Renaissance Academy Charlotte County Summer 2012 Lectures & Short Courses

The Renaissance Academy Of Florida Gulf Coast University 117 Herald Court, Suite 211 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Register Online: https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu Website: www.fgcu.edu/hcc Email: nstaub@fgcu.edu Phone (941) 505-0130 John J. Guerra Interim Executive Director, Continuing Education and The Renaissance Academy

Nancy Staub Program Director

Richard A. Ramos Program Coordinator

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES! ONLINE – Use a credit card to safely and securely register online at www.fgcu.edu/hcc or https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu BY PHONE – Use a credit card to register by calling: (941) 505-0130 IN-PERSON or BY MAIL – See address below: Florida Gulf Coast University Herald Court Centre 117 Herald Court, Suite 211 Punta Gorda, FL. 33950 The Renaissance Academy is the University’s and region’s premier lifelong learning program for adults, seniors, and retirees. It is based on the premise that learning should never cease, that keeping the mind intellectually, creatively, and culturally active fundamentally enriches and invigorates lives. There are no exams or grades, just learning for the joy of learning with friends and neighbors.

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DIRECTIONS: From the South:

From the North:

1. Take I-75 N toward Tampa 2. Take the US-17 S exit, Exit 164 toward Punta Gorda, FL 0.4 mi. 3. Turn left onto US-17 S/Duncan Rd. Continue to follow US-17S. 2.3 mi. 4. Turn left onto Taylor Road/ CR-765A. 0.0 mi. 5. Turn left onto Herald Ct. 6. 117 Herald Ct. is on the right. or 1. Take US-41 N toward Tampa 2. Turn left at Herald Ct 3. Destination will be on the left

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. or 1. 2. 3. 4.

I-75S to toward Naples Take exit 164 (Punta Gorda/Arcadia) .23 mi. Turn left on Duncan Rd. (US-17 S) .79 mi. Continue on US-17 S 1.32 mi. Turn Left on Taylor Rd. (CR-765A) 249 ft. Turn Left on Herald Ct 367 ft. Arrive at 117 Herald Ct., Punta Gorda, on the right. Take US-41 S toward Naples Turn left at W Olympia Ave Take the 2nd left onto Taylor St Take the 1st right onto Herald Ct

CONFIRMATION POLICY: Except for Special Programs (course numbers which begin with “SP”) and limited enrollment courses (as specified herein), please consider yourself confirmed for all courses for which you register. You will receive confirmation for all “SP” and limited enrollment courses. Early enrollment is strongly recommended for such courses as they tend to fill quickly. All Renaissance Academy courses are filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. CANCELLATION POLICY: If a class is canceled, you will be notified by phone and issued a full refund within 30 business days. If you wish to withdraw from a class, please notify the Renaissance Academy at 941-505-0130 no later than 5:00 pm three (3) business days prior to the first session of the class in order to receive a refund. Individuals who cancel after the start of the class will not receive a refund. Unless otherwise stated, a fourteen (14) business day notice is required for refunds on all special programs (SP). DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Most Renaissance Academy locations are handicapped-accessible. Please call the Academy’s office before the start of your first class if you require additional information on handicappedaccessible parking or wheel chair-accessible restrooms and classrooms. PARKING at Herald Court Centre is FREE and located in the adjacent easily accessible, lighted parking garage. 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, religion, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran status or age.

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Tai Chi: “Meditation in Motion” for Better Health Option #1 – HC0276 (series) $7 to register by the class Ongoing every Monday & Wednesday 12-1p.m. WALK-INS WELCOME

Option #2 – HC0300 (series) $45 to register for 8-class pass Ongoing every Monday & Wednesday 12-1p.m.

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, 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. An eight (8) session pass is available for $45. Instructor: Ms. Sharon Fultz

Zumba for Beginners: Ditch the Workout! Option #2 – HC0272 (series) $30 to register for a 5-class pass Ongoing every Monday 10-11 a.m.

