Renaissance Academy Collier-Lee Fall 2017 Program Guide

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FALL 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 Ave South Naples, FL 34102 239-434-4737

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

John J. Guerra Director, Continuing Education & Renaissance Academy

Susan Kronenberger Office Manager, Renaissance Academy

Brenda DePasquale-Gerson Administrative Coordinator – Atrium

Terry Mastandrea Program Assistant – Naples Center

Anita Gilmore Internet Marketing Specialist – Atrium

Carol Marie Jonson Volunteer Advisory Council Member

Barbara Stewart Business Manager – Atrium

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Online – Use a credit card to safely and securely register online 24/7 at RegisterRA.asapconnected.com Phone – Use a credit card – call 239-425-3272 or 239-434-4737 Mail – Registration form (page 48-51) or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and mail to the address above In Person – At the Naples Center or Atrium only. In-person registrations are NOT permitted at any other location.

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

Membership, valid from October 1 through December 15, 2017, is $20 per person. A Fall Couple’s Membership (same household) is available for $35. Membership Fees are non-refundable.

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

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

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS ART & ART HISTORY .............................................................................................................................................................................5 BIOGRAPHIES ........................................................................................................................................................................................8 BUSINESS, FINANCE, INVESTING & ECONOMICS.......................................................................................................................10 COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY .........................................................................................................................................................12 CONTEMPORARY ART LECTURE SERIES ...................................................................................................................................18 DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................................19 ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................................................................................................20 FILM SERIES .........................................................................................................................................................................................22 FILM HISTORY .....................................................................................................................................................................................26 FINE ARTS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................27 HEALTH & WELLNESS.......................................................................................................................................................................28 HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT ...................................................................................................................................................29 INTERIOR DESIGN ..............................................................................................................................................................................36 LIFE ENRICHMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................37 LITERATURE & LANGUAGE.............................................................................................................................................................38 MAH JONGG .........................................................................................................................................................................................39 MUSIC & OPERA ..................................................................................................................................................................................40 PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING .............................................................................................................................................40 RELIGION, FAITH & PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................................................................42 SCIENCE, MEDICINE & ASTRONOMY ...........................................................................................................................................42 TAI CHI & YOGA ..................................................................................................................................................................................43 TRAVEL ABROAD .................................................................................................................................................................................44 WRITING WORKSHOPS ......................................................................................................................................................................44 INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES .................................................................................................................................47 COURSE REGISTRATION FORMS ..............................................................................................................................48, 49, 50 & 51

FALL SPECIALS Members – Some 2-hour lectures on sale! Same price as 1.5-hours! – Purchase 3 lectures and get 15% off! (exclusions apply) – Purchase 5 lectures and get 25% off! (exclusions apply) – Purchase 10 lectures and get 35% off! (exclusions apply) – Ask about Member Do-Overs (30% Discount)! New Students – Take your first single lecture ($25 or $29 value) at Renaissance Academy for free! Fall Locations Open to Everyone – Arlington of Naples, Bentley Village, Moorings Park, Brooks Commons Club, The Terraces, Naples Center, and Atrium Executive Center. The views, analyses, findings, and opinions expressed by Renaissance Academy instructors are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the Renaissance Academy or Florida Gulf Coast University. In all of its operations, including admissions, employment, and access to its programs and services, Florida Gulf Coast University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, disabled veteran status or age. CANCELLATION POLICY: Membership Fees are non-refundable. If a program is canceled, you will be notified by phone and issued a full refund within 14 business days. If you wish to withdraw from a program, please notify the Renaissance Academy at 239-425-3272 no later than 5:00 pm three (3) business days prior to the first session of the program in order to receive a refund. Individuals who cancel after the start of a program will not receive a refund. Unless otherwise stated, a ten (10) business day notice is required for refunds on all 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!

ART & ART HISTORY Greece: An Aegean Odyssey

$20 / $25

MP0001 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – October 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Traveling in Greece is an adventure on many levels. This class will share some of the instructor’s discoveries about cities on the Greek islands as well as on the mainland that were central to the culture, literature, art and architecture of Ancient Greece. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Bernini and the Birth of the Baroque Style in Rome

$20 / $25

NC0002 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 12 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

The Art and Architecture of Sicily

$20 / $25

NC0003 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Sicily – the largest island in the Mediterranean – has a rich and unique culture that extends back beyond its colonization by the Greeks in the 8th century BC. This class will explore some of the island’s history, its important archaeological sites, its architecture, art and one of its crowning glories: centuries of glowing mosaics. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The World’s Greatest Museums – The Rijksmuseum

$20 / $25

AR0004 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – October 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Following a decade of renovations, the Rijksmuseum re-opened with great festivities in April of 2013. Its priceless collections include works by all the Dutch and Flemish masters of the 17th century, called the Dutch Golden Age. The museum is home to Rembrandt’s famous Night Watch and Vermeer’s iconic Kitchen Maid, as well as thousands of beautiful Dutch landscapes and charming scenes from everyday life in the 1600s. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The Changing Concepts of Beauty in Art: Greece Through the Middle Ages

$20 / $25

BV0005 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – October 23 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday The ideals of beauty in Western art have changed significantly through the millennia, so understanding the environment in which art was created and the purpose it served can only enrich our appreciation of that art. This course will explore the idealized beauty of Greek art, the dynamic and passionate art of Hellenistic Greece, the art of Rome, which served the state and the spiritually focused art of the Middle Ages. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Vincent Van Gogh

$20 / $25

NC0006 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday 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

Cruising the Great Rivers of Europe: Amsterdam to Vienna

$20 / $25

MP0007 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – November 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Sailing nearly 1,000 miles on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers and canals gives a traveler a wonderfully different perspective on seeing Europe. This travel adventure begins in Amsterdam, cruises down the Rhine past fairytale castles, takes some side trips to medieval Rothenburg and beautiful Heidelberg … and ends in Vienna. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Titian – Tiziano Vecellio, 1480-1579

$20 / $25

BV0008 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – November 6 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Titian was the most celebrated Venetian artist of his time, and was the first to acquire an international clientele, including royalty. Join us as we explore his great artistic achievements. Instructor: Dorothy “Dottie” Magen

Women in Art I

$52 / $62

NC0009 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 6, 13, 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays We will explore images of women in Western Art from the Ancient Period to French Impressionism as we discover how the perception of the female element has evolved from mysterious totem to powerful goddess to stately ruler to demure chattel to chaste householder to elegant lady to brazen courtesan to independent worker, and finally, to celebrated artist. Whether as wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, slaves, queens, amazons, concubines, furies, sirens or saints – all images of women reflect the culture of the times. We will follow the journey of self-discovery womankind has experienced. Instructor: Genie Kell

The English Landscapes of John Constable

$20 / $25

NC0010 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday John Constable, along with his rival, J.M.W. Turner, ranks as one of the two greatest English Romantic Landscape painters. Constable’s landscapes are beautiful, realistic and sometimes show still identifiable locations… and they helped raise the genre of landscape painting into a sought-after art form. Instructor: Carol Jonson

The World’s Greatest Museums – The Hermitage

$20 / $25

BV0011– Bentley Village (North Naples) – November 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, is renowned for its collections of Western art and includes important paintings and sculptures from the Renaissance and the Dutch Golden Age through the 20th century. The museum is equally famous for the architecture and the fabulous decorations in its 1,100 rooms, built by Empress Catherine the Great. This class will explore highlights of the art and architecture of this wonderful museum. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Life and Art in the Middle Ages

$20 / $25

AR0012 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – November 14 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday This class delves into what life was like from the 6th through the 14th centuries, highlighting 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 AD1000 and pave the road to the Renaissance. Instructor: Carol Jonson

