Renaissance Academy Winter/Spring 2014 Lectures & Life Enrichment Program

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!

Winter/Spring 2014 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: https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu Website: www.fgcu.edu/racademy Email: jguerra@fgcu.edu Paul C. Thornton, Ed.D. Executive Director, Continuing Education & Off Campus Programs John J. Guerra Director, Continuing Education & The Renaissance Academy

Lee County Open House Atrium (Ft. Myers) Saturday, January 11 2pm – 4pm

Cynthia Focks Program Assistant – Naples Center

Brenda DePasquale-Gerson Administrative Coordinator – Atrium

Patricia Lasser Program Assistant – Naples Center

Anita Gilmore Internet Marketing Specialist – Atrium

Nancy Panozzo Marketing Coordinator

Enereida Valentin Business Manager – Atrium

********* Collier County Open House Naples Center Sunday, January 12 2pm – 4pm

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 78/79) or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and mail to the address above Fax – Registration form (page 78/79) 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  Calusa Harbour, 2525 First St, Ft. Myers 33901; 239-425-2245  Naples Center, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, Naples 34102; 239-434-4737  Brooks Commons Club, 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs 34135; 239-949-3800  Miromar Lakes Beach Club, 18061 Miromar Lakes Blvd, Ft. Myers 33913; 239-908-2398  Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island, FL, 239-394-4221

Become a Member of the Academy!

Memberships – Become an Academy Member – Support lifelong learning and save 20% or more on most programs! An annual Membership, valid from January 1 through December 15, 2014, is $50. A Couple’s Membership is available for $80 per year. A Seasonal Membership, valid January 1 – May 30, 2014, is $35 per person and $60 for couples. 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, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran status or age.

See What’s New at the Renaissance Academy! 2014 Open Houses: Not sure what the Academy is all about? Be our guest at our 2014 Open Houses. They provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about the Academy, meet instructors, register for courses, and enjoy refreshments. Lee County Open House – Saturday, January 11 at 2pm – 4pm at the Atrium, 8695 College Pkwy, Suite #1181, Ft. Myers. Collier County Open House – Sunday, January 12 at 2pm – 4pm at our Naples Center, 1010 5th Avenue South, Naples. New Seasonal Single & Couples Membership: Annual Single and Couples Memberships remain available for $50 and $80. For those seasonal residents who wish to support lifelong learning and enjoy the benefits of Membership, the Renaissance Academy announces its Seasonal Membership program. A Seasonal Membership, valid from January 1 – May 15, 2013, is $35 for a single and $60 for couples (same household). Try the First Session of a Multi-Part class for $15: See a class that has several sessions or is part of a series and not certain if you will like it? Try the first session of most multi-session classes for only $15. Ask us for more details. Members Save Even More With Our “Four + One” Program! Members who purchase four courses will receive a 90 or 120-minute single lecture for free. This special offer is available only to Members and excludes special programming. All five classes must be registered for at the same time. Call our offices for more information and to register. RA After Hours Program: For those working professionals who want to participate in Renaissance Academy, look at the section of our course index called “RA After Hours.” There you will find evening and weekend classes to enjoy. Forms of Payment: RA only accepts checks and credit cards as forms of payment. Cash is not accepted at any location. Benefits of Membership: Membership is an Opportunity, Not a Requirement – Academy Membership provides the opportunity for individuals committed to the concept of life-long learning to be active participants in this exciting venture. Being a Member provides access to the Academy’s activities at a substantial savings and provides the financial support that assures the expansion and development of its curriculum. It is a partnership that further enriches the intellectual and cultural life of our community.

SAVE THE DATES!! RA Travel Abroad Open Houses– France; Sicily; Peru (Page 28) January 7 (Atrium), 8 (Naples), and 10 (Brooks Commons Club) iPad/iPhone/Android/Facebook Instruction (Pages 23, 24 & 26) Multiple Classes Microsoft Word & Excel (Pages 26 & 27) Multiple Classes Kindle Fire for Beginners (Page 23) Janurary 15, February 12, March 11 World War I – A Centennial Anniversary (Page 38) January 30, February 6, 13, Interior Design Masters Class: Decorating in SWFL (Page 17) February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 Wine Education Series (Page 73) February 11, 26, March 11 Day Trip – Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch (Page 29) February 19 Day Trip: Chihuly Collection and Glass Blowing (Page 29) February 26 Day Trip - Rookery Bay Boat Tours (Page 29) February 26, March 14, April 18

Day Trip - Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection (Page 30) March 5 Day Trip – Miami South Beach & Art-Deco Walking Tour (Page 30) March 12 Day Trip – Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (Page 30) March 19 Day Trip – Wick Broadway Costume Museum (Page 30) March 25 Guitar Lessons (Page 35) February and March 12th Annual Veterans’ Voices Symposium (Page 29) February 12 Opera’s Greatest Hits – La Traviata, Carmen, La Boheme (Page 57) February 3, 10, 17 Chinese Art & History Lecture Series (Page 21) January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 Contemporary Art Lecture Series (Page 27) January 31, February 21, March 14, April 4 An Introduction to Voiceovers – Special Event (Page 28) February 11 or March 11 Inspired Films & Directors – Naples and Ft. Myers (Page 48) January, February, March and April

TABLE OF CONTENTS ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN........................................................................................................................................17 ART & FINE ARTS................................................................................................................................................................................18 AYN RAND SOCIETY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF NAPLES................................................................................................18 BUSINESS, FINANCE & ECONOMICS............................................................................................................................................19 CHINESE ART & HISTORY ...............................................................................................................................................................21 COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY.........................................................................................................................................................23 CONTEMPORARY ART . ....................................................................................................................................................................27 DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS......................................................................................................................................................28 MODERATED DISCUSSION GROUPS.............................................................................................................................................31 ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT..........................................................................................................................................................34 GUITAR LESSONS................................................................................................................................................................................35 HEALTH & WELLNESS......................................................................................................................................................................35 HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT...................................................................................................................................................36 INSPIRED FILMS & DIRECTORS.....................................................................................................................................................48 JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT.................................................................................................................................................................53 LIFE ENRICHMENT............................................................................................................................................................................54 LITERATURE & LANGUAGE............................................................................................................................................................56 MUSIC & OPERA .................................................................................................................................................................................57 PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING.............................................................................................................................................59 PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY........................................................................................................................................................61 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY & PHILOSOPHY...............................................................................................................................62 SCIENCE, ASTRONOMY & MEDICINE .........................................................................................................................................65 TRAVEL ABROAD................................................................................................................................................................................68 U.S. & WORLD AFFAIRS.....................................................................................................................................................................69 WINE EDUCATION SERIES...............................................................................................................................................................73 WRITING WORKSHOPS.....................................................................................................................................................................74 FACULTY BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES............................................................................................................................... 76 & 77 COURSE REGISTRATION FORM............................................................................................................................................78 & 79

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

Program #

Category

Instructor

Day/Month/AM/PM

AT4929 AT4940 AT4942 AT4944 AT4946 AT4948 AT4949 AT4950 AT4954 AT4955 AT4963 AT4965 AT4968 AT4974 AT4978 AT4984 AT4987 AT4989 AT4996 AT4997 AT5001 AT5004 AT5008 AT5012 AT5016 AT5019 AT5023 AT5025 AT5029 AT5034 AT5035 AT5038 AT5040 AT5510 AT5043 AT5047 AT5050 AT5080 AT5089 AT5318 AT5095 AT5096 AT5100 AT5507 AT5101 AT5104 AT5106 AT5109 AT5112 AT5115 AT5117 AT5118 AT5122 AT5481 AT5125

Art/Fine Arts Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Discussion Discussion Discussion Eco/Environ Eco/Environ Eco/Environ Eco/Environ Eco/Environ Guitar Lessons Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Health/Wellness Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t

Nichols Admire Admire Kawadler Admire Admire Cangiano Pankus Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Rosenberg Rosenberg Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Goodlet Guerra Guerra McNamee Dietzel Dietzel Greene Hecker Hecker Hecker Hecker Hecker Morgan Crandall Crandall Crandall Crandall Morrow Berger Brand Bergerson Crandall

Th/Mar/PM Tu/Feb/EVE M/Mar/PM Th/Feb/EVE Tu/Feb/EVE Tu/Mar/EVE Th/Feb-Mar/PM Tu/Mar/EVE Th/Feb/AM Th/Mar/AM F/Jan/AM Tu/Feb/AM Th/Mar/AM Tu/Feb/AM F/Mar/AM Tu/Apr/AM Th/Feb/PM Th/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM Th/Jan/AM Tu/Feb/AM Tu/Mar/AM Tu/Feb/AM M/Mar/AM Th/Jan/AM M/Mar/AM Tu-Th/Feb/EVE M-W/Mar/EVE Tu/Mar/AM F/Feb/AM M/Mar/PM Tu/Mar/PM F/Mar/AM F/Apr/PM Tu/Mar/PM W/Mar/AM Th/Mar/PM F/Feb/PM F/Feb/PM M/Mar/PM Th/Feb/AM W/Feb/PM W/Mar/PM M/Mar/AM W/Mar/AM Tu/Feb-Apr/PM Tu/Feb/AM Tu/Feb/AM Tu/Feb/AM Tu/Feb/AM F/Feb/PM W/Feb/PM Th/Mar/AM M/Mar/PM Tu/Jan/AM

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ATRIUM (S. FT. MYERS) Zentangle® – A Remarkable Drawing Experience! Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD Passport to Retirement Developing a Life Care Plan Preparing Your Estate Plan Making Social Security Benefits Work for You Trade the Market Like the Pros What is the Right Technology for You? What is the Right Technology for You? iPad for Beginners iPad for Beginners iPad for Beginners iPad for Intermediates iPad for Intermediates iPad for Advanced Intermediates iPad Apps: Photos on Your iPad iPad Apps: Photos on Your iPad iPad Apps: Using the Email and Calendar Apps iPhone for Beginners iPhone for Beginners iPhone for Beginners iPhone for Intermediates iPhone for Intermediates An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 Sell on eBay the Right Way! Sell on eBay the Right Way! An Introduction to Facebook An Introduction to Word An Introduction to Word Android Tablet for Beginners Use the Internet Digital Painting with Photoshop Elements 12 An Introduction to Excel Introduction to Macintosh OS X Mavericks Amazing 3D Printing Technology: Think & Create Excess in America: A Crisis of Common Sense 21st Century Evidence of Heaven An Exploration of Positive and Uplifting Quotations Orchids, Bromeliads, Succulents, Oh My! Gardening in Small Places Butterflies, Hummingbirds & Blooms Blooms, Birds, and Butterflies of Costa Rica Fabulous Flowering Trees Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons Self-Hypnosis for Health & Wellness Series Hypnosis Demystified Practical Self-Hypnosis Healing with Self-Hypnosis Learn Self-Hypnosis for Sleep Change your Mind to Control Your Weight Lincoln’s Summer White House The Politics of Gun Control The KGB

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Program Title by Location

Program #

Global Jihad – Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism Global Jihad – Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism Snowden & Manning A Fresh Look at Russia’s Putin Great Prime Ministers of the UK (Series) The British Bulldog: Winston Churchill The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher Unique Missions of World War II Lincoln: A Portrait Unknown History of Russian Revolution Eleanor Roosevelt: A Woman Ahead of Her Time World War I – A Centennial Anniversary (Series) Causes of World War I Battles and Major Events of World War I The Results of WWI and the Treaty of Versailles History of Secret Societies & Conspiracy Theories Jackie Robinson: Baseball’s End to Racial Segregation Marathon Bombers: A Study in American Terrorism Genghis Khan and the Mongols- The Great Empire Surviving the Swastika: A Personal Story Get Elected, Get Rich – Corruption in Congress? Sidney Reilly “Ace of Spies”-The “Real” James Bond Sidney Reilly “Ace of Spies”-The “Real” James Bond 1950s – The Decade That Changed America Forever Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean Civil War: Two Warring Capitals Only 90 Miles Apart The View From Richmond The View From Washington The Dakota Uprising of 1862 Benghazi – The Unanswered Questions Chinese History and Culture Through Film (Series) A Long and Rich Culture The End of the Qing Dynasty The Struggle for Power Life Under Liberation or Communist Takeover Secrets of the Secret Service Secret History of World War II Media and Politics: An Unholy Alliance? The “War” on Terror – Hypocrisy and Politics Presidential Assassinations Ft. Myers Foreign Film Series Film Presentation: Tom Jones Film Presentation: Pushing Hands Film Presentation: Il Postino Film Presentation: Diabolique Film Presentation: Tokyo Story Film Presentation: Two For The Road Film Presentation: Purple Noon Film Presentation: The Fallen Idol Film Presentation: Z Film Presentation: Babel Inspired Directors of Film Ang Lee William Wyler Billy Wilder Clint Eastwood Martin Scorcese Mah Jongg for Beginners Mah Jongg for Beginners Mah Jongg for Intermediates Mah Jongg for Intermediates Jewelry Making: Make it / Take it Earrings Jewelry Making: Make it / Take it Earrings

AT5129 AT5131 AT5133 AT5483 AT5137 AT5139 AT5141 AT5142 AT5146 AT5149 AT5151 AT5153 AT5155 AT5157 AT5159 AT5160 AT5162 AT5164 AT5165 AT5172 AT5176 AT5178 AT5181 AT5182 AT5188 AT5191 AT5193 AT5195 AT5198 AT5202 AT5447 AT5448 AT5449 AT5450 AT5451 AT5209 AT5213 AT5489 AT5233 AT5238 AT5253 AT5254 AT5255 AT5256 AT5257 AT5258 AT5259 AT5260 AT5261 AT5262 AT5263 AT5264 AT5265 AT5266 AT5267 AT5268 AT5269 AT5271 AT5275 AT5278 AT5281 AT5284 AT5285

Category

Instructor

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 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 Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Just For Fun Just For Fun Just For Fun Just For Fun Just For Fun Just For Fun

Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Crandall Ziedenberg Ziedenberg Ziedenberg Eastwood Brand Crandall Ziedenberg Brand Brand Brand Brand Crandall Ziedenberg Eastwood Crandall Sunde Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Ziedenberg Derfler Rudin Rudin Rudin Bathke Eastwood Keffer Keffer Keffer Keffer Keffer Eastwood Crandall Bergerson Eastwood Eastwood Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Kaufman Marcus Marcus Marcus Marcus Manna Manna

Day/Month/AM/PM M/Feb/AM M/Apr/PM M/Jan/AM Th/Mar/PM Tu/Mar/AM Tu/Mar/AM Tu/Mar/AM M/Jan/PM Th/Mar/AM W/Mar/PM F/Feb/AM Tu/Feb-Mar/AM Tu/Feb/AM Tu/Feb/AM Tu/Mar/AM Th/Jan/AM F/Jan/AM M/Feb/PM Tu/Feb/AM Th/Feb/PM Th/Feb/PM M/Feb/PM M/Apr/AM Tu/Feb/AM W-Th/Feb/PM M/Feb/AM M/Feb/AM M/Feb/AM Th/Feb/PM Tu/Mar/AM M/Feb-Mar/PM M/Feb/PM M/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM Th/Feb/AM Tu/Mar/AM W/Mar/PM Tu/Mar/PM M/Apr/AM Su/Jan-Apr/PM Su/Jan/PM Su/Jan/PM Su/Feb/PM Su/Feb/PM Su/Feb/PM Su/Mar/PM Su/Mar/PM Su/Mar/PM Su/Apr/PM Su/Apr/PM Tu/Feb-Apr/EVE Tu/Feb/EVE Tu/Feb/EVE Tu/Mar/EVE Tu/Mar/EVE Tu/Apr/EVE W/Feb/AM W/Apr/AM W/Feb/PM W/Apr/PM Th/Feb/PM Tu/Mar/PM

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Program Title by Location Yoga for Everyone! Writing an Ethical Will Geriatric Mental Health Finding Happiness and Personal Joy Verbal Martial Arts Improvisational Comedy Skill for the Young at Heart Find Your Identity in Retirement Experience Online Dating Secrets of Great Storytelling Fairy Tales: Truth Behind the Fantasy Zane Grey: Legend and Legacy A Potpourri of Poetry A Short History of American Pop Music Getting the Most from Your Compact Digital Camera Getting the Most from Your Compact Digital Camera Download, Save, and Share Your Photos Download, Save, and Share Your Photos Photoshop Elements 12 for Beginners Photoshop Elements 12 for Intermediates Making/Taking Better Photos Making/Taking Better Photos Nature and Wildlife Photography Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picasa Getting Creative with Photoshop Elements Understanding Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras Mysteries of Human Nature Learning to Think Like Sherlock Holmes Domestic Violence, Stalking, & Cyberstalking Why We Act the Way We Do The Mind of a Psychopath Straight Talk About Near-Death Experience After Life Encounters Archaeology and the Bible: Fact or Fiction? A Course in Islam (Series) The Religion of Islam Islamic Civilization and Democracy in Islam Women in Islam Islam & Other Religions Women in Genesis Cosmology: Faith & Science Reveal Universal Truth The Near-Death Experience Intuition: The “Other” Way of Knowing Perception & Belief (Series) Is Critical Thinking Critical? Repetition and Suggestibility What is Objectivity & Reliability? Brain Fitness Café (Series) Memory Strategies Brain Bashers Mind Bogglers Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition Nine Principles of Brain-Based Learning and Teaching Transformation of Panama & the Panama Canal Pakistan/USA – Alliance or Defiance? History of Cuba’s Guantanamo Bay China: An Economic Force in the Global Marketplace Presidents, Foreign Policy, and Fun Vignettes Make a Friend of Writing Writers Collaborative Workshop Creative Journal Writing Oral History for Family and Community

Program # AT5478 AT5295 AT5298 AT5300 AT5303 AT5306 AT5307 AT5310 AT5513 AT5312 AT5315 AT5316 AT5328 AT5338 AT5340 AT5343 AT5344 AT5347 AT5349 AT5351 AT5353 AT5355 AT5358 AT5361 AT5363 AT5511 AT5491 AT5365 AT5366 AT5368 AT5372 AT5374 AT5376 AT5378 AT5380 AT5382 AT5384 AT5386 AT5388 AT5390 AT5397 AT5399 AT5403 AT5405 AT5407 AT5409 AT5411 AT5413 AT5415 AT5417 AT5419 AT5424 AT5431 AT5432 AT5445 AT5452 AT5459 AT5468 AT5471 AT5472 AT5474

Category

Instructor

Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Literature & Lang Literature & Lang Literature & Lang Literature & Lang Music Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Psych/Sociology Psych/Sociology Psych/Sociology Psych/Sociology Psych/Sociology Relig/Philosophy Relig/Philosophy Relig/Philosophy Relig/Philosophy Relig/Philosophy Relig/Philosophy Relig/Philosophy Relig/Philosophy Relig/Philosophy Relig/Philosophy Relig/Philosophy Science & Med Science & Med Science & Med Science & Med Science & Med Science & Med Science & Med Science & Med Science & Med Science & Med Science & Med U.S. & World U.S. & World U.S. & World U.S. & World U.S. & World Writing Writing Writing Writing

Stone Rutstein Young Crandall Crandall Escott Berger Guerra Crandall Rose Rugtman Greene Morgan Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Crandall Crandall Young Crandall Crandall Moore Kania Alpert Elrefai Elrefai Elrefai Elrefai Elrefai Alpert Flaig Kania Rugtman Shapiro Shapiro Shapiro Shapiro Ryerson Ryerson Ryerson Ryerson Venable Rugtman McMillan Sack McMillan Bultman McMillan Morgan Dietzel Greene Riegle

Day/Month/AM/PM Th/Feb-Mar/PM F/Mar/PM F/Mar/AM F/Mar/PM F/Feb/PM W-Th-F/Mar/PM W/Feb/AM W/Mar/AM T/Jan/PM M/Feb/AM Tu/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM W/Apr/PM Tu/Jan/AM M/Mar/AM Tu/Feb/AM M/Mar/AM W/Feb-Mar/AM Tu/Mar-Apr/AM W/Feb/PM W/Apr/PM W/Mar/PM M/Mar/AM Th/Apr/AM Tu/Apr/PM Tu/Jan/AM Tu/Mar/PM F/Mar/PM Th/Mar/PM Th/Mar/AM Tu/Mar/PM W/Jan/AM Tu/Feb/PM Th/Feb/AM Th/Feb/AM Th/Feb/AM Th/Feb/AM Th/Feb/AM Tu/Feb/PM M/Feb-Mar/PM W/Mar/AM Tu/Feb/PM W/Mar/PM W/Mar/PM W/Mar/PM W/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM W/Mar/PM Th/Apr/PM Th/Mar/PM Tu/Jan/AM M/Feb/AM M/Mar/AM W/Apr/AM W/Feb/PM F/Jan-Feb/AM M/Feb/PM Th/Mar/AM

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Program Title by Location

Program #

Category

Instructor

Day/Month/AM/PM

Page

Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Music Relig/Philosophy Relig/Philosophy Science/Medicine U.S. & World U.S. & World U.S. & World

Guerra Martin Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Gates Gates Gates Gates Brand Mutart Bathke Duke Rutstein Mutart Moore Bultman Mutart Sack Rosenbaum Bultman

M/Jan/AM W/Jan/PM Tu/Jan/AM M/Apr/AM W/Feb/AM M/Apr/AM Th/Apr/PM M/Mar/AM Th/Mar/PM Th/Jan/PM Th/Apr/PM W/Feb/AM Th/Feb/AM Th/Mar/AM Tu/Mar/AM W/Apr/PM W/Apr/PM W/Apr/PM W/Apr/PM Th/Jan/PM W/Mar/PM F/Apr/AM F/Apr/PM Tu/Apr/AM F/Feb/PM F/Mar/PM W/Mar/AM W/Apr/PM W/Feb/PM M/Mar/PM W/Apr/AM

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CH5484 CH5485 CH5486 CH5487

Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t

Ziedenberg Crandall Crandall Ziedenberg

M/Jan/PM M/Mar/PM M/Apr/PM M/Feb/PM

38 39 39 42

SP5492 SP5493 SP5494 SP5051 SP5052 SP4877 SP5054 SP5055 SP5056 SP5057 SP5058 SP5059 SP5060 SP5061 SP5062 SP5063 SP5064 SP5065 SP5066

Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec

Guerra Guerra Guerra Voices for All Voices for All N/A TBA Berna Berna Rookery Bay Rookery Bay Rookery Bay TBA TBA Mutart Mutart TBA TBA TBA

Tu/Jan/PM W/Jan/PM F/Jan/PM Tu/Feb/EVE Tu/Mar/EVE W/Feb/AM W/Feb/AM Sa/Feb/AM Sa/Mar/AM W/Feb/AM F/Mar/AM F/Apr/AM W/Feb/AM W/Mar/AM F/Mar/AM F/Mar/AM W/Mar/AM W/Mar/AM W/Mar/AM

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BROOKS COMMONS CLUB (BONITA SPRINGS) What is the Right Technology for You? BR4952 Kindle Fire for Beginners BR4957 iPad for Beginners BR4961 iPad for Beginners BR4970 iPad for Intermediates BR4973 iPad for Intermediates BR4980 iPad for Advanced Intermediates BR4985 iPad Apps: Photos on Your iPad BR4988 iPad Apps: Using the Email and Calendar Apps BR4994 iPhone for Beginners BR4999 iPhone for Beginners BR5005 iPhone for Intermediates BR5010 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 BR5018 An Introduction to Facebook BR5031 Introduction to Macintosh OS X Mavericks BR5048 Center for Critical Thinking: America’s Priorities BR5069 Power BR5072 Peace BR5075 Prosperity BR5078 Lincoln’s Summer White House BR5120 Tesla, Edison, and Westinghouse BR5169 The Dakota Uprising of 1862 BR5200 Creating Your Life and Family Documentary BR5293 Writing an Ethical Will BR5296 Beethoven’s Ninth: Struggles, Despairs & Triumphs BR5322 Straight Talk About Near-Dearth Experiences BR5373 Philosophies and Religions of China BR5502 Exploring the Universe – Black Holes, Quarks, Quasars BR5401 Pakistan/USA – Alliance or Defiance? BR5434 The U.S. and a Nuclear Iran BR5505 Kingdom of Thailand BR5501 CALUSA HARBOUR (DOWNTOWN FT. MYERS) Eleanor Roosevelt: A Woman Ahead of Her Time History of Secret Societies & Conspiracy Theories Genghis Khan and the Mongols- The Great Empire John F. Kennedy- A Nation Remembers 50 Years Ago DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS 2014 Travel Abroad Open House (Ft. Myers) 2014 Travel Abroad Open House (Naples) 2014 Travel Abroad Open House (Bonita) An Introduction to Voiceovers (Naples) An Introduction to Voiceovers (Atrium) Veterans’ Voices – 12th Annual Symposium Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch Nature Photography Field Trip Nature Photography Field Trip Rookery Bay Boat Tour Rookery Bay Boat Tour Rookery Bay Boat Tour Chihuly Collection & Glass Blowing Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection “Birding” Field Trip “Birding” Field Trip Miami Art-Deco Walking Tour Vizcaya Museum and Gardens The Wick Costume Museum

Program Title by Location

Program #

Everything You Wanted to Know About Wine Introduction and the Spectacular Wines of France California – America the Beautiful “Judgment of Paris” – France vs. California

Category

Instructor

Day/Month/AM/PM

Page

SP5460 SP5461 SP5462 SP5463

Wine Series Wine Series Wine Series Wine Series

Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette

Tu-W/Feb-Mar/EVE Tu/Feb/EVE W/Feb/EVE Tu/Mar/EVE

73 73 73 74

MI5499 MI4966 MI4977 MI5498

Art/Fine Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Eco/Environ

Castillo Guerra Guerra Desmond

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Guerra Guerra Guerra Gates Gates Gates Gates Dietzel Crandall Eastwood Crandall Eastwood Moore George George George Sack McGreevey McGreevey McGreevey McGreevey McGreevey

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Arch & Design Arch & Design Arch & Design Arch & Design Arch & Design Arch & Design Arch & Design Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Ayn Rand Ayn Rand Ayn Rand Ayn Rand Ayn Rand Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ Bus/Fin/Econ

Thomson Thomson Thomson Thomson Thomson Thomson Thomson Nichols Nichols Magen Gallo Various Binswanger Journo Anderson Pearson Ochs Stolz Stolz Stolz Stolz Stolz/Burzynski Stolz Miller

