Renaissance Academy Fall 2011 Lectures & Short Courses

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

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

New Classes Begin Each Week!

Fall 2011 Adult Lectures & Short Courses

THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY of Florida Gulf Coast University Atrium Executive Center 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181 Fort Myers, FL 33919 239-425-3272

FGCU Naples Center 1010 Fifth Ave South Naples, FL 34102 239-434-4737

Register Online: https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu Website: www.fgcu.edu/racademy Email: Renaissance@fgcu.edu John J. Guerra Interim Executive Director, Continuing Education

Debbie Preston Program Assistant – Atrium/Fort Myers

Cynthia Focks Program Assistant – Naples Center

Nancy Panozzo Marketing Coordinator

Anita Gilmore Internet Marketing Specialist

How to Register for Classes Online – Use a credit card to safely and securely register online 24/7 at https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu Phone – Use a credit card – call 239-425-3272 or 239-434-4737 Mail – Registration form (page 31) or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and mail to the address above Fax – Registration form (page 31) or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and fax to 239-425-3260 In Person – At the Naples Center or Atrium only. In-person registrations are NOT permitted at any other location.

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Atrium Exec Center, 8695 College Pkwy, Suite 1181, Ft. Myers 33919; 239-425-3272 Naples Center, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, Naples 34102; 239-434-4737 FGCU Main Campus, 10501 FGCU Blvd South, Ft. Myers 33965; 239-425-3272 Commons Club at the Brooks, 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs 34135; 239-949-3816 Calusa Harbour, 2525 First St, Ft. Myers 33901; 239-425-2245 Cypress Cove, 10200 Cypress Cove Dr, Ft. Myers 33908; 239-415-5108 Miromar Lakes Beach Club, 18061 Miromar Lakes Blvd, Ft. Myers 33913; 239-908-2398 Pelican’s Nest at Pelican Landing, 4450 Pelican Nest Dr, Bonita 34134; 239-947-2282

Memberships – Become an Academy Member – Support lifelong learning and save 20% or more on most classes! Membership through December 31, 2011 is now $20. Membership is not required to take Renaissance Academy courses. RA in Charlotte County – To receive the Charlotte County Renaissance Academy catalog, call 941-505-0130 or visit our website at www.fgcu.edu/hcc The views, analyses, findings and opinions expressed by Renaissance Academy instructors are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the Renaissance Academy or Florida Gulf Coast University. In all of its operations, including admissions, employment, and access to its programs and services, Florida Gulf Coast University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran status or age. Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Lectures are grouped by location (Atrium, Naples, etc.) and by category (Art, Film, etc.). The fourth column shows the day of the week the class meets, the month, and whether it is a morning (AM), afternoon (PM) or evening class. Course Title by Location

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Category

Day/Month/AM/PM

Media Mania The Power to Overcome Worry Be Lonely No More Center for Critical Thinking: Heaven & Hell America’s Entitlement Mentality Foreign Film Series Muriel’s Wedding (Australia, 1995) Poetry (South Korea, 2011) Last Train Home (China, 2009) Divided We Fall (Czech Republic, 2000) Waste Land (Brazil, 2010) Read My Lips (France 2001) Secrets & Lies (UK, 1996) Self-Hypnosis for Health and Wellness Hypnosis Demystified Practical Self-Hypnosis Healing with Self-Hypnosis Change Your Mind to Control Your Weight A Humorous Look at Southwest Florida American Exceptionalism - Myth or Reality Old Money America Are We Broke? A Factual Analysis You Might Be A Conservative If… How to Commit a Perfect Murder Appreciating Antique Postcards Vietnam: The War & Beyond Events Leading to U.S. Involvement The U.S. at War After the Fall America’s Dilemmas: A Constitutional Crisis? T’ai Chi Ch’uan Keys to Happiness & Personal Joy Aging with Dignity Meditation for Life Be Your Vibrant Potential Be More Imaginative & Creative Thinking, Planning & Decision Making Cultural Literacy Harry Potter: A Classic Hero? The Story of Stories Understanding Classical Music Jazz is a Four Letter Word Travel Photography Photographic Composition Digital Photography Boot Camp Editing Digital Photos with Picasa Religion in China Remembering What Not to Forget Understanding Health Care Insurance Cuba: Change on Both Sides Arab Spring: Democracy’s Prospects China: Rise of the Red Dragon Fiction Writing Workshop The Novel Experience: Book Proposal Writing Your Life Story & Memoirs

NC2931 NC2935 NC2936 NC2937 NC2938 NC2939 NC2940 NC2941 NC2942 NC2943 NC2944 NC3050 NC3051 NC2957 NC2958 NC2959 NC2960 NC2961 NC3049 NC2972 NC2974 NC2975 NC2980 NC2983 NC2986 NC2990 NC2991 NC2992 NC2993 NC2995 NC2996 NC2997 NC2998 NC2999 NC3001 NC3003 NC3004 NC3006 NC3007 NC3008 NC3010 NC3017 NC3020 NC3022 NC3023 NC2926 NC3032 NC3033 NC3035 NC3039 NC3040 NC3043 NC3045 NC3046 NC3047

Current Events Discussion Groups Discussion Groups Discussion Groups Discussion Groups Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness History, Law & Gov’t History, Law & Gov’t History, Law & Gov’t History, Law & Gov’t History, Law & Gov’t History, Law & Gov’t History, Law & Gov’t History, Law & Gov’t History, Law & Gov’t History, Law & Gov’t History, Law & Gov’t History, Law & Gov’t Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Literature & Language Literature & Language Literature & Language Music & Opera Music & Opera Photography & Photo Editing Photography & Photo Editing Photography & Photo Editing Photography & Photo Editing Religion & Philosophy Science & Medicine Science & Medicine U.S. & World Affairs U.S. & World Affairs U.S. & World Affairs Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops

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TRAVEL ABROAD China, Tibet and the Yangtze River Invitation to Tuscany Southern Italy and Sicily

SP3036 SP3037 SP3038

Travel Abroad Travel Abroad Travel Abroad

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CANCELLATION POLICY: If a class is canceled, you will be notified by phone and issued a full refund within 30 business days. If you wish to withdraw from a class, 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 class in order to receive a refund. Individuals who cancel after the start of the class will not receive a refund. Unless otherwise stated, a fourteen (14) business day notice is required for refunds on all day trips and special programs (SP).

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The first fee listed for all classes is the Member price, the second is the Non-Member price. Members and Non-Members must register for all classes. Membership is NOT required to take RA classes. Pre-registration is STRONGLY recommended.

Beginner Drawing

$35 / $45

AT2900 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 28, November 4 at 10:30am – 12pm, Fridays – 3 hour class Natural gesture drawing enables anyone to learn how to draw and complete several wonderful projects even if you have never taken a drawing class. Leonardo da Vinci used this method for his warm ups and wrote extensively about its usefulness. It's easy and fun, so bring your natural creativity and be pleasantly surprised at how well you can draw with this simple method. Supplies to bring to class include a 16" by 20" sketchpad, kneaded eraser, 2 soft leaded pencils and one felt marker. Instructor: Dr. Gail Mooney

Impressionism: Adventures in the History of Painting

$20 / $25

AT2901 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Political, social and personal relationships coupled with artistic personalities interwined to create some of the greatest masterpeices of all time. View works by Monet, Degas, Cezanne, Gauguin, Renoir and Van Gogh. Learn how their struggle against the “Salon” led to an organized Impressionist movement and how their friendship influenced each others’ work. Instructor: Dr. Gail Mooney

Zentangle® – The Basics & Beyond

$40 / $50

NC2902 – Naples Center – November 3, 10 at 1pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays – 5 hour class Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration. Zentangle®…come see what it's all about! An easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, Zentangle ® is for everyone, no matter their age or artistic background. You will be surprised and delighted by the incredible original art you create during this relaxing, up-lifting workshop. No artistic talent required! Instructor: Ms. Gerry Pearson Nichols, Certified Zentangle® Instructor

The High Renaissance: Adventures in the History of Painting

$20 / $25

AT2903 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday The High Renaissance in Italian painting is attributed to da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael. View their works as they struggled with the papal powers, Medici family, other commissions, and one another. Learn why so many of their works were left unfinished and why their competition for commissions led to growing jealousies. These multi-faceted artists painted, sculpted, invented, wrote poetry and provided the world with some of the greatest artistic masterpieces of all time. Instructor: Dr. Gail Mooney

Ayn Rand Video/Lecture Series

Free / $15

NC2904 – Naples Center – Oct 14, Nov 11 at 6pm – 8pm (Doors open at 5:15pm), Fridays – 4 hour class Participants may register for the series (NC2904) or for the individual video/lectures below. Renaissance Academy Members are invited to this series free of charge. Pre-registration is suggested. Each class will have two parts: A one-hour, full-screen video presentation of a public talk given by an Ayn Rand Institute fellow. The second hour will permit the class to interact (Q&A) with the speaker via a live, videoconference hook-up. Dr. Wenzel will join us live and in person. The Ayn Rand Society for Individual Rights of Naples lecture series has been generously underwritten by the Gulf Coast Business Review, publisher Matt Walsh.

