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THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY of Florida Gulf Coast University Atrium Executive Center 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181 Fort Myers, FL 33919 239-425-3272
FGCU Naples Center 1010 Fifth Ave South Naples, FL 34102 239-434-4737
Register Online: https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu Website: www.fgcu.edu/racademy Email: Renaissance@fgcu.edu John J. Guerra Director, Continuing Education & The Renaissance Academy
Anne Weller Hansen Business Manager – Atrium
Cynthia Focks Program Assistant – Naples Center
Brenda DePasquale-Gerson Administrative Coordinator – Atrium
Anita Gilmore Internet Marketing Specialist – Atrium
Nancy Panozzo Marketing Coordinator
How to Register for Programs 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 16) or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and mail to the address above Fax – Registration form (page 16) or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and fax to 239-425-3260 In Person – At the Naples Center or Atrium only. In-person registrations are NOT permitted at any other location.
Locations Atrium Exec Center, 8695 College Pkwy, Suite 1181, Ft. Myers 33919; 239-425-3272 Naples Center, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, Naples 34102; 239-434-4737 Commons Club at the Brooks, 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs 34135; 239-949-3816 Memberships – Become an Academy Member – Support lifelong learning and save 20% or more on most programs! Membership valid from May 15 through December 31, 2012 is $35. Membership is not required to take Renaissance Academy lectures. RA in Charlotte County – To receive the Charlotte County Renaissance Academy catalog, call 941-505-0130 or visit our website at www.fgcu.edu/hcc The views, analyses, findings and opinions expressed by Renaissance Academy instructors are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the Renaissance Academy or Florida Gulf Coast University. In all of its operations, including admissions, employment, and access to its programs and services, Florida Gulf Coast University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran status or age. CANCELLATION POLICY: If a program is canceled, you will be notified by phone and issued a full refund within 30 business days. If you wish to withdraw from a program, please notify the Renaissance Academy at 239-425-3272 no later than 5:00 pm three (3) business days prior to the first session of the program in order to receive a refund. Individuals who cancel after the start of a program will not receive a refund. Unless otherwise stated, a fourteen (14) business day notice is required for refunds on all day trips and special programs (SP).
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 offering. Program Title by Location
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Instructor
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ATRIUM (FT. MYERS) Impressionist Art History and Drawing Classes Impressionist Art History Classes Pastel Drawing Classes Monet (History & Drawing) Monet (History Only) Monet (Drawing Only) Degas (History & Drawing) Degas (History Only) Degas (Drawing Only) Renoir (History & Drawing) Renoir (History Only) Renoir (Drawing Only) Van Gogh (History & Drawing) Van Gogh (History Only) Van Gogh (Drawing Only) Cézanne (History & Drawing) Cézanne (History Only) Cézanne (Drawing Only) Gauguin (History & Drawing) Gauguin (History Only) Gauguin (Drawing Only) Inspired Directors of Film Woody Allen Alfred Hitchcock The Coen Brothers Understanding Technology iPad for Beginners iPad for Intermediates iPad for Advanced Intermediates iPhone for Beginners iPhone for Intermediates PC’s for Intermediates Foreign Film Series La Femme Nikita (France, 1990) The Crying Game (UK, 1992) The Band’s Visit (Israel, 2007) Incendies (Canada, 2010) The Motorcycle Diaries (Argentina, 2004) Health and Lifestyle Journal Reilly “Ace of Spies” Psychology of History The Housing Crisis: Affixing Blame Keys to Happiness & Personal Joy Story of the Blues Understanding Classical Music Creating Custom Photo Books The Basics of Point & Shoot Cameras
AT3700 AT3701 AT3702 AT3703 AT3704 AT3705 AT3706 AT3707 AT3708 AT3709 AT3710 AT3711 AT3712 AT3713 AT3714 AT3715 AT3716 AT3717 AT3718 AT3719 AT3720 AT3721 AT3722 AT3723 AT3724 AT3728 AT3731 AT3734 AT3737 AT3740 AT3743 AT3749 AT3762 AT3763 AT3764 AT3765 AT3766 AT3767 AT3768 AT3780 AT3784 AT3786 AT3792 AT3794 AT3797 AT3799 AT3801
Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Health/Wellness History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t Life Enrichment Music Music Photography Photography
Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Mooney Eastwood Crandall Eastwood Crandall Silvan Silvan Sernovitz Sernovitz
