Renaissance Academy Winter/Spring 2017 Program

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

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

New Classes Begin Each Week!

Winter/Spring 2017 Adult Lectures & Short Courses

THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY of Florida Gulf Coast University

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

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

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

John J. Guerra Director, Continuing Education & Renaissance Academy

Susan Kronenberger Office Manager, Renaissance Academy

Brenda DePasquale-Gerson Administrative Coordinator – Atrium

Terry Mastandrea Program Assistant – Naples

Anita Gilmore Internet Marketing Specialist – Atrium

Carol Marie Jonson Volunteer Advisory Council Member

Ruth Railey Program Assistant – Naples

Patti Lasser Program Assistant – Naples

Christine Wheeler Learning Center Program Assistant

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 – Use a Registration Form (page 114) or our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and mail to either address above In Person – At the Naples Center or Atrium only. In-person registrations are NOT permitted at any other location.

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

Annual Membership, valid from January 1 through December 15, 2017, is $50 per person. A Couple’s Annual Membership (same household) is available for $80. A Seasonal Winter/Spring Single Membership, valid from January 1 through May 15, 2017, is $35. A Seasonal Winter/Spring Couple’s Membership (same household) is available for $60. Membership Fees are non-refundable.

Locations (Look for the two-letter codes before each course number) v v v v v v v v v v v

(AR) The Arlington, 7900 Arlington Circle, Naples 34113; 239-307-3000 (AT) Atrium Executive Center, 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181, Ft. Myers; 239-425-3272 (BR) Brooks Commons Club, 9930 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs; 239-949-3800 (BV) Bentley Village, 850 Retreat Drive, Naples; 239-431-2000 (GR) The Club at Grandézza, 11481 Grande Oak Boulevard, Estero; 239-948-3569 (HB) The Hideaway Beach Club, 250 S Beach Dr., Marco Island; 239-394-5555 (MI) Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island; 239-394-4221 (MP) Moorings Park Center for Healthy Living, 132 Moorings Park Drive, Naples; 239-261-1616 (NC) Naples Center, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, Naples; 239-434-4737 (ST) The Club at the Strand, 5840 Strand Boulevard, Naples; 239-592-7710 (TR) The Terraces, 26455 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 239-949-7555

RA in Charlotte County – Please call 941-505-0130 or visit www.fgcu.edu/hcc for the Charlotte County RA catalog. The views, analyses, findings, and opinions expressed by Renaissance Academy instructors are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the Renaissance Academy or Florida Gulf Coast University. In all of its operations, including admissions, employment, and access to its programs and services, Florida Gulf Coast University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender identity/ expression, religion, sex (including sexual harassment/assault), sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or age. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations due to a disability can contact the Office of Adaptive Services at 239-590-7956, by e-mail at adaptive@fgcu.edu, or via the Florida Relay at 711.

OPEN HOUSES

Be our guest at one of our 2017 Open Houses. They provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about the Academy, meet instructors, register for courses, and enjoy refreshments. Lee County Open House

Collier County Open House

Saturday, January 14 2pm – 4pm

Sunday, January 15 2pm – 4pm

Atrium Center 8695 College Pkwy, Suite #1181 Ft. Myers

Naples Center 1010 5th Avenue South Naples

WHAT’S NEW AT THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY 2017 LOCATIONS: Join us at one of our many locations. All are open to the public. These include Moorings Park in Naples, The Arlington in Naples, Bentley Village in North Naples, The Strand in North Naples, The Terraces in Bonita Springs, Marco Island Center for the Arts, The Hideaway Beach Club in Marco Island and Grandézza in Estero.

MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE COURSE BUNDLES: Become a Member and purchase bundles of five and ten single lectures at a discounted price. Renaissance Academy programming has never been more affordable.

FREE CLASSES MAKES LIFELONG LEARNING AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE: Typically once a month, the Academy will open its doors to all and offer free classes at the Naples Center and Atrium locations. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Let all your friends and family know!

These special Course Bundles are available only to Members and exclude special programming, computer, writing, wine education, photography, fine arts, tai chi, foreign languages, and select other programs. All classes must be registered for at the same time. Substitutions/changes are permissible prior to the start of any class. Course bundles are non-refundable and expire at the end of each term. Call our offices for more information and to register.

ANNUAL AND SEASONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Annual Memberships, valid from January 1 – December 15, 2017, are available for $50 per person and $80 for same-household couples. For seasonal residents who wish to support lifelong learning and enjoy the benefits of Membership, the Renaissance Academy offers a Seasonal Membership program. A Seasonal Membership, valid from January 1 – May 15, 2017, is $35 per person and $60 for same-household couples. Membership fees are non-refundable. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP: Membership is an Opportunity, Not a Requirement – Academy Membership provides the opportunity for individuals committed to the concept of lifelong learning to be active participants in this exciting venture. Being a Member provides access to the Academy’s activities at a substantial savings and provides the financial support that assures the expansion and development of its curriculum. It is a partnership that further enriches the intellectual and cultural life of our community.

Bundle of TEN Single Lectures - $130 Bundle of FIVE Single Lectures - $75

MEMBER DO-OVERS: Wish to repeat a lecture or short course that you have taken at the Academy in the past year? Members may repeat classes while enjoying a 25% discount off the regular Member rate. This does not apply to special and certain other programs. Please call us for more details. TRY THE FIRST SESSION OF A MULTI-PART COURSE FOR $15: See a course that has several sessions or is part of a series and not certain if you will like it? Try the first session of most multi-session courses for only $15. Not all courses apply. Please call us for more details. RA AFTER HOURS PROGRAM: For those working professionals who want to participate the Renaissance Academy, look at the section of our course index called “RA After Hours.” There you will find evening and weekend classes to enjoy.

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

SAVE THE DATES & REGISTER EARLY FOR THESE WONDERFUL PROGRAMS! Great Decisions Discussion Group – February 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 16, 23 – Page 45 Chautauqua Video Discussion Series – February 7, 21, March 14 – Page 47 Ikebana Floral Design Workshop – March 2 – Page 51 Collier County Law Enforcement Behind-the-Scenes – February 2, 21, March 6, 21, April 6 – Page 85 Vizcaya Museum – March 9 – Page 42 Wine Education Series – February 8, 22 and March 8 – Page 107 Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch – February 21 – Page 41 Exploring Barefoot Beach – April 5 – Page 51 Birding Field Trips – March 4, March 25, April 8 – Pages 44 & 51 Miami South Beach and Art-Deco Walking Tour – March 2 – Page 41 Tour of Habitat for Humanity: Eliminating Homelessness One House at a Time – March 16 – Page 43 The Wick Broadway Costume Museum, Lunch, and Cabaret Performance – March 7 – Page 42 Tour of Immokalee – March 8 – Page 42 Rookery Bay Boat Tours – March 15, 30, April 7, 11 – Page 43 Nature Photography Field Trip – April 1 – Page 45 Gourmet Food & Wine Luncheon – March 15 – Page 43 Boat Trip, Tour, and Lunch on Useppa Island – March 28 – Page 44 Miami Art Walking Tour and the Pérez Art Museum – March 23 – Page 44 The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg – March 30 – Page 45 Rebuilding Southwest Florida’s Paradise Reef Special Film Presentation at SilverSpot – March 22 – Page 44 An Introduction to Voiceovers (Try Your Hand in Voice Acting!) – March 21 – Page 44 Morikami Japanese Gardens and Museum – March 14 – Page 43 The Fairchild Botanical Gardens – February 28 – Page 41 Discovering the Wonderful World of Chocolate – February 21 – Page 41 Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Education & Experience Center – February 13, April 7 – Page 41 Classical Piano Concert – March 28 – Page 40 Chicago and All that Jazz – February 7 – Page 40 Renaissance Academy 2017 Travel Abroad Open Houses – January 25, February 8, 10, March 1 – Page 40 The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group – January 20, February 17, March 17, April 7 – Page 39

TABLE OF CONTENTS ARCHAEOLOGY & ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS ...........................................................................................................................20 ART & ART HISTORY ..........................................................................................................................................................................20 BIOGRAPHIES ......................................................................................................................................................................................25 BRIDGE LESSONS ................................................................................................................................................................................30 BUSINESS, FINANCE & INVESTING ................................................................................................................................................30 COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY .........................................................................................................................................................33 CONTEMPORARY ART ......................................................................................................................................................................39 CONCERTS ...........................................................................................................................................................................................40 DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................................40 DISCUSSION GROUPS .........................................................................................................................................................................45 ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................................................................................................49 FILM DISCUSSION SERIES: FOREIGN AND CLASSIC ...............................................................................................................52 FINE ARTS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................58 FOREIGN LANGUAGES ......................................................................................................................................................................60 GUITAR LESSONS ................................................................................................................................................................................61 HEALTH & WELLNESS.......................................................................................................................................................................61 HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT ...................................................................................................................................................64 INTERIOR DESIGN ..............................................................................................................................................................................85 LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION .......................................................................................................85 LIFE ENRICHMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................87 LITERATURE & LANGUAGE .............................................................................................................................................................91 MAH JONGG .........................................................................................................................................................................................92 MUSIC & OPERA ..................................................................................................................................................................................93 PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING .............................................................................................................................................97 PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY .......................................................................................................................................................100 RELIGION, FAITH & PHILOSOPHY ..............................................................................................................................................101 SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY ................................................................................................................................................................103 TAI CHI, YOGA & MEDITATION .....................................................................................................................................................104 TRAVELOGUES .................................................................................................................................................................................105 TRAVEL PROGRAMS.........................................................................................................................................................................106 WINE EDUCATION SERIES ..............................................................................................................................................................107 WRITING WORKSHOPS ....................................................................................................................................................................109 INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES ....................................................................................................................112 & 113 COURSE REGISTRATION FORMS ......................................................................................................................................114 & 115

Programs are grouped by location (Atrium, Naples, etc.) and by category (Art, Film, etc.). The fifth column shows the day of the week the program is held, the month, and whether it is a morning (AM), afternoon (PM) or evening (EVE) offering.

Program Title by Location

Program #

Category

Instructor

Day/Month/AM/PM

AR8506 AR8586 AR8524 AR8527 AR8531 AR8532 AR8533 AR8560 AR8598 AR8629 AR8640 AR8657 AR8668 AR8715 AR8725 AR8826 AR8836 AR8882 AR8943 AR8958 AR8970 AR8973 AR8974 AR9164 AR9053 AR8862

Art/Art History Jonson Art/Art History Jonson Art/Art History Jonson Art/Art History Jonson Art/Art History Jonson Art/Art History Jonson Art/Art History Jonson Biographies Julian Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech Wheeler Concerts Katz Discussion Groups Beardsley Ecology/Environment Mutart History/Law/Govt Leher History/Law/Govt Brand History/Law/Govt Jonson History/Law/Govt Thissen History/Law/Govt Mutart History/Law/Govt Gomez History/Law/Govt Jonson History/Law/Govt Eastwood History/Law/Govt Maxwell Music/Opera Turicchi Travelogues Bultman

F/Jan/AM T/Feb/PM T/Mar/PM T/Apr/PM F/May/AM F/May/AM F/May/AM T/May/PM F/Feb/AM F/Mar/AM F/Apr/AM T/Feb/PM T/Feb/PM T/May/PM F/Apr/AM T/Mar/PM T/Jan/PM F/Feb/AM T/Mar/PM F/Mar/AM T/Apr/PM F/Apr/AM T/Apr/PM T/May/PM F/Feb/AM F/Mar/AM

AT8552 AT8572 AT8573 AT8574 AT8575 AT8577 AT8579 AT8581 AT8576 AT8578 AT8580 AT8582 AT8584 AT8585 AT8588 AT8589 AT8590 AT8591 AT8592 AT8596 AT8603 AT8606 AT8609 AT8612 AT8615 AT8618 AT8621 AT8624

Biographies Williams Bus/Finance/Invest Laich Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Bus/Finance/Invest Admire Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech Guerra Computer & Tech Dorio Computer & Tech Dorio Computer & Tech Dorio Computer & Tech Dorio Computer & Tech Dorio Computer & Tech Dorio Computer & Tech Guerra

T/Mar/AM TTh/FebMar/EVE TTh/Feb/PM TTh/Mar/EVE TWTh/Feb/EVE T/Feb/EVE W/Feb/EVE Th/Feb/EVE TWTh/Mar/EVE T/Mar/EVE W/Mar/EVE Th/Mar/EVE W/Feb/EVE W/Mar/EVE T/Feb/EVE Th/Mar/EVE Th/Mar/EVE W/Apr/EVE Th/Apr/EVE Th/Jan/AM F/Jan/AM TTh/Feb/PM T/Feb/PM Th/Feb/PM T/Feb/PM Th/Feb/PM T/Feb/PM W/Feb/AM

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THE ARLINGTON (SOUTHEAST NAPLES) Renaissance Architect Extraordinaire: Palladio Early American Trio: Artists Copley, West & Stuart Tiffany’s Treasures Great Museums – The Uffizi Gallery Historic Towns of Umbria (series) Perugia and Assisi Gubbio and Orvieto Up Close Look at Capt. Lance Julian’s Career iPhone/iPad Calendar, Email & Safari iPhone/iPad Camera & Photos iPhone/iPad Messages, Maps & Notes Social Media Overview Chicago and All That Jazz Refugees and the Immigration Crisis Raptors of North America Naples Beach Homes, Cottages and Castles Abraham Lincoln: A Portrait by his Secretaries Canterbury: City and Cathedral Agriculture in SW Florida Today Five Best and Worst U.S. Presidents History and Stories behind the Hymns Pompeii & Herculaneum: Window into Antiquity Father and Son Spies Louis XIII and Richelieu Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” The Republic of India, History, Diversity & Travel

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ATRIUM (S. FT. MYERS) The Life of Jane Austen Income Tax Preparation: Advice, Tips & Techniques Developing a Retirement Income Plan Developing a Retirement Income Plan Financial Education Workshop (series) Rules of the Road Income, Growth or Both Retirement has Changed Financial Education Workshop (series) Rules of the Road Income, Growth or Both Retirement has Changed Developing a Life Care Plan Developing a Life Care Plan Preparing Your Estate Plan Preparing Your Estate Plan Understanding Social Security Five Money Questions for Women Time Matters: A Women’s Retirement Outlook iPhone/iPad Calendar, Email & Safari iPhone/iPad for Beginners: iOS 10 and More iPhone/iPad Hands-on Workshops (series) Introduction to iPhone/iPad, Settings, Back-up Mail, Contacts & Calendar. Safari, iTunes, iTunes U, Podcasts & YouTube Photos iMovie iPhone/iPad Camera & Photos

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Program Title by Location

Program #

Category

Instructor

Day/Month/AM/PM

Page

An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 iPhone/iPad Messages, Maps & Notes Computer & Internet Security Introduction to Microsoft Word iPhone/iPad Apps: Facetime, iCloud, News & Music Introduction to Microsoft Excel iPhone/iPad for Intermediates Pt. I iPhone/iPad for Intermediates Pt. II How to Create Your Own Videos Using Photo Story 2017 Travel Open House (Atrium) Discovering Chocolate (Atrium) An Introduction to Voiceovers (Atrium) Beautiful Flowering Orchids Ft Myers Classic & Foreign Films (series) The Lives of Others The Age of Innocence Babies Fantasia Muriel’s Wedding Saboteur Wages of Fear Odd Man Out The Third Man Ikiru The Awful Truth The Others Things Change Wild Tales The Apartment The Lavender Hill Mob Walk on Water Kinamand Zentangle® I for Beginners Zentangle® Seeing in 3Z Extreme Adult Coloring Patterns, Patterns Everywhere Zentangle® Making Zentangle® Jewelry 5-Week French: A Crash Course for the Beginner 5-Week Spanish: A Crash Course for the Beginner Beginning Guitar Lessons Intermediate Guitar Lessons Lose Weight, Live Longer (series) Basics of Nutrition and Myths of Food Putting Knowledge Into Practice Memory Health Workshop (series) Memory Strategies Remembering Faces and Names Mind Blowing Brain Teasers THINK: Be Informed About Your Brain Change Your Mind to Change Your Weight Napoleon Bonaparte Defeating ISIS Spies and Espionage: Fact vs. Fiction Counterterrorism: Refugee/Immigration Policy Criminal Profiling Operation Underworld: WWII Mob Alliances Unique Missions of WWII Stop and Frisk What Really Caused the American Revolution? The National Park Service at 100 Years Great US Presidents (series) Franklin Delano Roosevelt Harry Truman Lyndon B Johnson John F. Kennedy Operation Paperclip: Recruiting Nazi Scientists

AT8632 AT8634 AT8636 AT8643 AT8647 AT8650 AT8656 AT8660 AT8663 AT8666 SP8671 SP8676 SP8694 AT8723 AT8751 AT8752 AT8753 AT8754 AT8755 AT8756 AT8757 AT8758 AT8759 AT8760 AT8761 AT8762 AT8763 AT8764 AT8765 AT8766 AT8767 AT8768 AT8769 AT8771 AT8776 AT8778 AT8780 AT8784 AT8790 AT8791 AT8792 AT8794 AT8797 AT8799 AT8801 AT8803 AT8805 AT8807 AT8809 AT8811 AT8814 AT8828 AT8834 AT8838 AT8839 AT8847 AT8849 AT8854 AT8857 AT8869 AT8872 AT8873 AT8874 AT8875 AT8876 AT8877 AT8879

Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Ecology/Environment Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Foreign Languages Foreign Languages Guitar Lessons Guitar Lessons Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Health & Wellness History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt

Vanselow Th/Feb/AM Vanselow T/Mar/AM Guerra Th/Feb/AM Guerra Th/Feb/PM Vanselow Th/Feb/AM Guerra Th/Feb/AM Vanselow T/Mar/AM Guerra T/Mar/PM Guerra M/Mar/AM Vrugtman M/Mar/PM Guerra W/Feb/AM Dolleschal T/Feb/PM Various T/Apr/EVE Dorio TTh/Mar/AM Kaufman Th/Jan-May/PM Kaufman Th/Jan/PM Kaufman Th/Jan/PM Kaufman Th/Feb/PM Kaufman Th/Feb/PM Kaufman Th/Feb/PM Kaufman Th/Feb/PM Kaufman Th/Mar/PM Kaufman Th/Mar/PM Kaufman Th/Mar/PM Kaufman Th/Mar/PM Kaufman Th/Mar/PM Kaufman Th/Apr/PM Kaufman Th/Apr/PM Kaufman Th/Apr/PM Kaufman Th/Apr/PM Kaufman Th/May/PM Kaufman Th/May/PM Kaufman Th/May/PM Nichols W/Feb/PM Bartrop T/Mar/PM Wohl WF/Mar/AM Bartrop T/Mar/PM Bartrop T/Mar/PM Winters Th/Feb-Mar/PM Winters W/Feb-Mar/EVE Morgan W/Feb-Mar/PM Morgan W/Mar-Apr/PM Venable W/Mar/PM Venable W/Mar/PM Venable W/Mar/PM Ryerson Th/Mar/AM Ryerson Th/Mar/AM Ryerson Th/Mar/AM Ryerson Th/Mar/AM Ryerson Th/Mar/AM Berger T/Mar/AM Maxwell MW/Feb/AM Eastwood F/Feb/AM Eastwood W/Jan/AM Eastwood W/Jan/PM Eastwood W/Feb/AM Eastwood W/Feb/PM Eastwood T/Feb/AM Eastwood T/Feb/PM Dill W/Mar/PM Collens MWM/Mar/AM Ziedenberg W/Feb-Mar/PM Ziedenberg W/Feb/PM Ziedenberg W/Mar/PM Ziedenberg W/Mar/PM Ziedenberg W/Mar/PM Eastwood F/Feb/PM

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Program Title by Location

Program #

Category

We Are Lincoln Men Nuremberg: Military Tribunals Apollo 13: American Greatness & Mission to Moon Louis XIV, Sun King Global Jihad Government Waste: Fraud & Mismanagement China’s Expansion to the Seas Political Correctness Boy King Dead at 18 (5-hour Seminar w/Lunch) Trail of Tears Architecture of Faith (5-hour seminar w/Lunch) Churchill’s Secret Army Climate Change: Politics vs. Science Operation Drumbeat The Ten Most Remarkable Speeches of All Time The First 100 Days of the Trump Presidency The Art of a Beautiful Home S.A.F.E. Woman –Safety Awareness/Self-Defense Are You a Target for a Burglar? Identity Thieves, Scammers, and Card Skimmers Better Sleep Through Hypnosis How to Keep Your New Years’ Resolutions Find Your Identity in Retirement Preserve Your Brain Identity Theft: What You Need to Know Identity Theft: What You Need to Know Improve Your Golf Game Managing Stress with Hypnosis 9 Principles of Brain-Based Teaching & Learning Success from the Inside Out Confessions of a Romance Writer Mah Jongg for Beginners Mah Jongg for Intermediates Advanced Mah Jongg Strategies The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones Classic Rock – America’s Revolutionary Music The Early Jazz Singers Getting More from Your Digital Camera Getting More from Your Digital Camera Photoshop Elements Basics Part I Photoshop Elements Basics Part I Photoshop Elements Basics Part II Nature and Wildlife Photography Nature and Wildlife Photography Making/Taking Better Photos Making/Taking Better Photos Understanding Your Digital SLR Download, Save and Share Your Photos Download, Save and Share Your Photos Beyond Snapshots: Taking the Best Photos Beyond Snapshots: Taking the Best Photos Taking Amazing Travel Photos The Beauty of Black and White Photography Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life Western Religious Tradition (5-hr Seminar w/Lunch) Mortality, Face It Intelligently with Spirit Cosmology: Mysteries of the Cosmos Mindful Meditation for Well-being (series) Mindful Meditation Defined Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life Meditation for Health and Happiness The Republic of India: History, Diversity and Travel South Korea Make a Friend of Writing Memoir Writing 101 How to Write and Tell Personal Stories Writers Collaborative Workshop

AT8883 History/Law/Govt AT8884 History/Law/Govt AT8887 History/Law/Govt AT8889 History/Law/Govt AT8895 History/Law/Govt AT8901 History/Law/Govt AT8905 History/Law/Govt AT8909 History/Law/Govt AT8913 History/Law/Govt AT8929 History/Law/Govt AT8951 History/Law/Govt AT8962 History/Law/Govt AT8963 History/Law/Govt AT8964 History/Law/Govt AT9176 History/Law/Govt AT9174 History/Law/Govt AT8977 Interior Design AT9000 Law Enforcement AT9001 Law Enforcement AT9002 Law Enforcement AT8985 Life Enrichment AT8988 Life Enrichment AT8990 Life Enrichment AT8993 Life Enrichment AT9005 Life Enrichment AT9006 Life Enrichment AT9009 Life Enrichment AT9012 Life Enrichment AT9015 Life Enrichment AT9017 Life Enrichment AT9025 Literature AT9029 Mah Jongg AT9031 Mah Jongg AT9034 Mah Jongg AT9050 Music & Opera AT9059 Music & Opera AT9066 Music & Opera AT9071 Photography AT9073 Photography AT9075 Photography AT9077 Photography AT9079 Photography AT9081 Photography AT9083 Photography AT9085 Photography AT9087 Photography AT9089 Photography AT9091 Photography AT9093 Photography AT9095 Photography AT9097 Photography AT9100 Photography AT9102 Photography AT9110 Religion/Philosophy AT9111 Religion/Philosophy AT9113 Religion/Philosophy AT9179 Science/Astronomy AT9133 Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. AT9135 Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. AT9137 Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. AT9139 Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. AT8861 Travelogues AT8938 Travelogues AT9153 Writing Workshops AT9154 Writing Workshops AT9156 Writing Workshops AT9157 Writing Workshops

Instructor

Day/Month/AM/PM

Brand M/Feb/PM Eastwood M/Feb/PM Grace MT/Mar/PM Maxwell MW/Mar/AM Eastwood MTh/Feb/AM Eastwood Th/Feb/PM Bultman M/Mar/AM Eastwood M/Apr/AM Derfler T/Feb/AM-PM Davis F/Apr/AM Derfler Th/Mar/AM-PM Eastwood M/Apr/AM Eastwood M/Apr/PM Eastwood M/Apr/PM Fitzpatrick M/Mar/AM Bergerson F/Mar/AM Breay T/Mar/AM Swanson Th/Jan/PM Swanson Th/Feb/PM Swanson Th/Mar/PM Wolfson W/Jan/AM Wolfson W/Jan/AM Berger T/Feb/AM Marina T/Apr/PM Watts M/Feb/AM Watts T/Mar/PM Wolfson W/Feb/AM Wolfson W/Feb/AM Vrugtman M/Feb/PM Vrugtman M/Mar/PM Vrugtman M/Mar/PM Dorio WF/Feb-Mar/AM Dorio MWF/Mar/AM Dorio MWF/Mar/AM Morgan Th/Feb/AM Morgan Th/Mar-Apr/AM Morgan W/Mar-Apr/AM Berna Th/Feb/AM Berna Th/Mar/PM Berna MWF/Feb/AM Berna MWF/Mar/PM Berna MWF/Mar/PM Berna T/Feb/PM Berna T/Mar/AM Berna Th/Feb/PM Berna Th/Mar/AM Berna MFM/Apr/PM Berna T/Feb/PM Berna T/Apr/AM Berna Th/Mar/PM Berna Th/Apr/AM Berna T/Mar/PM Berna T/Mar/PM Marina M/Feb/PM Derfler W/Jan/AM-PM Morrow T/Feb/PM Flaig MW/Mar/AM Marina MWF/Mar/PM Marina M/Mar/PM Marina W/Mar/PM Marina F/Mar/PM Bultman W/Mar/PM Bultman W/Mar/PM Morgan W/Feb-Mar/AM Henderson T/Feb-Mar/PM Williams T/Feb/AM Morgan Th/Mar/AM

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Program Title by Location

Program #

Category

Instructor

Day/Month/AM/PM

BV8504 BV8519 BV8526 BV8530 BV8535 BV8536 BV8541 BV8597 BV8628 BV8639 BV8645 BV8652 BV8772 BV8821 BV8831 BV8852 BV8890 BV8941 BV8971 BV8972 BV9022 BV9036 BV9039 BV9042 BV9045

Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Biographies Biographies Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Fine Arts Health & Wellness History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt Life Enrichment Music & Opera Music & Opera Music & Opera Music & Opera

Jonson Jonson Jonson Jonson Jonson Mutart Vrugtman Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Nichols Williams Hertzberg Franz Maxwell Franz Gomez Thissen Ottenstein Adelman Adelman Adelman Adelman

M/Jan/AM M/Feb-Mar/PM M/Apr/PM M/Apr/PM M/May/PM Th/Jan/AM M/Feb/PM M/Jan/AM Th/Mar/AM Th/Mar/AM Th/May/AM Th/Apr/AM M/Feb/PM M/May/PM M/Jan/AM Th/Feb/AM M/Mar/PM Th/Mar/AM Th/May/AM M/Apr/PM Th/Apr/AM Th/Jan-Mar/AM Th/Jan/AM Th/Feb/AM Th/Mar/AM

BR8502 BR8511 BR8517 BR8525 BR8625 BR8641 BR8651 BR8662 BR8665 SP8672 BR8712 BR8774 BR8812 BR8824 BR8830 BR8833 BR8841 BR8870 BR8886 BR8903 BR9177 BR8986 BR8989 BR8994 BR9010 BR9013 BR9020 BR9068 BR9069 BR9108 BR8860 BR8939

Arch/Anct. Civil Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Day Trips & Spec. Discussion Groups Fine Arts Health & Wellness History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Music & Opera Music & Opera Religion/Philosophy Travelogue Travelogue

Young Magen Gallo Magen Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Gates Nichols Berger Leher Maxwell Eastwood Eastwood Dill Grace Eastwood Fitzpatricks Wolfson Berger Marina Wolfson Wolfson Kerpchar Adelman Kerpchar Marina Bultman Bultman

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BENTLEY VILLAGE (NORTH NAPLES) Vincent Van Gogh The High Renaissance in Italy Great Museums: The British Museum in London The Art and Architecture of Sicily Florida Landscapes of Martin Johnson Heade John Wayne, The Duke Betty Zane – Heroine: Why She Still Matters iPhone/iPad Calendar, Email & Safari iPhone/iPad Camera & Photos iPhone/iPad Messages, Maps & Notes Computer & Internet Security iPhone/iPad Facetime, iCloud, News & Music Zentangle® I for Beginners Balance University Dust Bowl Era: A Time of Desperation The Journey to Ellis Island: 1892- 1924 Louis XIV: The Sun King The 1849 California Gold Rush History & Stories Behind the Hymns Father Richard Sanders Get Organized: Simplification+Organization=Peace A Day at the Opera: A Verdi Trio (series) Rigoletto Il Trovatore La Traviata

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BROOKS COMMONS CLUB (BONITA SPRINGS) Intro to Rock Art of the American Southwest The Man, The Art, The Mind of Caravaggio The Eight Shows of the Impressionists John Singer Sargent: 1856-1924 iPhone/iPad Apps: Camera & Photos iPhone/iPad Apps: Messages, Maps & Notes iPhone/iPad Apps: Facetime, iCloud, News & Music iPhone/iPad for Intermediates Part I iPhone/iPad for Intermediates Part II 2017 Travel Open House (Brooks) The Brexit and Trump Phenomena Zentangle® I for Beginners Change Your Mind to Change Your Weight Naples Beach Homes, Cottages and Castles Napoleon Bonaparte Defeating Isis Counterterrorism: Refugee/Immigration Policy What Really Caused the American Revolution? Apollo 13: American Greatness & Mission to Moon Government Waste: Fraud & Mismanagement The Ten Most Remarkable Speeches of All Time Better Sleep Through Hypnosis Find Your Identity in Retirement Preserve Your Brain Improve Your Golf Game with Hypnosis Managing Stress with Hypnosis I Didn’t Know I was A Viking! A Day at the Opera: Tchaikovsky Watching Cartoons Led to a Love of Classical Music Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life The Republic of India, History, Diversity and Travel South Korea

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Concerts Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Ecology/Environment Ecology/Environment Ecology/Environment Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Photography Wine Education Wine Education Wine Education Wine Education Wine Education Wine Education Travel Program Travel Program Travel Program Travel Program Travel Program Travel Program

Baron Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Panel Wheeler Wheeler Dolleschal TBA TBA TBA Dallal TBA Thissen Thissen TBA TBA Graff Graff Graff Graff TBA TBA TBA Julian TBA TBA TBA Olson Mutart Mutart Mutart CCSO CCSO CCSO CCSO CCSO CCSO Berna Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette Lane/Wernette TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

T/Mar/EVE W/Jan/AM W/Feb/AM F/Feb/AM W/Mar/AM Tu/Feb/AM-PM M/Feb/AM F/Apr/AM T/Feb/PM T/Feb/AM-PM T/Feb/AM-PM Th/Mar/AM-PM Th/Mar/PM T/Mar/AM-PM W/Mar/AM-PM W/Apr/AM-PM Th/Mar/AM-PM T/Mar/AM-PM W/Mar/AM Th/Mar/AM F/Apr/AM T/Apr/AM Th/Mar/AM T/Mar/EVE T/Apr/EVE W/Mar/AM Th/Mar/Am-PM T/Mar/AM-PM Th/Mar/AM-PM W/Apr/AM Sa/Mar/AM Sa/Apr/AM Sa/Mar/AM Various/Feb-Apr Th/Feb/AM T/Feb/AM M/Mar/PM T/Mar/AM Th/Apr/PM Sa/Apr/AM W/Feb-Mar/PM W/Feb-Mar/PM W/Feb/PM W/Feb/PM W/Mar/PM W/Mar/PM May2017 July2017 July2017 Oct.2017 Oct.2017 Oct.2017

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DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS Classical Piano Concert 2017 Travel Open House (Naples) 2017 Travel Open House (Atrium) 2017 Travel Open House (Brooks) 2017 Travel Open House (Naples) Veterans’ Voices: 15th Annual Symposium (FGCU) Shy Wolf Sanctuary Trip Shy Wolf Sanctuary Trip Discovering Chocolate Flagler Mansion & Gilded Age Lunch (Palm Beach) The Fairchild Botanical Gardens Miami South Beach & Art Deco Tour (Miami) Ikebana Floral Design Workshop Wick Broadway Costume Museum (Boca Raton) Tour of Immokalee Tour of Immokalee Vizcaya Museum (Miami) Morikami Japanese Gardens and Museum Rookery Bay Boat Tour Rookery Bay Boat Tour Rookery Bay Boat Tour Rookery Bay Boat Tour Tour of Habitat for Humanity (North Naples) Introduction to Voiceovers (Naples Center) Introduction to Voiceovers (Atrium Executive Center) Rebuilding SW Florida’s Reef Film (SilverSpot) Miami Art Walking Tour and the Pérez Art Museum Boat Trip, Tour & Lunch on Useppa Island Dali Museum (St. Petersburg) Exploring Barefoot Beach (Bonita Springs) Birding Field Trip Eagle Lakes Birding Field Trip Eagles Lakes Birding Field Trip Tiger Tail Beach Collier County Law Enforcement (series) Jail Tour & Jail Lunch at Collier County Jail Crime Scene Unit Comes Alive (Naples Center) K9 Unit: Dogs of Courage (Naples Center) Bomb Squad Unit (Naples Center) SWAT and Aviation Units (CCSO) Nature Photography Field Trip Wine Education Series plus Luncheon (4 event series) Wine Education Series Only (3 event series) Introduction and Choosing Value Wines Burgundy and Oregon Pinot Noir & Chardonnay A Blind Tasting of Wines to Hone your Skills Gourmet Food/Wine Luncheon Classic Germany Scotland: Highlands & Islands Insider’s Japan Cuba: Through the Eyes of the People Adriatic Odyssey: Venice to Valletta The Great Chateaux of Bordeaux

