Renaissance Academy FALL 2015 Collier-Lee Lectures & Short Courses

Fort Myers • Cape Coral • Bonita Springs • Naples • Estero • Marco • Sanibel

Single Lectures Short Courses Day Trips Film Series Computer Classes Life Enrichment Travel Abroad

New Classes Begin Each Week!

Fall 2015

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

Betsy Braun Assistant Director, Renaissance Academy

Brenda DePasquale-Gerson Administrative Coordinator – Atrium

Patricia Lasser Program Assistant – Naples Center

Anita Gilmore Internet Marketing Specialist – Atrium

Leticia Gonzalez-Estefani Program Assistant – Naples Center

Barbara Stewart Business Manager – Atrium

Christine Wheeler Program Assistant – Naples Center

Carol Marie 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 43) 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.

Memberships – Become an Academy Member – Support lifelong learning and save 20% or more on most programs! A Fall

Membership, valid from September 15 through December 15, 2015, is $20 per person. A Fall Couple’s Membership (same household) is available for $35. Membership Fees are non-refundable.

Locations (Look for the two-letter codes before each course number)  (AT) Atrium 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  (FG) FGCU Main Campus, 10501 FGCU Blvd South, Ft. Myers 33965; 239-425-3272  (MI) Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island; 239-394-4221  (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  (SC) FGCU Sugden Welcome Center, 10501 FGCU Blvd. South, Ft, Myers; 239-425-3272  (TR) The Terraces, 26455 S Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 34134; 239-949-7555

Become a Member of the Academy!

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. The views, analyses, findings, and opinions expressed by Renaissance Academy instructors are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the Renaissance Academy or Florida Gulf Coast University. In all of its operations, including admissions, employment, and access to its programs and services, Florida Gulf Coast University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran status or age.

TABLE OF CONTENTS ARCHAEOLOGY & ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS...........................................................................................................................10 ART & ART HISTORY..........................................................................................................................................................................10 BIOGRAPHIES......................................................................................................................................................................................12 BUSINESS, FINANCE, INVESTING & ECONOMICS....................................................................................................................14 COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY.........................................................................................................................................................16 CONTEMPORARY ART.......................................................................................................................................................................19 COOKING CLASSES............................................................................................................................................................................20 DAY TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.................................................................................................................................................20 DISCUSSION GROUPS........................................................................................................................................................................21 ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT..........................................................................................................................................................22 FINE ARTS..............................................................................................................................................................................................23 HEALTH & WELLNESS......................................................................................................................................................................23 HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT...................................................................................................................................................25 INSPIRED FILM DISCUSSION SERIES...........................................................................................................................................30 INTERIOR DESIGN..............................................................................................................................................................................33 LIFE ENRICHMENT............................................................................................................................................................................34 MAH JONGG..........................................................................................................................................................................................35 MUSIC & OPERA..................................................................................................................................................................................35 PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING.............................................................................................................................................36 SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY.................................................................................................................................................................38 TAI CHI, YOGA & MEDITATION......................................................................................................................................................38 TRAVEL ABROAD IN 2016..................................................................................................................................................................39 WRITING WORKSHOPS.....................................................................................................................................................................40 INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.................................................................................................................................42 COURSE REGISTRATION FORM.....................................................................................................................................................43

Programs are grouped by location (Atrium, Naples, etc.) and by category (Art, Film, etc.). The fifth column shows the day of the week the program is held, the month, and whether it is a morning (AM), afternoon (PM) or evening (EVE) offering.

Program Title by Location

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Instructor

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Archaeology Archaeology Biographies Biographies Biographies Biographies Business/Finance Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Discussion Groups Ecology Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films

Tetlow Tetlow Rudin Rudin Rudin Rudin Admire Guerra Guerra Guerra Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Outhwaite Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Dorio Kerpchar Dorio Marina Ryerson Ryerson Ryerson Ryerson Morrow Morrow Morrow Morrow Peterson Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Bireda Franz Eastwood Derfler Eastwood Franz Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman

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ATRIUM (S. FT. MYERS) Maya Archaeology: High Culture/Central America Florida Archaeology: Ancient History/Own Backyard “Commoners” vs “Aristocrats”: 6 American Generals Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee Dwight Eisenhower vs. Douglas MacArthur Omar Bradley vs. George S. Patton Developing A Life Care Plan: Learn How to Find Understanding Tech – Buying the Right Desktop iPad for Beginners – iOS 9 and More iPad/iPhone Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari iPad/iPhone Hands-On Workshops Intro. iDevice,Settings,Backup,iCloud,&App Store Mail, Contacts, and Calendar Safari, iTunes, Podcasts, and YouTube Photos Facebook for Beginners: Desktop/Laptop Computers iPad/iPhone Apps: Photos An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 Android Phones & Tablets for Beginners iOS 9 for iPad/iPhone – What’s New & Different iPhone for Beginners – iOS 9 and More iPad and iPhone for Intermediates Part I Quicken for Windows Ethics in Journalism: The Case of the U.S.S. Beautiful, Flowering Orchids Preserve Your Brain Brain Fitness Café Memory Strategies Getting the Most Out of Your Brain Exercising Your Mental Muscle Learning Self-Hypnosis for Improving Sleep (series) Learning Self-Hypnosis/Improving Sleep – Session 1 Learning Self-Hypnosis/Improving Sleep – Session 2 Learning Self-Hypnosis/Improving Sleep – Session 3 Explore Meditative Movements “Illegals Program” – Russian “Sleeper” Spies Jonathan Pollard – Avarice or Ideology Operation Underworld – WWII Mob Alliances Father and Son Spies – Jim and Nat Nicholson Bowe Bergdahl – No Soldier Left Behind Operation Teardrop: U.S. U-Boat Attack Cuba: A Rebellious Nation Operation Drumbeat – Second Pearl Harbor Nuremberg – Military Tribunals Greatest UNESCO Sites of Egypt Guantanamo – History Revisited Unearthing the Trojan War: Life of H. Schliemann Ft. Myers Classic & Foreign Film Series Film: Dead Calm Film: Young Frankenstein Film: El Norte

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Film: Chinatown Film: Wings of Desire Film: Body Heat Film: Paradise Now Film: Shadow of a Doubt Film: Kind Hearts and Coronets Film: A Night at the Opera Interior Design: Decorating in Southwest Florida Basics of Interior Design Color in the 21st Century Lighting: The Most Important Point in Interior Design Ten Ways to Be a Winner in Life Success from the Inside Out Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life Belly Dancing Getting More From Your Digital Camera Beyond Snapshots – Taking the Best Photos Photoshop Elements for Beginners Taking Amazing Travel Photos Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picasa Download, Save & Share Your Photos Confessions of a Romance Writer

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Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Interior Design Interior Design Interior Design Interior Design Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Writing Workshop

Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Breay Breay Breay Breay Yanke Vrugtman Marina McFall Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Vrugtman

Th/Oct/PM Th/Oct/PM Th/Nov/PM Th/Nov/PM Th/Nov/PM Th/Dec/PM Th/Dec/PM Tu/Dec/PM Tu/Dec/PM Tu/Dec/PM Tu/Dec/PM TuTh/Oct/AM TuTh/Nov/PM Th/Nov/PM F/Nov/PM Tu/Oct/PM Tu/Oct/PM Tu/Nov/AM Tu/Nov/PM W/Nov/PM Th/Dec/PM W/Nov/PM

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Biographies Business/Finance Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Fine Arts Fine Arts Health/Wellness Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Life Enrichment Music & Opera Writing Workshop

Mutart Gardner Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Outhwaite Guerra Nichols Bartrop Marina Eastwood Kurzman Eastwood Derfler Eastwood Marina Mutart Vrugtman

Tu/Nov/AM F/Nov/PM M/Oct/AM Th/Oct/AM M/Nov/AM M/Nov/AM M/Dec/AM W/Dec/AM M/Dec/PM W/Dec/AM W/Nov/PM F/Dec/PM W/Oct/PM W/Oct/AM Tu/Oct/AM W/Oct/AM W/Nov/AM-PM W/Dec/PM Th/Nov/PM W/Oct/PM F/Dec/PM

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SP7000 SP7001 SP7002 SP7005 SP7006

Day Trips/Special Day Trips/Special Day Trips/Special Day Trips/Special Day Trips/Special

Guerra Guerra Guerra Graff TBA

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FG6933

Cooking Classes

Greenberg

F/Oct/PM

BROOKS COMMONS CLUB (BONITA SPRINGS) Tesla,Edison,Westinghouse: Men/Invented Electricity Get the Best Deal When Buying/Leasing a Car iPad/iPhone Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari iPad/iPhone Apps: Photos An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 iOS 9 for iPad/iPhone – What’s New & Different iPhone for Beginners – iOS 9 and More iPad and iPhone for Intermediates Part I Facebook for Intermediates Macintosh Calendar, Email & Safari Zentangle I for Beginners Zentangle II – Dancing with Tangle Stars Preserve Your Brain Jonathan Pollard – Avarice or Ideology A Titanic Love Story: Life of Ida & Isidor Straus Cuban Independence: Spanish-American War Greatest UNESCO Sites of Israel Captured U-Boats: WWII Code War Victories Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life Beethoven’s Ninth: The Struggle, Despair & Triumph Confessions of a Romance Writer DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS 2016 “Travel with RA” Open Houses (Ft. Myers) 2016 “Travel with RA” Open Houses (Naples) 2016 “Travel with RA” Open Houses (Ft. Myers) Rookery Bay Boat Tour Dali Museum in St. Petersburg FGCU MAIN CAMPUS (FORT MYERS) Mediterranean Cuisine

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MI6909 MI6954

Art/Art History Computer

Jonson Guerra

Th/Nov/PM Th/Oct/PM

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MP6902 MP6904 MP6908 MP6948 MP6952 MP6959 MP6983 MP6990 MP7032 MP7055 MP7061 MP7066 MP7111 MP7116

Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Music & Opera Photography

Jonson Jonson Jonson Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Mutart Mutart Berna

W/Sept/AM M/Oct/AM M/Nov/AM W/Sept/AM W/Oct/AM W/Oct/AM W/Dec/AM W/Nov/AM W/Oct/AM M/Dec/AM M/Nov/AM W/Nov/AM W/Oct/AM M/Nov/AM

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Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Biographies Biographies Biographies Biographies Biographies Biographies Biographies Biographies Biographies Biographies Biographies Business/Finance Business/Finance Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer

Jonson Various Jonson Kell Jonson Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Stolz Gardner Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Outhwaite Guerra Guerra Guerra Outhwaite Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Outhwaite

M/Oct/AM W/Oct/AM Th/Oct/AM F/Oct-Nov/AM M/Nov/AM TuTh/Oct/PM Tu/Oct/PM Th/Oct/PM Tu/Oct/PM W/Oct-Nov/PM W/Oct/PM W/Nov/PM F/Nov/AM M/Nov/PM M/Nov/PM M/Nov/PM Tu/Nov/PM Th/Nov/AM M/Oct/AM M/Oct/PM Th/Nov/AM M/Oct/PM Th/Nov/AM W/Oct/PM W/Oct/PM W/Oct/PM W/Oct/PM W/Oct/PM W/Oct/PM M/Nov/AM M/Nov/PM Th/Dec/AM W/Oct/PM M/Oct/AM M/Nov/AM M/Nov/PM M/Nov/AM W/Nov/PM

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MARCO ISLAND Crafting an American Identity: Hudson River School iPad for Beginners – iOS 9 and More MOORINGS PARK (NAPLES) The Changing Concepts of Beauty in Art The Sculptures of Auguste Rodin Pompeii: A Window into Antiquity Understanding Tech – Buying the Right Desktop iPad for Beginners – iOS 9 and More iPad/iPhone Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari Android Phones & Tablets for Beginners iPad and iPhone for Intermediates Part I “Illegals Program” – Russian “Sleeper” Spies Father and Son Spies – Jim and Nat Nicholson Operation Drumbeat – Second Pearl Harbor Making of Gone With the Wind Tchaikovsky: Tormented Genius Getting More From Your Digital Camera NAPLES CENTER (1010 5th AVENUE SOUTH) Michelangelo’s Masterpieces Beyond David and the Duomo Fabulous France: 2000 Years in Provence Women in Art I – From 35000 BCE to 1863 CE Bernini and the Baroque Style in Rome Three Hollywood Johns (series) John Wayne, The Duke John Ford – A Splash of Irish Whiskey John Huston – Cigars, Whiskey, and Movie Magic Richard Burton – The King from Wales (series) Richard Burton – From the Poor Son of a Coal Minor Richard Burton – Life with Liz and Beyond Tesla,Edison,Westinghouse: Men/Invented Electricity Tudor King Henry VIII: His Time, Rule, and Legacy Tudor King Henry VIII – Session I Tudor King Henry VIII – Session II Developing A Life Care Plan: Learn How to Find Get the Best Deal When Buying/Leasing a Car Understanding Tech – Buying the Right Desktop iPad for Beginners – iOS 9 and More iPad for Beginners – iOS 9 and More iPad/iPhone Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari iPad/iPhone Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari iPad/iPhone Hands-On Workshops Intro. iDevice,Settings,Backup,iCloud,&App Store Mail, Contacts, and Calendar Safari, iTunes, Podcasts, and YouTube Photos Facebook for Beginners: Desktop/Laptop Computers iPad/iPhone Apps: Photos An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 Facebook for Beginners: iPad Android Phones & Tablets for Beginners iOS 9 for iPad/iPhone – What’s New & Different iPhone for Beginners – iOS 9 and More iPad and iPhone for Intermediates Part I Facebook for Intermediates