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Art/Fine Arts Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Health/Wellness History/Gov’t History/Gov’t
Nichols Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Berger Derfler Derfler
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THE BROOKS COMMONS CLUB (BONITA) Zentangle: A Remarkable Drawing Experience Understanding Technology iPad for Beginners iPad for Intermediates iPad for Advanced Intermediates iPhone for Beginners iPhone for Intermediates Surf the Internet: Tips & Tricks Control Your Mind to Control Your Weight Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Scrolls Mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls
BR3726 BR3729 BR3732 BR3735 BR3738 BR3741 BR3744 BR3745 BR3807 BR3773 BR3774
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Program Title by Location
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Category
Instructor
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Jerusalem: 3,000 Years of Holiness Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames and Hanssen Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy Psychology of History The Housing Crisis: Affixing Blame Understanding Classical Music Photographic Composition
BR3775 BR3777 BR3782 BR3783 BR3785 BR3796 BR3800
History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t Music Photography
Derfler Eastwood Eastwood Crandall Eastwood Silvan Berna
Th/June/PM Tu/June/AM Th/Aug/AM Th/June/AM M/June/AM Th/July/PM Th/June/AM
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Zentangle: A Remarkable Drawing Experience Understanding Technology iPad for Beginners iPad for Intermediates iPad for Advanced Intermediates iPhone for Beginners iPhone for Intermediates Surf the Internet: Tips & Tricks PC’s for Beginners PC’s for Beginners PC’s for Intermediates Gardening in Small Places Orchids, Succulents, Bromeliads…Oh My! The Everglades: A Treasure Squandered? Film Discussion Series Color of Paradise (Iran, 1999) Mediterraneo (Italy, 1991) For the Bible Tells Me So (USA, 2007) Mostly Martha (Germany, 2001) The Stoning of Soraya M. (Iran, 2008) Departures (Japan, 2008) Osama (Afghanistan, 2003) Gloomy Sunday (Germany, 1999) Water (India, 2005) Control Your Mind to Control Your Weight The Majesty of Ancient Egypt Progress Into the Past Age of the Pyramid Builders When Egypt Ruled the East Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames and Hanssen Reilly “Ace of Spies” Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy The Battles of Alexander the Great Political Correctness: Has it Gone too Far? The Battle of Stalingrad History of Secret Societies 24 Strengths of Character Story of the Blues Understanding Classical Music Creating Custom Photo Books Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics Introduction to Voiceovers Writers’ Workshop Writers’ Workshop
NC3725 NC3727 NC3730 NC3733 NC3736 NC3739 NC3742 NC3746 NC3747 NC3748 NC3750 NC3808 NC3809 NC3751 NC3752 NC3753 NC3754 NC3755 NC3756 NC3757 NC3758 NC3759 NC3760 NC3761 NC3806 NC3769 NC3770 NC3771 NC3772 NC3778 NC3379 NC3781 NC3787 NC3788 NC3789 NC3790 NC3791 NC3793 NC3795 NC3798 NC3802 SP3803 NC3804 NC3805
Art/Fine Arts Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Ecology Ecology Ecology Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Health/Wellness History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t History/Gov’t Life Enrichment Music Music Photography Photography Special Events Writing Writing
Nichols Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Bresnick Bresnick Guerra Hecker Hecker Valdespino Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Berger Derfler Derfler Derfler Derfler Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Valdespino Eastwood Valdespino Crandall Crandall Silvan Silvan Sernovitz Sernovitz Voices for All Wroble Robison
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TRAVEL ABROAD Invitation to Tuscany Southern Italy and Sicily
SP3037 SP3038
Travel Abroad Travel Abroad
Guerra Guerra
September September
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NAPLES CENTER (NAPLES)
CANCELLATION POLICY: If a program is canceled, you will be notified by phone and issued a full refund within 30 business days. If you wish to withdraw from a program, please notify the Renaissance Academy at 239-425-3272 no later than 5:00 pm three (3) business days prior to the first session of the program in order to receive a refund. Individuals who cancel after the start of a program will not receive a refund. Unless otherwise stated, a fourteen (14) business day notice is required for refunds on all day trips and special programs (SP).
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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!
