must have their own guitar (acoustic or electric)
and bring it to class, along with a portable music stand (available from instructor). This class is fun and no prior musical experience or
note reading is necessary. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan
$85 / $100
Option #1 – NC7923 – Naples Center – January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 at 3:15pm – 4:45pm, Fridays
Option #2 – NC7924 – Naples Center – March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 at 3:15pm – 4:45pm, Fridays
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students will be required to purchase a $20 (cash) lesson book from the
instructor on the first day of class. Open to students of all ages who have taken Beginning Guitar Lessons, or those who are proficient
at forming basic chords and strumming. Students learn the basics of fingerstyle guitar picking. Students will continue learning tablature,
picking patterns, songs, and accompaniments. Students must have their own guitar (acoustic or electric) and bring it to class, along with
a portable music stand (available from instructor). This class is a fun way to learn fingerpicking techniques and to boost your playing
abilities! Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Managing Your Brain
$30 / $35
Option #1 – NC7479 – Naples Center – January 26, 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday
Option #2 – AT7480 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 15, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Why do most people only use 8% of their brains? This course will show you how to use the rest,
cure your illnesses, bring wealth and happiness into your life, and achieve anything that you are capable of visualizing. This technique
has been used by successful people for hundreds of years and most people have no idea that it exists. Wealthy, healthy, and happy people
are not just lucky! They manage their lives with their minds. Learn how you can do this too! Instructor: Richard Yanke
$20 / $25
Option #1 – TR7481 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – January 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Option #2 – NC7482 – Naples Center – February 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Option #3 – AT7483 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. To lose weight and maintain weight loss is as much a matter of mind as of body. Many of us
have lost touch with natural hunger and satiety signals, and we overeat in response to emotional and external cues. Retrain your brain to
think and behave differently, learn strategies to reduce eating prompted by emotions and stress, and utilize your body’s natural instincts.
Instructor: Jeanne Berger
Brain Fitness Café $42 / $50
Option #1 – AT7484 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 8, 10, 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays/Wednesday
Option #2 – NC7485 – Naples Center – March 17, 22, 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays/Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for one series above (AT7484 or NC7485) or for any individual
lectures below. Join us in this exploration of the mind and how it works. Challenge yourself with mind bending puzzles that will keep
your brain active and fit. Instructor: Cindi Ryerson
Memory Strategies $20 / $25
Option #1 – AT7486 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Option #2 – NC7487 – Naples Center – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. This overview of how our brain functions, how to stay brain fit, and strategies
to assist with memory in everyday life is a great starting point to any brain fitness program. This lecture and handouts
will give the students the tools they need to begin the process of coping with an aging mind and working towards
optimum brain health. Learn how you can tap into six cognitive domains and build cognitive reserve that will help
ward off the potential of Alzheimer’s and dementia in your lifetime.
Remembering Faces and Names $20 / $25
Option #1 – AT7488 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. In daily life, one of the biggest complaints from people about their memory
is not being able to recall people’s names. During this lecture, you will learn new techniques to encode information
so you will not need to be so dependent on your memory to recall a name. Learn how to create associations that will
help your recall.
Mind Bogglers
$20 / $25
Choose one of the course options above. This session offers a unique and novel brain activity program. You need to
think literally in order to solve these word pictures. Try your hand at these puzzles that represent a famous phrase,
song, person, place, title, or movie in a unique fashion. By looking at the words and how they are arranged or the way
they are positioned, you will be challenged to come up with the solution. Guaranteed to really boggle your mind!
Eating for Health and Longevity
$34 / $39
Option #1 – AT7492 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays
Option #2 – NC7493 – Naples Center – March 2, 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays
Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for one series above (AT7492 or NC7493) or for any individual
lectures below. How will we age? Do we have to gain weight and lose our mobility? Can the diseases of aging, including heart disease
and cancer, be avoided? You can be healthy until you die; gradual decline is not inevitable. What we eat is the key to a healthy life.
Instructor: Henry Venable, M.D.
Fundamentals of Nutrition for Healthy Living
$24 / $29
Choose one of the course options above. Learn about calories, fat, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and other
micronutrients.
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Nutrition and Disease Prevention
$24 / $29
Choose one of the course options above. Discover the role nutrition plays in prevention of obesity, heart disease,
diabetes, cancer, and other conditions.
Skin Care Truths and Myths!
$48 / $55
Option #1 – NC7498 – Naples Center – February 17, 24, March 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays
Option #2 – AT7499 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays
Choose one of the course options above. Uncover the truth about skin, aging, skin care products, which products work, and which do
not. Women (and now men) spend a small fortune on treatments that promise the world only to find they were unfulfilled and have been
abandoned with the rest of those empty promises in their bathroom cabinet. Learn the truth about effective skin care taught in an easy and
fun format. Carole Lester, a Master Esthetician, will share her knowledge and experience and help you sort out and understand where to
spend your time and money. She will also discuss ingredients and provide some home remedies that truly do work and can be used with
remarkable results. Demonstrations and facials will take place for those willing to volunteer. Instructor: Carole Lester
Your Body’s Amazing Ability to Heal
$30 / $35
AT7500 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 23, March 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays
Your immune system responds to your beliefs. How this works for your health defies reasonable explanation, yet you can mentally help
your body to wider wellness. Revisit outdated notions of this placebo effect, and you will be fascinated with new ideas about how it
works for you. Your self-care should include harnessing this hidden and mysterious mechanism for greater healing capacity. In the first
lecture, we will discuss elements of healing that are mediated emotionally through the mind-body connection and the history of the
placebo effect and its positive uses. In the second lecture, we will discuss elements of healing that are engendered inside and outside the
doctor’s office, the place of ritual and ceremony used to arouse hope and expectation. Instructor: Dr. William Morrow
Explore Meditative Movements
$42 / $50
AT7501 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 24, 26, March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays/Friday
Meditative Movements uses safe, easy to follow, therapeutic movements that support your physical, emotional, and mental needs.
Being aware of your physical abilities, you move your body while affirming a positive mental outlook. By practicing, you will feel
more relaxed and comforted. You can integrate the movements easily into your daily routine. Whatever your physical abilities, there are
movements you can perform safely. Instructor: Ellie Peterson
The Importance of Weight-Bearing Exercise: The Ins-and-Outs
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7502 – Naples Center – March 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday
Option #2 – BR7503 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. Weight-bearing exercise not only improves bone health, it also increases muscle strength,
coordination, and balance, and it leads to better overall health. Participants will learn the benefits of weight-bearing exercise and its
importance as we age. We will discuss what exercises to perform, how to perform them safely and properly, and how often to use these
exercises to get the biggest benefit. There will be time for Q&A from this certified personal trainer. Instructor: Chris Williams
Safety and Efficacy of Dietary Supplements: Facts and Hype
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7504 – Naples Center – March 15 at 1:30 – 3pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – AT7505 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Many consumers have opinions about the benefits and safety of dietary supplements. The media
can sensationalize and distort the issues. Various websites and celebrities tout the benefits of certain supplements without providing real
factual information. Many consumers do not understand the basic civics of the laws which provide the framework for regulating the
dietary supplement industry and how dietary supplements are tested. This course will lay out the legal system which regulates the dietary
supplement industry and discuss available websites that provide objective and factual information. Instructor: Dr. Richard Kraska
HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT
Spies and Espionage – Fact vs. Fiction
FREE
Option #1 – BV7506 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 11 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. A fascinating and insightful discussion on the motivation of spies and the techniques used to
catch them. Learn how reality compares to fiction in this unique peek into the realm of espionage and counterintelligence. Instructor:
Thomas Eastwood
Canterbury: City and Cathedral
$20 / $25
NC7508 – Naples Center – January 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Canterbury has been one of England’s important sites for more than 1400 years. Its beautiful cathedral, built as a labor of love by skilled
– but now nameless – craftsmen over centuries, was the site of the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket, propelling it into a center
of pilgrimage. This lecture will explore the building of the cathedral and the many stories associated with it. Instructor: Carol Jonson
$20 / $25
Option #1 – BR7509 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – January 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
Option #2 – NC7510 – Naples Center – January 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
Option #4 – BV7512 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. In 2010, the FBI arrested 10 long-term Russian spies. They had posed as Americans for years
developing intelligence sources. They attended U.S. universities, had children, homes, and jobs. One such spy was the “glamorous”
Anna Chapman. Within days, these spies pled guilty and were swapped for Western assets held in Russian prisons. We will examine what
they did, how they were caught, and the prisoner exchange. Most Americans only read the headlines, but we will discuss the fascinating
details. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
$20 / $25
Option #1 – MP7514 – Moorings Park (Naples) – January 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Option #3 – NC7516 – Naples Center – February 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday
Choose one of the course options above. Pollard, a U.S. intelligence analyst, was arrested while spying for Israel. Israel refused him
asylum and then denied knowledge of his spying. For years, they have sought his release. Despite a life sentence, he was eligible for
parole in November 2015 and was ultimately released. We will address the facts behind this highly debated and political case. Was he
motivated by love for Israel and its security, or was his aim more sinister – greed? Also, did he spy only for Israel? Additionally, we
will discuss other Mossad operations (Eichmann, the Hangman of Riga, other assassinations) and Israeli intelligence organizations.
Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
Benghazi: Unanswered Questions
$20 / $25
NC7517 – Naples Center – January 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
A candid analysis and discussion of whether Benghazi was a failure of intelligence or a failure to act. Was this tragedy predictable and
preventable and was our response adequate? Were we misled? Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
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R.H. Macy’s Owner and Wife Perish on the Titanic: The Story of the Straus Family
$30 / $35
Option #1 – TR7518 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – January 25, February 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays
Option #2 – NC7519 – Naples Center – February 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays
Choose one of the course options above. Isidor and Ida Straus emigrated from Germany as children in the 1850s. Isidor’s father settled
in rural Georgia, working as a peddler and small shop owner. Isidor’s education stopped at age 16 with the outbreak of the Civil War. He
and his brothers moved to New York, purchased R.H. Macys, which had been family owned for 80 years. The couple’s love and courage
aboard the Titanic has been the subject of stage and screen. Join their great-grandson as he recounts their lives and love. Instructor:
Harold Kurzman
Politics vs. History: Ideology and Historical Accuracy
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7520 – Naples Center – January 20 at 1:30 – 3pm, Wednesday
Option #2 – BV7919 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. An analysis of narrative history including Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, The Killer Angels,
Band of Brothers, and other popular books and films (Lincoln, The Civil War, The War) that have been criticized by academics (often
unfairly). This lecture will include a timely discussion of why popular history is both fun and informative while text books are generally
not. Are allegations of inaccuracies valid? Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
The Ultimate Real Estate Deal: The Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition
$20 / $25
Option #1 – BV7521 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Option #2 – NC7522 – Naples Center– February 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Option #3 – MP7523 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. Jefferson had a vision to explore the Louisiana territory. He wound up buying this land in,
arguably, the greatest land investment in U.S. history that virtually doubled the size of the country. Simultaneously, he convinced
Congress to fund a scientific and commercially based expedition of this area under the leadership of Meriwether Lewis and William
Clark. What were Jefferson’s and Napoleon’s motives in this transaction? Why were Lewis and Clark chosen for this effort? What were
their successes and failures, and what role did Sacagawea play during this 28-month journey? Instructor: Dr. Richard Hertzberg
Abraham Lincoln: A Portrait by His Personal Secretaries Nicolay and Hay
$30 / $35
BV7524 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 25, February 1 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Mondays
This lecture will explore why Americans and much of the world are fascinated by our 16th President. It will explore Lincoln’s remarkable
personality and character as seen through the eyes of his secretaries, John Nicolay and John Hay, while they worked and lived in the
White House during the Civil War. An annotated bibliography of Lincoln books will be shared. Instructor: Lynn Brand
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7525 – Naples Center – January 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – AT7526 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
Option #3 – TR7527 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. This presentation will address questions such as “Is there such a thing as an objective media?”
“What is the importance and role of the media to the political process?” and “Have yellow journalism and political bias become the
norm?” We will discuss a framework for understanding how political activists and journalists view political information. Instructor: Dr.
Peter Bergerson
Unearthing the Trojan War: The Life of Heinrich Schliemann
FREE
SC7889 – FGCU Sugden Welcome Center (Ft. Myers) – January 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Modern historians dismissed the Trojan War as a myth, until Heinrich Schliemann fulfilled his life’s dream of digging up the remains of
the two ancient civilizations that fought against each other in this conflict. The eccentric Heinrich and his Greek wife Sophia gave new
life to archaeology, where ancient civilizations and untold riches could be found. Follow Dr. Franz as he tells this incredible story of a
visionary who would not be denied. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz
Father and Son Spies: Jim and Nat Nicholson
$20 / $25
Option #2 – TR7529 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. Jim Nicholson is the highest ranking CIA officer ever convicted of espionage. While serving 24
years in prison, he recruited his son to resume his spying. This is a fascinating story of double betrayal. We will examine the treasonous
actions and motives of both father and son, including what they did and how they were caught. We will also compare it to another father
and son spy duo – John and Michael Walker convicted in 1985. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
Apollo 13: American Greatness and the Mission to the Moon
$30 / $35
NC7531 – Naples Center – January 27, February 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays
2016 will be the 46th anniversary of the Apollo 13 Mission. This course will provide a review of the Apollo Space Program from 1963
– 1972 through the eyes of a MIT engineer who was involved with the design of the Inertial Navigation System used for Command and
Lunar Modules on all Apollo Missions. Stationed at Houston Mission Control for the duration of the Apollo 13 flight, our instructor was
a member of the team awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for its work on the mission. Six missions landed on the moon, two
orbited earth, and two orbited the moon. Join us for a look back at one of the most dynamic and fascinating NASA space programs of
the 20th century. Instructor: Edward Grace
Operation Underworld: World War II Mob Alliances
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7532 – Naples Center – January 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
Option #2 – AT7533 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. As the U.S. entered WWII, the U.S. Navy covertly elicited the aid of the Mob to stop spies,
saboteurs, and dock strikes. Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Albert Anastasia, and others answered the call. We will discuss what led to
the alliance, the impact, and the aftermath. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
$20 / $25
Option #1 – AT7534 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Option #2 – NC7535 – Naples Center – February 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. Eli Cohen was one of the most successful spies of all time. He might have become the
Syrian Deputy Defense Minister if he had not been caught and executed. He provided intelligence crucial in the Six Day War. Other
Mossad operations (Adolph Eichmann and Jonathan Pollard) and comparisons of major intelligence organizations will also be discussed.
$24 / $29
Option #2 – BV7537 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 15 at 1pm – 3pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. It can be argued that the American Revolution was a conflict over the nature of the British
Constitution. The British Constitution is the supreme law of the land, but it is not written down. It is based upon precedent and, therefore,
changes over time. As a result of The French and Indian War, which mushroomed into a worldwide conflict between Britain and France,
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the extent and expense of the British Empire expanded greatly. London believed the new empire must be governed by a plan to meet
overall British objectives and financial requirements, and that the colonists should not be allowed to return to their old ways of governing
themselves in their own interests. This effort by London broke a 150 year-old precedent and threatened to establish a new precedent of
colonial subservience to London. Thus, the colonies fought to resist what they believed were encroachments on their constitutional rights
by London, and the rest is history. Instructor: Jon Dill
FREE
Option #1 – NC7538 – Naples Center – February 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Option #2 – BR7539 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will look at how the excavations at Pompeii and surrounding cities buried by
the eruption on Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79 provide us with an extraordinary glimpse of what life was like when Rome ruled the world.
Instructor: Carol Jonson
The U.S. Constitution: The Making of a Great Nation
$70 / $84
NC7540 – Naples Center – February 1, 3, 8, 10, 17, 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays/Wednesdays/Friday
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7540) or for any of the individual lectures below. Any history buff, or one just interested
in the fascinating lives of our Founding Fathers, will want to attend this course to hear the roles played by Washington, Hamilton,
Jefferson, Franklin, Jay, Marshall, Madison, Adams, and other legends in founding the U.S. and its Constitution. Instructor: Steven Mutart
The Long, Hot Summer of 1787: Designing a Nation on Parchment
$20 / $25
The world was about to change on Sunday, May 13, 1787, when George Washington stepped off the ferry in
Philadelphia, the day before the Constitutional Convention. For 120 sweltering days, Washington presided over 55
fractious delegates from 12 equally fractious states (Rhode Island did not send delegates) who argued, fought, cajoled,
and ultimately compromised in drafting a blueprint for a new nation and one of the most significant documents in
history. The ratification process was to be yet another story.
The New Nation Struggles (1790 – 1800)
$20 / $25
NC7542 – Naples Center – February 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
Our new country was finally official; the Constitution was ratified by 12 of the 13 previously independent colonies,
but more daunting tasks lay ahead. Jefferson and Adams were ready to join Hamilton, Madison, and other leaders
in helping put the nation on its feet and preparing it for a dangerous and unfriendly world. However, the Founding
Fathers found it difficult. Friendships turned to enmity; petty jealousies and genuine differences made for a very
unhappy team of superstars. Our leaders today could learn much from these powerful, passionate, and brilliant men
who saw the world very differently from one another but ultimately compromised for the greater good of the country.
The Miracle Continues (1800 – 1820)
$20 / $25
The Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson, take over at the start of the new century after 12 years of Federalist rule.
Alexander Hamilton dies in a duel with Aaron Burr, who turns traitor. Lewis and Clark make their legendary exploration
after the Louisiana Purchase. New England, fed up with rule by Virginians dominated by agricultural interests, talks
secession. Titanic political battles between Jefferson and Marshall take place over the role of the courts verses the
executive and legislative branches. The nation’s first financial panic takes place during Monroe’s administration.
The Nation Turns Thirty (1820 – 1840)
$20 / $25
The fact the young nation neither won nor lost the War of 1812 did little to dampen a growing confidence in
manufacturing in the North, agricultural expansion in the South, and a restlessness to expand westward – the Indians
be damned – as the sense of ascendancy of the common man persisted and led to the election of Andrew Jackson in
1828. The Jacksonian Era marked a new and controversial rule; a war with Mexico was less than a decade away and
some saw Jackson as a threat to democracy as he vastly expanded executive power. Jackson’s successor, Martin Van
Buren, inherited one of the nation’s worst financial crises in the Panic of 1837, planting the seeds of secession which
would lead to the nation’s bloodiest conflict just two decades later.
