Issue 1: Winter-Spring - Lifelong Learning Academy

Academy Life
Volume 3 Issue 2 Winter-SPRING 2016 www.lla-sm.org
Why are these people smiling?
Have we got
classes for you
M
You’ll have to read the Editor’s Note on page 2 to find out. But, I warn you,
you’re going to be jealous! In the back row from left there’s, Bruce, Royce,
Mike, Donna, Marilyn and Gale, and in the front, there’s Jacqueline, Lee,
Claire, Marianne, Fay, Maurene, Carolyn, and Shirley. There are a few folks
missing from this intrepid lineup, so for the record they are: Diane, Robert,
Mario, Ruth, Paul, and Pedro.
Inside this issue:
Editor’s Note
2
Executive Director
3
Instructor Spotlight
4
Student Spotlight
5
Academy Adventures: Cuba
6-7
Fall-Winter High-
8-9
arch 7th marks the first
day of the Spring term.
If you’re a history buff,
we’ve got you covered from the
Middle Ages to Florida’s Maritime History. Imagine learning
how to speak Chinese, French,
Yiddish, or all three! Money
matters, so Investment Tools,
Women’s Finance, and Wall
Street are just a few options
available to you.
A few classes —
“Constitutional Law” and
“Classical Music for Beginners ”
— are already full, but plenty
remain open.
We have courses that meet
one, three, or four sessions —
plenty of time for our snowbird
students to enroll and enjoy.
We can register you over the
phone at, 359-4296, or you can
go online at www.lla-sm.org.
The Academy and Ringling College merge
B
y now you may have heard that the Lifelong Learning Academy and Ringling
College of Art and Design have merged.
But, if you haven’t heard the news because you’ve been focused on all the politics
surrounding the race to the White House, we
forgive you.
This merger is an exciting opportunity for
both organizations that are committed to lifelong learning in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Therefore, starting June 1, Lifelong
Learning Academy will become Ringling College Lifelong Learning Academy (RCLLA).
A few benefits from this merger include
classroom space designed specifically to accommodate lifelong learners, an administra-
tion that understands and embraces the
unique needs and benefits of providing lifelong learning, and no parking fees.
Until renovations are complete for the
much anticipated Sarasota Museum of Art
(SMOA), summer classes will be held at an
interim location. In the coming weeks, we will
announce information for the location of summer classes.
As a provider of lifelong learning services,
our students, members, and volunteers are
vital to our success. We are committed to
making the transition as smooth and seamless
as possible.
Stay tuned. (Related article, Director’s
Note, Page 3)
Editor’s Note: Academy Adventures goes to Cuba
Board of Directors
Sam Samelson
Board Chairman
Didier Begat
Treasurer, Finance and
Governance Chair
Julie Cotton
Strategic Planning Chair
Holly Freedman
Curriculum Chair
Louise Gallagher
Volunteer Chair
Al Goldis
Fund Development
Co-chair
Don Hagan
Finance
Beverly Harms
Einstein’s Circle
Carmen Gloria Letelier
Shared Interest
Group Chair
Andrea Nierenberg
Marketing Chair
Susan Samelson
Fund Development
Jack Sukin
Fund Development
Co-Chair
Al Tripodi
Marketing
O
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n January 2, 2016, I had the opportunity
to visit Cuba as part of an inaugural trip
hosted by our very own, Academy Adventures
and Marcos Carvagal Art Galleries. Several people on this trip had traveled to Cuba on previous
occasions, but for this first-time visitor, all I can
say is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
We flew out of Tampa International Airport
on an early afternoon flight that landed at Jose
Marti International Airport in just under an hour.
Our bus ride to Hotel Capri offered our first
glimpse of Havana. Huge Cuban flags hung from
the sides of public buildings and homes, colorful
classic cars from the 1950s lined the streets, plus
nightclubs and restaurants were open for business on just about every corner.
For our welcome dinner we headed
to Paladar La Casa, a family-run restaurant set in
a home. We would enjoy many of our lunches in
these settings. My favorite of these was La
Cocina de Lillian. Picture yourself in a lush tropical setting dotted by small waterfalls and koi
ponds, while in the distance — a classicallytrained pianist plays Beethoven!