Impressionist Art History Lectures and Pastel Drawing Classes COMBO Art History Lectures ONLY Pastel Drawing Classes ONLY
$135 / $155 $75 / $99 $75 / $99
AT3700 – Atrium – June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 at 1pm – 4pm, Tues/Thurs – 16.5 hours, Art History & Drawing Combo AT3701– Atrium – June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 at 1pm – 2:15pm, Tues/Thurs – 7.5 hours, Art History Lectures Only AT3702– Atrium – June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tues/Thurs – 9 hours, Pastel Drawing Only Participants may register for a series (AT3700, AT3701, AT3702) or for the individual programs below. This unique art history/fine art experience consists of a 75-minute lecture on an Impressionist artist followed by a 90-minute pastel drawing class copying one of the artist's masterpieces. Join us for inspiration, fun, and a start on your personal pastel art collection. You will be amazed at how simple and easy it is to be a great imitator of art, adding your own personal style and ideas. No drawing experience needed to create a wonderful Impressionistic pastel – art for beginners as well as advanced students. Bring your creativity and we will do the rest. Participants must pay an art supplies charge at each class $4 (cash) which includes pastel paper, carrying folder, use of pastels, plastic gloves, and other supplies necessary to create the artwork of your dreams. Instructor: Dr. Gail Mooney
Monet and his Water Lilies AT3703 – Atrium – June 5 at 1pm – 4pm, Tue AT3704 – Atrium – June 5 at 1pm – 2:15pm, Tue AT3705 – Atrium – June 5 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tue
Art History & Drawing Combo Art History Lecture Only Pastel Drawing Only
$30 / $39 $20 / $25 $20 / $25
Art History & Drawing Combo Art History Lecture Only Pastel Drawing Only
$30 / $39 $20 / $25 $20 / $25
Art History & Drawing Combo Art History Lecture Only Pastel Drawing Only
$30 / $39 $20 / $25 $20 / $25
Art History & Drawing Combo Art History Lecture Only Pastel Drawing Only
$30 / $39 $20 / $25 $20 / $25
Art History & Drawing Combo Art History Lecture Only Pastel Drawing Only
$30 / $39 $20 / $25 $20 / $25
Art History & Drawing Combo Art History Lecture Only Pastel Drawing Only
$30 / $39 $20 / $25 $20 / $25
Degas and his Dancers AT3706 – Atrium – June 7 at 1pm – 4pm, Thu AT3707 – Atrium – June 7 at 1pm – 2:15pm, Thu AT3708 – Atrium – June 7 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Thu
Renoir and Argenteuil AT3709 – Atrium – June 12 at 1pm – 4pm, Tue AT3710 – Atrium – June 12 at 1pm – 2:15pm, Tue AT3711 – Atrium – June 12 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tue
Van Gogh and the Fields of Arles AT3712 – Atrium – June 14 at 1pm – 4pm, Thu AT3713 – Atrium – June 14 at 1pm – 2:15pm, Thu AT3714 – Atrium – June 14 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Thu
Cézanne and Aix-en-Provence AT3715 – Atrium – June 19 at 1pm – 4pm, Tue AT3716 – Atrium – June 19 at 1pm – 2:15pm, Tue AT3717 – Atrium – June 19 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tue
Gauguin and the South Seas AT3718 – Atrium – June 21 at 1pm – 4pm, Thu AT3719 – Atrium – June 21 at 1pm – 2:15pm, Thu AT3720 – Atrium – June 21 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Thu
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Inspired Directors of Film: Allen, Hitchcock and the Coen Brothers
$45 / $55
AT3721 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 14, 21, 28 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Thursdays – 4.5 hours Participants may register for the series (AT3721) or for the individual lectures below. This lecture series will explore the careers of Oscar-winning moviemakers Woody Allen, Alfred Hitchcock, and the Coen Brothers. Instructor: Mr. Shelly Kaufman
Woody Allen
$20 / $25
AT3722 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 14 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours Tapping into his Lower East Side, NYC background, comedian/filmmaker Allen has forged a legendary career as a director, screenwriter, and playwright (40 films directed, winner of three Academy Awards, 21 nominations). His films have ranged from laugh-out-loud comedies to deeply moving personal stories.
Alfred Hitchcock
$20 / $25
AT3723 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 21 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours The all-time master of the suspenseful thriller, his career included over 50 films. He did more than any director to shape modern cinema, with a flair for narrative and imaginative film style (Vertigo, Psycho, Rear Window).
The Coen Brothers
$20 / $25
AT3724 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 28 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours From critical darlings of the independent movie genre (Blood Simple, Raising Arizona, Barton Fink), to Academy Award winning films (Fargo, No Country For Old Men, True Grit), the Coen brothers have used their background and quirky take on life to make films that challenge the viewer.
Zentangle® – A Remarkable Drawing Experience! Option #1 – NC3725 – Naples Center – 5 hours June 20, 27 at 1pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays
$35 / $45 Option #2 – BR3726 – The Brooks (Bonita) – 5 hours July 19, 26 at 9:30am – 12pm, Thursdays
Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration. Zentangle®…come see what it's all about! An easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, Zentangle® is for everyone, no matter their age or artistic background. You will be surprised and delighted by the incredible original art you create during this relaxing, up-lifting workshop. No artistic talent required……guaranteed! Instructor: Ms. Gerry Pearson Nichols, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher
Understanding Technology – Smartphones, Kindles, Nooks, iPads, Tablets, PC’s & Macs Option #1 – NC3727 – Naples Center June 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Option #2 – AT3728 – Atrium June 14 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Thursday
$24 / $29
Option #3 – BR3729 – The Brooks July 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Are you looking to buy a new computer, smartphone, reader or tablet? Confused by the endless choices of technology? Feeling overwhelmed with no idea which direction to turn? Join us for an informative, clear, and easy-to-understand discussion of all the gadgets and gizmos available and most importantly, which might be the right one for you. Technology explained and made simple at the Renaissance Academy. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra
iPad for Beginners Option #1 – NC3730 – Naples June 12 at 1pm – 3pm, Tuesday
$34 / $39 Option #2 – AT3731 – Atrium June 14 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Thursday
