FGCU's Renaissance Academy 2014 Summer Course Catalog

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Single Lectures Short Courses Computer Classes Fine Arts Film Series Life Enrichment Travel Abroad

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Summer 2014 Adult Lectures & Short Courses

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

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

Register Online: https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu Website: www.fgcu.edu/racademy Email: Renaissance@fgcu.edu Paul C. Thornton, Ed.D. Executive Director, Continuing Education & Off Campus Programs John J. Guerra Director, Continuing Education and the Renaissance Academy Cynthia Focks Program Assistant – Naples Center

Brenda DePasquale-Gerson Administrative Coordinator – Atrium

Anita Gilmore Internet Marketing Specialist – Atrium

Enereida Valentin Business Manager – Atrium

Nancy Panozzo Marketing Coordinator

How to Register for Programs Online – Use a credit card to safely and securely register online 24/7 at https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu Phone – Use a credit card – call 239-425-3272 or 239-434-4737 Mail – Registration form (page 17) or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and mail to the address above Fax – Registration form (page 17) or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and fax to 239-425-3260 In Person – At the Naples Center or Atrium only. In-person registrations are NOT permitted at any other location.

Locations  Atrium Exec Center, 8695 College Pkwy, Suite 1181, Ft. Myers 33919; 239-425-3272  Naples Center, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, Naples 34102; 239-434-4737  Commons Club at the Brooks, 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs 34135; 239-949-3800 Memberships – Become an Academy Member – Support lifelong learning and save 20% or more on most programs! Membership is valid from May 15 through December 15, 2014 and costs $35. Membership is not required to take Renaissance Academy lectures. Membership fees are non-refundable. RA in Charlotte County – To receive the Charlotte County Renaissance Academy catalog, call 941-505-0130 or visit our website at www.fgcu.edu/hcc The views, analyses, findings and opinions expressed by Renaissance Academy instructors are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the Renaissance Academy or Florida Gulf Coast University. In all of its operations, including admissions, employment, and access to its programs and services, Florida Gulf Coast University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran status or age.

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 offering. Program Title by Location

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Instructor

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iPhone for Intermediates iPhone for Advanced Intermediates An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 Sell on eBay the Right Way! Birds of South Florida Foreign Film/Documentary Series Five Broken Cameras (Palestine, 2013) L’Auberge (Spain, 2002) A Very Long Engagement (France, 2004) The House I Lived In (USA, 2012) A Hijacking (Denmark, 2012) Twin Sisters (Netherlands, 2002) Mrs. Brown (UK, 1997) The Gatekeepers (Israel, 2012) Benghazi – The Unanswered Questions Operation Paperclip – Recruiting Nazi Scientists Hot Summer of 1787 – Making a Nation Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse. . . Canasta Mah Jongg for Beginners Mah Jongg for Beginners Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners Mah Jongg for Advanced Beginners Tai Chi “Moving Stillness & Relaxation” Yoga for Everyone! Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being Mindful Meditation – Defined Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life Meditation for Health and Happiness Beethoven’s Ninth: Struggles, Despairs. . . Getting the Most from Your Compact Digital Camera Photoshop Elements 12 for Beginners Photoshop Elements 12 for Intermediates Making/Taking Better Photos Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picasa Travel Photography Creating Custom Photo Books Online Download, Save and Share Your Photos Understanding Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras Exploring the Universe – Black Holes. . . Writers Collaborative Workshop Writers Collaborative Workshop

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Computer Computer Computer Computer Ecology Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t Hist/Law/Gov’t Just for Fun Just for Fun Just for Fun Just for Fun Just for Fun Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Life Enrichment Music Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Science/Medicine Writing Writing

Guerra Guerra Guerra Rosenberg Mutart Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Eastwood Eastwood Mutart Mutart Marcus Marcus Marcus Marcus Marcus McNeil McNeil Marina Marina Marina Marina Mutart Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Berna Mutart Robison Robison

Tu/July/PM Tu/July/PM Tu/June/AM Tu-Th/July/EVE Tu/June-July/PM Su/June-July/PM Su/June/PM Su/June/PM Su/June/PM Su/June/PM Su/June/PM Su/July/PM Su/July/PM Su/July/PM M/June/AM M/June/PM Tu/July/PM Tu/July/PM M/June/AM W/June-July/AM W/July/AM W/June-July/AM W/July/AM Tu-Th/June/AM Tu-Th/June/AM M/July/PM M/July/PM M/July/PM M/July/PM Tu/June/PM W/June/AM M-W/June/AM M-W/July-Aug/AM W/June/PM Th/June/AM F/June/AM M/June/AM F/July/AM Tu/July-August/AM Tu/July/PM W/June-July/PM W/July/PM

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Bus/Fin Bus/Fin Bus/Fin Bus/Fin Computer Computer Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion Film Discussion

Stolz Admire Stolz Admire Rosenberg Rosenberg Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra Guerra