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MARCO ISLAND Meet Portrait Artist Jose Maria Castillo iPad for Beginners iPad for Intermediates The Dolphin Explorer MIROMAR LAKES BEACH CLUB (ESTERO) iPad for Beginners iPad for Intermediates iPhone for Beginners Center for Critical Thinking: America’s Priorities Power Peace Prosperity 21st Century Evidence of Heaven The KGB Snowden & Manning Genghis Khan & the Mongols – The Great Empire Secrets of the Secret Service Straight Talk About Near-Death Experiences Celebrity Deaths Who or What Killed . . . (Series) Marilyn Monroe Michael Jackson Pakistan/USA – Alliance or Defiance? Focus on China China’s Middle Kingdom Turmoil in China Major Elements from the Past Shaping China Today China Now: Cultural, Political & Economic Forces NAPLES CENTER (1010 5th AVENUE SOUTH) Interior Design Masters Class Interior Design: Art, Accessories & More Interior Design: Make a Commitment Interior Design: Transform Your Home Interior Design: You Made the Move Interior Design: Oops, I did it Again! Interior Design: Putting it All Together Zentangle® – A Remarkable Drawing Experience! Zentangle® – A Remarkable Drawing Experience! Matisse/Picasso, Picasso/Matisse Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner Ayn Rand: Distinguished Scholar Series What We, The Bottom 99%, Owe the Top 1% and Why With or Without Nukes, Iran is a Threat Protect our Paradise’s Sensitive Ecology Challenging Florida’s Regulatory Status From Great Economists Come Great Ideas Understanding Social Security Understanding Social Security Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD Developing a Life Care Plan Preparing Your Estate Plan Gifting Your Legacy & Having the Conversations

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Chinese Art & History Study Group Early Southeast Asia and its Global Interactions Chinese Influences in Japanese Art When China and Persia Meet Viet Nam and China: Assimilation and Difference Film Presentation: The Road Home Influence of European Culture on China â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jesuits Korean Art & Its Relationship to Chinese Art Western Contemporary Art and Chinese Art What is the Right Technology for You? What is the Right Technology for You? Kindle Fire for Beginners Kindle Fire for Beginners iPad for Beginners iPad for Beginners iPad for Beginners iPad for Beginners iPad for Intermediates iPad for Intermediates iPad for Intermediates iPad for Intermediates iPad for Advanced Intermediates iPad for Advanced Intermediates iPad for Advanced Intermediates iPad Apps: Photos on Your iPad iPad Apps: Photos on Your iPad iPad Apps: Photos on Your iPad iPad Apps: Using the Email and Calendar Apps iPad Apps: Using the Email and Calendar Apps iPad Apps: Using the Email and Calendar Apps iPhone for Beginners iPhone for Beginners iPhone for Beginners iPhone for Beginners iPhone for Intermediates iPhone for Intermediates iPhone for Intermediates iPhone for Intermediates iPhone for Intermediates An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 Sell on eBay the Right Way! Sell on eBay the Right Way! Sell on eBay the Right Way! Sell on eBay the Right Way! An Introduction to Facebook An Introduction to Facebook An Introduction to Facebook Digital Painting with Photoshop Elements 12 Digital Painting with Photoshop Elements 12 An Introduction to Word An Introduction to Word Android Tablet for Beginners Use the Internet Use the Internet An Introduction to Excel An Introduction to Excel Introduction to Macintosh OS X Mavericks Introduction to Macintosh OS X Mavericks Introduction to Macintosh OS X Mavericks

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Category Chinese Art Chinese Art Chinese Art Chinese Art Chinese Art Chinese Art Chinese Art Chinese Art Chinese Art Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech Computer/Tech

Instructor Various Guy Williams Steinhardt Tingley Blumberg Berliner Mowry Erickson Guerra Guerra Martin Martin Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Guerra Guerra Guerra Goodlet Goodlet Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra

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The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group NC4595 Public Art and Rites of Passage NC4596 Darwinian Painting NC4597 The Art We Love to Hate NC4598 The Films of Roman Signer NC4599 Center for Critical Thinking: America’s Priorities NC5067 Power NC5070 Peace NC5073 Prosperity NC5076 Excess in America: A Crisis of Common Sense NC5079 Center for Critical Thinking NC5081 Time to Rethink the U.S. Role in Global Human Rights NC5082 Has Freedom of Speech and Press Gone too Far? NC5083 Is Technology Killing Our Humanity? NC5084 Philosophical Salon NC5085 Capitalism and Social Justice NC5086 The Mentality of Entitlement NC5087 Universal Healthcare and Prescription Drugs NC5088 21st Century Evidence of Heaven NC5090 The Defensive Mind NC5479 Fiction from The New Yorker NC5311 Crisis in Common Sense NC5092 Orchids, Bromeliads, Succulents, Oh My! NC5094 Gardening in Small Places NC5097 Birds of South Florida NC5098 Butterflies, Hummingbirds & Blooms NC5099 Blooms, Birds, and Butterflies of Costa Rica NC5506 Fabulous Flowering Trees NC5102 Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons NC5103 Self-Hypnosis for Health & Wellness Series NC5105 Self-Hypnosis for Health & Wellness Series NC5107 Hypnosis Demystified NC5108 Hypnosis Demystified NC5110 Practical Self-Hypnosis NC5111 Practical Self-Hypnosis NC5113 Healing with Self-Hypnosis NC5114 Healing with Self-Hypnosis NC5116 Change Your Mind to Control Your Weight NC5119 Lincoln’s Summer White House NC5121 The Politics of Gun Control NC5480 The KGB NC5126 Global Jihad – Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism NC5128 Global Jihad – Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism NC5130 Snowden & Manning NC5132 Snowden & Manning NC5134 A Fresh Look at Russia’s Putin NC5482 Great Prime Ministers of the UK Series NC5136 The British Bulldog: Winston Churchill NC5138 The Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher NC5140 Unique Missions of World War II NC5143 Unique Missions of World War II NC5144 The Essential Abraham Lincoln NC5145 Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy NC5147 Unknown History of Russian Revolution NC5148 Eleanor Roosevelt NC5150 World War I – A Centennial Anniversary NC5152 Causes of World War I NC5154 Battles and Major Events of World War I NC5156 The Results of WWI and the Treaty of Versailles NC5158 History of Secret Societies & Conspiracy Theories NC5161 Jackie Robinson: Baseball’s End to Racial Segregation NC5163 Genghis Khan and the Mongols – The Great Empire NC5166 Tesla, Edison, and Westinghouse NC5168

Category Contemp Art Contemp Art Contemp Art Contemp Art Contemp Art Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Eco/Environ Eco/Environ Eco/Environ Eco/Environ Eco/Environ Eco/Environ Guitar Lessons 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 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

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Various Balkin-Bach Darling Rice Thuring Gates Gates Gates Gates Dietzel O’Leary O’Leary O’Leary O’Leary Dietzel Hinchey Dietzel Ziedenberg Dietzel Crouse/Cox Waters Dietzel Hecker Hecker Mutart Hecker Hecker Hecker Morgan Crandall Crandall Crandall Crandall Crandall Crandall Crandall Crandall Berger Brand Bergerson Crandall Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Crandall Ziedenberg Ziedenberg Ziedenberg Eastwood Eastwood Brand Eastwood Crandall Ziedenberg Brand Brand Brand Brand Crandall Ziedenberg Crandall Mutart

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Screaming Eagles Surviving the Swastika: A Personal Story Surviving the Swastika: A Personal Story William Randolph Hearst Get Elected, Get Rich – Corruption in Congress? No Room for Democracy Sidney Reilly “Ace of Spies”-The “Real” James Bond Sidney Reilly “Ace of Spies”-The “Real” James Bond 1950s – The Decade That Changed America Forever The U.S. Constitution: The Making of a Great Nation The Long, Hot Summer of 1787 1790 to 1800: The New Nation Struggles The Miracle Continues (1800 – 1820) Modern Cities of the Mediterranean Henry Kissinger The Civil War: Two Warring Capitols The View From Richmond The View From Washington SEALs: World War II to Present Day Heroes The Dakota Uprising of 1862 Benghazi – The Unanswered Questions Enrichment by Atrocity Marriage Equality in America Vietnam: The War Beyond Events Leading to U.S. Involvement The U.S. at War After the Fall Secrets of the Secret Service Product Liability Law: What Next? Secret History of World War II The Story of Africa Iwo Jima Sir Winston Churchill: Savior . . . A Constitutional Amendment Convention? Recovering Nazi Plunder – WWII Monument Men Disney and The American Dream Bernie Madoff Media & Politics: An Unholy Alliance? Niccolo Machiavelli – The Prince The Secrets of Congressional Lobbying Should Marijuana Be Legalized? Brothers Niland: “Saving Private Ryan” The Fall of the Berlin Wall The Nobel Prize American Presidents in Economic Hard Times American Presidents: 1776 – 1929 American Presidents: 1930 – Today Naples Foreign Film/Documentary Series Film Presentation: Tuya’s Marriage Film Presentation: Cries and Whispers Film Presentation: The Sea Inside Film Presentation: The Rules of the Game Film Presentation: Lovers of the Arctic Circle Film Presentation: Campfire Film Presentation: Burma VJ Film Presentation: The Hunt Film Presentation: The Promise Film Presentation: Day for Night Film Presentation: Mediterranean Film Presentation: Black Narcissus Film Presentation: The Forgiveness of Blood Mahjongg for Beginners Mahjongg for Beginners

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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 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 Hist/Law/Gov’t His/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 Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Inspired Films Just for Fun Just for Fun

Moran Sunde Sunde Ziedenberg Eastwood Rosenbaum Eastwood Eastwood Ziedenberg Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Derfler Ziedenberg Rudin Rudin Rudin Moran Bathke Eastwood Eastwood Goldstein Beardsley Beardsley Beardsley Beardsley Eastwood Hertzberg Crandall Natsoulas Moran Rosenbaum Joppa Eastwood Margolis Ziedenberg Bergerson Mauriello Sheehan Goldstein Moran Ziedenberg Ziedenberg Mutart Mutart Mutart Various Pomerantz Guerra Pomerantz Guerra Guerra Pomerantz Guerra Pomerantz Pomerantz Guerra Pomerantz Guerra Pomerantz Marcus Marcus

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Program Title by Location Mahjongg for Beginners Mahjongg for Beginners Mahjongg for Beginners Mahjongg for Intermediates Mahjongg for Intermediates Mahjongg for Intermediates Mahjongg for Intermediates Introduction to Knitting From Bean to Bar: Chocolate Tai Chi - “Moving Stillness and Relaxation” Tai Chi - “Moving Stillness and Relaxation” Yoga for Everyone! Yoga for Everyone! Yoga for Everyone! Are You Really Breathing? Creating Your Life and Family Documentary Writing an Ethical Will Geriatric Mental Health Finding Happiness and Personal Joy Get Organized! How to De-clutter Get Organized! How to De-clutter Verbal Martial Arts Improvisational Comedy Skill for the Young at Heart Find Your Identity in Retirement Experience Online Dating Secrets of Great Storytelling Detective Fiction Fairy Tales: Truth Behind the Fantasy Zane Grey: Legend and Legacy Learn to Love Poetry Memoir as Fiction Origins of Mystery, Detective, and Crime Fiction Pulps, Paperback Originals, and Film Noir Beethoven’s Ninth: Struggles, Despairs, & Triumphs Opera’s Greatest Hits Verdi’s La Traviata Bizet’s Carmen Puccini’s La Boheme A Short History of American Pop Music Broadway Begins: 1890 – 1920 Early Broadway Meet Florenz Ziegfeld Meet the Stars of the Ziegfeld Follies Early Composers of Broadway American Blues Lyrics as Oral Literature Finding the Fun in Rossini’s Music Over the Rainbow–The Life and Lyrics of Yip Harburg Getting the Most From Your Compact Digital Camera Getting the Most From Your Compact Digital Camera Getting the Most From Your Compact Digital Camera Download, Save, and Share Your Photos Download, Save, and Share Your Photos Photoshop Elements 12 for Beginners Photoshop Elements 12 for Intermediates Making/Taking Better Photos Making/Taking Better Photos Nature and Wildlife Photography Nature and Wildlife Photography Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picasa Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picasa Getting Creative with Photoshop Elements Understanding Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras

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Just for Fun Just for Fun Just for Fun Just for Fun Just for Fun Just for Fun Just for Fun Just for Fun Just for Fun Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Literature & Lang Literature & Lang Literature & Lang Literature & Lang Literature & Lang Literature & Lang Literature & Lang Literature & Lang Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography

Marcus Marcus Marcus Marcus Marcus Marcus Marcus Johnston Canter McNeil McNeil McNeil McNeil McNeil McNeil Duke Rutstein Young Crandall Ottenstein Ottenstein Crandall Escott Berger Guerra Crandall Rahn Rose Rugtman Waters Riegle Tanguay Tanguay Mutart Adelman Adelman Adelman Adelman Morgan Katz Katz Katz Katz Katz Morgan Turicchi Margolis Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna

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Learning to Think Like Sherlock Holmes NC5490 Domestic Violence, Stalking, & Cyberstalking NC5364 Mysteries of Human Nature NC5512 Why We Act the Way We Do NC5367 The Mind of a Psychopath NC5369 Straight Talk About Near-Death Experience NC5370 The Bible, Fact or Fiction NC5375 A Course on Islam: Understanding Islam NC5377 The Religion of Islam NC5379 Islamic Civilization and Democracy in Islam NC5381 Women in Islam NC5383 Islam & Other Religions NC5385 Women in Genesis NC5387 The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality NC5389 Cosmology: Faith and Science Reveal Universal Truth NC5391 Life After Life Series NC5393 The Near-Death Experience NC5394 Past Life Regression NC5395 Reincarnation NC5396 Introduction to Philosophy NC5392 Philosophies & Religions of China NC5477 Intuition: The “Other” Way of Knowing NC5398 Exploring the Universe – Black Holes, Quarks, Quasars NC5400 Perception and Belief NC5402 Is Critical Thinking Critical? NC5404 Repetition and Suggestibility NC5406 What is Objectivity and Reliability? NC5408 Brain Fitness Café NC5410 Memory Strategies NC5412 Brain Bashers NC5414 Mind Bogglers NC5416 Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition NC5418 Celebrity Deaths: Who or What Killled . . . NC5217 Marilyn Monroe NC5219 Michael Jackson NC5221 Drug Discovery, Development, and Approval NC5495 Understanding Medical Need and Market Potential NC5496 Drug Development and Approval NC5497 History of Cancer Chemotherapy NC5420 Non-Progressive Mild Cognitive Impairment NC5421 Resolving the Mysteries of Famous Fractures NC5422 Nine Principles of Brain-Based Learning and Teaching NC5423 “Our Changing World” Lecture Series NC5425 The Global Energy Revolution NC5426 Remaking the Middle East NC5427 Yes, We Can End Poverty. Everywhere. Almost. NC5428 The Next President of the U.S. NC5429 Transformation of Panama and the Panama Canal NC5430 Pakistan/USA – Alliance or Defiance? NC5433 Pakistan/USA – Alliance or Defiance? NC5436 Diplomacy: Understanding Foreign Affairs NC5437 Evolution of Diplomacy NC5438 Inside an American Embassy NC5439 History of Cuba’s Guantanamo Bay NC5446 The U.S. and a Nuclear Iran NC5504 China: An Economic Force in the Global Marketplace NC5453 Immigration and Refugees NC5454 History of US Immigration NC5455 The Immigration Situation Today NC5456 Kingdom of Thailand NC5457 Presidents, Foreign Policy, and Fun Vignettes NC5458 Writing Your Life Story and Memoirs NC5464 Writers Collaborative Workshop NC5465

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RA AFTER HOURS – EVENING & WEEKEND CLASSES Ayn Rand: Distinguished Scholar Series NC4932 What We, the Bottom 99%, Owe the Top 1% and Why NC4933 With or Without Nukes, Iran is a Threat NC4934 Protect our Paradise’s Sensitive Ecology NC4935 Challenging Florida’s Regulatory Status NC4936 Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD AT4940 Understanding Social Security NC4939 Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD NC4943 Developing a Life Care Plan NC4945 Preparing Your Estate Plan NC4947 Passport to Retirement AT4944 Developing a Life Care Plan AT4946 Preparing Your Estate Plan AT4948 Trade the Market Like the Pros AT4950 What is the Right Technology for You? NC4956 iPad for Beginners NC4967 iPhone for Beginners NC5003 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 NC5020 Sell on eBay the Right Way! NC5022 Sell on eBay the Right Way! NC5024 Sell on eBay the Right Way! NC5026 Sell on eBay the Right Way! NC5027 Sell on eBay the Right Way! AT5023 Sell on eBay the Right Way! AT5025 An Introduction to Word NC5036 An Introduction to Excel NC5044 An Introduction to Voiceovers (Naples) SP5051 An Introduction to Voiceovers (Atrium) SP5052 Nature Photography Field Trip SP5055 Nature Photography Field Trip SP5056 Center for Critical Thinking: America’s Priorities NC5067 Power NC5070 Peace NC5073 Prosperity NC5076 Center for Critical Thinking NC5081 Time to Rethink the U.S. Role in Global Human Rights NC5082 Has Freedom of Speech and Press Gone too Far? NC5083 Is Technology Killing Our Humanity? NC5084 The Defensive Mind NC5479 Naples Foreign Film/Documentary Series NC5239 Film Presentation: Tuya’s Marriage NC5240 Film Presentation: Cries & Whispers NC5241 Film Presentation: The Sea Inside NC5242 Film Presentation: The Rules of the Game NC5243 Film Presentation: Lovers of the Arctic Circle NC5244 Film Presentation: Campfire NC5245 Film Presentation: Burma VJ NC5246 Film Presentation: The Hunt NC5247 Film Presentation: The Promise NC5248 Film Presentation: Day for Night NC5249 Film Presentation: Mediterranean NC5250 Film Presentation: Black Narcissus NC5251 Film Presentation: The Forgiveness of Blood NC5252

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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!

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN Interior Design Masters Class: Decorating in Southwest Florida

$79 / $94

NC4920 – Naples Center – February 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 9 hours Participants may register for the series (NC4920) or for any individual lectures below. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Instructor Sue Thomson, C.I.D., and her students review, critique, and discuss current trends in design, color, texture, fabric, and finishes. Students are encouraged to bring photos of their own homes or décor dilemmas to discuss while learning decorating techniques practiced by professional decorators. Instructor: Ms. Sue Thomson

Art, Accessories, and More: How the Small Stuff Can Make a Big Statement

$20 / $25

NC4921 – Naples Center – February 18 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Learn how to use eye-catching accessories to enhance the aesthetics of your home; see examples of how a single statement piece can refresh an entire room; and find out how to use your precious older pieces to design a new look. Sue shows you how to create interest without creating clutter. Bring a photo of a ‘problem area’ in your home to discuss in class.

Make a Commitment: Choose a Style, Add Color, and More

$20 / $25

NC4922 – Naples Center – February 25 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Have you ever envied someone’s accomplished decorating style and refreshing color choices but just don’t have the confidence to try it yourself? Don’t let fear or indecision prevent you from making adventurous decorating choices. Sue shows you how to boldly go where you’ve never gone before—and love the results!

Transform Your Home: Create Something Personal, Unique, and Spectacular

$20 / $25

NC4923 – Naples Center – March 4 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Look at creative design concepts that transform a home from ‘beautifully decorated’ into something unique and sensational. Sue discusses uncommon decorating techniques designed to create the ‘wow factor’ from the moment a guest steps through your front door. Learn how to identify your home’s strongest characteristics and take them to the next level. Come prepared to dream big!

You Made the Move! What’s So Different?

$20 / $25

NC4924 – Naples Center – March 11 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours An in-depth discussion of how living in a tropical climate impacts your design choices. The change in temperature, light, and style gives you the opportunity for myriad lifestyle changes. Plus, make the most of outdoor living with creative decorating suggestions that encompass privacy, heating and cooling, outdoor kitchens, and comfortable lanai furnishings. This is the best part of Florida living!

Oops, I Did it Again! Get It Right and Avoid Decorating Faux Pas

$20 / $25

NC4925 – Naples Center – March 18 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Whoever suggested that decorating a home is easy hasn’t seen the many faux pas observed through the eyes of experienced decorator Sue Thomson. From an overabundance of silk florals and colors that cry out for help, to furniture that was purchased for the wrong space, Sue’s seen it all. Come on a voyage of discovery and learn how to be your own best decorator. You’re welcome to bring a photo of a design faux-pas or problem area you’re living with for class discussion.

Putting it all Together: Can I do it Myself or Should I Hire a Decorator?

$20 / $25

NC4926 – Naples Center – March 25 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Learn how to decorate with a strong foundation and good planning; discover how lighting can affect your surroundings; and master decorating techniques that would normally take years to learn. Find out how you can integrate beloved pieces into a new design. Plus, Sue unveils the myths and facts about working with a decorator and helps you to get the most out of your decorating experience, whichever way you choose to do it.

ART & FINE ARTS Zentangle®– A Remarkable Drawing Experience! Option #1 – NC4927 – Naples Feb 13, 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thurs

Option #2 – NC4928 – Naples Mar 4, 11 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tues

$39 / $44 Option #3 – AT4929 – Atrium Mar 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thurs

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’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

Meet Portrait Artist Jose Maria Castillo

$20 / $25

MI5499 – Marco Island Center for the Arts – March 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours Join us to meet internationally known portraiture artist Jose Maria Castillo. Jose Maria, from Puerto Rico and educated in Lima Peru at the National School of Fine Arts, has enjoyed a varied and rewarding career in design, fashion, and portraiture. Listen as he discusses his life, art, and passion. Instructor: Mr. Jose Maria Castillo

Matisse/Picasso, Picasso/Matisse

$39 / $44

NC4930 – Naples Center – April 1, 8 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays – 4 hours These two artists were among the greatest innovators of their time. Their influence was international, and continues into the twentyfirst century. We will examine the oeuvres of these two art giants through slides, video, and discussion. Instructor: Mrs. Dorothy “Dottie” Magen

Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner: Judy Chicago’s “The Dinner Party”

$59 / $74

NC4931 – Naples Center – April 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10am – 11:45am, Thursdays – 7 hours You will meet many phenomenal women in Judy Chicago’s “Dinner Party.” Chicago’s internationally acclaimed and controversial art installation, “The Dinner Party” includes several mediums: ceramics, china painting, and needlework to honor the achievements of women through the ages. It is an immense triangular table covered with white cloths and set with thirty-nine place settings. The names of 1,038 women are inscribed on plates and the heritage floor. Come formulate your own 2014 dinner party - whom would you reserve a seat for at your table of extraordinary women? Instructor: Mrs. Mimi Gallo

AYN RAND SOCIETY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF NAPLES Distinguished Scholar Series

Free / $50

NC4932 – Naples Center – Jan 10, Feb 21, Mar 14, April 11 at 6pm – 8pm (Doors open at 5:15pm), Fridays – 8 hours Participants may register for the series above (NC4932) or for any individual lectures below. Renaissance Academy Members are invited to this series free of charge. Pre-registration is suggested. Join the Ayn Rand Society for Individual Rights of Naples as they explore relevant and contemporary issues within the framework of Rand’s principles of Objectivism. The Ayn Rand Society for Individual Rights of Naples lecture series has been generously underwritten by the “Gulf Coast Business Review,” publisher Matt Walsh.

What We, The Bottom 99%, Owe the Top 1% and Why

Free / $15

NC4933 – Naples Center – January 10 at 6pm – 8pm (Doors open at 5:15pm), Friday – 2 hours Moderator: Dr. Harry Binswanger, Columnist for Forbes.com; Board Member of the Ayn Rand Institute

With or Without Nukes, Iran is a Threat

Free / $15

NC4934 – Naples Center – February 21 at 6pm – 8pm (Doors open at 5:15pm), Friday – 2 hours Moderator: Mr. Elan Journo, fellow and director of policy research at the Ayn Rand Institute

Protect our Paradise’s Sensitive Ecology By Privatizing It All

Free / $15

NC4935 – Naples Center – March 14 at 6pm – 8pm (Doors open at 5:15pm), Friday – 2 hours Moderator: Dr. Terry Anderson, President of PERC; Hoover Institution, Senior Fellow

Challenging Florida’s Regulatory Status One Regulation at a Time

Free / $15

NC4936 – Naples Center – April 11 at 6pm – 8pm (Doors open at 5:15pm), Friday – 2 hours Moderator: Mr. Justin Pearson, Esq., Executive Director, Institute for Justice Florida Chapter

BUSINESS, FINANCE & ECONOMICS From Great Economists Come Great Ideas – Smith and Keynes

$59 / $74

NC4937 – Naples Center - February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays – 6 hours Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations was written when government regularly limited competition. The Wealth of Nations spoke to the power of free markets and gave rise to the doctrine of “laissez faire.” Written during the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes’ General Theory explains why free markets sometimes fail. It gave rise to both macroeconomics and Keynesianism. We discuss the background, content, and significance of these works and their applicability to today’s economies. Instructor: Dr. Jack Ochs

Understanding Social Security Option #1 – NC4938 – Naples Center February 11 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC4939 – Naples Center March 17 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses, partners, and children (one only) may attend for free. When you think about retirement, you often think of your 401(k), pensions and personal savings, and other assets you’ve worked hard to build over the years. Social Security is the other asset you have been building through your working years but many people do not understand how to maximize this benefit. This session will teach you the how to evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, income tax consequences, and strategies of the many different Social Security options that are available. This decision of when you begin receiving payments has a significant impact to approximately 40% of an individual’s retirement income. Instructors: Mr. Steve Stolz

Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD

$39 / $44

Option #1 – AT4940 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Feb 11, 18 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesdays – 4 hours

Option #2 – NC4941 – Naples Center Feb 21, 28 at 2pm – 4pm, Fridays – 4 hours

Option #3 – AT4942 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Mar 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays – 4 hours

Option #4 – NC4943 – Naples Center Mar 18, 25 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesdays – 4 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses and partners (one only) may attend for free. Refreshments will be served. A workbook is included with this course. The current low interest rate environment has created a situation where many individuals are reaching into their savings principal to match increases in living expenses. This creates a formula for everyone’s biggest concern – “Are you likely to outlive your money?” This class will focus on how an appropriate mix of fixed income, equities, and insurance investments can provide reliable income that has historically increased at a rate equal to or greater than increases in the cost of living. Instructors: Mr. Steve Stolz (Naples) & Ms. Cheryl Admire (Ft. Myers) Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Passport to Retirement

$45 / $60

AT4944 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) - February 13, 20 at 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Thursdays – 6 hours Same-household spouses and partners (one only) may attend for free. This recently updated course has been developed to help you learn more about planning for a comfortable retirement. It is designed to give you the tools necessary to make more informed decisions regarding your financial future. The course includes the information you need to assess the costs associated with retirement, determine your sources of retirement income, improve your investment potential, reduce your financial risk, and help preserve your estate for your heirs. You’ll also find out how to fight the effects of inflation, avoid unnecessary taxes, and protect yourself from the potentially devastating costs associated with long-term-care expenses. You’ll learn how to integrate important concepts to help you prepare for retirement. The decisions you make in these key areas will ultimately determine your financial success. Through examples, exercises, and case studies, you’ll discover how to take control of your finances and position yourself for a brighter financial future. Instructor: Mr. Martin Kawadler

Developing a Life Care Plan: Learn How to Find, Access, and Pay for Your Life Care Needs Option #1 – NC4945 – Naples Center February 20 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours

$24 / $29

Option #2 – AT4946 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 25 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses, partners, and children (one only) may attend for free. Refreshments will be served. It is a fact that people are living longer and that nearly two thirds of everyone age 65 and older will require some form of assistance at some point in their lives. If you need care, who will provide it, how will you pay for it, and do you have the appropriate legal documents? Planning ahead is the first step toward preventing unexpected health issues from turning into a crisis. Attend this informative session as experts in Caregiving, Elder Law, and Financial Planning explain the Life Care concept. Instructors: Mr. Steve Stolz & Ms. Jill Burzynski (Naples) and Ms. Cheryl Admire (Ft. Myers)

Preparing Your Estate Plan

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC4947 – Naples Center February 25 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Option #2 – AT4948 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 4 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses and partners may attend for free. Refreshments will be served. This class will focus on developing an estate plan and the importance of working with an estate-planning attorney. Participants will learn the function of a will and its effect on the probate process; about different kinds of trusts available, and the benefits and risks they offer. The class will also focus on strategies to decrease estate taxes and pass assets to your heirs. An estate attorney will assist with this lecture. Instructors: Mr. Steve Stolz (Naples) & Ms. Cheryl Admire (Ft. Myers)

Making Social Security Benefits Work for You

$39 / $44

AT4949 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 27, March 6 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays – 4 hours You have questions about Social Security? You’re not alone. In fact, beginning with the Baby Boomers who turned 65 in 2010, some 72+million people born between 1946 and 1964 will enter retirement in the next 20 years. For most of these people, Social Security will be a big part of their retirement income. But understanding Social Security benefits is not easy. This informative educational seminar will focus on how to maximize your social security benefits. Instructor: Mr. Mark Cangiano

Trade the Market Like the Pros

$39 / $44

AT4950 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 11, 18 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesdays – 4 hours Joe Pankus, retired CEO and long-time trader, will discuss easy to understand and implement trading strategies that encourage objective, not emotional, decisions. Later-life folks, entering various levels and stages of retirement, might consider more cash-generating portfolios. Over 70% of today’s trading volume is computer-generated. It’s math driven. Our instructor shares these techniques, using charts and grids that you take home after class. Join us! Instructor: Mr. Joe Pankus

Gifting Your Legacy and Having the Conversations

$34 / $39

NC4951 – Naples Center - March 14, 21 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fridays – 3 hours Are you struggling considering gifts and inheritances that will be successful for your unique family? Not all strategies fit every child and many popular strategies do not have the desired consequences. More importantly, how can you start discussing your plans and your concerns with your children? What strategies can you use to be sure your young adults don’t inherit too much too soon and your grown adults appreciate your decisions? How do you fund your grandchildren’s education without killing your children’s saving incentives? We will discuss the current laws, tax rules, and some of the proven strategies for trying to do the best you can for your kids and their kids too. Instructor: Ms. Liz Miller

CHINESE ART & HISTORY China: The Center of Asian Culture

$315 / $345 (Lectures and Lunches with the Presenters) $235 / $275 (Lectures Only/No Lunches)

NC4585 – Naples Center – January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 at 10:30am – 1pm, Tuesdays New members are welcome! The Chinese Art & History Study Group is limited to the first 70 paid participants. Participants may register for the series which includes seven lunches with our lecturers (only available to those who sign up for the entire series NC4585) or for any individual lectures below. The individual lecture fees below do not include lunch. China was to the countries of East Asia what ancient Greece and Rome were to the countries of Europe; the source of their shared classical world. Join us as we explore China’s far reaching influence on culture, art, religion, architecture, and much more.