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Jonson Guerra Eastwood Mutart

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MP8507 MP8510 MP8529 MP8534 MP8542 MP9172 MP8587 MP8600 MP8630 MP8642 MP8653 SP8669 MP8822 MP8823 MP8829 MP8832 MP8866 MP8881 MP8975 MP9021 MP9035 MP9038 MP9041 MP9044

Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/Art History Art/ Art History Biographies Biographies Bus/Finance/Invest Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Concert History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt History/Law/Govt Life Enrichment Music & Opera Music & Opera Music & Opera Music & Opera

Jonson Jonson Jonson Jonson Vrugtman Mutart Stolz Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Baron Beardsley Leher Maxwell Hertzberg Thissen Jonson Eastwood Ottenstein Adelman Adelman Adelman Adelman

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Derfler Young Jonson Jonson Kell Jonson Magen Jonson Gallo Jonson Magen Jonson Magen Magen Magen Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Rose Rose Mutart Mutart

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MARCO ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS Dutch Delights – Perfecting the Landscape Genre The Man, The Art, The Mind of Caravaggio The Eight Shows of the Impressionists HIDEAWAY BEACH CLUB (MARCO ISLAND) In the Gardens of Claude Monet’s Giverny iPhone/iPad Apps: Calendar, Mail & Safari Russian Sleeper Spies: The Illegals Program Exploring the Universe: Black Holes, Quarks MOORINGS PARK (NAPLES) Early American Trio: Artists Copley, West & Stuart The Davids of Florence JMW Turner: Father of Impressionism Life and Art in the Middle Ages Betty Zane- Heroine: Why She Still Matters Baseball Legends: Babe Ruth Preparing Your Estate Plan iPhone/iPad Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari iPhone/iPad Apps: Camera & Photos iPhone/iPad Apps: Messages, Maps & Notes iPhone/iPad Apps: Facetime, iCloud, News & Music Classical Piano Concert Dien Bien Phu & Geneva Convention Naples Beach Homes and Cottages Napoleon Bonaparte Dust Bowl Era Immokalee’s Fields of Hope Canterbury: City and Cathedral Father and Son Spies Get Organized: Downsizing Made Easy A Day at the Opera: A Verdi Trio (series) Rigoletto Il Trovatore La Traviata NAPLES CENTER (1010 5th AVENUE SOUTH)

Archeology and Ancient Israel (Seminar, Lunch) NC8500 Arch/Anct. Civil Introduction to Rock Art of the American Southwest NC8501 Arch./Anct. Civil The Ancient Near East NC8503 Arch./Anct. Civil Bernini and the Baroque Style in Rome NC8508 Art/Art History Women in Art II: The Journey NC9165 Art/Art History The Davids of Florence NC8509 Art/Art History Modernism, The Art that Hitler loved to Hate NC8514 Art/Art History The Sculptures of Auguste Rodin NC8515 Art/Art History The Eight Shows of the Impressionists NC8518 Art/Art History The High Renaissance in Italy NC8520 Art/Art History Titian (Tiziano Vecellio): 1480-1579 NC8521 Art/Art History Siena: The Pearl of Tuscany NC8522 Art/Art History Rembrandt van Rijn NC8523 Art/Art History James McNeill Whistler: 1834-1903 NC8528 Art/Art History Peter Paul Rubens: 1577-1640 NC9167 Art/Art History Baseball Legends: DiMaggio, Ruth, Mays (series) NC8537 Biographies Joe DiMaggio NC8538 Biographies Babe Ruth NC8539 Biographies Willie Mays NC8540 Biographies Marilyn Monroe: Goddess without a Pedestal NC8543 Biographies Milton Hershey - Man Who Reinvented Chocolate NC8544 Biographies Andrew Carnegie: Man of Steel, Heart of Gold? NC8545 Biographies Three Hollywood Johns and a Bogie (series) NC8546 Biographies John Wayne, The Duke NC8547 Biographies

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Humphrey Bogart: One of a Kind John Huston: Cigars, Whiskey & Movie Magic John Ford: A Splash of Irish Whiskey Wonderful World of Laurel & Hardy Baseball Legends: Koufax and Williams (series) Koufax the Colossal Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter Horror Men of Hollywood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; And One Great Ape Richard Burton: The Welsh Lion (series) Richard Burton: From Poor Son to Stardom Richard Burton: Life with Liz and Beyond Bridge for Intermediates - Hand Evaluation Bridge for Intermediates - Slam Bidding Financial Strategies for Estate Planning Generating Income in Retirement Generating Income in Retirement Long Term Care Insurance: Protecting Independence Developing a Life Care Plan: Find, Access & Pay Developing a Life Care Plan: Find, Access & Pay Understanding Social Security Understanding Social Security Income Tax Preparation: Advice, Tips & Techniques Preparing Your Estate Plan iPhone/iPad Calendar, Email & Safari iPhone/iPad for Beginners: iOS 10and More iPhone/iPad Hands-on Workshops (series) Introduction to iPhone/iPad, Settings, Back-up Mail, Contacts & Calendar. Safari, iTunes, Podcasts & YouTube Photos iMovie iPhone/iPad Hands-on Workshops (series) Introduction to iPhone/iPad, Settings, Back-up Mail, Contacts & Calendar. Safari, iTunes, iTunes, U, Podcasts & YouTube Photos iMovie iPhone/iPad Camera & Photos An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 iPhone/iPad Messages, Maps & Notes Computer and Internet Security Introduction to Microsoft Word Introduction to Microsoft Word iPhone/iPad Facetime, iCloud, News & Music Introduction to Microsoft Excel Introduction to Microsoft Excel iPhone/iPad for Intermediates Part I iPhone/iPad for Intermediates Part II How to Create Your Own Videos Using Photo Story The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group (series) Some Aesthetic Decisions Contemporary Artist-Run Spaces in Philadelphia Procession: The Art of Norman Lewis Remaking Reality & the Make-Believe 2017 Travel Open House 2017 Travel Open House Shy Wolf Sanctuary Trip Shy Wolf Sanctuary Trip Ikebana Floral Design An Introduction to Voiceovers Great Decisions Discussion Group (series) The Future of Europe Trade and Politics Conflict in the South China Sea Saudi Arabia in Transition U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum

NC8548 Biographies NC8549 Biographies NC8550 Biographies NC8551 Biographies NC8553 Biographies NC8554 Biographies NC8555 Biographies NC8556 Biographies NC8557 Biographies NC8558 Biographies NC8559 Biographies NC8561 Bridge Lessons NC8562 Bridge Lessons NC8563 Bus/Finance/Invest NC8564 Bus/Finance/Invest NC8565 Bus/Finance/Invest NC8566 Bus/Finance/Invest NC8567 Bus/Finance/Invest NC8568 Bus/Finance/Invest NC8569 Bus/Finance/Invest NC8570 Bus/Finance/Invest NC8571 Bus/Finance/Invest NC8583 Bus/Finance/Invest NC8595 Computer & Tech NC8602 Computer & Tech NC8605 Computer & Tech NC8608 Computer & Tech NC8611 Computer & Tech NC8614 Computer & Tech NC8617 Computer & Tech NC8620 Computer & Tech NC8607 Computer & Tech NC8610 Computer & Tech NC8613 Computer & Tech NC8616 Computer & Tech NC8619 Computer & Tech NC8622 Computer & Tech NC8623 Computer & Tech NC8631 Computer & Tech NC8633 Computer & Tech NC8635 Computer & Tech NC8644 Computer & Tech NC8646 Computer & Tech NC8648 Computer & Tech NC8649 Computer & Tech NC8654 Computer & Tech NC8655 Computer & Tech NC8659 Computer & Tech NC8664 Computer & Tech NC8667 Computer & Tech NC7944 Contemporary Art NC7945 Contemporary Art NC7946 Contemporary Art NC7947 Contemporary Art NC7948 Contemporary Art SP8670 Day Trips & Spec. SP8673 Day Trips & Spec. SP8674 Day Trips & Spec SP8675 Day Trips & Spec SP8680 Day Trips & Spec SP8693 Day Trips & Spec. NC8701 Discussion Groups NC8701 Discussion Groups NC8701 Discussion Groups NC8701 Discussion Groups NC8701 Discussion Groups NC8701 Discussion Groups

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Mutart Mutart Mutart Rose Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Mutart Beaubien Beaubien Skloff Stolz Stolz Skloff Stolz Stolz Stolz Stolz Laich Stolz Guerra Guerra Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Dorio Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Vrugtman Various Clearwater Horn/Grieg Zimmerman Stainback Guerra Guerra Wheeler Wheeler Dallal Various Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra

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Latin America’s Political Pendulum Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan Nuclear Security Chautauqua Video Discussion Series (series) Theatre of War Rumspringa Moral Injury American Economy in a Low-Growth World Perennial Policy Issues (series) Globalization and Immigration Tax Reform Health Insurance and the Containment of Cost The Brexit and Trump Phenomena The Philosophers Café Syria – What Is Going On Birds of South Florida (series) Birds of the Land and Sky Birds of the Marsh, Beach & Sea Birds of South Florida (series) Birds of the Land and Sky Birds of the Marsh, Beach & Sea Beautiful Flowering Orchids Raptors of North America Monster Hurricanes: Nature’s Awesome Machine Ikebana Floral Design Workshop Languages of the Deep: Whales and Fish Birds, Plants, Butterflies of Collier County w/Trip Naples Foreign and Classic Film Series Russian Ark Nights of Cabiria The Second Mother Nobody Knows Captain Pantoja & the Special Services Firemen’s Ball El Norte I Wish Battle of Algiers For My Father Closely Watched Trains Another Year Le Passé Phoenix Amores Perros Classic Bogart Films (series) Casablanca To Have and Have Not African Queen The Maltese Falcon The Big Sleep Zentangle® I for Beginners Zentangle® I for Beginners Zentangle® Seeing in 3Z Extreme Adult Coloring Patterns, Patterns Everywhere Zentangle® Zentangle® Shading Zentangle® Tangled Words Lettering Making Zentangle® Jewelry Buttonhole Book Binding Conversational Italian I Conversational Italian II Eight-Week Mandarin Beginning Guitar Lessons Intermediate Guitar Lessons Lose Weight, Live Longer (series) Basics of Nutrition and Myths of Food Putting Knowledge Into Practice

NC8701 NC8701 NC8701 NC8702 NC8703 NC8704 NC8705 NC8706 NC8707 NC8708 NC8709 NC8710 NC8711 NC8713 NC8714 NC8716 NC8718 NC8720 NC8717 NC8719 NC8721 NC8722 NC8724 NC8726 SP8680 NC8727 NC8728 NC8729 NC8730 NC8731 NC8732 NC8733 NC8734 NC8735 NC8736 NC8737 NC8738 NC8739 NC8740 NC8741 NC8742 NC8743 NC8744 NC8745 NC8746 NC8747 NC8748 NC8749 NC8750 NC8770 NC8773 NC8775 NC8777 NC8779 NC8781 NC8782 NC8783 NC8785 NC8786 NC8787 NC8789 NC8793 NC8795 NC8796 NC8798 NC8800

Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Guerra Discussion Groups Maloni Discussion Groups Maloni Discussion Groups Maloni Discussion Groups Maloni Discussion Group Hinchey Discussion Groups Ochs Discussion Groups Ochs Discussion Groups Ochs Discussion Groups Ochs Discussion Groups Gates Discussion Groups Swain/Diorio Discussion Groups Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Dorio Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Mutart Ecology/Environment Dallal Ecology/Environment Maxwell Ecology/Environment Oberlin Film Series Various Film Series Guerra Film Series Pomerantz Film Series Landers Film Series Guerra Film Series Landers Film Series Pomerantz Film Series Landers Film Series Pomerantz Film Series Guerra Film Series Pomerantz Film Series Guerra Film Series Pomerantz Film Series Pomerantz Film Series Guerra Film Series Pomerantz Film Series Mutart Film Series Mutart Film Series Mutart Film Series Mutart Film Series Mutart Film Series Mutart Fine Arts Nichols Fine Arts Nichols Fine Arts Bartrop Fine Arts Wohl Fine Arts Bartrop Fine Arts Bartrop Fine Arts Bartrop Fine Arts Bartrop Fine Arts Bartrop Foreign Languages Toffonello Foreign Languages Toffonello Foreign Languages Masewicz Guitar Lessons Morgan Guitar Lessons Morgan Health & Wellness Venable Health & Wellness Venable Health & Wellness Venable

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Memory Health Workshop (series) NC8802 Health & Wellness Ryerson Memory Strategies NC8804 Health & Wellness Ryerson Remembering Faces and Names NC8806 Health & Wellness Ryerson Mind Blowing Brain Teasers NC8808 Health & Wellness Ryerson THINK: Be Informed About Your Brain NC8810 Health & Wellness Ryerson Change Your Mind to Change Your Weight NC8813 Health & Wellness Berger The Power of Lifestyle Medicine NC8815 Health & Wellness Chappell Healthy Living & Treatment of Type II Diabetes NC8819 Health & Wellness Perry Modern Anesthesia: The Art of Going Under NC8820 Health & Wellness Venable Naples Beach Homes, Cottages and Castles NC8825 History/Law/Govt Leher Napoleon Bonaparte NC8827 History/Law/Govt Maxwell The Electoral College Must Be Preserved NC8835 History/Law/Govt Joppa Abraham Lincoln: A Portrait by his Secretaries NC8837 History/Law/Govt Brand Counterterrorism: Refugee/Immigration Policy NC8840 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Counterterrorism: Terror Watchlists & Gun Control NC8842 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Russian Sleeper Spies: The Illegals Program NC8843 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both? NC8845 History/Law/Govt Mutart Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both? NC8846 History/Law/Govt Mutart Criminal Profiling NC8848 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Operation Underworld NC8850 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Sex, Religion & Anti-Semitism in the Supreme Ct. NC8851 History/Law/Govt Blumberg Inspirational Women of the 20th Century NC8853 History/Law/Govt Blumberg Unique Missions of WWII NC8855 History/Law/Govt Eastwood The Irish Republic 1916 and Beyond NC8856 History/Law/Govt Fitzpatrick American Presidents Hard Economic Times (series) NC8863 History/Law/Govt Mutart American Presidents Hard Times: 1776-1929 NC8864 History/Law/Govt Mutart American Presidents Hard Times: 1930-Today NC8865 History/Law/Govt Mutart Notable Women NC8867 History/Law/Govt Tate What Really Caused the American Revolution? NC8868 History/Law/Govt Dill The National Park Service at 100 Years NC8871 History/Law/Govt Collens Collapse of the Hapsburg Empire in WWI NC8878 History/Law/Govt. Brand The Story of Roe v. Wade NC8880 History/Law/Govt Blumberg Apollo 13: American Greatness & Mission to Moon NC8885 History/Law/Govt Grace Louis XIV: The Sun King NC8888 History/Law/Govt Maxwell Immokalee: Fields of Hope (series) NC8891 History/Law/Govt Thissen Immokalee’s Fields of Hope NC8892 History/Law/Govt Thissen Father Richard Sanders NC8893 History/Law/Govt Thissen Agriculture in SWFL Today NC8894 History/Law/Govt Thissen Global Jihad NC8896 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Cultural Identities NC8897 History/Law/Govt Tate The Desert Kingdom Revealed NC8898 History/Law/Govt Kerpchar The History of Marriage NC8899 History/Law/Govt Blumberg National Debt: End of the World? Bailouts? NC8900 History/Law/Govt Mutart Government Waste: Fraud & Mismanagement NC8902 History/Law/Govt Eastwood China’s Expansion to the Seas NC8904 History/Law/Govt Bultman The Temple Mount (Seminar/Lunch) NC8906 History/Law/Govt Derfler Congress at Work… An Insider’s Perspective NC8907 History/Law/Govt Tobin Political Correctness NC8908 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Drone Warfare in the War of Terror NC8910 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Pursuit of the Golden Lily NC8912 History/Law/Govt Emery The Ten Most Remarkable Speeches of All Time NC9175 History/Law/Govt Fitzpatricks Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Racism & Anti-Semitism NC8914 History/Law/Govt Margolis John C. Calhoun (series) NC8915 History/Law/Govt Brand The Southern Statesman NC8916 History/Law/Govt Brand 1833-1850, Southern Man and Slaveholder NC8917 History/Law/Govt. Brand Calusa Indians – Proud Warriors NC8918 History/Law/Govt Mutart U.S. Constitution: Making of a Great Nation (series) NC8919 History/Law/Govt Mutart The Summer of 1787: Designing a Nation NC8920 History/Law/Govt Mutart The New Nation Struggles (1790-1800) NC8921 History/Law/Govt Mutart The Miracle Continues (1800-1820) NC8922 History/Law/Govt Mutart The Nation Turns Thirty (1820-1840) NC8923 History/Law/Govt Mutart Hope and Fear (1840-1860) NC8924 History/Law/Govt Mutart Democratic Socialism NC8925 History/Law/Govt Eastwood The First 100 Days of the Trump Presidency NC9173 History/Law/Govt Bergerson Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames & Hanssen NC8926 History/Law/Govt Eastwood Woodstock Memories: A Look Back at Woodstock NC8927 History/Law/Govt Thissen

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Trail of Tears Vietnam: The War and Beyond (series) Prelude: A Brief History of Vietnam U.S. at War After the Fall Andrew Jackson (series) Old Hickory The Age of Jackson The French Revolution The Making of Gone With the Wind World War I (series) Causes of World War I Battles and Major Events of World War I Results of WWI & the Treaty of Versailles American Legacies – From Kitchen Table to Combat Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Seminar/Lunch) Adventures in Vintageland Florida 250-Year Rule of Tudors and Stewarts (series) Henry VIII Takes the Throne Henry’s Successors The Stewarts Ascend to the Throne Diary of Two Americans in a Middle East War Zone Five Best and Worst U.S. Presidents The Dakota Uprising of 1862 Nine Presidents Well Forgotten Hollywood’s Golden Age: The Studios (series) RKO Paramount MGM Warner Brothers The Art of a Beautiful Home Better Sleep Through Hypnosis How to Keep Your New Years’ Resolutions Find Your Identity in Retirement Preserve Your Brain Dancing Makes You Smarter Dancing Makes You Smarter Improve Your Golf Game Managing Stress with Hypnosis Introduction to Essential Oils 9 Principles of Brain-Based Teaching & Learning Success from the Inside Out Get Organized: Organize Your @Home Office Breaking Through: Finding your Creativity Veteran’s Listening Story Course Shakespeare: The Bard Speaks Dothraki & Valyrian: Game of Thrones Languages Molière’s Wit and Wisdom Confessions of a Romance Writer Mah Jongg for Beginners Mah Jongg for Intermediates Advanced Mah Jongg Strategies Mah Jongg for Intermediates A Day at the Opera: A Verdi Trio (series) Rigoletto Il Trovatore La Traviata Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Eroica Beethoven’s Ninth: The Struggle, Despair & Triumph The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones Tchaikovsky: Tormented Genius Music of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Outer Limits of Genius Marriage of Music & Poetry in the 19th Century Orchestra Conductors Make a Difference The Keyboard Music of Domenico Scarlatti Classic Rock – America’s Revolutionary Music

NC8928 History/Law/Govt Davis F/Mar/AM NC8930 History/Law/Govt Beardsley MWF/Mar/PM NC8931 History/Law/Govt Beardsley M/Mar/PM NC8932 History/Law/Govt Beardsley W/Mar/PM NC8933 History/Law/Govt Beardsley F/Mar/PM NC8934 History/Law/Govt Brand TTh/Mar/AM NC8935 History/Law/Govt Brand T/Mar/AM NC8936 History/Law/Govt Brand Th/Mar/AM NC8940 History/Law/Govt Maxwell WF/Mar/AM NC8942 History/Law/Govt Mutart M/Mar/AM NC8944 History/Law/Govt Brand TThT/Mar/AM NC8945 History/Law/Govt Brand T/Mar/AM NC8946 History/Law/Govt Brand Th/Mar/AM NC8947 History/Law/Govt Brand T/Mar/AM NC8948 History/ Law/Govt Moran TTh/Mar/PM NC8949 History/Law/Govt Derfler W/Mar/AM-PM NC8950 History/Law/Govt Waters W/Mar/PM NC8952 History/Law/Govt Mutart MWF/Mar/PM NC8953 History/Law/Govt Mutart M/Mar/PM NC8954 History/Law/Govt Mutart W/Mar/PM NC8955 History/Law/Govt Mutart F/Mar/PM NC8956 History/Law/Govt Kerpchar T/Mar/PM NC8957 History/Law/Govt Mutart T/Mar/PM NC8960 History/Law/Govt Bathke WF/Mar/PM NC8961 History/Law/Govt Mutart T/Mar/AM NC8965 History/Law/Govt Mutart MW/Apr/AM NC8966 History/Law/Govt Mutart M/Apr/AM NC8967 History/Law/Govt Mutart W/Apr/AM NC8968 History/Law/Govt Mutart M/Apr/AM NC8969 History/Law/Govt Mutart W/Apr/AM NC8976 Interior Design Breay Th/Feb/AM NC8984 Life Enrichment Wolfson M/Jan/AM NC8987 Life Enrichment Wolfson M/Jan/AM NC8991 Life Enrichment Berger W/Feb/AM NC8992 Life Enrichment Marina T/Jan/PM NC8995 Life Enrichment Saalfield W/Feb/AM NC8996 Life Enrichment Saalfield W/Mar/AM NC9008 Life Enrichment Wolfson M/Feb/AM NC9011 Life Enrichment Wolfson M/Feb/AM NC9014 Life Enrichment Gallagher M/Feb/PM NC9016 Life Enrichment Vrugtman Th/Mar/PM NC9018 Life Enrichment Vrugtman Th/Mar/PM NC9019 Life Enrichment Ottenstein Th/Mar/EVE NC9166 Life Enrichment Kell W/Feb-Mar/PM NC9170 Life Enrichment Uzzi F/Feb-Apr/PM NC9023 Literature & Lang. Johnson Th/Feb/PM NC9027 Literature & Lang. Maxwell M/Mar/AM NC9024 Literature & Lang. Mueller M/Feb/AM NC9026 Literature & Lang. Vrugtman Th/Mar/PM NC9028 Mah Jongg Dorio WF/Feb/AM NC9030 Mah Jongg Dorio MWF/Feb/AM NC9033 Mah Jongg Dorio MWF/Mar/AM NC9032 Mah Jongg Dorio MWF/Apr/AM NC9037 Music & Opera Adelman M/Mar/AM NC9040 Music & Opera Adelman M/Mar/AM NC9043 Music & Opera Adelman M/Mar/AM NC9046 Music & Opera Adelman M/Mar/AM NC9047 Music & Opera Cimarusti M/Jan/PM NC9048 Music & Opera Mutart M/Feb/AM NC9049 Music & Opera Morgan T/Feb/AM NC9051 Music & Opera Mutart W/Feb/AM NC9052 Music & Opera Turicchi W/Feb/AM NC9054 Music & Opera Mutart M/Feb/AM NC9055 Music & Opera Cimarusti M/Feb/PM NC9056 Music & Opera Andrews F/Feb/PM NC9057 Music & Opera Andrews F/Feb/PM NC9058 Music & Opera Morgan T/Feb-Mar/AM

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Jean Sibelius: Nordic Giant of Music Sebastian Bach (series) Bach as a Violinist Bach’s St. John Passion The Origins of the Classical Symphony The Early Jazz Singers A Day at the Opera: Tchaikovsky Getting More from Your Digital Camera Getting More from Your Digital Camera Photoshop Elements Basics Part I Photoshop Elements Basics Part I Photoshop Elements Basics Part II Nature and Wildlife Photography Nature and Wildlife Photography Making/Taking Better Photos Making/Taking Better Photos Understanding Your Digital SLR Download, Save and Share Your Photos Download, Save and Share Your Photos Beyond Snapshots: Taking the Best Photos Beyond Snapshots: Taking the Best Photos Creating Photo Books Online with MyPublisher Taking Amazing Travel Photos The Beauty of Black and White Photography Identifying & Understanding Personality Styles Psychology and the New Spirituality Social Change in America Understanding Sexual Assault Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life Women in the Bible The Philosophers Café A Believable Bible Mysteries of Life Psychologically Healthy Religion and Personality A Credible Christianity Search for the Historical Jesus Exploring the Universe: Black Holes, Quarks… Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse Cosmology: Mysteries of the Cosmos Airplanes and Helicopters: How do They Fly? Yoga for Beginners Yoga for Beginners Yoga for Beginners Tai Chi for Beginners Tai Chi for Beginners Tai Chi for Beginners Continuing Tai Chi – More Movements in Motion Continuing Tai Chi – More Movements in Motion Mindful Meditation for Well-being (series) Mindful Meditation Defined Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life Meditation for Health and Happiness The Republic of India, History, Diversity & Travel South Korea Writers Collaborative Workshop Writers Collaborative Workshop Writers Collaborative Workshop Writing Short Stories A Look beyond the Mirror: Write the Story of You A Look beyond the Mirror: Write the Story of You A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book Top Ten Steps to Better Writing Poetry 101 Writing Craft: Become a Better Writer (series) Character Development Plot Dialogue

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Music & Opera Music & Opera Music & Opera Music & Opera Music & Opera Music & Opera Music & Opera Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Psychology/Sociology Psychology/Sociology Psychology/Sociology Psychology/Sociology Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy Religion/Philosophy Science/Astronomy Science/Astronomy Science/Astronomy Science/Astronomy Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Tai Chi/Yoga/Med Tai Chi/Yoga/Med Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Tai Chi/Yoga/Med. Travelogues Travelogues Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Writing Workshops

Instructor Mutart Andrews Andrews Andrews Cimarusti Morgan Adelman Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Kania Kania Przystup Winters Marina Alpert Swain/Diorio Kania Schwerin Kania Kania Kania Mutart Mutart Flaig Venable McNeil McNeil McNeil McNeil McNeil McNeil McNeil McNeil Marina Marina Marina Marina Bultman Bultman Robison Robison Robison Wroble Lauer Lauer Wroble Wroble Bohlen Johnson Wroble Wroble Wroble Wroble

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Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech Computer & Tech

Guerra Guerra Guerra Wheeler

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Computer & Tech Life Enrichment Science/Astronomy Travelogues

Guerra Watts Mutart Bultman

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THE STRAND COUNTRY CLUB (NORTH NAPLES) iPhone/iPad Calendar, Email & Safari iPhone/iPad Camera & Photos iPhone/iPad Messages, Maps & Notes Social Media Overview THE TERRACES (BONITA SPRINGS) iPhone/iPad for Beginners: iOS 10 and More Identity Theft: What You Need to Know Exploring the Universe: Black Holes, Quarks… The Republic of India, History, Diversity & Travel

RA AFTER HOURS – EVENING & WEEKEND CLASSES Generating Income in Retirement Developing a Life Care Plan Understanding Social Security Understanding Social Security Income Tax Preparation: Advice, Tips & Techniques Income Tax Preparation: Advice, Tips & Techniques Developing a Retirement Income Plan Financial Education for Investors (series) Rules of the Road Income, Growth or Both – Equities & Bonds Retirement Has Changed Financial Education for Investors (series) Rules of the Road Income, Growth or Both – Equities & Bonds Retirement Has Changed Preparing Your Estate Plan Developing a Life Care Plan Developing a Life Care Plan Preparing Your Estate Plan Preparing Your Estate Plan Understanding Social Security Five Money Questions for Women Time Matters: A Woman’s Retirement Outlook Classical Piano Concert Birding Field Trip Eagle Lakes Birding Field Trip Eagle Lakes Birding Field Trip Tiger Tail Beach

NC8564 NC8567 NC8569 NC8570 NC8571 AT8572 AT8574 AT8575 AT8577 AT8579 AT8581 AT8576 AT8578 AT8580 AT8582 NC8583 AT8584 AT8585 AT8588 AT8589 AT8590 AT8591 AT8592 SP8669 SP8681 SP8682 SP8697

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An Introduction to Voiceovers (Naples Center) An Introduction to Voiceovers (Atrium) Naples Foreign & Classic Films (series) Russian Ark Nights of Cabiria The Second Mother Nobody Knows Captain Pantoja and the Special Services Firemen’s Ball El Norte I Wish Battle of Algiers For My Father Closely Watched Trains Another Year Le Passé Phoenix Amores Perros 5-Week Spanish: A Crash Course for the Beginner Get Organized: Organize Your @Home Office Nature Photography Field Trip

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Day Trips & Spec. Day Trips & Spec. Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Film Series Foreign Languages Life Enrichment Photography

Various Various Various Guerra Pomerantz Landers Guerra Landers Pomerantz Landers Pomerantz Guerra Pomerantz Guerra Pomerantz Pomerantz Guerra Pomerantz Winters Ottenstein Berna

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TRAVEL PROGRAMS Classic Germany Scotland: Highlands and Islands Insider’s Japan Cuba: Through the Eyes of the People Venice to Valletta Aboard Sea Cloud The Great Chateaux of Bordeaux Aboard Amadolce

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

ARCHAEOLOGY & ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Archaeology and Ancient Israel: Biblical Roots (4.5hr In-Depth Seminar: Lunch Included)

$45 / $55

NC8500 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 24 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday 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 base of these faiths, and gain a new understanding about how humans demonstrate what it means to be religious. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Introduction to Rock Art of the American Southwest

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8501 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – BR8502 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday 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

Ancient Near East

$20 / $25

NC8503 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Many people find the civilization of Ancient Egypt fascinating, but don’t realize that the roots of many of our Western traditions came from their neighbors to the east in Mesopotamia. The successive cultures of the “Land Between Two Rivers” have been called the “Cradle of Civilization.” The Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians who inhabited this world gave the West a system of writing, math, the wheel, and much more. Instructor: Carol Jonson

ART & ART HISTORY Vincent Van Gogh

$20 / $25

BV8504 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Van Gogh may be the most beloved and most famous of the Post-Impressionist painters. This class will examine his life and trace the development of his art from his early paintings in Holland to those highly creative years in the south of France. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Dutch Delights – Perfecting the Landscape Genre

$20 / $25

MI8505 – Marco Island Center for the Arts (Marco Island) – January 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday For thousands of years, artists included landscapes as part of paintings, but 17th century Dutch painters were the ones who made landscapes and cityscapes an important art form on their own. From Avercamp’s icy winter scenes to Ruisdael’s views of his town, these artists give us a wonderful picture of the land the hardworking, middle-class Dutch merchants reclaimed from the sea and loved. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Renaissance Architect Extraordinaire: Andrea Palladio

$20 / $25

AR8506 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – January 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Who would think the work of a 16th century Italian stonemason-turned-architect would endure through the centuries, influencing worldfamous buildings designed by Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, and Thomas Jefferson with echoes all around us in the architecture of Naples on the Gulf? We will discover who Andrea Palladio was, examine some of his revolutionary designs, visit his still-lived-in homes in the Veneto region of Italy, and see how the influence of this Renaissance genius has survived the centuries. Instructor: Carol Jonson

An Early American Trio: Artists Copley, West, and Stuart

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP8507 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – January 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – AR8586 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – February 28 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. John Singleton Copley, Benjamin West, and Gilbert Stuart were three of the foremost artists of 18th century America. These talented, innovative, forward-thinking artists gave us portraits of America’s rich and famous – from Paul Revere to George Washington – they created a visual language for our new nation. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Bernini and the Baroque Style in Rome

$20 / $25

NC8508 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Gianlorenzo Bernini is credited with being the inventor of the Baroque style in 17th century Rome. His emotional and dramatic sculptures are amazing. Even more astonishing are his accomplishments as an architect who helped shape the face of Rome and the Vatican as we see them today. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Women in Art II: The Journey from Active Participant to Influential Innovator

$52 / $62

NC9165 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 30, February 1, 6, 8 at 2pm – 4pm, Mondays/Wednesdays From Impressionists to Postmodernists, we explore the art and lives of female artists facing multiple challenges to success. From the mild, domestic interiors and portraits by Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot, to the outrageously and openly confrontational works of today’s artists like Tracey Emin and Kara Walker, we follow the emergence of the female artist. Join us for the stories of women barred from art classes, eclipsed by their husband’s fame, and overlooked by the art establishment. Yet, they would ultimately become contemporary art’s most sought-after, respected, and influential celebrities and innovators. Each lecture follows the journey of selfdiscovery women in art experienced over the last 157 years. Participants are encouraged to comment on the art and artists as they witness the rapid changes taking place in both art and society. Instructor: Genie Kell