Hope and Fear (1840 – 1860)
$20 / $25
The two decades before the worst war in our nation’s history were full of energy, hope, and self-confidence but
also doubt, growing suspicion, fears, and regional antipathies that would inevitably lead to disaster. President Polk,
California, Oregon Territories, Santa Fe Trail, The Mexican War, Manifest Destiny, Compromise of 1850, Free
Soldiers, slavery, Poe and Thoreau, telegraphs and railroads, growing industry, and a return to prosperity were all in
the mix. The Dred Scott decision, the Panic of 1857, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, and Lincoln’s election, would set
the stage for civil war.
The Miracle Almost Comes to an End
$20 / $25
NC7546 – Naples Center – February 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday
With Lincoln’s election to the Presidency in 1860, the South, led by South Carolina, seceded from the Union but no
serious fighting occurred until Bull Run in early summer of 1861. The South’s superior military leadership and perhaps
greater patriotic furor, despite its inferior industrial base, took the war to the North until Gettysburg turned the tide.
But it took a hard-drinking general, Ulysses S. Grant, to finally bring the South to its knees. The nation survived but at
what costs? A century and a half later the debate still rages. We’ll do our share to stir the pot.
$30 / $35
Option #1 – AT7547 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 2, 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays
Option #2 – TR7548 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 22, 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays
Choose one of the course options above. The Cuban people are determined to shape their own political and social ideology while
practicing their form of socialism and participatory democracy. In this course, we will examine the core values, critical events, and
significant personalities that have shaped the present-day Cuban consciousness and look ahead to the new détente with the U.S. A must
if you plan to visit Cuba with the Renaissance Academy in 2016. Participants will be able to purchase and discuss the ideas in Cuba Is a
State of Mind ($12.95), a collection of essays giving voice to Cuba’s silent majority. Instructor Dr. Martha Bireda
The History of Women’s Fashion: From Underwear to Outerwear
$60 / $72
NC7550 – Naples Center – February 3, 5, 10, 12 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays/Fridays
Enjoy a historical fashion show, from the loin cloth to the bikini and everything fashion-wise in-between. This journey will vividly
illustrate how fashion does not occur in a vacuum; it is impacted by economics, government, social mores, religion, world events, and
politics. Our journey will start with 12th century artwork and culminate with fashions of today. In the intervening centuries, we will
learn about production hazards in the name of fashion and how, an ocean away, Queen Victoria inspired the “custom” of women wearing
white wedding gowns. We’ll witness how the popularity of the shirtwaist blouse caused the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that
eventually led to child labor laws. We’ll see how WWI saw the rise of the Burberry trench coat, the creation of the wristwatch, and the
demise of the women’s corsets due to government sanctions. As we approach WWII, we’ll learn why the Nazi occupation of Paris saw
the rise of the American fashion designers. Jeans, a fashion staple today, have their roots in four countries; however, it took California
gold miners and a creative European immigrant to establish jeans as an American fashion icon. Plus, which came first – the little black
dress or the cocktail dress? Instructor: Barbara Blumberg
Understanding Florida’s Government: A Primer for Collier County Voters
FREE
Weak governor; part-time legislature; closed primary state; gerrymandering; charter government; and Unincorporated Collier County
are terms all Collier residents should know. This lecture will explain how Florida’s government works at the state, county, and city levels,
and the backgrounds, responsibilities, and terms of office of the elected officials who represent you. Whether you are a new or a longtime resident, understanding Florida’s government will help you be a more informed voter. Instructor: Sandy Parker
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$20 / $25
Option #1 – AT7551 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Option #2 – NC7552 – Naples Center – February 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Nazi military might was formidable, but many Jews did not simply “go like lambs to the
slaughter.” They resisted via sabotage, ghetto uprisings, escapes, camp revolts, and armed guerrilla fighting. After the war, some sought
restitution. Lecture topics will include: Jewish resistance; Jewish groups who targeted Nazi war criminals during and after WWII; Israeli
assassinations; the Dachau liberation reprisals; war crime tribunals; and whether the Allies did enough to help the Jews. Instructor:
Thomas Eastwood
Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism
$20 / $25
AT7554 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
An insightful discussion about the structure and organization of U.S. counterintelligence and counterterrorism. Topics will include the
agencies involved, effectiveness, counterespionage, and security countermeasures. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
Nuremberg: Military Tribunals
$20 / $25
Most Americas know Nazi leaders (Goering, Hess, Speer, and Donitz) were convicted of war crimes at Nuremberg. We will discuss the
rest of the story. There were 13 Nuremberg tribunals and hundreds more in the European occupied zones. Nineteen-hundred Nazis were
tried and 330 were sentenced to death. We will also examine the 2,200 Allied Tribunals held across the Pacific that tried 5,700 (mostly)
Japanese war criminals of whom 920 were executed. Topics covered will include: the role played by the U.S. military; impact of U.S.
and British intelligence; and the major cases/individuals involved. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
The Desert Kingdom Revealed: 10 Years in Saudi Arabia
$34 / $39
Option #1 – BR7556 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 5, 12 at 10am – 12pm, Fridays
Option #2 – AT7557 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. Two Americans describe what it was like to live and work in Saudi Arabia for 10 years. This
course covers: the history of the Kingdom including an artifact from the Hijaz Railroad that was attacked by Lawrence of Arabia; the
culture from both an American woman’s and man’s perspective; the language; firsthand accounts of living in a police-state under Sharia
Law; intrigues within the Royal Family; comments about the current King and more. Instructors: Carolyn Kerpchar and Nick Kerpchar
Heroes and Villains of World War II
$60 / $72
AT7558 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays
Participants may register for the entire series (AT7558) or for any of the individual lectures below. World War II was the most pivotal
event in modern history. During the course of the war’s six bloody years, five men emerged who would shape the war’s outcome and the
history of the decades that would follow. Join us as we explore their fascinating lives. Instructor: Gerald Ziedenberg
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
$20 / $25
AT7559 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday
This great American President, born into privilege and wealth, overcame severe physical handicaps to lead the U.S.
out of the Great Depression to victory in WWII.
Adolf Hitler
$20 / $25
Adolf Hitler was the villain of the 20th century and the personification of evil. How did someone living in destitute
poverty just before World War I rise up to nearly conquer the world?
Winston Churchill
$20 / $25
It is often argued that Winston Churchill was the greatest leader of World War II. His eloquence and indomitable spirit not
only inspired a nation but also an entire world during its darkest time. Learn about the man and his great place in history.
Josef Stalin
$20 / $25
This “Man of Steel” arose from a humble background as a cobbler’s son to be one of the bloodiest dictators of the
20th century.
Harry Truman
$20 / $25
AT7563 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday
Harry Truman was perhaps one of our most underrated presidents. He came from a simple background with no
college education to lead his nation from WWII to the Cold War. His decisions to drop the atomic bomb and start
desegregation were among the most important ever made in the 20th century.
$20 / $25
Option #1 – MP7564 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Option #3 – AT7566 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. In April 1945 Germany launched its last U-Boat attack against the U.S. Operation Teardrop was
the U.S. plan to sink the U-Boats before they could launch V1 and V2 missiles on U.S. cities. Join us for this fascinating, little-known
history where we explore the Nazi plan and propaganda; Enigma and ULTRA; Operation Paperclip; related Japanese plans; and Maine,
New York, Portsmouth, and Boston. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
$20 / $25
Option #1 – BV7567 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 8 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday
Option #3 – BR7569 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. As WWII waned, the Allies raced to recruit German scientists and technology. This was a highly
effective effort led by the OSS. Among the scientists brought to America was Wernher von Braun, who had developed the V-2 rocket.
Topics for this lecture include: secret U.S. interrogation centers; history of Paperclip (and related operations); Peenemunde; the Church
Committee; declassified CIA research (Star Gate, MKULTRA); and related British and Soviet operations. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
The Politics of Gun Control
$20 / $25
Option #2 – AT7571 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. Is “when in doubt, shoot it out” becoming the norm in our society? Are firearms becoming
weapons of mass destruction? Can and should the government regulate their ownership? How has the Supreme Court interpreted the 2nd
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson
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R.M.S. Lusitania
$20 / $25
SC7890 – FGCU Sugden Welcome Center (Ft. Myers) – February 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
“Remember the Lusitania!” became the cry in May 1915 after this fast and luxurious ocean liner was sunk by a solo German torpedo. A
total of 1,201 people perished (including 128 Americans), unwitting victims of a struggle between England and Germany in the Great
War. Dr. Franz explores this epic tragedy, staying close to the human stories and individual decisions surrounding the RMS Lusitania’s
fateful voyage. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz
Andrew Jackson
$42 / $50
NC7572 – Naples Center – February 10, 12, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays/Friday
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7572) or for any of the individual lectures below. Andrew Jackson was America’s first
common man to rise to the presidency. The face of the hero of the Battle of New Orleans has been on our $20 dollar bill since 1928. This
three-part course will explore the life and achievements of our nation’s 7th president. It will attempt to answer the question as to whether
or not this famous American’s portrait should be removed from our currency. Instructor: Lynn Brand
Old Hickory
$20 / $25
This lecture will explore Jackson’s life from his hard childhood in South Carolina where he became an orphan at the
age of 14 and will end with his famous victory at the Battle of New Orleans. This lecture will describe how General
Jackson during his Indian wars earned the love and respect of his men who called him Old Hickory.
The Age of Jackson
$20 / $25
The Age of Jackson lecture will explore how Jackson lost the election of 1824. The rise of political parties, mainly the
Democratic Party, will be examined as Jackson finally wins the presidency in 1828. By then, Jackson was the most
popular hero since George Washington, loved by the common man but vilified by the opposition. By exploring the
numerous and important events of his first term participants, will understand why this time in history is now called
The Age of Jackson.
Jacksonian Democracy
$20 / $25
This lecture will examine Jackson’s reelection campaign and the major events of his second term. Events in his second
term such as the Trail of Tears and the Nullification Crisis will be examined. Ending with his retirement in Tennessee,
Jackson’s mark on our American democracy will be explored attempting to again answer the question what should be
Jackson’s place in American history.
The History of Advertising: Fifteen Ads That Changed the Way We Live
$60 / $72
NC7576 – Naples Center – February 15, 17, 22, 24 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays/Wednesdays
This course starts with what many social/historical observers believe is the very first kind of advertising – religious advertising or
proselytizing – and then looks into 15 ads that influenced Americans and the way they lived their daily lives. From P.T. Barnum, who
invented hype, to the VW Beetle and Nike, this course will explore how advertising agencies created a need where one hadn’t previously
existed, and created industries as a result. From Coke becoming associated with Christmas, to Michael Jordan becoming associated
with Nike, products became part of our everyday lives without our being aware. How did Listerine go from being used to clean floors
to becoming the number one mouthwash in the country? From radio ads to the TV infomercials, from commercial jingles to the ad
pitchmen and women who became stars in their own right, this course will explain how we’ve been influenced and/or seduced by ads.
In addition, we will explore the backgrounds of the ad men and women behind the most successful ad campaigns of the 20th century.
TV ads from as far back as five decades ago will be viewed through the lens of our 21st century viewpoint and we will find ourselves
shocked by what we see. Instructor: Barbara Blumberg
Immokalee: Fields of Hope
$42 / $50
NC7577 – Naples Center – February 15, 22, 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays
Participants may register for the series above (NC7577) or for any of the individual lectures below. Join instructor, Carlene Thissen, as
she shares her experiences from Immokalee. Learn how this community has changed her life and how it might change yours. After the
lecture series, join us for our day tour of Immokalee (see Day Trips and Special Events). Instructor: Carlene Thissen
Immokalee’s Fields of Hope
$20 / $25
Based on Carlene’s book, Immokalee’s Fields of Hope, this presentation gives a brief history of Immokalee, beginning
with its Seminole Indian, white, black, and Tejano residents. Then, for the people who live there today – mainly
Mexicans, Haitians, and Guatemalans – the instructor will weave the political histories of their home countries with
the personal stories they have shared.
Father Richard Sanders $20 / $25
Father Richard Sanders, previously a Trappist Monk, founded Naples’ first Spanish Mission for farm workers at St.
Peter the Apostle Church in 1978, and was later transferred to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Immokalee. He
worked there alone in the early 1980s at the height of immigration of farm workers who came to plant and harvest
expanding agriculture in Southwest Florida. In 1985, at age 47, he died of a massive heart attack and subsequent
strokes. The people of Immokalee loved him so much that they petitioned the county and the diocese to allow him
to be buried next to his church, where he lay for 30 years. A thousand people came to his funeral. Join us as we learn
about this remarkable man’s desire to make a difference in the world. Carlene narrates Father Sanders’ story with
pictures and songs that describe the man and the people who loved him.
Agriculture in SWFL Today
$20 / $25
Since 2010, Carlene Thissen has coordinated a program to educate farm labor supervisors on the rules and regulations
that keep their workers safe, fairly paid, and in a comfortable work environment. This experience has given her new
insight and knowledge of Florida’s production agriculture from the viewpoint of growers, crew leaders, and farm
workers who are responsible for planting and harvesting crops. This presentation starts with a look at agriculture from
the 1950s through the 1980s. Then it explains the legal and enforcement changes that have occurred over the last 30
years that have vastly improved working conditions. The program ends with a look into the future of fruit, vegetable,
and citrus farming from the perspective of farm labor. With photos and video, our instructor narrates the story and
sings original songs about farm workers.
The British Bulldog: Winston Churchill
$24 / $29
CH7581 – Calusa Harbour (Ft. Myers) – February 15 at 11am – 12:30pm, Monday
A light lunch will be served. It is often argued that Winston Churchill was the greatest leader of World War II. His great eloquence and
indomitable spirit not only inspired a nation but also an entire world during its darkest time. Learn about the man and his great place in
history. Instructor: Gerald Ziedenberg
Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)
$60 / $72
Option #1 – NC7582 – Naples Center – February 16 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – AT7583 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 9:30am – 12pm and 1pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Lunch is included with this full day seminar. The rediscovery of the Biblical world has included
some of the most exciting archaeological discoveries made in the 20th Century. The discovery of a series of scrolls that had been hidden
in caves along the northwest corner of the Dead Sea, dated to the 3rd century BCE – 1st century BCE, perhaps tops this list with regard to
their impact on both Judaism and Christianity. What are the scrolls? Who wrote them? Learn about the isolated, ascetic community that
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created and secreted these documents long ago, and about the cloak-and-dagger exploits of the archaeologists who recovered them. Then
explore what these rare documents tell us about the emergence of Judaism and Christianity in the ancient world. The War Scroll, Copper
Scroll, and Temple Scroll (that provides blueprints for the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem) are three of the documents included
in our discussion. This course combines the tools of history, geography, archaeology, and religious study to examine what words written
more than 2,000 years ago say to us today. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7584 – Naples Center – February 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Option #2 – TR7585 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. Guantanamo is a place where history, geography, politics, and demographics have aligned to
create something unique. Most Americans know the politics of Guantanamo. We will discuss how and why the U.S. acquired the base.
Topics will include: Cuban War of Independence; Havana and the U.S.S. Maine; Spanish-American War and the Battle of Guantanamo
Bay; and the Cuban-American treaties. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
The Arab-Israeli Conflict: 100 Years in a Twice-Promised Land
(5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included) $60 / $72
BR7586 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 17 at 9:30am – 12pm and 1pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday
Lunch is included with this full day seminar. The State of Israel became a reality in 1948. Finally, after 2500 years of spiritual Zionism,
and about 55 years after the advent of political Zionism, a state was reborn in the ancient homeland of the Jewish people. Yet this
homeland was to be re-established on a “Twice-Promised Land.” Palestinians and Arabs were also promised self-determination by the
British during World War I. We will trace the roots of an age-old conflict, explore nationalistic movements in the region, and analyze
Israel’s struggle to survive amidst seemingly overwhelming odds. With the bold and daring steps taken by Sadat and Begin, the road to
peace would begin, culminating in the Oslo Accords and peace with Jordan in the mid 1990’s. With a new millennium, what options face
Israel and her Arab neighbors today? Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler
Naples Beach Homes: Cottages, Castles, and the Families that Built Them
$20 / $25
Ever wonder about the homes and families right on Naples Beach? Naples residents Robert and Carole Leher have published their book,
Naples Beach Homes: Cottages, Castles, and the Families that Built Them. The Lehers spent three years talking with homeowners,
and gathering their stories about living on the beach. In this informative presentation, they profile many of the homes that overlook the
beach today. They will also take you back in time to explore some of the historic houses that graced the beach in days gone by, creating a
narrative of yesterday and today, highlighted by stunning vintage and contemporary photography. Instructors: Robert and Carole Leher
Citizen – Solider – Citizen: Reintegrating Our Heroes
$34 / $39
Option #1 – NC7588 – Naples Center – February 18, 25 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursdays
Option #2 – AT7589 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 10 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. Most everyone knows or has come in contact with a member of the military who has deployed
to Iraq or Afghanistan. Regardless whether that veteran is male or female, soldier, sailor, marine or airman, they all have experienced
life and death situations and are now back in a safe environment. Their reintegration with their family, employers, and communities has,
in some cases, been very difficult. It is especially difficult for a National Guard “citizen soldier.” This course is designed to look at the
various and diverse aspects of a “citizen-soldier-citizen.” Instructor: B.G. (Ret.) James Anderson
Social Security: Reform or Bust
FREE
AT7590 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Is Social Security going broke? Are current and future retiree benefits at risk? Is reform needed? How will you be impacted? A candid
analysis of where we are headed. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
The Collapse of the Habsburg Empire in World War I
$20 / $25
The role the Habsburg Empire played in the causes of World War I, its feeble alliance with Germany, and its political collapse at the end
of the war have only recently been explored by historians. This lecture will define the declining state of the second largest empire in
Europe at the start of the war and how the war brought about its end. Its collapse would change both the map and the course of history
in Europe. The consequences of this collapse can still be seen today. Instructor: Lynn Brand
Wikileaks
$20 / $25
Option #2 – BR7593 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. Explore the controversies and personalities behind WikiLeaks, the shadowy group that publishes
leaked secret documents, emails, videos, and other evidence of alleged misconduct by governments and private companies. We will seek
answers to the following questions: Is Wikileaks a security threat or a public service? How does it impact the world? How does its rise
tie into broader concerns about hacking, surveillance, and Internet security? Instructor: Michael Rodriguez
Historic Documents and Robert Morris: Financier of the American Revolution
$20 / $25
Choose one of the course options above. Robert Morris was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation,
and the United States Constitution. He has been referred to as the “Financier of the American Revolution” for almost single handedly
underwriting the cost of the Revolutionary War and founding the first commercial bank in the U.S., now called Wells Fargo. He founded
the North American Land Company, one of the first publically traded real estate companies, and because Morris could not pay off the
debts attributed to the land company he went to debtors’ prison, and died shortly thereafter, a pauper. James Reis has an extensive
collection of deeds, documents, and letters signed by or related to this great American patriot which he will share and discuss in class.