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Macintosh Calendar, Email & Safari Quicken for Windows The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group The Midas Touch: Art Business and Commodity Postwar Chicago Art – The Hairy Who and Others The Scottish Architect and Designer, Mackintosh New Terrain: The Evolution of Landscape in Art A Review and Discussion of Business Ethics America’s Economy in a Post-Industrial World “Post-Industrial” Defined Clever Machines: The Impact of Robotics Globalized Supply Chains and the 21st Century Beautiful, Flowering Orchids Birds of Southwest Florida – By Land, Sky & Sea Sogetsu Ikebana – Ancient Japanese Art of Flower Zentangle I for Beginners Zentangle II – Dancing with Tangle Stars Zentangle Jewelry Making Preserve Your Brain Brain Fitness Café Memory Strategies Getting the Most Out of Your Brain Exercising Your Mental Muscle Managing Your Brain “Illegals Program” – Russian “Sleeper” Spies Jonathan Pollard – Avarice or Ideology A Titanic Love Story: Life of Ida & Isidor Straus Operation Underworld – WWII Mob Alliances American Presidents in Economic Hard Times American Presidents: 1776-1929 American Presidents: 1930-Today Cuban Independence: Spanish-American War The U.S. Constitution: The Making of a Great Nation The U.S. Constitution: Long, Hot Summer of 1787 The U.S. Constitution: The New Nation Struggles The U.S. Constitution: The Miracle Continues The U.S. Constitution: The Nation Turns Thirty Father and Son Spies – Jim and Nat Nicholson Operation Teardrop: U.S. U-Boat Attack Nuremberg – Military Tribunals Real Boardwalk Empire: Rise & Fall of Atlantic City Captured U-Boats: WWII Code War Victories Success from the Inside Out Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life Jump Start Your Intuition Intuition – Does It Exist? How Intuitive Am I? How Can I Use My Intuition? How Do I Build My Intuition? Mah Jongg for Beginners Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners/Intermediates Advanced Mah Jongg Defensive Strategies Advanced Mah Jongg Beethoven’s Ninth: The Struggle, Despair & Triumph Opera Without Fear Periods of Music/Relates to World Affairs & Art/Lit. Getting More From Your Digital Camera Beyond Snapshots – Taking the Best Photos Photoshop Elements for Beginners Taking Amazing Travel Photos Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picasa Download, Save & Share Your Photos

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Computer Computer Contemp. Art Contemp. Art Contemp. Art Contemp. Art Contemp. Art Discussion Groups Discussion Groups Discussion Groups Discussion Groups Discussion Groups Ecology Ecology Ecology Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Mah Jongg Mah Jongg Mah Jongg Mah Jongg Music & Opera Music & Opera Music & Opera Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography

Guerra Dorio Various Palczynski Cozzolino Anderson Tomlinson Bardy Hinchey Hinchey Hinchey Hinchey Dorio Mutart Dallal Nichols Bartrop Bartrop Marina Ryerson Ryerson Ryerson Ryerson Yanke Eastwood Eastwood Kurzman Eastwood Mutart Mutart Mutart Eastwood Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Margolis Eastwood Vrugtman Marina Vrugtman Vrugtman Vrugtman Vrugtman Vrugtman Marcus Dorio Marcus Dorio Mutart Turrichi Lampos Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna

Tu/Dec/AM WF/Dec/PM F/Jan-Apr/AM F/Jan/AM F/Feb/AM F/Mar/AM F/Apr/AM TuTh/Oct/PM Th/Nov/AM Th/Nov/AM Th/Nov/AM Th/Nov/AM TuTh/Oct/PM Tu/Nov/AM W/Dec/PM W/Oct/PM Th/Nov/PM Tu/Dec/PM W/Dec/AM MTh/Nov/PM M/Nov/PM Th/Nov/PM M/Nov/PM TuTh/Nov/AM W/Nov/AM F/Nov/AM F/Nov/PM M/Oct/PM M/Oct-Nov/PM M/Oct/PM M/Nov/PM W/Nov/AM Th/Oct-Nov/PM Th/Oct/PM Th/Nov/PM Th/Nov/PM Th/Nov/PM Th/Nov/AM M/Dec/PM Th/Nov/PM Tu/Nov/PM W/Nov/PM WF/Dec/PM Th/Nov/AM TuTh/Nov/PM Tu/Nov/PM Th/Nov/PM Tu/Nov/PM Th/Nov/PM Tu/Oct/PM TuTh/Oct/AM Tu/Nov/PM TuTh/Dec/AM W/Nov/AM TuW/Oct/AM Th/Nov/PM M/Oct/AM M/Oct/AM Th/Oct-Nov/PM M/Nov/AM M/Nov/AM Tu/Dec/AM

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Understanding Your Digital SLR Tai Chi for Beginners Yoga for Beginners Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being Mindful Meditation Defined Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life Meditation for Health and Happiness With a Writer’s Eye Writers Collaborative Workshop Writing Craft – Become a Better Writer Writing Craft: Character Development Writing Craft: Plot Writing Craft: Dialogue When You Write, Get It Right A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book

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Photography Tai Chi/Yoga Tai Chi/Yoga Tai Chi/Yoga Tai Chi/Yoga Tai Chi/Yoga Tai Chi/Yoga Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop

Berna McNeil McNeil Marina Marina Marina Marina Wroble Robison Wroble Wroble Wroble Wroble Savage Wroble

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SC7047 SC7072 SC7112 SC7130 SC7132 SC7134 SC7136

Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Music & Opera Tai Chi/Yoga Tai Chi/Yoga Tai Chi/Yoga Tai Chi/Yoga

Eastwood Franz Mutart Marina Marina Marina Marina

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Art/Art History Art/Art History Computer Computer Computer Computer Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Hist./Law/Gov’t Science/Astronomy

Jonson Jonson Guerra Guerra Outhwaite Guerra Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Mutart

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Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Business/Finance Day Trips/Special Day Trips/Special Day Trips/Special Inspired Films

Admire Admire Stolz Stolz Stolz Admire Stolz Admire Admire Admire Admire Admire Admire Admire Admire Admire Voices for All Voices for All Mutart Guerra/Mutart

TuTh/Oct/EVE TuTh/Nov/EVE Tu/Oct/EVE Tu/Dec/EVE TuTh/Oct/EVE Tu/Oct/EVE W/Oct/EVE Tu/Nov/EVE TuWTh/Oct/EVE Tu/Oct/EVE W/Oct/EVE Th/Oct/EVE TuWTh/Nov/EVE Tu/Nov/EVE W/Nov/EVE Th/Nov/EVE Tu/Oct/EVE Tu/Nov/EVE Sa/Nov/AM Su/Oct-Nov/PM

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FGCU SUGDEN WELCOME CENTER (FT. MYERS) Spies and Espionage – Fact v. Fiction RMS Lusitania Tchaikovsky: Tormented Genius Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being Mindful Meditation Defined Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life Meditation for Health and Happiness THE TERRACES (BONITA SPRINGS) Inside the World’s Great Museums: The Hermitage The Art and Architecture of Sicily iPad for Beginners – iOS 9 and More iPad/iPhone Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari Facebook for Beginners: iPad iPhone for Beginners – iOS 9 and More “Illegals Program” – Russian “Sleeper” Spies Bowe Bergdahl – No Soldier Left Behind Global Jihad – Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism Exploring the Universe: Black Holes/Quarks/Quasars

RA AFTER HOURS – EVENING & WEEKEND CLASSES Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD Social Security – When to Collect Social Security – When to Collect Generating Income in Retirement Preparing Your Estate Plan Preparing Your Estate Plan Preparing Your Estate Plan Financial Education for Investors Rules of the Road Income, Growth, or Both – Equities and Bonds Retirement Has Changed Financial Education for Investors Rules of the Road Income, Growth, or Both – Equities and Bonds Retirement Has Changed An Introduction to Voiceovers (Naples) An Introduction to Voiceovers (Ft. Myers) “Birding” Field Trip (Naples) Naples Foreign & Classic Film Series

AT6927 AT6928 NC6929 NC6930 NC6934 AT6935 NC6936 AT6937 AT6938 AT6940 AT6942 AT6944 AT6939 AT6941 AT6943 AT6945 SP7003 SP7004 SP7007 NC7073

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Film: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Film: Shane Film: High Noon Film: Like Father Like Son Film: Tell No One Film: You Were Never Lovelier Film: Profumo di Donna Film: The Barkleys of Broadway Film: The Scent of Green Papaya

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TRAVEL ABROAD Sailing the Black Sea Southern Italy and Sicily Legendary Turkey & the Turquoise Coast Cuba: Through the Eyes of the People

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The first fee listed for all programs is the Member price; the second is the Non-Member price. Members and Non-Members must register for all programs. Membership is NOT required! Pre-registration is STRONGLY recommended!

ARCHAEOLOGY & ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Maya Archaeology: High Culture in the Jungles of Central America

$30 / $35

AT6900 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 10, 17 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Tuesdays – 3 hours Learn about the ancient Maya civilization of Central America. This course will explore the origins of the Maya and how they lived and built such awe-inspiring structures in the middle of dense regions of the jungle. This program will serve as an excellent historical primer for those who have visited the area before or those who are planning on doing so. Instructor: Andrew Tetlow

Florida Archaeology: Ancient History in Our Own Backyard

$20 / $25

AT6901 –Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 18 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours This lecture covers the archaeology of Southwest Florida and examines early work done in the region. Preservation concerns related to archaeological sites and how to visit various sites throughout Southwest Florida will also be discussed. Instructor: Andrew Tetlow

ART & ART HISTORY The Changing Concepts of Beauty in Art from Greece through the Middle Ages

$20 / $25

MP6902 – Moorings Park (Naples) – September 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours The ideals of beauty in Western art have changed significantly through the millennia, so understanding the environment in which art was created and the purpose it served can only enrich our appreciation of that art. This lecture will explore the idealized beauty of Greek art, the dynamic and passionate art of Hellenistic Greece, the art of Rome which served the state, and the spiritually focused art of the Middle Ages. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Michelangelo’s Masterpieces

$20 / $25

NC6903 – Naples Center – October 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours Even in his own lifetime, the Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect was recognized as a genius and nicknamed “Il Divino” – the Divine One. In this lecture we will look at some of his masterpieces including: the Pieta sculpted when he was in his early 20s; the glorious frescoes of the Sistine Chapel; and his architectural accomplishments that helped shape the landscapes of Rome and the Vatican. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Inside the World’s Great Museums: The Hermitage

$20 / $25

TR6782 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – October 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Most visitors to some of the world’s greatest – and largest – museums experience only a whirlwind tour of an hour or two. But if time permits, an on-your-own tour can be a marvelous journey, especially if you plan ahead for what you’d most like to see. Join Carol Jonson for a tour of The Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, founded by Catherine the Great in 1764. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The Sculptures of Auguste Rodin

$20 / $25

MP6904 – Moorings Park (Naples) – October 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours His works are iconic – The Thinker, The Kiss, The Burghers of Calais – even though his name may not be a household word. Nineteenth century sculptor, Auguste Rodin, is credited with being the father of modern sculpture. He is acknowledged for the realism and emotionalism of his work that also captured his subject’s personality and physical characteristics in a radical new way. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Beyond David and the Duomo – The Hidden Treasures of Florence

$20 / $25

NC6905 – Naples Center – October 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Even if you have been to Florence and visited the Duomo or have seen Michelangelo’s David, our erstwhile trio of speakers will fascinate you with their presentations. They plan to take you beyond the highlights of the city as each introduces you to new insights, including a few of this city’s most beautiful hidden treasures. Italy’s version of Westminster Abbey, a magnificent Basilica that is the final resting place of many famous Florentines, is on our agenda. Visit the oldest public building in Florence and tranquilly enjoy the works of several of the city’s most famous sculptors. We will also cross the Arno, climb a hill, introduce a highly regarded modern day sculptor, and otherwise treat you to new discoveries. Bring your curiosity and sense of adventure as we explore Italy’s Florence anew. Instructors: Tom Turicchi, Ron Diorio, and Richard Cappalli

Fabulous France: 2000 Years in Provence

$20 / $25

NC6906 – Naples Center – October 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours This course will explore two millennia of accomplishments in Provence, from the Roman beginnings of cities such as Arles and Aix-enProvence and the building of landmark medieval cathedrals to the area’s becoming a favorite haunt of some of the world’s most beloved painters, including Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cezanne. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Women in Art I – From 35000 BCE to 1863 CE

$55 / $69

NC6907 – Naples Center – October 30, November 6, 13, 20 at 10am – 12pm, Fridays – 8 hours We will explore images of women in Western Art from the Ancient Period to French Impressionism as we discover how the perception of the female element has evolved from mysterious totem to powerful goddess to stately ruler to demure chattel to chaste householder to elegant lady to brazen courtesan to independent worker, and finally, to celebrated artist. Whether as wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, slaves, queens, amazons, concubines, furies, sirens or saints – all images of women reflect the culture of the times. We follow the journey of self-discovery womankind has experienced. Instructor: Genie Kell

Pompeii: A Window into Antiquity

$20 / $25

MP6908 – Moorings Park (Naples) – November 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours This lecture will look at how the excavations at Pompeii and surrounding cities, buried by the eruption on Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79, provide us with an extraordinary glimpse of what life was like when Rome ruled the world. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The Art and Architecture of Sicily

$20 / $25

TR6788 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – November 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Sicily – the largest island in the Mediterranean – has a rich and unique culture that extends back beyond its colonization by the Greeks in the 8th century BC. This class will explore some of the island’s history, its important archaeological sites, its architecture, art, and one of its crowning glories: centuries of glowing mosaics. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Crafting an American Identity: The Hudson River School of Painting

$20 / $25

MI6909 – Marco Island Center for the Arts (Marco Island) – November 19 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours America’s first – and only – real school of art was the Hudson River School, a 19th century art movement that was born as a way to craft a new kind of art that glorified the ideals, spirituality, grandeur, and majesty of the new world of America as distinct and independent from the old world of Europe. As the school evolved, its practitioners expanded their horizons, geographically and artistically, heading to America’s west, to Central and South America, and finally to “America’s Eden” – Florida. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Bernini and the Baroque Style in Rome

$20 / $25

NC6910 – Naples Center – November 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours Gianlorenzo Bernini is credited with being the inventor of the Baroque style in 17th century Rome. His emotional and dramatic sculptures are amazing. Even more astonishing are his accomplishments as an architect who helped shape the face of Rome and the Vatican as we see them today. Instructor: Carol Jonson Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

BIOGRAPHIES Three Hollywood Johns

$42 / $55

NC6911 – Naples Center – October 20, 22, 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays/Thursday – 4.5 hours Participants may register for the entire series (NC6911) or for any of the individual lectures below. Two legendary film directors, John Ford and John Huston, and screen icon “the Duke,” John Wayne, 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, and dozens of other classics are their legacies which we’ll explore in this three part series. See how magic was made and the fascinating men who made it. Instructor: Steven Mutart

