Renaissance Academy Winter/Spring 2016 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 Concerts

New Classes Begin Each Week!

Winter/Spring 2016 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 Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 239-434-4737

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

John J. Guerra Director, Continuing Education & Renaissance Academy

Betsy Braun Assistant Director, Renaissance Academy

Christine Wheeler Program Assistant – Naples

Barbara Stewart Business Manager – Atrium

Brenda DePasquale-Gerson Administrative Coordinator – Atrium

Carol M. Jonson Volunteer Advisory Council Member

Donna Rousseau Program Assistant – Naples

Anita Gilmore Internet Marketing Specialist – Atrium

Jennifer Stoneburner Program Assistant – Naples

Patricia Lasser Program Assistant – Naples

How to Register for Programs THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS AND CHECKS ONLY. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED AS A FORM OF PAYMENT.

Online – Use a credit card to safely and securely register online 24/7 at https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu Phone – Use a credit card – call 239-425-3272 or 239-434-4737 Mail – Use a Registration Form (page XX) or our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and mail to either address above In Person – At the Naples Center or Atrium only. In-person registrations are NOT permitted at any other location.

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

Annual Membership, valid from January 1 through December 15, 2016, is $50 per person. A Couple’s Annual Membership (same household) is available for $80. A Seasonal Winter/Spring Single Membership, valid from January 1 through May 15, 2016, is $35. A Seasonal Winter/Spring Couple’s Membership (same household) is available for $60. Membership Fees are non-refundable.

Locations (Look for the two-letter codes before each course number)  (AT) Atrium Center, 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181, Ft. Myers; 239-425-3272  (BR) Brooks Commons Club, 9930 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs; 239-949-3800  (BV) Bentley Village, 701 Retreat Drive, Naples; 239-431-2000  (CH) Calusa Harbour, 2525 First Street, Ft. Myers; 239-425-2245  (FG) FGCU Campus, Resort & Hospitality Mgmt. Building, 10501 FGCU Blvd South, Ft. Myers; 239-425-3272  (GR) The Club at Grandézza, 11481 Grande Oak Boulevard, Estero; 239-948-3569  (MI) Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island; 239-394-4221  (MP) Moorings Park Center for Healthy Living, 132 Moorings Park Drive, Naples; 239-261-1616  (NC) Naples Center, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, Naples; 239-434-4737  (SC) FGCU Sugden Welcome Center, 10501 FGCU Blvd. South, Ft. Myers; 239-425-3272  (ST) The Club at the Strand, 5840 Strand Boulevard, Naples; 239-592-7710  (TR) The Terraces, 26455 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 239-949-7555 RA in Charlotte County – Please call 941-505-0130 or visit www.fgcu.edu/hcc for the Charlotte County RA catalog. The views, analyses, findings, and opinions expressed by Renaissance Academy instructors are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the Renaissance Academy or Florida Gulf Coast University. In all of its operations, including admissions, employment, and access to its programs and services, Florida Gulf Coast University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran status, or age. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations due to a disability can contact the Office of Adaptive Services at 239-590-7956, by e-mail at adaptive@fgcu.edu, or via the Florida Relay at 711.

OPEN HOUSES

Be our guest at one of our 2016 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 9 2pm – 4pm Atrium Center 8695 College Pkwy, Suite #1181 Ft. Myers

Collier County Open House Sunday, January 10 2pm – 4pm Naples Center 1010 5th Avenue South Naples

WHAT’S NEW AT THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY NEW 2016 LOCATIONS: Join us at one of our new locations. All are open to the public. These include Moorings Park in Naples, Bentley Village in North Naples, The Strand in North Naples, The Terraces in Bonita Springs, and Grandézza in Estero. FREE CLASSES MAKES LIFELONG LEARNING AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE: Typically once a month, the Academy will open its doors to all and offer free classes at the Naples Center and Atrium locations. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Let all your friends and family know! ANNUAL AND SEASONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Annual Memberships, valid from January 1 – December 15, 2016, are available for $50 per person and $80 for same-household couples. For seasonal residents who wish to support lifelong learning and enjoy the benefits of Membership, the Renaissance Academy offers a Seasonal Membership program. A Seasonal Membership, valid from January 1 – May 15, 2015, is $35 per person and $60 for same-household couples. Membership fees are non-refundable. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP: Membership is an Opportunity, Not a Requirement – Academy Membership provides the opportunity for individuals committed to the concept of lifelong 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.

MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE COURSE BUNDLES: Become a Member and purchase bundles of five and ten single lectures at a discounted price. Renaissance Academy programming has never been more affordable. Bundle of TEN Single Lectures - $130 Bundle of FIVE Single Lectures - $75 These special Course Bundles are available only to Members and exclude special programming, computer, writing, wine education, photography, fine arts, tai chi, foreign languages, and select other programs. All classes must be registered for at the same time. Substitutions/changes are permissible prior to the start of any class. Course bundles are non-refundable and expire at the end of each term. Call our offices for more information and to register. MEMBER DO-OVERS: Wish to repeat a lecture or short course that you have taken at the Academy in the past year? Members may repeat classes while enjoying a 25% discount off the regular Member rate. This does not apply to special and certain other programs. Please call us for more details. TRY THE FIRST SESSION OF A MULTI-PART COURSE FOR $15: See a course 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 courses for only $15. Not all courses apply. Please call us for more details. RA AFTER HOURS PROGRAM: For those working professionals who want to participate the Renaissance Academy, look at the section of our course index called “RA After Hours.” There you will find evening and weekend classes to enjoy.

RA is always looking for instructors with talent and ability to lecture. Ask for a course proposal form or encourage others to apply.

SAVE THE DATES & REGISTER EARLY FOR THESE WONDERFUL PROGRAMS! Great Decisions Discussion Group – February, March, April and May – Page 43 Veterans’ Voices: 14th Annual Symposium – February 2 – Page 39 Broadway & Great Hits Concert Series – February 4, March 1 and March 29 – Page 38 Ikebana Design Workshop for Beginners – February 4 and March 17 – Page 48 Collier County Law Enforcement Behind-the-Scenes – February 5, 16 and March 2, 15, 31 – Page 77 Edu-Trivia – February 11 and April 5 – Page 39 Ocean Science Stories and Tales from the Sea with Dr. Ellen Prager – February 12 – Page 48 Vizcaya Museum – February 17 – Page 40 Wine Education Series – February 18, February 25 and March 3 – Page 100 Shark Valley in Everglades National Park – February 22 – Page 40 A Feast of American Songs Concert – February 23 – Page 38 Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch – February 24 – Page 40 Walking Tour of Barefoot Beach – February 24 – Page 40 Birding Field Trip – February 27 and March 19 – Page 48 Miami South Beach and Art-Deco Walking Tour – March 2 – Page 41 Tour of Habitat for Humanity: Eliminating Homelessness One House at a Time – March 3 – Page 41 Mediterranean Cooking Classes – March 8 and March 10 – Page 38 The Wick Broadway Costume Museum, Lunch, and Cabaret Performance – March 9 – Page 41 Lee County Crime Lab Tour – March 9 – Page 78 Tour of Immokalee – March 10 – Page 41 Rookery Bay Boat Tours – March 11, March 25 and April 12 – Page 41 Nature Photography Field Trip – March 12 – Page 89 Gourmet Food & Wine Luncheon – March 15 – Page 101 Overnight Trip to Morse Museum and Bok Tower Gardens – March 16 and March 17 – Page 42 Classical Piano Concert – March 18 – Page 38 Boat Trip, Tour, and Lunch on Useppa Island – March 22 – Page 42 Miami Art Walking Tour and the Pérez Art Museum – March 23 – Page 42 The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg – March 30 – Page 42 The Art and Culture of Philadelphia – May 10 through May 14 – Page 97

TABLE OF CONTENTS ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................21 ART & ART HISTORY ..........................................................................................................................................................................21 BIOGRAPHIES ......................................................................................................................................................................................25 BRIDGE LESSONS ................................................................................................................................................................................28 BUSINESS, FINANCE & INVESTING ................................................................................................................................................28 COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY .........................................................................................................................................................30 CONTEMPORARY ART ......................................................................................................................................................................37 CONCERTS ...........................................................................................................................................................................................38 COOKING CLASSES ............................................................................................................................................................................38 DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................................39 DISCUSSION GROUPS .........................................................................................................................................................................43 ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................................................................................................47 FILM SERIES .........................................................................................................................................................................................49 FINE ARTS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................54 FOREIGN LANGUAGES ......................................................................................................................................................................55 GUITAR LESSONS ................................................................................................................................................................................56 HEALTH & WELLNESS.......................................................................................................................................................................56 HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT ...................................................................................................................................................59 INTERIOR DESIGN ..............................................................................................................................................................................76 LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION .......................................................................................................77 LIFE ENRICHMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................78 LITERATURE ........................................................................................................................................................................................82 MAH JONGG .........................................................................................................................................................................................83 MUSIC & OPERA ..................................................................................................................................................................................83 PERFORMANCE ART ...........................................................................................................................................................................87 PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING .............................................................................................................................................87 PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY .........................................................................................................................................................90 RELIGION, FAITH & PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................................................................91 SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY ...................................................................................................................................................................95 TAI CHI, YOGA & MEDITATION .......................................................................................................................................................96 TRAVEL PROGRAMS...........................................................................................................................................................................97 TRAVELOGUES ...................................................................................................................................................................................99 U.S. & WORLD AFFAIRS .....................................................................................................................................................................99 WINE EDUCATION SERIES ..............................................................................................................................................................100 WRITING WORKSHOPS ....................................................................................................................................................................101 INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES ....................................................................................................................104 & 105 COURSE REGISTRATION FORM .......................................................................................................................................106 & 107

In all of its operations, including admissions, employment, and access to its programs and services, Florida Gulf Coast University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran status or age. Programs are grouped by location (Atrium, Naples, etc.) and by category (Art, Film, etc.). The fifth column shows the day of the week the program is held, the month, and whether it is a morning (AM), afternoon (PM) or evening (EVE) offering. Program Title by Location

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ATRIUM (S. FT. MYERS) How to Repair Your Credit/Improve Credit Score Income Earning Investments beyond the 0.5% CD Developing a Life Care Plan: Find, Access & Pay Understanding Tech iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More Android Phones for Beginners An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 iPhone for Beginners: iOS 9 and More iPhone for Beginners: iOS 9 and More iPhone for Beginners: iOS 9 and More iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari Kindle Fire for Beginners iPad/iPhone Photos iPad/iPhone Photos Introduction to Microsoft Word Macintosh Computers for Beginners iPad/iPhone Hands-on Workshops (series) Intro to iPad/iPhone, Settings, Back-up, etc. Mail, Contacts, and Calendar Safari, iTunes, Podcasts & Youtube Photos iPad/iPhone Hands-on Workshops (series) Intro to iPad/iPhone, Settings, Back-up, etc. Mail, Contacts, and Calendar Safari, iTunes, Podcasts & Youtube Photos Facebook for Beginners: Desktop/Laptop iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part I Macintosh Calendar, Email and Safari Facebook for Beginners: iPad Introduction to Microsoft Excel iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part II iMovie for Beginners Android Tablets for Beginners Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Facebook for Intermediates: Desktops/Laptops Android Phones & Tablets for Intermediates 2016 Travel Open House 2016 Travel Open House 2016 Travel Open House An Introduction to Voiceovers Beautiful Flowering Orchids Ft Myers Classic & Foreign Film Series A Thousand Times Good Night Death of a Salesman The Sapphires Blood Simple Strictly Ballroom

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The Grifters AT7446 Caché AT7447 The Lookout AT7448 Like Water for Chocolate AT7449 Rear Window AT7450 Breaking Away AT7451 Nine Queens AT7452 Rebecca AT7453 A Matter of Life and Death AT7454 The Remains of the Day AT7455 5-Week Spanish: A Crash Course for the Beginner AT7476 Managing Your Brain AT7480 Change Your Mind to Control Your Weight AT7483 Brain Fitness Café (series) AT7484 Memory Strategies AT7486 Remembering Faces and Names AT7488 Mind Bogglers AT7490 Eating for Health & Longevity (series) AT7492 Fundamentals of Nutrition for Healthy Living AT7494 Nutrition and Disease Prevention AT7496 Skin Care Truths and Myths! AT7499 Your Body’s Amazing Ability to Heal AT7500 Explore Meditative Movements AT7501 Safety & Efficacy of Dietary Supplements AT7505 Jonathan Pollard: Avarice or Ideology? AT7515 Media and Politics: An Unholy Alliance AT7526 Father and Son Spies: Jim & Nat Nicholson AT7530 Operation Underworld: WWII Mob Alliances AT7533 Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy AT7534 Cuba: A Rebellious Nation AT7547 Jewish Avengers: Nazi Executioners AT7551 Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism AT7554 The Desert Kingdom Revealed AT7557 Heroes and Villains of World War II (series) AT7558 Franklin Delano Roosevelt AT7559 Adolf Hitler AT7560 Winston Churchill AT7561 Josef Stalin AT7562 Harry Truman AT7563 Operation Teardrop: U.S. U-Boat Attack AT7566 The Politics of Gun Control AT7571 Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls AT7583 Social Security: Reform or Bust AT7590 Climate Change/Global Warming: Politics vs. Science AT7597 Napoleon in Egypt AT7891 “Commoners” vs. “Aristocrats:” Six Generals (series) AT7610 Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E Lee AT7611 Dwight Eisenhower vs. Douglas MacArthur AT7612 Omar Bradley vs. George S. Patton AT7613 Presidential Politics: Road to the White House 2016 AT7614 The Dakota Uprising of 1862 AT7616 Trail of Tears AT7619 Geography of Africa and the Middle East AT7621 Cuban Independence: The Spanish-American War AT7623 Government Waste: Fraud & Mismanagement AT7630 Interior Design: Decorating in SW Florida (series) AT7645 Basics of Interior Design AT7647 Color in the 21st Century AT7649 Lighting: Most Important Aspect of Interior Design AT7651 What is Our Dog Telling Us? AT7662 Pets Do the Funniest Things AT7664 Better Sleep through Hypnosis AT7668 Stress Management through Hypnosis AT7671

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Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Foreign Languages Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt Interior Design Interior Design Interior Design Interior Design Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment

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Improve Your Game! Sports Performance/Hypnosis Think You’re Too Old for the Peace Corps? Jump Start Your Intuition (series) Intuition: Does It Exist? How Intuitive Am I? How Can I Use My Intuition? How Do I Build My Intuition? Success from the Inside Out Decision Support Systems for Health, Wealth & Life Find Your Identity in Retirement Conscious Parenting The Art of Jane Austen in Pride and Prejudice Confessions of a Romance Writer Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners/Intermediates Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners/Intermediates Intermediate Mah Jongg Strategies Classic Rock – America’s Revolutionary Music The Early Jazz Singers Cleopatra: How Sharp the Serpent’s Tooth Mary Todd Lincoln: Shadow of Glory Marjory Stoneman Douglas: A Voice for Everglades Catherine de Medici: The Black Queen Making/Taking Better Photos Making/Taking Better Photos Beyond Snapshots: Taking the Best Photos Beyond Snapshots: Taking the Best Photos Photoshop Elements for Beginners Nature and Wildlife Photography Nature and Wildlife Photography Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picassa Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picassa Download, Save and Share Your Photos Download, Save and Share Your Photos Taking Amazing Travel Photos Taking Amazing Travel Photos Photoshop Elements for Intermediates Creating Photo Books Online with MyPublisher Understanding Your Digital SLR Near Death Experiences: Lessons for Life Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism Why Do Good People Suffer? Book of Job The Historical Jesus Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life What Paul Said… Protestant Reformation Cosmology: Describing the Universe Mindful Meditation for Well-Being (series) Mindful Meditation Defined Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life Meditation for Health and Happiness Memoir Writing 101 Sherlock Holmes: Adventure of Inventor/Car Maker How to Write and Tell Personal Stories How to Write and Tell Personal Stories Make a Friend of Writing Writers Collaborative Workshop

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AT7673 Life Enrichment AT7676 Life Enrichment AT7679 Life Enrichment AT7681 Life Enrichment AT7683 Life Enrichment AT7685 Life Enrichment AT7687 Life Enrichment AT7689 Life Enrichment AT7690 Life Enrichment AT7693 Life Enrichment AT7695 Life Enrichment AT7699 Literature AT7702 Literature AT7706 Mah Jongg AT7708 Mah Jongg AT7710 Mah Jongg AT7717 Music & Opera AT7723 Music & Opera AT7734 Performance Art AT7735 Performance Art AT7737 Performance Art AT7738 Performance Art AT7743 Photography AT7745 Photography AT7750 Photography AT7752 Photography AT7754 Photography AT7757 Photography AT7759 Photography AT7761 Photography AT7763 Photography AT7766 Photography AT7767 Photography AT7769 Photography AT7772 Photography AT7773 Photography AT7777 Photography AT7779 Photography AT7782 Psychology/Sociology AT7795 Religion/Philosophy AT7801 Religion/Philosophy AT7803 Religion/Philosophy AT7805 Religion/Philosophy AT7809 Religion/Philosophy AT7829 Religion/Philosophy AT7895 Science/Astronomy AT7845 Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. AT7847 Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. AT7849 Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. AT7851 Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. AT7870 Writing Workshops AT7877 Writing Workshops AT7878 Writing Workshops AT7879 Writing Workshops AT7880 Writing Workshops AT7887 Writing Workshops

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BENTLEY VILLAGE (NORTH NAPLES) Understanding Tech iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari Facebook for Beginners: Desktop/Laptop Computers Great Decisions Discussion Group (8-Part Program)

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Middle East The Rise of ISIS The Future of Kurdistan Migration The Koreas The United Nations Climate Change Cuba and the U.S. Our Dynamic Earth Spies and Espionage: Fact vs. Fiction Illegals Program: Russian “Sleeper” Spies The Ultimate Real Estate Deal: Louisiana Purchase… Abraham Lincoln: A Portrait by his Secretaries What Really Caused the American Revolution? Operation Paperclip: Recruiting Nazi Scientists Robert Morris: Financier of the American Revolution Originalism vs. Constitutionalism Preserve Your Brain Zane Grey: Legend and Legacy A Day at the Opera: Two by Mozart (series) The Magic Flute Don Giovanni Daguerreotype to Digital Near Death Experiences: Lessons for Life Identifying/Understanding Personality Styles Journey of the Soul (series) Journeyers from the Ancient World Journeyers from the Medieval Renaissance World Journeyers from the Modern World The Religion of Ralph Waldo Emerson Exploring the Universe: Black Holes, Quarks… The History and Origins of Cambodia The Exotic Kingdom of Thailand Diplomacy: Understanding Foreign Affairs (series) Evolution of Diplomacy Inside An American Embassy

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BR7193 BR7267 BR7290 BR7303 BR7321 BR7325 BR7338 SP7362 BR7419 BR7466 BR7503 BR7509 BR7539 BR7556 BR7569 BR7586 BR7593 BR7625 BR7646 BR7648 BR7650 BR7652 BR7786 BR7798 BR7819

Art/Art History Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Day Trips & Spec. Ecology/Environment Fine Arts Health & Wellness History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt Interior Design Interior Design Interior Design Interior Design Psychology/Sociology Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy

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

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BROOKS COMMONS CLUB (BONITA SPRINGS) Inside the World’s Great Museums: The Hermitage Android Phones for Beginners iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari iPad/iPhone Photos Facebook for Beginners: Desktop/Laptop Computers iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part I iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part II 2016 Travel Open House Climate Science Lite: Understanding the Science Zentangle® I for Beginners The Importance of Weight-Bearing Exercise Illegals Program: Russian “Sleeper” Spies Pompeii: A Window into Antiquity The Desert Kingdom Revealed: Saudi Arabia Operation Paperclip: Recruiting Nazi Scientists The Arab-Israeli Conflict (5-hour Seminar w/Lunch) Wikileaks Nobel Peace Prizes Interior Design: Decorating in SW Florida (series) Basics of Interior Design Color in the 21st Century Lighting: Most Important Aspect of Interior Design Near Death Experiences: Lessons for Life Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism Circle of Life

Jonson VanDuser Guerra Guerra Outhwaite Guerra Guerra Guerra Zuris Nichols Williams Eastwood Jonson Kerpchar Eastwood Derfler Rodriguez Rodriguez Breay Breay Breay Breay Moore TBA Schwerin

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CH7581 CH7853 CH7893

History/Law/Govt Life Enrichment Travelogues

Ziedenberg Marina Bultman

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Concerts Concerts Concerts Concerts Concerts Concerts 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. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Wine Education Day Trips & Spec. History/Law/Govt Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Wine Education Wine Education Wine Education Wine Education Wine Education

Katz Katz Katz Katz Darnell/Baron Baron/Others Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Panel TBA TBA TBA Olson TBA TBA TBA Thissen Graff Graff Graff TBA TBA TBA Lane/Wernette TBA Olson CCSO CCSO CCSO CCSO CCSO CCSO TBA Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette

TuTh/Feb/PM Th/Feb/PM Tu/Mar/PM Tu/Mar/PM Tu/Feb/PM F/Mar/PM F/Jan/AM Tu/Jan/AM W/Jan/AM Tu/Jan/PM W/Feb/AM M/Feb/PM M/Feb/PM Tu/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM Tu/Feb/AM-PM W/Feb/AM-PM M/Feb/AM-PM W/Feb/AM-PM W/Feb/AM W/Mar/AM-PM Th/Mar/AM W/Mar/AM-PM Th/Mar/AM-PM F/Mar/AM F/Mar/AM Tu/Apr/AM WTh/Mar/AM-PM Tu/Mar/AM-PM W/Mar/AM-PM Tu/Mar/PM W/Mar/AM-PM W/Mar/AM Various/Feb-Mar F/Feb/AM Tu/Feb/AM W/Mar/PM Tu/Mar/PM Th/Mar/AM W/Mar/AM ThTu/Feb-Mar/PM Th/Feb-Mar/PM Th/Feb/PM Th/Feb/PM Th/Mar/PM

Day Trips & Spec Cooking Classes Cooking Classes Cooking Classes

Panel Greenberg Greenberg Greenberg

Tu/Feb/AM-PM TuTh/Mar/PM Tu/Mar/PM Th/Mar/PM

39 38 39 39

History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt

Franz Franz

Tu/Jan/PM Tu/Feb/PM

61 66

CALUSA HARBOUR (DOWNTOWN FT. MYERS) The British Bulldog – Winston Churchill Preserve Your Brain The Exotic Kingdom of Thailand

67 81 99

DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS Broadway & Great Hits Concert Series SP7353 The Jersey Boys: Oh What a Night! SP7354 50 Years of Great Hits! The ‘40s through the ‘80s SP7355 Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof SP7356 A Feast of American Songs SP7357 Classical Piano Concert SP7358 2016 Travel Open House (Brooks) SP7362 2016 Travel Open House (Terraces) SP7363 2016 Travel Open House (Naples) SP7364 2016 Travel Open House (Atrium) SP7365 2016 Travel Open House (Moorings Park) SP7366 2016 Travel Open House (Naples) SP7367 2016 Travel Open House (Atrium) SP7368 2016 Travel Open House (Naples) SP7369 2016 Travel Open House (Atrium) SP7370 Veterans’ Voices: 14th Annual Symposium (FGCU) SP7014 Vizcaya Museum (Miami) SP7375 Shark Valley (Everglades National Park) SP7376 Flagler Mansion & Gilded Age Lunch (Palm Beach) SP7377 Exploring Barefoot Beach (Bonita Springs) SP7378 Miami South Beach & Art Deco Tour (Miami) SP7379 Tour of Habitat for Humanity (Naples) SP7380 Wick Broadway Costume Museum (Boca Raton) SP7381 Tour of Immokalee SP7382 Rookery Bay Boat Tour SP7383 Rookery Bay Boat Tour SP7384 Rookery Bay Boat Tour SP7385 Overnight Trip: Morse Museum & Bok Gardens SP7386 Boat Trip, Tour & Lunch on Useppa Island SP7387 Miami Art Tour & Perez Art Museum (Miami) SP7388 Gourmet Food/Wine Luncheon (M Waterfront Grille) SP7869 Dali Museum (St. Petersburg) SP7389 History of Women in SWFL (N. Collier Reg. Park) SP7604 Collier County Law Enforcement (series) SP7653 Jail Tour & Jail Lunch at Collier County Jail SP7654 Crime Scene Unit Comes Alive (Naples Center) SP7655 K9 Unit: Dogs of Courage (Naples Center) SP7656 SWAT and Aviation Units SP7657 Bomb Squad Unit (Naples Center) SP7658 Lee County Crime Lab Tour SP7659 Wine Education Series plus Luncheon (4 event series) SP7864 Wine Education Series Only (3 event series) SP7865 Introduction and Choosing Value Wines SP7866 Italian Wines: Belissimi Vini SP7867 Vive la Différence! SP7868

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FGCU MAIN CAMPUS Veterans’ Voices: 14th Annual Symposium Mediterranean Cuisine – Italian & French (series) Session 1 – Italian Cuisine Session 2 – French Cuisine

SP7014 FG7359 FG7360 FG7361

FGCU SUGDEN WELCOME CENTER (FT. MYERS) Unearthing the Trojan War: Heinrich Schliemann R.M.S. Lusitania

SC7889 SC7890

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Art/Art History Computer & Tech Computer & Tech History/Law/Govt Literature

Jonson Guerra Guerra Eastwood Williams

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22 31 32 73 82

MI7892 MI7712 MI7720

Art/Art History Music & Opera Music & Opera

Jonson Mutart Mutart

Th/Feb/PM M/Jan/PM Th/Mar/PM

23 83 84

Ancient Civilizations Ancient Civilizations Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Concerts Concerts Concerts Concerts Concerts Concerts Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Discussion Groups History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Music & Opera Music & Opera Music & Opera Psychology/Sociology Psychology/Sociology Psychology/Sociology Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy

Jonson Jonson Jonson Jonson Jonson Jonson Jonson Guerra Guerra Guerra Katz Katz Katz Katz Darnell/Baron Baron/Others Guerra Fishwick Fishwick Beardsley Eastwood Hertzberg Eastwood Fishwick Berger Marina Adelman Adelman Adelman Kania Moore Kania TBA TBA TBA Bultman TBA

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Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History

Jonson Tu/Jan/AM Turicchi/Diorio M/Feb/AM Jonson MW/Feb/PM Jonson WF/Feb/AM Jonson W/Feb/AM Jonson F/Feb/AM Jonson F/Feb/AM Magen W/Feb/PM Magen F/Feb/PM Magen W/Mar/PM Jonson F/Mar/AM

GRANDEZZA (ESTERO) History’s Great Art Heists iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames and Hanssen Fractured Fairy Tales: Classics Become Relevant MARCO ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS In the Gardens of Claude Monet’s Giverny Beethoven’s Ninth: Struggle, Despair & Triumph Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Outer Limits of Genius MOORINGS PARK (NAPLES) Ancient Near East MP7177 Eternal Egypt: Myths, Monarchs, Monuments MP7176 Inside the World’s Great Museums: British Museum MP7179 An American Identity: Hudson River School (series) MP7188 Hudson River School of Painting Session 1 MP7189 Hudson River School of Painting Session 2 MP7190 Siena – Pearl of Tuscany MP7207 iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More MP7256 iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari MP7295 iPad/iPhone Photos MP7310 Broadway & Great Hits Concert Series SP7353 The Jersey Boys: Oh What a Night! SP7354 50 Years of Great Hits! The ‘40s through the ‘80s SP7355 Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof SP7356 A Feast of American Songs SP7357 Classical Piano Concert SP7358 2016 Travel Open House SP7366 Edu-Trivia SP7371 Edu-Trivia SP7372 Refugees and the Immigration Crisis MP7407 Jonathan Pollard – Avarice or Ideology? MP7514 The Ultimate Real Estate Deal: Louisiana Purchase… MP7523 Operation Teardrop: U.S. U-Boat Attack MP7564 The Truth, The Whole Truth & Nothing But the Truth MP7917 Wise Aging MP7918 Preserve Your Brain MP7855 A Day at the Opera: Two by Mozart (series) MP7725 The Magic Flute MP7926 Don Giovanni MP7928 Afterlife Encounters and Shared Death Experiences MP7781 Near Death Experiences: Lessons for Life MP7787 Reincarnation MP7791 Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism MP7797 Religion of the Founding Fathers MP7799 Construction of the Bible MP7820 Philosophies and Religions of China MP7807 What Did the Greeks Think? MP7834 NAPLES CENTER (1010 5th AVENUE SOUTH) Donatello: Master Sculptor of Florence Beyond David and the Duomo: Treasures of Florence Women in Art 1860-2016: The Journey… Fabulous France: 2000 Years in Provence (series) Aix-en-Provence, Roman Glanum, and Nimes Arles History’s Great Art Heists James McNeill Whistler: 1834-1903 John Singer Sargent: 1856-1924 Titian (Tiziano Vecellio): 1480-1579 Tiffany Treasures

NC7180 NC7181 NC7182 NC7183 NC7184 NC7185 NC7186 NC7192 NC7194 NC7195 NC7196

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The Native American Tragedy NC7198 Art/Art History Peter Paul Rubens NC7199 Art/Art History Michelangelo: Il Divino – The Renaissance Master NC7200 Art/Art History Vienna Dreams NC7201 Art/Art History High Italian Renaissance NC7202 Art/Art History The Art & Architecture of Sicily NC7203 Art/Art History Landscape Greats: Turner & Constable (series) NC7204 Art/Art History John Constable NC7205 Art/Art History J.M.W. Turner NC7206 Art/Art History Three Hollywood Johns and a Bogie (series) NC7208 Biographies John Wayne, The Duke NC7209 Biographies John Ford: A Splash of Irish Whiskey NC7210 Biographies John Huston: Cigars, Whiskey & Movie Magic NC7211 Biographies Humphrey Bogart (Bogie): One of a Kind NC7212 Biographies Horror Men of Hollywood – And One Ape NC7213 Biographies Richard Burton: The Welsh Lion (series) NC7214 Biographies Richard Burton: From Poor Son to Stardom NC7215 Biographies Richard Burton: Life with Liz and Beyond NC7216 Biographies Make-up Mavens: Avon, Arden, Rubinstein, etc. NC7217 Biographies Marilyn Monroe: Goddess without a Pedestal NC7218 Biographies Baseball Legends: Mantle, Ruth, DiMaggio (series) NC7219 Biographies Mickey Mantle NC7220 Biographies Babe Ruth NC7221 Biographies Joe DiMaggio NC7222 Biographies Baseball Legends: Koufax and Williams (series) NC7223 Biographies Koufax the Colossal NC7224 Biographies Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter NC7225 Biographies Bridge for Intermediates NC7226 Bridge Lessons Generating Income in Retirement NC7228 Bus/Finance/Invest Developing a Life Care Plan: Find, Access & Pay NC7232 Bus/Finance/Invest Understanding Tech NC7255 Computer & Tech iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More NC7262 Computer & Tech iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More NC7263 Computer & Tech iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More NC7266 Computer & Tech Android Phones for Beginners NC7268 Computer & Tech Android Phones for Beginners NC7270 Computer & Tech An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 NC7272 Computer & Tech An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 NC7274 Computer & Tech An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 NC7277 Computer & Tech An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 NC7279 Computer & Tech iPhone for Beginners: iOS 9 and More NC7281 Computer & Tech iPhone for Beginners: iOS 9 and More NC7284 Computer & Tech iPhone for Beginners: iOS 9 and More NC7287 Computer & Tech iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari NC7299 Computer & Tech Kindle Fire for Beginners NC7301 Computer & Tech iPad/iPhone Photos NC7304 Computer & Tech iPad/iPhone Photos NC7309 Computer & Tech iPad/iPhone Photos NC7311 Computer & Tech Introduction to Microsoft Word NC7312 Computer & Tech Macintosh Computers for Beginners NC7315 Computer & Tech Macintosh Computers for Beginners NC7316 Computer & Tech iPad/iPhone Hands-on Workshops (series) NC7896 Computer & Tech Introduction to iPad/iPhone, Settings, Back-up, etc. NC7900 Computer & Tech Mail, Contacts & Calendar. NC7904 Computer & Tech Safari, iTunes, Podcasts & Youtube NC7908 Computer & Tech Photos NC7912 Computer & Tech iPad/iPhone Hands-on Workshops (series) NC7898 Computer & Tech Introduction to iPad/iPhone, Settings, Back-up, etc. NC7902 Computer & Tech Mail, Contacts & Calendar. NC7906 Computer & Tech Safari, iTunes, Podcasts & Youtube NC7910 Computer & Tech Photos NC7914 Computer & Tech Facebook for Beginners: Desktops/Laptops NC7318 Computer & Tech Apple Watch for Beginners NC7322 Computer & Tech

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Gallo Magen Jonson Jonson Jonson Jonson Jonson Jonson Jonson Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Blumberg Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Smith Stolz Stolz Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra VanDuser VanDuser VanDuser VanDuser VanDuser VanDuser Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra VanDuser Guerra Guerra Guerra VanDuser VanDuser VanDuser Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Outhwaite Guerra

TuTh/Mar/PM W/Mar/PM M/Mar/AM Th/Mar/AM MTu/Mar/AM Th/Apr/AM TuW/Apr/AM Tu/Apr/AM W/Apr/AM TuTh/Feb/PM Tu/Feb/PM Th/Feb/PM Tu/Feb/PM Th/Feb/PM M/Feb/PM TuTh/Feb/PM Tu/Feb/PM Th/Feb/PM F/Feb/AM M/Feb/AM Tu/Mar/PM Tu/Mar/PM Tu/Mar/PM Tu/Mar/PM MW/Apr/AM M/Apr/AM W/Apr/AM M/Jan-Feb/AM TuTh/Feb/PM Tu/Feb/PM Th/Jan/AM Tu/Feb/AM W/Mar/AM Th/Apr/AM Th/Feb/PM W/Mar/PM M/Jan/PM M/Feb/PM Tu/Mar/PM M/Apr/PM M/Jan/PM W/Feb/AM W/Mar/AM W/Mar/AM M/Feb/PM M/Feb/AM W/Mar/AM W/Apr/AM Tu/Feb/PM Tu/Feb/PM Tu/Mar/PM M/Feb/PM M/Feb/PM M/Feb/PM M/Feb/PM M/Feb/PM M/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM M/Mar/PM F/Feb/PM M/Feb/PM

