Renaissance Academy Collier/Lee Summer 2017 Program Guide

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Summer 2017 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 Ave South Naples, FL 34102 239-434-4737

Register Online: RegisterRA.fgcu.edu ● Website: www.fgcu.edu/racademy ● Email: jguerra@fgcu.edu Paul C. Thornton, Ed. D. Executive Director, Continuing Education

John J. Guerra Director, Continuing Education & Renaissance Academy

Susan Kronenberger Office Manager, Renaissance Academy

Brenda DePasquale-Gerson Administrative Coordinator – Atrium

Terry Mastandrea Program Assistant – Naples

Barbara Stewart Business Manager – Atrium Center

Anita Gilmore Internet Marketing Specialist – Atrium

Carol M. Jonson Volunteer Advisory Council Member

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 – Registration form (page 35 or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and mail to the address above In Person – At the Naples Center or Atrium only. In-person registrations are NOT permitted at any other location.

Locations (Look for the two-letter codes before each course number) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖

(AR) The Arlington of Naples, 7900 Arlington Circle, Naples 34113; 239-307-3000 (AT) Atrium Exec. Center, 8695 College Pkwy, Suite 1181, Ft. Myers 33919; 239-425-3272 (BR) Brooks Commons Club, 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs 34135; 239-949-3800 (BV) Bentley Village, 850 Retreat Drive, Naples; 239-431-2000 (MP) Moorings Park Ctr. for Healthy Living, 132 Moorings Park Dr., Naples; 239-261-1616 (NC) Naples Center, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, Naples 34102; 239-434-4737

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations due to a disability can contact the Office of Adaptive Services at 239-590-7956, by e-mail at adaptive@fgcu.edu, or via the Florida Relay at 711.

RA in Charlotte County – Please call 941-505-0130 or visit www.fgcu.edu/hcc for the Charlotte County RA catalog.

Memberships – Become an Academy Member – Support lifelong learning and save 20% or more on most programs! A summer and fall membership, valid from May 15 through December 15, 2017, is $35 per person. A summer and fall couple’s membership is available for $60. Membership is not required to take Academy lectures. Membership Fees are nonrefundable.

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 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, national origin, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sex (including sexual harassment/assault), sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or age.

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Mary Bartrop is a certified Zentangle® teacher.

Sharon Breay, ASID of Breay Design, is an awarded, nationally certified senior design consultant, mentor, and author.

Jill and Dan Burzynski are both Elder Care attorneys from the Naples area.

Frank Berna has nearly 25 years of experience in various aspects of photography.

Thomas Cimarusti is an Associate Professor of Musicology at FGCU with a specialization in 18th & 19th century music.

Loris Dallal is a 3rd Degree Certified Ikebana Sogetsu instructor who has taught and exhibited around the world.

Steven Derfler, Ph.D., is a Professor of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Gayle Dorio is an Orchid Society member who’s won numerous orchid awards. She has taught Mah Jongg 40+ years.

Marty Dorio, Ph.D., has adopted, studied, and taught others about innovative technologies. He is a member of the Naples Mac Users Group.

Thomas Eastwood had careers with the ATF and DoD where he conducted and led counterintelligence and criminal investigations.

Suzanne Fiscella is a practicing Physician’s Assistant, with years of high school and college teaching experience.

Gerald Franz, Ph.D., has been a history professor and college librarian for 30+ years, earning five graduate degrees along the way.

Edward Grace, M.S., was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for work on the Apollo 13 Mission. He founded several tech firms.

John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and former Wall Street merchant banker, is the FGCU Director of Continuing Education.

Carol Jonson, M.A., was a facilitator for the Hodges lifelong learning program where she taught humanities, art, and literature.

Shelly Kaufman has a degree in communication and is a lifetime fan of movies from 1930 to the present.

Carolyn Kerpchar, M.S, was a consultant to The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense and Aviation.

Nick Kerpchar, B.B.A., B.S.N., M.S., has over 27 years in the standards compliance and quality improvement industry.

Nancy Maxwell, M.S., grew up abroad, developed her passion for history while living and teaching in Europe.

Karen Atkin McNeil is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and tai chi since 1999 Debra McKay is a MMH certified professional coach and holds advanced certificates in Positive Psychology Coaching.

Marlies Mueller, Ph.D., Emerita, Harvard University.

Steven Mutart, J.D., is a retired attorney with a lifelong passion for various subjects including American history and the American presidency.

Gerry Pearson Nichols is a professional calligrapher and certified Zentangle® teacher.

James Robison has been published in The New Yorker, won a Whiting Grant for his short fiction, and a Rosenthal Award.

Cindi Ryerson R.N., owns and operates Millennium House, an adult daycare facility, and the Millennium Cognitive Café.

Jack Sigman is from the Buckingham Institute for Human Rights and Genocide Studies.

Steve Stolz is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.

Carlene Thissen is a singer, songwriter, and author who spends much of her time working with the people of Immokalee.

Henry Venable, M.D., is an Estero physician with a long interest in wellness; he studied nutrition and lifestyle medicine for many years.

Robin Wohl is a retired New York City teacher who has been teaching rubber stamp art, collage & crafts to children and adults for over 35 years.

Lisa Wroble is a nationally published author and writing instructor.

SUMMER SPECIALS Members – Some 2-hour lectures on sale! Same price as 1.5-hours!

– Purchase 3 single lectures and get 1 free ($20/$24 value)!

– Bundle of 5 single lectures for $75! (Bundles are non-refundable) – Ask about Member Do-Overs!

New Students – Take your first single lecture ($25 or $29 value) at Renaissance Academy for free!

Summer Locations Open to Everyone – The Arlington of Naples, Bentley Village, Moorings Park, Brooks Commons Club, FGCU Naples Center, and Atrium Executive Center.

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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CANCELLATION POLICY: Membership Fees and Course Bundles are non-refundable. If a program is canceled, you will be notified by phone and issued a full refund within 20 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 three (3) business days prior to the first session of the program to receive a refund. Individuals who cancel after the start of a program will not receive a refund. Unless otherwise stated, a ten (10) business day notice is required for refunds on all day trips and special programs (SP).

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!

ART & ART HISTORY The English Landscapes of John Constable

$20 / $25

MP9200 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – June 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday John Constable, along with his rival J.M.W. Turner, ranks as one of the two greatest English Romantic Landscape painters. Constable’s landscapes are beautiful, realistic and show still identifiable location… and they helped raise the genre of landscape painting into a sought-after form. Instructor: Carol Jonson

J.M.W. Turner: Painter of Light and Father of Impressionism

$20 / $25

NC9201 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday The English painter J.M.W. Turner is often called the Father of Impressionism, His dramatic – and often controversial – landscapes created an enduring respect for that genre of painting, and his use of color and light paved the way for the Impressionists. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Inside the World’s Great Museums: The Hermitage

$20 / $25

AR9202 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – June 20 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, is renowned for its collections of Western art and includes important paintings and sculpture from the Renaissance and the Dutch Golden Age through the 20th century. The museum is equally famed for the architecture and the fabulous decorations in its 1,100 rooms, built by Empress Catherine the Great. This class will explore highlights of the art and architecture of this wonderful museum. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The “Davids” of Florence

$20 / $25

BV9203 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – June 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Renaissance Florence enshrined the Biblical hero David as the symbol of their city. Images of David abound in Florentine art. His youthful strength, courage and confidence in conquering the fearsome giant Goliath became a metaphor for Florence itself. This class will look at the David statues Florence commissioned from Donatello, Verrocchio and Michelangelo, exploring the vastly different interpretations each gave this hero of their city. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Ravishing Ravenna

$20 / $25

MP9204 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – September 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Often unexplored on a grand tour of Italy, Ravenna is a jewel tucked into the country’s Adriatic coastline just a few hours’ drive south of Venice. A charming town today, it is a treasure trove of history…and a city filled with such beautiful fifth and sixth century architecture and mosaics that it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Inside the World’s Great Museums: The Louvre

$20 / $25

BV9205 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – September 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday The Louvre – former palace of French kings – is probably the most famous (and visited) museum in the world. Only 35,000 of its 8+ million works are on display from the Ancient Near East and Egypt through the Renaissance, Baroque and Neo-classical eras. Whether you are planning a visit or remembering a past one, this armchair tour will highlight some of the museum’s most important works, including the “Three Girls of the Louvre.” Instructor: Carol Jonson Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Vincent Van Gogh

$20 / $25

AR9206 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – September 19 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday Van Gogh may be the most beloved and famous of the Post-Impressionist painters. This class will examine his life and trace the development of his art from his early paintings in Holland to those highly creative years in the south of France. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Donatello: Sparking the Renaissance

$20 / $25

NC9207 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Donatello was one of the greatest sculptors of the Early Renaissance. His creations – including two wonderful David statues in Florence – 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

BIOGRAPHIES John Wayne: The Duke

$20 / $25

MP9208 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – July 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday 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 won 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, the last of his films, which totaled 170, were some of his achievements. This great actor may be gone, but not forgotten. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Three Hollywood Johns and One Humphrey Bogart

$52 / $62

NC9209– Naples Center (South Naples) – July 24, 26, 31, August 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays/Wednesdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC9209) 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

NC9210 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday 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 won 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, the last of his films, which totaled 170, were some of his achievements. This great actor may be gone, but not forgotten.