John Wayne, The Duke

$20 / $25

NC6912 – Naples Center – October 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Nicknamed after his Airedale, “Duke,” Marion Robert Morrison went from handsome stage hand to international superstar and “American icon” John Wayne over five decades, finally winning his first Academy Award for True Grit in 1969. A bigger than life character, he drank and swaggered his way 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 his last movie, The Shootist in 1976, number 170, his last. This great actor may be gone, but not forgotten. Instructor: Steven Mutart

John Ford – A Splash of Irish Whiskey

$20 / $25

NC6913 – Naples Center – October 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours 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” would claim membership of many Hollywood legends. Instructor: Steven Mutart

John Huston – Cigars, Whiskey, and Movie Magic

$20 / $25

NC6914 – Naples Center – October 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours A gifted screen writer, John Marcellus Huston, son of Walter, finally got to direct his own script, The Maltese Falcon, and placed his new drinking buddy, Humphrey Bogart, in the lead role. Declared an instant classic, he went on to direct The Asphalt Jungle, The African Queen, Moby Dick, The Misfits, Night of the Iguana, and other classics. Six marriages, Anjelica, and endless honors are also part of his extraordinary 81 year life. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Richard Burton – The King from Wales

$30 / $35

NC6915 – Naples Center – October 28, November 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays – 3 hours Participants may register for the entire series (NC6915) or for any of the individual lectures below. When Shakespearean theater lost him to Hollywood, Liz Taylor, and booze, the world discovered one of the most exciting, brilliant, and charismatic talents, whose voice and rugged looks were the envy of men and the object of desire by women. Born Richard Jenkins, the twelfth of thirteen children of a coal miner, he rose to such fame that his life was 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 the Poor Son of a Coal Miner to Stardom

$20 / $25

NC6916 – Naples Center – October 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Fueled by rare talent and alcohol, follow his extraordinary journey from a bleak mining valley in Wales to the London stage, Hollywood, Camelot on Broadway, and into the arms of “Cleopatra” where a whole industry flourished recording his and Liz’s every move. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Richard Burton – Life with Liz and Beyond

$20 / $25

NC6917 – Naples Center – November 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Life with “the most beautiful woman in the world” had its downside, as did their out-of-control drinking, their divorce, their remarriage, divorce, and two additional 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. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Tesla, Edison, and Westinghouse: The Men Who Invented Electricity Option #1 – BR6918 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) November 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – NC6919 – Naples Center November 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. As the 19th century morphed into the 20th century, “a war of currents” between American inventors and entrepreneurs, George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison, was being waged over AC vs. DC electric current. Nikola Tesla, a transplant from modern-day Croatia, stepped onto the stage full of ideas, energy, and patents he had developed, and added his brilliance, talent, and unique personality to the cause of AC current. Learn how this fascinating saga of brilliance, jealously, showmanship, deceit, money, and greed played out in a non-technical presentation. Instructor: Steven Mutart

“Commoners” vs. “Aristocrats:” A Study of the Lives and Achievements of Six Famous American Generals

$42 / $55

AT6920 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 5, 12, 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays – 4.5 hours Participants may register for the entire series (AT6920) or for any of the individual lectures below. How and why did three “commoners” who came from humble and non-military backgrounds – Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight Eisenhower, and Omar Bradley – reach higher personal and professional goals than three “aristocrats” – Robert E. Lee, Douglas MacArthur, and George S. Patton – who came from privileged and prominent military families? We will study the lives and careers of these iconic wartime generals, all of whom graduated from West Point, and explore their similarities and differences in style, leadership, and character. We will also analyze how these six men continue to influence America today. Finally, is there something embedded within the collective American character that is fond of “commoners” and disdains “aristocrats?” Instructor: Dr. James Rudin

Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee

$20 / $25

AT6921 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours The once matchless reputation of Confederate general “Bobby Lee,” the son of Revolutionary War hero, “Lighthorse Harry” Lee of Virginia, is currently undergoing a critical reevaluation, while his military opponent, “Sam Grant,” the shop keeper’s son from Illinois who became a U.S. president, is being revisited in a more positive way. What brought about this change? What impact does it mean for contemporary America? Instructor: Dr. James Rudin

Dwight Eisenhower vs. Douglas MacArthur

$20 / $25

AT6922 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours What were the significant differences between “Ike,” the most prominent American military figure of World War II, and the charismatic, imperious MacArthur who has been called “The American Caesar?” How did a “poor boy” from Kansas surpass the achievements of the general who, at the end of his long career, was fired by President Harry Truman? Instructor: Dr. James Rudin

Omar Bradley vs. George S. Patton

$20 / $25

AT6923 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours Despite the famous award-winning film bearing his name, George Patton remains the controversial symbol of a brilliant warrior who could not control his emotions or tame his lust for battle. Omar Bradley, however, like Eisenhower, was another “poor boy” from America’s Midwest – Missouri – who achieved greatness. He outranked Patton and won the profound respect and even the love of the men and women who served under him during World War II. Yet no one has made a popular movie about this self-effacing five-star general. Instructor: Dr. James Rudin

Tudor King Henry VIII: His Time, Rule, and Legacy

$30 / $35

NC6924 – Naples Center – November 9, 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 3 hours Participants may register for an entire series (NC6924) or for any of the individual lectures below. On the death of King Henry’s daughter, Elizabeth, after her 45-year reign, the Tudor dynasty came to the end of its 120-year run. King Henry VIII’s almost 40-year firm rule changed forever England’s history, culture, and religion and introduced the divine power of kings to his countrymen after telling the Pope to go away. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Tudor King Henry VIII – Session 1

$20 / $25

NC6925 – Naples Center – November 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours In 1509, barely 18 years old, Henry took the reins from his deceased father, Henry VII. He married his brother’s widow, followed by Anne Boleyn, then – well, six more wives – while waging war in France, Italy, and Scotland, separating from the church in Rome, and finally producing a male heir, Edward, who would become king at the ripe age of nine. Did we mention two of the wives were executed and Edward died at 15? Instructor: Steven Mutart

Tudor King Henry VIII – Session 2

$20 / $25

NC6926 – Naples Center – November 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours Under the terms of Henry’s will, on the death of a childless Edward, the crown passed to the oldest daughter Mary, then younger Elizabeth, then to the descendants of his younger sister, Mary. He ignored his older sister, Margaret, who was married to a Stuart of Scotland who also happened to be king. But things did not quite work out. Hear about the struggles, intrigues, and murders as “Bloody Mary,” Elizabeth, Mary Queen of Scots, and Lady Grey sought or secured the crown before the Stuart dynasty took over in 1603. Instructor: Steven Mutart

BUSINESS, FINANCE, INVESTING & ECONOMICS Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD Option #1 – AT6927 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 6, 8 at 6pm – 8pm, Tue/Thur – 4 hours

$25 / $30 Option #2 – AT6928 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 3, 5 at 6pm – 8pm, Tue/Thur– 4 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. A workbook is included. The combination of low interest rates, inflation, increasing medical expenses, and longevity have created a situation where many individuals are reaching into their savings principal to pay their bills. This creates a formula for everyone’s greatest concern: “Are you likely to outlive your money?” This course will focus on how an appropriate mix of fixed income, equities, and insurance products can provide reliable income to maintain your current lifestyle. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

Social Security – When Should You Collect and Why? Option #1 – NC6929 – Naples Center October 13 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC6930 – Naples Center December 8 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners and children (one only) may attend for free. Social Security is, far and away, your most important retirement asset. This class is for nearly everyone who’s ever earned a paycheck and wants every Social Security benefit dollar in which you are entitled because you paid for it 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 about 40% of your retirement income but 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

Developing a Life Care Plan: Learn How to Find, Access, and Pay for Your Life Care Needs Option #1 – AT6931 – Atrium October 15 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – NC6932 – Naples Center November 3 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. Developing a life care plan would be a simple task if you knew the answer to two questions – “How long will I live and how healthy will I be?” Since no one knows the answer 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 do you have appropriate legal documents. This session will also cover private vs. public (Medicaid and VA) extended care payment options. Instructors: Steve Stolz & Elder Care Attorney Jill Burzynski (Naples Center) & Cheryl Admire (Ft. Myers)

Generating Income in Retirement in a Low Interest Rate Environment

$25 / $30

NC6934 – Naples Center – October 20, 22 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Thursday – 4 hours 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 & life’s unexpected challenges can create financial uncertainties. This course will provide you with key steps required to identify and reach your financial goals. It will also highlight the current rates of return you can expect to receive from an appropriate mix of tax-free or taxable bonds, stocks or mutual funds, and insurance products. The objective of the session is to provide you with the knowledge of how different investment options can allow you to realize reliable income with a goal of maintaining your lifestyle through your retirement years. Instructor: Steve Stolz

Preparing Your Estate Plan Option #1 – AT6935 – Atrium October 20 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tue

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC6936 – Naples Center October 28 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Wed

Option #3 – AT6937 – Atrium November 17 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tue

Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. This class will focus on the key legal documents everyone should have as part of a basic Estate Plan: benefits of a Will or a Trust, Financial Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney & a Living Will. Other topics discussed will be probate, the importance of properly titling your accounts, naming beneficiaries and the benefits and issues of obtaining domicile in Florida. Brandon Bytnar a local Estate Attorney will lead the session and will be available to answer general questions. Instructors: Steve Stolz (Naples Center) & Cheryl Admire (Ft. Myers)

Financial Education for Investors Option #1 – AT6938 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Oct 27, 28, 29 at 6pm – 8pm, Tue/Wed/Thur – 6 hours

$30 / $35 Option #2 – AT6939 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Nov 9, 10, 12 at 6pm – 8pm, Mon/Tue/Thur – 6 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the entire series (AT6938 or AT6939) or for any of the individual lectures below. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. A textbook is included with this course. This three-session program is designed to provide a well-rounded understanding of the key principles of saving and investing with a focus on developing and maintaining retirement income. The class will cover: fundamentals that are the foundation of any investment plan; understanding the differences and advantages of investments that provide income for daily expenses verses growth to offset the impact of inflation; producing a personal retirement plan that can help you determine your risk of running out of money, or your ability to protect and maximize assets to be passed to future generations. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

Rules of the Road – The Basics of Investing Option #1 – AT6940 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 27 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT6941 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 9 at 6pm – 8pm, Monday – 2 hours

Income, Growth, or Both – Equities and Bonds Option #1 – AT6942 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 28 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT6943 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 10 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Retirement Has Changed – How You Should Prepare Option #1 – AT6944 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 29 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday – 2 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – AT6945 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 12 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday – 2 hours

How to Get the Best Deal When Buying/Leasing a Car Option #1 – NC6946 – Naples Center November 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – BR6947 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) November 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. How many of us walk into a car dealership with a degree of dread and foreboding? The jargon alone can be overwhelming: MSRP, Invoice, Dealer Rebates and Incentives, After Market Purchases, Money Factor, Acquisition Fees, etc. Join a retired 35-year car finance executive as he tries to lift the veil of secrecy and confusion about buying or leasing a new car. After this class, you will be ready to tackle the car dealership with knowledge and confidence about what you should be paying for a new car and how to get the best deal. Instructor: John Gardner

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY Understanding Tech – Buying the Right Desktop, Laptop, Cell Phone, Tablet & Printer Option #1 – MP6948 – Moorings Park September 9 at 10am – 12pm, Wed

Option #2 – AT6949 – Atrium October 6 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

$37 / $45

Option #3 – NC6950 – Naples Center October 19 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

Choose one of the course options above. Are you looking to buy a new computer, smartphone, reader, or tablet? Confused by the endless choices of technology? Feeling overwhelmed with no idea in which direction to turn? Join us for an informative, clear, and easy-tounderstand discussion of all the gadgets and gizmos available and, most importantly, which might be the right one for you. Technology is explained and made simple at the Renaissance Academy. Instructor: John Guerra

iPad for Beginners – iOS 9 and More

$37 / $45

Option #1 – TR6780 – The Terraces September 23 at 10am – 12pm, Wed

Option #2 – AT6951 – Atrium October 6 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tue

Option #3 – MP6952 – Moorings Park October 7 at 10am – 12pm, Wed

Option #4 – NC6953 – Naples Center October 19 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mon

Option #5 – MI6954 – Marco Island Option #6 – NC6955 – Naples Center October 22 at 2pm – 4pm, Thur November 12 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Whether you own an iPad or are considering purchasing one, join us as we introduce you to the magic of Apple’s iPad. For many, this is the only technology you need! This lecturestyle demonstration will teach you the basics of iPad, from settings, downloading and organizing apps, to surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. Learn how to create an Apple ID and discover the thousands of apps available from the App Store. Instructor: John Guerra

iPad/iPhone Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari

$37 / $45

Option #1 – BR6956 – Brooks October 5 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

Option #2 – TR6783 – The Terraces October 14 at 10am – 12pm, Wed

Option #3 – AT6957 – Atrium October 20 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #4 – NC6958 – Naples Center October 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mon

Option #5 – MP6959 – Moorings Park Option #6 – NC6960 – Naples Center October 28 at 10am – 12pm, Wed November 19 at 10am – 12pm, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Learn the ins and outs of your Calendar, Email and Safari applications on your iPad/iPhone. For 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 on your Safari app, read articles, save photos, add bookmarks, and more. Instructor: John Guerra

iPad/iPhone Hands-On Workshops Option #1 – NC6961– Naples Center October 7, 14, 21, 28 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesdays – 8 hours

$95 / $115 Option #2 – AT6962 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 2, 9, 16, 23 at 2pm – 4pm, Mondays – 8 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for an entire series (NC6961 or AT6962) or for any of the individual lectures below. Important Prerequisite: Students must have taken a Renaissance Academy iPad class before taking this class. Enrollment

is limited to 15 participants per session. This hands-on workshop is designed for those iPad/iPhone users who want time in the classroom using their iPads/iPhones. The instructor will demo features and then give students the chance to practice and ask questions about their own iPads/iPhones. We will offer four sessions, focusing on (i) Introduction to the iPhone or iPad, Settings, Backup, iCloud, and App store; (ii) Mail, Contacts, and Calendar; (iii) Safari, iTunes, Podcasts, and YouTube; and (iv) Photos. Instructor: Marty Dorio

Introduction to the iPhone/iPad, Settings, Backup, iCloud, and App Store Option #1 – NC6963 – Naples Center October 7 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

Option #2 – AT6964 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 2 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday – 2 hours