Early Southeast Asia and its Global Interactions $34 / $39 NC4586 – Naples Center – January 14 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Southeast Asia is a region at the crossroads, halfway between India and China. The Hindu-Buddhist artistic tradition in Southeast Asia drew its concepts and imagery overwhelmingly from Indian sources. The styles used to give expression to them are, however, multitudinous and little understood. Beyond these Indian derivations is a powerful indigenous aesthetic which generated Southeast Asian styles of religious art which are amongst the most gracious and dignified in the early cultures of Asia. Instructor: Dr. John Guy, New York Metropolitan Museum

Flowers Beneath the Snow: Chinese Influences in Japanese Art $34 / $39 NC4587 – Naples Center – January 21 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Japanese art and culture experienced influences from continental China throughout its rich history. Buddhism, a dominant religion in Asia, shaped Japan’s formative years during the 6th - 8th centuries, providing new perspectives on life and death as well as serving as a political, unifying force within the country. Later, the Chan sect of Buddhism, introduced from China during the 12th - 13th centuries, is known throughout the world as Zen Buddhism because of its strong identifying associations with Japan’s dynamic warrior culture. In addition, the Confucian philosophy contributed the respect for scholarship and the cultured gentleman who was well-versed in the arts of literature, painting, and poetry. Chinese influences, like flowers beneath the snow, experienced rebirth and transformation into the Japanese artistic seasons shaped by time and place. Instructor: Dr. Marjorie Williams, The Cleveland Museum of Art

When China and Persia Meet $34 / $39 NC4588 – Naples Center – January 28 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours This lecture explores key moments when the art and architectural systems of China and Persia came together. We focus on four sets of monuments to address the subject: I. Unusual motifs in the rock-carved Xiangtangshan cavetemples in southern Hebei. II. Sino-Persian painting of the 13th - 15th century. III. The Observatory near Dengfeng, Henan province. IV. Mosques built in China during the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. Instructor: Dr. Nancy Steinhardt, University of Pennsylvania

Viet Nam and China: Assimilation and Difference $34 / $39 NC4589 – Naples Center – February 4 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours From the 2nd century BCE, the Han Chinese exerted influence over the closely related peoples of Southeastern China and Viet Nam. In the arts, the earliest evidence of their influence appears in the bronze and ceramic grave goods of the Giao Chi period, goods that include both indigenous Dong Son related objects and Chinese influenced works. From this early period to the present, the Vietnamese ability to assimilate, then assert their own taste, culture, and values is apparent. Instructor: Dr. Nancy Tingley, Independent Scholar

Film Presentation: The Road Home

$8 / $10

NC4590 – Naples Center – February 11 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Chinese tradition meets contemporary China. This is the story of Luo Yusheng, a young Chinese man working in the city when he learns his father has died and he has to return for the funeral. It is then that he learns that rather than a quick burial so he can return to work, his mother wishes to have her husband transported to his home and burial place by the traditional method of being carried by foot. It is in this way, tradition has it, he will never forget his way home. In the process Luo Yusheng learns more about his parents’ love affair and their relationship.

The Influence of European Culture on China – The Jesuits $34 / $39 NC4591 – Naples Center – February 18 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours The Jesuits arrived in China in the late 16th century with a mission of spreading religion. Instead, their greatest influence on Chinese culture came from their sharing scientific perspectives and artistic techniques that offered new visual delights in the realms of Chinese art and architecture. This lecture will discuss how the interests of each of three Chinese rulers -- the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors -- resulted in distinctly different relationships and interactions with the Jesuits and subsequent influences on different aspects of Chinese culture. Instructor: Dr. Nancy Berliner, Wu Tung Curator of Chinese Art, Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Adoption, Assimilation, Transformation: Korean Art and Its Relationship to Chinese Art $34 / $39 NC4592 – Naples Center – February 25 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours This lecture will present an overview of the development of traditional Korean art from its early, formative phase in the late Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE–AD 668) to its maturation in the Unified Silla (668–935) and Goryeo (918–1392) periods and through its flowering during the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). The presentation will explore ceramics, Buddhist sculpture and painting, and secular painting (i.e., so-called literati, or Sino-Korean, painting). Korean art drew inspiration from Chinese art and thus relates closely to contemporaneous Chinese art. Even so, once they had fully mastered Chinese styles, aesthetics, and techniques, Korean artists typically transformed the subjects, formats, and styles adopted from China to meet their own aesthetic needs, thereby establishing distinctive Korean styles that reflect their Chinese origins but stand apart from them. Instructor: Dr. Robert Mowry, Harvard University

Back and Forth, Now Meeting in the Middle: The Complex Interplay between Western Contemporary Art and Chinese Art $34 / $39 NC4593 – Naples Center – March 4 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours In the 1950s, Socialist Realism—an import from the Soviet Union—became the dominant mode of painting in China. Ironically, around this time, American painters were absorbing Chinese Daoist and Chan Buddhist notions and incorporating them into their art. Following the death of Chairman Mao in 1976, China gradually opened up to the West. Chinese artists eagerly devoured information on Western art movements from the early twentieth century on. This resulted in a surge of works of art that superficially resembled Western art ranging all the way from Impressionism to Pop, but often bearing vastly different meanings. A second wave of influence gave rise to the more international modes of installation, video, and performance art. With this lecture we will examine the tides of art back and forth between China and the West. Instructor: Dr. Britta Erickson, Independent Scholar

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY What is the Right Technology for You? Cell Phones, Tablets, PCs, Laptops, and Macs

Option #1 – BR4952 – Brooks Jan 13 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

Option #2 – NC4953 – Naples Feb 3 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

Option #4 – AT4955 – Atrium Mar 6 at 10am – 12pm, Thur

Option #5 – NC4956 – Naples Mar 13 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Thur

$37 / $45

Option #3 – AT4954 – Atrium Feb 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thur

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: Mr. John Guerra

Kindle Fire for Beginners

$24 / $29

Option #1 – BR4957 – Brooks Jan 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wed

Option #2 – NC4958 – Naples Feb 12 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wed

Option #3 – NC4959 – Naples Mar 11 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Our instructor will demonstrate how to take full advantage of the many features of the Kindle Fire. Class will begin with basic operational procedures and progress to the multifunctional aspects of the Kindle Fire. This tablet is much more than a “reader” and the instructor will highlight resources such as games, periodicals, music, movies, and TV shows available on this device. Instructor: Mrs. Mary Martin

iPad for Beginners – iOS 7 and More

$37 / $45

Option #1 – NC4960 – Naples Jan 15 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Option #2 – BR4961 – Brooks Jan 21 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #3 – ML4962 – Miromar Lakes Jan 21 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tue

Option #4 – AT4963 – Atrium Jan 31 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Fri

Option #5 – NC4964 – Naples Feb 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mon

Option #6 – AT4965 – Atrium Feb 11 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #7 – MI4966 – Marco Island Feb 27 at 2pm – 4pm, Thur

Option #8 – NC4967 – Naples Mar 5 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Wed

Option #9 – AT4968 – Atrium Mar 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thur

Option #10 – NC4969 - Naples Apr 2 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Option #11 – BR4970 – Brooks Apr 7 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

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. For many, this is the only technology you need! This 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. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad for Intermediates – Taking It to the Next Level Option #1 – NC4971 – Naples Jan 29 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Option #2 – NC4972 – Naples Feb 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mon

Option #4 – AT4974 – Atrium Feb 25 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #5 – NC4975 – Naples Mar 17 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

Option #7 – MI4977– Marco Island Mar 27 at 2pm – 4pm, Thur

Option #8 – AT4978– Atrium Mar 28 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Fri

Option #10 – BR4980 – Brooks Apr 14 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

$37 / $45 Option #3 – BR4973 – Brooks Feb 19 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed Option #6 – ML4976 – Miromar Lakes Mar 21 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Fri

Option #9 – NC4979 – Naples Apr 9 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. Take your iPad knowledge and experience to a whole new level! Impress your friends and become known as an iPad guru! 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 in this lecture-style presentation. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad for Advanced Intermediates – iOS 7 Tips, Tricks, and Apps Option #1 – NC4981 – Naples Feb 12 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Option #2 – NC4982 – Naples Feb 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mon

Option #4 – AT4984 – Atrium Apr 15 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Tue

Option #5 – BR4985 – Brooks Apr 17 at 2pm – 4pm, Thur

$37 / $45 Option #3 – NC4983 – Naples Mar 26 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. Become an iPad Power User and take your experience to the next level. In this lecture-style presentation, we will drill down and explore some of the most powerful, productive, and useful apps for your 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. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad Apps – Taking, Transferring, Editing, and Managing Photos on Your iPad

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC4986 – Naples Feb 5 at 9:30am – 11am, Wed

Option #2 – AT4987 – Atrium Feb 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

Option #3 – BR4988 – Brooks Mar 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon

Option #4 – AT4989 – Atrium Mar 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

Option #5 – NC4990 – Naples Mar 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mon

Option #6 – NC4991 – Naples Apr 16 at 9:30am – 11am, Wed

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

iPad Apps – Using the Calendar, Email, and Safari Apps

Option #1 – NC4992 – Naples Feb 7 at 9:30am – 11am, Fri

Option #2 – NC4993 – Naples Feb 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mon

Option #4 – NC4995 – Naples Mar 25 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tue

Option #5 – AT4996 – Atrium Mar 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mon

$24 / $29 Option #3 – BR4994 – Brooks Mar 6 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. Learn the ins and outs of your Email, Calendar, and Safari applications on your iPad. Learn how to add new contacts, work with attachments, organize email into folders, and much more. For the Calendar app, you will learn how to keep your entire schedule on your iPad, reschedule items easily, and set reminders so you never miss an appointment. Learn how to surf the net on your Safari app, read articles, save photos, add bookmarks, and more. This is not a class for Android tablet users and assumes you are familiar with using an iPad. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPhone for Beginners – iOS 7 and More

$37 / $45

Option #1 – AT4997 – Atrium Jan 16 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Thur

Option #2 – NC4998 – Naples Jan 17 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Fri

Option #3 – BR4999 – Brooks Jan 23 at 1pm – 3pm, Thur

Option #4 – ML5000 – Miromar Lakes Jan 20 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

Option #5 – AT5001 – Atrium Feb 4 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #6 – NC5002 – Naples Feb 17 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

Option #7 – NC5003 – Naples Mar 12 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Wed

Option #8 – AT5004 – Atrium Mar 18 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #9 – BR5005– Brooks Apr 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur

Option #10 – NC5006 – Naples Apr 7 at 2pm – 4pm, Mon

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 lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the iPhone: apps, settings, organizing, telephone, voicemail, texting, music, books, email, and more. This is not a class for Android cell phone users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPhone for Intermediates – Taking It to the Next Level

$37 / $45

Option #1 – NC5007 – Naples Jan 24 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Fri

Option #2 – AT5008 – Atrium Feb 18 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #3 – NC5009– Naples Feb 24 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

Option #4 – BR5010 – Brooks Feb 26 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Option #5 – NC5011 – Naples Mar 24 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

Option #6 – AT5012 – Atrium Mar 31 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

Option #7 – NC5013 – Naples Apr 14 at 2pm – 4pm, Mon

Option #8 – NC5014 – Naples Apr 17 at 10am – 12pm, Thur

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 iPhone iOS 7 operating system including iCloud. This lecture-style demonstration will greatly enhance your iPhone experience. Become an iPhone power user! This is not a class for Android cell phone users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 Option #1 – NC5015 – Naples Jan 22 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Option #2 – AT5016 – Atrium Jan 30 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Thur

Option #4 – BR5018 – Brooks Feb 27 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Thur

Option #5 – AT5019 – Atrium Mar 10 at 10am – 12pm, Mon

$45 / $60 Option #3 – NC5017 – Naples Feb 10 at 10am – 12pm, Mon Option #6 – NC5020 – Naples Mar 19 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Wed

Option #7 – NC5021 – Naples Apr 10 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Thur Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. This is not a class for Apple computer users. This class assumes 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 8 operating system. If you have just bought a new computer with Windows 8, have upgraded, or are going to upgrade, this course is for you. Windows 8 made easy to use and understand at the Renaissance Academy. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

Sell on eBay the Right Way!

$125 / $145

Option #1 – NC5022 – Naples Jan 28, 30 at 6pm – 9pm, Tue/Thu

Option #2 – AT5023 – Atrium Feb 18, 20 at 6pm – 9pm, Tue/Thur

Option #3 – NC5024 – Naples Feb 25, 27 at 6pm – 9pm, Tue/Thur

Option #4 – AT5025 – Atrium Mar 17, 19 at 6pm – 9pm, Mon/Wed

Option #5 – NC5026 – Naples Mar 25, 27 at 6pm – 9pm, Tue/Thur

Option #6 – NC5027 – Naples Apr 21, 23 at 6pm – 9pm, Mon/Wed

Choose one of the course options above. Six hour class! Purchase of a $19 textbook is required at the time of registration. Learn how to sell on eBay the right way and earn extra income! This course will take students from registering on eBay and PayPal through collecting payments from buyers. Writing a proper title with keywords, developing a great description, researching what to sell, and taking good pictures are just a few of the topics that will be covered in this informative class. Convert your unwanted things into cash! Instructor: Mr. David Rosenberg

An Introduction to Facebook

$37 / $45

Option #1 – NC5028 – Naples Feb 4 at 2pm – 4pm, Tue

Option #2 – AT5029 – Atrium Mar 11 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #4 – BR5031 – Brooks Mar 27 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Thur

Option #5 – NC5032 – Naples Apr 11 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Fri

Option #3 – NC5030– Naples Mar 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mon

Choose one of the course options above. Social Media? What is it all about and why does everyone have a Facebook account except you? Maybe you have one and have no idea how to use it. Join this lecture-style class as we introduce you to Facebook. Learn how to create an account, upload photos, make friends, and set privacy settings. When you know how to use it safely and securely, Facebook can be a wonderful way to stay in touch with family and friends no matter where they are. Impress your grandchildren and say hello to them on Facebook! Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

Digital Painting with Photoshop Elements 12 Option #1 – NC5508 – Naples Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1pm – 4pm, Fris

$90 / $105

Option #2 – NC5509 – Naples Option #3 – AT5510 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1pm – 4pm, Fris April 4, 11, 18, 25 at 1pm – 4pm, Fris

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. In this hands-on class, use Photoshop Elements 12 to explore a variety of artistic expressions. Learn to convert digital photographs into oil, acrylic or watercolor images. Digital painting techniques can be used as an original art form or as a supplement by allowing the conventional artist to rapidly try out new composition, color, or stylistic variations. Students should have a working knowledge of a PC or Mac. Instructor: Mr. John Goodlet

An Introduction to Microsoft Word

$45 / $60

Option #1 – NC5033 – Naples Center February 11 at 2pm – 4pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Option #2 – AT5034 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 21 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Friday – 2 hours

Option #3 – AT5035 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday – 2 hours

Option #4 – NC5036 – Naples Center March 26 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with a working knowledge of computers. This handson class offers an introduction to the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn to create, edit, print, and save documents. Learn how to move and copy paragraphs, enhance text with bold and underlined words, change type styles and sizes, create different formats, correct errors, change or add words, and check spelling. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

Android Tablets for Beginners

$37 / $45

Option #1 – NC5037 – Naples Center February 13 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Thursday – 2 hours

Option #2 – AT5038 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Whether you own an Android 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 is not a class for Apple iPad tablet users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

Use the Internet – Easily Shop, Surf, Explore, Learn, and Discover the World Option #1 – NC5039 – Naples Feb 14 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Fri

$37 / $45

Option #2 – AT5040 – Atrium (Ft.Myers) Option #3 – NC5041 – Naples Mar 7 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Fri Mar 13 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. In 2014, everyone should be using the internet in some way, large or small. It is a resource of knowledge and information unlike any other in history. 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, an exploration of Google, and visits to some of the most useful and interesting sites on the Internet. Mac and PC users are welcome! Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

An Introduction to Mircosoft Excel Option #1 – NC5042 – Naples Feb 18 at 2pm – 4pm, Tuesday

$45 / $60

Option #2 – AT5043 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #3 – NC5044 – Naples Mar 11 at 1pm – 3pm, Tuesday Mar 27 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Thursday

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with a working knowledge of computers. This handson class offers an introduction to the basics of Microsoft Excel. Learn to create, edit, print, and save spreadsheets. Learn how to create simple formulae and format spreadsheets for tracking expenses, stock portfolios, and other quantitative information. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

An Introduction to Macintosh OS X Mavericks Operating System Option #1 – NC5045 – Naples Feb 25 at 2pm – 4pm, Tue

Option #2 – NC5046 – Naples Mar 5 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Option #4 – BR5048 – Brooks Mar 25 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #5 – NC5049 – Naples Apr 1 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

$37 / $45 Option #3 – AT5047 – Atrium Mar 12 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Windows computer users. This class assumes a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Macintosh experience. Join this two-hour, lecture-style demonstration as we showcase the Apple Macintosh OSX Mavericks operating system. We will learn how to use and navigate through the new Finder, set important system preferences, create an Apple ID, purchase apps on the App Store, move and organize files, and work with useful applications such as iCal, Mail, and Address Book. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

Amazing 3D Printing Technology: Bringing Ideas and Concepts to Life

$45 / $60

AT5050 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 13, 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays – 6 hours This is basic introduction to CAD design software, equipment, materials, and the latest 3D printer technology. It’s an interactive lecture for those innovators and inventors who think outside the box! You will learn to create anything you can imagine for fun or profit. Come enjoy the fun, see the demos and ideas become a reality right before your very eyes! Instructor: Mr. Scott McNamee

CONTEMPORARY ART The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group

$195 / $225 (Lectures and Lunches with the Presenters) $120 / $145 (Lectures Only/No Lunches)

NC4595 – Naples Center – January 31, February 21, March 14, April 4 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 which includes four lunches with our lecturers (only available to those who sign up for the entire series NC4595) or for any individual lectures 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 an 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.

Public Art and Rites of Passage

$34 / $39

NC4596 – Naples Center – January 31 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hours Penny Balkin Bach will examine three very different works of public art (from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries) through the lens of Arnold van Gennep’s anthropological view of the stages of rites of passage. Philadelphia’s “Museum Without Walls” is one of the nation’s largest collections of outdoor sculpture, which parallels the history of American art. Bach’s experience with this historic collection, as well as her work with contemporary artists, has shaped her particular view of this continuum of innovation, creation, controversy, and incorporation. She will also talk about recent work that invites the public to stop, look, listen, and experience public art in entirely new ways through interactive programs and technology. Instructor: Ms. Penny Balkin Bach, Executive Director & Chief Curator, Association for Public Art, Philadelphia

Darwinian Painting

$34 / $39

NC4597 – Naples Center – February 21 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hours A look at how painters continue to make painting relevant despite the numerous calls over the years proclaiming the death of painting. The lecture draws upon prior exhibitions curated by Michael Darling including Painting in Tongues (MOCA Los Angeles), Target Practice: Painting Under Attack 1949-78 (Seattle Art Museum), and Phantom Limb: Approaches to Painting Today (MCA Chicago). Instructor: Dr. Michael Darling, James W. Alsdorf, Chief Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago

The Art We Love to Hate

$34 / $39

NC4598 – Naples Center – March 14 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hours Danielle Rice will explore avant-garde movements of the 19th and 20th centuries and discuss the forces that created divisions within the art viewing public. From Whistler’s being accused of flinging a pot of paint into the public’s face, to Monet’s black tongue lickings, to Duchamp’s explosion in a shingle factory, to Pollock’s art being produced by a chimpanzee, the history of modern art is filled with negative reactions. This talk will explore the causes behind some of these reactions and examine how art has been able to survive and flourish in spite (or perhaps because) of them. Instructor: Dr. Danielle Rice, Executive Director, Delaware Museum of Art

The Films of Roman Signer

$34 / $39

NC4599 – Naples Center – April 4 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hours Roman Signer (b. 1938) makes objects very close to our lives, like tables or chairs, relate to earth, wind, fire, and water in unexpected ways. What is true for chemistry—from the combination of basic elements something completely new emerges—is also true for Signer’s artworks. Turning 75 this year, Signer is thought by many to be Switzerland’s most important artist. Join us for an exploration of his life and work. Instructor: Mr. Reto Thuring, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, The Cleveland Museum of Art

DAY TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Renaissance Academy 2014 Travel Abroad Open Houses

FREE

Option #1 – SP5492 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – SP5493 – Naples Center Option #3 – SP5494 – Brooks (Bonita) Jan 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Jan 8 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Wednesday Jan 10 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Friday Registration is required! Choose one of the course options above. Join us as we formally unveil our 2014 Travel Abroad excursions to Sicily, France, and Peru. 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 twenty-six excursions abroad to destinations such as 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, to visit historic sites with local guides, to experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language, and history – and to delight in conversation and laughter with fellow explorers who share a love of travel and a sense of adventure. Moderator: Mr. John J. Guerra

An Introduction to Voiceovers (Try Your Hand in Voice Acting!) Option #1 – SP5051 – Naples Center February 11 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

$45 / $55 Option #2 – SP5052 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 11 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. 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 two-hour introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. You’ll 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.

Veterans’ Voices – 12th Annual Symposium

FREE

SP4877 – FGCU Main Campus – February 12 at 9am – 2pm, Wednesday – 5 hours Enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required. Boxed lunches are available for $10 each, but only if ordered in advance. Join a panel of World War II, Vietnam, and Korean veterans as they recount their personal experiences with war. This unique and interactive forum will permit audience participation. Join us for a moving celebration of those who have selflessly defended our nation and its freedoms.

Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch

$95 / $115

SP5054 – Palm Beach – February 19 at 8am (Ft. Myers)/8:40am (Naples) – 5:45pm (Naples)/6:25pm (Ft. Myers), Wed Enrollment limited to 45 participants. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 8:00am; Naples at 8:40am. No refunds will be granted within 14 business days of departure. This tour offers participants the opportunity to visit the mansion of Henry Flagler, the man almost singlehandedly responsible for developing the East Coast of Florida. Whitehall, the 60,000 square-foot home that he built in Palm Beach as a wedding present for his wife, was described in 1902 by the New York Herald as “more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world.” Included are transportation, driver gratuity, a docent-led tour of the Whitehall Mansion’s first floor, and a Gilded Age Tea Lunch. Event Leader: TBA

Nature Photography Field Trip

$39 / $49

Option #1 – SP5055 – Bird Rookery Swamp, Naples February 22 at 8:30am – 11:30am, Saturday – 3 hours

Option #2 – SP5056 – Bird Rookery Swamp, Naples March 22 at 8:30am – 11:30am, Saturday – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days of departure. This hands-on field trip gives you the opportunity to hone your skills as a nature photographer. We will explore one of Southwest Florida’s magnificent preserves to capture alligators, birds, and landscapes. It is recommended, but not mandatory, that you participate in Mr. Berna’s Nature Photography class (see Photography section). Be aware that we will be walking over rough terrain and there will be limited restroom facilities. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Rookery Bay Boat Tour Option #1 – SP5057 – Rookery Bay Feb 26 at 9am – 12pm, Wed – 3 hours

$39 / $49 Option #2 – SP5058 – Rookery Bay Mar 14 at 9am – 12pm, Fri – 3 hours

Option #3 – SP5059 – Rookery Bay Apr 18 at 9am – 12pm, Fri – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. 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.