J. M. W. Turner: Painter of Light and Father of Impressionism

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR0013 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #2 – AR0014 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – December 5 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. The English painter J. M. W. Turner is often called the Father of Impressionism. His dramatic – and often controversial – landscapes created an enduring respect for that genre of painting, and his use of color and light paved the way for the Impressionists. Instructor: Carol Jonson

Peter Paul Rubens: 1577-1640

$20 / $25

BR0015 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – December 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday 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: Dorothy “Dottie” Magen

Donatello: Sparking the Renaissance

$20 / $25

MP0016 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – December 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Donatello was one of the greatest sculptors of the Early Renaissance. His creations – especially two wonderful David statues in Florence – are remarkable for the way he renders figures in motion and with intellect. His work truly embodies the principles of Renaissance humanism with figures who are definite individuals, in contrast to late medieval art with its far more stylized and generalized figures. Instructor: Carol Jonson

An Early American Trio: Artists Copley, West and Stuart

$20 / $25

BV0017– Bentley Village (North Naples) – December 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday 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 – that created a visual language for our new nation. Instructor: Carol Jonson Register online at RegisterRA.asapconnected.com or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

BIOGRAPHIES Marilyn Monroe: Goddess without a Pedestal

$20 / $25

NC0018 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 11 at 10am – 11:30am, 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

Three Hollywood Johns and One Humphrey Bogart

$52 / $62

NC0019 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 16, 18, 23, 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays/Wednesdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC0019) 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

NC0020 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 16 at 10am – 11:30am, 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.

John Ford: A Splash of Irish Whiskey

$20 / $25

NC0021 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 18 at 10am – 11:30am, 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.

John Huston: Cigars, Whiskey, and Movie Magic

$20 / $25

NC0022 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 23 at 10am – 11:30am, 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, famous daughter Anjelica, and endless honors were also part of his extraordinary 81 years.

Humphrey Bogart (Bogie): One of a Kind

$20 / $25

NC0023 – Naples Center (South Naples) October 25 at 10am – 11:30am, 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.

Richard Burton: The Welsh Lion

$30 / $35

NC0024 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 20, 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays Participants may register for the entire series (NC0024) or for any of the individual lectures below. When Shakespearean theater lost him to Hollywood, Liz Taylor, and booze, the world found one of the most exciting, brilliant, charismatic talents, whose voice and rugged looks were the envy of men and the object of desire by women. Born Richard Jenkins, the twelfth of thirteen children of a coal miner, he rose to such fame that his life was regularly portrayed on the front pages of the world’s tabloids. Learn more about this brilliant and fascinating talent who burned out too soon. Instructor: Steven Mutart

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

$20 / $25

NC0025 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday 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

NC0026 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Life with “the most beautiful woman in the world” had its downside, as did their out-of-control drinking, divorce, remarriage, divorce again, followed by two more marriages, before the world lost him at age 58. He left a trail of classics, including Camelot, Night of the Iguana, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.

Baseball Legends: Ruth and Mays

$30 / $35

NC0027 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7, 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC0027) or for any of the individual lectures below. Join us as we explore the lives, careers, and astounding achievements of two of the greatest baseball players to ever take the field. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Babe Ruth

$20 / $25

NC0028 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday In an age where the words “legend” and “icon” are often overused, no vocabulary exists to describe George Herman “Babe” Ruth’s enormous and electrifying effect on the public image of baseball. His interests were not limited to baseball, as booze and women were also part of his very open and larger-than-life story: seven World Series championships, “Murderer’s Row,” 714 homeruns, and records that are still unbroken today. The Babe truly was oneof-a-kind.

Willie Mays

$20 / $25

NC0029 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 14 at 10am – 11:30am, 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 of 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.

BUSINESS, FINANCE, INVESTING & ECONOMICS Financial Education for Investors

$35 / $45

Option #1 – AT0030 – Atrium Executive Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Oct 10, 11, 12 at 6pm – 8pm, Tue/Wed/Thur Option #2 – AT0031 – Atrium Executive Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Nov 7, 8, 9 at 6pm – 8pm, Tue/Wed/Thur Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the entire series (AT0030 or AT0031) 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 Bergau

Rules of the Road

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT0032 – Atrium Executive Center (So. Ft. Myers) – October 10 at 6pm – 8pm, Tue Option #2 – AT0033 – Atrium Executive Center (So. Ft. Myers) – November 7 at 6pm – 8pm, Tue Choose one of the course options above.

Income, Growth or Both – Equities and Bonds

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT0034 – Atrium Executive Center (So. Ft. Myers) – October 11 at 6pm – 8pm, Wed Option #2 – AT0035 – Atrium Executive Center (So. Ft. Myers) – November 8 at 6pm – 8pm, Wed Choose one of the course options above.

Retirement Has Changed

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT0036 – Atrium Executive Center (So. Ft. Myers) – October 12 at 6pm – 8pm, Thur Option #2 – AT0037 – Atrium Executive Center (So. Ft. Myers) – November 9 at 6pm – 8pm, Thur Choose one of the course options above.

Generating Retirement Income in a Low Interest Rate Environment

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0038 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 17, 18 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tue/Wed Option #2 – NC0039 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 8, 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed/Thur 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 the 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 taxfree or taxable bonds, stocks or mutual funds, and insurance products. The objective of the session is to provide you with knowledge of how different investment options can allow you to realize reliable income while maintaining your lifestyle through your retirement years. Instructor: Steve Stolz

Preparing Your Estate Plan

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT0040 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 17 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0041 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 14 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday 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 Bergau

Understanding Social Security: Get What’s Yours

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0042 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 19 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday Option #2 – NC0043 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 14 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners and children (one only) may attend for free. Social Security is, far and away, your most important retirement asset. This class is for nearly everyone who’s ever earned a paycheck and wants every Social Security benefit dollar to which they 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 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: Steve Stolz

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

$20 / $25

NC0044 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 24 at 6pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday Same-household spouses or partners (one only) may attend for free. Developing a life care plan would be a simple task if you knew the answer to two questions: How long will I live and how healthy will I be? In this session, an Elder Care Attorney will review how they can help prepare a personal plan for these important issues: If you need care, who will provide it, where you will live, differences in Collier & Lee County assisted living communities, options to pay for caregivers, are Medicaid and VA benefits available, and do you have appropriate legal documents? The class will also cover the differences in traditional and hybrid Long Term Care Insurance options. Instructors: Steve Stolz & Jill or Dan Burzynski, Elder Care Attorneys (Naples)

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

$20 / $25

AT0045 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 25 at 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday 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 you will 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 Bergau

Understanding Social Security: What’s Best for You?

$20 / $25

AT0046 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 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 Bergau Register online at RegisterRA.asapconnected.com or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Five Important Money Questions for Women

$20 / $25

AT0047 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 6 at 6pm – 8pm, Monday 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 Bergau

Preparing Your Estate Plan

$20 / $25

NC0048 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday 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 & a Living Will. Other topics discussed will be probate, the importance of properly titling your accounts, naming beneficiaries and the benefits and issues of obtaining domicile in Florida. Jill or Dan Burzynski, local attorneys will lead the session and will be available to answer general questions. Instructors: Steve Stolz and Jill or Dan Burzynski, Elder Care Attorneys

Time Matters: A Women’s Retirement Outlook

$20 / $25

AT0049 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 13 at 6pm – 8pm, Monday 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 Bergau

Financial Strategies for Estate Planning

$20 / $25

NC0050 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday 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

Long Term Care Insurance: Protecting Your Independence

$20 / $25

NC0051 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday The need for Long Term Care (LTC) can trigger tremendous personal and financial hardship during an already emotional period in your life. Learn the facts now and protect your personal and financial independence; including the Florida Partnership for LTC to protect assets away from Medicaid. Participants will learn about the financial assistance that is available and how to evaluate a LTC policy. We will discuss the most common mistakes people make with LTC insurance policies and how to avoid them. Instructor: Aaron Skloff