Option #3 – BR3732 – The Brooks July 17 at 1pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Whether you own an iPad or are considering purchasing one, join us as we introduce you to the magic of Apple’s iPad. This two hour, lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of iPad; from settings, organizing, and multitasking, to surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. Learn how to create an Apple ID and discover the thousands of apps available from the App Store. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737
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iPad, for Intermediates: Tips, Tricks and Apps Option #1 – NC3733 – Naples June 19 at 1pm – 3pm, Tuesday
$34 / $39
Option #2 – AT3734 – Atrium June 21 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Thursday
Option #3 – BR3735 – The Brooks July 24 at 1pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Discover all the new features and enhancements of Apple’s latest operating system, iOS5. Learn interesting tips and tricks to make your experience a more pleasant and efficient one. Discover some of the best apps available for the iPad as we demonstrate them. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra
iPad for Advanced Intermediates: Taking it to the Next Level Option #1 – NC3736 – Naples June 26 at 1pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Option #2 – AT3737 – Atrium June 28 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Thursday
$34 / $39 Option #3 – BR3738 – The Brooks July 31 at 1pm – 3pm, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Take your iPad to the next level. Learn how to make the most out of your iPad experience. Together we will drill down and explore some of the most powerful, productive, and useful apps for you iPad and why you should consider switching away from your laptop and desktop forever. Learn secrets, tips, and tricks known only by the most advanced iPad users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra
iPhone for Beginners Option #1 – NC3739 – Naples Center June 19 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday
$34 / $39 Option #2 – AT3740 – Atrium June 21 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday
Option #3 – BR3741 – The Brooks July 24 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. The Apple iPhone created and has since defined the category of smartphones. It’s a remarkable piece of technology that provides access to phone and voicemail, email, the web, photos, calendars, texting, maps, games, and so much more. Whether you own an iPhone or are considering purchasing one, join us as we explore this remarkable device. This two-hour, lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the iPhone: apps, settings, organizing, telephone, voicemail, texting, music, books, email and more. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra
iPhone for Intermediates Option #1 – NC3742 – Naples Center June 26 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday
$34 / $39 Option #2 – AT3743 – Atrium June 28 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday
Option #3 – BR3744 – The Brooks July 31 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday
Choose one of the course options above. Your iPhone is so much more than a phone. Take it to the next level and learn about its myriad of capabilities. Learn about the latest features of the iOS 5.1 operating system including iCloud. This two-hour, lecture-style demonstration will greatly enhance your iPhone experience. Become an iPhone power user! Instructor: Mr. John Guerra
Surf the Internet: Tips & Tricks Option #1 – BR3745 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) June 27 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday
$34 / $39 Option #2 – NC3746 – Naples Center June 27 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday
Choose one of the course options above. This lecture–style presentation is for students who already possess a basic knowledge of Internet surfing, but who want to improve their skills and enrich their online experience. The web can be a powerful tool if you know how to use it. Topics covered will include Internet security, search engines, browser options, free email opportunities, and visits to some of the most useful and interesting sites on the Internet. Mac and PC users are welcome! Instructor: Mr. John Guerra
PCs for Beginners Option #1 – NC3747 – Naples Center – 8 hours June 18, 20, 25, 27 at 10am – 12pm, Mons/Weds
$90 / $105 Option #2 – NC3748 – Naples Center – 8 hours July 10, 12, 17, 19 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tues/Thurs
Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Choose one of the course options above. This personal computer (PC) introductory class consists of four, two-hour, hands-on sessions. This class is designed for those who do not know how to use a computer. If you have just bought a computer, or are considering getting one, you will learn computer basics, how to use the Windows operating system, as well as a simple computer application. Instructor: Mr. Arnold Bresnick
Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737
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PCs for Intermediates Option #1 – AT3749 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – 6 hours July 23, 25, 30 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Mon/Wed/Mon
$70 / $85 Option #2 – NC3750 – Naples Center – 6 hours July 23, 25, 30 at 2pm – 4pm, Mon/Wed/Mon
Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Choose one of the course options above. Learn how to customize the appearance and settings of your computer; how to organize files and folders; and how to move, copy, rename, delete, and undelete files in this hands-on class. Learn how to create custom shortcuts to the programs, files, folders, and web sites you use. Work with different types of media including flash drives, CDs, DVDs, and external hard drives. Finally, learn how to download, install and remove applications. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra
Gardening in Small Places
$20 / $25
NC3808 – Naples Center – June 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Southwest Florida has many challenges when gardening within courtyards, patios, and lanais. Making the correct plant choices are crucial due to sunlight, air circulation, pests, and plant hardiness. An emphasis will be given to orchids, bromeliads, and succulents that have proven to be the most beautiful, lasting, and carefree. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Hecker
Orchids, Succulents, Bromeliads…Oh My!
$20 / $25
NC3809 – Naples Center – June 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours Water is becoming scarcer. Learn how to select beautiful plants that can thrive on Southwest Florida's natural precipitation. The variety of plants will surprise you. Expand your plant palette to include an array of the easiest plants to care for in your garden. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Hecker
The Everglades: A Treasure Squandered?