Chihuly Collection and Glass Blowing Demonstration, St. Petersburg

$85 / $105

SP5060 – St. Petersburg – Feb 26 at 8:00am (Naples)/8:40am (Ft. Myers) – 5:45pm (Ft. Myers)/6:25pm (Naples), Wed Enrollment is limited to 45 participants. Bus will depart Naples at 8:00am; Ft. Myers at 8:40am. No refunds will be granted within 14 business days of departure. The Chihuly Collection, is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork in a magnificent 10,000 square-foot setting. Following our docent-led tour of the museum, visit to the gift shop and Chihuly movie theatre, you will have free time to enjoy the beautiful downtown waterfront of St. Pete. Perhaps you will visit the Museum of Fine Arts (right across the street) or enjoy lunch in one of the many beautiful cafes. After lunch, enjoy a live glass blowing demonstration at the Morean Arts Center for a better understanding of Chihuly’s work. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a docent-led tour of the museum and glass blowing demonstration. Lunch is on your own. Event Leader: TBA

Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection

$85 / $105

SP5061 – Miami – March 5 at 7:30am (Ft. Myers)/8:10am (Naples) – 5:45pm (Naples)/6:25pm (Ft. Myers), Wed Enrollment is limited to 45 participants. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7:30am; Naples at 8:10am. No refunds will be granted within 14 business days of departure. Encompassing over 250,000 square feet, the Miami Auto Museum features more than 1,000 of the most unique and eclectic vehicles held in any private collection in the world. Guests can trace the evolution of the automobile through exhibits showcasing American classics from all eras, rare European classics, military cars, electric cars, micro-cars, bicycles, classic motorcycles, and more. An exhibit sure to fascinate both young and old, the museum’s Hollywood “Star” car exhibition showcases cars featured in some of Hollywood’s most celebrated movies. The “Cars of the Stars” exhibition is complemented by the museum’s James Bond exhibition, which features a world-renowned collection of automobiles, submarines, airplanes, boats, and memorabilia that appeared in one of Hollywood’s leading film franchises. One-of-a-kind concepts such as an indoor drive-in movie theatre and a wax figure museum further the Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection’s unique mix. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a docent-led tour of portions of the collection. Event Leader: TBA

“Birding” Field Trip

$24 / $29

Option #1 – SP5062 – Tigertail Beach, Marco Island March 7 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Friday – 2 hours

Option #2 – SP5063 – Eagle Lakes Community Pk, Naples March 14 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Friday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days of departure. Join birding enthusiast Steven Mutart as he leads you in search of the birds of SWFL at Tigertail Beach on Marco Island or at Eagle Lakes Community Park in Naples. Bring your camera, binoculars, and a love of our feathered friends. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

Miami South Beach and Art-Deco Walking Tour

$85 / $105

SP5064 – Miami – March 12 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:40am (Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:10pm (Ft. Myers), Wednesday Enrollment is limited to 45 participants. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; Naples at 7:40am. No refunds will be granted within 14 business days of departure. The day begins with a visit to Miami Beach followed by a 60 minute Art Deco Walking Tour on Ocean Drive. We will then drive north to the Fontainebleau, Eden Roc, Indian Creek, and then on to Lincoln Road. After lunch on your own, we will enjoy an afternoon walking tour of Lincoln Road and a visit to the New World Trade Center. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a full-day guided tour. Lunch is on your own at any of several wonderful restaurants on Lincoln Rd. Event Leader: TBA

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

$95 / $115

SP5065 – Miami – March 19 at 7:30am (Ft. Myers)/8:10am (Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:10pm (Ft. Myers), Wednesday Enrollment is limited to 45 participants. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7:30am; Naples at 8:10am. No refunds will be granted within 14 business days of departure. Vizcaya was created as James Deering’s subtropical winter home in the 1910s and today it is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum. Vizcaya is beautiful and serene. It is also a place of intellectual stimulation, compelling us to consider the relationships between native and foreign, old and new, and natural and designed. Vizcaya has been described as “the finest private house ever built in America,” “a jewel among Miami’s skyscrapers and subdivisions,” and “some Noah’s Ark of decorative arts,” its exteriors offering the “manic tranquility of the great European folly gardens.” Most of us who know Vizcaya well embrace this place for both its serious significance and its eccentric charm. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a docent-led tour of portions of the collection. A box lunch is also included. Event Leader: TBA

The Wick Broadway Costume Museum, Lunch and a Cabaret Performance

$95 / $115

SP5066 – Boca Raton – March 25 at 7:30am (Ft. Myers)/8:10am (Naples) – 5:45pm (Naples)/6:25pm (Ft. Myers), Tue Enrollment is limited to 45 participants. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7:30am; Naples at 8:10am. No refunds will be granted within 14 business days of departure. The Broadway Collection is an astounding exhibit of the finest costumes ever brought to the Broadway stage by the most honored and respected designers in the history of the American theatre. Presented in a fully interactive environment, tours are led by knowledgeable and entertaining theatre professionals who give the visitor a remarkable “behind-the-scenes” look at the work of iconic designers as Sir Cecil Beaton, Irene Sharaff, Theoni Aldredge, and William Ivey Long. A visit to The Broadway Collection is a walk through the history of the American musical theatre where you will be embraced by the theatrical experience and wrapped up in its rich history. We will enjoy lunch as well as a cabaret performance in the grand tradition of old Broadway. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, a docent-led tour of portions of the collection, lunch, and a cabaret performance. Event Leader: TBA

MODERATED DISCUSSION GROUPS Center for Critical Thinking – America’s Priorities: Power, Peace, Prosperity Opt #1 – NC5067 – Naples Opt #2 – ML5068 – Miromar (Estero) Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18 at 6:30pm – 8pm Feb 19, 26, Mar 5 at 10am – 11:30am

$35 / $50

Opt #3 – BR5069 – Brooks (Bonita) April 2, 9, 16 at 2pm – 3:30pm

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series above (NC5067, ML5068, or BR5069) or for the individual sessions below. The mission of the Center for Critical Thinking is to promote freedom of enquiry in all areas of human endeavor based on reason and scientific evidence. Join our moderated discussion groups, share your views, and listen to what others have to say. This term we take a closer look at “America’s Priorities: Power, Peace, Prosperity.” From both international and national perspectives, we will consider the key aspects of Power, Peace, and Prosperity and ask if America can have them all, now and in the future. What are the opportunities for development and what might be the price that will have to be paid? These sessions will provide an opportunity to examine the underlying assumptions which influence society’s current perspectives on these three crucial issues. This trilogy of topics is structured to be a connected program, but each session can also stand alone. Moderator: Dr. Judith Gates

American Power Option #1 – NC5070 – Naples Jan 21 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tue

$15 / $20 Option #2 – ML5071 – Miromar Feb 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed

Option #3 – BR5072 – Brooks Apr 2 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. Internationally, is America a declining world power? If so, why? If not, what are the strengths upon which America can build? Has the concept of international power shifted from ‘might’ to ‘diplomacy’? Should it? How does the rest of the world view America’s power? Nationally, within America, who holds power? Federal government, state government, corporations, the media, the American people? How is power used as a force for good or a force for harm?

American Peace Option #1 – NC5073 – Naples Feb 18 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tue

$15 / $20 Option #2 – ML5074 – Miromar Feb 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed

Option #3 – BR5075 – Brooks Apr 9 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. Internationally, what role should America play in promoting world peace? Should America act alone, with the U.N., or with other nations? What criteria should determine U.S. intervention abroad or should America never intervene? Nationally, should America seek to reconcile the polarized values and resultant divisions within its society? Can they be reconciled?

American Prosperity Option #1 – NC5076 – Naples Mar 18 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tue

$15 / $20 Option #2 – ML5077 – Miromar Mar 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed

Option #3 – BR5078 – Brooks Apr 16 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. How should America measure prosperity? Is it economic growth or a state of well-being, or both? Should America aim to be the ‘richest country’ based on GDP or ‘rich enough’ based on the standard of living? What about the gap between the rich and the poor? Is income inequality an inevitable outcome of free market capitalism? Do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages? Are changes needed? What’s next?

Excess in America: A Crisis of Common Sense and Self Discipline Option #1 – NC5079 – Naples Center January 27, February 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 3 hours

$34 / $39

Option #2 – AT5080 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 21, 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fridays – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Excess Materialism – Excess Government – Excess Waste – Excess Spending – Excess Consumption – Excess Debt – Excess Body Weight – Excess Political Posturing – Excess Commercial Real Estate – Excess Residential Real Estate – Excess Environmental Contamination – Excess Litigation – White Collar Greed – Political and Corporate Narcissism – Excess Exported Manufacturing – Excess Foreign Oil Dependence – The Deindustrialization of America – Excess Media – Excess Trivia – Excess Petroleum Cost – Excess Entitlement – Excess Medical. Join us for a discussion about “Excess in America.” Is there any doubt? Moderator: Dr. William Dietzel

Center for Critical Thinking – Human Rights, Freedom of Speech/Press, and Technology

$35 / $50

NC5081 – Naples Center – January 28, February 25, March 25 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesdays – 4.5 hours Participants may register for the series above (NC5081) or for the individual sessions below. Join these moderated discussion groups, share your views on important topics, and hear what others have to say. The Center for Critical Thinking’s mission is to promote freedom of inquiry in all areas of human endeavor based on reason and scientific evidence. Moderator: Mr. Ken O’Leary

Is it Time to Rethink the U.S. Role in Global Human Rights?

$15 / $20

NC5082 – Naples Center – January 28 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Should America be the world’s conscience? Is this an intrinsic part of global leadership? Does it play well with the concept of “American Exceptionalism?” Do we have human rights issues here at home?

Has Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press Gone too Far?

$15 / $20

NC5083 – Naples Center – February 25 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours What does freedom of speech really mean? Does it apply to “whistle blowers?” How can we balance freedom of the press vs. national security? What are some developing issues regarding freedom of speech and freedom of the press? Is there room for “benevolent censorship” in the American way of life?

Is Technology Killing Our Humanity?

$15 / $20

NC5084 – Naples Center – March 25 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Are humans losing the art of face-to-face interaction? Will technology and robots eventually speak on our behalf? Will technology invade our sexual intimacy and romance? Where is the human experience going?

Philosophical Salon: The 21st Century Megatrends Reshaping America

$70 / $85

NC5085 – Naples Center – Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays – 9 hours Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Become a member of the Academy’s Philosophical Salon! Be part of a vibrant, contemporary discussion group focused on honest, intellectual discourse of the 21st century megatrends reshaping America’s culture, economics, and politics. The Philosophical Salon is a gathering of articulate, socially conscious, committed individuals. A focus of the Philosophical Salon will be to identify and discuss the numerous mega-theme attitudes, programs, and spending patterns rooted in 20th century America which no longer meet 21st century realities. America confronts numerous 21st century present and emerging issues of urgency. Our nation’s cultural economic future is at stake. Countries across the world exhibit grave social economic crises. New and compelling professional, political, and personal policies must emerge. David Rosen of the Greenville Post asserts: “Amidst the long drawn out recovery of the [recent] Great Recession, a new intellectual culture is taking shape throughout the country. It signals a rebirth of ideas in America.” American Salon conversation among leadership professionals is well known to have begun in the mid-18th century with Benjamin Franklin. Salon conversation is where emerging ideas matter and social life finds new voice with Salon discourse. Join us for a lively discourse of the compelling mentality of ideas confronting American consciousness. Supplied by the Moderator and participants, newspapers, books, and electronic media from reputable sources and writers will be discussed. Salon participants may write their own essays based on their personal study or knowledge base. Documents will be duplicated for sharing and discussion. Moderator: Dr. William Dietzel

Capitalism and Social Justice

$59 / $74

NC5086 – Naples Center – February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 6 hours For as long as commercial society has existed, there has been tension between an economy’s ability to simultaneously satisfy private wants and provide for public needs. This class will examine great debates of the past and apply them to the current political tensions between left-wing progressives and right-wing conservatives. The last two sessions will be devoted to class discussion of questions such as “How does capitalism benefit the poor?” “Should markets have moral limits?” “Are markets the best means to achieve the public good?” “To what extent should economic liberty be constrained?” Moderator: Dr. Braxton Hinchey

The Mentality of Entitlement

$34 / $39

NC5087 – Naples Center – February 5, 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays – 3 hours Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. The 20th century saw the growth of major entitlement programs together with a general acceptance of the entitlement mentality. These include Social Security, Medicare, disability and unemployment benefits, tax incentives for the poor, and tax abatement for the rich. Americans seem to believe, “We’re entitled!” This is a significant change from just two generations ago. Where will the mentality of entitlement take America? Will it cripple this country? Can entitlement expectations be sustained during the 21st century? Moderator: Dr. William Dietzel

Universal Healthcare and Prescription Drugs

$24 / $29

NC5088 – Naples Center – February 5 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday – 2 hours Our lecturer, Gerald Ziedenberg, is a retired Canadian pharmacist. He has had numerous experiences in the Canadian and the American healthcare systems. You will hear a balanced discussion targeting the positives and negatives of a universal healthcare system. This lecture will also focus on why prescription drugs are so much more expensive in the U.S. when compared to other countries. Also covered will be whether advertising is necessary or effective. Instructor: Mr. Gerald Ziedenberg

21st Century Evidence of Heaven Option #1 – AT5089 – Atrium Feb 7, 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fri

$34 / $39 Option #2 – NC5090 – Naples Feb 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mon

Option #3 – ML5091 – Miromar Lakes Mar 12, 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Interest in the near death experience and evidence of the existence of heaven accelerates in this second decade of the 21st century. Three books on the subject populate the New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller List. Thousands of people have had near death experiences but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Growing interest in the topic of Heaven shows signs of accelerating awareness of living proof of afterlife. For lively, intellectual, philosophical discourse, join the Renaissance Academy discussion of this timely topic. Please note that this class is neither religion nor theology. Students are encouraged, but not required, to read Proof of Heaven, A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, by Eben Alexander, MD. Moderator: Dr. William Dietzel

The Defensive Mind

$59 / $74

NC5479 – Naples Center – February 12, 19, 26, March 5 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Wednesdays – 6 hours Flawed psychological defenses can create false beliefs, distortions, misunderstandings, ignorance, and constrict our freedom. Commonly referred to as baggage, our defenses are either helpful scars or annoying scabs that just won’t heal. This course is designed to help you pinpoint your own defenses and learn whether they are helping or inhibiting your happiness. Each class will be a discussion of predistributed materials. Instructors: Dr. Jim Crouse and Ms. Mary Anne Cox

Fiction from The New Yorker

$45 / $59

NC5311 – Naples Center – February 12, 19, 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays – 4.5 hours If you enjoy short stories and read The New Yorker, join us for a lively discussion. Each week, we’ll discuss the current short story. You need only an interest in fiction, the willingness to read a story each week, and the desire to voice your opinion. Instructor: Dr. Erika Waters

Crisis in Common Sense

$34 / $39

NC5092 – Naples Center – February 19, 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays – 3 hours Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Our discussion on “Crisis in Common Sense” confronts new literary, social, and political substance heretofore largely unspecified. To suggest that common sense in America is out of control may challenge the core professional, government, and corporate mentality. Just what are the 20th century non-common sense attitudes, habits, and programs which no longer meet 21st century realities? Has America been progressing toward the crushing pain of social turmoil and economic collapse? America has become, in this 21st century, a society of mega business, mega politics, mega government programs, mega institutions, and mega doubt that these can be sustained through to mid-century; the era of our children and grandchildren. Join the lively discussion of the loss of common sense in America. Moderator: Dr. William Dietzel Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

An Exploration of Positive and Uplifting Quotations

$34 / $39

AT5318 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 3 hours In this modern world of Tweets, Instagrams, and spur of the moment comments, quickly read and easily deleted, wouldn’t it be great to actually sit down and discuss some of the most meaningful quotations from great leaders, renown legends, politicians, and spiritual leaders; quotations which have changed people’s lives and still give food for thought? Open discussion and shared interpretations will give a unique view of some of the greatest positive quotations ever! Instructor: Ms. Kathleen Greene

ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT The Dolphin Explorer

$20 / $25

MI5498 – Marco Island Center for the Arts – January 9 at 5:30pm – 7pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours Become an explorer with the “Dolphin Project” survey team as they discuss their observations of the dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, birds, bobcat, deer, and numerous other creatures of our 10,000 islands. Learn about Seymour the dolphin and his siblings and all the relatives. As discussed on Good Morning America, in National Geographic’s “100 Places that can change your child’s life”, and ABC television. Meet Capt. Chris Desmond and members of his team for this film/lecture presentation. Refreshments will be served. Instructor: Captain Chris Desmond

Orchids, Bromeliads, Succulents, Oh My! Option #1 – NC5094 – Naples Center February 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5095 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. 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

Gardening in Small Places

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5096 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – NC5097 – Naples Center February 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Southwest Florida has many challenges when gardening within courtyards, patios, and lanais. Making the correct plant choices is 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

Birds of South Florida

$34 / $39

NC5098 – Naples Center – March 3, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays – 3 hours Every year hundreds of millions of birds visit or travel through and over Florida. Some are permanent residents. Many only stay for the winter; others are here for the summer when they nest, while most stop to rest and eat on their exhausting inter-continental journeys. Join in the enthusiasm and enjoy the slides of dozens of these beautiful, amazing, fascinating neighbors and visitors, hosted by a life-long bird watcher. Please see our “Day Trips and Special Events” section for a “Birding” field trip! Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Blooms Option #1 – NC5099 – Naples Center March 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5100 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. By adding a few colorful flowering plants to your current landscape you can create a breeding ground and inviting habitat for as many as a dozen types of beautiful butterflies. Learn the basics of butterfly and hummingbird gardening while using Florida friendly flowers. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Hecker

Blooms, Birds, and Butterflies of Costa Rica Option #1 – NC5506 – Naples Center March 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5507 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. After many months at a rainforest preserve and traveling throughout the country, Thomas Hecker has captured the day to day beauty of a tropical paradise. Costa Rica has over a thousand species of orchids and butterflies, not to mention countless other beautiful flowers and birds. Join us on a tour of what makes Costa Rica an ecological paradise. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Hecker

Fabulous Flowering Trees

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5101 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – NC5102 – Naples Center April 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enjoy the beauty of flowering trees from the lush and exotic to the bizarre as we explore the many options available. We will look at flowering trees that are appropriate for every application from courtyards to golf courses. There is a beautiful flowering tree for you to choose for each month of the year to make your home and garden more beautiful. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Hecker

GUITAR LESSONS

Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons

$100 / $120

Option #1 – NC5103 – Naples Center – 9 hours Feb 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thurs

Option #2 – AT5104 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – 9 hours Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tues

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Students are required to purchase a $20 (cash) instruction book/cd from the instructor on the first day of class. Students of all ages will learn the basics of fingerstyle guitar picking. This class is designed for students who have some experience playing the guitar and are able to form basic chords. Students will learn tablature, picking patterns, songs, and accompaniments. Students must have their own guitar (acoustic or electric) and bring it to class, along with a portable music stand. This class is a fun way to learn fingerpicking techniques and to boost your playing abilities! Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

HEALTH & WELLNESS Self-Hypnosis for Health and Wellness Option #1 – NC5105 – Naples Feb 6, 13, 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm

$45 / $59

Option #2 – AT5106 – Atrium Feb 11, 18, 25 at 10am – 11:30am

Option #3 – NC5107 – Naples Mar 18, 25, Apr 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for an entire series (NC5105, AT5106 or NC5107) or for any individual lectures below. Discover how self-hypnosis works, the myths and misconceptions, and how to eliminate many physical and psychological problems in your life. Learn practical self-hypnosis exercises to effectively manage pain and boost your immune system, and deal with issues such as anxiety, insomnia, weight loss, smoking, phobias, addictions, and other problems. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

Hypnosis Demystified Opt #1 – NC5108 – Naples Feb 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

$20 / $25 Opt #2 – AT5109 - Atrium Feb 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue

Opt #3 – NC5110 – Naples Mar 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tue

Choose one of the course options above. Learn what self-hypnosis really is, its fascinating history, the many myths and misconceptions which surround it, how it really works, and why.

Practical Self-Hypnosis Opt #1 – NC5111 – Naples Feb 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

$20 / $25 Opt #2 – AT5112 - Atrium Feb 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue

Opt #3 – NC5113 – Naples Mar 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tue

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will offer a step-by-step guide to self-hypnosis including useful exercises, skills, and techniques you can practice and implement. Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Healing With Self-Hypnosis Opt #1 – NC5114 – Naples Feb 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

$20 / $25 Opt #2 – AT5115 - Atrium Feb 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue

Opt #3 – NC5116 – Naples Apr 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tue

Choose one of the course options above. Discover how self-hypnosis can help you achieve your goals and improve your overall health. Topics will include pain control, boosting your immune system, and reducing stress.

Learn Self-Hypnosis for Sleep

$45 / $59

AT5117 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 14, 21, 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fridays – 4.5 hours 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. Sorting fact from fiction, you will get the latest general information for understanding insomnia. 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

Change Your Mind to Control Your Weight Option #1 – AT5118 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC5119 – Naples Center March 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 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

HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT Lincoln’s Summer White House Option #1 – BR5120 – Brooks Jan 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC5121– Naples Feb 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur

Option #3 – AT5122 – Atrium Mar 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. Few Americans know that President Lincoln spent 13 months, or one quarter of his presidency, commuting daily to and from the “Soldiers’ Home.” In this much needed seclusion, Lincoln was able to complete his writing of the Emancipation Proclamation, made the decision to fire popular generals, and connect with the common soldiers who were stationed nearby. This lecture, together with a power point presentation, will explore how Lincoln, while staying in this country retreat and escaping a probable assassination attempt, was able to make many of the decisions that would help define his Presidency. Instructor: Mrs. Lynn Brand

The Politics of Gun Control

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5480 – Naples Center January 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – AT5481 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Is “when in doubt, shoot it out” becoming the norm in our society? Are firearms becoming weapons of mass destruction? Can and should the government regulate their ownership? How has the Supreme Court interpreted the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

The KGB – The Most Powerful Clandestine Service in History Option #1 – AT5125 – Atrium Jan 21 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday

Option #2 – NC5126 – Naples Feb 7 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Friday

$24 / $29 Option #3 – ML5127 – Miromar Lakes Feb 12 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday

Choose one of the course options above. Opening of secret archives after the fall of the Soviet Union uncovered the inner workings of the infamous organization that had tentacles all over the world. You will learn its history and surprising methods including highly effective psychological warfare against the West. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

Global Jihad – Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism

$34 / $39

Option #1 – NC5128 – Naples Center January 22, 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 3 hours

Option #2 – AT5129 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 3, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 3 hours

Option #3 – NC5130 – Naples Center February 17, 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 3 hours

Option #4 – AT5131 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) April 7, 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. A candid discussion of radical Islam and global Jihad. Topics 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: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Snowden and Manning: Patriots or Traitors?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5132 – Naples Center January 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – AT5133 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) January 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours

Option #3 – NC5134 – Naples Center February 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Option #4 – ML5135 – Miromar Lakes (Estero) March 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. A detailed analysis of the criminal cases against Edward Snowden and Bradley Manning who leaked volumes of secrets to the press. We will examine what they did, why, if the positive offsets the damage, and if they are traitors. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

A Fresh Look at Russia’s Putin

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5482 – Naples Center January 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – AT5483 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Examine the man and his politics and learn some new facts about his growing power. Discover some recent troubling developments inside Russia today and why our “reset button” diplomacy may not work. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

Great Prime Ministers of the UK: Churchill and Thatcher Option #1 – NC5136 – Naples Center Jan 27, Feb 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays – 3 hours

$34 / $39 Option #2 – AT5137 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Mar 4, 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for an entire series (NC5136 or AT5137) or for any individual lectures below. Join us as we explore the lives, politics, triumphs, and failures of two of the most important Prime Ministers in the history of Great Britain. Instructor: Mr. Gerald Ziedenberg

The British Bulldog: Winston Churchill Option #1 – NC5138 – Naples Center January 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5139 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. It is often argued that Winston Churchill was the greatest leader of World War II. His great eloquence and indomitable spirit not only inspired a nation but also an entire world during its darkest time. Learn about the man and his great place in history.

The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher Option #1 – NC5140 – Naples Center February 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5141 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. The “Iron Lady” was perhaps the greatest Prime Minister since Winston Churchill. Join us as we examine her life and accomplishments.

Unique Missions of World War II Option #1 – AT5142 – Atrium Jan 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC5143 – Naples Feb 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday

Option #3 – NC5144 – Naples Mar 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday

Choose one of the course options above. Discussion of sensitive intelligence and classified Allied and Axis missions, operations, and programs including: ULTRA, MAGIC, Double Cross, Patton’s mission to rescue his son-in-law, the mission to kill Rommel, German spies, Allied interrogation centers, secret weapons, and others. An interesting review of formerly classified information. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

President Lincoln: A Portrait by John Hay and John Nicolay Option #1 – NC5145 – Naples Center January 28 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – AT5146 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will explore why Americans and much of the world are still fascinated by our 16th President. It will explore Lincoln’s remarkable personality and character as seen through the eyes of his secretaries John Hay and John Nicolay while they worked and lived in the White House during the Civil War. An annotated bibliography of Lincoln books will be shared. Instructor: Mrs. Lynn Brand

Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy

$20 / $25

NC5147 – Naples Center – January 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours 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

Unknown History of The Russian Revolution Option #1 – NC5148 – Naples Center January 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5149 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Find out what really happened in Russia in 1917 and how it changed the world. Join us for tales of intrigue of Russian Czars and Czarinas. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Woman Ahead of Her Time Option #1 – CH5484 – Calusa Harbour Jan 20 at 12:30pm – 2pm, Monday

$20 / $25

Option #2 – NC5150 – Naples Center Jan 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday

Option #3 – AT5151 – Atrium Feb 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday

Choose one of the course options above. She was America’s First Lady from 1933 – 1945. She stood behind one of our country’s greatest Presidents and then went on to an important career after his passing. She was ahead of her time with her views on segregation, human rights, child welfare, and numerous social causes. Instructor: Mr. Gerald Ziedenberg

World War I – A Centennial Anniversary Option #1 – NC5152 – Naples Center – 4.5 hours January 30, February 6, 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Thurs

$45 / $59 Option #2 – AT5153 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – 4.5 hours February 18, 25, March 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Tues

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series above (NC5152 or AT5153) or for any individual lectures below. As the centennial anniversary of World War I approaches in 2014 a thoughtful understanding of this most destructive event in world history is now appropriate. Starting with the major figures in Europe and the events leading up to the war, this course will explain the causes, events, and results of the “war to end all wars.” The lectures will center on the alliances that brought Europe into the most destructive war up to that time. Also discussed will be the military fronts, new weapons used for the first time, and major battles of the war. No understanding of this war can be complete without knowledge of its ending with the Treaty of Versailles and its terrible legacy. A new, updated bibliography of World War I books will also be available to students. Instructor: Mrs. Lynn Brand

Causes of World War I

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5154 – Naples Center January 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – AT5155 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will study the complicated causes that led to the war. Using new research, the causes of the war: nationalism, imperialism, alliances, and militarism will be explored along with the famous leaders that led their countries into this tragic war.