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Apple Watch for Beginners iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part I iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part I iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part I Macintosh Calendar, Email and Safari Macintosh Calendar, Email and Safari Facebook for Beginners on the iPad Introduction to Microsoft Excel iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part II iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part II iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part II iMovie for Beginners Android Tablets for Beginners Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Facebook for Intermediates: Desktop/Laptop Comp. Android Phones & Tablets for Intermediates The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group (series) The Midas Touch: Art, Business, and Commodity Postwar Chicago Art – The Hairy Who and Others The Scottish Architect and Designer, Mackintosh New Terrain: The Evolution of Landscape in Art 2016 Travel Open House 2016 Travel Open House 2016 Travel Open House An Introduction to Voiceovers China’s Investment in Africa Great Decisions Discussion Group (8-Part Program) Middle East The Rise of ISIS The Future of Kurdistan Migration The Koreas The United Nations Climate Change Cuba and the U.S. Issues in Intergovernmental Relationships (series) Issues in the Formation of the U.S. Cooperative Federalism Customs Unions, Common…European Union Education America’s Economy in Post-Industrial World (series) “Post-Industrial” Defined Clever Machines: The Impact of Robotics Globalized Supply Chains and the 21st Century Transnational Trade Agreements Demographic and Social Issues Refugees and the Immigration Crisis The Philosophers Café Irreligion Rising Concepts in Human Rights – Interactive Discussion Birds of South Florida (series) Birds of the Land and Sky Birds of the Marsh, Beach and Sea Birds of South Florida (series) Birds of the Land and Sky Birds of the Marsh, Beach and Sea Beautiful Flowering Orchids Beautiful Flowering Orchids Climate Science Lite: Understanding the Science Ocean Science Stories and Tales from the Sea Ikebana Design Workshop Ikebana Design Workshop Naples Foreign & Classic Films(series)

NC7323 NC7324 NC7327 NC7328 NC7329 NC7330 NC7333 NC7334 NC7337 NC7340 NC7341 NC7342 NC7345 NC7346 NC7349 NC7351 NC6700 NC6701 NC6702 NC6703 NC6704 SP7364 SP7367 SP7369 SP7373 NC7390 NC7391 NC7391 NC7391 NC7391 NC7391 NC7391 NC7391 NC7391 NC7391 NC7393 NC7394 NC7395 NC7396 NC7397 NC7398 NC7399 NC7400 NC7401 NC7402 NC7403 NC7405 NC7821 NC7408 NC7409 NC7410 NC7412 NC7414 NC7411 NC7413 NC7415 NC7416 NC7418 NC7420 SP7421 SP7422 SP7920 NC7425

Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech VanDuser Computer & Tech VanDuser Computer & Tech Outhwaite Computer & Tech VanDuser Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech Dorio Computer & Tech VanDuser Computer & Tech VanDuser Computer & Tech Outhwaite Computer & Tech VanDuser Contemporary Art Various Contemporary Art Palczynski Contemporary Art Cozzolino Contemporary Art Anderson Contemporary Art Tomlinson Day Trips & Spec. Guerra Day Trips & Spec. Guerra Day Trips & Spec. Guerra Day Trips & Spec. Various Discussion Groups Maloni Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Ochs Discussion Groups Ochs Discussion Groups Ochs Discussion Groups Ochs Discussion Groups Ochs Discussion Groups Hinchey Discussion Groups Hinchey Discussion Groups Hinchey Discussion Groups Hinchey Discussion Groups Hinchey Discussion Groups Hinchey Discussion Groups Beardsley Discussion Groups Swain/Diorio Discussion Groups Maloni Discussion Groups Varno Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Dorio Ecology/Environment Dorio Ecology/Environment Zuris Ecology/Environment Prager Ecology/Environment Dallal Ecology/Environment Dallal Film Series Various

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Ida About Elly Caché Tangerines Black Orpheus Shall We Dance? Citizenfour The Crime of Father Amaro Central Station Rust and Bone Lore The Desert Fox Eyes Wide Open Strictly Ballroom Great Musicals and Westerns Film (series) An American in Paris Singin’ in the Rain The Band Wagon Seven Brides for Seven Brothers The Quiet Man The Searchers Zentangle® I for Beginners Zentangle® I for Beginners Zentangle® II – Beyond the Basics (series) Zentangle II - Shading Tangled Messages – Tangles by the Sea Tangle on Cloth Zendala Making Zentangle® Jewelry Creating Artist Books: Thinking Outside the Book Conversational Italian I Conversational Italian II Beginning Guitar Lessons Beginning Guitar Lessons Intermediate Guitar Lessons Intermediate Guitar Lessons Managing Your Brain Change Your Mind to Control Your Weight Brain Fitness Café (series) Memory Strategies Remembering Faces and Names Mind Bogglers Eating for Health & Longevity (series) Fundamentals of Nutrition for Healthy Living Nutrition and Disease Prevention Skin Care Truths and Myths! The Importance of Weight-Bearing Exercise Safety & Efficacy of Dietary Supplements Spies and Espionage – Fact vs. Fiction Canterbury: City and Cathedral Illegals Program: Russian “Sleeper” Spies Illegals Program: Russian “Sleeper” Spies Illegals Program: Russian “Sleeper” Spies Jonathan Pollard: Avarice or Ideology? Benghazi: Unanswered Questions R.H. Macy’s Owner & Wife Perish on the Titanic Politics vs. History: Ideology & Historical Accuracy The Ultimate Real Estate Deal: Louisiana Purchase… Media and Politics: An Unholy Alliance Father and Son Spies: Jim & Nat Nicholson Apollo 13: American Greatness & Mission to Moon Operation Underworld: WWII Mob Alliances Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy

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Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Foreign Languages Foreign Languages Guitar Lessons Guitar Lessons Guitar Lessons Guitar Lessons Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt

Guerra Pomerantz Guerra Pomerantz Landers Pomerantz Guerra Pomerantz Landers Pomerantz Guerra Mutart Pomerantz Guerra Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Nichols Nichols Bartrop Bartrop Bartrop Bartrop Bartrop Bartrop Schlack Toffanello Toffanello Morgan Morgan Morgan Morgan Berger Berger Ryerson Ryerson Ryerson Ryerson Venable Venable Venable Lester Williams Kraska Eastwood Jonson Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Eastwood Kurzman Eastwood Hertzberg Bergerson Eastwood Grace Eastwood Eastwood

Su/Jan/PM Su/Jan/PM Su/Jan/PM Su/Feb/PM Su/Feb/PM Su/Feb/PM Su/Feb/PM Su/Mar/PM Su/Mar/PM Su/Mar/PM Su/April/PM Su/April/PM Su/April/PM Su/April/PM F/Feb-Apr/PM F/Feb/PM F/Feb/PM F/Mar/PM F/Mar/PM F/Apr/PM F/Apr/PM W/Jan/PM W/Mar/PM ThF/Feb-Mar/PM Th/Feb/PM F/Feb/PM Th/Mar/PM F/Mar/PM F/Mar/PM Tu/Mar/AM TuTh/Feb-Mar/AM TuTh/Mar-Apr/AM F/Jan-Feb/PM F/Mar-Apr/PM F/Jan-Feb/PM F/Mar-Apr/PM TuTh/Jan/PM Th/Feb/AM ThTu/Mar/PM Th/Mar/PM Tu/Mar/PM Th/Mar/PM W/Mar/PM W/Mar/PM W/Mar/PM W/Feb-Mar/PM F/Mar/AM Tu/Mar/PM W/Jan/AM Tu/Jan/AM Th/Jan/PM F/Feb/AM M/Mar/AM F/Feb/PM Th/Jan/AM W/Feb/PM W/Jan/PM W/Feb/AM Tu/Jan/PM W/Jan/AM W/Jan-Feb/PM W/Jan/PM M/Feb/AM

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What Really Caused the American Revolution? NC7536 History/Law/Govt Dill Pompeii: A Window into Antiquity NC7538 History/Law/Govt Jonson U.S. Constitution: Making of a Great Nation (series) NC7540 History/Law/Govt Mutart The Long Hot Summer of 1787: Designing a Nation NC7541 History/Law/Govt Mutart The New Nation Struggles (1790-1800) NC7542 History/Law/Govt Mutart The Miracle Continues (1800-1820) NC7543 History/Law/Govt Mutart The Nation Turns Thirty (1820-1840) NC7544 History/Law/Govt Mutart Hope and Fear (1840-1860) NC7545 History/Law/Govt Mutart The Miracle Almost Comes to an End NC7546 History/Law/Govt Mutart The History of Women’s Fashion NC7550 History/Law/Govt Blumberg Understanding Florida’s Government: Collier Co. NC7605 History/Law/Govt Parker Jewish Avengers: Nazi Executioners NC7552 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Nuremberg: Military Tribunals NC7555 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Operation Teardrop: US U-Boat Attack NC7565 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Operation Paperclip: Recruiting Nazi Scientists NC7568 History/Law/Govt Eastwood The Politics of Gun Control NC7570 History/Law/Govt Bergerson Andrew Jackson (series) NC7572 History/Law/Govt Brand Old Hickory NC7573 History/Law/Govt Brand The Age of Jackson NC7574 History/Law/Govt Brand Jacksonian Democracy NC7575 History/Law/Govt Brand The History of Advertising NC7576 History/Law/Govt Blumberg Immokalee: Fields of Hope (series) NC7577 History/Law/Govt Thissen Immokalee’s Fields of Hope NC7578 History/Law/Govt Thissen Father Richard Sanders NC7579 History/Law/Govt Thissen Agriculture in SW Florida Today NC7580 History/Law/Govt Thissen Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls (seminar/lunch) NC7582 History/Law/Govt Derfler Guantanamo: History Revisited NC7584 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Naples Beach Homes, Cottages and Castles NC7587 History/Law/Govt Leher The Collapse of the Hapsburg Empire in WWI NC7591 History/Law/Govt Brand Wikileaks NC7592 History/Law/Govt Rodriguez Historic Documents & Robert Morris: Financier NC7594 History/Law/Govt Reis Climate Change/Global Warming: Politics vs. Science NC7596 History/Law/Govt Eastwood The Real Boardwalk Empire: Atlantic City NC7598 History/Law/Govt Margolis Originalism vs. Constitutionalism NC7599 History/Law/Govt Bergerson Global Gihad: Al Quaeda and Islamic Extremism NC7601 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Snowden and Manning: Traitors or Patriots? NC7602 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Marshall McLuhan: Beware Propaganda/Advertising NC7603 History/Law/Govt Rose Public Education in Florida: A Primer for Collier Co. NC7549 History/Law/Govt Parker Presidential Politics: Road to the White House 2016 NC7615 History/Law/Govt Bergerson Sidney Reilly “Ace of Spies:” The Real James Bond NC7617 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Trail of Tears NC7618 History/Law/Govt Davis Cuban Independence: The Spanish-American War NC7622 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Nobel Peace Prizes NC7624 History/Law/Govt Rodriguez Operation Firefly: 555th Parachute Batallion NC7626 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Music and Love: A Look Back at Woodstock NC7627 History/Law/Govt Thissen Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean (seminar/lunch) NC7628 History/Law/Govt Derfler Government Waste: Fraud & Mismanagement NC7629 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Collecting Stock Certificates: Scripophily NC7631 History/Law/Govt Margolis Unique Missions of WWII NC7632 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both? NC7633 History/Law/Govt Mutart Captured U-Boats: WWII Code Victories NC7634 History/Law/Govt Eastwood American Presidents in Hard Economic Times (series) NC7635 History/Law/Govt Mutart American Presidents in Hard Times: 1776-1929 NC7636 History/Law/Govt Mutart American Presidents in Hard Times: 1930-Today NC7637 History/Law/Govt Mutart 250-Year Rule of Tudors and Stewarts (series) NC7638 History/Law/Govt Mutart Henry VIII Takes the Throne NC7639 History/Law/Govt Mutart Henry’s Successors NC7640 History/Law/Govt Mutart The Stewarts Ascend to the Throne NC7641 History/Law/Govt Mutart Bowe Bergdahl: No Soldier Left Behind NC7643 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Voter ID Laws: Access or Integrity NC7644 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Crime Scene Unit Comes Alive (Naples Center) SP7655 Law Enforcement CCSO K9 Unit: Dogs of Courage (Naples Center) SP7656 Law Enforcement CCSO Bomb Squad Unit (Naples Center) SP7658 Law Enforcement CCSO

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Get Organized: Downsize & Simplify Your Life Get Organized: Downsize & Simplify Your Life What is Our Dog Telling Us? Pets Do the Funniest Things Better Sleep through Hypnosis Stress Management through Hypnosis Improve Your Game! Sports Performance/Hypnosis Get Organized: Organize Your @Home Office Get Organized: Organize Your @Home Office Think You’re Too Old for the Peace Corps? Jump Start Your Intuition (series) Intuition: Does It Exist? How Intuitive Am I? How Can I Use My Intuition? How Do I Build My Intuition? Success from the Inside Out Decision Support Systems for Health, Wealth & Life Find Your Identity in Retirement Wise Aging Alice’s World: Welcome to Wonderland Zane Grey: Legend and Legacy Confessions of a Romance Writer Children’s Literature: Choosing and Using Books Nobel Prize in Literature Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners/Intermediates Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners/Intermediates Intermediate Mah Jongg Strategies Beethoven’s Ninth: Struggle, Despair & Triumph Puccini at the Met: Live in HD (series) Turandot Manon Lescaut Madama Butterfly Classic Rock – America’s Revolutionary Music Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Outer Limits of Genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Outer Limits of Genius The Early Jazz Singers Tchaikovsky: Tormented Genius Sebastian Bach (series) Bach as a Young Composer Bach’s Goldberg Variations The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones Periods of Music / World Affairs, Art, Literature Jean Sibelius: Nordic Giant of Music Remember the Ladies: Abigail Adams Marjory Stoneman Douglas: A Voice for Everglades Getting More from Your Digital Camera Getting More from Your Digital Camera Making/Taking Better Photos Making/Taking Better Photos Daguerreotype to Digital Beyond Snapshots: Taking the Best Photos Beyond Snapshots: Taking the Best Photos Photoshop Elements for Beginners Photoshop Elements for Beginners Nature and Wildlife Photography Nature and Wildlife Photography Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picassa Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picassa Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picassa Download, Save and Share Your Photos Download, Save and Share Your Photos Taking Amazing Travel Photos Taking Amazing Travel Photos

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Photoshop Elements for Intermediates Creating Photo Books Online with MyPublisher Understanding Your Digital SLR Afterlife Encounters and Shared Death Experiences Near Death Experiences: Lessons for Life Near Death Experiences: Lessons for Life Messages from the Other Side Reincarnation The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Psychology and the New Spirituality Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism Why Do Good People Suffer? Book of Job The Historical Jesus Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life Philosophies and Religions of China What Paul Said… Journey of the Soul (series) Journeyers from the Ancient World Journeyers from the Medieval Renaissance World Journeyers from the Modern World Circle of Life The Philosophers Café Josephus of Oz – Find Author of New Testament Former Lives of Buddha Sacred Texts of Asia (series) Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism Lotus Sutra in Buddhism Dao De Jing in Daoism Hinduism: Tradition and Modernism Buddhism The Religion of Ralph Waldo Emerson Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse Cosmology: Describing the Universe Exploring the Universe: Black Holes, Quarks… Tai Chi for Beginners Tai Chi for Beginners Tai Chi for Beginners Yoga for Beginners Yoga for Beginners Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being (series) Mindful Meditation Defined Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life Meditation for Health and Happiness The Exotic Kingdom of Thailand A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book A Look beyond the Mirror: Write the Story of You A Look beyond the Mirror: Write the Story of You Writers Collaborative Workshop Writers Collaborative Workshop When You Write, Get it Right Writing Short Stories Writing Craft: Become a Better Writer (series) Character Development Plot Dialogue Marketing for Writers

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Photography Berna Photography Berna Photography Berna Psychology/Sociology Kania Psychology/Sociology Moore Psychology/Sociology Moore Psychology/Sociology Kania Psychology/Sociology Kania Psychology/Sociology Kania Psychology/Sociology Kania Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy Marina Religion/Philosophy Bultman Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy Schwerin Religion/Philosophy Swain/Diorio Religion/Philosophy Joppa Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Religion/Philosophy TBA Science/Astronomy Mutart Science/Astronomy Mutart Science/Astronomy Flaig Science/Astronomy Mutart Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. McNeil Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. McNeil Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. McNeil Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. McNeil Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. McNeil Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Marina Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Marina Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Marina Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Marina Travelogues Bultman Writing Workshops Wroble Writing Workshops Wroble Writing Workshops Lauer Writing Workshops Lauer Writing Workshops Robison Writing Workshops Robison Writing Workshops Savage Writing Workshops Wroble Writing Workshops Wroble Writing Workshops Wroble Writing Workshops Wroble Writing Workshops Wroble Writing Workshops Wroble

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THE STRAND COUNTRY CLUB (NORTH NAPLES) In the Gardens of Claude Monet’s Giverny iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari We Are Lincoln Men The History and Origins of Cambodia

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THE TERRACES (BONITA SPRINGS) Eternal Egypt: Myths Monarchs, Monuments Inside the World’s Great Museums: British Museum Bernini and the Baroque Style in Rome iPhone for Beginners: iOS 9 and More iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari iPad/iPhone Photos 2016 Travel Open House Refugees and the Immigration Crisis Zentangle® I for Beginners Making Zentangle® Jewelry Change Your Mind to Control Your Weight R.H. Macy’s Owner & Wife Perish on the Titanic Media and Politics: An Unholy Alliance Father and Son Spies: Jim & Nat Nicholson Cuba: A Rebellious Nation Guantanamo: History Revisited World War I (series) Causes of World War I Battles and Major Events of World War I Results of World War I and the Treaty of Versailles Preserve Your Brain Catherine de Medici: The Black Queen Daguerreotype to Digital Former Lives of Buddha The Exotic Kingdom of Thailand

TR7175 Ancient Civilizations Jonson TR7178 Art/Art History Jonson TR7191 Art/Art History Jonson TR7285 Computer & Tech Guerra TR7297 Computer & Tech Guerra TR7307 Computer & Tech Guerra SP7363 Day Trips & Spec. Guerra TR7406 Discussion Groups Beardsley TR7464 Fine Arts Nichols TR7472 Fine Arts Bartrop TR7481 Health & Wellness Berger TR7518 History/Law/Govt Kurzman TR7527 History/Law/Govt Bergerson TR7529 History/Law/Govt Eastwood TR7548 History/Law/Govt Bireda TR7585 History/Law/Govt Eastwood TR7606 History/Law/Govt Brand TR7607 History/Law/Govt Brand TR7608 History/Law/Govt Brand TR7609 History/Law/Govt Brand TR7854 Life Enrichment Marina TR7739 Performance Art Birtolo TR7748 Photography Barto TR7823 Religion/Philosophy TBA TR7859 Travelogues Bultman

RA AFTER HOURS – EVENING & WEEKEND CLASSES Generating Income in Retirement Income Earning Investments beyond the 0.5% CD Developing a Life Care Plan: Find, Access & Pay Developing a Life Care Plan: Find, Access & Pay Financial Education for Investors (series) Rules of the Road Income, Growth or Both – Equities & Bonds Retirement Has Changed Financial Education for Investors (series) Rules of the Road Income, Growth or Both – Equities & Bonds Retirement Has Changed Understanding Social Security Understanding Social Security Understanding Social Security Preparing Your Estate Plan Preparing Your Estate Plan The Entrepreneurial Equation The Entrepreneurial Equation Five Important Money Questions for Women Time Matters: A Woman’s Retirement Outlook An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 iPhone for Beginners: iOS 9 and More iPad/iPhone Calendar, Email & Safari iPad/iPhone Photos Introduction to Microsoft Word

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint “Birding” Field Trip “Birding” Field Trip An Introduction to Voiceovers (Naples Center) An Introduction to Voiceovers (Atrium) Naples Foreign & Classic Films (series) Ida About Elly Caché Tangerines Black Orpheus Shall We Dance? Citizenfour The Crime of Father Amaro Central Station Rust and Bone Lore The Desert Fox Eyes Wide Open Strictly Ballroom 5-Week Spanish: A Crash Course for the Beginner Citizen-Soldier-Citizen: Reintegrating Our Heroes Citizen-Soldier-Citizen: Reintegrating Our Heroes Better Sleep through Hypnosis Stress Management through Hypnosis Nature Photography Field Trip Psychological Perspectives

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Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Ecology/Environment Ecology/Environment Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Foreign Languages History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Photography Psychology/Sociology

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TRAVEL PROGRAMS The Art and Culture of Philadelphia Sailing the Black Sea Silverseas Alaska Cruise: Seward to Vancouver Southern Italy and Sicily Legendary Turkey & the Turquoise Coast Cuba: Through the Eyes of the People

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CANCELLATION POLICY: Membership Fees are non-refundable. If a program is canceled, you will be notified by phone and issued a full refund within 14 business days. If you wish to withdraw from a program, please notify the Renaissance Academy at 239-425-3272 no later than 5:00 pm three (3) business days prior to the first session of the program in order to receive a refund. Individuals who cancel after the start of a program will not receive a refund. Unless otherwise stated, a ten (10) business day notice is required for refunds on all special programs (SP).

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ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Eternal Egypt: Myths, Monarchs and Monuments

$20 / $25

Option #1 – TR7175 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – January 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #2 – MP7176 – Moorings Park (Naples) – May 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. The civilization of Ancient Egypt is endlessly fascinating. Exhibits about this culture are always blockbusters at museums worldwide; countless TV shows, books, and journals explore every aspect of Egypt from mummy myths to alien builder theories. In this lecture, we will survey Ancient Egypt – a civilization that flourished for more than 3,500 years. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Ancient Near East

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MP7177 – Moorings Park (Naples) – January 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Many people find the civilization of Ancient Egypt fascinating, but don’t realize that the roots of many of our Western traditions came from their neighbors to the east in Mesopotamia. The successive cultures of the “Land Between Two Rivers” have been called the “Cradle of Civilization.” The Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians who inhabited this world gave the West a system of writing, math, the wheel, and much more. Instructor: Carol Jonson

ART & ART HISTORY Inside the World’s Great Museums: The British Museum in London

$20 / $25

Option #1 – TR7178 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – January 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #2 – MP7179 – Moorings Park (Naples) – May 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. The British Museum holds an astonishing eight million works in its collection. Even though only 80,000 are on display, they take the visitor around the globe and millennia back in time. This lecture will concentrate on museum highlights from Ancient Egypt – including the Rosetta Stone, the Ancient Near East, Ancient Greece – including the controversial and beautiful Elgin Marbles and early British history. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Donatello: Master Sculptor of Florence

$20 / $25

NC7180 – Naples Center – January 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Donatello was one of the greatest Florentine sculptors of the early Renaissance. Although we know little of his personal life, his works – including two wonderful Davids in Florence’s Bargello Museum – are remarkable for the way he renders figures, in motion and with intellect. His work truly embodies the principles of Renaissance humanism with figures who are definite individuals in contrast to late medieval art with its far more stylized and generalized figures. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Beyond David and the Duomo: The Hidden Treasures of Florence

$20 / $25

NC7181 – Naples Center – February 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Even if you have been to Florence and visited the Duomo or have seen Michelangelo’s David, our trio of speakers will fascinate you with their presentations. They will take you beyond the highlights of the city and will introduce you to new insights, including a few of this city’s most beautiful hidden treasures. Italy’s version of Westminster Abbey, a magnificent Basilica that is the final resting place of many famous Florentines, is on our agenda. Visit the oldest public building in Florence and tranquilly enjoy the works of several of the city’s most famous sculptors. We will also cross the Arno, climb a hill, introduce a highly regarded modern day sculptor, recall the great flood, and otherwise treat you to new discoveries. Instructors: Tom Turicchi, Ron Diorio, and Richard Cappalli Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Women in Art (1860-2016): The Journey from Active Participant to Influential Innovator

$60 / $72

NC7182 – Naples Center – February 1, 3, 8, 10 at 2pm – 4pm, Mondays/Wednesdays From Impressionists to Postmodernists, we explore the art and lives of female artists facing multiple challenges to success. From the mild, domestic interiors and portraits by Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot, to the outrageously and openly confrontational works of today’s artists like Tracey Emin and Kara Walker, we follow the emergence of the female artist. Join us for the stories of women barred from art classes, eclipsed by their husband’s fame, and overlooked by the art establishment. Yet, they would ultimately become contemporary art’s most sought-after, respected, and influential celebrities and innovators. Instructor: Genie Kell

Fabulous France: 2000 Years in Provence

$30 / $35

NC7183 – Naples Center – February 3, 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday/Friday Participants may register for the entire series (NC7183) or for any of the individual lectures below. This course will explore two millennia of accomplishments in Provence, from the Roman beginnings of Arles and Aix-en-Provence and the building of landmark medieval cathedrals, to the area becoming a favorite haunt of some of the world’s most beloved painters, including Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cezanne. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Aix-en-Provence, Roman Glanum, and Nimes

$20 / $25

NC7184 – Naples Center – February 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday This lecture will briefly review the history of Provence, then explore in more detail the city of Aix from Roman and Medieval times through the 20th century, when it was made famous as the home of artist Paul Cezanne. We will also visit the excavations of Roman Glanum, the beautiful city of Nimes, and the fabulous Pont du Gard aqueduct.

Arles

$20 / $25

NC7185 – Naples Center – February 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday This lecture will focus on Arles, examining its many Roman remains, its magnificent Romanesque cathedral and cloister, and most importantly its fame as the home of Vincent van Gogh, who was inspired by the special light of southern France where he would paint some of his most famous works.

History’s Great Art Heists

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7186 – Naples Center – February 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #2 – GR7187 – Grandézza (Estero) – March 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will investigate some of the world’s most famous art heists of the past three centuries including: Napoleon’s and Lord Elgin’s looting in Egypt, Greece, and Italy; the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre; and the still-unsolved burglary of Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Crafting an American Identity: The Hudson River School of Painting

$30 / $35

MP7188 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 15, 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays Participants may register for the entire series (MP7188) or for any of the individual lectures below. America’s first – and only – real school of art was the 19th century art movement called the Hudson River School. Its goal was to craft a new kind of art that glorified the ideals, spirituality, grandeur, and majesty of the new world of America as distinct and independent from the old world of Europe. As the school evolved, its practitioners expanded their horizons, geographically and artistically, heading to America’s West, Central and South America, and finally to “America’s Eden” – Florida. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The Hudson River School of Painting: Session 1

$20 / $25

MP7189 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday This lecture will look at the American painting roots from which the school emerged as well as how founding artists Thomas Cole and Asher Durand consciously crafted characteristics that helped identify this artistic movement to show “God’s hand at work in the wilderness.”

The Hudson River School of Painting: Session 2

$20 / $25

MP7190 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday This lecture will focus on the second generation of Hudson River School painters – the Luminists – who expanded the scope of the wildernesses they painted to the American West, Central and South America, and Florida. Such artists included Frederic Church, Jasper Cropsey, Albert Bierstadt, and George Inness.

In the Gardens of Claude Monet’s Giverny

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MI7892 – Marco Island Center for the Arts – February 18 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – ST7197 – The Strand (North Naples) – March 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. The Impressionist master, Claude Monet, is one of the world’s most beloved artists. Monet planted gardens wherever he lived, but his masterpiece was Giverny, where he spent more than half of his long and very productive life. The beautiful gardens he created at Giverny were a never-ending source of inspiration for Monet. Join us as we look at photos of the gardens and how Monet translated them into beautiful works of art. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Bernini and the Baroque Style in Rome

$20 / $25

TR7191 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Gianlorenzo Bernini is credited with being the inventor of the Baroque style in 17th century Rome. His emotional and dramatic sculptures are amazing. Even more astonishing are his accomplishments as an architect who helped shape the face of Rome and the Vatican as we see them today. Instructor: Carol Jonson

James McNeill Whistler: 1834 – 1903

$24 / $29

NC7192 – Naples Center – February 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Born in Massachusetts and trained in Paris, Whistler spent his working years in London. Best known for the portrait of his mother, Whistler was an innovator in pursuit of pure visual poetry. Join us as we follow his personal artistic journey. Instructor: Dottie Magen

Inside the World’s Great Museums: The Hermitage

$20 / $25

BR7193 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Most visitors to some of the world’s greatest and largest museums experience only a whirlwind tour of an hour or two. But if time permits, an on-your-own tour can be a marvelous journey, especially if you plan ahead for what you would most like to see. Join Carol Jonson for a tour of The Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, founded by Catherine the Great in 1764. Instructor: Carol Jonson

John Singer Sargent: 1856 – 1924

$24 / $29

NC7194 – Naples Center – February 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Friday Sargent built a successful career as a portraitist of wealthy Americans and Europeans. He was born in Florence of American parents and remained in Europe. Best known for his portrait of “Madame X,” we will explore his life and career. Instructor: Dottie Magen

Titian (Tiziano Vecellio): 1480 – 1579

$24 / $29

NC7195 – Naples Center – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Titian was the most celebrated Venetian artist of his time and the first to acquire an international clientele including royalty. Join us as we explore his great artistic achievements. Instructor: Dottie Magen

Tiffany Treasures

$20 / $25

NC7196 – Naples Center – March 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Louis Comfort Tiffany – best known for his innovative and beautiful colored glass lamps and stained glass windows – has been called “the man who could do everything.” A painter, potter, glass artist, architect, and interior designer, Tiffany was on a lifelong quest to Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

bring beauty into American lives and homes. His own spectacular summer home, Laurelton Hall on Long Island, brought this dream to life. Destroyed by fire in 1957, Laurelton has risen from the ashes – recreated inside another little-known treasure – the Morse Museum in Winter Park, Florida, which the Academy will visit in March (see Day Trips & Special Events). Instructor: Carol Jonson

The Native American Tragedy

$42 / $50

NC7198 – Naples Center – March 8, 10, 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday/Tuesday American artists gave the world the archetype of the American Indian; feathers streaming, buffalo chasing, wild riding, reckless fighters of the plains. Remington and Russell recorded and immortalized the West. Schreyvogel portrayed the bloody battles between Indians and white men. Albert Bierstadt painted landscapes that showed how the Plains Indians were perfectly suited to their environment. George Catlin and Karl Bodmer visited and cataloged over 400,000 Indians. Their efforts to gain the trust and respect of the Indians gained them entry into secret ceremonies and religious rites. These artists never painted them as “red men” but as real individuals. We will explore more than 25 artists who painted the customs, manners, and religious rites of Native Americans. Instructor: Mimi Gallo

Peter Paul Rubens: 1577 – 1640

$24 / $29

NC7199 – Naples Center – March 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday In addition to being a great painter of resplendent female nudes and an art master of international stature, Rubens was also a diplomat. He traveled on diplomatic missions from his home in Flanders to Spain and England. His extraordinary life and career will be explored. Instructor: Dottie Magen

Michelangelo: Il Divino, The Renaissance Master

$20 / $25

NC7200 – Naples Center – March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Even in his own lifetime, this Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect was recognized as a genius nicknamed “Il Divino” – the Divine One. In this lecture, we will look at some of his masterpieces; from the Pieta sculpted when he was in his early twenties, to the glorious frescos of the Sistine Chapel, and his architectural accomplishments that helped shape Rome and the Vatican. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Vienna Dreams

$20 / $25

NC7201 – Naples Center – March 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday A famous German song calls Vienna the “city of my dreams” and it is indeed a beautiful town, graced with wonderful art, architecture, food and above all, music. This class will survey some of the city’s most beloved features, from the not-so-blue Danube to the magnificent museums, churches, palaces, music venues, and scrumptious coffee houses that are Vienna’s hallmarks. Instructor: Carol Jonson

High Italian Renaissance

$30 / $35

NC7202 – Naples Center – March 28, 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Tuesday The High Renaissance flourished in Italy, particularly in the cities of Florence, Venice, and Rome. This two-session course will set the stage for the Renaissance and look at the contributions of key artists from each city. In the first lecture, we will focus on Leonardo da Vinci in Rome; and touch on Bellini and Giorgione from Venice. Lecture two will explore Titian in Venice, and then move to Rome to discuss the great rivals, Raphael and Michelangelo. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The Art and Architecture of Sicily

$20 / $25

NC7203 – Naples Center – April 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Sicily – the largest island in the Mediterranean – has a rich and unique culture that extends back beyond its colonization by the Greeks in the 8th century BCE. This class will explore some of the island’s history, its important archaeological sites, architecture, art, and one of its crowning glories – centuries of glowing mosaics. Don’t miss this lecture if you are thinking about joining the Renaissance Academy for its travel abroad program to Sicily and Southern Italy. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Landscape Greats: Turner and Constable

$30 / $35

NC7204 – Naples Center – April 12, 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Wednesday Participants may register for the entire series (NC7204) or for any of the individual lectures below. Following in the footsteps of earlier Dutch artists, two 19th century English artists began a tradition of landscape painting in England. They were John Constable and J.M.W. Turner, whose beautiful use of color often earns him the nickname “Father of Impressionism.” Instructor: Carol Jonson

John Constable

$20 / $25

NC7205 – Naples Center – April 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday The 19th century English painter, John Constable, is beloved for his landscapes that portray the beauty of the English countryside. He is especially noted for the way he captures clouds on canvas. This course will discuss his life and his romantic, but realistic paintings, which have earned him a place as one of the greatest British landscape painters.

J.M.W. Turner

$20 / $25

NC7206 – Naples Center – April 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Joseph Mallord William Turner has often been called “the painter of light.” This 19th century English landscape artist’s techniques – controversial in his day – captured nature in all its moods. Turner is credited not only with enhancing the importance of landscape as a genre, but also with crafting works in a manner that paved the way for the later 19th century Impressionists.

Siena: Pearl of Tuscany

$20 / $25

MP7207 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Siena has been called the “manageable version of Florence.” At one time it was the center of life in the Italian Renaissance. Join us for a look at this gorgeous town, home to the oldest and most famous horse race in the world, the Palio di Siena. Instructor: Carol Jonson

BIOGRAPHIES Three Hollywood Johns and a Bogie

$52 / $62

NC7208 – Naples Center – February 2, 4, 9, 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays/Thursdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC7208) or for any of the individual lectures below. Two legendary film directors, John Ford and John Huston – and screen icons, John Wayne (“Duke”) and Humphrey Bogart (“Bogie”) – drank, cursed, smoked, and swaggered across several decades of Hollywood bringing wonder, excitement, controversy, and color to our everyday world. Stage Coach, Fort Apache, Night of the Iguana, Maltese Falcon, Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The African Queen, and other classics are their legacies which we will explore. See how magic was made and discover the fascinating men who made it. Instructor: Steven Mutart

John Wayne, The Duke

$20 / $25

NC7209 – Naples Center – February 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Nicknamed after his Airedale, “Duke,” Marion Robert Morrison went from handsome stage hand to international superstar and American icon John Wayne over five decades, finally winning his first Academy Award for True Grit in 1969. A bigger than life character, he drank and swaggered for decades with pals like John Ford and John Huston. Stagecoach, Rio Bravo, The Quiet Man, The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The High and Mighty, and The Shootist, film number 170, were some of his achievements. This great actor may be gone, but not forgotten.