The Davids of Florence

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8509 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – MP8510 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – March 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Renaissance Florence enshrined the Biblical hero David as the symbol of their city and so images of David abound in Florentine art. His youthful strength, courage, and confidence in conquering the fearsome giant Goliath became a metaphor for Florence itself. This class will look at the David statues Florence commissioned from Donatello, Verrocchio, and Michelangelo, exploring the vastly different interpretations each gave to this hero of their city. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The Man, The Art, The Mind of Caravaggio

$24 / $29

Option #1 – BR8511 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 7 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – MI8512 – Marco Island Center for the Arts (Marco Island) – March 23 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, was one of the most important artists in 17th century Italy. Who was this man? He was a dear friend of cardinals of the church and much in demand for his religious paintings, but also a dangerous criminal – a street fighter and murderer. We will examine the work of this famous painter along with his mysterious behavior. Instructor: Dottie Magen

In the Gardens of Claude Monet’s Giverny

$20 / $25

HB8513 – Hideaway Beach Club (Marco Island) – February 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday The Impressionist master, Claude Monet, is one of the world’s most beloved artists. Monet planted gardens wherever he lived, but his masterpiece was Giverny, where he spent more than half of his long and very productive life. The beautiful gardens he created at Giverny were a never-ending source of inspiration for Monet. Join us as we look at photos of the gardens and how Monet translated them into beautiful works of art. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Modernism: The Art that Hitler Loved to Hate

$34 / $39

NC8514 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 14, 21 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays In 1937 the Nazis stripped German art museums of 2,200 works of art, produced after 1910. Some were destroyed by fire, but 600 paintings and sculptures were exhibited in Munich at the “Degenerate Art Exhibition.” We will take a close look at who the artists were, and what their “offending” art was about. Instructor: Dottie Magen

The Sculptures of Auguste Rodin

$20 / $25

NC8515 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday His works are iconic – The Thinker, The Kiss, The Burghers of Calais – even though his name may not be a household word. Nineteenth century sculptor Auguste Rodin is credited with being the “Father of Modern Sculpture.” He is acknowledged for the realism and emotionalism of his work that also captured his subject’s personality and physical characteristics in a radical new way. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The Eight Shows of the Impressionists

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MI8516 – Marco Island Center for the Arts (Marco Island) – February 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – BR8517 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC8518 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Impressionism as a movement lasted only a decade in France, but it got the art world’s attention after only eight shows. The Impressionists are more recognizable than any other artists. They demonstrated a passion for everyday life. The modernity of the city and the pastoral beauty of their gardens gave rise to some of the most memorable and significant paintings of the 19th and 20th centuries. Despite the fact that Eduardo Manet did not participate in any of the eight impressionist shows, he was their guiding light and their principal source of inspiration. Called Société Anonyme des Artistes, the first meetings were organized by Manet and attended by Brazille, Monet, Degas, Bracquemond, Renoir, Steven, and sometimes Pissaro, Cezanne, and Sisley. Explore these artists and their works with us. Instructor: Mimi Gallo

The High Renaissance in Italy

$30 / $35

Option #1 – BV8519 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 27, March 6 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Mondays Option #2 – NC8520 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 27, 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Thursday Choose one of the course options above. The High Renaissance flourished in Italy, particularly in the cities of Florence, Venice, and Rome. This class will set the stage for the Renaissance and look at the contributions of key artists from each of those cities. Artists covered include Leonardo DaVinci, Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Raphael and Michelangelo. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Titian (Tiziano Vecellio): 1480 – 1579

$24 / $29

NC8521 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 7 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Titian was the most celebrated Venetian artist of his time and the first to acquire an international clientele including royalty. Join us as we explore his great artistic achievements. Instructor: Dottie Magen

Siena, The Pearl of Tuscany

$20 / $25

NC8522 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Siena has been called the “manageable version of Florence.” At one time it was the center of life in the Italian Renaissance. Join us for a look at this gorgeous town, home to the oldest and most famous horse race in the world, the Palio di Siena. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Rembrandt van Rijn

$34 / $39

NC8523 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 14, 21 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn, known as Rembrandt, was the premier 17th century Dutch artist. Throughout his career, his primary painting subjects were landscapes, portraiture, and biblical stories. He was equally talented as a printmaker whose etchings cover a wide range of subjects. He is also famous for his many self-portraits, of which there are 100. In spite of huge success during his life time, he died a pauper. We will study his most interesting life and works. Instructor: Dottie Magen

Tiffany’s Treasures

$20 / $25

AR8524 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – March 21 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Louis Comfort Tiffany – best known for his innovative and beautiful colored glass lamps and stained glass windows – has been called “the man who could do everything.” A painter, potter, glass artist, architect, and interior designer, Tiffany was on a lifelong quest to bring beauty into American lives and homes. His own spectacular summer home, Laurelton Hall on Long Island, brought this dream to life. Destroyed by fire in 1957, Laurelton has risen from the ashes – recreated inside another little-known treasure – the Morse Museum in Winter Park, Florida. Instructor: Carol Jonson

John Singer Sargent: 1856 – 1924

$24 / $29

BR8525 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 28 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Sargent built a successful career as a portraitist of wealthy Americans and Europeans. He was born in Florence of American parents and remained in Europe. Best known for his portrait of “Madame X,” we will explore his life and career. Instructor: Dottie Magen

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

$20 / $25

BV8526 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 3 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday The British Museum holds an astonishing eight million works in its collection. Even though only 80,000 are on display, they take the visitor around the globe and millennia back in time. This lecture will concentrate on museum highlights from Ancient Egypt – including the Rosetta Stone, the Ancient Near East, Ancient Greece – including the controversial and beautiful Elgin Marbles and early British history. Instructor: Carol Jonson Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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

$20 / $25

AR8527 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – April 4 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday 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

James McNeill Whistler: 1834 – 1903

$24 / $29

NC8528 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 4 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Born in Massachusetts and trained in Paris, Whistler spent his working years in London. Best known for the portrait of his mother, Whistler was an innovator in pursuit of pure visual poetry. Join us as we follow his personal artistic journey. Instructor: Dottie Magen

Peter Paul Rubens: 1577 – 1640_______________________________________________________$20 / $25 NC9167 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday In addition to being a great painter of resplendent female nudes and an art master of international stature, Rubens was also a diplomat. He traveled on diplomatic missions from his home in Flanders to Spain and England. His extraordinary life and career will be explored. Instructor: Dottie Magen

JMW Turner: Father of Impressionism

$20 / $25

MP8529 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – April 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Joseph Mallord William Turner has often been called “the painter of light.” This 19th century English landscape artist’s techniques – controversial in his day – captured nature in all its moods. Turner is credited not only with enhancing the importance of landscape as a genre but also with crafting works in a manner that paved the way for the later 19th century Impressionists. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The Art and Architecture of Sicily

$20 / $25

BV8530 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 24 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Sicily – the largest island in the Mediterranean – has a rich and unique culture that extends back beyond its colonization by the Greeks in the 8th century BCE. This class will explore some of the island’s history, its important archaeological sites, architecture, art, and one of its crowning glories – centuries of glowing mosaics. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Italy’s Historic Hill Towns in Umbria

$30 / $35

AR8531 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – May 12, 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays Participants may register for the entire series (AR8531) or for any of the individual lectures below. This course will explore three millennia of accomplishments in Umbria, inhabited since 1,000 BCE, with an ancient Etruscan past, through the beauty of its contributions to art and architecture. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Perugia and Assisi

$20 / $25

AR8532 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – May 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Perugia, Umbria’s capital, famous for chocolate and culture, is a fascinating city. Above ground you see its beautiful medieval face and below, in the caves and wells that honeycomb the city, you discover its ancient past. The charming hill town of Assisi in Umbria, inhabited since 1,000 BCE was conquered by the Romans. It is most famous, however, as the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi and today is noted for its extraordinary two-level basilica filled with late medieval and proto-Renaissance frescoes by the masters, Cimabue and Giotto.

Gubbio and Orvieto

$20 / $25

AR8533 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – May 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Gubbio and Orvieto are two of Umbria’s many charming hill towns. Both were originally Etruscan settlements but enjoyed spectacular flowerings under the Romans and during the Middle Ages. Gubbio is especially noted for its majolica pottery. Orvieto’s incredible cathedral – the model for the cathedral in nearby Siena – boasts what art historians call one of the most perfect Gothic cathedral facades in Italy.

Life and Art in the Middle Ages

$20 / $25

MP8534 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – May 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Delve into what life was like from the 6th through the 14th centuries. We will highlight some of the era’s most significant accomplishments, particularly in the art and architecture of the Romanesque and Gothic periods. Far from being “The Dark Ages,” – as the Early Middle Ages used to be called – the centuries following the fall of Rome saw society slowly rebuilding itself to flower after 1,000AD and pave the road to the Renaissance. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The Florida Landscapes of Martin Johnson Heade

$20 / $25

BV8535 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 22 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Martin Johnson Heade was the first important American artist to live permanently in Florida. A member of the 19th century Hudson River School of painters, Heade moved to St. Augustine and began painting luminist works that enticed people to come to Florida – newly opened to them with the railroads and grand hotels built by Heade’s patron, Henry Morrison Flagler. Instructor: Carol Jonson

BIOGRAPHIES John Wayne: The Duke

$20 / $25

BV8536 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday 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, the last of his films, which totaled 170, were some of his achievements. This great actor may be gone, but not forgotten. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Yankee Baseball Legends: DiMaggio, Ruth, and Mays

$42 / $50

NC8537 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 1, 2, 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday/Thursday/Tuesday Participants may register for the entire series (NC8537) 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

NC8538 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday 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

NC8539 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday In an age where the words “legend” and “icon” are often overused, no vocabulary exists to describe George Herman “Babe” Ruth’s enormous and electrifying effect on the public image of baseball. His interests were not limited to baseball, as booze and women were also part of his very open and larger-than-life story: seven World Series championships, “Murderer’s Row,” 714 homeruns, and records that are still unbroken today. The Babe truly was one-of- kind.

Willie Mays

$20 / $25

NC8540 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday 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

Option #1 – BV8541 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 6 at 1pm – 3pm, Monday Option #2 – MP8542 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – April 5 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. 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

Marilyn Monroe: Goddess without a Pedestal

$20 / $25

NC8543 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday 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

Milton Hershey: The Man Who Reinvented Chocolate

$20 / $25

NC8544 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Dip into a vat of delectable delights. Find out how a boy with a 4th-grade education became the world famous “Chocolate King.” Expected to be a family farmer, fired as an apprentice, Hershey became an innovative entrepreneur, world-famous producer of chocolate, creator of a town built on chocolate, philanthropist, and founder of The Hershey Company (worth $100+ million at the time of his death). The instructor will provide a savory confection of dreams, drive, struggle, failure, and successful capitalism in the pursuit of chocolate. Samples will be provided. Instructor: Dan Rose

Andrew Carnegie: Man of Steel, Heart of Gold?

$20 / $25

NC8545 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday A man of contradictions, Carnegie was raised in poverty, yet became the wealthiest man in America. Was he a self-made man, or a heartless opportunist? Vicious union striker or workers’ rights advocate? Ruthless robber baron, or world famous philanthropist? When he died in 1919 at age 83, Carnegie was worth $480 million ($310 billion today), and had donated $350 million to various causes: several public libraries, international peace, Carnegie Mellon University, and the Tuskegee Institute. Learn more about this legendary, controversial figure and what drove him to accumulate, and then donate, such a vast fortune. Instructor: Dan Rose

Three Hollywood Johns and One Humphrey Bogart

$52 / $62

NC8546 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6, 8, 13, 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays/Wednesdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC8546) or for any of the individual lectures below. Two legendary film directors, John Ford and John Huston – and screen icons, John Wayne (“Duke”) and Humphrey Bogart (“Bogie”) – drank, cursed, smoked, and swaggered across several decades of Hollywood bringing wonder, excitement, controversy, and color to our everyday world. Stage Coach, Fort Apache, Night of the Iguana, Maltese Falcon, Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The African Queen, and other classics are their legacies which we will explore. See how magic was made and discover the fascinating men who made it. Instructor: Steven Mutart

John Wayne, The Duke

$20 / $25

NC8547 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday 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, the last of his films, which totaled 170, were some of his achievements. This great actor may be gone, but not forgotten.

Humphrey Bogart (Bogie): One of a Kind

$20 / $25

NC8548 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday His first and only Academy Award came in 1951 for the grumpy, boozy, skipper of the steamer “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. Join us for our Bogart Film Festival. See Film section.

John Huston: Cigars, Whiskey, and Movie Magic

$20 / $25

NC8549 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday A gifted screen writer, John Marcellus Huston, son of Walter, finally got to direct his own script, The Maltese Falcon, and cast his new drinking buddy, Humphrey Bogart, in the lead role. Declared an instant classic, he went on to direct The Asphalt Jungle, The African Queen, Moby Dick, The Misfits, Night of the Iguana, and others. Six marriages, including Anjelica, and endless honors were also part of his extraordinary 81 years.

John Ford: A Splash of Irish Whiskey

$20 / $25

NC8550 – Naples Center – (South Naples) March 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Fifty years and over 140 films bear the style, stamp, and personality of famed director John Ford. His westerns are the gold standard for the genre: tales of rugged, hard-living, romantic drifters, and the magnificent landscapes they roamed. His non-western, How Green Was My Valley, won Best Picture. One wife, lots of booze and girlfriends, and four Oscars for directing, helped define his life. His “stock company” claimed representation of many Hollywood legends.

Wonderful World of Laurel and Hardy: Another Nice Mess

$24 / $29

NC8551 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 15 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday As individual vaudeville and film actors, they were adequate; but as on-screen partners, they achieved comic genius. From silent films to shorts to full-length feature films, these two clowns learned how to play off each other to repeatedly invent yet “another nice mess.” Using film clips, biographical anecdotes, and class discussion, this presentation will explore the unique chemistry of these lovable “overgrown playmates,” and what makes their films such a popular and critical success. Instructor: Dan Rose

The Life of Jane Austen

$24 / $29

AT8552 – Atrium Executive Center – (South Ft. Myers) – March 21 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday “There have been several revolutions of taste in English literature, and through them all perhaps only two reputations have never been affected by shifts of fashion: Shakespeare’s and Jane Austen’s.” wrote critic Edmund Wilson. Two hundred years after they were written, Jane Austen’s books are still critical and popular successes. Why is this woman such a critical and popular favorite 200 years after she wrote her books, and what is it about her art that has made her books still speak to us across two centuries? The instructor will answer these questions in depicting the life of this great author. Instructor: Mary Lou Williams

Baseball Legends: Sandy Koufax and Ted Williams

$30 / $35

NC8553 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 27, 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Participants may register for the entire series (NC8553) or for any of the individual lectures below. When serious baseball fans sit down over a beer to talk about the heroes and giants of a game that worships the past, Ted Williams’ and Sandy Koufax’s names are inevitably at or near the top of everyone’s list as the greatest ever. Join us as we look back at their lives, stats, and remarkable careers that truly were “the stuff of legend.” Instructor: Steven Mutart

Koufax the Colossal

$20 / $25

NC8554 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Describing a Koufax pitch, the batter offered advice to the next hitter: “You can’t see the ball; you just have to go by the sound.” Later, sadly, Sanford “Sandy” Koufax, a Jewish boy from Brooklyn, retired at 30. His left arm, the envy of every schoolboy and the bane of every major league hitter, was shot and a career that many considered the greatest ever by a left-handed pitcher was over. We will cover the highlights and the quiet, private moments of this humble man.

Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter

$20 / $25

NC8555 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday His roommate, eyes popping, leaned against the hotel room wall to avoid the bat that was swinging at an imaginary pitch Ted saw coming in his next game. Arguably the greatest hitter in baseball history, his .406 average is one of the longest and most honored records in a sport obsessed with statistics. Ted Williams is still revered more than 55 years after his retirement in 1960.

Horror Men of Hollywood – And One Great Ape

$20 / $25

NC8556 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Before movies learned to talk, deformed, demented, and tortured figures haunted flickering theater screens. Sound only heightened the terror, fear, and horror the Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dracula, Frankenstein, and Wolf Man delivered to a public who could not get enough of these grotesque souls. Learn about Lon Chaney, Sr., Lon Chaney, Jr., Bela Lugosi, and Boris Karloff who made these monsters so frightening. Who were the men behind the hideous faces? Of course there was also King Kong; a cultural, artistic, and technical triumph of the big screen. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Richard Burton: The Welsh Lion

$30 / $35

NC8557 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 3, 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Participants may register for the entire series (NC8557) 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 of 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

NC8558 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday 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

NC8559 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday 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.

An Up-Close Look at Captain Lance Julian’s Career in Film

$20 / $25

AR8560 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – May 2 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, Captain Lance H. Julian settled in Naples, Florida in 2008. A fourth generation mariner, Lance enjoys sharing his passion and expertise with fellow adventurers in the Southwest Florida area and worldwide. Lance’s career has taken him around the globe providing professional marine consulting, television and video production and photography services. With a long history in maritime productions, Lance has helped to create some of the most memorable water scenes in film production, with credits including “Titanic,” “Hangover II,” “Beyond Borders,” “Blackhat,” “Escape Plan,” and “Waterworld,” and television credits such as the reality show, “Survivor.” Learn how Lance’s love of all things maritime has spanned a career and created unending adventure. Instructor: Lance Julian

Baseball Legends: Babe Ruth

$20 / $25

MP9172 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – May 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday In an age where the words “legend” and “icon” are often overused, no vocabulary exists to describe George Herman “Babe” Ruth’s enormous and electrifying effect on the public image of baseball. His interests were not limited to baseball, as booze and women were also part of his very open and larger-than-life story: seven World Series championships, “Murderer’s Row,” 714 homeruns, and records that are still unbroken today. The Babe truly was one-of- kind. Instructor: Steven Mutart

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

$85 / $100

NC8561 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 7, 9, 14 at 9:30am – 12pm, Tuesdays/Thursday Enrollment is limited to 16 participants. This class is for Intermediate Bridge players with at least 150 master points or a minimum of three years of duplicate experience. Reach better contracts using powerful 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 should influence strategic bidding. Learn when and how to sacrifice for winning bridge. Instructor: Gerald Beaubien

Intermediate Bridge Slam Bidding: Finding the Right Slam Every Time

$85 / $100

NC8562 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 7, 9, 14 at 9:30am – 12pm, Tuesdays/Thursday Enrollment is limited to 16 participants. This class is for Intermediate Bridge players with at least 150 master points or 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 Financial Strategies for Estate Planning

$20 / $25

NC8563 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Learn about the 2017 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

Generating Income in Retirement in a Low Interest Rate Environment

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8564 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 24, 25 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Wednesday Option #2 – NC8565 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 7, 8 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday/Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. Course material handouts are included. Will you outlive your money or will your money outlive you? This is the primary question anyone planning for or currently enjoying retirement needs to be able to answer. The combination of low interest rates, inflation, unexpected medical expenses, longevity and life’s unexpected challenges can create financial uncertainties. This course will provide you with key steps required to identify and reach your financial goals. It will also highlight the current rates of return you can expect to receive from an appropriate mix of tax-free or taxable bonds, stocks or mutual funds, and insurance products. The course is designed to provide you with knowledge of different investment options and how they can allow you to realize reliable income while maintaining your lifestyle through your retirement years. Instructor: Steve Stolz

Long Term Care Insurance: Protecting Your Independence

$20 / $25

NC8566 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday 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

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

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8567 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 31 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC8568 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. Developing a life care plan would be a simple task if you knew the answer to two questions: “How long will I live and how healthy will I be?” Since no one knows the answers to these questions, it is important to have a plan. One that addresses your care, who will provide it, how will you pay for it, where will you live, and if you have the appropriate legal documents. This lecture will also cover private vs. public (Medicaid and VA) extended care payment options. Instructor: Steve Stolz

Understanding Social Security – Get What’s Yours

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8569 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 7 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC8570 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 23 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners and children (one only) may attend for free. 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 to 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

Income Tax Preparation: Advice, Tips and Techniques

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8571 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 21, 23 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Thursday Option #2 – AT8572 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 28, March 2 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Maximize your federal tax refund and learn tips and techniques to properly claim itemized deductions and tax credits. You will learn about federal tax law changes for 2016 so that you can prepare your own returns and assist family and friends with questions. Instructor: Al Laich

Developing a Retirement Income Plan

$30 / $35

Option #1 – AT8573 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 7, 9 at 3:30pm – 5:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday Option #2 – AT8574 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 7, 9 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday/Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. This program is designed to provide a well-rounded understanding of the key principles of saving and investing with a focus on developing and maintaining retirement income. The course will cover: the fundamentals of any investment plan; understanding the differences and advantages of investments that provide income versus growth; and producing a personal retirement plan that can help you determine your risk of running out of money, or your ability to protect and maximize assets to be passed to future generations. A textbook is included with this course. Refreshments will be served. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

Financial Education for Investors

$35 / $45

Option #1 – AT8575 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 14, 15, 16 at 6pm – 8pm, Tue/Wed/Thur Option #2 – AT8576 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 14, 15, 16 at 6pm – 8pm, Tue/Wed/Thur Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the entire series (AT8575 or AT8576) or for any of the individual lectures below. A workbook is included with this course. This three-session program is designed to provide a well-rounded understanding of the key principles of saving and investing with a focus on developing and maintaining retirement income. The course will cover: fundamentals that are the foundation of any investment plan; understanding the differences and advantages of investments that provide income for daily expenses versus growth to offset the impact of inflation; and producing a personal retirement plan that can help you determine your risk of running out of money, or your ability to protect and maximize assets to be passed to future generations. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

Rules of the Road

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8577 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 14 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8578 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 14 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above.

Income, Growth, or Both – Equities and Bonds

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8579 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 15 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT8580 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 15 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above.

Retirement Has Changed

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8581 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 16 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT8582 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above.

Preparing Your Estate Plan

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8583 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 16 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – MP8587 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – March 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. This class will focus on the key legal documents everyone should have as part of a basic Estate Plan: benefits of a Will or a Trust, Financial Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, and a Living Will. Other topics discussed will be probate, the importance of properly titling your accounts, naming beneficiaries, and the benefits and issues of obtaining domicile in Florida. A local Estate Attorney will lead the session and will be available to answer general questions. Instructor: Steve Stolz

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

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8584 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 22 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT8585 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 22 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. Developing a life care plan would be a simple task if you knew the answer to two questions: “How long will I live and how healthy will I be?” Since no one knows the answers

to these questions, it is important to have a plan. One that addresses your care, who will provide it, how will you pay for it, where will you live, and if you have the appropriate legal documents. This lecture will also cover private vs. public (Medicaid and VA) extended care payment options. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

Preparing Your Estate Plan

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8588 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 28 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8589 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 23 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners may attend for free. This class will focus on the key legal documents everyone should have as part of a basic Estate Plan: benefits of a Will or a Trust, Financial Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, and a Living Will. Other topics discussed will be probate, the importance of properly titling your accounts, naming beneficiaries, and the benefits and issues of obtaining domicile in Florida. A local Estate Attorney will lead the session and will be available to answer general questions. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

Understanding Social Security: What’s Best for You?

$20 / $25

AT8590 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 2 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday Same-household spouses or partners and children (one only) may attend for free. Social Security is, far and away, your most important retirement asset. This class is for nearly everyone who’s ever earned a paycheck and wants every Social Security benefit dollar to which you are entitled because you paid for it. This lecture will review how to evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, income tax consequences, and strategies of the many different Social Security options available. Understanding the scenarios for single, married, divorced, and domestic partners can have a significant impact on what could be 40% of your retirement income. This can be even more important for a surviving spouse as increased longevity creates a greater need for guaranteed income that will last as long as you live. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

Five Important Money Questions for Women

$20 / $25

AT8591 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 5 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday Developed for women over 50, this lecture is an educational program that shares perspective on a process to identify financial goals like education and retirement savings and setting a strategy to meet those goals. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

Time Matters: A Women’s Retirement Outlook

$20 / $25

AT8592 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 6 at 6pm – 8pm, Thursday This lecture offers a step-by-step guide that shares perspectives on financial concerns facing women who are getting ready for, or have recently transitioned to, retirement. It discusses retirement income strategies, including perspectives around Social Security, withdrawal, and reliance rates. It also addresses how to prepare for the unexpected, including market and inflation risks, and the rising costs of health care and long-term care. Instructor: Cheryl Admire

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

$35 / $45

Option #1 – HB8593 – Hideaway Beach Club (Marco Island) – January 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #2 – GR8594 – Grandézza (Estero) January 23 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Monday Option #3 – NC8595 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 24 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Option #4 – AT8596 – Atrium Executive Center (North Fort Myers) – January 26 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #5 – BV8597 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 30 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #6 – AR8598 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – February 3 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Friday Option #7 – ST8599 – The Strand (North Naples) – February 6 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #8 – MP8600 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – February 15 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android users and assumes you are familiar with using an iPad/iPhone. 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/ datebook! 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. Instructor: John Guerra

iPhone/iPad for Beginners: iOS 10 and More

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC8602 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 17 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8603 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – January 20 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Friday Option #3 – TR8604 –The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 22 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday 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

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

$95 / $120

Option #1 – NC8605 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 30, February 1, 3, 6, 8 at 9am – 12pm, Mons/Weds/Fri Option #2 – AT8606 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – Feb 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tues/Thurs Option #3 – NC8607 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6, 8, 10, 13, 15 at 9am – 12pm, Mons/Weds/Fri Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (NC8605, AT8606, or NC8607) 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, and (v) iMovie. Instructor: Marty Dorio

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

$29 / $39

Option #1 – NC8608 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 30 at 9am – 12pm, Monday Option #2 – AT8609 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 14 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC8610 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6 at 9am – 12pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above.

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar

$29 / $39

Option #1 – NC8611 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 1 at 9am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT8612 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 16 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC8613 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 8 at 9am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above.

Safari, iTunes, iTunes University, Podcasts, and YouTube

$29 / $39

Option #1 – NC8614 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 3 at 9am – 12pm, Friday Option #2 – AT8615 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 21 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC8616 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 10 at 9am – 12pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above.

Photos

$29 / $39

Option #1 – NC8617 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 6 at 9am – 12pm, Monday Option #2 – AT8618 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 23 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC8619 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 13 at 9am – 12 pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above.

iMovie

$29 / $39

Option #1 – NC8620 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 8 at 9am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT8621 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 28 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC8622 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 15 at 9am – 12 pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above.

iPhone/iPad Apps: Camera, Photos, Editing, Organizing, Albums and More in the New iOS 10 $35 / $45 Option #1 – NC8623 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 31 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8624 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – February 1 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #3 – BR8625 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Friday Option #4 – ST8626 – The Strand (North Naples) – February 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #5 – GR8627 – Grandézza (Estero) – February 27 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Monday

Option #6 – BV8628 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 2 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #7 – AR8629 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – March 10 at 10am – 12pm, Friday Option #8 – MP8630 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – March 15 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android users and assumes you are familiar with using an iPad/iPhone. Your iPad/iPhone has two cameras for taking still photographs and HD video. We will learn all the features of the cameras and how to use them. We will also discuss how to get photos from your digital camera onto your device, and how to edit, organize, manage, email, and share them. Turn your iPad/iPhone into a digital photo library of your most important photographic memories. Instructor: John Guerra

An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10

$40 / $50

Option #1 – NC8631 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 31 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8632 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – February 23 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC8633 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 7 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #4 – AT8634 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – March 14 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This is not a class for Apple computer users. This class requires a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. This class is designed for those who have used Windows before and are interested in upgrading or learning about the new Windows 10 operating system. If you have just bought a new computer with Windows 10, have upgraded, or are going to upgrade, this course is for you. Windows 10 is made easy to use and understand at the Renaissance Academy. Instructors: John Guerra/Scott Vanselow

iPhone/iPad Apps: Messages, Maps and Notes: Texting, Finding Locations and Directions, and Saving/Protecting Your Most Important Information in Notes

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC8635 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 7 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8636 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – February 9 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – ST8637 – The Strand (North Naples) – March 6 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #4 – GR8638 – Grandézza (Estero) – March 20 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Monday Option #5 – BV8639 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 30 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #6 – AR8640 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – April 7 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Friday Option #7 – BR8641 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 10 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #8 – MP8642 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – April 12 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 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

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

$35 / $45

Option #1 – AT8643 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – NC8644 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 21 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #3 – BV8645 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 11 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday 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. Every day 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

Introduction to Microsoft Word

$40 / $50

Option #1 – NC8646 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 13 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – AT8647 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – February 16 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC8648 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This class requires a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. No personal laptops are permitted. Learn the basic fundamentals of Microsoft Word in this hands-on course. Topics include: opening, saving, editing, and printing documents; formatting and editing text; tabs, margins, and indents; page layout and design; spelling and grammar checks; and inserting photos and graphics. Instructors: John Guerra/Scott Vanselow

iPhone/iPad Apps: Facetime, iCloud, News and Music in the New iOS 10

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC8649 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 14 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8650 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – February 16 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – BR8651 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 24 at 10am – 12pm, Friday Option #4 – BV8652 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 27 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #5 – MP8653 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – May 10 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android users, and assumes you are familiar with using an iPad/iPhone. Learn how to use one of Apple’s most empowering technologies, FaceTime, so you can see and speak to the people who mean the most to you, wherever they may be in the world, absolutely free. We will also delve into the setup, settings and control of iCloud to ensure your apps, photos, calendars, notes and so much more are properly synced across your devices and backed up to the cloud so you will never lose them. Using News, learn how to get all the news you want, custom designed and delivered to your Apple device for free. Finally, learn how to gain access to more than 30 million pieces of music through Apple’s music app. Instructor: John Guerra

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

$40 / $50

Option #1 – NC8654 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 20 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – NC8655 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 17 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Friday Option #3 – AT8656 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 21 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This class requires a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. No personal laptops are permitted. Learn the basic fundamentals of Microsoft Excel in this hands-on course. Topics include: opening, saving, editing, and printing documents; formatting and editing cells; spelling and grammar checks; and creating and editing formulae to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Instructors: John Guerra/Scott Vanselow Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Social Media Overview

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AR8657 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – February 21 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – ST8658 – The Strand (North Naples) – March 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday 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. Instructors: Christine Wheeler and Megan Angle

iPhone/iPad for Intermediates Part I

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC8659 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 21 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8660 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 21 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – GR8661 – Grandézza (Estero) – April 3 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Monday Option #4 – BR8662 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 25 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. In this lecture-style presentation, discover all the new features and enhancements of Apple’s latest operating system. Topics will include iCloud, printing, notifications, control center, multitasking, FaceTime, and Siri. Learn interesting tips and tricks to make your experience a more pleasant and efficient one. Instructor: John Guerra

iPhone/iPad for Intermediates Part II

$35 / $45

Option #1 – AT8663 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 27 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – NC8664 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 29 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #3 – BR8665 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – May 3 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. In this lecture-style presentation, continue an advanced exploration into the many fantastic features and capabilities of the iPhone and iPad. Topics will include Siri, AirDrop, turning your device into a mobile hotspot, privacy settings, family sharing, voicemails, making calls from your iPad and much more. Instructor: John Guerra

How to Create Your Own Videos Using Photo Story

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT8666 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC8667 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 23 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is very limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. Ever wanted a video, book trailer or promo you could share with family, friends, colleagues, clients, buyers and others via Facebook, website, email, etc.? Think you can’t do it – or can’t afford it? The answer is Photo Story, an easy, quick FREE Microsoft program for PC users. Learn the basics for creating professional-looking videos using photos, images, music, sound effects and narration to create timed slideshows with slide formatting and transitions, tilting and more. Movie-making is not just for professionals anymore! Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

CONTEMPORARY ART 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), Fridays 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.

Some Aesthetic Decisions: Centenary of Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain

$40 / $47

NC7945 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 20 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday This presentation will highlight a number of contemporary artists whose work explores the subject of aesthetics and discusses who gets to make such value judgements. Instructor: Bonnie Clearwater, Director & Chief Curator, NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale.

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 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 the 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.

CONCERTS Chicago and All That Jazz

$20 / $25

AR8668 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – February 7 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Chicago is the raucous story of Roxie Hart who shoots her lover, gets acquitted after a flashy trial and then tries to hit the big time in vaudeville. Meet the characters, the composer and lyricist John Kander and Fred Ebb and choreographer, Bob Fosse. See how this classic 1926 play comes to life through songs “All That Jazz” and “Razzle Dazzle.” Instructor: Ellen Katz

Classical Piano Concert

$20 / $25

SP8669 – Bower Chapel at Moorings Park (South Naples) – March 28 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday Enrollment is limited. Dr. Michael Baron, Distinguished Professor of Music and Head of Keyboard Studies, and his students at FGCU, present a classical piano program sure to please all. Performers: Dr. Michael Baron and students

DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS Renaissance Academy 2017 Travel Open Houses

FREE

Option #1 – SP8670 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – SP8671 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – February 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #3 – SP8672 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 10 at 10:30am – 12pm, Friday Option #4 – SP8673 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Pre-Registration is required! Choose one of the course options above. Join us as we formally unveil our 2017 Travel Abroad excursions to Classic Germany, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, our Insider’s Japan, or our cruises aboard the Sea Cloud in the Adriatic or the Amadolce through Bordeaux. Enjoy refreshments as we review the itineraries for each excursion, answer questions, and dream about adventures yet to be had. Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 40 excursions abroad to destinations such as Peru, Tuscany, Sicily, Cuba, Turkey, Portugal, China, France, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Guatemala, and Brazil. Through unique and interesting itineraries, participants have the opportunity to experience life outside the classroom, visit historic sites with local guides, experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language, and history – and delight in conversation and laughter with fellow explorers who share a love of travel and a sense of adventure. Instructor: John Guerra

Veterans’ Voices: 15th Annual Symposium

FREE

SP9180 – FGCU Main Campus (Ft. Myers) – February 7 at 8:30am – 2pm, Tuesday Enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required. Boxed lunches are available for $12 each, but only if ordered in advance. Join a panel of World War II, Vietnam, Korean, Afghani, and Iraqi war veterans as they recount their personal experiences with war. This unique and interactive forum will permit audience participation. Join us for a moving celebration of those who have selflessly defended our nation and its freedoms.

Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Education & Experience Center

$10 / $15

Option #1 – SP8674 – Shy Wolf Sanctuary (Naples) – February 13 at 9am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – SP8675 – Shy Wolf Sanctuary (Naples) – April 7 at 9am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is very limited. Pre-registration is required. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of the event. Shy Wolf Sanctuary, located in Naples, FL, is a refuge for wolves, wolf dogs, cougars, foxes and many other animals that are no longer able to live in the wild. Founded in 2001, Shy Wolf Sanctuary offers visitors a unique 2 ½ hour opportunity to interact with the wolves while learning about these fascinating animals. The proceeds from this program will be donated to the Shy Wolf Sanctuary, enabling them to support their mission. Participants will meet at Shy Wolf Sanctuary, 1161 27th St. SW, Naples, FL (this is a private residence, please park on the grass in front of the house). Wear casual, long pants and close-toed shoes (walking shoes, not flip-flops or sandals). Plan to get dirty if you choose to interact with the animals. Bring lots of ENTHUSIASM and a CAMERA! Photos are encouraged, as long as they are for personal use.

Discovering the Wonderful World of Chocolate

$20 / $25

SP8676 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – February 21 at 1:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday 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

Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch

$95 / $115

SP8677 – Palm Beach – February 21 at 7:30am (North Naples)/8:05am (Ft. Myers) – 5:30pm (Ft.M)/6:05pm (Naples), Tues 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.

The Fairchild Botanical Gardens

$95 / $115

SP8678 – Miami – February 28 at 7:20am (Ft. Myers)/8am (North Naples) – 5:45pm (Naples)/6:20pm (Ft.M), Tues Enrollment is limited. Lunch is included. Bus will depart Fort Myers at 7:20AM and will depart Naples at 8:00AM. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Join us for a daytrip to the beautiful Fairchild Botanical Gardens in Miami, one of the premier research and education-based gardens in the world, and an international leader in conservation. This winter, stroll through the “Wings of the Tropics Conservatory,” the Rare Plant House, and marvel at the Lisa D. Anness South Florida Butterfly Garden. Fairchild will also be featuring a two-acre rain forest exhibit with species collected by Fairchild plant specialists from around the world and legacy pieces by Dale Chihuly and Daisy Youngblood. Included are motor coach transportation, driver gratuity, a docent-led tour, and lunch.

Miami South Beach and Art-Deco Walking Tour

$85 / $105

SP8679 – Miami – March 2 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:35am (North Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:05pm (Ft. Myers), Thursday Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; North Naples at 7:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. The day begins with a visit to Miami Beach followed by a 60-minute Art Deco Walking Tour on Ocean Drive. We will then drive north to the Fontainebleau, Eden Roc, Indian Creek, and then on to Lincoln Road. After lunch on your own, we will enjoy an afternoon walking tour of Lincoln Road and a visit to the New World Trade Center. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a full-day guided tour. Lunch is on your own at any of several wonderful restaurants on Lincoln Rd.

Ikebana Floral Design Workshop

$30 / $40

SP8680 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 2 at 1pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Students must bring an 8 to10 inch, short 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

Birding Field Trip

$30 / $40

Option #1 – SP8681 – Eagle Lakes Community Park (Naples) – March 4 at 8:30am – 11am, Saturday Option #2 – SP8682 – Eagle Lakes Community Park (Naples) – April 8 at 8:30am – 11am, Saturday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within ten (10) business days of the event. 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

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

$95 / $115

SP8683 – Boca Raton – March 7 at 7:30am (Ft. Myers)/8:05am (North Naples) – 5:45pm (Naples)/6:20pm (Ft.M), Tues Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7:30am; North Naples at 8:05am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. The Broadway Collection is an astounding exhibit of the finest costumes ever brought to the Broadway stage by the most honored and respected designers in the history of the American theatre. Presented in a fully interactive environment, tours are led by knowledgeable and entertaining theatre professionals who give the visitor a remarkable behind-the-scenes look at the work of iconic designers such as Sir Cecil Beaton, Irene Sharaff, Theoni Aldredge, and William Ivey Long. A visit to The Broadway Collection is a walk through the history of the American musical theatre, where you will be embraced by the theatrical experience and wrapped up in its rich history. We will enjoy lunch as well as a cabaret performance in the grand tradition of old Broadway. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, a docent-led tour of portions of the collection, lunch, and a cabaret performance.

Tour of Immokalee

$39 / $49

Option #1 – SP8684 – Immokalee – March 8 at 9am (North Naples) – 5pm (North Naples), Wednesday Option #2 – SP9003 – Immokalee – April 26 at 9am (North Naples) – 5pm (North Naples), Wednesday Choose one of the options above. Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 9am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Join Carlene Thissen on a tour of Immokalee. She will show you the heart and soul of this very special place in east Collier County. After touring in the morning, we will stop for a nice lunch at Lozano’s, shop at the produce market, and taste sweets at a Mexican bakery. Come experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Immokalee. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a guided tour. Lunch is on your own. Tour Leader: Carlene Thissen

Vizcaya Museum

$95 / $115

SP8685 – Miami – March 9 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:35am (North Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:05pm (Ft. Myers), Thursday Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; North Naples at 7:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Vizcaya was created as James Deering’s subtropical winter home in the 1910s and today it is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum. Vizcaya is beautiful and serene. It is also a place of intellectual stimulation, compelling us to consider the relationships between native and foreign, old and new, and natural and designed. Vizcaya has been described as “the finest private house ever built in America,” “a jewel among Miami’s skyscrapers and subdivisions” and “some Noah’s Ark of decorative arts” with its exteriors offering the “manic tranquility of the great European folly gardens.” Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a docentled tour of portions of the collection. A box lunch is also included.

Morikami Japanese Gardens and Museum

$95 / $115

SP8686 – Delray Beach (Naples) – March 14 at 8am (North Naples)/8:40am (Ft. Myers) – 6pm (Naples)/6:40pm (Ft. Myers), Tuesday Enrollment is limited. Lunch is included. Bus will depart Naples at 8am; Ft. Myers at 8:40am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. The Morikami Museum Collection houses 5,000 Japanese art objects and artifacts, including a 500-piece collection of tea ceremony items, more than 200 textile pieces, and recent fine art acquisitions. The 200 acres that surround the Morikami’s two museum buildings include expansive Japanese gardens with strolling paths, resting areas, a tropical bonsai collection, small lakes teeming with koi and other wildlife, nature trails, pine forests, and park and picnic areas. Included are motor coach transportation, driver gratuity, a docent-led tour of the gardens, and lunch.

Rookery Bay Boat Tour

$30 / $40

Option #1 – SP8687 – Rookery Bay (South Naples)– March 15 at 9am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – SP8688 – Rookery Bay (South Naples) March 30 at 9am – 12:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – SP8689 – Rookery Bay (South Naples) April 7 at 9am – 12:30pm, Friday Option #4 – SP8690 – Rookery Bay (South Naples) April 11 at 9am – 12:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of the event. No children under 16 are permitted on this tour. Are you a fan of seafood? If so, then you’re a fan of estuaries! What is an estuary and why should you care? Come discover some of the magic and mystery of our mangrove-forested estuaries and the National Estuarine Research Reserve that is charged with managing nearly 40% of Collier County’s coastline. The program starts with an introduction to the Reserve and its habitats and is followed by a boat based-tour. On the tour, you’ll get a chance to meet the denizens of the shallows! We’ll pull a trawl net behind the boat and you’ll get a chance to photograph and handle the animals we bring on board as you learn about their special adaptations for survival in this constantly changing environment. Closed-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended. Please dress appropriately by monitoring the weather the day of the excursion. Participants must be able to enter and exit the boat from our dock unassisted, and stand for periods of time on the boat without difficulty. Two volunteers will be asked to assist with the trawl, which will involve some lifting. This course is offered on multiple dates for your convenience. Instructor: Dave Graff

Gourmet Food and Wine Luncheon

$70 / $80

SP8691 – M Waterfront Grille (Naples) – March 15 at 12pm – 2pm, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. This luncheon is open to all Renaissance Academy students, but priority will be given to those enrolled in any of the Wine Education Series classes (SP9141). No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of the event. Back by popular demand, our fourth session will take place as before on the beautiful enclosed veranda of M Waterfront Grille overlooking Venetian Bay in Venetian Village. Chef John Berry will prepare a gourmet, three-course luncheon, and your instructors will select the perfect wines, including some we may have shared in the previous three sessions, to accompany each course. We will dine and discuss the food and the wine, and get to know each other better while enjoying the excellent water view during a relaxed but educational luncheon. Instructors: Bruce Lane and John Wernette

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

FREE / $10

SP8692 – North Naples – March 16 at 9:30am – 12:30pm (North Naples), Thursday Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart from Naples Plaza (1981 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL, pickup in front of Marshalls) at 9:30am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. This year marks the 38th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity in Collier County. Since their inception, they have completed houses for over 1,700 families in SWFL. Habitat for Humanity’s ultimate goal is to eliminate indigent housing and homelessness from the face of the earth by building adequate and basic housing. Within the mission and ministry of Habitat for Humanity, there is a place for everyone to share their time, talents, and treasure. During this program, participants will travel by coach throughout the Habitat housing communities in Collier County while a guide discusses what Habitat for Humanity is all about and answers questions.

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

$35 / $45

Option #1 – SP8693 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 21 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Option #2 – SP8694 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 18 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of the event. 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

Rebuilding Southwest Florida’s Paradise Reef Special Film Presentation at SilverSpot

$10 / $15

SP8695 – SilverSpot Theatre (Mercato) – March 22 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of the event. The film Paradise Reef debuted in SWFL in June of 2016. This documentary film follows a visionary’s quest to secure BP disaster funds, rally community support, and deploy 18,000 tons of concrete to create 36 artificial reefs along Florida’s Paradise Coast. The end result of these efforts is chronicled in the film highlighting how $1.3 million in BP disaster funds has resulted in 36 artificial reefs off the coast of Collier County, FL. This documentary was written and directed by award-winning Cinematographer John Scoular, in partnership with Naples residents, Executive Producers Capts. Lance H. Julian and Harry Julian. After viewing the film participants will participate in a question and answer time with Director and Cinematographer John Scoular and Executive Producer Captain Lance Julian.

Miami Art Walking Tour and the Pérez Art Museum

$95 / $115

SP8696 – Miami – March 23 at 7am (Ft. Myers)/7:35am (North Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:10pm (Ft. Myers), Thur Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7am; North Naples at 7:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. The tour includes art in public places throughout downtown, Wynwood Graffiti, some impromptu gallery visits, and a tour of the beautiful Pérez Art Museum Miami. The Pérez Art Museum Miami is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. The cost of the trip includes bus transportation, driver gratuity, admission, docent guided tours, and lunch. Experience the city as a canvas in progress.

Birding Field Trip

$30 / $40

SP8697 – Tiger Tail Beach (Marco Island) – March 25 at 8:30am – 11am, Saturday No refunds will be granted within ten (10) business days of the event. Join birding enthusiast Steven Mutart as he leads you in search of the birds of SWFL at Tiger Tail Beach on Marco Island. Bring your camera, binoculars, and a love of our feathered friends. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Boat Trip, Tour, and Lunch on Useppa Island

$125 / $150

SP8698 – Useppa Island – March 28 at 8am (North Naples)/8:35am (Ft. Myers) – 4:30pm (Ft. Myers)/5pm (Naples), Tue Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 8am; Ft. Myers at 8:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Useppa Island’s captivating past includes the native Calusa tribe, Spanish explorers, celebrities, and wealthy corporate titans. The Florida barrier isle also was used as a secret CIA base in the early 1960s to prepare Cuban exiles later used in the Bay of Pigs Invasion. Useppa’s heyday was the early 1900s, when publishing magnate Barron Collier owned the island and was visited by celebrities and fellow business titans such as DuPont, Edison, Ford, and Rockefeller. Condé Nast named Useppa Island one of the top 25 true island retreats in the world. Join us as we depart from North Naples on a motor coach drive to Captiva. Once at the South Seas Resort, we will embark on a one-hour boat tour, while enjoying a narrated tour of the waters. Upon arrival at Useppa Island, participants will enjoy a wonderful and relaxing lunch at the Collier Inn. After lunch, participants will have a short time to visit the local history museum, walk around the island, swim in a tropical pool or at the beach (bring your suits if you like), or just enjoy relaxing by the water. The cost of the trip includes bus transportation and driver gratuity, boat trip, and lunch.

The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg

$85 / $105

SP8699 – St. Pete – March 30 at 8:00am (North Naples)/8:35am (Ft. Myers) – 5:45pm (Ft. Myers)/6:15pm (Naples), Thur Enrollment limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 8am; Ft. Myers at 8:35am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Our private, docent-led tour will take us through the highlights of the permanent collection as well as a brand new exhibition, Disney and Dali: Architects of the Imagination. This immersive and enriching multi-media exhibition will tell the story of the unlikely alliance between two of the most renowned artists of the twentieth century: brilliantly eccentric Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dali and American entertainment innovator Walt Disney. Our tour includes round-trip motor coach transportation, driver gratuity, entrance fees, a private docent-led tour, and audio guides. Lunch is on your own.

Nature Photography Field Trip

$39 / $49

SP9103 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 1 at 8:30am – 11:30am, Saturday Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of the event. This hands-on field trip gives you the opportunity to hone your skills as a nature photographer. We will explore one of Southwest Florida’s magnificent preserves to capture alligators, birds, and landscapes. It is recommended, but not mandatory, that you participate in Mr. Berna’s Nature Photography class (see Photography section). Be aware that we will be walking over rough terrain and there will be limited restroom facilities. Instructor: Frank Berna

Exploring Barefoot Beach

$10 / $15

SP8700 – Barefoot Beach Preserve (Bonita Springs) – April 5 at 10am – 11am, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of the event. Barefoot Beach is nature at its best; an island in motion, made of sand, and shaped by wind and water. Join us for a closer look at one of Southwest Florida’s most beautiful natural places and its shells, birds, plants, and animals. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes; we will be walking through several different habitats exploring the wonders of the preserve. You may want to bring a camera, bottle of water and binoculars; wear a hat, and bring your enthusiasm for the great outdoors. After your guided walk, participants are welcome to explore the learning center and bring a snack to enjoy at the picnic tables. Instructor: Nancy Olson

DISCUSSION GROUPS Great Decisions Discussion Group

$100 / $125

NC8701 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays Participants must register for the entire series. Enrollment is limited. Students are required to purchase a Great Decisions Briefing Book for $18 at the time of registration. Registration for individual sessions is not permitted. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the DVD, and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Basic preparation for each session includes reading the information provided in the briefing book and watching the videos. Each group has a leader who facilitates the discussion, is dedicated to providing a nonpartisan forum, and will endeavor to include each member in the discussion.

The Future of Europe Naples Center (South Naples) – February 2 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday The outcome of the United Kingdom referendum on EU membership sent shockwaves across the globe. It even caught British voters by surprise. The European Union has helped secure peace in Europe for the past 70 years. Now it faces an uncertain future. Amid a refugee crisis, lingering financial recession, and the constant specter of terrorism, unity seems more imperative than ever, but the “Brexit” vote underscores the complexities of integrating an extremely diverse continent. What will post-Brexit Europe look like, and how can U.S. foreign policy adapt?

Trade and Politics Naples Center (South Naples) – February 9 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday The U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour. One need look no further than the 2016 presidential contest for the popular narrative: trade means that China wins at America’s expense. But do the numbers support that conclusion? The metrics used to gauge economic strength – Gross Domestic Product and balance of trade – have not kept up with the realities of modern manufacturing. Obtaining an accurate picture of U.S. economic stature requires a critique of those numbers. Only then can the U.S. develop appropriate policy solutions for the challenges at hand.

Conflict in the South China Sea___________________________________________________ Naples Center (South Naples) – February 16 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday The South China Sea is a focus of competing territorial claims, and China its most vocal claimant. Beijing’s interest has intensified disputes with other countries in the region in recent years, especially since China has increased its naval presence. Despite rising international pressures, including an unfavorable ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, China staunchly defends its policies in the region. Preventing tensions from boiling over is a matter of careful diplomacy.

Saudi Arabia in Transition Naples Center (South Naples) – February 23 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday As Saudi Arabia struggles to adjust to the drastic decline in oil revenue, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman attempts to boldly transform the country and shift more power to the younger generation. At the same time, many countries such as the U.S. point out the lack of democracy, women’s rights, and human rights in Saudi Arabia, and blame its promotion of Wahhabism, an extremely conservative version of Islam, for creating jihadists. Bipartisan criticism of Saudi Arabia is also rising in Congress. Both countries need each other, but they are at a crossroads in bilateral relations.

U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum Naples Center (South Naples) – March 2 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday What is the effect of U.S. petroleum security on foreign policy? For 45 years, the country has alternated between periods of energy security and insecurity, sometimes able to wield petroleum as a useful instrument of foreign policy, sometimes not. Despite the so-called “energy revolution,” the U.S. today is by no means disentangled from foreign dependence and global trends. In order to be successful, policy makers must recognize both petroleum security circumstances and patterns in the relationship between petroleum and foreign policy.

Latin America’s Political Pendulum Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday The pendulum of Latin American politics is swinging rightward once again. Yet as the “pink tide” recedes, the forces of change have more to do with socioeconomics than ideology. Dramatic economic and political crises have coincided in countries like Brazil and Venezuela. Still, the final result for Latin America may be the emergence of centrist, pragmatic modes of governance, and with them, opportunities for the U.S. to improve relations. The new administration must look beyond the neoliberal model of the 1990s, and develop an approach to relations fit for the 21st century.

Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan Naples Center (South Naples) – March 16 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Major internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan for four decades. The U.S. for its part, has conducted military operations in the country nearly continuously since 9/11. Today, war with the Taliban persists, and tensions between the U.S. and Pakistan have gradually deteriorated. As his time in office drew to a close, President Obama limited

further withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. The incoming administration has a choice: will it maintain the status quo, completely reverse the Obama administration drawdown, or withdraw completely? Does the U.S. face a no-win situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Nuclear Security Naples Center (South Naples) – March 23 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Stopping nuclear proliferation was a top priority for the Obama administration. While the Iran Deal was a diplomatic victory toward this end, major threats persist from both state and non-state actors. Countries like North Korea, Russia, and India and Pakistan continue to challenge nonproliferation efforts. The possibility that terrorists will carry out an attack using a “dirty bomb,” made from captured nuclear materials, looks increasingly real. In a fractious world, which way forward for U.S. nuclear security?

Chautauqua Video Discussion Series

$42 / $50

NC8702 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 7, 21, March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC8702) or for any of the individual lectures below. Join us for this three-part discussion series as we explore three disparate topics, including The Theatre of War, Rumspringa, and Moral Injury. We will watch a Chautauqua Institute video and then engage in a moderated discussion. Lend your ideas and voices to this important forum. Moderators: Dr. James Maloni and Dr. Marcia Maloni

Theatre of War

$20 / $25

NC8703 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday We will view a lecture from Chautauqua Institute that centers on the plight of returning veterans who are damaged by their war experiences. Bryan Doerries shares not only the difficulty of reaching servicemen, but also an eye-opening route to recovery. The New York Times found 121 cases where Iraq and Afghanistan veterans had killed someone since their return home. Many of those killings were attributed to combat trauma and the stress of deployment along with other contributing factors. “Violence in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan had returned to American soil” said Dorries, founder of Theatre of War. “Town by town across the country, headlines had been telling similar stories. Twenty-two returning veterans commit suicide every month. Since its inception, 250 to 500 active duty service members view each performance of a Theatre of War play and thousands more view the performance through mass media.

Rumspringa

$20 / $25

NC8704 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday This documentary is about a little-known fact of Amish life. Although the Amish live in traditionally conservative enclaves, shunning modern conveniences and electricity while favoring a strict code of conduct and dress, they do have a moment in their lives known as “rumspringa.” When an Amish child turns 16, they are allowed to interact with and take part in life away from their upbringing. This film follows a handful of teenagers as they break from their past and experiment with drinking, drugs, and driving (possibly for the only time in their lives). We will view this film and also discuss Amish life in a broader context.

Moral Injury

$20 / $25

NC8705 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Moral Injury is a condition that’s gained medical currency in just the last few years, primarily out of the research Brett Litz conducted on Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Even though it is a new term, all wars had similar impact on its veterans. The concept of moral injury refers to an individual’s moral conscience which produces profound emotional shame. It may occur when war forces someone to commit or witness acts against their personal code. Twenty–two veterans commit suicide every month.

The American Economy in a Low-Growth World

$30 / $35

NC8706 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 14, 16 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 future. Moderator: Dr. Braxton Hinchey

Perennial Policy Issues

$42 / $50

NC8707 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 14, 16, 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday/Tuesday Participants may register for the entire series (NC8707) or for any of the individual lectures below. Several current policy disputes have a long history. In this series, we will provide a historical perspective on three such issues: Globalization and Immigration; Tax Reform; and Health Insurance and the Containment of Health Care Costs. Moderator: Dr. Jack Ochs

Globalization and Immigration

$20 / $25

NC8708 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Advances in transportation and information technology have reduced barriers to trade and increased the extent to which local communities are integrated into more extensive markets. This has been accompanied by trade agreements that have provided both cost savings and exposed firms and workers in import competing industries to much greater competition. Just as import competition has exposed some American workers to increased competition, so has immigration. Not surprisingly, there has been significant political backlash to both trade policies and immigration from those firms, workers, and communities that have been hurt by both import competition and immigration. In this lecture, we provide some historical perspective on NAFTA, a controversial trade liberalization policy and on the role of immigration in the United States. We also discuss the benefits and costs of immigration. We also discuss the impact of import competition and immigration on the wages of low wage workers in the United States.

Tax Reform

$20 / $25

NC8709 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday In this lecture, we will discuss the reasons why tax reform is a perennial issue. We will then discuss various proposals for tax reform that have been made by both commissions appointed to make reform proposals and by others whose proposals have entered into the public debate.

Health Insurance and the Containment of Health Care Costs

$20 / $25

NC8710 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday The Affordable Care Act is the latest in a long series of efforts to expand public financing of health insurance. Its features reflect the evolution of medical practice, the historical role of private health insurance, and a continuing concern for the economic security of the least fortunate members of our society. In this lecture, we will provide some historical background that will put the Affordable Care Act in perspective.

The Brexit and Trump Phenomena

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC8711 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 14 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – BR8712 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 4 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. The mission of the Centre for Critical Thinking is to broaden critical thinking through openminded discussion of relevant issues. Join our moderated discussion group, share your views and hear what others have to say. This program will provide an opportunity to critically and constructively consider the events of 2016, the Trump and Brexit phenomena. What are the similarities and differences between them? Focusing on past, present, and future, through structured discussion, participants

will have the opportunity to consider what the events of 2016 say about the electorate of the USA and the UK, including their views on globalization and immigration. The present - where are we now? What are the economic, social, and cultural forces currently shaping our Western World? The past - how did we get here? Are current forces based on resistance to change or a rational response to emerging and future needs? The future - what kind of world do we want for our children and grandchildren? Are the events of 2016 a step towards our desired future or a counterproductive exercise of opposition in the face of inevitable change? Are we looking to the past for answers to today’s realities? Or are we looking ahead in order to prepare for a better future? How will history judge us? How do we judge ourselves? Moderator: Dr. Judith Gates

The Philosophers Café

$52 / $62

NC8713 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 23, March 2, 9, 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Enrollment is limited. Experience the joy of Philosophy first hand. This roundtable series invites participants to join in open discussions on philosophical concepts that are relevant to current social, political, moral, and practical issues. The setting will be informal, engaging, and interactive. Our goal is to arrive at a clear view of the topic under discussion, aided by close attention to principles of good reasoning. No experience is required. Just bring your sense of curiosity and a desire to learn with others. Instructors: Dr. Marshall Swain and Ron Diorio

Syria – What Is Going On and Can it Be Fixed?

$20 / $25

NC8714 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday In an already complex and dangerous world, Syria stands out as the most intractable place on earth. Who are the good guys, if any? Assad, Putin, ISIS, Shia, Sunni, Saudis, Iranians, Iraqis, no-name rebels, Turkey? Red lines. Who’s on whose side? Oh, did we mention the Kurds? Thousands dead and hundreds of thousands flooding Europe. Hopeless? Any chance for peace? Let’s examine the facts and history, and see if we can come up with some solutions. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Refugees and the Immigration Crisis

$20 / $25

AR8715 – The Arlington – (Southeast Naples) – May 9 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Refugees throughout the world are daily in the news. This lecture provides some background and context to refugee protection and resettlement issues. Our discussion will range from the enormous population displacements that followed World War II through subsequent refugee crises in Asia and the Middle East. Is there a solution? There are huge practical and moral problems in protection, resettlement and returning refugees to their places of origin. The instructor has worked extensively with refugees in Southeast Asia and the Balkans recently featured in the news. Let the discussion begin! Instructor: Bruce Beardsley

ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT Birds of South Florida

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8716 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 20, 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday/Monday Option #2 – NC8717 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 20, 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday/Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the entire series (NC8716 or NC8717) or for any of the individual lectures below. Several hundred individual species of birds nest, rest, visit, and call Florida home in the hundreds of millions each year. They come in endless sizes, shapes, colors, habits, skills, and adaptations. They come with many mysteries as well: the mystery of migration; how they find their way; the enormous distances some travel; and their calls, songs, and sounds. Come learn, listen, and enjoy with life-long birder, Steven Mutart, as he shares his passion in this two-part series. Please see this section for a Birding Field Trip! Instructor: Steven Mutart

Birds of the Land and Sky

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8718 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #2 – NC8719 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. We will learn about ospreys, hawks, falcons, and eagles; their nests, habits and appetites, and the colorful song birds that add cheer every day to our yards, parks, and woods. Why do they sing in the first place?

Birds of the Marsh, Beach, and Sea

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8720 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – NC8721 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Egrets, herons, sandpipers, gulls, terns, frigate birds, ducks, and an amazing assortment of other “water birds” share the beach and waters around our golf courses every day. Many are easy to identify; some not so, but it’s fun to try.

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

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8722 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 31, February 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday Option #2 – AT8723 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 14, 16 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday/Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Have you been curious about orchids? What exactly is an orchid, why are they different from regular houseplants, and are they difficult to grow? Taught by a member of both Naples Orchid Society and the Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance, in the first session you will hear interesting facts and learn how to grow and flower the orchids you love! The second session of this series will be devoted to the popular Phalaenopsis orchid. Learn the best way to care for this orchid genus and get more flowers! Instructor: Gayle Dorio

Raptors of North America

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8724 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #2 – AR8725 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – April 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Several dozen species of birds of prey patrol the skies, scout from poles and cliffs, or roam miles in search of meals of small and not so small birds, rodents, rabbits, fish and sometimes livestock across the North American continent. They range from robin-sized kestrels to eagles with wingspans of 8 feet. The peregrine falcon cruises at 80-100 mph and crash dives at 200 mph or more. Learn more about these fascinating and awesome creatures that add zest and wonder to our world. (Did we mention the California Condor has a wing spread of 10 feet? OK, we know he’s not a raptor in the true sense.) Join life-long birder, Steven Mutart as he shares his knowledge and passion for these feathered wonders. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Monster Hurricanes: Nature’s Awesome Machine

$20 / $25

NC8726 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Andrew, Camille, Gilbert, Donna, Wilma, Sandy, and some 280 other storms bearing minimum sustained winds of 74 mph have blasted one or more states since 1851, when record keeping started. At 200 mph, Andrew, Camille and other category 5 hurricanes terrorized and destroyed all in their paths. Originally identified by year or shore destruction, later by women’s names, and finally, men’s names were also honored. We will look at how and why they form, grow, move, and die. Hear the stories behind a half-dozen or so raging storms. Be prepared to fly into the heart of one of these monsters where deceptively peaceful, wispy clouds float over a foaming hellish sea below. You will be in the eye of the storm! Instructor: Steven Mutart

Ikebana Floral Design Workshop

$30 / $40

SP8680 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 2 at 1pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Students must bring an 8-10 inch short 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

Birding Field Trip

$30 / $40

Option #1 – SP8681 – Eagle Lakes Community Park (Naples) – March 4 at 8:30am – 11am, Saturday Option #2 – SP8682 – Eagle Lakes Community Park (Naples) – April 8 at 8:30am – 11am, Saturday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within ten (10) business days of departure. Join birding enthusiast Steven Mutart as he leads you in search of the birds of SWFL at Eagle Lakes Community Park in Naples. Bring your camera, binoculars, and a love of our feathered friends. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Languages of the Deep: How Whales and Fish Communicate

$20 / $25

NC8727 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Analysis of underwater communication: how the sperm whale uses its enormous nose to produce the sounds; and how fish use movement through the water, their skeletal muscles and or sound producing muscles to communicate. We will have an overall discussion of what exactly is a “language” and how underwater species communication qualifies as language. Instructor: Dr. Edward Maxwell

Birding Field Trip

$30 / $40

SP8697 – Tiger Tail Beach (Marco Island) – March 25 at 8:30am – 11am, Saturday No refunds will be granted within ten (10) business days of departure. Join birding enthusiast Steven Mutart as he leads you in search of the birds of SWFL at Tiger Tail Beach on Marco Island. Bring your camera, binoculars, and a love of our feathered friends. Instructor: Steven Mutart

The Birds, Plants and Butterflies of Collier County and a Field Trip to Eagle Lakes Park

$42 / $50

NC8728 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 28, 30, April 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 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 Lakes Community Park. Instructor: Peggy Oberlin

Exploring Barefoot Beach

$10 / $15

SP8700 – Barefoot Beach Preserve (Bonita Springs) – April 5 at 10am – 11am, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within ten (10) business days of the event. Barefoot Beach is nature at its best; an island in motion, made of sand, and shaped by wind and water. Join us for a closer look at one of Southwest Florida’s most beautiful natural places and its shells, birds, plants, and animals. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes; we will be walking through several different habitats exploring the wonders of the preserve. You may want to bring a camera, bottle of water, and binoculars; wear a hat, and bring your enthusiasm for the great outdoors. After your guided walk, participants are welcome to explore the learning center and bring a snack to enjoy at the picnic tables. Instructor: Nancy Olson

FILM DISCUSSION SERIES: FOREIGN AND CLASSIC Naples Foreign and Classic Film Series (15 Films)

$78 / $104 (Donation)

NC8729 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, 23, 30, May 7 at 2pm Participants may register for the entire series (NC8729) or for any of the individual films below. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Due to the popularity of our Naples Series, walk-ins will be permitted on a space available basis only. This season our film series will present fifteen award-winning films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Moderators: John Guerra, Dr. Donald Pomerantz, and Dr. Clifford Landers

Russian Ark (Russia, 2002, Drama/Fantasy/History)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8730 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 22 at 2pm, Sunday As successful as it is ambitious, this film condenses three centuries of Russian history into a single, uninterrupted take. A 19th century French aristocrat, notorious for his scathing memoirs about life in Russia, travels through the Russian State Hermitage Museum and encounters historical figures. Not rated (99 minutes)

Nights of Cabiria (Italy, 1957, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8731 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 29 at 2pm, Sunday The magnificent Giulietta Masina (Fellini’s wife) plays an eternally optimistic Rome streetwalker with a heart of gold and a head of cotton candy in her husband’s Oscar-winning masterpiece. This funny, poignant classic inspired the musical “Sweet Charity” and is a must-see for Fellini fans. Not Rated (110 minutes)

The Second Mother (Brazil, 2015, Comedy/Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8732 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 5 at 2pm, Sunday Unspoken class barriers that exist within a home come crashing down when the live-in housekeeper’s daughter suddenly appears. Rated R (112 minutes)

Nobody Knows (Japan, 2004, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8733 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 12 at 2pm, Sunday Preteen Akira Fukushima and his young siblings have been abandoned by their mother, Keiko. She has moved in with a new lover, has left Akira in charge of his brother, two sisters, and a whole apartment, with little money or food to see them through. Akira and the other children, who were never enrolled in school, struggle to survive without basic amenities as they cope with a strange, solitary existence in a Tokyo apartment building. Rated PG13 (141 minutes)