Join us for this “rags to riches” story and fascinating piece of American history. Instructor: James J. Reis
Diary of Two American Civilians in a Middle East War Zone
$24 / $29
AT7404 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 23 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
On June 1, 1990, an American husband and wife arrived in Eastern Saudi Arabia as hospital consultants. A few weeks later on August
2nd, Saddam Hussein’s forces invaded Kuwait just 100 miles to the north and our intrepid couple found themselves in the unique
position as civilians in a war zone where they endured Iraqi Scud missile attacks, the panic of both Western and Saudi civilians trying to
evacuate the area, and saw what really happed just behind the “lines” during this war. Hear firsthand accounts and experience the audio
and video recordings of events they witnessed. Instructors: Carolyn Kerpchar and Nick Kerpchar
Climate Change and Global Warming: Politics vs. Science
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7596 – Naples Center – February 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. An analysis of climate change with an emphasis on the politics behind the science. Both sides
of the issue and proposed policies will be examined. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
The Real Boardwalk Empire: The Rise and Fall of Atlantic City
$20 / $25
A seaside resort for the rich and famous, a World War II training and rehabilitation site, a Philadelphia area Baby-Boomer summer
refuge, and a casino mecca, Atlantic City has had a storied and checkered history. Pick up your Monopoly board and stroll down the
Boardwalk in a nostalgia-filled look at the once seaside gem. Learn about the heroes and charlatans who created Atlantic City’s rich
history. Instructor: Jeffrey Margolis
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$20 / $25
Option #2 – BV7600 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will address the political ideologies, history, and politics of the U.S. Constitution,
including those of the Founding Fathers and James Madison in particular. It will also critique the judicial philosophy of today’s bestknown originalist, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, as well as of those who argue for a living interpretation. Instructor: Dr. Peter
Bergerson
Global Jihad: Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism
$34 / $39
NC7601 – Naples Center – March 2, 4 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday/Friday
A candid discussion of radical Islam and global Jihad. Topics include Islam (as both a religion and ideology), Islamophobia, Jihad,
Sharia Law, global terrorism, political correctness, al Qaeda, the Taliban, and other terrorist groups. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
Snowden and Manning: Traitors or Patriots?
$20 / $25
NC7602 – Naples Center – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
This lecture offers a detailed analysis of the criminal cases against Edward Snowden and Bradley Manning who leaked volumes of
secrets to the press. We will examine what they did, why, if the positive merits offsets the damage, and if they should be tried as traitors.
Marshall McLuhan: Beware of Propaganda in Advertising
$20 / $25
NC7603 – Naples Center – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Marshall McLuhan was a famous professor, social critic, and controversial authority on the media. Before he became a pop culture media
celebrity, McLuhan published The Mechanical Bride (1951); a witty, scathing satire on WWII-era propaganda. The book describes and
illustrates how magazine and newspaper ads manipulate a gullible public to engage in mass consumption. Join in an interactive and
enlightening examination of propaganda techniques from actual 1940’s advertisements, some of which are still used today. Instructor:
Daniel Rose
Napoleon in Egypt
$20 / $25
AT7891 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte was a rising star in France. But Napoleon wanted to bolster his image by winning glory in a far off exotic
land like Egypt. With soldiers to fight and scholars to study, Napoleon made his Egyptian expedition, fighting not only in Egypt and
Syria, but also against his enemy England. The campaign is rich with drama, inspiration, and irony. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz
History of Women in Southwest Florida
$20 / $25
SP7604 – North Collier Regional Park (Naples) – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Based on diaries and letters, this lecture weaves a history of what life was like for the pioneering women of southwest Florida. Participants
should meet at the North Collier Regional Park Education building. Instructor: Nancy Olson
Public Education in Florida: A Primer for Collier County Voters
FREE
Only 18% of registered voters voted in Collier County’s August 2014 School Board elections. Yet our schools are educating the leaders
and taxpayers upon whom our future depends. This course will provide an overview of public education in Florida and in Collier County.
Whether you are a new or long-time resident, this course will help you be a more informed voter. Instructor: Sandy Parker
World War I
$42 / $50
TR7606 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 2, 9, 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays
Participants may register for the series above (TR7606) or for any of the individual lectures below. With the passing of the centennial
anniversary of WWI and the current strife in Eastern Europe, a thoughtful understanding of this most destructive event in world history
is certainly appropriate. Starting with the major figures in Europe and the events leading up to the war, this course will explain the causes,
events, and results of the “war to end all wars.” These lectures will center on the alliances that brought Europe into the most destructive
war up to that time. Also discussed will be the military fronts, new weapons used for the first time, and major battles of the war. No
understanding of this war can be complete without knowledge of its ending with the Treaty of Versailles and its terrible legacy. A new,
updated bibliography of WWI books will also be available to students. Instructor: Lynn Brand
Causes of World War I
$20 / $25
TR7607 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
This lecture will study the complicated causes that led to the war. Using new research, nationalism, imperialism,
alliances, militarism, and other causes of war will be explored along with the famous leaders that led their countries
into this tragic conflict.
Battles and Major Events of World War I $20 / $25
The major battles along the famous Eastern and Western fronts will be explored. The reasons for America’s entry into
the war in 1917 will also be discussed with emphasis on President Wilson’s decision to go to war. New weapons of
warfare will be reviewed.
The Results of World War I and the Treaty of Versailles
$20 / $25
The complicated results of this war along with the redrawing of the maps of Europe and the Middle East will be
discussed. Terms of the infamous Treaty of Versailles will be explored in order to understand how Europe was again
at war only twenty years later in 1939.
Commoners vs. Aristocrats: A Study of the Lives and
Achievements of Six Famous American Generals
$42 / $50
AT7610 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 3, 10, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays
Participants may register for the entire series (AT7610) or for any of the individual lectures below. How and why did three “commoners”
who came from humble and non-military backgrounds – Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight Eisenhower, and Omar Bradley – reach higher
personal and professional goals than three “aristocrats” – Robert E. Lee, Douglas MacArthur, and George S. Patton – who came from
privileged and prominent military families? We will study the lives and careers of these iconic wartime generals, all of whom graduated
from West Point, and explore their similarities and differences in style, leadership, and character. We will also analyze how these six
men continue to influence America today. Finally, is there something embedded within the collective American character that is fond of
“commoners” and disdains “aristocrats”? Instructor: Dr. James Rudin
Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
$20 / $25
AT7611 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
The once matchless reputation of Confederate general “Bobby Lee,” the son of Revolutionary War hero, “Lighthorse
Harry” Lee of Virginia, is currently undergoing a critical reevaluation, while his military opponent, “Sam Grant,”
the shop keeper’s son from Illinois who became a U.S. president, is being revisited in a more positive way. What
brought about this change? What impact does it mean for contemporary America?
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Dwight Eisenhower vs. Douglas MacArthur
$20 / $25
What were the significant differences between “Ike,” the most prominent American military figure of World War
II, and the charismatic, imperious MacArthur who has been called “The American Caesar?” How did a “poor boy”
from Kansas surpass the achievements of the general who, at the end of his long career, was fired by President
Harry Truman?
Omar Bradley vs. George S. Patton
$20 / $25
Despite the famous award-winning film bearing his name, George Patton remains the controversial symbol of
a brilliant warrior who could not control his emotions or tame his lust for battle. Omar Bradley, however, like
Eisenhower, was another “poor boy” from America’s Midwest who achieved greatness. He outranked Patton and
won the profound respect and even the love of the men and women who served under him during World War II. Yet
no one has made a popular movie about this self-effacing five-star general.
Presidential Politics: The Road to the White House 2016
$20 / $25
Option #1 – AT7614 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
Option #2 – NC7615 – Naples Center – March 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Join Dr. Bergerson as he explores the leading candidates, their strengths, weaknesses, and the
viability of each as they try to get elected to the most powerful position in the world, President of the United States. Instructor: Dr.
Peter Bergerson
The Dakota Uprising of 1862
$30 / $35
AT7616 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 4, 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fridays
In August 1862, on the peaceful northern prairie, the U.S. suffered a deadly uprising. The first lecture will focus on the lives of immigrants,
traders, soldiers, and the Dakota in the prairie. What were the causes? Who were the leaders? What was the sequence of events? The
second lecture will discuss the results of this huge, yet relatively unknown, disaster and the ramifications for the survivors both Native
American and white, as well as the Indian Wars of the next 30 years. Instructor: Jon Bathke
Sidney Reilly “Ace of Spies”: The “Real” James Bond
$20 / $25
NC7617 – Naples Center – March 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday
Britain has a long and storied history of intelligence. Sidney Reilly was one of their most successful spies. His exploits spawned
articles, books, and a popular TV mini-series. The real story is worth your time. The structure/history of British Intelligence will also be
discussed. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
Trail of Tears
$30 / $35
Option #1 – NC7618 – Naples Center – March 4, 11 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fridays
Option #2 – AT7619 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 18, 25 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fridays
Choose one of the course options above. In 1790, a letter to the U.S. Senate, written by President Washington, acknowledged that the
treaty with the Cherokees had been violated by white settlers. This course will look at the specific treaties signed and ultimately ignored
by the U.S. Government and the Native Americans. Decide for yourself if George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Andrew Jackson
acted in the best interest of everyone, including the Native Americans. Instructor: Dr. Gail Davis
Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames, and Hanssen
$20 / $25
GR7620 – Grandézza (Estero) – March 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
A discussion of the three worst spies in U.S. history – what they did, why, and how they were caught. Their betrayals harmed the country,
put us at risk, and cost lives. A stunning and in-depth analysis of this trio of traitors. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
Geography of Africa and the Middle East
$30 / $35
AT7621 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 9, 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday/Friday
This course will provide an overview of Africa and Middle East geography, focusing on the current status and changes made since 1900.
Key implications of economic, cultural, and political differences that influence the modern states will be discussed. Why Africa has more
than 60 countries while North America only has three will be reviewed as will the nonfunctional boundaries of both regions. Instructor:
Kirk Dunker
$20 / $25
Choose one of the course options above. Most Americans know little about early Cuban history. With diplomatic normalization, more
Americans will be visiting Cuba. This presentation will provide a glimpse into the origins of U.S./Cuban relations. Topics will include:
Cuban War of Independence; Cuban land and sea battles during the Spanish-American War; why the U.S. fought Spain; impact of public
opinion; Havana and the U.S.S. Maine; Santiago de Cuba; San Juan Hill; Rough Riders; Buffalo Soldiers; Cuban Independence; and
Cuban-American treaties. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
Nobel Peace Prizes
$20 / $25
Option #2 – BR7625 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Since 1901, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to 129 people and organizations, including
21 Americans. Learn the history of the Nobel Peace Prize, who tends to win the award, and why? Meet several of the controversial
winners (including Henry Kissinger and Barack Obama) and non-winners (such as Gandhi and Dorothy Day). How relevant is the Peace
Prize today? What impact does it have on global politics? Instructor: Michael Rodriguez
Operation Firefly: 555th Parachute Battalion
$20 / $25
Japan launched 9,300 aerial attacks against the U.S. using high attitude balloon bombs between November 1944 and April 1945. They
landed in 17 states, killing six people. We will discuss the Fu-Go bombs and the U.S. defense – Operation Firefly. The 300 black
paratroopers of the “Triple Nickel” trained to fight the Japanese, and did so, secretly, throughout the Pacific Northwest. We will also
address “super weapons” developed by the Allies and Axis powers – including intercontinental bombers, mega subs, missile subs, bat
bombs, Unit 731, and Soviet anti-tank dogs. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
Music and Love: A Look Back at Woodstock
$20 / $25
NC7627 – Naples Center – March 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
What drew a half million people together in 1969 for three days of peace, love, and music? Our instructor presents Woodstock in
a historical perspective that is brought to life by her own memories of the festival. She traces social and political events that led to
Woodstock, the music inspired by those events, and how those songs, in turn, inspired the movements. Our instructor will narrate
her photographs with songs that will take us back, provide perspective, and challenge us to continue to change the world. Instructor:
Carlene Thissen
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Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)
$60 / $72
NC7628 – Naples Center – March 15 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday
Lunch is included with this full day seminar. Explore the ancient cities of Caesarea (Israel), Alexandria (Egypt), Athens (Greece), Rome
(Italy), Leptis Magna (Libya), and Tangiers (Morocco). Great civilizations are measured by the greatness of their cities. Investigate
the rise of these cities and how their histories offer revealing examples of the human need to coexist and prosper, and how important it
is to understand and assimilate diverse cultures and the demands of an environment into an urban plan. In the north, the rich heritage
of Greece and Rome dominate. Centrally located, the North African coast had a major impact on the politics, economics, culture, and
religion of the Mediterranean basin. To the east, nearly all Mediterranean rulers focused on the Syro-Palestinian land bridge linking
Africa and Asia. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler
Government Waste: Fraud and Mismanagement
FREE
Option #2 – AT7630 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. This lecture provides an analysis of the scope and impact of government fraud and waste. We
have come to expect and tolerate waste in federal programs. This discussion puts it in context and explores the true cost. Instructor:
Thomas Eastwood
Collecting Stock Certificates: Scripophily and the Art of Business
$20 / $25
Scripophily is the hobby of collecting stock and bond certificates. While people collect these certificates for their artwork or for the
signatures of notables executives, like John D. Rockefeller, a careful look at these documents can tell a great deal about the history of
business in America. This lecture looks at the beginning of paper certificates to signify company ownership and the role they played in
the growth of the U.S. economy. Instructor: Jeffery Margolis
Unique Missions of WWII
$20 / $25
This lecture will include discussion of sensitive intelligence and classified Allied and Axis missions, operations, and programs including:
ULTRA, MAGIC, Double Cross, Patton’s mission to rescue his son-in-law, the mission to kill Rommel, German spies, Allied interrogation
centers, secret weapons, as well as a review of formerly classified information. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both?
$20 / $25
Despite the fact that 15 of the 19 hijackers of 9/11 were Saudis (as was their mastermind, Osama bin Laden), that the goal of millions
of Wahhabi Saudis is the destruction of the West (including the U.S.), and outrageous human rights violations (over a year in prison and
300 lashes for possessing homemade wine), the U.S. and the Saudis have maintained relatively good relations. A mutual distrust of Iran
and lots of oil still buried in the desert sands of the Arabian Peninsula play a significant role. How fragile is the relationship? What is the
future of the House of Saud? What and who is next? Let’s get up to speed on these critical issues and see if there are any clear answers.
Instructor: Steven Mutart
Captured U-Boats: WWII Code War Victories
$20 / $25
NC7634 – Naples Center – March 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
U-boats and the Enigma code were formidable Nazi weapons. Together they almost prevailed in the Battle of the North Atlantic. We
will explore the events inspiring the popular films U-571 and The Imitation Game. Topics will include: the impact of captured U-boats
on the War of Wits; U-505; U-110; U-559; heroes of the code war; Dolphin and Shark; and the U.S. Naval Station, Bermuda. Instructor:
Thomas Eastwood
American Presidents in Hard Economic Times: Lessons for Today?
$30 / $35
NC7635 – Naples Center – March 21, 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday/Wednesday
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7635) or for any of the individual lectures below. From Revolutionary War days, when
Washington was struggling to pay his troops, to Obama’s inherited wars and massive deficits, booms and busts have been part of the
American economic fabric. Many 19th century presidents confronted depressions, but believed the business cycle of boom or bust was
strictly a business affair. Causes of the depressions and how each affected the sitting president and his people will be explored. What do
these economic disruptions have in common with the situation today? Instructor: Steven Mutart
American Presidents in Hard Times: 1776 – 1929
$20 / $25
NC7636 – Naples Center – March 21 at 1:30pm –3pm, Monday
Congress had no power to tax as the Revolutionary War wore on. So desperate was the situation that George Washington
went out of pocket to pay his troops. One hundred and fifty years later, after a half dozen or so significant economic
booms and busts, Herbert Hoover was faced with a financial collapse of almost Biblical proportions. Some said this
was proof of the failure of capitalism and, by extension, the American way of life. We will explore the surprisingly
similar causes of the panics of the 19th century and how they affected the sitting president and the country; and what,
if any, effort was made to prevent them in the future, and if the root causes still exist today.
American Presidents in Hard Times: 1930 – Today
$20 / $25
NC7637 – Naples Center – March 23 at 1:30pm –3pm, Wednesday
Despite President Hoover’s best efforts, in 1933 President Roosevelt inherited an economic collapse that only got
worse as continuing bank failures and mounting unemployment sank the nation to new depths. Unprecedented
governmental action, WWII, and a revival of the natural business cycle saw prosperity return. The rest of the century
saw its share of boom and bust, but nothing close to the depressed times of the 1930’s, that is until the so-called Great
Recession of 2008. What comparisons can be made between these economic events and the reactions of the various
presidents in office at the time?
250-Year Rule of Tudors and Stuarts
$42 / $50
NC7638 – Naples Center – March 22, 24, 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursday
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7638) or for any of the individual lectures below. On the death of King Henry’s
daughter, Elizabeth, after her 45-year reign, the Tudor dynasty came to the end of its 120-year run. King Henry VIII’s almost 40-year
firm rule changed forever England’s history, culture, and religion and introduced the divine power of kings to his countrymen after
telling the Pope to go away. Instructor: Steven Mutart
Henry VIII Takes the Throne
$20 / $25
In 1509, barely 18 years old, Henry VIII took the reins from his deceased father, Henry VII. He married his brother’s
widow, followed by Anne Boleyn and four more wives, all while he waged war in France, Italy, and Scotland. He
separated from the church in Rome. His male heir, Edward, became king at the ripe age of nine. Did we mention he
executed two of the wives and that Edward died at 15?