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY iPhone/iPad iOS 11 – What’s New and Different

$35 / $45

Option #1 – AT0052 – The Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 2 at 10am – 12pm, Mon Option #2 – BR0053 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 5 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC0054 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 16 at 9:30am –11:30am, Monday Option #4 – TR0331 – Terraces (Bonita Springs) – November 6 at 10am –12pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android cellphone or tablet users and presumes you have taken at minimum our iPhone/iPad for Beginners class. Join us as we explore Apple’s newest and most exciting iOS operating system to date with many new features and capabilities. iPad and iPhone users are both welcome to this lecture-style presentation where we will examine all of the new features, changes and capabilities that users should know about. Instructor: John Guerra

iPad/iPhone for Beginners: iOS 11 and More

$35 / $45

Option #1 – AT0055 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mon Option #2 – NC0056 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 17 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #3 – BR0327 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 9 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday 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 Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari in the iOS 11

$35 / $45

Option #1 – BV0058 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – October 5 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #2 – AR0326 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – October 6 at 10am – 12pm, Friday Option #3 – NC0059 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 23 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Monday Option #4 – MP0060 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – October 25 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #5 – BR0061 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 1 at 10am – 12pm, Wed Option #6 – AT0062 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 16 at 10am – 12pm, Thur Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android or Windows users. This class presumes you understand the basic operations of the iPhone/iPad. So many have Apple iPhones and iPads and yet do not understand how to use the three most important applications on their devices. This program will dive into the detailed workings of the Calendar, Email, and Safari apps on your iPad/ iPhone. Throw away your calendar/date book! In the Calendar app, learn how to keep your entire schedule easily and efficiently, reschedule items, and set reminders so you never miss an appointment. Learn how to add new contacts in email, work with attachments, organize email into folders, eliminate unwanted junk mail, and much more. Learn how to surf the net using Safari, read articles without ads, instantly translate foreign language pages, save photos, and add bookmarks/favorites. Instructor: John Guerra

An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10

$40 / $55

Option #1 – NC0063 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0320 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 18 at 10am – 12pm, Wed Option #3 – NC0064 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 14 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #4 – AT0321 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 15 at 10am – 12pm, Wed 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: Scott Vanselow & John Guerra

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

$35 / $45

Option #1 – AT0065 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 18 at 10am – 12pm, Wed Option #2 – NC0066 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #3 – TR0332 – Terraces (Bonita Springs) – November 27 at 10am –12pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture is for everyone with a desktop, laptop, Android or Windows device. Everyone has a computer and everyone is therefore at risk from cyber-attacks. Everyday across the country, millions of people fall victim to viruses, Register online at RegisterRA.asapconnected.com or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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 / $55

Option #1 – NC0068 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 24 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0322 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 25 at 10am – 12pm, Wed 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: Scott Vanselow & John Guerra

iPhone/iPad Apps: Camera, Photos, Editing, Organizing, Albums & More in iOS 11

$35 / $45

Option #1 – AT0069 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 26 at 10am – 12pm, Thur Option #2 – NC0070 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 30 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Monday Option #3 – BV0071 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – November 2 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #4 – MP0072 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – November 15 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #5 – AR0073 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – November 17 at 10am – 12pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android or Windows users and presumes you are familiar with the basic operation of an iPad/iPhone. iPhones/iPads have two cameras for taking still photographs and HD video. We will learn all the features of the cameras and how to use them. We will also discuss how to get photos from your digital camera onto your device, and how to edit, organize, manage, email, and share them. Turn your iPhone/iPad into a digital photo library of your most important photographic memories and learn how to use your iPad as a digital picture frame. Existing users should take this lecture to learn about all the enhancements in iOS 11, Apple’s newest operating system. Instructor: John Guerra

iPhone/iPad Apps: Facetime, iCloud, News and Music in iOS 11

$35 / $45

Option #1 – AT0074 – Atrium Exec Center (South Fort Myers) – October 26 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur Option #2 – NC0075 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 14 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday 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 Facebook

$24 / $29

AT0324 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 1 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Do you feel as though “everyone’s on Facebook” except you? Maybe you have no idea what it is about, or perhaps you have an account but are not sure how to use it. Join this lecture-style beginner’s class as we show you how to use Facebook securely and stay in touch with friends and family no matter where they are. Learn how to create an account, find friends, upload a photo or text, find pages of interest, and add comments. Impress your grandchildren and say hello to them on Facebook! Instructor: Scott Vanselow

iPhone/iPad Messages, Maps and Notes: Texting, Finding Locations and Directions, and Saving/Protecting Your Most Important Information in Notes in iOS 11

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC0076 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0077 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – Nov 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur Option #3 – MP0078 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – December 6 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Option #4 – BV0079 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – December 7 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday 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 11, Apple’s newest operating system. Instructor: John Guerra

iPad/iPhone Hands-On Workshops – Beginner Level

$95 / $120

Option #1 – NC0080– Naples (So. Naples) – Nov 7, 9, 14, 16, 17 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tues/Thurs/Fri Option #2 – AT0081 – Atrium (So. Ft. Myers) – Nov 28, 30, Dec 5, 7, 12 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tues/Thurs Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (NC0080 or AT0081) or for any of the individual lectures below. If you have used iCloud and are familiar with how it works, or have downloaded several apps yourself, please register for the Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Series. This workshop is designed for those first-time iPad/iPhone users who want hands-on classroom instruction 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, Podcasts, and YouTube; (iv) Photos, and (v) iMovie. Instructor: Marty Dorio

Settings, Backup, iCloud, and App Store - Beginners

$29/ $34

Option #1 – NC0082 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Nov 7 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tue Option #2 – AT0083 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Nov 28 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tue Choose one of the course options above.

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar - Beginners

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC0084 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Nov 9 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thur Option #2 – AT0085 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Nov 30 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thur Choose one of the course options above.

Safari, iTunes, iTunes University, Podcasts, and YouTube - Beginners

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC0086 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Nov 14 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tue Option #2 – AT0087 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft Myers) – Dec 5 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tue Choose one of the course options above.

Photos - Beginners

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC0088 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Nov 16 at 9:30pm – 12:30pm, Thur Option #2 – AT0089 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Dec 7 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thur Choose one of the course options above.

iMovie - Beginners

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC0090 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 17 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Fri Option #2 – AT0091 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Dec 12 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tue Choose one of the course options above.

iPad/iPhone Hands-On Workshops – Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Level

$95 / $120

Option #1 – NC0092 – Naples (So. Naples) – Nov 7, 9, 14, 16, 17 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tues/Thurs/Fri Option #2 – AT0093 – Atrium (So. Ft. Myers) – Nov 28, 30, Dec 5, 7, 12 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tues/ Thurs Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (NC0092 or AT0093) or for any of the individual lectures below. If you have never used iCloud and are not familiar with how it works, or you have never downloaded apps yourself, please register for the Beginner Series. This hands-on workshop is designed for those iPad/iPhone users who understand well the basics of the devices, but require additional help. 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, Podcasts, and YouTube; (iv) Photos, and (v) iMovie. Instructor: Marty Dorio

Settings, Backup, iCloud, and App Store - Advanced Beginners/Intermediates Option #1 – NC0094 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Nov 7 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tue

$29 / $34

Option #2 – AT0095 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Nov 28 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tue Choose one of the course options above.

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar - Advanced Beginners/Intermediates

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC0096 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Nov 9 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thur Option #2 – AT0097 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Nov 30 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thur Choose one of the course options above.

Safari, iTunes, iTunes University, Podcasts, and YouTube – Adv. Beginners/Intermediates $29 / $34 Option #1 – NC0098 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Nov 14 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tue Option #2 – AT0099 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Dec 5 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tue Choose one of the course options above.