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar Option #1 – NC6965 – Naples Center October 14 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

$34 / $39 Option #2 – AT6966 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 9 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday – 2 hours

Safari, iTunes, Podcasts, and YouTube Option #1 – NC6967 – Naples Center October 21 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

$34 / $39

$34 / $39 Option #2 – AT6968 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 16 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday – 2 hours

Photos

$34 / $39

Option #1 – NC6969 – Naples Center October 28 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

Option #2 – AT6970 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 23 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday – 2 hours

Facebook for Beginners: Desktop/Laptop Computers Option #1 – NC6971 – Naples Center October 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – AT6972 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This class is specifically designed for Facebook users on desktop and laptop computers. Do you feel as though “everyone’s on Facebook” except you? Maybe you have no idea what it is about, or perhaps you have an account but are not sure how to use it. Join this lecture-style beginner’s class as we show you how to use Facebook securely and stay in touch with friends and family no matter where they are. Learn how to create an account, find friends, upload a photo or text, find pages of interest, and add comments. Impress your grandchildren and say hello to them on Facebook! Instructor: Carolyn Outhwaite

iPad/iPhone Apps: Photos Option #1 – BR6973 – Brooks October 15 at 10am – 12pm, Thur

$37 / $45 Option #2 – NC6974 – Naples Center November 2 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

Option #3 – AT6975 – Atrium November 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tue

Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users and assumes you are familiar with using an iPad/ iPhone. Learn how to get photos from your digital camera onto your iPad/iPhone. Then learn how to edit, organize, manage, email and share them. Turn your iPad/iPhone into your digital photo library of your most important photographic memories. Instructor: John Guerra

An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 Option #1 – AT6976 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Option #3 – BR6978 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) November 23 at 10am – 12pm, Monday – 2 hours

$45 / $60 Option #2 – NC6977 – Naples Center November 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday – 2 hours Option #4 – NC6979 – Naples Center December 3 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday – 2 hours

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 made easy to use and understand at the Renaissance Academy. Instructor: John Guerra

Facebook for Beginners: iPad

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC6980 – Naples Center October 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – TR6785 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) October 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This class is specifically designed for Facebook users of the iPad Facebook App. Do you feel as though “everyone’s on Facebook” except you? Maybe you have no idea what it is about, or perhaps you have an account but are not sure how to use it. Join this lecture-style beginner’s class as we show you how to use the Facebook App for iPad to stay in touch with friends and family no matter where they are. Learn how to create an account, find friends, upload a photo or text, find pages of interest, and add comments. Impress your grandchildren and say hello to them on Facebook! Instructor: Carolyn Outhwaite

Android Phones & Tablets for Beginners Option #1 – NC6981 – Naples Center October 26 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

$37 / $45

Option #2 – AT6982 – Atrium November 3 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #3 – MP6983 – Moorings Park December 9 at 10am – 12pm, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. Whether you own an Android phone or tablet or are considering purchasing one, join us as we introduce you to the Android operating system. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the operating system from settings, organizing and multitasking, to downloading apps, surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. This class requires students to be using Android 5.0 or higher. This is not a class for Apple iPad tablet users. Instructor: John Guerra

iOS 9 for iPad/iPhone – What’s New & Different; Things You Should Know Option #1 – BR6984 – Brooks November 9 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

$37 / $45

Option #2 – NC6985 – Naples Center Option #3 – AT6986 – Atrium November 16 at 10am – 12pm, Mon November 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tue

Choose one of the course options above. This course assumes you have taken our Beginner and Intermediate iPad/iPhone classes or are very familiar with iOS 8. This is not a class for Android cellphone/tablet users. Join us as we explore Apple’s newest and most exciting iOS operating system to date with many new features and capabilities. iPad and iPhone users are both welcome to this lecture-style presentation. Instructor: John Guerra

iPhone for Beginners – iOS 9 and More

$37 / $45

Option #1 – TR6787 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) November 11 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday – 2 hours Option #3 – AT6988 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 17 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Option #2 – NC6987 – Naples Center November 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday – 2 hours Option #4 – BR6989 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) December 7 at 10am – 12pm, Monday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android cell phone users. The Apple iPhone created and has since defined the category of smartphones. It’s a remarkable piece of technology that provides access to phone and voicemail, email, the web, photos, calendars, texting, maps, games, and so much more. Whether you own an iPhone or are considering purchasing one, join us as we explore this remarkable device. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the iPhone: apps, settings, organizing, telephone, voicemail, texting, music, books, email, and more. Instructor: John Guerra

iPad and iPhone for Intermediates Part I Option #1 – MP6990 – Moorings Park (Naples) November 18 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday – 2 hours Option #3 – BR6992 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) December 2 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

$37 / $45 Option #2 – NC6991 – Naples Center November 30 at 10am – 12pm, Monday – 2 hours Option #4 – AT6993 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) December 8 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. iPad and iPhone users are both welcome to this lecture course. Discover all the new features and enhancements of Apple’s latest operating system. Learn interesting tips and tricks to make your experience a more pleasant and efficient one. Discover some of the best apps available for the iPad and iPhone in this lecturestyle presentation. Instructor: John Guerra

Facebook for Intermediates: Desktop/Laptop Computers Option #1 – NC6994 – Naples Center November 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

$24 / $29

Option #2 – BR6995 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) December 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Are you comfortable using Facebook and feel ready to go to the next level? In this lecture-style class you’ll learn how to edit or remove your posts; hide or save other people’s posts; interact with comments correctly; adjust your most important security and privacy settings, and control how much news you get from others in your news feed. Instructor: Carolyn Outhwaite

Macintosh Calendar, Email and Safari Option #1 – NC6996 – Naples Center December 1 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

$45 / $60 Option #2 – BR6997 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) December 16 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. Students are encouraged to bring their personal laptops to class with the Yosemite 10.10 operating system installed. Join this lecture-style demonstration as we showcase the Macintosh’s latest operating system, El Capitan, and explain the three most important applications that everyone should know: Calendar, Email, and Safari. You will learn how to work with email; open, edit and save attachments; schedule and reschedule appointments and set reminders in your calendar; and surf the internet, save photos, add bookmarks, and more. Instructor: John Guerra

Quicken for Windows

$45 / $60

Option #1 – NC6998– Naples Center December 9, 11 at 2pm – 4pm, Wed/Fri – 4 hours

Option #2 – AT6999 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) December 16, 18 at 2pm – 4pm, Wed/Fri – 4 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Quicken is one of the most popular and widely used personal finance and check book reconciling software options around. Join us as we take a look at how this program works. Our first lecture will be a general introduction and overview on the use of Quicken. The second lecture will focus on personal financial planning and tracking your investments. Instructor: Marty Dorio

CONTEMPORARY ART The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group

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

NC6700 – Naples Center – January 15, February 19, March 11, April 1 at 11am – 1:30pm, Fridays New members are welcome! The Contemporary Art Study Group is limited to the first 70 paid participants. Participants may register for the series (NC6700) or for any of the individual lecture below. The individual lecture fees below do not include lunch. Expand your knowledge, insight, and understanding of the vibrant and ever-changing world of contemporary art. In this intellectually stimulating and challenging lecture series, nationally recognized experts will share their knowledge of the artists, forms, styles and innovations that have helped to define contemporary art.

The Midas Touch: Art Business and Commodity in the 21st Century

$40 / $47

NC6701 – Naples Center – January 15 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hours The work of Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, and the contemporary kingpins of art will be examined. Instructor: Dr. Matthew Palczynski, formerly with the Woodmere Museum of Art in Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Postwar Chicago Art – The Hairy Who and Others

$40 / $47

NC6702 – Naples Center – February 19 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hours How their works contributes to a richer understanding of Contemporary American Art. Instructor: Robert Cozzolino, Senior Curator, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

The Scottish Architect and Designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh

$40 / $47

NC6703 – Naples Center – March 11 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hours Celebrated today as an exponent of Art Nouveau, a modernist, a symbolist, an artist-architect. Instructor: Elizabeth Anderson, Curator of Adult and Public Programs, Philadelphia Museum of Art 1986-1999. Coordinator of Public Programs 1973-1986. Presently speaks as a visiting lecturer.

New Terrain: The Evolution of Landscape in Art

$40 / $47

NC6704 – Naples Center – April 1 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hours When they first appeared as an independent genre of art in Europe, landscape paintings expressed pride, patriotism and spirituality. During the Industrial Revolution, patrons found solace in images of natural beauty. And today? Amidst diverse artistic media and conflicting ideas about humanity’s roles, explore how artists continue to develop and address the relationship with the natural world. Instructor: Glenn Tomlinson, The William Randolph Hearst Curator of Education at the Norton Museum of Art.

COOKING CLASSES Mediterranean Cuisine

$39 / $49

FG6933 – FGCU RHMS Rm 117 (Ft. Myers) – October 16 at 2pm – 4:30pm, Friday – 2.5 hours Enrollment is limited to 16 participants. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days. Stunning landscapes, rolling fields and hills, ancient olive trees, and gnarled grape vines help to define the deep blue Mediterranean. All contribute to what is known as Mediterranean cuisine. Fresh vegetables, saffron and risotto, wonderful citrus and tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, goat cheese, and fresh seafood all are facets of our Mediterranean cooking class. Our class will explore many aspects of this healthful, flavorful cuisine utilizing the freshest local vegetables, fruits, and seafood products available in Southwest Florida. Instructor: Jack Greenberg

DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS 2016 “Travel with RA” Open Houses – Cuba, Italy, Turkey and a Black Sea Cruise Option #1 – SP7000 – Sugden (Ft. Myers) October 21 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wed

Option #2 – SP7001 – Naples November 18 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wed

FREE

Option #3 – SP7002 – Atrium November 20 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fri

Registration is required! Choose one of the course options above. Join us as we formally unveil our 2016 Travel Abroad excursions to Sicily & Southern Italy, Turkey, The Black Sea, and Cuba. Enjoy refreshments as we review the itineraries for each excursion, answer questions, and dream about adventures yet to be had. Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 30 excursions abroad to destinations such as Peru, Tuscany, Campania, Sicily, Cuba, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, China, France, Guatemala, and Brazil. Through unique and interesting itineraries, participants have the opportunity to experience life outside the classroom, visit historic sites with local guides, experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language, and history – and delight in conversation and laughter with fellow explorers who share a love of travel and a sense of adventure. Moderator: John Guerra

An Introduction to Voiceovers (Try Your Hand in Voice Acting!) Option #1 – SP7003 – Naples Center October 20 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

$39 / $49 Option #2 – SP7004 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 10 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days. Are people always telling you that you have a great voice? Do you often find yourself listening to your favorite audiobook, commercial, or cartoon character and thinking, “I could do that”? This fun and empowering two-hour introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. You will be coached as you perform a real voiceover script and be recorded so that you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. Instructor: A Professional Voice Actor from Voices for All.

Rookery Bay Boat Tour

$39 / $49

SP7005 – Rookery Bay – November 10 at 9am – 12pm, Tuesday – 3 hours Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days of departure. Learn about the importance of estuaries and the activities of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The trip includes a slide presentation, a boat trip trawling at the Reserve examining the critters that live in the bay, and, if time allows, an easy walk across Key Island to the beach. Closed-toe shoes, hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended. Please dress appropriately by monitoring the weather on the day of the excursion. Participants must be able to enter and exit the boat unassisted and stand without difficulty while on the boat. No children under 16 are permitted on this tour. Instructor: Dave Graff

The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg

$80 / $100

SP7006 – St. Petersburg – November 19 at 8:00am (Naples)/8:30am (Ft. Myers) – 5:45pm (Ft. Myers)/6:15pm (Naples) Enrollment limited to 45 participants. Bus departs Naples at 8am; Ft. Myers at 8:30am. No refunds will be granted within 14 business days of departure. Our private, docent-led tour will take us through the highlights of the permanent collection as well as a brand new exhibition, “Escher at the Dali.” This special exhibition will highlight M.C. Escher, a renowned artist, whose visual illusions puzzle and delight audiences worldwide, and is best known for his “impossible constructions” and use of tessellation. The robust exhibit will feature 135 works covering Escher’s entire artistic career, including an array of his most recognizable works such as Drawing Hands, Reptiles and more. Our tour includes round-trip motor coach transportation, driver gratuity, entrance to the museum, a private docent-led tour, and audio guides. Lunch is on your own with a café located in museum or many restaurants nearby.