M/June/EVE Tu/July/EVE Th/July/EVE Tu-Th/July/EVE Tu-Th/July/EVE Tu-Th/July/EVE Su/June-July/PM Su/June/PM Su/June/PM Su/June/PM Su/June/PM Su/June/PM Su/July/PM Su/July/PM Su/July/PM

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Travel Abroad Travel Abroad Travel Abroad Travel Abroad

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RA AFTER HOURS – EVENING & WEEKEND CLASSES Understanding Social Security Preparing Your Estate Plan Preparing Your Estate Plan Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD

Sell on eBay the Right Way! Sell on eBay the Right Way! Foreign Film/Documentary Series Five Broken Cameras (Palestine, 2013) L’Auberge (Spain, 2002) A Very Long Engagement (France, 2004) The House I Lived In (USA, 2012) A Hijacking (Denmark, 2012) Twin Sisters (Netherlands, 2002) Mrs. Brown (UK, 1997) The Gatekeepers (Israel, 2012) TRAVEL ABROAD Enchanting Ireland Discovering Eastern Europe Exploring Iceland Moroccan Discovery

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CANCELLATION POLICY: If a program is canceled, you will be notified by phone and issued a full refund within 30 business days. If you wish to withdraw from a program, please notify the Renaissance Academy at 239-425-3272 no later than 5:00 pm three (3) business days prior to the first session of the program in order to receive a refund. Individuals who cancel after the start of a program will not receive a refund. Unless otherwise stated, a fourteen (14) business day notice is required for refunds on all day trips and special programs (SP).

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

Zentangle® – A Remarkable Drawing Experience! Option #1 – NC5535 – Naples Center June 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 4 hours

$39 / $44 Option #2 – BR5536 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) July 15, 22 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 4 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration. Zentangle®…come see what it's all about! An easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, Zentangle® is for everyone, no matter their age or artistic background. You will be surprised and delighted by the incredible original art you create during this relaxing, up-lifting workshop. No artistic talent required…guaranteed! Instructor: Ms. Gerry Pearson Nichols, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Richard Burton – The King from Wales

$20 / $25

NC5537 – Naples Center – July 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours When Shakespearian 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 many men and the object of fantasy of women. Born Richard Jenkins, the 12th of 13 children of a coal miner, he rose to such fame that his life was portrayed on the front pages of the world’s tabloids. Learn more about this brilliant and fascinating talent who burned out too soon. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

Understanding Social Security

$20 / $25

NC5538 – Naples Center – June 30 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Monday – 1.5 hours Same-household spouses, partners, and children (one only) may attend for free. When you think about retirement, you often think of your 401(k), pensions and personal savings, and other assets you’ve worked hard to build over the years. Social Security is the other asset you have been building through your working years but many people do not understand how to maximize this benefit. This session will teach you the how to evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, income tax consequences, and strategies of the many different Social Security options that are available. This decision of when you begin receiving payments has a significant impact to approximately 40% of an individual’s retirement income. Instructors: Mr. Steve Stolz

Preparing Your Estate Plan Option #1 – AT5539 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) July 8 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

$24 / $29 Option #2 – NC5540 – Naples Center July 24 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours

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

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Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD

$39 / $44

AT5541 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – July 29, 31 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday – 4 hours Same-household spouses and partners (one only) may attend for free. Refreshments will be served. A workbook is included. The current low interest rate environment has created a situation where many individuals are reaching into their savings principal to match increases in living expenses. This creates a formula for everyone’s biggest concern – “Are you likely to outlive your money?” This class will focus on how an appropriate mix of fixed income, equities, and insurance investments can provide reliable income that has historically increased at a rate equal to or greater than increases in the cost of living. Instructors: Ms. Cheryl Admire

iPad for Beginners – iOS 7 and More Option #1 – NC5542 – Naples June 10 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

$37 / $45 Option #2 – AT5543 – Atrium June 19 at 10am – 12pm, Thur

Option #3 – BR5544 – Brooks July 2 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. Whether you own an iPad or are considering purchasing one, join us as we introduce you to the magic of Apple’s iPad. For many, this is the only technology you need! This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of iPad; from settings, organizing and multitasking, to surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. Learn how to create an Apple ID and discover the thousands of apps available from the App Store. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad for Intermediates – Taking It to the Next Level Option #1 – NC5545 – Naples July 1 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #2 – AT5546 – Atrium July 24 at 10am – 12pm, Thur

$37 / $45 Option #3 – BR5547 – Brooks July 30 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

Choose one of the course options above. Take your iPad knowledge and experience to a whole new level! Impress your friends and become known as an iPad guru! Discover all the new features and enhancements of Apple’s latest operating system. Learn interesting tips and tricks to make your experience a more pleasant and efficient one. Discover some of the best apps available for the iPad in this lecture-style presentation. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad for Advanced Intermediates – iOS 7 Tips, Tricks, and Apps