Photos – Advanced Beginners/Intermediates

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC0100 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Nov 16 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thur Option #2 – AT0101 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Dec 7 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thur Choose one of the course options above.

iMovie – Advanced Beginners/Intermediates

$29 / $34

Option #1 – NC0102 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Nov 17 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Fri Option #2 – AT0103 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Dec 12 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tue Choose one of the course options above.

What is Cloud Computing and How Do We Use the Cloud?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0104 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Nov 13 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Option #2 – AT0105 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft Myers) – Dec 8 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Friday Choose one of the course options above. This class is for both Mac and Windows users. We will begin with an introduction to cloud computing: what clouds are and who provides them. It seems everyone is in the cloud business these days! How much do they cost? Why should I care? We will then migrate to a more detailed explanation of how to use clouds and cloud storage in our everyday lives. What is OneDrive, iCloud, iCloud Drive, Amazon Drive, Google Drive, and Dropbox? How do we use them for a variety of tasks, from syncing notes, calendars, contacts, usernames in iCloud, OneNote, Word and Excel files in OneDrive, to using it for 1Password, to using it to store documents in Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Word? We will conclude with a look at some innovative new offerings for storing photos for free in various clouds. Users should bring their own devices to be able to follow along. They should have downloaded any “cloud” apps that they are interested in using before coming to class. Instructor: Marty Dorio

Pages for iPad: An Introduction to Word Processing

$40 / $55

NC0106 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 13 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Monday This class presumes you have taken at minimum our iPad for Beginners class or are very familiar with the iOS operating system. This is not a class for Android cellphone/tablet users. Pages is a word processor for the iPhone, iPad and Mac. It’s great for putting together anything from simple Word documents, to publications and web page layouts. Join us for this lecture-style presentation as we explore templates, editing and formatting, importing and exporting to Microsoft Word/PDFs, printing, emailing and much more. Instructor: John Guerra

Blogging for Fun & Profit

$20 / $25

NC0107 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Blogging is a very effective way to communicate with a large number of people who share your interests. It is also a way to earn money doing something you love. This course will take a step-by-step approach to blogging, from deciding on the subject to creating the blog, advertising the blog and generating the income from the blog. Instructor: Dr. Edward Maxwell

iPhone/iPad for Intermediates Part I for iOS 11

$35 / $45

Option #1 – NC0108 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 28 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0109 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft Myers) – November 29 at 10am – 12pm, Wed Choose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android or Windows users and presumes you are familiar with the basic operation of an iPad/iPhone. In this lecture-style presentation, discover all the new features and enhancements of Apple’s latest operating system. Topics will include: iCloud, printing, notifications, control center, multitasking, FaceTime, and Siri. Learn interesting tips and tricks to make your experience a more pleasant and efficient one. Existing users should take this lecture to learn about all the enhancements in iOS 11, Apple’s newest operating system. Instructor: John Guerra

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

$40 / $55

Option #1 – AT0323 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 8 at 10am – 12pm, Wed Option #2 – NC0110 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 28 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, 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: Scott Vanselow & John Guerra Register online at RegisterRA.asapconnected.com or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

Introduction to Twitter

$24 / $29

AT0325 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 29 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Do you feel as though “everyone’s on Twitter” except you? Maybe you have no idea what it is about, or perhaps you have an account but are not sure how to use it. Join this lecture-style beginner’s class as we show you how to use Twitter safely and securely. Learn how to create an account, follow others and stay informed about important topics, tweet, and add comments. Impress your grandchildren when you tweet about the latest happenings around the world! Instructor: Scott Vanselow

CONTEMPORARY ART LECTURE SERIES The Salke Contemporary Art Study Group

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

NC9184 – Naples Center – January 26, February 16, March 16, April 6 at 11am – 1:30pm (includes lunch), Fridays NC9184NL – Naples Center – January 26, February 16, March 16, April 6 at 11am – 12:30pm (no 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 (NC9184 or NC9184NL) 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 hosted by Myrna Levin, nationally recognized experts will share their knowledge of the artists, forms, styles, and innovations that have helped to define contemporary art.

Painting Architecture

$40 / $47

NC9185 – Naples Center (South Naples) – January 26 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday This presentation explores one of the major themes within modernist art, that of the blurred boundaries between painting and architecture. Matisse, Mondrian, Rothko, Pollack and many other modern masters are considered, while we investigate what happens when paintings and architectural spaces merge. Instructor: Dr. Matthew Palczynski, Independent Art History Consultant, Lecturer and Curator

American Crossroads: Rural Life Meets Modern Art

$40 / $47

NC9186 – Naples Center (South Naples) – February 16 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday The full scope of American modernism reflects the undeniable impact that rural America had on the expansion and embrace of modernism in this country. Treatments of Coastal New England, small-town Pennsylvania, Midwestern Farms and other regions of the country illustrate the translation, spread and growth of the American version of Modernism. We will examine, as well, how rural identity persists in the work of artists of the contemporary period. Instructor: Amanda C. Burdan, Associate Curator, Brandywine River Museum of Art.

Givens: Robert Gover, Jeff Wall, Hannah Wilke and the Regenerative Legacy of Marcel Duchamp’s Etant donnés

$40 / $47

NC9187 – Naples Center (South Naples) – March 16 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday This lecture will address the critical and artistic reception of Marcel Duchamp’s enigmatic final masterpiece, Etant donnés: 1. La chute d’eau, 2. Le gaz d’élairage…, of 1946-66. This environmental assemblage, which has been on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art since 1969, has been described by Jasper Johns as “the strangest work of art in any museum.” We will challenge the current notion of presentism as inherently flawed. Seen through the eyes of later artists, the work both captures and regenerates the dynamic forces of Duchamp’s subversive assemblage. Instructor: Michael Taylor, Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Art and Education, VA Museum of Fine Art

Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World

$40 / $47

NC9188 – Naples Center (South Naples) – April 6 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday Rina Banerjee is known for her fanciful sculptures and installations made from materials sourced throughout the world. She is a voracious gatherer of objects – in a single sculpture one can find African tribal jewelry, colorful feathers, light bulbs, Murano glass, and South Asian antiques. While the visuals of Banerjee’s childhood in India greatly influence her aesthetic, her immigration to the U. S. as a young child and her love of her current home, New York City, form the core of her practice. We will focus on the way her work reflects the splintered experience of identity, tradition and culture. Instructor: Jodi Throckmorton, Curator of contemporary Art, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

DAY TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS The Secrets of Ice Cream – Lunch and Learn

$17 / $19

Option #1 – SP0112 – The Royal Scoop (North Naples) – October 24 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday Option #2 – SP0113 – The Royal Scoop (North Naples) – November 28 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Did you know that the U.S. enjoys an average of 48 pints of ice cream per person, per year, more than any other country? The top five individual flavors in the United States are vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, chocolate chip, and butter pecan. It is said that the ice cream cone’s invention is linked to the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. An ice cream vendor reportedly didn’t have enough dishes to keep up with the demand, so he teamed up with a waffle vendor who rolled his waffles into cones! Learn more by joining us at Royal Scoop Ice Cream where participants will receive a fabulous presentation on ice cream. In addition, all participants will enjoy a delicious lunch, including a drink and ICE CREAM while spending time with fellow participants. LOCATION: Royal Scoop Ice Cream, 15 8th Street (off of Vanderbilt Drive, between Wiggins Pass Road and Bonita Beach Road).

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

$95 / $115

SP0114 – Boca Raton – Nov 1 at 7:30am (Ft.M)/8:05am (Naples) – 5:45pm (Naples)/6:20pm (Ft.M), Wed Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart Ft. Myers at 7:30am; Naples at 8:05am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. The Broadway Collection is an astounding exhibit of the finest costumes ever brought to the Broadway stage by the most honored and respected designers in the history of the American theatre. Presented in a fully interactive environment, tours are led by knowledgeable and entertaining theatre professionals who give visitors 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.