Battles and Major Events of World War I Option #1 – NC5156 – Naples Center February 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5157 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. The major battles along the famous Eastern and Western fronts will be explored in this class. The reasons for American’s entry into the war in 1917 will also be discussed with emphasis on President Wilson’s decision to go to war. New weapons of warfare will be reviewed.

The Results of World War I and The Treaty of Versailles Option #1 – NC5158 – Naples Center February 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – AT5159 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. The complicated results of this war, along with the redrawing of the maps of Europe and the Middle East, will be discussed in this class. Terms of the infamous Treaty of Versailles will be explored in order to understand how Europe was again at war only twenty years later in 1939.

History of Secret Societies and Conspiracy Theories Option #1 – AT5160 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) January 30 at 10am – 12pm, Thur

$24 / $29

Option #2 – CH5485 – Calusa Harbour Option #3 – NC5161 – Naples March 17 at 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Mon March 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. 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

Jackie Robinson: Baseball’s End to Racial Segregation Option #1 – AT5162 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) January 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC5163 – Naples Center March 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Jackie Robinson was one of America’s greatest baseball players. His debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers was a transformational moment in American sports and American life. Robinson was the first Afro-American baseball player and earned his Hall of Fame credentials not only because of his great skills but also because of his temperament. Instructor: Mr. Gerald Ziedenberg

Marathon Bombers: A Study in American Terrorism

$20 / $25

AT5164 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours An analysis of the Boston Marathon bombing - what went right and wrong. Emphasis will be placed on the difference between law enforcement, prosecution, and terror prevention. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Genghis Khan and the Mongols – The Great Empire Option #1 – AT5165 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 4 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Option #3 – ML5167 – Miromar Lakes (Estero) March 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – NC5166 – Naples Center February 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday – 2 hours Option #4 – CH5486 – Calusa Harbour (Ft. Myers) April 21 at 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Monday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Most of what you know about Genghis Khan and the Mongols is wrong. Far from being an uncivilized horde of barbarians, they had the most advanced military technology and strategy in the world, invented paper money and banking, and were more civilized than most of Europe at the time. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse: The Men Who Invented Electricity Option #1 – NC5168 – Naples Center February 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – BR5169 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) March 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 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: Mr. Steven Mutart

Screaming Eagles: 101st Airborne Division & Operation Overlord

$20 / $25

NC5170 – Naples Center – February 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Pictorial presentation of the actual battlefield locations and history of the Band of Brothers in Normandy. Presentation spans the D-Day drop, to Brecourt Manor, and on to Carentan. Instructor: Mr. Darren Moran

Surviving the Swastika: A Personal Story Option #1 – NC5171 – Naples Feb 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

$20 / $25

Option #2 – AT5172 – Atrium Feb 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

Option #3 – NC5173 – Naples Mar 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. Life during the Nazi occupation of Norway as seen through the eyes of a teenager. Hear about why Norway was important in Hitler’s strategy and relive the struggle for daily necessities and the fear of execution and reprisals based on a personal diary written during those days. Instructor: Ms. Ragnhild Sunde

William Randolph Hearst: Politics, Newspapers, and Power

$20 / $25

NC5174 – Naples Center – February 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours In the early 20th century, “Citizen Kane” was one of the most controversial figures in American Life. Hearst invented “yellow journalism,” precipitated a war, and tried to run for President. He amassed a huge fortune including an enormous art collection. He lived his last days in seclusion. Join us as we examine his life. Instructor: Mr. Gerald Ziedenberg

Get Elected, Get Rich – Corruption in Congress? Option #1 – NC5175 – Naples Center February 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5176 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. A review of how congressional members enhance their personal wealth while in office (shameful and corrupt, but legal). Topics include the Stock Act, land deals, horse-trading, insider trading, cronyism, and ethics. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

No Room For Democracy – The Triumph of Ego Over Common Sense

$20 / $25

NC5177 – Naples Center – February 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours Analysis of the recent Presidential election including insight on how the Electoral College works, reasons for retaining it, why certain states voted the way they did, and the humor connected with long, arduous campaigning. Instructor: Mr. Richard Rosenbaum

Sidney Reilly “Ace of Spies” – The “Real” James Bond

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5178 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – NC5179 – Naples Center February 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours

Option #3 – NC5180 – Naples Center March 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Option #4 – AT5181 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) April 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 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

The 1950s – The Decade That Changed America Forever Option #1 – AT5182 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Feb 11, 18, 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays – 4.5 hours

$45 / $59

Option #2 – NC5183 – Naples Center Mar 3, 10, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays – 4.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Join us for a look back at a remarkable decade. Explore the lives, institutions, and events that made America the place it is today. This three-part series will explore celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Edward R. Murrow. It will also provide an overview of the founding of McDonald’s and Holiday Inn. Cars with fins and chrome transfixed us and political figures like Senator Joseph McCarthy, General Douglas McArthur, President Harry Truman, and Robert Oppenheimer had a sustaining impact on our lives. We will review how television, with shows like I Love Lucy, Your Show of Shows, and The $64,000 Question, also impacted our lives. Instructor: Mr. Gerald Ziedenberg

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

$45 / $59

NC5184 – Naples Center – February 12, 19, 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays – 4.5 hours Participants may register for the entire series (NC5184) 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 this lecture to hear the roles played by Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, Franklin, Jay, Marshall, Madison, Adams, and other legends, in creating the U.S. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

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

$20 / $25

NC5185 – Naples Center – February 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 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.

1790 to 1800: The New Nation Struggles

$20 / $25

NC5186 – Naples Center – February 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 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. But the Founding Fathers found it difficult. Friendships turned to enmity; petty jealousies and genuine differences made a very unhappy team of super stars. 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.

The Miracle Continues (1800 – 1820)

$20 / $25

NC5187 – Naples Center – February 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 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 agriculture 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.

Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean: Athens, Rome, Caesarea, and Alexandria

$39 / $44

AT5188 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 12, 13 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday/Thursday – 4 hours Explore the ancient cities of Caesarea (Israel), Alexandria (Egypt), Athens (Greece), Rome (Italy), Leptis Magna (Libya), and Tangiers (Morocco). Great civilizations are measured by the greatness of their cities. Investigate the rise of these cities and how their histories offer revealing examples of the human need to coexist and prosper, and how important it is to understand and assimilate both diverse cultures and the demands of an environment into an urban plan. In the north, the rich heritage of Greece and Rome dominate. Centrally located, the North African coast has had a major impact on the politics, economics, culture, and religion of the Mediterranean basin. To the east, all Mediterranean rulers would focus on the Syro-Palestinian land bridge linking Africa and Asia. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

John F. Kennedy – A Nation Remembers 50 Years Ago

$20 / $25

CH5487 – Calusa Harbour – February 17 at 12:30pm – 2pm, Monday – 1.5 hours America’s 35th President, John F. Kennedy was cut down by an assassin’s bullet in the prime of his life. He has been the subject of countless books and documentaries; yet his family remains the subject and source of endless speculation and fascination. The phrase from his inaugural address remains one of the most poignant and remembered expressions in American politics “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Instructor: Mr. Gerald Ziedenberg

Modern Cities of the Mediterranean: Tel Aviv, Cairo, Athens, Tangiers, Acco

$39 / $44

NC5189 – Naples Center – February 19, 20 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday/Thursday – 4 hours Visit the modern descendants of ancient metropolises including Tangiers, Athens, and Rome, along with the newer creations of Acco, Tel Aviv, and Cairo. Great civilizations are measured by the greatness of their cities. Investigate the rise of these cities and how their histories offer revealing examples of the human need to coexist and prosper, and how important it is to understand and assimilate both diverse cultures and the demands of an environment into an urban plan. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Henry Kissinger: Great Diplomat or Criminal Statesman?

$20 / $25

NC5190 – Naples Center – February 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours Henry Kissinger remains one of the most influential and controversial diplomats in American History. This lecture will leave us with the difficult question, “Was he a great diplomatic peacemaker or a criminal statesman?” Instructor: Mr. Gerald Ziedenberg

The Civil War: Two Warring Capitals Only 90 Miles Apart Option #1 – AT5191 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – 4 hours February 17, 24 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays

$39 / $44 Option #2 – NC5192 – Naples Center – 4 hours March 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (AT5191 or NC5192) or for any individual lectures below. The Civil War was the most divisive event in our country’s history: nearly 600,000 soldiers were killed between 1861 and 1865. A century and half later, bitterness and strong opinions about the conflict still remain. What was the Civil War really about? What were the visible and hidden aims of each side? Who were the major political and military leaders of the Federal Union and the Confederate States? Could the war have been avoided? Why did it last so long? Why are the two presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, and the two most prominent generals, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, permanently engrained into the national consciousness? Instructor: Dr. James Rudin

The View From Richmond

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT5193 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 17 at 10am – 12pm, Mon – 2 hours

Option #2 – NC5194 – Naples Center March 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Why the states seceded. What were the human and natural resources of the Confederacy? An exploration of the role of state’s rights, slavery, and sectionalism in the South. Why the Confederacy lost the Civil War.

The View From Washington

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT5195 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 24 at 10am – 12pm, Mon – 2 hours

Option #2 – NC5196 – Naples Center March 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Why preserving the Federal Union was worth dying for. What were the human and natural resources of the North? An exploration of free labor, territorial expansion, and industrialization in the North. Why the Union won the War.

SEALs: World War II to Present Day Heroes

$20 / $25

NC5197 – Naples Center – February 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Historian Darren Moran will share with participants the WWII origins of the modern day Navy SEALs. Follow Moran’s account of the mission, the men, and the mental toughness of their crucial role on the beaches on D-Day. Instructor: Mr. Darren Moran

The Dakota Uprising of 1862 Option #1 – AT5198 – Atrium Feb 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC5199 – Naples Feb 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur

Option #3 – BR5200 – Brooks Apr 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Fri

Choose one of the course options above. In August 1862, during the Civil War, on the peaceful northern prairie, the U.S. suffered the deadliest conflict between white settlers and Native Americans ever. The result was an epoch tragedy and the largest mass hanging in U.S. history. What were the causes? Who were the leaders? What was the sequence of events? What were the results of this huge, yet relatively unknown, disaster and the ramifications for the survivors both Native American and white as well as the “Indian Wars” of the next 30 years ending at Wounded Knee? Instructor: Mr. John Bathke

Benghazi – The Unanswered Questions Option #1 – NC5201 – Naples Center February 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5202 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. A candid analysis and discussion on whether it was a failure of intelligence or failure to act. Was it predictable and preventable? Was our response adequate and were we misled? Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Chinese History and Culture Through Film

$64 / $79

AT5447 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 24, March 3, 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays – 8 hours Participants may register for the series above (AT5447) or for any individual lectures below. Since Chinese history and culture covers a span of over 6,000 years, a four day class could, in no way, cover it all. However, an abridged version of 20th century history and culture will hopefully whet the appetite of any potential Sinophile for further research. If your knowledge of 20th century China is muddled, you will develop a clearer understanding of events that took place in the first 7 decades of the 20th century. View the movie The Last Emperor in four parts over four classes, discuss it for its historical and cultural aspects, and develop a frame of reference for identifying and contrasting oriental culture with that of the west. If you were absent the day they taught Chinese history and culture in school, then this course is for you. Instructor: Ms. Jayne Keffer

A Long and Rich Culture

$24 / $29

AT5448 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday – 2 hours Get acquainted with the Dowager Empress and her newly chosen heir to the dragon throne. Compare life and culture in the western world with that of the very mysterious and different China.

The End of the Qing Dynasty

$24 / $29

AT5449 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday – 2 hours As the world powers are carving up parts of China, the Qing Dynasty is immovable. Different factions are agitating to change the old ways. Meet these various leaders, review their ideas to bring about change, and assess their programs.

The Struggle for Power

$24 / $29

AT5450 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday – 2 hours Not only is a civil war ensuing, but a brutal foreign power (Japan) is killing millions of Chinese civilians in a war of aggression. Identify the factions in the civil war and their plans to modernize China, and assess how the occupation by Japan contributes to the results.

Life Under Liberation or Communist Takeover

$24 / $29

AT5451 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday – 2 hours After the fighting ends, new leadership and ideology take over. Many changes take place in the daily living of the millions of ordinary Chinese citizens. Decide whether and to what extent these changes improve or worsen their lives.

Enrichment by Atrocity: Making Restitution

$20 / $25

NC5203 – Naples Center – February 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours A provocative and detailed discussion of WWII war crimes and attempts by civilian and POW victims to obtain restitution. Particular attention is paid to how the Axis treated U.S. POWs. Recently declassified information is included. This frank and politically incorrect presentation addresses a unique and important aspect of history. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Marriage Equality In America: Has the Time Finally Come and Are We Ready?

$20 / $25

NC5204 – Naples Center – February 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours “Marriage Equality” and same-sex marriage. Mr. Goldstein will review the recent Supreme Court marriage equality cases, and will discuss the rapidly changing world of marriage equality, focusing on what is happening in the courts, the state legislatures and at the voting booth. Instructor: Mr. David Goldstein

Vietnam: The War and Beyond

$45 / $59

NC5205 – Naples Center – February 27 March 6, 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays – 4.5 hours Participants may register for the series (NC5205) or for the individual lectures below. The Vietnam War was one of the most significant, and most divisive events to rile U.S. society in the past fifty years. The effects have been long lasting in the U.S., in Vietnam, and elsewhere. Comparisons to that war and current challenges are constantly with us. This course, taught by a veteran of two tours in Vietnam during the war and many years in Southeast Asia dealing with the aftermath of the war, examines Vietnam prior to the American involvement, the U.S. portion of the war, and the post-war effect of the war on both countries. Instructor: Mr. Bruce Beardsley

Events Leading to U.S. Involvement

$20 / $25

NC5206 – Naples Center – February 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours After a brief review of Vietnam’s lengthy history, we will discuss events prior to America’s joining the fight: French colonization, the rise of the Vietnamese independence movement, the impact of World War II and the effect of outside events (such as the Cold War) in shaping American decisions leading to increased participation.

The U.S. at War

$20 / $25

NC5207 – Naples Center – March 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours The French withdraw and the U. S. slowly enters the conflict. Increased dissent at home and pressures abroad increase the complexity of the war. Within ten years U.S. military levels escalate to half-a-million, then diminish rapidly as U.S. domestic pressures against the war grow, and Vietnamization becomes the watchword.

After the Fall

$20 / $25

NC5208 – Naples Center – March 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours Refugees, the POW/MIA issue, and the domino theory are the American focus, while Vietnam strives to integrate north and south and dominate its neighbors. Diplomatic relations between the antagonists are finally established (the instructor led several delegations to Hanoi for “technical talks” prior to normalization). Were any lessons learned? Is the Vietnam experience applicable today?

Secrets of the Secret Service Option #1 – AT5209 – Atrium Feb 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC5210 – Naples Mar 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Fri

Option #3 – ML5211 – Miromar Lakes Mar 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mon

Choose one of the course options above. U.S. Secret Service agents have extraordinary access to protectees. They usually keep observations about them confidential. Recently, the agency has allowed agents to break the veil of secrecy. This presentation addresses the history of the Secret Service and recently revealed “secrets.” Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Product Liability Law: It Broke – I Got Injured – What Next?

$20 / $25

NC5212 – Naples Center – February 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours Product liability rulings have evolved in part as a result of the court’s assessment as to which element of society’s fabric was weakest at a given moment in time. Was it the itinerant peddler in the 1600’s, or the small manufacturing company during the nascent phase of the industrial revolution, or the uninformed consumer in today’s complex marketplace. Concepts and theories of product liability law will be traced over the past 3,800 years for the case of diverse commercial products such as: misrepresented jewelry and fabrics, defective delivery trucks, dangerously designed automobiles, conventional soda bottles, and machine tools. Concepts of caveat emptor, implied warranty, privity, negligence, and strict liability are examined in the context of today’s litigious society. Instructor: Dr. Richard Hertzberg

Secret History of World War II Option #1 – AT5213 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 4 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – NC5214 – Naples Center March 19 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Discover little known facts and misconceptions about the War, new discoveries from opening of secret Soviet archives, secret plans that could have changed the course of history, and much more. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

The Story of Africa: The Cradle of Civilization

$59 / $74

NC5215 – Naples Center – March 4, 11, 18, 25 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 6 hours This course will explore the rich diversity of Africa by examining its people and languages, its social and religious organizations, its economic and political systems, and its contacts with the non-African world. The first session will lay out the continent and trace the movement of peoples. The second and third sessions will look at the cultural and socio-economic dimensions of its people. The fourth session will examine the political and international facets of the precolonial and early colonial periods. The course will focus on subSahara Africa and primarily within Africa’s precolonial past. Instructor: Dr. Theodore Natsoulas

Iwo Jima: Last Stand for the Japanese

$20 / $25

NC5216 – Naples Center – March 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Visit Iwo Jima with Historian Darren Moran and share in his pictorial presentation of his visit there in 2012. This presentation will portray the battle of tunnels and fighting experience of the U.S. Marines from a unique perspective. Attendees will learn why this battle was fought and the significance of Iwo Jima in WWII and in our present day. Instructor: Mr. Darren Moran

Sir Winston Churchill: Savior of England, Europe, and the World

$20 / $25

NC5503 – Naples Center – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours How Sir Winston Churchill, the World War II Prime Minister of England, saved England and all of Europe from Nazi tyranny. This great British statesman, like the little Dutch Boy with his finger in the dike, held steady on the ramparts refusing to knuckle-under. Instructor: Mr. Richard Rosenbaum

America’s Last Chance: A Constitutional Amendment Convention?

$34 / $39

NC5223 – Naples Center – March 6, 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays – 3 hours The long history of state requests for an Amendments Convention, as authorized by Article V of the Constitution of the United States, has been ignored by the media, blurred by Congress, minimized in value by the political parties, or rejected in fear because of the possibility of a runaway convention. It must be assumed that unless an Amendments Convention can be convened to reestablish the original hegemony of the Constitution, there is no other method by which we can salvage our nation. It is near impossible to believe that the normal political/election process can restore the strength of America. The Article V Amendment Convention may be the only answer. Instructor: Mr. Andrew Joppa

Recovering Nazi Plunder – WWII Monuments Men

$20 / $25

NC5224 – Naples Center – March 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours The U.S./UK established an unprecedented unit to protect art and cultural sites during WWII. Additionally, they recovered art and treasure looted by the Nazis on a massive scale. Join us for the fascinating true story. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Disney and The American Dream

$20 / $25

NC5093 – Naples Center – March 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours The Walt Disney Company has been providing entertainment for millions of people for decades. However, people are unaware of the extent of Disney’s holdings and the impact these have on the American middle class and our societal values. This discussion will delve into the myriad of the company’s holdings and how they shape American values. Moderator: Mr. Jeffrey Margolis

Bernie Madoff: The Ultimate Ponzi Scheme Mastermind

$20 / $25

NC5225 – Naples Center – March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours Madoff’s life and lies are covered in this lecture. It is a story of unparalleled deception and betrayal. It depicts the greatest fraud in American financial history and outlines the loss of some 50 billion dollars. Instructor: Mr. Gerald Ziedenberg

Media and Politics: An Unholy Alliance? Option #1 – NC5488 – Naples Center March 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5489 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This presentation will address questions such as “Is there such a thing as objective media?” “What is the importance and role of the media to the political process?” and “Have yellow journalism and political bias become the norm?” We will discuss a framework for understanding how political activists and journalists view political information. Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

The Life and Political Ideology of Niccolo Machiavelli – The Prince

$34 / $39

NC5228 – Naples Center – March 17, 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays – 3 hours We will discuss Machiavelli’s works on the theory and practice of statecraft and his robust philosophy of life; his deep beliefs about how one should conduct oneself as a modern citizen in a republic and a responsible family member. We will review his loves and friendships, the rewards and perils of being an adviser to Princes, his travels and adventures, and the challenges and dangers of both his youth and his old age. Instructor: Mr. Joseph Mauriello

The Secrets of Congressional Lobbying

$20 / $25

NC5229 – Naples Center – March 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Brian Sheehan takes you behind the scenes of the U.S. House and Senate committees to show you exactly how your government works. Presented by a working lobbyist with 30 years’ experience on Capitol Hill, you’ll see how the process starts in January and ends the following September. You will learn a dozen little known ways to influence legislation in Congress and hear unbelievable true stories about some of our nation’s most famous leaders. Instructor: Mr. Brian Sheehan

Should Marijuana Be Legalized?

$20 / $25

NC5230 – Naples Center – March 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours David Goldstein will talk about drug legalization in general and the legalization of marijuana in particular. He will discuss the “War on Drugs,” the medical marijuana movement and the legalization of marijuana use, focusing on what is happening in the legislatures and courts at both the federal and state levels. Instructor: Mr. David Goldstein

Brother’s Niland: Another Account of “Saving Private Ryan”

$20 / $25

NC5231 – Naples Center – March 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Wonder what happened to the Saving Private Ryan brothers on D-Day? Historian Darren Moran reveals the heroic D-Day combat action of the inspirational Niland brothers. Darren takes you from the kitchen table to combat with the Niland family. See photos, artifacts, and on-location photos. Instructor: Mr. Darren Moran

The Fall of the Berlin Wall

$20 / $25

NC5232 – Naples Center – March 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours This was but another transforming moment in the history of the modern world. The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the beginning of the end of the evil empire known as the Soviet Union. It also marked the unification of East and West Germany after 45 years. Instructor: Mr. Gerald Ziedenberg

The “War” on Terror – Hypocrisy and Politics

$20 / $25

AT5233 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours An analysis of the hottest topics in the war on terrorism: whether it is a “war,” enhanced interrogation, torture, detention without trial, warrantless surveillances, the Patriot Act, drone attacks, targeted killing of Americans, and assassinations. We will also address political hypocrisy. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

The Nobel Prize

$20 / $25

NC5234 – Naples Center – March 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours Learn about the ultimate award in human achievement. It is offered in the following categories: Peace, Literature, Economics, Medicine, Physics, and Chemistry. Marking the history of the 20th century will be the great story of the winners and losers. Join us for their personal stories and contributions to the world. Instructor: Mr. Gerald Ziedenberg

American Presidents in Economic Hard Times: Lessons for Today?

$34 / $39

NC5235 – Naples Center – April 7, 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays – 3 hours Participants may register for the series (NC5235) or for any 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 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: Mr. Steven Mutart

American Presidents: 1776 – 1929

$20 / $25

NC5236 – Naples Center – April 7 at 10am – 11:30am, 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’ll explore the surprisingly similar causes of the Panics of the 19th century and how they affected the sitting President and the country; and what, if any, effort was made to prevent them in the future, and if the root causes still exist today.

American Presidents: 1930 – Today

$20 / $25

NC5237 – Naples Center – April 14 at 10am – 11:30am, 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, World War II, 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 1930s, that is until the socalled 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?

Presidential Assassinations

$20 / $25

AT5238 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours Some Americans know four Presidents were assassinated; few can name more than two. Fewer know attempts were made to kill eleven others. This is a fascinating and revealing insider’s look at Presidential assassinations and the protective mission of the Secret Service. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

INSPIRED FILMS AND DIRECTORS Naples Foreign Film/Documentary Series

$55 / $66 (Donation)

NC5239 – Naples Center – Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 at 1pm, Sundays Participants may register for the entire series (NC5239) or for any of the individual films below. This winter, our film series will present thirteen 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. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. IMPORTANT: Due to the popularity of our Naples Foreign Film/Documentary 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: Dr. Don Pomerantz & Mr. John Guerra

Tuya’s Marriage (China, 2006, Romance/Drama/Comedy)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5240 – Naples Center – January 19 at 1pm, Sunday When Tuya is diagnosed with a debilitating back injury, she enters into an agreement with her disabled husband to seek a divorce in order to find a new husband who will take care of the entire family. Not rated.

Cries and Whispers (Sweden, 1972, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5241 – Naples Center – January 26 at 1pm, Sunday In turn-of-the-century Sweden, a woman dying of cancer is visited by her two sisters, where long repressed feelings between the siblings rise to the surface. Rated R

The Sea Inside (Spain, 2004, Biography/Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5242 – Naples Center – February 2 at 1pm, Sunday The real life story of Ramon Sampedro, who fought a 30 year campaign in favor of euthanasia and his own right to die. Rated PG-13 for intense depiction of mature thematic material.

The Rules of the Game (France, 1939, Comedy/Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5243 – Naples Center – February 9 at 1pm, Sunday Join us for a look at bourgeoisie life in France at the onset of World War II, as the rich and their poor servants meet up at a French chateau. Not rated.

Lovers of the Arctic Circle (Spain, 1998, Drama/Mystery/Romance)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5244 – Naples Center – February 16 at 1pm, Sunday This story charts the remarkable destinies of Ana and Otto, friends since childhood, whose fates intersect over the years, leading to a stunning conclusion in which destiny and romance collide. Rated R for sexuality and language.

Campfire (Israel, 2004, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5245 – Naples Center – February 23 at 1pm, Sunday Rachel Gerlik, a 42 year old widowed mother of two teenage daughters, wants to join a new settlement in the West Bank. Approval rests on her being able to demonstrate that she and her daughters can meet the group’s religious and moral standards. Not rated.

Burma VJ (Denmark/Norway, 2008, War/Documentary)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5246 – Naples Center – March 2 at 1pm, Sunday Armed with small handy cams, undercover video journalists in Burma keep up the flow of news from their closed country despite risking torture and lifetime jail sentences. Not Rated.

The Hunt (Sweden, 2012, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5247 – Naples Center – March 9 at 1pm, Sunday Lucas is rebuilding his life after a bitter divorce. He has a new job and a girlfriend and is working on his relationship with his teenage son. But an unfounded accusation of pedophilia changes everything as his community turns on him. Rated R for sexual content including a graphic image, violence and language.

The Promise (France, 1996, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5248 – Naples Center – March 16 at 1pm, Sunday Igor and his father, a corrupt business man, make a living renting apartments to illegal immigrants But when the building inspector pays a surprise visit, one of the tenants falls off a scaffold and 15 year old Igor must choose between allegiance to his father and keeping a promise made to the victim’s widow. Not rated.