Henry’s Successors
$20 / $25
Under the terms of Henry’s will, on the death of a childless Edward, the crown passed to his oldest daughter Mary,
then to the younger daughter Elizabeth, and finally to the descendants of his younger sister, Mary. Henry ignored his
older sister, Margaret, who was married to a Stuart of Scotland who also was a king. But things did not quite work
out. Hear about the struggles, intrigues, and murders as Bloody Mary, Elizabeth, Mary Queen of Scots, and Lady Jane
Grey sought or secured the crown before the Stuart dynasty took over in 1603.
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The Stuarts Ascend to the Throne
$20 / $25
On the death of Queen Elizabeth in 1603, the last of Henry VIII’s Tudor progeny, James VI of Scotland was
crowned James I of England. His Stuarts would rule on and off for the next century ending with the death of the
childless Queen Anne, who would endure 17 miscarriages. Stuart history included one royal execution, Cromwell’s
Roundheads wars, and an invasion by brother-in-law William of Orange. Anne would ascend the throne as the last
Stuart in the early 18th century, to be followed by the House of Hanover (George III was one).
We Are Lincoln Men
$20 / $25
ST7642 – The Strand (North Naples) – March 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
This lecture will study Lincoln’s private secretaries, John Nicolay and John Hay. It will describe how they were able to, after many
obstacles, write the biography of their beloved boss. In their writings, they will give us the image of Lincoln, the brilliant wartime leader
and political genius that has survived all other attempts to define Lincoln and his historical legacy. Instructor: Lynn Brand
Bowe Bergdahl: No Soldier Left Behind
$20 / $25
NC7643 – Naples Center – March 24 at 10am – 11:30am Thursday
This lecture offers a candid analysis of the hotly debated Bergdahl case. Topics will include: the soldier; criminal charges; cost and benefits
of the swap; Taliban 5; Rose Garden ceremony; Susan Rice; as well as all the politics and controversy. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
Voter ID Laws: Access or Integrity?
$20 / $25
NC7644 – Naples Center – March 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
A major partisan issue of our time – most states require IDs to vote. Do these laws disenfranchise and discriminate or minimize voter
fraud? An in-depth discussion will help you decide. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood
INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior Design: Decorating in Southwest Florida
$48 / $55
Option #1 – AT7645 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 4, 11, 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays
Option #2 – BR7646 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 22, 29, April 5 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays
Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (AT7645 or BR7646) or for any individual lectures
below. Enrollment is limited. This course has a workbook available for $10, payable to the instructor at the start of class. Join us as we
explore the decorating techniques known and practiced by professional decorators. Our series will cover interior design basics, color,
lighting, and how they can transform the smallest room or an entire home. Instructor: Sharon Breay
$24 / $29
Option #2 – BR7648 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 22 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. This class has a workbook available for $10, payable to the instructor
at the start of class. Learn the secret principles behind every good interior design. Learn the first considerations a
professional interior designer addresses on a design project. Learn principles that not only make a room look good,
but also make it functional, and relaxing (or exciting, if that is the aim). Practice and take home six basic principles of
design, and begin using them to complete your own project.
$24 / $29
Option #2 – BR7650 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 29 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. This class has a workbook available for $10, payable to the instructor at the
start of class. Ever wonder if you’re using color correctly, and if the colors used are the best for you? Learn how to
create the ideal color scheme for “your own” personality and setting. Be amazed by examples of how colors change in
relation to one another. Learn why color trends don’t work. Fun in-class exercises give you the ability to create your
own color schemes.
Lighting: The Most Important Aspect of Interior Design
$24 / $29
Option #2 – BR7652 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 5 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. This class has a workbook available for $10, payable to the instructor at the
start of class. Lighting is the most important part of designing our interiors (and exteriors, too!). Yet, it is the most
misunderstood and overlooked aspect of design! Learn how lighting will visually change the shape of your room,
create the mood you wish, and add to the beauty of your home. Learn where to place it and why, and the best fixtures
and bulbs for the space being designed.
LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Collier County Law Enforcement: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
$60 / $72
SP7653 – (Naples) – February 5, 16, March 2, 15, 31 at various times and days below
Participants may register for the series (SP7653) or for any of the individual lectures below. Join us as we get a unique and special look
inside the most important units of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). We will visit the Collier County Jail (including a genuine
jailhouse lunch), and learn the critical and important roles of the Crime Scene Unit, the K9 Unit, the SWAT and Aviation units, and the
Bomb Squad. Instructors: Collier County Police Department
Jail Tour and Jail Lunch at Collier County Jail
$20 / $25
SP7654 – Collier County Jail (Naples) – February 5 at 10:30am – 12:30pm, Friday
The Naples Jail Center is a 1,112-bed local adult detention facility that houses a wide range of pre-trial and sentenced
in-custody inmates. The Naples Jail has an average daily inmate population of 1,000, who have criminal charges
ranging from homicide (maximum security) to traffic infractions (minimum security). The tour will consist of a
preview of the admission (booking) process and an overview of the security operations. As a special treat, participants
will be served a jailhouse lunch to make the experience truly authentic.
Crime Scene Unit: CSU Comes Alive
$20 / $25
SP7655 – Naples Center – February 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
The CCSO Crime Scene Bureau is responsible for documenting crime scenes, processing evidence, and collecting
and preserving evidence for laboratory submission and court testimony. The bureau responds to property crimes, such
as burglaries and vehicle thefts, as well as aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, and homicides. Participants will learn
how trained crime scene investigators collect and process fingerprints; biological evidence; hair and fibers; and shoe
and tire impressions. The bureau is available to respond to crime scenes 24/7.
K9 Unit: Dogs of Courage
$20 / $25
SP7656 – Naples Center – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit has a total of nine dogs, and of those nine, six are German Shepherds
and three are Labradors. Five K9 teams are assigned to the CCSO Patrol Division and four K9 teams are assigned
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to the Vice Narcotics/Interdiction Units. Learn how these dogs are trained to fight with their paws by “punching” a
perpetrator. Participants will also see the softer side of a canine’s life; canines accompany the deputies 24 hours a day,
going home with them at night. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more through questions and discussion.
SWAT and Aviation Units
$20 / $25
SP7657 – Collier County Special Operations Center – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
SWAT stands for Special Weapons and Tactics. SWAT officers are a special group of handpicked police experts who
are called upon when the situation gets “tactical.” The Collier County SWAT team specializes in complex operations,
such as hostage rescue; suicide rescues; sniper tactics; high risk search and arrest warrants; dignitary protection; riot
control; and high hazard situations. This program will provide participants a better understanding of the day to day job
of a SWAT team member.
Aviation Unit: The CCSO Aviation Unit is made up of full-time and volunteer members who are needed to fly aircraft
for search and rescue; surveillance; patrol flights; marijuana searches; investigative transportation; aerial photography
for investigations; and mutual aid to assist other agencies. Learn about the Aviation Unit and how its members use
tools like high-definition cameras, infrared technology, and GPS mapping to locate missing persons and solve crimes.
Bomb Squad Unit
$20 / $25
SP7658 – Naples Center – March 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
The CCSO Bomb Squad responds to calls where explosives are believed to be present. This presentation will give
participants an inside look at the bomb squad, who they are, what they do, how they train, how they interact with other
departments, and the role they play in our community. Did you know that the southwest Florida Regional Bomb Squad
Unit has two robots they use to go in and evaluate a given situation? Learn about these robots with an up close look.
Lee County Crime Lab Tour
$30 / $35
SP7659 – Fort Myers Crime Laboratory (Ft. Myers) – March 9 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday
Enrollment is limited. This field trip is subject to change at any time due to the priority of criminal investigations. Blood spatter, fingerprint
dusting, spent shell casings, and forged signatures are the nuts and bolts of the Lee County Forensic Center. By studying and analyzing
the messy details of crime, detectives, law enforcement professionals, and scientists seek to identify criminals by analyzing the evidence
against them. This state-of-the-art Forensic Center is home to more than 500,000 pieces of evidence. Participants will have a chance to
take a behind-the-scenes look at all that goes on in the biology department, crime scene lab, evidence department, and chemistry lab.
LIFE ENRICHMENT
Get Organized: How to Downsize and Simplify Your Life
$20 / $25
Choose one of the course options above. Downsizing is not as tough as it sounds. Naples’ Premier Professional Organizer and Naples
Daily News’ “Get Organized” columnist, Marla Ottenstein, shows you how to simplify your life by helping you decide what you can and
can’t live without and how to responsibly dispose of all the “stuff.” Topics for discussion may include: how to de-clutter, downsize, and
transition into the different stages of your life; how to decide what goes and what stays; how to hold onto the memories, but not all the
stuff; and how to prepare your home to sell in today’s marketplace. Instructor: Marla Ottenstein
What Is Our Dog Telling Us?
$30 / $35
Option #1 – AT7662 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 5, 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays
Option #2 – NC7663 – Naples Center – March 11, 18 at 11am – 12:30pm, Fridays
Choose one of the course options above. You and your dog might speak different languages but you can still communicate with each other.
Dogs are equipped with this very reliable and consistent language to help them communicate their intentions to one another and also to us.
Their primary goal in using their language is to reduce and resolve conflict! Dogs communicate when they’re feeling happy, sad, nervous,
fearful, and angry, and they use their faces and bodies to convey much of this information. These skills will enable you to interact with
dogs with greater enjoyment and safety. This class will also give you the tools you need to help train and understand your dog. This class
will include sharing your own experiences, as well as helpful tools to better understand your dog. Instructor: Mary Lynn Gagnon
$24 / $29
Option #1 – AT7664 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 5 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Fridays
Option #2 – NC7665 – Naples Center – March 11 at 10:30am – 12:30pm, Fridays
Choose one of the course options above. We as animal lovers know we don’t rescue animals they rescue us. This class will explore many
funny videos and topics in the animal world. Class discussions will include our own experiences with animals that have made us laugh out
loud and cry. This class will be fun and entertaining. Some of the videos and stories will be amazing for sure. Instructor: Mary Lynn Gagnon
$15 / $20
Option #1 – NC7666 – Naples Center – February 5 at 1pm – 2pm, Friday
Option #2 – NC7667 – Naples Center – February 17 at 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Wednesday
Option #3 – AT7668 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 4 at 1pm – 2pm, Friday
Choose one of the course options above. Learn relaxation techniques and strategies to fall asleep faster and easier. Start looking forward
to a mini-vacation each night. Instructor: Barry Wolfson
$15 / $20
Option #1 – NC7669 – Naples Center – February 5 at 2:15pm – 3:15pm, Friday
Option #2 – NC7670 – Naples Center – February 17 at 6:45pm – 7:45pm, Wednesday
Option #3 – AT7671 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 4 at 2:15pm – 3:15pm, Friday
Choose one of the course options above. Learn to effectively cope with whatever stress is in your life through the power of hypnosis.
Instructor: Barry Wolfson
Improve your Game! Sports Performance through Hypnosis
$15 / $20
Option #1 – NC7672 – Naples Center – February 5 at 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday
Option #2 – AT7673 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 4 at 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday
Choose one of the course options above. Explore and improve the mental aspect of sports through hypnotic training. For all the
golfers, bowlers, tennis, and pickleball players. Instructor: Barry Wolfson
Get Organized: How to Organize Your @Home Office
$20 / $25
Choose one of the course options above. This class is designed to help small business owners who work out of their homes, as well as nonworking individuals, create an efficient and effective @home office. Naples’ Premier Professional Organizer and Naples Daily News’ “Get
Organized” columnist, Marla Ottenstein, shows you how and where to start; how to deal with the day-to-day influx of mail and paperwork;
how to set up viable, easy-to-maintain filing systems for both business and personal use; what supplies to buy and where; and how to deal
with junk mail, medical bills, HUD Statements, bills, insurance renewals, and tax preparation. Instructor: Marla Ottenstein
Think You Are Too Old for the Peace Corps? Doing Good and Adventure Travel All in One
Free / $10
Option #1 – AT7676 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 12 at 2pm – 4pm, Friday
Option #2 – NC7677 – Naples Center – March 4 at 2pm – 4pm, Friday
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Choose one of the course options above. This lecture is for those thinking of applying to the Peace Corps as well as for family members
of currently serving or future volunteers. Participants will learn of opportunities and requirements for serving in the Peace Corps. We
will also look at some African artifacts. The presenter will explore some of her writings from her recently published memoir. In addition,
there will be time for Q&A. Instructor: Irene Brammertz
Jump Start Your Intuition
$60 / $72
Option #1: NC7678 – Naples Center – February 15, 17, 22, 24 at 10am – 12:00pm, Mondays/Wednesdays
Option #2: AT7679 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 14, 16, 21, 23 at 10am – 12:00pm, Mondays/Wednesdays
Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC7678 or AT7679) or for any individual lectures
below. We recommend attending the first class, which provides a foundation for the rest. This course will answer many of your burning
questions about intuition. Does it exist? Does everyone have it? How intuitive am I? How can I recognize, measure, access, teach,
learn, develop, and apply intuition in practical ways? This highly interactive session will include a mix of presentation, discussion,
instruments, exercises, Q&A, and home-play applications to help you understand and jump start your own intuition. Instructor: Dr.
Rosanne Vrugtman
$24 / $29
Option #1: NC7680 – Naples Center – February 15 at 10am – 12:00pm, Monday
Option #2: AT7681 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 14 at 10am – 12:00pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. What is intuition? Does it exist? Where does it come from? Does everyone
have it? How does intuition differ from other ways of “knowing”?
How Intuitive Am I?
$24 / $29
Option #1: NC7682 – Naples Center – February 17 at 10am – 12:00pm, Wednesday
Option #2: AT7683 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 10am – 12:00pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. How intuitive am I? How do I recognize intuition? How can it be measured?
$24 / $29
Option #1: NC7684 – Naples Center – February 22 at 10am – 12:00pm, Monday
Option #2: AT7685 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 21 at 10am – 12:00pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. How can I use my intuition? How do I access it? How can it help me in
practical, everyday ways?
$24 / $29
Option #1: NC7686 – Naples Center – February 24 at 10am – 12:00pm, Wednesday
Option #2: AT7687 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 23 at 10am – 12:00pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. How do I build my intuition? What have I learned about it? How do I continue
building it?
$34 / $39
Option #1: NC7688 – Naples Center – February 29, March 2 at 10am –12:00pm, Monday/Wednesday
Option #2: AT7689 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 28, 30 at 10am – 12:00pm, Monday/Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Everyone has a life purpose – and that purpose is not the same for everyone. We are more
powerful than we think. The opposite of love is not what you think it is. All choices come from the same place. Forgiveness has nothing
to do with forgiving. This lecture will discuss these and other concepts to provide new insights on the inner workings of success by
examining “how life really works.” It may not change your mind, but it will challenge your beliefs. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman
Decision Support Systems for Your Health, Wealth, and Life
$30 / $35
Option #1 – AT7690 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 3, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays
Option #2 – NC7691 – Naples Center – March 16, 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays
Choose one of the course options above. Why do so many good people make bad decisions? This course will show you how to make
better decisions. This proven program, developed at Carnegie Mellon University will change the way you do business with your life, from
buying stocks, cars, houses, and even choosing a mate! Follow these procedures and walk away a winner! Instructor: Richard Yanke
The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth
$20 / $25
MP7917 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
This lecture will outline the differences between perception and reality and between the truth, as defined by evidence, and falsehoods, as
defined by the absence of proof. Several logical fallacies will be explained in which claims are based on faulty reasoning. This lecture
will help you to recognize the validity of statements made by politicians in the upcoming debates. Instructor: John Fishwick
Wise Aging
$20 / $25
Option #1 – MP7918 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. Aging is not a “thing” that happens to us but a developmental process in which we are full
participants. This lecture offers the opportunity to explore where you have been in life and how you might shape your future – facing
aging not only as a time of decline and challenge, but a time of joy and opportunity. Instructor: Jeanne Berger
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7692 – Naples Center – March 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. If I retire, who am I? Retirement is a time of change, internal and external. We transition from
a known and comfortable world, one we have been taught since birth (go to college, marry, have children, have a career, etc.) to a world
with new possibilities, no expectations, and no sense of true identity once we arrive. If you think of retirement as an unknown, if you
are beginning to realize that your life is finite, that time is short, or you simply wish to have a more satisfying life, then this lecture is for
you. Together we will chart a roadmap to guide you through this life change. Instructor: Jeanne Berger
Preserve Your Brain
$20 / $25
Option #2 – CH7853 – Calusa Harbour (Ft. Myers) – March 21 at 11am – 12:30pm, Monday
Option #3 – TR7854 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – April 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Option #4 – MP7855 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Switch your brain ON! Tune up your neural circuits and keep them humming with easy
exercises and tips. Based on the science of neural plasticity, you can refresh energy, memory, balance, and clarity. Learn how to build
and improve your brain at any age. Course is based on the instructor’s book, Preserve Your Brain. Instructor: Ann Marina
Conscious Parenting
$34 / $39
AT7695 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 6, 13 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays
This course will allow you to become more conscious of your ideas and beliefs and how they affect parenting. By discussing current
concepts you will be able to identify your influences in raising your children or grandchildren. Learn to improve the quality of your
relationships with your family. View your interrelationships with a higher level of understanding and appreciation. Acquire new skills
and techniques that enable you to feel better about how you guide and influence future generations. Instructor: Jill Guerin
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LITERATURE
Alice’s World: Welcome to Wonderland
$20 / $25
NC7696 – Naples Center – February 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Slide down the rabbit hole to share in the bizarrely funny, farce-filled fantasy, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Explore these and other
questions: Who was Lewis Carroll? Who and what inspired him? What’s the meaning of the odd cast of characters: the White Rabbit; the
Blue Caterpillar; the Queen and King of Hearts? What are some of his visual and verbal puns? How does Carroll satirize logic, politics,
and society? Why has this adult children’s tale endured as a classic and major influence on pop culture? And why is Alice, youthful even
after 150 years, still turning heads? Instructor: Daniel Rose
$24 / $29
Option #1 – BV7697 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 11 at 10am – 12:00pm, Thursday
Option #2 – NC7698 – Naples Center – March 4 at 10am – 12pm, Friday
Choose one of the course options above. This presentation will examine the remarkable life of Zane Grey (1872-1939), pre-eminent
author who established the Western Romance genre. A prolific writer, Grey wrote more than 80 books. New manuscripts from his pen
were being published more than 25 years after his death. Some 100 films were adapted from his works, launching the careers of many
“Golden Era” movie stars. One of the first conservationists, Grey also held more than a dozen world fishing records. Join us as we
explore the remarkable life of this man. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman
The Art of Jane Austen in “Pride and Prejudice”
$24 / $29
AT7699 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 18 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
There is a mystery about Jane Austen; why is she still so popular after 200 years? One of the reasons is the compelling dynamic between
the hero and the heroine in each of her six novels. This dynamic is entirely different in each novel. All her books are about courtship,
but within this context she never repeats herself. She creates great characters, not only in her heroes and heroines, but in her subordinate
characters as well. Her characters reveal themselves through dialogue, which makes the novels eminently adaptable to stage and screen.