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

$35 / $45

Option #1 – SP0115 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 7 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Option #2 – SP0116 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 12 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days. Are people always telling you that you have a great voice? Do you often find yourself listening to your favorite audiobook, commercial, or cartoon character and thinking, “I could do that!” This fun and empowering two-hour introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. You will be coached as you perform a real voiceover script and be recorded so that you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. Instructor: A Professional Voice Actor from Voices for All.

Miami South Beach and Art-Deco Walking Tour

$85 / $105

SP0117 – Miami – Nov 9 at 7am (Ft.M)/7:35am (Naples) – 6:30pm (Naples)/7:05pm (Ft.M), 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 day begins with a visit to Miami Beach followed by a 60-minute Art Deco Walking Tour on Ocean Drive. We will

then drive north to the Fontainebleau, Eden Roc, Indian Creek, and then on to Lincoln Road. After lunch on your own, we will enjoy an afternoon walking tour of Lincoln Road and a visit to the New World Trade Center. Included are transportation, driver gratuity, and a full-day guided tour. Lunch is on your own at any of several wonderful restaurants on Lincoln Rd.

Tour of Immokalee

$39 / $49

SP0118 – Immokalee – November 17 at 9am (North Naples) – 5pm (North Naples), Friday Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. Bus will depart North Naples at 9am. 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

Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch

$95 / $115

SP0119 – Palm Beach – Nov 30 at 7:30am (Naples) 8:05am (Ft. M) 5:30pm (Ft. M) 6:05pm (Naples), Thur Enrollment is limited. Bus will depart North Naples at 7:30am; Ft. Myers at 8:05am. No refunds will be granted within 10 business days of departure. This tour offers participants the opportunity to visit the mansion of Henry Flagler, the man almost single-handedly responsible for developing the East Coast of Florida. Whitehall, the 60,000 square-foot home that he built in Palm Beach as a wedding present for his wife, was described in 1902 by the New York Herald as “more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world.” Included are transportation, driver gratuity, a docent-led tour of the mansion’s first floor, and a Gilded Age Tea Lunch.

Ikebana Floral Design Workshop

$30 / $40

SP0120 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 7 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Enrollment is limited. Students must bring an 8-10 inch ceramic container and a sharp pair of scissors for their work. Students will purchase flower materials and a pinholder directly from the instructor for $25 via cash or check. 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

ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT The Science of Climate Change

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT0300 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – BR0301 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – December 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will explore how CO2 traps heat and warms the earth’s surface and atmosphere. The life of CO2 in the atmosphere is regulated by its absorption by plants and the ocean. Excessive emissions of CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels are accumulating in the atmosphere because the oceans cannot possibly absorb it fast enough. The oceans absorb 25% of the CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels. However, this is causing the oceans to become more acidic and slow down the absorption rate of CO2 from the atmosphere. The acidity of the oceans plays a big part in managing all emissions of CO2, including natural emissions. The increasing atmospheric concentration of CO2 is also causing the average global temperatures to increase at a greater rate than in any period in past history. We will explore the role of photosynthesis in converting CO2 absorbed by terrestrial plants and ocean plankton to oxygen. We will also discuss the difference between anthropogenic CO2 and natural CO2 and the role of the earth’s astronomical orientation in climate changes. Instructor: Ken Soltys

Birds of South Florida

$30 / $35

NC0122 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 3, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Fridays Participants may register for the entire series (NC0122) or for any of the individual lectures below. Several hundred individual species of birds nest, rest, visit, and call Florida home in the hundreds of millions each year. They come in endless sizes, shapes, colors, habits, skills, and adaptations. They come with many mysteries as well: the mystery of migration; how they find their way; the enormous distances some travel; and their calls, songs, and sounds. Come learn, listen, and enjoy with life-long birder, Steve Mutart, as he shares his passion in this two-part series. Please see this section for a Birding Field Trip! Instructor: Steven Mutart

Birds of the Land and Sky

$20 / $25

NC0123 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday We will learn about ospreys, hawks, falcons, and eagles; their nests, habits and appetites, and the colorful song birds that add cheer every day to our yards, parks, and woods. Why do they sing in the first place?

Birds of the Marsh, Beach, and Sea

$20 / $25

NC0124 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday 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.

Languages of the Deep: How Whales and Fish Communicate

$20 / $25

NC0125 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Analysis of underwater communication. Scientists state that by 2021 we will be able to translate “dolphin speak.” Discussion of how dolphin and whale clicks and whistles can qualify as a language. We will have an overall discussion of what exactly a “language” is and how underwater species’ communication qualifies as language. Our instructor is a former professor of linguistics and brings a linguist’s view to this subject. Instructor: Dr. Edward Maxwell

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

$30 / $35

Option #1 – AT0126 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – Nov 7, 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tues/Thurs Option #2 – NC0127 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Dec 11, 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon/Wed Choose one of the course options above. Have you been curious about orchids? What exactly is an orchid, why are they different from regular houseplants, and are they difficult to grow? Taught by a member of both Naples Orchid Society and the Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance, you will hear interesting facts and learn how to grow and flower the orchids you love! Included will be a brief review of the orchid considered the easiest and most often grown - the Phalaenopsis. Learn the best way to care for this orchid genus and get more FLOWERS! If orchids always look beautiful in the store when you buy them, but somehow fail to prosper when they cross the threshold of your home, then this course is for you. Learn how to care for and grow magnificent flowering orchids year after year. Instructor: Gayle Dorio

Raptors of North America

$20 / $25

NC0128– Naples Center (South Naples) – November 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday 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

Birding Field Trip

$29 / $39

SP0129 – Eagle Lakes Community Park (Naples) – November 11 at 8:30am, Saturday Enrollment is limited. No refunds will be granted within 7 business days of departure. Join birding enthusiast Steven Mutart as he leads you in search of the birds of SWFL at Eagle Lakes Community Park in Naples. Bring your camera, binoculars, and a love of our feathered friends. Instructor: Steven Mutart Register online at RegisterRA.asapconnected.com or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

FILM SERIES Naples Foreign Film Series

$48 / $64 (Donation)

NC0130 – Naples Center (So. Naples) – Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3 at 2pm, Sundays Participants may register for the entire series (NC0130) or for any of the individual films below. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Due to the popularity of our Naples Series, walk-ins will be permitted on a space-available basis only at a cost of $10 for non-members. This fall our film series will present eight award-winning films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served.

A Man Called Ove (Sweden, 2016, Comedy/Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0131– Naples Center (South Naples) – October 1 at 2pm, Sunday Based on the international best-seller, this Oscar-nominated Foreign Film and Best Makeup, tells the story of a curmudgeonly old man whose grumpy life and demeanor changes beyond his control by a much younger person. A purpose for living is found in this morbidly funny film. A life-affirming tale! Rated PG-13 (1 hour, 56 minutes) Host: John Guerra

We Shall Overcome (Denmark, 2006, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0132 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 8 at 2pm, Sunday A drama about a young boy who is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges a repressive school principal who is esteemed by the community. Not rated. (1 hour, 49 minutes) Host: Dr. Donald Pomerantz

Seraphine (France, 2009, Biography/Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0133 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 15 at 2pm, Sunday A well-crafted film that effectively captures a woman’s experience with art, religion and mental illness. Based on the life of French painter Séraphine de Senlis. Unrated (2 hours, 5 minutes) Host: John Guerra

Kadosh (Israel, 2000, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0134 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 22 at 2pm, Sunday Rivka and Malka are Orthodox Jewish sisters who are coming against conflicts between their faith and their gender. Rivka has been married for 10 years, but is childless. Her husband feels he must follow tradition and take a new fertile wife. Malka goes through an arranged marriage. Not Rated (1 hour, 50 minutes) Host: Dr. Donald Pomerantz