$37 / $45

NC5548 – Naples Center – July 29 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday – 2 hours Become an iPad Power User and take your experience to the next level. In this lecture-style presentation, we will drill down and explore some of the most powerful, productive, and useful apps for your iPad and why you should consider switching away from your laptop and desktop forever. Learn secrets, tips, and tricks known only by the most advanced iPad users. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad Apps – Taking, Transferring, Editing, and Managing Photos on Your iPad Option #1 – NC5549 – Naples July 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue

Option #2 – AT5550 – Atrium July 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur

$24 / $29

Option #3 – BR5551 – Brooks July 23 at 9:30am – 11am, Wed

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

iPad Apps – Using the Calendar, Email, and Safari Apps Option #1 – NC5552 – Naples June 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon

Option #2 – BR5553 – Brooks July 9 at 9:30am – 11am, Wed

$24 / $29 Option #3 – AT5554 – Atrium July 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. Learn the ins and outs of your Email, Calendar, and Safari applications on your iPad. Learn how to add new contacts, work with attachments, organize email into folders, and much more. For the Calendar app, you will learn how to keep your entire schedule on your iPad, reschedule items easily, and set reminders so you never miss an appointment. Learn how to surf the net on your Safari app, read articles, save photos, add bookmarks, and more. This is not a class for Android tablet users and assumes you are familiar with using an iPad. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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iPhone for Beginners – iOS 7 and More Option #1 – BR5555 – Brooks June 4 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

$37 / $45

Option #2 – NC5556 – Naples June 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tue

Option #3 – AT5557 – Atrium June 19 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. The Apple iPhone created and has since defined the category of smartphones. It’s a remarkable piece of technology that provides access to phone and voicemail, email, the web, photos, calendars, texting, maps, games, and so much more. Whether you own an iPhone or are considering purchasing one, join us as we explore this remarkable device. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the iPhone: apps, settings, organizing, telephone, voicemail, texting, music, books, email, and more. This is not a class for Android cell phone users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPhone for Intermediates – Taking It to the Next Level Option #1 – BR5558 – Brooks June 25 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

$37 / $45

Option #2 – NC5559 – Naples July 22 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #3 – AT5560 – Atrium July 24 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. Your iPhone is so much more than a phone. Take it to the next level and learn about its myriad of capabilities. Learn about the latest features of the iPhone iOS 7 operating system including iCloud. This lecture-style demonstration will greatly enhance your iPhone experience. Become an iPhone power user! This is not a class for Android cell phone users. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPhone for Advanced Intermediates – iOS 7 Tips, Tricks, and Apps Option #1 – BR5561 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) July 16 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 2 hours

$37 / $45

Option #2 – NC5562 – Naples Center July 29 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

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

An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 Option #1 – BR5563 – Brooks June 11 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wed

$45 / $60

Option #2 – NC5564 – Naples June 24 at 10am – 12pm, Tue

Option #3 – AT5565 – Atrium July 10 at 10am – 12pm, Thur

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. This is not a class for Apple computer users. This class assumes a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. This class is designed for those who have used Windows before and are interested in upgrading or learning about the new Windows 8 operating system. If you have just bought a new computer with Windows 8, have upgraded, or are going to upgrade, this course is for you. Windows 8 made easy to use and understand at the Renaissance Academy. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

Sell on eBay the Right Way! Option #1 – NC5566 – Naples Center July 15, 17 at 6pm – 9pm, Tuesday/Thursday – 6 hours

$125 / $145 Option #2 – AT5567 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) July 22, 24 at 6pm – 9pm, Tuesday/Thursday – 6 hours

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

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Birds of South Florida

$34 / $39

NC5568– Naples Center – June 24, July 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays – 3 hours Every year hundreds of millions of birds visit or travel through and over Florida. Some are permanent residents. Many only stay for the winter; others are here for the summer when they nest, while most stop to rest and eat on their exhausting intercontinental journeys. Join in the enthusiasm and enjoy the slides of dozens of these beautiful, amazing, fascinating neighbors and visitors, hosted by a life-long bird watcher. Mr. Steven Mutart

Naples Foreign Film/Documentary Series

$35 / $42 (Donation)

NC5569 – Naples Center – June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 13, 20, 27 at 2:00pm, Sundays (New Start Time!!) Participants may register for the entire series (NC5569) or for any of the individual films listed below. This summer, our Sunday film series will present eight award-winning foreign films/documentaries. As always, the series includes an introduction to each of the films before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. IMPORTANT: New start time of 2pm! Due to the popularity of our Naples Foreign Film/Documentary Series, walk-ins will be permitted on a space available basis, but Non-Members will pay $8 at the door. Members who walk-in will pay $5, but cannot be guaranteed a seat, without pre-registering. Moderator: Mr. John Guerra

Five Broken Cameras (Palestine, 2013, Documentary)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5570 – Naples Center – June 1 at 2pm, Sunday A documentary on a Palestinian farmer's chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army. Not rated.

L’Auberge (Spain, 2002, Comedy/Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5571 – Naples Center – June 8 at 2pm, Sunday A straight-laced French student moves into an apartment in Barcelona with a cast of six other characters from all over Europe. Together, they speak the international language of love and friendship. Rated R for language and sexual content.