Humphrey Bogart (Bogie): One of a Kind

$20 / $25

NC9211 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday His first and only Academy Award came in 1951 for the grumpy, boozy, skipper of the steamer “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.

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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John Huston: Cigars, Whiskey, and Movie Magic

$20 / $25

NC9212 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday A gifted screen writer, John Marcellus Huston, son of Walter, finally got to direct his own script, The Maltese Falcon, and cast 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 years.

John Ford: A Splash of Irish Whiskey

$20 / $25

NC9213 – Naples Center – (South Naples) August 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday 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.

Marilyn Monroe: Goddess without a Pedestal

$20 / $25

NC9214 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Controversies surrounding the 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 her troubled life. 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

Richard Burton: The Welsh Lion

$30 / $35

Option #1 – BR9215 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – September 12, 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Tues/Thurs Option #2 – NC9216 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 22, 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the entire series (BR9215, NC9216) 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 of 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

Option #1 – BR9217 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – September 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue Option #2 – NC9218 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. 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

Option #1 – BR9219 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – Sept 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – NC9220 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 29 at 10am – 11:30 am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. 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.

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Baseball Legends: Sandy Koufax and Ted Williams

$30 / $35

NC9221 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 25, 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Participants may register for the entire series (NC9221) 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

Koufax the Colossal

$20 / $25

NC9222 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 25 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

NC9223 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 27 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.

BUSINESS, FINANCE, INVESTING & ECONOMICS Understanding Social Security: Get What’s Yours

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9224– Naples Center (South Naples) – June 8 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – NC9225 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 22 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday 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 to which they are entitled because “you paid for it, so you’ve earned it.” This session 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 a source of income that can represent 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. Instructor: Steve Stolz

Generating Income in Retirement in a Low Interest Rate Environment

$25 / $30

Option #1 – NC9226 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 13, 14 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday/Wednesday Option #2 – NC9227 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 15, 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Wednesday 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 the 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 taxfree or taxable bonds, stocks or mutual funds, and insurance products. The objective of the session is to provide you with knowledge of how different investment options can allow you to realize reliable income while maintaining your lifestyle through your retirement years. Instructor: Steve Stolz

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Life Care Planning: Find, Access, Pay and Protect Against the Needs & Expenses of Longevity

$20 / $25

NC9228 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Same-household spouses or partners (one only) 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 that addresses if you need care, who will provide it, how will you pay for it, where will you live, and if you have the appropriate legal documents. This session will also cover private vs. public (Medicaid and VA) and long-term care insurance payment options. Instructors: Steve Stolz and Elder Care Attorney Jill or Dan Burzynski

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY Computer and Internet Security: Understanding the Threats and How Best to Stop Them

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC9229 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 8 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9230 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – June 15 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Everyone has a computer and everyone is therefore at risk from cyber-attacks. Every day across the country, millions of people fall victim to viruses, spyware, malware, keystroke loggers, phishing schemes, and hacking.

Join this lecture-style class to better understand these threats and how to best protect yourself against them. Instructor: John Guerra

iPad/iPhone for Beginners

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC9231 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 8 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9232 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – June 15 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – BR9233 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – June 29 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for users of Android cell phones or Windows-based tablets. Apple iPhones and iPads have defined the category of smartphones and tablets. They are both remarkable pieces of technology. While the iPhone provides access to phone and voicemail, email, the web, photos, calendars, texting, maps, games, and more, the iPad includes many of these same options and can eliminate your need for a desktop or laptop! Whether you already own an iPhone or iPad, or are considering purchasing one, join us as we explore the capabilities of these remarkable devices. 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 Hands-On Workshops – Beginner Level

$95 / $120

Option #1 – NC9234– Naples Center (South Naples) – June 12, 14, 16, 19, 21 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mons/Weds/Fri Option #2 – AT9235 – Atrium Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 10, 12, 14, 17, 19 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mons/Weds/Fri Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (NC9234 or AT9235) or for any of the individual lectures below. This workshop is designed for those first-time iPad/iPhone users who want hands-on classroom instruction 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 five 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; (iv) Photos, and (v) iMovie. Instructor: Marty Dorio

Intro to the iPad/iPhone, Settings, Backup, iCloud, and App Store - Beginners

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC9236 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 12 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT9237 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 10 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar - Beginners

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC9238 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 14 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT9239 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 12 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Safari, iTunes, iTunes University, Podcasts, and YouTube - Beginners

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC9240 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 16 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Friday Option #2 – AT9241 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft Myers) – July 14 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Friday

Photos - Beginners

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC9242 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 19 at 9:30pm – 12:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT9243 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 17 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday

iMovie - Beginners

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC9244 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 21 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT9245 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 19 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday

iPad/iPhone Hands-On Workshops – Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Level

$95 / $120

Option #1 – NC9246 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 12, 14, 16, 19, 21 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mons/Weds/Fri Option #2 – AT9247 – Atrium Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 10, 12, 14, 17, 19 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mons/Weds/Fri Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (NC9246 or AT9247) or for any of the individual lectures below. This hands-on workshop is designed for those iPad/iPhone users who understand well the basics of the devices, but require additional help. The instructor will demo features and then give students the chance to practice and ask questions about their own iPads/iPhones. We will offer five 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; (iv) Photos, and (v) iMovie.

Instructor: Marty Dorio

Introduction to the iPad/iPhone, Settings, Backup, iCloud, and App Store Advanced Beginners/Intermediates

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC9248 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 12 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT9249 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 10 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar - Advanced Beginners/Intermediates

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC9250 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 14 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT9251 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 12 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday

Safari, iTunes, iTunes University, Podcasts, and YouTube – Advanced Beginners/Intermediates

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC9252 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 16 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday Option #2 – AT9253 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 14 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday

Photos – Advanced Beginners/Intermediates

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC9254 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 19 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT9255 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 17 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday

iMovie – Advanced Beginners/Intermediates

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC9256 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 21 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT9257 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 19 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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What is Cloud Computing and How Do We Use the Cloud?

$20 / $25

NC9258 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 30 at 10am – 12pm, Friday This class is for both Mac and Windows users. We will begin with an introduction to cloud computing: what clouds are and who provides them. It seems everyone is in the cloud business these days! How much do they cost? Why should I care? We will then migrate to a more detailed explanation of how to use clouds and cloud storage in our everyday lives. What is OneDrive, iCloud, iCloud drive, Amazon Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox? How do we use them for a variety of tasks, from syncing notes, calendars, contacts, usernames in iCloud, OneNote, Word and Excel files in OneDrive, to using it for 1Password, to using it to store documents in Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Word? We will conclude with a look at some innovative new offerings for storing photos for free in various clouds. Users should bring their own devices to be able to follow along. They should have downloaded any “cloud” apps that they are interested in using before coming to class. Instructor: Marty Dorio

An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10

$40 / $50

Option #1 – NC9259 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 13 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9260 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 20 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #3 – AT9261 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 6 at 1pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #4 – NC9262 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 7 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday 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. Instructor: John Guerra

iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email and Safari: Appointments, Email, and Web Surfing

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC9263 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 13 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – BR9264 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – July 18 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #3 – AT9265 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #4 – AR9266 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – August 18 at 10am – 12pm, Friday 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

iPhone/iPad Apps: Camera, Photos, Editing, Organizing, Albums and More in the New iOS 10 $35 / $45 Option #1 – NC9267 - Naples Center (South Naples) – August 10 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9268 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 17 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – BR9269 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – August 14 at 10am – 12pm, Monday 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

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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iPhone/iPad Apps: Facetime, iCloud, News and Music in the New iOS 10

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC9270 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 10 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9271 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 17 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #3 – BR9272 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – September 28 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday 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.

Learn how to use one of Apple’s most empowering technologies, FaceTime, so you can see and speak to the people who mean the most to you, wherever they may be in the world, absolutely free. We will also delve into the setup, settings and control of iCloud to ensure your apps, photos, calendars, notes and so much more are properly synced across your devices and backed up to the cloud so you will never lose them. Using News, learn how to get all the news you want, custom designed and delivered to your Apple device for free.

