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FALL 2016

Adult Lectures & Short Courses

THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY of Florida Gulf Coast University

Atrium Executive Center 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181 Ft. Myers, FL 33919 239-425-3272

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

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

John J. Guerra Director, Continuing Education & Renaissance Academy

Susan Kronenberger Office Manager, Renaissance Academy

Brenda DePasquale-Gerson Administrative Coordinator – Atrium

Terry Mastandrea Program Assistant – Naples Center

Anita Gilmore Internet Marketing Specialist – Atrium

Carol Marie Jonson Volunteer Advisory Council Member

Barbara Stewart Business Manager – Atrium

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

Online – Use a credit card to safely and securely register online 24/7 at https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu Phone – Use a credit card – call 239-425-3272 or 239-434-4737 Mail – Registration form (page 41-42) or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and mail to the address above In Person – At the Naples Center or Atrium only. In-person registrations are NOT permitted at any other location.

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

Membership, valid from October 1 through December 15, 2016, is $20 per person. A Fall Couple’s Membership (same household) is available for $35. Membership Fees are non-refundable.

Locations (Look for the two-letter codes before each course number)  (AR) The Arlington, 7900 Arlington Circle, Naples 34113; 239-307-3000  (AT) Atrium Exec. Center, 8695 College Pkwy, Suite 1181, Ft. Myers 33919; 239-425-3272  (BV) Bentley Village, 850 Retreat Drive, Naples 34110; 239-431-2000  (BR) Brooks Commons Club, 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs 34135; 239-949-3800  (FG) FGCU Main Campus, 10501 FGCU Blvd South, Ft. Myers 33965; 239-425-3272  (MP) Moorings Park Ctr. for Healthy Living, 132 Moorings Pk. Dr., Naples; 239-261-1616  (NC) Naples Center, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, Naples 34102; 239-434-4737  (TR) The Terraces, 26455 S Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 34134; 239-949-7555

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Individuals who require reasonable accommodations due to a disability can contact the Office of Adaptive Services at 239-590-7956, by e-mail at adaptive@fgcu.edu, or via the Florida Relay at 711.

RA in Charlotte County – Please call 941-505-0130 or visit www.fgcu.edu/hcc for the Charlotte County RA catalog. The views, analyses, findings, and opinions expressed by Renaissance Academy instructors are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the Renaissance Academy or Florida Gulf Coast University. In all of its operations, including admissions, employment, and access to its programs and services, Florida Gulf Coast University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran status or age.

TABLE OF CONTENTS ARCHAEOLOGY ....................................................................................................................................................................................4 ART & ART HISTORY .............................................................................................................................................................................4 BIOGRAPHIES ........................................................................................................................................................................................5 BRIDGE LESSONS ..................................................................................................................................................................................8 BUSINESS, FINANCE, INVESTING & ECONOMICS.......................................................................................................................8 COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY .........................................................................................................................................................10 CONTEMPORARY ART LECTURE SERIES ...................................................................................................................................13 DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................................14 ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................................................................................................15 FILM SERIES .........................................................................................................................................................................................16 FINE ARTS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................19 HEALTH & WELLNESS.......................................................................................................................................................................20 HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT ...................................................................................................................................................22 INTERIOR DESIGN ..............................................................................................................................................................................30 LIFE ENRICHMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................31 MAH JONGG .........................................................................................................................................................................................34 MUSIC & OPERA ..................................................................................................................................................................................34 PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING .............................................................................................................................................35 SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY ...................................................................................................................................................................37 TAI CHI & YOGA ..................................................................................................................................................................................37 TRAVELOGUES ...................................................................................................................................................................................37 TRAVEL ABROAD .................................................................................................................................................................................38 WRITING WORKSHOPS ......................................................................................................................................................................38 INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES .................................................................................................................................40 COURSE REGISTRATION FORMS ..........................................................................................................................................41 & 42

FALL SPECIALS Members – Purchase two single lectures and get one free ($20 or $24 value)! New Students – Take your first single lecture ($25 or $29 value) at Renaissance Academy for free! New Location – The Arlington (Southeast Naples near Lely) 7900 Arlington Cir, Naples 34113

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

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

ARCHAEOLOGY Introduction to Rock Art of the American Southwest

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP8175 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – October 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – NC8176 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Humans have been placing images on natural rock surfaces for tens of thousands of years. We will discuss the types of images made by cultures of the American Southwest from prehistoric to historic times, considering structure and placement as well as possible motivations and circumstances surrounding the creation of these images. Instructor: Robert Young

ART & ART HISTORY The Beautiful Cities of Italy: Bellissima Venice

$20 / $25

MP8177 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – November 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Venice – La Serenessima – is a unique and beautiful city that has attracted artists and tourists for centuries. This session will overview its history, its amazing construction, and its incredible art and architecture. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Women in Art I

$52 / $62

NC8178 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7, 9, 14, 16 at 2pm – 4pm, Mondays/Wednesdays We will explore images of women in Western Art from the Ancient Period to French Impressionism as we discover how the perception of the female element has evolved from mysterious totem to powerful goddess to stately ruler to demure chattel to chaste householder to elegant lady to brazen courtesan to independent worker, and finally, to celebrated artist. Whether as wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, slaves, queens, amazons, concubines, furies, sirens or saints – all images of women reflect the culture of the times. We follow the journey of self-discovery womankind has experienced. Instructor: Genie Kell

The World’s Greatest Museums – The Uffizi Gallery, Florence

$20 / $25

BV8179 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – November 14 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Arguably Italy’s foremost museum, the Uffizi Gallery’s 45+ halls of priceless Italian and European paintings include masterpieces by Leonardo, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Titian, Bronzino and Caravaggio. The Renaissance building, originally commissioned for offices of the Medici government, is a work of art in itself, with beautifully decorated hallways and galleries. Instructor: Carol Jonson

BIOGRAPHIES John Wayne: The Duke

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV8180 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – October 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – NC8181 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Nicknamed after his Airedale, “Duke,” Marion Robert Morrison went from handsome stage hand to international superstar and American icon John Wayne over five decades, finally winning his first Academy Award for True Grit in 1969. A bigger than life character, he drank and swaggered for decades with pals like John Ford and John Huston. Stagecoach, Rio Bravo, The Quiet Man, The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The High and Mighty, and The Shootist, film number 170, were some of his achievements. This great actor may be gone, but not forgotten. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Marilyn Monroe: Goddess without a Pedestal

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8182 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – BR8183 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – December 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Controversies surrounding the death of this 36 year-old icon on the eve of remarrying the one man who truly loved her, Joe DiMaggio, have not gone away, nor has the mystique and mystery of her troubled life. Even her birth presents a mystery; her father unknown, she was abandoned to a life of abuse and foster homes. Hollywood stardom would be closely tied to the Rat Pack, Kennedys, and sadly, drugs. How did she like playing the ditzy blond? We’ll unwrap some of the mysteries but not all. Legends, too, need to keep some secrets. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Richard Burton: The Welsh Lion

$20 / $25

TR8184 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – October 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday When Shakespearean theater lost him to Hollywood, Liz Taylor, and booze, the world found one of the most exciting, brilliant, charismatic talents, whose voice and rugged looks were the envy of men and the object of desire by women. Born Richard Jenkins, the twelfth of thirteen children of a coal miner, he rose to such fame that his life was regularly portrayed on the front pages of the world’s tabloids. Learn more about this brilliant and fascinating talent who burned out too soon. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh: Aviation Icons of the 20th Century

$30 / $35

Option #1 – AT8185 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 19, 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Option #2 – BR8186 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 9, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed/Thur Choose one of the course options above. Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh were only five years apart in age, and their contributions to the new aviation industry were enormous. Even today, there are mysteries to be solved for these icons of aviation. Join Dr. Franz as he interweaves their exciting stories in this two-part series. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

The Horror Men of Hollywood: Chaney, Lugosi, Karloff and One Ape

$20 / $25

NC8187 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Before movies learned to talk, deformed, demented, and tortured figures haunted flickering theater screens. Sound only heightened the terror, fear, and horror the Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dracula, Frankenstein, and Wolf Man delivered to a public who could not get enough of these grotesque souls. Learn about Lon Chaney, Sr., Lon Chaney, Jr., Bela Lugosi, and Boris Karloff who made these monsters so frightening. Who were the men behind the hideous faces? Of course, there was also King Kong; a cultural, artistic, and technical triumph of the big screen. Instructor: Steven Mutart Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Baseball Legends: DiMaggio, Ruth, Mantle, and Mays

$52 / $62

NC8188 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7, 9, 14, 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays/Wednesdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC8188) or for any of the individual lectures below. Join us as we explore the lives, careers, and astounding achievements of some of the greatest baseball players to ever take the field. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Joe DiMaggio

$20 / $25

NC8189 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Son of an Italian immigrant fisherman, young Giuseppe (Joe) set the all-time hitting streak of 56 consecutive games in 1941, which is the Mt. Everest of batting and not expected to ever be broken. His 13 years as the Yankee’s center fielder with nine World Series championships is the stuff of legend. Did we mention his marriage to Marilyn Monroe, their very public on-and-off relationship, and her mysterious death? Learn new details about this sometimes prickly, enigmatic, uniquely talented, and ever-fascinating, larger-than-life icon.

Babe Ruth

$20 / $25

NC8190 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday In an age where the words “legend” and “icon” are often overused, no vocabulary exists to describe George Herman “Babe” Ruth’s enormous and electrifying effect on the public image of baseball. His interests were not limited to baseball, as booze and women were also part of his very open and larger-than-life story: seven World Series championships, “Murderer’s Row,” 714 homeruns, and records that are still unbroken today. The Babe truly was one-of-a-kind.

Mickey Mantle

$20 / $25

NC8192 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday What pressure did the young boy from Oklahoma feel when he was handed his #6 Yankees uniform in 1951 following greats like #3 (Ruth), #4 (Gehrig), and #5 (DiMaggio)? By the end of his rookie season, he would change to #7 and enter the Hall of Fame two decades later. Not only did he emulate the Babe’s prodigious home runs but also matched his off-the-field drinking, womanizing, and partying with pals Whitey Ford and Billy Martin.

Willie Mays

$20 / $25

NC8193 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday His 0 for 23 first at bats in 1951 did not bode well for the future Hall of Famer, but the next at bat home run off another future Hall of Famer, Warren Spawn, began one of the most exciting and spectacular journeys in baseball history. Is Willie Howard Mays, Jr. the greatest all-around baseball player ever? Let’s discuss and debate. And guess who was in the on-deck circle when Bobby Thomson’s shot was heard around the world? Baseball fans of the 40s, 50s, and 60s don’t want to miss this one.

Betty Zane – Heroine: Why She Still Matters

$24 / $29

NC8194 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday When a 16-year-old girl’s courageous deed helped to win the last battle of the Revolutionary War at Ft. Henry in 1782, she had no idea she was changing the course of American history. This presentation will examine the life and daring exploits of Betty Zane— great-great aunt of legendary Western author Zane Grey and title character of his first novel (1903). Learn the TRUE story and get the answer to the question: What did Henry VIII do in the early 1500’s that led to the thing Betty Zane did in the late 1700s? Instructor: Rosanne Vrugtman

Richard Burton: The Welsh Lion

$30 / $35

NC8195 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15, 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Friday Participants may register for the entire series (NC8195) or for any of the individual lectures below. When Shakespearean theater lost him to Hollywood, Liz Taylor, and booze, the world found one of the most exciting, brilliant, charismatic talents, whose voice and rugged looks were the envy of men and the object of desire by women. Born Richard Jenkins, the twelfth of thirteen children of a coal miner, he rose to such fame that his life was regularly portrayed on the front pages of the world’s tabloids. Learn more about this brilliant and fascinating talent who burned out too soon. Instructor: Steven Mutart

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

$20 / $25

NC8196 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Fueled by rare talent and alcohol, Burton’s life would be an extraordinary journey from a bleak mining valley in Wales to the London stage, Hollywood, and Broadway. Eventually he would find himself in the arms of “Cleopatra” where a whole industry flourished recording his and Liz’s every move.

Richard Burton: Life with Liz and Beyond

$20 / $25

NC8197 – Naples Center – November 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Life with “the most beautiful woman in the world” had its downside, as did their out-of-control drinking, divorce, remarriage, divorce again, followed by two more marriages, before the world lost him at age 58. He left a trail of classics, including Camelot, Night of the Iguana, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.