John Ford: A Splash of Irish Whiskey

$20 / $25

NC7210 – Naples Center – February 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Fifty years and over 140 films bear the style, stamp, and personality of famed director John Ford. His westerns are the gold standard for the genre: tales of rugged, hard-living, romantic drifters, and the magnificent landscapes they roamed. His non-western, How Green Was My Valley, won Best Picture. One wife, lots of booze and girlfriends, and four Oscars for directing helped define his life. His “stock company” claimed representation of many Hollywood legends. Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

John Huston: Cigars, Whiskey, and Movie Magic

$20 / $25

NC7211 – Naples Center – February 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday A gifted screen writer, John Marcellus Huston, son of Walter, finally got to direct his own script, The Maltese Falcon, and placed his new drinking buddy, Humphrey Bogart, in the lead role. Declared an instant classic, he went on to direct The Asphalt Jungle, The African Queen, Moby Dick, The Misfits, Night of the Iguana, and others. Six marriages, including Anjelica, and endless honors were also part of his extraordinary 81 year life.

Humphrey Bogart (Bogie): One of a Kind

$20 / $25

NC7212 – Naples Center – February 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday His first and only Academy Award came in 1951 for the grumpy, boozy, skipper of the tug boat “African Queen,” capping thirty years of stage and film. But boat captain Charlie Allnut was just one of the many iconic roles immortalized by this complex and unique talent. Booze, John Huston, the Rat Pack, and Lauren Bacall were all part of his colorful life much like his roles on screen. Dead at 57, his legend lives on in Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, Key Largo, and dozens of other classics.

Horror Men of Hollywood – And One Ape

$20 / $25

NC7213 – Naples Center – February 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Before movies learned to talk, deformed, demented, and tortured figures haunted flickering theater screens. Sound only heightened the terror, fear, and horror the Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dracula, Frankenstein, and Wolf Man delivered to a public who could not get enough of these grotesque souls. Learn about Lon Chaney, Sr., Lon Chaney, Jr., Bela Lugosi, and Boris Karloff who made these monsters so frightening. Who were the men behind the hideous faces? Of course there was also King Kong; a cultural, artistic, and technical triumph of the big screen. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Richard Burton: The Welsh Lion

$30 / $35

NC7214 – Naples Center – February 23, 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday Participants may register for the entire series (NC7214) or for any of the individual lectures below. When Shakespearean theater lost him to Hollywood, Liz Taylor, and booze, the world found one of the most exciting, brilliant, charismatic talents, whose voice and rugged looks were the envy of men and the object of desire by women. Born Richard Jenkins, the twelfth of thirteen children of a coal miner, he rose to such fame that his life was regularly portrayed on the front pages of the world’s tabloids. Learn more about this brilliant and fascinating talent who burned out too soon. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Richard Burton: From Poor Son of a Coal Miner to Hollywood Stardom

$20 / $25

NC7215 – Naples Center – February 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Fueled by rare talent and alcohol, Burton’s life would be an extraordinary journey from a bleak mining valley in Wales to the London stage, Hollywood, and Broadway. Eventually he would find himself in the arms of “Cleopatra” where a whole industry flourished recording his and Liz’s every move.

Richard Burton: Life with Liz and Beyond

$20 / $25

NC7216 – Naples Center – February 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Life with “the most beautiful woman in the world” had its downside, as did their out-of-control drinking, divorce, remarriage, divorce again, followed by two more marriages, before the world lost him at age 58. He left a trail of classics, including Camelot, Night of the Iguana, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.

Make-up Mavens: Avon, Arden, Rubinstein, Mary Kay and Estée Lauder

$24 / $29

NC7217 – Naples Center – February 26 at 10am – 12pm, Friday Discover fascinating details about the one man and four women who laid the foundation for the multi-billion dollar make up business. David McConnell (Avon), Mary Kay, Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubinstein, and Estée Lauder created make-up businesses with a hand

full of face creams and little bottles of perfume and became international business tycoons. What inspired and influenced these industry innovators makes for fascinating history. Their ground breaking, industry leading strategies were unique, untested, and visionary in nature. Instructor: Barbara Blumberg

Marilyn Monroe: Goddess Without a Pedestal

$20 / $25

NC7218 – Naples Center – February 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Controversies surrounding the 1962 death of this 36 year old icon, on the eve of remarrying the one man who truly loved her, Joe DiMaggio, have not gone away nor has the mystique and mystery of this troubled and beautiful movie idol. Even her birth presents a mystery; her father unknown, she was abandoned to a life of abuse and foster homes. Hollywood stardom would be closely tied to the Rat Pack, Kennedys, and sadly, drugs. How did she like playing the ditzy blond? We’ll unwrap some of the mysteries but not all. Legends, too, need to keep some secrets. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Yankee Baseball Legends: Mantle, Ruth, and DiMaggio

$42 / $50

NC7219 – Naples Center – March 1, 8, 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC7219) or for any of the individual lectures below. Join us as we explore the lives, careers, and astounding achievements of some of the greatest baseball players to ever take the field. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Mickey Mantle

$20 / $25

NC7220 – Naples Center – March 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday What pressure did the young boy from Oklahoma feel when he was handed his #6 Yankees uniform in 1951 following greats like #3 (Ruth), #4 (Gehrig), and #5 (DiMaggio)? By the end of his rookie season, he would change to #7 and enter the Hall of Fame two decades later. Not only did he emulate the Babe’s prodigious home runs but also matched his off-the-field drinking, womanizing, and partying with pals Whitey Ford and Billy Martin.

Babe Ruth

$20 / $25

NC7221 – Naples Center – March 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday In an age where the words “legend” and “icon” are often overused, no vocabulary exists to describe George Herman “Babe” Ruth’s enormous and electrifying effect on the public image of baseball. His interests were not limited to baseball, as booze and women were also part of his very open and larger-than-life story: seven World Series championships, “Murderer’s Row,” 714 homeruns, and records that are still unbroken today. The Babe truly was one-of- kind.

Joe DiMaggio

$20 / $25

NC7222 – Naples Center – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Son of an Italian immigrant fisherman, young Giuseppe (Joe) set the all-time hitting streak of 56 consecutive games in 1941, which is the Mt. Everest of batting and not expected to ever be broken. His 13 years as the Yankee’s center fielder with nine World Series championships is the stuff of legend. Did we mention his marriage to Marilyn Monroe, their very public on-and-off relationship, and her mysterious death? Learn new details about this sometimes prickly, enigmatic, uniquely talented, and ever fascinating, larger-than-life icon.

Baseball Legends: Sandy Koufax and Ted Williams

$30 / $35

NC7223 – Naples Center – April 4, 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Participants may register for the entire series (NC7223) or for any of the individual lectures below. When serious baseball fans sit down over a beer to talk about the heroes and giants of a game that worships the past, Ted Williams’ and Sandy Koufax’s names are inevitably at or near the top of everyone’s list as the greatest ever. Join us as we look back at their lives, stats, and remarkable careers that truly were “the stuff of legend.” Instructor: Steven Mutart

Koufax the Colossal

$20 / $25

NC7224 – Naples Center – April 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Describing a Koufax pitch, the batter offered advice to the next hitter: “You can’t see the ball; you just have to go by the sound.” Later, sadly, Sanford “Sandy” Koufax, a Jewish boy from Brooklyn, retired at 30. His left arm, the envy of every schoolboy and the bane of every major league hitter, was shot and a career that many considered the greatest ever by a left-handed pitcher was over. We will cover the highlights and the quiet, private moments of this humble man.

Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter

$20 / $25

NC7225 – Naples Center – April 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday His roommate, eyes popping, leaned against the hotel room wall to avoid the bat that was swinging at an imaginary pitch Ted saw coming in his next game. Arguably the greatest hitter in baseball history, his .406 average is one of the longest and most honored records in a sport obsessed with statistics. Ted Williams is still revered today, more than 55 years after his retirement in 1960.

BRIDGE LESSONS Bridge for Intermediates

$100 / $120

NC7226 – Naples Center – January 25, February 1, 8, 15 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mondays Enrollment is limited. Take your bridge skills up a notch as we explore some important conventions that all bridge players should have in their repertoire. Some of the topics we will cover are Standard Openings and Responses, No Trump with Jacoby and Transfers, Overcalls and Doubles, Slam Bidding, Leads, and Signals. We will reinforce these concepts with supervised play. Instructor: Bobbie Smith

BUSINESS, FINANCE & INVESTING How to Repair Your Credit and Improve Your Credit Score

FREE

AT7227 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday You will learn how to better use your credit and improve your credit score. This lecture will give you simple, no cost tips, that you can start using today to improve your credit. The lecture will discuss issues such as: how to get a truly free credit report, how to read a credit report, six of the worst things for your credit report, how to dispute credit report information, how to tackle past due accounts, and FICO Credit Scoring. Instructor: Joseph Greer

Generating Income in Retirement in a Low Interest Rate Environment

$25 / $30

Option #1 – NC7228 – Naples Center – February 9, 11 at 3:30pm – 5:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday Option #2 – NC7229 – Naples Center – March 15, 17 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. Course material handouts are included. Will you outlive your money or will your money outlive you? This is the primary question anyone planning for or currently enjoying retirement needs to be able to answer. The combination of low interest rates, inflation, unexpected medical expenses, longevity and life’s unexpected challenges can create financial uncertainties. This course will provide you with key steps required to identify and reach your financial goals. It will also highlight the current rates of return you can expect to receive from an appropriate mix of tax-free or taxable bonds, stocks or mutual funds, and insurance products. The course is designed to provide you with knowledge of different investment options and how they can allow you to realize reliable income while maintaining your lifestyle through your retirement years. Instructor: Steve Stolz

Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD

$25 / $30

Option #1 – AT7230 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 9, 11 at 3:30pm – 5:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday Option #2 – AT7231 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 10 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Thursday

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

Developing a Life Care Plan: Learn How to Find, Access, and Pay for Your Life Care Needs

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7232 – Naples Center – February 16 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT7233 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC7234 – Naples Center – March 22 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday Option #4 – AT7235 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 22 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. Developing a life care plan would be a simple task if you knew the answer to two questions: “How long will I live and how healthy will I be?” Since no one knows the answers to these questions, it is important to have a plan. One that addresses your care, who will provide it, how will you pay for it, where will you live, and if you have the appropriate legal documents. This lecture will also cover private vs. public (Medicaid and VA) extended care payment options. Instructors: Steve Stolz and Elder Care Attorney Jill Burzynski (Naples) and Cheryl Admire (Ft. Myers)

Financial Education for Investors

$42 / $50

Option #1 – AT7236 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16, 17, 18 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday Option #2 – AT7237 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 16, 17, 18 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday/Thursday/Friday Participants may register for the entire series (AT7236 or AT7237) or for any of the individual lectures below. A workbook is included with this course. This three-session program is designed to provide a well-rounded understanding of the key principles of saving and investing with a focus on developing and maintaining retirement income. The course will cover: fundamentals that are the foundation of any investment plan; understanding the differences and advantages of investments that provide income for daily expenses versus growth to offset the impact of inflation; and producing a personal retirement plan that can help you determine your risk of running out of money, or your ability to protect and maximize assets to be passed to future generations. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

Rules of the Road

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7238 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT7239 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday

Income, Growth, or Both – Equities and Bonds

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7240 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 17 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT7241 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 17 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday

Retirement Has Changed

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7242 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 18 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7243 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 18 at 6pm – 8pm, Friday

Understanding Social Security: What’s Best for You?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7244 – Naples Center – February 18 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7245 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 3 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC7246 – Naples Center – March 24 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday

Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners and children (one only) may attend for free. Social Security is, far and away, your most important retirement asset. This class is for nearly everyone who’s ever earned a paycheck and wants every Social Security benefit dollar in which you are entitled because you paid for it. This lecture will review how to evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, income tax consequences, and strategies of the many different Social Security options available. Understanding the scenarios for single, married, divorced, and domestic partners can have a significant impact on what could be 40% of your retirement income. This can be even more important for a surviving spouse as increased longevity creates a greater need for guaranteed income that will last as long as you live. Instructors: Steve Stolz (Naples) and Cheryl Admire (Ft. Myers)

Preparing Your Estate Plan

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7247 – Naples Center – February 23 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT7248 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 24 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. This class will focus on the key legal documents everyone should have as part of a basic Estate Plan: benefits of a Will or a Trust, Financial Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, and a Living Will. Other topics discussed will be probate, the importance of properly titling your accounts, naming beneficiaries, and the benefits and issues of obtaining domicile in Florida. A local Estate Attorney will lead the session and will be available to answer general questions. Instructors: Steve Stolz (Naples Center) and Cheryl Admire (Ft. Myers)

The Entrepreneurial Equation

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7249 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 25 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7250 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 30 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. The Entrepreneurial Equation seminar is designed to help small-business owners understand the financial strategies and tools available to help run their business more effectively. Topics include: various banking, retirement plans, and insurance options, including buy /sell agreements and partnership protection for heirs; valuable strategies that can help you create value outside your business; and strategies for building, creating value, and protecting your business. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

Five Important Money Questions for Women

$20 / $25

AT7251 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 5 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Developed for women over 50, this lecture is an educational program that shares perspective on a process to identify financial goals like education and retirement savings and setting a strategy to meet those goals. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

Time Matters: A Women’s Retirement Outlook

$20 / $25

AT7252 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 7 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday This lecture offers a step-by-step guide that shares perspectives on financial concerns facing women who are getting ready for or have recently transitioned to retirement. It discusses retirement income strategies, including perspectives around Social Security, withdrawal, and reliance rates. It also addresses how to prepare for the unexpected, including market and inflation risks, and the rising costs of health care and long-term care. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY Understanding Tech: Buying the Right Desktop, Laptop, Cell Phone, Tablet and Printer

$35 / $45

Option #1 – BV7253 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 18 at 1pm – 3pm, Monday Option #2 – AT7254 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 19 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC7255 – Naples Center – January 21 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Are you looking to buy a new computer, smartphone, reader, or tablet? Confused by the endless choices of technology? Feeling overwhelmed with no idea which direction to turn? Join us for an informative, clear, and easy-tounderstand discussion of all the gadgets and gizmos available and, most importantly, which might be the right one for you. Technology is explained and made simple at the Renaissance Academy. Instructor: John Guerra

iPad for Beginners: iOS 9 and More

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7929 – Naples Center – January 15 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Friday Option #2 – MP7256 – Moorings Park (Naples) – January 20 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #3 – GR7257 – Grandézza (Estero) – January 25 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #4 – ST7258 – The Strand (North Naples) – January 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #5 – BV7259 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 28 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #6 – AT7260 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 1 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #7 – NC7262 – Naples Center – February 9 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #8 – NC7263 – Naples Center – March 2 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #9 – AT7264 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #10 – AT7265 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 4 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #11 – NC7266 – Naples Center – April 7 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Whether you own an iPad or are considering purchasing one, join us as we introduce you to this remarkable device. For many, the iPad may be the only technology you need and it can eliminate the need for a desktop or laptop! This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of iPad, from settings, downloading and organizing apps, to surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. Learn how to create an Apple ID and discover the thousands of apps available from the App Store. Instructor: John Guerra

Android Phones for Beginners

$35 / $45

Option #1 – BR7267 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – January 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – NC7268 – Naples Center – February 11 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – AT7269 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 25 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #4 – NC7270 – Naples Center – March 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Apple iPhone users. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the Android operating system from settings, organizing and multitasking, to downloading apps, surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. Instructor: Kevin VanDuser

An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10

$40 / $55

Option #1 – NC7271 – Naples Center – January 20 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Option #2 – NC7272 – Naples Center – January 25 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #3 – AT7273 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 26 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #4 – NC7274 – Naples Center – February 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #5 – NC7275 – Naples Center – February 24 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Option #6 – AT7276 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 25 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #7 – NC7277 – Naples Center – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #8 – AT7278 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 17 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #9 – NC7279 – Naples Center – April 4 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #10 – AT7280 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 12 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This is not a class for Apple computer users. This class requires a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. This class is designed for those who have used Windows before and are interested in upgrading or learning about the new Windows 10 operating system. If you have just bought a new computer with Windows 10, have upgraded, or are going to upgrade, this course is for you. Windows 10 is made easy to use and understand at the Renaissance Academy. Instructors: John Guerra, Kevin VanDuser, and Scott Vanselow Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

iPhone for Beginners: iOS 9 and More

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7281 – Naples Center – January 25 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #2 – NC7282 – Naples Center – January 27 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Option #3 – AT7283 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 1 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #4 – NC7284 – Naples Center – February 10 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #5 – TR7285 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 16 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #6 – AT7286 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #7 – NC7287 – Naples Center – March 9 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #8 – AT7288 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android cell phone users. The Apple iPhone created and has since defined the category of smartphones. It’s a remarkable piece of technology that provides access to phone and voicemail, email, the web, photos, calendars, texting, maps, games, and so much more. Whether you own an iPhone or are considering purchasing one, join us as we explore this remarkable device. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the iPhone: apps, settings, organizing, telephone, voicemail, texting, music, books, email, and more. Instructor: John Guerra

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

$35 / $45

Option #1 – BR7290 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – January 26 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – BV7291 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 4 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – GR7292 – Grandézza (Estero) – February 8 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #4 – ST7293 – The Strand (North Naples) – February 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #5 – NC7294 – Naples Center – February 10 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Option #6 – MP7295 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 17 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #7 – AT7296 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 22 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #8 – TR7297 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 1 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #9 – AT7298 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 14 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #10 – NC7299 – Naples Center – March 16 at 9:30am – 11:30pm, Wednesday Option #11 – AT7300 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 18 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android users. Learn the ins-and-outs of your Calendar, Email, and Safari applications on your iPad/iPhone. In the Calendar app, you will learn how to keep your entire schedule on your iPad/iPhone, reschedule items easily, and set reminders so you never miss an appointment. Learn how to add new contacts, work with attachments, organize email into folders, and much more. Learn how to surf the net in your Safari app, read articles, save photos, add bookmarks, and more. Instructor: John Guerra

Kindle Fire for Beginners

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7301 – Naples Center – February 1 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT7302 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Our instructor will cover basic functions of the Kindle Fire tablet. Class will cover the Quick Settings menu, Cloud vs. Device, and Content Libraries. Focus will be on understanding basic operational procedures. Emphasis will be on “Books,” both purchased and borrowed titles. Managing Kindle content will also be covered in this class. Class will be a combination of lecture and hands-on instruction. Instructor: Kevin VanDuser

iPad/iPhone Photos: Taking Pics with the Camera, Editing, Organizing, Albums and More

$35 / $45

Option #1 – BR7303 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 2 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC7304 – Naples Center – February 15 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #3 – NC7305 – Naples Center – February 17 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Option #4 – AT7306 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 29 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #5 – TR7307 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #6 – AT7308 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 21 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #7 – NC7309 – Naples Center – March 23 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #8 – MP7310 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 6 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #9 – NC7311 – Naples Center – April 20 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android users and assumes you are familiar with using an iPad/iPhone. Your iPad/iPhone has two cameras for taking still photographs and HD video. We will learn all the features of the cameras and how to use them. We will also discuss how to get photos from your digital camera onto your device, and how to edit, organize, manage, email, and share them. Turn your iPad/iPhone into a digital photo library of your most important photographic memories. Instructor: John Guerra

Introduction to Microsoft Word

$40 / $55

Option #1 – NC7312 – Naples Center – February 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT7313 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 11 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC7314 – Naples Center – March 9 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This class requires a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. No personal laptops are permitted. Learn the basic fundamentals of Microsoft Word in this hands-on course. Topics include: opening, saving, editing, and printing documents; formatting and editing text; tabs, margins, and indents; page layout and design; spelling and grammar checks; and inserting photos and graphics. Instructors: John Guerra, Kevin VanDuser, and Scott Vanselow

Macintosh Computers for Beginners

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7315 – Naples Center – February 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC7316 – Naples Center – March 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – AT7317 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students are encouraged to bring their personal laptops to class with the El Capitan operating system installed. Join this demonstration as we showcase the Apple Macintosh’s latest operating system, El Capitan. Beginners will learn how to use and navigate through the Finder; set important system preferences; create an Apple ID; identify and install apps from the App Store; and save, print, move, and organize files. Instructor: Kevin VanDuser

iPad/iPhone Hands-On Workshops

$95 / $120

Option #1 – NC7896 – Naples Center – February 8, 15, 22, 29 at 2pm – 4pm, Mondays Option #2 – AT7897 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 10, 17, 24, March 2 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesdays Option #3 – NC7898 – Naples Center – March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 2pm – 4pm, Mondays Option #4 – AT7899 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 9, 16, 23, 30 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesdays Enrollment is limited. Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for an entire series (NC7896, NC7898, AT7897 or AT7899) or for any of the individual lectures below. This hands-on workshop is designed for those iPad/iPhone users who want time in the classroom using their iPads/iPhones. The instructor will demo features and then give students the chance to practice and ask questions about their own iPads/iPhones. We will offer four sessions, focusing on (i) Introduction to the iPhone or iPad, Settings, Backup, iCloud, and App store; (ii) Mail, Contacts, and Calendar; (iii) Safari, iTunes, Podcasts, and YouTube; and (iv) Photos. Instructor: Marty Dorio Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7900 – Naples Center – February 8 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #2 – AT7901 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 10 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday Option #3 – NC7902 – Naples Center – March 7 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #4 – AT7903 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 9 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7904 – Naples Center – February 15 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #2 – AT7905 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 17 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday Option #3 – NC7906 – Naples Center – March 14 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #4 – AT7907 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday

Safari, iTunes, Podcasts, and YouTube

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7908 – Naples Center – February 22 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #2 – AT7909 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 24 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday Option #3 – NC7910 – Naples Center – March 21 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #4 – AT7911 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 23 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday

Photos

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7912 – Naples Center – February 29 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #2 – AT7913 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 2 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday Option #3 – NC7914 – Naples Center – March 28 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #4 – AT7915 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 30 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday

Facebook for Beginners: Desktop/Laptop Computers

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7318 – Naples Center – February 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Option #2 – BV7319 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 29 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Option #3 – AT7320 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #4 – BR7321 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. This class is specifically designed for Facebook users on desktop and laptop computers. Do you feel as though “everyone’s on Facebook” except for you? Maybe you have no idea what it is about, or perhaps you have an account but are not sure how to use it. Join this lecture-style beginner’s class as we show you how to use Facebook securely and stay in touch with friends and family no matter where they are. Learn how to create an account, find friends, upload a photo or text, find pages of interest, and add comments. Impress your grandchildren and say hello to them on Facebook! Instructor: Carolyn Outhwaite

Apple Watch for Beginners

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7322 – Naples Center – February 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC7323 – Naples Center – March 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Wearable technology looks like it may be the next revolution to change our lives forever. Join us for this lecture-style presentation where we learn how to setup, customize, and use Apple’s newest piece of technology, the stylish, fashionable, but highly practical Apple Watch. If you have wondered what all the fuss is about, join us as we explore all the applications and uses for wearable technology. Watches will forever do much more than just tell time. Watch out Dick Tracy, we can now make telephone calls from our watch too! Instructor: John Guerra

iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part I

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7324 – Naples Center – February 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – BR7325 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 23 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #3 – AT7326 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 7 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #4 – NC7327 – Naples Center – March 22 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #5 – NC7328 – Naples Center – April 19 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. In this lecture-style presentation, discover all the new features and enhancements of Apple’s latest operating system. Topics will include iCloud, printing, notifications, control center, multitasking, FaceTime, and Siri. Learn interesting tips and tricks to make your experience a more pleasant and efficient one. Instructor: John Guerra

Macintosh Calendar, Email, and Safari

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7329 – Naples Center – February 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC7330 – Naples Center – March 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – AT7331 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 31 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students are encouraged to bring their personal laptops to class with the El Capitan operating system installed. Join this lecture-style demonstration as we showcase the Macintosh’s latest operating system, El Capitan, and explain the three most important applications that everyone should know: Calendar, Email, and Safari. You will learn how to work with email; open, edit, and save attachments; schedule and reschedule appointments and set reminders in your calendar; and surf the internet, save photos, add bookmarks, and more. Instructor: Kevin VanDuser

Facebook for Beginners on the iPad

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7332 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC7333 – Naples Center – February 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This class is specifically designed for Facebook users of the iPad Facebook App. Do you feel as though “everyone’s on Facebook” except for you? Maybe you have no idea what it is about, or perhaps you have an account but are not sure how to use it. Join this lecture-style beginner’s class as we show you how to use the Facebook App for iPad to stay in touch with friends and family no matter where they are. Learn how to create an account, find friends, upload a photo or text, find pages of interest, and add comments. Impress your grandchildren and say hello to them on Facebook! Instructor: Carolyn Outhwaite

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

$40 / $55

Option #1 – NC7334 – Naples Center – February 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7335 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 10 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC7336 – Naples Center – March 23 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This class requires a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. No personal laptops are permitted. Learn the basic fundamentals of Microsoft Excel in this hands-on course. Topics include: opening, saving, editing, and printing documents; formatting and editing cells; spelling and grammar checks; and creating and editing formulae to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Instructors: John Guerra, Kevin VanDuser, and Scott Vanselow

iPad/iPhone for Intermediates Part II

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7337 – Naples Center – February 23 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – BR7338 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 11 at 10am – 12pm, Friday Option #3 – AT7339 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 28 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #4 – NC7340 – Naples Center – March 29 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #5 – NC7341 – Naples Center – April 26 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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

iMovie for Beginners

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7342 – Naples Center – February 26 at 10am – 12pm, Friday Option #2 – AT7343 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 25 at 10am – 12pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android users. We all take videos on our iPhone and iPad. The newest devices allow us to take high resolution 4K video as well. Such videos could contain priceless family memories of vacations or important life events. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could edit, splice, add music tracks, and transform them into our own mini-motion pictures? Thanks to iMovie on the iPad and iPhone, we can. Join us as we explore how to use this free software from Apple and become the director of your very own films. Instructor: Marty Dorio

Android Tablets for Beginners

$35 / $45

Option #1 – AT7344 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 1 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC7345 – Naples Center – March 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Apple phone or tablet users. 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. Instructor: Kevin VanDuser

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

$40 / $55

Option #1 – NC7346 – Naples Center – March 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7347 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 24 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC7348 – Naples Center – April 6 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This class requires a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. No personal laptops are permitted. Learn the basic fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 in this hands-on course. Topics include: opening, saving, editing, and printing presentations; formatting and editing text; choosing templates; page layout and design; spelling and grammar checks; and inserting photos and graphics. Instructors: John Guerra, Kevin VanDuser, and Scott Vanselow

Facebook for Intermediates: Desktop/Laptop Computers

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7349 – Naples Center – March 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #2 – AT7350 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Are you comfortable using Facebook and feel ready to go to the next level? In this lecture-style class, you will learn how to edit or remove your posts; hide or save other people’s posts; interact with comments correctly; adjust your most important security and privacy settings; and control how much news you get from others in your news feed. Instructor: Carolyn Outhwaite

Android Phones and Tablets for Intermediates

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC7351 – Naples Center – March 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7352 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 29 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. This class requires a basic knowledge of Android or participation in Android Phones and Tablets for Beginners. This is not a class for Apple phone or tablet users. Whether you own an Android phone or tablet, join us as we discover even more about the Android operating system. This lecture-style demonstration will go deeper than just the basics. Instructor: Kevin VanDuser

CONTEMPORARY ART The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group

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

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

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

$40 / $47

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

Postwar Chicago Art History

$40 / $47

NC6702 – Naples Center – February 19 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday Chicago is best known as a place of innovations in architecture, rich musical culture, Prohibition Era gangsters, the birthplace of deep dish pizza, and as a dedicated sports city. But what about its art history? From the 19th century through the present, Chicago has had a fascinating and influential role in American art. Dr. Robert Cozzolino will give a lively overview of the visual arts in Chicago filled with exciting discoveries that will send you into the world with a new perspective on modern art. Instructor: Dr. Robert Cozzolino, Senior Curator, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

The Scottish Architect and Designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh

$40 / $47

NC6703 – Naples Center – March 11 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday The Scottish architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928), is today celebrated worldwide, hailed variously as an exponent of art nouveau, a modernist, a symbolist, an artist-architect. In common with many of his contemporaries he believed that the architect was responsible not just for the fabric of a building, but for every detail of its interior design. He is recognized as the unique figure who reconciled the seductive ornamental powers of Art Nouveau with the Modern Movement’s redemptive passion. Instructor: Elizabeth Anderson, Curator of Adult and Public Programs, Philadelphia Museum of Art 1986-1999. Coordinator of Public Programs 1973-1986. Presently speaks as a visiting lecturer.

New Terrain: The Evolution of Landscape in Art

$40 / $47

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

CONCERTS Broadway and Great Hits Concert Series at Bower Chapel

$42 / $50

SP7353 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – February 4, March 1, 29 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Th/Tu/Tu Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (SP7353) or for any of the individual programs below. Please join Ellen Katz as she recalls some of the great Broadway and hit songs we all remember. This lecture will cover The Jersey Boys, hits from the 1940s to the 1980s, and end with celebrating the 50th anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof. Come dance and sing! Instructor: Ellen Katz

The Jersey Boys: Oh What A Night!

$20 / $25

SP7354 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – February 4 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. What launched these four kids from the toughest section of Newark into rock-and-roll history? Hear the amazing story of Frankie Valli’s trip to stardom, with its heights and heartaches. Learn how his legendary life becomes the subject for a smash musical and movie. Movie and song clips with lots of singing and dancing promised!

50 Years of Great Hits! The 40s through the 80s

$20 / $25

SP7355 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – March 1 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Tuesday Enrollment is limited. Reminisce with hits from five decade of “our music.” Ellen will look back at each decade of the “good old days” highlighting social and historical events. Songs from the 40s – a country at war, 50s Elvis tunes, 60s Beatles and nostalgic folk music, 70s and 80s pop tunes – including songs of Bert Bacharach, the Carpenters, and Broadway show stoppers. An afternoon of smiles and sweet recollections!

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof

$20 / $25

SP7356 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – March 29 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Tuesday Enrollment is limited. Ellen Katz, popular Broadway “edu-tainer,” will present a joyous retrospective of Fiddler on the Roof, showcasing its evolution from page-to-stage and script-to-screen. Meet the stars – Zero, Topol, Molly Picon and Bette Midler, learn how Sholom Aleichem’s folk tale “Tevye” became an international hit, and listen and sing along to the iconic songs.

A Feast of American Songs

$20 / $25

SP7357 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – February 23 at 3:30pm - 5pm, Tuesday Enrollment is limited. International vocal recitalist, soprano Jeanie Darnell, and masterful pianist Michael Baron, will entice you with a beautiful evening of aesthetically rich and pleasing American art songs. They pay homage to significant innovators of the early era of American music, and build a connection to talented and important present-day song composers. Performers: Dr. Michael Baron and Dr. Jeanie Darnell

Classical Piano Concert

$20 / $25

SP7358 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (Naples) – March 18 at 3:30pm - 5pm, Friday Enrollment is limited. Dr. Michael Baron, Distinguished Professor of Music and Head of Keyboard Studies and his students at FGCU present a classical piano program sure to please all. Performers: Dr. Michael Baron, Manuel Molina, and Pedro Che

COOKING CLASSES Mediterranean Cuisine: Italian and French Creations

$55 / $75

FG7359 – FGCU RHMS Rm 117 (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 10 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days. Participants may register for the entire series (FG7359) or for any of the individual programs below. Stunning landscapes, rolling fields and hills, ancient olive trees, and gnarled grape vines help

to define the deep blue Mediterranean. All contribute to what is known as Mediterranean cuisine. Fresh vegetables, saffron and risotto, wonderful citrus and tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, goat cheese, and fresh seafood all are facets of our Mediterranean cooking class. Our two-session program will explore many aspects of this healthful, flavorful cuisine utilizing the freshest local vegetables, fruits, and seafood products available in Southwest Florida. Join us in FGCU’s newest commercial kitchen facilities as we cook up a wonderful menu. Instructor: Chef Jack Greenberg

Session 1: Italian Cuisine

$35 / $45

FG7360 – FGCU RHMS Rm 117 (Ft. Myers) – March 8 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday

Session 2: French Cuisine

$35 / $45

FG7361 – FGCU RHMS Rm 117 (Ft. Myers) – March 10 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday

DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS Renaissance Academy 2016 Travel Abroad Open Houses

FREE

Option #1 – SP7362 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – January 8 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday Option #2 – SP7363 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – January 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #3 – SP7364 – Naples Center – January 13 at 10:30am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #4 – SP7365 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #5 – SP7366 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #6 – SP7367 – Naples Center – February 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #7 – SP7368 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #8 – SP7369 – Naples Center – March 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #9 – SP7370 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Registration is required! Choose one of the course options above. Join us as we formally unveil our 2016 Travel Abroad excursions to the Black Sea, Alaska and Vancouver, Southern Italy and Sicily, Turkey and the Turquoise Coast, and Cuba. Enjoy refreshments as we review the itineraries for each excursion, answer questions, and dream about adventures yet to be had. Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 35 excursions abroad to destinations such as Peru, Tuscany, Campania, Sicily, Cuba, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, China, France, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Guatemala, and Brazil. Through unique and interesting itineraries, participants have the opportunity to experience life outside the classroom, visit historic sites with local guides, experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language, and history – and delight in conversation and laughter with fellow explorers who share a love of travel and a sense of adventure. Instructor: John Guerra

Veterans’ Voices: 14th Annual Symposium

FREE

SP7014 – FGCU Main Campus (Ft. Myers) – February 2 at 9am – 2pm, Tuesday Enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required. Boxed lunches are available for $11 each, but only if ordered in advance. Join a panel of World War II, Vietnam, Korean, Afghani, and Iraqi war 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.

Edu-Trivia

$15 / $20

Option #1 – SP7371 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 11 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – SP7372 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 5 at 1pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. The Edu-Trivia events are generously sponsored by Edward Jones and Fifth Third Bank. Participants will work in teams answering a series of questions on subjects varying from geography, film, science, literature, music, history, food, and many other categories. In teams, participants will work together to answer questions while learning about the topic area and making friends. Before each question, background information will be presented. There will be prizes for the Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

winners. This program is as much about having fun and getting to know one another as it is about learning. No in-depth knowledge of any subject is needed to participate; everyone is welcome. An ice cream sundae bar will add to the fun of our February event. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at our April event. Moderator: John Fishwick

An Introduction to Voiceovers (Try Your Hand in Voice Acting!)

$35 / $45

Option #1 – SP7373 – Naples Center – February 16 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Option #2 – SP7374 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 29 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days. Are people always telling you that you have a great voice? Do you often find yourself listening to your favorite audiobook, commercial, or cartoon character and thinking, “I could do that”? This fun and empowering two-hour introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. You will be coached as you perform a real voiceover script and be recorded so that you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. Instructor: A Professional Voice Actor from Voices for All.