Finally, learn how to gain access to more than 30 million pieces of music through Apple’s music app. Instructor: John Guerra

iPhone/iPad Apps: Messages, Maps and Notes: Texting, Finding Locations and Directions, and Saving/Protecting Your Most Important Information in Notes $35 / $45 Option #1 – BR9273 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – September 5 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9274 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 6 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #3 – NC9275 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 7 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. This class presumes you understand the basic operations of the iPhone/iPad. Learn the detailed workings of your Messages, Maps, and Notes applications on your iPhone/iPad. In the Messages app, you will learn how to effectively communicate with others using texts; voice texts; and how to share photos, videos, web links, and files. In the Maps app, learn how to locate various points of interest and addresses; get turn-by-turn directions; live traffic information; 3D renderings of entire cities; transit info, and much more. Finally, in the Notes app, learn how to save your most important information and password protect it; add photos, web links and free-hand drawings; and more. Existing users should take this lecture to learn about all the enhancements in iOS 10, Apple’s newest operating system. Instructor: John Guerra

CONTEMPORARY ART LECTURE SERIES The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group

$205 / $235 (Lectures and Lunches with the Presenters) $130 / $155 (Lectures Only/No Lunches)

NC9184 – Naples Center – January 26, February 16, March 16, April 6 at 11am – 1:30pm (includes lunch), Fridays NC9184NL – Naples Center – January 26, February 16, March 16, April 6 at 11am – 12:30pm (no 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 (NC9184 or NC9184NL) 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.

Painting Architecture

$40 / $47

NC9185 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 26 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday This presentation explores one of the major themes within modernist art, that of the blurred boundaries between painting and architecture. Matisse, Mondrian, Rothko, Pollack and many other modern masters are considered, while we investigate what happens when paintings and architecture space merge. Instructor: Dr. Matthew Palczynski, Independent Art History Consultant, Lecturer and Curator

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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American Crossroads: Rural Life Meets Modern Art

$40 / $47

NC9186 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 16 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday The full scope of American modernism reflects the undeniable impact that rural America had on the expansion and embrace of modernism in this country. Treatments of Coastal New England, small-town Pennsylvania, Midwestern Farms and other regions of the country illustrate the translation, spread and growth of the American version of Modernism. We will examine, as well, how rural identity persists in the work of artists of the contemporary period.

Instructor: Amanda C. Burdan, Associate Curator, Brandywine River Museum of Art.

Givens: Robert Gover, Jeff Wall, Hannah Wilke and the Regenerative Legacy of Marcel Duchamp’s Etant donnés

$40 / $47

NC9187– Naples Center (South Naples) – March 16 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday This lecture will address the critical and artistic reception of Marcel Duchamp’s enigmatic final masterpiece, Etant donnés: 1. La chute d’eau, 2. Le gaz d’élairage…, of 1946-66. This environmental assemblage, which has been on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art since 1969, has been described by Jasper Johns as “the strangest work of art in any museum.” We will challenge the current notion of presentism as inherently flawed. Seen through the eyes of later artists, the work both captures and regenerates the dynamic forces of Duchamp’s subversive assemblage.

Instructor: Michael Taylor, Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Art and Education, VA Museum of Fine Art

Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World

$40 / $47

NC9188– Naples Center (South Naples) – April 6 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday Rina Banejeree is known for her fanciful sculptures and installations made from materials sourced throughout the world. She is a voracious gatherer of objects – in a single sculpture one can find African tribal jewelry, colorful feathers, light bulbs, Murano glass, and South Asian antiques. While the visuals of Banejeree’s childhood in India greatly influence her aesthetic, her immigration to the U. S. as a young child and her love of her current home, New York City, form the core of her practice.

We will focus on the way her work reflects the splintered experience of identity, tradition and culture. Instructor: Jodi Throckmorton, Curator of contemporary Art, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS The Wick Broadway Costume Museum, Lunch, and a Cabaret Performance

$95 / $115

SP9277 – Boca Raton – July 6 at 7:30am (Ft. Myers)/8:05am (North Naples) – 5:45pm (Naples)/6:20pm (Ft. M), Thur Enrollment is limited. 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.

The Secrets of Royal Scoop Ice Cream – Lunch and Learn

$17 / $19

SP9276 – The Royal Scoop (North Naples) – July 12 at 10:30am – 12pm, Wednesday Did you know that the U.S. enjoys an average of 48 pints of ice cream per person, per year, more than any other country? The top five individual flavors in the United States are vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, chocolate chip, and butter pecan. It is said that the ice cream cone’s invention is linked to the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. An ice cream vendor reportedly didn’t have enough dishes to keep up with the demand, so he teamed up with a waffle vendor who rolled his waffles into cones! Learn more by joining us at Royal Scoop Ice Cream where participants will receive a fabulous presentation on ice cream. In addition, all participants will enjoy a delicious lunch, including a drink and ICE CREAM while spending time with fellow participants. LOCATION: Royal Scoop Ice Cream, 15 8th Street (off Vanderbilt Drive, between Wiggins Pass Road and Bonita Beach Road).

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Ikebana Floral Design Workshop

$30 / $40

SP9278 – Naples Center (South Naples) July 20 at 1pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Students must bring an 8 to10 inch, short ceramic container and a sharp pair of scissors 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 .

The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg

$85 / $105

SP9279 – St. Pete – August 10 at 8am (North Naples)/8:35am (Ft. Myers) – 5:45pm (Ft. Myers)/6:15pm (Naples), Thursday Enrollment limited. 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. On your own, also discover world-renowned Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida’s works in paper, alabaster, steel, and stone in The Dali’s special exhibition: Memory, Mind, Matter: The Sculpture of Eduardo Chillida. 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.

ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT Birds of South Florida

$30 / $35

NC9280 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 21, 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday/Friday Participants may register for the entire series (NC9280) or for any of the individual lectures below. Several hundred 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: 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 Instructor: Steven Mutart

Birds of the Land and Sky

$20 / $25

NC9281 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday 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?

Birds of the Marsh, Beach, and Sea

$20 / $25

NC9282 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday 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.

Raptors of North America

$20 / $25

NC9283 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Several dozen species of birds of prey patrol the skies, scout from poles and cliffs, or roam miles in search of meals of small and not so small birds, rodents, rabbits, fish and sometimes livestock across the North American continent. They range from robin-sized kestrels to eagles with wingspans of 8 feet. The peregrine falcon cruises at 80-100 mph and crash dives at 200 mph or more. Learn more about these fascinating and awesome creatures that add zest and wonder to our world. (Did we mention the California Condor has a wing spread of 10 feet? OK, we know he’s not a raptor in the true sense.) Join life-long birder, Steven Mutart as he shares his knowledge and passion for these feathered wonders. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Monster Hurricanes: Nature’s Awesome Machine

$20 / $25

NC9284 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Andrew, Camille, Gilbert, Donna, Wilma, Sandy, and some 280 other storms bearing minimum sustained winds of 74 mph have blasted one or more states since 1851, when record keeping started. At 200 mph, Andrew, Camille and other category 5 hurricanes terrorized and destroyed all in their paths. Originally identified by year or shore destruction, later by women’s names, and finally, men’s names were also honored. We will look at how and why they form, grow, move, and die. Hear the stories behind a half-dozen or so raging storms. Be prepared to fly into the heart of one of these monsters where deceptively peaceful, wispy clouds float over a foaming hellish sea below. You will be in the eye of the storm! Instructor: Steven Mutart

Beautiful, Flowering Orchids: Thrive and Grow

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR9285 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – July 24 at 10am – 12pm, Monday

Option #2 – MP9286 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – September 13 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday 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

FILM SERIES Naples Foreign Film Series

$42 / $56 (Donation)

NC9189 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 4, 18, July 16, 30, August 13, 27, September 10, 24 at 2pm, Sundays Participants may register for the entire series (NC9189) 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 summer our film series will present eight 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. Moderator: John Guerra.