Zane Grey: Legend and Legacy

$20 / $25

Option #1 – TR8198 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – November 16 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AR8199 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – November 18 at 10am – 12pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. This presentation will examine the remarkable life of Zane Grey (1872-1939), best known for his Western romance novels, including his most famous work: Riders of the Purple Sage. Seventy-seven years after his death, Zane Grey—best-selling author, dentist, baseball player, outdoorsman, environmentalist, movie mogul, fisherman, world traveler, teetotaler, philanderer and rogue—is still a fascinating study in contrasts and life lived to its hilt. Instructor: Rosanne Vrugtman

Humphrey Bogart (Bogie): One of a Kind

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV8200 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – November 21 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC8201 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. His first and only Academy Award came in 1951 for the grumpy, boozy, skipper of the tug boat “African Queen,” capping thirty years of stage and film. But boat captain Charlie Allnut was just one of the many iconic roles immortalized by this complex and unique talent. Booze, John Huston, the Rat Pack, and Lauren Bacall were all part of his colorful life much like his roles on screen. Dead at 57, his legend lives on in Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, Key Largo, and dozens of other classics. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse: The Men Who Invented Electricity

$20 / $25

NC8202 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday As the 19th century morphed into the 20th century, “a war of currents” between American inventors and entrepreneurs, George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison, was being waged over AC versus DC electric current. Nikola Tesla, a transplant from modernday Croatia, stepped onto the stage full of ideas, energy, and patents he had developed, and added his brilliance, talent, and unique personality to the cause of AC current. Learn how this fascinating saga of brilliance, jealously, showmanship, deceit, money, and greed played out in a non-technical presentation. Instructor: Steven Mutart

BRIDGE LESSONS Intermediate Bridge Hand Evaluation Techniques: Better Auctions = Better Results

$85 / $100

NC8203 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 18, 25, November 1 at 1:30pm – 4pm, Tuesdays Enrollment is limited to 16 participants. This class is for Intermediate Bridge players with at least 150 master points and a minimum of three years of duplicate experience. Reach better contracts using advanced hand evaluation techniques. Understand the true value of honor cards, and how powerful long suits can be in trick taking. Learn how to bid games and slams on fewer points when you have a singleton or void. Learn Losing Trick Count and when/how it should guide your bidding. Learn about balance of power and vulnerability and how they influence strategic bidding. Instructor: Gerald Beaubien

Intermediate Bridge Slam Bidding: Finding the Right Slam Every Time

$85 / $100

NC8204 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 8, 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 4pm, Tuesdays Enrollment is limited to 16 participants. This class is for Intermediate Bridge players with at least 150 master points and a minimum of three years of duplicate experience. This course will help ensure you find almost every slam and allow you to get there in a thoughtful, methodical way. Conventions covered in this course include Roman Keycard Kickback, Exclusion Blackwood, Italian Control Cue Bids, Grand Slam Force, Gerber 1430 CRO, and much more. Become a slam bidding machine! Instructor: Gerald Beaubien

BUSINESS, FINANCE, INVESTING & ECONOMICS Generating Retirement Income in Today’s Low Interest Rate Environment

$25 / $30

Option #1 – NC8205 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 25, 26 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Wednesday Option #2 – NC8206 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 30, December 1 at 10am –12pm, Wednesday/Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners (one only) may attend for free. Course material handouts are included. The combination of low interest rates, inflation, unexpected medical expenses, longevity & life’s unexpected challenges can create financial uncertainties. The foundations of this course will provide you with key steps required to identify and reach your financial goals. It will also highlight the current rates of return you can expect to receive from an appropriate mix of tax-free or taxable bonds, dividend paying stocks or mutual funds, and insurance products. The objective of the session is to provide you with the knowledge of how different investment options can allow you to realize reliable income with a goal of maintaining your lifestyle through your retirement years. Instructor: Steve Stolz

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

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8207 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – NC8208 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 1 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners (one only) may attend for free. Developing a life care plan would be a simple task if you knew the answer to two questions – How long will I live? & How healthy will I be? In this session, an Elder Care Attorney will review how they can help prepare a personal plan for these important issues: If you need care, who will provide it, where will you live, differences in Collier & Lee County assisted living communities, options to pay for caregivers, are Medicaid and VA benefits available, and do you have appropriate legal documents? The class will also cover the differences in traditional and hybrid Long Term Care Insurance options. Instructors: Steve Stolz & Jill or Dan Burzynski, Elder Care Attorneys

Preparing Your Estate Plan

$20 / $25

NC8209 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 1 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday Same-household spouses or partners (one only) may attend for free. This class will focus on the key legal documents everyone should have as part of a basic Estate Plan: benefits of a Will or a Trust, Financial Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney & a Living Will. Other topics discussed will be probate, the importance of properly titling your accounts, naming beneficiaries and the benefits and issues of obtaining domicile in Florida. Jill or Dan Burzynski, local attorneys will lead the session and will be available to answer general questions. Instructors: Steve Stolz & Jill or Dan Burzynski, Elder Care Attorneys

Understanding Social Security – Get What’s Yours

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8210 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC8211 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 5 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners and children (one only) may attend for free. Did you know over 60% of people eligible for Social Security decide to begin receiving their benefit before they reach Full Retirement Age? This permanently reduces your most important retirement asset for the remainder of your life. This class is for nearly everyone who’s ever earned a paycheck and wants every Social Security benefit dollar in which you are entitled because you paid for it so you’ve earned it. This session will review how to evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, income tax consequences and strategies of the many different Social Security options available. Understanding the scenarios for single, married, divorced and domestic partners can have a significant impact on a source of income that can represent about 40% of your retirement income but can be even more important for a surviving spouse as increased longevity creates a greater need for guaranteed income that will last as long as you live. Instructor: Steve Stolz

Generating Retirement Income in Today’s Low Interest Rate Environment

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV8212 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – November 10 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – MP8213 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – December 7 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners (one only) may attend for free. Course material handouts are included. The combination of low interest rates, inflation, unexpected medical expenses, longevity & life’s unexpected challenges can create financial uncertainties. The foundations of this course will provide you with key steps required to identify and reach your financial goals. It will also highlight the current rates of return you can expect to receive from an appropriate mix of tax-free or taxable bonds, dividend paying stocks or mutual funds, and insurance products. The objective of the session is to provide you with the knowledge of how different investment options can allow you to realize reliable income with a goal of maintaining your lifestyle through your retirement years. Instructor: Steve Stolz

The American Economy in a Low-Growth World

$25 / $30

NC8214 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Thursday Why is our economy growing at less than half the rate we experienced 1947-2000? Where are the benefits promised from innovations in robotics and communications/information technology? What economic programs may be offered in our next Presidential administration? Join us for two sessions of background and group discussion of current challenges to America’s economic future. Instructor: Braxton Hinchey

Financial Strategies for Estate Planning

$20 / $25

NC8463 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Learn about the 2016 federal estate laws. You will come away learning the realities of planning for a secure financial future. You will also learn how to extend your assets throughout your life, pass assets to your spouse without paying taxes, maximize the amount of your estate that goes to your heirs, and protect your family in the event of an unexpected passing or illness. You will learn the pros and cons of tax advantaged savings vehicles, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 529s, IRAs, Stretch IRAs and annuities. Instructor: Aaron Skloff

Long Term Care Insurance: Protecting Your Independence

$20 / $25

NC8464 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday The need for Long Term Care (LTC) can trigger tremendous personal and financial hardship during an already emotional period in your life. Learn the facts now and protect your personal and financial independence; including the Florida Partnership for LTC to protect assets away from Medicaid. Participants will learn about the financial assistance that is available and how to evaluate a LTC policy. We will discuss the most common mistakes people make with LTC insurance policies and how to avoid them. Instructor: Aaron Skloff

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY iPad/iPhone for Beginners: iOS 10 and More

$35 / $45

Option #1 – AR8215 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – October 4 at 1pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8216 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 10 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #3 – BV8217 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – October 13 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #4 – NC8218 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 17 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for users of Android or Windows users. Apple iPhones and iPads have defined the category of smartphones and tablets. They are both remarkable pieces of technology. While the iPhone provides access to phone and voicemail, email, the web, photos, calendars, texting, maps, games, and more, the iPad includes many of these same options and can eliminate your need for a desktop or laptop! Whether you already own an iPhone or iPad, or are considering purchasing one, join us as we explore the capabilities of these remarkable devices. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the iPhone: apps, settings, organizing, telephone, voicemail, texting, music, books, email, and more. Instructor: John Guerra

Computer and Internet Security: Understanding the Threats and How Best to Stop Them

$35 / $45

Option #1 – MP8219 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – October 5 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT8220 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 7 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #3 – AR8221 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – November 8 at 1pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #4 – BR8222 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 29 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture is for everyone with a desktop, laptop, Android or Windows device. Everyone has a computer and everyone is therefore at risk from cyber-attacks. Everyday across the country, millions of people fall victim to viruses, spyware, malware, keystroke loggers, phishing schemes, and hacking. Join this lecture-style class to better understand all of these threats and how to best protect yourself against them. Instructor: John Guerra

iPad/iPhone Hands-On Workshops for the New iOS 10

$95 / $120

Option #1 – AT8223 – Atrium Executive Center (S. Ft. Myers) – October 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mons Option #2 – NC8224 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 12, 19, 26, November 2 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Weds Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (AT8223, NC8224) or for any of the individual lectures below. Students should upgrade their devices to the latest iOS 10 prior to attending the classes. They should download the apps that will be featured if they are not already present on their device prior to the class. This hands-on workshop is designed for those iPad/iPhone users who want time in the classroom using their iPads/iPhones. The instructor will demo features and then give students the chance to practice and ask questions about their own iPads/iPhones. We will offer five sessions focusing on (i) Introduction to the iPhone or iPad, Settings, Backup, iCloud, and App store; (ii) Mail, Contacts, and Calendar; (iii) Safari, iTunes University, Podcasts, and YouTube; (iv) Photos. Instructor: Marty Dorio

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

$29 / $39

Option #1 – AT8225 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 10 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC8226 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 12 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar

$29 / $39

Option #1 – AT8227 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) October 17 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC8228 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 19 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday

Safari, iTunes University, Podcasts, and YouTube

$29 / $39

Option #1 – AT8229 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) October 24 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC8230 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 26 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday

Photos

$29 / $39

Option #1 – AT8231 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) October 31 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC8232 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 2 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday

An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10

$40 / $55

Option #1 – AT8233 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC8234 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This is not a class for Apple computer users. This class requires a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. This class is designed for those who have used Windows before and are interested in upgrading or learning about the new Windows 10 operating system. If you have just bought a new computer with Windows 10, have upgraded, or are going to upgrade, this course is for you. Windows 10 is made easy to use and understand at the Renaissance Academy. Instructor: John Guerra

iPad/iPhone Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari in the New iOS 10

$35 / $45

Option #1 – MP8235 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – October 19 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #2 – NC8236 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 1 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #3 – BV8237 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – November 3 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #4 – BR8238 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 7 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #5 – AT8239 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 10 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android or Windows users. This class presumes you understand the basic operations of the iPhone/iPad. So many have Apple iPhones and iPads and yet do not understand how to use the three most important applications on their devices. This program will dive into the detailed workings of the Calendar, Email, and Safari apps on your iPad/ iPhone. Throw away your calendar/date book! In the Calendar app, learn how to keep your entire schedule easily and efficiently, reschedule items, and set reminders so you never miss an appointment. Learn how to add new contacts in email, work with attachments, organize email into folders, eliminate unwanted junk mail, and much more. Learn how to surf the net using Safari, read articles without ads, instantly translate foreign language pages, save photos, and add bookmarks/favorites. Existing users should take this lecture to learn about all the enhancements in iOS 10, Apple’s newest operating system. Instructor: John Guerra

Social Media Overview

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV8240 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – October 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – NC8241 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. You hear the current generation all abuzz about Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, SnapChat, and FaceTime. Those working in corporate America are connecting through LinkedIn, Google+, and communicating with Skype. Almost everyone has watched a video on YouTube. So what is it all about? Join us for an overview of each of these social media megastars. Participants will see how each one looks, learn how it is used, and have the opportunity to ask questions. This is not a handson class and participants will not have the ability to set up accounts. Instructor: Christine Wheeler

iPhone/iPad Messages, Maps and Notes: Texting, Finding Locations and Directions, and Saving/ Protecting Your Most Important Information in Notes $35 / $45 Option #1 – AT8242 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 31 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #2 – NC8243 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 8 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #3 – BR8244 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 21 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #4 – BV8245 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – December 1 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #5 – MP8246 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – December 14 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. This class presumes you understand the basic operations of the iPhone/iPad. Learn the detailed workings of your Messages, Maps, and Notes applications on your iPhone/iPad. In Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

the Messages app, you will learn how to effectively communicate with others using texts; voice texts; and how to share photos, videos, web links, and files. In the Maps app, learn how to locate various points of interest and addresses; get turn-by-turn directions; live traffic information; 3D renderings of entire cities; transit info, and much more. Finally, in the Notes app, learn how to save your most important information and password protect it; add photos, web links and free hand drawings; and more. Existing users should take this lecture to learn about all the enhancements in iOS 10, Apple’s newest operating system. Instructor: John Guerra

iPhone/iPad Apps: Camera, Photos, Editing, Organizing, Albums & More in the New iOS 10 $35 / $45 Option #1 – NC8247 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 4 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Friday Option #2 – BR8248 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 14 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #3 – AT8249 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 14 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #4 – BV8250 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – November 17 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #5 – MP8251 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – November 30 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android or Windows users and presumes you are familiar with the basic operation of an iPad/iPhone. iPhones/iPads have two cameras for taking still photographs and HD video. We will learn all the features of the cameras and how to use them. We will also discuss how to get photos from your digital camera onto your device, and how to edit, organize, manage, email, and share them. Turn your iPhone/iPad into a digital photo library of your most important photographic memories and learn how to use your iPad as a digital picture frame. Existing users should take this lecture to learn about all the enhancements in iOS 10, Apple’s newest operating system. Instructor: John Guerra