Vizcaya Museum

$95 / $115

SP7375 – Miami – February 17 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:35am (North Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:05pm (Ft. Myers), Wed Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; North Naples at 7:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 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” with its exteriors offering the “manic tranquility of the great European folly gardens.” Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a docentled tour of portions of the collection. A box lunch is also included.

Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

$65 / $80

SP7376 – Everglades – February 22 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:35am (North Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:05pm (Ft. Myers), Monday Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; North Naples at 7:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Shark Valley Tram Tours offers a two-hour, open air tour through the Shark Valley section of Everglades National Park. All tours are led by park trained naturalists, fully prepared to make your journey a memorable one. Besides giving insight into the ecosystem as a whole, your guide will also help to point out some of the ‘hidden’ aspects which help to make this a world-renowned wetlands. The open vehicles allow visitors to view wildlife within the sawgrass prairies on either side of the tram. At the half-way point of the tour, a 45 foot high observation deck gives visitors an opportunity to enjoy the tranquil vistas of the Everglades, extending outward 20 miles in all directions. A gradual ramp provides easy access to the observation tower deck, and every part of the ramp and deck provide chances to view something different. Bring a bag lunch and drink to enjoy after the tour in the Butterfly Garden across from the park.

Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch

$95 / $115

SP7377 – Palm Beach – February 24 at 7:30am (North Naples)/8:05am (Ft. Myers) – 5:30pm (Ft.M)/6:05pm (Naples), Wed Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 7:30am; Ft. Myers at 8:05am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. This tour offers participants the opportunity to visit the mansion of Henry Flagler, the man almost single-handedly 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 mansion’s first floor, and a Gilded Age Tea Lunch.

Exploring Barefoot Beach

$20 / $25

SP7378 – Barefoot Beach Preserve (Bonita Springs) – February 24 at 9:30am – 10:30am, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. Barefoot Beach is nature at its best; an island in motion, made of sand, and shaped by wind and water. Join us for a closer look at one of Southwest Florida’s most beautiful natural places and its shells, birds, plants, and animals. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes; we will be walking through several different habitats exploring the wonders of the preserve. You may want to bring a camera, bottle of water, and binoculars; wear a hat, and bring your enthusiasm for the great outdoors. After your guided walk, participants are welcome to explore the learning center and bring a snack to enjoy at the picnic tables. Instructor: Nancy Olson

Miami South Beach and Art-Deco Walking Tour

$85 / $105

SP7379 – Miami – March 2 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:35am (North Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:05pm (Ft. Myers), Wed Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; North Naples at 7:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 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.

Tour of Habitat for Humanity: Eliminating Homelessness One House at a Time

$25 / $35

SP7380 – Naples – March 3 at 9am – 12pm (North Naples), Thursday Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 9am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. This year marks the 37th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity in Collier County. Since their inception, they have completed houses for over 1700 families in SWFL. Habitat for Humanity’s ultimate goal is to eliminate indigent housing and homelessness from the face of the earth by building adequate and basic housing. Within the mission and ministry of Habitat for Humanity, there is a place for everyone to share their time, talents, and treasure. During this program, participants will travel by coach throughout the Habitat housing communities in Collier County while a guide discusses what Habitat for Humanity is all about and answers questions.

The Wick Broadway Costume Museum, Lunch, and a Cabaret Performance

$95 / $115

SP7381 – Boca Raton – March 9 at 7:30am (Ft. Myers)/8:05am (North Naples) – 5:45pm (Naples)/6:20pm (Ft.M), Wed Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7:30am; Naples at 8:05am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. The Broadway Collection is an astounding exhibit of the finest costumes ever brought to the Broadway stage by the most honored and respected designers in the history of the American theatre. Presented in a fully interactive environment, tours are led by knowledgeable and entertaining theatre professionals who give the visitor a remarkable behind-the-scenes look at the work of iconic designers such as Sir Cecil Beaton, Irene Sharaff, Theoni Aldredge, and William Ivey Long. A visit to The Broadway Collection is a walk through the history of the American musical theatre where you will be embraced by the theatrical experience and wrapped up in its rich history. We will enjoy lunch as well as a cabaret performance in the grand tradition of old Broadway. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, a docent-led tour of portions of the collection, lunch, and a cabaret performance.

Tour of Immokalee

$39 / $49

SP7382 – Immokalee (North Naples) – March 10 at 9am – 5pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 9am and return at 5pm. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Join Carlene Thissen on a tour of Immokalee. She will show you the heart and soul of this very special place in east Collier County. After touring in the morning, we will stop for a nice lunch at Lozano’s, shop at the produce market, and taste sweets at a Mexican bakery. Come experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Immokalee. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a guided tour. Lunch is on your own. Tour Leader: Carlene Thissen

Rookery Bay Boat Tour

$39 / $49

Option #1 – SP7383 – Rookery Bay – March 11 at 9am – 12pm, Friday Option #2 – SP7384 – Rookery Bay – March 25 at 9am – 12pm, Friday Option #3 – SP7385 – Rookery Bay – April 12 at 9am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Learn about the importance of estuaries and the activities of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The trip includes a slide presentation, a boat trip trawling at the Reserve examining the critters that live in the bay, and, if time allows, an easy walk across Key Island to the beach. Closed-toe shoes, hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended. Please dress appropriately by monitoring the weather on the day of the excursion. Participants must be able to enter and exit the boat unassisted and stand without difficulty while on the boat. No children under 16 are permitted on this tour. Instructor: Dave Graff

Gourmet Food and Wine Luncheon

$70 / $80

SP7869 – M Waterfront Grille (Naples) – March 15 at 12pm – 2pm, Tuesday Enrollment is limited. This luncheon is open to all Renaissance Academy students, but priority will be given to those enrolled in any of Wine Education Series classes (SP7865). Back by popular demand, our gourmet food and wine luncheon will take place on the beautiful enclosed veranda of M Waterfront Grille overlooking Venetian Bay in Venetian Village. Chef Adam Nardis will prepare a gourmet, three-course luncheon, and your instructors will select the perfect wines from Italy, and from among the other varietals that we shared in the Wine Education Series, to accompany each course. We will dine and discuss the food and the wine, while enjoying the excellent water view during a relaxed but educational luncheon. Instructors: Bruce Lane and John Wernette

Overnight Trip to Morse Museum and Bok Tower Gardens

$300 / $375

SP7386 – Winter Park, FL – March 16, 17 at 8am (North Naples)/8:35am (Ft. Myers), Wednesday/Thursday Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 8am; Ft. Myers at 8:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. A single supplement of $75 will apply to single travelers. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art houses the most comprehensive collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany found anywhere, a major collection of American art pottery, and fine collections of late-19th and early-20th century American paintings, graphics, and the decorative arts. The Tiffany collection includes examples in every medium he explored, in every kind of work he produced, and from every period of his life. Holdings range from a set of his famed leaded-glass windows down to glass buttons. It includes paintings and extensive examples of his pottery, as well as jewelry, enamels, mosaics, watercolors, lamps, furniture, and examples of his Favrile blown glass. The Tiffany collection also includes the reconstructed Tiffany Chapel he created for the World’s Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893, with its brilliantly colorful windows, mosaics, Byzantine-Romanesque architectural elements, and furnishings. The chapel was fully reassembled and opened in April 1999 to the general public for the first time in more than 100 years. This overnight excursion will also include a visit to the Bok Tower Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, contemplative garden, and bird sanctuary designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. It consists of a 250-acre garden, the 205-foot tall Singing Tower with its carillon bells, Pine Ridge Trail, Pinewood Estate, and a visitor center. The Olmsted plan included the planting of 1,000 large live oaks, 10,000 azaleas, 100 sabal palms, 300 magnolias, and 500 gardenias, as well as hundreds of fruit shrubs such as blueberry and holly. The cost of the trip includes one night hotel with breakfast, motor coach transport, driver gratuity, docent-led tours, and entrance fees. Meals, other than breakfast, are on your own.

Boat Trip, Tour, and Lunch on Useppa Island

$125 / $150

SP7387 – Useppa Island – March 22 at 8am (North Naples)/8:35am (Ft. Myers) – 3:30pm (Ft. Myers)/4pm (Naples), Tue Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 8am; Ft. Myers at 8:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Useppa Island’s captivating past includes the native Calusa tribe, Spanish explorers, celebrities, and wealthy corporate titans. The Florida barrier isle also was used as a secret CIA base in the early 1960s to prepare Cuban exiles later used in the Bay of Pigs Invasion. Useppa’s heyday was the early 1900s, when publishing magnate Barron Collier owned the island and was visited by celebrities and fellow business titans such as DuPont, Edison, Ford, and Rockefeller. Condé Nast name Useppa Island one of the top 25 true island retreats in the world. Join us as we depart from north Naples on a motor coach drive to Captiva. Once at the South Seas Resort, we will embark on a one-hour boat tour, while enjoying a narrated tour of the waters. Upon arrival at Useppa Island, participants will enjoy a wonderful and relaxing lunch at the Collier Inn. After lunch participants will have a short time to visit the local history museum, walk around the island, swim in a tropical pool or at the beach (bring your suits if you like), or just enjoy relaxing by the water. The cost of the trip includes bus transportation and driver gratuity, boat trip, and lunch.

Miami Art Walking Tour and the Pérez Art Museum

$85 / $105

SP7388 – Miami – March 23 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:35am (North Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:10pm (Ft. Myers), Wed Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; North Naples at 7:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. The tour includes art in public places throughout downtown, Wynwood Graffiti, some impromptu gallery visits, and a tour of the beautiful Pérez Art Museum Miami. The Pérez Art Museum Miami is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. The cost of the trip includes bus transportation, driver gratuity, admission, docent guided tours, and lunch. Experience the city as a canvas in progress.

The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg

$80 / $100

SP7389 – St. Pete – March 30 at 8:00am (North Naples)/8:35am (Ft. Myers) – 5:45pm (Ft. Myers)/6:15pm (Naples), Wed Enrollment limited. Bus departs Naples at 8am; Ft. Myers at 8:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure.

Our private, docent-led tour will take us through the highlights of the permanent collection as well as a brand new exhibition, Disney and Dali: Architects of the Imagination. This immersive and enriching multi-media exhibition will tell the story of the unlikely alliance between two of the most renowned artists of the twentieth century: brilliantly eccentric Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dali and American entertainment innovator Walt Disney. Our tour includes round-trip motor coach transportation, driver gratuity, entrance fees, a private docent-led tour, and audio guides. Lunch is on your own.

DISCUSSION GROUPS China’s Investment in Africa

$15 / $20

NC7390 – Naples Center – February 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday This is a moderated discussion group which will begin with a 55-minute DVD lecture from the Chautauqua Institution followed by a moderated discussion. Deborah Brautigam talks about the investment relations between China and Africa. Chinese aid is being funneled into African nations and those finances are translating into debt relief, job creation, and infrastructure development. This differs from U.S. aid to Africa. China’s reasons for investing in China are both predictable and somewhat surprising. Moderators: Dr. James Maloni and Dr. Marcia Maloni

Great Decisions Discussion Group

$100 / $125

Option #1 – NC7391 – Naples Center – February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thurs Option #2 – BV7392 – Bentley Village (N. Naples) – March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed Choose one of the course options above. Participants must register for the entire series. Enrollment is limited. Students are required to purchase a Great Decisions Briefing Book for $18 at the time of registration. Registration for individual sessions is not permitted. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the DVD, and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Basic preparation for each session includes reading the information provided in the briefing book and watching the videos. Each group has a leader who facilitates the discussion and provides a nonpartisan forum in an endeavor to include each participant in the discussion. Moderators: John Guerra (Naples) and Kevin VanDuser (Bentley Village)

Middle East Naples Center – February 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 30 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday From a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria, a number of ongoing conflicts have shaken the traditional alliances in the Middle East to their core. As alliances between state and non-state actors in the region are constantly shifting, the U.S. has found itself between a rock and a hard place. In a series of conflicts that are far from being blackand-white, what can the U.S. do to secure its interests in the region without causing further damage and disruption?

The Rise of ISIS Naples Center – February 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Born out of an umbrella organization of Al Qaeda in Iraq, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) burst onto the international stage after it seized Falluja in December 2013. Since then, the group has seized control of a number of critical strongholds in the country and declared itself a caliphate, known as the Islamic State. Still, the question remains: What is ISIS, and what danger does it pose to U.S. interests?

The Future of Kurdistan Naples Center – February 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Kurdistan, a mountainous region made up of parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Armenia, and Syria, is home to one of the largest ethnic groups in West Asia: the Kurds. Now, most in the West know them for their small, oil-rich autonomous Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

region in northern Iraq called Iraqi Kurdistan – one of the U.S.’s closer allies in the Middle East and a bulwark against the expansion of the so-called Islamic State. What does the success of Iraqi Kurdistan mean for Kurds in the surrounding region?

Migration Naples Center – March 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday As a record number of migrants cross the Mediterranean Sea to find refuge in Europe, the continent is struggling to come up with an adequate response. Although Europe’s refugees are largely fleeing conflicts in Syria, Iraq, and parts of Africa, their struggle is hardly unique. Today, with the number of displaced people at an all-time high, many world powers find themselves facing a difficult question: How can they balance border security with humanitarian concerns? More importantly, what can they do to resolve these crises so as to limit the number of displaced persons?

The Koreas Naples Center – March 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday At the end of World War II, Korea was divided in two. The northern half of the Korean peninsula was occupied by the Soviet Union, the southern by the U.S. Today, North and South Korea couldn’t be further apart. The North is underdeveloped, impoverished, and ruled by a corrupt, authoritarian government, while the South advanced rapidly to become one of the most developed countries in the world. With such a wide gap, some are asking if unification is possible, or even desirable, anymore.

The United Nations Naples Center – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday On the eve of the international organization’s 70th birthday, the United Nations stands at a crossroads. This year marks a halfway point in the organization’s global effort to eradicate poverty, hunger, and discrimination, as well as ensure justice and dignity for all peoples. But as the UN’s 193 member states look back at the success of the Millennium Development Goals, they also must assess their needs for its Sustainable Development Goals – a new series of benchmarks, which are set to expire in 2030. With the appointment of the ninth secretary-general in the near future as well, the next U.S. president is bound to have quite a lot on his or her plate going into office.

Climate Change Naples Center – March 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday In the past few years, the American public has become more aware of the damage wrought by climate change. From droughts in the west to extreme weather in the east, a rapidly changing climate has already made its footprint in the U.S. Now, it’s expected that the presidential election in 2016 will be one of the first ever to place an emphasis on these environmental changes. What can the next president do to stymie this environmental crisis? And is it too late for these efforts to be effective?

Cuba and the U.S. Naples Center – March 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday The U.S. announced in December 2014 that, after decades of isolation, it has begun taking major steps to normalize relations with Cuba, its neighbor to the south. The announcement marks a dramatic shift away from a policy that has its roots in one of the darkest moments of the Cold War – the Cuban missile crisis. Although the U.S. trade embargo is unlikely to end any time soon, American and Cuban leaders today are trying to bring a relationship once defined by a crisis in the 1960s into the 21st century.

Issues in Intergovernmental Relationships

$45 / $60

NC7393 – Naples Center – February 16, 18, 23, 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays/Thursdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC7393) or for any of the individual lectures below. When states form a union they sacrifice some powers of control over affairs that affect their own citizens. This was true both in the formation of the United States and the European Union. Conflicts between the central government and individual states are endemic to a federal system. What happens when a federal law conflicts with a state’s law or when a state believes a federal law to be unconstitutional? Does a state have the right to secede? Can a state be forced by the central government to assume responsibility for administering a federal policy? How does a federal government cope with the fact that its monetary or commercial policies help some regions but hurts others? In this course, we will discuss some of these conflicts, historical and contemporary, in the U.S. and in Europe. Moderator: Dr. Jack Ochs

Issues in the Formation of the United States

$15 / $20

NC7394 – Naples Center – February 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Wars create common interests. The U.S. was a federation created to fight a war. But, even in the face of war, states were reluctant to cede power to a central authority. The Articles of Confederation gave the federal government too little power. But, its replacement by the Constitution created its own set of conflicts. In this first lecture, we will discuss how they played out in our early history as a nation.

Cooperative Federalism

$15 / $20

NC7395 – Naples Center – February 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Throughout the 19th century, military expenditures aside, local and state government expenditures far exceeded those of the federal government. That is no longer true. In this lecture, we will discuss the evolution of the federal role in activities that have historically been state and local government responsibilities. We will also discuss contemporary conflicts between federal and state governments, including drug laws, sanctuary cities, environmental regulations, and unfunded federal mandates.

Customs Unions, Common Markets, Currency Unions and the EU

$15 / $20

NC7396 – Naples Center – February 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Both the states of the U.S. and the members of the European Union are customs unions and monetary unions. There are both benefits and costs to the formation of customs unions and monetary unions. In this lecture, we discuss the nature of those benefits and costs as they have been reflected both in the history of our own country and in the problems currently facing the European Union.

Education

$15 / $20

NC7397 – Naples Center – February 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday In the U.S., elementary and secondary education is a state and local responsibility. The federal government played virtually no role in funding elementary and secondary education until passage of the national Defense and Education Act in 1958. That served as a prologue to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). The No Child Left Behind Act was itself an amendment to the ESEA, followed by the Race to the Top competition. This progression has seen an increased federal funding of education. With these funds, the federal government has attempted to influence the rigor of the education American students receive and to tie the assessment of the performance of both teachers and school administrators to the academic achievement of their students. We will discuss these efforts. Finally, we will discuss the growing role of charter schools in the U.S.

America’s Economy in a Post-Industrial World

$50 / $65

NC7398 – Naples Center – February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays Participants may register for the entire series (NC7398) or for any of the individual lectures below. This course, through short presentations and extensive discussion, will examine critical economic, political, and social issues facing America as we respond to technological change in the first years of the 21st century. Each session will focus on a specific challenge. Moderator: Dr. Braxton Hinchey

“Post-Industrial” Defined

$15 / $20

NC7399 – Naples Center – February 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday What forces are driving the reinvention of our economy and our lives? Have we been here before? Is this a repeat of the late 19th century, or something radically different?

Clever Machines: The Impact of Robotics

$15 / $20

NC7400 – Naples Center – February 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday To what extent will machines continue to replace humans in the workplace? What opportunities for creativity and leisure might result? What is to be done about the permanently jobless in a potentially dystopian world?

Globalized Supply Chains and the 21st Century Financial System

$15 / $20

NC7401 – Naples Center – March 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Contemporary supply chains employ a combination of high technology and traditional tools to smooth the flow of commodities and products from point of origin to final user. This movement is lubricated by sophisticated instruments of modern finance. Questions arise concerning impacts on sustainability in the face of geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, financial disruptions, etc. What is the future of our globalized economy?

Transnational Trade Agreements

$15 / $20

NC7402 – Naples Center – March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Who gains and who loses from such agreements? Is the economic theory behind “free trade” bankrupt? Do the gainers gain more than the losers lose? Do the losers get compensated? What are the net benefits of “Fast Track” trade negotiations? Where do you stand on the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Is globalization being mismanaged?

Demographic and Social Issues

$15 / $20

NC7403 – Naples Center – March 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday The nature of work is changing. The workforce is aging and immigration is altering the ethnic mix. To what sectors of society will the benefits of globalization and advancing information and communications technology accrue? Are we looking toward a world of ever-increasing disparity of income and wealth?

The Philosophers Café

$52 / $62

NC7821 – Naples Center – February 25, March 3, 10, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Enrollment is limited. Experience the joy of Philosophy first hand. This roundtable series invites participants to join in open discussions on philosophical concepts that are relevant to current social, political, moral, and practical issues. The setting will be informal, engaging, and interactive. Our goal is to arrive at a clear view of the topic under discussion, aided by close attention to principles of good reasoning. No experience is required. Just bring your sense of curiosity and a desire to learn with others. Instructors: Dr. Marshall Swain and Ron Diorio

Refugees and the Immigration Crisis

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC7405 – Naples Center – February 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – TR7406 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #3 – MP7407 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture outlines the rationale for refugee policy and practice today. Our discussion will range from the enormous population displacements that followed World War II through the subsequent refugee crises in Asia and the Middle East to the headline grabbing tragedies of today. Is there a solution? There are huge practical problems in protection, resettlement, and returning refugees to their place of origin. Let the discussion begin! Moderator: Bruce Beardsley

Irreligion Rising

$15 / $20

NC7408 – Naples Center – March 1 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday This presentation will view and discuss Phillip Zuckerman’s DVD lecture from Chautauqua Institution titled Irreligion Rising: Why More Americans are Becoming Secular. According to Zuckerman, America is seeing the “most significant increase of non-religious people in the history of the nation.” Twenty-three percent of Americans today claim no religion. In no state is religion growing, and in every state it’s decreasing. Moderators: Dr. James Maloni and Dr. Marcia Maloni

Concepts in Human Rights: An Interactive Discussion

$40 / $50

NC7409 – Naples Center – March 7, 14, 21 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays What is your concept of human rights? How do our institutions approach human rights? The three sessions planned are designed for open and sincere discussion within a nonjudgmental environment. The first session will focus on our individual ideas, the second on a broader discussion with examples of violations, and the third will explore the United Nations Human Rights Universal Periodic Review. The mission of such discussions is to transform our grasp of the many worlds in which we move (personal, professional, political, etc.) and the diverse cultures and philosophies we find there. The necessity of such discussions is not only important for individuals but for countries and governments as well. Moderator: CG Varno

ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT Birds of South Florida

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC7410 – Naples Center – January 25, 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Option #2 – NC7411 – Naples Center – March 7, 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the entire series (NC7410 or NC7411) or for any of the individual lectures below. Several hundred individual species of birds nest, rest, visit, and call Florida home in the hundreds of millions each year. They come in endless sizes, shapes, colors, habits, skills, and adaptations. They come with many mysteries as well: the mystery of migration; how they find their way; the enormous distances some travel; and their calls, songs, and sounds. Come learn, listen, and enjoy with life-long birder, Steve Mutart, as he shares his passion in this two-part series. Please see this section for a Birding Field Trip! Instructor: Steven Mutart

Birds of the Land and Sky

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7412 – Naples Center – January 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – NC7413 – Naples Center – March 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. We will learn about ospreys, hawks, falcons, and eagles; their nests, habits and appetites, and the colorful song birds that add cheer every day to our yards, parks, and woods. Why do they sing in the first place?

Birds of the Marsh, Beach, and Sea

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7414 – Naples Center – January 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – NC7415 – Naples Center – March 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Egrets, herons, sandpipers, gulls, terns, frigate birds, ducks, and an amazing assortment of other “water birds” share the beach and waters around our golf courses every day. Many are easy to identify; some not so, but it’s fun to try.

Beautiful, Flowering Orchids: How to Make Yours Thrive and Grow!

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC7416 – Naples Center – February 8, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Option #2 – AT7417 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 2, 4 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday/Friday Option #3 – NC7418 – Naples Center – March 21, 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Choose one of the course options above. Have you been curious about orchids? What exactly is an orchid, why are they different from regular houseplants, and are they difficult to grow? Taught by a member of both Naples Orchid Society and the Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance, in the first session you will hear interesting facts and learn how to grow and flower the orchids you love! The second session of this series will be devoted to the popular Phalaenopsis orchid. Learn the best way to care for this orchid genus and get more flowers! Instructor: Gayle Dorio

Climate Science Lite: Understanding the Science to Understand the Solution

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR7419 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – NC7420 – Naples Center – March 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Before we even begin to understand the problem of anthropogenic global warming, we must educate ourselves about climate science. Common sense can only help us develop solutions after we understand the problem–and that’s where the science comes in. Let us offer you Climate Science Lite. You don’t need to know the math or depth of the science involved to understand global warming–just the principles that scientists spent centuries discovering and proving. Many of those with a greater stake in the solution than the problem are hiding the science behind the politics. We, as citizens of the world, must be confident in the science if we are to make the most cost-effective choices among the solutions. Instructor: Peter Zuris

Ocean Science Stories and Tales from the Sea

$24 / $29

SP7421 – Naples Center – February 12 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday Enrollment is limited. From her books and adventures, author and marine scientist, Dr. Ellen Prager will share stories and images that blend ocean science with entertainment. Learn while you laugh and be amazed by the ocean’s strange creatures, their whacky lifestyles, and why marine organisms are critical to both the ocean and human society. See how even scientists can be surprised and get a sneak peek at Dr. Prager’s soon-to-be released book, Stingray City, the third book in her fiction series Tristan Hunt and the Sea Guardians. Ellen’s first book, The Shark Whisperer, has been called “…an underwater Harry Potter.” Instructor: Dr. Ellen Prager

Ikebana Design Workshop for Beginners

$45 / $65

Option #1 – SP7422 – Naples Center – February 4 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – SP7920 – Naples Center – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Students must bring an 8-10 inch ceramic container for their work. Students will purchase flower materials and a pinholder directly from the instructor for $25. Ikebana represents the elements of heaven, earth, and man, working in harmony. This elegant beauty is obtained by using flowers, branches, rocks, and other natural materials to create beauty. It is a way of bringing one’s love of nature into the home. In experiencing the interrelationship between one’s self and the outer world, it becomes another avenue of connecting with the beauty of nature, bringing a sense of inner peace, tranquility, and serenity. Not merely flower arranging, Ikebana is an art to portray the life of the universe. It was brought to Japan by Buddhist priests from China in the 6th century. Join us for this hands-on design workshop. Instructor: Loris Dallal

Our Dynamic Earth

$20 / $25

BV7916 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 22 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Why do we find fossils of tropical organisms in the rocks in Indiana? Why do many coal deposits, formed in hot, tropical marshes, occur in northern regions, such as Kentucky and England? Why are hot water corals found near the Arctic Circle? What exactly is continental drift and why did it take so long to be accepted? This lecture will provide the answers. Instructor: Dr. John Fishwick

Birding Field Trip

$39 / $49

Option #1 – SP7423 – Eagle Lakes Community Park (Naples) – February 27 at 8:30am, Saturday )

Option #2 – SP7424 – Eagle Lakes Community Park (Naples) – March 19 at 8:30am, Saturday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Join birding enthusiast Steven Mutart as he leads you in search of the birds of SWFL at Eagle Lakes Community Park in Naples. Bring your camera, binoculars, and a love of our feathered friends. Instructor: Steven Mutart

FILM SERIES Naples Foreign and Classic Film Series

$60 / $84 (Donation)

NC7425 – Naples Center – Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20, April 3, 10, 17, 24 at 2pm, Sundays Participants may register for the entire series (NC7425) or for any of the individual films below. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Due to the popularity of our Naples Series, walk-ins will be permitted on a space available basis only. This season our film series will present fourteen award-winning films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Moderators: John Guerra, Dr. Donald Pomerantz, Steven Mutart and Clifford Landers

Ida (France, 2013, Drama)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7426 – Naples Center – January 17 at 2pm, Sunday Anna, a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland, is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a dark family secret dating back to the years of the Nazi occupation. Rated PG-13. (82 minutes)

About Elly (Iran, 2009, Drama/Mystery)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7427 – Naples Center – January 24 at 2pm, Sunday The mysterious disappearance of a kindergarten teacher at a seaside picnic is followed by a series of misadventures and sets in motion revelations and deceptions. Not Rated. (119 minutes)

Caché (France, 2005, Drama/Mystery/Thriller)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7428 – Naples Center – January 31 at 2pm, Sunday A married couple is terrorized by a series of surveillance videotapes left on their front porch. Rated R. (117 minutes)

Tangerines (Estonia/Georgia, 2013, Drama/War)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7429 – Naples Center – February 7 at 2pm, Sunday With the background of the 1992 conflict between Georgia and Abkhazia, this film dramatizes how Ivo, an elderly carpenter, living in a neutral Estonian community, stays behind to assist his friend and save what he can of his tangerine crop before the conflict reaches his home. Not Rated. (87 minutes)

Black Orpheus (Brazil, 1959, Drama/Romance)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7430 – Naples Center – February 14 at 2pm, Sunday A retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, set during the time of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Rated PG. (100 minutes)

Shall We Dance? (Japan, 1966, Comedy/Drama/Music)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7431 – Naples Center – February 21 at 2pm, Sunday A successful married businessman feels unfulfilled and depressed. One day, without telling his wife, he decides to take dancing lessons. This decision becomes a life altering experience. Rated PG. (136 minutes)

Citizenfour (USA, 2014, Documentary)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7432 – Naples Center – February 28 at 2pm, Sunday A documentarian and a reporter travel to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden. Rated R (for language). (114 minutes)

The Crime of Father Amaro (Mexico, 2002, Drama/Romance)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7433 – Naples Center – March 6 at 2pm, Sunday Recently ordained a priest, 24-year old Father Amaro is sent to a small parish in Los Reyes, Mexico, to assist the aging Father Benito. Amaro soon finds himself in an environment of financial and moral corruption. Torn between the carnal and the spiritual, the young priest must choose the life he will lead. Rated R. (118 minutes)

Central Station (Brazil, 1998, Drama)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7434 – Naples Center – March 13 at 2pm, Sunday An emotive journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father the boy never knew. Rated R. (113 minutes)

Rust and Bone (France, 2012, Drama/Romance)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7435 – Naples Center – March 20 at 2pm, Sunday Put in charge of his young son, Alain leaves Belgium to live with his sister and her husband. Alain’s bond with Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, grows deeper after she suffers a horrible accident. As a result, they form an inextricable emotional and physical bond. Rated R. (120 minutes)

Lore (Australia, 2012, Drama/Romance/Thriller)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7436 – Naples Center – April 3 at 2pm, Sunday As the Allies sweep across Germany, Lore leads her siblings on a journey that exposes them to the truth of their parents’ beliefs. An encounter with a mysterious refugee forces Lore to rely on a person she has always been taught to hate. Not Rated. (109 minutes)

The Desert Fox (USA, 1951, Biography/Drama/History)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7437 – Naples Center – April 10 at 2pm, Sunday The story of the final years of the respected World War II German general, Erwin Rommel. Not Rated. (88 minutes)

Eyes Wide Open (Israel, 2009, Drama/Romance)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7438 – Naples Center – April 17 at 2pm, Sunday A married orthodox Jerusalem butcher and father of four children falls in love with a 22 year old apprentice. Unable to control his desires, he is compelled to suffer alienation from his wife and religious community. Not Rated. (91 minutes)

Strictly Ballroom (USA, 1992, Comedy/Drama/Romance)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7439 – Naples Center – April 24 at 2pm, Sunday A maverick dancer risks his career by performing an unusual routine and sets out to succeed with a new partner. Rated PG. (94 minutes)

Ft. Myers Classic and Foreign Film Series

$65 / $90 (Donation)

AT7440 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1:30pm, Thurs Participants may register for the entire series (AT7440) or for any of the individual films below. This winter/spring, our film series will present fifteen award-winning classic and foreign films. As always, there is an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterward. Refreshments will be served. Moderator: Shelly Kaufman

A Thousand Times Good Night (Ireland/Norway 2013)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7441 – Atrium – January 21 at 1:30pm, Thursday This multi-award winning, gripping tale is about a top war photojournalist, torn between her passionate involvement with work and family obligations at home. Juliet Binoche’s performance offers enormous emotional resonance and intelligence. (117 minutes)

Death of a Salesman (USA, 1985)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7442 – Atrium – January 28 at 1:30pm, Thursday This is arguably the best version of the classic play, headed by award winning performances by Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich. The pursuit of the American Dream is not all roses. This powerful story will linger in your mind. (136 minutes)

The Sapphires (Australia, 2102)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7443 – Atrium – February 4 at 1:30pm, Thursday This film is based on a true story of an Aboriginal musical group of four women, discovered by a talent scout who takes them to entertain the troops in Viet Nam in 1967. (Aborigines were not considered “human” by the government until 1967). Racism and bigotry were overcome by the sheer will power and charm of the women as well as their musical talents. (103 minutes)

Blood Simple (USA, 1984)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7444 – Atrium – February 11 at 1:30pm, Thursday The classic ghoulish film that introduced the world of the Coen Brothers. All the ingredients are there: the husband, the cheating wife and her lover, and the crooked cop. Twists are everywhere in unexpected places by unexpected characters. A throwback to Hitchcock with modern cinematic tricks. Relax and enjoy the edge-of-your-seat suspense and a knockout of an ending. All the ingredients are there for a perfect film noir. (99 minutes)

Strictly Ballroom (Australia, 1992)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7445 – Atrium – February 18 at 1:30pm, Thursday One of the most successful Australian films ever follows Scott, a champion caliber dancer, insisting on dancing to his own unorthodox style, while being disdained by others. He and his new, misfit partner are determined to win the ultimate dance championship their way. (94 minutes)

The Grifters (USA, 1990)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7446 – Atrium – February 25 at 1:30pm, Thursday This is a classic neo-noire tale of three grifters perpetrating small and big cons on unsuspecting victims as well on each other. The film stars Annette Benning, Angelica Huston (both Oscar nominated for Best Supporting Actress), and John Cusack. Award winning acting and a great screenplay heighten the enjoyment. (110 minutes)

Caché (France, 2005)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7447 – Atrium – March 3 at 1:30pm, Thursday One of the best films of the decade, this Hitchcock-inspired thriller combines ideas of guilt, racism, and class divide. An upper class couple finds themselves being spied upon by a person with an agenda. This causes their “perfect” lives to unwind as secrets of the past are discovered. (117 minutes)

The Lookout (USA, 2007)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7448 – Atrium – March 10 at 1:30pm, Thursday This independent film masterpiece is an intelligent crime drama centering on a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. He befriends a group of characters with questionable motives. Excellent character acting featuring Joseph Gordon Levitt and Jeff Daniels. (99 minutes)

Like Water for Chocolate (Mexico, 1992)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7449 – Atrium – March 17 at 1:30pm, Thursday This extremely popular film follows the intense world of love and lust, mixed with culinary delights. A family is ruled by their mother with an iron fist. This romantic film takes the form of an old family legend; listen to it and it might just make you hungry. (105 minutes)

Rear Window (USA, 1954)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7450 – Atrium – March 24 at 1:30pm, Thursday This classic Hitchcock film, rated one of the top 100 films of all time, was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Director. James Stewart portrays a wheelchair-bound photographer with a broken leg. He is our voyeur through this intriguing and brilliant visual study of obsessive human curiosity. Along with Grace Kelly, the two of them believe there is a murder, and they become obsessed, which leads to a heart-in-throat climax. (112 minutes)

Breaking Away (USA, 1979)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7451 – Atrium – March 31 at 1:30pm, Thursday This smart (Best Screenplay Oscar winner), well-acted, warm, and insightful comedy is about four friends coming of age and trying to find their place in their community of Bloomington, Indiana. Nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this film ranks #8 of all-time for inspirational films. This film is heartwarming, hilarious, pointed, and offers a memorable finale. (101 minutes)