Capitalism: Cure for Oppression & Poverty

Free / $10

NC2905 – Naples Center – October 14 at 6pm – 8pm (Doors open at 5:15pm), Friday The capitalistic nations of Europe, North America and Asia are by far the wealthiest societies in history. But what deeper principles make possible the freedom and wealth enjoyed under capitalism -- and are lacking in its political antipodes? How has capitalism already enhanced the lives of millions of human beings in formerly impoverished Third World countries? What can the free world do to further promote the spread of capitalism into the repressed nations of the globe? Instructor: Dr. Andrew Bernstein Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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The Rights of Man & Nature of Government: Ayn Rand & National Debt

Free / $10

NC2906 – Naples Center – November 11 at 6pm – 8pm (Doors open at 5:15pm), Friday Dr. Wenzel will discuss the current economic crisis, its roots in Federal Reserve and regulatory intervention, and the consequences of tinkering with the market while violating the principles of the constitution. He will also discuss how today's dominant philosophies contravene the proper role of government – protecting individual rights. Instructor: Dr. Nikolai Wenzel

Psychology of Investing: How Human Behavior & Emotion Influence Investors Option #1 – NC2907 – Naples– 3 hour class October 24, 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays

$35 / $45

Option #2 – AT2908 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – 3 hour class November 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays

Choose one of the course options above. Money and investing can be very personal and invoke numerous emotions. This class will look at how emotion, bias, and cognitive errors often lead to irrational behavior and repeated errors in judgment when dealing in the uncertain world of investing. In addition to identifying these behaviors, this class will look at case studies to help better understand investing, ourselves and how predictable “irrational” behaviors of others can work to our favor. Instructor: Mr. Erik Heben

Retirement Planning Today

$45 / $55

AT2909 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 27, November 3 at 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Thursdays – 6 hour class Same-household spouses and partners may attend for free. Given the uncertain future of Social Security and the shift to employeedirected retirement plans, the need for sound financial strategies has never been greater. In straightforward language, this class explains time-tested strategies that help you make informed financial decisions. Topics include Retirement Roadblocks, Retirement Income Sources and Distributions, Investments, Risk Management, and Estate Planning. A textbook is included with this course. Instructor: Mr. Martin Kawadler

Developing a Retirement Income Plan Option #1 – FG2910 – FGCU Main Campus – 6 hour class November 8, 15 at 6pm – 9pm, Tuesdays Instructor: Ms. Cheryl Admire

$45 / $55 Option #2 – NC2911 – Naples Center – 6 hour class November 9, 16 at 6pm – 9pm, Wednesdays Instructor: Mr. Steve Stolz

Choose one of the options above. Same-household spouses and partners may attend for free. This 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 verses 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. A textbook is included with this course. Refreshments will be served.

Sell on eBay the Right Way! Option #1 – NC2912 – Naples Center – 6 hour class November 9, 16 at 6pm – 9pm, Wednesdays

$125 / $145 Option #2 – FG2913 – FGCU Main Campus – 6 hour class November 10, 17 at 6pm – 9pm, Thursdays

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

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The Sons of Heaven – Famed Emperors and Their Dynasties

$265 / $295

NC1460 – Naples Center – January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30am – 1pm, Tuesdays Please note that the course fees above include a lunch with each of the six presenters. New members are welcome! The Chinese Art & History Study Group is limited to the first 60 paid participants. Participants may register for the series (NC1460) or for the individual lectures below. The individual lecture fees below do not include lunch. This season’s series will explore the various dynasties through their most prominent Emperors. By examining these periods through the eyes of the Emperors, we hope to provide you with greater insight into the life and culture of the various periods.

The First Emperor – The Man Who Made China

$34 / $39

NC1461 – Naples Center – January 17 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday In introducing the idea of a unified state and effectively creating China in 221BC, the First Emperor Qin Shihuangdi created what is today the oldest surviving political entity in the world. Jane Portal will explore the life, achievements, and legacy of China’s First Emperor. She will also explore his tomb complex which, guarded by the renowned Terracotta Army, is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Instructor: Ms. Jane Portal, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA

Huizong: Artist-Emperor or Emperor-Artist?

$34 / $39

NC1462 – Naples Center – January 24 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday In traditional Chinese histories, Emperor Huizong is seen as a feckless aesthete-artist who, instead of attending to urgent matters of state, spent his hours painting precious little pictures while half the empire was lost to the barbarian conquest of northern China. This myth of Huizong the Artist-Emperor will be contrasted with Huizong the Emperor-Artist who, as star performer and patron, deployed the arts with unprecedented system and scope as agents of the Song-Dynasty’s rule by culture. Maggie Bickford explores Huizong’s paintings together with his truly imperial enterprise of collecting and literally creating China’s comprehensive visual heritage. Instructor: Dr. Maggie Bickford, Brown University

Kublai Khan: Man and Myth

$34 / $39

NC1463 – Naples Center – January 31 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday Genghis Khan’s grandson, Khubilai Khan, was a major figure in Mongol history because he sought to rule rather than merely to plunder China. The violence and massacres he unleashed during his military campaigns ought not to be ignored, but he also set up institutions to govern the Chinese empire, fostered the agricultural economy, promoted trade, elevated the status of scientists and physicians, and adopted a policy of toleration toward Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, and Nestorian Christianity. He built Shangdu (or “Xanadu”) and Beijing and was an ardent supporter of the Chinese arts, including painting, textiles, and jade carving. This lecture provides an introduction to the man and his accomplishments. Instructor: Dr. Morris Rossabi, Columbia University

Film Presentation: The First Emperor of China

$8 / $10

NC1464 – Naples Center– February 7 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday Qin Shihuang conquered six powerful warring states and in 221 B.C.E. declared himself emperor of all China. During his reign, he introduced sweeping reforms, built a vast network of roads and connected the Great Wall of China which to this day stretches over 2,400 kilometers. This film includes the first documentary footage of Qin's life-sized terracotta, constructed almost 200 years ago for his tomb. The imperial system he created has endured for thousands of years, proving to be the world's most durable political structure.

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Zhu Yuanzhang and the Patterns of Late Imperial China

$34 / $39

NC1465 – Naples Center – February 14 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday Zhu Yuanzhang, the fourteenth-century founding emperor of the Ming dynasty, was the first peasant founder of a lasting dynasty in over a thousand years. His early experience and the counsel of his neo-Confucian advisors combined to make him even more distinctive - the first emperor of any Chinese dynasty to come to power with a social program. The ideal social order that he sought to create was never actually implemented in his lifetime and began to erode soon after his death, but it left a powerful imprint on the rest of Chinese history. This lecture will explore Zhu Yuanzhang’s life and legacy, and the reasons why he is often compared to another unique Chinese ruler, Mao Zedong. Instructor: Dr. Michael Szonyi, Harvard University

Possessing All Things: The Qianlong Emperor Reconsidered

$34 / $39

NC1466 – Naples Center – February 21 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday For over 60 years the Qianlong Emperor presided over an empire that encompassed not only China proper but also the northeastern homelands of the reigning dynasty: Mongolia, Tibet, Taiwan, and the vast area of Central Asia known as Xinjiang. A devout believer in Tibetan-Buddhism, he hosted European Jesuit missionaries at his court and learned all he could from them. Sponsor of huge literary, cultural and architectural projects, avid collector of art and knowledge, he tried to be all things to all his diverse subjects, at different times assuming the persona of a Chinese scholar, a Manchu warrior, and a Tibetan guardian-god, among many others. Above all, he sought to dominate the alluring culture of the Chinese elite because he saw it as a source of power and potential resistance. Instructor: Dr. Joanna Waley-Cohen, New York University

Puyi and 20th Century China

$34 / $39

NC1467 – Naples Center – February 28 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday Henry Puyi Aisin Gioro was the last emperor of China from the ages of two through six, although he kept the honorific title of emperor till 1924. He was briefly restored to the imperial throne for 12 days in July 1917, and between 1934 and 1945, he ruled over Manchuria under the title of Emperor of Manchukuo. He was an emperor three times in his life, and three times he was reduced to a commoner. In his lifetime, he donned emperor’s robes, western style suits, military uniforms, prisoner’s uniform, and finally, commoners’ every day wear. He was the tenth and last emperor of the Manchu Dynasty, and shortly before he died, was a member of the National People’s Political Consultative Conference in mainland Communist China. This lecture will discuss the conflicting and seemingly anachronistic life of Puyi against the background of China’s rapid political changes. Instructor: Dr. Diana Lin, Indiana University – Northwest

Introduction to Windows 7 Option #1 – NC2914 – Naples Center – 8 hour class Oct 17, 19, 24, 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mons/Weds

$90 / $105 Option #2 – NC2915 – Naples Center – 8 hour class Oct 31, Nov 2, 7, 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mons/Weds

Choose one of the course options above. Windows 7 is the latest Microsoft operating system. This lecture-style class offers a combination of quick tips and step-by-step instruction to help you learn how to use its most popular features. There will be ample opportunity for Q&A. This course is designed for persons who have a new computer with Windows 7 installed on it, and for those who are using Windows XP and Vista and want to learn the new and enhanced features of Windows 7. This course is not for students who are first-time Windows users. Instructor: Ms. Karen Meyerhoeffer

PCs for Beginners Option #1 – NC2916 – Naples Center – 8 hour class October 18, 20, 25, 27 at 10am – 12pm, Tues/Thurs

$90 / $105 Option #2 – NC2917 – Naples Center – 8 hour class November 8, 10, 15, 17 at 10am – 12pm, Tues/Thurs

Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Choose one of the course options above. This personal computer (PC) introductory class consists of four, two-hour, hands-on sessions. This class is designed for those who do not know how to use a computer. If you have just bought a computer, or are considering getting one, you will learn computer basics, how to use the Windows operating system, as well as a simple computer application. Instructor: Ms. Karen Meyerhoeffer Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Surf the Internet: Tips & Tricks Option #1 – NC2918 – Naples Center Oct 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur

$30 / $35 Option #2 – AT2919 – Atrium Nov 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur

Option #3 – BR3052 – The Brooks Dec 1 at 2pm – 4pm, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture–style presentation is for students who already possess a basic knowledge of Internet surfing, but who want to improve their skills and enrich their online experience. Learn how to make the most of your time on the Internet. The web can be a powerful tool if you know how to use it. Topics covered in class will include Internet security, search engines, browser options, free email opportunities, and visits to some of the most useful and interesting sites on the Internet. Mac & PC users are welcome! Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

Mac OS X Lion: Tips, Tricks & Apps Option #1 – BR2920 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) October 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday

$30 / $35 Option #2 – NC2921 – Naples Center November 16 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday

Choose one of the course options above. Join this two-hour, lecture-style demonstration as we showcase the Apple Macintosh Lion operating system. Just released this summer, Lion brings a new set of capabilities to the Mac. See why you should upgrade! We will explore such topics as Mission Control, Launchpad, the Dock, App Store, as well as file management. We will also highlight some of the most useful and interesting applications available for the Mac. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

PCs for Intermediates Option #1 – NC2922 – Naples Center – 8 hour class Oct 25, 27, Nov 1, 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tues/Thurs

$90 / $105 Option #2 – NC2923 – Naples Center – 8 hour class Nov 8, 10, 15, 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tues/Thurs

Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Choose one of the course options above. Learn how to customize the appearance and settings of your computer; how to organize files and folders; and how to move, copy, rename, delete, and undelete files in this hands-on class. Learn how to create custom shortcuts to the programs, files, folders, and web sites you use. Work with different types of media including flash drives, CDs, DVDs, and external hard drives. Finally, learn how to download, install and remove applications. Instructor: Ms. Karen Meyerhoeffer

Introduction to Using Email

$90 / $105

NC2924 – Naples Center – October 31, November 2, 7, 9 at 10am – 12pm, Mons/Weds – 8 hour class Enrollment is limited to 15 students. This class will teach you how to view, send, and write email. You’ll learn how to open, save, and send digital photos and attachments. You will also learn how to create an address book. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of web-based email while reviewing the most popular programs: Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail. Instructor: Ms. Karen Meyerhoeffer

PCs for Beginners

$90 / $105

FG2925 – FGCU Main Campus (Ft. Myers) – November 1, 3, 8, 10 at 6pm – 8pm, Tues/Thurs – 8 hour class Enrollment is limited to 10 students. In this class you will learn how to set up your computer, power on devices, and use them. Basic PC features are covered, such as the keyboard, mouse, printer, multimedia drives and USB ports. You will also learn how to use common software like a word processor and web browser, and enjoy multimedia entertainment, such as music, videos and photos to share with family and friends. Instructor: Mr. Richard Santiago

iPad: Tips, Tricks & Apps Option #1 – NC2927 – Naples Center November 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday

$30 / $35 Option #2 – BR2928 –Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) December 8 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday

Choose one of the course options above. You have an iPad or are considering buying one, now join us as we show you how to make the most of your tablet experience. This two-hour, lecture-style demonstration will provide you with insights, tips and tricks to using the iPad, as well as a demo of some of the most interesting and unique applications available. Join us as we experience the magic of the iPad - what some have described as the "most important post-PC product release of our time." Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

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Contemporary Art Study Group

$195 / $225

NC2800 – Naples Center – January 13, February 10, March 16, April 13 at 11am – 1:30pm, Fridays Please note that the course fees above include a lunch with each of the four presenters. New members are welcome! The Contemporary Art Study Group is limited to the first 60 paid participants. Participants may register for the series (NC2800) or for the individual lectures below. The individual lecture fees below do not include lunch. Expand your knowledge, insight and understanding of the vibrant and ever-changing world of contemporary art. In an intellectually stimulating and challenging lecture series, nationally recognized experts will share their knowledge of the artists, forms, styles and innovations that have helped to define contemporary art.

10 Things You’ve Wanted to Know About Art But Were Afraid to Ask

$34 / $39

NC2801 – Naples Center – January 13 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday This fast paced, relevant, interesting talk from the Chairman of Sotheby’s North & South America will touch on many fascinating topics including: Is China overtaking the art world? Who are the real players? What art is undervalued and overvalued? How is the Internet changing the art market? Is art an asset class? Instructor: Ms. Lisa Dennison, Chairman of Sotheby’s North & South America

Building a Museum Collection in a Global Artscape: From Picasso to Pollock and From Warhol to Whiteread

$34 / $39

NC2802 – Naples Center – February 10 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday Join the Director of Buffalo’s Albright-Knox Gallery as he shares the rewards, challenges and pitfalls of building a museum collection in a global art environment. Instructor: Mr. Louis Grachos, Director, Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Portrait of an American Artist: David Salle

$34 / $39

NC2803 – Naples Center – March 16 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday When David Salle emerged on the art scene in the early 1980s, his often oblique work was set squarely within the critical definition of postmodernism by virtue of its art-historical references and ambiguous combinations of original and appropriated imagery from both high and low traditions. Subverting the recognizable and allowing the familiar to become strange through odd juxtapositions, details, and illogical compositions, Salle’s pictures leave the viewer to develop meaning out of layered images and surrealistic disjunctions. Instructor: Mr. David Salle is a post-modern American painter whose work has been exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Stedelijk Museum, LA Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

$34 / $39

NC2804 – Naples Center – April 13 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday The Director of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) will discuss an institution that has become one of the leading voices in the contemporary art world. As a non-collecting institution, CAM features local, national and international, well-known and newly established artists from diverse backgrounds, working in all types of media. CAM’s programs have brought local, national, and international attention to the museum. Ha’s talk will discuss CAM’s recent history and exhibitions. Instructor: Mr. Paul Ha, Director, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Casey Anthony: Was Justice Served?

$20 / $25

NC2929 – Naples Center – November 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Join an attorney with more than 49 years’ experience as he discusses the verdict in the Casey Anthony trial. We will examine the concepts of "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" and "jury nullification" as well as many other aspects of court room procedure and law. Was justice served? Instructor: Mr. Robert Hagaman Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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London and the Best of England – An Englishman’s Guide

$35 / $45

NC2930 – Naples Center – November 9, 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays – 3 hour class This lecture is a guide to the city of London – home of the next summer Olympics. Learn what to see on and off the beaten track in and around the ancient British capital (session 1) and the picturesque towns and villages of England (session 2) as related by a former reporter with the London Financial Times. Instructor: Mr. Roger Weatherburn Baker

Media Mania

$20 / $25

NC2931 – Naples Center – November 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday The lecturer will ask, and attempt to answer, questions about what’s going on in the new/old world of media. Topics will include: WikiLeaks of military secrets; new libel threats from Twitter/texting/online comments; government crackdown on intelligence secrets; the now-comatose media shield bill for anonymous sources; who or what controls digital media; are the media biased; can newspapers survive; and should they survive. Instructor: Mr. Gerry Storch

An Introduction to Voiceovers (Getting Started in Voice Acting)

$45 / $55

SP2932 – Naples Center - November 1 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Are people always telling you that you have a great voice? Do you often find yourself listening to your favorite audiobook, commercial or cartoon character and thinking, “I could do that”? This fun and empowering twohour introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. Youʼll be coached as you perform a real voiceover script and be recorded so that you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. After class, you will have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something youʼd like to pursue. Instructor: A Professional Voice Actor from Voices For All.

“Spotlight on Guatemala” Symposium

$50 / $60

FG2820 – FGCU Main Campus (Ft. Myers) –November 3 at 8:15am – 1pm, (Breakfast at 7:30am), Thursday Join us for an informative symposium, gaining understanding of Guatemala and the ancient Maya culture. Dr. Gallagher will present A Moment in Time, a photographic overview of the country and current thoughts about what led to the Maya collapse. During Challenges in Contemporary Guatemala, Dr. Grant will discuss trafficking prevention; the status of women in Guatemala; the civil war; and much more. Ms. Dixon, President of Adopt-a-Village, will share what is being done to combat the extremely high level of chronic child malnutrition. FGCU Showcase will feature insights into Mayan weaving, a means of life for women in Guatemala. During International Health-Guatemala, Prof. Ellis will talk about the Global Public Service Academy for Health summer STEM program, and other School of Nursing programs. Instructors: Dr. Gallagher, Dr. Grant, Ms. Dixon, Ms. Creagan, Prof. Tina Ellis

Rookery Bay Boat Tour

$35 / $45

SP2933 – November 16 at 9am – 12pm, Wednesday Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. 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 are permitted on this tour.