Introduction to Microsoft Word

$40 / $55

NC8252 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 9 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. This class requires a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. No personal laptops are permitted. Learn the basic fundamentals of Microsoft Word in this hands-on course. Topics include: opening, saving, editing, and printing documents; formatting and editing text; tabs, margins, and indents; page layout and design; spelling and grammar checks; and inserting photos and graphics. Instructor: John Guerra

iPhone/iPad for Intermediates Part I for the New iOS 10

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC8253 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 11 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Friday Option #2 – AT8254 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft Myers) – November 21 at 2pm – 4pm, Monday Option #3 – BR8255 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – December 5 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android or Windows users and presumes you are familiar with the basic operation of an iPad/iPhone. In this lecture-style presentation, discover all the new features and enhancements of Apple’s latest operating system. Topics will include: iCloud, printing, notifications, control center, multitasking, FaceTime, and Siri. Learn interesting tips and tricks to make your experience a more pleasant and efficient one. Existing users should take this lecture to learn about all the enhancements in iOS 10, Apple’s newest operating system. Instructor: John Guerra

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

$40 / $55

NC8256 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 16 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. This class requires a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. No personal laptops are permitted. Learn the basic fundamentals of Microsoft Excel in this hands-on course. Topics include: opening, saving, editing, and printing documents; formatting and editing cells; spelling and grammar checks; and creating and editing formulae to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Instructor: John Guerra

iMovie

$29 / $39

Option #1 – AT8257 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 5 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday

Option #2 – NC8258 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 7 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android or Windows users and presumes you understand the basic operation of your iPhone/iPad. Students should download iMovie prior to the class session. It is also best if they take a few videos to be used as examples during the class. We all take videos on our iPhone and iPad. The newest devices allow us to take high resolution 4K video as well. Such videos could contain priceless family memories of vacations or important life events. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could edit, splice, add music tracks, and transform them into our own mini-motion pictures? Thanks to iMovie on the iPad and iPhone, we can. Join us as we explore how to use this free software from Apple and become the director of your very own films. Instructor: Marty Dorio

CONTEMPORARY ART LECTURE SERIES - WINTER 2017 The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group

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

NC7944 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 7 at 11am – 1:30pm (includes lunch), Fris New members are welcome! The Contemporary Art Study Group is limited to the first 70 paid participants. Participants may register for the series (NC7944) or for any of 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 this intellectually stimulating and challenging lecture series, nationally recognized experts will share their knowledge of the artists, forms, styles, and innovations that have helped to define contemporary art.

The Clark Brothers of Cooperstown

$40 / $47

NC7945 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 20 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday Marlene Strauss will tell the story of Sterling and Stephen Clark, heirs to the Singer Sewing Machine fortune, who amassed two of the most important art collections of the 20th century, greatly developing America’s taste for impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modern paintings. The siblings quarreled over the disposition of their inheritance, and their relationship was severed forever. Each of them, however, would go on to build great individual collections. Instructor: Marlene Strauss, Art Historian and Lecturer, New York and Palm Beach.

Do-It-Yourself: Contemporary Artist-Run Spaces in Philadelphia

$40 / $47

NC7946 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 17 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday Horn is a sculptor whose work explores the intersection of man and machinery through a variety of media. He maintains a studio practice at Traction Company. He joined the collective in 2011, contributing to the public presence of the studio and its programming. John Greig, Jr., a founding member of Traction Company, established the artistrun space to provide access to the tools and space required for many sculptural processes and currently oversees its weekly operations. The artists will look at the contemporary environment of artist-run efforts in Philadelphia and the climate that facilitated their emergence as a driving force in the city’s bustling art community. Discussing their own collaborative practice and the factors that have contributed to their growth, the artists will also identify other key groups within Philadelphia that have been integral to the current landscape. Speaking in conversation, the presenters will address the impact of collaboration and community on the individual’s creative practice and correlations to parallel movements nationally. Instructors: Miguel Horn, Sculptor, Organizer & Coordinator; John Greig Jr., Sculptor and Adjunct Professor, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Procession: The Art of Norman Lewis

$40 / $47

NC7947 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 17 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday Norman Lewis (1909–1979) was a pivotal figure in American art, a participant in the Harlem art community, an innovative contributor to abstract expressionism, and a politically-conscious activist. He was also an African American artist whose work engages deeply with modernist trends at a time when that aesthetic choice presented particular tensions in his professional career. This lecture will focus on Norman Lewis’s life, body of work, and the heart of his artistic practice from the early 1930s through the late 1970s. The “procession” in the exhibition’s title evokes Lewis’s evolving painterly process and highlights a prominent thread that runs through his oeuvre: the procession ritual. Processions were both celebratory and terrifying for Lewis, equally carrying allusions to Carnivale and Ku Klux Klan Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

marches. In discussing Procession, this lecture will consider how Lewis integrated social issues of the 20th century with abstraction and will highlight the surprising and expressive palette the artist championed throughout his career. Instructor: Monica Zimmerman, Director of Museum Education, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.

After the Camera: Remaking Reality & the Make-Believe in Our Post-Internet Age $40 / $47 NC7948 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 7 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday Over the past two decades the photographic image has seen a tremendous transformation due in no small part to the use of computers by artists in the service of their art. Today’s computer software enables the manipulation and even fabrication of realistic images. This raises the age-old question: What is photographic veracity? While posing an equally important, but more contemporary one: What is photography? In this digital age how do we comprehend the shift of the photograph from a realistic image packed with authenticity to a hyper-realistic image that is short on truth? Instructor: Charles Stainback, Director, Philip & Muriel Berman Museum of Art, Ursinus College.

DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS An Introduction to Voiceovers (Try Your Hand in Voice Acting!)

$35 / $45

Option #1 – SP8033 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 1 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Option #2 – SP8034 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 6 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days. Are people always telling you that you have a great voice? Do you often find yourself listening to your favorite audiobook, commercial, or cartoon character and thinking, “I could do that”? This fun and empowering two-hour introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. You will be coached as you perform a real voiceover script and be recorded so that you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. Instructor: A Professional Voice Actor from Voices for All.

Discovering Chocolate

$20 / $25

SP8259 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – November 7 at 1:30pm – 4pm, Monday Discover the world of chocolate. Join our instructor for a discussion on the origin of chocolate, how it is grown, and how it becomes a delicious sweet treat. Learn what makes one bean from one region different from another. Discover the process that takes it from cocoa bean to the smooth, velvety textures and varying tastes that give chocolate its distinct flavors. Participants will have the opportunity to taste the different variations of chocolate. Instructor: Barbara Dolleschal

The Secrets of Ice Cream – Lunch and Learn

$13 / $16

SP8260 – The Royal Scoop (North Naples) – November 10 at 10:30am – 12pm, Thursday Did you know that the U.S. enjoys an average of 48 pints of ice cream per person, per year, more than any other country? The top five individual flavors in the United States are vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, chocolate chip, and butter pecan. It is said that the ice cream cone’s invention is linked to the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. An ice cream vendor reportedly didn’t have enough dishes to keep up with the demand, so he teamed up with a waffle vendor who rolled his waffles into cones! Learn more by joining us at Royal Scoop Ice Cream where participants will receive a fabulous presentation on ice cream. In addition, all participants will enjoy a delicious lunch, including a drink and ICE CREAM while spending time with fellow participants. LOCATION: Royal Scoop Ice Cream, 15 8th Street (off of Vanderbilt Drive, between Wiggins Pass Road and Bonita Beach Road).

Ikebana Floral Design Workshop

$45 / $65

SP8261 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 10 at 1pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Students must bring an 8-10 inch ceramic container and a sharp pair of scissors for their work. Students will purchase flower materials and a pinholder directly from the instructor for $25. Ikebana represents the elements of heaven, earth, and man, working in harmony. This elegant beauty is obtained by using flowers, branches, rocks, and other natural materials to create beauty. It is a way of bringing one’s love of nature into the home. In experiencing the interrelationship between one’s self and the outer world, it becomes another avenue of connecting with the beauty of nature, bringing a sense of inner peace, tranquility, and serenity. Not merely flower arranging, Ikebana is an art to portray the life of the universe. It was brought to Japan by Buddhist priests from China in the 6th century. Join us for this hands-on design workshop. Instructor: Loris Dallal

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

$95 / $115

SP8262 – Boca Raton – November 10 at 7:30am (Ft.M)/8:05am (North Naples) – 5:45pm (Naples)/6:20pm (Ft.M), Thur Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7:30am; Naples at 8:05am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. The Broadway Collection is an astounding exhibit of the finest costumes ever brought to the Broadway stage by the most honored and respected designers in the history of the American theatre. Presented in a fully interactive environment, tours are led by knowledgeable and entertaining theatre professionals who give the visitor a remarkable behind-the-scenes look at the work of iconic designers such as Sir Cecil Beaton, Irene Sharaff, Theoni Aldredge, and William Ivey Long. A visit to The Broadway Collection is a walk through the history of the American musical theatre where you will be embraced by the theatrical experience and wrapped up in its rich history. We will enjoy lunch as well as a cabaret performance in the grand tradition of old Broadway. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, a docent-led tour of portions of the collection, lunch, and a cabaret performance.

Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch

$95 / $115

SP8263 – Palm Beach – December 8 at 7:30am (N. Naples) 8:05am (Ft. Myers) 5:30pm (Ft. Myers) 6:05pm (Naples), Thur Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 7:30am; Ft. Myers at 8:05am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. This tour offers participants the opportunity to visit the mansion of Henry Flagler, the man almost single-handedly responsible for developing the East Coast of Florida. Whitehall, the 60,000 square-foot home that he built in Palm Beach as a wedding present for his wife, was described in 1902 by the New York Herald as “more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world.” Included are transportation, driver gratuity, a docent-led tour of the mansion’s first floor, and a Gilded Age Tea Lunch.

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

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AR8264 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – October 18, at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – TR8265 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – November 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Have you been curious about orchids? What exactly is an orchid, why are they different from regular houseplants, and are they difficult to grow? Taught by a member of both Naples Orchid Society and the Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance, you will hear interesting facts and learn how to grow and flower the orchids you love! Included will be a brief review of the orchid considered the easiest and most often grown - the Phalaenopsis. Learn the best way to care for this orchid genus and get more FLOWERS! If orchids always look beautiful in the store when you buy them, but somehow fail to prosper when they cross the threshold of your home, then this course is for you. Learn how to care for and grow magnificent flowering orchids year after year. Instructor: Gayle Dorio

Birds of the Land and Sky

$20 / $25

AR8266 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – October 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday We will learn about ospreys, hawks, falcons, and eagles; their nests, habits and appetites, and the colorful song birds that add cheer every day to our yards, parks, and woods. Why do they sing in the first place? Instructor: Steven Mutart

The Birds, Plants and Butterflies of Collier County with a Field Trip to Eagle Lake

$40 / $50

NC8267 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 1, 3, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Thursday/Thursday Through a visual presentation we will explore the various birds and their characteristics, native plants and flowers including what is edible, and the butterflies, dragonflies and spiders that inhabit Collier County. The first two dates are lectures, the third is a field trip to Eagle Lake Park. Instructor: Peggy Oberlin

Birds of South Florida

$30 / $35

NC8268 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7, 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays Participants may register for the entire series (NC8268) or for any of the individual lectures below. Several hundred individual species of birds nest, rest, visit, and call Florida home in the hundreds of millions each year. They come in endless sizes, shapes, colors, habits, Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

skills, and adaptations. They come with many mysteries as well: the mystery of migration; how they find their way; the enormous distances some travel; and their calls, songs, and sounds. Come learn, listen, and enjoy with life-long birder, Steve Mutart, as he shares his passion in this two-part series. Please see this section for a Birding Field Trip! Instructor: Steven Mutart

Birds of the Land and Sky

$20 / $25

NC8269 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday We will learn about ospreys, hawks, falcons, and eagles; their nests, habits and appetites, and the colorful song birds that add cheer every day to our yards, parks, and woods. Why do they sing in the first place?

Birds of the Marsh, Beach, and Sea

$20 / $25

NC8270 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Egrets, herons, sandpipers, gulls, terns, frigate birds, ducks, and an amazing assortment of other “water birds” share the beach and waters around our golf courses every day. Many are easy to identify; some not so, but it’s fun to try.

Birding Field Trip

$29 / $39

Option #1 – SP8271 – Eagle Lakes Community Park (Naples) – November 19 at 8:30am, Saturday Option #2 – SP8272 – Eagle Lakes Community Park (Naples) – December 10 at 8:30am, Saturday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days of departure. Join birding enthusiast Steven Mutart as he leads you in search of the birds of SWFL at Eagle Lakes Community Park in Naples. Bring your camera, binoculars, and a love of our feathered friends. Instructor: Steven Mutart

FILM SERIES Naples Foreign Film Series

$35 / $49 (Donation)

NC8273 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20 at 2pm, Sundays Participants may register for the entire series (NC8273) or for any of the individual films below. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Due to the popularity of our Naples Series, walk-ins will be permitted on a space available basis only at a cost of $8. This fall our film series will present eight award-winning films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served.