A Very Long Engagement (France, 2004, Drama/Mystery/Romance)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5572 – Naples Center – June 15 at 2pm, Sunday Tells the story of a young woman's relentless search for her fiancé, who has disappeared from the trenches of the Somme during World War I. Rated R for violence and sexuality.

The House I Lived In (USA, 2012, Documentary)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5573 – Naples Center – June 22 at 2pm, Sunday From the dealer to the narcotics officer, the inmate to the federal judge, a penetrating look inside America's criminal justice system revealing the profound human rights implications of U.S. drug policy. Not rated.

A Hijacking (Denmark, 2012, Drama/Thriller)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5574 – Naples Center – June 29 at 2pm, Sunday The crew of a Danish cargo ship is hijacked by Somali pirates who proceed to engage in escalating negotiations with authorities in Copenhagen. Rated R for language.

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Twin Sisters (Netherlands, 2002, Drama/Romance/War)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5575 – Naples Center – July 13 at 2pm, Sunday In 1920s Germany, two sisters aged six, no sooner see their remaining parent buried when they are torn apart. Lotte goes to live with her upper middle class Dutch aunt in Holland, Anna to work as a farm hand on her German uncle's rural farm. The story follows their lives as they try to reconcile their differences while World War II impacts each of them on their lives and finally in old age when they meet again, with the hope that the differences in their youth can finally be reconciled. Rated R for brief sexuality and a scene of violence.

Mrs. Brown (UK, 1997, Biography/Drama/History)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5576 – Naples Center – July 20 at 2pm, Sunday Queen Victoria is deeply depressed after the death of her husband, disappearing from public. Her servant Brown, who adores her, through caress and admiration brings her back to life, but that relationship creates scandalous situation and is likely to lead to monarchy crisis. Rated PG for a beating, language and brief nudity.

The Gatekeepers (Israel, 2012, Documentary)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5577 – Naples Center – July 27 at 2pm, Sunday A documentary featuring interviews with all surviving former heads of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets. Rated PG-13 for violent content including disturbing images.

Ft. Myers Film Series

$40 / $50 (Donation)

AT5578 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1:30pm, Thursdays (New Day!) Participants may register for the entire series (AT5578) or for any of the individual films listed below. This summer, our film series will present ten award-winning foreign and classic films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each of the films before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Moderator: Mr. Shelly Kaufman

Vertigo (USA, 1958, Classic, Mystery/Romance/Thriller)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5579 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – May 29 at 1:30pm, Thursday (New Day!) Voted the greatest film ever made, Alfred Hitchcock's psychological thriller as James Stewart's obsessive and compulsive detective following Kim Novak as the femme fatale. A haunting and dreamlike film that is more rewarding with each viewing. Not rated.

Kung Fu Hustle (Hong Kong, 2004, Action/Comedy/Crime)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5580 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 5 at 1:30pm, Thursday (New Day!) Written, produced, directed and starring Stephen Chow in his loveable, goofy homage to the martial arts films of the 1970s. Rival gangs vie to gain turf during 1940s era that is brilliantly choreographed, filmed beautifully and is unabashedly over the top cartoonish and violent. Multi-award winning film that must be seen to be believed. And beware of the land lady in curlers, housecoat and cigarette dangling from her mouth. Rated R for sequences of strong stylized action and violence.

The Conversation (USA, 1974, Drama/Mystery/Thriller)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5581 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 12 at 1:30pm, Thursday (New Day!) Gene Hackman in his finest role as Harry Caul, a surveillance expert hired to follow a couple that may be a target for murder. Secrets and lies cloud every turn. The message rings true today. Nominated for 4 Oscars, including best actor and picture. Rated PG.

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Cinema Paradiso (Italy, 1998, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5582 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 19 at 1:30pm, Thursday (New Day!) This heart-warming and nostalgic Best Foreign Film winner follows a successful director returning to the village of his youth. Memories come flooding as the importance of a movie theatre plays a major role in the life of this town. This movie is for anyone who loves and appreciates the power of the movie. Rated R for some sexuality.

How Green Was My Valley (USA, 1941, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5583 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – June 26 at 1:30pm, Thursday (New Day!) Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture. Voted #41 on AFI list Greatest Films. The gripping, heartfelt and heartbreaking tale of life, love, and the effects of coal mining on the way of life in a Welsh community. Not rated.

Mediterraneo (Italy, 1991, Comedy/Drama/War)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5584 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – July 3 at 1:30pm, Thursday (New Day!) Best Foreign Film Oscar winner tells the anti-war story of a group of Italian soldiers near the end of WWII, stranded on a Greek Island. Sentimental without being cloying; it will melt your heart. Rated R for sexuality, language and drug content.

Sunset Blvd. (USA, 1950, Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5585 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – July 10 at 1:30pm, Thursday (New Day!) Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, featuring an all-time great performance by Gloria Swanson as a washed up silent screen star taken by a downtrodden screenwriter. Billy Wilder's caustic and sarcastic drama is still the best drama about Hollywood ever filmed. Voted #12 all-time greatest films. Not rated.