“Birding” Field Trip

$39 / $49

SP7007 – Eagle Lakes Park (Naples) – November 21 at 8:30am – 11:30am, Saturday – 3 hours Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days. Join birding enthusiast Steven Mutart as he leads you in search of the birds of Southwest Florida at Eagle Lakes Community Park in Naples. Bring your camera, binoculars, and a love of our feathered friends. Instructor: Steven Mutart

DISCUSSION GROUPS A Review and Discussion of Business Ethics

$49 / $65

NC7008 – Naples Center – October 20, 22, 27, 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays/Thursdays – 6 hours This course in business ethics and responsible leadership will explore through lecture and discussion, seven key topics: (1) What do executives consider to be moral capacity? (2) Does the free market system corrode or construct moral character? (3) Are there tangible benefits from morality in business? (4) Does morality improve efficiency? (5) I s there a notable effect of ethical behavior in business? (6) How are stakeholder relationships affected by ethical leadership? (7) Does corporate responsibility transcend to all the organization’s constituencies. Instructor: Dr. Roland Bardy

America’s Economy in a Post-Industrial World

$42 / $55

NC7009 – Naples Center – November 5, 12, 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays – 4.5 hours Participants may register for the entire series (NC7009) or for any of the individual lectures below. This course, through short presentations and extensive discussion, will examine critical economic, political, and social issues facing America as we respond to technological change in the first years of the 21st century. Each session will focus on a specific challenge. Instructor: Dr. Braxton Hinchey

“Post-Industrial” Defined

$20 / $25

NC7010 – Naples Center – November 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours What’s new here? What forces are driving the reinvention of our economy and our lives? Have we been here before? Is this a repeat of the late 19th century, or something radically different? Instructor: Dr. Braxton Hinchey

Clever Machines: The Impact of Robotics and Communications & Information Technology on the World of Work $20 / $25 NC7011 – Naples Center – November 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours To what extent will machines continue to replace humans in the workplace? What opportunities for creativity and leisure might result? What is to be done about the permanently jobless in a potentially dystopian world? Instructor: Dr. Braxton Hinchey

Globalized Supply Chains and the 21st Century Financial System

$20 / $25

NC7012 – Naples Center – November 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours Contemporary supply chains employ a combination of high technology and traditional tools to smooth the flow of commodities and products from point of origin to final user. This movement is lubricated by sophisticated instruments of modern finance. Questions arise concerning impacts on sustainability in the face of geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, financial disruptions, etc. What is the future of our globalized economy? Instructor: Dr. Braxton Hinchey

Ethics in Journalism: The Case of the U.S.S. Fletcher’s Captain

$34 / $39

AT7013 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 12, 19 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays – 4 hours This is the true story of what happened when one individual challenged a newspaper reporter and the article she published that distorted the documented combat record of a decorated, skilled, and courageous WWII Naval Captain. Class participation will be encouraged to discuss and give their views on journalistic ethics and the publics’ responsibility, if any, in challenging inaccuracies found in reported information. Instructor: Nick Kerpchar

ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT Beautiful, Flowering Orchids – How to Make Yours Thrive and Grow! Option #1 – NC7014 – Naples Center October 20, 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tue/Thur – 3 hours

$30 / $35

Option #2 – AT7015 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 17, 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tue/Thur – 3 hours

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! If orchids always look beautiful in the store when you buy them, but somehow fail to prosper when they cross the threshold of your home, then this course is for you. Learn how to care for and grow magnificent flowering orchids year after year. Instructor: Gayle Dorio

Birds of Southwest Florida – By Land, Sky & Sea

$30 / $35

NC7016 – Naples Center – November 10, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays – 3 hours Several hundred individual species of birds nest, rest, visit, and call Florida home each year. Endless sizes, shapes, colors, habits, skills, adaptations, and such mysteries: the mystery of migration, how they find their way, the enormous distances some travel, 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. In session one, we will learn about ospreys, hawks, falcons, and eagles, their nests, habits, and appetites, and the colorful song birds that add such cheer every day to our yards, parks, and woods. And why do birds sing in the first place? Session two will focus on egrets, herons, sandpipers, gulls, terns, frigate birds, ducks, and an amazing assortment of other “water birds” that 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. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Sogetsu Ikebana – Ancient Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

$24 / $29

NC7017 – Naples Center – December 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday – 2 hours 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 a live demonstration of this remarkable art form. Instructor: Loris Dallal

FINE ARTS Zentangle® I for Beginners – A Mindful Drawing Experience! Option #1 – NC7018 – Naples Center October 28 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

$24 / $29

Option #2 – BR7019 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) November 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration. Zentangle®…come see what it is all about! An easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, Zentangle is for everyone, no matter their age or artistic background. You will be surprised and delighted by the incredible original art you create during this relaxing and up-lifting workshop. No artistic talent required…guaranteed! Instructor: Gerry Pearson Nichols, CZT Certified Zentangle Teacher

Zentangle® II – Dancing with Tangle Stars Option #1 – NC7020 – Naples Center November 12 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – BR7021 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) December 4 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Friday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Purchase of Drawing Materials ($5) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle® class with a CZT. You have learned the basic steps to creating Zentangle art, now let us dance! You will learn to create a Zentangle Tango, combining two tangles in a charismatic rhythm, or even a Trio Dance with three tangles working together to win the mirror ball. Bring your basic Zentangle Kit of Pigma Micron pen, pencil, and blender. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle Teacher

Making Zentangle® Jewelry

$24 / $29

NC7022 – Naples Center – December 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Purchase of materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle® class with a CZT. Take your Zentangle techniques to a new medium to create one of a kind pieces of jewelry. Using permanent markers we will draw on shrink plastic to make jewelry that all your friends will admire. A $10 materials fee will include shrink plastic, one ultra-fine black permanent marker and jewelry findings. See TropiTangle.com for sample jewelry pictures and suggestions. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle Teacher

HEALTH & WELLNESS Preserve Your Brain Option #1 – BR7023 – Brooks Oct 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC7024 – Naples Center Dec 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed

Option #3 – AT7025 – Atrium Dec 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. Switch your brain ON! Tune up your neural circuits and keep them humming with easy exercises and tips. Based on the science of neural plasticity, you can refresh energy, memory, balance, and clarity. Learn how to build and improve your brain at any age. Course is based on the instructor’s book, Preserve Your Brain. Instructor: Ann Marina

Brain Fitness Café Option #1 – AT7150 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Nov 2, 5, 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Mons/Thur – 4.5 hours

$42 / $55 Option #2 – NC7151 – Naples Center Nov 16, 19, 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mons/Thur – 4.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series above (AT7150 or NC7151) or for any individual lectures below. Join us in this exploration of the mind and how it works. Challenge yourself with mind bending puzzles that will keep your brain active and fit. Instructor: Cindi Ryerson

Memory Strategies

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7152 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – NC7153 – Naples Center November 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mon – 1.5 hours

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 presentation and handouts 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 cognitive reserve that will help ward off the potential of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in your lifetime. Instructor: Cindi Ryerson

Getting the Most Out of Your Brain Option #1 – AT7154 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC7155 – Naples Center November 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur – 1.5 hours

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 some memory strategies that can work for you. Experience a sampling of unique brain activities. Instructor: Cindi Ryerson

Exercising Your Mental Muscle Option #1 – AT7156 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC7157 – Naples Center November 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mon – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Have fun in this maze of brain activities that are designed to increase your attention span, short and long term memory, and much more. Bring on the brain power and try to solve these mind bending puzzles and games that are guaranteed to be fun and challenging! Instructor: Cindi Ryerson

Managing Your Brain

$30 / $35

NC7026 – Naples Center – November 3, 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Thursday – 3 hours Why do most people only use 8% of their brains? This course will show you how to use the rest, cure your illnesses, bring wealth and happiness into your life, and achieve anything that you are capable of visualizing. This technique has been used by successful people for hundreds of years and most people have no idea that it exists. Wealthy, healthy, and happy people are not lucky! They manage their lives with their mind. Learn how you can do this too! Instructor: Richard Yanke

Learn Self-Hypnosis for Improving Sleep

$42 / $55

AT7027 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 3, 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays – 4.5 hours Participants may register for the entire series (AT7027) or for any of the individual lectures below. Self-hypnosis is so easy you can go home and do it with your eyes closed! Requiring no drugs, self-hypnosis is comprised of relaxation, inner focus, and self-suggestion. Once you understand the behavioral solutions, the rest is easy! Students will create their own customized digital sleep guide for at-home use. Instructor: Dr. William Morrow

Learning Self-Hypnosis for Improving Sleep – Session 1

$20 / $25

AT7028 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours This session will define how all hypnosis is in some way self-hypnosis. We will explore the use of imagination and tackle the myths, facts, and fantasies about hypnosis. We will discuss the nature of insomnia and allow students some practice with light self-hypnosis. Instructor: Dr. William Morrow

Learning Self-Hypnosis for Improving Sleep – Session 2

$20 / $25

AT7029 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours This session will explore the various states of consciousness, sleep, and the “twilight zone.” We will discuss sleep hygiene, sleep reprogramming, and learn proper breathing and relaxation techniques. We will discuss cognitive distortions (worries) and their impediment to good sleep. Instructor: Dr. William Morrow

Learning Self-Hypnosis for Improving Sleep – Session 3

$20 / $25

AT7030 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours The final session will be about building a customized sleep guide for home use and practicing self-hypnosis techniques for better sleep. Instructor: Dr. William Morrow

Explore Meditative Movements

$42 / $55

AT7031 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 16, 23, 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays – 4.5 hours Meditative Movements uses safe, easy to follow, therapeutic movements that support your physical, emotional, and mental needs. Being aware of your physical abilities, you move your body while affirming a positive mental outlook. By practicing, you will feel more relaxed and comforted. You can integrate the movements easily into your daily routine. Whatever your physical abilities, there are movements you can perform safely. Instructor: Ellie Peterson

HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT “Illegals Program” – Russian “Sleeper” Spies Option #1 – TR6781 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) September 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Option #3 – AT7033 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – MP7032 – Moorings Park (Naples) October 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Option #4 – NC7034 – Naples Center November 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. In 2010, the FBI arrested ten 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, they 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

Jonathan Pollard – Avarice or Ideology Option #1 – BR7035 – Brooks Oct 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed

$20 / $25

Option #2 – NC7036 – Naples Center Oct 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon

Option #3 – AT7037 – Atrium Nov 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Fri

Choose one of the course options above. Pollard, a U.S. intelligence analyst, was arrested while spying for Israel. Israel refused him asylum and then denied knowledge of his spying. For years, they have sought his release. Despite a life sentence, he is eligible for parole in November 2015. 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? We will also discuss other Mossad operations (Eichmann, the “Hangman of Riga,” other assassinations) and Israeli intelligence organizations. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

A Titanic Love Story: Life of Ida and Isidor Straus Option #1 – BR7038 – Brooks Commons (Bonita Springs) October 20, 27 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesdays – 3 hours

$30 / $35 Option #2 – NC7039 – Naples Center November 13, 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fridays – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Ida and Isidor Straus perished on the Titanic. His parents emigrated from Germany in the 1850s where his father began as a peddler traveling on a horse-drawn wagon in rural Georgia. In 1888, his sons bought the R.H. Macy business, and remained owners for 80 years. He was also a Congressman and philanthropist. He and his wife were an adoring couple and parents to seven children. Both were offered space in lifeboats, but chose to die together, as shown in the movie, A Night to Remember. Join their great grandson as he recounts their lives and love. Instructor: Harold Kurzman Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Operation Underworld – WWII Mob Alliances Option #1 – NC7040 – Naples Center October 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT7041 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. As we 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

American Presidents in Economic Hard Times: Lessons for Today?

$30 / $35

NC7042 – Naples Center – October 26, November 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 3 hours Participants may register for the entire series (NC7042) or for any of the individual lectures below. From Revolutionary War days, when Washington was struggling to pay his troops, to Obama’s inherited wars and massive deficits, booms and busts have been part of the American economic fabric. Many 19th century Presidents confronted depressions, but believed the business cycle of boom or bust was strictly a business affair. Causes of the depressions and how each affected the sitting President and his people will be explored. What do these economic disruptions have in common with the situation today? Instructor: Steven Mutart

American Presidents: 1776 – 1929

$20 / $25

NC7043 – Naples Center – October 26 at 1:30pm –3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours 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 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. Instructor: Steven Mutart

American Presidents: 1930 – Today

$20 / $25

NC7044 – Naples Center – November 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours 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 today. What comparisons can be made between these economic events and the reactions of the various Presidents in office at the time? Instructor: Steven Mutart

Cuban Independence: Spanish-American War Option #1 – BR7045 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) October 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC7046 – Naples Center November 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Most Americans know little about early Cuban history. With diplomatic normalization more Americans will be visiting Cuba. This presentation will provide a glimpse into the origins of U.S./Cuban relations. Topics will include: Cuban War of Independence; Cuban land and sea battles during the Spanish-American War; why the U.S. fought Spain; impact of public opinion; Havana and the U.S.S. Maine; Santiago de Cuba; San Juan Hill; Rough Riders; Buffalo Soldiers; Cuban Independence; and Cuban-American treaties. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Spies and Espionage – Fact v. Fiction

$20 / $25

SC7047 – FGCU Sugden Welcome Center (Ft. Myers) – October 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours A fascinating and insightful discussion on the motivation of spies and the techniques used to catch them. Learn how reality compares to fiction in this unique peek into the realm of espionage and counterintelligence. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The U.S. Constitution: The Making of a Great Nation

$49 / $65

NC7048 – Naples Center – October 29, November 5, 12, 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays – 6 hours Participants may register for the entire series (NC7048) or for any of the individual lectures below. Any history buff, or one just interested in the fascinating lives of our Founding Fathers, will want to attend these lectures to hear the roles played by Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, Franklin, Jay, Marshall, Madison, Adams, and other legends in creating the U.S. Instructor: Steven Mutart

The Long, Hot Summer of 1787: Designing a Nation on Parchment

$20 / $25

NC7049 – Naples Center – October 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours The world was about to change on Sunday, May 13, 1787, when George Washington stepped off the ferry in Philadelphia, the day before the Constitutional Convention. For 120 sweltering days, Washington presided over 55 fractious delegates from 12 equally fractious states (Rhode Island did not even send delegates) who argued, fought, cajoled, and ultimately compromised in drafting a blueprint for a new nation and one of the most significant documents in history. The ratification process was to be yet another story. Instructor: Steven Mutart

The New Nation Struggles (1790 – 1800)

$20 / $25

NC7050 – Naples Center – November 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours Our new country was finally official: the Constitution was ratified by 12 of the 13 previously independent colonies, but more daunting tasks lay ahead. Jefferson and Adams were ready to join Hamilton, Madison, and other leaders in helping put the nation on its feet and prepare to live in a dangerous world. However, the Founding Fathers found it difficult. Friendships turned to enmity; petty jealousies and genuine differences made for a very unhappy team of superstars. Our leaders today could learn much from these powerful, passionate, and brilliant men who saw the world very differently from one another but ultimately compromised for the greater good of the country. Instructor: Steven Mutart

The Miracle Continues (1800 – 1820)

$20 / $25

NC7051 – Naples Center – November 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours The Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson, take over at the start of the new century after twelve years of Federalist rule. Alexander Hamilton dies in a duel with Aaron Burr who turns traitor. Lewis and Clark make their legendary exploration after the Louisiana Purchase. New England, fed up with rule by Virginians dominated by agricultural interests, talks secession. Titanic political battles between Jefferson and Marshall take place over the role of the courts verses the executive and legislative branches. The nation’s first financial panic takes place during Monroe’s administration. Join this engaging and informative look back at these and other events during the early history of our nation. Instructor: Steven Mutart

The Nation Turns Thirty (1820 – 1840)

$20 / $25

NC7052 – Naples Center – November 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours The fact the young nation neither won nor lost the War of 1812 did little to dampen a growing confidence in manufacturing in the North, agricultural expansion in the South, and a restlessness to expand westward – the Indians be damned – as the sense of ascendancy of the common man persisted and led to the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828. The Jacksonian Era marked a new and controversial rule; a war with Mexico was less than a decade away; some saw Jackson as a threat to democracy as he vastly expanded Executive power. Jackson’s successor, Martin Van Buren, inherited one of the nation’s worst financial crises in the Panic of 1837 planting the seeds of secession which would lead to the nation’s bloodiest conflict just two decades later. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Father and Son Spies – Jim and Nat Nicholson Option #1 – AT7053 – Atrium Oct 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Fri