She is famous for her style and the architecture of her plots. She creates great scenes. We will explore these aspects of her art in her most
famous novel Pride and Prejudice and see some of the most famous scenes from the 1995 BBC adaptation of that novel. Instructor:
Mary Lou Williams
Fractured Fairy Tales: Classics Become Relevant in the Modern Day
$24 / $29
GR7700 – Grandézza (Estero) – February 22 at 10am – 12pm, Monday
Fairy tales reflect the world in which they originated – the medieval world. One way to make them relevant to the modern world is by
fracturing them. A fractured fairy tale is a classic fairy tale that retains the basic plot and characters of the original story but changes it in
unexpected ways, giving it a modern perspective and ironic twists. We will explore the different ways to fracture a fairy tale and illustrate
them with some examples of fractured tales. Instructor: Mary Lou Williams
$24 / $29
Option #1 – NC7701 – Naples Center – February 26 at 1:30 – 3:30pm, Friday
Option #2 – AT7702 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 18 at 10am - 12pm, Friday
Choose one of the course options above. The romance genre, now a $1.5 billion-dollar industry, is driven almost exclusively by women.
So why are the women who write and read romance novels so reluctant to admit it? This program will use presentation, discussion,
readings, and stories to answer this question, along with time for participant questions about launching a romance writing career.
Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman
Children’s Literature: Choosing and Using Books for Kids
$30 / $35
NC7703 – Naples Center – March 18, 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays
Over 5,000 children’s books are published each year. Learn about the kinds of books that are available, what to look for in identifying
quality books, and how to use these books effectively with children from preschool through high school. Instructor: Dr. John Savage
Nobel Prize in Literature
$20 / $25
Since 1901, only a handful of Americans have won the world’s most prestigious literary award. Why is the Nobel Prize in Literature
so important – and so debated? What criteria is used and why do so many American authors fall short? Instructor: Michael Rodriguez
MAH JONGG
$45 / $60
Option #1 – NC7705 – Naples Center – January 27, 29, February 3, 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays/Fridays
Option #2 – AT7706 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 17, 19, 24, 26 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays/Fridays
Option #3 – NC7707 – Naples Center – March 22, 24, 29, 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays
Option #4 – AT7708 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 30, April 1, 6, 8 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays/Fridays
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Please bring your 2015 Mah Jongg Rule Card (available from the National
Mah Jongg League; call 212-246-3052) and your own Mah Jongg set. If you’ve played Mah Jongg before, now is the time to learn more
and further enhance your skills. Through play of the hand, we will review and sharpen our playing abilities. Instructor: Gayle Dorio
$45 / $60
Option #1 – AT7710 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 15, 17, 22, 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays/Wednesdays
Option #2 – NC7709 – Naples Center – February 16, 18, 23, 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Please bring your 2015 Mah Jongg Rule Card (available from the
National Mah Jongg League; call 212-246-3052) and your own Mah Jongg set. This class is geared to developing expertise in playing
the game, defensive strategy, understanding the rules, learning to switch hands during the game, when to call, how to expose, and the
use of jokers and flowers. You will be playing hands and learning. Instructor: Gayle Dorio
MUSIC & OPERA
Beethoven’s Ninth: The Struggle, Despair and Triumph
$20 / $25
Option #1 – MI7712 – Marco Island Center for the Arts – January 14 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Thursday
Option #2 – NC7711 – Naples Center – January 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Famed conductor Riccardo Muti said when he picks up the baton to conduct Beethoven’s Ninth
Symphony he feels a chill knowing he will be in commune with God for the next ninety minutes. Join us as we “listen and learn” about
this titan whose powerful sound cast an enormous shadow across the 19th century. “Papa” Hayden called his pupil a child prodigy whose
music “will one day shake this earth.” While battling hearing loss in his thirties, fighting his sister-in-law over custody of his nephew,
and suffering the lost love of the mysterious “Immortal Beloved,” Beethoven created some of the greatest music ever, crowned by the
monumental Ninth Symphony. Instructor: Steven Mutart
Puccini at the Met: Live in HD
$42 / $50
NC7713 – Naples Center – January 27, March 2, 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays
Participants may register for the series above (NC7713) or for any of the individual lectures below. Three Puccini masterpieces will be
shown at local theaters in the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD presentations. Explore the opera’s story, music, and more in these lectures.
Then, if you choose, see the opera performed by the Met at a local theater on a Saturday afternoon or Wednesday evening. The opera’s
Saturday theater dates are: Turandot, January 30; Manon Lescaut, March 5; and Madama Butterfly, April 2. Instructor: Neil Adelman
Turandot
$20 / $25
NC7714 – Naples Center – January 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
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Puccini’s last opera is an epic fairy tale set in ancient China. It pits the unknown prince against the proud princess
whose riddles have cost the life of every suitor seeking her hand.
Manon Lescaut
$20 / $25
This obsessive love story was Puccini’s first great success. “Desperate passion” describes this French tale of the beautiful
young woman destroyed by her conflicting needs for luxury and love and of her poor but ardent young suitor.
Madama Butterfly
$20 / $25
Madama Butterfly tells of the tragic marriage of the Japanese geisha and the American naval officer. For her, he is her
husband for life. But for him, she is just a temporary “girl in every port.”
Classic Rock: America’s Revolutionary Music: 1955 – 1975
$42 / $50
Option #1 – AT7717 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16, 23, March 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays
Option #2 – NC7718 – Naples Center – February 18, 25, March 3 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Thursdays
Choose one of the course options above. “Something’s happening here.” A look at the transition of American popular music from Rock
‘n’ Roll to what we now call Classic Rock and the influence of rock music on the American “counterculture.” Classes include rare
videos and historic recordings of Bill Haley and his Comets, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Buffalo
Springfield, Jefferson Airplane, and more. Relive fond memories as you listen to rock music from two great decades. Instructor: Dr.
Michael Morgan
$20 / $25
Option #2 – MI7720 – Marco Island Center for the Arts – March 17 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Thursday
Option #3 – NC7721 – Naples Center – April 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. What does a five year old do with the rest of his life after mastering violin and piano? Mozart
would go on to compose 41 symphonies, 27 piano concertos, five violin concertos (by age 18), many operas, countless small concert
pieces, and hundreds of live performances for royalty throughout Europe. But the musical darling of Europe would die penniless and
join the paupers in their graves at the young age of 35. Adored by millions, he would become a hero to the many musical giants that
followed him. Instructor: Steven Mutart
$42 / $50
Option #1 – NC7722 – Naples Center – February 18, 25, March 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays
Option #2 – AT7723 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 15, 22, 29 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesdays
Choose one of the course options above. A multi-media investigation of the influential styles of Bert Williams, Louis Armstrong, the
Boswell Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Billie Holliday, and others. We will explore the evolution of jazz vocal styles and the most
significant jazz singers of the first half of the 20th century. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan
A Day at the Opera: Two by Mozart
$30 / $35
Option #1 – BV7724 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 18, 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays
Option #2 – MP7725 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 9, 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays
Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for an entire series (BV7724 or MP7725) or for any of the individual
lectures below. Two of Mozart’s greatest operas are The Magic Flute and Don Giovanni. Be charmed by the prince and bird catcher’s
mystic quest in The Magic Flute. Laugh and be outraged at the Don’s lecherous adventures in Don Giovanni. We will explore the origins,
music, and story lines of each of these operatic gems. Instructor: Neil Adelman
The Magic Flute
$20 / $25
Option #1 – BV7925 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Option #2 – MP7926 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Don Giovanni
$20 / $25
Option #1 – BV7927 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Option #2 – MP7928 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Tchaikovsky: Tormented Genius
$20 / $25
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed some of the world’s most beautiful and beloved music, from the legendary Nutcracker ballet to
the Pathetique symphony, all while suffering depression and hiding a dark secret. His unique sound, full of passion, romance, patriotic
fervor, and endless beauty, defied the world of the musical elite whose snobbish airs were slow to recognize this true, but tormented,
genius. He died at 53. Was it self-inflicted? Instructor: Steven Mutart
Sebastian Bach
$30 / $35
NC7727 – Naples Center – March 7, 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays
Participants may register for the series above (NC7727) or for any of the individual lectures below. This course will focus on the early
life of Sebastian Bach and one of his most important pieces. The first lecture will look at Bach as a young composer. The second lecture
will focus on one of Bach’s great achievements, the Goldberg Variations. Instructor: Woody Andrews
Bach as a Young Composer
$20 / $25
This session will examine Bach’s development and accomplishments as a young man, focusing on one of his earliest
cantatas. He did not spring full blown into life as a mature composer, but his early works show an astoundingly fertile
imagination and in some cases a more relaxed and lyrical approach to composition than his later works.
Bach’s Goldberg Variations
$20 / $25
This session will focus on one of Bach’s great achievements, the Goldberg Variations. First published in 1741, it was
always recognized as one of the foundational works of Western instrumental music. It also became one of Bach’s most
famous works when the Canadian pianist Glenn Gould made a best-selling recording of it in 1955.
The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones
$42 / $50
NC7730 – Naples Center – March 10, 17, 24 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Thursdays
Which side were (are) you on? This course offers an exploration of the music of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones during the 1960s
and 1970s, their respective roots in American rhythm and blues music, and their initial reception and long-term effects on western pop
culture. Classes will feature rare and historic recordings and film clips of both bands and more. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan
Periods of Music and How They Relate to World Affairs and Art/Literature
$20 / $25
Take a musical journey from the Baroque period to the 20th century. We will link musical genres to world events as well as art and the
literature of the times as we travel through the centuries. Instructor: Christine Lampos
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Jean Sibelius: Nordic Giant of Music
FREE
Jean Sibelius would never have a life in jurisprudence thanks to his passion for music. His Finlandia was so stirring to the Finns chafing
under the perennial yoke of Russia, that the Soviets banned its public performance. His seven symphonies, towering tone poems, violin
concerto, many songs, and concert pieces were inspired by nature, Nordic myths, and legends. However, for the last 30 years of his life,
his creativity and productivity would come to an end. Do we know what silenced this genius? We do know his soaring melodies and
majestic orchestra passages continue to inspire and awe. Instructor: Steven Mutart
PERFORMANCE ART
Abigail Adams: Remember the Ladies
$15 / $20
NC7733 – Naples Center – January 26 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday
Remember the Ladies is a call to responsibility and duty. In it, Abigail Adams recounts her rich and varied life – including the episode of
admonishing John to “remember the Ladies” while drafting the country’s new laws and threatening to foment a rebellion if the women
were neglected. A feisty, resourceful, and determined woman, Abigail cared for the family’s children, farm, and finances while John was
pre-occupied with the forming and survival of the new United States. Despite being separated for nearly a decade, theirs was one of the
most steadfast and romantic relationships of the era. Performer: Janina Birtolo
Cleopatra: How Sharp the Serpent’s Tooth
$15 / $20
AT7734 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 27 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Wednesday
This program explores what is known – and imagined – about Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen who has captivated people throughout
the ages. The last of the Ptolemy rulers, Cleopatra was educated, brilliant, and beautiful. She was also willing to do what she deemed
necessary to retain her kingdom. History has painted her as a woman who wielded sex as a weapon and also as Mark Antony’s downfall.
Hollywood reinterpreted her as a kohl-rimmed-eyed beauty rolled in a rug. Posters – and people – often confuse her with Nefertiti. So
who was Cleopatra? Join us as we examine the sometimes vague historical record and yet still find a strong, proud, intelligent woman
who knew how to lead. Performer: Janina Birtolo
Mary Todd Lincoln: Shadow of Glory
$15 / $20
AT7735 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 15 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Monday
As the wife of one of the best known and loved Presidents in American history, Mary Todd Lincoln was thrust into the spotlight – a
position that suited her view of herself. Yet her view was not shared by many of her contemporaries. Her Kentucky background and
her family’s support of the Confederacy made her loyalties suspect to many – but an even harsher opinion developed in her years as
Lincoln’s widow. Three of her four sons, as well as her husband, preceded her in death – tragedies that haunted her throughout her life.
Her outspokenness and refusal to conform to society’s stringent rules, her need for attention and devotion, and even her misunderstood
physical ailments all conspired to create a person so out of the mainstream that many in the 19th century judged her insane. Performer:
Janina Birtolo
Marjory Stoneman Douglas: A Voice for the Everglades
$15 / $20
Option #2 – AT7737 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 14 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. Marjory Stoneman Douglas, author of the pivotal book, The Everglades: River of Grass, is
an environmentalist who continues to inspire. Douglas helped spread the message of how special and vital the Everglades is to all life
in south Florida. Twenty years after the establishment of Everglades National Park, she was asked again to come to the region’s aid to
help defeat plans to build a jetport in the fragile area. Douglas responded by starting the Friends of the Everglades and becoming an
environmental activist – at the age of 80! Blessed with a wry humor, a sharp wit, and an enlightened perspective, Douglas packed a lot
of living into her 108 years of life – and made a tangible difference. Performer: Janina Birtolo
$15 / $20
Option #1 – AT7738 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 7 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Monday
Option #2 – TR7739 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 28 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. The Black Queen tells the intriguing story of the Renaissance woman who never expected to
be a queen, yet who went on to be the power behind the throne through the reigns of three of her sons. During her early years in her new
country, Catherine was despised and discounted as “the Italian woman.” When she became Queen Regent, however, she proved how
skilled a leader she was – even during the Protestant Huguenot Rebellion. History has not always treated Catherine kindly, casting her as a
villain, a poisoner, and a necromancer. But her greatest “crime” may have been one she shared with her contemporary, Queen Elizabeth I
of England – that of being an intelligent and powerful woman far ahead of her time. Performer: Janina Birtolo
PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING
$30 / $35
Option #1 – NC7740 – Naples Center – January 28 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday
Option #2 – NC7741 – Naples Center – March 4 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Friday
Choose one of the course options above. Everyone owns a camera, and if you are like most people, you can turn it on and press the
shutter, and that is about it. Perplexed by all those strange symbols? Afraid to touch a button or worse yet, touch one by accident and
can’t undo what you have just done? Do not be embarrassed! Gain control of your digital camera in this easy-to-understand class. In
this lecture-style class, you will learn what all those buttons do, when to use them, how to use them, and why to use them. Impress your
family, friends, and yourself by making the camera do what you want it to do! Instructor: Frank Berna
$30 / $35
Option #1 – NC7742 – Naples Center – February 4 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday
Option #2 – AT7743 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 9 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday
Option #3 – NC7744 – Naples Center – March 11 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday
Option #4 – AT7745 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 29 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Ansel Adams said, “You don’t take a photograph, you make a photograph.” Photography is
a very subjective endeavor. There are no hard-and-fast rules to follow that always assure your picture will be, well, “picture perfect.”
However, an understanding of light, exposure, and compositional guidelines that can be applied to virtually any scene will enhance its
impact and quality. Understanding these principles will help you to capture more compelling images, turning your snapshots into works
of art. This class would be for all photographers, regardless of the camera they use. Instructor: Frank Berna
Daguerreotype to Digital: The Processes, Equipment, and People That Shaped Photography
$24 / $29
Option #1 – NC7746 – Naples Center – February 9 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – BV7747 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 7 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday
Option #3 – TR7748 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – April 5 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. From its beginnings as a method to reproduce prints and drawings, to its use as a tool for
documenting events, to its emergence as a medium for commerce and as an accepted art form, photography has been shaped by technical
developments and those who applied them. This course focuses on the processes, equipment, and practitioners that had the greatest
impact on this diverse and ubiquitous medium. Instructor: Tim Barto
$30 / $35
Option #1 – NC7749 – Naples Center – February 11 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday
Option #3 – NC7751 – Naples Center – March 18 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday
Option #4 – AT7752 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 5 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday
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Choose one of the course options above. Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do all those other photographs look better than mine?”
While it is easy to tell the difference between a snapshot and a real photograph, it is not always easy to pinpoint what qualities made
your picture one or the other. This composition class will help you identify the attributes to turn your photos into works of art. Instructor:
Frank Berna
$65 / $80
Option #1 – NC7753 – Naples Center – February 12, 17, 19 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Fri/Wed/Fri
Option #2 – AT7754 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16, 18, 23 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tu/Th/Tu
Option #3 – NC7755 – Naples Center – March 7, 9, 16 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mon/Wed/Wed
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. In this handson class, basic and advanced beginner Photoshop Elements techniques are explored. Topics will include RAW conversion, rotating
photographs, layers, straightening horizons, color adjustments, removing or minimizing wrinkles and blemishes, adding or eliminating
items from a scene, changing the color of a particular object in a scene, changing from color to black and white or sepia, moving parts
of one picture to another picture, and adding text. Instructor: Frank Berna
$34 / $39
Option #4 – AT7759 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 31 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. There is probably no more challenging a subject for photographers than wildlife. Whether it
is polar bears or pelicans, orchids or orcas, the quest for the perfect shot is endless. The quarry is invariably erratic, endangered, and
elusive. However, the pursuit of this precious image is what makes it such fun and rewarding. Learn the tricks and tips to make photos
that you’ll be proud to show! This class is specially geared towards capturing the flora and fauna of Southwest Florida. Also, see this
section for our Nature Photography Field Trip! Instructor: Frank Berna
Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picasa
$30 / $35
Option #1 – NC7760 – Naples Center – February 17 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday
Option #3 – NC7762 – Naples Center – March 14 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday
Option #5 – NC7764 – Naples Center – April 6 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. One of the
most basic questions in digital photography is: “Where are my pictures when I download them, and how do I keep them organized?”