Nine Queens (Argentina, 2000)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7452 – Atrium – April 7 at 1:30pm, Thursday Twenty-one international awards went to this suspenseful, well-crafted, and acted tale of two con artists planning a big score, until one of their sisters becomes involved. A top-notch thriller whose twists and turns keeps the viewer guessing. (114 minutes)

Rebecca (USA, 1940)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7453 – Atrium – April 14 at 1:30pm, Thursday One of the all-time greats, this film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won Best Picture. Rebecca is a combination of Hitchcock’s typical signature style, complete with jolting plot twists, gothic sets, and film noir. It offers the perfect cast, including Oscar nominees Joan Fontaine, Lawrence Olivier, and Judith Anderson. (130 minutes)

A Matter of Life and Death (England, 1946)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7454 – Atrium – April 21 at 1:30pm, Thursday Voted the 20th best English film of all time, David Nivin plays a British soldier, severely wounded during WWII. Part dreamlike, part reality, he finds himself on trial to see if he will go to Heaven or return to Earth. (104 minutes)

The Remains of the Day (England, 1993)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT7455 – Atrium – April 28 at 1:30pm, Thursday This is the compelling portrait of the perfect English butler – snobbish, brooding, humorless – and his fading, insular world that is crumbling in a post-World War II era. The film depicts life inside a grand manor of the day. Nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), and Best Actress (Emma Thompson). (134 minutes)

Great Musicals and Westerns Film Series

$20 / $28 (Donation)

NC7456 – Naples Center – February 12, 26, March 11, 25, April 8, 22 at 2pm, Fridays Participants may register for the entire series (NC7456) or for any of the individual films below. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Join us for this new Friday afternoon film series featuring four musicals and two classic westerns. They represent some of the greatest ever to be put on screen. As always, there is an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterward. Refreshments will be served. Moderator: Steven Mutart

An American in Paris (USA, 1951, Musical/Romance)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7457 – Naples Center – February 12 at 2pm, Friday Brilliant George Gershwin’s concert piece An American in Paris evolved into the center piece of this romantic tale of ex-GI (Gene Kelly) who falls in love with Paris shop girl (Leslie Caron) while avoiding seduction by a wealthy heiress in this Vincente Minnelli directed film. “S’ Wonderful”, “Our Love is Here to Stay”, and “I Got Rhythm” are some of the Gershwin tunes. There is also the 17-minute fantasy ballet on the main theme. Just one more Arthur Freed produced masterpiece. Not Rated. (113 minutes)

Singin’ in the Rain (USA, 1952, Comedy/Musical/Romance)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7458 – Naples Center – February 26 at 2pm, Friday Who is not mesmerized by rain-soaked Gene Kelly swinging from a lamppost singing and dancing the title song? With assistance from his buddy played by Donald O’Connor, swashbuckling silent film star Kelly, embarks on a journey of turning a silent flick into a colorful song and dance spectacular. Debbie Reynolds is the love interest. A silent film diva (Jean Hagen) employs all her charms and machinations to thwart the project. How about “Mosses Supposes”? Is this the greatest musical comedy ever? We’ll take a vote. Not Rated. (103 minutes)

The Band Wagon (USA, 1953, Comedy/Musical/Romance)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7459 – Naples Center – March 11 at 2pm, Friday The Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse elegant and graceful moves to “Dancing in the Dark” are hypnotic and alone are worthy of watching this romantic backstage comedy of an aging actor and music star who joins a struggling troupe getting ready for Broadway. Oscar Levant – talented concert pianist and actor in real life – also stars along with Nanette Fabray in this Vincente Minnelli directed and Arthur Freed produced gem. Not Rated. (112 minutes)

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (USA, 1954, Comedy/Drama/Musical)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7460 – Naples Center – March 25 at 2pm, Friday The happy marriage of the oldest brother (Howard Keel) to the lovely, wholesome town girl (Jane Powell) inspires his six ill-mannered, mountain brothers to kidnap and marry town girls of their own. Set in the outdoor splendor of Oregon, the rousing dance numbers are considered quite unique, especially the barn raising number that has become one of the classic routines of all time. Unlike the three films above, this was produced by Jack Cummings and directed by Stanley Donen. Rated G. (102 minutes)

The Quiet Man (USA, 1952, Comedy/Drama/Romance)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7461 – Naples Center – April 8 at 2pm, Friday John Wayne and lovely Maureen O’Hara star in this romantic/comedy/drama of the American born Sean coming to Ireland to reclaim his family farm only to be challenged by bully and conspirator Will Danaher (Victor McLaglen) Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

whose feisty sister he has fallen in love with. It doesn’t help that half the village is in on the conspiracy. Lots of drinking, laughter, village scenes, and a classic fist fight sprinkle spice over this wonderful, full of life classic. Not Rated. (129 minutes)

The Searchers (USA, 1956, Drama/Western)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC7462 – Naples Center – April 22 at 2pm, Friday Debbie (Natalie Wood) is kidnapped as a child by the Comanches after they murder her family. Her obsessed uncle, Ethan, spends five years searching for the now grown-up girl who he plans on killing as he is convinced she has “accepted Indian ways.” To prevent her death, Martin (Jeffery Hunter) joins in the search. Spectacular scenery is part of the magic Ford touch which is on prominent display in this classic adventure. Did we mention controversy to this day over whether Ford’s portrayal of bigotry and prejudice reflects a plain reality (i.e. tolerance/acceptance) or a more enlightened effort to expose and condemn it? You decide. Not Rated. (119 minutes)

FINE ARTS Zentangle® I for Beginners: A Mindful Drawing Experience!

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7463 – Naples Center – January 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – TR7464 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #3 – NC7465 – Naples Center – March 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #4 – BR7466 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 29 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration. Zentangle®…come see what it is all about! An easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, Zentangle is for everyone, no matter their age or artistic background. You will be surprised and delighted by the incredible original art you create during this relaxing and up-lifting workshop. No artistic talent required…guaranteed! Instructor: Gerry Pearson Nichols, CZT Certified Zentangle Teacher

Zentangle® II: Beyond the Basics – More Beautiful Drawing Techniques

$60 / $72

NC7467 – Naples Center – February 11, 19, March 3, 11 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursdays/Fridays Participants may register for the entire series (NC7467) or for any of the individual lectures below. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Kits ($35) is required at the time of registration (this will cover all four classes). Participants must have taken a Zentangle for Beginners class taught by a Certified Zentangle Teacher. Now that you understand the basics of Zentangle®, take your artistic efforts to the next level with these follow-on courses of more advanced drawing techniques to create truly inspiring works of art. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle Teacher

Zentangle® II: Shading

$24 / $29

NC7468 – Naples Center – February 11 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle for Beginners class. The play of light and shadows creates a sense of peace or of drama. In art, the contrast between light and dark creates interest. This class will focus on shading, and how dramatically that alone can bring a Zentangle tile to life. We will explore how the pencil enhances our tangles. Then we will investigate creating depth and drama with a pen. The finale will be a 3D card that will surprise you. Your tangles will never be the same! Extra materials will be available for purchase.

Tangled Messages: Tangles by the Sea

$24 / $29

NC7469 – Naples Center – February 19 at 1pm – 3pm, Friday Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle® for Beginners class. Tangled Messages – but definitely the good kind! We will focus on creating cards that will show our Zentangle passion. These Tangles will focus on those that create a sense of being seaside and will include excellent borders, how to turn a corner, and more. Extra materials will be available for purchase.

Tangle on Cloth

$24 / $29

NC7470 – Naples Center – March 3 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday

Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle for Beginners class. This class will explore tangling on fabric. Materials will include several pieces of fabric to create samples, and a small Zentangle Bag that we will personalize. Students are encouraged to bring cloth items that they would like to tangle. Extra materials will be available for purchase.

Zendala

$24 / $29

NC7471 – Naples Center – March 11 at 1pm – 3pm, Friday Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle for Beginners class. The circle is a universal symbol representing eternity, wholeness, protection, and unity. Mandalas are symbolic of transformation, interconnection, and balance. A Zendala is the Zentangle approach. You will create lovely balanced patterns in 4½ inch circular tiles, first with a pre-strung tile, and then on a blank tile, creating your own pattern. Extra materials will be available for purchase. ®

Making Zentangle Jewelry

$24 / $29

Option #1 – TR7472 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 23 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC7473 – Naples Center – March 18 at 1pm – 3pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle® class with a CZT. We will take our Zentangle techniques to a new medium to create one of a kind pieces of jewelry. Using ultra fine permanent markers we will draw on shrink plastic to make jewelry that all your friends will admire. See TropiTangle.com for sample jewelry pictures and ideas. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle Teacher

Creating Artist Books: Thinking Outside the Book

$42 / $50

NC7474 – Naples Center – March 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Artist journals can be a record of your daily thoughts, a travel journal, an exercise or diet journal, a dream journal, to-do lists, or almost any record that you would like to keep in a book or notebook. This class will teach you how to construct a book and assist you in the creation of the pages through an exploration of materials and thought processes. Instructor: Susan Schlack

FOREIGN LANGUAGES Conversational Italian I

$100 / $125

NC7475 – Naples Center – February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, March 1, 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays Enrollment is limited. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of Italian grammar and how to conjugate verbs. Nouns commonly used in conversation and diverse situations will be learned with attention to what a tourist in Italy should know. The instructor will also share customs and cultural differences to aid with a visitor’s experience in Italy. The text book Italian in 10 Minutes a Day (2009 edition) by Kristine Kurshul is required and may be purchased online at Amazon.com. Instructor: Joseph Toffanello

5-Week Spanish: A Crash Course for the Beginner

$75 / $100

Option #1 – AT7476 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 at 3pm – 5pm, Thursdays Option #2 – AT7477 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesdays Enrollment is limited. Choose one of the course options above. The text book, 5-Minute Spanish by Berlitz (2009), is required and may be purchased online at Amazon.com. Supplemental materials will be passed out in class. This course will be conducted as an exercise class (for your brain muscles) rather than a lecture class. Conversation will be emphasized over grammar. If you have a trip coming up to a Spanish-speaking country, we will spend some time on the culture and idioms of that country. Instructor: John Winters

Conversational Italian II

$100 / $125

NC7478 – Naples Center –March 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, April 5, 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays Enrollment is limited. This course presumes students have taken Conversational Italian I or have some Italian conversation skills. Students will go more in depth in this class expanding on the basics. The instructor will also share customs and cultural differences to aid with a visitor’s experience in Italy. The text book Italian Now (2012 edition) by Marcel Danesi is required and may be purchased online at Amazon.com. Instructor: Joseph Toffanello

GUITAR LESSONS Beginning Guitar Lessons

$85 / $100

Option #1 – NC7921 – Naples Center – January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fridays Option #2 – NC7922 – Naples Center – March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students will be required to purchase a $20 (cash) lesson book from the instructor on the first day of class. Learn the basics of playing the guitar including an introduction to basic picking patterns and chords, TAB reading, simple chord progressions, and finger style accompaniments. Students must have their own guitar (acoustic or electric) and bring it to class, along with a portable music stand (available from instructor). This class is fun and no prior musical experience or note reading is necessary. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Intermediate Guitar Lessons

$85 / $100

Option #1 – NC7923 – Naples Center – January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 at 3:15pm – 4:45pm, Fridays Option #2 – NC7924 – Naples Center – March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 at 3:15pm – 4:45pm, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students will be required to purchase a $20 (cash) lesson book from the instructor on the first day of class. Open to students of all ages who have taken Beginning Guitar Lessons, or those who are proficient at forming basic chords and strumming. Students learn the basics of fingerstyle guitar picking. Students will continue learning 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 (available from instructor). This class is a fun way to learn fingerpicking techniques and to boost your playing abilities! Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

HEALTH & WELLNESS Managing Your Brain

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC7479 – Naples Center – January 26, 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday Option #2 – AT7480 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 15, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Why do most people only use 8% of their brains? This course will show you how to use the rest, cure your illnesses, bring wealth and happiness into your life, and achieve anything that you are capable of visualizing. This technique has been used by successful people for hundreds of years and most people have no idea that it exists. Wealthy, healthy, and happy people are not just lucky! They manage their lives with their minds. Learn how you can do this too! Instructor: Richard Yanke

Change Your Mind to Control Your Weight

$20 / $25

Option #1 – TR7481 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – January 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – NC7482 – Naples Center – February 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #3 – AT7483 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday 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: Jeanne Berger

Brain Fitness Café

$42 / $50

Option #1 – AT7484 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 8, 10, 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays/Wednesday Option #2 – NC7485 – Naples Center – March 17, 22, 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays/Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for one series above (AT7484 or NC7485) or for any individual lectures below. Join us in this exploration of the mind and how it works. Challenge yourself with mind bending puzzles that will keep your brain active and fit. Instructor: Cindi Ryerson

Memory Strategies

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7486 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – NC7487 – Naples Center – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This overview of how our brain functions, how to stay brain fit, and strategies to assist with memory in everyday life is a great starting point to any brain fitness program. This lecture and handouts will give the students the tools they need to begin the process of coping with an aging mind and 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.

Remembering Faces and Names

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7488 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – NC7489 – Naples Center – March 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. In daily life, one of the biggest complaints from people about their memory is not being able to recall people’s names. During this lecture, you will learn new techniques to encode information so you will not need to be so dependent on your memory to recall a name. Learn how to create associations that will help your recall.

Mind Bogglers

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7490 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – NC7491 – Naples Center – March 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This session offers a unique and novel brain activity program. You need to think literally in order to solve these word pictures. Try your hand at these 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 positioned, you will be challenged to come up with the solution. Guaranteed to really boggle your mind!

Eating for Health and Longevity

$34 / $39

Option #1 – AT7492 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays Option #2 – NC7493 – Naples Center – March 2, 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for one series above (AT7492 or NC7493) or for any individual lectures below. How will we age? Do we have to gain weight and lose our mobility? Can the diseases of aging, including heart disease and cancer, be avoided? You can be healthy until you die; gradual decline is not inevitable. What we eat is the key to a healthy life. Instructor: Henry Venable, M.D.

Fundamentals of Nutrition for Healthy Living

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT7494 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC7495 – Naples Center – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Learn about calories, fat, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and other micronutrients.

Nutrition and Disease Prevention

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT7496 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC7497 – Naples Center – March 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Discover the role nutrition plays in prevention of obesity, heart disease,

diabetes, cancer, and other conditions.

Skin Care Truths and Myths!

$48 / $55

Option #1 – NC7498 – Naples Center – February 17, 24, March 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays Option #2 – AT7499 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays Choose one of the course options above. Uncover the truth about skin, aging, skin care products, which products work, and which do not. Women (and now men) spend a small fortune on treatments that promise the world only to find they were unfulfilled and have been abandoned with the rest of those empty promises in their bathroom cabinet. Learn the truth about effective skin care taught in an easy and fun format. Carole Lester, a Master Esthetician, will share her knowledge and experience and help you sort out and understand where to spend your time and money. She will also discuss ingredients and provide some home remedies that truly do work and can be used with remarkable results. Demonstrations and facials will take place for those willing to volunteer. Instructor: Carole Lester

Your Body’s Amazing Ability to Heal

$30 / $35

AT7500 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 23, March 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays Your immune system responds to your beliefs. How this works for your health defies reasonable explanation, yet you can mentally help your body to wider wellness. Revisit outdated notions of this placebo effect, and you will be fascinated with new ideas about how it works for you. Your self-care should include harnessing this hidden and mysterious mechanism for greater healing capacity. In the first lecture, we will discuss elements of healing that are mediated emotionally through the mind-body connection and the history of the placebo effect and its positive uses. In the second lecture, we will discuss elements of healing that are engendered inside and outside the doctor’s office, the place of ritual and ceremony used to arouse hope and expectation. Instructor: Dr. William Morrow

Explore Meditative Movements

$42 / $50

AT7501 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 24, 26, March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays/Friday Meditative Movements uses safe, easy to follow, therapeutic movements that support your physical, emotional, and mental needs. Being aware of your physical abilities, you move your body while affirming a positive mental outlook. By practicing, you will feel more relaxed and comforted. You can integrate the movements easily into your daily routine. Whatever your physical abilities, there are movements you can perform safely. Instructor: Ellie Peterson

The Importance of Weight-Bearing Exercise: The Ins-and-Outs

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7502 – Naples Center – March 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #2 – BR7503 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Weight-bearing exercise not only improves bone health, it also increases muscle strength, coordination, and balance, and it leads to better overall health. Participants will learn the benefits of weight-bearing exercise and its importance as we age. We will discuss what exercises to perform, how to perform them safely and properly, and how often to use these exercises to get the biggest benefit. There will be time for Q&A from this certified personal trainer. Instructor: Chris Williams

Safety and Efficacy of Dietary Supplements: Facts and Hype

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7504 – Naples Center – March 15 at 1:30 – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT7505 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Many consumers have opinions about the benefits and safety of dietary supplements. The media can sensationalize and distort the issues. Various websites and celebrities tout the benefits of certain supplements without providing real factual information. Many consumers do not understand the basic civics of the laws which provide the framework for regulating the

dietary supplement industry and how dietary supplements are tested. This course will lay out the legal system which regulates the dietary supplement industry and discuss available websites that provide objective and factual information. Instructor: Dr. Richard Kraska

HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT Spies and Espionage – Fact vs. Fiction

FREE

Option #1 – BV7506 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 11 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC7507 – Naples Center – January 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. A fascinating and insightful discussion on the motivation of spies and the techniques used to catch them. Learn how reality compares to fiction in this unique peek into the realm of espionage and counterintelligence. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Canterbury: City and Cathedral

$20 / $25

NC7508 – Naples Center – January 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Canterbury has been one of England’s important sites for more than 1400 years. Its beautiful cathedral, built as a labor of love by skilled – but now nameless – craftsmen over centuries, was the site of the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket, propelling it into a center of pilgrimage. This lecture will explore the building of the cathedral and the many stories associated with it. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Illegals Program: Russian “Sleeper” Spies

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR7509 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – January 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – NC7510 – Naples Center – January 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC7511 – Naples Center – February 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #4 – BV7512 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #5 – NC7513 – Naples Center – March 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. In 2010, the FBI arrested 10 long-term Russian spies. They had posed as Americans for years developing intelligence sources. They attended U.S. universities, had children, homes, and jobs. One such spy was the “glamorous” Anna Chapman. Within days, these spies pled guilty and were swapped for Western assets held in Russian prisons. We will examine what they did, how they were caught, and the prisoner exchange. Most Americans only read the headlines, but we will discuss the fascinating details. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Jonathan Pollard: Avarice or Ideology?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP7514 – Moorings Park (Naples) – January 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – AT7515 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC7516 – Naples Center – February 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Pollard, a U.S. intelligence analyst, was arrested while spying for Israel. Israel refused him asylum and then denied knowledge of his spying. For years, they have sought his release. Despite a life sentence, he was eligible for parole in November 2015 and was ultimately released. We will address the facts behind this highly debated and political case. Was he motivated by love for Israel and its security, or was his aim more sinister – greed? Also, did he spy only for Israel? Additionally, we will discuss other Mossad operations (Eichmann, the Hangman of Riga, other assassinations) and Israeli intelligence organizations. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Benghazi: Unanswered Questions

$20 / $25

NC7517 – Naples Center – January 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday A candid analysis and discussion of whether Benghazi was a failure of intelligence or a failure to act. Was this tragedy predictable and preventable and was our response adequate? Were we misled? Instructor: Thomas Eastwood Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

R.H. Macy’s Owner and Wife Perish on the Titanic: The Story of the Straus Family

$30 / $35

Option #1 – TR7518 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – January 25, February 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays Option #2 – NC7519 – Naples Center – February 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. Isidor and Ida Straus emigrated from Germany as children in the 1850s. Isidor’s father settled in rural Georgia, working as a peddler and small shop owner. Isidor’s education stopped at age 16 with the outbreak of the Civil War. He and his brothers moved to New York, purchased R.H. Macys, which had been family owned for 80 years. The couple’s love and courage aboard the Titanic has been the subject of stage and screen. Join their great-grandson as he recounts their lives and love. Instructor: Harold Kurzman

Politics vs. History: Ideology and Historical Accuracy

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7520 – Naples Center – January 20 at 1:30 – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – BV7919 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. An analysis of narrative history including Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, The Killer Angels, Band of Brothers, and other popular books and films (Lincoln, The Civil War, The War) that have been criticized by academics (often unfairly). This lecture will include a timely discussion of why popular history is both fun and informative while text books are generally not. Are allegations of inaccuracies valid? Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Ultimate Real Estate Deal: The Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV7521 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – NC7522 – Naples Center– February 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #3 – MP7523 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Jefferson had a vision to explore the Louisiana territory. He wound up buying this land in, arguably, the greatest land investment in U.S. history that virtually doubled the size of the country. Simultaneously, he convinced Congress to fund a scientific and commercially based expedition of this area under the leadership of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. What were Jefferson’s and Napoleon’s motives in this transaction? Why were Lewis and Clark chosen for this effort? What were their successes and failures, and what role did Sacagawea play during this 28-month journey? Instructor: Dr. Richard Hertzberg

Abraham Lincoln: A Portrait by His Personal Secretaries Nicolay and Hay

$30 / $35

BV7524 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 25, February 1 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Mondays This lecture will explore why Americans and much of the world are fascinated by our 16th President. It will explore Lincoln’s remarkable personality and character as seen through the eyes of his secretaries, John Nicolay and John Hay, while they worked and lived in the White House during the Civil War. An annotated bibliography of Lincoln books will be shared. Instructor: Lynn Brand

Media and Politics: An Unholy Alliance

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7525 – Naples Center – January 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT7526 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #3 – TR7527 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. This presentation will address questions such as “Is there such a thing as an 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

Unearthing the Trojan War: The Life of Heinrich Schliemann

FREE

SC7889 – FGCU Sugden Welcome Center (Ft. Myers) – January 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Modern historians dismissed the Trojan War as a myth, until Heinrich Schliemann fulfilled his life’s dream of digging up the remains of the two ancient civilizations that fought against each other in this conflict. The eccentric Heinrich and his Greek wife Sophia gave new life to archaeology, where ancient civilizations and untold riches could be found. Follow Dr. Franz as he tells this incredible story of a visionary who would not be denied. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

Father and Son Spies: Jim and Nat Nicholson

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7528 – Naples Center – January 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – TR7529 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #3 – AT7530 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Jim Nicholson is the highest ranking CIA officer ever convicted of espionage. While serving 24 years in prison, he recruited his son to resume his spying. This is a fascinating story of double betrayal. We will examine the treasonous actions and motives of both father and son, including what they did and how they were caught. We will also compare it to another father and son spy duo – John and Michael Walker convicted in 1985. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Apollo 13: American Greatness and the Mission to the Moon

$30 / $35

NC7531 – Naples Center – January 27, February 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays 2016 will be the 46th anniversary of the Apollo 13 Mission. This course will provide a review of the Apollo Space Program from 1963 – 1972 through the eyes of a MIT engineer who was involved with the design of the Inertial Navigation System used for Command and Lunar Modules on all Apollo Missions. Stationed at Houston Mission Control for the duration of the Apollo 13 flight, our instructor was a member of the team awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for its work on the mission. Six missions landed on the moon, two orbited earth, and two orbited the moon. Join us for a look back at one of the most dynamic and fascinating NASA space programs of the 20th century. Instructor: Edward Grace

Operation Underworld: World War II Mob Alliances

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7532 – Naples Center – January 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT7533 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. As the U.S. entered WWII, the U.S. Navy covertly elicited the aid of the Mob to stop spies, saboteurs, and dock strikes. Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Albert Anastasia, and others answered the call. We will discuss what led to the alliance, the impact, and the aftermath. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7534 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – NC7535 – Naples Center – February 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Eli Cohen was 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. He provided intelligence crucial in the Six Day War. Other Mossad operations (Adolph Eichmann and Jonathan Pollard) and comparisons of major intelligence organizations will also be discussed. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

What Really Caused the American Revolution?

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7536 – Naples Center – January 28 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – BV7537 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 15 at 1pm – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. It can be argued that the American Revolution was a conflict over the nature of the British Constitution. The British Constitution is the supreme law of the land, but it is not written down. It is based upon precedent and, therefore, changes over time. As a result of The French and Indian War, which mushroomed into a worldwide conflict between Britain and France, Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

the extent and expense of the British Empire expanded greatly. London believed the new empire must be governed by a plan to meet overall British objectives and financial requirements, and that the colonists should not be allowed to return to their old ways of governing themselves in their own interests. This effort by London broke a 150 year-old precedent and threatened to establish a new precedent of colonial subservience to London. Thus, the colonies fought to resist what they believed were encroachments on their constitutional rights by London, and the rest is history. Instructor: Jon Dill

Pompeii: A Window into Antiquity

FREE

Option #1 – NC7538 – Naples Center – February 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – BR7539 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will look at how the excavations at Pompeii and surrounding cities buried by the eruption on Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79 provide us with an extraordinary glimpse of what life was like when Rome ruled the world. Instructor: Carol Jonson

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

$70 / $84

NC7540 – Naples Center – February 1, 3, 8, 10, 17, 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays/Wednesdays/Friday Participants may register for the entire series (NC7540) 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 course to hear the roles played by Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, Franklin, Jay, Marshall, Madison, Adams, and other legends in founding the U.S. and its Constitution. Instructor: Steven Mutart

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

$20 / $25

NC7541 – Naples Center – February 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday 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 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.

The New Nation Struggles (1790 – 1800)

$20 / $25

NC7542 – Naples Center – February 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday 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 preparing it for a dangerous and unfriendly world. However, the Founding Fathers found it difficult. Friendships turned to enmity; petty jealousies and genuine differences made for a very unhappy team of superstars. Our leaders today could learn much from these powerful, passionate, and brilliant men who saw the world very differently from one another but ultimately compromised for the greater good of the country.

The Miracle Continues (1800 – 1820)

$20 / $25

NC7543 – Naples Center – February 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday The Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson, take over at the start of the new century after 12 years of Federalist rule. Alexander Hamilton dies in a duel with Aaron Burr, who turns traitor. Lewis and Clark make their legendary exploration after the Louisiana Purchase. New England, fed up with rule by Virginians dominated by agricultural interests, talks secession. Titanic political battles between Jefferson and Marshall take place over the role of the courts verses the executive and legislative branches. The nation’s first financial panic takes place during Monroe’s administration.

The Nation Turns Thirty (1820 – 1840)

$20 / $25

NC7544 – Naples Center – February 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday The fact the young nation neither won nor lost the War of 1812 did little to dampen a growing confidence in manufacturing in the North, agricultural expansion in the South, and a restlessness to expand westward – the Indians be damned – as the sense of ascendancy of the common man persisted and led to the election of Andrew Jackson in

1828. The Jacksonian Era marked a new and controversial rule; a war with Mexico was less than a decade away and some saw Jackson as a threat to democracy as he vastly expanded executive power. Jackson’s successor, Martin Van Buren, inherited one of the nation’s worst financial crises in the Panic of 1837, planting the seeds of secession which would lead to the nation’s bloodiest conflict just two decades later.

Hope and Fear (1840 – 1860)

$20 / $25

NC7545 – Naples Center – February 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday The two decades before the worst war in our nation’s history were full of energy, hope, and self-confidence but also doubt, growing suspicion, fears, and regional antipathies that would inevitably lead to disaster. President Polk, California, Oregon Territories, Santa Fe Trail, The Mexican War, Manifest Destiny, Compromise of 1850, Free Soldiers, slavery, Poe and Thoreau, telegraphs and railroads, growing industry, and a return to prosperity were all in the mix. The Dred Scott decision, the Panic of 1857, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, and Lincoln’s election, would set the stage for civil war.

The Miracle Almost Comes to an End

$20 / $25

NC7546 – Naples Center – February 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday With Lincoln’s election to the Presidency in 1860, the South, led by South Carolina, seceded from the Union but no serious fighting occurred until Bull Run in early summer of 1861. The South’s superior military leadership and perhaps greater patriotic furor, despite its inferior industrial base, took the war to the North until Gettysburg turned the tide. But it took a hard-drinking general, Ulysses S. Grant, to finally bring the South to its knees. The nation survived but at what costs? A century and a half later the debate still rages. We’ll do our share to stir the pot.

Cuba: A Rebellious Nation

$30 / $35

Option #1 – AT7547 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 2, 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays Option #2 – TR7548 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 22, 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays Choose one of the course options above. The Cuban people are determined to shape their own political and social ideology while practicing their form of socialism and participatory democracy. In this course, we will examine the core values, critical events, and significant personalities that have shaped the present-day Cuban consciousness and look ahead to the new détente with the U.S. A must if you plan to visit Cuba with the Renaissance Academy in 2016. Participants will be able to purchase and discuss the ideas in Cuba Is a State of Mind ($12.95), a collection of essays giving voice to Cuba’s silent majority. Instructor Dr. Martha Bireda

The History of Women’s Fashion: From Underwear to Outerwear

$60 / $72

NC7550 – Naples Center – February 3, 5, 10, 12 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays/Fridays Enjoy a historical fashion show, from the loin cloth to the bikini and everything fashion-wise in-between. This journey will vividly illustrate how fashion does not occur in a vacuum; it is impacted by economics, government, social mores, religion, world events, and politics. Our journey will start with 12th century artwork and culminate with fashions of today. In the intervening centuries, we will learn about production hazards in the name of fashion and how, an ocean away, Queen Victoria inspired the “custom” of women wearing white wedding gowns. We’ll witness how the popularity of the shirtwaist blouse caused the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that eventually led to child labor laws. We’ll see how WWI saw the rise of the Burberry trench coat, the creation of the wristwatch, and the demise of the women’s corsets due to government sanctions. As we approach WWII, we’ll learn why the Nazi occupation of Paris saw the rise of the American fashion designers. Jeans, a fashion staple today, have their roots in four countries; however, it took California gold miners and a creative European immigrant to establish jeans as an American fashion icon. Plus, which came first – the little black dress or the cocktail dress? Instructor: Barbara Blumberg

Understanding Florida’s Government: A Primer for Collier County Voters

FREE

NC7605 – Naples Center – February 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Weak governor; part-time legislature; closed primary state; gerrymandering; charter government; and Unincorporated Collier County are terms all Collier residents should know. This lecture will explain how Florida’s government works at the state, county, and city levels, and the backgrounds, responsibilities, and terms of office of the elected officials who represent you. Whether you are a new or a longtime resident, understanding Florida’s government will help you be a more informed voter. Instructor: Sandy Parker Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Jewish Avengers: Nazi Executioners

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7551 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – NC7552 – Naples Center – February 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Nazi military might was formidable, but many Jews did not simply “go like lambs to the slaughter.” They resisted via sabotage, ghetto uprisings, escapes, camp revolts, and armed guerrilla fighting. After the war, some sought restitution. Lecture topics will include: Jewish resistance; Jewish groups who targeted Nazi war criminals during and after WWII; Israeli assassinations; the Dachau liberation reprisals; war crime tribunals; and whether the Allies did enough to help the Jews. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism

$20 / $25

AT7554 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday An insightful discussion about the structure and organization of U.S. counterintelligence and counterterrorism. Topics will include the agencies involved, effectiveness, counterespionage, and security countermeasures. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Nuremberg: Military Tribunals

$20 / $25

NC7555 – Naples Center – February 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Most Americas know Nazi leaders (Goering, Hess, Speer, and Donitz) were convicted of war crimes at Nuremberg. We will discuss the rest of the story. There were 13 Nuremberg tribunals and hundreds more in the European occupied zones. Nineteen-hundred Nazis were tried and 330 were sentenced to death. We will also examine the 2,200 Allied Tribunals held across the Pacific that tried 5,700 (mostly) Japanese war criminals of whom 920 were executed. Topics covered will include: the role played by the U.S. military; impact of U.S. and British intelligence; and the major cases/individuals involved. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Desert Kingdom Revealed: 10 Years in Saudi Arabia

$34 / $39

Option #1 – BR7556 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 5, 12 at 10am – 12pm, Fridays Option #2 – AT7557 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Two Americans describe what it was like to live and work in Saudi Arabia for 10 years. This course covers: the history of the Kingdom including an artifact from the Hijaz Railroad that was attacked by Lawrence of Arabia; the culture from both an American woman’s and man’s perspective; the language; firsthand accounts of living in a police-state under Sharia Law; intrigues within the Royal Family; comments about the current King and more. Instructors: Carolyn Kerpchar and Nick Kerpchar

Heroes and Villains of World War II

$60 / $72

AT7558 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays Participants may register for the entire series (AT7558) or for any of the individual lectures below. World War II was the most pivotal event in modern history. During the course of the war’s six bloody years, five men emerged who would shape the war’s outcome and the history of the decades that would follow. Join us as we explore their fascinating lives. Instructor: Gerald Ziedenberg

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

$20 / $25

AT7559 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday This great American President, born into privilege and wealth, overcame severe physical handicaps to lead the U.S. out of the Great Depression to victory in WWII.

Adolf Hitler

$20 / $25

AT7560 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Adolf Hitler was the villain of the 20th century and the personification of evil. How did someone living in destitute poverty just before World War I rise up to nearly conquer the world?

Winston Churchill

$20 / $25

AT7561 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday It is often argued that Winston Churchill was the greatest leader of World War II. His 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.

Josef Stalin

$20 / $25

AT7562 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday This “Man of Steel” arose from a humble background as a cobbler’s son to be one of the bloodiest dictators of the 20th century.

Harry Truman

$20 / $25

AT7563 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Harry Truman was perhaps one of our most underrated presidents. He came from a simple background with no college education to lead his nation from WWII to the Cold War. His decisions to drop the atomic bomb and start desegregation were among the most important ever made in the 20th century.

Operation Teardrop: U.S. U-Boat Attack

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP7564 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – NC7565 – Naples Center – February 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #3 – AT7566 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. In April 1945 Germany launched its last U-Boat attack against the U.S. Operation Teardrop was the U.S. plan to sink the U-Boats before they could launch V1 and V2 missiles on U.S. cities. Join us for this fascinating, little-known history where we explore the Nazi plan and propaganda; Enigma and ULTRA; Operation Paperclip; related Japanese plans; and Maine, New York, Portsmouth, and Boston. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Operation Paperclip: Recruiting Nazi Scientists

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV7567 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 8 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC7568 – Naples Center – February 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #3 – BR7569 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. As WWII waned, the Allies raced to recruit German scientists and technology. This was a highly effective effort led by the OSS. Among the scientists brought to America was Wernher von Braun, who had developed the V-2 rocket. Topics for this lecture include: secret U.S. interrogation centers; history of Paperclip (and related operations); Peenemunde; the Church Committee; declassified CIA research (Star Gate, MKULTRA); and related British and Soviet operations. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Politics of Gun Control

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7570 – Naples Center – February 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT7571 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday 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 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

R.M.S. Lusitania

$20 / $25

SC7890 – FGCU Sugden Welcome Center (Ft. Myers) – February 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday “Remember the Lusitania!” became the cry in May 1915 after this fast and luxurious ocean liner was sunk by a solo German torpedo. A total of 1,201 people perished (including 128 Americans), unwitting victims of a struggle between England and Germany in the Great War. Dr. Franz explores this epic tragedy, staying close to the human stories and individual decisions surrounding the RMS Lusitania’s fateful voyage. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

Andrew Jackson

$42 / $50

NC7572 – Naples Center – February 10, 12, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays/Friday Participants may register for the entire series (NC7572) or for any of the individual lectures below. Andrew Jackson was America’s first common man to rise to the presidency. The face of the hero of the Battle of New Orleans has been on our $20 dollar bill since 1928. This three-part course will explore the life and achievements of our nation’s 7th president. It will attempt to answer the question as to whether or not this famous American’s portrait should be removed from our currency. Instructor: Lynn Brand

Old Hickory

$20 / $25

NC7573 – Naples Center – February 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday This lecture will explore Jackson’s life from his hard childhood in South Carolina where he became an orphan at the age of 14 and will end with his famous victory at the Battle of New Orleans. This lecture will describe how General Jackson during his Indian wars earned the love and respect of his men who called him Old Hickory.