Option #1 – HC0272 (series) $8 to register by the class Ongoing every Monday 10-11 a.m. WALK-INS WELCOME

Have fun and improve your health with Zumba the Latin dance/fitness party. This low impact beginner’s course is a fusion of Latin music and rhythms. Burn calories, improve balance, and create a more attractive you, dancing Zumba. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and non-slip shoes. Walk-ins $8 a session or 5-class pass for $30. Instructor: Ms. Jeanna Morrow

Rx for Writers Option #1 – HC0317 (series) Ongoing; Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10 a.m.

$30 Option #2 – HC0318 (series) Ongoing; Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 a.m.

Option #3 – HC0319 (series) Ongoing; Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

From finding where the comma goes to defining the ethos and meaning of your work, FGCU's Rx for Writers professionals can prescribe the right medicine to help you with your writing challenge. Get the one-on-one coaching and critiquing to help you turn your thoughts and ideas into words on paper and ultimately a finished product. Whether you’re writing a business letter, a report for your boss, your memoirs, or the next Great American novel, we can help. Instructor: Mr. James Abraham

Herald Court Theatre Kids

$120

HC0220 – Tuesdays, ongoing – times to be determined Structured in 8 week semesters, Herald Court Theatre Kids meets national standards of arts education. Students learn all aspects of theatre along with math, science, movement, public speaking, improvisation, ballet and environmental education. Students benefit from adhering to a code of conduct, traditional etiquette and good manners. Parents play a large part in our program’s success, serving as backstage and support staff. Our goal is to drive community awareness and appreciation of arts, culture and education. Come join the fun! Instructors: Mr. Douglas Coventry and Ms. Laurie Coventry-Payne

Spring/Summer - Foreign Film Series

As with all of our Foreign Film Series, each film includes an introduction by moderator Mr. Lee Stein and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. HC0356 – Women on the Edge of Nervous Breakdown (Spain 1988) – Tuesday May 29, 2012 – 1-3:30 p.m. Creating one of the jauntiest of all war-of-the-sexes comedies, Pedro Almadovar, Spain's premier writer-director, spins an off-kilter universe of madness, mayhem and pure fun. One of the women is about to commit murder unless the other half crazed femmes fatales can stop her! Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Unrated Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 941-505-0130

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HC0357 – Character (Netherlands 1997) – Tuesday June 5, 2012 – 1-3:30 p.m. This emotional powerhouse of a drama portrays a timeless struggle between father and son—a struggle even the father knows the son is destined to win. Beautifully set in Rotterdam of the 1920’s, the visually stunning film delivers us deep into the heart of a Dickensian world, austere and cruel yet still touchingly human. Academy Award Winner is unrated. Our Foreign Films Series will start back up in August. Not to worry….See below:

Summer Film Trilogy Theme: Mysteries with a Twist $15 for the Series or $7 each As with all of our films, each film includes an introduction by a moderator and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Dr. Sharon Whitehill will be the facilitator/moderator for these 3 intriguing films. The course # for the Series is HC0367. HC0368 – The Last Wave (1978) – Tuesday, June 19, 2012 – 1:30-4:00 p.m. “The Last Wave” is a Peter Weir film starring Richard Chamberlain. Set in Australia with several aboriginal actors, this film is both mysterious and mystical. Its brilliant use of foreshadowing and imagery creates an eerie sense of disorientation leading to an unexpected climax. HC0369 – Thunderheart (1992) – Tuesday, June 26, 2012 – 1:30-4:00 p.m. “Thunderheart” is a Michael Apted production starring Val Kilmer and Graham Greene. An FBI murder investigation among the Oglala Sioux with the shape of a thriller but with a documentary’s attentiveness to detail. HC0370 – K-Pax (2001) – Tuesday, July 10, 2012 – 1:30-4:00 p.m. “K-PAX ” is directed by Iaian Softley and starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. Spacey plays a character who is either mentally disturbed or an alien from a distant galaxy.