$20 / $25
NC3751 – Naples Center – July 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours The Everglades – what we have, what we have done, and what we must do. An overview of the natural wonders of SW Florida and the problems confronting them. Instructor: Mr. Steve Valdespino
Naples Foreign Film/Documentary Series
$30 / $40 (Donation)
NC3752 – Naples Center – June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1pm, Sundays Participants may register for the entire series (NC3752) or for any of the individual films listed below. This summer, our film series will present nine award-winning foreign films/documentaries. 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: Mr. John Guerra
Color of Paradise (Iran, 1999, Drama)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
NC3753 – Naples Center – June 3 at 1pm, Sunday Blind, adolescent Mohammad attends a boarding school in Tehran. When at home, his father treats him as a burden and embarrassment to the family. His grandmother worries not for Mohammad but for her own son. She is concerned about the unconditional love which seems to be missing from his heart – love that Mohammad so craves. Rated PG for thematic material and language.
Mediterraneo (Italy, 1991, Comedy)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
NC3754 – Naples Center – June 10 at 1pm, Sunday An Italian ship leaves a handful of soldiers on a small Greek island; their mission is to hold the island in case of attack. The only village on the island appears abandoned and at first all is peaceful. Things change when the Italian
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ship is destroyed, and the soldiers find themselves marooned. The soldiers discover that being left behind on a forgotten Greek island isn't such a bad thing after all. Rated R for sexuality, language, and drug content.
For the Bible Tells Me So (USA, 2007, Documentary)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
NC3755 – Naples Center – June 17 at 1pm, Sunday What does the Bible really say about homosexuality? This documentary offers an exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community. Unrated.
Mostly Martha (Germany, 2001, Comedy/Romance)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
NC3756 – Naples Center – June 24 at 1pm, Sunday When a headstrong chef takes charge of her equally stubborn 8-year-old niece, the tensions between them mount... until an Italian sous-chef arrives to lighten the mood. Rated PG for thematic material and language.
The Stoning of Soraya M. (Iran, 2008, Drama)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
NC3757 – Naples Center – July 1 at 1pm, Sunday This drama, set in 1986 Iran, tells the story of a woman named Soraya, whose arranged marriage to an abusive tyrant had a tragic ending. Rated R for violence and language.
Departures (Japan, 2008, Comedy)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
NC3758 – Naples Center – July 8 at 1pm, Sunday Daigo is an unemployed cellist. He answers a classified ad entitled "Departures" thinking it is an advertisement for a travel agency only to discover that the job is actually for a funeral professional who prepares deceased bodies for burial and entry into the next life. The film follows his profound and sometimes comical journey with death as he uncovers the wonder, joy, and meaning of life and living. Rated PG-13 for thematic material.
Osama (Afghanistan, 2003, Drama)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
NC3759 – Naples Center – July 15 at 1pm, Sunday Under the Taliban, women are forbidden to work or to walk in public without a man. A teenage girl, Osama, cuts her hair and dresses like a boy to get a job and support her mother and grandmother. Since the death of her father and brother in the Afghan wars, she is her family’s only means of survival. Rated PG-13 for thematic material.
Gloomy Sunday (Germany, 1999, Drama/Romance)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
NC3760 – Naples Center – July 22 at 1pm, Sunday Budapest in the 1930s. A restaurant owner hires a pianist to play in his restaurant. Both men fall in love with the beautiful waitress Ilona who inspires the pianist to his only composition. His song “Gloomy Sunday” is, at first, loved and then feared, for its melancholic melody triggers a chain of suicides. The fragile balance of the erotic ménage à trois is sent reeling when another man falls in love with Ilona as well. Rated R for sexual content.
Water (India, 2005, Drama/Romance)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
NC3761 – Naples Center – July 29 at 1pm, Sunday Chuyia's husband has died, and religious doctrine dictates that she now retire to an ashram to atone for the sins that caused her husband's untimely death. As Chuyia bides her time among widows both young and old – some accepting of their fate and some bitterly resentful – the preadolescent widow's spirit remains unbroken and hopeful for a brighter future. Rated PG-13 for thematic material.
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Ft. Myers Foreign Film Series
$16 / $20 (Donation)
AT3762 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – May 20, June, 3, 10, 24, July 1 at 1pm, Sundays Participants may register for the entire series (AT3762) or for any of the individual films listed below. This summer, our film series will present five award-winning 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: Mr. Shelly Kaufman
La Femme Nikita (France, 1990, Crime/Drama/Romance)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
AT3763 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – May 20 at 1pm, Sunday Celebrated French director Luc Besson delivers this slick, stylish, and tremendously entertaining international smash hit about a cop-killing junkie turned lethally dangerous assassin named Nikita. Rated R for violence.
The Crying Game (United Kingdom, 1992, Drama/Thriller)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
AT3764 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 3 at 1pm, Sunday This Oscar-winning, psychological thriller follows an IRA hit man attempting to clear his conscience with devastating results. Many twists and turns will leave you stunned. Rated R for sexuality, violence, and language.