Dalí Museum & Chihuly Collection in St. Petersburg

$85 / $100

SP2934 – November 17 at 7:30am – 6pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited to 45 participants. Bus will depart Naples at 7:30am and will depart Fort Myers at 8:10am. This day trip to St. Petersburg will include two outstanding Florida museums. First, the Chihuly Collection, is a stunning, permanent collection of worldrenowned artist Dale Chihuly's unique artwork in a magnificent 10,000 square foot setting. We will also visit the Morean Arts Center Glass Studio & Hot Shop where you will watch glassblowers create one-of-a-kind pieces. Next we visit the brand new Salvador Dalí Museum. The new museum combines elements of the "classical and the fantastical," much like the work of Dalí. Included are motor coach transportation, driver gratuity, and docent-led tours of both museums. Lunch is not included. Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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The Power to Overcome Worry

$30 / $35

NC2935 – Naples Center – October 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays – 3 hour class Are you a worrywart? Do negative outcomes frequently intrude on your thinking? Join this lecture/discussion and learn why we worry and gather tools to control this drain on our energy and our lives. Instructor: Ms. Ellen Meade

Be Lonely No More

$30 / $35

NC2936 – Naples Center – November 7, 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 3 hour class Join this lecture/discussion and understand why you feel lonely and how to cope with this very powerful feeling. Be lonely no more! Instructor: Ms. Ellen Meade

Center for Critical Thinking: Heaven & Hell

$15 / $20

NC2937 – Naples Center – November 15 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday What do the terms “heaven & hell” really mean? Do such places exist? When did they first appear in history and the Bible? How have various religions and cultures perceived these concepts? Are these concepts compatible with the 21st century? Is hell here on earth? Join our fascinating discussion group as we explore these questions and more. The Center for Critical Thinking’s mission is to promote freedom of inquiry in all areas of human endeavor based on reason and scientific evidence. Moderator: Mr. Ken O’Leary

America’s Entitlement Mentality

$20 / $25

NC2938 – Naples Center – November 30 at 10:30am – 12pm, Wednesday The 20th century saw the growth of major entitlement programs together with a general acceptance of the entitlement mentality. These include Social Security, Medicare, disability and unemployment benefits, tax incentives for the poor and tax abatement for the rich. Americans seem to believe "We're entitled!" This is a significant change from just two generations ago. Where will the mentality of entitlement take America? Will it cripple this country? Can entitlement expectations be sustained during the 21st century? How should entitlement fit into the global cultural and economic context, and where should it stop? Is the entitlement mentality our legacy to our children and grandchildren? Instructor: Dr. William Dietzel

Naples Foreign Film Series

$25 / $30 (Donation)

NC2939 – Naples Center – October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20 at 1pm – 4pm, Sundays Participants may register for the entire series (NC2939) or for any of the individual films listed. This fall, our film series will present seven award-winning foreign films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each of the films before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Moderators: Mr. John Guerra & Dr. Donald Pomerantz

Muriel’s Wedding (Australia, 1995)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

NC2940 – Naples Center – October 9 at 1pm – 4pm, Sunday Muriel finds life in Porpoise Spit, Australia dull, and spends her days in her room listening to Abba music and dreaming of her wedding day. She steals some money to go on a tropical vacation, meets a wacky friend, changes her name to Mariel, and turns her world upside down. Rated R for sex-related dialogue and some sexuality.

Poetry (South Korea, 2011)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

NC2941 – Naples Center – October 16 at 1pm – 4pm, Sunday A sixty-something woman, faced with the discovery of a heinous family crime and in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, finds strength and purpose when she enrolls in a poetry class. Unrated. Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Last Train Home (China, 2009)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

NC2942 – Naples Center – October 23 at 1pm – 4pm, Sunday A family embarks on an annual tormenting journey along with 200 million other peasant workers to reunite with their distant family, and to revive their love and dignity as China soars as the world's next super power. Rated PG.

Divided We Fall (Czech Republic, 2000)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

NC2943 – Naples Center – October 30 at 1pm – 4pm, Sunday In Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, a childless couple agree to hide a Jewish friend at great personal risk of discovery and execution. Rated PG-13 for some violence and sexual content.

Waste Land (Brazil, 2010)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

NC2944 – Naples Center – November 6 at 1pm – 4pm, Sunday An uplifting, feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit. Top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey from Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to the heights of international art stardom. Unrated.

Read My Lips (France 2001)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

NC3050 – Naples Center – November 13 at 1pm – 4pm, Sunday A hearing disability, insecurity, love, revenge, and intensity form this modern thriller. A lonely woman in Paris, burdened by the lack of respect her deafness brings her, takes comfort in a younger man who enters her life. Rated R for violence, language, and sexual content.

Secrets & Lies (UK, 1996)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

NC3051 – Naples Center – November 20 at 1pm – 4pm, Sunday The film tells the story of Hortense Cumberbatch, a successful black optometrist, who is adopted. She chooses to trace her family history and discovers that her birth mother, Cynthia Purley, is a working class, “downwardly immobile,” white woman. Rated R for language.

Ft. Myers Foreign Film Series

$16 / $20 (Donation)

AT2945 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 9, 23, 30, November 13, 20 at 1pm – 4pm, Sundays Participants may register for the entire series (AT2945) or for any of the individual films listed. This fall, our film series will present five award-winning foreign films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each of the films before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Moderator: Mr. Shelly Kaufman

The Secret in Their Eyes (Argentina, 2009)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

AT2946 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 9 at 1pm – 4pm , Sunday 2009 Foreign Film Oscar winner. This intricate and suspenseful crime thriller follows a retired criminal investigator trying to pen a novel about an unsolved murder case. The more the layers are peeled away, the deeper the political and social significances are revealed. A deeply involving character study in which justice, pain and love collide. Rated R for a rape scene, violent images, some graphic nudity and language.

The Red Violin (Canada, 1998)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

AT2947 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October23 at 1pm – 4pm, Sunday During an auction of a very valuable red violin, its story comes to life in the span of three centuries. As told in multi-languages, this engrossing tale tells of how the violin causes anger, betrayal, love and sacrifice to all who possess it. A beautiful film (Oscar winner) with gorgeous music to match. Rated R for some sexuality.

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La Vie En Rose (France, 2007)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

AT2948 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 30 at 1pm – 4pm, Sunday In this award-winning biography, Parisian singer Edith Piaf comes to life in one of the best biopics on film. Marion Cotillard, winner of the Best Actress Academy Award, inhabits the role of Piaf, showing the passion for music that carried her through a life filled with triumphs and tragedy in a portrayal, that has been called "one of the best ever, she wears Piaf's skin." Rated PG-13 for substance abuse, sexual content, brief nudity, and language.

The Remains of the Day (Britain, 1993)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

AT2949 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 13 at 1pm – 4pm, Sunday Nominated for eight Academy Awards, this film starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson, tells of life in and out of an English manor, by its servants and staff that spans from just pre-WWII and after. Hopkins portrayal of a dignified butler, "a gentleman's gentleman" is a deeply felt character study of how a life in service, full of dignity, and loyalty, and short on emotions can lead to tragedy and a loss of human connection. Rated PG.

Cinema Paradiso (Italy, 1988)

$4 / $5 (Donation)

AT2950 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 20 at 1pm – 4pm, Sunday The 1988 Best Foreign Film Oscar winner, told mostly in flashback, is about a successful film director visiting his native Sicilian village and reliving the past, and how his local movie theatre shaped lives. The film intertwines sentimentality with comedy, and nostalgia and pragmatism. It explores issues of youth, coming of age and reflections about the past. This is a movie, about movies, for people who love movies. Rated R for some sexuality.

DNA & Genealogy

$35 / $45

AT2951 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 26, November 2 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesdays – 4 hour class Learn up-to-date information on the three different types of DNA tests used for Genealogy; how they are administered, their relevance to your research, and the different testing companies. You will learn the importance of these tests on proving relationships and family history. Would you like to know if you have Native American ancestry or other ethnic profiles in your genes? The seminar includes many handouts. Instructor: Dr. Ellsworth John La Coste

Census Records

$35 / $45

AT2952 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 9, 16 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesdays – 4 hour class This course will discuss Federal, State, and Census substitute records for America in great detail. We will show how these records lead to other records in your Genealogy research, and how they can place a certain person in a certain place at a certain time. There will be many handouts, and we will cover those records available from the 1600's until 1930. Instructor: Dr. Ellsworth John La Coste

Self-Hypnosis for Health and Wellness Option #1 – AT2953 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – 4.5 hour class Oct 18, 25, November 1 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesdays

$50 / $60 Option #2 – NC2957 – Naples Center – 4.5 hour class November 3, 10, 17 at 10:30am – 12pm, Thursdays

Participants may register for the series (AT2953 or NC2957) or for the individual lectures listed. Choose one of the course options above. Discover how self-hypnosis works, the myths and misconceptions, and how to eliminate many physical and psychological problems in your life. Learn practical self-hypnosis exercises to manage pain and boost your immune system, and deal with issues such as anxiety, insomnia, weight loss, smoking, phobias, addictions and other health problems. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

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Hypnosis Demystified

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT2954 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 18 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday

Option #2 – NC2958 – Naples Center November 3 at 10:30am – 12pm, Thursday

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

Practical Self-Hypnosis Option #1 – AT2955 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 25 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC2959 – Naples Center November 10 at 10:30am – 12pm, Thursday

Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will offer a step-by-step guide to self-hypnosis including useful exercises, skills and techniques you can practice and implement.