Day for Night (France, 1973, Comedy/Drama/Romance)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5249 – Naples Center – March 23 at 1pm, Sunday A committed film director struggles to complete his movie while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew. Rated PG.

Mediterraneo (Italy, 1991, Comedy/Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5250 – Naples Center – March 30 at 1pm, Sunday Eight Italian soldiers are stranded on a Greek island. Their dire situation is made more pleasurable as they become absorbed in the daily life of the island, finding love and liberty in the idyllic setting. Rated R for sexuality, language and drug content.

Black Narcissus (UK, 1947, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5251 – Naples Center – April 6 at 1pm, Sunday After opening a convent in the Himalayas, five nuns encounter conflict and tension - both with the natives and also within their own group - as they attempt to adapt to their remote, exotic surroundings. Not rated.

The Forgiveness of Blood (Albania, 2012, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5252 – Naples Center – April 13 at 1pm, Sunday An Albanian family is torn apart by a murder, resulting in a blood feud. Nik, a teenager, becomes the prime target as Rudina, his sister, is forced to leave school to take over the family business. Not rated.

Ft. Myers Foreign Film Series

$40 / $50 (Donation)

AT5253 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – Jan 12, 26, Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 9, 16, 23, Apr 6, 13 at 1pm, Sundays Participants may register for the entire series (AT5253) or for any of the individual films below. This season, our film series will present ten 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

Tom Jones (British, 1963, Comedy)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5254 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 12 at 1pm, Sunday Albert Finney stars in this adventure comedy film based on the classic Henry Fielding novel. A young lad grows into manhood with some misadventures along the way. Ten Oscar nominations with four wins including Best Picture. Come along for a rollicking good time! Not rated.

Pushing Hands (China, 1992, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5255 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 26 at 1pm, Sunday This was Academy Award winning director Ang Lee’s first film and part of his “Father Knows Best” trilogy which includes “Wedding Banquet” and “Man, Woman, Eat, Drink.” Explore the ties that bind, generation gaps, and the older and more traditional vs. the newer and more liberal. Not rated

Il Postino (Italy, 1996, Comedy)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5256 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 9 at 1pm, Sunday A world famous poet becomes the muse of a simple postman as he woos the woman of his dreams. This quiet meditation on fate, tact, and poetry touches the heart and soul. Five Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and Best Actor. Rated PG for mild thematic elements.

Diabolique (France, 1955, Mystery)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5257 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16 at 1pm, Sunday The critically acclaimed heart stopping thriller pits two women against the sadistic headmaster of a boys boarding school. Twists and turns highlight this benchmark classic thriller starring Simone Signoret. Not rated.

Tokyo Story (Japan, 1953, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5258 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 23 at 1pm, Sunday On many lists of all-time great films, this simple story is about an elderly couple having a disastrous visit with their children and grandchildren. Both generations lack understanding as they search for the meaning of family and human nature. The human flaws exposed still plague us today, 60 years after the film was made. Not rated.

Two For The Road (British, 1967, Comedy)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5259 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 9 at 1pm, Sunday The tensions grow more apparent between Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney, a successful architect and his wife, as they travel through France. Their story, told in non-linear form, shows how their relationship has evolved over the years. The film was lauded for its screenplay, music, and the chemistry between the stars. Not rated.

Purple Noon (France, 1960, Thriller)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5260 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 1pm, Sunday The first adaption of the novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, stars Alain Delon as Tom, a criminal of intelligence and cunning who gets away with murder. He’s charming, literate, and a monster! His undoing is his desire to be more than he is. Rated PG13 for momentary violence and sexuality.

The Fallen Idol (England, 1948, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5261 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 23 at 1pm, Sunday The third collaboration between Graham Green and Carol Reed tells the story of a family butler who is idolized by a young boy. Secrets, twists, turns, and layers are revealed as the story unfolds. Not rated.

Z (France, 1969, Crime/Drama/History)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5262 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 6 at 1pm, Sunday This movie received eight Oscar nominations and won four Academy Awards including Best Foreign Film. This powerful political thriller is an insightful look into a 1966 political assassination in Greece, the steps leading up to it, and the after effects. This was the first foreign film nominated in both Best Foreign Film and Best Picture categories. Rated PG.

Babel (International, 2006, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5263 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 13 at 1pm, Sunday Stories set in Morocco, U.S., Japan, and Mexico become interrelated as the film unfolds. A rich, complex, and heartbreaking film shows the Babel of the modern world. Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchette head an international cast. Seven Academy Award nominations including Best Picture. Rated R for violence, some graphic nudity, sexual content, language, and some drug use. Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Inspired Directors of Film: Lee, Wyler, Wilder, Eastwood, Scorcese

$59 / $74

AT5264 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 11, 25, March 11, 25, April 8 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesdays – 7.5 hours Participants may register for the series (AT5264) or for any individual lectures below. This lecture series will explore the careers of Oscar-winning moviemakers Ang Lee, William Wyler, Billy Wilder, Clint Eastwood, and Martin Scorsese. Instructor: Mr. Shelly Kaufman

Ang Lee

$20 / $25

AT5265 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 11 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Two-time Oscar winner for Best Director (Brokeback Mountain, Life of Pi), Ang Lee uses his vast and varied skills as a storyteller to explore complex themes of family, repression, and tradition vs. modernity, that transcend culture and language (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Lust, Caution; and The Wedding Bouquet).

William Wyler

$20 / $25

AT5266 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 25 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours William Wyler is one of the legendary film makers of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Without any particular style, he persevered by never letting the story be an afterthought. He holds the distinction of being the most Oscar nominated Director (12), having the most Oscar nominated performances (35), Oscar winning performances (13), and Oscar winning films (13). Four decades of excellence with films such as Ben Hur, The Best Years of Our Lives, Wuthering Heights, etc.

Billy Wilder

$20 / $25

AT5267 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 11 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours As a writer/director and producer, Billy Wilder dominates Hollywood’s Golden Age from the late 1930’s to the mid 1960’s, collecting 6 Academy Awards and multiple nominations. His films range from farce (The 7 Year Itch, Some Like It Hot) to stark truth drama (Stalag 17, Sunset Blvd, The Lost Weekend). Upon viewing his films, you see how he influenced other film makers from the traditional to the experimental.

Clint Eastwood

$20 / $25

AT5268 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 25 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours In a career spanning 50 years (and counting), Clint Eastwood’s growth has been remarkable and touches all themes. His credits span from TV performer (Rawhide), to the Italian western industry (Man with No Name), to westerns (The Outlaw Josie Wales, etc.), to fascist detective (Dirty Harry), to award winning director/producer (Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby). Eastwood is still going strong in his 80s.

Martin Scorsese

$20 / $25

AT5269 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 8 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Hailed as one of the most influential film makers of our time, this multi-award winning director/producer has dealt with themes of violence (Raging Bull), redemption (Taxi Driver, Gangs of New York), crime (Goodfellas, Casino, The Departed), and pure film making (Age Of Innocence, Hugo, The Aviator). He is also dedicated to the preservation of film.

JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT! Mah Jongg for Beginners

$39 / $44

Option #1 – NC5270 – Naples Jan 22, 29 at 10am – 12pm, Weds

Option #2 – AT5271 – Atrium Feb 12, 19 at 10am – 12pm, Weds

Option #4 – NC5273 – Naples Mar 3, 10 at 6pm – 8pm, Mons

Option #5 – NC5274 – Naples Mar 17, 24 at 10am – 12pm, Mons

Option #3 – NC5272 – Naples Feb 17, 24 at 10am – 12pm, Mons Option #6 – AT5275 – Atrium Apr 2, 9 at 10am – 12pm, Weds

Option #7 – NC5276 – Naples Apr 7, 14 at 10am – 12pm, Mons Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Students must bring a 2014 Mah Jongg Rule Card. Mah Jongg is mentally stimulating, exciting, and socially interactive. This is a game you can play throughout your life. Come join us and learn this ancient Chinese war strategy game that is making a huge comeback worldwide. You’ll learn the basics of the game, how to read and understand “the card,” “create and change” hands, and “think through” a hand. Instructor: Ms. Leslee Marcus

Mah Jongg for Intermediates Option #1 – NC5277 – Naples Jan 22, 29 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Weds

$39 / $44 Option #2 – AT5278 – Atrium Feb 12, 19 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Weds

Option #3 – NC5279 – Naples Feb 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mons

Option #4 – NC5280 – Naples Option #5 – AT5281 – Atrium Mar 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mons Apr 2, 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Weds

Option #6 – NC5282 – Naples Apr 7, 14 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mons

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Students must bring a 2014 Mah Jongg Rule Card. Take your game to the next level! Build on the basics learned in our beginner class. This class is open to all Mah Jongg players and is designed for actual play. We will focus on “the Charleston,” “create a hand,” “change hands,” and “defensive play.” Instructor: Ms. Leslee Marcus

Introduction to Knitting

$79 / $94

NC5283 – Naples Center – February 12, 19, 26, March 12, 19, 26 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Wednesdays – 9 hours Enrollment limited to 12 participants. A beginner and refresher class starting with knitting basics. We’ll cover yarn and knitting terms, label reading, understanding weights, needle sizes, fiber content, skein yardage, gauge, dye lot, selecting yarn and needles for projects, and reading instructions. Learn the two basic stitches, knit and purl, casting on, binding off, increasing, and decreasing. Each week one simple project will be assigned for homework utilizing the information taught in class that week. Instructor: Ms. Sandra Johnston

Jewelry Making: Make it / Take it Earrings Option #1 – AT5284 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours

$29 / $35 Option #2 – AT5285 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Mar 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment limited to 8 participants. Material fee of $5.00 includes all beads, beading string, and one pair of ear wires. Please bring a notebook if you care to take notes on the pattern and instructions. If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at jewelry making, this is the perfect class for you. We will be learning how to use two simple tools (provided by the instructor) to create one pair of beaded drop-style earrings for pierced ears. Instructor: Ms. Ellie Manna

From Bean to Bar: The Mythology, History, Chemistry, and Manufacture of Chocolate

$20 / $25

NC5516 – Naples Center –March 7 at 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Friday – 1.5 hours Enrollment limited to 25 participants. The production of chocolate is a complex melding of art and science. This seminar explores the mythology, history, chemistry, biology, and manufacture of chocolate, tracing its transformation from flowering tropical cacao tree to consumable candy bar. The session includes a sampling of several exotic and unfamiliar chocolates of varying genomes, locales, cacao content, and intensity. Bring your curiosity and a sweet tooth and enjoy! Instructor: Mr. John Canter

LIFE ENRICHMENT Tai Chi “Moving Stillness and Relaxation”

$72 / $90

Option #1 – NC5286 – Naples Center – Mondays – 6 hrs Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3 at 9:30am – 10:30am

Option #2 – NC5287 – Naples Center – Mondays – 6 hrs Mar 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14 at 9:30am – 10:30am

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. Please wear tennis shoes or a soft soled shoe. 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: Ms. Karen Atkin McNeil

Yoga for Everyone!

$72 / $90

Option #1 – NC5288 – Naples Center – Mondays – 6 hrs Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3 at 10:45am – 11:45am

Option #2 – NC5289 – Naples Center – Mondays – 6 hrs Mar 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14 at 10:45am – 11:45am

Option #3 – NC5290 – Naples Center – Tuesdays – 6 hrs Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 at 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Option #4 – AT5478 – Atrium – Thursdays – 6 hrs Feb 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 at 12pm – 1pm

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. No shoes required. This class requires a yoga mat and the ability to get down on the floor. Find balance, strength, relaxation, and flexibility by moving through Yoga poses with fluidity. Learn to listen to your body. With experienced, positive, and inspirational instruction, you will challenge yourself, feel safe and successful, as you find your pathway through a never-ending Yoga journey. No previous experience required. Instructors: Ms. Karen Atkin McNeil (Naples) and Ms. Karen Stone (Ft. Myers)

Are You Really Breathing?

$24 / $29

NC5291 – Naples Center – February 4, 11 at 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Tuesdays – 2 hours Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. We use the breath as the bridge between mind and body. Our way of breathing has a profound effect on the quality of our lives. The act of breathing is an automatic process which we take for granted (until a problem develops). Our breathing is usually shallow involving only the upper portion of our lungs. Learn special breathing techniques and make your breath a more conscious process. Instructor: Ms. Karen Atkin McNeil

Creating Your Life and Family Documentary Option #1 – NC5292 – Naples Center February 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – BR5293 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) April 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This short course will discuss how to create your life and family slide-show/video documentary. It is a step-by-step guide on how to use your computer to put your photos/film/videos together with your narrative and background music. You will learn how to tell a compelling, visually appealing story to your children, grandchildren, and their children. “Life is not that which one lived but that which one remembers and how one remembers to tell it.” – Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Instructor: Dr. James Duke

Writing An Ethical Will: The Most Rewarding & Enduring Gift You Can Give Your Family Option #1 – NC5294 – Naples Feb 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday

Option #2 – AT5295 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Mar 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday

$20 / $25

Option #3 – BR5296 – Brooks (Bonita) Apr 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday

Choose one of the course options above. How do you want to be remembered? What will be your legacy? In your Last Will and Testament you have passed on your material possessions. By writing an Ethical Will you can create something more important: a written communication of your beliefs; what you have learned in your lifetime and your expressions of love which will link the past and future generations of your family. You will be conveying values--not valuables. Instructor: Mr. David Rutstein

Geriatric Mental Health: Better Communication Equals Better Care Option #1 – NC5297 – Naples Center February 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – AT5298 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. As the cognitively impaired adult loses their ability to process information, the way we use language is extremely important. This course attempts to not only give you effective tools for improving your communication skills, but also strives to change your perspective on the extent to which we are able to produce change as a result of simply changing our belief system as it relates to the concept of communication itself. Instructor: Mr. Jason Young

Finding Happiness and Personal Joy

$39 / $44

Option #1 – NC5299 – Naples Center February 19, 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays – 4 hours

Option #2 – AT5300 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 21, 28 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Fridays – 4 hours

Choose one of the course options above. 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

Get Organized! How to De-Clutter, Downsize, and Simplify Your Life Option #1 – NC5301 – Naples Center February 20 at 5:30pm – 7pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – NC5302 – Naples Center March 27 at 5:30pm – 7pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Downsizing is not as tough as it sounds. Professional organizer and Naples Daily News’ “Get Organized” columnist, Marla Ottenstein, shows you how to simplify your life by helping you decide what you can and can’t live without and how to dispose of all the “stuff.” Topics for discussion may include: how to de-clutter, downsize and transition into the different stages of your life; how to hold onto the memories; and how to prepare your home to sell in today’s marketplace. Instructor: Ms. Marla Ottenstein

Verbal Martial Arts

$39 / $44

Option #1 – AT5303 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 21, 28 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Fridays – 4 hours

Option #2 – NC5304 – Naples Center March 19, 26 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays – 4 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Learn how to respond to verbal attacks, win arguments, and negotiate successfully using “sleight of mouth” techniques. Understand how logic and reasoning are used and abused. Understand the difference between male and female logic and how to deal with both. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

Improvisational Comedy Skills for the Young at Heart

$45 / $59 Option #2 – AT5306 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – 4.5 hours March 5, 6, 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed/Thur/Fri

Option #1 – NC5305 – Naples Center – 4.5 hours February 26, 27, 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed/Thur/Fri

Choose one of the course options above. Comedy as seen on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” These styles of games are for people of all ages and capabilities. It is particularly valuable for stimulating the brain, exciting the spirit, and enhancing life physically, emotionally, and mentally. Scene games, rhyming games, and even music games can be done simply and with great fun. This course encourages the “Yes I can” philosophy and everyone can expect a supportive and nurturing environment. Instructor: Ms. Margot Escott

Find Your Identity in Retirement Option #1 – AT5307 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – NC5308 – Naples Center March 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. If I retire, who am I? Retirement is a time of change, internal and external. We transition from a known and comfortable world, one we have been taught since birth (go to college, marry, have children, have a career, etc.) to a world with new possibilities, no expectations, and no sense of true identity once we arrive. If you think of retirement as an unknown, if you’re beginning to realize that your life is finite, that time is short, or you simply wish to have a more satisfying life, then this lecture is for you. Together we will chart a roadmap to guide you through this life change. Instructor: Ms. Jeanne Berger

Experience the Fun and Excitement of Online Dating Option #1 – NC5309 – Naples Center February 28 at 9:30am – 11am, Friday – 1.5 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – AT5310 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 19 at 9:30am – 11am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. We should not live out our lives alone, even after our lifelong spouse or partner passes. Online dating and online friendship services are not just for young people. Online dating sites are recognizing and making room for the growing number of vibrant single seniors who would love to find friendship and love with a suitable partner. And better yet, there are a growing number of online dating sites that specialize in seniors meeting seniors. Join us as we explore the world of online dating options for seniors and learn important safety tips. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

LITERATURE & LANGUAGE Secrets of Great Storytelling

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5513 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) January 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – NC5514 – Naples Center April 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Learn about the “hidden plot” rules underlying most myths, fairy tales, and stories that were discovered by an obscure Russian scientist almost a hundred years ago and how they reflect our thinking patterns. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

Detective Fiction: Odd Couples and Uneasy Bedfellows

$79 / $94

NC5500 – Naples Center – February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays – 9 hours Detective partners are often “uneasy bedfellows” – ill matched couples in a close working relationship. However, the friction between them often generates competitive energy yielding positive results. From the beginning of the genre, the opposing views of complementary characters have opened alternate paths of investigation and stimulated insights to solve crimes. Meet some intriguing odd couples in the whodunits of William D. Montalbano, Kate Ellis, Frank Tallis, Ruth Dudley Edwards, and Charles Todd. Instructor: Dr. B.J. Rahn

Fairy Tales: Truth Behind the Fantasy

$34 / $39

Option #1 – AT5312 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 17, 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays – 3 hours

Option #2 – NC5313 – Naples Center March 3, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Handed down through generations, fairy tales provide moral and psychological insights for children on their journey from childhood to adulthood. These lectures provide guidelines to deal with fears, insecurities, and conflicts that arise in the lives of all people. Using “The Ugly Duckling,” “Cinderella,” and “Hansel and Gretel,” we will examine fairy tales and how they contribute to how we deal with challenges of family, friends, society, and our search for meaning and identity. Instructor: Mr. Daniel Rose

Zane Grey: Legend and Legacy Option #1 – NC5314 – Naples Center February 19 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

$24 / $29

Option #2 – AT5315 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 11 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This presentation will examine the remarkable life of Zane Grey (1872-1939), pre-eminent author who established the Western romance genre. A prolific writer, Grey wrote 80+ books, and new manuscripts from his pen were being published for more than 25 years after his death. Some 100+ films were adapted from his works, launching the careers of many “Golden Era” movie stars. One of the first conservationists, Grey also held more than a dozen world fishing records. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

A Potpourri of Poetry

$24 / $29

AT5316 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday – 2 hours A light and loving look at some of our favorite poems and the world of poetry. Shared individual perspectives and interpretations will open doors to an often confusing and mysterious poetic world. Beginning simply, learn to love the lyrical beauty and hidden meanings which your own life experiences can bring to a new understanding of this magical potpourri of poetry – the rhythms, the rhymes, the hidden poetic devices which bring forth the glory of the written word. Instructor: Ms. Kathleen Greene

Learn to Love Poetry

$45 / $59

NC5515 – Naples Center – March 12, 19, 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays – 4.5 hours Have you ever marveled at people who can understand poetry, who can write it, or quote it? Fear not! Forget that junior high teacher who made you memorize poems or that high school teacher who mystified you with her interpretation. We’ll discuss poems slowly and carefully, talking about means to understanding, and the validity of your own personal response. Using the best examples from all over the world, we’ll unlock the mysteries of poetry. Instructor: Dr. Erika Waters

Memoir as Fiction

$59 / $74

NC5317 – Naples Center – March 17, 24, 31 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays – 6 hours Jill Kerr Conway writes that what catches our attention in a gripping memoir is “the inner reflection on our own lives the autobiographer sets in motion.” We will read and discuss selections from four memoirs and be invited to write several short pieces in the style of the authors. Books may include Cisneros, The House on Mango Street; Wideman, Brothers and Keepers; Day, The Long Loneliness; Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God; Rogers, Hidden Lives: My Three Grandmothers and/or Allende, Paula. Instructor: Dr. Rosalie Riegle

Origins of Mystery, Detective, and Crime Fiction

$39 / $44

NC5319 – Naples Center – March 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays – 4 hours This short course will discuss the origins of the Mystery/Detective/Crime Fiction genre (pre 20th century), the Haycraft-Queen list, literary figures involved with crime fiction, the Golden Age between WWI and WWII, and the various categories within the genre (cozy, police procedural, hardboiled, HIBK, etc.). Instructor: Mr. Norman Tanguay

Pulps, Paperback Originals, and Film Noir

$39 / $44

NC5320 – Naples Center – April 3, 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays – 4 hours This short course will discuss various reference/source materials available for researching the crime fiction genre, the pulps of the 1930s and 1940s, the rise of the Paperback Originals in the 1950s and how certain writers gained a greater audience through film noir of the 1940s. Instructor: Mr. Norman Tanguay

MUSIC & OPERA Beethoven’s Ninth: Struggles, Despairs, and Triumphs Option #1 – NC5321 – Naples Center January 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – BR5322 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) February 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 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” 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 9th. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

Opera’s Greatest Hits

$45 / $59

NC5323 – Naples Center – February 3, 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 4.5 hours Participants may register for the series above (NC5323) or for any individual lectures below. Listen to and learn about three operatic masterpieces: La Traviata, Verdi’s tragic love story; Carmen, Bizet’s portrayal of the tempestuous gypsy; and La Boheme, Puccini’s account of the lives and loves of young Parisian artists. Each class will explore one opera – its story, music, composer, and much more, together with an opportunity for discussion. Instructor: Mr. Neil Adelman

Verdi’s La Traviata

$20 / $25

NC5324 – Naples Center – February 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Bizet’s Carmen

$20 / $25

NC5325 – Naples Center – February 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Puccini’s La Boheme

$20 / $25

NC5326 – Naples Center – February 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

A Short History of American Pop Music Option #1 – NC5327 – Naples Center Feb 21, 28, Mar 7 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fridays – 4.5 hours

$45 / $59

Option #2 – AT5328 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) April 2, 9, 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays – 4.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Is the pop music of the 21st century as modern as we might think? Explore the roots of American pop music, tracing the intertwining pathways of country, rhythm and blues, rap, and rock back through the past five centuries. Combining live performance with historic recordings and video, we’ll bring to life the music of Native American, African, and European folk musicians as they created entirely new and distinctly American musical forms that are now recognized and performed around the world. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Broadway Begins: 1890 - 1920

$59 / $74

NC5329 – Naples Center – February 26, March 5, 12, 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays – 6 hours Participants may register for the series above (NC5329) or for any individual lectures below. Get your ticket to the world of Broadway! From 1890-1920 immigrants flocked to the U.S. Many of them had extraordinary talent and found their way into the theatres of lower Manhattan and then to the new theatre district called “Times Square.” We will review the early entertainment venues such as minstrels and vaudeville which preceded the musical. Then we shall launch into the lives and careers of the greatest names in show business including Florenz Ziegfeld who glorified the American woman in his spectacular Ziegfeld Follies. We’ll see the Follies come to life via film clips of the dancers and historic scenes. We’ll delight in performances by Fanny Brice, Will Rogers, and Eddie Cantor and understand how and why they entertained us. We’ll also discover the great talents of Irving Berlin and George Cohan via video clips and live performances by our teacher. Don’t miss a note!! Instructor: Ms. Ellen Katz

Early Broadway

$20 / $25

NC5330 – Naples Center – February 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours How does the tiny colony of New Amsterdam, founded in 1624, develop into the entertainment capital of the world? A look into early Broadway entertainment including shows on the Bowery, minstrelsy, Tin Pan Alley, and Vaudeville. Historic and fascinating photos and videos of the Big Apple will be featured in a sparkling PowerPoint presentation.

Meet Florenz Ziegfeld

$20 / $25

NC5331 – Naples Center – March 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Meet Florenz Ziegfeld, Broadway’s First Impresario. Clips from the movie “The Great Ziegfeld,” stories of his many mistresses, and how he glorified the American girl. We will discuss his impact on show business.

Meet the stars of the Ziegfeld Follies

$20 / $25

NC5332 – Naples Center – March 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Meet the stars of the Ziegfeld Follies—Bert Williams, the first black to break the color barrier, Fannie Brice, and Eddie Cantor. Their stories in nostalgic video clips.

Early Composers of Broadway

$20 / $25

NC5333 – Naples Center – March 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Early Composers of Broadway—Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan. Meet these “mega-musicians” whose innovations launched the Broadway experience. Their stories and marvelous video clips.