The Navigator (New Zealand, 1988, Action/Adventure/Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0135 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 29 at 2pm, Sunday In 14th century England, a young boy with mystic visions proposes to save his village from the Black Death by tunneling through the mountain to a city on the other side and planting a large cross at its highest point. What they discover is amazing and literally unbelievable. Rated PG (1 hour, 30 minutes) Host: Dr. Clifford Landers

Our Little Sister (Japan, 2015, Comedy/Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0136 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 5 at 2pm, Sunday A gentle, telling saga of three adult sisters taking in their youngest half-sister. Deliberately paced as to bring a joy and love of life, the story unfolds with a deceptive air of lightness. A gift not to be taken lightly, of family relationships and love. Rated PG. (2 hours, 8 minutes) Host: Dr. Donald Pomerantz

Four Days in September (Brazil, 1997, Drama/History)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0137 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 12 at 2pm, Sunday A based-on-fact account of the 1969 kidnapping of the American ambassador (played by Alan Arkin) by a group of young idealists in defiance of the nation’s military dictatorship. An Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. Rated R (1 hour, 50 minutes) Host: Dr. Clifford Landers

Tampopo (Japan, 1985, Comedy)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0138 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 19 at 2pm, Sunday A truck driver stops at a small, family-run noodle shop and decides to help the fledgling business. The story is intertwined with various vignettes about the relationship between love and food. Not Rated (1 hour, 54 minutes) Host: John Guerra

Brief Encounter (England, 1945, Drama/Romance)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0139 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 3 at 2pm, Sunday A subtle, romantic film about a couple finding their feelings growing from strangers to possible lovers. An instant classic, the film is noted for evocative black and white photography as well as the evocative steam from the trains. Directed by David Lean prior to his epic films (The Bridge Over the River Qwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago), it’s not to be missed! Not Rated (1 hour, 26 minutes) Host: Dr. Donald Pomerantz

Classic Gene Kelly Film Series (5 Films)

$24 / $32 (Donation)

NC0140 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 at 1:30pm, Fridays Participants may register for the entire series (NC0140) or for any of the individual films below. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Due to the popularity of our Naples Series, walk-ins will be permitted on a space-available basis only at a cost of $10 for non-members. Join us for this new Friday afternoon film series featuring five of Kelly’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

For Me and My Gal (1942)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0141 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 20 at 1:30pm, Friday Gene Kelly’s screen debut, playing opposite the always-endearing Judy Garland. Based on the true story of vaudeville actors Palmer and Hayden, when Palmer was drafted into WWI. High drama and warm reunions make this a wonderful trip down memory lane. (104 minutes)

Du Barry Was a Lady (1943)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0142 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 27 at 1:30pm, Friday Lucille Ball joins Gene Kelly and Red Skelton in this adaptation of a Cole Porter Broadway musical. Not Rated (101 minutes)

Thousands Cheer (1943)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0143 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 3 at 1:30pm, Friday Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the Army now. His first act is to become friendly with the colonel’s pretty daughter, and the relationship hits a few snags. Music by Irving Berlin, a topical revue “right off the front pages of the newspapers.” (125 minutes)

It’s Always Fair Weather (1955)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0144 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 10 at 1:30pm, Friday Ten years after their last meeting, three soldiers meet and discover how little they now have in common. Cyd Charisse cavorts in the boxing ring to the delight of audiences. (104 minutes)

American in Paris (1951)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

NC0145 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 17 at 1:30pm, Friday I Got Rhythm and Love is Here to Stay with Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron; who could ask for more? The 17-minute ballet alone cost $500,000 and it was worth every penny. (113 minutes)

Ft. Myers Classic and Foreign Film Series

$54 / $72 (Donation)

AT0146 – Atrium Center (Ft. Myers) – Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec 7, 14 at 1:30pm, Thurs Participants may register for the entire series (AT0146) or for any of the individual films below. This fall, our film series will present ten award-winning classic and foreign films. As always, there is an introduction to each film before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterward. Refreshments will be served. Moderator: Shelly Kaufman

Radio Days (USA, 1987, Drama/Comedy)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT0147 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 5 at 1:30pm, Thursday Woody Allen’s classic memory piece reflecting life in the neighborhood in the 1940s. The Golden Age of Radio is the key. Nominated for 4 Oscars, and featuring Diane Keaton, Mia Farrow, and Jeff Daniels. The importance of radio cannot be under-appreciated. It is at times melancholy, romantic, cynical, and sometimes humorous. Rated PG. (88 minutes).

Enchanted April (England, 1991, Drama) $6 / $8 (Donation) AT0148 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 12 at 1:30pm, Thursday Four Oscar nominations went to this warm, lovely tale of four women who rent a chateau in Italy for the summer in the 1920s. The purpose is to come to grips with their lives and relationships. An exploration of differences in personalities and friendships make this a truly enchanting film. Starring Joan Plowright (Oscar nomination), Miranda Richardson, Alfred Molina and Jim Broadbent. Rated PG. (98 minutes)

City Lights (USA, 1931, Romance/Comedy)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT0149 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 19 at 1:30pm, Thursday Arguably Charlie Chaplin’s greatest film. A silent film, shot in the age of talkies. A combination of pathos, slapstick and satire. Written, produced directed and starred by the Little Tramp, a tribute to the art of pantomime and body language as Chaplin’s timing is impeccable. The story of unrequited love as he tries to raise money so a poor blind girl can have her sight restored. A true all-time classic. Rated G. (87 minutes)

Chickens with Plums (France, 2010, Comedy/Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT0150 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 26 at 1:30pm, Thursday A grand, romantic film about love, loss, regret and sadness that can be evoked by the physical and spiritual nature of the violin. A delightfully comedic and magical realism that shifts between the past and present, as the main character develops from a mediocre musician, meets and loses that love of his life and transfers pain into greatness. Winner of many international awards. Rated PG13. (93 minutes)

The Asphalt Jungle (USA, 1950, Crime/Drama/Film Noir)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT0151 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 2 at 1:30pm, Thursday Tough, naturalistic, gritty tale of theft, directed by John Huston, who also co-wrote the script (Academy award nominated), of this classic crime film about a robbery gone bad. Acclaimed for its naturalistic style, grit and toughness, it paints a full study of the characters, notably Marilyn Monroe’s debut. Don’t miss it! Not Rated. (112 minutes)

The Scent of Green Papaya (France, 1993, Drama/Music/Romance)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT0152 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 9 at 1:30pm, Thursday A film so placid, so sweet as to listen to soothing music. This movie takes place in Vietnam and covers twenty years, from the 1940s through the 1960s. Winner of 2 Cannes Film Festival Awards, and an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film. A young orphan is taken in as a servant by a merchant family. As she grows into a young woman, she silently absorbs all that she sees and hears and how it affects her and all that surrounds her. A wonderful tone poem. Not Rated. (104 minutes)

The Red Violin (Canada, 1998, Drama/Music/Mystery)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT0153 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 16 at 1:30pm, Thursday A sumptuous feast for the eyes and ears as the story of a particularly valuable violin waits its fate at an auction. A splendid performance by Samuel L. Jackson as a buyer. The mysterious red-colored violin, built in 1687 in Cremona, Italy, follows the route it took before finally coming up for auction. Four centuries and five owners add to its tale. Rated R. (130 minutes)

Central Station (France/Brazil, 1998, Drama)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT0154 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 30 at 1:30pm, Thursday This multi-nominated (Best Actress, Best Foreign Film), highly acclaimed (#57 of Top 100 World-cinema) film, follows a unique couple, a jaded former school teacher and a young boy, to find the boy’s missing father. Emotional without being cloying, but bring a hankie. Rated R. (113 minutes)