Healing with Self-Hypnosis Option #1 – AT2956 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 1 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC2960 – Naples Center November 17 at 10:30am – 12pm, Thursday

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

Change Your Mind to Control Your Weight

$20 / $25

NC2961 – Naples Center – October 31 at 10:30am – 12pm, Monday To lose weight and maintain weight loss is as much a matter of mind as of body. Many of us have lost touch with natural hunger and satiety signals, and we overeat in response to emotional and external cues. Retrain your brain to think and behave differently, learn strategies to reduce eating prompted by emotions and stress, and utilize your body’s natural instincts. Instructor: Ms. Jeanne Berger

Anti-Cancer Nutrition, Cooking and Living

$35 / $45

AT2962 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 31, November 7 at 10:30am – 12pm, Mondays – 3 hour class A $5 fee will be collected at each class for food samples and supplies. Enjoy your life and health with the latest nutritional information including: 20 best foods to eat, 40 anti-inflammatory foods, and an anti-cancer diet and carefully researched reasons why it is good for you. Sample healthy breads, crackers, dips, and spreads in session 1 with hot and cold teas. In session 2, learn how to boost your immune system with herbs and spices. We will make delicious vegetable paella, several salad dressings, Omega 3 topping for salads as well as sample various fresh juices. Easy recipes and complete shopping lists provided. Instructor: Dr. Gail Mooney

The History & Culture of the Calusa

$20 / $25

CH2963 – Calusa Harbour (Downtown Ft. Myers) – September 19 at 12pm – 1:30pm, Monday (Light Lunch Included) Join us as we explore the lives, history and culture of the earliest Floridians, the Calusa Indians. Where they lived, their customs, diets, and their settlements on or near Pine Island, Matlacha, Sanibel and Captiva Islands will be discussed. We will also explore the important role of the Caloosahatchee River in their daily lives. Instructor: Mrs. Winifred Roberts

A Humorous Look at Southwest Florida Through the Cartoons of Doug MacGregor Option #1 – AT2964 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 9 at 10:30am – 12pm, Wednesday

$20 / $25

Option #2 – NC3049 – Naples Center November 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday

Choose one of the course options above. Southwest Florida is a fun place to live! In our backyard we call paradise, snowbirds and year-round residents come to live and share idiosyncrasies with one another. We all bring our odd, interesting, unusual, and very funny habits to our seasonal, southern home. The material we generate in the daily mix is a cartoonist’s dream. Sit down with awardwinning cartoonist Doug MacGregor, and have a good laugh as he shares his take on paradise. He’ll visit the golf course, the beach, the doctor’s office, and your backyards to bring the lighter side of southwest Florida to life. Instructor: Mr. Doug MacGregor Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Espionage & Counterintelligence During WWII

$20 / $25

BR2965 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – October 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday The impact of espionage and counterintelligence during WWII was significant. This lecture addresses intelligence successes and failures. Much about the intelligence war has only recently been declassified, and the events have lessons for today. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Archaeology: An Introduction to the Field

$35 / $45

AT2966 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 19, 26 at 3pm – 4:30pm, Wednesdays – 3 hour class This program provides a brief introduction to the people and history of archaeology as a field. The development of the field will be traced from its beginnings with the Adventurer-Archaeologist personality to the modern Scientist-Archaeologist. This is presented in an entertaining fashion interspersed with anecdotes from the speaker’s own experiences within the field and will serve as a great introduction to what it means to be an archaeologist. Fedoras are welcome. Instructor: Mr. Andrew Tetlow

William "Wild Bill" Donovan

$20 / $25

CH2967 – Calusa Harbour (Downtown Ft. Myers) – October 17 at 12pm – 1:30pm, Monday (Light Lunch Included) Donovan was a lawyer, politician, war hero, and one of the founders of U.S. intelligence. His amazing story is one of intellect and bravery. We will trace Donovan's life as the Director of the Office of Strategic Service and the father of the CIA. He was a visionary who identified weaknesses with U.S. intelligence. His observations have lessons for today. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

D-Day: The American Beaches of Utah & Omaha –A Comparative Analysis

$35 / $45

BR2968 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – October 25, November 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays – 3 hour class Participants may register for the series (BR2968) or for the individual lectures listed. This series will provide the background and details regarding the planning and execution flaws that led to nearly 100 U.S. killed in action on Omaha Beach for every 1 killed in action on Utah Beach. It’s not the story most know! Instructor: Mr. Darren Moran

Utah Beach

$20 / $25

BR2969 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – October 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday This lecture examines the modular relation to the overall D–Day strategy as well as the stand-alone strategy for this component of the battle. Discussion will set the stage, describe the action and draw lessons learned. Salient subject matter will include the airborne forces of the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, Ste. Mere Eglise, Easy Company Band of Brothers, Brecourt Manor, and what led to the success with the Utah Beach Bombardment.

Omaha Beach

$20 / $25

BR2970 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – November 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday This lecture examines the modular relation to the overall D–Day strategy as well as the stand-alone strategy for this component of the battle. Discussion will set the stage, describe the action and draw lessons learned. Salient subject matter will include the amphibious landing forces of the 29th and 1st Infantry Divisions, failures with the Omaha Beach Bombardment, Rangers of Pont Du Hoc, and The Cemetery at Colleville Su Mer.

American Exceptionalism - Myth or Reality Option #1 – AT2971 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 25 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC2972 – Naples Center November 3 at 10:30am – 12pm, Thursday

Choose one of the course options above. This term has become politically and emotionally charged. This discussion will address "what's so great about America" minus the ideology. It is fun and informative. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

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Old Money America: Attitudes & Behaviors of Rich, Long-Standing Families Option #1 – PL2973 – Pelican’s Nest at Pelican Landing October 26 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday

$20 / $25

Option #2 – NC2974 – Naples Center November 10 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday

Choose one of the course options above. The author of Old Money America, Aristocracy in the Age of Obama, explores the history, viewpoints, quirks and preoccupations of our nation’s blue bloods. This course will explore what motivates the upper class and leads to behaviors that are mysterious, contradictory, sometimes weird – and often very funny. Instructor: Mr. John Hazard Forbes

Are We Broke? A Factual Analysis

$20 / $25

NC2975 – Naples Center – October 27 at 10:30am – 12pm, Thursday Join a retired IRS and Department of Defense executive in a frank and honest discussion of U.S. debt. Topics include the U.S. budget, tax policy, corporate taxes, and taxing the rich. Proposals to reform our tax system and spending on defense, foreign aid, and entitlements will be addressed. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Budgets, Deficits and the Public Debt

$20 / $25

AT2976 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 28 at 10:30am – 12pm, Friday The lecture will discuss how the federal budget is prepared, the roles of the President and Congress, as well as the significance of deficit spending and the role of earmarks. Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

“Myth Busting” the U.S. Economy

$20 / $25

AT2977 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 31 at 10:30am – 12pm, Monday Most of what you know about the economy comes from politicians and the media. Much is myth. This very timely discussion addresses the debt ceiling, debt, unfunded liabilities, and what is needed to fix our problems. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

British Commandos – Cockleshell Raids

$20 / $25

CY2978 –Cypress Cove (Ft. Myers) – October 31 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Monday This presentation addresses canoe commando raids during WWII. It specifically discusses the raid on Bordeaux in December 1942 and the two raids on Singapore harbor by British and Australian Z-Forces. These were some of the most unique and courageous military operations in history. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Women in the Antebellum South (in costume)

$20 / $25

ML2979 – Miromar Lakes Beach Club (Ft. Myers) – November 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday The plantation culture in the antebellum South was among the wealthiest in history. The role of women was specific in everything from their wardrobe to their responsibilities. The Civil War would redefine their role and see the beginnings of the modern movement of women's rights in the U.S. Learn how women dressed and reacted to the circumstances of the war, and their influence on the outcome of the war itself. Instructor: Mrs. Patricia Daniels

You Might Be A Conservative If…

$20 / $25

NC2980 – Naples Center – November 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday America has become highly polarized politically. This discussion examines our problems, differences and similarities, and how we move past ideology to fix our problems. In particular, our mounting fiscal issues will be addressed. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

The Tea Party & American Politics

$20 / $25

AT2981 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 4 at 10:30am – 12pm, Friday Join us for a political analysis and retrospective on the newest party phenomenon in American politics. Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

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Adolf Eichmann Trial: Fifty Years Later

$35 / $45

AT2982 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 8, 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays – 3 hour class Eichmann was the principal logistical military officer responsible for carrying out the Nazi “Final Solution.” The facts of Eichmann’s life, the rise of National Socialism in post WWI Germany, and the concepts of “war crimes” and “crimes against humanity” in the Nuremberg Trials are just a few of the topics that will be explored. Instructor: Dr. A. James Rudin

How to Commit a Perfect Murder

$20 / $25

NC2983 – Naples Center – November 8 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday Dr. Shepard will discuss how to commit a perfect murder—but only if everyone agrees not to do it. Discussion will also feature the role of new technology in committing the perfect crime. Instructor: Dr. Morris A. Shepard

Nicholas & Alexandra

$20 / $25

AT2984 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 8 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday This presentation discusses the private life and public persona of Russia's last Czar and Czarina, as World War I brings about the defeat of an obsolete Russian army and the destruction of the Romanov’s 300-year reign. Instructor: Mrs. Patricia Daniels

U.S. Espionage: Stories of Betrayal

$20 / $25

ML2985 – Miromar Lakes Beach Club (Ft. Myers) – November 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday An interesting and revealing insider’s look into the world of modern day U.S. spies. Learn why and how they spied and how they were caught. The discussion includes unclassified but little-known information. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Appreciating Antique Postcards

$35 / $45

NC2986 – Naples Center – November 9, 16 at 10:00am – 11:30am, Wednesdays – 3 hour class In 1898, the U.S. Congress passed a law allowing private printers to print and sell postcards. Millions of beautiful postcards have been created and collected since that time. This course will describe the huge variety that people collect, and how collectors can create meaningful visual histories with postcard images. Ways to estimate the value of vintage postcards will also be covered. Instructors: Mr. Laszlo Nagy & Mrs. Cynthia Nagy

Presidential Assassinations

$20 / $25

PL2987 – Pelican’s Nest at Pelican Landing (Bonita) – November 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Some Americans know four presidents were assassinated; few can name more than two. Fewer know attempts were made to kill eleven others. This is a fascinating and revealing insider's look at presidential assassinations and the protective mission of the Secret Service. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Congressional Redistricting 101: Who, Why, When, Where & How?