To Live (China, 1994, Drama/History/War)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC8274 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 2 at 2pm, Sunday Fugui and Jiazhen endure tumultuous events in China as their personal fortunes move from wealthy land ownership to peasantry. Addicted to gambling, Fugui loses everything. In the years that follow he is pressed into both the nationalist and communist armies, while Jiazhen is forced into menial work. Rated R (125 minutes)

The Wind Will Carry Us (Iran/France, 1999, Drama)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC8275 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 9 at 2pm, Sunday Irreverent city engineer Behzad comes to a rural village in Iran to keep vigil for a dying relative. In the meanwhile the film follows his efforts to fit in with the local community and how he changes his own attitudes as a result. Rated PG (118 minutes)

Seven Beauties (Italy, 1976, Comedy/Drama/War)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC8276 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 16 at 2pm, Sunday Lina Wertmüller’s harrowing 1976 film stars Giancarlo Giannini as a petty crook with seven unattractive sisters to support, and it features a picaresque, World War II-era journey through a prison asylum, army service, and a Nazi concentration camp. Rated R (115 minutes)

The Hunt (Denmark/Sweden, 2013, Drama)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC8277 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 23 at 2pm, Sunday A teacher lives a lonely life, all the while struggling over his son’s custody. His life slowly gets better as he finds love and receives good news from his son, but his new luck is about to be brutally shattered by an innocent little lie. Rated R (115 min)

All About Eve (English/French, 1950, Classics/Comedy/Drama)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC8278 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 30 at 2pm, Sunday From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington (Ann Baxter), is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing (Bette Davis). Eve maneuvers her way into Margo’s Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo’s director boyfriend (Gary Merrill), her playwright (Hugh Marlowe) and his wife (Celeste Holm). Only the cynical drama critic (Oscar winner George Sanders) sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit. Thelma Ritter and Marilyn Monroe co-star in this acclaimed classic, which won six Academy Awards and received the most nominations in film history. Rated PG (138 min)

Seduced and Abandoned (Italy/France, 1964, Comedy/Drama)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC8279 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 6 at 2pm, Sunday Agnese, a 15-year-old Sicilian girl is seduced and impregnated by Peppino, her sister Matilde’s fiancé. Soon Vincenzo, Agnese’s father, discovers everything. He wants to force Peppino to marry the dishonored Agnese, but Peppino runs away and Vincenzo sends his son Antonio to kill him. At this point, Agnese goes to the police to try to stop events. They’re all taken to court. But events can’t be stopped, there’s still time for a fake kidnapping. A happy end is still possible. (118 min)

Two Lives (Germany/Norway, 2012, Drama/Thriller)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC8280 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 13 at 2pm, Sunday As the Berlin Wall crumbles, Katrine, the daughter of a Norwegian woman and a German occupation soldier, finds her idyllic life disrupted as she refuses to testify at trial against the Norwegian state on behalf of her fellow “war children.” (97 min)

Even the Rain (Spain/Mexico/France, 2011, Drama/History)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

NC8281 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 20 at 2pm, Sunday As a director and his crew shoot a controversial film about Christopher Columbus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, local people rise up against plans to privatize the water supply. (103 min)

Ft. Myers Classic and Foreign Film Series

$40 / $56 (Donation)

AT8283 – Atrium Executive Center (S. Ft. Myers) – Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8 at 1:30pm, Thurs Participants may register for the entire series (AT8283) or for any of the individual films below. This fall, our film series will present nine award-winning classic and foreign films. As always, there is an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterward. Refreshments will be served. Moderator: Shelly Kaufman

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

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT8284 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 6 at 1:30pm, Thursday Groundbreaking, star-making role that introduced the gorgeous Catherine Deneuve. This all singing, bittersweet tale of love found and lost and life, a sad and wise reflection on the way true love sometimes does not conquer all. Nominated for 5 Academy awards. Bring tissues. Rated G. (91 minutes).

Searching For Bobby Fisher (USA, 1993, Biography/Drama)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT8285 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 13 at 1:30pm, Thursday The true story of a young child chess prodigy trying to remain a youth and keep from being affected by the stress of his stature, parents, and chess couch. Oscar nominated, this film balances intelligence and honesty with a sterling cast, Joseph Mantagna, Joan Allen, Sir Ben Kingsley and Lawrence Fishburne. On many Best of Lists. Rated PG. (109 minutes)

Song of Sparrows (Iran, 2008, Drama)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT8286 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 20 at 1:30pm, Thursday A simple yet content ostrich rancher loses an ostrich in his care while trying to replace his daughter’s broken hearing aid. His journey takes him to the hectic, modern city of Tehran where opportunity for independence and ways of making money clash with his upbringing and ideals. A film that challenges what is right and wrong and the path it takes. Highly acclaimed film nominated for Best Foreign Film Academy Award. Rated PG. (96 minutes)

Raising Arizona (USA, 1987, Comedy/Crime)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT8287 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 27 at 1:30pm, Thursday A Coen Brothers comedic slapstick masterpiece. Their second film deals with a childless couple of ex-cop and excon (Nicholas Cage, Holly Hunter) who decide to kidnap one of the quints of a furniture store owner. Things do not go smoothly as hilarity ensues. The film has all the Coen Bros. touches, quirky sense of humor, colorful characters, flamboyant visual gags, clever camera work and dialogue. Sit back and enjoy this highly rated all time comedy rated #31 funniest. Rated PG13. (94 minutes)

I’ve Loved You So Long (France, 2008, Drama)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT8288 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 3 at 1:30pm, Thursday Kristin Scott Thomas stars in this highly acclaimed character study of a woman struggling to interact and fit in to her estranged family and society after spending 15 years in prison. Winner of more than 20 International awards. Rated: PG13. (117 minutes)

House of Games (USA, 1987, Drama/Mystery/Suspense)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT8289 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 10 at 1:30pm, Thursday David Mamet directed and wrote the story of a psychiatrist coming to the aid of a compulsive gambler and is led by a smooth talking grifter. He introduces her to the world of stings, scams and conmen. A modern day film noir classic with snappy and clever dialogue. Twists and double twists highlight this great movie that must be seen and paid attention to every turn. Rated R. (102 minutes)

Children of Heaven (Iran, 1999, Drama/Family)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT8290 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 17 at 1:30pm, Thursday Best Foreign Film Oscar nominee. Beautiful story of a young boy trying to replace the lost shoes of his younger sister. A simple story that touches the heart, does not dwell on war or strife or family troubles. A breath of air in a story of family caring for one another. Rated PG. (89 minutes)

Strangers on a Train (English/French, 1951, Crime/Romance/Thriller)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT8291 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 1 at 1:30pm, Thursday Two men meet on a train. The topic turns to murder. A provocative premise, inventive set design light the way for Hitchcock’s diabolically entertaining masterpiece. Many points include the auteur’s issues, double motif, moral ambiguity and the fine line between hero and villain. Rated PG. (101 minutes)

Tell No One (France, 2008, Drama/Mystery/Suspense)

$5 / $7 (Donation)

AT8292 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 8 at 1:30pm, Thursday Eight years after the doctors wife was murdered, he begins to get clues that may lead to the actual murderer or the doctor himself! Many twists and turns, a plethora of suspects highlight this great thriller. Unrated. (131 minutes)

FINE ARTS Extreme Adult Coloring

$29 / $35

Option #1 – BR8293 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 19, 21 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday/Friday Option #2 – AT8294 – Atrium Executive Center (S. Ft. Myers) – November 16, 18 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday/Friday Choose one of the course options above. Adult coloring books are all the rage! Each student will be offered a variety of mediums to combine, in order to complete a design. Techniques and embellishments will take coloring to another level – AN EXTREME LEVEL! Enjoy using markers, water color paints, pencils. These materials and more will be ready to help you create a masterpiece. No artistic ability needed. Instructor: Robin Wohl

Zentangle®I for Beginners

$24 / $29

Option #1 – BR8295 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC8296 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – AT8297 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration. Zentangle® - come see what it’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 and up-lifting workshop. No artistic talent required…guaranteed! Instructor: Gerry Pearson Nichols, CZT Certified Zentangle Teacher

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

$30 / $35

NC8298 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 1, 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Participants may register for the entire series (NC8298) or for any of the individual lectures below. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Kits ($20) is required at the time of registration (this will cover both classes). Participants must have taken a Zentangle for Beginners class taught by a Certified Zentangle Teacher. Now that you understand the basics of Zentangle®, take your artistic efforts to the next level with these follow-on courses of more advanced drawing techniques to create truly inspiring works of art. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle Teacher ®

Zentangle II – Dancing with Tangle Stars

$20 / $25

NC8299 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 1 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle for Beginners class. You have learned the basic steps to creating Zentangle art, now let us dance! You will learn to create a Zentangle Tango, combining two tangles in a charismatic rhythm, or even a Trio Dance with three tangles working together to win the mirror ball. Bring your basic Zentangle Kit of Pigma Micron pen, pencil, and blender.

Zentangle®II: Shading

$20 / $25

NC8300 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle for Beginners class. The play of light and shadow creates a sense of peace or of drama. In art, the contrast between light and dark creates interest. This class will focus on shading, and how dramatically that alone can bring a Zentangle tile to life. We will explore how the pencil enhances our tangles. Then we will investigate creating depth and drama with a pen. The finale will be a 3D card that will surprise you. Your tangles will never be the same! Extra materials will be available for purchase.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Lose Weight, Live Longer the Plant-Based Way

$30 / $35

Option #1 – BR8301 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 5, 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Option #2 – NC8302 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 9, 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (BR8301, NC8302) or for any individual lectures below. The United States has an epidemic of heart disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. This epidemic will bankrupt our nation while food and drug companies get rich. Medical expenses are the top cause of personal bankruptcy. You can prevent disease with knowledge of nutrition and prevention. Diet and lifestyle, not genetics, primarily determine a healthy life. Instructor: Henry Venable, M.D.

Basics of Nutrition and Myths Driven by Food and Drug Companies

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR8303 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed Option #2 – NC8304 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Your body recycles protein, little is needed in the diet. Eating protein does not build muscle. Olive oil has as many calories as bacon fat. Glucose (a carbohydrate) is your body’s normal fuel. Nutrition myths and heavy advertising make money for food and drug companies. Why is there no advertising for broccoli, apples, corn, beans, or brown rice? .

Putting Knowledge into Practice; Preventing and Reversing Disease

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR8305 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed Option #2 – NC8306 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Cardiac catheterization studies show that clogged arteries can be unclogged without drugs or surgery. You can reverse and eliminate type 2 diabetes. Prostate cancer scans have shown tumors shrink with diet and lifestyle change as the only treatment. How you can do it?

Learn Self-Hypnosis for Improving Sleep

$42 / $50

AT8307 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 1, 8, 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays Participants may only register for the entire series (AT8307) and not for the individual lectures below. Self-hypnosis is so easy you can go home and do it with your eyes closed! Requiring no drugs, self-hypnosis is comprised of relaxation, inner focus, and self-suggestion. Once you understand the behavioral solutions, the rest is easy! Students will create their own customized digital sleep guide for at-home use. Instructor: Dr. William Morrow

Learning Self-Hypnosis for Improving Sleep – Session 1 Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday This session will define how all hypnosis is in some way self-hypnosis. We will explore the use of imagination and tackle the myths, facts, and fantasies about hypnosis. We will discuss the nature of insomnia and allow students some practice with light self-hypnosis.

Learning Self-Hypnosis for Improving Sleep – Session 2 Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday This session will explore the various states of consciousness, sleep, and the “twilight zone.” We will discuss sleep hygiene, sleep reprogramming, and learn proper breathing and relaxation techniques. We will discuss cognitive distortions (worries) and their impediment to good sleep.

Learning Self-Hypnosis for Improving Sleep – Session 3 Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday The final session will be about building a customized sleep guide for home use and practicing self-hypnosis techniques for better sleep.

Explore Meditative Movements

$42 / $50

Option #1 –AT8308 – Atrium Exec. Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 7, 9, 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon/Wed/Mon Option #2 –NC8309 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 16, 18, 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed/Fri/Mon Choose one of the course options above. Meditative Movements uses safe, easy to follow, therapeutic movements that support your physical, emotional, and mental needs. Being aware of your physical abilities, you move your body while affirming a positive mental outlook. By practicing, you will feel more relaxed and comforted. You can integrate the movements easily into your daily routine. Whatever your physical abilities, there are movements you can perform safely. You can be healthier, happier and feel whole. Instructor: Ellie Peterson

Brain Fitness Café

$42 / $50

Option #1 – NC8310 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 8, 15, 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Option #2 – AT8311 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC8310 or AT8311) or for the individual lectures listed below. Join us in this exploration of the mind and how it works. Challenge yourself with mind-bending puzzles that will keep your brain active and fit. Instructor: Cindi Ryerson

The Memory Think Tank

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8312 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8313 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Get to know your brain, how you think and why we have senior moments. This lecture will help you learn about the four types of forgetting and how we can move information from our short term memory into our long term memory. This power point presentation and handouts will give the learner several tips for better brain fitness. Experience a sampling of unique brain activities.

Empower and Protect Your Brain

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8314 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8315 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will focus on how you empower your brain by working on successful strategies such as trying a novel idea, getting the most out of your sleep and a walking program, all designed to help decrease cognitive decline. This interactive lecture will allow you to experience new brain activities that will be fun and challenging and help build new brain cells. In addition, you will learn seven tips to improving your sleep and the benefits of a walking program.

Test Your Brain Power

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8316 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8317 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Challenge your brain to some unique brain game activities that will leave your head spinning! These games are designed to be fun, interactive and will help build new brain cells. With this assortment of brain games, you will surely be at the head of your class! Build up your central operating system in a fun way!

HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT Defeating ISIS

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8318 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – MP8319 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – October 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #3 – NC8320 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Review and analysis of the strategies and tactics necessary to combat international terrorism - specifically ISIS. Topics: role of politicians, FBI military, and intelligence experts; realistic goals; tools of war versus criminal law enforcement; cyber warfare; aims and methods of ISIS and other Islamic terror groups; coalitions; air and ground combat; ISIS ideology and recruitment; neutralizing terror cells and radicalization sites; domestic and international intelligence; specific recommendations. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

U.S. Military Drone Warfare

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8321 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #2 – NC8322 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. In 15 years, drones have evolved from a surveillance tool into a widely used and lethal weapon in the war on terror. We will discuss the technology (past, current, and future) - along with the tactics, politics, and controversy. Topics will include: early unmanned aircraft; the Predator and Reaper; drone capacity and armaments; military/intelligence operations; surveillance and offensive capacity; targeting; books and movies; and do drones attacks encourage more terrorism? Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both?