Some Like It Hot (USA, 1959, Comedy/Romance)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT0155 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 7 at 1:30pm, Thursday A highly acclaimed, funny film, nominated for 6 Oscars, including Best Actor (Jack Lemmon), follows two musicians being chased by gangsters. Great slapstick and satire (Shell Oil and Tony Curtis doing his very best Cary Grant) sexual innuendos throughout with the classic last line of dialogue. Written and directed by the master, Billy Wilder, also stars Marilyn Monroe. Not Rated. (121 minutes)

La Vie En Rose (France, 2007, Biography/Drama/Music)

$6 / $8 (Donation)

AT0156 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 14 at 1:30pm, Thursday Born into poverty and raised in a brothel by her mother, Edith Pilaf manages to achieve world-wide fame. Though her extraordinary voice and charisma opened many doors leading to friendships and romances, she also experienced great loss, drug addiction and an early death. The film is anchored by an electric and powerful performance, Oscar award winner Marion Cotillard seems to inhabit her skin. Rated PG13. (140 minutes)

FILM HISTORY Casablanca, The Movie: The Story Behind the Story Behind the Story

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AR0157 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – October 17 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday Option #2 – MP0233 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – November 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Who would have thought an unproduced stage play “Everybody Comes to Rick’s” now in the 1942 hands of Warner Bros. would morph into one of the most beloved films in history. Humphrey Bogart was one of only three Americans cast, the rest immigrants and refugees of Hitler’s romp and rape of Europe. Most of the scenes where shot in Warner’s Stage 8. Bogie owned a big thanks to George Raft who turned down the role of Rick, the cynical ex-pat cafe owner. Ingrid Bergman preferred shots of her left side. Dooley Wilson (Sam) at the piano sang ”As Time Goes By” written 10 years earlier. (But he didn’t play the piano.) One of the greatest casts ever with Claude Rains, Peter Lorre, Sidney Greenstreet, Paul Henreid. Join fellow film lover Steve Mutart in this timeless love affair with a movie. Instructor: Steven Mutart

The Making of Gone with the Wind

$20 / $25

NC0158 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday 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

Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly: Geniuses of Dance – Who’s the Best?

$30 / $35

NC0159– Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7, 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC0159) or for any of the individual lectures below. Endless comparisons and lively discussions over the years have ensued when fans of the great musicals of the 30s, 40s, and 50s gather to settle the question of who was the greatest dancer and actor. Was it Fred Astaire, or was it Gene Kelly? We’ll let you decide in this two-part series that delves into the on and off camera lives of these extraordinarily talented men, separated by 13 years. Fred, the oldest, born in 1899, was convinced by his friend Gene Kelly to come out of retirement to star in Ziegfield Follies. The Babbitt and the Bromide routine is a classic, as are these two brilliant and unforgettable entertainers. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Fred Astaire

$20 / $25

NC0160– Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Whoever thought “no chin, big ears and bald” (words of legendary producer David O. Selznick) Fred Astaire would become one of Hollywood’s leading men, sweeping away lovely ladies like Cyd Charisse, Audrey Hepburn, Rita Hayworth, Leslie Caron, and did we mention Ginger Rogers? The ten iconic Astaire/Rogers films are the gold standard of pair dancing. Astaire is also known for his fine acting, comic timing, singing style and fabulous choreography with Hermes Pan. Was Gene Kelly his friend? How did the two icons of dance get along? And what about wives and “personal stuff”? We will all tap our feet to the beat of Steve Mutart’s talk about this very unique man.

Gene Kelly

$20 / $25

NC0161 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Gene Kelly’s childhood dream to play shortstop for the Pittsburg Pirates was long forgotten by the time he was dancing and starring with Rita Hayworth in the 1944 hit “Cover Girl.” Smash hits like “An American in Paris” in 1951 and “Singin’ in the Rain” in 1952 put him at the very top of not only the male musical leads, but for his multiple talents ranging from dance, song, acting, directing, and soon producing films of the highest quality. Being handsome didn’t hurt either. He co-starred in three movies with Frank Sinatra, and even convinced his pal Fred Astaire to come out of retirement. He feared no one, including Louis B. Meyer. We’ll find out about his three marriages, endless awards and his musical genius as we wrap up the debate.

FINE ARTS Decorative & Wearable Ribbon Art

$35 / $40

AT0319 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 2, 9, 16 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday Purchase of Art Materials ($10) is required on the first day of class, payable in cash to the instructor. Create your own wearable ribbon accessories for clothing and events. The possibilities are endless and are limited only by your creativity. Add style and charm to clothing, hats, shoes, and handbags. Create some pizzazz at bridal or baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Bring your own sense of adventure, individuality, creativity, and a desire to learn. Instructor: Nora Navarro

Zentangle® I for Beginners

$24 / $29

Option #1 – BR0162 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 13 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Friday Option #2 – NC0163 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 23 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #3 – AT0164 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – October 25 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wed Option #4 – NC0165 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 4 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Option #5 – AT0166 – Atrium Executive Center (So. Ft. Myers) – December 6 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wed Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration. Zentangle® - come see what it’s all about! An easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, Zentangle is for everyone, no matter their age or artistic background. You will be surprised and delighted by the incredible original art you create during this relaxing and up-lifting workshop. No artistic talent required…guaranteed! Instructor: Gerry Pearson Nichols, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Tangle Families! Zentangle ®

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC0167 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0168 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Nov 9 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thur 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. Learn to create a Tangle Library of your own. We’ll learn tangles and what features they have in common. Then we will look at how they relate to one another. You’ll go home with a family album of tangles and new skills for expanding your Zentangle® skills. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher ® Tangle Holidays! Zentangle

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC0169 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 14 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0170 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – Nov 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Purchase of Drawing Materials ($10) is required at the time of registration. Participants must have taken a Zentangle® for Beginners class taught by a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. The Holiday Season is upon us. Give yourself a break as we tangle with a Holiday theme. You will leave refreshed, and with the ability to create gifts and decorations for all of the coming holidays. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Patterns, Patterns Everywhere! Zentangle ®

$24 / $29

Option #1 – NC0171 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 5 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0172 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 7 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. 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. Inspired by Reticula (grids) and Fragments (patterns) introduced in Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas’ new Register online at RegisterRA.asapconnected.com or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

book Zentangle® Primer, Volume 1, you will be pleasantly surprised at how very easy it is to look at design elements and create new tangles. Come give your creativity a fabulous boost while learning a new way to look at patterns. Instructor: Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle Teacher

HEALTH & WELLNESS What Your Doctor Wishes You Knew

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP0173 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – October 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – AR0174 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – November 7 at 2:30pm – 4pm, Tuesday Option #3 – NC0175 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #4 – AT0176 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #5 – BR0177 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – December 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Every step in a doctor’s office, emergency room or hospital has a purpose. As patients, we are often lost and forgotten when it comes to information, costs, and treatment plans. Learn the 7 secrets to gaining information from your healthcare professional or facility. Learn to work with insurance companies. Where do those high medical costs come from? Why do I have to see a specialist (again)? You will learn the answers to these questions and more. Instructor: Suzanne Fiscella, PA-C

Brain Fitness Café

$52 / $62

Option #1 – NC0178 – Naples Center (So. Naples) – Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays Option #2 – AT0179 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Nov 1, 6, 8, 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Mons/Weds Choose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (NC0177 or AT0178) 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 Think Tank

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0180 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0181 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – November 1 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed Choose one of the course options above. Get to know your brain: how you think and why we have “senior moments.” Learn about four types of forgetting, and how we can move information from our short-term memory into our longterm memory. A Power Point presentation and accompanying handouts will give the learner several tips for better brain fitness. Experience a sampling of unique brain activities.