Option #2 – NC7054 – Naples Center Nov 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur

$20 / $25 Option #3 – MP7055 – Moorings Park Dec 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon

Choose one of the course options above. Jim Nicholson is the highest ranking CIA officer even 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 Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Bowe Bergdahl – No Soldier Left Behind Option #1 – AT7056 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 30 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – TR6786 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) November 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. A candid analysis of the hotly debated Bergdahl case. Topics will include: the soldier; criminal charges; cost and benefits of the swap; Taliban 5; Rose Garden ceremony; Susan Rice; politics and controversy. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Operation Teardrop: U.S. U-Boat Attack Option #1 – AT7057 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC7058 – Naples Center December 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. In April 1945 Germany launched its last U-Boat attack against the U.S. Teardrop was the U.S. operation to sink the U-Boats before they could launch V1 and V2 missiles on U.S. cities. Join us for this fascinating, little-known history where we explore the Nazi plan and propaganda; Enigma and ULTRA; Operation Paperclip; related Japanese plans; and Maine, New York, Portsmouth, and Boston. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Cuba: A Rebellious Nation

$49 / $59

AT7059 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 2, 9, 16 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays – 6 hours The Cuban people are determined to shape their own political and social ideology while practicing their form of socialism and “participatory democracy.” In this course, we will examine the core values, critical events, and significant personalities that have shaped the present-day Cuban consciousness and look ahead to the new détente with the U.S. A must if you plan to visit Cuba with the Renaissance Academy in 2016. Participants will be able to purchase and discuss the ideas in Cuba Is a State of Mind ($12.95), a collection of essays giving voice to Cuba’s “silent majority.” Instructor Dr. Martha Bireda

Operation Drumbeat – Second Pearl Harbor

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7060 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – MP7061 – Moorings Park (Naples) November 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Pearl Harbor completely surprised the Americans in the Pacific. The Germans wondered if the Americans could also be taken by surprise on their East Coast, and so they planned Operation Drumbeat. This was the German strategy to attack freighters and tankers by U-boats, chocking off the fuel supply being sent to America’s allies against Germany. During 1942 German U-Boats sunk 600 merchant ships - 400 off the U.S. eastern and gulf coasts. The U.S. was not prepared to meet the U-Boat threat; over 5,000 Allied seamen were killed. This is the truly fascinating story most Americans do not know - but should. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood (Naples) and Dr. Gerald Franz (Ft. Myers)

Nuremberg – Military Tribunals Option #1 – AT7062 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC7063 – Naples Center November 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. 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. 1,900 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. 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

Greatest UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Egypt (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$55 / $69

AT7064 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 10 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday – 5 hours A World Heritage Site (first started in 1975) is a place that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having special cultural and historic significance. In Egypt, 12 singular places have achieved that designation. Join us as we explore the greatest Egypt has to offer to offer. They include the only remaining site of the Seven Wonders of the World, Giza; St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai; pre-historic Wadi el Hitan; New Kingdom sites of Luxor, King’s Valley and Abu Simbel; and early Christian and Muslim sites. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

The Real Boardwalk Empire: The Rise and Fall of Atlantic City

$20 / $25

NC7065 – Naples Center – November 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours A seaside resort for the rich and famous, a World War II training and rehabilitation site, a Philadelphia area Baby-Boomer summer refuge, and a casino mecca, Atlantic City has had a storied and checkered history. Pick up your Monopoly board and stroll down the Boardwalk in a nostalgia-filled look at the once seaside gem. Learn about the heroes and charlatans who created Atlantic City’s rich history. Instructor: Jeffrey Margolis

Making of Gone With the Wind

$20 / $25

MP7066 – Moorings Park (Naples) – November 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours 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 sewed up. Join movie-buff Steven Mutart and get a peek “behind the scenes” of this movie classic. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Greatest UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Israel (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$55 / $69

BR7067 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 11 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm, Wednesday A World Heritage Site (first started in 1975) is a place that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having special cultural and historic significance. In Israel, seven singular places have achieved that designation, with two additional groupings that cover seven more locations. Join us as we explore the best Israel has to offer. They include pre-historic caves, Solomonic fortified cities, the Nabatean Spice Route with several fortresses crossing the desert, a 12th century Crusader fortress, a 16th century Ottoman Turkish city, and the 20th century Bauhaus “White City” of Tel Aviv. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Guantanamo – History Revisited

$20 / $25

AT7068 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours Guantanamo is a place where history, geography, and demographics have aligned to create something unique. Most Americans know the politics of Guantanamo. We will discuss how and why the U.S. acquired the base. Topics will include: Cuban War of Independence; Havana and the U.S.S. Maine; Spanish-American War and the Battle of Guantanamo Bay; and the Cuban-American treaties. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Unearthing the Trojan War: The Life of Heinrich Schliemann

$20 / $25

AT7069 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours Modern historians dismissed the Trojan War as a myth, until Heinrich Schliemann fulfilled his life’s dream of digging up the remains of the two ancient civilizations that fought against each other in this conflict. The eccentric Heinrich and his Greek wife Sophia gave new life to archaeology, where ancient civilizations and untold riches could be found. Follow Dr. Franz as he tells this incredible story of a visionary who would not be denied. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

Captured U-Boats: WWII Code War Victories Option #1 – NC7070 – Naples Center November 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – BR7071 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) December 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. U-boats and the Enigma code were formidable Nazi weapons. Together they almost prevailed in the Battle of the North Atlantic. We will explore the events inspiring the popular films U-571 and The Imitation Game. Topics will include the impact of captured U-boats on the War of Wits; U-505; U-110; U-559; heroes of the code war; Dolphin and Shark; and the U.S. Naval Station, Bermuda. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

R.M.S. Lusitania

$20 / $25

SC7072 – FGCU Sugden Welcome Center (Ft. Myers) – November 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours “Remember the Lusitania!” became the cry in May 1915 after this fast and luxurious ocean liner was sunk by a solo German torpedo. A total of 1,201 people perished (including 128 Americans), unwitting victims of a struggle between England and Germany in the Great War. Dr. Franz explores this epic tragedy, staying close to the human stories and individual decisions surrounding the RMS Lusitania’s fateful voyage. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

Global Jihad – Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism

$30 / $35

TR6789 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – December 2, 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays – 3 hours A candid discussion of radical Islam and global Jihad. Topics will include Islam (as both a religion and ideology), Islamophobia, Jihad, Sharia Law, global terrorism, political correctness, al Qaeda, the Taliban, and other terrorist groups. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

INSPIRED FILM DISCUSSION SERIES Naples Foreign & Classic Film Series

$40 / $48 (Donation)

NC7073 – Naples Center – October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6 at 2pm, Sundays Participants may register for the entire series (NC7073) or for any of the individual films below. This fall, our film series will present nine award-winning films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each of the films before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. IMPORTANT: Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Due to the popularity of our Naples Series, walk-ins will be permitted on a space available basis, but Non-Members will pay $8 at the door. Members who walk-in will pay $5, but cannot be guaranteed a seat without pre-registering. Moderators: John Guerra and Steven Mutart

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (France, 1964, Drama/Romance)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC7074 – Naples Center – October 4 at 2pm, Sunday This simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. A 20-year old French auto mechanic has fallen in love with a 17-year old employee in her widowed mother’s chic but financially embattled umbrella shop. On the evening before Guy is to leave for a two-year tour of combat in Algeria, he and Genevieve make love. She becomes pregnant and must choose between waiting for Guy’s return and accepting an offer of marriage from a wealthy diamond merchant. Unrated.

Shane (USA, 1953, Drama/Romance/Western)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC7075 – Naples Center – October 11 at 2pm, Sunday Filmed in the magnificent Grand Tetons, moody, mysterious, atmospheric tale of drifter gunslinger Shane coming to the aid of besieged rancher Joe Starrett, his wife Marian, and son Joey. Shane, after a short interval as a hired hand, reluctantly puts his guns on once more to confront evil and save the bold and stubborn Starrett and family. Romance subtly developed with Marian, but events take over and a showdown with hired gun Wilson is inevitable. Unrated.

High Noon (USA, 1952, Drama/Thriller/Western)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC7076 – Naples Center – October 18 at 2pm, Sunday Just moments after his wedding, Marshall Will Kane finds he has been abandoned by his town to face alone recently released killer, Frank Miller, who is arriving by train at noon. Honor and duty prevent his running from the man and his gang who are out to kill him. Tensions mount as a wall clock dramatically ticks down to High Noon. Gary Cooper justly deserved his Oscar. Rated PG.

Like Father Like Son (Japan, 2014, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC7077 – Naples Center – October 25 at 2pm, Sunday When a successful businessman driven by money learns that his biological son was switched with another child after birth, he must make a life-changing decision and choose his true son or the boy he raised as his own. Not Rated.

Tell No One (France, 2006, Drama/Mystery)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC7078 – Naples Center – November 1 at 2pm, Sunday A pediatrician, Alex, misses his beloved wife, Margot, who was brutally murdered eight years ago where he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the corpse of his wife was left, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes a suspect again. The mystery increases when Alex receives an email showing Margot older and alive. Unrated.

You Were Never Lovelier (USA, 1942, Comedy/Romance)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC7079 – Naples Center – November 8 at 2pm, Sunday Second and last teaming up of Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth in a musical comedy set in romantic Buenos Aires. American gambler, Bob (Astaire) after a heavy loss on a horse, tries to get a job dancing for a wealthy nightclub owner in the midst of marrying off his daughters one at a time, oldest first. Daughter two, Maria (Hayworth), has no interest in marrying but Bob falls for her and her for him in a situation of confusion, but any romance appears doomed. Music by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer. Unrated.

Profumo di Donna (Italy, 1974, Comedy/Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC7080 – Naples Center – November 15 at 2pm, Sunday A blind army captain is accompanied by Ciccio on his way from Turin to Naples to meet with an army compatriot. Unknown to the aide, the Captain means to fulfill a suicide pact there. The suicide pact is eventually thwarted, and Ciccio does some growing up. Rated R.

The Barkleys of Broadway (USA, 1949, Comedy)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC7081 – Naples Center – November 22 at 2pm, Sunday After a 10 year hiatus, Fred and Ginger (a last minute sub for Judy Garland, who was in one of her meltdowns) are paired in this Technicolor musical comedy. A friend of the two (Oscar Levant) tries to trick the separated Josh and Dinah Barclays (Fred and Ginger) back together to revive their song and dance comedy routine after her secret fling with “serious” stage. Josh turns hero, good guy. But you’ll have to see for yourself how and why he does it. Unrated.

The Scent of Green Papaya (Vietnam, 1993, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC7082 – Naples Center – December 6 at 2pm, Sunday Nominated for Best Foreign Film, this is a modern fairytale of visual beauty, incredible romance, and struggle. This film is about a little girl who went to a house as a servant. The woman of the house is a mother still mourning the death of her own daughter, who would have been the little girl’s age. In her mind, she treated the little girl as her daughter. Now as a young woman, 10 years later, she is sent to another family, a young pianist and his wife. The musician falls in love with this young woman and teaches her literacy, and eventually they marry. Unrated.

Ft. Myers Classic & Foreign Film Series

$40 / $52 (Donation)

AT7083 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10 at 1:30pm, Thursdays Participants may register for the entire series (AT7083) or for any of the individual films below. This fall, our film series will present ten award-winning classic and foreign films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each of the films before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Moderator: Shelly Kaufman

Dead Calm (Australia, 1989, Thriller)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT7084 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 1 at 1:30pm, Thursday Nicole Kidman, Sam Neil, and Billy Zane star in this highly acclaimed, edge of your seat thriller set in the Pacific. Nicole Kidman became a star with her portrayal. A troubled couple, mourning the loss of their son, go out sailing on their yacht. While on the open seas, they encounter a wrecked vessel and rescue the sole survivor, who proceeds to ingratiate himself with the couple. Tension builds as his story begins to unravel and things are not what they seem. Rated R.

Young Frankenstein (USA, 1974, Comedy)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT7085 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 8 at 1:30pm, Thursday One of the most hilariously wild and hysterical comedies ever made. This movie pokes fun at every Frankenstein-type film. Mel Brooks and his all-star band of misfits (Gene Wilder, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, and Madeline Kahn) leave no pun unturned. This is side splitting cinema at its best, no matter how often it is viewed. Rated PG.

El Norte (UK, 1983, Drama/Thriller)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT7086 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 15 at 1:30pm, Thursday El Norte is a landmark, award winning independent film. Brother and sister escape unrest in Guatemala by making the treacherous and dangerous journey through Mexico to California as illegal immigrants. This film pulls no punches as it depicts life for these characters. It proves to be as relevant now as it was 30 years ago. Rated R.

Chinatown (USA, 1974, Drama/Thriller)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT7087 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 22 at 1:30pm, Thursday Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston star in the 16th rated Best Film ever made. Set in the 1940s in California, political corruption, greed and murder are the backdrops for one of the greatest screenplays ever written (Oscar winner). Nominated for 11 Academy Awards. Chinatown is a classic film noted for acting, story, music and style. Do not miss it. Rated R.

Wings of Desire (France/German, 1987, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT7088 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 29 at 1:30pm, Thursday This poetic haunting film follows 2 angels as they listen to the hopes, dreams and desires of humans. All is fine until one of the angels wishes to be a part of the human race and feel pain, sorrow, as well as love and other emotions. Beautifully filmed, just let it take you away. Rated PG-13.

Body Heat (USA, 1981, Crime/Drama/Thriller)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT7089 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 5 at 1:30pm, Thursday Body Heat is the acclaimed, updated version of Double Indemnity in the film noir style. Set in Florida during a heat wave, starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner, the tale of illicit lovers planning to kill her husband has many twists and turns. Sit back and enjoy the acting, story, and lush music of this new classic film. Rated R.