About Elly (Iran 2009, Drama/ Mystery/ Thriller)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9190 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 4 at 2pm, Sunday A gripping and adventurous work of cinema, Farhadi’s third feature combines the mounting tension of a psychological thriller with various levels of social allegory, including a barely veiled portrait of class and religious tensions inside Iran. This is a cunning ensemble drama about a group of friends on a seaside vacation torn apart by a young woman’s disappearance. Not Rated (1 hour, 59 minutes)

Late Marriage (Israel 2001, Comedy/Drama/Romance)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9191 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 18 at 2pm, Sunday Zaza is a 31-year old Israeli bachelor, handsome and intelligent, and his family wants to see him married. But tradition dictates that Zaza must choose a young virgin, beautiful, from a good family, and preferably wealthy. His parents drag him to meet potential brides and their families, in keeping with the traditions of their Georgian Jewish heritage. But Zaza always manages to wiggle out of getting engaged. He is already in love, with a sensuous, strong and intriguing woman – a divorcee with a 6-year old daughter. Unrated (1 hour, 42 minutes)

Golden Dream (Mexico 2014, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9192 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 16 at 2pm, Sunday A piercing and poetic road movie that follows the fortunes of four Guatemalan teenagers on a dangerous journey across the Mexican border into America. With this film, director Diego Quemada-Diez weaves a compassionate tale built on forthright honesty – and outstanding work from a novice cast. Not Rated (1 hour, 48 minutes)

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Force Majeur (Sweden 2014, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9193 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 30 at 2pm, Sunday This wickedly funny and precisely observed psychodrama tells the story of a model Swedish family - handsome businessman Tomas, his willowy wife Ebba and their two blond, pre-teen children – on a skiing holiday in the French Alps. The sun is shining and the slopes are spectacular, but during lunch at a mountainside restaurant, an avalanche turns everything upside down. Rated R (2 hours)

My Life as a Zucchini (France 2016, Animation/Comedy/Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9194 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 13 at 2pm, Sunday After losing his mother, a young boy is sent to a foster home with other orphans his age, where he begins to learn the meaning of trust and love. Rated PG-13 (1 hour, 10 minutes)

The Salesman (Iran 2016, Drama/Thriller)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9195 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 27 at 2pm, Sunday While both are participating in a production of “Death of a Salesman,” a teacher’s wife is assaulted in her new home, which leaves him determined to find the perpetrator over his wife’s traumatized objections. Rated PG – 13 (2 hours, 4 minutes)

Things to Come (France, 2016, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9196 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 10 at 2pm, Sunday “The future seems compromised.” That line, spoken by an editor at a publishing house, is spoken to Nathalie Chazeaux to explain why her popular philosophy textbook needs some serious revisions, maybe even an “entire re-branding”.

The words make sense in a practical context, but when telescoped out into the themes of this beautiful film, they take on enormous relevance. Rated PG-13 (1 hour, 42 minutes)

Fireworks Wednesday (Iran 2006, Drama/Mystery/Romance)

$6/ $8 (Donation)

NC9197 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 24 at 2pm, Sunday When she accepts an assignment cleaning the home of an affluent married couple about to leave on vacation, a young betrothed woman is sucked into a virulent nuptial conflict of deceit, treachery, and vitriol that challenge all her assumptions of married life. Not Rated (1 hour, 42 minutes)

Naples Classic Film Series

$24 / $32 (Donation)

NC9287 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 30, July 7, 21, August 4, 18 at 2pm, Fridays Participants may register for the entire series (NC9287) or for any of the individual films below. Pre-registration is strongly suggested.

Join us for this new Friday afternoon film series featuring The Original Dynamic Duo, Astaire and Rogers. As always, there is an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterward. Moderator: Steven Mutart

The Gay Divorcee (USA, 1934)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9288 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 30 at 2pm, Friday An American woman travels to England, seeking a divorce from her absentee husband, where she meets – and falls in love with – a dashing performer. Rated “Approved” (1 hour, 47 minutes)

Top Hat (USA, 1935)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9289 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 7 at 2pm, Friday An American dancer comes to Britain and falls for a model whom he initially annoyed, but she mistakes him for his goofy producer. Rated “Approved” (1 hour, 41 minutes) Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Swing Time (USA, 1936)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9290 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 21 at 2pm, Friday A performer and gambler travels to New York City to raise the $25,000 he needs to marry his fiancée, only to become entangled with a beautiful, aspiring dancer. Not Rated (1 hour, 43 minutes)

Shall We Dance (USA, 1937)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9291 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 4 at 2pm, Friday A budding romance between a ballet master and a tap dancer becomes complicated when rumors surface that they are already married. Rated “Approved” (1 hour 49 minutes)

The Barkleys of Broadway (USA, 1949)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC9292 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 18 at 2pm, Friday A successful but constantly-feuding husband and wife musical comedy team threatens to break up when the wife entertains an offer to become a serious actress. Not Rated (1 hour, 49 minutes)

Ft. Myers Classic and Foreign Film Series

$72 / $96 (Donation)

AT9293 – Atrium – June 15, 22, 29, July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, September 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1:30pm, Thurs Participants may register for the entire series (AT9293) or for any of the individual films below. This summer, our film series will present fourteen 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

All Quiet on the Western Front (USA 1930 Drama, War)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9294 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – June 15 at 1:30pm, Thursday The first talky, antiwar film that stands the test of time after 87 years. The story of young, naïve Germans anxious to test themselves during WWI, who instead find war at its ugliest. Touching and gripping with great acting, winner of Best Picture and Best Director, it still holds your attention. Unrated (2 hours, 16 minutes).

A Man Called Ove (Sweden, 2016 Comedy, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9295 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – June 22 at 1:30pm, Thursday Based on the international best-seller, this Oscar nominated Best Foreign Film and Best Makeup tells the story of a curmudgeonly old man whose grumpy life and demeanor changes beyond his control by a much younger person. A purpose for living is found in this morbidly funny film. A life-affirming tale! Rated PG-13 (1 hour, 56 minutes)

Hell or High Water (USA, 2016 Crime, Drama, Thriller)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9296 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – June 29 at 1:30pm, Thursday Oscar nominations including Best picture and Best Screenplay. A modern western about crime, fear and brotherly love in this cracker-jack thriller. Oscar nominee Jeff Bridges plays a Texas Ranger in pursuit of two brothers whose complicated scheme of robbing banks through a Texas-sized depression is relatable to us all. Rated R (1 hour, 42 minutes)

The Secret in Their Eyes (Argentina, 2009 Drama, Mystery, Romance)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9297 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 13 at 1:30pm, Thursday The Best Foreign Film is a compelling and searing look into the corrupt past of Argentina policy, police, and politics.

Told through the eyes of a retiring District Attorney, an unsolvable murder case is in the forefront of this gripping tale that is told partially in flashbacks. Rated R (2 hours, 9 minutes) Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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The Lady Eve (USA, 1941 Comedy)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9298 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 20 at 1:30pm, Thursday Henry Fonda, Barbara Stanwyck and Charles Coburn star in the romantic, funny and classy screwball comedy. The film follows a female card shark and her father as they scheme to dupe Henry Fonda (a herpetologist) out of his fortune. Very sexy with wry humor, this is a beautiful tale of the battle of the sexes where everyone wins. Oscar nominated. Unrated (1 hour, 34 minutes)

Our Little Sister (Japan, 2015 Comedy, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9299 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 27 at 1:30pm, Thursday A gentle, telling saga of three adult sisters taking in their younger stepsister. Deliberately paced as to bring a joy and love of life, the story unfolds with a deceptive air of lightness. A gift not to be taken lightly, of family relationships and love. Rated PG (2 hours, 8 minutes)

The Lady Vanishes (England, 1938 Mystery, Thriller)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9300 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 3 at 1:30pm, Thursday An all-time great, this film finds Alfred Hitchcock at the top of his form in his early career. A smart, beautiful woman with her male companion try to find a missing woman they were talking with, who seems to have vanished from the moving train. Excellent pacing and timing! Unrated (1 hour, 36 minutes)

Sweet Bean (Japan, 2015 Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9301 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) - August 10 at 1:30pm, Thursday A slow and telling tale of companionship between a lonely man running a small food shop, and an elderly woman who just wants to be needed. Themes include freedom and joy, which are found by embracing sensory experiences.

The deliberate pace demands patience, but the story’s simplicity and the performances given yield a film well worth the wait. Unrated (1 hour, 53 minutes)

My Favorite Wife (USA, 1940 Comedy)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9302 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 17 at 1:30pm, Thursday Another all-time screwball farce. Starring Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Randolph Scott, and written by Leo McCarey.

Hilarity ensues when Cary Grant’s wife, missing and presumed dead for seven years, returns to find he’s remarried. 3 Oscar nominations. Unrated (1 hour, 28 minutes)

Kolya (Czechoslovakian, 1996 Comedy, Drama, Music)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9303– Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 24 at 1:30pm, Thursday Academy Award and Golden Globe Winner for Best Foreign Film, this is the critically acclaimed story of an elderly musician forced to look after a woman’s 5-year old boy while she emigrates to Germany, A smart, funny script combined with excellent acting and political overtones makes this movie unforgettable. Rated PG – 13 (1 hour, 45 minutes)

Memento (USA, 2001, Mystery, Thriller)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9304 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 7 at 1:30pm, Thursday Guy Pierce gives an impressive performance as a man that suffered a head trauma trying to stop a rapist attacking his wife. His subsequent pursuit of the attacker is hindered because he cannot make new memories, or retain older ones for more than 5 minutes. He uses tattoos and takes Polaroids with notes to aid his failed memory. This puzzler is told in reverse order to further enrich this well-plotted mystery. The last scene, which is actually the start of the story, will leave the viewer with much food for thought. This award–winning script was directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception). Close attention is required! Rated R (1 hour, 53 minutes) Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Brief Encounter (England, 1945 Drama, Romance)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9305 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 14 at 1:30pm, Thursday A subtle, romantic film about a couple finding their feelings growing from strangers to possible lovers. An instant classic, the film is noted for evocative black and white photography as well as the evocative steam from the trains.