Captain Pantoja & the Special Services (Spain/Peru, 2000, Comedy)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8734 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 19 at 2pm, Sunday The Peruvian army captain Pantaleon Pantoja, a very serious and efficient officer, is chosen by his superiors to set up a special service of ‘visitors’ to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers posted on remote jungle outposts. At first unhappy about this assignment, he nonetheless puts his remarkable organizational skills in action and in a short time has his ‘unit’ running smoothly. At the home front, things get complicated though; his wife dislikes his long hours and the secrecy surrounding his work, and he, despite being a dedicated husband, feels tempted by one of his “subordinates.” Rated R (137 minutes)

Firemen’s Ball (Czechoslovakia, 1967, Comedy)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8735 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 26 at 2pm, Sunday This film is set at the annual ball of a small town’s volunteer fire department, and the plot portrays the series of disasters that occur during the evening. In its portrayal of the prevailing corruption of the local community, and the collapse even of well-intentioned plans, the film has widely been interpreted as a satire on the East European Communist system, and it was “banned forever” in Czechoslovakia following the Soviet invasion of 1968. Not rated (71 minutes)

El Norte (Britain/USA, 1983, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8736 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 5 at 2pm, Sunday The drama features Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez and David Villalpando, in their first film roles, as two indigenous youths who flee Guatemala in the early 1980s due to the ethnic and political persecution of the Guatemalan Civil War. They head north and travel through Mexico to the United States, arriving in Los Angeles, California, after an arduous journey. Rated R (141 minutes)

I Wish (Japan, 2011, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8737 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 12 at 2pm, Sunday Twelve-year-old Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in the southern region of Japan. His younger brother Ryunosuke lives with their father in the northern region of Japan. The brothers have been separated by their parents’ divorce, and Koichi’s only wish is for his family to be reunited. When he learns that a new bullet train line will soon open linking the two towns, he starts to believe that a miracle will take place the moment these new trains first pass each other at top speed. With help from the adults around him, Koichi sets out on a journey with a group of friends, each hoping to witness a miracle. Rated PG (128 minutes)

Battle of Algiers (Italy, 1966, Drama/History/War)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8738 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 19 at 2pm, Sunday One of the most influential political films in history, The Battle of Algiers vividly recreates a key year in the tumultuous Algerian struggle for independence from the occupying French in the 1950s. As violence escalates on both sides, children shoot soldiers at point-blank range, women place bombs in cafes, and French soldiers resort to torture to break the will of the insurgents. Shot on the streets of Algiers, documentary style, the film is a case study in modern warfare. Not rated (121 minutes)

For My Father (Germany/Israel, 2010, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8739 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 26 at 2pm, Sunday A suicide bomber becomes dependent on the kindness of strangers when his explosives won’t detonate, giving him time to meet some of the people he’s targeting. Not rated (100 minutes)

Closely Watched Trains (Czechoslovakia, 1966, Comedy/Drama/War)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8740 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 2 at 2pm, Sunday In a small town still occupied by the Germans as World War II’s tide is turning toward the Allies, apprentice trainwatcher Milos is oblivious to the war. Instead, he is obsessed with having his first sexual experience. Despite the favors of train conductor Masa, Milos has no luck. His quest leads him to a female Resistance fighter who, in passing, recruits him to the cause. Not rated (93 minutes)

Another Year (UK, 2010, Drama/Comedy)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8741 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 9 at 2pm, Sunday A married couple who have managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years, are surrounded by friends, colleagues, and family who all seem to suffer some degree of unhappiness. Rated PG13 (129 minutes)

Le Passé (France/Iran/Italy, 2013, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8742 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 23 at 2pm, Sunday An Iranian man reunites with his estranged wife in Paris to finalize their divorce, which is soon complicated by a shocking revelation by her daughter from a previous marriage. Rated R (95 minutes)

Phoenix (Germany, 2015, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8743 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 30 at 2pm, Sunday A German-Jewish nightclub singer has survived a concentration camp, but with her face disfigured by a bullet wound. After reconstructive surgery, Nelly emerges with a new face, one similar but different enough that her former husband Johnny doesn’t recognize her. Rather than reveal herself, Nelly walks into a dangerous game of duplicity and disguise as she tries to figure out if the man she loves betrayed her to the Nazis. Rated PG13 (98 minutes)

Amores Perros (Mexico, 2000, Drama/Thriller)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8744 – Naples Center (South Naples) – May 7 at 2pm, Sunday A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life’s harsh realities, all in the name of love. Rated R (154 minutes)

Classic Bogart Film Series (5 Films)

$24 / $32 (Donation)

NC8745 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 10, 24, March 3, 10, April 7 at 2pm, Fridays Participants may register for the entire series (NC8745) or for any of the individual films below. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Join us for this new Friday afternoon film series featuring five of Bogie’s best. They represent some of the greatest ever to be put on screen. As always, there is an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterward. Refreshments will be served. Moderator: Steven Mutart

Casablanca (USA, 1942, Drama/Romance)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8746 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 10 at 2pm, Friday An undisputed masterpiece and perhaps Hollywood’s quintessential statement on love and romance, Casablanca has only improved with age, boasting career-defining performances from Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Rated PG (102 minutes)

To Have and Have Not (USA, 1945, Adventure/War/Romance)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8747 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 24 at 2pm, Friday In Vichy France, fishing boat captain Harry (Humphrey Bogart) avoids getting involved in politics, refusing to smuggle French Resistance fighters into Martinique. But when a Resistance client is shot before he can pay, Harry agrees to help hotel owner Gerard smuggle two fighters to the island. Harry is further swayed by Slim (Lauren Bacall), a wandering American girl, and when the police take his friend Eddie hostage, he is forced to fight for the Resistance. Not Rated (100 minutes)

African Queen (USA, 1951, Adventure/Drama/Romance)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8748 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 3 at 2pm, Friday After a religious spinster’s (Katharine Hepburn) missionary brother is killed in WWI Africa, dissolute steamer captain (Humphrey Bogart) offers her safe passage. She’s not satisfied so she persuades him to destroy a German gunboat. The two spend most of their time fighting with each other rather than the Germans. Time alone on the river leads to love. Rated PG (105 minutes)

The Maltese Falcon (USA, 1941, Film Noir/Mystery)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8749 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 10 at 2pm, Friday One of the most popular and best classic detective mysteries ever made, and many film historians consider it the first in the dark film noir genre in Hollywood. It leaves the audience with a distinctly down-beat conclusion and bitter taste. The low-budget film reflects the remarkable directorial debut of John Huston (previously a screenwriter) who efficiently and skillfully composed and filmed this American classic for Warner Bros. studios, with great dialogue, deceitful characters, and menacing scenes. Rated G (100 minutes)

The Big Sleep (USA, 1946, Film Noir/Crime/Mystery)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC8750 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 7 at 2pm, Friday The definitive Humphrey Bogart/Lauren Bacall vehicle, The Big Sleep casts Bogart as Raymond Chandler’s cynical private eye Philip Marlowe. Summoned to the home of the fabulously wealthy General Sternwood, Marlowe is hired to deal with a blackmailer shaking down the General’s sensuous, thumb-sucking daughter Carmen. This earns Marlowe the displeasure of Carmen’s sloe-eyed, seemingly straight-laced older sister Vivian (Bacall), who is fiercely protective of her somewhat addled sibling. Not Rated (114 minutes)

Ft. Myers Classic and Foreign Film Series (18 Films)

$90 / $120 (Donation)

AT8751 – Atrium Center – Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 at 1:30pm Participants may register for the entire series (AT8751) or for any of the individual films below. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Due to the popularity of our South Ft. Myers Series, walk-ins will be permitted on a space available basis only. This season our film series will present eighteen 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. Moderator: Shelly Kaufman

The Lives of Others (Germany, 2006, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8752 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – January 19 at 1:30pm, Thursday This involving thriller’s plot takes place in 1984 East Berlin during the Cold War. An agent of the Stasi/secret police conducting surveillance on a writer and his muse/lover, finds himself becoming increasingly absorbed in their lives. Winner of Best Foreign Film and 11 German Academy Awards. Rated R (137 minutes)

The Age of Innocence (USA, 1993, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8753 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – January 26 at 1:30pm, Thursday One of Scorsese’s finest films, this beautifully rendered tale of unrequited love during the oppressive standards of the Guilded Age is sumptuous to look at, and painful to watch. An Oscar winner and nominated for five Oscars, this film stars Daniel Day Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Wynona Ryder. Rated PG (138 minutes)

Babies (France, 2010, Documentary)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8754 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 2 at 1:30pm, Thursday Fascinating documentary that follows four babies from different global areas, (San Francisco, Tokyo, Mongolia, and Nambia) during the first years of life. View their differences and similarities as shaped by the cultures of each family. Rated PG (79 minutes)

Fantasia (USA, 1940, Animated)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8755 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 9 at 1:30pm, Thursday Disney’s timeless animated masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound. Watch as the classical music score brings the pictures to life in this first-ever “music video.” Considered by many critics to be the greatest animated movie ever made, Fantasia is featured in three lists that rank the greatest American films as determined by the American Film Institute. Rated G (124 minutes)

Muriel’s Wedding (Australia, 1994, Drama/Comedy)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8756 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers)– February 16 at 1:30pm, Thursday A career defining role for Toni Colette as Muriel – this film features a socially awkward, introverted young girl who dreams of a better life, while listening incessantly to the music of ABBA. She intends to fight all the negativity thrown her way, especially from her father. A major popular and critical success, winner of many international awards. Rated R (105 minutes)

Saboteur (USA, 1942, Thriller/War)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8757 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 23 at 1:30pm, Thursday Alfred Hitchcock’s tale of a factory worker, framed for his friend’s murder, who embarks on a cross country trek to find the people behind the deed. This film uses many of the Master’s devices, such as the innocent man on the run, the beautiful blonde assisting the innocent man, and the quirky people along the way. A suspenseful movie with the unforgettable Statue of Liberty climax – offers an early glimpse of domestic terrorism. Rated PG (109 minutes)

Wages of Fear (France, 1953, Adventure/Drama/Thriller)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8758 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 2 at 1:30pm, Thursday A classic nail biter with unbelievable tension, this film tells the story of four down-on-their-luck men who are hired to drive a dangerous load of nitroglycerin through a mountain pass. Winner of the Best Film, Cannes 1953, still a thriller! Not rated (148 minutes)

Odd Man Out (England, 1947, Crime/Drama/Film Noir)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8759 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 9 at 1:30pm, Thursday Great film noir starring James Mason in his star-making role as a wounded Irish ex-nationalist attempting to evade police following a failed hold-up. His trek is aided and hindered by the people he meets. A critical and box office success with Mason in a standout role. Not rated (116 minutes)

The Third Man (England, 1949, Film Noir/Mystery/Thriller)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8760 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 1:30pm, Thursday Voted Best British Film of All Time, considered on top-ten all-time film lists. The ultimate post World War II movie, featuring innovative Oscar-winning cinematography - with Orson Welles and Joseph Cotton. Pulp Novelist Holly

Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, Harry Lime. The ferris wheel, the climax chase through the Vienna sewer system, and timeless zither music come together for an exciting tale. Not rated (104 minutes)

Ikiru (Japan, 1952, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8761 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 23 at 1:30pm, Thursday An all-time great, this film offers a well-acted, deeply moving humanist study of a man facing mortality after he discovers he has inoperable stomach cancer. He begins his journey to find meaning in his life…. bring tissues! Not rated (143 minutes)

The Awful Truth (USA, 1937, Comedy/Romance)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8762 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 30 at 1:30pm, Thursday This screwball comedy stars Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, and Ralph Bellamy. A witty battlefield of marital misadventures, mismatches, and snappy dialogue with physical scenes of slapstick, spontaneous and improvised acting, and hilarious romantic antagonism. 6 Oscar nominations. Not rated (90 minutes)

The Others (Spain, 2001, Horror/Thriller)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8763 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 6 at 1:30pm, Thursday A spellbinding tale of horror (both physically and psychologically) starring Nicole Kidman in a multi-award winning role. A very spooky ghost story that slowly grabs the viewer, drawing them in and not letting go. Rated PG13 (104 minutes)

Things Change (USA, 1988, Drama/Crime/Comedy)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8764 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 13 at 1:30pm, Thursday Joseph Montagna and Don Ameche star in this minor classic about a low-life underling gangster taking an old Italian shoe-maker for a weekend in Tahoe before he takes the rap for a murder he didn’t commit. Level-headed, sublimely acted, twisty with great dialogue and direction by David Mamet. Told with a light touch and knowing smiles, a minor classic that is getting much attention. Rated PG (100 minutes)

Wild Tales (Argentina, 2014, Comedy/Drama/Thriller)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8765 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 20 at 1:30pm, Thursday Oscar nominated for Best Foreign Film, Wild Tales is a 2014 Argentine black comedy film composed of six standalone shorts, all written and directed by Damián Szifron, united by a common theme of violence and vengeance. They offer a meditation on the bruising blows of everyday life as characters are pushed beyond thresholds of restraint in strange ways. Rated R (122 minutes)

The Apartment (USA, 1960, Comedy/Drama/Romance)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8766 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 27 at 1:30pm, Thursday Nominated for ten Academy Awards, winner of 5 including Best Picture, this caustic tale of office politics stars Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Lemmon gives his apartment key to coworkers for sexual favors as he climbs up the corporate ladder. Billy Wilder won the Oscar for screenwriting, directing, and producing this witty, sarcastic look at life. This film ranks #64 in the all-time great movie list. Not rated (125 minutes)

The Lavender Hill Mob (England, 1951, Comedy/Crime)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8767 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – May 4 at 1:30pm, Thursday Classic heist picture with a droll sense of British humor. Sir Alec Guiness is in great form as a bland civil servant who steals three million dollars from the Bank of England. A joy to watch, with a superb supporting cast and Oscar-winning script. Not rated (78 minutes)

Walk on Water (Israel, 2004, Mystery/Drama/Thriller)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8768 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – May 11 at 1:30pm, Thursday An intense but subtle story of a Mossad agent assigned to find and assassinate a former Nazi officer. As his mission goes on, he begins to doubt the veracity of his assignment. Very engrossing, and proof that there is more than just what meets the eye. Rated R (103minutes)

Kinamand (Denmark, 2005, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT8769 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – May 18 at 1:30pm, Thursday An overweight, over-wrought Danish plumber has learned that his wife has left him. At the same time, the owner of a Chinese restaurant strikes up a bargain too good to pass up – a marriage of convenience! A wonderful fairy tale. Not rated (88 minutes)

FINE ARTS ®

Zentangle I for Beginners: A Mindful Drawing Experience!

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC8770 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT8771 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #3 – BV8772 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #4 – NC8773 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #5 – BR8774 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 4 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration. Zentangle®…come see what it is all about! An easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, Zentangle® is for everyone, no matter their age or artistic background. You will be surprised and delighted by the incredible original art you create during this relaxing and up-lifting workshop. No artistic talent required…guaranteed! Instructor: Gerry Pearson Nichols, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Zentangle® Seeing in 3Z

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC8775 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT8776 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 7 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. Participants must have taken a Zentangle® for Beginners class taught by a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. Join us for a brand new Zentangle® experience as we tangle in 3Z. We will work on tiles that are a 3.5” equilateral triangle, die cut with a deckle edge and rounded corners. You will receive a selection of both plain and pre-strung triangular tiles. Have fun playing with these as both individual

pieces of art and also as a magical way of creating ensembles and mosaics. You will be amazed as different things appear as you move your tiles around creating vibrant mosaics. Instructor: Mary Bartrop CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Extreme Adult Coloring

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8777 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 22, 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday/Friday Option #2 – AT8778 – Atrium Executive Center (S. Ft. Myers) – March 1, 3 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday/Friday Choose one of the course options above. Coloring has become the number one way to relax for adults! Give yourself the gift of serenity, colors, dimension, and glitz! Create a multi-layered, multi-medium original design without any artistic abilities. Enjoy this extreme coloring experience. Instructor: Robin Wohl

Patterns, Patterns Everywhere! Zentangle ®

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC8779 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 23 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT8780 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 14 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. Participants must have taken a Zentangle® for Beginners class taught by a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. Give your creativity a fabulous boost while learning a new way to look at patterns. We’ll be looking at design elements and combining them to create new tangles. Based on Reticula (grids) and Fragments (patterns) introduced in Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas’ new book, “Zentangle® Primer, Vol. 1,” you will be pleasantly surprised at how very easy this is. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Zentangle® Shading ___ ____________________________________________________________$24 / $29 NC8781 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Kits ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle® for Beginners class taught by a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. The play of light and shadows creates a sense of peace or of drama. In art, the contrast between light and dark creates interest. This class focuses on shading and how dramatically that alone can bring a tile to life. First we will explore how pencil enhances your 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! Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Zentangle® Tangled Words Lettering

$24 / $29

NC8782 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Kits ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle® for Beginners class taught by a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. Using letters as our string, we will learn to create tangled monograms, initials and even phrases that showcase our Zentangle.® Participants must have taken a Zentangle® for Beginners class taught by a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Making Zentangle® Jewelry

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC8783 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT8784 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 28 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle® class with a CZT. We will take our Zentangle® techniques to a new medium to create oneof-a-kind pieces of jewelry. Using ultra fine permanent markers, we will draw on shrink plastic to make jewelry that all of your friends will admire. See TropiTangle.com for sample jewelry pictures and ideas. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Buttonhole Book Binding

$24 / $29

NC8785 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 23 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Purchase of materials ($15) is required at the time of registration. This book is a variation of Keith Smith’s Buttonhole Book. It features a cover with a key hole opening and an exposed spine binding. The sections are stitched to the cover using a locked buttonhole stitch that creates a beaded effect using only thread. All materials will be provided for participants to complete a small soft-bound book. Samples of how to adapt the binding for a hardbound version will be shared. Anyone with an interest in creating a hard-bound book will find this a satisfying project. Beginners are welcome. Instructor: Mary Bartrop

FOREIGN LANGUAGES Conversational Italian I

$85 / $100

NC8786 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Tues/Thurs Enrollment is limited. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of Italian grammar and how to conjugate verbs. Nouns commonly used in conversation and diverse situations will be learned with attention to what a tourist in Italy should know. The instructor will also share customs and cultural differences to aid with a visitor’s experience in Italy. The text book Italian in 10 Minutes a Day (2009 edition) by Kristine Kurshul, is required and may be purchased online at Amazon.com. Instructor: Joseph Toffanello

Conversational Italian II

$85 / $100

NC8787 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 21, 23, 28, 30, April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Tues/Thurs Enrollment is limited. This course presumes students have taken Conversational Italian I or have some Italian conversation skills. Students will go more in-depth in this class expanding on the basics. The instructor will also share customs and cultural differences to aid with a visitor’s experience in Italy. The text book Italian Now (2012 edition) by Marcel Danesi, is required and may be purchased online at Amazon.com. Instructor: Joseph Toffanello

8-Week Mandarin: A Crash Course for the Beginner

$85 / $100

NC8789 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, March 2, 6, 9 at 3pm – 5pm, Mons/Thurs Enrollment is limited. Do you need to know Chinese for business or for pleasure? Learn some of the basics in this beginning class in Conversational Chinese using Mandarin, the national standard language in China. The book, Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 1 Traditional and Simplified Character Textbook, Edition 3 (ISBN 9780887276385) is used in this course, and may be purchased online at Amazon.com. Instructor: Cecilie Masewicz

5-Week French: A Crash Course for the Beginner

$70 / $84

AT8790 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16 at 3pm – 5pm, Thursdays Enrollment is limited. The text book, 5-Minute French by Berlitz (2009), is required and may be purchased online at Amazon.com. Supplemental materials will be passed out in class. This course will be conducted as an exercise class (for your brain muscles) rather than a lecture class. Conversation will be emphasized over grammar. Instructor: John Winters

5-Week Spanish: A Crash Course for the Beginner

$70 / $84

AT8791 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesdays Enrollment is limited. The text book, 5-Minute Spanish by Berlitz (2009), is required and may be purchased online at Amazon.com. Supplemental materials will be passed out in class. This course will be conducted as an exercise class (for your brain muscles) rather than a lecture class. Conversation will be emphasized over grammar. If you have a trip coming up to a Spanish-speaking country, we will spend some time on the culture and idioms of that country. Instructor: John Winters

GUITAR LESSONS Beginning Guitar Lessons

$75 / $95

Option #1 – AT8792 – Atrium Executive Center – February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays Option #2 – NC8793 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students will be required to purchase a $20 (cash) lesson book from the instructor on the first day of class. Learn the basics of playing the guitar including an introduction to basic picking patterns and chords, TAB reading, simple chord progressions, and finger style accompaniments. Students must have their own guitar (acoustic or electric) and bring it to class, along with a portable music stand (available from instructor). This class is fun and no prior musical experience or note reading is necessary. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Intermediate Guitar Lessons

$75 / $95

Option #1 – AT8794 – Atrium Executive Center – March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays Option #2 – NC8795 – Naples Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students will be required to purchase a $20 (cash) lesson book from the instructor on the first day of class. Open to students of all ages who have taken Beginning Guitar Lessons, or those who are proficient at forming basic chords and strumming. Students learn the basics of fingerstyle guitar picking. Students will continue learning tablature, picking patterns, songs, and accompaniments. Students must have their own guitar (acoustic or electric) and bring it to class, along with a portable music stand (available from instructor). This class is a fun way to learn fingerpicking techniques and to boost your playing abilities! Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

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

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8796 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 8, 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays Option #2 – AT8797 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 8, 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC8796 or AT8797) 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 makers profit. Medical costs are our top cause of personal bankruptcy. You can prevent disease with knowledge of nutrition. Diet and lifestyle, not genetics, primarily determine a long and healthy life. Instructor: Henry Venable, M.D.

Basics of Nutrition and Myths Driven by Food and Drug Companies

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8798 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT8799 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Your body recycles protein, and little is needed in the diet. Eating protein does not build muscle, only exercise can. Olive oil has as many calories as bacon fat. Carbohydrates are your body’s normal fuel. Nutrition myths and heavy advertising enrich food and drug companies. Healthy food such as broccoli, apples, corn, beans, spinach and brown rice don’t make much money.

Putting Knowledge Into Practice: Preventing and Reversing Disease

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8800 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT8801 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Cardiac catheterization studies show that clogged arteries can be unclogged with dietary change alone. You can reverse and eliminate your Type 2 diabetes. Prostate cancer scans have shown tumors shrink with diet and lifestyle change as the only treatment. This course shows how the basics of nutrition can keep you well by reducing your risk of disease.

Memory Health Workshop

$52 / $62

Option #1 – NC8802 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 9, 16, 23, March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Option #2 – AT8803 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC8802 or AT8803) 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

Memory Strategies

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8804 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – AT8805 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This overview of how our brain functions, how to stay brain fit and strategies to assist with memory in everyday life is a great starting point to any brain fitness program. This lecture will give the learner the tools he or she needs to begin the process of coping with an aging mind but working towards optimum brain health. Learn how you can tap into six cognitive domains and build a cognitive reserve that will help ward off the potential of Alzheimer’s and dementia in your lifetime. Experience a sampling of new brain activities.

Remembering Faces and Names

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8806 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – AT8807 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) March 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. In daily life, one of the biggest complaints from people about their memory is not being able to recall people’s names. During this lecture, you will learn new techniques to encode information so you will not need to be so dependent on your memory to recall a name. Learn how to create associations that will help your recall.

Mind Blowing Brain Teasers

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8808 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – AT8809 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Tease your brain with this variety of brain games designed to “blow your mind.” Try to solve these unique brain games that are guaranteed to enhance your brain power. Tap into your mental agility skills, focus on new brain solving problems and soar to new heights with your logic and reasoning skills. There will never be a dull moment and you will have plenty of fun in this mind-blowing program.

THINK: Be Informed About Your Brain Health

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8810 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – AT8811 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. You can increase your memory. You can build up your brain reserves. You can sharpen your perceptions, you can reduce stress and anxiety – you can give yourself a mental edge. In this lecture, learn the steps needed to improve your overall brain health.

Change Your Mind to Change Your Weight

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR8812 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – NC8813 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #3 – AT8814 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. To lose weight and maintain weight loss is as much a matter of mind as of body. Many of us have lost touch with natural hunger and satiety signals, and we overeat in response to emotional and external cues. Retrain your brain to think and behave differently, learn strategies to reduce eating prompted by emotions and stress, and utilize your body’s natural instincts. Instructor: Jeanne Berger

The Power of Lifestyle Medicine: Become the CEO of Your Health

$24 / $29

NC8815 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Lifestyle Medicine utilizes diet (nutrition), exercise, stress management, and control of unhealthy habits to optimize your health. It has proven effectiveness in preventing and reversing many common Western lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, depression, fibromyalgia, problems of the stomach and intestines, and many common cancers. Lifestyle Medicine differs from conventional medicine in that you are in charge! Your choices/practices make the difference that brings improved health! Instructor: Dr. Amy Chappell

Healthy, Successful Living and Treatment of Type II Diabetes

$24 / $29

NC8819 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 23 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday This course is for those who desire a basic understanding of the science of diabetes, its many complications and modern day management. The focus will be primarily on type 2 (adult) diabetes. Instructor: Dr. Anthony Perry

Modern Anesthesia: The Art of Going Under

$20 / $25

NC8820 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday The science of anesthesia is fascinating. It has advanced for the better. What are the safety issues? What anesthesia should you choose if offered a choice? How about a spinal, epidural or nerve blocks? Anesthesia for cataract surgery? This information may be useful to you or a loved one. Join a practicing anesthesiologist as he explains the mysteries of “putting us under.” Instructor: Dr. Henry Venable

Balance University

$30 / $35

BV8821 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 1, 15 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Mondays Balance University is an interactive wellness class, designed to improve balance, posture and flexibility. This program starts with basic balance exercises and progresses to more complex movements over two weeks. Your instructor will explain the “whys” and the importance of balance exercises as part of your everyday routine. Instructor: Chris Williams

HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT Dien Bien Phu and The Geneva Convention

$20 / $25

MP8822 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – January 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday After a fifty-five day siege, French forces were defeated at Dien Bien Phu by the Vietnamese army under Vo Nguyen Giap. That led swiftly to a decision at Geneva that heralded the end of the French Empire in Indochina and the increased American role in Vietnam. In this class, we discuss the link between this 1954 military defeat and diplomatic surrender, and what led the Americans to in effect replace the French in Vietnam. The lecturer served in Vietnam (1965-1966 and 1970-1972), and spent many years afterwards involved in Vietnamese affairs. He recently visited the Dien Bien Phu battle site. Instructor: Bruce Beardsley

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

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP8823 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – January 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – BR8824 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #3 – NC8825 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #4 – AR8826 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – March 7 at 1pm – 2:30pm Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Ever wonder about the homes and families right on Naples Beach? Naples residents Robert and Carole Leher have published their book, Naples Beach Homes: Cottages, Castles, and the Families that Built Them. The Lehers spent three years talking with homeowners, and gathering their stories about living on the beach. In this informative presentation, they profile many of the homes that overlook the beach today. They will also take you back in time to explore some of the historic houses that graced the beach in days gone by, creating a narrative of yesterday and today, highlighted by stunning vintage and contemporary photography. Instructors: Robert and Carole Leher

Napoleon Bonaparte

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8827 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 23, 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Option #2 – AT8828 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 6, 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Option #3 – MP8829 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – April 10, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays Option #4 – BR8830 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 12, 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. Napoleon’s skill and brilliance extended well beyond the battlefield. Within 20 years of the abolition of the French monarchy during the revolution, he had out-maneuvered his political rivals and crowned himself emperor; then he began rebuilding the State and establishing a dynasty. This course will explore the political and social backdrop that gave rise to Napoleon’s career as well as the ambition and character that enabled the “little general” to leave a remarkable legacy. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell

The Dust Bowl Era: A Time of National Desperation

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV8831 – Bentley Village – January 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – MP8832 – Moorings Park – February 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. 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

Defeating ISIS

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR8833 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – January 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8834 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday 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 vs 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 and finally we discuss specific recommendations. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Electoral College Must Be Preserved

$20 / $25

NC8835 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday This seminar will offer an advocacy of the Electoral College. It has served all of us by ensuring that presidential candidates must always consider the needs of a wide variety of Americans and national interests. As designed by the Founders, it has been successful in accomplishing that end. The reasons and methods sought to change the Electoral College will also be presented. It will be shown that these approaches are all the more problematic and potentially dangerous than is the College itself. Instructor: Andrew Joppa

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

$30 / $35

Option #1 – AR8836 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – January 24, 31 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesdays Option #2 – NC8837 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 7, 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday Choose one of the course options above. These lectures will explore why Americans and much of the world are fascinated by our 16th President. They will explore Lincoln’s remarkable personality and character as seen through the eyes of his secretaries, John Nicolay and John Hay, while they worked and lived in the White House during the Civil War. An annotated bibliography of Lincoln books will be shared. Instructor: Lynn Brand

Spies & Espionage: Fact vs Fiction

$20 / $25

AT8838 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft Myers) – January 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday A fascinating and insightful discussion on the motivation of spies and the techniques used to catch them. Learn how reality compares to fiction in this unique peek into the realm of espionage and counterintelligence. A revealing insider’s look into contemporary US spies. Includes unclassified but little known information. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Counterterrorism: Refugee/Immigration Policy & GTMO

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8839 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – January 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – NC8840 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #3 – BR8841 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) April 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Two hot topics in the war on terror - refugee and immigration policy (especially Syria and Muslim) 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, international opinion, ISIS ideology. Finally, we ask, is GTMO a terrorist recruitment tool? What happens to the detainees if GTMO closes? Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Counterterrorism: Terror Watch Lists & Gun Control

$20 / $25

NC8842 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Analysis of two 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 List; Selectee List; gun control; assault weapons ban; large capacity magazine bans; and banning suspected terrorists from owning guns. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Russian “Sleeper” Spies: The Illegals Program

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8843 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – HB8844 – Hideaway Beach Club (Marco Island) – March 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. In 2010, the FBI arrested 10 long-term Russian spies. They had posed as Americans for years developing intelligence sources. They attended U.S. universities, had children, homes, and jobs. One such spy was the “glamorous” Anna Chapman. Within days, these spies pled guilty and were swapped for Western assets held in Russian prisons. We will examine what they did, how they were caught, and the prisoner exchange. Most Americans only read the headlines, but we will discuss the fascinating details. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8845 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – NC8846 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 20 at 10am – 11:30 am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Despite the fact that 15 of the 19 hijackers on 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 the practice of outrageous human rights violations (over a year in prison and 300 lashes for possessing homemade wine), the U.S. and the Saudis have maintained relatively good relations. A mutual distrust of Iran and lots of oil still buried in the desert sands of the Arabian Peninsula play a significant role. How fragile is the relationship? What is the future of the House of Saud? What and who is next? Let’s get up to speed on these critical issues and see if there are any clear answers. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Criminal Profiling

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8847 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – NC8848 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Analysis of a widely used but controversial police tactic. What is profiling, is it legal, and does it work? Topics: racial, behavioral, and criminal profiling, Terry stops, reasonable suspicion, exclusionary rule, crime prevention, profiling terror suspects, TSA, and the NYPD. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Operation Underworld: World War II Mob Alliances

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8849 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – NC8850 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. As we entered WWII, the US 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

Sex, Religion and Anti-Semitism in the Supreme Court

$34 / $39

NC8851 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 1, 3 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday/Friday There are many landmark Supreme Court decisions that involve sex, religion, or sex and religion combined. From sterilization of the “feebleminded,” to prayer in our schools, to the pledge to the flag, to the legality of the use of birth control in the privacy of our own homes, the Court has weighed in on all of these matters and many more. You will be shocked at some of these past decisions from justices considered historically some of the greatest men to sit on the Supreme Court. From abortion to same-sex marriage, we’ve viewed the Court’s opinions over the last decades with either disdain or joy. Nine members of the Supreme Court have made these lifealtering decisions that have ultimately affected well over 300 million people. And where does anti-Semitism have a role historically in the Supreme Court? Join me to find out the answer to that question and hear an overview of the other aspects of the highest court in the land. Instructor: Barbara Blumberg

The Journey to Ellis Island 1892-1924

$20 / $25

BV8852 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday It is estimated that approximately 40% of all American citizens can trace at least one of their ancestors to Ellis Island. Using images and many immigrant quotes, Dr. Franz will tell the story of American immigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and of the most popular entry point, Ellis Island. Immigrants came from so many countries, and for so many reasons, and they greatly contributed to the work and success of this nation. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

Inspirational Women of the 20th Century

$60 / $72

NC8853 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 6, 8, 14, 16 at 10am – 12pm, Mon/Wed/Tues/Thurs One woman invented the Barbie doll and in her later life created the first most natural breast shapes for women with mastectomies. One woman was the first female cabinet member; served under President Franklin Roosevelt and was the architect of Social Security, unemployment insurance, the 40-hour work week and child labor laws. One of these women created Maidenform bras, the first of its kind to lift and separate breasts under a garment, over 70 years ago. One was the first woman to own and operate a steak house and employ an all-female wait staff. And finally, one of these women is the reason for the creation of the birth control pill and Planned Parenthood, and another one created unique museum quality handbags for influential and affluent women. They came from a variety of backgrounds and religions, some were immigrants, and some were native born. But one thing they all had in common was that they did unique things in their lifetime, were inspired at some time in their lives to do these things and they were all inspirational women in the 20th century. Learn who they were and how they achieved what they did in their lives. Instructor: Barbara Blumberg

Unique Missions of WWII

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8854 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft Myers) – February 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – NC8855 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. An expanded overview of little known sensitive intelligence operations and classified Allied and Axis missions and programs. Including: ULTRA, MAGIC, Double Cross, Patton’s mission to rescue his son-in-law, the mission to kill Rommel, spies, Allied interrogation centers, Nazi interrogations and secret Weapons. Also discussed are Operations Underworld, Paperclip, Drumbeat, Mincemeat, Pastorious, Firefly and others. We touch on Fascists in the U.S. Army and secret treason convictions, Eddie Slovik and Operations Tonga, Neptune and Griffin and much more. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Irish Republic 1916 and Beyond

$20 / $25

NC8856 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday This lecture will provide a brief overview and survey of the causes, history and outcomes of the Irish War of Independence. Principal participants of the conflict, treaty dynamics, the roots of the Civil War, aftershock, and development of the Republic will be discussed. Current happenings, Brexit, overseas corporate U. S. taxes, reunification, and Catholicism will also be discussed as factors in the growth and progress of Ireland. Instructor: Dr. Edward Fitzpatrick

Stop and Frisk: Does it Work?