One of the best things about Cuba, if you’re a
pescatarian as I am, is that fresh fish and lobster
abound. In fact, lobster is as ubiquitous on Cuban lunch and dinner menus as chicken is on
American menus. On our last day we had lunch
at Farm El Paraiso in Valley of Vinales. We sat
down to a rustic family-style meal, with more
than 20 different dishes (organic vegetables,
meats, seafood). Add to that delicious flan for
dessert, generous portions of “vitamin R” (a.k.a.
rum) for mojitos, and a beautiful mountain
view...talk about a memorable day.
Old Havana provided the most entertaining
sights and sounds of our trip. Tourists from all
over the world strolled the streets taking in the
architecture, art galleries, the beautiful church
in Cathedral Square, shopping, music, and the
array of colorful vendors.
Highlights of the trip for me were: the Hemingway Museum (the inside of the home can only
be viewed from the outside through windows
and doors, but it’s still a delight); Las Terrazas, a
nature reserve (also the location of the group
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The pianist at La Cocina de Lillian.
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Academy Adventure Cuba photos.
picture); the National Museum of Fine Arts (I
could have spent the day here); La Cabana Fortress (huge crowds attend the firing of the cannon ceremony every day precisely at 9 p.m.);
the historic Hotel Nacional de Cuba (the patio
offers an stunning ocean view); and finally a late
addition to our itinerary, the Ballet Nacional de
Cuba (this gifted group of dancers presented one
-act performances from Giselle, Swan Lake, and
Coppelia) what a treat.
A special thanks to Dr. Pedro Schuck for
arranging a top-notch program that I deem
smooth from start to finish, and to our Cuban
tour guide, Israel who made the trip so much
more special with his ceaseless knowledge, wit,
and humor.
Travelers to Cuba will see a country filled with
contrasts — historic, old-world Cuba making way
for a modern, contemporary Cuba. Our guide
Israel told us that Cubans have a saying when
asked about the many faces of Cuba: “Enjoy
Cuba, but don’t try to understand it.”
Regardless of the old or the new — I would
go back to Cuba in a heartbeat. But, I would
know more than five words in Spanish, and I
would take a larger suitcase.
P.S. Looking for your next travel adventure?
Academy Adventures goes to Israel in September. Go to our website for more details.
Editor: Sheila Reed
Contributors: Janet Andres, Claudia Bolcik, Nancy Cabral, Ann
Diaz, Alan Freedman, Louise Gallagher, Bev Harms, and Tony
Moon
If you would like to contribute content to the newsletter, please contact Sheila Reed at [email protected]. Put “Newsletter” in the subject line. Submissions can include fiction, poetry, prose, photos and photos with captions. All submissions will be reviewed, and or edited, before
publication.
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Preparing for changes ahead
D
ear Students of the Academy,
Since our announcement that the
Lifelong Learning Academy would merge
with Ringling College of Art and Design
and ultimately move
to the historic Sarasota High School,
many of you have
congratulated us on
the impending
change. A few, however, have also asked
why we’re leaving
USFSM and merging
JANNA OVERSTREET with Ringling. The
Executive Director question is legitimate:
Ringling is not known
as a liberal arts college and LLA concentrates on the liberal
arts. Let me explain what led to this decision.
USFSM has been a great partner to us
for the past 18 years, and with their support, we have experienced tremendous
growth in the array of services and number of students we serve. Simultaneously,
USFSM has also grown tremendously, and
their facilities can no longer meet the
needs of their current students, much less
the needs of their future students and our
3,000 LLA students. We are not a program of USFSM; we are their partners and
tenants, and rent space from them.
USFSM’s mission is to serve the students
the state funds them to serve. Their
growth has now forced them to inform us
that—by the fall of 2016—LLA would have
access to only two classrooms, holding a
total of 37 students. We would be unable
to use Selby Auditorium and would have
no office. That office, by the way, must
move by April 30 of this year so that
USFSM can begin remodeling.
We have seen this coming for some
time and members of the LLA Board have
been looking for a respected community
partner that could offer us the physical
space and support services that would give
us a new home and allow us to continue to
grow. Throughout the search, the Board
had to keep in mind that our financial
means are not unlimited: we are a small
nonprofit determined to keep fees low so
we can continue to offer lifelong learning
to as many members of the community as
possible.
When Ringling decided to establish a
museum in the historic Sarasota High
School, they also hoped to offer community education there. While Ringling’s focus
has been on fine arts education and they
are not experienced in offering liberal arts
programs to the community, their name
and solid reputation for providing quality
educational services carry a lot of weight
and they would have been a fierce competitor for the Academy.