A Fish Called Wanda (England, 1988, Comedy/Crime)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5586 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – July 17 at 1:30pm, Thursday (New Day!) A smartly written, smoothly directed and hysterically acted by a great cast, featuring Oscar winner Kevin Kline, John Cleeves, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Follows a heist gone bad and the double crosses that follow. Rated R.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (USA, 1981, Action/Adventure)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5587 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – July 24 at 1:30pm, Thursday (New Day!) Steven Spielberg's wild and wooly adventure and edge-of-your-seat yarn, that pays tribute to the Saturday matinee serials. The action moves from South America to the United States to The Himalayas to Cairo. The perfect combination of acting, directing, cinematography, music, stunts and story make it the #60 Greatest Film and is still, the best adventure film ever made. Just as in any classic movie, repeated viewing only enhances the film experience. Rated PG.

Persepolis (France, 2007, Animation/Biography/Drama)

$5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5588 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – July 31 at 1:30pm, Thursday (New Day!) Best Animated Oscar nominated film follows a young woman’s childhood in repressive Iran, adolescence in Austria, and triumphant return. Based on a true story as told originally in graphic novel form. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material including violent images, sexual references, language and brief drug content.

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Global Jihad – Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism

$34 / $39

BR5589 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – June 12, 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays – 3 hours A candid discussion of radical Islam and global Jihad. Topics include Islam (as both a religion and ideology), Islamophobia, Jihad, Sharia Law, global terrorism, political correctness, al Qaeda, the Taliban, and other terrorist groups. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Benghazi – The Unanswered Questions

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR5590 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) June 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

Option #2 – NC5591 – Naples Center June 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours

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

The Early Conquistadors of Spanish Florida Option #1 – BR5592 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) June 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5593 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) July 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. La Florida did not yield easily to 16th century Spain. This course will begin with 15th and 16th century Spain, focusing upon the discovery and settling of La Florida through the early conquistadors, beginning with Juan Ponce de Leon and concluding with Pedro Menendez and the settlement of St. Augustine in 1565. With the recent 500th anniversary of Spanish Florida, this is an adventure story that needs to be told. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

Operation Paperclip – Recruiting Nazi Scientists

$20 / $25

NC5594 – Naples Center – June 30 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours 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: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Hot Summer of 1787 – Making a Nation

$20 / $25

NC5595 – Naples Center – July 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours The world was about to change on Sunday, May 13, 1787, when George Washington stepped off the ferry in Philadelphia, the day before the Constitutional Convention. For 120 sweltering days, Washington presided over 55 fractious delegates from 12 equally fractious states (Rhode Island did not even send delegates) who argued, fought, cajoled, and ultimately compromised in drafting a blueprint for a new nation and one of the most significant documents in history. The ratification process was to be yet another story. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

R.M.S. Lusitania Option #1 – BR5596 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) July 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT5597 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) July 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. “Remember the Lusitania!” became the cry in May 1915 after this fast and luxurious ocean liner was sunk by a solo German torpedo. A total of 1,201 people perished (including 128 Americans), unwitting victims of a struggle between England and Germany in the Great War. Dr. Franz explores this epic tragedy, staying close to the human stories and individual decisions surrounding the RMS Lusitania’s fateful voyage. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

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Tesla, Edison, Westinghouse: The Men Who Invented Electricity

$20 / $25

NC5598 – Naples Center – July 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours As the 19th century morphed into the 20th century, “a war of currents” between American inventors and entrepreneurs, George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison was being waged over AC vs. DC electric current. Nikola Tesla, a transplant from modern day Croatia, stepped onto the stage full of ideas, energy, and patents he had developed, and added his brilliance, talent, and unique personality to the cause of AC current. Learn how this fascinating saga of brilliance, jealously, showmanship, deceit, money, and greed played out in a non-technical presentation. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

Secrets of the Secret Service

$20 / $25

BR5599 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – July 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hours U.S. Secret Service agents have extraordinary access to protectees. They usually keep observations about them confidential. Recently, the agency has allowed agents to break the veil of secrecy. This presentation addresses the history of the Secret Service and recently revealed “secrets.” Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Canasta

$39 / $44

NC5600 – Naples Center – June 16, 23 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays – 4 hours Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Canasta is making a comeback. You may have played it years ago and would like a refresher or want to learn it for the 1st time. A fun, fast, and challenging game that will stimulate your brain. Instructor: Ms. Leslee Marcus

Mah Jongg for Beginners 2 – So You Know How to Play, What’s Next? Option #1 – NC5601 – Naples Center June 18, 25, July 2 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays – 6 hours

$45 / $55

Option #2 – NC5602 – Naples Center July 16, 23, 30 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays – 6 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Students must bring a 2014 Mah Jongg Rule Card. "So now you know how to play" will focus on the Charleston and formulating a hand. We will actually be “playing” Mah Jongg to improve strategy and skills. Instructor: Ms. Leslee Marcus