$20 / $25

NC8323 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Despite the fact that 15 of the 19 hijackers of 9/11 were Saudis (as was their mastermind, Osama bin Laden), that the goal of millions of Wahhabi Saudis is the destruction of the West (including the U.S.), and outrageous human rights violations (over a year in prison and 300 lashes for possessing homemade wine), the U.S. and the Saudis have maintained relatively good relations. A mutual distrust of Iran and lots of oil still buried in the desert sands of the Arabian Peninsula play a significant role. How fragile is the relationship? What is the future of the House of Saud? What or who is next? Let’s get up to speed on these critical issues and see if there are any clear answers. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Trio of Traitors

$20 / $25

NC8324 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday A discussion of the three worst spies in U.S. history – what they did, why, and how they were caught. Their betrayals harmed the country, put us at risk, and cost lives. A stunning and in-depth analysis of this trio of traitors. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Churchill’s Secret Army

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AR8325 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – October 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #2 – NC8326 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday

Choose one of the course options above. Churchill created a special intelligence agency to set occupied Europe “ablaze” using “ungentlemanly” tactics. His inspiration came, in part, from the Irish Republican Army which waged a guerilla campaign against British rule. The Special Operations Executive (SOE) engaged in espionage, sabotage, assassination, reconnaissance, and along with the American OSS supported resistance movements. SOE ran a spy school, Camp X, in Canada where OSS agents were trained in “murder and mayhem”. Many were women. Camp X was also the site of Canada’s code breaking program (Hydra). Topics: Intrepid; training; agents; operations (including the destruction of Nazi heavy water and the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich); and movies inspired by SOE missions. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Cuban Independence

$20 / $25

NC8327 – Naples Center – (South Naples) – October 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Most Americans know little about early Cuban history. With diplomatic normalization, more Americans will be visiting Cuba. This presentation will provide a glimpse into the origins of U.S./Cuban relations. Topics will include: Cuban War of Independence; Cuban land and sea battles during the Spanish-American War; why the U.S. fought Spain; impact of public opinion; Havana and the U.S.S. Maine; Santiago de Cuba; San Juan Hill; Rough Riders; Buffalo Soldiers; Cuban Independence; and Cuban-American treaties. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Sidney Reilly: Ace of Spies

$20 / $25

BV8328 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – October 17 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Britain has a long and storied history of intelligence. Sidney Reilly was one of their most successful spies. His exploits spawned articles, books, and a popular TV miniseries. The real story is worth your time. The structure/history of British Intelligence will also be discussed. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Louis XIV: The Sun King

$30 / $35

BR8329 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 17, 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays King of France from the age of four, Louis grew to epitomize, very intentionally, the image of absolute monarchy in the 17th century. From the magnificence of the palace of Versailles and the glamour of court ladies, to the rigidity of court protocol, the grueling routine and schedule of public appearances, the daily demands of government, and the quest for military glory, this course will look at the many colorful and intriguing aspects of Louis XIV as well as the lasting effects of his reign. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell

The Clinton Email Scandal

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8330 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – TR8331 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – October 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #3 – NC8332 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. We will explore one of the most controversial and politically charged matters in recent memory. We will address the political issues, but the emphasis will be on what the IG and FBI investigations revealed. Topics will include: the scandal, investigations and testimony; political and legal reactions; consequences; the “Clinton Defense”; intent versus negligence; national security; the Attorney General; was the FBI investigation flawed or politicized; will Clinton and her colleagues be “punished”; and many more unanswered questions. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Nuremberg: Military Tribunals

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8333 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC8334 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Most Americans know Nazi leaders (Goering, Hess, Speer, and Donitz) were convicted of war crimes at Nuremberg. We will discuss the rest of the story. There were 13 Nuremberg tribunals and hundreds more in the European occupied zones. Nineteen-hundred Nazis were tried and 330 were sentenced to death. We will also examine the 2,200 Allied Tribunals held across the Pacific that tried 5,700 (mostly) Japanese war criminals of whom 920 were executed. Topics covered will include: the role played by the U.S. military; impact of U.S. and British intelligence; and the major cases/individuals involved. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Operation Underworld

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV8335 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – October 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – AT8336 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. As the U.S. entered WWII, the U.S. Navy covertly elicited the aid of the Mob to stop spies, saboteurs, and dock strikes. Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Albert Anastasia, and others answered the call. We will discuss what led to the alliance, the impact, and the aftermath. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Bowe Bergdahl: No Soldier Left Behind

$20 / $25

AR8337 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – October 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday This lecture offers a candid analysis of the hotly debated Bergdahl case. Topics will include: the soldier; criminal charges; cost and benefits of the swap; Taliban 5; Rose Garden ceremony; Susan Rice; as well as all the politics and controversy. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Democratic Socialism

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8338 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Option #2 – AT8339 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. What it is and why it’s gaining popularity. A brief discussion of capitalism, democracy, socialism, communism, social democracy, and democratic socialism. Topics will include: Bernie Sanders; FDR’s New Deal; Venezuela; the Nordic Model; European social democracies; Milton Friedman; minimum wage; “free” stuff; and government effectiveness. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Presidential Pre-Election Analysis

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8340 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – NC8341 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. With only days remaining before the Presidential election, join Dr. Bergerson as he provides an analysis of the candidates, their campaigns, issues, electoral possibilities, and how the two candidates have resonated with the American people. Have they had an effect on their respective parties? Have we ever had an election with two candidates like Clinton and Trump? Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

Archaeology and Ancient Israel: Biblical Roots (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$45 / $60

AT8342 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 24 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. Besides the spiritual message found in the biblical Text, the narrative that delves into the history, geography, society and politics of this ancient land sometimes is vague and incomplete. The archaeological research of the past 150 years puts “flesh onto the bones” of the biblical narrative- giving us a better glimpse of the past. Survey the religions that arise from Western tradition and thought- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Each of these beliefs has sacred texts, dogmas, rituals and symbols that are often starkly different from one another, yet share a common heritage. Explore the bases of these faiths, and gain a new understanding about how humans demonstrate what it means to be religious. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Counterterrorism: Gun Control and Watchlists

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8343 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8344 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – November 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Analysis of 2 hot topics in the war on terror - watch lists and gun control. How the government accumulates, maintains, and uses terror watch lists. We will explore the issues from a security rather than political perspective. Topics: role of the Counter Terrorism Center, National Counterterrorism Center, and the FBI’s National Security Branch; terrorist watch lists; No Fly Lists; Selectee List; gun control; assault weapons bans; large capacity magazine bans; banning suspected terrorists from owning guns. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Life and Death of King Tut (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$45 / $60

AT8346 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 25 at 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. One of the greatest archeological discoveries, and subsequent mysteries, emerged on November 22, 1922, when archaeologist Howard Carter identified the sealed tomb of the New Kingdom Pharaoh, Tutankhamun. Over the next few years, 3,500 objects hastily buried with the boy-king were excavated, along with his intact sarcophagus and mummy. Of 62 tombs discovered in “The Canyon,” as Carter called the King’s Valley, this was the only royal tomb discovered fully intact, with all of its funerary goods still serving their pharaoh. These artifacts alone would have made this finding by the Egyptologist unique and career-making for Carter. However, further analysis seemed to reveal a dark side, a mysterious glimpse into ancient palace intrigue and possible assassination for possession of power and a throne. Today we know better, and forensic evidence offers new clues. Join us to find out. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Father and Son Spies

$20 / $25

TR8347 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – October 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Jim Nicholson is the highest ranking CIA officer ever convicted of espionage. While serving 24 years in prison he recruited his son to resume his spying. This is a fascinating story of double betrayal. We will examine the treasonous actions and motives of both father and son, including what they did and how they were caught. We will also compare it to another father and son spy duo - John and Michael Walker convicted in 1985. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Failure of Bridges and Bells

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV8348 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – October 31 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AR8462 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – November 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. “London Bridge is falling down, falling down…my fair lady.” Why do bridges fall down? Sometimes cracks develop due to corrosion damage and/or repetitive load cycling, sometimes bridges are designed and/or constructed improperly, sometimes the steel is not tough enough, and sometimes the wind blows them down. Come to this lecture and learn more. In addition, did you know that there were two Liberty Bells cast on four different occasions and in two different countries? What is this all about? Why is the Liberty Bell cracked? Would you like to hear the sound of actual bell metal cast from the Liberty Bell’s original foundry? Learn more fascinating stuff for that next cocktail party! Instructor: Richard Hertzberg

Operation Drumbeat

$20 / $25

AT8349 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Pearl Harbor completely surprised the Americans in the Pacific. The Germans wondered if the Americans could also be taken by surprise on their East Coast, and so they planned Operation Drumbeat. This was the German strategy to attack freighters and tankers by U-boats, choking off the fuel supply being sent to America’s allies against Germany. During 1942 German U-Boats sunk 600 merchant ships - 400 off the U.S. eastern and Gulf coast. The U.S. was not prepared to meet the U-Boat threat; over 5,000 Allied seamen were killed. This is the truly fascinating story most Americans do not know - but should. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Apollo 13: American Greatness and the Mission to the Moon

$30 / $35

NC8350 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 1, 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday 2016 is the 46th anniversary of the Apollo 13 Mission. This course will provide a review of the Apollo Space Program from 1963 – 1972 through the eyes of a MIT engineer who was involved with the design of the Inertial Navigation System used for Command and Lunar Modules on all Apollo Missions. Stationed at Houston Mission Control for the duration of the Apollo 13 flight, our instructor was a member of the team awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for its work on the mission. Six missions landed on the moon, two orbited earth, and two orbited the moon. Join us for a look back at one of the most dynamic and fascinating NASA space programs of the 20th century. Instructor: Edward Grace

American Presidents in Hard Economic Times: Lessons for Today?

$30 / $35

NC8351 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 1, 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Friday Participants may register for the entire series (NC8351) or for any of the individual lectures below. From Revolutionary War days, when Washington was struggling to pay his troops, to Obama’s inherited wars and massive deficits, booms and busts have been part of the American economic fabric. Many 19th century presidents confronted depressions, but believed the business cycle of boom or bust was strictly a business affair. Causes of the depressions and how each affected the sitting president and his people will be explored. What do these economic disruptions have in common with the situation today? Instructor: Steven Mutart

American Presidents in Hard Times: 1776 – 1929

$20 / $25

NC8352 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 1 at 10am –11:30am, Tuesday Congress had no power to tax as the Revolutionary War wore on. So desperate was the situation that George Washington went out of pocket to pay his troops. One hundred and fifty years later, after a half dozen or so significant economic booms and busts, Herbert Hoover was faced with a financial collapse of almost biblical proportions. Some said this was proof of the failure of capitalism and, by extension, the American way of life. We will explore the surprisingly similar causes of the panics of the 19th century and how they affected the sitting president and the country; and what, if any, effort was made to prevent them in the future, and if the root causes still exist today.

American Presidents in Hard Times: 1930 – Today

$20 / $25

NC8353 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 4 at 10am –11:30am, Friday Despite President Hoover’s best efforts, in 1933 President Roosevelt inherited an economic collapse that only got worse as continuing bank failures and mounting unemployment sank the nation to new depths. Unprecedented governmental action, WWII, and a revival of the natural business cycle saw prosperity return. The rest of the century saw its share of boom and bust, but nothing close to the depressed times of the 1930’s, that is until the so-called Great Recession of 2008. What comparisons can be made between these economic events and the reactions of the various presidents in office at the time?