The Age of Jackson

$20 / $25

NC7574 – Naples Center – February 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday The Age of Jackson lecture will explore how Jackson lost the election of 1824. The rise of political parties, mainly the Democratic Party, will be examined as Jackson finally wins the presidency in 1828. By then, Jackson was the most popular hero since George Washington, loved by the common man but vilified by the opposition. By exploring the numerous and important events of his first term participants, will understand why this time in history is now called The Age of Jackson.

Jacksonian Democracy

$20 / $25

NC7575 – Naples Center – February 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday This lecture will examine Jackson’s reelection campaign and the major events of his second term. Events in his second term such as the Trail of Tears and the Nullification Crisis will be examined. Ending with his retirement in Tennessee, Jackson’s mark on our American democracy will be explored attempting to again answer the question what should be Jackson’s place in American history.

The History of Advertising: Fifteen Ads That Changed the Way We Live

$60 / $72

NC7576 – Naples Center – February 15, 17, 22, 24 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays/Wednesdays This course starts with what many social/historical observers believe is the very first kind of advertising – religious advertising or proselytizing – and then looks into 15 ads that influenced Americans and the way they lived their daily lives. From P.T. Barnum, who invented hype, to the VW Beetle and Nike, this course will explore how advertising agencies created a need where one hadn’t previously existed, and created industries as a result. From Coke becoming associated with Christmas, to Michael Jordan becoming associated with Nike, products became part of our everyday lives without our being aware. How did Listerine go from being used to clean floors to becoming the number one mouthwash in the country? From radio ads to the TV infomercials, from commercial jingles to the ad pitchmen and women who became stars in their own right, this course will explain how we’ve been influenced and/or seduced by ads. In addition, we will explore the backgrounds of the ad men and women behind the most successful ad campaigns of the 20th century. TV ads from as far back as five decades ago will be viewed through the lens of our 21st century viewpoint and we will find ourselves shocked by what we see. Instructor: Barbara Blumberg

Immokalee: Fields of Hope

$42 / $50

NC7577 – Naples Center – February 15, 22, 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays Participants may register for the series above (NC7577) or for any of the individual lectures below. Join instructor, Carlene Thissen, as she shares her experiences from Immokalee. Learn how this community has changed her life and how it might change yours. After the lecture series, join us for our day tour of Immokalee (see Day Trips and Special Events). Instructor: Carlene Thissen

Immokalee’s Fields of Hope

$20 / $25

NC7578 – Naples Center – February 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Based on Carlene’s book, Immokalee’s Fields of Hope, this presentation gives a brief history of Immokalee, beginning with its Seminole Indian, white, black, and Tejano residents. Then, for the people who live there today – mainly Mexicans, Haitians, and Guatemalans – the instructor will weave the political histories of their home countries with the personal stories they have shared.

Father Richard Sanders

$20 / $25

NC7579 – Naples Center – February 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Father Richard Sanders, previously a Trappist Monk, founded Naples’ first Spanish Mission for farm workers at St. Peter the Apostle Church in 1978, and was later transferred to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Immokalee. He worked there alone in the early 1980s at the height of immigration of farm workers who came to plant and harvest expanding agriculture in Southwest Florida. In 1985, at age 47, he died of a massive heart attack and subsequent strokes. The people of Immokalee loved him so much that they petitioned the county and the diocese to allow him to be buried next to his church, where he lay for 30 years. A thousand people came to his funeral. Join us as we learn about this remarkable man’s desire to make a difference in the world. Carlene narrates Father Sanders’ story with pictures and songs that describe the man and the people who loved him.

Agriculture in SWFL Today

$20 / $25

NC7580 – Naples Center – February 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Since 2010, Carlene Thissen has coordinated a program to educate farm labor supervisors on the rules and regulations that keep their workers safe, fairly paid, and in a comfortable work environment. This experience has given her new insight and knowledge of Florida’s production agriculture from the viewpoint of growers, crew leaders, and farm workers who are responsible for planting and harvesting crops. This presentation starts with a look at agriculture from the 1950s through the 1980s. Then it explains the legal and enforcement changes that have occurred over the last 30 years that have vastly improved working conditions. The program ends with a look into the future of fruit, vegetable, and citrus farming from the perspective of farm labor. With photos and video, our instructor narrates the story and sings original songs about farm workers.

The British Bulldog: Winston Churchill

$24 / $29

CH7581 – Calusa Harbour (Ft. Myers) – February 15 at 11am – 12:30pm, Monday A light lunch will be served. 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. Instructor: Gerald Ziedenberg

Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$60 / $72

Option #1 – NC7582 – Naples Center – February 16 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT7583 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 9:30am – 12pm and 1pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Lunch is included with this full day seminar. The rediscovery of the Biblical world has included some of the most exciting archaeological discoveries made in the 20th Century. The discovery of a series of scrolls that had been hidden in caves along the northwest corner of the Dead Sea, dated to the 3rd century BCE – 1st century BCE, perhaps tops this list with regard to their impact on both Judaism and Christianity. What are the scrolls? Who wrote them? Learn about the isolated, ascetic community that Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

created and secreted these documents long ago, and about the cloak-and-dagger exploits of the archaeologists who recovered them. Then explore what these rare documents tell us about the emergence of Judaism and Christianity in the ancient world. The War Scroll, Copper Scroll, and Temple Scroll (that provides blueprints for the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem) are three of the documents included in our discussion. This course combines the tools of history, geography, archaeology, and religious study to examine what words written more than 2,000 years ago say to us today. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Guantanamo: History Revisited

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7584 – Naples Center – February 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – TR7585 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Guantanamo is a place where history, geography, politics, and demographics have aligned to create something unique. Most Americans know the politics of Guantanamo. We will discuss how and why the U.S. acquired the base. Topics will include: Cuban War of Independence; Havana and the U.S.S. Maine; Spanish-American War and the Battle of Guantanamo Bay; and the Cuban-American treaties. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Arab-Israeli Conflict: 100 Years in a Twice-Promised Land (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$60 / $72

BR7586 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 17 at 9:30am – 12pm and 1pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. The State of Israel became a reality in 1948. Finally, after 2500 years of spiritual Zionism, and about 55 years after the advent of political Zionism, a state was reborn in the ancient homeland of the Jewish people. Yet this homeland was to be re-established on a “Twice-Promised Land.” Palestinians and Arabs were also promised self-determination by the British during World War I. We will trace the roots of an age-old conflict, explore nationalistic movements in the region, and analyze Israel’s struggle to survive amidst seemingly overwhelming odds. With the bold and daring steps taken by Sadat and Begin, the road to peace would begin, culminating in the Oslo Accords and peace with Jordan in the mid 1990’s. With a new millennium, what options face Israel and her Arab neighbors today? Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Naples Beach Homes: Cottages, Castles, and the Families that Built Them

$20 / $25

NC7587 – Naples Center – February 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Ever wonder about the homes and families right on Naples Beach? Naples residents Robert and Carole Leher have published their book, Naples Beach Homes: Cottages, Castles, and the Families that Built Them. The Lehers spent three years talking with homeowners, and gathering their stories about living on the beach. In this informative presentation, they profile many of the homes that overlook the beach today. They will also take you back in time to explore some of the historic houses that graced the beach in days gone by, creating a narrative of yesterday and today, highlighted by stunning vintage and contemporary photography. Instructors: Robert and Carole Leher

Citizen – Solider – Citizen: Reintegrating Our Heroes

$34 / $39

Option #1 – NC7588 – Naples Center – February 18, 25 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursdays Option #2 – AT7589 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 10 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Most everyone knows or has come in contact with a member of the military who has deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. Regardless whether that veteran is male or female, soldier, sailor, marine or airman, they all have experienced life and death situations and are now back in a safe environment. Their reintegration with their family, employers, and communities has, in some cases, been very difficult. It is especially difficult for a National Guard “citizen soldier.” This course is designed to look at the various and diverse aspects of a “citizen-soldier-citizen.” Instructor: B.G. (Ret.) James Anderson

Social Security: Reform or Bust

FREE

AT7590 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Is Social Security going broke? Are current and future retiree benefits at risk? Is reform needed? How will you be impacted? A candid analysis of where we are headed. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Collapse of the Habsburg Empire in World War I

$20 / $25

NC7591 – Naples Center – February 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday The role the Habsburg Empire played in the causes of World War I, its feeble alliance with Germany, and its political collapse at the end of the war have only recently been explored by historians. This lecture will define the declining state of the second largest empire in Europe at the start of the war and how the war brought about its end. Its collapse would change both the map and the course of history in Europe. The consequences of this collapse can still be seen today. Instructor: Lynn Brand

Wikileaks

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7592 – Naples Center – February 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – BR7593 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Explore the controversies and personalities behind WikiLeaks, the shadowy group that publishes leaked secret documents, emails, videos, and other evidence of alleged misconduct by governments and private companies. We will seek answers to the following questions: Is Wikileaks a security threat or a public service? How does it impact the world? How does its rise tie into broader concerns about hacking, surveillance, and Internet security? Instructor: Michael Rodriguez

Historic Documents and Robert Morris: Financier of the American Revolution

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7594 – Naples Center – February 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – BV7595 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Robert Morris was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. He has been referred to as the “Financier of the American Revolution” for almost single handedly underwriting the cost of the Revolutionary War and founding the first commercial bank in the U.S., now called Wells Fargo. He founded the North American Land Company, one of the first publically traded real estate companies, and because Morris could not pay off the debts attributed to the land company he went to debtors’ prison, and died shortly thereafter, a pauper. James Reis has an extensive collection of deeds, documents, and letters signed by or related to this great American patriot which he will share and discuss in class. Join us for this “rags to riches” story and fascinating piece of American history. Instructor: James J. Reis

Diary of Two American Civilians in a Middle East War Zone

$24 / $29

AT7404 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 23 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday On June 1, 1990, an American husband and wife arrived in Eastern Saudi Arabia as hospital consultants. A few weeks later on August 2nd, Saddam Hussein’s forces invaded Kuwait just 100 miles to the north and our intrepid couple found themselves in the unique position as civilians in a war zone where they endured Iraqi Scud missile attacks, the panic of both Western and Saudi civilians trying to evacuate the area, and saw what really happed just behind the “lines” during this war. Hear firsthand accounts and experience the audio and video recordings of events they witnessed. Instructors: Carolyn Kerpchar and Nick Kerpchar

Climate Change and Global Warming: Politics vs. Science

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7596 – Naples Center – February 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – AT7597 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. An analysis of climate change with an emphasis on the politics behind the science. Both sides of the issue and proposed policies will be examined. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

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

$20 / $25

NC7598 – Naples Center – February 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday A seaside resort for the rich and famous, a World War II training and rehabilitation site, a Philadelphia area Baby-Boomer summer refuge, and a casino mecca, Atlantic City has had a storied and checkered history. Pick up your Monopoly board and stroll down the Boardwalk in a nostalgia-filled look at the once seaside gem. Learn about the heroes and charlatans who created Atlantic City’s rich history. Instructor: Jeffrey Margolis

Originalism vs. Constitutionalism

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7599 – Naples Center – March 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – BV7600 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will address the political ideologies, history, and politics of the U.S. Constitution, including those of the Founding Fathers and James Madison in particular. It will also critique the judicial philosophy of today’s bestknown originalist, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, as well as of those who argue for a living interpretation. Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

Global Jihad: Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism

$34 / $39

NC7601 – Naples Center – March 2, 4 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday/Friday 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: Thomas Eastwood

Snowden and Manning: Traitors or Patriots?

$20 / $25

NC7602 – Naples Center – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday This lecture offers 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 merits offsets the damage, and if they should be tried as traitors. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Marshall McLuhan: Beware of Propaganda in Advertising

$20 / $25

NC7603 – Naples Center – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Marshall McLuhan was a famous professor, social critic, and controversial authority on the media. Before he became a pop culture media celebrity, McLuhan published The Mechanical Bride (1951); a witty, scathing satire on WWII-era propaganda. The book describes and illustrates how magazine and newspaper ads manipulate a gullible public to engage in mass consumption. Join in an interactive and enlightening examination of propaganda techniques from actual 1940’s advertisements, some of which are still used today. Instructor: Daniel Rose

Napoleon in Egypt

$20 / $25

AT7891 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte was a rising star in France. But Napoleon wanted to bolster his image by winning glory in a far off exotic land like Egypt. With soldiers to fight and scholars to study, Napoleon made his Egyptian expedition, fighting not only in Egypt and Syria, but also against his enemy England. The campaign is rich with drama, inspiration, and irony. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

History of Women in Southwest Florida

$20 / $25

SP7604 – North Collier Regional Park (Naples) – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Based on diaries and letters, this lecture weaves a history of what life was like for the pioneering women of southwest Florida. Participants should meet at the North Collier Regional Park Education building. Instructor: Nancy Olson

Public Education in Florida: A Primer for Collier County Voters

FREE

NC7549 – Naples Center – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Only 18% of registered voters voted in Collier County’s August 2014 School Board elections. Yet our schools are educating the leaders and taxpayers upon whom our future depends. This course will provide an overview of public education in Florida and in Collier County. Whether you are a new or long-time resident, this course will help you be a more informed voter. Instructor: Sandy Parker

World War I

$42 / $50

TR7606 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 2, 9, 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Participants may register for the series above (TR7606) or for any of the individual lectures below. With the passing of the centennial anniversary of WWI and the current strife in Eastern Europe, a thoughtful understanding of this most destructive event in world history is certainly 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.” These 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 WWI books will also be available to students. Instructor: Lynn Brand

Causes of World War I

$20 / $25

TR7607 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday This lecture will study the complicated causes that led to the war. Using new research, nationalism, imperialism, alliances, militarism, and other causes of war will be explored along with the famous leaders that led their countries into this tragic conflict.

Battles and Major Events of World War I

$20 / $25

TR7608 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday The major battles along the famous Eastern and Western fronts will be explored. The reasons for America’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

$20 / $25

TR7609 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday The complicated results of this war along with the redrawing of the maps of Europe and the Middle East will be discussed. 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.

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

$42 / $50

AT7610 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 3, 10, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Participants may register for the entire series (AT7610) or for any of the individual lectures below. How and why did three “commoners” who came from humble and non-military backgrounds – Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight Eisenhower, and Omar Bradley – reach higher personal and professional goals than three “aristocrats” – Robert E. Lee, Douglas MacArthur, and George S. Patton – who came from privileged and prominent military families? We will study the lives and careers of these iconic wartime generals, all of whom graduated from West Point, and explore their similarities and differences in style, leadership, and character. We will also analyze how these six men continue to influence America today. Finally, is there something embedded within the collective American character that is fond of “commoners” and disdains “aristocrats”? Instructor: Dr. James Rudin

Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee

$20 / $25

AT7611 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday The once matchless reputation of Confederate general “Bobby Lee,” the son of Revolutionary War hero, “Lighthorse Harry” Lee of Virginia, is currently undergoing a critical reevaluation, while his military opponent, “Sam Grant,” the shop keeper’s son from Illinois who became a U.S. president, is being revisited in a more positive way. What brought about this change? What impact does it mean for contemporary America?

Dwight Eisenhower vs. Douglas MacArthur

$20 / $25

AT7612 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday What were the significant differences between “Ike,” the most prominent American military figure of World War II, and the charismatic, imperious MacArthur who has been called “The American Caesar?” How did a “poor boy” from Kansas surpass the achievements of the general who, at the end of his long career, was fired by President Harry Truman?

Omar Bradley vs. George S. Patton

$20 / $25

AT7613 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Despite the famous award-winning film bearing his name, George Patton remains the controversial symbol of a brilliant warrior who could not control his emotions or tame his lust for battle. Omar Bradley, however, like Eisenhower, was another “poor boy” from America’s Midwest who achieved greatness. He outranked Patton and won the profound respect and even the love of the men and women who served under him during World War II. Yet no one has made a popular movie about this self-effacing five-star general.

Presidential Politics: The Road to the White House 2016

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7614 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – NC7615 – Naples Center – March 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Join Dr. Bergerson as he explores the leading candidates, their strengths, weaknesses, and the viability of each as they try to get elected to the most powerful position in the world, President of the United States. Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

The Dakota Uprising of 1862

$30 / $35

AT7616 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 4, 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fridays In August 1862, on the peaceful northern prairie, the U.S. suffered a deadly uprising. The first lecture will focus on the lives of immigrants, traders, soldiers, and the Dakota in the prairie. What were the causes? Who were the leaders? What was the sequence of events? The second lecture will discuss 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. Instructor: Jon Bathke

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

$20 / $25

NC7617 – Naples Center – March 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday 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 mini-series. The real story is worth your time. The structure/history of British Intelligence will also be discussed. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Trail of Tears

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC7618 – Naples Center – March 4, 11 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fridays Option #2 – AT7619 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 18, 25 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. In 1790, a letter to the U.S. Senate, written by President Washington, acknowledged that the treaty with the Cherokees had been violated by white settlers. This course will look at the specific treaties signed and ultimately ignored by the U.S. Government and the Native Americans. Decide for yourself if George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Andrew Jackson acted in the best interest of everyone, including the Native Americans. Instructor: Dr. Gail Davis

Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames, and Hanssen

$20 / $25

GR7620 – Grandézza (Estero) – March 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday A discussion of the three worst spies in U.S. history – what they did, why, and how they were caught. Their betrayals harmed the country, put us at risk, and cost lives. A stunning and in-depth analysis of this trio of traitors. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Geography of Africa and the Middle East

$30 / $35

AT7621 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 9, 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday/Friday This course will provide an overview of Africa and Middle East geography, focusing on the current status and changes made since 1900. Key implications of economic, cultural, and political differences that influence the modern states will be discussed. Why Africa has more than 60 countries while North America only has three will be reviewed as will the nonfunctional boundaries of both regions. Instructor: Kirk Dunker

Cuban Independence: The Spanish-American War

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7622 – Naples Center – March 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7623 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Most Americans know little about early Cuban history. With diplomatic normalization, more Americans will be visiting Cuba. This presentation will provide a glimpse into the origins of U.S./Cuban relations. Topics will include: Cuban War of Independence; Cuban land and sea battles during the Spanish-American War; why the U.S. fought Spain; impact of public opinion; Havana and the U.S.S. Maine; Santiago de Cuba; San Juan Hill; Rough Riders; Buffalo Soldiers; Cuban Independence; and Cuban-American treaties. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Nobel Peace Prizes

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7624 – Naples Center – March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – BR7625 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Since 1901, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to 129 people and organizations, including 21 Americans. Learn the history of the Nobel Peace Prize, who tends to win the award, and why? Meet several of the controversial winners (including Henry Kissinger and Barack Obama) and non-winners (such as Gandhi and Dorothy Day). How relevant is the Peace Prize today? What impact does it have on global politics? Instructor: Michael Rodriguez

Operation Firefly: 555th Parachute Battalion

$20 / $25

NC7626 – Naples Center – March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Japan launched 9,300 aerial attacks against the U.S. using high attitude balloon bombs between November 1944 and April 1945. They landed in 17 states, killing six people. We will discuss the Fu-Go bombs and the U.S. defense – Operation Firefly. The 300 black paratroopers of the “Triple Nickel” trained to fight the Japanese, and did so, secretly, throughout the Pacific Northwest. We will also address “super weapons” developed by the Allies and Axis powers – including intercontinental bombers, mega subs, missile subs, bat bombs, Unit 731, and Soviet anti-tank dogs. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Music and Love: A Look Back at Woodstock

$20 / $25

NC7627 – Naples Center – March 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday What drew a half million people together in 1969 for three days of peace, love, and music? Our instructor presents Woodstock in a historical perspective that is brought to life by her own memories of the festival. She traces social and political events that led to Woodstock, the music inspired by those events, and how those songs, in turn, inspired the movements. Our instructor will narrate her photographs with songs that will take us back, provide perspective, and challenge us to continue to change the world. Instructor: Carlene Thissen

Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$60 / $72

NC7628 – Naples Center – March 15 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. 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 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 had a major impact on the politics, economics, culture, and religion of the Mediterranean basin. To the east, nearly all Mediterranean rulers focused on the Syro-Palestinian land bridge linking Africa and Asia. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Government Waste: Fraud and Mismanagement

FREE

Option #1 – NC7629 – Naples Center – March 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – AT7630 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture provides an analysis of the scope and impact of government fraud and waste. We have come to expect and tolerate waste in federal programs. This discussion puts it in context and explores the true cost. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Collecting Stock Certificates: Scripophily and the Art of Business

$20 / $25

NC7631 – Naples Center – March 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Scripophily is the hobby of collecting stock and bond certificates. While people collect these certificates for their artwork or for the signatures of notables executives, like John D. Rockefeller, a careful look at these documents can tell a great deal about the history of business in America. This lecture looks at the beginning of paper certificates to signify company ownership and the role they played in the growth of the U.S. economy. Instructor: Jeffery Margolis

Unique Missions of WWII

$20 / $25

NC7632 – Naples Center – March 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday This lecture will include 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, as well as a review of formerly classified information. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both?

$20 / $25

NC7633 – Naples Center – March 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Despite the fact that 15 of the 19 hijackers of 9/11 were Saudis (as was their mastermind, Osama bin Laden), that the goal of millions of Wahhabi Saudis is the destruction of the West (including the U.S.), and outrageous human rights violations (over a year in prison and 300 lashes for possessing homemade wine), the U.S. and the Saudis have maintained relatively good relations. A mutual distrust of Iran and lots of oil still buried in the desert sands of the Arabian Peninsula play a significant role. How fragile is the relationship? What is the future of the House of Saud? What and who is next? Let’s get up to speed on these critical issues and see if there are any clear answers. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Captured U-Boats: WWII Code War Victories

$20 / $25

NC7634 – Naples Center – March 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday U-boats and the Enigma code were formidable Nazi weapons. Together they almost prevailed in the Battle of the North Atlantic. We will explore the events inspiring the popular films U-571 and The Imitation Game. Topics will include: the impact of captured U-boats on the War of Wits; U-505; U-110; U-559; heroes of the code war; Dolphin and Shark; and the U.S. Naval Station, Bermuda. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

American Presidents in Hard Economic Times: Lessons for Today?

$30 / $35

NC7635 – Naples Center – March 21, 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday/Wednesday Participants may register for the entire series (NC7635) or for any of the individual lectures below. From Revolutionary War days, when Washington was struggling to pay his troops, to Obama’s inherited wars and massive deficits, booms and busts have been part of the American economic fabric. Many 19th century presidents confronted depressions, but believed the business cycle of boom or bust was strictly a business affair. Causes of the depressions and how each affected the sitting president and his people will be explored. What do these economic disruptions have in common with the situation today? Instructor: Steven Mutart

American Presidents in Hard Times: 1776 – 1929

$20 / $25

NC7636 – Naples Center – March 21 at 1:30pm –3pm, Monday Congress had no power to tax as the Revolutionary War wore on. So desperate was the situation that George Washington went out of pocket to pay his troops. One hundred and fifty years later, after a half dozen or so significant economic booms and busts, Herbert Hoover was faced with a financial collapse of almost Biblical proportions. Some said this was proof of the failure of capitalism and, by extension, the American way of life. We will explore the surprisingly similar causes of the panics of the 19th century and how they affected the sitting president and the country; and what, if any, effort was made to prevent them in the future, and if the root causes still exist today.

American Presidents in Hard Times: 1930 – Today

$20 / $25

NC7637 – Naples Center – March 23 at 1:30pm –3pm, Wednesday Despite President Hoover’s best efforts, in 1933 President Roosevelt inherited an economic collapse that only got worse as continuing bank failures and mounting unemployment sank the nation to new depths. Unprecedented governmental action, WWII, and a revival of the natural business cycle saw prosperity return. The rest of the century saw its share of boom and bust, but nothing close to the depressed times of the 1930’s, that is until the so-called Great Recession of 2008. What comparisons can be made between these economic events and the reactions of the various presidents in office at the time?

250-Year Rule of Tudors and Stuarts

$42 / $50

NC7638 – Naples Center – March 22, 24, 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursday Participants may register for the entire series (NC7638) or for any of the individual lectures below. On the death of King Henry’s daughter, Elizabeth, after her 45-year reign, the Tudor dynasty came to the end of its 120-year run. King Henry VIII’s almost 40-year firm rule changed forever England’s history, culture, and religion and introduced the divine power of kings to his countrymen after telling the Pope to go away. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Henry VIII Takes the Throne

$20 / $25

NC7639 – Naples Center – March 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday In 1509, barely 18 years old, Henry VIII took the reins from his deceased father, Henry VII. He married his brother’s widow, followed by Anne Boleyn and four more wives, all while he waged war in France, Italy, and Scotland. He separated from the church in Rome. His male heir, Edward, became king at the ripe age of nine. Did we mention he executed two of the wives and that Edward died at 15?

Henry’s Successors

$20 / $25

NC7640 – Naples Center – March 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Under the terms of Henry’s will, on the death of a childless Edward, the crown passed to his oldest daughter Mary, then to the younger daughter Elizabeth, and finally to the descendants of his younger sister, Mary. Henry ignored his older sister, Margaret, who was married to a Stuart of Scotland who also was a king. But things did not quite work out. Hear about the struggles, intrigues, and murders as Bloody Mary, Elizabeth, Mary Queen of Scots, and Lady Jane Grey sought or secured the crown before the Stuart dynasty took over in 1603.

The Stuarts Ascend to the Throne

$20 / $25

NC7641 – Naples Center – March 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday On the death of Queen Elizabeth in 1603, the last of Henry VIII’s Tudor progeny, James VI of Scotland was crowned James I of England. His Stuarts would rule on and off for the next century ending with the death of the childless Queen Anne, who would endure 17 miscarriages. Stuart history included one royal execution, Cromwell’s Roundheads wars, and an invasion by brother-in-law William of Orange. Anne would ascend the throne as the last Stuart in the early 18th century, to be followed by the House of Hanover (George III was one).

We Are Lincoln Men

$20 / $25

ST7642 – The Strand (North Naples) – March 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday This lecture will study Lincoln’s private secretaries, John Nicolay and John Hay. It will describe how they were able to, after many obstacles, write the biography of their beloved boss. In their writings, they will give us the image of Lincoln, the brilliant wartime leader and political genius that has survived all other attempts to define Lincoln and his historical legacy. Instructor: Lynn Brand

Bowe Bergdahl: No Soldier Left Behind

$20 / $25

NC7643 – Naples Center – March 24 at 10am – 11:30am Thursday This lecture offers a candid analysis of the hotly debated Bergdahl case. Topics will include: the soldier; criminal charges; cost and benefits of the swap; Taliban 5; Rose Garden ceremony; Susan Rice; as well as all the politics and controversy. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Voter ID Laws: Access or Integrity?

$20 / $25

NC7644 – Naples Center – March 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday A major partisan issue of our time – most states require IDs to vote. Do these laws disenfranchise and discriminate or minimize voter fraud? An in-depth discussion will help you decide. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

INTERIOR DESIGN Interior Design: Decorating in Southwest Florida

$48 / $55

Option #1 – AT7645 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 4, 11, 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays Option #2 – BR7646 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 22, 29, April 5 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (AT7645 or BR7646) or for any individual lectures below. Enrollment is limited. This course has a workbook available for $10, payable to the instructor at the start of class. Join us as we explore the decorating techniques known and practiced by professional decorators. Our series will cover interior design basics, color, lighting, and how they can transform the smallest room or an entire home. Instructor: Sharon Breay

Basics of Interior Design

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT7647 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 4 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – BR7648 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 22 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. This class has a workbook available for $10, payable to the instructor at the start of class. Learn the secret principles behind every good interior design. Learn the first considerations a professional interior designer addresses on a design project. Learn principles that not only make a room look good, but also make it functional, and relaxing (or exciting, if that is the aim). Practice and take home six basic principles of design, and begin using them to complete your own project.

Color in the 21st Century

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT7649 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 11 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – BR7650 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 29 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. This class has a workbook available for $10, payable to the instructor at the start of class. Ever wonder if you’re using color correctly, and if the colors used are the best for you? Learn how to create the ideal color scheme for “your own” personality and setting. Be amazed by examples of how colors change in relation to one another. Learn why color trends don’t work. Fun in-class exercises give you the ability to create your own color schemes.

Lighting: The Most Important Aspect of Interior Design

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT7651 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – BR7652 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 5 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. This class has a workbook available for $10, payable to the instructor at the start of class. Lighting is the most important part of designing our interiors (and exteriors, too!). Yet, it is the most misunderstood and overlooked aspect of design! Learn how lighting will visually change the shape of your room, create the mood you wish, and add to the beauty of your home. Learn where to place it and why, and the best fixtures and bulbs for the space being designed.

LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Collier County Law Enforcement: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

$60 / $72

SP7653 – (Naples) – February 5, 16, March 2, 15, 31 at various times and days below Participants may register for the series (SP7653) or for any of the individual lectures below. Join us as we get a unique and special look inside the most important units of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). We will visit the Collier County Jail (including a genuine jailhouse lunch), and learn the critical and important roles of the Crime Scene Unit, the K9 Unit, the SWAT and Aviation units, and the Bomb Squad. Instructors: Collier County Police Department

Jail Tour and Jail Lunch at Collier County Jail

$20 / $25

SP7654 – Collier County Jail (Naples) – February 5 at 10:30am – 12:30pm, Friday The Naples Jail Center is a 1,112-bed local adult detention facility that houses a wide range of pre-trial and sentenced in-custody inmates. The Naples Jail has an average daily inmate population of 1,000, who have criminal charges ranging from homicide (maximum security) to traffic infractions (minimum security). The tour will consist of a preview of the admission (booking) process and an overview of the security operations. As a special treat, participants will be served a jailhouse lunch to make the experience truly authentic.

Crime Scene Unit: CSU Comes Alive

$20 / $25

SP7655 – Naples Center – February 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday The CCSO Crime Scene Bureau is responsible for documenting crime scenes, processing evidence, and collecting and preserving evidence for laboratory submission and court testimony. The bureau responds to property crimes, such as burglaries and vehicle thefts, as well as aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, and homicides. Participants will learn how trained crime scene investigators collect and process fingerprints; biological evidence; hair and fibers; and shoe and tire impressions. The bureau is available to respond to crime scenes 24/7.

K9 Unit: Dogs of Courage

$20 / $25

SP7656 – Naples Center – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday The Collier County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit has a total of nine dogs, and of those nine, six are German Shepherds and three are Labradors. Five K9 teams are assigned to the CCSO Patrol Division and four K9 teams are assigned Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

to the Vice Narcotics/Interdiction Units. Learn how these dogs are trained to fight with their paws by “punching” a perpetrator. Participants will also see the softer side of a canine’s life; canines accompany the deputies 24 hours a day, going home with them at night. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more through questions and discussion.

SWAT and Aviation Units

$20 / $25

SP7657 – Collier County Special Operations Center – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday SWAT stands for Special Weapons and Tactics. SWAT officers are a special group of handpicked police experts who are called upon when the situation gets “tactical.” The Collier County SWAT team specializes in complex operations, such as hostage rescue; suicide rescues; sniper tactics; high risk search and arrest warrants; dignitary protection; riot control; and high hazard situations. This program will provide participants a better understanding of the day to day job of a SWAT team member. Aviation Unit: The CCSO Aviation Unit is made up of full-time and volunteer members who are needed to fly aircraft for search and rescue; surveillance; patrol flights; marijuana searches; investigative transportation; aerial photography for investigations; and mutual aid to assist other agencies. Learn about the Aviation Unit and how its members use tools like high-definition cameras, infrared technology, and GPS mapping to locate missing persons and solve crimes.

Bomb Squad Unit

$20 / $25

SP7658 – Naples Center – March 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday The CCSO Bomb Squad responds to calls where explosives are believed to be present. This presentation will give participants an inside look at the bomb squad, who they are, what they do, how they train, how they interact with other departments, and the role they play in our community. Did you know that the southwest Florida Regional Bomb Squad Unit has two robots they use to go in and evaluate a given situation? Learn about these robots with an up close look.

Lee County Crime Lab Tour

$30 / $35

SP7659 – Fort Myers Crime Laboratory (Ft. Myers) – March 9 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. This field trip is subject to change at any time due to the priority of criminal investigations. Blood spatter, fingerprint dusting, spent shell casings, and forged signatures are the nuts and bolts of the Lee County Forensic Center. By studying and analyzing the messy details of crime, detectives, law enforcement professionals, and scientists seek to identify criminals by analyzing the evidence against them. This state-of-the-art Forensic Center is home to more than 500,000 pieces of evidence. Participants will have a chance to take a behind-the-scenes look at all that goes on in the biology department, crime scene lab, evidence department, and chemistry lab.

LIFE ENRICHMENT Get Organized: How to Downsize and Simplify Your Life

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7660 – Naples Center – February 4 at 4:30pm – 6pm, Thursday Option #2 – NC7661 – Naples Center – March 3 at 4:30pm – 6pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Downsizing is not as tough as it sounds. Naples’ Premier 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 responsibly 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 decide what goes and what stays; how to hold onto the memories, but not all the stuff; and how to prepare your home to sell in today’s marketplace. Instructor: Marla Ottenstein

What Is Our Dog Telling Us?

$30 / $35

Option #1 – AT7662 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 5, 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays Option #2 – NC7663 – Naples Center – March 11, 18 at 11am – 12:30pm, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. You and your dog might speak different languages but you can still communicate with each other. Dogs are equipped with this very reliable and consistent language to help them communicate their intentions to one another and also to us.