Success Camp for Writers: Romance

$20

HC0350 – Thursday May 24, 2012 – 1-2:30 p.m. In this informative session, you’ll learn “what mama never told you” about writing about sex. Sex is one of the most common yet least understood subjects in writing. In this session, you’ll learn how to write about sex in a tasteful manner that helps move your story along instead of getting bogged down in details. Instructor: Mr. James Abraham

Success Camp for Writers: Environment and a “Party”

$20

HC0351 – Thursday May 31, 2012 – 1-2:30 p.m. Get some sea air, a nosh, and an opportunity to learn how to write about the world around you while sunning yourself on a literary cruise around Charlotte Harbor. In this session, participants will meet on the waterfront to take a trip around Charlotte Harbor. Pot luck is encouraged. Each participant will be asked to record specific aspects of the environment and will hear a lecture on how to incorporate the built and natural environments into their work. Instructor: Mr. James Abraham

Awaken to Ego – FREE Introduction

HC0341 – Saturday June 2, 2012 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS self-register or call us to reserve your seat.

Student Writers’ Society

$100

HC0358 – Monday – Friday; June 4 – June 8, 2012; 9-11 a.m. daily A one-week course designed to strengthen the creative writing skills of high school and middle school students by exposing them to professional writers and opportunities to write in a variety of mediums. Instructor: Mr. James Abraham  Monday June 4: Biography  Tuesday June 5: Poetry  Wednesday June 6: Journalism  Thursday June 7: Essay writing  Friday June 8: Fiction writing

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Awaken to Ego

$40

HC0342 – Wednesdays June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 – 10 a.m.-12p.m. Attend the FREE introduction to a powerful experiential approach for reducing emotional pain and discomfort and their accompanying behaviors. During the FREE INSTRODUCTION, you will learn how the Awaken to Ego program can be a deeply life-changing experience for participants, then register for the full four-week program. The program is based on the book Beyond the Ego: Where Love, Joy, and Peace of Mind Await You, by Dr. David Mutchler. Although the book is not mandatory for participation in the course, we highly recommend each participant purchase a copy. Sharing a copy with a significant other, friend, or classmate is encouraged and can provide its own rewards by stimulating engaging discussion outside the classroom. A soft-bound copy of the book is available from Balboa Press, for $14.99 plus S&H. The e-book version costs $3.99. Facilitator: Dr. Sharon Whitehill

Mexico’s Presidential Election on July 1, 2012…what will it mean for us?

$15

HC0336 – Wednesday June 6, 2012 – 1-2:30 p.m. The outcome of Mexico’s July 1, 2012 presidential election is likely to have a significant impact on Mexican-U.S. relations. The presidential showdown pits Mexico’s first female presidential candidate Josefina Vasquez of the incumbent National Action Party (PAN) against the Institutional Revolutionary Party’s (PRI) Enrique Pena. Pena, who leads Vasquez by 20 points, hopes to return the PRI to power after 12 years of PAN control. Join Dr. Ben Crosby in a discussion of how a PRI victory could alter relations between the United States its second most important supplier of oil and third most important trading partner, Mexico. Instructor: Dr. Ben Crosby

Success Camp for Writers: Selling One’s Work

$20

HC0352 – Thursday June 7, 2012 – 1-2:30 p.m. The best incentive for writing is making money from your words. In this session, you’ll learn different ways of writing a query letter and assembling a submission package for agents. You’ll also learn how to sell and market your work even as it’s being written. A guest author will discuss how he/she markets his/her work. Instructor: Mr. James Abraham

The Rediscovery of Ancient Egypt

$15

HC0335 – Thursday June 7, 2012 – 1-2:30 p.m. To study the land of Egypt is to feel profoundly touched by history. The glory and greatness, mystery and mystique that was once Egypt is an ancient land shaped by temples, tombs, and hieroglyphs; a civilization created by the Nile River. Explore the explorers of Ancient Egypt- Belzoni, Champollion, Flinders-Petrie, as they revive the dead civilization by cracking the code of the Pharaohs. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Impressionist Experience

$25

HC0343 – Friday June 8, 2012 – 1-4 p.m. Join us for inspiration, fun and a start on your pastel collection. Study Monet and his art; then create your own water lily pastel to enjoy. You will be surprised how simple and easy it is to be an imitator of great art, adding your own ideas. Don't miss this unique blend of art education and application. Bring your creativity and we will do the rest! A $4 donation to the instructor takes care of all of your supplies! Instructor: Dr. Gail Mooney