American Blues Lyrics as Oral Literature

$34 / $39

NC5334 – Naples Center – March 14, 21 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fridays – 3 hours From its roots in the plantations and jook joints of the deep south, the blues has become a “lingua franca” among musicians around the world. We’ll look at the birth of the blues across the American south and its development from a rural acoustic sound typified by Charlie Patton, Memphis Minnie, and Robert Johnson to the urban electric sound of T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, among many others. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Finding the Fun in Rossini’s Music

$20 / $25

NC5335 – Naples Center – March 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours At age 30, Rossini was already an international superstar, with nineteen operas under his belt. That year he got a bit of advice when he met the crotchety, near-deaf German composer Ludwig van Beethoven in Vienna: stick to comedy. “The Barber of Seville will be played as long as Italian opera exists. Never try to write anything else but opera buffa [comic opera]; any other style would do violence to your nature.” Beethoven was correct...Rossini’s comic operas are still performed regularly, especially “L’italiana in Algeri” and “The Barber of Seville.” This presentation will explore the elements of Rossini’s comic style, and, we hope, help you find the fun in Italian Opera. Instructor: Dr. Tom Turicchi

Over the Rainbow – The Life, Lyrics and Politics of Yip Harburg

$20 / $25

NC5336 – Naples Center – March 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Most people know the words to “Over the Rainbow” and other lyrics from the Wizard of Oz. Many, however, are unaware of the extent of Yip Harburg’s work, (“Brother Can you Spare a Dime” and “Finian’s Rainbow”). There was also another side, a dark side to Harburg’s life, which was his political views. This discussion will focus on the life and works of Yip Harburg. (Presented with the permission of the estate of Yip Harburg). Instructor: Mr. Jeffrey Margolis

PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING Getting the Most From Your Compact Digital Camera (Point and Shoot) Option #1 – NC5337 – Naples Jan 22 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wed

Option #2 – AT5338 – Atrium Jan 28 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tue

Option #4 – AT5340 – Atrium Mar 3 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mon

Option #5 – NC5341 – Naples Mar 12 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wed

$34 / $39 Option #3 – NC5339 – Naples Feb 17 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, 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’s 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’ve just done? Don’t be embarrassed! Gain control of your compact camera in this easy-to-understand class. In this lecture-style class, you’ll 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: Mr. Frank Berna

Download, Save, and Share Your Photos Option #1 – NC5342 – Naples Center February 6 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday – 3 hours Option #3 – AT5344 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 10 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday – 3 hours

$34 / $39 Option #2 – AT5343 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 11 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday – 3 hours Option #4 – NC5345 – Naples Center March 13 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 students with a working knowledge of computers. You love to take photos, but after you press the shutter, what do you do next? What’s 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: Mr. Frank Berna

Photoshop Elements 12 for Beginners Option #1 – NC5346 – Naples Center Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10am – 12pm, Thurs – 8 hours

$75 / $90 Option #2 – AT5347 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5 at 10am – 12pm, Weds – 8 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with 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: Mr. Frank Berna

Photoshop Elements 12 for Intermediates Option #1 – NC5348 – Naples Center March 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10am – 12pm, Thurs – 8 hours

$75 / $90 Option #2 – AT5349 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 18, 25, April 1, 8 at 10am – 12pm, Tues – 8 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with a working knowledge of computers. For those who have taken the Photo Editing Beginner course or have a basic understanding of Photoshop Elements, this class takes photo editing to the next level. Advanced sharpening techniques, better cloning, understanding layer masks, and advanced portrait retouching are some of the topics covered in this intermediate course. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Making/Taking Better Photos

$34 / $39

Option #1 – NC5350 – Naples Center February 13 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday – 3 hours Option #3 – NC5352 – Naples Center March 20 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday – 3 hours

Option #2 – AT5351 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 26 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hours Option #4 – AT5353 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) April 2 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 students with a working knowledge of computers. Ansel Adams said, “You don’t take a photograph, you make a photograph.” Photography is a very subjective endeavor. There are no hard-and-fast rules to follow that always assure your picture will be, well, “picture perfect.” However, an understanding of light, exposure, and compositional guidelines that can be applied to virtually any scene will enhance its impact. Understanding these principles will help you to capture more compelling images, turning your snapshots into works of art. This class would be for all photographers, regardless of the camera they use. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Nature and Wildlife Photography Option #1 – NC5354 – Naples Feb 20 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thur

$34 / $39 Option #2 – AT5355 – Atrium Mar 5 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wed

Option #3 – NC5356 – Naples Mar 19 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. There is probably no more challenging a subject for cameras than wildlife. Whether it is polar bears or pelicans, orchids or orcas, the quest for the perfect shot is endless. The quarry is invariably erratic, endangered and elusive. However, the pursuit of this precious image is what makes it such fun, so rewarding. Learn the tricks and tips to make photos that you’ll be proud to show! This class is specially geared towards capturing the flora and fauna of Southwest Florida. Please see our “Day Trips and Special Events” section for a Nature Photography Field Trip! Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picasa Option #1 – NC5357 – Naples Feb 25 at 2pm – 5pm, Tuesday

$34 / $39

Option #2 – AT5358 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Mar 14 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday

Option #3 – NC5359 – Naples Mar 31 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with 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: Mr. Frank Berna

Getting Creative with Photoshop Elements 12

$64 / $79

Option #1 – NC5360 – Naples Center March 4, 11 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesdays – 6 hours

Option #2 – AT5361 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) April 3, 10 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursdays – 6 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with a working knowledge of computers. For those who have taken the Photo Editing Basics course or have a basic understanding of Photoshop, this class takes creativity to the next level. Creating borders, digital matting and framing, making collages, working with filters, creating realistic “studio” shots, and simulating realistic reflections are some of the topics. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Understanding Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Cameras Option #1 – NC5362 – Naples Center March 27, April 3 at 2pm – 5pm, Thursdays – 6 hours

$59 / $74 Option #2 – AT5363 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) April 1, 8 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesdays – 6 hours

Choose one of the course options above. For those wanting to explore their creative side with digital photography, nothing compares to the choices available with a single lens reflex (DSLR) 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: Mr. Frank Berna

PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY Exploring the Mind and Learning to Think and Reason Like Sherlock Holmes Option #1 – NC5490 – Naples Center January 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – AT5491 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Learn about deductive, inductive, and abductive reasoning. Discover ingenious thinking techniques of the famous detective and how to utilize hidden resources of our brain. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

Mysteries of Human Nature Option #1 – AT5511 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) January 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC5512 – Naples Center April 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Learn about eight personality traits that are both at the root of mental illness and remarkable talent and evolutionary quirks that make us different from other mammals. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Cyberstalking Option #1 – NC5364 – Naples Center February 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5365 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Technology is ever changing and evolving. It is designed for the advancement of our society and for efficiently and effectively functioning within it, though unfortunately it is often used for devious purposes. The increasing use of such devices as smartphones and global positioning devices, have allowed abusers to have a new arsenal of tools at their disposal. This course is designed to increase awareness of these differing forms of abuse. Instructor: Mr. Jason Young Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Why We Act the Way We Do – Secrets of Evolutionary Psychology Option #1 – AT5366 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 6 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours

$24 / $29

Option #2 – NC5367 – Naples Center March 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Discover what the new science of evolutionary psychology teaches us about understanding behavior, from choosing a mate to leadership and business success. Learn to predict other people’s behavior. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

The Mind of a Psychopath

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT5368 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 6 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday – 2 hours

Option #2 – NC5369 – Naples Center March 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Find out what the term we often use really means. We will discuss the many different types of psychopaths, how to recognize one and predict his/her behavior, and famous psychopaths in history from Roman emperors to Hitler and Stalin. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY & PHILOSOPHY Straight Talk About Near-Death Experiences

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5370 – Naples Center January 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – ML5371 – Miromar Lakes (Estero) February 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Option #3 – AT5372 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

Option #4 – BR5373 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) March 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Local film maker, Roberta Moore, will be presenting her newly released video about near-death experiences, which features interviews with Dr. Eben Alexander, author of the best-seller, “Proof of Heaven,” as well as other doctors, researchers, and near-death experiencers. There will be an introduction to the video and discussion afterwards. Although this video was produced for medical professionals, it is non-technical and appropriate for all audiences. Instructor: Ms. Roberta Moore

After-Life Encounters

$20 / $25

AT5374 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours When grief strikes with the passing of a loved one is there any substance to our continuing connection? Are the mind and the brain the same thing? Does consciousness survive death of the body? Is there any evidence of visitations from the other side? Current information and research have provided a great deal of new insight into these topics. Join us as we explore them. Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

Archaeology and the Bible: Fact, Fiction, or Something In-Between Option #1 – NC5375 – Naples Center January 30 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday – 2 hours

$24 / $29

Option #2 – AT5376 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 11 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Archaeology provides a framework in which to view the Biblical narrative. Based on personal experience as a field archaeologist in Israel for nearly 30 years, and on extensive research leading to his recent book, “Archaeology and the Biblical Record,” Bernie Alpert will challenge your ideas and open your eyes to a new way of looking at the Hebrew Bible through the lens of modern archaeology. Instructor: Mr. Bernard Alpert

A Course on Islam: Understanding Islam as a Religion and a Way of Life Option #1 – NC5377 – Naples Center February 5, 12, 19, 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Weds – 8 hours

$64 / $79

Option #2 – AT5378 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10am – 12pm, Thurs – 8 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series above (NC5377 or AT5378) or for any individual lectures below. Islam as a belief system, a way of life and its relation with other religions is the focus of this course. You will learn about The Ideological Foundation of Islam, sources of legislation, the meaning and objectives of the Shariah, the application of Islam in daily life, the Prophets in the Quran, Jesus (PBUH) and Mary in Islam, status of women, Islam and science/research, Shia and Sunni sects, Holy War, terrorism, Just War, Preemptive War, Preventive War, Jihad and peace, democracy, American muslims and The 9/11 Commission Report, and much more. Video presentations may include ABC News Nightline “The Hajj,” PBS “Islam Empire of Faith” or “Muhammad, Legacy of a Prophet.” Instructor: Dr. Ahmed Elrefai

The Religion of Islam Option #1 – NC5379 – Naples Center February 5 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wed – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – AT5380 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 6 at 10am – 12pm, Thur – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will cover the fundamental articles of faith in Islam; sources of legislation; the meaning and objectives of the Shariah; freedom of religion, and view of Apostasy, followed by a discussion.

Islamic Civilization and Democracy in Islam Option #1 – NC5381 – Naples Center February 12 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wed – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – AT5382 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 13 at 10am – 12pm, Thur – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will cover Islamic civilization; democracy in Islam; the Arab Spring and the impact of Islam on the implementation of democracy, followed by discussion.

Women in Islam Option #1 – NC5383 – Naples Center February 19 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wed – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – AT5384 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thur – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will cover the status of women in Islam family life, marriage, divorce, polygamy, inheritance, adoption, abortion, and stem cell research, followed by discussion.

Islam and Other Religions and the Concept of War in Islam Option #1 – NC5385 – Naples Center February 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wed – 2 hours

$24 / $29

Option #2 – AT5386 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 27 at 10am – 12pm, Thur – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will cover Shia and Sunni sects, Islam and other religions, concept of war, holy war, just war, preemptive war, preventive war, terrorism, jihad, and peace, followed by discussion.

Women in Genesis Option #1 – NC5387 – Naples Center February 6 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – AT5388 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. The Biblical matriarchs and their daughters play pivotal roles in the Biblical account. Yet we know little about them. By listening to their voices from the text and other sources, we will come to recognize Eve, Lilith, Sarah, Hagar, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah as examples of women who share with us similar attributes and aspirations. Instructor: Mrs. Fran Alpert

The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

$45 / $59

NC5389 – Naples Center – February 6, 13, 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays – 4.5 hours Explore how Psychology (a science) views and explains the human behavior of religion (a theology). Identify the destructive psychological dynamics of unhealthy religion (fear, sin, guilt, dependency, punishment, the rapture). See how our personality dictates our religious preference and our choice of spiritual path. Identify what is credible or incredible about religious belief and its impact on politics, economics, and social policy. Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

Cosmology: Faith and Science Reveal Universal Truth Option #1 – AT5390 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – 6 hours February 17, 24, March 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays

$59 / $74 Option #2 – NC5391 – Naples Center – 6 hours March 11, 18, 25 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays

Choose one of the course options above. Religion and science have long been at odds in explaining origins, creation and evolution of the universe, and life. Yet, faith and scientific methodology can also be most complimentary. Are we, intelligent beings, the result of a theistic design, or from the natural laws that are pervasive across fourteen billion years of cosmological evolution? Are we alone or do we have neighbors throughout our universe? This course will introduce you to the dogmas, principles, theories, and beliefs that lie at the heart of these ecumenical questions. Instructor: Mr. Scott Flaig Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Life After Life

$45 / $59

NC5393 – Naples Center – February 27, March 6, 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays – 4.5 hours Participants may register for the series (NC5393) or for any individual lectures below. Join us for this fascinating series which will explore the topics of near-death experiences, past lives, and reincarnation. Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

The Near-Death Experience

$20 / $25

NC5394 – Naples Center – February 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours In 1975 Dr. Raymond Moody, a psychiatrist, published his first book on the near-death or clinical-death experience. It was entitled Life After Life. This phenomenon has occurred in all ages and in all cultures. His book became the catalyst that freed people to report and discuss their real-life experiences without the attendant fear of scorn, reprisal, or condemnation. It also began an explosion of neurological and other research intended to discover the cause and validity of such experiences. What are the common factors of the near-death experience? What, if anything do they tell us about life after death? Hear the stories of those who have had the experience.

Past Life Regression

$20 / $25

NC5395 – Naples Center – March 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours A bio-chemically oriented psychiatrist (Dr. Brian Weiss) abandons his medical model and medication in order to attempt to cure a patient suffering chronic anxiety and disturbing nightmares. Frustrated by his lack of success with traditional psychiatric treatment, Dr. Weiss finally resorts to hypnosis in a futile, last-ditch effort to make some progress. What emerged was a totally unexpected cure, a life change, and messages from another realm. What also emerged was the book entitled Many Lives, Many Masters. In our session we will trace the journey and experiences of Dr. Weiss.

Reincarnation

$20 / $25

NC5396 – Naples Center – March 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours Does the physical body constitute the entire essence of who we are? Was there life before life? Is there life beyond life? Most mystical traditions, ancient and present cultures have an answer different from Western society. Is the soul or spirit a reality? If life leaves the body where does it go? Why was it here in the first place? What research and evidence exists? While the field of Psychology focuses on individual human behavior or personality, the word “psychology” literally means “study or knowledge of the soul.” We will review the issues and after examining the evidence, you can make your own decision!

Introduction to Philosophy

$34 / $39

NC5392 – Naples Center – March 12, 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays – 3 hours This course explores the history of Philosophy, beginning with the early Greek philosophers, including the teachings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. This treatment of Philosophy is considered a light presentation of a serious topic that can be comprehended by persons interested in the basic study of philosophical ideas. The course will be a seminar format to encourage participation and discussion of the topics and interests of the participants. Students may wish to consider reading an Introduction to Philosophy by Donald Palmer prior to the start of class. Instructor: Dr. Raymond O’Connor

The Near-Death Experience

$20 / $25

AT5397 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours In 1975 Dr. Raymond Moody, a psychiatrist, published his first book on the near-death or clinical-death experience. It was entitled Life After Life. This phenomenon has occurred in all ages and in all cultures. His book became the catalyst that freed people to report and discuss their real-life experiences without the attendant fear of scorn, reprisal, or condemnation. It also began an explosion of neurological and other research intended to discover the cause and validity of such experiences. What are the common factors of the near-death experience? What, if anything do they tell us about life after death? Hear the stories of those who have had the experience. Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

Philosophies and Religions of China

$24 / $29

Option #1 – BR5502 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) March 4 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

Option #2 – NC5477 – Naples Center April 2 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture examines the origins of Chinese religious philosophy, its leaders, and the influence of religion on the Chinese people. Religions discussed include Taoism, Menicius’ Meng-Tzu, Christianity, Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, Islam, Falun Gong and Falun Dafa, and other practices. The political and social aspects of these religions under communist rule will also be explored. Instructor: Mr. Lyle Bultman

SCIENCE, ASTRONOMY & MEDICINE Intuition: The “Other” Way of Knowing Something Option #1 – NC5398 – Naples Center January 28 at 2pm – 4pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – AT5399 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 11 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This session will challenge your understanding of intuition by exploring a number of profound questions: Does intuition really exist? How does it differ from deduction/induction? Is it mere guessing ability, psychic faculty, personality trait, rapid inference, revelation knowledge, learning tool, or something else? Does everyone have it or is intuition just for the gifted few? Can intuition be taught and learned, induced, enhanced, inhibited, developed, or measured, and if so, how? Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

Exploring the Universe – Black Holes, Quarks to Quasars Option #1 – NC5400 – Naples Center February 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – BR5401 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) April 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Climb aboard and rocket into subatomic space where science and science fiction blur; then we head out past the sun, the solar system, 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: Mr. Steven Mutart

Perception and Belief: How “Maybe” Right Are You? Option #1 – NC5402 – Naples Center Feb 19, 26, March 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Weds – 4.5 hours

$45 / $59 Option #2 – AT5403 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 12, 19, 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Weds – 4.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC5402 or AT5403) or for any individual lectures below. Criminal Investigator Harvey Shapiro examines the intricacies, fallacies, and myths of memory, recollection, perception, and belief. How reliable are eyewitness testimonies and expert opinions and how can we tell? Instructor: Mr. Harvey Shapiro

Is Critical Thinking Critical? Option #1 – NC5404 – Naples Center February 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5405 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. The lack of critical thinking may result in a skewed and unreliable outcome. Advocacy may affect objectivity. We see what we want to see and hear what we want to hear.

Can Repetition and Suggestibility Affect One’s Memory? Option #1 – NC5406 – Naples Center February 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – AT5407 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Just because you think something is so, does not make it a fact. Memory is malleable and fallible. Eye witness testimony may not be as accurate as we think. Explore how and why.

What is Objectivity and Reliability in the Investigative Process? Option #1 – NC5408 – Naples Center March 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – AT5409 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. How does bias affect the objectivity of an investigation? The “Interview Process,” is it forensic or therapeutic? Don’t believe everything you think. Expert and scientific opinion does not make it a scientific fact.

Brain Fitness Café

$45 / $59

Option #1 – NC5410 – Naples Center Feb 24, Mar 3, 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 4.5 hours

Option #2 – AT5411 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 17, 24, 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 4.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series above (NC5410 or AT5411) 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: Ms. Cindi Ryerson

Memory Strategies

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5412 – Naples Center Feb 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – AT5413 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 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 lecture will give the learner the tools he or she needs to begin the process of coping with an aging mind but working towards optimum brain health. Learn how you can tap into six cognitive domains and build cognitive reserve that will help ward off the potential of Alzheimer’s and dementia in your lifetime. Experience a sampling of unique brain activities.

Brain Bashers

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5414 – Naples Center March 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – AT5415 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Let us help you challenge your brain with these Brain Basher Puzzles. Join with us as we travel to Brain Boot Camp in order to boost your I.Q. and sharpen your memory. At the end of our program, you’ll discover your memory will be noticeably sharper and your mind more agile. The puzzles are organized in levels from easy to difficult so you can increase the intensity of your mental workout as we progress through the program.

Mind Bogglers

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5416 – Naples Center March 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – AT5417 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. You need to think literally in order to solve these word pictures. Try your hand at these word puzzles that represent a famous phrase, song, person, place, title or movie in a unique fashion. By looking at the words and how they are arranged or the way they are placed in relation to the other letters, you will be challenged to come up with the solution. Guaranteed to really boggle your mind!

Whole Food, Plant-Based Nutrition: Can It Reverse Disease? Option #1 – NC5418 – Naples Center February 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25

Option #2 – AT5419 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. T. Colin Campbell, PhD., Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD, Dean Ornish, MD, John A. McDougall, MD, Neal Barnard, MD, Joel Fuhrman MD, Jeff Novick, RD – who are these people? They are only a few of the pioneers of plant-based nutrition. The diseases that are bankrupting the world all have a common denominator in what we eat. Plant-based nutrition has been demonstrated to reverse heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and many other conditions. Come learn and taste. Instructor: Dr. Henry Venable

Celebrity Deaths: Who or What Killed Marilyn Monroe and Michael Jackson? Option #1 – NC5217 – Naples Center March 5, 12 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Weds – 4 hours

$39 / $44

Option #2 – ML5218 – Miromar Lakes (Estero) March 26, April 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Weds – 4 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC5217 or ML5218) or for any individual lectures below. Join us as we explore the mysterious and tragic deaths of two American icons. Instructor: Dr. David George

Marilyn Monroe Option #1 – NC5219 – Naples Center March 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – ML5220 – Miromar Lakes (Estero) March 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her bedroom in the early morning hours of August 5, 1962. She died from a drug overdose that could have been either accidental or intentional. Most people who participated in the investigation believed she overdosed, but there were some investigators who thought it was more likely that she was poisoned. The investigation yielded a lot of relevant information, but included major inconsistencies and left a number of questions unanswered. Much additional information has become available since the initial investigation. The focus of this presentation will be on the current consensus on the circumstances surrounding Marilyn Monroe’s death, and on the lingering questions regarding the possibility of murder.

Michael Jackson Option #1 – NC5221 – Naples Center March 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – ML 5222 – Miromar Lakes April 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009. His death resulted from the inappropriate administration of several prescription drugs. Dr. Conrad Murray was held to be directly responsible; he was tried and convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011. In a more recent trial, Michael’s family attempted to assign additional responsibility to Michael’s upcoming concert promoter, AEG Live. These trials, as well as others from past issues, have generated an enormous archive of information. From this huge and growing collection of accessible information, a fact-based consensus has evolved regarding the tragic medical misadventure that ended Michael’s life. This lecture will be structured around the time-line of the final days of Michael Jackson’s life, and provide understandable explanations for key medical and toxicological features, with the overall goal of clarifying what went wrong and why.

Drug Discovery, Development, and Approval

$39 / $44

NC5495– Naples Center – March 6, 13 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays – 4 hours Participants may register for the series (NC5495) or for any individual lectures below. A course designed to introduce you to the fascinating intricacies of the process that yields drug products with a commercial market value higher than all other products, and which has people around the world as clients. Participants will learn how pharmaceutical companies, as well as other manufacturers, find or prepare the substances that will eventually be used to treat various diseases by health professionals, how to make them according to known standards, and how to get them labeled and approved so they can be sold. Students will have opportunities to ask questions about important drug topics from a 30-year industry veteran. Instructor: Dr. Stewart Ehrreich

Understanding Medical Need and Market Potential

$24 / $29

NC5496 – Naples Center – March 6 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays – 2 hours Sir William Osler, a British physician once said, “Humanity has but three great enemies: fever, famine and war...by far the most terrible is fever.” This lecture will explore questions and topics such as: Why are some drugs developed while others are not? What drives the decision to pursue drug development and research? Is the process ethical or fair? How are politics involved? Is it about doing the most good or earning the most money?

Drug Development and Approval

$24 / $29

NC5497 – Naples Center – March 13 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays – 2 hours The Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act was passed after a children’s elixir was causing fatalities and women were blinded by ingredients in their mascara. This lecture will explore questions and topics such as: What does a new drug development cost? How long does development take and why? What can be done to shorten the time from research to FDA approval? What are the acceptable limits of harm that a drug can do and yet still be approved? How are patents involved and how do generics work? These and many other questions will be explored.

History of Cancer Chemotherapy: From WWII to the Present

$20 / $25

NC5420 – Naples Center – March 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours The history starts with the use of mustard gas in WWI, then research on mustard compounds in WWII, leading to the first effective anticancer drug, nitrogen mustard. The lecture then traces the development of the most important anti-cancer drugs in use today. And finally, the newest approaches to molecular targeted drugs and personalized medicine are discussed. Instructor: Dr. Ray Ruddon

Non-Progressive Mild Cognitive Impairment: Why Some Don’t Decline as Predicted

$34 / $39

NC5421 – Naples Center – March 21, 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays – 3 hours Follow-up studies find that nearly half of the individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) do not progress to dementia as anticipated. More surprisingly, one in seven was no longer impaired. Though there is no shortage of testable theories, little effort has been made by neuroscientists to understand why some with MCI do not decline further. This presentation, based on longitudinal research and case studies, will consider lifestyle and other factors that may have contributed to non-progressive MCI. Instructor: Dr. Douglas Powell

Resolving the Mysteries of Famous Fractures

$34 / $39

NC5422 – Naples Center – March 21, 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 3 hours Why do bridges collapse, ships break in two, planes fall from the sky, and bones break? Is it due to poor design, inferior materials, inadequate maintenance, aging, human error, or all of the above? Such mechanical catastrophes along with everyday household fractures are discussed and their causes illuminated in the context of understandable scientific principles. In addition, the history and cracking of the Liberty Bell is traced from British bell founder to American craftsmen. The class will engage in a discussion of an actual service failure that is bound to amaze/amuse all. Course content is tailored to a non-technical audience. Instructor: Dr. Richard Hertzberg

Nine Principles of Brain-based Learning and Teaching Option #1 – NC5423 – Naples Center March 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – AT5424 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) April 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours

Choose one of the course options above. “The brain is not designed for instruction.” If true, then: What is the brain designed for? To answer that question, this highly interactive session will explore: 1) nine principles that explain how our brains learn (take in information, then make it useful to us); 2) strategies teachers and trainers can use to engage students, improve retention, and enhance learning outcomes. Participants will be involved in engaging activities that make the principles both lively and meaningful. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

TRAVEL ABROAD Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 26 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 239425-3272. Our exclusive excursions are each limited to 24 travelers.

Provincial French Countryside

From $5,295 (Land & Air)

SP4874 – April 21 – May 5, 2014 – 15 days Experience the beauty, allure, and hospitality of provincial France at an easy pace and a unique style in a small group limited to just 24 guests. Begin your 15-day tour in Toulouse discovering medieval Carcassonne and the market town of Albi with its Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. Stay in charming Sarlat to explore the remote Dordogne, including a visit to the famous caves at Lascaux II and a leisurely afternoon cruise on the Dordogne River. Take a guided walking tour in the cliff side village of Rocamadour, and tour the Loire Valley’s impressive Chateau de Chenonceaux. Travel to Crepon, visiting dramatic Mont St. Michel, along the way. Visit the Tapestry Museum in Bayeux and Caen’s Memorial Museum devoted to “history for peace.” Tour Normandy’s D-Day Landing Beaches including Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach, Ste-Mere-Eglise, and the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. Walk amid the gardens of artist Claude Monet in Giverny and see the familiar lily pond and Japanese footbridge of his paintings. Conclude your journey in Paris with a city tour and visit to the Louvre. Savor the City of Light on your own time, at your own pace, on an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.

Voyage to Sicily: A Journey of Discovery

From $3,895 (Land Only)

SP4875 – May 7 – May 18, 2014 – 12 days “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not having seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the key to everything.” Sicily - theatre of lights and winds, of epic battles and sublime architecture; the southernmost bridge to Africa; and indulgent cradle for different civilizations. The sun kisses the blazing sands and the low cliffs; the sky is tinged with strong colors, especially at sunset; the sandy, golden beaches dance with the bright, blue sea; silver olive trees mix together with palms; everything invites you to enjoy life, experience nature, and revel in a rich and extraordinarily diverse past. Lying as it does between Europe and Africa, Sicily, the oft-called “melting pot of the ancient world,” has been touched, changed, and marked by a myriad of cultures - first the Greeks and the Romans, then the Arabs and Normans, and finally, the French, Spanish, and Italians, all of them contributing to an unparalleled historical legacy. Nature and history have combined to give Sicily its most striking feature: impressive monuments of the past set against backgrounds of astonishing natural beauty. On this excursion, the treasures of Palermo, Erice, Cefalú, Monreale, Selinunte, Taormina, Modica, Ragusa Ilba, Noto, Catania and Syracusa will all be explored.

Treasures of Peru

From $4,250 (Land, Air, Train)

SP4876 – September 1 - 11, 2014 – 11 days A land of treasures archaeological, cultural, and natural, Peru draws those eager to learn about the distant past – and encounter a fascinating present of colonial and indigenous influences. As our small group of just 24 guests take in some of the country’s highlights – Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca – we marvel at the riches of an intriguing land somewhat off the beaten path. Begin your 11-day discovery of Peru’s treasures in the capital of Lima with a city tour and visit to the Larco Herrera Museum. Next, fly to Cuzco, the archeological hub of the Americas. Acclimate to the high altitude as you tour the beautiful Sacred Valley, the Indian market at Pisac, and the extensive ruins at Ollantaytambo. Board the train for Machu Picchu—the stunning “Lost City of the Incas” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll enjoy two guided visits to these enigmatic ruins by staying overnight and taking advantage of prime viewing opportunities before the crowds arrive. Return to historic Cuzco and stop at the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, an Incan masterpiece, then enjoy lunch in the home of a gracious Cuzco family. Travel overland through Peru’s scenic and rugged altiplano with its snow-capped mountains and remote villages to Lake Titicaca, one of the world’s highest navigable lakes. Spend a full day touring the lake and take a boat ride to the Floating Islands and Isla Taquile, known for the superb locally crafted textiles. Discover the Amazon’s amazing flora, fauna, and even villages on an optional 4-day/4-night post-tour extension.