Their primary goal in using their language is to reduce and resolve conflict! Dogs communicate when they’re feeling happy, sad, nervous, fearful, and angry, and they use their faces and bodies to convey much of this information. These skills will enable you to interact with dogs with greater enjoyment and safety. This class will also give you the tools you need to help train and understand your dog. This class will include sharing your own experiences, as well as helpful tools to better understand your dog. Instructor: Mary Lynn Gagnon

Pets Do the Funniest Things

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT7664 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 5 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Fridays Option #2 – NC7665 – Naples Center – March 11 at 10:30am – 12:30pm, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. We as animal lovers know we don’t rescue animals they rescue us. This class will explore many funny videos and topics in the animal world. Class discussions will include our own experiences with animals that have made us laugh out loud and cry. This class will be fun and entertaining. Some of the videos and stories will be amazing for sure. Instructor: Mary Lynn Gagnon

Better Sleep through Hypnosis

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC7666 – Naples Center – February 5 at 1pm – 2pm, Friday Option #2 – NC7667 – Naples Center – February 17 at 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Wednesday Option #3 – AT7668 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 4 at 1pm – 2pm, Friday

Choose one of the course options above. Learn relaxation techniques and strategies to fall asleep faster and easier. Start looking forward to a mini-vacation each night. Instructor: Barry Wolfson

Stress Management through Hypnosis

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC7669 – Naples Center – February 5 at 2:15pm – 3:15pm, Friday Option #2 – NC7670 – Naples Center – February 17 at 6:45pm – 7:45pm, Wednesday Option #3 – AT7671 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 4 at 2:15pm – 3:15pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Learn to effectively cope with whatever stress is in your life through the power of hypnosis. Instructor: Barry Wolfson

Improve your Game! Sports Performance through Hypnosis

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC7672 – Naples Center – February 5 at 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday Option #2 – AT7673 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 4 at 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Explore and improve the mental aspect of sports through hypnotic training. For all the golfers, bowlers, tennis, and pickleball players. Instructor: Barry Wolfson

Get Organized: How to Organize Your @Home Office

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7674 – Naples Center – February 11 at 4:30pm – 6pm, Thursday Option #2 – NC7675 – Naples Center – March 10 at 4:30pm – 6pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This class is designed to help small business owners who work out of their homes, as well as nonworking individuals, create an efficient and effective @home office. Naples’ Premier Professional Organizer and Naples Daily News’ “Get Organized” columnist, Marla Ottenstein, shows you how and where to start; how to deal with the day-to-day influx of mail and paperwork; how to set up viable, easy-to-maintain filing systems for both business and personal use; what supplies to buy and where; and how to deal with junk mail, medical bills, HUD Statements, bills, insurance renewals, and tax preparation. Instructor: Marla Ottenstein

Think You Are Too Old for the Peace Corps? Doing Good and Adventure Travel All in One

Free / $10

Option #1 – AT7676 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 12 at 2pm – 4pm, Friday Option #2 – NC7677 – Naples Center – March 4 at 2pm – 4pm, Friday

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture is for those thinking of applying to the Peace Corps as well as for family members of currently serving or future volunteers. Participants will learn of opportunities and requirements for serving in the Peace Corps. We will also look at some African artifacts. The presenter will explore some of her writings from her recently published memoir. In addition, there will be time for Q&A. Instructor: Irene Brammertz

Jump Start Your Intuition

$60 / $72

Option #1: NC7678 – Naples Center – February 15, 17, 22, 24 at 10am – 12:00pm, Mondays/Wednesdays Option #2: AT7679 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 14, 16, 21, 23 at 10am – 12:00pm, Mondays/Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC7678 or AT7679) or for any individual lectures below. We recommend attending the first class, which provides a foundation for the rest. This course will answer many of your burning questions about intuition. Does it exist? Does everyone have it? How intuitive am I? How can I recognize, measure, access, teach, learn, develop, and apply intuition in practical ways? This highly interactive session will include a mix of presentation, discussion, instruments, exercises, Q&A, and home-play applications to help you understand and jump start your own intuition. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

Intuition: Does It Exist?

$24 / $29

Option #1: NC7680 – Naples Center – February 15 at 10am – 12:00pm, Monday Option #2: AT7681 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 14 at 10am – 12:00pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. What is intuition? Does it exist? Where does it come from? Does everyone have it? How does intuition differ from other ways of “knowing”?

How Intuitive Am I?

$24 / $29

Option #1: NC7682 – Naples Center – February 17 at 10am – 12:00pm, Wednesday Option #2: AT7683 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 10am – 12:00pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. How intuitive am I? How do I recognize intuition? How can it be measured?

How Can I Use My Intuition?

$24 / $29

Option #1: NC7684 – Naples Center – February 22 at 10am – 12:00pm, Monday Option #2: AT7685 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 21 at 10am – 12:00pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. How can I use my intuition? How do I access it? How can it help me in practical, everyday ways?

How Do I Build My Intuition?

$24 / $29

Option #1: NC7686 – Naples Center – February 24 at 10am – 12:00pm, Wednesday Option #2: AT7687 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 23 at 10am – 12:00pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. How do I build my intuition? What have I learned about it? How do I continue building it?

Success from the Inside Out

$34 / $39

Option #1: NC7688 – Naples Center – February 29, March 2 at 10am –12:00pm, Monday/Wednesday Option #2: AT7689 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 28, 30 at 10am – 12:00pm, Monday/Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Everyone has a life purpose – and that purpose is not the same for everyone. We are more powerful than we think. The opposite of love is not what you think it is. All choices come from the same place. Forgiveness has nothing to do with forgiving. This lecture will discuss these and other concepts to provide new insights on the inner workings of success by examining “how life really works.” It may not change your mind, but it will challenge your beliefs. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

Decision Support Systems for Your Health, Wealth, and Life

$30 / $35

Option #1 – AT7690 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 3, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Option #2 – NC7691 – Naples Center – March 16, 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. Why do so many good people make bad decisions? This course will show you how to make better decisions. This proven program, developed at Carnegie Mellon University will change the way you do business with your life, from buying stocks, cars, houses, and even choosing a mate! Follow these procedures and walk away a winner! Instructor: Richard Yanke

The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth

$20 / $25

MP7917 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday This lecture will outline the differences between perception and reality and between the truth, as defined by evidence, and falsehoods, as defined by the absence of proof. Several logical fallacies will be explained in which claims are based on faulty reasoning. This lecture will help you to recognize the validity of statements made by politicians in the upcoming debates. Instructor: John Fishwick

Wise Aging

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP7918 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – NC7694 – Naples Center – March 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Aging is not a “thing” that happens to us but a developmental process in which we are full participants. This lecture offers the opportunity to explore where you have been in life and how you might shape your future – facing aging not only as a time of decline and challenge, but a time of joy and opportunity. Instructor: Jeanne Berger

Find Your Identity in Retirement

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7692 – Naples Center – March 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT7693 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday 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 are 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: Jeanne Berger

Preserve Your Brain

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV7852 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – CH7853 – Calusa Harbour (Ft. Myers) – March 21 at 11am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #3 – TR7854 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – April 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #4 – MP7855 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Switch your brain ON! Tune up your neural circuits and keep them humming with easy exercises and tips. Based on the science of neural plasticity, you can refresh energy, memory, balance, and clarity. Learn how to build and improve your brain at any age. Course is based on the instructor’s book, Preserve Your Brain. Instructor: Ann Marina

Conscious Parenting

$34 / $39

AT7695 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 6, 13 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays This course will allow you to become more conscious of your ideas and beliefs and how they affect parenting. By discussing current concepts you will be able to identify your influences in raising your children or grandchildren. Learn to improve the quality of your relationships with your family. View your interrelationships with a higher level of understanding and appreciation. Acquire new skills and techniques that enable you to feel better about how you guide and influence future generations. Instructor: Jill Guerin

LITERATURE Alice’s World: Welcome to Wonderland

$20 / $25

NC7696 – Naples Center – February 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Slide down the rabbit hole to share in the bizarrely funny, farce-filled fantasy, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Explore these and other questions: Who was Lewis Carroll? Who and what inspired him? What’s the meaning of the odd cast of characters: the White Rabbit; the Blue Caterpillar; the Queen and King of Hearts? What are some of his visual and verbal puns? How does Carroll satirize logic, politics, and society? Why has this adult children’s tale endured as a classic and major influence on pop culture? And why is Alice, youthful even after 150 years, still turning heads? Instructor: Daniel Rose

Zane Grey: Legend and Legacy

$24 / $29

Option #1 – BV7697 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 11 at 10am – 12:00pm, Thursday Option #2 – NC7698 – Naples Center – March 4 at 10am – 12pm, Friday 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 more than 80 books. New manuscripts from his pen were being published 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. Join us as we explore the remarkable life of this man. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

The Art of Jane Austen in “Pride and Prejudice”

$24 / $29

AT7699 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 18 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday There is a mystery about Jane Austen; why is she still so popular after 200 years? One of the reasons is the compelling dynamic between the hero and the heroine in each of her six novels. This dynamic is entirely different in each novel. All her books are about courtship, but within this context she never repeats herself. She creates great characters, not only in her heroes and heroines, but in her subordinate characters as well. Her characters reveal themselves through dialogue, which makes the novels eminently adaptable to stage and screen. She is famous for her style and the architecture of her plots. She creates great scenes. We will explore these aspects of her art in her most famous novel Pride and Prejudice and see some of the most famous scenes from the 1995 BBC adaptation of that novel. Instructor: Mary Lou Williams

Fractured Fairy Tales: Classics Become Relevant in the Modern Day

$24 / $29

GR7700 – Grandézza (Estero) – February 22 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Fairy tales reflect the world in which they originated – the medieval world. One way to make them relevant to the modern world is by fracturing them. A fractured fairy tale is a classic fairy tale that retains the basic plot and characters of the original story but changes it in unexpected ways, giving it a modern perspective and ironic twists. We will explore the different ways to fracture a fairy tale and illustrate them with some examples of fractured tales. Instructor: Mary Lou Williams

Confessions of a Romance Writer

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7701 – Naples Center – February 26 at 1:30 – 3:30pm, Friday Option #2 – AT7702 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 18 at 10am - 12pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. The romance genre, now a $1.5 billion-dollar industry, is driven almost exclusively by women. So why are the women who write and read romance novels so reluctant to admit it? This program will use presentation, discussion, readings, and stories to answer this question, along with time for participant questions about launching a romance writing career. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

Children’s Literature: Choosing and Using Books for Kids

$30 / $35

NC7703 – Naples Center – March 18, 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays Over 5,000 children’s books are published each year. Learn about the kinds of books that are available, what to look for in identifying quality books, and how to use these books effectively with children from preschool through high school. Instructor: Dr. John Savage

Nobel Prize in Literature

$20 / $25

NC7704 – Naples Center – March 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Since 1901, only a handful of Americans have won the world’s most prestigious literary award. Why is the Nobel Prize in Literature so important – and so debated? What criteria is used and why do so many American authors fall short? Instructor: Michael Rodriguez

MAH JONGG Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners/Intermediates

$45 / $60

Option #1 – NC7705 – Naples Center – January 27, 29, February 3, 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays/Fridays Option #2 – AT7706 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 17, 19, 24, 26 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays/Fridays Option #3 – NC7707 – Naples Center – March 22, 24, 29, 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays Option #4 – AT7708 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 30, April 1, 6, 8 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays/Fridays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Please bring your 2015 Mah Jongg Rule Card (available from the National Mah Jongg League; call 212-246-3052) and your own Mah Jongg set. If you’ve played Mah Jongg before, now is the time to learn more and further enhance your skills. Through play of the hand, we will review and sharpen our playing abilities. Instructor: Gayle Dorio

Intermediate Mah Jongg Strategies

$45 / $60

Option #1 – AT7710 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 15, 17, 22, 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays/Wednesdays Option #2 – NC7709 – Naples Center – February 16, 18, 23, 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Please bring your 2015 Mah Jongg Rule Card (available from the National Mah Jongg League; call 212-246-3052) and your own Mah Jongg set. This class is geared to developing expertise in playing the game, defensive strategy, understanding the rules, learning to switch hands during the game, when to call, how to expose, and the use of jokers and flowers. You will be playing hands and learning. Instructor: Gayle Dorio

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

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MI7712 – Marco Island Center for the Arts – January 14 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – NC7711 – Naples Center – January 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday 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 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. “Papa” Hayden called his pupil a child prodigy whose music “will one day shake this earth.” While battling hearing loss in his thirties, fighting his sister-in-law over custody of his nephew, and suffering the lost love of the mysterious “Immortal Beloved,” Beethoven created some of the greatest music ever, crowned by the monumental Ninth Symphony. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Puccini at the Met: Live in HD

$42 / $50

NC7713 – Naples Center – January 27, March 2, 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Participants may register for the series above (NC7713) or for any of the individual lectures below. Three Puccini masterpieces will be shown at local theaters in the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD presentations. Explore the opera’s story, music, and more in these lectures. Then, if you choose, see the opera performed by the Met at a local theater on a Saturday afternoon or Wednesday evening. The opera’s Saturday theater dates are: Turandot, January 30; Manon Lescaut, March 5; and Madama Butterfly, April 2. Instructor: Neil Adelman

Turandot

$20 / $25

NC7714 – Naples Center – January 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Puccini’s last opera is an epic fairy tale set in ancient China. It pits the unknown prince against the proud princess whose riddles have cost the life of every suitor seeking her hand.

Manon Lescaut

$20 / $25

NC7715 – Naples Center – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday This obsessive love story was Puccini’s first great success. “Desperate passion” describes this French tale of the beautiful young woman destroyed by her conflicting needs for luxury and love and of her poor but ardent young suitor.

Madama Butterfly

$20 / $25

NC7716 – Naples Center – March 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Madama Butterfly tells of the tragic marriage of the Japanese geisha and the American naval officer. For her, he is her husband for life. But for him, she is just a temporary “girl in every port.”

Classic Rock: America’s Revolutionary Music: 1955 – 1975

$42 / $50

Option #1 – AT7717 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16, 23, March 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Option #2 – NC7718 – Naples Center – February 18, 25, March 3 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Thursdays Choose one of the course options above. “Something’s happening here.” A look at the transition of American popular music from Rock ‘n’ Roll to what we now call Classic Rock and the influence of rock music on the American “counterculture.” Classes include rare videos and historic recordings of Bill Haley and his Comets, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Buffalo Springfield, Jefferson Airplane, and more. Relive fond memories as you listen to rock music from two great decades. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Outer Limits of Genius

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7719 – Naples Center – February 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – MI7720 – Marco Island Center for the Arts – March 17 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC7721 – Naples Center – April 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. What does a five year old do with the rest of his life after mastering violin and piano? Mozart would go on to compose 41 symphonies, 27 piano concertos, five violin concertos (by age 18), many operas, countless small concert pieces, and hundreds of live performances for royalty throughout Europe. But the musical darling of Europe would die penniless and join the paupers in their graves at the young age of 35. Adored by millions, he would become a hero to the many musical giants that followed him. Instructor: Steven Mutart

The Early Jazz Singers

$42 / $50

Option #1 – NC7722 – Naples Center – February 18, 25, March 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Option #2 – AT7723 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 15, 22, 29 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesdays Choose one of the course options above. A multi-media investigation of the influential styles of Bert Williams, Louis Armstrong, the Boswell Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Billie Holliday, and others. We will explore the evolution of jazz vocal styles and the most significant jazz singers of the first half of the 20th century. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

A Day at the Opera: Two by Mozart

$30 / $35

Option #1 – BV7724 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 18, 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Option #2 – MP7725 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 9, 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for an entire series (BV7724 or MP7725) or for any of the individual lectures below. Two of Mozart’s greatest operas are The Magic Flute and Don Giovanni. Be charmed by the prince and bird catcher’s mystic quest in The Magic Flute. Laugh and be outraged at the Don’s lecherous adventures in Don Giovanni. We will explore the origins, music, and story lines of each of these operatic gems. Instructor: Neil Adelman

The Magic Flute

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV7925 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – MP7926 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday

Don Giovanni

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV7927 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – MP7928 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday

Tchaikovsky: Tormented Genius

$20 / $25

NC7726 – Naples Center – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed some of the world’s most beautiful and beloved music, from the legendary Nutcracker ballet to the Pathetique symphony, all while suffering depression and hiding a dark secret. His unique sound, full of passion, romance, patriotic fervor, and endless beauty, defied the world of the musical elite whose snobbish airs were slow to recognize this true, but tormented, genius. He died at 53. Was it self-inflicted? Instructor: Steven Mutart

Sebastian Bach

$30 / $35

NC7727 – Naples Center – March 7, 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays Participants may register for the series above (NC7727) or for any of the individual lectures below. This course will focus on the early life of Sebastian Bach and one of his most important pieces. The first lecture will look at Bach as a young composer. The second lecture will focus on one of Bach’s great achievements, the Goldberg Variations. Instructor: Woody Andrews

Bach as a Young Composer

$20 / $25

NC7728 – Naples Center – March 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday This session will examine Bach’s development and accomplishments as a young man, focusing on one of his earliest cantatas. He did not spring full blown into life as a mature composer, but his early works show an astoundingly fertile imagination and in some cases a more relaxed and lyrical approach to composition than his later works.

Bach’s Goldberg Variations

$20 / $25

NC7729 – Naples Center – March 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday This session will focus on one of Bach’s great achievements, the Goldberg Variations. First published in 1741, it was always recognized as one of the foundational works of Western instrumental music. It also became one of Bach’s most famous works when the Canadian pianist Glenn Gould made a best-selling recording of it in 1955.

The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones

$42 / $50

NC7730 – Naples Center – March 10, 17, 24 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Thursdays Which side were (are) you on? This course offers an exploration of the music of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones during the 1960s and 1970s, their respective roots in American rhythm and blues music, and their initial reception and long-term effects on western pop culture. Classes will feature rare and historic recordings and film clips of both bands and more. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

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

$20 / $25

NC7731 – Naples Center – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Take a musical journey from the Baroque period to the 20th century. We will link musical genres to world events as well as art and the literature of the times as we travel through the centuries. Instructor: Christine Lampos

Jean Sibelius: Nordic Giant of Music

FREE

NC7732 – Naples Center – March 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Jean Sibelius would never have a life in jurisprudence thanks to his passion for music. His Finlandia was so stirring to the Finns chafing under the perennial yoke of Russia, that the Soviets banned its public performance. His seven symphonies, towering tone poems, violin concerto, many songs, and concert pieces were inspired by nature, Nordic myths, and legends. However, for the last 30 years of his life, his creativity and productivity would come to an end. Do we know what silenced this genius? We do know his soaring melodies and majestic orchestra passages continue to inspire and awe. Instructor: Steven Mutart

PERFORMANCE ART Abigail Adams: Remember the Ladies

$15 / $20

NC7733 – Naples Center – January 26 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Remember the Ladies is a call to responsibility and duty. In it, Abigail Adams recounts her rich and varied life – including the episode of admonishing John to “remember the Ladies” while drafting the country’s new laws and threatening to foment a rebellion if the women were neglected. A feisty, resourceful, and determined woman, Abigail cared for the family’s children, farm, and finances while John was pre-occupied with the forming and survival of the new United States. Despite being separated for nearly a decade, theirs was one of the most steadfast and romantic relationships of the era. Performer: Janina Birtolo

Cleopatra: How Sharp the Serpent’s Tooth

$15 / $20

AT7734 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 27 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Wednesday This program explores what is known – and imagined – about Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen who has captivated people throughout the ages. The last of the Ptolemy rulers, Cleopatra was educated, brilliant, and beautiful. She was also willing to do what she deemed necessary to retain her kingdom. History has painted her as a woman who wielded sex as a weapon and also as Mark Antony’s downfall. Hollywood reinterpreted her as a kohl-rimmed-eyed beauty rolled in a rug. Posters – and people – often confuse her with Nefertiti. So who was Cleopatra? Join us as we examine the sometimes vague historical record and yet still find a strong, proud, intelligent woman who knew how to lead. Performer: Janina Birtolo

Mary Todd Lincoln: Shadow of Glory

$15 / $20

AT7735 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 15 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Monday As the wife of one of the best known and loved Presidents in American history, Mary Todd Lincoln was thrust into the spotlight – a position that suited her view of herself. Yet her view was not shared by many of her contemporaries. Her Kentucky background and her family’s support of the Confederacy made her loyalties suspect to many – but an even harsher opinion developed in her years as Lincoln’s widow. Three of her four sons, as well as her husband, preceded her in death – tragedies that haunted her throughout her life. Her outspokenness and refusal to conform to society’s stringent rules, her need for attention and devotion, and even her misunderstood physical ailments all conspired to create a person so out of the mainstream that many in the 19th century judged her insane. Performer: Janina Birtolo

Marjory Stoneman Douglas: A Voice for the Everglades

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC7736 – Naples Center – February 29 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT7737 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 14 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Marjory Stoneman Douglas, author of the pivotal book, The Everglades: River of Grass, is an environmentalist who continues to inspire. Douglas helped spread the message of how special and vital the Everglades is to all life in south Florida. Twenty years after the establishment of Everglades National Park, she was asked again to come to the region’s aid to help defeat plans to build a jetport in the fragile area. Douglas responded by starting the Friends of the Everglades and becoming an environmental activist – at the age of 80! Blessed with a wry humor, a sharp wit, and an enlightened perspective, Douglas packed a lot of living into her 108 years of life – and made a tangible difference. Performer: Janina Birtolo

Catherine de Medici: The Black Queen

$15 / $20

Option #1 – AT7738 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 7 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Monday Option #2 – TR7739 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 28 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. The Black Queen tells the intriguing story of the Renaissance woman who never expected to be a queen, yet who went on to be the power behind the throne through the reigns of three of her sons. During her early years in her new country, Catherine was despised and discounted as “the Italian woman.” When she became Queen Regent, however, she proved how skilled a leader she was – even during the Protestant Huguenot Rebellion. History has not always treated Catherine kindly, casting her as a villain, a poisoner, and a necromancer. But her greatest “crime” may have been one she shared with her contemporary, Queen Elizabeth I of England – that of being an intelligent and powerful woman far ahead of her time. Performer: Janina Birtolo

PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING Getting More from Your Digital Camera

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC7740 – Naples Center – January 28 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – NC7741 – Naples Center – March 4 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Everyone owns a camera, and if you are like most people, you can turn it on and press the shutter, and that is about it. Perplexed by all those strange symbols? Afraid to touch a button or worse yet, touch one by accident and can’t undo what you have just done? Do not be embarrassed! Gain control of your digital camera in this easy-to-understand class. In this lecture-style class, you will learn what all those buttons do, when to use them, how to use them, and why to use them. Impress your family, friends, and yourself by making the camera do what you want it to do! Instructor: Frank Berna

Making/Taking Better Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC7742 – Naples Center – February 4 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7743 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 9 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC7744 – Naples Center – March 11 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday Option #4 – AT7745 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 29 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Ansel Adams said, “You don’t take a photograph, you make a photograph.” Photography is a very subjective endeavor. There are no hard-and-fast rules to follow that always assure your picture will be, well, “picture perfect.” However, an understanding of light, exposure, and compositional guidelines that can be applied to virtually any scene will enhance its impact and quality. Understanding these principles will help you to capture more compelling images, turning your snapshots into works of art. This class would be for all photographers, regardless of the camera they use. Instructor: Frank Berna

Daguerreotype to Digital: The Processes, Equipment, and People That Shaped Photography

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7746 – Naples Center – February 9 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – BV7747 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 7 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Option #3 – TR7748 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – April 5 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. From its beginnings as a method to reproduce prints and drawings, to its use as a tool for documenting events, to its emergence as a medium for commerce and as an accepted art form, photography has been shaped by technical developments and those who applied them. This course focuses on the processes, equipment, and practitioners that had the greatest impact on this diverse and ubiquitous medium. Instructor: Tim Barto

Beyond Snapshots: Taking the Best Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC7749 – Naples Center – February 11 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7750 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC7751 – Naples Center – March 18 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday Option #4 – AT7752 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 5 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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

Photoshop Elements for Beginners

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC7753 – Naples Center – February 12, 17, 19 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Fri/Wed/Fri Option #2 – AT7754 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16, 18, 23 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tu/Th/Tu Option #3 – NC7755 – Naples Center – March 7, 9, 16 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mon/Wed/Wed Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. In this handson class, basic and advanced beginner Photoshop Elements techniques are explored. Topics will include RAW conversion, rotating photographs, layers, straightening horizons, color adjustments, removing or minimizing wrinkles and blemishes, adding or eliminating items from a scene, changing the color of a particular object in a scene, changing from color to black and white or sepia, moving parts of one picture to another picture, and adding text. Instructor: Frank Berna

Nature and Wildlife Photography

$34 / $39

Option #1 – NC7756 – Naples Center – February 15 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT7757 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 23 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC7758 – Naples Center – March 24 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #4 – AT7759 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 31 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. There is probably no more challenging a subject for photographers than wildlife. Whether it is polar bears or pelicans, orchids or orcas, the quest for the perfect shot is endless. The quarry is invariably erratic, endangered, and elusive. However, the pursuit of this precious image is what makes it such fun and rewarding. Learn the tricks and tips to make photos that you’ll be proud to show! This class is specially geared towards capturing the flora and fauna of Southwest Florida. Also, see this section for our Nature Photography Field Trip! Instructor: Frank Berna

Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picasa

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC7760 – Naples Center – February 17 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT7761 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 18 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC7762 – Naples Center – March 14 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday Option #4 – AT7763 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 31 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #5 – NC7764 – Naples Center – April 6 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. One of the most basic questions in digital photography is: “Where are my pictures when I download them, and how do I keep them organized?” This hands-on class is designed to answer both questions, using Picasa, a FREE program for both Windows and Apple users, to help you find and keep your digital images in an organized and easily accessible manner. Picasa also has basic editing capabilities to improve your images, or just have some fun with them. This is a great entry-level course for someone who wants to get the most out of their digital photography experience. Instructor: Frank Berna

Download, Save, and Share Your Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC7765 – Naples Center – February 22 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT7766 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 25 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – AT7767 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 15 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #4 – NC7768 – Naples Center – March 23 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday

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

Taking Amazing Travel Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – AT7769 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 24 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – NC7770 – Naples Center – February 29 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #3 – NC7771 – Naples Center – March 21 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #4 – AT7772 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 28 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. We all love to travel, and capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments to share with friends and family, or for personal memories, is part of the experience. Our photographs need to bring the sensations of sight, sound, and smell back to trigger our memories and to communicate how we felt to others. To do this, we need to think and feel, as much as look, when setting out to take photographs. Travel photography expresses the feeling of a time and place, portrays a land, its people, or a culture in its natural state, and has no geographical limitations. Learn how to create the images that are only seen in magazines. Instructor: Frank Berna

Photoshop Elements for Intermediates

$65 / $80

Option #1 – AT7773 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 10, 17 at 9:30am – 12pm, Tu/Th/Th Option #2 – NC7774 – Naples Center – April 4, 7, 11 at 9:30am – 12pm, Mon/Th/Mon Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. For those who have taken the PSE Beginner course or have a basic understanding of Photoshop Elements, this class takes photo editing to the next level. Advanced sharpening techniques, better cloning, understanding layer masks, and advanced portrait retouching are some of the topics covered in this intermediate course. Instructor: Frank Berna

Nature Photography Field Trip

$39 / $49

SP7775 – Naples – March 12 at 8:30am – 11:30am, Saturday Enrollment is limited. 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: Frank Berna

Creating Custom Photo Books Online with MyPublisher

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC7776 – Naples Center – March 16 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT7777 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 30 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. No personal laptops permitted. Become the author of your own photo book! Learn how to use MyPublisher software to create, customize, and share all your favorite moments and tell your story using digital photos in a personalized book. It is the new way to make photo albums. You will learn how to tell your story your way – learn how to design your book with exceptional results using the best paper, printing, and cover options available. Images for the class will be furnished. Instructor: Frank Berna

Understanding Your Digital SLR

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC7778 – Naples Center – March 21, 22, 25 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday/Tuesday/Friday Option #2 – AT7779 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 28, 30, April 1 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Choose one of the course options above. For those wanting to explore their creative side with digital photography, nothing compares to the choices available with a single lens reflex (SLR) camera. But learning the myriad of alternatives can be daunting. This course is designed to make sense of these options: how, when, and why to use them. Topics will include understanding exposure, white balance, file formats, better flash photography, focus, and shooting options. Instructor: Frank Berna

PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY Afterlife Encounters and Shared Death Experiences

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7780 – Naples Center – January 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – MP7781 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. 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? Does consciousness survive the death of the body? Is there any evidence of visitations from the other side? Current information and research have provided a great deal of information which will be the subject of this lecture. Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

Near Death Experiences: Lessons for Life

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT7782 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – NC7783 – Naples Center – February 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #3 – NC7784 – Naples Center – March 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #4 – BV7785 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 21 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Option #5 – BR7786 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #6 – MP7787 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Near-Death Experience (NDE) is a normal event that can happen to people from all walks of life. Join us as we explore the most common aspects of NDEs such as going through a tunnel, meeting a deceased loved ones, having a life review, and meeting a being of great light. What do these experiences mean to the experiencers? What do they teach us about how to live our lives? Watch videos of experiencers describing their NDEs. Instructor: Roberta Moore

Reincarnation

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7790 – Naples Center – February 9 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – MP7791 – Moorings Park (Naples) – April 13 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. 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 from ancient and present cultures offer a different answer 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 evidence exists? While the field of Psychology focusses 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! Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

Psychological Perspectives on Life, Death, and the Survival of Consciousness

$48 / $55

NC7788 – Naples Center – February 11, 18, 25 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursdays Belief systems about life, death, and the nature of mankind all create our behaviors, our life experiences, and they create the essence of who we are. This course will address the nature of our beliefs and behaviors. It will provide revolutionary insights on living, dying, and the continuation of consciousness. The lecturers for this course include the resources of psychology, social work, and hospice professionals. Instructors: Dr. Walter Kania, Dr. James Crouse, Mary Burk, and Mary Anne Cox

Messages from the Other Side

$34 / $39

NC7789 – Naples Center – February 16, 23 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays There are at least four basic realities in which we live. There is a proliferation of studies, research, and innumerable personal, validated experiences that have brought us an immense amount of information about other dimensions of reality (beyond the material realm). These messages have come to us from Quantum Physics, Near Death Experiences, Past Life Regressions, Mediums, After Life Encounters, and Psychic and Spiritual Transformative Experiences. We will explore the nature of these messages and gather insights regarding what lies beyond material reality. Instructors: Dr. Walter Kania

The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

$42 / $50

NC7792 – Naples Center – March 1, 3, 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays/Thursday 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 a spiritual path. Identify what is credible or incredible about religious belief and its impact on politics, economics, and social policy. Instructors: Dr. Walter Kania

Psychology and the New Spirituality

$20 / $25

NC7793 – Naples Center – March 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Brain, mind, and behavioral manipulation and control are the basic tools used by unhealthy religion in its efforts to secure membership. The field of Psychology exposes the use of cultic controls, fear, brain processes, guilt, ostracism, social comfort, dependency, degradation, and even examples of the promise of rewards for conformity and support. Psychology offers a new paradigm for the experience of life free of the paradigm of sin and salvation. Psychology rises in support of spirituality in the place of the institutional practice of negative and unhealthy religion. Instructors: Dr. Walter Kania

Identifying and Understanding Personality Styles and Behaviors

$30 / $35

BV7794 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 24, 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Everyone has developed a unique, primary, and preferred way of being in the world and engaging in relationships. Uncover the dynamics of what drives your behavior, your energy preferences in stressful situations, likely archetype, and which ego state dominates. Short assessments will be included in this course. Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

RELIGION, FAITH & PHILOSOPHY Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT7795 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 19 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC7796 – Naples Center – January 21 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – MP7797 – Moorings Park (Naples) – March 23 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #4 – BR7798 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 20 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism are both current forces in American religion. Both trace their roots back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Both consider the Bible to be the primary authority in the life of the Christian. In recent times both have exerted a significant influence on the cultural issues of our time. What exactly are these movements? What are their special emphases and what are their prospects for shaping the Christian faith in the future? These questions and others will serve as the basis for this course.

Religion of the Founding Fathers

$24 / $29

MP7799 – Moorings Park (Naples) – January 13 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday We often hear that the U.S. was founded on the premise of separation of church and state. But what was the “religion” of those signers of the Declaration and the Constitution? We know that many of them were influenced by the Church of England; others were Scotsmen, Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Roman Catholics, or deists. How did their particular perceptions shape the thinking and the daily life of the early American? Our discussion will identify the stated religion of the signers of the original documents, but will address in depth the positions of three or four major ones.

Why Do Good People Suffer? A Study of the Book of Job

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7800 – Naples Center – February 2 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT7801 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 1 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Suffering has been a philosophical puzzle for humans throughout the centuries. The Greeks claimed that suffering was due to the fates or to the gods. The Abrahamic religions have argued that it is caused by human weakness or failure. No matter what the cause, when suffering of any kind strikes the individual, the usual response is “Why me, O Lord?” This is particularly true when individuals take stock of their lives and conclude they have done nothing to deserve the pain meted out to them. The Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible addresses these issues and presents some very surprising answers. These will serve as the basis for this course.

The Historical Jesus

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7802 – Naples Center – February 4 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7803 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 9 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. The person of Jesus is the most important figure in Western civilization. But what was the man really like? How much do we know about the historical character whom millions continue to worship? This course is an introduction to what we can know and what we cannot know about this leading figure of the Gospels.

Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7804 – Naples Center – February 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7805 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. “Why couldn’t the Buddhist monk vacuum under the sofa? He had no attachments.” Explore Buddha’s teachings on non-attachment, the cessation of craving, and delusions which cause suffering in life. Learn the “Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness” for greater balance and reduced suffering. Our instructor has studied seven years under Bhante Gunaratana, a revered Buddhist teacher, author, and founding Abbot of the Bhavana Forest Monastery. Instructor: Ann Marina

Philosophies and Religions of China

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7806 – Naples Center – February 8 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #2 – MP7807 – Moorings Park (Naples) – May 4 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday 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: Lyle Bultman

What Paul Said…

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7808 – Naples Center – February 11 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT7809 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 16 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Paul was the first writer of the New Testament, composing letters to churches some 20 years after the ministry of Jesus. Why did Paul write these letters? What did he say about the man from Nazareth and why have these letters come to hold such a high position of authority in the development of the Christian faith? These and related issues constitute the focus of this course.

Journey of the Soul

$48 / $55

Option #1 – NC7810 – Naples Center – February 18, 25, March 3 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays Option #2 – BV7811 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 4, 11, 18 at 1pm – 3pm, Mondays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for an entire series (NC7810 or BV7811) or for any of the individual lectures below. Each human being is on a journey. We begin our trek at birth and, through twists and turns, tragedies and triumphs, progress to an ultimate goal. In our literature and art we have many examples of heroes and heroines who serve as ideal journeyers, reflecting how we should live, portraying the virtues to be pursued and the temptations to be avoided, and manifesting clearly the goal to be attained. This course, divided into three sections, discusses journeyers from the ancient world (Odysseus and Buddha), the medievalRenaissance world (St. Augustine and Don Quixote), and the modern era (Childe Harold and Idgie Threadgoode). It is hoped, through discussion of these characters (both real and fictional), that we may gain a clearer picture of our own journey.