Cooperation made more sense than
competition. LLA has been providing lifelong community education for 18 years,
has an excellent staff and faculty, a solid
program plan, a forward trajectory of success, a group of Board members and other
volunteers who are committed to continued success—but not enough space.
Ringling has the available space and the
desire to support and grow a lifelong
learning program worthy of national attention. We had what they needed and
they had what we needed, it was a
win-win opportunity.
We believe we have found a great strategic partner in Ringling College of Art and
Design, and we couldn’t be happier about
our impending merger on June 1, 2016.
Yes, the timing could have been better,
since the refurbishing of the high school
will not be completed for another 18
months. That will necessitate two moves.
The first move will be to a yetunknown temporary space. We will let you
know more as these plans are firmed up.
The second move will be to our permanent home at the historic high school. We
will also maintain our off-campus sites
even after that move.
We ask you to please bear with us over
the course of the next 18 months. More
than ever, we need your continued support. In return, we promise to provide you
a new Academy home in which you can
flourish and which we believe you will
come to love. And, you won’t have to pay
for parking there! We will make you proud
that you stuck with us through thick and
thin.
In just a few months you will be telling
your family and friends that you attend the
Ringling College Lifelong Learning Academy!
Thank you for your continued support
of the Academy.
Academy Life: Our Students
Janna
Are you a member yet?
A
George, Bonnie,
and Dorothy
Einstein’s Circle
discussion at The
Center of Anna
Maria Island
Lisa
Donna
and
Doyle
cademy membership is a convenient way to save money. For
just $65 you can enjoy these perks:
 Early registration privileges for
Academy services
 10% tuition discount on courses
 Free admission to lectures; reduced rate for Einstein’s Circles
 Eligible for participation in a
Shared Interest Group or SIG
Memberships are individual and
are good for 365 days. Multi-year
discounts available.
Remember, you don’t need to be
a member to take a class or attend
special events.
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Instructor Spotlight: Tony Moon
T
ony Moon has a way with animals. Just ask some of the
cats, dogs, peacocks, goats, and horses that he’s nurtured
over the years. Tony’s also a music man with great wit and a
story for every song. He has performed with music legends of
our time, cites BB King, Andres Segovia, and Nat Cole as musical
heroes, and says he’d like to forget the time his boss passed up
the opportunity to sign Eddie Rabbitt! Back in the day, his group,
Dante & The Evergreens performed at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, N.Y. Here’s more about the man who thinks of himself as
Dr. Doolittle.
How did you get involved with the
Academy?
I began as a student taking classes. I
realized that I might be able to add to the
curriculum with my experiences and
knowledge of the music business.
What is your background?
I studied classical guitar as a teenager.
I formed vocal groups in high school and
in college, where I was studying to be a
French teacher. After recording several
records, I worked in public relations at
CBS Television in Los Angeles. After that I
pursued music full-time and moved to
Nashville.
What’s your fondest memory?
I have so many. One great memory
was how we, (Dante & The Evergreens)
went over at The Apollo Theater. We were
booked there because our record, “Alley
Oop” was No. 1 in New York and they thought we were a black
group. The audience loved us! James Brown was the headliner
along with Jackie Wilson. Another memory is my time on the
road with Brenda Lee. I certainly can’t forget the day I heard
that one of my songs was to be on the Beatles “Live at the BBC”
album!
Who are some of the musicians you’ve worked with?
I’d have to break that down into musicians and singers. I’ve
shared stages with dozens of acts including, Bobby Darin, Ray
Charles, Fats Domino, The Drifters, Chuck Berry, James Brown,
Chubby Checker, and many more. I played guitar for Brenda Lee
for three years, and have worked either on stage, or in the stu-
dio with dozens of others including, The Vogues, Roy Clark,
Duane Allman, Don Williams, Marty Robbins, Charlie Daniels, and
The Stoneman Family. I’ve also played with all the Nashville “A”
Team (studio players). The list could go on and on.
Why do you like teaching at the Academy?
The satisfaction I get in sharing a lifetime of knowledge in
my field to students who are there because they want to be. I
always approach my classes as their classes, and seek as much
of their input as they care to give. Music is such a personal
thing, so there is a certain amount of shared
intimacy that is very rewarding for everyone.