Success Camp for Writers: Plot and Pacing

$20

HC0353 – Thursday June 14, 2012 – 1-2:30 p.m. You can’t dance unless you get the beat and your writing won’t flow unless is has rhythm. The key to any story, as in any song, is a sense of rhythm and flow. Plat and pacing are critical to providing readers with a backbeat, if you will, to drive the story. You’ll learn how to consciously incorporate those elements into your writing. Instructor: Mr. James Abraham

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Success Camp for Writers: Conflict

$20

HC0354 – Thursday June 21, 2012 – 1-2:30 p.m. No one likes to argue, but it makes for great drama. The world turns not on peace and love, but on conflict. In this session, you’ll learn how to make your work more interesting by constructing and controlling juxtaposition, contrapuntal elements, appositives, and other factors of discord and tension. Instructor: Mr. James Abraham

Success Camp for Writers: Endings

$20

HC0355 – Thursday June 28, 2012 – 1-2:30 p.m. If you’ve ever found it hard to end something on a good, then be sure to attend this session. All good things must end, and the best things end well. The class will discuss how to bring the loose ends together; how to tie the knot in such a way that the reader is left with precisely the impression the writer seeks to convey. Instructor: Mr. James Abraham

The Benefits of Raw Foods

$20

HC0337 – Thursday July 12, 2012 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn how to get the most from the foods you eat. In this introductory workshop you will learn why raw food is healthier than cooked food, how to say good-bye to food cravings, and how you can transform almost any cooked dish you love into a raw version that will love you back! Sample some appetizers and desserts! Instructor: Ms. Julie Daube

The Basics of Point & Shoot Cameras

$20

HC0366 – Tuesday July 17, 2012 – 1-3 p.m. Do you have a point & shoot pocket camera and don't know how to use it? Do you wonder what all those buttons, icons, and menus do? Not satisfied with your pictures? Are they blurred, out-of-focus, and boring? By the end of this pain free, informative class, you will be taking sharp, interesting, well composed photos everyone will want to see. Instructor: Mr. Chuck Crafton

Understanding Technology: Smartphones, Kindles, Nooks, iPads, Tablets, PCs, and Macs – Which is Right for You? $20 HC0363 – Thursday July 19, 2012 – 10-11:30 a.m. 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-to-understand discussion of all the gadgets and gizmos available and most importantly, which might be the right one for you. Technology explained and made simple at the Renaissance Academy. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad for Beginners

$25

HC0360 – Thursday July 19, 2012 – 1-3 p.m. Whether you own an iPad or are considering purchasing one, join us as we introduce you to the magic of Apple's iPad. This two hour, lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of iPad; from settings, organizing, and multitasking, 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: Mr. John Guerra

iPhone for Beginners

$25

HC0364 – Thursday July 26, 2012 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. 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 two-hour,

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lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the iPhone: apps, settings, organizing, telephone, voicemail, texting, music, books, email, and more. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad for Intermediates: Tips, Tricks, and Apps.

$25

HC0361 – Thursday July 26, 2012 – 1-3 p.m. Take your iPad to the next level. Discover all the new features and enhancements of Apple's latest operating system, iOS5. 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 as we demonstrate them. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPhone for Intermediates

$25

HC0365 – Thursday August 2, 2012 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Your iPhone is so much more than a phone. Take it to the next level and learn about its myriad of capabilities. Learn about the latest features of the iOS 5.1 operating system, including iCloud, and how to use them. This two-hour, lecture-style demonstration will greatly enhance your iPhone experience. Become an iPhone power user. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad for Advanced Intermediates: The Next Level

$25

HC0362 – Thursday August 2, 2012 – 1-3 p.m. Learn how to make the most out of your iPad experience. Together we will drill down and explore some of the most powerful, productive, and useful apps for you iPad and why you should consider switching off your laptop and desktop forever. Learn secrets, tips, and tricks known only by the most advanced iPad users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

Starting Tuesdays, August 6......start looking for the next Foreign Films to begin!

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South Port Square Course Offerings These lectures are offered in the South Port Square Town Hall located at 23033 Westchester Boulevard, Port Charlotte

Mexico’s Presidential Election on July 1, 2012…what will it mean for us?