Mah Jongg: Become a Stronger Player Option #1 – NC5603 – Naples Center June 18, 25, July 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Weds – 6 hours

$45 / $55 Option #2 – NC5604 – Naples Center July 16, 23, 30 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Weds – 6 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Students must bring a 2014 Mah Jongg Rule Card. These sessions are designed for the player who knows how to play and has been playing but wants to be a stronger player. Switch hands, identify what others are playing and tips for playing defensively. Take your game to the next level! Instructor: Ms. Leslee Marcus

Tai Chi “Moving Stillness and Relaxation”

$72 / $90

NC5635 – Naples Center – June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 at 9:30am – 10:30am, Tuesdays/Thursdays – 6 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Please wear tennis shoes or a soft soled shoe. The gentle, flowing movements of Tai Chi promote better health, leg strength, and an overall feeling of well-being, according to the Mayo Clinic. The rhythmic movements and controlled breathing of Tai Chi, or “meditation in motion,” requires practitioners to live in the present, thereby reducing stress and producing an inner calm. Tai Chi is low impact, reduces blood pressure, and is especially suitable for older adults. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and shoes. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ms. Karen Atkin McNeil

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Yoga for Everyone!

$72 / $90

NC5636 – Naples Center – June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 at 10:45am – 11:45am, Tuesdays/Thursdays – 6 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. No shoes required. This class requires a yoga mat and the ability to get down on the floor. Find balance, strength, relaxation, and flexibility by moving through Yoga poses with fluidity. Learn to listen to your body. With experienced, positive, and inspirational instruction, you will challenge yourself, feel safe, and successful, as you find your pathway through a never-ending Yoga journey. No previous experience required. Instructors: Ms. Karen Atkin McNeil

Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being

$45 / $59

Option #1 – BR5605 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) – 4.5 hours June 24, July 1, 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays

Option #2 – NC5606 – Naples Center – 4.5 hours July 14, 21, 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays

Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (BR5605 or NC5606) or for any 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 your overall health and well-being. Instructor: Ms. Ann Marina

Mindful Meditation - Defined Option #1 – BR5607 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) June 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC5608 – Naples Center July 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

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 Option #1 – BR5609 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) July 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC5610 – Naples Center July 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

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

Meditation for Health and Happiness Option #1 – BR5611 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) July 8 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – NC5612 – Naples Center July 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours

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 (Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life.)

Beethoven’s Ninth: Struggles, Despairs and Triumphs

$20 / $25

NC5613 – Naples Center – June 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Famed conductor Riccardo Muti said when he picks up the baton to conduct Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony he feels a chill knowing he will be in direct commune with God for the next ninety minutes. Join us as we “listen and learn” about this titan whose powerful sound cast an enormous shadow across the 19th century. A child prodigy whose music “will one day shake this earth,” “Papa” Hayden observed of his pupil. While battling his loss of hearing in his thirties, fighting his sister-in-law over custody of his nephew, suffering the lost love of the mysterious “Immortal Beloved,” Beethoven created some of the greatest music ever, crowned by the monumental 9th. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

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Photoshop Elements 12 for Beginners Option #1 – AT5617 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) June 10, 13, 17, 20 at 10am – 12pm, Tues/Fris – 8 hours

$75 / $90 Option #2 – NC5616 – Naples Center June 16, 18, 23, 25 at 10am – 12pm, Mons/Weds – 8 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with a working knowledge of computers. In this handson class, basic and intermediate Photoshop Elements techniques are explored. Topics will include RAW conversion, rotating photographs, layers, straightening horizons, color adjustments, removing or minimizing wrinkles and blemishes, adding or eliminating items from a scene, changing the color of a particular object in a scene, changing from color to black and white or sepia, moving parts of one picture to another picture, and adding text. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Photoshop Elements 12 for Intermediates

$75 / $90

NC5618 – Naples Center – July 28, 30, August 4, 6 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays/Wednesdays, 8 hours Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with a working knowledge of computers. For those who have taken the Photo Editing Beginner course or have a basic understanding of Photoshop Elements, this class takes photo editing to the next level. Advanced sharpening techniques, better cloning, understanding layer masks, and advanced portrait retouching, are some of the topics covered in this intermediate course. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Getting the Most from Your Compact Digital Camera (Point and Shoot) Option #1 – NC5614 – Naples Center June 11 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hours

$34 / $39

Option #2 – AT5615 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) June 24 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Everyone owns a camera, and if you are like most people, you can turn it on and press the shutter, and that’s about it. Perplexed by all those strange symbols? Afraid to touch a button or worse yet, touch one by accident and can’t undo what you’ve just done? Don’t be embarrassed! Gain control of your compact camera in this easy-to-understand class. In this lecture-style class, you’ll learn what all those buttons do, when to use them, how to use them, and why to use them. Impress your family, friends, and yourself by making the camera do what you want it to do! Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Organizing and Editing Your Photos Using Picasa Option #1 – NC5622 –Naples Center June 19 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday – 3 hours