$20 / $25

AT8857 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 7 at 1:30pm –3pm, Tuesday Analysis of a controversial police tactic. We will explore the procedures and whether they are legal and effective. Topics: case law and court rulings, 4th Amendment, politics, targeted and random searches, profiling, sobriety checkpoints, pros and cons, and the NYPD. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

American Presidents in Hard Economic Times: Lessons for Today?

$30 / $35

NC8863 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 9, 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC8863) 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

NC8864 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 9 at 1:30pm –3pm, Thursday 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

NC8865 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 16 at 1:30pm –3pm, Thursday 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?

Immokalee’s Fields of Hope

$20 / $25

MP8866 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – February 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Based on Carlene’s book, Immokalee’s Fields of Hope, this presentation gives a brief history of Immokalee, beginning with its Seminole Indian, white, black, and Tejano residents. Then, for the people who live there today – mainly Mexicans, Haitians, and Guatemalans – the instructor will weave the political histories of their home countries with the personal stories they have shared. Instructor: Carlene Thissen

Notable Women

$34 / $39

NC8867 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 14, 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday/Wednesday Survey the lives of influential women who have shaped the world in the areas of women’s rights, politics, culture, science and religion. Instructor: Pat Tate

What Really Caused the American Revolution?

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC8868 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 14 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8869 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #3 – BR8870 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 6 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. It can be argued that the American Revolution was a conflict over the nature of the British Constitution. The British Constitution is the supreme law of the land, but it is not written down. It is based upon precedent and, therefore, changes over time. As a result of The French and Indian War, which mushroomed into a worldwide conflict between Britain and France, the extent and expense of the British Empire expanded greatly. London believed the new empire must be governed by a plan to meet overall British objectives and financial requirements, and that the colonists should not be allowed to return to their old ways of governing themselves in their own interests. This effort by London broke a 150 year-old precedent and threatened to establish a new precedent of colonial subservience to London. Thus, the colonies fought to resist what they believed were encroachments on their constitutional rights by London, and the rest is history. Instructor: Jon Dill

The National Park Service at 100 Years

$48 / $55

Option #1 – NC8871 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 15, 20, 22 at 10am – 12pm, Wed/Mon/Wed Option #2 – AT8872 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 6, 8, 13 at 10am – 12pm, Mon/Wed/Mon Choose one of the course options above. Across the United States, the National Park Service (NPS) maintains 413 units. They preserve our nation’s land and tell our story. Using my photography, we’ll honor the NPS year-long centennial celebration by crossing America to enjoy our countries beauty and celebrate the historic significance of a number of NPS sites. Along the way, we will discuss how park diversity enhances our ability to experience and interpret our national heritage. Instructor: Arnold Collens

Great U.S. Presidents

$52 / $62

AT8873 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 15, March 1, 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays Participants may register for the entire series (AT8873) or for any of the individual lectures below. Join us as we explore the lives, careers, ambitions and political achievements of four Presidents whose strength, leadership and courage would forever change the history of our nation. Instructor: Gerald Ziedenberg

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

$20 / $25

AT8874 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday This great American President, born into privilege and wealth, overcame severe physical handicaps to lead the U.S. out of the Great Depression to victory in WWII.

Harry Truman

$20 / $25

AT8875 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Harry Truman was perhaps one of our most underrated presidents. He came from a simple background with no college education to lead his nation from WWII to the Cold War. His decision to drop the atomic bomb and start desegregation were among the most important ever made in the 20th century.

Lyndon B. Johnson

$20 / $25

AT8876 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Lyndon Johnson changed the politics of the U.S. in the face of opposition from the power structure of the South. See how he maneuvered and manipulated the politics of the country.

John F. Kennedy

$20 / $25

AT8877 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday America’s 35th President, John F. Kennedy was cut down by an assassin’s bullet in the prime of his life. He has been the subject of countless books and documentaries; yet his family remains the subject and source of endless speculation and fascination. The phrase from his inaugural address remains one of the most poignant and remembered expressions in American politics, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

The Collapse of the Hapsburg Empire in World War I

$20 / $25

NC8878 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday The role the Hapsburg Empire played in the causes of World War I, its feeble alliance with Germany, and its political collapse at the end of the war have only recently been explored by historians. This lecture will define the declining state of the second largest empire in Europe at the start of the war and how the war brought about its end. Its collapse would change both the map and the course of history in Europe. The consequences of this collapse can still be seen today. Instructor: Lynn Brand

Operation Paperclip: Recruiting Nazi Scientiests

$20 / $25

AT8879 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday As WWII waned, the Allies raced to recruit German scientists and technology. This was the highly effective effort led by the OSS. Among the scientists brought to America was Wernher von Braun, who had developed the V-2. Topics include: secret US interrogation centers, history of Paperclip (and related operations), Peenemunde, the Church Committee, declassified CIA research (Star Gate, MKULTRA), and related British and Soviet operations. A detailed and fascinating examination of a major intelligence operation. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Story of Roe v. Wade

$24 / $29

NC8880 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 20 at 10am – 12pm, Monday What important case preceded Roe v. Wade that cleared the way for this still controversial landmark decision? What is the real reason that influenced the nine men on the Supreme Court? And what ever happened to “Jane Roe,” whose real name is Norma McCorvey? This decision was made over 43 years ago and is still being tested by State Legislatures as witnessed by the case from Texas that the court ruled on in June 2016. Instructor: Barbara Blumberg

Canterbury: City and Cathedral

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP8881 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – February 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – AR8882 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – February 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Canterbury has been one of England’s important sites for more than 1,400 years. Its beautiful cathedral, built as a labor of love by skilled – but now nameless – craftsmen over centuries, was the site of the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket, propelling it into a center of pilgrimage. This lecture will explore the building of the cathedral and the many stories associated with it. Instructor: Carol Jonson

We Are Lincoln Men

$20 / $25

AT8883 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – February 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday This lecture will study Lincoln’s private secretaries, John Nicolay and John Hay. It will describe how they were able to, after many obstacles, write the biography of their beloved boss. In their writings, they will give us the image of Lincoln, the brilliant wartime leader and political genius that has survived all other attempts to define Lincoln and his historical legacy. Instructor: Lynn Brand

Nuremberg Military Tribunals

$20 / $25

AT8884 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Most Americas know Nazi leaders (Goering, Hess, Speer, 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. 1,900 Nazis were tried - 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. 920 were executed. Topics: role played by the US military, impact of US and British intelligence, and major cases/individuals. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Apollo 13: American Greatness and the Mission to the Moon

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8885 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 20, 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Tuesday Option #2 – BR8886 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 16, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday/Friday Option #3 – AT8887 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 27, 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday/Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. 2017 will be the 47th 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

Louis XIV: The Sun King

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8888 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 20, 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Option #2 – AT8889 – Atrium Exec Center (South Fort Myers) – March 13, 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday/Wednesday Option #3 – BV8890 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 20, 27 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Mondays Choose one of the course options above. 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

Immokalee: Fields of Hope

$42 / $50

NC8891 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 20, 22, 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays/Wednesday Participants may register for the series above (NC8891) or for any of the individual lectures below. Join instructor, Carlene Thissen, as she shares her experiences from Immokalee. Learn how this community has changed her life and how it might change yours. After the lecture series, join us for our day tour of Immokalee (see Day Trips and Special Events). Instructor: Carlene Thissen

Immokalee’s Fields of Hope

$20 / $25

NC8892 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Based on Carlene’s book, Immokalee’s Fields of Hope, this presentation gives a brief history of Immokalee, beginning with its Seminole Indian, white, black, and Tejano residents. Then, for the people who live there today – mainly Mexicans, Haitians, and Guatemalans – the instructor will weave the political histories of their home countries with the personal stories they have shared.

Father Richard Sanders

$20 / $25

NC8893 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Father Richard Sanders, previously a Trappist Monk, founded Naples’ first Spanish Mission for farm workers at St. Peter the Apostle Church in 1978, and was later transferred to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Immokalee. He worked there alone in the early 1980s at the height of immigration of farm workers who came to plant and harvest expanding agriculture in Southwest Florida. In 1985, at age 47, he died of a massive heart attack and subsequent strokes. The people of Immokalee loved him so much that they petitioned the county and the diocese to allow him to be buried next to his church, where he lay for 30 years. A thousand people came to his funeral. Join us as we learn about this remarkable man’s desire to make a difference in the world. Carlene narrates Father Sanders’ story with pictures and songs that describe the man and the people who loved him.

Agriculture in SWFL Today

$20 / $25

NC8894 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Since 2010, Carlene Thissen has coordinated a program to educate farm labor supervisors on the rules and regulations that keep their workers safe, fairly paid, and in a comfortable work environment. This experience has given her new insight and knowledge of Florida’s production agriculture from the viewpoint of growers, crew leaders, and farm workers who are responsible for planting and harvesting crops. This presentation starts with a look at agriculture from the 1950s through the 1980s. Thissen will also explain the legal and enforcement changes that have occurred over the last 30 years that have vastly improved working conditions. The program ends with a look into the future of fruit, vegetable, and citrus farming from the perspective of farm labor. With photos and video, our instructor narrates the story and sings original songs about farm workers.

Global Jihad

$34 / $39

Option #1 – AT8895 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 20, 23 at 10am – 12pm, Mon/Thur Option #2 – NC8896 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 5, 12 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. The program offers insights into terrorism, extremism, and jihad. Part 1: Islam (as both a religion and ideology), Islamic sects, domestic and foreign terrorism, jihad, Sharia law, Islamic terrorist groups. Part 2: Barbary Coast Wars, Somalia Piracy, Benghazi, Fort Hood, Boston Bombing. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Cultural Identities

$34 / $39

NC8897 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 21, 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday/Wednesday This course will examine the diverse population of America and the different identities that exist. Learn what it is to be Amish, Black, Latino and Jewish in America. Instructor: Pat Tate

The Desert Kingdom Revealed: 10 Years in Saudi Arabia

$34 / $39

NC8898 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 21, 28 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm Tuesdays Two Americans describe what it was like to live and work in Saudi Arabia for 10 years. This course covers: an overview of the history of the Kingdom including an artifact from the Hijaz Railroad that was attacked by Lawrence of Arabia; the culture from both an American woman’s and man’s perspective; the language differences; firsthand accounts of living in a police-state under Sharia Law; intrigues within the Royal Family; and comments about the current King and more. Instructors: Carolyn Kerpchar and Nick Kerpchar

The History of Marriage

$24 / $29

NC8899 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 22 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday In ancient times, most societies needed a secure environment in order to perpetuate their species. They needed a way to handle property rights and the protection of bloodlines. The institution that we recognize as marriage handled these needs. But when did it all start and what came first – polygamy or monogamy? And when did the first human family unit, as we know it, actually evolve and why? Learn what role religion played, if any at all, in the evolution of marriage. We’ll find the answers to these questions on our journey through the history of marriage. And also, we’ll find out that the vibrator was invented to help married women during the Victorian Era, and also to help out their doctors. Why? From ancient civilizations to Leave It To Beaver’s family, to today’s same-sex marriages, the history of marriage is a bumpy ride. “Marriage is the only war in which you sleep with the enemy.” Instructor: Barbara Blumberg

National Debt: End of the World? Bailouts Worked? Trump’s Policies?

$20 / $25

NC8900 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday These controversial issues were the center of our political and economic universe just a few years ago. Does that mean all is well; they worked, and now we can focus on ISIS, the Middle East and the new administration? Or are there still dangerous currents and surprises waiting in the fog of the future? Let’s get an update on what did and did not work, how Trump’s economic and tax policies will affect the nation’s debt that is already pushing $20 trillion. Anticipate interesting and spirited discussion as we wrestle with the known, unknown and perhaps the unknowable. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Government Waste – Fraud and Mismanagement

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT8901 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – NC8902 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #3 – BR8903 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. An analysis of the scope and impact of government fraud and waste. We have come to expect and tolerate waste in federal programs. This discussion puts it in context and explores the true cost. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

China’s Expansion to the Seas

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8904 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #2 – AT8905 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. The People’s Republic of China has recently expanded its sphere of power and influence to the East and South China Seas. The impact of this change has affected the entire Asian region and international relations. Is this the next international danger flashpoint? What are their goals and what can/should be done to curb their expansion? What does this mean for future US/China relations? Instructor: Lyle Bultman

The Temple Mount (4.5hr In-Depth Seminar: Lunch Included)

$45 / $55

NC8906 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 27 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. Jared Brown, noted author and scholar, has said “What are the chances that of all 1.59629 quadrillion square feet of physical land on planet Earth, three major world religions are literally fighting over one single rock?” The Temple Mount, ‘the Foundation Stone of the World’, is a crossroads for some 5,000 years of history, and home to the most holy site for all three of the western religious traditions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Explore the spiritual, yet often times contentious, history of the center of the western religious world. It is considered to be ‘the soul of the western world.’ Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Congress at Work…An Insider’s Perspective

$20 / $25

NC8907 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Maurice B. Tobin, author of Hidden Power: The Seniority System in Congress and moderator of multiple C-Span programs, has had years of experience with the inner-workings of our government, having served as counsel to Congressional members and committees, and then as an attorney representing several significant interests. Tobin offers us an insider’s look, and will speak on several of the contentious current issues that our government has or will deal with all within the context of the new Congressional landscape. Among those issues: “amnesty” for illegal aliens, health care, foreign relations and defense and various controversial gender issues. Instructor: Maurice Tobin

Political Correctness

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8908 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #2 – AT8909 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. PC impacts language, ideas, policies, and actions. This presentation examines “examples” and claimed unintended consequences in the Ft. Hood massacre, Duke’s Lacrosse scandal, Juan Williams, Larry Summers, and PC in science, academia, and law. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Drone Warfare in the War on Terror

$20 / $25

NC8910 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday 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: early unmanned aircraft, the Predator and Reaper, drone capacity and armaments, military/intelligence operations, surveillance and offensive capacity, targeting, books, and movies. Finally, do drone attacks encourage more terrorism? Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Pursuit of the Golden Lily

$30 / $35

NC8912 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 27, March 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday/Wednesday Inspired by the author’s true story of finding her British father’s POW diary and following in his footsteps, Pursuit of the Golden Lily is not only brimming with adventure, romance, and intrigue but also explores compelling evidence of enduring ties between the Imperial Japanese Family, the Yakuza Mafia and the CIA, stemming from WWII. Through her extensive research, R. Emery has expertly woven contemporary social issues she is passionate about, into an enthralling historical narrative. Instructor: Rosie Emery

Boy King, Dead at 18 (4.5hr In-Depth Seminar: Lunch Included)

$45 / $55

AT8913 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 28 at 9:30am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm, 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

The Ten Most Remarkable Speeches of All Time

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9175 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9176 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #3 – BR9177 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture provides an overview of some of the finest, most influential, and memorable oratory ever given. The criterion for a remarkable speech will be identified, as well as the differences between a fully developed speech and an unforgettable statement. Each of the ten highlighted speeches will be introduced with background about the speaker and the context in which it was delivered, and excerpts will be read aloud by an experienced orator. Instructors: Dennis Fitzpatrick and Catherine Fitzpatrick

Unsportsmanlike Conduct – Racism and Anti-Semitism at the Olympics

$20 / $25

NC8914 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday The 1936 Berlin Olympics was the opportunity to highlight Hitler’s Aryan race’s 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

John C. Calhoun

$30 / $35

NC8915 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 28, March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Thursday Participants may register for the entire series (NC8915) or for any of the individual lectures below. John C. Calhoun was an American statesman and political theorist from South Carolina, who rose to become the seventh President of the United States. We will follow his career from maneuvering the U.S. into war with Great Britain in 1812, to resigning the vice-presidency, to winning the Presidency, and his subsequent influence on national politics. Instructor: Lynn Brand

The Southern Statesman

$20 / $25

NC8916 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday On his deathbed, Andrew Jackson stated that his greatest regret was that he had not hung John C. Calhoun for treason. Early in his life, Calhoun was a young, bright, promising politician from South Carolina. He was a War Hawk and a devoted nationalist. No one could have predicted the course his life would eventually take. This lecture will describe the early life, development and national career of John C. Calhoun.

A Southern Man and Slaveholder, 1833-1850

$20 / $25

NC8917 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday This lecture will explore John C. Calhoun as a southern politician and slaveholder. His life and home in South Carolina will be described in an attempt to understand his view of the role of his native South in the body politic of America. His interpretation of the Constitution, his legacy as the Father of Secession, and his dire predictions as to the coming of the Civil War at the time of his death will be discussed.

Calusa Indians – Proud Fierce Warriors of Florida’s Paradise Coast

$20 / $25

NC8918 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday For over eight centuries, the Calusas ruled the southern half of the west coast of Florida, fiercely defending their fertile fishing and hunting grounds from other tribes, and then the Spanish in the early 16th century. Finally, they succumbed to the European onslaught in the 17th century and fled to Cuba, eventually disappearing as a people into history’s melting pot. Learn their history and spend a day in the life of these unique early Americans on and amid their shell mound communities in this fascinating and entertaining lecture by history/nature buff Steven Mutart. Instructor: Steven Mutart

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

$60 / $72

NC8919 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC8919) 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

NC8920 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday 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

NC8921 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Our new country was finally official; the Constitution was ratified by 12 of the 13 previously independent colonies, but more daunting tasks lay ahead. Jefferson and Adams were ready to join Hamilton, Madison, and other leaders in helping put the nation on its feet and preparing it for a dangerous and unfriendly world. However, the Founding Fathers found it difficult. Friendships turned to enmity; petty jealousies and genuine differences made for a very unhappy team of superstars. Our leaders today could learn much from these powerful, passionate, and brilliant men who saw the world very differently from one another but ultimately compromised for the greater good of the country.

The Miracle Continues (1800 – 1820)

$20 / $25

NC8922 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday The Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson, take over at the start of the new century after 12 years of Federalist rule. Alexander Hamilton dies in a duel with Aaron Burr, who turns traitor. Lewis and Clark make their legendary exploration after the Louisiana Purchase. New England, fed up with rule by Virginians dominated by agricultural interests, talks secession. Titanic political battles between Jefferson and Marshall take place over the role of the courts verses the executive and legislative branches. The nation’s first financial panic takes place during Monroe’s administration.

The Nation Turns Thirty (1820 – 1840)

$20 / $25

NC8923 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday The fact the young nation neither won nor lost the War of 1812 did little to dampen a growing confidence in manufacturing in the North, agricultural expansion in the South, and a restlessness to expand westward – the Indians be damned – as the sense of ascendancy of the common man persisted and led to the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828. The Jacksonian Era marked a new and controversial rule; a war with Mexico was less than a decade away and some saw Jackson as a threat to democracy as he vastly expanded executive power. Jackson’s successor, Martin Van Buren, inherited one of the nation’s worst financial crises in the Panic of 1837, planting the seeds of secession which would lead to the nation’s bloodiest conflict just two decades later.

Hope and Fear (1840 – 1860)

$20 / $25

NC8924 – Naples Center (South Naples) –March 30 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday The two decades before the worst war in our nation’s history were full of energy, hope, and self-confidence but also doubt, growing suspicion, fears, and regional antipathies that would inevitably lead to disaster. President Polk, California, Oregon Territories, Santa Fe Trail, The Mexican War, Manifest Destiny, Compromise of 1850, Free Soliers, slavery, Poe and Thoreau, telegraphs and railroads, growing industry, and a return to prosperity were all in the mix. The Dred Scott decision, the Panic of 1857, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, and Lincoln’s election, would set the stage for civil war.

Democratic Socialism

$20 / $25

NC8925 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday What it is and why it’s gaining in popularity, a brief discussion of capitalism, socialism, communism, social democracy and democratic socialism. Topics: 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

The First 100 Days of the Trump Presidency: Promises and Performance

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9173 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Option #2 – AT9174 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Based on his campaign promises, this lecture will be a discussion of what President Trump can do on his own and what he will need Congressional approval to accomplish. The lecture will also focus on Presidential appointments, domestic policy, and U.S. foreign policy. Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames, and Hanssen

$20 / $25

NC8926 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday A discussion of the three worst spies in U.S. history – what they did, why, and how they were caught. Their betrayals harmed the country, put us at risk, and cost lives. A stunning and in-depth analysis of this trio of traitors. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Woodstock Memories: A Look Back at Woodstock

$20 / $25

NC8927 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday What drew a half million people together in 1969 for three days of peace, love, and music? Our instructor presents Woodstock in a historical perspective that is brought to life by her own memories of the festival. She traces social and political events that led to Woodstock, the music inspired by those events, and how those songs, in turn, inspired the movements. Our instructor will narrate her photographs with songs that will take us back, provide perspective, and challenge us to continue to change the world. Instructor: Carlene Thissen Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Vietnam: The War and Beyond

$42 / $50

NC8930 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6, 8, 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Participants may register for the entire series (NC8930) or for any of the individual lectures below. The war in Vietnam was one of the most divisive events to rile American society in the past sixty years. The U.S. experience there has shaped our society, as well as that of Vietnam, and the slogan “no more Vietnams” continues to reverberate in the political dialogue today. This course examines Vietnamese society prior to and during the American War, and Vietnamese society and relations with the world since 1975. The instructor served twice in Vietnam during the war, spent many years afterwards picking up the pieces in Southeast Asia, and was most recently in the country last September and October. Instructor: Bruce Beardsley

Prelude: A Brief History of Vietnam

$20 / $25

NC8931 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Here we review two thousand years of Vietnamese history. We will note the frequent struggle between China and Vietnam, review the expansion of French control and France’s struggle after World War II to hold its Indochinese empire. The critical battle of Dien Bien Phu and the Geneva Conference in 1954 ended French domination and set the stage for America assuming a key role in the region.

The U.S. at War

$20 / $25

NC8932 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday In this class we examine the period of America’s war in Vietnam, not just battles, but the whys and wherefores of the era. Dominos, dissent at home, pressures abroad, and misunderstandings led to a half-a-million U.S. troops in Vietnam. “Vietnamization” could not resolve underlying problems, leading to an inglorious end to the fighting in 1975.

After the Fall

$20 / $25

NC8933 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday What has happened after the U.S. withdrawal? Refugees, POW/MIA issues, war with China, invasion of Cambodia: Vietnam was never far from the headlines. The U.S. did not establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam for nearly twenty years, although limited contacts occurred. Your instructor led several rounds of “technical talks” with Vietnam in the 1980s. Within, the country underwent a number of convulsions, finally settling into the reforms of doi moi, which did not disguise the authoritarian grasp over the society.

Andrew Jackson

$30 / $35

NC8934 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 7, 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Thursday Participants may register for the entire series (NC8934) or for any of the individual lectures below. Andrew Jackson was America’s first common man to rise to the presidency. The face of the hero of the Battle of New Orleans has been on our $20 dollar bill since 1928. This two-part course will explore the life and achievements of our nation’s 7th president. It will attempt to answer the question as to whether or not this famous American’s portrait should be removed from our currency. Instructor: Lynn Brand

Old Hickory

$20 / $25

NC8935 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday This lecture will explore Jackson’s life from his hard childhood in South Carolina where he became an orphan at the age of 14 and will end with his famous victory at the Battle of New Orleans. This lecture will describe how General Jackson, during his Indian wars, earned the love and respect of his men who called him Old Hickory.

The Age of Jackson

$20 / $25

NC8936 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday The Age of Jackson lecture will explore how Jackson lost the election of 1824. The rise of political parties, mainly the Democratic Party, will be examined as Jackson finally wins the presidency in 1828. By then, Jackson was the most popular hero since George Washington, loved by the common man but vilified by the opposition. By exploring the numerous and important events of his first term, we will understand why this time in history is now called The Age of Jackson.

The French Revolution

$30 / $35

NC8940 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 8, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday/Friday Marie Antoinette may have been extravagant, but she did not cause the revolution! When Louis XIV summoned the Estates General, he let loose a deluge of opposition that could not have been foreseen and which few could control. This course will examine the progress of the revolution and the unpredictable shifts of power that led to the overthrow of the ancient regime, the execution of the king, the Terror, and the eventual rise of Napoleon. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell

The 1849 California Gold Rush

$20 / $25

BV8941 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday On an isolated sawmill in the remote territory of California, James Marshall was surprised to find gold nuggets in the sand. The story of the gold spread faster than bad news through the small towns of Sacramento and San Francisco. These towns would not be humble for long, as a regional gold rush turned national and international. Between 1848 and 1853, a most unusual civilization and culture sprang up in the gold field areas. Join Dr. Franz as he shares this “boom or bust” story. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

The Making of Gone With The Wind

$20 / $25

NC8942 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday The story behind the making of this monumental classic is as fascinating as the beloved movie itself is entertaining. The task facing David O. Selznick of turning Margaret Mitchell’s 1,037 pages into three and a half hours of spectacular color and intense drama, set to Max Steiner’s soaring music, is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Mitchell wanted Basil Rathbone to play Rhett and Paulette Goddard all but had Scarlett sewn up. Join our movie-buff Steven Mutart and get a peek at the scenes behind the scenes of this movie classic. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Agriculture in SWFL Today

$20 / $25

AR8943 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – March 14 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Since 2010, Carlene Thissen has coordinated a program to educate farm labor supervisors on the rules and regulations that keep their workers safe, fairly paid, and in a comfortable work environment. This experience has given her new insight and knowledge of Florida’s agriculture production from the viewpoint of growers, crew leaders, and farm workers who are responsible for planting and harvesting crops. This presentation starts with a look at agriculture from the 1950s through the 1980s. Thissen will also explain the legal and enforcement changes that have occurred over the last 30 years that have vastly improved working conditions. The program ends with a look into the future of fruit, vegetable, and citrus farming from the perspective of farm labor. With photos and video, our instructor narrates the story and sings original songs about farm workers. Instructor: Carlene Thissen

World War I

$42 / $50

NC8944 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 14, 16, 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Thursday/Tuesday Participants may register for the series above (NC8944) or for any of the individual lectures below. With the passing of the centennial anniversary of WWI and the current strife in Eastern Europe, a thoughtful understanding of this most destructive event in world history is certainly appropriate. Starting with the major figures in Europe and the events leading up to the war, this course will explain the causes, Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

events, and results of the “war to end all wars.” These lectures will center on the alliances that brought Europe into the most destructive war up to that time. Also discussed will be the military fronts, new weapons used for the first time, and major battles of the war. No understanding of this war can be complete without knowledge of its ending with the Treaty of Versailles and its terrible legacy. A new, updated bibliography of WWI books will also be available to students. Instructor: Lynn Brand

Causes of World War I

$20 / $25

NC8945 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday This lecture will study the complicated causes that led to the war. Using new research, nationalism, imperialism, alliances, militarism, and other causes of the war will be explored along with the famous leaders that led their countries into this tragic conflict.

Battles and Major Events of World War I

$20 / $25

NC8946 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday The major battles along the famous Eastern and Western fronts will be explored. The reasons for America’s entry into the war in 1917 will also be discussed with emphasis on President Wilson’s decision to go to war. New weapons of warfare will be reviewed.

The Results of World War I and the Treaty of Versailles

$20 / $25

NC8947 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday The complicated results of this war along with the redrawing of the maps of Europe and the Middle East will be discussed. Terms of the infamous Treaty of Versailles will be explored in order to understand how Europe was again at war only twenty years later in 1939.

American Legacies – From Kitchen Table to Combat

$30 / $35

NC8948 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 14, 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday The children of WWII – The Boomers. Take a journey with an American family as they learn about their father’s American legacy as they travel from the home front to the battlefront. Each session is a documentary on film with a presentation from Historian Darren Moran. Instructor: Darren Moran

Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls (4.5hr In-Depth Seminar: Lunch Included)

$45 / $55

NC8949 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 15 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. The rediscovery of the Biblical world has included some of the most exciting archaeological discoveries made in the 20th Century. The discovery of a series of scrolls that had been hidden in caves along the northwest corner of the Dead Sea, dated to the 3rd century BCE – 1st century BCE, perhaps tops this list with regard to their impact on both Judaism and Christianity. What are the scrolls? Who wrote them? Learn about the isolated, ascetic community that created and secreted these documents long ago, and about the cloak-and-dagger exploits of the archaeologists who recovered them. Then explore what these rare documents tell us about the emergence of Judaism and Christianity in the ancient world. The War Scroll, Copper Scroll, and Temple Scroll (that provides blueprints for the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem) are three of the documents included in our discussion. This course combines the tools of history, geography, archaeology, and religious study to examine what words written more than 2,000 years ago say to us today. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Adventures in Vintageland: Central and South Florida

$24 / $29

NC8950 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday The author of Discovering Old Florida reveals little-known and under-appreciated museums, botanical gardens, roadside attractions, grand hotels, haunted locales, and hot springs along with forgotten small towns of central and south Florida - illustrated with photos and vintage postcards. Even the most widely traveled and well-read Florida resident (part-time or otherwise) will soon be plotting new road trip adventures. Instructor: Dr. Erika Waters

Architecture of Faith (4.5hr In-Depth Seminar: Lunch Included)

$45 / $55

AT8951 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 9:30am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm, Thursday Western religious tradition and thought, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, are all rooted in a patriarchal tradition. Stemming from ancient Israelite faith, the three would evolve in different ways spiritually, but the “architecture of faith,” the places of community and worship, would share many common traits. For the Jewish community, the Hebrew term is beit k’nesset (literally, House of Assembly), but Synagogue is derived from the Greek, Synagogos. Very little is known about early church architecture due to the “underground” nature of the religious community. This was mostly due to the persecution of the community in its early centuries at the hands of the Roman world. The mosque, or Masjid, serves both spiritual and communal needs of the Islamic Community. The Arabic word masjid literally means a place of prostration, and is a direct reference to a physical aspect of prayer associated with Islam. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Trail of Tears

$34 / $39

Option #1 – NC8928 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 17, 24, 31 at 10am – 12pm, Fridays Option #2 – AT8929 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 7, 14, 21 at 10am – 12pm, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. In 1790, a letter to the U.S. Senate, written by President Washington, acknowledged that the treaty with the Cherokees had been violated by white settlers. This course will look at the specific treaties signed and ultimately ignored by the U.S. Government and the Native Americans. Decide for yourself if George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Andrew Jackson acted in the best interest of everyone, including the Native Americans. Instructor: Dr. Gail Davis

250-Year Rule of Tudors and Stuarts

$42 / $50

NC8952 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 20, 22, 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Participants may register for the entire series (NC8952) 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

NC8953 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday 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

NC8954 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday 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

NC8955 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday 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).