The Band’s Visit (Israel, 2007, Comedy/Drama)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
AT3765 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 10 at 1pm, Sunday A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find they are lost in the wrong town. Rated PG for language.
Incendies (Canada, 2010, Drama)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
AT3766 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 24 at 1pm, Sunday Compelled by their mother’s last wishes, twins Jeanne and Simon travel to an unnamed country that closely resembles Lebanon to uncover their family history. The film tells the powerful tale of their voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, wars, and enduring love. Rated R for violence and language.
The Motorcycle Diaries (Argentina, 2004 Adventure/Drama)
$4 / $5 (Donation)
AT3767 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – July 1 at 1pm, Sunday This Oscar-nominated film is a wonderful, heartfelt work which follows a pre-revolutionary Che Guevara on his 5,000 mile motorcycle trip across South America from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso, and on to Machu Picchu and Caracas in Venezuela. Gael Garcia Bernal and Rodrigo de la Serna star in this beautifully photographed, profound film about a journey of self-discovery. Rated R for language.
Health and Lifestyle Journal
$45 / $55
AT3768 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 6, 13, 20 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Wednesdays – 4.5 hours Our lifestyle determines not only how long we live, but how well we live. Learn the incredible benefits of a healthy, balanced diet to revitalize your energy, keep you from getting sick, enhance your appearance, relieve stress and extend your life. Get tips for changing to the lifestyle of your dreams. Journal your way to better health and a more productive, energetic, and happy life. Bring a notebook for your journal and we will do the rest. Just three weeks to a better lifestyle! Instructor: Dr. Gail Mooney
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Control Your Mind to Control Your Weight Option #1 – NC3806 – Naples Center June 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours
$20 / $25 Option #2 – BR3807– The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) July 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours
Choose one of the course options above. To lose weight and maintain weight loss is as much a matter of mind as of body. Many of us have lost touch with natural hunger and satiety signals, and we overeat in response to emotional and external cues. Retrain your brain to think and behave differently, learn strategies to reduce eating prompted by emotions and stress, and utilize your body’s natural instincts. Instructor: Ms. Jeanne Berger
The Majesty of Ancient Egypt
$55 / $70
NC3769 – Naples Center – June 12, 13, 14 at 10am – 12pm, Tue/Wed/Thur – 6 hours Participants may register for the series (NC3769) or for the individual lectures listed below. Perhaps no other civilization has so thoroughly captured the hearts and minds of the western world as that of the Ancient Egyptians. As humankind emerged from its early ‘adolescence’ on the road to civilized ‘adulthood,’ Ancient Egyptian culture and society was there to lead the way. This ancient land became the world leader in art, architecture, science, industry, religion, and philosophy. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler
Progress Into the Past
$24 / $29
NC3770 – Naples Center – June 12 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Walk in the footsteps of the explorers of Ancient Egypt – Belzoni, Champollion, and Flinders-Petrie, as they revive a dead civilization by cracking the code of the Pharaohs.
Age of the Pyramid Builders
$24 / $29
NC3771 – Naples Center – June 13 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday – 2 hours The Old Kingdom (III-VI Dynasties, 2700-2300 BCE) saw the rise in monumental funerary architecture designed as tributes to the deceased. Trace the development of pyramid technology from Saqqara to Meidum to Giza.
When Egypt Ruled the East
$24 / $29
NC3772 – Naples Center – June 14 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday – 2 hours By the time of the New Kingdom (XVIII-XX Dynasties, 1550-1000 BCE), the next world was opened up to anyone who has the sufficient coin of the realm to purchase a tomb. Mortuary temples and tomb complexes replaced the pyramid as the gateway to the underworld.
Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Scrolls
$35 / $45
BR3773 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – June 13, 14 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday/Thursday – 4 hours Participants may register for the series (BR3773) or for the individual lectures listed. The ancient biblical world of 2000 years ago was ‘a world turned upside down.’ The might of Rome tried to sweep away all in its path, and Judea was no exception. Politically and spiritually, the world of King Herod would give rise to the evolution of two of the three great western religious traditions, and lead to a popular rebellion that would shake the entire Mediterranean. We will survey this world through lectures about Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Scrolls community. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler
Mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls
$24 / $29
BR3774 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – June 13 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday – 2 hours Since their discovery in the desert caves of Qumran in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been a source of fascination and debate. What are they and who wrote them? Learn about the isolated, ascetic community that created and secreted these documents long ago, and about the cloak-and-dagger exploits of the archaeologists who recovered them. Then explore what these scrolls tell us about the emergence of Judaism and Christianity in the ancient world.