Journeyers from the Ancient World: Odysseus and Buddha

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7812 – Naples Center – February 18 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – BV7813 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 4 at 1pm – 3pm, Monday

Journeyers from the Medieval-Renaissance World: St. Augustine & Don Quixote $24 / $29 Option #1 – NC7814 – Naples Center – February 25 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – BV7815 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 11 at 1pm – 3pm, Monday

Journeyers from the Modern World: Childe Harold and Idgie Threadgoode

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7816 – Naples Center – March 3 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – BV7817 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 18 at 1pm – 3pm, Monday

Circle of Life

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7818 – Naples Center – February 23 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – BR7819 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Who am I? What is my purpose? Where did I come from? Where am I going? These are the quintessential questions that will be discussed in this “Circle of Life” presentation? Drawing on decades of formal study and over 25 years of step-by-step spiritual guidance, our instructor will share what he has learned in his quest to answer these elusive questions. Discussion, comments, and questions will follow the presentation. Instructor: Dr. David Schwerin

Construction of the Bible

$24 / $29

MP7820 – Moorings Park (Naples) – February 24 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday How did our Bible come into being? Who were its initial writers? Were there materials that were omitted from the Bible? What is their status in the 21st century? This is a presentation tracing the development of Christianity’s most sacred book from oral beginnings to written form to authoritative text.

The Philosophers Café

$52 / $62

Josephus of Oz: Follow the Yellow Brick Road and Find the Author of the New Testament

$20 / $25

NC7822 – Naples Center – March 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Probably no American… indeed few in the world…are not familiar with of the Wizard of Oz. The story of Oz has fascinated millions over the years since its first publication, and it continues to do so; maintaining a hold on the imagination of people around the world. The instructor’s book, Josephus of Oz, continues this fascination by providing the “truth” about Oz. As is often the case with truth, it lies hidden in plain view. Here is that truth as seen and allegorized by the original author(s) of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and now, for the first time, accurately and completely, interpreted and presented to the larger world. Instructor: Andrew Joppa

Former Lives of Buddha

$24 / $29

Option #1 – TR7823 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 8 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC7824 – Naples Center – April 7 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Buddhism believes in reincarnation. So the human life of the Buddha was not his first incarnation. He, according to tradition, had been born many times before – often as an animal. What did he accomplish in these former “births?” We have 547 stories from the “scriptures” of Buddhism that relate the exploits of the Buddha in a previous life. These tell of how the Buddha rescued someone who was suffering and/or how he displayed heroic characteristics for others to follow. Our class will look at two or three of his birth stories and discuss their relevance for the modern day.

Sacred Texts of Asia

$48 / $55

NC7825 – Naples Center – March 10, 17, 24 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC7825) or for any of the individual lectures below. Western religions hold the Bible and the Qur’an as sacred. But what about the Asian religions? What books do they regard as sacred? There are of course, many. However, three stand out, representing three religious traditions of South and East Asia. These are the Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism, the Lotus Sutra in Buddhism, and the Dao De Jing in Daoism. This course will provide an introduction to these texts, as well as to the historical and social forces which shaped them.

Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism

$24 / $29

NC7826 – Naples Center – March 10 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday

Lotus Sutra in Buddhism

$24 / $29

NC7827 – Naples Center – March 17 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday

Dao De Jing in Daoism

$24 / $29

NC7828 – Naples Center – March 24 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday

Protestant Reformation

$24 / $29

AT7829 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 15 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Protestantism sent shock-waves through Europe in the 16th century. Why? Protestantism, though diminishing in numbers, continues to hold a dominant religious influence on American society. Why? This course will describe briefly the major Protestant reformers and explain how their ideas were transplanted to America. The course will also address the major differences between various Protestant groups. Finally, there will be a short discussion concerning the Protestant position concerning the many social issues confronting the United States in the 21st century.

Hinduism: Tradition and Modernism

$24 / $29

NC7830 – Naples Center – March 29 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Hinduism is the third largest religion in our modern world, numbering over 950 million people. While most adherents are centered in South Asia, others are spread throughout the world, including about 1.5 million in the United States. Beliefs and practices in Hinduism are quite varied; however, there are some common themes that shape the tradition. A study of the basic scriptures and various art forms

will serve as the basis for this course. In addition, we will look briefly at how colonialism and modernism aided in shaping this tradition in the contemporary world – particularly in the works of Tagore and Gandhi.

Buddhism

$24 / $29

NC7831 – Naples Center – March 31 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday The religion of Buddhism has enjoyed a renewed interest among people of the Western world – particularly since the end of WWII. Why is this? What are the central teachings of this tradition? Who was the Buddha? How did his pronouncements grow into a major world religion? Who is the Dalai Lama? What is his impact on the current world? Is Buddhism really a religion or is it merely a “way of life?” This discussion is aimed at providing a basic introduction to a major religious tradition in our contemporary world.

The Religion of Ralph Waldo Emerson

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC7832 – Naples Center – April 14 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – BV7833 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 12 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Ralph Waldo Emerson is indisputably a giant of American thought and creativity. His poetry and essays continue to inspire us more than a century after his death. What did the great “Sage of Concord” teach us? He certainly taught us “self-reliance.” But more than this, he taught us that religion is not some dogmatic set of pronouncements nor vapid institutions. Religion is a spirit – the “oversoul” – that pervades all of life and manifests itself in creative beauty and personal strength. Our discussion will center on Emerson’s influence on American life and his continuing value for spiritual seekers in the 21st century.

What Did the Greeks Think?

$24 / $29

MP7834 – Moorings Park (Naples) – May 18 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday It has been observed that all of the questions of our modern world come from the Greeks. This is quite true. They provided us with notions of “universals,” theories of knowledge, rules for logic, and social and political organization. Democracy has its roots in the Greek mind. This course will explore the ideas of the Greeks – particularly, Socrates and Plato – and identify the significance of these for our time.

SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse: The Men Who Invented Electricity

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7835 – Naples Center – January 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – NC7836 – Naples Center – March 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. As the 19th century morphed into the 20th century, “a war of currents” between American inventors and entrepreneurs, George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison, was being waged over AC vs. DC electric current. Nikola Tesla, a transplant from modern-day Croatia, stepped onto the stage full of ideas, energy, and patents he had developed, and added his brilliance, talent, and unique personality to the cause of AC current. Learn how this fascinating saga of brilliance, jealously, showmanship, deceit, money, and greed played out in a non-technical presentation. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Cosmology: Describing the Universe with Contrasting Views of Religion and Science

$34 / $39

Option #1 – NC7894 – Naples Center – February 8, 10 at 10am – 12pm, Monday/Wednesday Option #2 – AT7895 – Atrium – (Ft. Myers) March 2, 9 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays 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 do we come 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: Scott Flaig

Exploring the Universe: Black Holes, Quarks, and Quasars

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC7837 – Naples Center – March 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – BV7838 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 25 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Climb aboard and rocket into subatomic space where science and science fiction blur; head out past the sun, the solar system, and our Milky Way Galaxy to the edge of the universe where massive objects lurk bending time and space itself. Join us as we travel across the full spectrum of the world of matter, hopefully avoiding black holes and portals sucking us into other universes. Bring your curiosity and fascination. Instructor: Steven Mutart

TAI CHI, YOGA & MEDITATION Tai Chi for Beginners

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC7839 – Naples Center – January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays Option #2 – NC7840 – Naples Center – February 29. March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays Option #3 – NC7841 – Naples Center – April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Please wear tennis shoes or soft soled shoes. The gentle, flowing movements of Tai Chi promote better health, leg strength, and an overall feeling of well-being, according to the Mayo Clinic. The rhythmic movements and controlled breathing of Tai Chi, or “meditation in motion,” requires practitioners to live in the present, thereby reducing stress and producing an inner calm. Tai Chi is low impact, reduces blood pressure, and is especially suitable for older adults. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and shoes. No previous experience required. Instructor: Karen McNeil

Yoga for Beginners

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC7842 – Naples Center – February 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10am – 10:50am, Mondays Option #2 – NC7843 – Naples Center – April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 at 10am – 10:50am, Mondays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No shoes required. This class requires a yoga mat and the ability to get down on the floor. Enjoy the many aspects of yoga. Enhance flexibility, strength and balance. De-stress and relax. No previous experience required. Instructor: Karen McNeil

Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being

$42 / $50

Option #1: NC7844 – Naples Center – March 1, 8, 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Option #2: AT7845 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 24, 31, April 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC7844 or AT7845) or for any of the individual lectures below. Learn what mindfulness is and how to incorporate it into your daily life. Discover how meditation can help you refresh energy, improve mental clarity, and reduce stress. Develop the skills we practice in class to enhance overall well-being. Instructor: Ann Marina

Mindful Meditation Defined

$20 / $25

Option #1: NC7846 – Naples Center – March 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2: AT7847 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Learn the basics of mindfulness and how to meditate. Explore recent studies revealing meditation’s benefits for health and well-being. We examine concentration and insight meditation as tools for stress relief and personal growth.

Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life

$20 / $25

Option #1: NC7848 – Naples Center – March 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2: AT7849 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday

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

Meditation for Health and Happiness

$20 / $25

Option #1: NC7850 – Naples Center – March 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2: AT7851 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – April 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Discover how a meditation practice can help to refresh energy, improve mental focus and clarity, reduce stress, and build a positive state of mind for balanced living. We discuss how meditation has been scientifically shown to have all these benefits and more. Review and practice simple exercises from the previous week’s class.

TRAVEL PROGRAMS Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 35 high-end, intimately sized, concierge-style excursions domestically and abroad. Through unique custom itineraries, participants have the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, visit historic and cultural sites with outstanding local guides, experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language, and history – and delight in conversation and laughter with fellow travelers who share a love of learning and a sense of adventure. Our excursions generally include accommodations in four/five star hotels; most meals and gratuities; private English-speaking guides; deluxe motor coach transportation; and all entrance fees. Register online at https://registerRA.fgcu.edu to receive complete itineraries, cost information and registration forms or call 239-425-3272. Our exclusive excursions are each limited to 24 travelers.

The Art and Culture of Philadelphia

From $2,199 per person (Land Only)

SP7889 – May 10 – May 14, 2016 – 4 days Our tour will feature some of the best art, music, food, and culture Philadelphia has to offer. Our accommodations will be the sophisticated Monaco Hotel nestled nearby the Independence National Park in Philadelphia’s historic district; with the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall within walking distance. Our excursion will begin with a tour of city center and historic Philadelphia. We will journey from Independence Hall to the Avenue of the Arts to the tree-lined Ben Franklin Parkway; home to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum, and the Barnes Foundation. No visit to Philly would be complete without lunch at Pat’s Steaks, home of the famous Philly Cheesesteak. Our first afternoon will also include a tour of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts by Jane Golden, followed by a cocktail reception at the Locks Gallery, a private viewing of the Snyderman Gallery, and a private dinner at the Center for Art in Wood. Our second day will include two private collection tours; a tour of SEI, possibly one of the world’s most ambitious private collection of contemporary art by emerging artists; followed by dinner at XIX and an evening performance at the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center. Day three will include a visit to the Barnes Foundation, tour of the Rodin Museum, lunch at the Art Alliance of Philadelphia, and an early evening private tour of the Philadelphia Museum of Art followed by a dinner reception at the museum. Join us for this unique and remarkable tour of Philadelphia’s art and culture scene.

Sailing the Black Sea: Round Trip Istanbul Aboard The Private Yacht Variety Voyager

From $9,995 (Land & Cruise)

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

Silverseas Alaska Cruise: Seward to Vancouver

From $3,950 per person (Cruise Only)

SP7890 – June 30 – July 7, 2016 – 7 days Everywhere you look in Alaska, you’re humbled by the sheer scope and beauty of the wilderness here: the massive glaciers, imposing mountains, crystalline waters, and pristine forests leave travelers awestruck. This Alaskan cruise allows you to explore the splendor of this region–while hiking, biking, kayaking, or simply relaxing on deck–as well as discovering its rich and unique heritage. Alaska is a feast for the senses. A glacier calving with the roar of a thousand canons. Diamond-blue icebergs floating on a glassy bay. A humpback breaching in a spectacular display. Bask in the beauty of this natural wonderland and renew your spirit in the timeless sensations of nature in Silversea’s Alaska. This journey also takes you to pioneer towns like Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, allowing you to fully experience the personality of the last American frontier. The Silversea’s Shadow features spacious suites with private verandas, personalized service with nearly one crew member for every guest, butler service in every suite, open-seating dining options, beverages included (including wine and spirits), live music production shows, free WiFi throughout the ship, and all gratuities.

Southern Italy and Sicily

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

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

Legendary Turkey and the Turquoise Coast

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

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

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

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

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

TRAVELOGUES The Exotic Kingdom of Thailand

$20 / $25

Option #1 – CH7893 – Calusa Harbour (Ft. Myers) – January 18 at 11am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC7858 – Naples Center – February 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #3 – TR7859 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #4 – BV7860 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Join us as we go on a tour of the history and origins of Thailand; its people, government, culture, and current events. Explore this mystical and exotic part of the Far East without ever leaving home. This presentation will feature beautiful photographs, artifacts, and handouts. Instructor: Lyle Bultman

The History and Origins of Cambodia

$20 / $25

Option #1 – ST7856 – The Strand (North Naples) – February 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – BV7857 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 28 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Join us as we go on a tour of the history and origins of Cambodia; its people, government, culture, language, as well as the cultural aspects of its society. Of particular interest will be a brief review of the societal effects of the 1975-1979 genocide perpetrated by the Pol Pot regime. Explore this mystical and exotic part of the Far East without ever leaving home. The presentation will feature beautiful photographs, artifacts, and handouts. Instructor: Lyle Bultman

U.S. & WORLD AFFAIRS Diplomacy: A Framework for Understanding Foreign Affairs

$30 / $35

BV7861 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 7, 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Participants may register for the series above (BV7861) or for any of the 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: Bruce Beardsley

Evolution of Diplomacy

$20 / $25

BV7862 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday 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

BV7863 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday 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.

WINE EDUCATION SERIES Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Wine – and More! SP7864 – Wine Series Plus Luncheon (4 Events) – Feb 18, 25, March 3 at 5pm – 7pm and Mar 15 at 12pm – 2pm $250 / $270 SP7865 – Wine Series Only (3 Events) – February Feb 18, 25, March 3 at 5pm – 7pm, Thursdays

$190 / $210

Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for either series (SP7864 or SP7865) or for any of the individual session below. This year’s wine education course will focus, in the first three sessions, on (1) value wines, (2) the wines of Italy, and (3) learning about the significant differences that frequently exist between wines made from the same grape varietal. We will conclude with a fourth session – a gourmet food and wine luncheon. This course is designed not only for beginners but for those who already have basic wine knowledge and wish to improve their 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, wine and food pairings, wine and health, and much more. Each session, except for the luncheon, will involve the tasting of at least seven wines, accompanied by appropriate cheeses and other light fare. The first three sessions will be conducted at The Wine Merchant, 13240 Tamiami Trail North, in an informal, wine-friendly atmosphere. The fourth session will be a gourmet, three-course food and wine luncheon, held at the M Waterfront Grille located in Venetian Village in Naples. Instructors: Bruce Lane and John Wernette

Introduction and Choosing Value Wines

$70 / $80

SP7866 – The Wine Merchant (Naples) – February 18 at 5pm – 7pm, Thursday Although students may enroll in any of the three wine sessions, it is strongly recommended that all participants in any of the sessions enroll in this first class, because most of the introductory information described above will be covered in it. With the price of fine wines having escalated substantially in recent years, we will devote the balance of this session to helping you to identify and enjoy so-called “Tuesday wines,” that is, wines that complement the food that one is enjoying, either at home or in a restaurant, without emptying your purse. We will demonstrate that there is not always a correlation between price and quality, and we hope that the wines tasted in this session will help you to make wise, value-oriented purchases.

Italian Wines: Bellissimi Vini

$70 / $80

SP7867 – The Wine Merchant (Naples) – February 25 at 5pm – 7pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Since Roman times, Italy has been renowned for its wines, and it is one of the world’s largest wine producing regions. From Sicily in the south to Friuli in the north, and many points in between, comes a cornucopia of wines: Chianti, Barolo, Amarone, Vermentino, Orvieto, Pinot Grigio, and so many more. We will taste at least seven varieties, and, with the knowledge and assistance of special guest lecturer Marcello Palazzi, born in Naples, Italy, and now a resident of Naples, Florida, we will explore in depth Italy’s viticulture and its main wine regions. Marcello holds the Italian Wine Specialist Certificate from the North American Sommelier Association and presently represents the prestigious Winebow Italian portfolio of Leonardo LoCascio. Finally, we won’t forget to explain Chianti’s legend of the Black Rooster.

Vive la Différence!

$70 / $80

SP7868 – The Wine Merchant (Naples) – March 3 at 5pm – 7pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Why do you love California Chardonnay, but Burgundy Chardonnay not so much? Would you rather have a Pinot Noir from Oregon or a Burgundy Pinot Noir with your salmon? In this session, we will explore the marked differences that occur among wines made from the same grape varietal grown in a different region and/or made by a different wine maker. By tasting examples of three different Chardonnays and three different Pinot Noirs, you will see how much varietal difference there is. As a result, you will be a savvier buyer!

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Gourmet Food and Wine Luncheon

$70 / $80

SP7869 – M Waterfront Grille (Naples) – March 15 at 12pm – 2pm, Tuesday Enrollment is limited. This luncheon is open to all Renaissance Academy students, but priority will be given to those enrolled in any of the previous three sessions. Back by popular demand, our fourth session will take place once again on the beautiful enclosed veranda of M Waterfront Grille overlooking Venetian Bay in Venetian Village. Chef Adam Nardis will prepare a gourmet three-course luncheon, and your instructors will select the perfect wines from Italy, and from among the other varietals that we shared in the previous three sessions, to accompany each course. We will dine and discuss the food and the wine, while enjoying the excellent water view during a relaxed but educational luncheon.

WRITING WORKSHOPS Memoir Writing 101: How to Turn Your Life Story into a Book

$70 / $85

AT7870 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays Enrollment is limited. Learn how to structure your memoir and discover the best beginning and ending for your story. You will leave with a concrete plan to jump-start your writing process, as well as tools to avoid the common mistakes made by many memoir writers. Each class will include a discussion and writing exercises. Instructor: Artis Henderson

A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book

$75 / $90

Option #1 – NC7871 – Naples Center – February 1, 8, 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays Option #2 – NC7872 – Naples Center – March 28, April 4, 11, 18 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. If you have always wanted to write a book but do not know how to begin, then this workshop is for you. You will learn the stages of 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 backmatter, envisioning the layout, using photos and diagrams, and other details important to successful nonfiction. All writing levels are welcome. Bring a summary of your writing project or idea to the first class. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

A Look Beyond the Mirror: A Creative Approach to Discover and Write the Story of You

$75 / $90

Option #1 – NC7873 – Naples Center – February 2, 9, 16, 23 at 2pm – 4pm, Tuesdays Option #2 – NC7874 – Naples Center – March 1, 8, 15, 22 at 2pm – 4pm, Tuesdays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This active series of workshops will help you make meaning out of memory and put you well on your way to creating the unique story of you. See clearly the significance of your incredible journey and be assured that the lessons you have learned and the history you’ve experienced will be passed on to your loved ones. Save the memories with this step-by-step, comprehensive approach to writing your memoir – an extraordinary experience. Instructor: Penny Lauer

Writers Collaborative Workshop

$100 / $125

Option #1 – NC7875 – Naples Center – February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays Option #2 – NC7876 – Naples Center – March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students should bring writing samples to the first class. This course is open to all writers who wish to grow and further their understanding of all aspects of the writing process: from early sketching and brainstorming, through the drafting and revising process, to copy-editing and publishing. Since audience is one of the most important aspects of writing, you will have an opportunity to share the content of your work with like-minded, aspiring authors in a constructive, acceptance-oriented, creative, and vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you are writing or want to write – memoir, stories, novel, or poems – for input, guidance, and discussion. Instructor: James Robison

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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Inventor and the Car Maker

$49 / $65

AT7877 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays Enrollment is limited. A dinghy washes ashore on the dividing line between Tom and Henry’s estates on the Calusahatchee River. It holds loot from a recent (and spectacular) burglary on Sanibel, together with a dead alligator and someone’s leg. Tom and Henry call on the original Consulting Detective. (Important: Students should bring a plot proposal of some sort to the first meeting.) We will cobble the proposals together, do some individual creative writing and some joint editing and finally come up with an “adventure” worthy of publication in some Florida venue, under a joint name we will choose. Bring your email address for swapping materials between classes. Instructor: Laurence Gillis

How to Write and Tell Personal Stories

$30 / $35

Option #1 – AT7878 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 9 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT7879 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Using the “Memory Map” and “Story Box” techniques, you will learn a fun, easy way to pull numerous story ideas out of personal experiences and turn any one of them into a well-rounded tale. Participants will leave the course with one new piece that will contain all the bones of a good story. This workshop will help the participant to build his or her repertoire, enhance any presentation, and transform life experiences into spellbinding narratives. Instructor: Mary Lou Williams

Make a Friend of Writing

$60 / $75

AT7880 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 9, 16, 23, March 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Enrollment is limited. 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 understand more about yourself and the world through the liberating process of writing. This course includes theories and techniques developed by Peter Elbow, Pat Belanoff, Sondra Perl, and other contemporary experts on writing. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

When You Write, Get It Right

$25 / $30

NC7881 – Naples Center – February 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Ideas and language are the essential qualities of effective writing. But writing is also judged on mechanical factors – punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Learn to avoid the most common errors that people make when they write, from personal e-mails to formal communication. Instructor: Dr. John Savage

Writing Short Stories

$75 / $90

NC7882 – Naples Center – February 29, March 7, 14, 21 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays Enrollment is limited. Do you enjoy reading short stories? Would you like to write fiction but do not have time to devote to a novel? Write a short story! In this course, designed for beginners or anyone wishing to explore short stories, participants will learn from published examples while applying short fiction techniques to their own writing. We will explore conflict, characterization, viewpoint, and description as they contribute to plot. Tips on using viewpoint and sensory detail to engage readers, as well as story length and structure, will be covered. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

Writing Craft: Become a Better Writer

$55 / $70

NC7883 – Naples Center – March 3, 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (NC7883) or for any of the individual lectures below. Dramatically improve your writing skills with this series of craft workshops and in-class writing exercises. The series will focus on the most important elements of character development, plot, and dialogue. All writing levels are welcome. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

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Writing Craft: Character Development

$25 / $30

NC7884 – Naples Center – March 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Having trouble creating characters that the reader believes could be real? In this class, we will focus on how to turn cardboard characters into well-rounded personalities that will engage readers. Participants will also learn how to incorporate these essential parts into a story or novel. Students will complete several in-class exercises with time to share and discuss for improvement. All writing levels are welcome.

Writing Craft: Plot

$25 / $30

NC7885 – Naples Center – March 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. In this class, we will complete several fun in-class activities to demonstrate how to add intriguing plot twists and turns to a story or novel. We will discuss story arc and pacing plus the essential details for plotting: character motivation/desire, action, and temporary resolutions. Time is allotted to share in-class writing for feedback and discussion. All writing levels welcome.

Writing Craft: Dialogue

$25 / $30

NC7886 – Naples Center – March 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. In this class, we will focus on how to properly punctuate and format dialogue, use it to craft scenes that show rather than tell, and provide story and character background. Balancing dialogue with narrative and incorporating actions and thoughts while maintaining viewpoint will also be covered. Students will complete several in-class exercises with time to share and discuss for improvements. All writing levels are welcome.

Writers Collaborative Workshop

$60 / $75

AT7887 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – March 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Enrollment is limited. Students should bring writing samples to the first class. This course is open to all writers who wish to grow and further their understanding of all aspects of the writing process: from early sketching and brainstorming, through the drafting and revising process, to copy-editing and publishing. Since audience is one of the most important aspects of writing, you will have an opportunity to share the content of your work with like-minded, aspiring authors in a constructive, acceptance-oriented, creative, and vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you are writing or want to write – memoir, stories, novel, or poems – for input, guidance, and discussion. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Marketing for Writers

$75 / $90

NC7888 – Naples Center – March 24, 31, April 7, 14 at 1:30 – 3:30pm, Thursdays Enrollment is limited. Have you finished your manuscript? Hope to pitch your idea to editors? Now you’re ready to embark on a new writer’s journey – overcoming all the hurdles of getting published. In this course, we will explore how to find and select markets and then pitch manuscripts to editors. We’ll work on crafting strong submission letters, learn the difference between proposals and query letters, publishing terms, and the details of basic contracts. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

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INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Neil Adelman, J.D., has lectured for Lyric Opera of Chicago for 10 years and also facilitates opera study classes. Cheryl Admire is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. B.G. (Ret.) James Anderson, Ph.D., was an Adjunct Professor, school principal, and served with the Michigan National Guard. Woody Andrews, J.D., has taught courses on Bach, Handel, and Chopin for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Minneapolis. Michael Baron, D.M.A., is an award-winning concert pianist and Head of Keyboard Studies at FGCU. Tim Barto, M.A., is a published photographer, writer, graphic designer, and photography and digital media instructor. Mary Bartrop is a certified Zentangle® teacher. Jon Bathke, M.A., is a retired Army officer and 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, M.S.S.W., 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. Martha Bireda, Ph.D., shares her experiences as part of a group of educators who has made five trips to Cuba. Janina Birtolo, M.S., has been a part of the arts and theatre since childhood. She is a nationally published writer and producer for WGCU. Barbara Blumberg, B.S., spent three years with the Baltimore City School System; 25 years with Beth Tfiloh Community Day School. Irene Brammertz served in the Peace Corps twice, at age 45 in the Democratic Republic of Congo and again at age 70 in Malawi. Lynn Brand taught history in Schaumburg, IL for 34 years. Sharon Breay, A.S.I.D., is an award winning, nationally certified senior design consultant, mentor, and author. Lyle Bultman presents lectures based on decades of personal and professional experience of living and working in Asia. Richard Cappalli is of Tuscan origin; he taught art at Williams College. Mary Ann Cox, M.S., has been studying parapsychology for many years. James Crouse, Psy.D, is a psychologist with extensive knowledge and experience in the human psyche. Loris Dallal is a 3rd Degree Certified Ikebana Sogetsu instructor who has taught and exhibited around the world. Jeanie Darnell, D.M.A., is a critically acclaimed concert vocal artist. She is Head of Vocal Studies at FGCU. Gail Davis, Ph.D., is a passionate educator who has spent over 20 years in the classroom. Steven Derfler, Ph.D., is a professor of art history and archaeology at the university of Wisconsin-River Falls. Jon Dill, M.A., is a former U.S. history instructor. He also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State. Ron Diorio is a retired business executive; founding Board member of The Italian Cultural society and Renaissance Academy. Gayle Dorio is a registered Interior Designer and orchid society member. She has won many ribbons and medals for her orchids. Marty Dorio has adopted, studied, and taught others about new technologies. He is a member of the Naples Mac Users Group. Kirk Dunker is a retired Air Force pilot and small business owner. He participated in business forums in Africa. Thomas Eastwood had careers with the ATF and DoD where he conducted and led counterintelligence and criminal investigations. John Fishwick is an author, field geologist, and research chemist. He has published over 50 technical articles and holds several patents. Scott Flaig was an Executive VP at Fortune 500 companies; Adjunct Professor at Kellogg School of Management; and a published author. Gerald Franz, Ph.D., was a history professor and college librarian for 29 years, earning five graduate degrees along the way. Mary Lynn Gagnon is the owner of Pet Estates, Inc. and Merry Lynn Kennels and has been a leader in the pet business field for 20+ years. Mimi Gallo is the co-founder of Art Friends at Chagrin Falls Schools and co-founder of Art Partners, Inc. Laurence Gillis, J.D., is retired from the courtroom and has been teaching Legal Studies courses on-line for the University of Maryland. Edward Grace, M.S., was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for work on the Apollo 13 Mission. He founded several tech firms. Dave Graff is an Education Specialist at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Joseph Greer is the former President, CEO, Director and Founder of Crown Bank, serving the State of New Jersey. Jack Greenberg, CEC, is a Certified Executive Chef and retired Curriculum Counsel Member of Johnson & Wales University. Jill Guerin holds an advance degree in educational psychology. She is the mother of three boys and has over 20 years of parenting experience. John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and Wall Street merchant banker, is the FGCU Director of CE and Renaissance Academy. Artis Henderson is author of the memoir, Unremarried Widow, which was named a New York Times Editor’s Choice. Richard Hertzberg, Ph.D., is an award-winning teacher, researcher, author, and consultant on the fracture of metals, plastics, and composites. Braxton Hinchey, Ph.D., University of Missouri; was Honors Fellow and Emeritus Prof. of Management, University of Massachusetts. Carol Jonson, M.A., was a facilitator for the Hodges lifelong learning program where she taught humanities, art, and literature. 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 communications and is a lifetime fan of movies from 1930 to the present. Genie Kell, M.A., has studied at Yale University, Columbia University, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in NYC. Carolyn Kerpchar, M.S, was a consultant to The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense and Aviation. Nick Kerpchar, M.S, was a consultant to The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense and Aviation. Richard Kraska, Ph.D., is a board certified toxicologist. He worked at the FDA and now is a consultant. Harold Kurzman, great grandson of Ida and Isidor Straus and Straus Historical Society board member.

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INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Christine Lampos, M.A., is the owner of PianoUnlimited. She is a teacher, performer, and composer. Clifford Landers splits his time between Naples and Rio de Janiero, Brazil. He has a passion for film and all things Brazilian. Bruce Lane, J.D., is a member of Society of Wine Educators; Commanderie de Bordeaux; and Burgundian Chevaliers du Tastevin. Penny Lauer is author of two novels, magazine articles, and a facilitator of writing workshops. Carole Leher, a native of Syracuse, had a career in administrative management. She is involved in a number of Collier organizations. Robert Leher, J.D., practiced law in Colorado for 27 years. Now retired, he is involved in a number of Collier organizations. Penny Lauer is author of two novels, magazine articles, and a facilitator of writing workshops. Carole Lester is an educator and Master Esthetician in the field of Skin Care and Natural Modalities. Dorothy “Dottie” Magen, M.A., teaches Art History at the university level. Marcia Maloni, Ph.D., is a retired School Psychologist and an Adjunct Professor at Duquesne University. James Maloni, Ph.D., is a retired clinical psychologist and a faculty member of the Western Pennsylvania Family Center. Jeffrey Margolis is a lifelong educator working with future teachers at Rowan University in New Jersey. Ann Marina is a certified Brain Fitness/Yoga Instructor and has 30 years of experience in mind-body wellness education. Karen Atkin McNeil is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and tai chi since 1999. Roberta Moore, is a documentary filmmaker, former professor at FSW, and member of the International Assoc. for Near-Death Studies. Michael 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 life-long passion for American history, the American presidency, birding, and film. Gerry Pearson Nichols is a professional calligrapher and certified Zentangle® teacher. Jack Ochs, Ph.D., taught public finance at the University of Pittsburgh. Nancy Olson is the Regional Manager for Parks and Recreation at Collier County Government. Marla Ottenstein, owner of Professional Organizer Florida; writes the popular “Get Organized” column for the Naples Daily News. Carolyn Outhwaite is a Search Engine Marketing professional and avid Facebook user. Sandy Parker is a former corporate finance executive and past president of the League of Women Voters of Collier County. Ellie Peterson, creator of Meditative Movements, has 30+ years teaching experience and is an author, speaker, and inspirer. Donald Pomerantz, Ph.D., Chairman of Modern Languages and Humanities and Professor Emeritus, Central Connecticut State University. Ellen Prager, Ph.D., is a marine scientist and author. She is currently a freelance writer and consultant. James J. Reis is a Commercial Real Estate Broker and Realtor who fell in love with the artistry and historic significance of indentures. James Robison has been published in The New Yorker, won a Whiting Grant for his short fiction, and a Rosenthal Award. Michael Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor and E-Learning Librarian at Hodges University, freelancer, and consultant. Daniel Rose is a retired English teacher who has taught at the elementary, high school, and college levels. James Rudin, Ph.D., is the Senior Interreligious Advisor to the American Jewish Committee. Cindi Ryerson, R.N., owns and operates Millennium House, an adult day care facility, and the Millennium Cognitive Cafe. John Savage, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus at Boston College and an author. Susan Schlack has taught bookbinding and drawing for many years in museums, schools, and through recreation programs. David Schwerin, Ph.D., is author of two books, numerous articles, and a regular contributor to Times of India spiritual website. Bobbie Smith is a certified Bridge Director and Instructor who has taught Bridge on cruise ships, in Connecticut, and in Naples. Steve Stolz is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Marshall Swain, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus and former Chair, Department of Philosophy, The Ohio State University. Carlene Thissen is a singer, songwriter, and author who spends much of her time working with the people of Immokalee. Joseph Toffanello, a native Italian speaker, has worked as an interpreter, translator, college instructor, and continuing education instructor. Tom Turicchi is a lecturer and past President of the Italian Cultural Society of Naples. Kevin VanDuser, a technology-guru, ran programming at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA; he was Assistant Director at Hodges CLL. Scott Vanselow is an Adjunct Professor at FGCU who teaches database and other information technology classes. Henry Venable, M.D., is an Estero physician with a long interest in wellness; he studied nutrition and lifestyle medicine for many years. CG Varno, M.A., works with the State Department’s International Visitors Leadership Program as a Visitor Liaison. Voices for All is a voiceover coaching company. Rosanne Vrugtman, Ph.D., has earned five degrees and has had careers in business, human service, and education. John Wernette is a member of the Naples Board of the International Wine & Food Society and has been a wine educator for 10 years. Chris Williams is the founder of Emeritus Health. He currently works as a Certified Personal Trainer in Naples. Mary Lou Williams, M.A., is a professional storyteller and writer and a retired educator. John Winters has taken advanced Spanish language courses in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. Barry Wolfson, has run a NJ Hypnosis Counseling Center for over 26 years, offering programs in over 35 adult schools. Lisa Wroble is a nationally published author and writing instructor. Gerald Ziedenberg, M.A., a graduate from the University of Toronto, has lectured/consulted in Canada, the U.S., and Israel. Richard Yanke is a motivational speaker, writer, and grad school lecturer who brings an entertaining style to lifelong learning. Peter Zuris, B.S., has enjoyed a 40-year career involving science and technology.

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