Directed by David Lean prior to his epic films (The Bridge Over the River Qwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago), it’s not to be missed! Unrated (1 hour, 26 minutes)

The Graduate (USA, 1967 Comedy, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9306 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 21 at 1:30pm, Thursday Academy Award winning film, one of the all-time greats that broke new ground in questioning the values and addressing the class status, decadence and morals of a generation. The disillusionment of a recent college graduate is communicated through a great script, cinematography, music by Simon and Garfunkel, humor and satire, and the catch-phrase “think plastics.” Nominated for 7 Oscars, including Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft. Often imitated, never duplicated! Rated PG (1 hour, 45 minutes)

The Man in the White Suit (England, 1951 Comedy, Drama, Sci0-Fi)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT9307 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 28 at 1:30pm, Thursday As good a satire as any to come out of Britain in the 50s, this film stars Alec Guinness as a nerdy, naïve scientist who invents a white suit that is impervious to dirt or damage of any sort. At first lauded as a genius, he soon becomes the common man against the establishment, and is also attacked by the trade unions as well. Oscar nominated with telling satirical attacks, told through a witty script, careful direction and superb acting. Unrated (1 hour, 25 minutes)

FILM HISTORY The Making of Gone With The Wind

$20 / $25

MP9308 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – August 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday The story behind the making of this monumental classic is as fascinating as the beloved movie itself is entertaining. The task facing David O. Selznick of turning Margaret Mitchell's 1,037 pages into three and a half hours of spectacular color and intense drama, set to Max Steiner’s soaring music, is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Mitchell wanted Basil Rathbone to play Rhett and Paulette Goddard all but had Scarlett sewn up. Join our movie-buff Steven Mutart and get a peek at the scenes behind the scenes of this movie classic.

Instructor: Steven Mutart

Hollywood’s Golden Age: The Studios

$40 / $50

NC9309 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 11, 13, 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesdays Participants may register for the series (NC9309) or for any individual courses below. When Al Jolson in blackface broke into song in 1927 in the first "talkie" motion picture, The Jazz Singer, the Golden Age of Hollywood emerged with the birth of three movie studios that would entertain, shock, bemuse, and shape the new century pulling the country from the despair of the Great Depression into a new world of limitless dreams and possibilities. As Paramount, MGM, and Warner Bros. competed for talent and content, creating the “star system” in the magical “Golden Age” of movie making. They made Greta Garbo, James Stewart, Clark Gable and other icons rich, and for the most part happy, indentured servants. They changed the world. Come see and hear how these “Big Three” studios, and the powerful men behind them, shaped the past century and our lives in this entertaining three-part series. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Warner Brothers

$20 / $25

NC9310– Naples Center (South Naples) – September 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack's new studio was first saved by a dog, Rin-Tin-Tin, then by Darryl F. Zanuck, then

by The Jazz Singer which poured in buckets of needed cash. As Jack fought with Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart rose to stardom in High Sierra, James Cagney went from song and dance man to hoodlum, Warner Brothers finally became a major studio.

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Paramount

$20 / $25

NC9311 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Follow the colorful, early history of Paramount and its legendary creators Adolf Zukor and Jesse Lasky; then Cecil B. DeMille's emergence and the superstar stable of Mary Pickford, Gloria Swanson, Rudolph Valentino, and later Mae West, Marlene Dietrich, Bing Crosby, Carole Lombard, and many others. Then, in 1948, came U.S. v Paramount Pictures; a big deal for all the studios.

MGM

$20 / $25

NC9312 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Although slow to convert to "talkies," legendary Louis B. Mayer and his young production chief, Irving Thalberg, made the studio lion roar across the decades. Death took Thalberg too soon and the studio struggled, but by the 1940s their musicals were the gold standard. It had "The King of Hollywood," Clark Gable, as well as most of the biggest stars of the era: Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, and Norma Shearer to name a few. Oh, did we mention The Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind?

FINE ARTS Zentangle® I for Beginners

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT9313 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – June 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC9314 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 28 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #3 – AT9315 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #4 – NC9316 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #5 – BR9317 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – August 4 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Friday 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’s 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

Extreme Adult Coloring

$25 / $30

Option #1 – NC9318 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 12, 14 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday/Friday Option #2 – AT9319 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers)– July 19, 21 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday/Friday Choose one of the course options above. Adult coloring books are all the rage! Each student will be offered a variety of mediums to combine, in order to complete a design. Techniques and embellishments will take coloring to another level – AN EXTREME LEVEL! Enjoy using markers, water color paints, and pencils. These materials and more will be ready to help you create a masterpiece. No artistic ability needed. Instructor: Robin Wohl

Tangle Families! Zentangle®

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9320 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 1 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9321 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration.

Participants must have taken a Zentangle® for Beginners class taught by a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. Learn to create a Tangle Library of your own. We’ll learn tangles and what features they have in common. Then we will look at how they relate to one another.

You’ll go home with a family album of tangles and new skills for expanding your Zentangle® skills. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

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Zendala! Zentangle®

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9322 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9323 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday 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. 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’ll be pleasantly surprised how easy it is to create lovely balanced patterns in 4 1/2” circular tiles, first with a pre-strung tile, and then on a blank tile, creating your own pattern. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Patterns, Patterns Everywhere! Zentangle®

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9545 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 12 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9546 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 14 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration.

Participants must have taken a Zentangle® for Beginners class taught by a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. Inspired by Reticula (grids) and Fragments (patterns) introduced in Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas’ new book, “Zentangle® Primer, Vol. 1,” you will be pleasantly surprised at how very easy this is to look at design elements and combine them to create new tangles. Come give your creativity a fabulous boost while learning a new way to look at patterns. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

HEALTH & WELLNESS Eating for Health and Longevity

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC9324 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 17, 19 at 10am – 12pm, Monday/Wednesday Option #2 – AT9325 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 24, 26 at 10am – 12pm, Monday/Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC9324, AT9325) 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 key to a healthy life. Instructor: Henry Venable, M.D.

Fundamentals of Nutrition for Healthy Living

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9326 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 17 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #2 – AT9327 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 24 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Learn the basics of healthy eating, what in food makes it healthy or not, and what myths are promoted in food advertising more for money that for health.

Nutrition and Disease Prevention

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9328 – Naples Center (South Naples)– July 19 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT9329 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 26 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Learn how to find healthy food every day, how to cook it (if you cook!), how to eat out (if you do not!). We will discuss organic foods, GMO/gluten, along with how to maintain a healthy weight.

The Practical Approach to Well-Being

$20 / $25

NC9330 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 17 at 11:30am – 1pm, Monday Enrollment is limited. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes. Join Karen McNeil as she guides you through a practical approach to well-being and gives you practical tools for maintaining independence. Karen will teach you how to safely and confidently get up and down on the floor and improve posture and balance. We will explore how to relax and breathe as we integrate these techniques into our daily life style Instructor: Karen McNeil Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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What Your Doctor Wishes You Knew

$20 / $25

AT9331 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Every step in a doctor’s office, emergency room or hospital has a reason. As patients, we are often lost and forgotten when it comes to information, costs, and treatment plans. Learn the 7 secrets to gaining information from your healthcare professional or facility. Learn to work with insurance companies. Where do those high medical costs come from? Why do I have to see a specialist (again)? You will learn the answers to these questions and more. Instructor: Suzanne Fiscella, P.A.

Compassion Fatigue: More than Burnout

$20 / $25

NC9332 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Compassion fatigue is a serious condition that is affecting many people. It is a form of secondary trauma. Those who face care-giving or care-helping in either their personal or professional life are prone to side effects of caring too much. This fatigue is more than burnout, it is a serious depleting complication occurring within populations that service others. Learn the symptoms, understand how secondary trauma affects care-givers, how to avoid this condition, and how to self-heal. Instructor: Debra McKay

Memory Health Workshop

$52 / $62

Option #1 – NC9333 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays s

Option #2 – AT9334 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thurs Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC9333 or AT9334) or for the individual lectures listed 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 – NC9335 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9336 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 7 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 will give the learner the tools he or she needs to begin the process of coping with an aging mind but working towards optimum brain health. Learn how you can tap into six cognitive domains and build a cognitive reserve that will help ward off the potential of Alzheimer’s and dementia in your lifetime. Experience a sampling of new brain activities.

Brainstorm Challenge

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9337 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9338 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) September 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. See if you can recall these slogans from the past and these classic proverbs.

Proverbs are short, well-known sayings that express an obvious truth or offer advice. These old-time slogans and famous proverbs will bring back fond memories of yesterday and test your recall. Identify these slogans used to advertise products over the years. Have fun testing your brain power.