Paradise Now (USA, 2005, Crime/Drama/Thriller)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT7090 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 12 at 1:30pm, Thursday Paradise Now was the first Palestinian film to be Oscar nominated for Best Foreign Film and was winner of many film awards. Boyhood friends recruited as suicide bombers, they have but a few days of thoughts, actions, and preparations before they carry out their plan. This film is remarkable how it enables the viewer to get inside each protagonist. Rated PG-13.

Shadow of a Doubt (USA, 1943, Thriller)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT7091 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 19 at 1:30pm, Thursday This was Alfred Hitchcock’s favorite film. Teresa Wright plays the niece to her favorite Uncle Charley (Joseph Cotton) who is also a serial killer. The mundane lives of a small California town serves as the backdrop of evil in a civilized form. An all-time classic from the master of suspense. Unrated.

Kind Hearts and Coronets (UK, 1949, Comedy/Crime)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT7092 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – December 3 at 1:30pm, Thursday This black comedy is about murder most foul as a distant heir to a large fortune goes into action as he plots to kill the heirs before him. Starring Dennis Price and Alec Guinness (who portrays all 8 of the other heirs, in a tour de force performance), it’s lively, fun and very droll. Not Rated.

A Night at the Opera (USA, 1935, Comedy)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT7093 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – December 10 at 1:30pm, Thursday One of the funniest comedies of all time, this film is ranked in the top 100 films starring the Marx Brothers. The plot revolves around two lovers who are also opera singers, and includes opening night at the opera and the chaotic mayhem of the Marx brothers. The antics, puns, jokes, and humor come fast and furious. Unrated.

INTERIOR DESIGN Interior Design: Decorating in Southwest Florida

$49 / $59

AT7094 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – December 1, 8, 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 6 hours Participants may register for the series (AT7094) or for any individual lectures below. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Join us as we explore the decorating techniques known and practiced by professional decorators. Our series will cover interior design basics, color, lighting, and how they can transform the smallest room to an entire home. Instructor: Sharon Breay

Basics of Interior Design

$24 / $29

AT7095 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – December 1 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Learn the secret principles behind every good interior design. Learn the first considerations a professional interior designer addresses on a design project. Learn principles that not only make a room look good, but also make it functional, and relaxing (or exciting, if that is the aim). Practice and take home six basic principles of design, and begin using them to complete your own project. Instructor: Sharon Breay

Color in the 21st Century

$24 / $29

AT7096 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – December 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Ever wonder if you’re using color correctly, and if the colors used are the best for you? Learn how to create the ideal color scheme for “your own” personality and setting. Be amazed by examples of how colors change in relation to one another. Learn why color trends don’t work. Fun exercises give you the ability to create our own color schemes. Instructor: Sharon Breay

Lighting: The Most Important Point in Interior Design

$24 / $29

AT7097 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – December 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Lighting is the most important part of designing our interiors (and exteriors, too!). Yet, it is the most misunderstood and overlooked aspect of design! Learn how lighting will visually change the shape of your room, create the mood you wish, and add to the beauty of your room. Learn where to place it, and why, and the best fixtures and bulbs for the space being designed. Instructor: Sharon Breay

LIFE ENRICHMENT Ten Ways to Be a Winner in Life

$30 / $35

AT7098 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 27, 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Thursday – 3 hours Ever wonder why some people are always lucky? It’s not luck! There are ten steps that you can follow to not only change your luck, but to change your life for the better. Winners plan to be “lucky” and so can you. With this easy approach you can change your life for the better. Why not start now? Instructor: Richard Yanke

Success from the Inside Out

$34 / $39

Option #1 – AT7160 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 3, 5 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tue/Thur – 4 hours

Option #2 – NC7161 – Naples Center December 2, 4 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wed/Fri – 4 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Everyone has a life purpose – and that purpose is the same for everyone. We are more powerful than we think. The opposite of love is not what you think it is. All choices come from the same place. Forgiveness has nothing to do with forgiving. This program will discuss these and other concepts to provide new insights on the inner workings of success by examining “how life really works.” It may not change your mind, but it will challenge your beliefs. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life Option #1 – BR7099 – Brooks Nov 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC7100 – Naples Center Nov 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur

Option #3 – AT7102 – Atrium Nov 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. “Why couldn’t the Buddhist monk vacuum under the sofa? He had no attachments.” Explore Buddha’s teachings on non-attachment, the cessation of craving, and delusions which cause suffering in life. Learn the “8 Mindful Steps to Happiness” for greater balance and reduced suffering. Our instructor has studied seven years under Bhante Gunaratana, a revered Buddhist teacher, author, and founding Abbot of the Bhavana Forest Monastery. Instructor: Ann Marina

Belly Dancing

$42 / $55

AT7103 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 6, 13, 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fridays – 4.5 hours This introduction to belly dancing is for all ages and levels of physical ability. Attire is comfortable clothes that allow full range of motion with bare feet. The style is traditional Egyptian cabaret with heavy attention on laughter and having fun. Class will cover: stage presence, body language, costuming, and open dance. Instructor: Heather McFall

Jump Start Your Intuition

$55 / $69

NC7162 – Naples Center – November 10, 12, 17, 19 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays/Thursdays – 8 hours Participants may register for the entire series (NC7162) or for any of the individual courses below. We recommend attending the first class, which provides a foundation for the rest. This course will answer many of your burning questions about intuition. Does it exist? Does everyone have it? How intuitive am I? How can I recognize, measure, access, teach, learn, develop, and apply it in practical ways? This highly interactive session will include a mix of presentation, discussion, instruments, exercises, Q&A, and home-play application to help you understand and jump start your own intuition. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

Intuition – Does It Exist?

$24 / $29

NC7163 – Naples Center – November 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours What is intuition? Does it exist? Where does it come from? Does everyone have it? How does intuition differ from other ways of “knowing?” Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

How Intuitive Am I?

$24 / $29

NC7164 – Naples Center – November 12 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours How intuitive am I? How do I recognize intuition? How can it be measured? Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

How Can I Use My Intuition?

$24 / $29

NC7165 – Naples Center – November 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours How can I use my intuition? How do I access it? How can it help me in practical, everyday ways? Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

How Do I Build My Intuition?

$24 / $29

NC7166 – Naples Center – November 19 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours How do I build my intuition? What have I learned about it? How do I continue building it? Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

MAH JONGG Mah Jongg for Beginners

$30 / $40

NC7104 – Naples Center – October 13, 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 6 hours Enrollment is limited to 16 participants. Please bring your 2015 Mah Jongg Rule Card (available from the National Mah Jongg League; call 212-246-3052) and your own Mah Jongg set if you have one. Mah Jongg is continuing to be one of the most popularly played games. It is fun, mentally stimulating, and challenging. You will learn the basics of the game, how to read and understand the “card,” and how to “play” the game. You will learn how to “think through” a hand and choose a hand to play. Instructor: Leslee Marcus

Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners/Intermediates

$30 / $40

NC7105 – Naples Center – October 27, 29, November 3, 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays – 6 hours Enrollment is limited to 16 participants. Please bring your 2015 Mah Jongg Rule Card (available from the National Mah Jongg League; call 212-246-3052) and your own Mah Jongg set. If you’ve played Mah Jongg before, now is the time to learn more and further enhance your skills. Through play of the hand, we will review and sharpen your playing abilities. Instructor: Gayle Dorio

Advanced Mah Jongg Defensive Strategies

$20 / $30

NC7106 – Naples Center – November 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 4 hours Enrollment is limited to 16 participants. Please bring the 2015 Official Mah Jongg Rule Card (available from the National Mah Jongg League; call 212-246-3052) and your own Mah Jongg set. Using the 2015 National Mah Jongg League card, this course will focus on defensive play. This class is designed for the intermediate/advanced player only, please. You will learn how to defend your own hand and identify your opponents’ hands. Instructor: Leslee Marcus

Advanced Mah Jongg

$30 / $40

NC7107 – Naples Center – December 1, 3, 8, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays – 6 hours Enrollment is limited to 16 participants. Please bring your 2015 Mah Jongg Rule Card (available from the National Mah Jongg League; call 212-246-3052) and your own Mah Jongg set. This class is geared to developing expertise in playing the game, defensive strategy, understanding the rules, learning to switch hands during the game, when to call, how to expose, and the use of jokers and flowers. You will be playing hands. Instructor: Gayle Dorio

MUSIC & OPERA Beethoven’s Ninth: The Struggle, Despair & Triumph

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR7108 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) Option #2 – NC7109 – Naples Center October 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours November 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Choose one of the course options above. Famed conductor Riccardo Muti said when he picks up the baton to conduct Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony he feels a chill knowing he will be in direct commune with God for the next ninety minutes. Join us as we “listen and learn” Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

about this titan whose powerful sound cast an enormous shadow across the 19th century. A child prodigy whose music “will one day shake this earth,” “Papa” Hayden observed of his pupil. While battling his loss of hearing in his thirties, fighting his sister-in-law over custody of his nephew, suffering the lost love of the mysterious “Immortal Beloved,” Beethoven created some of the greatest music ever, crowned by the monumental Ninth Symphony. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Opera Without Fear

$49 / $65

NC7110 – Naples Center – October 13, 14, 20, 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Wednesdays – 6 hours Curious about opera but don’t know much about it? Know a little about opera but would like to know more? Using audio and video examples, this course will focus on developing listening skills to help you increase your enjoyment. No previous opera experience or knowledge is necessary. These classes will address the basics of opera including: the two languages of opera – words and music; vocal numbers (arias, duets, ensembles, etc.); what to listen for – Rossini’s three S’s; who’s who – central characters and their voice types; reading the libretto; form and function – how operas are put together; and an in depth look at a popular 19th century Italian opera, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. Just come prepared to listen, watch, and enjoy. Instructor: Tom Turicchi

Tchaikovsky: Tormented Genius

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP7111 – Moorings Park (Naples) Option #2 – SC7112 – FGCU Sugden Welcome Center (Ft. Myers) October 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours November 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours Choose one of the course options above. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed some of the world’s most beautiful and beloved music, from the legendary Nutcracker ballet to the Pathetique symphony, while suffering depression and hiding a dark secret. His unique “sound” full of passion, romance, patriotic fervor, and endless beauty has defied the world of the “musical elite” whose snobbish airs have been slow to recognize this true, but tormented, genius. He died at 53. Was it self-inflicted? Instructor: Steven Mutart

Periods of Music and How They Relate to World Affairs and Art/Literature

$30 / $35

NC7113 – Naples Center – November 12, 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays – 3 hours Take a musical journey from the Baroque period to the 20th Century. We will link musical genres to world events as well as art and the literature of the times as we travel through the centuries. Instructor: Christine Lampos

PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING Getting More from Your Digital Camera Option #1 – NC7114 – Naples Center Oct 12 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mon

$30 / $35

Option #2 – AT7115 – Atrium Oct 13 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tue

Option #3 – MP7116 – Moorings Park Nov 2 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mon

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

Beyond Snapshots – Taking the Best Photos Option #1 – NC7117 – Naples Center October 26 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday – 3 hours

$30 / $35 Option #2 – AT7118 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 27 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do all those other photographs look better than mine?” While it is easy to tell the difference between a snapshot and a real photograph, it is not always easy to pinpoint what qualities made your picture one or the other. This advanced composition class will help you identify the attributes to turn your photos into works of art. Instructor: Frank Berna

Photoshop Elements for Beginners Option #1 – NC7119 – Naples Center Oct 29, Nov 5, 12 at 1:30pm – 4:10pm, Thursdays – 8 hours

$65 / $80 Option #2 – AT7120 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays – 8 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. In this hands-on class, basic and intermediate 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

Taking Amazing Travel Photos Option #1 – NC7121 – Naples Center November 9 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday – 3 hours

$30 / $35 Option #2 – AT7122 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 10 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. We all love to travel, and capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments to share with friends and family, or for personal memories, is part of the experience. Our photographs need to bring the sensations of sight, sound, and smell back to trigger our memories, and to communicate how we felt to others. To do this, we need to think and feel as much as look when setting out to take photographs. Travel photography expresses the feeling of a time and place, portrays a land, its people, or a culture in its natural state, and has no geographical limitations. Learn how to create the images that are only seen in magazines. Instructor: Frank Berna

Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picasa Option #1 – NC7123 – Naples Center November 16 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday – 3 hours

$30 / $35 Option #2 – AT7124 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 18 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. One of the most basic questions in digital photography is: “Where are my pictures when I download them, and how do I keep them organized?” This hands-on class is designed to answer both questions, using Picasa, a FREE program for both Windows and Apple users, to help you find and keep your digital images in an organized and easily accessible manner. Picasa also has basic editing capabilities to improve your images, or just have some fun with them. This is a great entry-level course for someone who wants to get the most out of their digital photography experience. Instructor: Frank Berna

Download, Save, and Share Your Photos Option #1 – NC7125 – Naples Center December 1 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday – 3 hours

$30 / $35 Option #2 – AT7126 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) December 3 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. You love to take photos, but after you press the shutter, what do you do next? What is the best way to get them into your computer? Got a ton of photos on your computer, but can never find the one you want? Did your computer ever crash and you lost everything, including your precious memories? Do you understand all of the printing options that are available to you now that have never been possible before? This class is designed to teach you how to handle all of those organizational tasks that you may not fully understand, but that can save you time and money if properly implemented. Instructor: Frank Berna

Understanding Your Digital SLR

$65 / $80

NC7127 – Naples Center – December 2, 4, 9 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesdays/Friday – 9 hours 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

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

$20 / $25

TR6784 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – October 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Climb aboard and rocket into subatomic space where science and science fiction blur; head out past the sun, the solar system, and our Milky Way Galaxy to the edge of the universe where massive objects lurk bending time and space itself. Join us as we travel across the full spectrum of the world of matter, hopefully avoiding black holes and portals sucking us into other universes. Bring your curiosity and fascination. Instructor: Steven Mutart

TAI CHI, YOGA & MEDITATION Tai Chi for Beginners

$50 / $65

NC7128 – Naples Center – October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16 at 9:30am – 10:30am, Mondays – 5 hours Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Please wear tennis shoes or soft soled shoes. The gentle, flowing movements of Tai Chi promote better health, leg strength, and an overall feeling of well-being, according to the Mayo Clinic. The rhythmic movements and controlled breathing of Tai Chi, or “meditation in motion,” requires practitioners to live in the present, thereby reducing stress and producing an inner calm. Tai Chi is low impact, reduces blood pressure, and is especially suitable for older adults. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and shoes. No previous experience required. Instructor: Karen McNeil