The Arab-Israeli Conflict: From Oslo to Obama (5hr Seminar; Lunch Included)

$45 / $60

AT8354 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 1 at 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. The State of Israel became a reality in 1948. Finally, after 2500 years of spiritual Zionism and about 55 years after the advent of political Zionism, a state was re-born in the ancient homeland of the Jewish people. Yet this homeland was to be re-established on “Twice-Promised Land.” Palestinian and Arab nationalisms were also promised self-determination by the British during World War I. We trace the roots of this age-old conflict, explore nationalist movements in the region, and analyze Israel’s struggle to survive amidst seemingly overwhelming odds. With the bold and daring steps taken by Sadat and Begin, the road to peace would begin, culminating in the Oslo Accords and Peace with Jordan in the mid 1990’s. With a new millennium what options face Israel and her Arab neighbors today? The winds of change would blow across North Africa and the Mid-East in the winter of 2010-2011. Brutal regimes would fall during the Arab Spring and monarchies would radically rethink themselves, as the Arab world would undergo a dramatic series of events that hopefully will lead to a more equitable lifestyle for all. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

The Ptolemies: Last Gasp of a Dying Empire (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$45 / $60

AT8355 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 2 at 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. The rise of Greece in the Mediterranean gave Egypt a last chance for survival. Alexander the Great entrusted part of his large Empire, Egypt, to the Greek general Ptolemy, where he blended the best of the Egyptian and the Greek worlds in the end of the 4th Century. His empire, which lasted for 350 years, would rival that of the Syrian Greeks. Learn about the era of Ptolemaic rule and its significant achievements including the founding of a museum and library in the great city of Alexandria, important scientific and mathematical advances. The most famous of the Ptolemies was Cleopatra, whose death marked the end of the Ptolemic reign and the incorporation of Egypt into the Roman empire. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

World War II: The Eastern Front

$20 / $25

NC8356 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday

The Eastern Front in World War II played the decisive role in the outcome of the war – it accounted for 80% of the German casualties. Initially overwhelmed by the Nazi Blitzkrieg, Russia heroically rallied to defeat the Germans at Moscow, Stalingrad, Kursk, Warsaw and finally Berlin. Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky played a prominent role in all these battles. Repressed during the Stalin purges of 1937, he was one of the few who, under brutal torture, never “confessed” nor denounced others. Released from prison because of the looming Nazi threat, his brilliant performance had led to his being considered by military historians as Russia’s finest field general, and the Belorussian Campaign, which he commanded, to be the greatest in history. Instructor: Mary DenDooven

Woodstock Memories: A Look Back at Love and Music

$20 / $25

Option #1 – TR8357 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – November 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – AR8358 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – November 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. What drew a half million people together in 1969 for three days of peace and music? Carlene Thissen presents “Woodstock Memories,” a show that features a historical perspective brought to life by her own memories and experiences. Carlene traces the social and political events that inspired the music that led up to the festival and how the music, in turn inspired the movements. “Woodstock Memories” is a multi-media musical experience that takes you back, whether you were there or not, and challenges you to change the world. Instructor: Carlene Thissen

Five Best and Worst U.S. Presidents

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR8359 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – NC8360 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Like naming the greatest baseball player or actor, selecting the best or worst President is a very subjective business, but over many decades and dozens of surveys, a consensus of the top and bottom five can reasonably be made. Selecting the criteria to make the choice is almost as subjective as the final selections themselves. We won’t let the cat out of the bag, so come to our meeting and talk to learn and weigh in on this fun session. This is far less controversial than the new leader we are choosing this fall! Instructor: Steven Mutart

Counterterrorism: Refugees and Immigration

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8361 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT8362 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – November 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Three hot topics in the war on terror: refugee and immigration policy (Syria/Muslims) and closing the detention facility at Guantanamo. You have heard the political arguments. We will explore the security implications. Topics: ISIS infiltration of refugee groups; can refugees be vetted; what intelligence experts think; the role of neighboring Muslim countries; immigrant vetting; limiting Muslim immigration; Hijrah; lessons from Europe; is GTMO a terrorist recruitment tool; international opinion; what happens to the detainees if GTMO closes; and ISIS ideology. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Politics vs. History

$20 / $25

NC8363 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday An analysis of narrative history including Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, The Killer Angels, Band of Brothers, and other popular books and films (Lincoln, The Civil War, The War) that have been criticized by academics (often unfairly). This lecture will include a timely discussion of why popular history is both fun and informative while text books are generally not. Are allegations of inaccuracies valid? Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Jonathan Pollard: Avarice or Ideology?

$20 / $25

NC8364 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Pollard, a U.S. intelligence analyst, was arrested while spying for Israel. Israel refused him asylum and then denied knowledge of his spying. For years, they have sought his release. Despite a life sentence, he was eligible for parole in November 2015 and was ultimately released. We will address the facts behind this highly debated and political case. Was he motivated by love for Israel and its security, or was his aim more sinister – greed? Also, did he spy only for Israel? Additionally, we will discuss other Mossad operations (Eichmann, the Hangman of Riga, other assassinations) and Israeli intelligence organizations. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Fields of Hope: The Story of Immokalee

$20 / $25

NC8365 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Based on the book authored by Carlene Thissen, “Immokalee’s Fields of Hope,” this program takes you on a journey that begins with the Seminole Indian, white, black and Tejano heritage and history. In this multi-media cultural program, Carlene weaves personal, intimate stories of the Mexican, Guatemalan and Haitian immigrants, with the political histories of their home countries, through the power of her original music. At the same time, Carlene lets you see inside her time in Immokalee and how these beautiful people have forever changed her life. Instructor: Carlene Thissen

Unsportsmanlike Conduct – Racism and Anti-Semitism at the Olympics

$20 / $25

NC8366 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday The 1936 Berlin Olympics was the opportunity to highlight Hitler’s Aryan race supremacy. But the “Nazi Olympics” showcased the athletic prowess of Jesse Owens instead, and was supposed to include Marty Glickman and Sam Stollar; but the politics of racism and anti-Semitism got in the way. Fast forward to 1972, this time in Munich, and the world observes terrorism and tragedy up close. This presentation explores the dynamics at the Olympics from athleticism to politics. Instructor: Jeffrey Margolis

Illegals Program: Russian “Sleeper” Spies

$20 / $25

AT8367 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft Myers) – November 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday In 2010, the FBI arrested 10 long-term Russian spies. They had posed as Americans for years developing intelligence sources. They attended U.S. universities, had children, homes, and jobs. One such spy was the “glamorous” Anna Chapman. Within days, these spies pled guilty and were swapped for Western assets held in Russian prisons. We will examine what they did, how they were caught, and the prisoner exchange. Most Americans only read the headlines, but we will discuss the fascinating details. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Racial, Behavioral and Criminal Profiling: Effective Tools or Harmful Weapons?

$20 / $25

NC8368 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Analysis of a widely used but controversial police tactic. What is profiling, is it legal, and does it work? Topics will include: racial, behavioral, and criminal profiling; Terry stops; reasonable suspicion; exclusionary rule; crime prevention; profiling terror suspects; TSA; and the NYPD. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Presidential Post-Election Analysis

$20 / $25

BR8369 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday With the election now over, join Dr. Bergerson as he examines the election results and the likely working relationship between the new president and Congress. What did the 2016 election teach us about the American electorate? What does it mean for the future of the Republican and Democratic parties? What can we expect in the first 100 days of the new presidency? Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

Pompeii and Herculaneum: Windows into Antiquity

$20 / $25

BR8370 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday This class will look at how the excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum buried by the eruption on Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79 provide us with an extraordinary glimpse of what life was like when Rome ruled the world. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Cities at the Center of the Ancient Greek World

$20 / $25

NC8371 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday The Ancient Greeks believed the Temple of Apollo at Delphi was the center of the ancient world. In this class we will explore Delphi and other key cities in this civilization from which so much of Western culture is derived. Our armchair tour will include Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Epidaurus and Athens. Instructor: Carol Jonson

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

$42 / $50

NC8372 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 30, December 2, 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed/Fri/Wed Participants may register for the entire series (NC8372) or for any of the individual lectures below. On the death of King Henry’s daughter, Elizabeth, after her 45-year reign, the Tudor dynasty came to the end of its 120-year run. King Henry VIII’s almost 40-year firm rule changed forever England’s history, culture, and religion and introduced the divine power of kings to his countrymen after telling the Pope to go away. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Henry VIII Takes the Throne

$20 / $25

NC8373 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday In 1509, barely 18 years old, Henry VIII took the reins from his deceased father, Henry VII. He married his brother’s widow, followed by Anne Boleyn and four more wives, all while he waged war in France, Italy, and Scotland. He separated from the church in Rome. His male heir, Edward, became king at the ripe age of nine. Did we mention he executed two of the wives and that Edward died at 15?

Henry’s Successors

$20 / $25

NC8374 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Under the terms of Henry’s will, on the death of a childless Edward, the crown passed to his oldest daughter Mary, then to the younger daughter Elizabeth, and finally to the descendants of his younger sister, Mary. Henry ignored his older sister, Margaret, who was married to a Stuart of Scotland who also was a king. But things did not quite work out. Hear about the struggles, intrigues, and murders as Bloody Mary, Elizabeth, Mary Queen of Scots, and Lady Jane Grey sought or secured the crown before the Stuart dynasty took over in 1603.

The Stuarts Ascend to the Throne

$20 / $25

NC8375 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday On the death of Queen Elizabeth in 1603, the last of Henry VIII’s Tudor progeny, James VI of Scotland was crowned James I of England. His Stuarts would rule on and off for the next century ending with the death of the childless Queen Anne, who would endure 17 miscarriages. Stuart history included one royal execution, Cromwell’s Roundheads wars, and an invasion by brother-in-law William of Orange. Anne would ascend the throne as the last Stuart in the early 18th century, to be followed by the House of Hanover (George III was one).

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

$42 / $50

NC8376 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 30, December 2, 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed/Fri/Wed Participants may register for the entire series (NC8376) or for any of the individual lectures below. Any history buff, or one just interested in the fascinating lives of our Founding Fathers, will want to attend this course to hear the roles played by Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, Franklin, Jay, Marshall, Madison, Adams, and other legends in founding the U.S. and its Constitution. Instructor: Steven Mutart

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

$20 / $25

NC8377 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 30 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday The world was about to change on Sunday, May 13, 1787, when George Washington stepped off the ferry in Philadelphia, the day before the Constitutional Convention. For 120 sweltering days, Washington presided over 55 fractious delegates from 12 equally fractious states (Rhode Island did not send delegates) who argued, fought, cajoled, and ultimately compromised in drafting a blueprint for a new nation and one of the most significant documents in history. The ratification process was to be yet another story.

The New Nation Struggles (1790 – 1800)

$20 / $25

NC8378 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Our new country was finally official; the Constitution was ratified by 12 of the 13 previously independent colonies, but more daunting tasks lay ahead. Jefferson and Adams were ready to join Hamilton, Madison, and other leaders Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

in helping put the nation on its feet and preparing it for a dangerous and unfriendly world. However, the Founding Fathers found it difficult. Friendships turned to enmity; petty jealousies and genuine differences made for a very unhappy team of superstars. Our leaders today could learn much from these powerful, passionate, and brilliant men who saw the world very differently from one another but ultimately compromised for the greater good of the country.

The Miracle Continues (1800 – 1820)

$20 / $25

NC8379 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday The Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson, take over at the start of the new century after 12 years of Federalist rule. Alexander Hamilton dies in a duel with Aaron Burr, who turns traitor. Lewis and Clark make their legendary exploration after the Louisiana Purchase. New England, fed up with rule by Virginians dominated by agricultural interests, talks secession. Titanic political battles between Jefferson and Marshall take place over the role of the courts versus the executive and legislative branches. The nation’s first financial panic takes place during Monroe’s administration

The Dust Bowl Era: A Time of National Desperation

$20 / $25

NC8380 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Consider the devastating effects of this country’s worst ecological disaster (The Dust Bowl) on the nation’s wellbeing. Farmland topsoil was literally blown away. Plant life, livestock, and human lives were severely impacted along with the physical, mental, and emotional trauma to the nation. Was the Dust Bowl caused by a severe drought alone or were there also human factors at play, such as ignorance and greed? What role did the federal government and the farmers play in the creation of this ecological disaster and its eventual remediation. Finally, whatever happened to the farmland that was so damaged? Instructor: Richard Hertzberg

Nine Presidents Well Forgotten

$20 / $25

NC8381 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison and Martin Van Buren on a good day remain obscure. These names don’t pop to mind like Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Eisenhower, et al when we think of U.S. presidents. So maybe we can bring them out of the closet, shine some light on them, and learn about their lives and just what, if anything, did they contribute to the republic. Expect a lively discussion and many fun facts. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Monuments Men

$20 / $25

BV8382 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – December 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday The U.S./UK established an unprecedented unit to protect art and cultural sites during WWII. Additionally, they recovered art and treasure looted by the Nazis on a massive scale. Join us for the fascinating true story. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

INTERIOR DESIGN Interior Design: Decorating in Southwest Florida

$52 / $62

AT8383 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 8, 10, 15, 17 at 10am – 12pm, Tues/Thurs Participants may register for the series (AT8383) or for any individual lectures below. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. There is a workbook to accompany this class for $10, payable to the instructor right before the class begins. Join us as we explore the decorating techniques known and practiced by professional decorators. Our series will cover interior design basics, color, lighting, and how they can transform the smallest room to an entire home. Instructor: Dr. Sharon Breay

Basics of Interior Design

$24 / $29

AT8384 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 8 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Learn the secret principles behind every good interior design. Learn the first considerations a professional interior designer addresses on a design project. Learn principles that not only make a room look good, but also make it functional, and relaxing (or exciting, if that is the aim). Practice and take home six basic principles of design, and begin using them to complete your own project.

Color in the 21st Century

$24 / $29

AT8385 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 10 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Ever wonder if you’re using color correctly, and if the colors used are the best for you? Learn how to create the ideal color scheme for “your own” personality and setting. Be amazed by examples of how colors change in relation to one another. Learn why color trends don’t work. Fun exercises give you the ability to create our own color schemes.

Lighting: The Most Important Point in Interior Design

$24 / $29

AT8386 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 15 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Lighting is the most important part of designing our interiors (and exteriors, too!). Yet, it is the most misunderstood and overlooked aspect of design! Learn how lighting will visually change the shape of your room, create the mood you wish, and add to the beauty of your room. Learn where to place it, and why, and the best fixtures and bulbs for the space being designed.

Art and Accessories: How to Handle Them

$24 / $29

AT8387 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 17 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Have you ever wondered how interior designers arrange a group of pictures or table accessories? This course will review the basics of hanging art and grouping accessories. This is excellent knowledge that further tests your skills in basic design. There will be PowerPoint examples to discuss. Students will also learn how to frame various types of art. There is a workbook to accompany the course for $10, payable to the instructor right before the class begins.