Getting the Most Out of Your Brain

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9339 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9340 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will help you learn about your brain and what you can do to help your memory. Learn about the four pillars of brain maintenance and how you can unlock the secrets to successful aging. Practice memory strategies that can work for you. Experience a sampling of unique brain activities

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Brain Bashers

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9341 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9342 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur Choose one of the course options above. Let us help you challenge your brain with these Brain Basher Puzzles. Join us as we engage in “Brain Boot Camp” to boost your IQ and sharpen your memory. At the end of our program, you’ll discover your memory will be noticeably sharper and your mind more agile. The puzzles are organized in levels from easy to difficult so you can increase the intensity of your mental workout as we progress through the program.

HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT Napoleon Bonaparte

$30 / $35

Option #1 – BV9343 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – June 1, 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Option #2 – AR9344 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – July 25, August 8 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesdays Choose one of the course options above. Napoleon’s skill and brilliance extended well beyond the battlefield. Within 20 years of the abolition of the French monarchy during the revolution, he had out-maneuvered his political rivals and crowned himself emperor; then he began rebuilding the State and establishing a dynasty. This course will explore the political and social backdrop that gave rise to Napoleon’s career as well as the ambition and character that enabled the “little general” to leave a remarkable legacy. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell

Spies & Espionage: Fact vs Fiction

$20 / $25

AR9345 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – June 6 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday 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. A revealing insider’s look into contemporary US spies. Includes unclassified but little known information. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Drone Warfare: 21st Century Battlefield Redefined

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR9346 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – June 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9347 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. In 15 years, drones have evolved from a surveillance tool into a widely used and lethal weapon in the war on terror. We will discuss the technology (past, current, and future), along with the tactics, politics, and controversy. Topics: early unmanned aircraft, the Predator and Reaper, drone capacity and armaments, military/intelligence operations, surveillance and offensive capacity, targeting, books, and movies. Finally, do drone attacks encourage more terrorism? Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

U.S. National Security

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9348 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #2 – AT9349 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. An analysis of the US Intelligence Community. Topics: agencies and their missions; strengths and weaknesses; myths; intelligence estimates; President's Daily Brief; intelligence sources; HUMINT; SIGINT; classification; Black projects; intelligence value and confidence levels; recommendations for improvement. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

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Churchill’s Secret Army

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP9350 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – June 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – BV9351 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – August 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Churchill created a special intelligence agency to set occupied Europe "ablaze" using "ungentlemanly" tactics. His inspiration came, in part, from the Irish Republican Army which waged a guerilla campaign against British rule. The Special Operations Executive (SOE) engaged in espionage, sabotage, assassination, reconnaissance, and along with the American OSS supported resistance movements. SOE ran a spy school, Camp X, in Canada where OSS agents were trained in "murder and mayhem". Many were women. Camp X was also the site of Canada's code breaking program (Hydra). Topics: Intrepid; training; agents; operations (including the destruction of Nazi heavy water and the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich); and movies inspired by SOE missions. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Journey to Ellis Island 1892-1924

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT9352 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – June 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – MP9353 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – July 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. It is estimated that approximately 40% of all American citizens can trace at least one of their ancestors to Ellis Island. Using images and many immigrant quotes, Dr. Franz will tell the story of American immigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and of the most popular entry point, Ellis Island. Immigrants came from so many countries, and for so many reasons, and they greatly contributed to the work and success of this nation. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

Louis XIII and Richelieu

$20 / $25

MP9354 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – June 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday After the violent death of his father, Henry IV, Louis XIII ascended an insecure throne, yet his reign set France firmly on the path towards absolute monarchy. Was Richelieu, the King’s advisor, a villain or a statesman? This course will explore the events of the era and the goals and interaction of the King and his Cardinal. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell

Mission Control, Apollo 13: Behind the Scenes

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR9355 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – June 27 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – MP9356 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – August 14 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #3 – BV9357 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – August 24 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Review the Apollo 13 Mission with an MIT Engineer who worked on the Apollo Program with NASA for 10 years and was at Mission Control Johnson Space Center Houston for the duration of the Apollo 13 mission. He will share many untold stories about the astronauts during the mission. Share details about how the movie was made. He was on the NASA team that was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Nixon in 1970 for their efforts to bring the astronauts back to earth safely after the Apollo Service Module Oxygen Tank erupted in space on the way to the moon. Instructor: Edward Grace

Diary of Two American Civilians in a Middle East War Zone

$20 / $25

AT9358 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – June 27 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday On June 6, 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 a scant 4 1/2-hour drive north and our intrepid couple found themselves in the unique position as civilians in a Middle East war zone. They endured Iraqi Scud missile attacks, witnessed the panic of both Western and Saudi civilians trying to evacuate the area, smuggled American soldiers into their apartment, and saw what really happened behind the “lines” of this war. Hear firsthand accounts, and see and hear the audio and video recordings of events our instructors witnessed. This class does not feature any combat video other than Scud missile attacks and U.S. Patriot missile responses. Instructors: Carolyn Kerpchar and Nick Kerpchar

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The 1849 California Gold Rush

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT9359 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – June 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – BR9360 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – July 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. On an isolated sawmill in the remote territory of California, James Marshall was surprised to find gold nuggets in the sand. The story of the gold spread faster than bad news through the small towns of Sacramento and San Francisco. These towns would not be humble for long, as a regional gold rush turned national and international. Between 1848 and 1853, a most unusual civilization and culture sprang up in the gold field areas. Join Dr. Franz as he shares this “boom or bust” story. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

Father and Son Spies: Jim and Nat Nicholson

$20 / $25

BV9361 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – June 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday 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

Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9362– Naples Center (South Naples) – June 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #2 – AR9363 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – September 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Even though 15 of the 19 hijackers on 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 the practice of 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

Jonathan Pollard: Avarice or Ideology?

$20 / $25

BR9364 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – July 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday 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

American Presidents in Hard Economic Times: Lessons for Today?

$30 / $35

Option #1 – BR9365 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – July 10, 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Thursday Option #2 – NC9366 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 23, 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday/Friday Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the entire series (BR9365 or NC9366) 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

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American Presidents in Hard Times: 1776 – 1929

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR9367 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – July 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – NC9368 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. 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

Option #1 – BR9369 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – July 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – NC9370 – Naples Center – (South Naples) – August 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. 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?

Israel and Genocide

$52 / $62

AT9371 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 11, 13, 18, 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays This is a four-part lecture dealing with the prevalent accusations that Israel has committed genocide. Part one deals with genocide, Ethnic Cleansing, War Crimes, and Crimes Against Humanity. Part two deals with the Palestinian Civil War. Part three discusses Sabra and Shatilla and the Gaza Wars, and we finish with the Gaza War and a summation. Instructor: Jack Sigman

The Pueblo Incident: Cold War Intelligence

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9372 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT9373 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. A review of cold war intelligence, especially the seizure of the US spy ship Pueblo in international waters in 1968 by North Korea. DPRK is a threat to world peace. Its' leader is a deranged despot who controls a huge standing army and uses his nuclear arsenal to bully the world. He lacks the ability to deliver his weapons to the US mainland, but he tweaks the US, as his grandfather did in 1968. One Pueblo crewman was killed and 82 were imprisoned and tortured for 11 months. Topics: the Pueblo mission and attack; diplomatic efforts; cold war "research" vessels; Russian "trawlers, the captain and executive officer; aftermath. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Illegals Program: Russian “Sleeper” Spies

$20 / $25

MP9374 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – July 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday 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

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Human Experience – Ancient Greece (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$45 / $55

NC9375 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 12 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. Ancient Greece is the civilization belonging to the period of Greek history lasting from the Archaic period of the 8th to 6th centuries BCE to 146 BCE and the Roman conquest of Greece after the Battle of Corinth. At the center of this time period is Classical Greece, which flourished during the 5th to 4th centuries BCE, at first under Athenian leadership. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Arab-Israeli Conflict: From Oslo to Obama (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$45 / $55

AT9376 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 13 at 9:30am – 12pm and 12:30pm – 3pm, Thursday 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 re-born in the ancient homeland of the Jewish people. Yet this homeland was to be re-established on "Twice-Promised Land." Palestinian and Arab nationalisms were also promised self-determination by the British during World War I. We trace the roots of this age-old conflict, explore nationalist 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? The winds of change would blow across North Africa and the Mid-East in the winter of 20102011. Brutal regimes would fall during the Arab Spring and monarchies would radically rethink themselves, as the Arab world would undergo a dramatic series of events that hopefully will lead to a more equitable lifestyle for all. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Operation Teardrop