Who are your musical heroes and why?
BB King because he set the standard for
Blues guitarists, spanning five decades.
Andres Segovia because he was the first to
popularize the Spanish classical guitar. Nat
Cole for his amazing gift of piano and voice
and for his incredible grace and dignity during
those times when black artists were not given
equal opportunities. The Beatles for giving us
such a diverse and creative body of work in
only six years!
What other musical ventures are you
involved in when you’re not teaching at
the Academy?
I do music research for the Westcoast
Black Theatre Troupe, administrate a New
York City entertainment company and several
publishing companies. I also practice guitar,
when I can.
Lifelong learning…thumbs up and why?
Double thumbs up! It is such a great opportunity for adults
to “fill in the blanks” in their (hopefully) never-ending quest for
knowledge. Time on their hands and new thoughts in their
heads! LLA offers an amazing array of really talented and experienced instructors. It certainly is the best education value around,
and there is a wonderful social atmosphere that I always feel
when I am here.
What are things that you wouldn’t want to live without?
My family (with our dogs), my guitars, radio, computer, TV
and my kitchen. That’s the tip of the iceberg.
The Moon File
He said
Did you know?
“The only thing left for me to do is record I lectured for Weight Watchers for three
an album of my songs now that auto-tune years.
is available. I’m not crazy about my singing
I’m also a closeted Dr. Doolittle. I have
voice! “
owned or raised the following: goats, catWhat inspires you?
tle, horses, peacocks, chickens, turkeys,
My classes at LLA. The kindness of good
cats, and many types of dogs. I currently
friends.
have a pet white egret that comes when
he’s called. His name is Melvin. He lives
What are some things you love?
on Philippi Creek as do I. Great bird!
Cuddling with my dogs while watching TV.
Also going to the beach every week.
Words to live by
Can’t get any more basic than the Golden
Rule: “Those that got the gold make the
rules!” (LOL I try to live by the original. )
I’m also partial to great Southern expressions like: “That’s finer ’n frog’s hair!” and
“If things weren’t as they were, they
would have been different.”
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Volunteer Spotlight: Claudia Bolcik
C
laudia Bolcik, student, volunteer, and Academy supporter
values many of the friendships she has made through the
Academy. Some of those friendships have extended beyond the
LLA classroom creating new venues and opportunities for learning experiences. Here’s a little more about this mother of four
and grandmother of one.
How did you get involved with the Academy?
I got involved with LLA so long ago that I really don't remember how I first learned about it. I’ve been attending LLA since
there were classes held at New College.
What kinds of classes do you enjoy taking?
I've enjoyed many classes over the years. I particularly love
history of all kinds. I’m happiest when there is lots of discussion.
I’ve taken classes in genealogy, memoir writing, and other topics
that I would not have thought to explore.
What did you do before you retired?
I was a Clinical Social Worker, MSW. For many years, I
worked in a model community correctional program in various
positions, as well as with homeless families in a transitional housing program as a case manager. I went into private psychotherapy practice for the last 12 years of my working life. I loved it all.
Do you have any projects or trips that you’re looking forward to?
Bob and I have scheduled a transatlantic cruise to Copenhagen in the spring, with our siblings and several friends.
When you’re not taking Academy courses, what other
hobbies or interests do you have?
I participate in aqua aerobics three mornings each week.
After that, I have breakfast with friends. I also belong to two
wonderful book groups, one of which consists of women I met at
LLA. I also belong to an opera-viewing group which meets
monthly, again
with people I met
at LLA. In the past,
I have volunteered
with hospice, and
with Parkinson’s
patients in a water
exercise group.
These days I prefer
to volunteer for
LLA during special
occasions.
What’s on your
bucket list?
I have so much
gratitude for the
life I have led and
the many wonderful adventures over
the years. I loved
my career and being a wife and mother to four wonderful children, and now as a grandma. I have done more in my life than I
could imagine for any bucket list.
Lifelong learning: Thumbs up? And why.
LLA has meant so much to me over the years for a number of
reasons. Top of the list are the people I have met and spent time
with outside of LLA who have become wonderful friends. I enjoyed my time as special events coordinator for the Academy. I
had the opportunity to meet some very special speakers for example, Ari Shapiro, Karen Tumulty, Jim Kennedy and many others.
Volunteers make our day
Academy Life: Our Volunteers
Nancy and Melinda
E
Louise and George
Bonita
Maria and Maxine
ach term the Academy looks forward
to welcoming new and returning
students.