This hands-on class is designed to answer both questions, using Picasa, a FREE program for both Windows and Apple users, to help you
find and keep your digital images in an organized and easily accessible manner. Picasa also has basic editing capabilities to improve your
images, or just have some fun with them. This is a great entry-level course for someone who wants to get the most out of their digital
photography experience. Instructor: Frank Berna
Download, Save, and Share Your Photos
$30 / $35
Option #1 – NC7765 – Naples Center – February 22 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday
Option #4 – NC7768 – Naples Center – March 23 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. You love
to take photos, but after you press the shutter, what do you do next? What is the best way to get them into your computer? Got a ton of
photos on your computer, but can never find the one you want? Did your computer ever crash and you lost everything, including your
precious memories? Do you understand all of the printing options that are available to you now that have never been possible before?
This class is designed to teach you how to handle all of those organizational tasks that you may not fully understand, but that can save
you time and money if properly implemented. Instructor: Frank Berna
$30 / $35
Option #1 – AT7769 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 24 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday
Option #2 – NC7770 – Naples Center – February 29 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday
Option #3 – NC7771 – Naples Center – March 21 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday
Option #4 – AT7772 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 28 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. We all love to travel, and capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments to share with friends and
family, or for personal memories, is part of the experience. Our photographs need to bring the sensations of sight, sound, and smell back
to trigger our memories and to communicate how we felt to others. To do this, we need to think and feel, as much as look, when setting
out to take photographs. Travel photography expresses the feeling of a time and place, portrays a land, its people, or a culture in its natural
state, and has no geographical limitations. Learn how to create the images that are only seen in magazines. Instructor: Frank Berna
$65 / $80
Option #1 – AT7773 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 10, 17 at 9:30am – 12pm, Tu/Th/Th
Option #2 – NC7774 – Naples Center – April 4, 7, 11 at 9:30am – 12pm, Mon/Th/Mon
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. For those
who have taken the PSE Beginner course or have a basic understanding of Photoshop Elements, this class takes photo editing to the next
level. Advanced sharpening techniques, better cloning, understanding layer masks, and advanced portrait retouching are some of the
topics covered in this intermediate course. Instructor: Frank Berna
Nature Photography Field Trip
$39 / $49
SP7775 – Naples – March 12 at 8:30am – 11:30am, Saturday
Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days of departure. This hands-on field trip gives you the opportunity
to hone your skills as a nature photographer. We will explore one of Southwest Florida’s magnificent preserves to capture alligators, birds,
and landscapes. It is recommended, but not mandatory, that you participate in Mr. Berna’s Nature Photography class (see Photography
section). Be aware that we will be walking over rough terrain and there will be limited restroom facilities. Instructor: Frank Berna
Creating Custom Photo Books Online with MyPublisher
$30 / $35
Option #2 – AT7777 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 30 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. No personal
laptops permitted. Become the author of your own photo book! Learn how to use MyPublisher software to create, customize, and share
all your favorite moments and tell your story using digital photos in a personalized book. It is the new way to make photo albums. You
will learn how to tell your story your way – learn how to design your book with exceptional results using the best paper, printing, and
cover options available. Images for the class will be furnished. Instructor: Frank Berna
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$65 / $80
Option #1 – NC7778 – Naples Center – March 21, 22, 25 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday/Tuesday/Friday
Option #2 – AT7779 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 28, 30, April 1 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Choose one of the course options above. For those wanting to explore their creative side with digital photography, nothing compares
to the choices available with a single lens reflex (SLR) camera. But learning the myriad of alternatives can be daunting. This course is
designed to make sense of these options: how, when, and why to use them. Topics will include understanding exposure, white balance,
file formats, better flash photography, focus, and shooting options. Instructor: Frank Berna
PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7780 – Naples Center – January 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday
Option #2 – MP7781 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. When grief strikes with the passing of a loved one, is there any substance to our continuing
connection? Are the mind and the brain the same? Does consciousness survive the death of the body? Is there any evidence of visitations
from the other side? Current information and research have provided a great deal of information which will be the subject of this lecture.
Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania
$20 / $25
Option #5 – BR7786 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Option #6 – MP7787 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. Near-Death Experience (NDE) is a normal event that can happen to people from all walks of
life. Join us as we explore the most common aspects of NDEs such as going through a tunnel, meeting a deceased loved ones, having a
life review, and meeting a being of great light. What do these experiences mean to the experiencers? What do they teach us about how
to live our lives? Watch videos of experiencers describing their NDEs. Instructor: Roberta Moore
Reincarnation
$24 / $29
Option #2 – MP7791 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 13 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Does the physical body constitute the entire essence of who we are? Was there life before life?
Is there life beyond life? Most mystical traditions from ancient and present cultures offer a different answer from Western society. Is
the soul or spirit a reality? If life leaves the body where does it go? Why was it here in the first place? What research evidence exists?
While the field of Psychology focusses on individual human behavior or personality, the word “psychology” literally means “study or
knowledge of the soul.” We will review the issues and after examining the evidence, you can make your own decision! Instructor: Dr.
Walter Kania
Psychological Perspectives on Life, Death, and the Survival of Consciousness
$48 / $55
NC7788 – Naples Center – February 11, 18, 25 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursdays
Belief systems about life, death, and the nature of mankind all create our behaviors, our life experiences, and they create the essence
of who we are. This course will address the nature of our beliefs and behaviors. It will provide revolutionary insights on living, dying,
and the continuation of consciousness. The lecturers for this course include the resources of psychology, social work, and hospice
professionals. Instructors: Dr. Walter Kania, Dr. James Crouse, Mary Burk, and Mary Anne Cox
Messages from the Other Side
$34 / $39
NC7789 – Naples Center – February 16, 23 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays
There are at least four basic realities in which we live. There is a proliferation of studies, research, and innumerable personal, validated
experiences that have brought us an immense amount of information about other dimensions of reality (beyond the material realm). These
messages have come to us from Quantum Physics, Near Death Experiences, Past Life Regressions, Mediums, After Life Encounters, and
Psychic and Spiritual Transformative Experiences. We will explore the nature of these messages and gather insights regarding what lies
beyond material reality. Instructors: Dr. Walter Kania
The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
$42 / $50
NC7792 – Naples Center – March 1, 3, 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays/Thursday
Explore how Psychology (a science) views and explains the human behavior of religion (a theology). Identify the destructive psychological
dynamics of unhealthy religion (fear, sin, guilt, dependency, punishment, the rapture). See how our personality dictates our religious
preference and our choice of a spiritual path. Identify what is credible or incredible about religious belief and its impact on politics,
economics, and social policy. Instructors: Dr. Walter Kania
Psychology and the New Spirituality
$20 / $25
Brain, mind, and behavioral manipulation and control are the basic tools used by unhealthy religion in its efforts to secure membership.
The field of Psychology exposes the use of cultic controls, fear, brain processes, guilt, ostracism, social comfort, dependency, degradation,
and even examples of the promise of rewards for conformity and support. Psychology offers a new paradigm for the experience of life
free of the paradigm of sin and salvation. Psychology rises in support of spirituality in the place of the institutional practice of negative
and unhealthy religion. Instructors: Dr. Walter Kania
Identifying and Understanding Personality Styles and Behaviors
$30 / $35
BV7794 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 24, 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays
Everyone has developed a unique, primary, and preferred way of being in the world and engaging in relationships. Uncover the dynamics
of what drives your behavior, your energy preferences in stressful situations, likely archetype, and which ego state dominates. Short
assessments will be included in this course. Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania
RELIGION, FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
$24 / $29
Option #3 – MP7797 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 23 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday
Option #4 – BR7798 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 20 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism are both current forces in American religion. Both trace
their roots back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Both consider the Bible to be the primary authority in the life of the Christian. In recent
times both have exerted a significant influence on the cultural issues of our time. What exactly are these movements? What are their
special emphases and what are their prospects for shaping the Christian faith in the future? These questions and others will serve as the
basis for this course.
Religion of the Founding Fathers
$24 / $29
MP7799 – Moorings Park (Naples) – January 13 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday
We often hear that the U.S. was founded on the premise of separation of church and state. But what was the “religion” of those signers
of the Declaration and the Constitution? We know that many of them were influenced by the Church of England; others were Scotsmen,
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Roman Catholics, or deists. How did their particular perceptions shape the thinking and the daily life of the early American? Our
discussion will identify the stated religion of the signers of the original documents, but will address in depth the positions of three or
four major ones.
Why Do Good People Suffer? A Study of the Book of Job
$24 / $29
Option #2 – AT7801 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 1 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Suffering has been a philosophical puzzle for humans throughout the centuries. The Greeks
claimed that suffering was due to the fates or to the gods. The Abrahamic religions have argued that it is caused by human weakness or
failure. No matter what the cause, when suffering of any kind strikes the individual, the usual response is “Why me, O Lord?” This is
particularly true when individuals take stock of their lives and conclude they have done nothing to deserve the pain meted out to them.
The Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible addresses these issues and presents some very surprising answers. These will serve as the basis
for this course.
$24 / $29
Option #1 – NC7802 – Naples Center – February 4 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
Option #2 – AT7803 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 9 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. The person of Jesus is the most important figure in Western civilization. But what was the man
really like? How much do we know about the historical character whom millions continue to worship? This course is an introduction to
what we can know and what we cannot know about this leading figure of the Gospels.
$20 / $25
Choose one of the course options above. “Why couldn’t the Buddhist monk vacuum under the sofa? He had no attachments.” Explore
Buddha’s teachings on non-attachment, the cessation of craving, and delusions which cause suffering in life. Learn the “Eight Mindful
Steps to Happiness” for greater balance and reduced suffering. Our instructor has studied seven years under Bhante Gunaratana, a
revered Buddhist teacher, author, and founding Abbot of the Bhavana Forest Monastery. Instructor: Ann Marina
$24 / $29
Option #1 – NC7806 – Naples Center – February 8 at 10am – 12pm, Monday
Option #2 – MP7807 – Moorings Park (Naples) – May 4 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. This lecture examines the origins of Chinese religious philosophy, its leaders, and the influence
of religion on the Chinese people. Religions discussed include Taoism, Menicius’ Meng-Tzu, Christianity, Confucianism, Buddhism,
Daoism, Islam, Falun Gong and Falun Dafa, and other practices. The political and social aspects of these religions under communist rule
will also be explored. Instructor: Lyle Bultman
What Paul Said…
$24 / $29
Choose one of the course options above. Paul was the first writer of the New Testament, composing letters to churches some 20 years
after the ministry of Jesus. Why did Paul write these letters? What did he say about the man from Nazareth and why have these letters
come to hold such a high position of authority in the development of the Christian faith? These and related issues constitute the focus
of this course.
Journey of the Soul
$48 / $55
Option #1 – NC7810 – Naples Center – February 18, 25, March 3 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays
Option #2 – BV7811 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 4, 11, 18 at 1pm – 3pm, Mondays
Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for an entire series (NC7810 or BV7811) or for any of the individual
lectures below. Each human being is on a journey. We begin our trek at birth and, through twists and turns, tragedies and triumphs,
progress to an ultimate goal. In our literature and art we have many examples of heroes and heroines who serve as ideal journeyers,
reflecting how we should live, portraying the virtues to be pursued and the temptations to be avoided, and manifesting clearly the goal to
be attained. This course, divided into three sections, discusses journeyers from the ancient world (Odysseus and Buddha), the medievalRenaissance world (St. Augustine and Don Quixote), and the modern era (Childe Harold and Idgie Threadgoode). It is hoped, through
discussion of these characters (both real and fictional), that we may gain a clearer picture of our own journey.
Journeyers from the Ancient World: Odysseus and Buddha
$24 / $29
Option #2 – BV7813 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 4 at 1pm – 3pm, Monday
Journeyers from the Medieval-Renaissance World: St. Augustine & Don Quixote $24 / $29
Journeyers from the Modern World: Childe Harold and Idgie Threadgoode
$24 / $29
Option #1 – NC7816 – Naples Center – March 3 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
Circle of Life
$24 / $29
Option #2 – BR7819 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Who am I? What is my purpose? Where did I come from? Where am I going? These are the
quintessential questions that will be discussed in this “Circle of Life” presentation? Drawing on decades of formal study and over 25
years of step-by-step spiritual guidance, our instructor will share what he has learned in his quest to answer these elusive questions.
Discussion, comments, and questions will follow the presentation. Instructor: Dr. David Schwerin
Construction of the Bible
$24 / $29
MP7820 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 24 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday
How did our Bible come into being? Who were its initial writers? Were there materials that were omitted from the Bible? What is their
status in the 21st century? This is a presentation tracing the development of Christianity’s most sacred book from oral beginnings to
written form to authoritative text.
$52 / $62
NC7821 – Naples Center – February 25, March 3, 10, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays
Enrollment is limited. Experience the joy of Philosophy first hand. This roundtable series invites participants to join in open discussions on
philosophical concepts that are relevant to current social, political, moral, and practical issues. The setting will be informal, engaging, and
interactive. Our goal is to arrive at a clear view of the topic under discussion, aided by close attention to principles of good reasoning. No
experience is required. Just bring your sense of curiosity and a desire to learn with others. Instructors: Dr. Marshall Swain and Ron Diorio
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Josephus of Oz: Follow the Yellow Brick Road and Find the Author of the New Testament
$20 / $25
NC7822 – Naples Center – March 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday
Probably no American… indeed few in the world…are not familiar with of the Wizard of Oz. The story of Oz has fascinated millions
over the years since its first publication, and it continues to do so; maintaining a hold on the imagination of people around the world.
The instructor’s book, Josephus of Oz, continues this fascination by providing the “truth” about Oz. As is often the case with truth, it lies
hidden in plain view. Here is that truth as seen and allegorized by the original author(s) of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and now, for the
first time, accurately and completely, interpreted and presented to the larger world. Instructor: Andrew Joppa
$24 / $29
Option #1 – TR7823 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 8 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Buddhism believes in reincarnation. So the human life of the Buddha was not his first incarnation.
He, according to tradition, had been born many times before – often as an animal. What did he accomplish in these former “births?” We
have 547 stories from the “scriptures” of Buddhism that relate the exploits of the Buddha in a previous life. These tell of how the Buddha
rescued someone who was suffering and/or how he displayed heroic characteristics for others to follow. Our class will look at two or
three of his birth stories and discuss their relevance for the modern day.
Sacred Texts of Asia
$48 / $55
NC7825 – Naples Center – March 10, 17, 24 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays
Participants may register for the entire series (NC7825) or for any of the individual lectures below. Western religions hold the Bible and
the Qur’an as sacred. But what about the Asian religions? What books do they regard as sacred? There are of course, many. However,
three stand out, representing three religious traditions of South and East Asia. These are the Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism, the Lotus Sutra
in Buddhism, and the Dao De Jing in Daoism. This course will provide an introduction to these texts, as well as to the historical and
social forces which shaped them.
Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism
$24 / $29
NC7826 – Naples Center – March 10 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
Lotus Sutra in Buddhism
$24 / $29
Dao De Jing in Daoism
$24 / $29
Protestant Reformation
$24 / $29
AT7829 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 15 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Protestantism sent shock-waves through Europe in the 16th century. Why? Protestantism, though diminishing in numbers, continues
to hold a dominant religious influence on American society. Why? This course will describe briefly the major Protestant reformers and
explain how their ideas were transplanted to America. The course will also address the major differences between various Protestant
groups. Finally, there will be a short discussion concerning the Protestant position concerning the many social issues confronting the
United States in the 21st century.
Hinduism: Tradition and Modernism
$24 / $29
NC7830 – Naples Center – March 29 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday
Hinduism is the third largest religion in our modern world, numbering over 950 million people. While most adherents are centered in
South Asia, others are spread throughout the world, including about 1.5 million in the United States. Beliefs and practices in Hinduism
are quite varied; however, there are some common themes that shape the tradition. A study of the basic scriptures and various art forms
will serve as the basis for this course. In addition, we will look briefly at how colonialism and modernism aided in shaping this tradition
in the contemporary world – particularly in the works of Tagore and Gandhi.
Buddhism
$24 / $29
The religion of Buddhism has enjoyed a renewed interest among people of the Western world – particularly since the end of WWII. Why
is this? What are the central teachings of this tradition? Who was the Buddha? How did his pronouncements grow into a major world
religion? Who is the Dalai Lama? What is his impact on the current world? Is Buddhism really a religion or is it merely a “way of life?”
This discussion is aimed at providing a basic introduction to a major religious tradition in our contemporary world.
$24 / $29
Option #2 – BV7833 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 12 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. Ralph Waldo Emerson is indisputably a giant of American thought and creativity. His poetry
and essays continue to inspire us more than a century after his death. What did the great “Sage of Concord” teach us? He certainly taught
us “self-reliance.” But more than this, he taught us that religion is not some dogmatic set of pronouncements nor vapid institutions.
Religion is a spirit – the “oversoul” – that pervades all of life and manifests itself in creative beauty and personal strength. Our discussion
will center on Emerson’s influence on American life and his continuing value for spiritual seekers in the 21st century.
What Did the Greeks Think?
$24 / $29
MP7834 – Moorings Park (Naples) – May 18 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday
It has been observed that all of the questions of our modern world come from the Greeks. This is quite true. They provided us with
notions of “universals,” theories of knowledge, rules for logic, and social and political organization. Democracy has its roots in the
Greek mind. This course will explore the ideas of the Greeks – particularly, Socrates and Plato – and identify the significance of these
for our time.
SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY
Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse: The Men Who Invented Electricity
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC7835 – Naples Center – January 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Option #2 – NC7836 – Naples Center – March 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. As the 19th century morphed into the 20th century, “a war of currents” between American
inventors and entrepreneurs, George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison, was being waged over AC vs. DC electric current. Nikola Tesla,
a transplant from modern-day Croatia, stepped onto the stage full of ideas, energy, and patents he had developed, and added his brilliance,
talent, and unique personality to the cause of AC current. Learn how this fascinating saga of brilliance, jealously, showmanship, deceit,
money, and greed played out in a non-technical presentation. Instructor: Steven Mutart
Cosmology: Describing the Universe with Contrasting Views of Religion and Science
$34 / $39
Option #1 – NC7894 – Naples Center – February 8, 10 at 10am – 12pm, Monday/Wednesday
Option #2 – AT7895 – Atrium – (Ft. Myers) March 2, 9 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays
Choose one of the course options above. Religion and science have long been at odds in explaining origins, creation and evolution of
the universe, and life. Yet, faith and scientific methodology can also be most complimentary. Are we, intelligent beings, the result of a
theistic design or do we come from the natural laws that are pervasive across fourteen billion years of cosmological evolution? Are we
alone or do we have neighbors throughout our universe? This course will introduce you to the dogmas, principles, theories, and beliefs
that lie at the heart of these ecumenical questions. Instructor: Scott Flaig
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Exploring the Universe: Black Holes, Quarks, and Quasars
$20 / $25
Option #2 – BV7838 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 25 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday
Choose one of the course options above. Climb aboard and rocket into subatomic space where science and science fiction blur; head
out past the sun, the solar system, and our Milky Way Galaxy to the edge of the universe where massive objects lurk bending time and
space itself. Join us as we travel across the full spectrum of the world of matter, hopefully avoiding black holes and portals sucking us
into other universes. Bring your curiosity and fascination. Instructor: Steven Mutart
TAI CHI, YOGA & MEDITATION
$65 / $80
Option #1 – NC7839 – Naples Center – January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays
Option #2 – NC7840 – Naples Center – February 29. March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays
Option #3 – NC7841 – Naples Center – April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Please wear tennis shoes or soft soled shoes. The gentle, flowing
movements of Tai Chi promote better health, leg strength, and an overall feeling of well-being, according to the Mayo Clinic. The
rhythmic movements and controlled breathing of Tai Chi, or “meditation in motion,” requires practitioners to live in the present, thereby
reducing stress and producing an inner calm. Tai Chi is low impact, reduces blood pressure, and is especially suitable for older adults.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and shoes. No previous experience required. Instructor: Karen McNeil
Yoga for Beginners
$65 / $80
Option #1 – NC7842 – Naples Center – February 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10am – 10:50am, Mondays
Option #2 – NC7843 – Naples Center – April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 at 10am – 10:50am, Mondays
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No shoes required. This class requires a yoga mat and the ability to
get down on the floor. Enjoy the many aspects of yoga. Enhance flexibility, strength and balance. De-stress and relax. No previous
experience required. Instructor: Karen McNeil
Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being
$42 / $50
Option #1: NC7844 – Naples Center – March 1, 8, 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays
Option #2: AT7845 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 24, 31, April 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays
Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC7844 or AT7845) or for any of the individual lectures
below. Learn what mindfulness is and how to incorporate it into your daily life. Discover how meditation can help you refresh energy,
improve mental clarity, and reduce stress. Develop the skills we practice in class to enhance overall well-being. Instructor: Ann Marina
$20 / $25
Option #1: NC7846 – Naples Center – March 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Option #2: AT7847 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. Learn the basics of mindfulness and how to meditate. Explore recent studies
revealing meditation’s benefits for health and well-being. We examine concentration and insight meditation as tools
for stress relief and personal growth.
$20 / $25
Option #2: AT7849 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. This lecture offers a guide to being mindful in everyday activities and creating
or enhancing your meditation practice. Learn simple exercises including mindful breathing while seated as well as
techniques for walking meditation. Collect a toolkit of skills and techniques for making mindfulness a way of life.
$20 / $25
Option #2: AT7851 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. Discover how a meditation practice can help to refresh energy, improve mental
focus and clarity, reduce stress, and build a positive state of mind for balanced living. We discuss how meditation has
been scientifically shown to have all these benefits and more. Review and practice simple exercises from the previous
week’s class.
TRAVEL PROGRAMS
Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 35 high-end, intimately sized, concierge-style excursions domestically
and abroad. Through unique custom itineraries, participants have the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, visit historic and
cultural sites with outstanding local guides, experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language, and history – and delight in
conversation and laughter with fellow travelers who share a love of learning and a sense of adventure. Our excursions generally include
accommodations in four/five star hotels; most meals and gratuities; private English-speaking guides; deluxe motor coach transportation;
and all entrance fees. Register online at https://registerRA.fgcu.edu to receive complete itineraries, cost information and registration
forms or call 239-425-3272. Our exclusive excursions are each limited to 24 travelers.
The Art and Culture of Philadelphia
From $2,199 per person (Land Only)
SP7889 – May 10 – May 14, 2016 – 4 days
Our tour will feature some of the best art, music, food, and culture Philadelphia has to offer. Our accommodations will be the sophisticated
Monaco Hotel nestled nearby the Independence National Park in Philadelphia’s historic district; with the Liberty Bell and Independence
Hall within walking distance. Our excursion will begin with a tour of city center and historic Philadelphia. We will journey from
Independence Hall to the Avenue of the Arts to the tree-lined Ben Franklin Parkway; home to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin
Museum, and the Barnes Foundation. No visit to Philly would be complete without lunch at Pat’s Steaks, home of the famous Philly
Cheesesteak. Our first afternoon will also include a tour of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts by Jane Golden, followed by a cocktail reception at
the Locks Gallery, a private viewing of the Snyderman Gallery, and a private dinner at the Center for Art in Wood. Our second day will
include two private collection tours; a tour of SEI, possibly one of the world’s most ambitious private collection of contemporary art by
emerging artists; followed by dinner at XIX and an evening performance at the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center. Day three
will include a visit to the Barnes Foundation, tour of the Rodin Museum, lunch at the Art Alliance of Philadelphia, and an early evening
private tour of the Philadelphia Museum of Art followed by a dinner reception at the museum. Join us for this unique and remarkable
tour of Philadelphia’s art and culture scene.
Sailing the Black Sea: Round Trip Istanbul
Aboard The Private Yacht Variety Voyager
From $9,995 (Land & Cruise)
SP7138 – June 12 – 25, 2016 – 13 days
FGCU is pleased to co-sponsor this remarkable and exclusive excursion with The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yale University.
The Black Sea, the busy crossroad that has linked Europe and Asia for millennia, is steeped in history and legend. Next June, discover
her lesser-known shores aboard Variety Voyager, a luxury yacht with just thirty-six cabins. Begin in exotic Istanbul with a visit to the
vast basilica of Hagia Sophia. Admire picturesque Ottoman houses and ancient royal tombs in Amasya, and call at Trabzon to view a
monastery carved into the mountainside. Spend a day in Georgia to wander the botanical gardens of the fin-de-siècle seaside resort town
of Batumi, or explore Kutaisi’s UNESCO-recognized monastery and cathedral. Sunny Sochi, Russia, beckons next with its impressive
Olympic facilities and Stalin’s summer hideaway. Call in Romania to tour its world-renowned painted churches by private plane and
discover the unique flora and fauna of the Danube delta. Enjoy a visit to the ninth-century Bulgarian capital of Veliki Preslav before
returning to Istanbul to view its cultural treasures, including the exquisite, less-visited Rustem Pasha Mosque. Optional Istanbul prelude
is available.
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Silverseas Alaska Cruise: Seward to Vancouver
From $3,950 per person (Cruise Only)
SP7890 – June 30 – July 7, 2016 – 7 days
Everywhere you look in Alaska, you’re humbled by the sheer scope and beauty of the wilderness here: the massive glaciers, imposing
mountains, crystalline waters, and pristine forests leave travelers awestruck. This Alaskan cruise allows you to explore the splendor of
this region–while hiking, biking, kayaking, or simply relaxing on deck–as well as discovering its rich and unique heritage. Alaska is a
feast for the senses. A glacier calving with the roar of a thousand canons. Diamond-blue icebergs floating on a glassy bay. A humpback
breaching in a spectacular display. Bask in the beauty of this natural wonderland and renew your spirit in the timeless sensations of
nature in Silversea’s Alaska. This journey also takes you to pioneer towns like Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, allowing you to
fully experience the personality of the last American frontier. The Silversea’s Shadow features spacious suites with private verandas,
personalized service with nearly one crew member for every guest, butler service in every suite, open-seating dining options, beverages
included (including wine and spirits), live music production shows, free WiFi throughout the ship, and all gratuities.
Southern Italy and Sicily
From $5,450 per person (Land & Air)
SP7139 – September 1 – 15, 2016 – 15 days
Delight in a special exploration of southern Italy, from striking Sicily to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring
“boot heel” where vivid history, unique architecture, distinctive traditions, and bountiful plains join the sun and sea in creating a prized
(and crowd-free) region. Explore Sicily, staying in lovely Taormina, with excursions to Agrigento and Mt. Etna. Discover Lecce, the
“Florence of the South,” and visit Alberobello, whose 400 trulli – conical houses with grey stone roofs – rank as a UNESCO World
Heritage site. Enjoy lunch and a walking tour of Bari, capital of the Apulia region. Tour the UNESCO site of Pompeii, the city frozen in
time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, and gather for a hands-on Neapolitan cuisine cooking lesson in Naples. Travel to the storied isle
of Capri. Embark on a breathtaking drive along the winding cliff-top Amalfi Coast. Bid “arrivederci” to Italy and fellow travelers at a
farewell dinner. Spend 4-days/3-nights in Rome “On Your Own” as an optional post-tour extension.
Legendary Turkey and the Turquoise Coast
From $4,290 per person (Land, Air & Cruise)
SP7140 – September 29 – October 13, 2016 – 15 days
Turkey – where Europe and Asia meet to form “the cradle of civilization” – is yours to discover. Begin in Istanbul, Turkey’s cultural
and spiritual heart. The city astonishes with its legendary Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and Topkapi Palace, one of the world’s richest
museums. Travel south to the WWI battlefield of Gallipoli, ferry across the Dardanelles to Troy, and explore the wealth of Greco-Roman
ruins at ancient Pergamum. Spend a day at Turkey’s classical city of Ephesus. Among its treasures are the grand Library of Celsus and
a 25,000-seat amphitheater. Enjoy lunch in a local village before boarding a privately chartered gulet yacht. For four splendid days
we will cruise the exquisite Turquoise Coast, relaxing and discovering hidden sights, quaint fishing villages, and remote ruins. End
your journey in the seaside resort of Antalya, with a side trip to ancient Perge. There is an optional 5-day/4-night post-tour extension to
Cappadocia and Ankara, Turkey’s capital.
Cuba: Through the Eyes of the People
An Insider’s View of Havana, Trinidad and Cienfuegos
From $5,795 per person (Land & Air)
SP7141 – October 22 – 29, 2016 – 8 days
Begin in Havana, where accommodations are arranged at the graceful Hotel Parque Central, in the heart of the Old City. Meet leading
artists on visits to their studios and homes and at a private reception at the Ludwig Foundation for the Arts. Take a curator-led tour of the
Cuban art collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts, and admire the beautiful craftsmanship on display at the Ceramics Museum
during an after-hours visit. See Ernest Hemingway’s evocative country retreat, Finca La Vigía, in the village of San Francisco de Paula,
and discover the fishing village of Jaimanitas, where artist José Fuster has decorated more than 80 houses with ornate murals and domes.
On an overnight excursion to the southern coast, explore Playa Girón, the site of the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion; and Cienfuegos, where
we will attend a private performance of the world-renowned choir Cantores de Cienfuegos. Spend a morning in nearby Trinidad, one of
Cuba’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There will also be opportunities to experience the rebirth of Cuban cuisine with meals at
paladares – privately owned restaurants often located in the owners’ homes – and a unique “field-to-table” restaurant.
TRAVELOGUES
$20 / $25
Option #1 – CH7893 – Calusa Harbour (Ft. Myers) – January 18 at 11am – 12:30pm, Monday
Option #3 – TR7859 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday
Option #4 – BV7860 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Choose one of the course options above. Join us as we go on a tour of the history and origins of Thailand; its people, government, culture,
and current events. Explore this mystical and exotic part of the Far East without ever leaving home. This presentation will feature
beautiful photographs, artifacts, and handouts. Instructor: Lyle Bultman
$20 / $25
Option #1 – ST7856 – The Strand (North Naples) – February 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Join us as we go on a tour of the history and origins of Cambodia; its people, government,
culture, language, as well as the cultural aspects of its society. Of particular interest will be a brief review of the societal effects of the
1975-1979 genocide perpetrated by the Pol Pot regime. Explore this mystical and exotic part of the Far East without ever leaving home.
The presentation will feature beautiful photographs, artifacts, and handouts. Instructor: Lyle Bultman
U.S. & WORLD AFFAIRS
Diplomacy: A Framework for Understanding Foreign Affairs
$30 / $35
BV7861 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 7, 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Participants may register for the series above (BV7861) or for any of the individual lectures below. Diplomacy is much more than saying
“nice doggy” while reaching for a rock. The conduct of relations between nations has evolved over thousands of years. This course
provides a peek at how it came about and the complexities of how it is practiced today. Our lecturer is a retired diplomat who served in
Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America. Instructor: Bruce Beardsley
Evolution of Diplomacy
$20 / $25
BV7862 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
How did diplomacy evolve in theory and in practice? This session moves quickly from ancient times through the
Treaty of Westphalia (1648), the Congress of Vienna (1815), and the Paris Peace Conference (1919) to today, laying
the groundwork of what diplomats do and how they do it.
Inside an American Embassy
$20 / $25
BV7863 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday
Step inside an American Embassy with a retired diplomat. Get an overview of its multifaceted mission, operations,
and the complex interactions with other players (U.S. departments and agencies, other governments, international
organizations, U.S. citizens abroad) and the many conflicting pressures under which the Embassy works, from
Congress to terrorist organizations.
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WINE EDUCATION SERIES
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Wine – and More!
SP7864 – Wine Series Plus Luncheon (4 Events) – Feb 18, 25, March 3 at 5pm – 7pm and Mar 15 at 12pm – 2pm $250 / $270
SP7865 – Wine Series Only (3 Events) – February Feb 18, 25, March 3 at 5pm – 7pm, Thursdays
$190 / $210
Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for either series (SP7864 or SP7865) or for any of the individual session below. This
year’s wine education course will focus, in the first three sessions, on (1) value wines, (2) the wines of Italy, and (3) learning about the
significant differences that frequently exist between wines made from the same grape varietal. We will conclude with a fourth session – a
gourmet food and wine luncheon. This course is designed not only for beginners but for those who already have basic wine knowledge
and wish to improve their skills. As we conduct each of these lively, interactive sessions, students will learn about wine history, the
major grape varieties, how wine is made, the principal wine producing countries and regions, the importance of terroir, how to taste
wine, the components of wine, how to order wine in a restaurant, how to serve wine, the importance of wine glasses, how and where to
store wine, how to read a wine label, vintage charts, wine and food pairings, wine and health, and much more. Each session, except for
the luncheon, will involve the tasting of at least seven wines, accompanied by appropriate cheeses and other light fare. The first three
sessions will be conducted at The Wine Merchant, 13240 Tamiami Trail North, in an informal, wine-friendly atmosphere. The fourth
session will be a gourmet, three-course food and wine luncheon, held at the M Waterfront Grille located in Venetian Village in Naples.
Instructors: Bruce Lane and John Wernette
Introduction and Choosing Value Wines
$70 / $80
SP7866 – The Wine Merchant (Naples) – February 18 at 5pm – 7pm, Thursday
Although students may enroll in any of the three wine sessions, it is strongly recommended that all participants in any
of the sessions enroll in this first class, because most of the introductory information described above will be covered
in it. With the price of fine wines having escalated substantially in recent years, we will devote the balance of this
session to helping you to identify and enjoy so-called “Tuesday wines,” that is, wines that complement the food that
one is enjoying, either at home or in a restaurant, without emptying your purse. We will demonstrate that there is not
always a correlation between price and quality, and we hope that the wines tasted in this session will help you to make
wise, value-oriented purchases.
Italian Wines: Bellissimi Vini
$70 / $80
SP7867 – The Wine Merchant (Naples) – February 25 at 5pm – 7pm, Thursday
Enrollment is limited. Since Roman times, Italy has been renowned for its wines, and it is one of the world’s largest wine
producing regions. From Sicily in the south to Friuli in the north, and many points in between, comes a cornucopia of
wines: Chianti, Barolo, Amarone, Vermentino, Orvieto, Pinot Grigio, and so many more. We will taste at least seven
varieties, and, with the knowledge and assistance of special guest lecturer Marcello Palazzi, born in Naples, Italy, and
now a resident of Naples, Florida, we will explore in depth Italy’s viticulture and its main wine regions. Marcello holds
the Italian Wine Specialist Certificate from the North American Sommelier Association and presently represents the
prestigious Winebow Italian portfolio of Leonardo LoCascio. Finally, we won’t forget to explain Chianti’s legend of
the Black Rooster.
Vive la Différence!
$70 / $80
SP7868 – The Wine Merchant (Naples) – March 3 at 5pm – 7pm, Thursday
Enrollment is limited. Why do you love California Chardonnay, but Burgundy Chardonnay not so much? Would you
rather have a Pinot Noir from Oregon or a Burgundy Pinot Noir with your salmon? In this session, we will explore
the marked differences that occur among wines made from the same grape varietal grown in a different region and/or
made by a different wine maker. By tasting examples of three different Chardonnays and three different Pinot Noirs,
you will see how much varietal difference there is. As a result, you will be a savvier buyer!
Gourmet Food and Wine Luncheon
$70 / $80
SP7869 – M Waterfront Grille (Naples) – March 15 at 12pm – 2pm, Tuesday
Enrollment is limited. This luncheon is open to all Renaissance Academy students, but priority will be given to those
enrolled in any of the previous three sessions. Back by popular demand, our fourth session will take place once again
on the beautiful enclosed veranda of M Waterfront Grille overlooking Venetian Bay in Venetian Village. Chef Adam
Nardis will prepare a gourmet three-course luncheon, and your instructors will select the perfect wines from Italy, and
from among the other varietals that we shared in the previous three sessions, to accompany each course. We will dine
and discuss the food and the wine, while enjoying the excellent water view during a relaxed but educational luncheon.