LIFE ENRICHMENT Preserve Your Brain

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV8388 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – October 24 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AR8389 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – October 25 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Switch your brain ON! Tune up your neural circuits and keep them humming with easy exercises and tips from the instructor’s book, Preserve Your Brain. Based in the science of neural plasticity, you can refresh energy, memory, balance and clarity. Learn how to build and improve your brain at any age. Instructor: Ann Marina

Jumpstart Your Intuition

$52 / $62

Option #1 – AT8390 – Atrium Center (S. Ft. Myers) – Oct 31, Nov 2, 7, 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mons/Weds Option #2 – NC8391 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 8, 10, 15, 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tues/Thurs Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (AT8390 or NC8391) or for any individual lectures below, but we recommend attending session one, since all others build on what is learned there. This course will answer many of your burning questions about intuition. The four interactive sessions build on each other with a blend of presentation, discussion, instruments, in-class exercises, Q&A and homeplay applications to help you recognize, understand and jump-start your intuitive abilities. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

Intuition 101: Does Intuition Exist?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8392 – Atrium Executive Center (S. Ft. Myers) – October 31 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mon Option #2 – NC8393 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tue Choose one of the course options above. What is intuition? Where does it come from? Does everyone have it? How does it differ from other “ways of knowing”?

Intuition 201: How Intuitive Am I?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8394 – Atrium Executive Center (S. Ft. Myers) – November 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wed Option #2 – NC8395 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 10 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur Choose one of the course options above. How can intuition be measured? If so, how intuitive am I? How do I tell the difference between intuition and “guessing” or “wishful thinking”?

Intuition 301: How Can I use Intuition?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8396 – Atrium Executive Center (S. Ft. Myers) – November 7 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mon Option #2 – NC8397 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tue Choose one of the course options above. How can I use my intuition? How do I access it? How can it help me in practical, everyday ways?

Intuition 401: How Do I Build Intuition?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8398 – Atrium Executive Center (S. Ft. Myers) – November 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wed Option #2 – NC8399 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur Choose one of the course options above. What have I learned about intuition? How do I build it and continue to grow and use it?

Mindful Meditation

$42 / $50

Option #1 – NC8400 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 3, 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays Option #2 – AT8401 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 8, 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tues Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC8400 or AT8401) or for any individual lectures below. Learn what mindfulness is, and how to incorporate it into your daily life. Discover how meditation can refresh energy, improve mental clarity and reduce stress. Develop the skills we practice in class, to enhance overall well-being. Instructor: Ann Marina

Mindful Meditation, Defined

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8402 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT8403 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Learn the basics of mindfulness and how to meditate. Explore recent studies revealing meditation’s benefits for health and well-being. We examine concentration and insight meditation as tools for stress relief and personal growth.

Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8404 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT8405 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture offers a guide to being mindful in everyday activities, and creating or enhancing your meditation practice. Learn simple exercises, including mindful breathing while seated, and techniques for walking meditation. Collect a toolkit of skills and techniques for making mindfulness a way of life.

Meditation for Health and Happiness

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8406 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT8407 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Discover how a meditation practice can help to refresh energy, improve mental focus and clarity, reduce stress, and build a positive state of mind for balanced living. We discuss how meditation has

been scientifically shown to have all these benefits and more. Review and practice simple exercises from the previous week’s class.

Simplification + Organization = Peace of Mind

$20 / $25

MP8408 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – November 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Learn how the simple act of getting organized will enhance your life and give you peace of mind. Getting organized is not as tough as it sounds. Naples’ PREMIER Professional Organizer® and é Bella Magazine columnist Marla Ottenstein, shows you how being prepared and simplifying your life can and will help you find peace of mind. This comprehensive presentation covers such topics as, being prepared for the inevitable by getting organized, de-cluttering, creating systems; consolidating and downsizing and transitioning into the different stages of your life and the importance of taking control of all the “stuff” before it takes control of you. This presentation will also cover topics such as, the importance of clearing out off-site storage units; preparing a detailed “Doomsday List” of accounts, passwords, user names and security questions, etc.; setting-up auto-pay and other time-saving (stress-free) systems; talking with loved ones about assets and investments; changing primary account holder names on utility accounts and how to establish credit; sorting through and organizing paperwork, files and all the “stuff” before it’s too late; discussing pre-need choices with loved ones; preparing and/or updating your Will and Trust(s) on a regular basis; preparing a detailed household inventory and preparing a list of valuable items and deciding who gets what after one’s death. Getting your life in order is the greatest gift you can give your loved ones, but more importantly, the sense of accomplishment and peace of mind you’ll experience once the process is complete will make you wonder why you waited so long. Instructor: Marla Ottenstein

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC8409 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 5 at 9:30am – 10:30am, Monday Option #2 – AT8410 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 7 at 9:30am – 10:30 am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Did you know that 90% of all people who make New Year’s resolutions fail? Are you tired of making yearly resolutions only to find difficulty sustaining them? Making permanent lifestyle change require an effective action plan. Learn how hypnosis works and help achieve lasting success. Instructor: Barry Wolfson

Better Sleep

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC8411 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 5 at 11am – 12pm, Monday Option #2 – AT8412 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 7 at 11am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Do you have difficulty getting back to sleep if you wake up during the night? Imagine leaving life’s cares and worries behind at the end of each day. Learn relaxation techniques and strategies to fall asleep easier. Start looking forward to a wonderful blissful mini-vacation each night. Instructor: Barry Wolfson

Stress Management

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC8413 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 12 at 9:30am – 10:30am, Monday Option #2 – AT8414 – Atrium Executive Center (S. Ft. Myers) – December 14 at 9:30am – 10:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Are you having trouble facing life’s challenges? Whether your problems are financial, family, work related or interpersonal relationships discover exciting new ways to deal with them more easily and effectively. Learn to view and cope with whatever stress is in your life. As Bob Marley said “Don’t worry, be happy.” Instructor: Barry Wolfson

Improve Your Golf Game

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC8415 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 12 at 11am – 12pm, Monday Option #2 – AT8416 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 14 at 11am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Is it your technique? Is it your putting? Is your anger and frustration after a bad stroke or hole holding you back? Find out how to maximize your skill and stroke through relaxation techniques and guided imagery. Explore and improve the mental aspect of playing better golf. Instructor: Barry Wolfson

MAH JONGG Mah Jongg Skill Building Series Enrollment is limited. Please bring your 2016 Mah Jongg Rule Card (available from the National Mah Jongg League; call 212-2463052) and your own Mah Jongg set. This series is geared to developing your game, no matter your level. Instructor: Gayle Dorio

Beginners

$55 / $70

NC8417 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 12, 14, 19, 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed/Fri Enrollment is limited. Students must bring both a current 2016 Mah Jongg Card and set to class. Learn the fundamentals of Mah Jongg. Learn how this exciting game makes you think every minute. Learn some strategy and how to put your tiles together to make a hand.

Intermediates

$45 / $60

NC8418 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 24, 26, 28 at 10am – 12pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Enrollment is limited. Students must bring both a current 2016 Mah Jongg Card and set to class. Must have been playing for at least 6 months. Build on your beginning knowledge. Learn to play defensively to improve your odds of making Mah Jongg. Learn how to build a hand and become more flexible in switching hands.

Advanced Strategies

$45 / $60

NC8419 – Naples Center (S. Naples) – October 31, November 2, 4 at 10am – 12pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Enrollment is limited. Students must bring both a current 2016 Mah Jongg Card and set to class. Take your Mah Jongg to a higher level. Be prepared to play hands with defensive strategies and faster decision making. Learn when to call and when to wait. Why is this game more about looking and listening than just studying your own hand? You know if you want to be advanced and learn more!

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

$20 / $25

NC8420 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Famed conductor Riccardo Muti said when he picks up the baton to conduct Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony he feels a chill knowing he will be in direct communication with God for the next ninety minutes. Join us as we “listen and learn” about this titan whose powerful sound cast an enormous shadow across the 19th century. “Papa” Hayden called his pupil a child prodigy whose music “will one day shake this earth.” While battling hearing loss in his thirties, fighting his sister-in-law over custody of his nephew, and suffering the lost love of the mysterious “Immortal Beloved,” Beethoven created some of the greatest music ever, crowned by the monumental Ninth Symphony. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro

$52 / $62

NC8421 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 26, 28, November 2, 4 at 10am –11:30am, Wednesdays/Fridays

Participants may register for the series above (NC8421) or for any of the individual lectures below. Don’t know much about opera? This class is for you. Been to lots of operas but would like to know more? You will love the many insights into this Mozart classic. Join Tom Turicchi as he offers a musician’s look at the world of opera. The class will focus on developing listening skills to help you increase your enjoyment regardless of your level of experience. Just come prepared to listen, learn and enjoy some of the world’s greatest music. These classes will be built around four significant aspects of Mozart’s wonderful opera Le nozze di Figaro. Instructor: Dr. Tom Turicchi

The Emotional Language of Music

$20 / $25

NC8422 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 26 at 10am –11:30am, Wednesday

The Wise Women in Figaro

$20 / $25

NC8423 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 28 at 10am –11:30am, Friday

Two Men and a Boy

$20 / $25

NC8424 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 2 at 10am –11:30am, Wednesday

Finding the Fun in Figaro’s Finale

$20 / $25

NC8425 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 4 at 10am –11:30am, Friday

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Outer Limits of Genius

$20 / $25

NC8426 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday What does a five-year old do with the rest of his life after mastering violin and piano? Mozart would go on to compose 41 symphonies, 27 piano concertos, five violin concertos (by age 18), many operas, countless small concert pieces, and hundreds of live performances for royalty throughout Europe. But the musical darling of Europe would die penniless and join the paupers in their graves at the young age of 35. Adored by millions, he would become a hero to the many musical giants that followed him. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Tchaikovsky: Tormented Genius

$20 / $25

NC8427 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed some of the world’s most beautiful and beloved music, from the legendary Nutcracker ballet to the Pathetique symphony, all while suffering depression and hiding a dark secret. His unique sound, full of passion, romance, patriotic fervor, and endless beauty, defied the world of the musical elite whose snobbish airs were slow to recognize this true, but tormented, genius. He died at 53. Was it self-inflicted? Instructor: Steven Mutart

Jean Sibelius: Nordic Giant of Music

$20 / $25

NC8428 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Jean Sibelius would never have a life in jurisprudence thanks to his passion for music. His Finlandia was so stirring to the Finns chafing under the perennial yoke of Russia, that the Soviets banned its public performance. His seven symphonies, towering tone poems, violin concerto, many songs, and concert pieces were inspired by nature, Nordic myths, and legends. However, for the last 30 years of his life, his creativity and productivity would come to an end. Do we know what silenced this genius? We do know his soaring melodies and majestic orchestra passages continue to inspire and awe. Instructor: Steven Mutart

PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING Getting More from Your Digital Camera

$30 / $35

Option #1 – AR8429 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – October 11 at 1pm – 4pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC8430 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 20 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – TR8431 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – October 26 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #4 – AT8432 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 1 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #5 – MP8433 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – November 16 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Everyone owns a camera, and if you are like most people, you can turn it on and press the shutter, and that is about it. Perplexed by all those strange symbols? Afraid to touch a button or worse yet, touch one by accident and can’t undo what you have just done? Do not be embarrassed! Gain control of your digital camera in this easy-to-understand class. In this lecture-style class, you will learn what all those buttons do, when to use them, how to use them, and why to use them. Impress your family, friends, and yourself by making the camera do what you want it to do! Instructor: Frank Berna

Making/Taking Better Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8434 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 27 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AR8435 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – November 15 at 1pm – 4pm, Tuesday Option #3 – AT8436 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 17 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Ansel Adams said, “You don’t take a photograph, you make a photograph.” Photography is a very subjective endeavor. There are no hard-and-fast rules to follow that always assure your picture will be, well, “picture perfect.” However, an understanding of light, exposure, and compositional guidelines that can be applied to virtually any scene will enhance its impact and quality. Understanding these principles will help you to capture more compelling images, turning your snapshots into works of art. This class would be for all photographers, regardless of the camera they use. Instructor: Frank Berna

Photoshop Elements for Beginners

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC8437 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Oct 31, Nov 2, 4 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Option #2 – AT8438 – Atrium Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 7, 9, 14 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Mon Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. In this handson class, basic and advanced beginner Photoshop Elements techniques are explored. Topics will include RAW conversion, rotating photographs, layers, straightening horizons, color adjustments, removing or minimizing wrinkles and blemishes, adding or eliminating items from a scene, changing the color of a particular object in a scene, changing from color to black and white or sepia, moving parts of one picture to another picture, and adding text. Instructor: Frank Berna

Take Amazing Travel Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8439 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 21 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT8440 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 22 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. We all love to travel, and capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments to share with friends and family, or for personal memories, is part of the experience. Our photographs need to bring the sensations of sight, sound, and smell back to trigger our memories and to communicate how we felt to others. To do this, we need to think and feel, as much as look, when setting out to take photographs. Travel photography expresses the feeling of a time and place, portrays a land, its people, or a culture in its natural state, and has no geographical limitations. Learn how to create the images that are only seen in magazines. Instructor: Frank Berna

The Beauty of Black & White Photography

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8441 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 28 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT8442 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 29 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Black and white photography is a rewarding and challenging field of artistic photography. As a photographer, black and white can allow you to discover a whole new character in a familiar subject, and most serious photographers will tell you that the best black and white photos are taken when the photographer deliberately sets out with black and white images in mind. This class will show you how to pre-visualize your shot in monochrome, and then process the image in software to create stunning black and white masterpieces. Instructor: Frank Berna