$20 / $25

AT2988 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 14 at 10:30am – 12pm, Monday The lecture will address the issues and actors, processes and procedures of how Florida determines U.S. Congressional District boundary lines. Do voters choose their representatives or do representatives choose their voters? Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

The Dirty Dozen: 12 Supreme Court Cases

$20 / $25

BR2989 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – November 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday The Supreme Court has permitted government to grow exponentially at the expense of individual rights. The Court has essentially rewritten the Constitution without input from or accountability to the people. Dr. Levy will examine the 12 worst Supreme Court decisions of the modern era and their underlying legal philosophy from a non-lawyer’s perspective. In the process, he will untangle some of the Court’s more complex opinions and explain their impact in lay terms. Instructor: Dr. Robert Levy

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Vietnam: The War & Beyond

$50 / $60

NC2990 – Naples Center – November 10, 15, 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thurs/Tues – 4.5 hour class Participants may register for the series (NC2990) or for the individual lectures below. We will examine Vietnam prior to the American involvement, the U.S. portion of the war, and the post-war effect of the war on both countries. Instructor: Mr. Bruce Beardsley

Events Leading to U.S. Involvement

$20 / $25

NC2991 – Naples Center – November 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday We will discuss the key events leading to U.S. involvement: colonization, and the independence movement.

Vietnamese expansion in Indochina, French

The U.S. at War

$20 / $25

NC2992 – Naples Center – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Against a background of the Cold War and increasing dissent at home, the U.S. goes to war in Vietnam.

After the Fall

$20 / $25

NC2993 – Naples Center – November 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday This lecture will include discussion on POW/MIA issues, refugees, and their impact on the U.S. Were there any lessons learned?

The Civil War: First Ladies & Generals’ Wives

$20 / $25

PL2994 – Pelican’s Nest at Pelican Landing (Bonita) – November 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Mary Todd Lincoln, Varina Howell Davis, Julia Dent Grant and Mary Custis Lee were all prominent women during and after the Civil War. Who were these women really, and what influence, if any, did each have in the social and political spheres in which they lived? Instructor: Mrs. Patricia Daniels

America’s Dilemmas: A Constitutional Crisis?

$25 / $30

NC2995 – Naples Center– December 6 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday America is in a stage of Constitutional crisis. The Constitution defined America but, regrettably, its authority has been diminished. What was it in our Constitution that enabled us to be successful? This seminar will explore that question and demonstrates how that original document must be restored to prominence if America's unique experiment might continue. Instructor: Mr. Andrew Joppa

T’ai Chi Ch’uan

$80 / $95

NC2996 – Naples Center – October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14 at 10am – 11am, Mondays – 5 hour class Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. Learn the art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan; meditation in movement that can improve posture, circulation, metabolism, muscular coordination, and tranquility of mind. Instructor: Mr. Peter Kelly

Keys to Happiness & Personal Joy

$50 / $60

NC2997 – Naples Center – October 18, 25, November 1 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesdays – 4.5 hour class The most popular course in the history of Harvard University shows how a new science of Positive Psychology helps us understand the elusive state of happiness and gives us the keys for achieving it. Learn powerful psychological techniques to increase happiness in every area of your life. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

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Aging with Dignity

$35 / $45

NC2998 – Naples Center – October 19, 26 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Wednesdays – 4 hour class Cosmetic surgery makes people appear younger, but it does not slow down the aging process. This course will explain how the aging process works; what speeds it up and how to slow it down. Students will learn about items that affect aging such as: anatomy, sleep, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and posture. We all have to age, but we do not have to get old. Instructor: Mr. Lewis Perkins

Meditation for Life: Eliminate Bad Habits, Raise Self Esteem

$60 / $75

NC2999 – Naples Center – October 25, November 1, 8, 15 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesdays – 6 hour class This course is for the person who is ready to begin, or to advance to a new level in the Art of Meditation. Using controlled breathing techniques, lucid dreaming, and guided visualization, you will develop the skills to see yourself in a new light and align your life so you may grow toward your highest human potential. Taking control of dreams and the alternating brain patterns is a fascinating process. Learning to challenge false beliefs is necessary to defeat negative life patterns long term. This is a positive, enlightening experience that will help you change your life. Instructor: Ms. Nori St. Paul

Meditation for Life: Greatly Reduce Everyday Stress and Anxiety

$60 / $75

FG3000 – FGCU Main Campus (Ft. Myers) – Oct 26, Nov 2, 9 16 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Weds – 6 hour class This course takes you into the techniques of meditation originally developed thousands of years ago and refined by contemporary experts, such as Jon Kabat-Zinn, PH.D., founding Executive Director of the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Using techniques such as those developed for the renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MSBR) program taught in various venues around the world, you will experience the benefits of less mind-body stress. Instructor: Ms. Nori St. Paul

Be Your Vibrant Potential – Putting Self-Love Into Action

$50 / $60

NC3001 – Naples Center – November 1, 8, 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays – 6 hour class In this empowering and uplifting experiential series, we will delve into the topics of: The Language of Love, Unconditional Forgiveness, Peace Building Communications and Life Mirror Reflections. Laurie’s intention and passion is to help you remember your divine greatness, trust your intuition, perceive situations from the highest perspective and increase your awareness and put selflove into action. If you are ready to live in unconditional love, practice the highest way of living, perceiving, believing and speaking, with a desire to truly know who you are, please come and share in this energy. Instructor: Ms. Laurie Martin

Be More Imaginative & Creative in Everyday Life Option #1 – AT3002 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 2 at 10:30am – 12pm, Wednesday

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC3003 – Naples Center November 10 at 10:30am – 12pm, Thursday

Choose one of the course options above. Creativity is a state of mind – live it! Local cartoonist and humorist, Doug MacGregor, will help you explore the imaginative process. Exercise the mind’s eye and learn to observe the world around you with more humor and imagination. Develop the right side of your brain and make it work for you. This is a lecture for ageless adults who are children at heart. Bring a blank journal and your curiosity. Instructor: Mr. Doug MacGregor

Thinking, Planning & Practical Decision Making

$35 / $45

NC3004 – Naples Center – October 26, November 2 at 9:30am – 11am, Wednesdays – 4 hour class Do you have difficulty making decisions? Do you ever make plans for the future? In this two-session course, the instructor provides a simple method to help you think, plan and make good decisions. Instructor: Dr. William Bisignani

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Cultural Literacy – What Every American Should Know Option #1 – ML3005 – Miromar Lakes Beach Club (Ft. Myers) October 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC3006 – Naples Center November 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday

Choose one of the course options above. Is there a specific body of knowledge that every American should know? Hirsh's controversial book, Cultural Literacy, makes such a claim. Who should develop this list? What should be on it? Is this unfair to certain segments of the population? We will discuss Hirsch's proposal and his Core Knowledge Program and create our own proposed "list." Instructor: Mr. Jeffrey Margolis

Harry Potter: A Classic Hero?

$35 / $45

NC3007 – Naples Center – November 2, 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays – 3 hour class Explore the character Harry Potter as a classic hero, and the choices and events that make him so. What does Harry Potter have in common with Hercules, Ulysses and other Greek heroes of old? Join us as we compare and contrast the ancient and contemporary models of heroism and valor. Instructor: Dr. Myrka Gonzalez

The Story of Stories

$20 / $25

NC3008 – Naples Center – November 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Since we emerged from caves, humans have talked to each other. Over time, these chats became stories. Today, scientists have given us even more information about stories. We will explore how these findings impact our lives. Instructor: Dr. Morris A. Shepard

Understanding Classical Music Option #1 – CY3009 – Cypress Cove (FtM) October 17 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Mon

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC3010 – Naples October 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tue

Option #3 – AT3011 – Atrium (FtM) October 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. Concerts are magical experiences if you know how to listen. Wouldn't it be wonderful to enjoy concerts, symphonies, concertos, overtures, sonatas, suites, and chamber music knowing what to listen for and understanding what is happening? Here's a golden opportunity to have what composers "do" explained in simple, easy-to-understand, language and concepts. Instructor: Mr. Lee Silvan

Feel the Beat of the Music!

$20 / $25

PL3012 – Pelican’s Nest at Pelican Landing (Bonita) – October 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Become more aware of the element of rhythm and learn how to respond to beat, different meters and patterns, varying speeds (tempos), and larger units of time. Examples will be drawn from songs and instrumental pieces. Be ready to tap your feet and wave your arms. No background or knowledge of musical notation necessary. Instructor: Dr. Anneliese Grasemann

Madama Butterfly

$20 / $25

ML3013 – Miromar Lakes Beach Club (Ft. Myers) – October 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday A brief overview of one of Puccini’s most enduring operas, identifying the leading characters whose actions impact the life of Butterfly. Video excerpts drawn from a live performance will demonstrate how her vocal style changes as the tragic events unfold on stage. Group discussion at the conclusion of the presentation will reveal multi-media aspects of the work, as well as its musical and cultural exoticisms. Instructor: Dr. Anneliese Grasemann

Beethoven: Tortured Titan

$20 / $25

PL3014 – Pelican’s Nest at Pelican Landing (Bonita) – November 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday This lecture will address the complex relationship between the composer, his music and his time. We will examine Beethoven's tortured childhood, his personality and relationships with women, his role as a surrogate father, and his immense contributions to music. Beethoven achieved greatness despite being deaf, sickly, and financially challenged. Instructor: Mr. Lee Silvan Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Great American Songbook

$20 / $25

CH3015 – Calusa Harbour (Downtown Ft. Myers) – November 7 at 12pm – 1:30pm, Monday (Light Lunch Included) A quick tour of America's great songs and songwriters including works by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Burt Bacharach, and others. Includes recorded performances by Ella Fitzgerald, Maureen McGovern, and many others. Students will develop insight into song forms, lyrics, style, and also receive free copies of music for songs discussed in class. Instructor: Mr. Lee Silvan