WRITING WORKSHOPS
Memoir Writing 101: How to Turn Your Life Story into a Book
$70 / $85
AT7870 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays
Enrollment is limited. Learn how to structure your memoir and discover the best beginning and ending for your story. You will leave with
a concrete plan to jump-start your writing process, as well as tools to avoid the common mistakes made by many memoir writers. Each
class will include a discussion and writing exercises. Instructor: Artis Henderson
$75 / $90
Option #1 – NC7871 – Naples Center – February 1, 8, 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays
Option #2 – NC7872 – Naples Center – March 28, April 4, 11, 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. If you have always wanted to write a book but do not know how to
begin, then this workshop is for you. You will learn the stages of the writing process as you plan and organize your book, and explore
characterization and plotting along with basic fiction elements. Those interested in writing nonfiction will learn the importance of backmatter, envisioning the layout, using photos and diagrams, and other details important to successful nonfiction. All writing levels are
welcome. Bring a summary of your writing project or idea to the first class. Instructor: Lisa Wroble
A Look Beyond the Mirror: A Creative Approach to Discover and Write the Story of You
$75 / $90
Option #1 – NC7873 – Naples Center – February 2, 9, 16, 23 at 2pm – 4pm, Tuesdays
Option #2 – NC7874 – Naples Center – March 1, 8, 15, 22 at 2pm – 4pm, Tuesdays
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This active series of workshops will help you make meaning out of
memory and put you well on your way to creating the unique story of you. See clearly the significance of your incredible journey and be
assured that the lessons you have learned and the history you’ve experienced will be passed on to your loved ones. Save the memories
with this step-by-step, comprehensive approach to writing your memoir – an extraordinary experience. Instructor: Penny Lauer
$100 / $125
Option #1 – NC7875 – Naples Center – February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays
Option #2 – NC7876 – Naples Center – March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students should bring writing samples to the first class. This course
is open to all writers who wish to grow and further their understanding of all aspects of the writing process: from early sketching and
brainstorming, through the drafting and revising process, to copy-editing and publishing. Since audience is one of the most important
aspects of writing, you will have an opportunity to share the content of your work with like-minded, aspiring authors in a constructive,
acceptance-oriented, creative, and vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever
you are writing or want to write – memoir, stories, novel, or poems – for input, guidance, and discussion. Instructor: James Robison
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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Inventor and the Car Maker
$49 / $65
AT7877 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays
Enrollment is limited. A dinghy washes ashore on the dividing line between Tom and Henry’s estates on the Calusahatchee River. It
holds loot from a recent (and spectacular) burglary on Sanibel, together with a dead alligator and someone’s leg. Tom and Henry call on
the original Consulting Detective. (Important: Students should bring a plot proposal of some sort to the first meeting.) We will cobble
the proposals together, do some individual creative writing and some joint editing and finally come up with an “adventure” worthy of
publication in some Florida venue, under a joint name we will choose. Bring your email address for swapping materials between classes.
Instructor: Laurence Gillis
$30 / $35
Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Using the “Memory Map” and “Story Box” techniques, you will learn a
fun, easy way to pull numerous story ideas out of personal experiences and turn any one of them into a well-rounded tale. Participants
will leave the course with one new piece that will contain all the bones of a good story. This workshop will help the participant to build
his or her repertoire, enhance any presentation, and transform life experiences into spellbinding narratives. Instructor: Mary Lou Williams
Make a Friend of Writing
$60 / $75
AT7880 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 9, 16, 23, March 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays
Enrollment is limited. Do you think of writing as friend or foe? Do you want to feel more comfortable about writing? You can make
a friend of writing by practicing simple yet productive techniques that require only the time you put into them. Learn to separate the
creator from the editor within you, how to instantly cure writer’s block, and how to understand more about yourself and the world
through the liberating process of writing. This course includes theories and techniques developed by Peter Elbow, Pat Belanoff, Sondra
Perl, and other contemporary experts on writing. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan
When You Write, Get It Right
$25 / $30
NC7881 – Naples Center – February 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday
Ideas and language are the essential qualities of effective writing. But writing is also judged on mechanical factors – punctuation,
spelling, and grammar. Learn to avoid the most common errors that people make when they write, from personal e-mails to formal
communication. Instructor: Dr. John Savage
Writing Short Stories
$75 / $90
NC7882 – Naples Center – February 29, March 7, 14, 21 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays
Enrollment is limited. Do you enjoy reading short stories? Would you like to write fiction but do not have time to devote to a novel?
Write a short story! In this course, designed for beginners or anyone wishing to explore short stories, participants will learn from
published examples while applying short fiction techniques to their own writing. We will explore conflict, characterization, viewpoint,
and description as they contribute to plot. Tips on using viewpoint and sensory detail to engage readers, as well as story length and
structure, will be covered. Instructor: Lisa Wroble
Writing Craft: Become a Better Writer
$55 / $70
NC7883 – Naples Center – March 3, 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays
Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (NC7883) or for any of the individual lectures below. Dramatically
improve your writing skills with this series of craft workshops and in-class writing exercises. The series will focus on the most important
elements of character development, plot, and dialogue. All writing levels are welcome. Instructor: Lisa Wroble
Writing Craft: Character Development
$25 / $30
Enrollment is limited. Having trouble creating characters that the reader believes could be real? In this class, we
will focus on how to turn cardboard characters into well-rounded personalities that will engage readers. Participants
will also learn how to incorporate these essential parts into a story or novel. Students will complete several in-class
exercises with time to share and discuss for improvement. All writing levels are welcome.
Writing Craft: Plot
$25 / $30
Enrollment is limited. In this class, we will complete several fun in-class activities to demonstrate how to add intriguing
plot twists and turns to a story or novel. We will discuss story arc and pacing plus the essential details for plotting:
character motivation/desire, action, and temporary resolutions. Time is allotted to share in-class writing for feedback
and discussion. All writing levels welcome.
Writing Craft: Dialogue
$25 / $30
Enrollment is limited. In this class, we will focus on how to properly punctuate and format dialogue, use it to craft
scenes that show rather than tell, and provide story and character background. Balancing dialogue with narrative and
incorporating actions and thoughts while maintaining viewpoint will also be covered. Students will complete several
in-class exercises with time to share and discuss for improvements. All writing levels are welcome.
$60 / $75
AT7887 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays
Enrollment is limited. Students should bring writing samples to the first class. This course is open to all writers who wish to grow and
further their understanding of all aspects of the writing process: from early sketching and brainstorming, through the drafting and revising
process, to copy-editing and publishing. Since audience is one of the most important aspects of writing, you will have an opportunity to
share the content of your work with like-minded, aspiring authors in a constructive, acceptance-oriented, creative, and vibrant writing
group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you are writing or want to write – memoir, stories,
novel, or poems – for input, guidance, and discussion. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan
Marketing for Writers
$75 / $90
NC7888 – Naples Center – March 24, 31, April 7, 14 at 1:30 – 3:30pm, Thursdays
Enrollment is limited. Have you finished your manuscript? Hope to pitch your idea to editors? Now you’re ready to embark on a new
writer’s journey – overcoming all the hurdles of getting published. In this course, we will explore how to find and select markets and then
pitch manuscripts to editors. We’ll work on crafting strong submission letters, learn the difference between proposals and query letters,
publishing terms, and the details of basic contracts. Instructor: Lisa Wroble
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INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
Neil Adelman, J.D., has lectured for Lyric Opera of Chicago for 10 years and also facilitates opera study classes.
Cheryl Admire is a financial advisor with Edward Jones.
B.G. (Ret.) James Anderson, Ph.D., was an Adjunct Professor, school principal, and served with the Michigan National Guard.
Woody Andrews, J.D., has taught courses on Bach, Handel, and Chopin for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Minneapolis.
Michael Baron, D.M.A., is an award-winning concert pianist and Head of Keyboard Studies at FGCU.
Tim Barto, M.A., is a published photographer, writer, graphic designer, and photography and digital media instructor.
Mary Bartrop is a certified Zentangle® teacher.
Jon Bathke, M.A., is a retired Army officer and graduate of the U.S. Army War College.
Bruce Beardsley is a retired diplomat who served in Vietnam as a soldier and civilian during and after the war.
Jeanne Berger, M.S.S.W., Columbia University, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years’ experience.
Peter Bergerson, Ph.D., has taught Political Science and Public Policy for over 40 years at the university level.
Frank Berna has nearly 25 years of experience in various aspects of photography.
Martha Bireda, Ph.D., shares her experiences as part of a group of educators who has made five trips to Cuba.
Janina Birtolo, M.S., has been a part of the arts and theatre since childhood. She is a nationally published writer and producer for WGCU.
Barbara Blumberg, B.S., spent three years with the Baltimore City School System; 25 years with Beth Tfiloh Community Day School.
Irene Brammertz served in the Peace Corps twice, at age 45 in the Democratic Republic of Congo and again at age 70 in Malawi.
Lynn Brand taught history in Schaumburg, IL for 34 years.
Sharon Breay, A.S.I.D., is an award winning, nationally certified senior design consultant, mentor, and author.
Lyle Bultman presents lectures based on decades of personal and professional experience of living and working in Asia.
Richard Cappalli is of Tuscan origin; he taught art at Williams College.
Mary Ann Cox, M.S., has been studying parapsychology for many years.
James Crouse, Psy.D, is a psychologist with extensive knowledge and experience in the human psyche.
Loris Dallal is a 3rd Degree Certified Ikebana Sogetsu instructor who has taught and exhibited around the world.
Jeanie Darnell, D.M.A., is a critically acclaimed concert vocal artist. She is Head of Vocal Studies at FGCU.
Gail Davis, Ph.D., is a passionate educator who has spent over 20 years in the classroom.
Steven Derfler, Ph.D., is a professor of art history and archaeology at the university of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Jon Dill, M.A., is a former U.S. history instructor. He also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State.
Ron Diorio is a retired business executive; founding Board member of The Italian Cultural society and Renaissance Academy.
Gayle Dorio is a registered Interior Designer and orchid society member. She has won many ribbons and medals for her orchids.
Marty Dorio has adopted, studied, and taught others about new technologies. He is a member of the Naples Mac Users Group.
Kirk Dunker is a retired Air Force pilot and small business owner. He participated in business forums in Africa.
Thomas Eastwood had careers with the ATF and DoD where he conducted and led counterintelligence and criminal investigations.
John Fishwick is an author, field geologist, and research chemist. He has published over 50 technical articles and holds several patents.
Scott Flaig was an Executive VP at Fortune 500 companies; Adjunct Professor at Kellogg School of Management; and a published author.
Gerald Franz, Ph.D., was a history professor and college librarian for 29 years, earning five graduate degrees along the way.
Mary Lynn Gagnon is the owner of Pet Estates, Inc. and Merry Lynn Kennels and has been a leader in the pet business field for 20+ years.
Mimi Gallo is the co-founder of Art Friends at Chagrin Falls Schools and co-founder of Art Partners, Inc.
Laurence Gillis, J.D., is retired from the courtroom and has been teaching Legal Studies courses on-line for the University of Maryland.
Edward Grace, M.S., was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for work on the Apollo 13 Mission. He founded several tech firms.
Dave Graff is an Education Specialist at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Joseph Greer is the former President, CEO, Director and Founder of Crown Bank, serving the State of New Jersey.
Jack Greenberg, CEC, is a Certified Executive Chef and retired Curriculum Counsel Member of Johnson & Wales University.
Jill Guerin holds an advance degree in educational psychology. She is the mother of three boys and has over 20 years of parenting experience.
John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and Wall Street merchant banker, is the FGCU Director of CE and Renaissance Academy.
Artis Henderson is author of the memoir, Unremarried Widow, which was named a New York Times Editor’s Choice.
Richard Hertzberg, Ph.D., is an award-winning teacher, researcher, author, and consultant on the fracture of metals, plastics, and composites.
Braxton Hinchey, Ph.D., University of Missouri; was Honors Fellow and Emeritus Prof. of Management, University of Massachusetts.
Carol Jonson, M.A., was a facilitator for the Hodges lifelong learning program where she taught humanities, art, and literature.
Andrew Joppa, M.A., has taught college courses and seminars on ethics and the Holocaust.
Walter Kania, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and former faculty member at Ohio State University.
Ellen Katz currently lectures with the Osher Institute at Towson University and the Odyssey Program at Johns Hopkins University.
Shelly Kaufman has a degree in communications and is a lifetime fan of movies from 1930 to the present.
Genie Kell, M.A., has studied at Yale University, Columbia University, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in NYC.
Carolyn Kerpchar, M.S, was a consultant to The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense and Aviation.
Nick Kerpchar, M.S, was a consultant to The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense and Aviation.
Richard Kraska, Ph.D., is a board certified toxicologist. He worked at the FDA and now is a consultant.
Harold Kurzman, great grandson of Ida and Isidor Straus and Straus Historical Society board member.
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
Christine Lampos, M.A., is the owner of PianoUnlimited. She is a teacher, performer, and composer.
Clifford Landers splits his time between Naples and Rio de Janiero, Brazil. He has a passion for film and all things Brazilian.
Bruce Lane, J.D., is a member of Society of Wine Educators; Commanderie de Bordeaux; and Burgundian Chevaliers du Tastevin.
Penny Lauer is author of two novels, magazine articles, and a facilitator of writing workshops.
Carole Leher, a native of Syracuse, had a career in administrative management. She is involved in a number of Collier organizations.
Robert Leher, J.D., practiced law in Colorado for 27 years. Now retired, he is involved in a number of Collier organizations.
Penny Lauer is author of two novels, magazine articles, and a facilitator of writing workshops.
Carole Lester is an educator and Master Esthetician in the field of Skin Care and Natural Modalities.
Dorothy “Dottie” Magen, M.A., teaches Art History at the university level.
Marcia Maloni, Ph.D., is a retired School Psychologist and an Adjunct Professor at Duquesne University.
James Maloni, Ph.D., is a retired clinical psychologist and a faculty member of the Western Pennsylvania Family Center.
Jeffrey Margolis is a lifelong educator working with future teachers at Rowan University in New Jersey.
Ann Marina is a certified Brain Fitness/Yoga Instructor and has 30 years of experience in mind-body wellness education.
Karen Atkin McNeil is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and tai chi since 1999.
Roberta Moore, is a documentary filmmaker, former professor at FSW, and member of the International Assoc. for Near-Death Studies.
Michael Morgan, Ph.D., is a writing teacher and American folk musician.
William Morrow, D.Min., is a Florida licensed Marriage and Family therapist.
Steven Mutart, J.D., is a retired attorney with a life-long passion for American history, the American presidency, birding, and film.
Gerry Pearson Nichols is a professional calligrapher and certified Zentangle® teacher.
Jack Ochs, Ph.D., taught public finance at the University of Pittsburgh.
Nancy Olson is the Regional Manager for Parks and Recreation at Collier County Government.
Marla Ottenstein, owner of Professional Organizer Florida; writes the popular “Get Organized” column for the Naples Daily News.
Carolyn Outhwaite is a Search Engine Marketing professional and avid Facebook user.
Sandy Parker is a former corporate finance executive and past president of the League of Women Voters of Collier County.
Ellie Peterson, creator of Meditative Movements, has 30+ years teaching experience and is an author, speaker, and inspirer.
Donald Pomerantz, Ph.D., Chairman of Modern Languages and Humanities and Professor Emeritus, Central Connecticut State University.
Ellen Prager, Ph.D., is a marine scientist and author. She is currently a freelance writer and consultant.
James J. Reis is a Commercial Real Estate Broker and Realtor who fell in love with the artistry and historic significance of indentures.
James Robison has been published in The New Yorker, won a Whiting Grant for his short fiction, and a Rosenthal Award.
Michael Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor and E-Learning Librarian at Hodges University, freelancer, and consultant.
Daniel Rose is a retired English teacher who has taught at the elementary, high school, and college levels.
James Rudin, Ph.D., is the Senior Interreligious Advisor to the American Jewish Committee.
Cindi Ryerson, R.N., owns and operates Millennium House, an adult day care facility, and the Millennium Cognitive Cafe.
John Savage, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus at Boston College and an author.
Susan Schlack has taught bookbinding and drawing for many years in museums, schools, and through recreation programs.
David Schwerin, Ph.D., is author of two books, numerous articles, and a regular contributor to Times of India spiritual website.
Bobbie Smith is a certified Bridge Director and Instructor who has taught Bridge on cruise ships, in Connecticut, and in Naples.
Steve Stolz is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.
Marshall Swain, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus and former Chair, Department of Philosophy, The Ohio State University.
Carlene Thissen is a singer, songwriter, and author who spends much of her time working with the people of Immokalee.
Joseph Toffanello, a native Italian speaker, has worked as an interpreter, translator, college instructor, and continuing education instructor.
Tom Turicchi is a lecturer and past President of the Italian Cultural Society of Naples.
Kevin VanDuser, a technology-guru, ran programming at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA; he was Assistant Director at Hodges CLL.
Scott Vanselow is an Adjunct Professor at FGCU who teaches database and other information technology classes.
Henry Venable, M.D., is an Estero physician with a long interest in wellness; he studied nutrition and lifestyle medicine for many years.
CG Varno, M.A., works with the State Department’s International Visitors Leadership Program as a Visitor Liaison.
Voices for All is a voiceover coaching company.
Rosanne Vrugtman, Ph.D., has earned five degrees and has had careers in business, human service, and education.
John Wernette is a member of the Naples Board of the International Wine & Food Society and has been a wine educator for 10 years.
Chris Williams is the founder of Emeritus Health. He currently works as a Certified Personal Trainer in Naples.
Mary Lou Williams, M.A., is a professional storyteller and writer and a retired educator.
John Winters has taken advanced Spanish language courses in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Guatemala.
Barry Wolfson, has run a NJ Hypnosis Counseling Center for over 26 years, offering programs in over 35 adult schools.
Lisa Wroble is a nationally published author and writing instructor.
Gerald Ziedenberg, M.A., a graduate from the University of Toronto, has lectured/consulted in Canada, the U.S., and Israel.
Richard Yanke is a motivational speaker, writer, and grad school lecturer who brings an entertaining style to lifelong learning.
Peter Zuris, B.S., has enjoyed a 40-year career involving science and technology.
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