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Jerusalem: 3,000 Years of Holiness
$24 / $29
BR3775 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – June 14 at 2pm – 4pm, Thursday – 2 hours “Ten measures of beauty were descended upon the world by God; Jerusalem received nine of them. Yet ten measures of sorrow were visited upon the world by God as well: Jerusalem received nine of them…” according to the Babylonian Talmud. Explore the city's long religious legacies, from its historical roots to today's modern Hekal Shlomo Synagogue. Learn about the setting of the city during the time of Jesus. See how Christian traditions developed in Jerusalem, changed over the centuries, and are observed today.
Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames and Hanssen Option #1 – BR3777 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) June 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours
$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC3778 – Naples Center July 19 at 10:30am – 12pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours
Choose one of the course options above. A discussion of the three worst spies in US history – what they did, why, and how they were caught. Their betrayals harmed the country, put us at risk, and cost lives. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood
Reilly “Ace of Spies” – The “Real” James Bond Option #1 – NC3779 – Naples Center June 21 at 10:30am – 12pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours
$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT3780 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) July 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours
Choose one of the course options above. Britain has a long and storied history of intelligence. Sidney Reilly was one of their most successful spies. His exploits spawned articles, books, and a popular TV miniseries. The real story is worth your time. The structure/history of British Intelligence will also be discussed. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood
Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy Option #1 – NC3781 – Naples Center June 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours
$20 / $25 Option #2 – BR3782– The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) August 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours
Choose one of the course options above. One of the most successful spies of all time, he might have become the Syrian Deputy Defense Minister if he had not been caught and executed. Other Mossad operations and comparisons of major intelligence organizations will also be discussed. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood
Psychology of History: Mysteries, Reality and Fiction
$24 / $29
Option #1 – BR3783 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) June 21 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday – 2 hours
Option #2 – AT3784 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) July 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday – 2 hours
Choose one of the course options above. Our concept of history is often based on distorted perspectives and myths rather than facts. Discoveries of modern historians often shake the foundations of our beliefs about what really happened in the past – from antiquity to the discovery of America to the urban legends of today. Together we will separate fact from fiction, examine surprising new findings, and shed some light on old mysteries. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall
The Housing Crisis: Affixing Blame Option #1 – BR3785 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) June 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours
$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT3786 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) July 11 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours
Choose one of the course options above. This discussion will address what caused the housing crisis and who is really at fault. It will analyze the facts behind the political and media hype. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood
The Battles of Alexander the Great
$20 / $25
NC3787 – Naples Center – July 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours This lecture offers an insightful look into the strategies and tactics of one of history’s greatest military leaders. Learn how one man almost conquered the entire world. Instructor: Mr. Steve Valdespino
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Political Correctness: Has it Gone Too Far?
$20 / $25
NC3788 – Naples Center – July 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours Political correctness impacts language, ideas, policies, and actions. This presentation examines “examples” and claimed unintended consequences in the Ft. Hood massacre and Duke Lacrosse scandal, as well as the impact of political correctness on science, academia, and law. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood
The Battle of Stalingrad
$20 / $25
NC3789 – Naples Center – July 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours This lecture offers an overview of one of history’s greatest battles and examines the turning point of World War II’s European theater. Instructor: Mr. Steve Valdespino
History of Secret Societies and Conspiracy Theories
$20 / $25
NC3790 – Naples Center – July 10 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Learn to separate truth from fiction in Dan Brown novels, find out who the Templars, Masons, Rosicrucians and Illuminati really were, where conspiracy theories come from, and why they are so readily believed. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall
24 Strengths of Character and How to be Happier and More Successful
$24 / $29
NC3791 – Naples Center – July 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Learn about latest scientific discoveries in Positive Psychology and a new blueprint for personal growth and happiness. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall
Keys to Happiness & Personal Joy
$45 / $55
AT3792 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – July 11, 18 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays – 4 hours The most popular course in the history of Harvard University shows how a new science of Positive Psychology helps us understand the elusive state of happiness and gives us the keys for achieving it. Learn powerful psychological techniques to increase happiness in every area of your life. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall
Story of The Blues
$20 / $25
Option #1 – NC3793 – Naples Center June 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours
Option #2 – AT3794 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) June 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours
Choose one of the course options above. Did you know that the music we call “blues” is directly related to church music or that it probably began as a plantation lullaby? You’ll learn the whole story of how and why blues could only have begun in America, and who the pioneer blues singers were of this uniquely American style of music. Instructor: Mr. Lee Silvan
Understanding Classical Music Option #1 – NC3795 – Naples June 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed
$20 / $25 Option #2 – BR3796 – The Brooks July 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur
Option #3 – AT3797 – Atrium July 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed
Choose one of the course options above. Concerts are magical experiences if you know how to listen. Wouldn't it be wonderful to enjoy concerts, symphonies, concertos, overtures, sonatas, suites, and chamber music knowing what to listen for and understanding what is happening? Here's a golden opportunity to have what composers "do" explained in simple, easy-to-understand, language and concepts. Instructor: Mr. Lee Silvan
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Creating Custom Photo Books Option #1 – NC3798 – Naples Center June 18 at 1pm – 4pm, Monday – 3 hours
$45 / $55 Option #2 – AT3799 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) July 18 at 1pm – 4pm, Wednesday – 3 hours
Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. Choose one of the course options above. Basic computer skills are required. Custom photo books are all the rage! For a fraction of the cost of a regular photo album, you can make a real hardcover photo picture book with your images printed on high quality paper. These books look great on your coffee table or make great gifts. This hands-on class will walk you through all phases of making your own book from initial concept and image gathering, photo editing, layout, adding text and captions, to final production. This class does not include the book itself, but teaches you how to use one of the leading online photo book systems. Once learned, this knowledge will let you easily create your own photo books on almost any online service. Instructor: Mr. Jim Sernovitz
Photographic Composition
$24 / $29
BR3800 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – June 28 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday – 2 hours Photography is a very subjective endeavor. There are no hard-and-fast rules to follow that always assure your picture will be “picture perfect.” However, there are a number of compositional guidelines that can be applied to virtually any scene which will enhance its impact. Understanding these principles will help you to capture more compelling images, turning your snapshots into works of art. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna
The Basics of Point & Shoot Cameras
$24 / $29
AT3801 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – July 23 at 10am – 12pm, Monday – 2 hours Do you have a point & shoot pocket camera and don’t know how to use it? Do you wonder what all those buttons, icons, and menus do? Not satisfied with your pictures? Are they blurred, out-of-focus, and boring? By the end of this pain free, informative, onesession class, you will be taking sharp, interesting, well composed photos that everyone will want to see. Instructor: Mr. Jim Sernovitz
Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics
$24 / $29
NC3802 – Naples Center – July 25 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday – 2 hours This class is not for users of point-and-shoot cameras. This class is for those students who know the basics of taking photos but want more knowledge for more creative control of their photography. Among other subjects, the class will cover F-stops, shutter speeds, exposure metering techniques, and how and when to use the flash. Instructor: Mr. Jim Sernovitz
An Introduction to Voiceovers (Getting Started in Voice Acting)
$45 / $55
SP3803 – Naples Center – June 21 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday – 2 hours Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. 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 twohour introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. Youʼll 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.
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Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 20 high-end, intimately sized, concierge-style excursions abroad. Through unique, custom itineraries, participants have the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, to visit historic and cultural sites with outstanding local guides, to experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language and history – and to delight in conversation and laughter with fellow travelers who share a love of learning and a sense of adventure. Our excursions generally include accommodations in four/five star hotels; most meals and gratuities; private English-speaking guides; deluxe motor coach transportation; and all entrance fees. Register online at https://registerRA.fgcu.edu to receive complete itineraries, cost information and registration forms or call 239-425-3272. Our exclusive excursions are each limited to 24 travelers.
Invitation to Tuscany
$3,295 per person (Land Only)
SP3037 – September 22 – 30, 2012 – 8 days Tuscany’s vineyards, olive groves and soaring cypress trees provide a setting that soothes the soul, delights the eye and raises the spirit. Medieval towns and villages, hilltop castles and ancient farmsteads dotting the landscape await discovery in the most welcoming of climates. The cultural, artistic and architectural treasures of Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Certaldo, Bologna, Fiesole and San Gimignano will all be explored. This Tuscany excursion includes seven nights in a four-star Tuscan villa; most meals (lunches and dinners with wine); private English speaking tour guides; art history and wine lessons; deluxe motor coach transportation; all entrance fees, and a farewell feast at the private castle of Santa Maria Novella set amidst the Tuscan countryside.
Southern Italy and Sicily
From $4,495 per person (Land & Air)
SP3038 – September 5 – 19, 2012 – 15 days Delight in a special exploration of southern Italy, from striking Sicily to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where a vivid history, unique architecture, distinctive traditions, and bountiful plains join the sun and sea in creating a prized (and crowd-free) region. Explore Sicily staying in lovely Taormina with excursions to Agrigento and Mt. Etna. Discover Lecce, the “Florence of the South,” and visit Alberobello, whose 400 or so trulli – conical houses with grey stone roofs – rank as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy lunch and a walking tour of Bari, capital of the Apulia region. Tour the UNESCO site of Pompeii, the city frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and gather for a hands-on Neapolitan cuisine cooking lesson in Naples. Travel to the storied isle of Capri. Embark on a breathtaking drive along the winding cliff-top Amalfi Coast. Bid “arrivederci” to Italy and fellow travelers at a farewell dinner. Spend 4-days/3-nights in Rome “On Your Own” as an optional post-tour extension.
Writers’ Workshop Option #1 – NC3804 – Naples Center – 8 hours June 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays
$85 / $100 Option #2 – NC3805 – Naples Center – 8 hours July 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays
Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Share the content of your writing with like-minded aspiring authors in an acceptanceoriented, creative, vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you’re writing or want to write, be that a memoir, stories, a novel or poems, for input, guidance, and discussion. Instructors: Ms. Lisa Wroble (June) and Mr. James Robison (July)
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