$20 / $25

BV9377 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – July 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday In April 1945, Germany launched its last U-Boat attack against the US. Teardrop was the US operation to sink the U-Boats before they could launch V1 and V2 missiles on US cities. Fascinating, little-known history. Topics: the Nazi plan and propaganda; Enigma and ULTRA; Operation Paperclip; related Japanese plans; Maine, New York, Portsmouth, and Boston. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Operation Underworld: World War II Mob Alliances

$20 / $25

BR9378 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – August 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday 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

Calusa Indians – Proud Fierce Warriors of Florida’s Paradise Coast

$20 / $25

NC9379 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday For over eight centuries, the Calusas ruled the southern half of the west coast of Florida, fiercely defending their fertile fishing and hunting grounds from other tribes, and then the Spanish in the early 16 th century. Finally, they succumbed to the European onslaught in the 17th century and fled to Cuba, eventually disappearing as a people into history’s melting pot. Learn their history and spend a day in the life of these unique early Americans on and amid their shell mound communities in this fascinating and entertaining lecture by history/nature buff Steven Mutart. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Five Best and Worst U.S. Presidents

$20 / $25

NC9380 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Like naming the greatest baseball player or actor, selecting the best or worst President is a very subjective business, but over many decades and dozens of surveys, a consensus of the top and bottom five can reasonably be made. Selecting the criteria to make the choice is almost as subjective as the final selections themselves. We won’t let the cat out of the bag, so come to our meeting and talk to learn and weigh in on this fun session. Instructor: Steven Mutart

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Counterterrorism: Refugee/Immigration Policy & Guantanamo Bay

$20 / $25

MP9381 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – August 16 at 10m – 11:30am, Wednesday Two hot topics in the war on terror - refugee and immigration policy (especially Syria and Muslim) and closing the detention facility at Guantanamo. You have heard the political arguments. We will explore the security implications. Topics: ISIS infiltration of refugee groups; can refugees be vetted – what intelligence experts think – the role of neighboring Muslim countries, immigrant vetting, limiting Muslim immigration, Hijrah, lessons from Europe, international opinion, ISIS ideology. Finally, we ask, is GTMO a terrorist recruitment tool? What happens to the detainees if GTMO closes? Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

World War II Intelligence: Weather War

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9382 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AR9383 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – September 5 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday Option #3 – AT9384 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Weather and forecasting played a significant role in WWII. It also impacted the Code War (breaking Enigma). This is a fascinating component of WWII intelligence that few people know. Topics will include: Allied advantages; role and training of meteorologists (including women and Tuskegee weathermen); Bletchley Park and codebreaking; weather ships and planes; secret German weather stations (including one in Canada); US military operations before Pearl Harbor; role of the USCG; how weather impacted major battles (including the most famous weather forecast in history); Typhoon Cobra; Caine Mutiny; Nagasaki and Kokura, Japan. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Codebreaking During World War II

$20 / $25

AR9385 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – August 22 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday The impact of signals intelligence during WWII was extraordinary. This discussion is about the code war and includes recently declassified information. Topics include Enigma, ULTRA, MAGIC, Bletchley Park, and Arlington Hall. This is a riveting presentation about one of the best-kept secrets of the 20th century. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The French Revolution

$30 / $35

BR9386 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – August 22, 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Thursday Marie Antoinette may have been extravagant, but she did not cause the revolution! When Louis XIV summoned the Estates General, he let loose a deluge of opposition that could not have been foreseen and which few could control. This course will examine the progress of the revolution and the unpredictable shifts of power that led to the overthrow of the ancient regime, the execution of the king, the Terror, and the eventual rise of Napoleon. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell

Unearthing the Trojan War: Heinrich Schliemann

$20 / $25

AT9387 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Modern historians dismissed the Trojan War as a myth, until Heinrich Schliemann filled his life’s dream of digging up the remains of 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

Nuremberg: Military Tribunals

$20 / $25

NC9388 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 5 at 11am – 12:30pm, Tuesday 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

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Nine Presidents Well Forgotten

$20 / $25

NC9389 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur, and Benjamin Harrison on a good day remain obscure. These names don’t pop to mind like Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Eisenhower, et al when we think of U.S. presidents. So maybe we can bring them out of the closet, shine some light on them, and learn about their lives and just what, if anything, did they contribute to the republic? Instructor: Steven Mutart

Louis XIV: The Sun King

$30 / $35

MP9390 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – September 18, 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday King of France from the age of four, Louis grew to epitomize, very intentionally, the image of absolute monarchy in the 17 th century.

From the magnificence of the palace of Versailles and the glamour of court ladies, to the rigidity of court protocol, the grueling routine and schedule of public appearances, the daily demands of government, and the quest for military glory, this course will look at the many colorful and intriguing aspects of Louis XIV as well as the lasting effects of his reign. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell

Woodstock Memories: A Look Back at Woodstock

$20 / $25

BV9391 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – September 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday 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

INTERIOR DESIGN The Art of a Beautiful Home

$52 / $62

Option #1 – NC9392 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 6, 13, 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays Option #2 – AT9393 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 3, 10, 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 12. There is a $20 supply fee payable to the instructor at first class.

Why is it so difficult to make a room look like those beautiful illustrations in the magazines? Budget isn't the reason! Discover six design fundamentals used by professional designers that you can put into practice immediately. Learn how to progress through your own project. Class discussions of PowerPoint pictures as well as real-time dilemmas and solutions of your own. Explore how lighting will "make" the mood that you wish for the space. Without the six fundamentals and proper use of lighting, success is minimal at best. Learn, and then put into practice. Let's do it right while we have a professional designer here to help. Instructor: Sharon Breay, A.S.I.D.

LIFE ENRICHMENT Wow, I Didn’t Know I Was a Viking!

$20 / $25

AT9394 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday How much do you know about your ancestors? Is there royalty or even some Viking blood in your family tree? This is a fast-paced, informative class explaining how to get started in learning more about your family tree, while the presenters also share some of the humorous and moving things they learned while doing their family genealogies. How to get started with genealogy, helpful websites, using DNA testing and more, awaits you when you sign up for this informative class. Instructor: Carolyn Kerpchar and Nick Kerpchar

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LITERATURE & LANGUAGE Molière’s Wit and Wisdom

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP9395 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – June 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – AR9396 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – June 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #3 – BV9397 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – September 18 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Explore the values and traditions in the last great non-bourgeois society of the Western world as objects of humorous attacks in Molière’s most renowned play, “The Misanthrope.” Instructor: Dr. Marlies Mueller

MAH JONGG Mah Jongg Skill Building Series Enrollment is limited. Please bring your current Mah Jongg Rule Card (available from the National Mah Jongg League; call 212-2463052) and your own Mah Jongg set. This series is geared to developing your game, no matter your level. Instructor: Gayle Dorio

Beginners

$45 / $60

NC9398 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 12, 14, 19, 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays/Wednesdays Enrollment is limited. Learn the fundamentals of Mah Jongg. Learn how this exciting game makes you think every minute. Learn some strategy and how to put your tiles together to make a hand. Must bring both a current Mah Jongg Card and set to class.

Intermediates

$40 / $55

NC9399 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 10, 12, 14 at 10am – 12pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Enrollment is limited. Build on your beginning knowledge. Learn to play defensively to improve your odds of making Mah Jongg. Learn how to build a hand and become more flexible in switching hands. Must bring both a current Mah Jongg Card and set to class. Must have been playing for at least 6 months.

Advanced Strategies

$40 / $55

NC9400 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 14, 16, 18 at 10am – 12pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Enrollment is limited. Take your Mah Jongg to a higher level. Be prepared to play hands with defensive strategies and faster decision making. Learn when to call and when to wait. Why is this game more about looking and listening than just studying your own hand? Must bring both a current Mah Jongg Card and set to class. You know if you want to be advanced and learn more!