$15

SS0051 – Thursday May 3, 2012 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. The outcome of Mexico’s July 1, 2012 presidential election is likely to have a significant impact on Mexican-U.S. relations. The presidential showdown pits Mexico’s first female presidential candidate Josefina Vasquez of the incumbent National Action Party (PAN) against the Institutional Revolutionary Party’s (PRI) Enrique Pena. Pena, who leads Vasquez by 20 points, hopes to return the PRI to power after 12 years of PAN control. Join Dr. Ben Crosby in a discussion of how a PRI victory could alter relations between the United States its second most important supplier of oil and third most important trading partner, Mexico. Instructor: Dr. Ben Crosby

The Rediscovery of Ancient Egypt

$15

SS0050 – Thursday June 7, 2012 – 9:30-11 a.m. To study the land of Egypt is to feel profoundly touched by history. The glory and greatness, mystery and mystique that was once Egypt is an ancient land shaped by temples, tombs, and hieroglyphs; a civilization created by the Nile River. Explore the explorers of Ancient Egypt- Belzoni, Champollion, Flinders-Petrie, as they revive the dead civilization by cracking the code of the Pharaohs. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Chinese Calligraphy Takes the World by Storm

$15

SS0052 – Thursday July 5, 2012 – 9:30-11 a.m. Chinese calligraphy is a window into the Chinese mind, heart and soul, traditional China, revolutionary China and contemporary China. The history of Chinese writing represents the core development of the history of Chinese culture and civilization. The class shows the way to step inside Chinese Art, Society, Language and History through the medium of calligraphy. It is shown and described as the most revered of its Chinese art forms and the most difficult for Westerners to understand. Instructor: Ms. Diane Wolff WATCH FOR UP-COMING CLASSES BEING OFFERED AT THIS LOCATION FOR THE SUMMER SEMESTER!

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Renaissance Academy Travel Abroad Programs Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 20 high-end, intimately sized, concierge-style excursions abroad. Through unique custom itineraries, participants have the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, to visit historic and cultural sites with outstanding local guides, to experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language and history – and to 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. Reserve early! Our exclusive excursions are each limited to 24 travelers.

China, Tibet and the Yangtze River

From $5,395 per person (Land & Air)

SP3036 – May 30 – June 17, 2012 – 19 days Discover the classical highlights of China including a special excursion to mystical Tibet. Starting in Beijing, savor the capital’s legendary sites: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall. A tour highlight is a special inside look at communal life along Beijing’s ancient alleyways or hutongs, fast disappearing as the city rushes to modernize. View the famed life-size terracotta army in Xian. Spend three days in Lhasa, high in the Himalayas, exploring sacred temples and the vast Potala Palace. Cruise along the Yangtze River, one of the world’s longest and busiest rivers, aboard our Victoria Cruise ship. Witness daily life along its shores and see the spectacular Three Gorges and the much-heralded new dam. Our tour concludes in Shanghai, a city that epitomizes 21 st century China. A 3-day/2-night “On Your Own” post-tour extension in Shanghai is also available.

Southern Italy and Sicily

From $4,495 per person (Land & Air)

SP3038 – September 5 – 19, 2012 – 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 a 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 or so 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.

Invitation to Tuscany

$3,295 per person (Land Only)

SP3037 – September 22 – 30, 2012 – 8 days Tuscany’s vineyards, olive groves and soaring cypress trees provide a setting that soothes the soul, delights the eye and raises the spirit. Medieval towns and villages, hilltop castles and ancient farmsteads dotting the landscape await discovery in the most welcoming of climates. The cultural, artistic and architectural treasures of Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Certaldo, Bologna, Fiesole and San Gimignano will all be explored. This Tuscany excursion includes seven nights in a four-star Tuscan villa; most meals (with wine); English-speaking tour guides; art history and wine lessons; deluxe motor coach transportation; all entrance fees, and a farewell feast at the private castle of Santa Maria Novella.