$39 / $45 Option #2 – AT5621 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) June 26 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday – 3 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with a working knowledge of computers. No personal laptops permitted. One of the most basic questions in digital photography is: “Where are my pictures when I download them, and how do I keep them organized?” This hands-on class is designed to answer both questions, using Picasa, a FREE program for BOTH Windows and Apple users, to help you find and keep your digital images in an organized and easily accessible manner. Picasa also has basic editing capabilities to improve your images, or just have some fun with them. This is a great entry-level course for someone who wants to get the most out of their digital photography experience. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Making/Taking Better Photos Option #1 – NC5619 – Naples Center June 25 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hours

$34 / $39 Option #2 – AT5620 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) July 1 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday – 3 hours

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

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Travel Photography

$34 / $39

NC5633 – Naples Center – June 27 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Friday, 3 hours 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 make 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: Mr. Frank Berna

Creating Custom Photo Books Online with MyPublisher

$39 / $45

NC5632 – Naples Center – June 30 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday, 3 hours Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with 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's 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: Mr. Frank Berna

Download, Save and Share Your Photos

$39 / $45

NC5634 – Naples Center – July 25 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Friday, 3 hours Enrollment is limited to 15 students with a working knowledge of computers. No personal laptops permitted. You love to take photos, but after you press the shutter, what do you do next? What’s the best way to get them into your computer? Got a ton of photos on your computer, but can never find the one you want? Did your computer ever crash and you lost everything, including your precious memories? Do you understand all of the printing options that are available to you now that have never been possible before? This class is designed to teach you how to handle all of those organizational tasks that you may not fully understand, but that can save you time and money if properly implemented. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Understanding Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Cameras Option #1 – NC5624 – Naples Center July 29, August 5 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tues – 6 hours

$59 / $74

Option #2 – AT5623 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) July 31, August 7 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thurs – 6 hours

Choose one of the course options above. For those wanting to explore their creative side with digital photography, nothing compares to the choices available with a single lens reflex (DSLR) camera. But learning the myriad of alternatives can be daunting. This course is designed to make sense of these options: how, when, and why to use them. Topics will include understanding exposure, white balance, file formats, better flash photography, focus, and shooting options. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Exploring the Universe – Black Holes, Quarks to Quasars

$20 / $25

NC5625 – Naples Center – July 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Climb aboard and rocket into subatomic space where science and science fiction blur; then we head out past the sun, the solar system, our Milky Way Galaxy, to the edge of the universe where massive objects lurk bending time and space itself. Join us as we travel across the full spectrum of the world of matter, hopefully avoiding black holes and portals sucking us into other universes. Bring your curiosity and fascination. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 25 high-end, intimately-sized, concierge-style excursions abroad. Through unique, custom itineraries, participants have the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, to visit historic and cultural sites with outstanding local guides, to experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language and history – and to delight in conversation and laughter with fellow travelers who share a love of learning and a sense of adventure. Our excursions generally include accommodations in four/five star hotels; most meals and gratuities; private English-speaking guides; deluxe motor coach transportation; and all entrance fees. Register online at https://registerRA.fgcu.edu to receive complete itineraries, cost information and registration forms or call 239-425-3272. Our exclusive excursions are each limited to 24 travelers. Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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Enchanting Ireland: A Tour of the Emerald Isle

From $4,560 per person (Land & Air)

SP5626 – May 3 – 15, 2015 – 13 days From Dublin to Galway, Killarney to Kilkenny, this full yet well-paced tour showcases Ireland’s many charms—both old and new. Outstanding accommodations available only to small groups, ours is limited to only 24 guests, enhance the magical Irish experience. Begin your 13-day trip in Dublin and tour the beautiful Irish capital, including visits to Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Embark on an excursion to Inismor, the largest of the dramatic Aran Islands. Take in the magnificent scenery across both Galway and Kerry counties including the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Connemara. Stop at Kylemore Abbey, Ireland’s most photographed castle. Enjoy dinner with local Irish families. Travel by boat to Muckross House, with the Kerry Folklife Centre showcasing the art and craft of bookbinding, pottery, and weaving. Experience one of Ireland’s most popular attractions, the stunning mountain and coastal scenery of the Ring of Kerry. Along the way, stop for an Irish sheepdog demonstration. Dine at Kate Kearney’s Cottage, a 150-year-old familyrun establishment at the entrance to the Gap of Dunloe. Visit the small town of Blarney and see the both the ruins of the 15th century castle and the Rock of Cashel. Conclude your journey in Kilkenny with a tour of the castle, considered one of the most beautiful in the country and a visit to the National Stud Farm on the way back to Dublin. An optional post-tour extension to Northern Ireland for 4 days/3 nights is also available. Savor the dramatic beauty of the Antrium Coast, one of the most scenic in all of Ireland and the British Isles, and encounter the lively capital city of Belfast on this optional extension.