Our volunteers play a huge role in the
welcome process. They serve as greeters,
direction givers, office helpers, microphone runners, party planners, and so
much more.
Louise Gallagher, Academy Volunteer Chairperson, and her team of volunteer coordinators are always “working” in
front and behind the scenes to ensure
that every student has a positive learning
experience.
The Academy needs and appreciates
all its volunteers. If you’ve got the time,
we can find an opportunity to fit your
schedule.
Volunteer positions include: office assistants, registration assistants, hospitality,
Einstein’s Circle, special events and lectures, catalog delivery, and newsletter
staff. For information on how to get involved, email Louise at
[email protected].
Academy Adventures
T
Hola, Cuba
he Alicia Alonso Grand Theater of Havana is beautiful inside and outside. By the time the ballet started, every seat was filled. Rows of classic cars line
Revolution Square. Tourist line up in pairs or single file to
get a glimpse inside Hemingway’s Home.
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Academy Adventures
Carolyn mixing
it up with the
local musicians.
Marianne and
Royce on the
waterfront.
H
ats off to our group of travelers. Each day we prepared for new adventures
that took us to museums and galleries, through the streets of Old Havana, along winding roads to mountain villages, forts, and reserves. We
talked and laughed, and made oneof-a-kind memories.
Pedro, center, our tour organizer.
Diane and Robert
Jackie and Bruce
Carolyn and Gale
Israel our local tour guide.
Claire and Lee
Paul and Fay
Donna, Mike, and Shirley
Mario and his daughter, Ruth
Above: Maurene and Marianne; Below:
Marilyn and Claire
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Academy Life: Fall Highlights
T
he Academy and the Sarasota Opera
teamed up to offer a behind-thescene tour of the opera house and
the Verdi cycle lecture hosted by maestro
Victor DeRenzi. Dr. Andre Krauss did
double duty as the fall lecturer and moderator of a three-part film series on the Holocaust; Einstein’s Circle at USFSM drew nearcapacity crowds; we celebrated our friends
and supporters at the Columbia Restaurant;
and the SunCoast Alliance for Lifelong
Learning (SCALL) hosted its first Lifelong
Learning Showcase.
Above: Sarasota Opera House; Below: Einstein’s Circle with Frank Alcock.
Academy supporters took time to unwind at
the Columbia Restaurant.
Ernest “Doc” Werlin and Jean Martin
Fran and Al Tripodi
Photo courtesy Spencer Pullen
SCALL sponsored Lifelong Learning Showcase at Suncoast Technical College.
Fall lecturer Andre Krauss, Ph.D and Janna
Overstreet, Academy Executive Director.
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Academy Life: Winter Highlights
T
his winter the Academy offered more
than 80 courses, at locations throughout
Manatee and Sarasota counties. We
hosted two fundraisers, one with the Sarasota
International Dance Festival (SIDAF) for a
three-part series, “Nureyev: Personal Memories
of a Genius” presented by Robert de Warren;
and the other with South Florida Museum for
“Life, the Universe and Everything at the South
Florida Museum” with Jeff Rodgers. We also
teamed with Doctors Hospital for a threesession Lifelong Learning Health Education Series. Emmy-award winning journalist, Al
Tompkins of the Poynter Institute, delivered
the winter lecture, “Let’s Critical: How to become a Better Viewer, Reader, and Listener of
the News.”
More than 50 guests attended the special event hosted by the Lifelong
Learning Academy and the South Florida Museum. Jeff Rodgers, Director of Education for the South Florida Museum and Director of the Bishop
Planetarium conducted the lecture and tour that culminated in a brief stop
to see celebrity manatee, Snooty. Unfortunately, Snooty had turned in for
the night.
Museum guests Mario and Kirsten and Eileen and Diane.
Al Tompkins of the Poynter Institute.
Herb Cohen, Ph.D kicked off the Health Education Series at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota. His topic was, “Stress: The Silent Killer.” Aimee Bennett,
Director of Marketing and Public Relations at
HCA Doctors Hospital of Sarasota and Janna
Overstreet, right, Executive Director, Lifelong
Learning Academy.