Diary of Two American Civilians in a Middle East War Zone

$24 / $29

NC8956 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 21 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday On June 6, 1990, an American husband and wife arrived in Eastern Saudi Arabia as hospital consultants. A few weeks later on August 2nd, Saddam Hussein’s forces invaded Kuwait just 100 miles to the north and our intrepid couple found themselves in the unique position as civilians in a war zone where they endured Iraqi Scud missile attacks, the panic of both Western and Saudi civilians trying to evacuate the area, and saw what really happened just behind the “lines” of this war. Hear firsthand accounts and experience the audio and video recordings of events they witnessed. Instructors: Carolyn Kerpchar and Nick Kerpchar

Five Best and Worst U.S. Presidents

$20 / $25

Option # 1 – NC8957 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option # 2 – AR8958 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – March 24 at 10am – 11:30 am, Friday 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. Instructor: Steven Mutart

The Dakota Uprising of 1862

$30 / $35

NC8960 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 22, 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday/Friday In August 1862, on the peaceful northern prairie, the U.S. suffered a deadly uprising. The first lecture will focus on the lives of immigrants, traders, soldiers, and the Dakota in the prairie. What were the causes? Who were the leaders? What was the sequence of events? The second lecture will discuss the results of this huge, yet relatively unknown, disaster and the ramifications for the survivors both Native American and white, as well as the Indian Wars of the next 30 years. Instructor: John Bathke

Nine Presidents Well Forgotten

$20 / $25

NC8961 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur, and Benjamin Harrison 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

Churchill’s Secret Army

$20 / $25

AT8962 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday 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

Climate Change: Politics vs. Science

$20 / $25

AT8963 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday An analysis of climate change with an emphasis on the politics behind the science. Both sides of the issue and proposed policy will be examined. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Operation Drumbeat

$20 / $25

AT8964 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday During 1942 German U-Boats sank 600 merchant ships - 400 off the US 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. We will discuss the Battle of the Atlantic and the Battle of the Caribbean. Topics will include: Enigma; Civil Air Patrol; Q-Ships; U-Boat losses; the Merchant Marine; Operation Pastorius; New Orleans, Miami; Jacksonville, New York, Cape Hatteras, Cuba. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Hollywood’s Golden Age: The Studios

$52 / $62

NC8965 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 10, 12, 17, 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays/Wednesdays Participants may register for the series (NC8965) or for any individual courses below. When Al Jolson in blackface broke into song in 1927 in the first “talkie” motion picture, The Jazz Singer, the Golden Age of Hollywood emerged with the birth of four movie studios that would entertain, shock, bemuse, and shape the new century pulling the country from the despair of the Great Depression into a new world of limitless dreams and possibilities. As RKO, Paramount, MGM, and Warner Bros. competed for talent and content, creating the “star system” in the magical “Golden Age” of movie making. They made Greta Garbo, James Stewart, Clark Gable and other icons rich, and for the most part happy, indentured servants. They changed the world. Come see and hear how these “Big Four” studios, and the powerful men behind them, shaped the past century and our lives in this engaging and entertaining four-part series. Instructor: Steven Mutart

RKO

$20 / $25

NC8966 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday David O. Selznick was put in charge of production at the faltering RKO Studios at the young age of twenty-nine. He would go on to discover Katherine Hepburn, Fred Astaire (pairing him with the vivacious Ginger Rogers to create a Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

legend), and turned out films such as King Kong, Top Hat, and many other classics. The studio continued to thrive under Pandro Berman’s masterly hand with Gunga Din, Love Affair, and many others, remaining a major player for decades.

Paramount

$20 / $25

NC8967 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Follow the colorful, early history of Paramount and its legendary creators Adolf Zukor and Jesse Lasky; then Cecil B. DeMille’s emergence and the superstar stable of Mary Pickford, Gloria Swanson, Rudolph Valentino, and later Mae West, Marlene Dietrich, Bing Crosby, Carole Lombard, and many others. Then, in 1948, came U.S. v Paramount Pictures; a big deal for all the studios.

MGM

$20 / $25

NC8968 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Although slow to convert to “talkies,” legendary Louis B. Mayer and his young production chief, Irving Thalberg, made the studio lion roar across the decades. Death took Thalberg too soon and the studio struggled, but by the 1940’s their musicals were the gold standard. It had “The King of Hollywood,” Clark Gable, as well as most of the biggest stars of the era: Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, and Norma Shearer to name a few. Oh, did we mention The Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind?

Warner Brothers

$20 / $25

NC8969 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack’s new studio was first saved by a dog, Rin-Tin-Tin, then by Darryl F. Zanuck, then by The Jazz Singer which poured in buckets of needed cash. As Jack fought with Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart rose to stardom in High Sierra, James Cagney went from song and dance man to hoodlum, Warner Brothers finally became a major studio.

The History and Stories Behind the Hymns

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AR8970 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – April 11 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – BV8971 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – May 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Hymns have long been a part of church services. They were born out of the need to teach theology. But, where and when did this practice begin exactly? How did the songs that we love to sing in church come to be written? Join Dr. Cindy Gomez as she shares the evolution of the hymn and the stories behind some of our favorites. You might even recognize a song or two. Instructor: Dr. Cindy Gomez

Father Richard Sanders

$20 / $25

BV8972 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 17 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Father Richard Sanders, previously a Trappist Monk, founded Naples’ first Spanish Mission for farm workers at St. Peter the Apostle Church in 1978, and was later transferred to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Immokalee. He worked there alone in the early 1980s at the height of immigration of farm workers who came to plant and harvest expanding agriculture in Southwest Florida. In 1985, at age 47, he died of a massive heart attack and subsequent strokes. The people of Immokalee loved him so much that they petitioned the county and the diocese to allow him to be buried next to his church, where he lay for 30 years. A thousand people came to his funeral. Join us as we learn about this remarkable man’s desire to make a difference in the world. Carlene narrates Father Sanders’ story with pictures and songs that describe the man and the people who loved him. Instructor: Carlene Thissen

Pompeii and Herculaneum: A Window into Antiquity

$20 / $25

AR8973 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – April 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday This lecture 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

Father and Son Spies: Jim and Nat Nicholson

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AR8974 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – April 25 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – MP8975 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – May 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Jim Nicholson is the highest ranking CIA officer ever convicted of espionage. While serving 24 years in prison, he recruited his son to resume his spying. This is a fascinating story of double betrayal. We will examine the treasonous actions and motives of both father and son, including what they did and how they were caught. We will also compare it to another father and son spy duo – John and Michael Walker convicted in 1985. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Louis XIII and Richelieu

$20 / $25

AR9164 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – May 16 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Tuesday After the violent death of his father, Henry IV, Louis XIII ascended an insecure throne, yet his reign set France firmly on the path towards absolute monarchy. Was Richelieu, the King’s advisor, a villain or a statesman? This course will explore the events of the era and the goals and interaction of the King and his Cardinal. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell

INTERIOR DESIGN The Art of a Beautiful Home

$60 / $72

Option #1 – NC8976 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 2, 9, 16, 23 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays Option #2 – AT8977 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 12. There is a $20 supply fee payable to the instructor at first class. Why is it so difficult to make a room look like those beautiful illustrations in the magazines? Budget isn’t the reason! Discover six design fundamentals used by professional designers that you can put into practice immediately. Learn how to progress through your own project. Class discussions of PowerPoint pictures as well as real-time dilemmas and solutions of your own. Explore how lighting will “make” the mood that you wish for the space. Without the six fundamentals and proper use of lighting, success is minimal at best. Learn, and then put into practice. Let’s do it right while we have a professional designer here to help. Instructor: Sharon Breay, A.S.I.D.

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

$60 / $72

SP8978 – (Naples) – February 2, 21, March 6, 21, April 6 at various times and days below Participants may register for the series (SP8978) or for any of the individual lectures below. Please note that per their request, none of the proceeds from this program are shared with the Collier Sheriff’s Office. Join us as we get a unique and special look inside the most important units of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). We will visit the Collier County Jail (including a genuine jailhouse lunch), and learn the critical and important roles of the Crime Scene Unit, the K9 Unit, the SWAT and Aviation units, and the Bomb Squad. Instructors: Collier County Police Department

Jail Tour and Jail Lunch at Collier County Jail

$20 / $25

SP8979 – Collier County Jail (Naples) – February 2 at 10:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday The Naples (Collier County) Jail Center is a 1,112-bed local adult detention facility that houses a wide range of pretrial and sentenced in-custody inmates. The Naples Jail has an average daily inmate population of 1,000, who have criminal charges ranging from homicide (maximum security) to traffic infractions (minimum security). The tour will consist of a preview of the admission (booking) process and an overview of the security operations. As a special treat, participants will be served a jailhouse lunch to make the experience truly authentic.

Crime Scene Unit: CSU Comes Alive

$20 / $25

SP8980 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday The CCSO Crime Scene Bureau is responsible for documenting crime scenes, processing evidence, and collecting and preserving evidence for laboratory submission and court testimony. The bureau responds to property crimes, such as burglaries and vehicle thefts, as well as aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, and homicides. Participants will learn how trained crime scene investigators collect and process fingerprints, biological evidence, hair and fibers, and shoe and tire impressions. The bureau is available to respond to crime scenes 24/7.

K9 Unit: Dogs of Courage

$20 / $25

SP8981 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday The Collier County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit has a total of nine dogs, and of those nine, six are German Shepherds and three are Labradors. Five K9 teams are assigned to the CCSO Patrol Division and four K9 teams are assigned to the Vice Narcotics/Interdiction Units. Learn how these dogs are trained to fight with their paws by “punching” a perpetrator. Participants will also see the softer side of a canine’s life; canines accompany the deputies 24 hours a day, going home with them at night. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more through questions and discussion.

Bomb Squad Unit

$20 / $25

SP8982 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday The CCSO Bomb Squad responds to calls where explosives are believed to be present. This presentation will give participants an inside look at the bomb squad, who they are, what they do, how they train, how they interact with other departments, and the role they play in our community. Did you know that the southwest Florida Regional Bomb Squad Unit has two robots they use to go in and evaluate a given situation? Learn about these robots with an up close look.

SWAT and Aviation Units

$20 / $25

SP8983 – Collier County Special Operations Center (Naples) – April 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday SWAT stands for Special Weapons and Tactics. SWAT officers are a special group of handpicked police experts who are called upon when the situation gets “tactical.” The Collier County SWAT team specializes in complex operations, such as: hostage rescue, suicide rescues, sniper tactics, high risk search and arrest warrants, dignitary protection, riot control and high hazard situations. This program will provide participants a better understanding of the day-to-day job of a SWAT team member. Aviation Unit: The CCSO Aviation Unit is made up of full-time and volunteer members who are needed to fly aircraft for: search and rescue, surveillance, patrol flights, marijuana searches, investigative transportation, aerial photography for investigations and mutual aid to assist other agencies. Learn about the Aviation Unit and how its members use tools like high-definition cameras, infrared technology, and GPS mapping to locate missing persons and solve crimes.

S.A.F.E. Woman – Personal Safety Awareness and Self-Defense

FREE / $10

AT9000 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – January 26 at 3pm – 5pm, Thursday In addition to the course fees above, a $5 per person (cash or check made out to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office) fee is payable at class. This interactive fun program teaches women the basics of physical self-defense and ways to reduce threat risks. It includes videos, handouts, and an introduction to physical self-defense. The first hour is a presentation on personal safety awareness at home and away. The second hour allows the participant to learn 5 basic defense moves for escape when threatened. There is no adult age limit to participate. Dress comfortably. No previous self-defense experience is required and you can choose to watch or join in. Come and have a fun learning experience with other women to improve your situational awareness and safety choices. Instructor: Dr. Kim Swanson

Are You a Target for a Burglar?

FREE / $10

AT9001 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 23 at 3pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Whether you live in a single or multi-family house, every day thieves are looking for an easy target to steal from. This class uses surveillance videos of actual burglaries in progress, interviews with convicted burglars disclosing how they choose their victims, and how you can watch out for yourself and your neighbors and then report suspicious activity to law enforcement. In addition, you will learn about the importance of lighting, landscaping, alarms and other security measures to make your home safer and more secure and less of a target for thieves. Also included is information about safeguarding your vehicle from being broken into and how car thieves operate and what they look for in choosing a target. If you want to get the inside scoop on burglary and learn how a burglar thinks from their own mouth, then this class is for you. Instructor: Dr. Kim Swanson

Identity Thieves, Scammers and Card Skimmers…Oh My!

FREE / $10

AT9002 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 23 at 3pm – 5pm, Thursday We look at the current crimes relating to frauds, scams and identity theft and discuss ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Criminals use different ways to steal identities and your money through phone, mail, Internet and other means. Florida is at the top for fraud and identity theft complaints. This class provides information about the problem and the steps you can take to keep this from occurring to you. Learn how thieves steal your medical information, driver’s license, social security number, and other personal information both while you are alive and after death. Do you know how to spot a card skimmer on an ATM or gas pump? This class will teach you what to look for and how to protect your financial information. Using videos and pictures this presentation will be both informative and interesting to help you protect yourself against scams and fraud. Instructor: Dr. Kim Swanson

LIFE ENRICHMENT Better Sleep Through Hypnosis

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC8984 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 23 at 10am – 11am, Monday Option #2 – AT8985 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – January 25 at 10am – 11am, Wednesday Option #3 – BR8986 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 24 at 11:15am – 12:15pm, Friday 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 wonderfully blissful, mini-vacation each night. Instructor: Barry Wolfson

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC8987 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 23 at 11:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT8988 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – January 25 at 11:30am – 12:30pm, 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 requires an effective action plan. Learn how hypnosis works and help achieve lasting success. Instructor: Barry Wolfson

Find Your Identity in Retirement

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR8989 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – January 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Option #2 – AT8990 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #3 – NC8991 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. If I retire, who am I? Retirement is a time of change, internal and external. We transition from a known and comfortable world, one we have been taught since birth (go to college, marry, have children, have a career, etc.) to a world with new possibilities, no expectations, and no sense of true identity once we arrive. If you think of retirement as an unknown, if you are beginning to realize that your life is finite, that time is short, or you simply wish to have a more satisfying life, then this lecture is for you. Together we will chart a roadmap to guide you through this life change. Instructor: Jeanne Berger

Preserve Your Brain

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8992 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT8993 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #3 – BR8994 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 14 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Switch your brain ON! Tune up your neural circuits and keep them humming with easy exercises and tips. Based on the science of neural plasticity, you can refresh energy, memory, balance, and clarity. Learn how to build and improve your brain at any age. Course is based on the instructor’s book, Preserve Your Brain. Instructor: Ann Marina

Dancing Makes You Smarter

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC8995 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 1, 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Option #2 – NC8996 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 1, 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. Frequent dancing apparently makes us smarter. A major study added to the growing evidence that stimulating one’s mind can ward off Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. Dancing also increases cognitive acuity at any age. This class is for those directly or indirectly living with Alzheimer’s Disease. Standing, sitting, moving our bodies, we will dance in our own way to inspiring music of all kinds. Wear comfortable clothing, caregivers welcome. Instructor: Debra Saalfield.

Veteran’s Listening Story Course__________________________________________________ _Free / $15 NC9170 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Thurs The Veterans Listening Course is a ten-step curriculum that is structured in the Art of Listening. This process is called the Steady State Story Process. The Steady State Story Process is a reliable, building-block method that is put into practice through re-telling and listening to positive, turn-around, uplifting stories. Course participants attend ten sessions which include class-work, homework and field-work. The course focuses on both veterans and military. However, it is also a universal course with positive life-long benefits for civilians interested in participating. Instructor: Chris Uzzi, Vietnam Veteran

Identity Theft: What You Need to Know

Free / $10

Option #1 – AT9005 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – AT9006 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #3 – TR9007 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This presentation provides a comprehensive study of identity theft: (1) spot the warning signs; (2) how to best avoid ID theft; and (3) what to do if you become a victim. While identity theft cannot be prevented, we can all learn how to make ourselves a smaller target. This program takes you behind the scenes of ID theft and fills in the blanks that news articles and television clips omit. Hand-outs are from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and are very helpful. Instructor: David Watts

Improve Your Golf Game with Hypnosis

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC9008 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 13 at 10am – 11am, Monday Option #2 – AT9009 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 15 at 10am – 11am, Wednesday Option #3 – BR9010 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 24 at 10am –11am, Friday 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

Managing Stress with Hypnosis

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC9011 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 13 at 11:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT9012 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 15 at 11:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #3 – BR9013 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 24 at 1:30pm –2:30pm, Friday 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

Breaking Through: Finding Your Creativity

$60 / $72

NC9166 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 15, 22, March 1, 8 at 2pm – 4pm, Wednesdays This course is for anyone who wants to give their creativity a jump start. Whether you are a visual artist, writer, musician, photographer – or you just want to explore your creativity – this course will give you tools to meet the challenges and to celebrate the triumphs as you experience an artistic breakthrough. During each class, you learn new ways to gain confidence in your talent and to turn creative blocks to your advantage; you practice referencing masterworks to uncover expressive content in your own work and to expand your artistic expression; you discover the rich sources of inspiration that lie within you and you initiate new works. Enter a new stage of artistic development that takes you beyond what you can imagine. Instructor: Genie Kell

Introduction to Essential Oils as Natural Wellness Options for Personal Care, Home & Pets

$24 / $29

NC9014 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday In this course, you will learn about the use of essential oils dating back from the Bible to the modern day. What are essential oils and their origins, what are the most popular oils and how can you use them – diffused, taken internally or applied topically – diluted or neat – to care for yourself, your home and your pets. Instructor: Caryn Gallagher

Making Connections: 9 Principles of Brain-Based Teaching & Learning

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AT9015 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC9016 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. “The brain is not designed for instruction.” Then what IS the brain designed for? To answer that question, this highly interactive session will explore:1) nine principles that explain how our brains LEARN (take in information and then make it useful to us); 2) strategies teachers and trainers can use to engage learners, improve retention and enhance outcomes. Participants will be involved in engaging activities that make the principles both lively and meaningful. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

Success from the Inside Out

$30 / $35

Option #1 – AT9017 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 6 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC9018 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Everyone has a life purpose – and that purpose is not the same for everyone. We are more powerful than we think. All choices come from the same place. Forgiveness has nothing to do with forgiving, and the opposite of love is not what you think it is. These concepts and more will provide new insights on the inner workings of success by examining “how life really works.” It may not change your mind, but it will challenge your beliefs. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

Get Organized: How to Organize Your @ Home Office

$20 / $25

NC9019 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9 at 5:30pm – 7pm, Thursday This class is designed to help small business owners who work out of their homes, as well as non-working individuals, create an efficient and effective @ home office. Naples’ PREMIER Professional Organizer® and Naples Daily News and èBella Magazine columnist, Marla Ottenstein, shows you how to deal with the seemingly never-ending influx of paperwork and mail (both snail mail and email); how to set-up viable, easy-to-maintain filing systems for both business and personal use; what papers to keep (and why) and what supplies to buy and where; how to deal with junk mail, catalogs, medical Rx and Medicare bills, EOB statements, HUD statements, bills, insurance renewals and tax-related paperwork. Topics for discussion may also include: going paperless versus keeping hard files, as well as photo management and organization. Ottenstein will share many helpful hints about how her personal filing system is guaranteed to make year-end tax preparation a breeze. Instructor: Marla Ottenstein

Wow, I Didn’t Know I Was a Viking!

$20 / $25

BR9020 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday How much do you know about your ancestors? Is there royalty or even some Viking blood in your family tree? This is a fast-paced, informative class explaining how to get started in learning more about your family tree, while the presenters also share some of the humorous and moving things they learned while doing their family genealogies. How to get started with genealogy, helpful websites, using DNA testing and more, awaits you when you sign up for “Wow, I Didn’t Know I Was a Viking!” Instructor: Carolyn Kerpchar and Nick Kerpchar

Get Organized: Downsizing Made Easy

$20 / $25

MP9021 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – March 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Downsizing is not as tough as it sounds. Naples’ PREMIER Professional Organizer® and Naples Daily News and èBella Magazine columnist, Marla Ottenstein, shows you how to simplify your life by helping you decide what you can and can’t live without and how to responsibly dispose of all the “stuff.” Topics for discussion may include: how to de-clutter, downsize, and transition into the different stages of your life; how to decide what goes and what stays; how to hold onto the memories, but not all the stuff; and how to prepare your home to sell in today’s marketplace. The class will also cover such topics as photo management and organization; why storing your stuff in an off-site storage unit is never a good idea and how to sell and/or consign your personal property. Instructor: Marla Ottenstein

Get Organized: Simplification + Organization = Peace of Mind

$20 / $25

BV9022 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – April 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday 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 Naples Daily News and éBella 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; discussing pre-need choices; preparing and/or updating your Will and Trust(s) on a regular basis; preparing a detailed household inventory and instructions for the distribution of valuable assets. Other topics for discussion may include: how to establish and monitor your credit; how to change the primary account holder’s name on utility accounts; sorting through and organizing paperwork, files, photos, memorabilia and all the “stuff” before it’s too late. 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

LITERATURE & LANGUAGE Shakespeare: The Bard Speaks

$20 / $25

NC9023 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday This lecture presents some of the most beautiful and memorable lines from William Shakespeare’s famous plays and poetry. Students will learn how Shakespeare’s poetic techniques and themes will be cherished throughout eternity! Instructor: Maryanne Johnson

Molière’s Wit and Wisdom

$20 / $25

NC9024 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Explore the values and traditions in the last great non-bourgeois society of the Western world as objects of humorous attacks in Molière’s most renowned play, “The Misanthrope.” Instructor: Dr. Marlies Mueller

Confessions of a Romance Writer

$24/ $29

Option #1 – AT9025 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 13 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #2 – NC9026 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. The romance genre, now a $1.5 billion-dollar industry, is driven almost exclusively by women. So why are the women who write and read romance novels so reluctant to admit it? This program will use presentation, discussion, readings, and stories to answer this question, along with time for participant questions about launching a romance writing career. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

Dothraki and Valyrian: Languages of “Game of Thrones” and How They Were Invented

$24 / $29

NC9027 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 20 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Linguist David J. Peterson invented the languages Dothraki and Valyrian for HBO’s adaptation of “Game of Thrones.” This lecture will discuss the structure of language and what exactly is involved in the invention of a language. Once we have a grasp of what makes up a language, we will begin the process of inventing a new language. Instructor: Dr. Edward Maxwell

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

Option #1 – NC9028 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 1, 3, 8, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Weds/Fris Option #2 – AT9029 – Atrium Center (S. Ft. Myers) – Feb 22, 24, Mar 1, 3 at 10:30am – 12pm, Weds/Fris Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students must bring both a current Mah Jongg Rule 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

Option #1 – NC9030 – Naples Center – February 13, 15, 17 at 10am – 12pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Option #2 – AT9031 – Atrium Center (S. Ft. Myers) – March 6, 8, 10 at 10:30am – 12:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Option #3 – NC9032 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 10, 12, 14 at 10am – 12pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students must bring both a current Mah Jongg Rule Card and set to class. Must have 6 months playing experience. 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

Option #1 – NC9033 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 20, 22, 24 at 10am – 12pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Option #2 – AT9034 – Atrium Center (S. Ft. Myers) – March 27, 29, 31 at 10:30am – 12:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students must bring both a current Mah Jongg Rule Card and set to class. Must have 6 months playing experience. 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 A Day at the Opera: A Verdi Trio

$42 / $50

Option #1 – MP9035 – Moorings Park (S. Naples) – January 18, February 8, March 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Option #2 – BV9036 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 26, February 23, March 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Option #3 – NC9037 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 13, 20, 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for an entire series (MP9035, BV9036 or NC9037) or for any of the individual lectures below. Explore the origins, music and story of three of Giuseppe Verdi’s greatest and most popular operas. Instructor: Mr. Neil Adelman

Rigoletto

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP9038 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – January 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – BV9039 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – January 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #3 – NC9040 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Meet the lecherous Duke of Mantua, Rigoletto, his vengeful court jester, and Gilda, the jester’s naïve and tragic daughter. This is Verdi’s masterpiece of parental love, a fateful curse, and a father’s revenge.

Il Trovatore

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP9041 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – February 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – BV9042 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – February 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #3 – NC9043 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Enjoy more Verdi with a vengeance. It is a very different tale of familial love and revenge. It has glorious music, much more than the well-known Anvil Chorus. Join us and learn why this everpopular work has been called the Rodney Dangerfield of opera.

La Traviata

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP9044 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – March 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – BV9045 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – March 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #3 – NC9046 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Verdi began with Alexandre Dumas’ autobiographical novel of a doomed love affair, The Lady of the Camellias. He turned it into the most beloved of all Italian operas. After you learn the opera’s story and listen to its beautiful music, you can see the Metropolitan Opera’s production in stunning HD video on Saturday afternoon, March 11 or Wednesday evening March 15, at several local theaters.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 Eroica: Narrative and the Forging of a “New Path” in Music

$24 / $29

NC9047 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 30 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major was not well received at its 1805 Viennese premiere. Critics argued that the work was too long, not well rehearsed, and loud. Beethoven himself, discontent with his works thus far, declared that he would “take a new path” with this work. What did Beethoven mean by this? How did this work become one of the most influential works in the symphonic tradition? Come learn how this work presents a narrative of Beethoven’s troubled life and how it forever changed the history of the symphonic tradition. Instructor: Dr. Thomas Cimarusti

Beethoven’s Ninth: The Struggle, Despair and Triumph

$20 / $25

NC9048 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday 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

The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones__________________________________________

$42 / $50

Option #1 – NC9049 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 7, 14, 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Option #2 – AT9050 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 9, 16, 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Choose one of the course options above. Which side were (are) you on? This course offers an exploration of the music of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones during the 1960s and 1970s, their respective roots in American rhythm and blues music, and their initial reception and long-term effects on western pop culture. Classes will feature rare and historic recordings and film clips of both bands and more. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Tchaikovsky: Tormented Genius

$20 / $25

NC9051 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed some of the world’s most beautiful and beloved music, from the legendary Nutcracker ballet to the Pathetique symphony, all while suffering depression and hiding a dark secret. His unique sound, full of passion, romance, patriotic fervor, and endless beauty, defied the world of the musical elite whose snobbish airs were slow to recognize this true, but tormented, genius. He died at 53. Was it self-inflicted? Instructor: Steven Mutart

Music of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro”

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC9052 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 8, 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Option #2 – AR9053 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – February 10, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. Join lecturer Dr. Tom Turicchi as he offers a look at the music of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. The class will focus on gaining familiarity and understanding of Mozart’s most loved opera music 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. Instructor: Dr. Tom Turicchi

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Outer Limits of Genius

$20 / $25

NC9054 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday What does a five-year-old do with the rest of his life after mastering violin and piano? Mozart would go on to compose 41 symphonies, 27 piano concertos, five violin concertos (by age 18), many operas, countless small concert pieces, and hundreds of live performances for royalty throughout Europe. But the musical darling of Europe would die penniless and join the paupers in their graves at the young age of 35. Adored by millions, he would become a hero to the many musical giants that followed him. Instructor: Steven Mutart

The Romantic Lied: The Marriage of Music and Poetry in the 19th-Century Song

$20 / $25

NC9055 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday The romantic song for voice and piano was arguably one of the most important genres in the 19th-century with nearly every composer from Rossini to Puccini trying their hand at it. What was the impetus in writing such songs? What purpose did these songs serve? We will explore songs by Schubert, Schumann, Tosti, and others paying particular attention to how composers “married” music and poetry. In preparation for Valentine’s Day, come and enjoy some of the most beautiful romantic songs in the history of music. Instructor: Dr. Thomas Cimarusti

Orchestra Conductors Make a Difference

$20 / $25

NC9056 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 17 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday Over the last half century, we have seen a revolution in conducting. No longer does the old school of German romanticists dominate our concert halls and no longer can autocratic conductors throw batons and humiliate players. We will discuss what has happened and listen to orchestral music of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven to hear just how different their music can sound under different batons. Instructor: Woody Andrews

The Great Keyboard Music of Domenico Scarlatti

$20 / $25

NC9057 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 24 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday Domenico Scarlatti is the least known of the three great composers of the Baroque who were born in 1685. Bach and Handel each wrote music in a number of genres, but Scarlatti’s major accomplishment was narrow in range. He composed over 550 one-movement sonatas for harpsichord that were well ahead of their time in both compositional and playing technique. We will look at his life and times, and then listen to a number of the sonatas, as played on both the harpsichord and the piano. Instructor: Woody Andrews

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

$42 / $50

Option #1 – NC9058 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 28, March 7, 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Option #2 – AT9059 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 30, April 6, 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Choose one of the course options above. “Something’s happening here.” This class provides a look at the transition of American popular music from Rock ‘n’ Roll to what we now call Classic Rock, and the influence of rock music on the American “counterculture.” Classes include rare videos and historic recordings of Bill Haley and his Comets, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Buffalo Springfield, Jefferson Airplane, and more. Relive fond memories as you listen to rock music from two great decades. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Jean Sibelius: Nordic Giant of Music

$20 / $25

NC9060 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday 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

Sebastian Bach

$30 / $35

NC9061 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 10, 17 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Fridays Participants may register for the series above (NC9061) or for any of the individual lectures below. This course will focus on the life of Sebastian Bach and one of his most important pieces. The first lecture will look at Bach as a violinist. The second lecture will focus on one of Bach’s great achievements, the St. John Passion. Instructor: Woody Andrews

Bach as a Violinist

$20 / $25

NC9062 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 10 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday Bach in his day was known primarily as a keyboard player, but he also was an accomplished violinist who wrote some of the most important works for violin in Western music. This aspect of his career and accomplishment are often neglected by listeners, as well as by musicians and musicologists. We will look at Bach’s life as a violinist and violin composer and sample the works for violin, concluding with one of Bach’s most astounding accomplishments, the great Chaconne for solo violin.

Bach’s St. John Passion

$20 / $25

NC9063 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 17 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday The St. John Passion is one of the great choral works in Western music. Bach wrote it for performance on Good Friday in 1724, his first year in his new position as Director of Music for Leipzig. It remains the most vivid and dramatic of his compositions. Bach himself seems to have been fond of it: he made 4 different versions and performed it a number of times. We will discuss its background and listen to the music to see how Bach brings his text to life. It is suggested that participants familiarize themselves with Chapters 18 and 19 of St. John’s Gospel before the class.