U.S. & WORLD AFFAIRS “Our Changing World” Lecture Series

$59 / $74

NC5425 – Naples Center – January 23, February 12, March 19, April 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur/Weds – 6 hours Participants may register for the series above (NC5425) or for any individual lectures below. Join the “Our Changing World” lecture series as we explore the most contemporary political, socioeconomic, and cultural issues shaping world events and the future paths of nations. Instructor: Dr. Francis Peel

The Global Energy Revolution

$20 / $25

NC5426 – Naples Center – January 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours For decades we have been dependent on energy imports because we thought our own stocks were running out. But then we suddenly discovered fracking even though it has been around since 1947. Now, in a few years we will likely be energy independent with large energy exports. But is fracking a menace to the environment? If we can frack why can’t Europe and China? Do we still have to be nice to the Arab states that supplied our energy? Can we step away from the growing chaos of the Middle East. Can we pull up the drawbridges we ourselves built to the entire outside world? Can we, should we, focus only on our own big problems of crumbling infrastucture, unfair wealth distribution, expensive health care and more? The rest of the world is an awfully messy place. Why not just forget it?

Remaking the Middle East. What Happened to the Arab Spring?

$20 / $25

NC5427 – Naples Center – February 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Britain and France won World War 1 in 1918. The Ottoman Empire joined Germany in 1914 and lost the war. Led by Winston Churchill, the winners split up the Middle East with neat borders and authoritarian Arab rulers beholden to the colonial powers. But the new borders did not follow ethnic or religious lines or economic assets. So when Tunisian street peddler, Mohamed Boazizi, set himself on fire on December 17, 2010, the flames engulfed much of the three hundred million Arab world. The West labeled this the Arab Spring because we thought progress would follow. Rather than progress, chaos followed: governments toppled, civil war in Syria erupted, and Shia Iran with two nuclear weapons threatened Israel and the Sunni states. What’s next for the Middle East? What role will the U.S. and Russia play?

Yes, We Can End Poverty. Everywhere. Almost.

$20 / $25

NC5428 – Naples Center – March 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Globally one billion people have risen out of poverty in the last quarter-century. Will the remaining one billion come out of poverty in the next quarter-century? Why does any poverty remain in an extraordinarily rich country like America? What can we do about it? What should we do?

The Next President of the United States: It Looks a Lot Like Iowa in 2016

$20 / $25

NC5429 – Naples Center – April 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours The American president occupies the most powerful position in the world. Unlike almost every other country, he is both head of government and head of state. The contest for the position is now a permanent one. Who will take over when Obama leaves the White House at noon on Friday, January 20, 2017? What are the initial judgments on the Obama presidency? Will his successor preside over a declining or a rising America? Will America be focused inwardly or globally? A unified America or a divided America? Who are the leading Democratic and Republican candidates? Who will be nominated and who will win the election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016?

Transformation of Panama and the Panama Canal Option #1 – NC5430 – Naples Center January 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5431 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. The Former Chairman of the Panama Canal Commission offers a fascinating look at the history and future of Panama and the Panama Canal. Christopher Columbus, gold seekers, France’s failure, Teddy Roosevelt, and even China will be discussed. The lecture includes the transformation of Panama during eighteen years of democracy, while looking forward to the future of one of the most important global passages in the world’s economy. Instructor: Mr. Robert R. McMillan

Pakistan and the U.S. – Alliance or Defiance?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5432 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Jan 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday

Option #2 – NC5433 – Naples Feb 4 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday

Option #3 – BR5434 – Brooks (Bonita) Feb 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday

Option #4 – ML5435 – Miromar (Estero) Mar 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday

Option #5 – NC5436 – Naples Mar 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday

Choose one of the course options above. Since Pakistan’s emergence in 1947 as a new Muslim “democracy” bordering on India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China, its mutually professed relationship with America has been that of a “geopolitical ally.” Yet, behind the scenes in both Islamabad and Washington, a constant “double game” is always carried on. Both countries say one thing and do another. We will look at the 65-year-old history of these two nuclear-armed nations in a tinderbox area of the world. What are the historical precedents and in which direction will this alliance go in the future? Instructor: Mr. David Sack

Diplomacy: A Framework for Understanding Foreign Affairs

$34 / $39

NC5437 – Naples Center – January 31, February 7 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fridays – 3 hours Participants may register for the series above (NC5437) or for any individual lectures below. Diplomacy is much more than saying “nice doggy” while reaching for a rock. The conduct of relations between nations has evolved over thousands of years. This course provides a peek at how it came about and the complexities of how it is practiced today. Our lecturer is a retired diplomat who served in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America. Instructor: Mr. Bruce Beardsley

Evolution of Diplomacy

$20 / $25

NC5438 – Naples Center – January 31 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hours How did diplomacy evolve in theory and in practice? This session moves quickly from ancient times through the Treaty of Westphalia (1648), the Congress of Vienna (1815), and the Paris Peace Conference (1919) to today, laying the groundwork of what diplomats do, and how they do it.

Inside an American Embassy

$20 / $25

NC5439 – Naples Center – February 7 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hours Step inside an American Embassy with a retired diplomat. Get an overview of its multifaceted mission, operations, and the complex interactions with other players (U.S. departments and agencies, other governments, international organizations, U.S. citizens abroad) and the many conflicting pressures under which the Embassy works, from Congress to terrorist organizations.

Focus on China: Past and Present

$59 / $74

ML5440 – Miromar Lakes (Estero) – February 3, 10, 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 6 hours Participants may register for the series above (NC5440) or for any individual lectures below. This course presents the major elements that have shaped China’s history and culture. It addresses the relationship between 20th and 21st century events and major developments of the past. Instructor: Mrs. Margaret McGreevey

China’s Middle Kingdom - Cultural foundation; Expansion and Dominance

$20 / $25

ML5441 – Miromar Lakes (Estero) – February 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Turmoil In China: Attempts at Reform and Revolution

$20 / $25

ML5442 – Miromar Lakes (Estero) – February 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Major Elements from the Past Shaping China today

$20 / $25

ML5443 – Miromar Lakes (Estero) – February 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

China Now: Cultural, Political, and Economic Forces of the 21st Century

$20 / $25

ML5444 – Miromar Lakes (Estero) – February 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

History of Cuba’s Guantanamo Bay Option #1 – AT5445 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC5446 – Naples Center February 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture examines the history of Guantanamo Bay, from its discovery in 1494 by Christopher Columbus, through its early use as a Naval Base by the U.S., to the current issues involving its use as a prison for terrorists. The presentation also covers current issues involving water boarding and Miranda Rights for terrorists. In addition, McMillan outlines his visit to Guantanamo while Counsel to Senator Keating, and the resulting evolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Instructor: Mr. Robert McMillan

The U.S. and a Nuclear Iran

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5504 – Naples Center February 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – BR5505 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) March 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. A discussion of how the U.S. may have lost a golden opportunity to obliterate Iran’s ambition in the pursuit of nuclear weapons and in doing so destroyed American credibility among its most loyal allies in the Middle East. Instructor: Mr. Richard Rosenbaum

China: An Economic Force in the Global Marketplace Opt #1 – AT5452 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) March 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Opt #2 – NC5453 – Naples Center March 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will explore the impact of globalization on the world market and the U.S. economy, with particular focus on China. Topics include government structure, China/U.S. trade review, China/world trade issues, the environment, copyright and intellectual property issues, energy usage and impact concerns, and economic insights. There will be opportunities for group discussion and a chance to view interesting antiques and artifacts. Instructor: Mr. Lyle Bultman

Immigration and Refugees: Policy, Practice, and Controversy

$34 / $39

NC5454 – Naples Center – March 12, 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays – 3 hours Participants may register for the series above (NC5454) or for any individual lectures below. The United States has a proud, though occasionally tarnished, history of welcoming refugees and immigrants. This course examines the ups and downs of immigration and refugee policy and practice from the earliest days, with a focus on the here and now. The instructor has served in U.S. Embassies and Missions abroad, including as a Consul General (the Philippines), Minister-Counselor for Consular Affairs (Mexico) and Refugee Chief (Thailand and Kosovo). Instructor: Mr. Bruce Beardsley

History of U.S. Immigration

$20 / $25

NC5455 – Naples Center – March 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours A quick review of how we became a nation of immigrants, to include opposition to immigration posed by the “know nothings,” anti-Chinese legislation, anti-immigrant scares after World War I, and internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. We will define useful terms and examine the changing laws.

The Immigration Situation Today

$20 / $25

NC5456 – Naples Center – March 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours Recent changes in immigration law, the effect of proposed changes, and how they affect the immigrants and the nation. We will discuss the pros and cons of newly proposed legislation – not with the intent of converting anyone to a specific view of the situation, but to facilitate more intelligent dialogue on this hot button issue.

The Kingdom of Thailand Option #1 – NC5457 – Naples Center March 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – BR5501 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) April 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Thailand is affectionately known as “The Land of Smiles” which is symbolic and typical of the welcoming disposition and pleasant attitude of the citizens. The concept of “sanuk,” the idea that life should be fun, will be explored as part of a cultural review. This lecture will also trace the ancient history and origins of the country, government structure, and current events including the most recent political upheavals. A number of photographs of the beautiful Thai countryside will be shown, along with a variety of artifacts and handouts. Instructor: Mr. Lyle Bultman

Presidents, Foreign Policy, and Fun Vignettes Option #1 – NC5458 – Naples Center March 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5459 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) April 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Mixed with a little of his own personal philosophy and humor, Robert McMillan expounds on topics including meeting Marilyn Monroe in Korea, an interview with Senator Hillary Clinton, and private meetings with President Eisenhower and Pope John Paul II. Mr. McMillan worked with three Presidents (Nixon, Reagan, and George H.W. Bush), and with U.S. Senator Keating during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Join us as we cover significant current events issues, American history, international relations, and politics from an insider’s point of view. Instructor: Mr. Robert McMillan

WINE EDUCATION SERIES Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Wine – and More!

$140 / $170

SP5460 – The Wine Merchant (Naples) – February 11, 26, March 11 at 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Tue/Wed/Tue – 6 hours Enrollment is limited to 24 participants per session. Participants may register for the series (SP5460) or for any individual session below. This wine education course will focus on the wines of France and California, with the final session a surprise blind tasting of French and California wines to replicate the famous 1976 “Judgment of Paris.” It is designed for beginners and for those who already have basic wine knowledge but wish to improve their wine skills. As we conduct each of these lively, interactive sessions, students will learn about wine history, the major grape varieties, how wine is made, the principal wine-producing countries and regions, the importance of terroir, how to taste wine, the components of wine, how to order wine in a restaurant, how to serve wine, the importance of wine glasses, how and where to store wine, how to read a wine label, vintage charts, purchasing wine, wine and food pairings, and much more. Each session will involve the tasting of at least seven wines, accompanied by appropriate cheeses and other light fare. Sessions will be conducted at The Wine Merchant, 13240 Tamiami Trail North, in an informal, wine-friendly atmosphere intended to be enjoyable as well as educational. Instructors: Mr. Bruce Lane and Mr. John Wernette

Introduction and the Spectacular Wines of France

$55 / $65

SP5461 – The Wine Merchant (Naples) – February 11 at 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Although students may enroll in any of the three sessions, it is strongly recommended that all participants enroll in this first session, because most of the introductory material described above will be covered in the first session. Then, the focus will be on the varied and sumptuous red and white wines of France. From Bordeaux to Burgundy, with stops in the Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, the Loire Valley, and Provence, we will taste and explore the wines that have done so much to establish the world’s taste for fine wine. And we won’t forget Champagne! It will be a trip not soon to be forgotten.

California – America the Beautiful

$55 / $65

SP5462 – The Wine Merchant (Naples) – February 26 at 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Wednesday – 2 hours California epitomizes “New World Wines,” with their bold flavors, marvelous fruit and impressive structure. And California is BIG in wine: if it were a country, it would be the fourth largest wine-producing country in the world! Join us in experiencing a Cabernet Sauvignon from the fabled Napa Valley, an elegant Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara and a luscious Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley. There will also be room for a Syrah, a Sauvignon Blanc, maybe a delicious Meritage blend, and, of course, a California “sparkler.” California has it all; we’ll do our best to show you the best of it! Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

“Judgment of Paris” – France vs. California

$55 / $65

SP5463 – The Wine Merchant (Naples) – March 11 at 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Here is your opportunity to be judge at the historic 1976 “Judgment of Paris,” in which California wines, for the first time, outscored French wines in a blind tasting. You will apply what you have learned in the previous two sessions to see if you can differentiate between French and California wines and which ones you judge to be better. For this session, there will be eight paired wines, blind-tasted, discussed, and scored – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon, one each from California and France. Take your place as one of the judges at the great “Judgment of Paris,” which truly put California wines on the world wine map! Will you agree or disagree?

WRITING WORKSHOPS Writing Your Life Story and Memoirs

$100 / $125

NC5464 – Naples Center – January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays – 12 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Write your memoirs, autobiography or life story. Discover the narrative and style which will mean the most to you and your prospective readers. For each class including the first class, bring a two to three page writing sample of your intended document for duplication, sharing, critique, and further development. These may be typed or handwritten (if legible). Share your writing with like-minded aspiring authors in an acceptance-oriented, creative writing discussion of effective writing methodology. Instructor: Dr. William Dietzel

Writers Collaborative Workshop

$100 / $125

Option #1 – NC5465 – Naples Center – 12 hours Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4 at 2pm – 4pm, Tuesdays

Option #2 – NC5466 – Naples Center – 12 hours Mar 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 8, 15 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Share the content of your writing with like-minded, aspiring authors in an acceptance-oriented, 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. Bring your writing samples to class, including the first class. Instructor: Mr. James Robison

Make a Friend of Writing

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5467– Naples Center January 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – AT5468 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Do you think of writing as friend or foe? Do you want to feel more comfortable about writing? You can make a friend of writing by practicing simple yet productive techniques that require only the time you put into them. Learn to separate the creator from the editor within you, how to instantly cure writer’s block and how to learn more about yourself and your world through the liberating process of writing. This workshop includes theories and techniques developed by Peter Elbow, Pat Belanoff, Sondra Perl, and other contemporary experts on writing. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book Option #1 – NC5469 – Naples Center – 8 hours Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays

$85 / $100 Option #2 – NC5470 – Naples Center – 8 hours Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Have you always wanted to write a book but don’t know how to begin? Then this workshop is for you. You’ll 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: Ms. Lisa Wroble

Writers Collaborative Workshop

$100 / $125

AT5471 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7 at 10am – 12pm, Fridays – 12 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Share your writing with like-minded aspiring authors in an acceptance-oriented, 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. Bring your writing samples to class, including the first class. Instructor: Dr. William Dietzel

Creative Journal Writing

$70 / $85

AT5472 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 3, 10, 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 6 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Learn to express yourself creatively through journal writing. Recalling and sharing childhood memories, life experiences, and passions will give a voice to the legacy of your life. A permanent record of your thoughts and feelings is an everlasting gift to yourself and others. Learn the joy of writing and creativity in a guided but flexible atmosphere. You will be amazed by what you discover about yourself. Instructor: Ms. Kathleen Greene

Revision Decisions: Keeping the Good, Eliminating the Bad

$85 / $100

NC5473 – Naples Center – February 27, March 6, 13, 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays – 8 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. The real work of writing happens during the revision stage in the writing process. It’s time to make decisions to rethink and develop your work-in-progress. In this workshop, participants will work with a variety of revision techniques as they polish a work-in-progress for the final stage in the writing process -- pitching to editors/agents or preparing for selfpublishing. After in-class revision time, participants will share excerpts and insights to learn from each other. All types of prose are welcome, including novels, nonfiction books, memoir, personal essays, articles, and short stories. Bring a short 2-page writing sample to each class. Instructor: Ms. Lisa Wroble

Oral History for Family and Community

$49 / $58

AT5474 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 20, 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays – 3 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Recording, editing, and publishing oral histories is a fascinating way to preserve family and community history. It’s also an easy way to pass on acquired wisdom to future generations. Ideal not only for families but for residential communities, clubs, church groups, and other organizations. We’ll learn how to plan a project, practice interview techniques, and discuss editing and presenting the results in several formats. We’ll also talk about equipment, including whether or not to videotape. Instructor: Dr. Rosalie Riegle

Marketing for Writers

$85 / $100

NC5475 – Naples Center – March 27, April 3, 10, 17 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays – 8 hours Have you finished your manuscript? Hope to pitch your idea to editors? Now you’re ready to embark on a new writer’s journey— unraveling all the details surrounding publication. In this class, we’ll explore how to find and select markets and then pitch manuscripts to editors. We’ll work on crafting strong submission letters, the difference between proposals and query letters, and learn publishing terms and basic contract details. Instructor: Ms. Lisa Wroble

Self-Publishing with eBooks and POD

$85 / $100

NC5476 – Naples Center – April 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays – 8 hours Exciting new opportunities are happening in publishing every day. Even seasoned authors are choosing the self-publishing route. But how do you figure out which method (eBook, print-on-demand, or a combination of both) is right for your project? This overview course will provide the terminology needed to compare different services and the steps you’ll need to take. Guest speakers will share their experiences as we explore various options, including Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Smashwords, publishing services such as BookBaby, and those that provide a combination of choices, such as CreateSpace. Instructor: Ms. Lisa Wroble

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Neil Adelman, a retired attorney, has lectured for Lyric Opera of Chicago for ten years. He also facilitates an opera study class. Cheryl Admire is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Bernard Alpert, M.S., Oxford Univ., Classical Archaeology; Chief Archaeologist at Tel Marisha for the Dept. of Antiquities, Israel. Fran Alpert, M.S., Oxford Univ., Classical Archeology; has thirty years’ experience working in Jerusalem Archaeology. John Bathke is a retired Army Officer with a Master of Management degree and is a graduate of the U.S. Army War College. Bruce Beardsley is a retired diplomat who served in Vietnam as a soldier and civilian during and after the war. Jeanne Berger, MSSW, Columbia University, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years’ experience. Peter Bergerson, Ph.D., has taught Political Science and Public Policy for over 40 years at the university level. Frank Berna has nearly 25 years of experience in various aspects of photography. Lynn Brand taught history in Schaumburg, IL for 34 years. Lyle Bultman presents lectures based on decades of personal and professional experience of living and working in Asia. Jill Burzynski, J.D., is a Board Certified Elder Care Attorney. John Canter’s life-long avocation has been the study of chocolate. He has conducted seminars and tastings throughout Europe and the U.S. Mark Cangiano is an owner of Lane Financial Group, an independent advisory planning company in Estero. Jose Maria Castillo, an internationally known portrait artist educated at the National School of Fine Arts in Lima, Peru. Mary Anne Cox, M.S., is currently President of the Center for Critical Thinking. Alex Crandall, M.D., is a retired psychiatrist with 35 years of experience in therapy, research, and teaching. Jim Crouse, Ph.D., is a psychologist and sociologist who taught 32 years at the University of Delaware. Steven Derfler, Ph.D., is a Professor of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Chris Desmond, a Master Mariner, is Founder and Director of the 10,000 Islands Dolphins Project. William H. Dietzel, Ph.D., writes and speaks on relationship, business, political, and lifestyle issues. James Duke, Ph.D., spent 30 years in high-tech companies, Silicon Valley. Thomas Eastwood had careers with the ATF and DoD where he conducted and led counterintelligence and criminal investigations. Stewart Ehrreich, Ph.D., worked in the pharmaceutical industry where he specialized in the development of drugs for cardiovascular disease. Ahmed Elrefai, Ph.D., graduated from Ohio State University with a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Engineering. Margot Escott has trained extensively in the art of improvisation at the Center for the Arts Bonita Springs (CFABS) with Craig Price. Scott Flaig, Executive VP at Fortune 500 companies; Adjunct Professor at Kellogg School of Management; published author. Mimi Gallo is the co-founder of Art Friends at Chagrin Falls Schools and co-founder of Art Partners, Inc. Judith Gates, Ph.D., is a former educator and professor at the University of Durham, UK. David George, Ph.D., is a clinical toxicologist who teaches at FGCU. David Goldstein, Esq., is a retired attorney who serves on the boards of the Collier County ACLU and the Center for Critical Thinking. John Goodlet has been a digital painter and photographer for a decade since he retired as a professor from the City University of NY. Kathleen Greene, M.Ed., is a published author and has taught courses in English and Journalism. John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and former Wall Street merchant banker, is the FGCU Director of Continuing Education. Thomas Hecker was the Founding Director of Horticulture at the Naples Botanical Garden. Richard W. Hertzberg, Ph.D., has almost 50 years of worldwide experience with fractures. He is an author and award-winning educator. Braxton Hinchey, Ph.D., University of Missouri; Honors Fellow and Emeritus Prof. of Management, University of Massachusetts. Sandra Johnston has knitted for herself and others for over 40 years. She taught knitting in Sante Fe, NM and on Sanibel Island. Andrew Joppa, M.A., has taught college courses and seminars on ethics and the Holocaust. Walter Kania, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and former faculty member at Ohio State University. Ellen Katz currently lectures with the Osher Institute at Towson University and the Odyssey Program at Johns Hopkins University. Shelly Kaufman has a degree in communication and is a lifetime fan of movies from 1930 to the present. Martin Kawadler, CLU, ChFC, CLTC, CFPTM, has over 25 years’ experience as a financial advisor. Jayne Keffer, a retired high school Social Studies teacher, instructs in the Osher program at CMU, and special studies at Chautauqua. Bruce Lane, a retired attorney, is a member of the Society of Wine Educators, a Commandeur of the Commanderie de Bordeaux and a Chevalier of the Burgundian Chevaliers du Tastevin. Dorothy “Dottie” Magen, M.A., teaches Art History at the university level. Ellie Manna is a former teacher who has been making and selling jewelry for 3 years. Leslee Marcus has been teaching Mah Jongg for over 25 years. Jeffrey Margolis is a lifelong educator working with future teachers at Rowan University in New Jersey.

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Mary Martin, M.A., is a retired English teacher, lifelong reader, and avid Kindle user. Joseph Mauriello, BA., MBA., LLB., worked as a Regional VP for a large Technology firm. Margaret McGreevey, M.A., is a retired university History instructor who has lived and taught in China. Robert R. McMillan, Esq., was named by President Bush to the Board of the Panama Canal Commission. Scott McNamee, VP-Design and Training, ADTC-Gulf Coast has over 40-years design/manufacturing experience. Karen Atkin McNeil is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and tai chi since 1999. Liz Miller, CFA, founded Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC to offer personalized financial consulting and coordination. Roberta Moore has studied near-death experiences since the 1970s and is member of the International Association for Near Death Studies. Darren Moran is an American History Forum’s D-Day tour guide in Normandy France. Michael J. Morgan, Ph.D., is a writing teacher and American folk musician. William Morrow, D.Min., 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. Theodore Natsoulas, Ph.D., has taught the subject of African history in the U.S. and in Africa for 40 years. Gerry Pearson Nichols is a professional calligrapher and certified Zentangle® teacher. Jack Ochs, Ph.D., taught public finance at the University of Pittsburgh. Raymond O’Connor, D.Min., is a retired Probation Officer and Merchant Marine who teaches classes on religion and philosophy. Ken O’Leary, after service with the U. S. Marine Corps, spent 37 years in the building/development industry. Marla Ottenstein is a Naples-based professional organizer who writes a bi-monthly column for The Naples Daily News. Joe Pankus has been an active trader for over 15 years. His trading is based on algorithms which are called high frequency trading. Francis Peel, J.D., U.S. Army Service, and then Wall Street lawyer. Top UNILO, ORT, and WWF jobs in Europe and Africa. Donald Pomerantz, Ph.D., was Department Chair of Modern Languages & Humanities at Central Connecticut State University. Douglas Powell, Ed.D., ABPP, has been a therapist, teacher, consultant, and author. B.J. Rahn has been teaching, researching, and writing about crime fiction for 25 years. Rosalie Riegle, D.A., has conducted over 600 oral history interviews and edited and published four books. James Robison has been published in The New Yorker, won a Whiting Grant for his short fiction and a Rosenthal Award. Daniel Rose is a retired English teacher who has taught at the elementary, high school, and college levels. David Rosenberg is an eBay Power Seller, Trading Assistant, and top ranking Lee County eBay Education Specialist. Richard Rosenbaum is a retired NY Supreme Court Judge and former NY Republican Committee Chairman. Ray Ruddon, M.D., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan Medical School. Rabbi James Rudin, Ph.D., is the Senior Interreligious Advisor to the American Jewish Committee. Rosanne Rugtman, Ph.D., has earned five degrees and has had careers in business, human service, and education. David Rutstein, Attorney, Washington D.C.; Senior VP Giant Food, Inc.; Chairman, Greater Washington Board of Trade. Cindi Ryerson, R.N., owns and operates Millennium House, an adult day care facility, and the Millennium Cognitive Cafe. David Sack is a Williams College graduate and an experienced international businessman with extensive experience in Pakistan. Harvey Shapiro is a licensed private investigator in California and Florida. He specializes in Child Abuse and Sexual Assault cases. Brian Sheehan is President of Washington Defense Marketing LLC. Steve Stolz is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Karen Stone has been practicing Yoga for 20 years and loves to share her passion with others by teaching fun, safe, and effective classes! Ragnhild Sunde, an award winning speaker, is a permanent resident of Naples and was born and raised in Norway. Norman Tanguay is a retired legal librarian who teaches English at St. Petersburg College and Hillsborough Community College. Sue Thomson, C.I.D., is a British-born, award-winning interior designer. Tom Turicchi, Ph.D., taught music history and instrumental music at the university level. Henry Venable, M.D., is an anesthesiologist. He holds a Certificate in Plant-Base Nutrition from Cornell University. Voices for All is a voiceover coaching company. Erika J. Waters, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of the Virgin Islands, is an editor and writer. John Wernette is a member of the Naples Board of the International Wine & Food Society and has been a wine educator for 10 years. Lisa Wroble is a nationally published author and writing instructor. Jason Young has served as a Geriatric Mental Health Clinician doing clinical assessments for inpatient psychiatric treatment. Gerald Ziedenberg, M.A., a graduate from the University of Toronto, has lectured/consulted in Canada, the U.S., and Israel.

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