Understanding Your Digital SLR

$65 / $80

NC8443 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 5, 7, 9 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday For those wanting to explore their creative side with digital photography, nothing compares to the choices available with a single lens reflex (SLR) camera. But learning the myriad of alternatives can be daunting. This course is designed to make sense of these options: how, when, and why to use them. Topics will include understanding exposure, white balance, file formats, better flash photography, focus, and shooting options. Instructor: Frank Berna

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

$20 / $25

NC8444 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Climb aboard and rocket into subatomic space where science and science fiction blur; head out past the sun, the solar system, and our Milky Way Galaxy to the edge of the universe where massive objects lurk bending time and space itself. Join us as we travel across the full spectrum of the world of matter, hopefully avoiding black holes and portals sucking us into other universes. Bring your curiosity and fascination. Instructor: Steven Mutart

TAI CHI & YOGA Tai Chi for Beginners

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC8445 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 3, 10, 17, 24 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays Option #2 – NC8446 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7, 14, 21, 28 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Please wear tennis shoes or soft soled shoes. The gentle, flowing movements of Tai Chi promote better health, leg strength, and an overall feeling of well-being, according to the Mayo Clinic. The rhythmic movements and controlled breathing of Tai Chi, or “meditation in motion,” requires practitioners to live in the present, thereby reducing stress and producing an inner calm. Tai Chi is low impact, reduces blood pressure, and is especially suitable for older adults. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and shoes. No previous experience required. Instructor: Karen McNeil

Yoga for Beginners

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC8447 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10am – 10:50am, Mondays Option #2 – NC8448 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10am – 10:50am, Mondays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No shoes required. This class requires a yoga mat and the ability to get down on the floor. Enjoy the many aspects of yoga. Enhance flexibility, strength and balance. De-stress and relax. No previous experience required. Instructor: Karen McNeil

TRAVELOGUES Journey to Cuba

$20 / $25

BR8449 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Experience the sights and sounds of the world without ever leaving home through the Renaissance Academy Travelogue Program. Christine Wheeler traveled to Cuba in 2012 and 2013 on a People to People educational trip. During this program she will share the many photos she took of the country, the culture, and the people that captured her heart. Journey with Christine from Cienfuegos to Havana, through the countryside and into the city. Learn the history, see the architecture, hear about the hope of the people, explore the varied religious beliefs, and experience the beauty of the country through the photos Christine captured. By the time the program comes to a close, you will know much more about a country locked in time, a country most know little about even though it is less than an hour flight away. Instructor: Christine Wheeler

The Great Rivers of Europe

$20 / $25

AR8450 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – November 1 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Sailing nearly 1,000 miles on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers and canals gives a traveler a wonderfully different perspective on seeing Europe. This travel adventure begins in Amsterdam, cruises down the Rhine past fairytale castles, takes some side trips to medieval Rothenburg and beautiful Heidelberg and ends in Vienna. Instructor: Carol Jonson

TRAVEL ABROAD Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 40 high-end, intimately sized, concierge-style excursions domestically and abroad. Through unique custom itineraries, participants have the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, visit historic and cultural sites with outstanding local guides, experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language, and history – and delight in conversation and laughter with fellow travelers who share a love of learning and a sense of adventure. Our excursions generally include accommodations in four/five star hotels; most meals and gratuities; private English-speaking guides; deluxe motor coach transportation; and all entrance fees. Register online at https://registerRA.fgcu.edu to receive complete itineraries, cost information and registration forms or call 239-425-3272. Our exclusive excursions are each limited to 24 travelers.

Classic Germany SP8451 – May 17 - 31, 2017 – 15 days Your 15-day comprehensive tour of Germany, the old and the new, will draw you into the allure of this classic land with a cruise on the legendary Rhine, its vistas of the Black Forest and the Bavarian Alps, and its exploration of culturally rich Munich and international Berlin. After a full-day excursion through the Rhine River Valley, explore the romantic university town of Heidelberg, have a chance to “take the waters” in Baden-Baden, and continue on to Munich, on the way visiting Neuschwanstein, the castle that was the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty. In Munich you see the Glockenspiel carillon, and take a side trip to Dachau and Nuremberg. On to Dresden with its extraordinary display of crown jewels and the world’s largest diamond, then Meissen’s Royal Porcelain Factory, and finally Berlin with the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall. A 3-day/2-night optional extension in Berlin is available.

Scotland: Highlands and Islands SP8452 – July 15 - 26, 2017 – 12 days Enjoy a pleasing mix of guided touring and time for independent exploration on this well-paced, 12-day tour of Scotland. Begin in Glasgow, with a tour highlighting the city’s distinct architecture. Enjoy a private tour of Pollok House, ancestral home of the Maxwell clan and now a museum with the United Kingdom’s greatest collection of Spanish art. Travel on to admire the country’s beautiful Highlands scenery. Drive the full 23-mile length of the fabled Loch Ness, best known for the other-worldly creature alleged to live in its deep waters. Embark on an excursion to Isle of the Skye. Visit the ruins of lakeside Urquhart Castle, then continue to Culloden Moor, site of the last battle of the Jacobite Rising in 1746; and Saint Andrews, home of Scotland’s oldest university and renowned as the home of golf. Conclude in Edinburgh, with a visit to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood, where the British royalty schemed and slept in the State Apartments.

Insider’s Japan SP8453 – September 9 - 21, 2017 – 13 days It’s a land of delicate art and bustling commerce; of rich traditions and dizzying modernity. This well-crafted 13-day tour features the highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto, engages you in local life, and takes you off the beaten path to the lovely historic cities of Takayama and Kanazawa. Your 13-day journey begins in Tokyo touring the Shinto Meiji Shrine and historic Imperial Palace. Visit Mt. Fuji-HakoneIzu National Park and view magnificent Mt. Fuji. Overnight in Hakone at a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, then travel to lovely Takayama to explore this historic town’s ancient sites and enjoy a sake tasting. In Kanazawa, tour the famed Kenrokuen Garden and visit a museum celebrating the art of gold leaf technology. Conclude your journey touring Kyoto, attending a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and embarking on a cycling tour. On an optional post-tour extension, discover Hiroshima, the city reborn from the atomic destruction of World War II.

WRITING WORKSHOPS Writers Collaborative Workshop

$100 / $125

NC8454 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18, at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Fridays Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Please bring your writing samples to the first class. Audience is one of the most important aspects of writing. Share the content of yours with like-minded, aspiring authors in a constructive, acceptance-oriented, creative, and vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you are writing or want to write – memoir, stories, novel, or poems – for input, guidance, and discussion. Instructor: James Robison

With a Writer’s Eye

$49 / $59

NC8455 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 24, 31, November 7, 14 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Improve your writing by learning to analyze successful stories. How do the authors pull together story elements (character, plot, dialogue, and scene) to engage readers? We will dissect and discuss a variety of stories plus TV programs and movies with a writer’s eye, then apply what we have learned to our own writing. A perfect class for beginning writers or those interested in discussing stories and a great refresher for intermediate and advanced writers. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book

$75 / $90

NC8456 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 26, November 2, 9, 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Have you always wanted to write a book but do not know how to begin? Then this workshop is for you. You will learn the stages in the writing process as you plan and organize your book, and explore characterization and plotting along with basic fiction elements. Those interested in writing nonfiction will learn the importance of back-matter, envisioning the layout, using photos and diagrams, and other details important to successful nonfiction. All writing levels welcome. Bring a summary of your writing project or idea to the first class. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

Writing Craft: Become a Better Writer

$55 / $70

NC8457 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 3, 10, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (NC8457) or for any of the individual lectures below. Dramatically improve your writing skills with this series of craft workshops and in-class writing exercises. The series will focus on the most important elements of character development, plot, and dialogue. All writing levels are welcome. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

Writing Craft: Character Development

$25 / $30

NC8458 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Having trouble creating characters that the reader believes could be real? In this class, we will focus on how to turn cardboard characters into well-rounded personalities that will engage readers. Participants will also learn how to incorporate these essential parts into a story or novel. Students will complete several in-class exercises with time to share and discuss for improvement. All writing levels are welcome.

Writing Craft: Plot

$25 / $30

NC8459 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Enrollment is limited. In this class, we will complete several fun in-class activities to demonstrate how to add intriguing plot twists and turns to a story or novel. We will discuss story arc and pacing plus the essential details for plotting: character motivation/desire, action, and temporary resolutions. Time is allotted to share in-class writing for feedback and discussion. All writing levels welcome.

Writing Craft: Dialogue

$25 / $30

NC8460 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Enrollment is limited. In this class, we will focus on how to properly punctuate and format dialogue, use it to craft scenes that show rather than tell, and provide story and character background. Balancing dialogue with narrative and incorporating actions and thoughts while maintaining viewpoint will also be covered. Students will complete several in-class exercises with time to share and discuss for improvements. All writing levels are welcome.

Confessions of a Romance Writer

$24 / $29

NC8461 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 30 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday The romance genre, a $6 billion-dollar per year industry, is driven almost exclusively by women. So why are the women who write and read romance novels so reluctant to admit it? This session will use presentation, discussion, readings, and stories to answer this question, and will provide insights about launching a romance writing career. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Mary Bartrop is a certified Zentangle® teacher. Gerald Beaubien is a retired multinational corporate executive. Having lived around the world, his passions now include golf and bridge. Peter Bergerson, Ph.D., has taught Political Science and Public Policy for over 40 years at the university level. Frank Berna has nearly 25 years of experience in various aspects of photography. Sharon Breay, ASID of Breay Design, is an awarded, nationally certified senior design consultant, mentor, and author. Loris Dallal trained at the Sogetsu Ikebana School in Tokyo; attended seminars and workshops worldwide; taught Ikebana at Hofstra Univ. Mary DenDooven is past president of the Naples Civil War Round Table, she’s lectured on the Civil War, in addition to the Eastern Front. Steven Derfler, Ph.D., is a Professor of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Barbara Dolleschal oversees U.S. chocolate distribution for Zotter Chocolates of Austria with U.S. headquarters in Cape Coral. Gayle Dorio is a registered Interior Designer and orchid society member. She has won many ribbons and medals for her orchids. Marty Dorio, Ph.D., has adopted, studied, and taught others about new technologies. He is a member of the Naples Mac Users Group. Thomas Eastwood had careers with the ATF and DoD where he conducted and led counterintelligence and criminal investigations. Gerald Franz, Ph.D., has been a history professor and college librarian for 29 years, earning five graduate degrees along the way. Edward J. Grace, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for work on the Apollo 13 Mission. He founded several Hi-Tech firms. John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and former Wall Street merchant banker, is the FGCU Director of Continuing Education. Richard W. Hertzberg, Ph.D., has almost 50 years of worldwide experience with fractures. He is an author and award-winning educator. Braxton Hinchey, Ph.D., University of Missouri; Honors Fellow and Emeritus Prof. of Management, University of Massachusetts. Carol Jonson, M.A., was a facilitator for the Hodges lifelong learning program where she taught humanities, art, and literature. Shelly Kaufman has a degree in communication and is a lifetime fan of movies from 1930 to the present. Genie Kell, B.F.A., M.A., has studied at Yale University, Columbia University, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in NYC. Jeffrey Margolis is a lifelong educator, author, and lecturer. Ann Marina is a certified Brain Fitness/Yoga Instructor with 30 years of experience in mind-body wellness education. Nancy Maxwell, M.S., grew up abroad, developed her passion for history while living and teaching in Europe. Karen Atkin McNeil is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and tai chi since 1999. William Morrow is a Florida licensed Marriage and Family therapist. Steven Mutart, J.D., is a retired attorney with a lifelong passion for American history and the American presidency. Gerry Pearson Nichols is a calligrapher and certified Zentangle® teacher. Ellie Peterson, creator of Meditative Movements, has 30+ years teaching experience. She is a teacher, author, speaker and inspirer. Peggy Oberlin is a Florida resident of more than 50 years, and is a nature photographer, swamp walker and a green interior designer. Marla Ottenstein is a Naples-based professional organizer who writes a bi-monthly column for The Naples Daily News. James Robison has been published in The New Yorker, won a Whiting Grant for his short fiction and a Rosenthal Award. Cindi Ryerson, R.N., owns and operates Millennium House, an adult day care facility, and the Millennium Cognitive Cafe. Aaron Skloff is a Chartered Financial Analyst, Accredited Investment Fiduciary, and a Financial Advisor and CEO of Skloff Financial. Steve Stolz is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Carlene Thissen is a singer, songwriter, and author who spends much of her time working with the people of Immokalee. Tom Turicchi, is a lecturer and past President of the Italian Cultural Society of Naples. Henry Venable, M.D., is an Estero physician with a long interest in wellness; studied nutrition and lifestyle medicine for many years. Roseanne Vrugtman, Ph.D., has a BA in English and two Master’s degrees (HR and education) and a Ph.D. in adult education. Christine Wheeler served as the Director for the Center for Lifelong Learning and the Professional Development Center at Hodges. Robin Wohl is a retired NYC teacher who has been teaching rubber stamp art, collage & crafts to children and adults for over 35 years. Barry Wolfson, has run a NJ Hypnosis Counseling Center for over 26 years, offering programs in over 35 adult schools. Lisa Wroble is a nationally published author and writing instructor. Robert Young, M.D. has explored the Canyons of the Southwest for nearly two decades photographing images on stone.

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