The three-part series, “Nureyev: Personal Memories of a Genius” concluded
with Robert de Warren and special guest, Vivi Flindt, formerly of the Royal
Danish Ballet, remembering their friend, Rudolf Nureyev. Pictured from left
are: Paul Caragiulo, Vice Chair of the Board of County Commissioners,
Robert de Warren, Suzanne Atwell, Vice Mayor of the City of Sarasota,
Elita Krums-Kane, founding Chair of the Board of Trustees for SIDAF Inc.,
and Vivi Flindt. Caragiulo and Atwell presented de Warren with proclamations citing Feb. 18, 2016 as Robert de Warren Day.
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Academy Life: Our Instructors
W
e
couldn’t do
what we do at
the Academy
without our instructors and
students. Together we strive
to make lifelong
learning a way of
life.
Above: Diane BrowneSterdt and students from her
Fall term Gems of Literature
class. Right: Stephen Gillum, teaches Quiet the Mind
and other meditation classes:
Below: Thomas Stovall
teaches a course in Terrorism.
Al Cohen teaches a variety of classical music
classes; longtime student Helen is a fan of the
music and the instructor.
In the Fall term, Robert Gary, right, taught
The Koran Through Western Eyes and its Global
Impact. Imam Azhar Subedar was a guest
speaker.
Left: Bonnie Garvey teaches Perspectives on the End of Life.
Above: Monroe Brett teaches a variety
of history courses.
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Academy Life: Writer’s Block
Einstein’s Circle at USFSM
M
arch brings an exciting lineup of speakers for Einstein’s Circle at
the University of South
Florida Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM) campus. If you’re new to the Academy, or
the area, Einstein’s Circle offers people
an opportunity to gather, to listen, to
learn, and to engage in open thoughtful
discussions of ideas, opinions, and information. Thanks to Bev Harms, producer of Einstein’s Circle, this format and
the quality of speakers, has led to a
number of sold out sessions. We anticipate another crowd-pleasing term for
Spring.
Einstein’s Circle meets Wednesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. in the Selby Auditorium at USFSM, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
Tickets are $5 for paid Academy
members; $6 general admission. We
encourage you to pre-register for one,
or all Einstein’s Circle. There are no
refunds; however, tickets are transferrable. For information, call 359-4296.
 March 2: Petroleum Prices and
Geopolitics with Jim Bartis, Retired Senior Policy Researcher
RAND Corporation.
 March 9: The Word of God 1st
Person: The Koran and the Imam

with Imam Azhar Subedar, Religious Advisor and Spiritual Leader,
and Robert Gary, Retired Criminal
Justice Attorney.
March 16: Are We

Director of Education & Planetarium
Director, South Flor- Jeff Rodgers
ida Museum.
March 23: Eat to

Jill Edwards, Certified Plant-based
Nutritionist.
Jill Edwards
March 30: Politics
Alone in the Universe...Or What?
with Jeff Rodgers,
Live: A Strategy for
Positive Aging with
… and The 2016
Election, with Dan
Miller, Retired
Florida Congressman.
Dan Miller
Tricks to Make Your iPhone More Useful
Y
ou may know the basics of
using your iPhone, but
there are dozens of little-known
tips that can make your iPhone
experience even more enjoyable.
Here are just a few that will save
you time, increase your productivity and provide many “wow”
moments as you use your iPhone.

To instantly stop your phone from
ringing in a theater, simply tap the
button on the top right (or top right
side, depending on the model of your
phone). The call will stop ringing and
automatically go to your voicemail.

To make the screen brighter, and
easier to read, tap the “settings” icon
on your iPhone, then tap “Display
and Brightness”, then slide the
“Brightness” bar all the way to the
right, then turn “Auto Brightness” off
by tapping the button to make sure
it’s not green.

Instead of searching for a period
on the keyboard at the end of typing
a sentence, simply tap the keyboard’s
space key twice rapidly. The period
will magically appear!

To type all capital letters,
double tap the upper case arrow.
Everything you type will be capitalized until you tap the arrow again
to bring it back to normal.

To make the keyboard bigger and easier to use, rotate your
phone ninety degrees clockwise.

To charge your iPhone, simply
plug it in at night. It is not necessary
(or even desirable) to completely turn
off your iPhone.

Use the iPhone’s alarm when traveling – it’s a lot more reliable than a
hotel’s wake up call!

Do you sometimes forget exactly
where you parked your car? Simply
take a picture of the section number
you’re in. They are almost always
found on posts throughout the lot.