Yoga for Beginners

$50 / $65

NC7129 – Naples Center – October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16 at 10:45am – 11:45am, Mondays – 5 hours Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. No shoes required. This class requires a yoga mat and the ability to get down on the floor. Enjoy the many aspects of yoga. Enhance flexibility, strength and balance. De-stress and relax. No previous experience required. Instructor: Karen McNeil

Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being

$42 / $55

Option #1 – SC7130 – FGCU Sugden Welcome Center (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – NC7131 – Naples Center Nov 3, 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tues – 4.5 hours Nov 4, 6, 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed/Fris – 4.5 hours Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (SC7130 or NC7131) or for any of the individual lectures below. Learn what mindfulness is, and how to incorporate it into your daily life. Discover how meditation can help you refresh energy, improve mental clarity, and reduce stress. Develop the skills we practice in class to enhance overall well-being. Instructor: Ann Marina

Mindful Meditation Defined Option #1 – SC7132 – FGCU Sugden Welcome Center Nov 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tue – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC7133 – Naples Center Nov 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Learn the basics of mindfulness and how to meditate. Explore recent studies revealing meditation’s benefits for health and well-being. We examine concentration and insight meditation as tools for stress relief and personal growth. Instructor: Ann Marina

Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life Option #1 – SC7134 – FGCU Sugden Welcome Center Nov 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tue – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC7135 – Naples Center Nov 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Fri – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture offers a guide to being mindful in everyday activities and creating or enhancing your meditation practice. Learn simple exercises including mindful breathing while seated as well as techniques for walking meditation. Collect a toolkit of skills and techniques for making mindfulness a way of life. Instructor: Ann Marina

Meditation for Health and Happiness Option #1 – SC7136 – FGCU Sugden Welcome Center Nov 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tue – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC7137 – Naples Center Nov 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Fri – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Discover how a meditation practice can help to refresh energy, improve mental focus and clarity, reduce stress, and build a positive state of mind for balanced living. We discuss how meditation has been scientifically shown to have all these benefits and more. Review and practice simple exercises from the previous week’s class. Instructor: Ann Marina

TRAVEL ABROAD IN 2016 Learn more about the Academy excursions abroad at the Travel Open Houses on page 20. Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 30 high-end, intimately sized, concierge-style excursions abroad. Through unique custom itineraries, participants have the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, visit historic and cultural sites with outstanding local guides, experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language, and history – and delight in conversation and laughter with fellow travelers who share a love of learning and a sense of adventure. Our excursions generally include accommodations in four/five star hotels; most meals and gratuities; private English-speaking guides; deluxe motor coach transportation; and all entrance fees. Register online at https:// registerRA.fgcu.edu to receive complete itineraries, cost information and registration forms or call 239-425-3272. Our exclusive excursions are each limited to 24 travelers.

Sailing the Black Sea Aboard The Private Yacht Variety Voyager

From $9,995 (Land & Cruise)

SP7138 – June 12 – 25, 2016 – 13 days FGCU is pleased to co-sponsor this remarkable and exclusive excursion with The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yale University. The Black Sea, the busy crossroad that has linked Europe and Asia for millennia, is steeped in history and legend. Next June, discover her lesser-known shores aboard Variety Voyager, a luxury yacht with just thirty-six cabins. Begin in exotic Istanbul with a visit to the vast basilica of Hagia Sophia. Admire picturesque Ottoman houses and ancient royal tombs in Amasya, and call at Trabzon to view a monastery carved into the mountainside. Spend a day in Georgia to wander the botanical gardens of the fin-de-siècle seaside resort town of Batumi, or explore Kutaisi’s UNESCO-recognized monastery and cathedral. Sunny Sochi, Russia, beckons next with its impressive Olympic facilities and Stalin’s summer hideaway. Call in Romania to tour its world-renowned painted churches by private plane and discover the unique flora and fauna of the Danube delta. Enjoy a visit to the ninth-century Bulgarian capital of Veliki Preslav before returning to Istanbul to view its cultural treasures, including the exquisite, less-visited Rustem Pasha Mosque. Optional Istanbul prelude is available.

Southern Italy and Sicily

From $5,450 per person (Land & Air)

SP7139 – September 1 – 15, 2016 – 15 days Delight in a special exploration of southern Italy, from striking Sicily to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where a vivid history, unique architecture, distinctive traditions, and bountiful plains join the sun and sea in creating a prized (and crowd-free) region. Explore Sicily, staying in lovely Taormina with excursions to Agrigento and Mt. Etna. Discover Lecce, the “Florence of the South,” and visit Alberobello, whose 400 or so trulli – conical houses with grey stone roofs – rank as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy lunch and a walking tour of Bari, capital of the Apulia region. Tour the UNESCO site of Pompeii, the city frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, and gather for a hands-on Neapolitan cuisine cooking lesson in Naples. Travel to the storied isle of Capri. Embark on a breathtaking drive along the winding cliff-top Amalfi Coast. Bid “arrivederci” to Italy and fellow travelers at a farewell dinner. Spend 4-days/3-nights in Rome “On Your Own” as an optional post-tour extension.

Legendary Turkey & the Turquoise Coast

From $4,290 per person (Land, Air & Cruise)

SP7140 – September 29 – October 13, 2016 – 15 days Turkey — where Europe and Asia meet to form “the cradle of civilization” — is yours to discover. Begin in Istanbul, Turkey’s cultural and spiritual heart. The city astonishes with its legendary Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and Topkapi Palace, one of the world’s richest museums. Travel south to the WWI battlefield of Gallipoli, ferry across the Dardanelles to Troy, and explore the wealth of Greco-Roman ruins at ancient Pergamum. Spend a day at Turkey’s classical city of Ephesus. Among its treasures are the grand Library of Celsus and a 25,000-seat amphitheater. Enjoy lunch in a local village before boarding a privately chartered gulet yacht. For four splendid days cruise the exquisite Turquoise Coast, relaxing and discovering hidden sights, quaint fishing villages, and remote ruins. End your journey in the seaside resort Antalya, with a side trip to ancient Perge. There is an optional 5-day/4-night post-tour extension to Cappadocia and Ankara, Turkey’s capital. Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Cuba: Through the Eyes of the People An Insider’s View of Havana, Trinidad & Cienfuegos

From $5,795 per person (Land & Air)

SP7141 – October 22 – 29, 2016 – 8 days Begin in Havana, where accommodations are arranged at the graceful Hotel Parque Central, in the heart of the Old City. Meet leading artists on visits to their studios and homes and at a private reception at the Ludwig Foundation for the Arts. Take a curator-led tour of the Cuban art collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts, and admire the beautiful craftsmanship on display at the Ceramics Museum during an after-hours visit. See Ernest Hemingway’s evocative country retreat, Finca La Vigía, in the village of San Francisco de Paula, and discover the fishing village of Jaimanitas, where artist José Fuster has decorated more than 80 houses with ornate murals and domes. On an overnight excursion to the southern coast, explore Playa Girón, the site of the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion; and Cienfuegos, where we will attend a private performance of the world-renowned choir Cantores de Cienfuegos. Spend a morning in nearby Trinidad, one of Cuba’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There will also be opportunities to experience the rebirth of Cuban cuisine with meals at paladares – privately owned restaurants often located in the owners’ homes – and a unique “field-to-table” restaurant.

WRITING WORKSHOPS With a Writer’s Eye

$49 / $59

NC7142 – Naples Center – October 12, 19, 26, November 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays – 6 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Improve your writing by learning to analyze successful stories. How do the authors pull together story elements (character, plot, dialogue, and scene) to engage readers? We will dissect and discuss a variety of stories plus TV programs and movies with a writer’s eye, then apply what we have learned to our own writing. A perfect class for beginning writers or those interested in discussing stories and a great refresher for intermediate and advanced writers. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

Writers Collaborative Workshop

$100 / $125

NC7143 – Naples Center – October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20 at 10am – 12pm, Fridays – 12 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Please bring your writing samples to the first class. Audience is one of the most important aspects of writing. Share the content of yours 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 Craft – Become a Better Writer

$49 / $59

NC7144 – Naples Center – November 5, 12, 19 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays – 6 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Participants may register for the entire series (NC7144) or for any of the individual lectures below. Dramatically improve your writing skills with this series of workshops and in-class writing exercises. The series will focus on the most important elements of character development, plot, and dialogue. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

Writing Craft: Character Development

$24 / $29

NC7145 – Naples Center – November 5 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Having trouble creating characters that the reader believes could be a real person? In this craft 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 the essential parts into the story or novel. Students will complete several in-class exercises with time to share and discuss for improvement. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

Writing Craft: Plot

$24 / $29

NC7146 – Naples Center – November 12 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. In this craft 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. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

Writing Craft: Dialogue

$24 / $29

NC7147 – Naples Center – November 19 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. In this craft class, we will focus on how to properly punctuate and format dialogue, use it to craft scenes that show rather than tell, and use it to provide story and character background. Balancing dialogue with narrative, incorporating actions and thoughts while maintaining viewpoint will be covered. Students will complete several in-class exercises with time to share and discuss for improvements. All writing levels welcome. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

When You Write, Get It Right

$24 / $29

NC7148 – Naples Center – November 17 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Ideas and language are the essential qualities of effective writing. But writing is also judged on mechanical factors – punctuation, spelling, grammar. Learn to avoid the most common errors that people make when they write, from personal e-mails to formal communication. Instructor: Dr. John Savage

Confessions of a Romance Writer

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT7159 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – BR7158 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) November 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday – 2 hours December 11 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Friday – 2 hours Choose one of the course options above. The romance genre, now a $1.5 billion-dollar industry, is driven almost exclusively by women. So why are the women who write and read romance novels so reluctant to admit it? This session will use presentation, discussion, readings, and stories to answer this question, along with time for participant questions about launching a romance writing career. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book

$65 / $80

NC7149 – Naples Center – December 3, 7, 17, 21 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays/Mondays – 8 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Have you always wanted to write a book but do not know how to begin? Then this workshop is for you. You will learn the stages in the writing process as you plan and organize your book, and explore characterization and plotting along with basic fiction elements. Those interested in writing nonfiction will learn the importance of back-matter, envisioning the layout, using photos and diagrams, and other details important to successful nonfiction. All writing levels welcome. Bring a summary of your writing project or idea to the first class. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Cheryl Admire is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Roland Bardy, Ph.D., worked at BASF (1970-1999), then began lecturing on accounting, leadership and business ethics at FGCU. Mary Bartrop is a certified Zentangle速 teacher. Frank Berna has nearly 25 years of experience in various aspects of photography. Martha Bireda, Ph.D., shares her experiences as part of a group of North American educators who has made five trips to Cuba. Sharon Breay, ASID of Breay Design, is an awarded, nationally certified senior design consultant, mentor, and author. Richard Cappalli, a Tuscan origin; art history background; Art 101 at Williams College. Loris Dallal, trained at the Sogetsu Ikebana School in Tokyo; attended seminars and workshops worldwide; taught Ikebana at Hofstra. Steven Derfler, Ph.D., is a Professor of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Ron Diorio, retired international business executive; founding member of the Board of Directors of The Italian Cultural Society. Gayle Dorio is a registered Interior Designer and orchid society member. She has won many ribbons and medals for her orchids. Marty Dorio, Ph.D., has adopted, studied, and taught others about new 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. Gerald Franz, Ph.D., has been a history professor and college librarian for 29 years, earning five graduate degrees along the way. John Gardner, past Pres. of PNC-NJ Credit Corp; Senior VP with Citizens Bank of Penn; Dept. Head of PNC Auto Leasing. Dave Graff is an Education Specialist at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Jack Greenberg, CEC, is a Certified Executive Chef and retired Curriculum Counsel Member of Johnson & Wales University. John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and former Wall Street merchant banker, is the FGCU Director of CE/RA. Braxton Hinchey, Ph.D., University of Missouri; Honors Fellow and Emeritus Prof. of Management, University of Massachusetts. Carol Jonson, M.A., was a facilitator for the Hodges lifelong learning program where she taught humanities, art, and literature. Shelly Kaufman has a degree in communication and is a lifetime fan of movies from 1930 to the present. Genie Kell, B.F.A., M.A., has studied at Yale University, Columbia University, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in NYC. Nick Kerpchar, M.S., over 27 years in standards compliance & quality improvement industry including international consulting. Harold Kurzman, great grandson of Ida and Isidor Straus and Straus Historical Society board member, he retired to Naples in 2015. Christine Lampos, B.A. (piano). M.A. (theory), owner of PianoUnlimited, teacher, performer and composer. Leslee Marcus has been teaching Mah Jongg for over 25 years. Jeffrey Margolis is a lifelong educator, author, and lecturer. Ann Marina, is a certified Brain Fitness/Yoga Instructor with 30 years of experience in mind-body wellness education. Heather McFall professional performer since 2001 and has taught belly dance to the Eastern Stars and Fibromyalgia Support groups. Karen Atkin McNeil is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and tai chi since 1999. William Morrow is a Florida licensed Marriage and Family therapist. Steven Mutart, J.D., is a retired attorney with a lifelong passion for American history and the American presidency. Gerry Pearson Nichols is a professional calligrapher and certified Zentangle速 teacher. Carolyn Outhwaite is a Search Engine Marketing professional and avid Facebook user. Ellie Peterson, creator of Meditative Movements, has 30+ years teaching experience and is an author, speaker and inspirer. James Robison has been published in The New Yorker, won a Whiting Grant for his short fiction and a Rosenthal Award. James Rudin, Ph.D, is the Senior Interreligious Advisor to the American Jewish Committee. Cindi Ryerson, R.N., owns and operates Millennium House, an adult day care facility, and the Millennium Cognitive Cafe. John Savage, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at Boston College and author. Steve Stolz is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Andrew Tetlow is the Florida Park Service Museum Curator. He also teaches as an Adjunct Instructor of Archaeology at FGCU. Tom Turicchi, lecturer; past President of the Italian Cultural Society of Naples. Rosanne Vrugtman, Ph.D., has earned five degrees and has had careers in business, human service, and education. Lisa Wroble is a nationally published author and writing instructor. Richard Yanke is a motivational speaker, writer and grad school lecturer who brings an entertaining style to lifelong learning.

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