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Journey to Vietnam

From $3,995 per person (Land & Air)

SP3041 – March 14 – 29, 2013 – 15 days Discover Vietnam’s captivating beauty, enduring traditions, and profound hospitality. Tour the highlights of the Frenchaccented capital Hanoi and take a full-day excursion to scenic Ha Long Bay. See Da Nang’s acclaimed Cham Museum, explore the nearby colorful village of Hoi An, and relax at a lovely resort on China Beach. Visit the imperial capital Hue, once home to emperors. Cruise the Perfume River to peaceful Thien Mu Pagoda, a significant Buddhist monastery. In southern Vietnam explore the tributaries and floating markets of the beautiful Mekong River Delta. Conclude in Saigon with tours of Reunification Palace, the History Museum, and the underground Cu Chi Tunnels. An optional post-tour extension to Cambodia to explore the incredible Angkor Wat temple complex is also available. Pricing is subject to change until the final travel brochure is released.

Legendary Turkey & the Turquoise Coast

From $3,995 per person (Land & Air)

SP3039 – September 5 – 19, 2013 – 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 cruise the exquisite Turquoise Coast, relaxing and discovering hidden sights, quaint fishing villages, and remote ruins. End your journey in the seaside resort 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. Pricing is subject to change until the final travel brochure is released.

Paradores & Pousadas: Historic Lodgings of Spain & Portugal

From $4,195 pp (Land & Air)

SP3040 – September 16 – 30, 2013 – 15 days Stay in distinctive lodgings and experience the rich history of Portugal and Spain during this Iberian sojourn. Beginning in Lisbon, tour the capital city and take an excursion to the National Palace of Queluz. Travel through picturesque Alentejo, a region of olive groves, vineyards, and wheat fields, to one of Portugal’s finest pousadas set in a former 15th-century convent. Cross into Spain and see the ancient, ruin-filled city of Merida, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cordoba, and Seville with its marvelous Moorish architecture. Visit Toledo, capital of medieval Spain. In Madrid, tour the Palacio Royal, the Plaza Mayor, and the world-famous Prado. Extend your tour with an optional stay in Barcelona. Pricing is subject to change until the final travel brochure is released.

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Instructor Biographies James Abraham is a graduate of Oberlin University and an award-winning journalist. He has worked as an editorial writer, city editor, reporter, and columnist for several newspapers. Chuck Crafton is a longtime photographer and instructor with over sixty years of experience with various camera and darkroom experience. He switched completely from film to digital photography about eight years ago, continues to capture digital photographs and currently teaches Digital Photography and workshops at several venues. Benjamin Crosby, Ph.D. earned his doctoral degree in Political Science and with a regional specialization in Latin America, where he lived for 18 years. He has been a research scholar at the Overseas Development Council in Washington D.C., and was a Director of MSI, an international development consulting organization. Pamela Davis was recently involved in Expressions of Courage Program. She has also served as Vice President of Art and Humanities. Julie Daube has a passion for helping people learn more about plant based diets and the benefits of raw foods. Steven Derfler, Ph.D. is a Professor of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Sharon Fultz is a Tai Chi practitioner and has been an instructor since 1995. John Guerra is a graduate of Columbia University, former Wall Street merchant banker, and the FGCU Director of Continuing Education. Gail Mooney,Ph.D., is a painter and was the Art Director for the Town of Bristol, RI. Jeanna Morrow feels as though she was reborn at 50 when her husband introduced her to Latin dance. She had never danced before. She attended classes for 2 years and then earned the Zumba Basic Instructor certification. Barbara Rendell, M.Ed. taught for ten years before serving on the Charlotte County School Board for eleven years. She has studied nutrition, cooking, and gardening for 35 years. Lee Stein learned the love of film from growing up in a family that owned a theater. He is the Executive Director on the Board of The Charlotte Chorale. Sharon Whitehill, Ph.D. earned her doctoral degree in Victorian literature, before spending more than 30 years as a professor of English. Diane Wolff has a degree in East Asian Languages and Literature from Columbia University with a specialization in Chinese History. While at Columbia, she won a National Defense Foreign Language Fellowship (NDFL) for the study of Advanced Chinese. Diane lived in Tokyo for a year, traveled Japan extensively, taught English through the Stanford Center with private pupils and pursued independent study.

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