The Origins of the Classical Symphony

$20 / $25

NC9064 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Have you ever wondered who wrote symphonies before Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven? Who invented it? How and where did the symphony develop? In this course, we will survey several works that led to the development of one of the most important genres in classical music. We will also examine how these earlier works influenced the symphonies of the great masters. Instructor: Dr. Thomas Cimarusti

The Early Jazz Singers

$42 / $50

Option #1 – NC9065 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 21, 28, April 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Option #2 – AT9066 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 22, 29, April 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Choose one of the course options above. A multi-media investigation of the influential styles of Bert Williams, Louis Armstrong, the Boswell Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Billie Holliday, and others. We will explore the evolution of jazz vocal styles and the most significant jazz singers of the first half of the 20th century. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

A Day at the Opera: Tchaikovsky

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9067 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – BR9068 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Eugene Onegin is the product of two of Russia’s greatest artistic geniuses. It pairs Peter Tchaikovsky’s glorious music with Alexander Pushkin’s most famous novel. You have probably heard the beautiful waltz and stirring polonaise. Now fall in love with Tatiana during her letter scene and learn about the creation, music and story of this most popular Russian opera. Following the lecture, you may watch Eugene Onegin on Saturday, April 22 and on the following Wednesday evening when it will be videocast in HD by the Metropolitan Opera at several local theaters. Instructor: Mr. Neil Adelman

How Watching Cartoons Led to My Love of Classical Music

$20 / $25

BR9069 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – March 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Beethoven, Liszt, Rossini, Chopin, and Strauss; those are not names one would associate with cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, the Road Runner and Coyote, and Mickey Mouse, but they all shared one thing in common – classical music in cartoons. This class is a fun trip down memory lane that explores how classical music was used in cartoons to drive action, display melancholy, and even promote patriotism during war time. But more importantly, it led many children growing up to love classical music. I know, because I am one of them! Cartoon videos and music clips will be used extensively during this class. Instructor: Nick Kerpchar

PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING Getting More from Your Digital Camera

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC9070 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 26 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9071 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 2 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC9072 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #4 – AT9073 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 16 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday 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

Photoshop Elements Basics Part I

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC9074 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 6, 7, 10 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday/Tuesday/Friday Option #2 – AT9075 – Atrium Exec Center – (S. Ft. Myers) – February 20, 22, 24 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Option #3 – NC9076 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6, 8, 10 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Option #4 – AT9077 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 20, 22, 24 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri 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

Photoshop Elements Basics Part II

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC9078 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 13, 15, 17 at 1:30pm –4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Option #2 – AT9079 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 27, 29, 31 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. For those who have taken the PSE Basics Part I course or have a basic understanding of Photoshop Elements, this class takes photo editing to the next level. Advanced sharpening techniques, better cloning, understanding layer masks, and advanced portrait retouching are some of the topics covered in this intermediate course. Instructor: Frank Berna

Nature and Wildlife Photography

$34 / $39

Option #1 – NC9080 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 7 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9081 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 14 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC9082 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 21 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #4 – AT9083 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 28 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. There is probably no more challenging a subject for photographers than wildlife. Whether it is polar bears or pelicans, orchids or orcas, the quest for the perfect shot is endless. The quarry is invariably erratic, endangered, and elusive. However, the pursuit of this precious image is what makes it such fun and rewarding. Learn the tricks and tips to make photos that you’ll be proud to show! This class is specially geared towards capturing the flora and fauna of Southwest Florida. Also, see this section for our Nature Photography Field Trip! Instructor: Frank Berna

Making/Taking Better Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC9084 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 9 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9085 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 16 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC9086 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 23 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #4 – AT9087 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 30 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, 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

Understanding Your Digital SLR

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC9088 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 13, 15, 17 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Option #2 – AT9089 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 3, 7, 10 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mons/Fri Choose one of the course options above. For those wanting to explore their creative side with digital photography, nothing compares to the choices available with a single lens reflex (SLR) camera. But learning the myriad of alternatives can be daunting. This course is designed to make sense of these options: how, when, and why to use them. Topics will include understanding exposure, white balance, file formats, better flash photography, focus, and shooting options. Instructor: Frank Berna

Download, Save, and Share Your Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC9090 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 21 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9091 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 28 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC9092 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 4 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #4 – AT9093 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 11 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. You love to take photos, but after you press the shutter, what do you do next? What is the best way to get them into your computer? Do you have a ton of photos on your computer, but can never find the one you want? Did your computer ever crash and you lost everything, including your precious memories? Do you understand all of the printing options that are available to you now that have never been possible before? This class is designed to teach you how to handle all of those organizational tasks that you may not fully understand, but that can save you time and money if properly implemented. Instructor: Frank Berna

Beyond Snapshots: Taking the Best Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC9094 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 23 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9095 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 2 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC9096 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 6 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Option #4 – AT9097 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – April 13 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do all those other photographs look better than mine?” While it is easy to tell the difference between a snapshot and a real photograph, it is not always easy to pinpoint what qualities made your picture one or the other. This composition class will help you identify the attributes to turn your photos into works of art. Instructor: Frank Berna

Creating Custom Photo Books Online with MyPublisher

$30 / $35

NC9098 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 27 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. No personal laptops permitted. Become the author of your own photo book! Learn how to use MyPublisher software to create, customize, and share all your favorite moments and tell your story using digital photos in a personalized book. It is the new way to make photo albums. You will learn how to tell your story your way – learn how to design your book with exceptional results using the best paper, printing, and cover options available. Images for the class will be furnished. Instructor: Frank Berna

Taking Amazing Travel Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC9099 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 1 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT9100 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 7 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 – NC9101 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 3 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Friday Option #2 – AT9102 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 14 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

Nature Photography Field Trip

$39 / $49

SP9103 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 1 at 8:30am – 11:30am, Saturday Enrollment is limited. No refunds within ten (10) days of the event. This hands-on field trip gives you the opportunity to hone your skills as a nature photographer. We will explore one of Southwest Florida’s magnificent preserves to capture alligators, birds, and landscapes. It is recommended, but not mandatory, that you participate in Mr. Berna’s Nature and Wildlife Photography class (see Photography section). Be aware that we will be walking over rough terrain and there will be limited restroom facilities. Instructor: Frank Berna

PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY Identifying and Understanding Personality Styles & Behaviors

$20 / $25

NC9104 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Everyone has developed a unique, primary and preferred way of being in the world and engaging in relationships. Uncover the dynamics of what drives your behaviors, your energy preferences in stressful situations, likely archetype, and which ego state dominates. Short assessments will be included in this course. Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

Psychology and the New Spirituality

$20 / $25

NC9105 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Brain, mind, and behavioral manipulation and control are the basic tools used by unhealthy religion in its efforts to secure membership. The field of Psychology exposes the use of cultic controls, fear, brain processes, promotion of guilt, ostracism, social comfort, dependency, demeaning of human nature, and even examples of the use of the promise of rewards for conformity and support. Psychology offers a new paradigm for the experience of life free of the paradigm of sin and salvation. Psychology rises in support of spirituality in the place of the institutional practice of negative and unhealthy religion. Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

Social Change in America

$52 / $62

NC9106 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 13, 15, 20, 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays/Wednesdays These lectures will give you a better understanding of how social change takes place in America and its effect on you and your family. It has nothing to do with how smart you are or how smart you think you are; it is only about trying to make some sense of our world. It aims to examine some social-scientific structures exploring how changing population, economics, technology and innovation affect you. First, we define what is a theory, social change, social structure and then culture. From here, we explore trends in immigration, population, poverty and the sustainability of marriage. Secondly, we explore materialistic, technological and idealistic changes along with linear, cyclical, and dialectical patterns. Big words, very easy to understand and apply, but we’re not getting too serious about these things. Finally, we put this all together with the prevailing cultural and structural themes and countertrends in America. It should be fun! Instructor: Dr. Henry Przystup

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Understanding Sexual Assault: A Multidisciplinary Approach

$20 / $25

NC9107 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 6 at 3pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Sexual assaults have been in the news. Some say we are living in a culture of sexual assaults. Other cultures minimalize such behavior. We don’t like to talk about the subject. We need to talk about it. We need to understand this behavior. Understanding is the first step in preventing it. The lecture will be followed by time for discussion. Instructor: John Winters

RELIGION, FAITH & PHILOSOPHY Buddha’s Wisdom for a Happy Life

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR9108 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – January 18 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – NC9109 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #3 – AT9110 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 20 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. “Why couldn’t the Buddhist monk vacuum under the sofa? He had no attachments.” Explore Buddha’s teachings on non-attachment, the cessation of craving, and delusions which cause suffering in life. Learn the “Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness” for greater balance and reduced suffering. Our instructor has studied seven years under Bhante Gunaratana. Instructor: Ann Marina

Western Religious Traditions (4.5hr In-Depth Seminar: Lunch Included)

$45 / $55

AT9111 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – January 25 at 9:30am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm, Wednesday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. 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

Women in the Bible – Dina, Two Tamars, Zipporah and Miriam

$42 / $50

NC9112 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 1, 8, 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Three sessions on the women who influenced major events in the Hebrew Bible. We’ll look at Dina, the only daughter of Jacob and the results of her “going out.” She became the model of the chaperoned female until this day in some cultures, and with good reason. The two Tamars are studies in contrast. Tamar in Genesis, assertive and finally the progenitor of the line of David – and the other Tamar, daughter of David, a victim of David’s beloved son! As we approach the Exodus, Zipporah, the wife of Moses and his sister Miriam come out front and center in the Biblical narrative to leave us with some lessons still valid today. Instructor: Fran Alpert

Mortality, Face It Intelligently with Spirit

$42/ $50

AT9113 – Atrium Executive Center (South Fort Myers) – February 7, 14, 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays The first half of life has its own standards of accomplishment and success. We apply our education and intelligence to the tasks of career and family, and possibly congratulate ourselves. The second half of life begins when something goes wrong with health or loved ones. The standards of the first half don’t work for the second half. When we face our own mortality, new standards are needed. How to forge these vital standards is the topic of this course. Psychological, spiritual as well as literary resources will be discussed. Instructor: Dr. William Morrow

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The Philosophers Café

$52 / $62

A Believable Bible

$20 / $25

NC9114 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Understanding allegory, mythology, metaphors and metaphysics gives you an awareness and insight into the source and contents of the Christian Bible. The Bible contains little verifiable history. Becoming literate about how the Bible came into existence, understanding the culture and mythology of its source, and learning how to read in a non-literal fashion removes the false notion and mystique that the Bible is the literal “Word of God.” The Bible then becomes a believable document. Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

Mysteries of Life

$24 / $29

NC9115 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Who am I? What is my purpose? Where did I come from? Where am I going? These are the quintessential questions that will be discussed in this “Mysteries of Life” presentation. Drawing on decades of formal study and over 25 years of step-by-step spiritual guidance, our instructor will share what he has learned in his quest to answer these elusive questions. Discussion, comments, and questions will follow the presentation. Instructor: Dr. David Schwerin

Psychologically Healthy Religion and Personality

$20 / $25

NC9116 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday What does psychology and personality research tell us about healthy personality and what might be unhealthy in religion? How does unhealthy religion violate what we know about healthy personality? What are the characteristics of a healthy and unhealthy religion and personality? Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

A Credible Christianity

$20 / $25

NC9117 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Traditional, evangelical, fundamentalist Christianity as promoted and practiced in the U.S. is the cultural religion of the U.S. It is caught in an ancient and fraudulent time warp. It describes a mythical spiritual hero much like the avatars of the past who are celebrated in most every previous religion of the ages. The Jesus of history could become credible if you examine the Gnostic documents of Nag Hammadi, the Q document, and the Gospel of Thomas. You will see a more credible Jesus, and also find a Christianity that may not only be palatable but relevant and psychologically healthy. Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

Search for the Historical Jesus

$20 / $25

NC9118 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday There are no public records of the existence of Jesus of Nazareth, the Hero of the Christian Faith. Is the history of Jesus, his existence, and the religion that emerged in His name, the same as that of Mithras, Zoroaster, Krishna, Horus, and Apollonius, and other cultural saviors? What can we know about Jesus from current Biblical Scholarship and secular history? Instructor: Dr. Walter Kania

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

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9119 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #2 – TR9120 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – March 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #3 – HB9121 – Hideaway Beach Club (Marco Island) – April 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Climb aboard and rocket into subatomic space where science and science fiction blur; head out past the sun, the solar system, and our Milky Way Galaxy to the edge of the universe where massive objects lurk bending time and space itself. Join us as we travel across the full spectrum of the world of matter, hopefully avoiding black holes and portals sucking us into other universes. Bring your curiosity and fascination. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse: The Men Who Invented Electricity

$20 / $25

NC9122 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday As the 19th century morphed into the 20th century, “a war of currents” between American inventors and entrepreneurs, George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison, was being waged over AC vs. DC electric current. Nikola Tesla, a transplant from modern-day Croatia, stepped onto the stage full of ideas, energy, and patents he had developed, and added his brilliance, talent, and unique personality to the cause of AC current. Learn how this fascinating saga of brilliance, jealously, showmanship, deceit, money, and greed played out in a non-technical presentation. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Cosmology: Mysteries of the Cosmos

$34 / $39

Option #1 – NC9178 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 20, 22 at 10am – 12pm, Monday/Wednesday Option #2 – AT9179 – Atrium Executive Center – (South Ft. Myers) March 27, 29 at 10am – 12pm, Monday/Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Cosmology, the study of the universe from its origin through present day and ultimately its end, is most often perceived through the lens of science. This course will view cosmology though a tri-lens of science, philosophy, and theology providing a more holistic worldview. The focus of the program will present for discussion the top ten mysteries of the cosmos. Included topics will be: Are We Alone? The Nature of Time; Creationism vs. Evolution; Exotic Mysteries of Dark Matter and Dark Energy; The God Particle; Singularity; the Multiverse; the Theory of Everything; and Cosmos Paradoxes. Instructor: Scott Flaig

Airplanes and Helicopters: How Do They Fly?

$20 / $25

NC9123 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 31 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Do helicopters just beat the air into submission? If a friend wants to take you up in a small plane, should you go? How do these behemoths, made up of tons of metal and electronic instrumentation, take flight and soar thousands of feet into the air? Learn the science of flight from a licensed flight instructor and former Army helicopter pilot. Instructor: Dr. Henry Venable

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TAI CHI, YOGA & MEDITATION Yoga for Beginners

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC9124 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 8am – 8:50am, Mondays Option #2 – NC9125 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 at 8am – 8:50am, Mondays Option #3 – NC9126 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 at 8am – 8:50am, 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

Tai Chi for Beginners

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC9127 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays Option #2 – NC9128 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 at 9am – 9:50am, Mondays Option #3 – NC9129 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 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

Continuing Tai Chi – More Movements in Motion

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC9130 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3 at 9:30am – 10:20am, Fridays Option #2 – NC9131 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 at 9:30am – 10:20am, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Please wear tennis shoes or soft soled shoes. Previous experience required. 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. Instructor: Karen McNeil

Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being

$42 / $50

Option #1 – NC9132 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 28, March 2, 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tue/Thur/Tue Option #2 – AT9133 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 27, 29, 31 at 2pm – 3:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC9132 or AT9133) or for any of the individual lectures below. Learn what mindfulness is and how to incorporate it into your daily life. Discover how meditation can help you refresh energy, improve mental clarity, and reduce stress. Develop the skills we practice in class to enhance overall well-being. Instructor: Ann Marina

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Mindful Meditation Defined

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9134 – Naples Center (South Naples)– February 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9135 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 27 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Monday 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 – NC9136 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – AT9137 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 29 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture offers a guide to being mindful in everyday activities and creating or enhancing your meditation practice. Learn simple exercises including mindful breathing while seated as well as techniques for walking meditation. Collect a toolkit of skills and techniques for making mindfulness a way of life.

Meditation for Health and Happiness

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC9138 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT9139 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) March 31 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Friday 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.

TRAVELOGUES The Republic of India: History, Diversity and Travel

$20 / $25

Option #1 – TR8858 – The Terraces (Bonita Springs) – February 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – NC8859 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #3 – BR8860 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – February 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #4 – AT8861 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #5 – AR8862 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – March 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. India is a land with an amazing history, diversity of cultures and travel opportunities. It is also the second most populous nation on earth. Join your instructor for an arm-chair tour through this extraordinary country. Instructor: Lyle Bultman

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South Korea

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC8937 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – AT8938 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #3 – BR8939 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – April 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. South Korea has become an economic juggernaut since the Korean War. This is a country rich in history and now, regional and international influence. Join your instructor for an arm-chair tour through this extraordinary country. Instructor: Lyle Bultman

TRAVEL PROGRAMS 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

Starting at $5,592

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 cultural-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 will 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

Starting at $5,578

SP8452 – August 19 – 30, 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 the Isle of 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

Starting at $5,991

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

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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.

Cuba: Through the Eyes of the People, An Insider’s View

Pricing Available Soon

SP9168 – October 14 – 21, 2017 – 8 days Begin in Havana, where accommodations are arranged at a graceful and elegant hotel in the heart of the Old City. Meet leading artists on visits to their studios and homes and at a private reception at the Ludwig Foundation for the Arts. Take a curator-led tour of the Cuban art collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts, and admire the beautiful craftsmanship on display at the Ceramics Museum during an after-hours visit. See Ernest Hemingway’s evocative country retreat, Finca La Vigía, in the village of San Francisco de Paula, and discover the fishing village of Jaimanitas, where artist José Fuster has decorated more than 80 houses with ornate murals and domes. There will also be opportunities to experience the rebirth of Cuban cuisine with meals at paladares – privately owned restaurants often located in the owners’ homes – and a unique “field-to-table” restaurant.

Adriatic Odyssey: Venice to Valletta Aboard Sea Cloud

Starting at $9,995

SP9169 – October 15 – 24, 2017 – 10 days Embark in Venice for an unforgettable journey through the Adriatic, Ionian and Mediterranean Seas, navigating the Dalmatian Coast and the “boot” of Italy. Aboard the legendary Sea Cloud, explore ancient towns and impressive archaeological sites, where Greek, Carthaginian, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, and Norman civilizations have all left their mark. Stop in Ravenna to view the extraordinary mosaics. Enjoy Dubrovnik and visit the collections in the Franciscan and Dominican Monasteries as well as the Rector’s Palace. Visit baroque Lecce to see fine architecture. Continue to Sicily to see the natural beauty, azure seas and diverse history that characterize this region before disembarking in Valletta, Malta.

The Great Chateaux of Bordeaux Aboard Amadolce

Starting at $5,995

SP9171 – October 18 – 26, 2017 – 9 days Discover the rich Bordeaux region during the autumn vendange aboard the deluxe AmaDolce. Home to Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France, Queen of England, and one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages, Bordeaux’s fame as a capital of culture and wine has only grown since her day. Sample Sauternes and rich varietals from the Médoc and the UNESCO-designated Saint-Emilion regions, and visit the renowned châteaux where the grapes are grown. Stroll the streets of Bergerac and other charming villages, and admire the splendidly preserved medieval Château de Roquetaillade.

WINE EDUCATION SERIES Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Wine – and More! Option #1 – SP9140 – Wine Series Plus Luncheon – Feb 8, 22, March 8 at 4pm – 6pm and March 15 at 12pm – 2pm $250 / $270 Option #2 – SP9141 – Wine Series Only – February 8, 22, March 8 at 4pm – 6pm

$190 / $210

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds within ten (10) days of the event. Participants may register for either series (SP9140 or SP9141) or for any of the individual sessions below. Now in its twelfth year, there will be new content and a new venue for this Series. Classes will be conducted in the Wine Education Room of Total Wine & More (see below), where the accommodations will be more comfortable and better equipped for wine education; and the content will be revised and updated. This year’s course will focus, in the first three sessions, on (1) Excellent wines from lesser known regions, (2) A guest presentation by a premiere grower/owner explaining and contrasting the pinot noir wines and the chardonnay wines of Burgundy and Oregon, and (3) A blind tasting of several red and several white wines designed to hone your skills and improve your wine appreciation. As in the past, the Series will conclude with a gourmet food and wine luncheon designed for your enjoyment and further wine education.

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This course is designed not only for beginners but for those who already have basic wine knowledge and wish to advance their skills. As they conduct each of these lively, interactive sessions, the instructors will discuss wine history, the major grape varieties, how wine is made, the principal wine producing countries and regions, the importance of terroir, how to taste wine, how to order wine in a restaurant, the importance of wine glasses, how and where to store wine, how to read a wine label, wine and food pairings, wine and health, and much more. As noted, the first three sessions will be conducted in the Wine Education Room of Total Wine & More, located in Carillon Place, 5048 Airport Pulling Rd. South, Naples. The concluding gourmet three course food and wine luncheon will be held overlooking Venetian Bay at the M Waterfront Grille located in the Venetian Village in Naples. Instructors: Bruce Lane and John Wernette

An Introduction to Excellent Wines from Lesser Known Regions

$70 / $80

SP9142 – Wine Education Room, Total Wine & More (Naples) – February 8 at 4pm – 6pm, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. Students may enroll in any or all of the three wine sessions, but it is strongly recommended that all participants in any of the sessions enroll in this first class because considerable introductory material relevant to all three sessions will be covered. The principal focus of this session, however, will be lesser known excellent wine varietals from lesser known regions, e.g., South Africa; Chile; Austria; Greece; Germany; Canada; Spain; Sardinia; the Finger Lakes; Virginia; etc. Come prepared to be surprised, educated, and hopefully, pleased.

Burgundy and Oregon Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – Learn from a Master

$70 / $80

SP9143 – Wine Education Room, Total Wine & More (Naples) – February 22 at 4pm – 6pm, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. Our guest instructor will be Grace Evenstad, who is co-owner (with her husband, Ken) of Domaine Serene in the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley, Oregon where, since 1990, they have grown and produced award winning Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. (Their 2013 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir was ranked World No. 3 Wine of the Year and their 2014 Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay was ranked World No. 2 Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator Magazine.) In 2015, the Evenstads also acquired the historic 15th century Burgundy chateau and wine estate Chateau de la Cree, where they will continue its renowned production of red Burgundy (Pinot Noir) and White Burgundy (Chardonnay), the forefathers of Oregon’s same varietals. Grace will provide an intimate look at what is involved in owning these premier properties and in making these classic wines both in Oregon and in Burgundy. And we will be privileged to taste both the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from each of these two estates and discuss with Grace their similarities and differences. Grace and Ken are also Naples residents. For serious students of wine, this will be a special opportunity to learn from an insider

A Blind Tasting of Wines to Hone Your Skills

$70 / $80

SP9144 – Wine Education Room, Total Wine & More (Naples) – March 8 at 4pm – 6pm, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. Your instructors will select three different red wines from among well-known varietals and three different white wines also from well-known varietals. We will taste them all blind and have a lively discussion of each of them intended to assist you in honing your tasting skills and learning more about your own preferences. This should be a broadening experience for both novice and experienced wine lovers.

Gourmet Food and Wine Luncheon

$70 / $80

SP8691 – M Waterfront Grille (Naples) – March 15 at 12pm – 2pm, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. This luncheon is open to all Renaissance Academy students, but priority will be given to those enrolled in any of the previous three sessions. Back by popular demand, our fourth session will take place once again on the beautiful enclosed veranda of M Waterfront Grille overlooking Venetian Bay in Venetian Village. Chef John Berry will prepare a gourmet three-course luncheon, and your instructors will select the perfect wines, including some that we may have shared in the previous three sessions, to accompany each course. We will dine, discuss the food and wine and get to know each other better, while enjoying the excellent water view during a relaxed but educational luncheon.

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WRITING WORKSHOPS Writers Collaborative Workshop

$100 / $125

Option #1 – NC9145 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Fridays Option #2 – NC9146 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Fridays Option #3 – NC9147 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Fridays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students should bring writing samples to the first class. This course is open to all writers who wish to grow and further their understanding of all aspects of the writing process: from early sketching and brainstorming, through the drafting and revising process, to copy-editing and publishing. Since audience is one of the most important aspects of writing, you will have an opportunity to share the content of your work with like-minded, aspiring authors in a constructive, acceptance-oriented, creative, and vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you are writing or want to write – memoir, stories, novel, or poems – for input, guidance, and discussion. Instructor: James Robison

Writing Short Stories

$75 / $90

NC9148 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 2, 9, 16, 23 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays Enrollment is limited. Do you enjoy reading short stories? Would you like to write fiction but do not have time to devote to a novel? Write a short story! In this course, designed for beginners or anyone wishing to explore short stories, participants will learn from published examples while applying short fiction techniques to their own writing. We will explore conflict, characterization, viewpoint, and description as they contribute to plot. Tips on using viewpoint and sensory detail to engage readers, as well as story length and structure, will be covered. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

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

$75 / $90

Option #1 – NC9149 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 9, 16, 23, March 2 at 2pm – 4pm, Thursdays Option #2 – NC9150 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9, 16, 23, 30 at 2pm – 4pm, Thursdays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. This active series of workshops will help you make meaning out of memory and put you well on your way to creating the unique story of you. See clearly the significance of your incredible journey and be assured that the lessons you have learned and the history you’ve experienced will be passed on to your loved ones. Save the memories with this step-by-step, comprehensive approach to writing your memoir – an extraordinary experience. Instructor: Penny Lauer

A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book

$75 / $90

Option #1 – NC9151 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays Option #2 – NC9152 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 6, 13, 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. If you have always wanted to write a book but do not know how to begin, then this workshop is for you. You will learn the stages of the writing process as you plan and organize your book, and explore characterization and plotting along with basic fiction elements. Those interested in writing nonfiction will learn the importance of backmatter, envisioning the layout, using photos and diagrams, and other details important to successful nonfiction. All writing levels are welcome. Bring a summary of your writing project or idea to the first class. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

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Make a Friend of Writing

$60 / $75

AT9153 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 8, 15, 22, March 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays Enrollment is limited. Do you think of writing as friend or foe? Do you want to feel more comfortable about writing? You can make a friend of writing by practicing simple yet productive techniques that require only the time you put into them. Learn to separate the creator from the editor within you, how to instantly cure writer’s block, and how to understand more about yourself and the world through the liberating process of writing. This course includes theories and techniques developed by Peter Elbow, Pat Belanoff, Sondra Perl, and other contemporary experts on writing. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

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

$70 / $85

AT9154 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 14, 21, 28, March 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays Enrollment is limited. Learn how to structure your memoir and discover the best beginning and ending for your story. You will leave with a concrete plan to jump-start your writing process, as well as tools to avoid the common mistakes made by many memoir writers. Each class will include a discussion and writing exercises. Instructor: Artis Henderson

Top Ten Steps to Better Writing

$20 / $25

NC9155 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Whether you are writing to friends, posting on social media or hoping to publish a novel, you want to put your best foot forward. This course will give you the tools to communicate most effectively with 10 tips to writing succinctly, correctly and powerfully. Instructor: Mary Bohlen

How to Write and Tell Personal Stories

$24 / $29

AT9156 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – February 28 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Enrollment is limited. Using the “Memory Map” and “Story Box” techniques, you will learn a fun, easy way to pull numerous story ideas out of personal experiences and turn any one of them into a well-rounded tale. Participants will leave the course with one new piece that will contain all the bones of a good story. This workshop will help the participant to build his or her repertoire, enhance any presentation, and transform life experiences into spellbinding narratives. Instructor: Mary Lou Williams

Writers Collaborative Workshop

$60 / $75

AT9157 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – March 2, 9, 16, 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays Enrollment is limited. Students should bring writing samples to the first class. This course is open to all writers who wish to grow and further their understanding of all aspects of the writing process: from early sketching and brainstorming, through the drafting and revising process, to copy-editing and publishing. Since audience is one of the most important aspects of writing, you will have an opportunity to share the content of your work with like-minded, aspiring authors in a constructive, acceptance-oriented, creative, and vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you are writing or want to write – memoir, stories, novel, or poems – for input, guidance, and discussion. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Poetry 101: How to Love It, How to Write It, How to Share It!

$42 / $50

NC9158 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 7, 14, 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays “It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3”! Learn to love poetry by understanding its beauty and meaning. Learn to write poetry through the use of sound devices, imagery and rhythm. Share your creative poetry through oral and written presentation for family, friends and poetry lovers! Instructor: Maryanne Johnson

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Writing Craft: Become a Better Writer

$55 / $70

NC9159 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9, 16, 23 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (NC9159) 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

NC9160 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 9 at 10am – 12pm, 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

NC9161 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 16 at 10am – 12pm, 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

NC9162 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 23 at 10am – 12pm, 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.

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INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Neil Adelman, a retired attorney, has lectured for Lyric Opera of Chicago for ten years. He also facilitates an opera study class. Cheryl Admire is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Fran Alpert, M.S., Oxford University, Classical Archeology; has thirty years’ experience working in Jerusalem Archeology. Woody Andrews is a retired lawyer who has taught courses on Bach, Handel, and Chopin for the OLLI in Minneapolis. Michael Baron, D.M.A., Distinguished Professor of Music and Head of Keyboard Studies at FGCU. Mary Bartrop is a CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher. John Bathke is a retired Army Officer with a Master of Management degree and is a graduate of the U.S. Army War College. Bruce Beardsley is a retired diplomat who served in Vietnam as a soldier and civilian during and after the war. Gerald Beaubien is a retired multinational corporate executive. Having lived around the world, his passions now include golf and bridge. Jeanne Berger, MSSW, Columbia University, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years’ experience. Peter Bergerson, Ph.D., has taught Political Science and Public Policy for over 40 years at the university level. Frank Berna has nearly 25 years of experience in various aspects of photography. Barbara Blumberg taught in the Baltimore City School System. Mary Bohlen is Emeritus Communication Professor at the University of Illinois Springfield. Lynn Brand taught history in Schaumburg, IL for 34 years. Sharon Breay, ASID of Breay Design, is an awarded, nationally certified senior design consultant, mentor, and author. Lyle Bultman presents lectures based on decades of personal and professional experiences living and working in Asia. Amy Chappell, M.D., a neurologist, facilitates the Complete Health Improvement Program at the Naples YMCA. Thomas Cimarusti, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Musicology at FGCU with a specialization in 18th & 19th century music. Arnold Collens has traveled and photographed NPS sites for more than 50 years. Loris Dallal trained at the Sogetsu Ikebana School in Tokyo; attended seminars and workshops worldwide; taught Ikebana at Hofstra Univ. Gail Davis, Ph.D., was a college professor/researcher for 30 years, and is a descendant from both Cherokee and Black Foot Native American tribes. Steven Derfler, Ph.D., is a Professor of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Jon Dill, M.A., held the rank of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State. Ron Diorio is a retired executive; international experience; founding member of the Board of Directors of The Italian Cultural society. 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. Rosie Emery is an Emmy award-winning writer, producer, songwriter and children’s entertainer. Dennis Fitzpatrick, J.D., is a retired corporate attorney who has made a study of great leaders and their iconic speeches. Catherine Fitzpatrick is an author who has given speeches and lectures to audiences throughout the country. Edward J. Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., is a retired 33-year educator in New York City schools. He was also a college teacher and administrator. Scott Flaig was an Executive VP at Fortune 500 companies; Adjunct Professor at Kellogg School of Management; and a published author. Gerald Franz, Ph.D., has been a history professor and college librarian for 29 years, earning five graduate degrees along the way. Caryn Gallagher is a certified Health and Wellness Coach, specializing in helping others to polish off their shine to feel their best. Mimi Gallo is the co-founder of Art Friends at Chagrin Falls Schools, and co-founder of Art Partners, Inc. Judith Gates, Ph.D., is a former educator and professor at the University of Durham, UK. Cindy Gomez teaches English and Composition at Hodges University as an associate professor and is the director of development education. Edward Grace was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for work on the Apollo 13 Mission. He founded several Hi-Tech firms. Dave Graff is an Education Specialist at Rookery Bay. John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and former Wall Street merchant banker, is the FGCU Director of Continuing Education. Artis Henderson is the author of the memoir Unremarried Widow (Simon & Schuster), which was named a New York Times Editor’s Choice. 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. Maryanne Johnson has a background in teaching adult learners, as well as primary and secondary students, and is a poet and playwriter. Carol Jonson, M.A., was a facilitator for the Hodges lifelong learning program where she taught humanities, art, and literature. Andrew Joppa, M.A., has taught college courses and seminars on ethics and the Holocaust. Lance Julian provides professional marine consulting, television, and video production and photography services. Walter Kania, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and former faculty member at Ohio State University. Ellen Katz currently lectures with the Osher Institute at Towson University and the Odyssey Program at Johns Hopkins University. Shelly Kaufman has a degree in communication and is a lifetime fan of movies from 1930 to the present. Genie Kell, B.F.A., M.A., has studied at Yale University, Columbia University, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in NYC. Carolyn Kerpchar, M.S., was a consultant to The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense and Aviation. Nick Kerpchar, B.B.A., B.S.N., M.S., has over 27 years in the standards compliance and quality improvement industry. Al Laich, M.B.A., is an Accounting Professor at American College of Commerce and Technology.

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INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Clifford Landers, Ph.D. is a retired professor of Latin American Studies and an active cinephile. Bruce Lane, J. D. member of Society of Wine Educators; Commanderie de Bordeaux; and Burgundian Chevaliers du Tastevin. Penny Lauer is the author of two novels, magazine articles, and a writing workshop. Robert and Carole Leher have published their book Naples Beach Homes: Cottages, Castles and the Families that Built Them. Dottie Magen teaches Art History at the university level. James Maloni, Ph.D. is a retired clinical psychologist and a faculty member of the Western Pennsylvania Family Center. Marcia Maloni, Ph.D. is a retired School Psychologist and an Adjunct Professor at Duquesne University. 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. Cecilie Masewicz is a graduate of Florida State University, majoring in Chinese Language and Culture. Edward Maxwell, Ph.D., was involved in the early development of artificial intelligence and computational linguistics. 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. Darren Moran, a veteran Normandy battle guide & Historian. He shares his stories on film & teaches audiences to pursue their own story. Michael J. Morgan, Ph.D., is a writing teacher and American folk musician. William Morrow, D.Min., is a Florida licensed Marriage and Family therapist. Marlies Mueller, PhD Emerita, Harvard University. 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. Peggy Oberlin is a Florida resident of more than 50 years, and is a nature photographer, swamp walker and a green interior designer. Jack Ochs, Ph.D., taught public finance at the University of Pittsburgh. Nancy Olson is the Regional Manager for Parks and Recreation at Collier County Government. Marla Ottenstein is renowned as Naples’ PREMIER Professional Organizer®. Anthony Perry, M.D., focuses on consultation and treatment of diabetes patients. Donald Pomerantz, Ph.D., was Department Chair of Modern Languages & Humanities at Central Connecticut State University. Henry R. Przystup, Ed.D. retired from the New Jersey school system after 35 years. James Robison has been published in The New Yorker, won a Whiting Grant for his short fiction and a Rosenthal Award. Daniel Rose is a retired English teacher who has taught at the elementary, high school and college levels. Cindi Ryerson, R.N., owns and operates Millennium House, an adult day care facility, and the Millennium Cognitive Cafe. Debra Saalfield is a world class ballroom dance champion. David Schwerin, Ph.D., is author of two books, numerous articles, and a regular contributor to Times of India spiritual website. 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. Marshall Swain, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus and former Chair, Department of Philosophy, Ohio State University. Kim Swanson, Ph.D., has a 24-year career in law enforcement. She is a Lee County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Specialist. Pat Tate is an Adjunct Professor at Anne Arundel Community College in Lifelong Learning and Center on Aging. Carlene Thissen is a singer, songwriter, and author who spends much of her time working with the people of Immokalee. Maurice Tobin is a former counsel to members of Congress and congressional committees. Joseph Toffanello, a native Italian speaker, has worked as an interpreter, translator, college instructor, and CE instructor. Tom Turicchi is a lecturer and past President of the Italian Cultural Society of Naples. Chris Uzzi is the founder of Veterans Listening Post, Director of VLP, infrastructure for on-the-ground action teams of listeners. Scott Vanselow is an Adjunct Professor at FGCU who teaches database and other information technology classes. Henry Venable, M.D., is an Estero physician with a long interest in wellness; 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. David Watts, a Certified Identity Theft Investigator and former NJ Detective, has been a licensed Florida private investigator for 30+ years. Erika Waters, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of the Virgin Islands, is an editor and writer. John Wernette is a member of the Naples Board of the International Wine & Food Society and has been a wine educator for 10 years. Christine Wheeler served as the Director for the Center for Lifelong Learning and the Professional Development Center at Hodges. Chris Williams is the founder of Emeritus Health. He currently works as a Certified Personal Trainer in Naples. Mary Lou Williams, M.A., is a professional storyteller and writer and a retired educator. John Winters has taken advanced Spanish language courses in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. 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 directed The Hypnosis Counseling Center for over 30 years with offices in Ft. Myers as well as in NJ and PA. Robert Young, M.D. has explored the Canyons of the Southwest for nearly two decades photographing images on stone. Gerald Ziedenberg, M.A., a graduate from the University of Toronto, has lectured/consulted in Canada, the U.S., and Israel.

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