These are just a handful of the things
you’ll learn in our iPhone classes!
Alan Freedman, a communications
and public affairs professional, has taught
iPhone for Beginners, iPhone for Experienced Users and iPhone Photography to
nearly 200 LLA students since 2012.
Notes/Reminders
B
e sure to join us for the Volunteer
Appreciation Party on Thursday,
March 17 in Selby Auditorium. To RSVP,
call the LLA office at 359-4296.
 Our partners at Westminster
Towers & Shores in Bradenton offer
courses and lectures taught by LLA instructors. The Spring courses include,
Introduction to Calligraphy with Marc
Scher and The American Civil War
with Dan Stephens. Lectures include,
The Human Animal, with Joe Kerata;
Little Known Clever Creatures of
Florida with Alice Newlon; and The
Aging Brain and Dementia with Alan
Grindal. To register for courses or lectures, call 359-4296.
 Sanchia Adye coordinates
Einstein’s Circle discussions and the Lecture series on Anna Maria Island. Einstein’s Circle on AMI are Wednesdays, 1112:30 p.m. at The Center of Anna Maria,
407 Magnolia Ave., Holmes Beach. There
is no cost to attend these discussions.
Spring lectures on AMI are 60,000 Miles
on 2 1/2 Gallons with Joe Kerata;
Nature and the AMI Mangrove Forest with Alice Newlon. Lectures are free
to paid Academy members; $5 for nonmembers.
 If you take classes on the USFSM
campus, you must get a parking pass
each term. Parking decals are $19. For
information, call the parking office at 3594203.
 Guests are welcome to visit class
one time on a space-available basis.
When a class is filled, guests cannot be
accommodated. A guest cannot “bump” a
registered student from any class. Guests
must get a pass in the LLA office prior to
the start of class.
 If your name goes on a wait list for a
class, a staff member will call you when a
space opens. You have 24 hours to respond. After 24 hours, the next student
on the wait list is contacted.
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If you are due a course refund,
please allow seven to 10 business days
to complete the refund process.
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Spring lecture: Thursday,
March 24, 2016
3-4:30 p.m. in Selby Auditorium on the USFSM campus
General admission: $10; free
to paid Academy members.
Pre-registration encouraged.
To register, call 359-4296 or
online at www.lla-sm.org
13 days
$5,695 per person
double occupancy
includes airfare
haron Preston-Folta steps
into the Spring Lecture spotlight
for a candid and informative talk
about her family and her father, jazz
legend, Louis Daniel Armstrong.
For years, Sharon’s existence remained a secret...a secret that her
mother and father deemed necessary
in order to preserve the reputation of
one of the world’s best known entertainers.
But when her legacy threatened to
be relegated to a mere footnote in
family history, she made the decision
to shed the secrecy, step out of her
father’s shadow, and declare her story.
Join us for this one-of-a-kind
discussion!
ISRAEL
Sharon Preston-Folta is a Media Sales Executive with WUSF Public Media. Her book, “Little
Satchmo: Living in the Shadow of My Father,
Louis Daniel Armstrong” is available online at
Amazon and other booksellers. Ms. Preston-Folta
will sign copies of her book after her lecture on
March 24.
Reservation deadline
May 18, 2016
A $300 deposit
required per person
Sept. 15-27, 2016
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his 13 day adventure will take you to 20 cities and
the Dead Sea. You will arrive in Tel Aviv with later
visits to Caesarea, Mount Carmel, Akko, Golan
Heights, Capernaum, Megiddo, Tiberias, Masada,
Jerusalem, and many more sites.
Price Includes
• Round trip flight from Tampa to Tel Aviv via United Airlines
• 10 nights’ accommodation in Israel in first class hotels
• Buffet breakfast and dinner daily
• All group transfers and group transportation
• All entrance fees to places visited throughout the itinerary
• Professional, English-speaking tour guides
Reservation deadline: May 18, 2016
Reservation amount due: $300 per person
Final payment deadline: July 1, 2016
For a full itinerary, go to www.lla-sm.org; or Friendly
Planet Travel http://www.friendlyplanet.com/sponsored/
academy-adventures-israel-2016.html
Steven Derfler, Ph.D., serves as tour leader. Dr. Derfler
has traveled to Israel more than 30 times as a professor
leading groups of archaeology and history students and as
a guide for adult educational tours.