MUSIC Beethoven: The Man, The Myth, The Music

$35 / $40

Option #1 – AR9401 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – July 11 at 2:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – MP9402 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – August 23 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. For many, the music of Ludwig van Beethoven represents some of the finest and most sublime music in the Western tradition. What is it about Beethoven’s music that is “great”, and sets it apart from his contemporaries? This lecture will cover several of the composer’s most important works, and ones that helped redefine musical genres. We will begin with an examination of the intimate solo piano works (Moonlight Sonata) and the quartets (Quartet in C#-minor). We’ll conclude our discussion with the monumental Symphony #9. Our focus will be how Beethoven challenged musical conventions and consequently forged a new path. Instructor: Thomas Cimarusti

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Masterpieces in Western Music

$35 / $40

Option #1 – BV9403 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – July 13 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – BR9404 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – August 9 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. A number of composers from the Middle Ages to the 20 th Century have written works that audiences and scholars alike refer to as “masterpieces.” This course will examine two contrasting masterworks: J. S. Bach’s “Mass in B Minor” and Beethoven’s “Symphony #5 in C minor.” Our discussion will involve trying to define the term “masterpiece”, and why these two works are often considered as such. Instructor: Thomas Cimarusti

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Outer Limits of Genius

$20 / $25

NC9405 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday 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

How Watching Cartoons Led to a Love of Classical Music

$20 / $25

AT9506 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Beethoven, Liszt, Rossini, Chopin, and Strauss; those are not names one would associate with cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, the Road Runner and Coyote, and Mickey Mouse, but they all shared one thing in common – classical music in cartoons. This class is a fun trip down memory lane that explores how classical music was used in cartoons to drive action, display melancholy, and even promote patriotism during war time. But, more importantly, it led many children growing up to love classical music. I know, because I am one of them! Cartoon videos and music clips will be used extensively during this class. Instructor: Nick Kerpchar

PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING Getting More from Your Digital Camera

$28 / $33

Option #1 – AT9507 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – June 28 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – NC9508 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 30 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

Taking Amazing Travel Photos

$28 / $33

Option #1 – MP9509 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – July 10 at 10am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AR9510 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – July 21 at 10am – 12:30pm, Friday Option #3 – BV9511 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – August 3 at 10am – 12:30pm, Thursday 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 images that are only seen in magazines. Instructor: Frank Berna

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Making/Taking Better Photos

$28 / $33

Option #1 – NC9512 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 12 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT9513 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 13 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday 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

Photoshop Elements Basics Part I

$55 / $70

Option #1 – NC9514 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 24, 26, 28 at 9am – 12pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Option#2 – AT9515 – Atrium Center (South Ft. Myers) – July 31, August 2, 4 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri 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

Understanding Your Digital SLR

$45 / $55

Option #1 – NC9516 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 24, 26, 28 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Option #2 – BR9517 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – September 18, 20, 22 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri 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

Nature and Wildlife Photography

$28 / $33

Option #1 – NC9518 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 8 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9519 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 10 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, 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. Instructor: Frank Berna

Download, Save, and Share Your Photos

$28 / $33

Option #1 – NC9520 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 22 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9521 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – August 24 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday 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 those organizational tasks that you may not fully understand, but that can save you time and money if properly implemented. Instructor: Frank Berna

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Photoshop Elements Basics Part II

$55 / $70

Option #1 – NC9522 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 11, 13, 15 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Option #2 – AT9523 – Atrium Exec. Center (South Ft. Myers) – September 25, 27, 29 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri 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

SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY Exploring the Universe: Black Holes, Quarks, and Quasars

$20 / $25

NC9524 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday 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

Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse: The Men Who Invented Electricity

$20 / $25

BR9525 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – August 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday 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

TAI CHI & YOGA Tai Chi Series (Three Sessions) or Individual classes available with prior registration only

$27 / $32 $10 / $12

Option #1 – NC9526 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 5, 12, 19 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays Option #2 – NC9527 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 7, 21, 28 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays Option #3 – NC9528 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 11, 18, 25 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays

Tai Chi Series (Five Sessions)

$45 / $55

Option #4 – NC9529 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 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

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Yoga Series (Three Sessions) or Individual classes available with prior registration only

$30 / $50 $12 / $15

Option #1 – NC9530 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 5, 12, 19 at 10am – 11:15am, Mondays Option #2 – NC9531 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 7, 21, 28 at 10am – 11:15am, Mondays Option #3 – NC9532 – Naples Center (South Naples) – September 11, 18, 25 at 10am – 11:15am, Mondays

Yoga Series (Five Sessions)

$55 / $70

Option #4 – NC9533 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 10am – 11:15am, 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

TRAVEL ABROAD Insider’s Japan

Starting at $5,991

SP8453 – September 9 – 21, 2017 – 13 days It’s a land of delicate art and bustling commerce; of rich traditions and dizzying modernity. This well-crafted 13-day tour features the highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto, engages you in local life, and takes you off the beaten path to the lovely historic cities of Takayama and Kanazawa. Your 13-day journey begins in Tokyo touring the Shinto Meiji Shrine and historic Imperial Palace. Visit Mt. Fuji-HakoneIzu National Park and view magnificent Mt. Fuji. Overnight in Hakone at a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, then travel to lovely Takayama to explore this historic town’s ancient sites and enjoy a sake tasting. In Kanazawa, tour the famed Kenrokuen Garden and visit a museum celebrating the art of gold leaf technology. Conclude your journey touring Kyoto, attending a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and embarking on a cycling tour. On an optional post-tour extension, discover Hiroshima, the city reborn from the atomic destruction of World War II.

The Great Chateaux of Bordeaux Aboard AmaDolce

Starting at $5,995

SP9171 – October 18 – 26, 2017 – 9 days Discover the rich Bordeaux region during the autumn vendange aboard the deluxe AmaDolce. Home to Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France, Queen of England, and one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages, Bordeaux’s fame as a capital of culture and wine has only grown since her day. Sample Sauternes and rich varietals from the Médoc and the UNESCO-designated Saint-Emilion regions, and visit the renowned châteaux where the grapes are grown. Stroll the streets of Bergerac and other charming villages, and admire the splendidly preserved medieval Château de Roquetaillade.

Adriatic Odyssey: Venice to Valletta Aboard Sea Cloud

Starting at $9,995

SP9169 – October 15 – 24, 2017 – 10 days Embark in Venice for an unforgettable journey through the Adriatic, Ionian and Mediterranean Seas, navigating the Dalmatian Coast and the “boot” of Italy. Aboard the legendary Sea Cloud, explore ancient towns and impressive archaeological sites, where Greek, Carthaginian, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, and Norman civilizations have all left their mark. Stop in Ravenna to view the extraordinary mosaics. Enjoy Dubrovnik and visit the collections in the Franciscan and Dominican Monasteries as well as the Rector’s Palace. Visit baroque Lecce to see fine architecture. Continue to Sicily to see the natural beauty, azure seas and diverse history that characterize this region before disembarking in Valletta, Malta.

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2018 EXCURSIONS: Please feel free to register for any of these remarkable and interesting trips. Always out of the ordinary and always delightfully different! By registering on-line or with one of our office staff, you will receive an informational brochure as soon as they become available - to help you to decide if just one is enough!

Macchu Picchu to the Galapagos SP9534 – May 29 – June 12, 2018 – 16 days They rank as two of South America’s greatest treasures, and a small group tour is the natural selection for both: the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu, where we overnight at an intimate on-site hotel; and the fascinating Galapagos Islands, Darwin’s “living laboratory,” for a four-night island-based adventure. Included are day cruises on a privately chartered yacht, a Quito city tour and touring through Lima, and an expert Galapagos naturalist guide to enhance the wildlife viewing.

Canadian Rockies Explorer, with Glacier National Park SP9535 – July 14 – 24, 2018 – 11 days One of North America's great unspoiled wildernesses, the Canadian Rockies offer bountiful rewards for outdoor-loving travelers. While staying in unique mountain lodges, we ride in Glacier National Park's famed Red Jammers, visit cerulean Lake Louise, and set foot on Athabasca Glacier. Amid stunning alpine scenery, it's a feast for the eyes – and the spirit. Canyon and lake cruises, trail hikes and a Banff Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain leave you ready to slumber in unique mountain lodges.

Across Spain and Portugal with Paradores and Pousadas SP9536 – September 7 – 23, 2018 – 17 days Fortified cities and tiny fishing villages, rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks, iconic shrines to both religion and fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits on this singular small group journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in vibrant Barcelona. Stays in historic lodgings on the religious route of St. James, port wine tastings on the Douro River and a full day excursion along the rugged Basque coastline make this a trip to remember.

Northern Italy, from the Alps to the Adriatic SP9537 – September 12 – 26, 2018 – 15 days This leisurely exploration of Italy’s varied northern regions, from the romantic Lake District and dramatic Cinque Terre to beloved Tuscany, the majestic Dolomites, and canal-laced Venice, offers a refreshing perspective on a well-known land. In the company of our congenial small group, we celebrate the Italian penchant for hospitality, good food, and good living. Fabulous excursions, winery tastings and unparalleled sightseeing are sure to thrill and inspire. In a word, splendido!

WRITING WORKSHOPS Writing Craft: Become a Better Writer

$50 / $65

NC9538 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 12, 19, 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (NC9538) 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

$20 / $25

NC9539 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday 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.

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Writing Craft: Plot

$20 / $25

NC9540 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday 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

$20 / $25

NC9541 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday 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.

Writers Collaborative Workshop

$70 / $90

Option #1 – NC9198 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 14, 21, 28 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays Option #2 – NC9199 – Naples Center (South Naples) – July 12, 19, 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays Option #3 – NC9200 – Naples Center (South Naples) – August 2, 9, 16 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

Writing Short Stories

$75 / $95

NC9542 – Naples Center (South Naples) – June 28, July 5, 12, 19 at 1pm – 3pm, Wednesdays 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

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