Discovering Eastern Europe

From $5,295 per person (Land & Air)

SP5627 – July 28 – August 13, 2015 – 19 days Whether you’re seeking to recapture your ancestral heritage or simply to discover a beautiful and poignant part of the world, this small group tour, limited to 24 guests, offers ample opportunity for enrichment, enlightenment, and enjoyment. Both leisurely and comprehensive, it provides a generous overview of five distinctly different nations—Poland, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Begin your 17-day tour in Poland’s capital, Warsaw, where sightseeing includes the faithfully rebuilt Old Town and guided visits to the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps. Travel to Krakow and tour the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Budapest with comprehensive touring and time on your own to discover the “Paris of the East.” View the scenic Danube Bend. In Vienna, attend a classical music performance and enjoy sightseeing including an inside visit to majestic Schönbrunn Palace. Continue to old-world Bratislava and dine at the restaurant of a local family. Travel to the Czech Republic and enjoy a tour of elegant Prague, including Old Town Square, Prague Castle, and Charles Bridge. Extend your stay in this alluring Czech capital on an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour “On Your Own” extension.

Exploring Iceland

From $4,198 per person (Land & Air)

SP5628 – September 5 – 15, 2015 – 11 days Discover the astonishing natural history and rich cultural heritage of vast, unspoiled Iceland—a land perfect for exploring in a small group, limited to only 24 guests, as we discover traveling the breadth of the country viewing it’s stunning and unique natural scenery and staying in well-located, atmospheric small hotels. We start our 11-day tour in Borgarnes and visit the Reyholt Cultural Centre. Tour the beautiful Snaefellsnes Peninsula with its small fishing villages, bizarre rock formations, and nesting cliff birds. Enjoy three nights in the region’s charming capital, Akureyri, situated at the base of a fjord and ringed by snow-capped mountains. Travel to one of the world’s natural wonders, Lake Myvatn and its environs of bubbling mud flats, lava fields, and lunar-like volcanic craters and stop at Godafoss, the “waterfall of the gods.” Visit the incredible “Glacial River Canyon” National Park and walk to jaw-dropping Dettifoss, Iceland’s “Niagara.” Embark on a bird-watching cruise to Puffin Island where, depending on the season, we may see thousands of seabirds: puffins, black guillemots, fulmars, and Arctic terns. Visit Thingvellier National Park, known both for its historic import and as the place where the fissure between the geological plates of North American and Europe is most evident. Spend two nights in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik. Embark on a city tour and enjoy time on your own in this sophisticated city.

Moroccan Discovery: From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara

From $5,195 per person (Land & Air)

SP5629 – September 12 – 25, 2015 – 14 days Morocco—a land of dramatic contrasts—invites with its ancient ruins, sacred mosques, lush desert oases, imposing Kasbahs, spirited souks, and villages where life proceeds much as it has for centuries. Our small group tour, limited to just 24 guests, takes us from the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara. Our eyes, and hearts, are opened to a truly foreign land, an age old culture, and genuinely hospitable people. We begin our 14-day tour traveling to Rabat visiting the city’s highlights. View the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis, one of five UNESCO sites we visit on tour. Travel to Fez and visit a Berber village to share tea with a local family in their cave dwelling. Set out on a private sunset excursion to the breathtakingly beautiful sand dunes at Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara. In the enormous silence we watch the sun set over the desert as we take a camel ride along the dunes. View the spectacular scenery en route to the snow-topped High Atlas including the 984-foot Todra Gorge. Set out on the fabled “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs” ancient caravan route. Stop at uninhabited Ait ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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one of southern Morocco’s most scenic villages. Visit Marrakech and embark on a walking tour of the medina, ending at Djemaa el Fna Square. Conclude the tour in storied Casablanca, Morocco’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, and visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque.

Writers Collaborative Workshop Option #1 – NC5630 – Naples Center – 8 hours June 11, 18, 25, July 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays

$80 / $100 Option #2 – NC5631 – Naples Center – 8 hours July 9, 16, 23, 30 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Share the content of your writing with like-minded, aspiring authors in an acceptance-oriented, creative, vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you’re writing or want to write, be that a memoir, stories, a novel, or poems, for input, guidance, and discussion. Bring your writing samples to class, including the first class. Instructor: Mr. James Robison

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COURSE REGISTRATION FORM Please complete SEPARATE registration forms for each person taking a class. Mail this form to: FGCU, 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181, Ft. Myers, FL 33919 Name: __________________________________________________________________ Florida Street Address:_____________________________________________________ City / State / Zip: _________________________________________________________ Telephone: _________________________Email: _______________________________ Florida Residency (choose one):  Full Time  Jan.- May  Oct. – May  I’m interested in volunteering at the Renaissance Academy. Please contact me.  I’m interested in receiving information about the Academy’s Travel Abroad Programs. Please contact me. Please select ONLY ONE of the following three choices to register:  I wish to become a Member of the Academy. Membership is valid May 15 through December 15, 2014 (Please enter $35 per person on this line. Membership fees are non-refundable.)

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