The Texture & Richness of Music

$20 / $25

CY3016 – Cypress Cove (Ft. Myers) – November 7 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Monday Sharpen your listening skills by focusing on how certain interactions between sound and melody generate textures of varying degrees of complexity, ranging from the basic types resulting from a single melody performed (a) without accompaniment or (b) with backup—foreground/background, to the more complex textures emerging from the combination of two or more melodies heard simultaneously. Using numerous illustrations, we will consider such factors as vocal and instrumental colors, as well as the various functions and occasional musical richness of the instrumental accompaniment. Instructor: Dr. Anneliese Grasemann

Jazz is a Four Letter Word Option #1 – NC3017 – Naples Center November 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT3018 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday

Choose one of the course options above. The musical art form we call jazz is immensely popular in every country in the world except one. Learn why, and how all this happened. Beginning with blues and ragtime, we'll examine all the major jazz styles and how each one led logically to the next...right up to the emergence of rock and roll. Instructor: Mr. Lee Silvan

Music & Life of George Gershwin

$20 / $25

ML3019 – Miromar Lakes Beach Club (Ft. Myers) – November 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday From his childhood as an immigrant in New York to his stardom in the golden years of Hollywood, Gershwin's rise was meteoric and his premature death tragic. Learn about his important relationship with Paul Whiteman, his opera, Porgy & Bess, and the contributions of his brother Ira. Instructor: Mr. Lee Silvan

Travel Photography Option #1 – NC3020 – Naples Center October 19 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday

$25 / $30 Option #2 – AT3021 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 24 at 10am – 12pm, Monday

Choose one of the course options above. Do your vacation photos put your viewers to sleep? This class will teach you how to take well-composed, interesting, high quality photos of your next trip or vacation. You will learn many tips, tricks and secrets professional travel and documentary photographers use to produce National Geographic style photo journalism . Instructor: Mr. Jim Sernovitz

Photographic Composition

$25 / $30

NC3022 – Naples Center – October 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Photography is a very subjective endeavor. There are no hard-and-fast rules to follow that always assure your picture will be “picture perfect.” However, there are a number of compositional guidelines that can be applied to virtually any scene which will enhance its impact. Understanding these principles will help you to capture more compelling images, turning your snapshots into works of art. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

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Digital Photography Boot Camp Option #1 – NC3023 – Naples Center Oct 26, Nov 2, 9 at 10am – 12pm, Weds – 6 hour class

$50 / $60 Option #2 – AT3024 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Oct 31, Nov 7, 14 at 10am – 12pm, Mons – 6 hour class

Choose one of the course options above. This series covers both the science and the art of digital photography. The first session is devoted to how a digital camera works, what to look for when buying or upgrading a digital camera, and how to take pictures with the camera. The second session will cover techniques for taking great photos. This will include the principals of composition, as well as tips and secrets of professionals. Finally, the course will cover how to get the photos out of the camera and onto paper, the Internet and into e-mail. Instructor: Mr. Jim Sernovitz

Editing Digital Photos with Picasa

$90 / $105

NC2926 – Naples Center – November 1, 3, 8, 10 at 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Tues/Thurs – 8 hour class Enrollment is limited to 15 students with a working knowledge of computers. If you own a digital camera and want to simply and easily edit the pictures you have taken, this course is for you. You will receive instruction on transferring pictures from the camera to the computer, managing the photo files, and understanding the features of Picasa 3, a popular and FREE photo editing program. Instructor: Ms. Karen Meyerhoeffer

Editing Photos with Photoshop Elements 9

$90 / $105

AT3025 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 27, November 3, 10, 17 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays – 8 hour class Enrollment is limited to 15 students with a working knowledge of computers. In this introductory class, basic and intermediate Photoshop Elements techniques are explored. Topics will include rotating photographs, “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. The use of layers, keyboard shortcuts, and RAW conversion are additional topics covered. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Reading Body Language

$50 / $60

AT3026 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 3, 10, 17 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Thursdays – 4.5 hour class Participants may register for the series (AT3026) or for the individual lectures below. Learn to read the subtleties of a person's body language through their gestures, eye movements, etc. Understand the dynamics of this unspoken language, and improve your own communication skills. Instructor: Dr. Alex Crandall

The World of Non–Verbal Communication

$20 / $25

AT3027 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 3 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Thursday Non-verbal communication – what it is, how it works, latest discoveries and why it is critically important to understand and master.

Understanding Body Language

$20 / $25

AT3028 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 10 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Thursday Learn the differences between image, gestures and signs, cultural differences and detecting lies. Learn about the work of Dr. Paul Eckman, the prototype of the character in the popular show Lie to Me.

Master the Art of Body Language

$20 / $25

AT3029 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 17 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Thursday We will discuss specific non-verbal techniques for you to employ for success in relationships, business and politics.

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Are We Living in the Last Days?

$50 / $60

AT3030 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 18, 25, November 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays – 4.5 hour class For centuries, religion has promoted an “end-times craze” causing many people to become obsessed with the end of the world. Alan Bondar will demonstrate that the belief in the end the world is a myth not in the Bible, but that it actually teaches the world will go on forever. This lecture will challenge the traditional belief regarding the second coming of Christ while, at the same time, demonstrate that the only way we can uphold the Bible as the word of God is if we recognize that it teaches a complete fulfillment of all things in our past. Instructor: Mr. Alan Bondar

Religion in China Option #1 – AT3031 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC3032 – Naples Center October 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday

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, Falungong and Falun-dafa, and other practices. The political and social aspects of these religions under communist rule will also be explored. Instructor: Mr. Lyle Bultman

Remembering What Not to Forget Option #1 – NC3033 – Naples Center October 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT3034 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 2 at 10:30am – 12pm, Wednesday

Choose one of the course options above. Spending too much time looking for your keys? Do names escape you? Having trouble finding the word you want? How many times do we hear others share their frustration with these common memory pitfalls? How many times do we experience these changes in our own memory? Dr. Beckwith will give you effective, easy to use, and practical techniques to improve your memory and function more effectively. Instructor: Dr. Bill Beckwith

Understanding Health Care Insurance

$50 / $60

NC3035 – Naples Center – November 1, 8, 15 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesdays – 4.5 hour class The lack of understanding of the basic principles of insurance has given rise to unfair criticism of the health care industry, reinforced by the popular press more intent on sensationalism than factual dissemination. This series of lectures is designed to inform those who would understand the underlying dynamics in health care insurance. Instructor: Dr. Michael Long

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

China, Tibet and the Yangtze River

From $5,395 per person (Land & Air)

SP3036 – May 30 – June 17, 2012 – 19 days Discover the classical highlights of China including a special excursion to mystical Tibet. Starting in Beijing, savor the capital’s legendary sites: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall. A tour highlight is a special inside look at communal life along Beijing’s ancient alleyways or hutongs, fast disappearing as the city rushes to modernize. View Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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the famed life-size terracotta army in Xian. Spend three days in Lhasa, high in the Himalayas, exploring sacred temples and the vast Potala Palace. Cruise along the Yangtze River, one of the world’s longest and busiest rivers, aboard our Victoria Cruise ship. Witness daily life along its shores and see the spectacular Three Gorges and the much-heralded new dam. Our tour concludes in Shanghai, a city that epitomizes 21st century China. A 3-day/2-night “On Your Own” post-tour extension in Shanghai is also available.

Invitation to Tuscany

$3,295 per person (Land Only)

SP3037 – September 22 – 30, 2012 – 8 days Tuscany’s vineyards, olive groves and soaring cypress trees provide a setting that soothes the soul, delights the eye and raises the spirit. Medieval towns and villages, hilltop castles and ancient farmsteads dotting the landscape await discovery in the most welcoming of climates. The cultural, artistic and architectural treasures of Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Certaldo, Bologna, Fiesole and San Gimignano will all be explored. This Tuscany excursion includes seven nights in a four-star Tuscan villa; most meals (lunches and dinners with wine); private English speaking tour guides; art history and wine lessons; deluxe motor coach transportation; all entrance fees, and a farewell feast at the private castle of Santa Maria Novella set amidst the Tuscan countryside.

Southern Italy and Sicily

From $4,495 per person (Land & Air)

SP3038 – September 5 – 19, 2012 – 15 days Delight in a special exploration of southern Italy, from striking Sicily to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where a vivid history, unique architecture, distinctive traditions, and bountiful plains join the sun and sea in creating a prized (and crowd-free) region. Explore Sicily staying in lovely Taormina with excursions to Agrigento and Mt. Etna. Discover Lecce, the “Florence of the South,” and visit Alberobello, whose 400 or so trulli – conical houses with grey stone roofs – rank as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy lunch and a walking tour of Bari, capital of the Apulia region. Tour the UNESCO site of Pompeii, the city frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and gather for a hands-on Neapolitan cuisine cooking lesson in Naples. Travel to the storied isle of Capri. Embark on a breathtaking drive along the winding cliff-top Amalfi Coast. Bid “arrivederci” to Italy and fellow travelers at a farewell dinner. Spend 4-days/3-nights in Rome “On Your Own” as an optional post-tour extension.

Cuba: Change on Both Sides

$20 / $25

NC3039 – Naples Center – October 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday What do President Raoul Castro’s new economic changes actually mean? Are there any palpable results, good or bad? What about the political ramifications of the newly (again) liberalized U.S. travel regulations for both Cuban and non-Cuban American citizens? The Castro regime is drawing to its biological end, and Raoul Castro appears determined to prepare the country for that eventuality. Instructor: Mr. Daniel Bumstead

Arab Spring: Democracy’s Prospects in The Middle East Option #1 – NC3040 – Naples Center October 31 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT3041 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 14 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday

Choose one of the course options above. The uprisings of 2011 have ushered in a new era of hope and anxiety in the Middle East and North Africa and have once again raised the question of whether democracy can find a comfortable foothold in this region. This lecture provides an overview of these events and discusses the prospects and problems of reform and democratization. Instructor: Dr. Hootan Shambayati

China: Rise of the Red Dragon Option #1 – BR3042 – The Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) November 7 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Monday

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC3043 – Naples Center November 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday

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

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Kingdom of Cambodia

$20 / $25

CY3044 – Cypress Cove –Ft. Myers – November 14 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Monday This lecture will outline the history and origins of the country of Cambodia and its people, its government, culture, language origin and examples, as well as the cultural aspects of society. Of particular interest will be a brief review of the societal effects of the 19751979 genocide perpetrated by the Pol Pot regime. A number of photographs of Cambodia covering a cross-section of society will be shown. Instructor: Mr. Lyle Bultman

Fiction Writing Workshop

$120 / $140

NC3045 – Naples Center – October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays – 12 hour class Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. A published writer will work with your fiction manuscripts in a "how-to" class stressing the traditional elements of storytelling: plot, character, voice, and audience. Instructor: Mr. James Robison

The Novel Experience: Preparing a Book Proposal

$100 / $120

NC3046 – Naples Center – October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 10 hour class Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. You've planned and drafted your book project and you're now ready to complete it. This workshop provides the final steps necessary to prepare for publication including market considerations, pitching to publishers, and the revision process. Includes both fiction and nonfiction projects. Students should have a work-in-progress ready for revision. Instructor: Ms. Lisa Wroble

Writing Your Life Story & Memoirs

$120 / $140

NC3047 – Naples Center – October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursdays – 12 hour class Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. This workshop tackles the challenges and rewards of writing an autobiography or memoir. A published author will help you order the chapters of your life, gain perspective on events, and find the narratives that mean most to you and to your potential readers. Instructor: Mr. James Robison

Creative Journal Writing

$80 / $95

AT3048 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 24, 31, November 7, 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 8 hour class Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Learn to express yourself through journal writing. Recalling and sharing childhood memories, life experiences, and passions will give a voice to the legacy of your life. A permanent record of your thoughts and feelings is an everlasting gift you can give to yourself and others. Learn the joy of writing and creativity in a guided but flexible atmosphere. You will be amazed about what you will discover about yourself. Instructor: Ms. Kathleen Greene

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Cheryl Admire is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Roger Weatherburn Baker is the founder of The Weatherburn Gallery and President of the Naples Fine Art Dealers Association. Bruce Beardsley is a retired diplomat who served in Vietnam as a soldier and civilian during and after the war. Bill Beckwith, Ph.D., is the author of papers and books on learning and memory. Jeanne Berger, MSSW, Columbia University, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years’ experience. Peter Bergerson, Ph.D., has taught Political Science and Public Policy for over 40 years at the university level. Frank Berna is the manager of the Ritz Camera in Estero and has nearly 25 years of experience in various aspects of photography. Andrew Bernstein, Ph.D., is a visiting Professor of Philosophy at Marist College. William T. Bisignani, Ph.D., has many years of experience as a management consultant, systems engineer and university teacher. Alan Bondar is the Pastor of New Covenant Eyes Church in Fort Myers. Lyle Bultman presents lectures based on decades of personal and professional experience of living and working in Asia. Daniel Bumstead is a retired 34-year veteran of the clandestine services of the Central Intelligence Agency. Alex Crandall, M.D., is a retired psychiatrist with 35 years of experience in therapy, research and teaching. Patricia Daniels is a former Chicago school teacher with degrees in English Literature and Library Science. William H. Dietzel, Ph.D., writes and speaks on relationship, business, political and lifestyle issues. Thomas Eastwood had careers with ATF and DoD where he conducted and led counterintelligence and criminal investigations. John Hazard Forbes is a Mayflower descendant. His art career gave him entrée into the houses and lives of America's richest families. Christine Gallagher, Ph.D., is a Program Coordinator in FGCU’s Office of Continuing Education. She has led trips to Guatemala. Myrka A. Gonzalez, Ph.D., is a published author and lecturer. Genelle Grant, Ph.D., is a musicologist, who has published and taught on aspects of late 18th-century music. Anneliese Grasemann, Ph.D., is a musicologist, who has published and taught on aspects of late 18th-century music. Kathleen Greene, BS, MEd is a published author and has taught courses in English, Journalism, Creative and Newspaper Writing. John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and former Wall Street merchant banker, is the FGCU Director of Continuing Education. Robert R. Hagaman, BA, MS, JD, has practiced civil and criminal law for forty-nine years. Erik Heben is a Certified Financial Planner®, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer for Private Wealth Consultants. Andy Joppa, MA, has taught college courses and seminars on ethics and the Holocaust. Shelly Kaufman has a degree in communication and is a lifetime fan of movies from 1930 to the present. Martin Kawadler, CLU, ChFC, CLTC, CFPTM, has over 25 years’ experience as a financial advisor. Peter Kelly is a seventeen-year veteran T’ai Chi instructor. Ellsworth John La Coste, Ph.D., has over 30 years of experience in Genealogy. Robert Levy, Ph.D., is Director and Senior Fellow in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute. Michael J. Long, Ph.D., is a retired university professor of Health Administration. Doug MacGregor has been an editorial cartoonist for over twenty-eight years. Jeff Margolis is a lifelong educator, working with future teachers at Rowan University in New Jersey. Laurie Martin is a national presenter, a certified Life Coach, an advice columnist, and a published author. Ellen Meade, MS, Ph.D. Candidate, has been Professor of Sociology at SUNY/FIT for the past 20 years. Karen Meyerhoeffer is a computer consultant serving Naples residents and businesses for over 20 years. Gail Mooney BS, MS, Ph.D., is a painter and was the Art Director for the Town of Bristol, RI. Darren Moran is an American History Forum’s D-Day tour guide in Normandy France. Laszlo Nagy is a retired school-district administrator who has been interested in anthropology and art for many years. Gerry Pearson Nichols is a professional calligrapher and Certified Zentangle® Teacher. Lewis Perkins has been a Massage Therapist for the past 13 years. He also teaches Health Science. Winifred Roberts became interested in the Calusa Indians and the early history of Florida while researching her own ancestry. Donald Pomerantz, Ph.D., was Department Chair of Modern Languages & Humanities at Central Connecticut State University. James Robison has been published in The New Yorker, won a Whiting Grant for his short fiction and a Rosenthal Award. David Rosenberg is an eBay Power Seller, Trading Assistant, and top ranking Lee County eBay Education Specialist. Rabbi James Rudin is the Senior Interreligious Advisor to the American Jewish Committee. Richard Santiago has a background in computer related fields with over 25 years of experience. Jim Sernovitz is a professional photographer and instructor at the University of Wisconsin. Hootan Shambayati, Ph.D., originally from Turkey, is a FGCU faculty member lecturing on the Middle East. Morris A. Shepard, Ph.D., is a former educator, university department chair, and senior level analyst for the Federal Government. Lee Silvan is a retired professor of music, composer, and pianist now living and teaching in Naples. Steve Stolz is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Gerry Storch, MA, has been on the staffs of the Miami Herald, Detroit News and Gannett News Service. Nori St. Paul is a nationally published writer who specializes in psychosocial dynamics, stress management, and mind-body-spirit science. Andrew Tetlow holds a BA in Anthropology and a MA in Archaeology. He has worked in Belize, Mexico and El Salvador. Nikolai Wenzel, Ph.D., is a visiting professor in the Lutgert College of Business, FGCU. Lisa Wroble is a nationally published author and writing instructor. Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Naples Center – 239-434-4737 1010 Fifth Ave South, Naples 34102

Atrium Executive Center – 239-425-3272 8695 College Pkwy, Suite# 1181, Fort Myers 33919

Calusa Harbour – 239-425-2245 2525 First St, (Downtown) Fort Myers 33901

Commons Club at The Brooks – 239-949-3816 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs 34135

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Pelican’s Nest Golf Club at Pelican Landing – 239-947-2282 4450 Pelican Nest Dr, Bonita Springs 34134

A: Miromar Lakes – 239-908-2398 18061 Miromar Lakes Blvd, Miromar Lakes 33913 B: FGCU Main Campus – 239-425-3272 10501 FGCU Blvd. South, Fort Myers 33965

Cypress Cove – 239-415-5108 10200 Cypress Cove Dr, Fort Myers 33908

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COURSE REGISTRATION FORM Please complete SEPARATE registration forms for each person taking a class. Mail this form to: FGCU, 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181, Ft. Myers, FL 33919 Name: _______________________________________________________ Florida Street Address:___________________________________________ City / State / Zip: _______________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________ Florida Residency (choose one):  Full Time  Jan.- May  Oct. – May  I’m interested in volunteering at the Renaissance Academy. Please contact me. Please select ONLY ONE of the following three choices to register:  I wish to become an Annual Member of the Academy Membership valid through December 31, 2011 (Please enter $20 per person on this line)

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 I am already a 2011 Member of the Academy (Please enter $0 on this line)

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 I prefer to register for courses as a Non-Member of the Academy (Please enter $0 on this line)

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The Renaissance Academy welcomes contributions (tax deductible) to support its quality programming.

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Please Note: Course fees are different for Members and Non-Members. Please enter the correct fee amount for each course based upon your membership status selected above. Course #___________