Brain Twisters

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0182 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0183 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – November 6 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon Choose one of the course options above. Twist your mind around some brain maze mania in these fun and perplexing challenges. Wrap your brain around a unique word search and twist your mind in mastering your attention skills with these visual puzzles. Are you ready for a mind-blowing, twist-turning, divergent-thinking challenge? Then this is the workshop for you!

Feed Your Brain

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0184 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 31 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0185 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – November 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed Choose one of the course options above. This lecture will help you understand the importance of planning a good brain-boosting menu by understanding the New Four Food Groups. What you eat and what you don’t can have a huge impact on your mind. Learn to make smart choices for a healthy brain and body. There will also be a discussion on the importance of exercise and keeping your brain engaged with cognitive exercises.

Brain Power Boosters

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0186 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0187 – Atrium Exec Center (So. Ft. Myers) – November 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Mon Choose one of the course options above. Brain puzzles are good for your mental health. Daily brain exercises can boost memory and concentration skills. Variety, not degree of difficulty, is important and the key to success. Try these stimulating brain activities, which should prove to be more fun than math homework was! Enjoy, and have fun boosting your brain power!

Plant Based Eating: Everything You Need to Know to be Healthy and Slim for Life!

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR0188 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – NC0189 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. In this engaging presentation, you’ll discover how plant-based eating can give you energy all day long. You’ll find out how to: get healthy and stay healthy, lose weight and keep it off, make plant-based recipes that are super easy and super delicious, and prepare the meals that keep you truly satisfied. You’ll also get to enjoy samples of Carol’s delicious Almond Chia Pudding, which is packed with nutrition and goodness! Instructor: Carol Fitzgerald

Change Your Mind to Change Your Weight

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT0190 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AR0191 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – December 12 at 2:30pm – 4pm, 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

HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT Syria – What is Going on and Can it be Fixed?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BR0192 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #2 – NC0193 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 11 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. 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 are dead and hundreds of thousands are 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

Counterterrorism: Gun Control and Watch Lists

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Option #1 – BR0194 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 11 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – NC0195 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 13 at 1:30am – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Analysis of 2 hot topics in the war on terror - watch lists and gun control. How the government accumulates, maintains, and uses terror watch lists. We will explore the issues from a security rather than political perspective. Topics: role of the Counter Terrorism Center, National Counterterrorism Center, and the FBI’s National Security Branch; terrorist watch lists; No Fly Lists; Selectee List; gun control; assault weapons bans; large capacity magazine bans; banning suspected terrorists from owning guns. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Trio of Traitors – Walker, Ames and Hansen

$20 / $25

NC0196 – Naples Center – (South Naples) – October 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday 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

Sidney Reilly: Ace of Spies

$20 / $25

AR0197 – The Arlington – (Southeast Naples) – October 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Britain has a long and storied history of intelligence. Sidney Reilly was one of their most successful spies. His exploits spawned articles, books, and a popular TV miniseries. The real story is worth your time. The structure/history of British Intelligence will also be discussed. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Enhanced Interrogations

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC0198 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 16, 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays Option #2 – AT0199 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Meyers) – Nov 9, 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays Choose one of the course options above. Few subjects evoke more emotion. This detailed and frank discussion separates fact from hype, defining the issues and providing fact-based analysis. Led by someone who conducted and taught law enforcement and counterintelligence interrogations for almost 3 decades. Topics include: what it is and is not; how it differs from FBI interrogations; confessions vs. intelligence; is it torture; waterboarding – was it necessary and effective; how and when it was used; who it was used on; GTMO; legality; Geneva Conventions; UN and Senate reports “torture” memos; war vs crime; laws of war; terrorist motivation; war crimes and DOJ investigations. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Operation Downfall

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0200 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Option #2 – AT0201 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Meyers) – October 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Long before atom bombs were dropped on Japan, the US planned a 2-phased invasion of the Japanese home islands. Set to begin in October of 1945, it would have been the largest and most costly amphibious operation in history. Topics: plan detail; were atom bombs necessary; was Japan on the verge of surrender; deception plans; Japanese preparation for the expected invasion; casualty estimates, lessons from Okinawa and Iwo Jima; chemical weapons; perspectives of U.S. and Japanese leaders; revisionist history; and suggested reading. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

American Presidents in Hard Economic Times: Lessons for Today?

$30 / $35

NC0202 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 18, 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays Participants may register for the entire series (NC0202) 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 NC0203 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 18 at 1:30pm –3pm, Wednesday 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 NC0204 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 25 at 1:30pm –3pm, Wednesday Despite President Hoover’s best efforts, in 1933 President Roosevelt inherited an economic collapse that only got worse as continuing bank failures and mounting unemployment sank the nation to new depths. Unprecedented governmental action, WWII, and a revival of the natural business cycle saw prosperity return. The rest of the century saw its share of boom and bust, but nothing close to the depressed times of the 1930’s, that is until the so-called Great Recession of 2008. What comparisons can be made between these economic events and the reactions of the various presidents in office at the time?

Defeating ISIS

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT0205 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – NC0206 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday 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

Democratic Socialism

$20 / $25

AT0207 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday 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

Churchill’s Secret Army

$20 / $25

BR0209 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday 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.

Nine Presidents Well Forgotten

$20 / $25

NC0210 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison and Martin Van Buren on a good day remain obscure. These names don’t pop to mind like Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Eisenhower, et al when we think of U.S. presidents. So maybe we can bring them out of the closet, shine some light on them, and learn about their lives and just what, if anything, did they contribute to the republic. Expect a lively discussion and many fun facts. Instructor: Steven Mutart

The Russian Revolution

$30 / $35

NC0211 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 24, 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday, Thursday Like the German and Austrian empires, the Russian empire was a casualty of the First World War. Had war not broken out, would the tsars have been able to maintain autocratic control of the country? This course will examine the state of Russia and its government in the early twentieth century and then follow the chain of events that toppled Nicholas II, destroyed the Romanov dynasty, and brought Lenin to power after the outbreak of war. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell

U.S. National Security

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0212 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 24 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0213 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. A review of the role of atom bombs in ending WWII. Did they end the war saving lives? This lecture debunks revisionist history regarding the Pacific war. It includes recently declassified intelligence relating to Japanese intentions and actions. A frank and open review of one of the most important, interesting, and emotional events in history. Topics: statements by key US and Japanese military and political leaders; MAGIC and ULTRA intercepts; Soviet invasion of China; the planned invasion of Japan; Japanese readiness and military capacity; casualty estimates; Potsdam Declaration; events leading to Japanese surrender; role of the Emperor; unconditional surrender; bomb demonstration, revenge, and racism theories. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Atomic Bombs – Revisionism Visited

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0214 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0215 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. An analysis of the U.S. Intelligence Community. Topics: agencies and their missions; strengths and weaknesses; myths; intelligence estimates; President’s Daily Brief; intelligence sources; HUMINT; SIGINT; classifications; “Black” projects; intelligence value and confidence levels; recommendations for improvement. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Outwitting the Gestapo

$20 / $25

AT0216 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 25 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Once Germany invaded Holland in WWII, people were determined to do something – anything – to fight, (resist) the Nazis. The most effective of these heroes were women. Some became saboteurs, some guided soldiers to freedom, some hid Jews, and some killed Nazis. If caught, of course, the women were usually tortured, leading to a slow painful death at the hands of the Gestapo. This course will explore the female contributions to the underground war effort, and why women were so successful in resisting. Instructor: Jan Brassem

The Pueblo Incident: Cold War Intelligence

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT0217 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – October 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – BR0218 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #3 – NC0219 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 7 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. A review of cold war intelligence, especially the seizure of the US spy ship Pueblo in international waters in 1968 by North Korea. DPRK is a threat to world peace. Its leader is a deranged despot who controls a huge standing army and uses his nuclear arsenal to bully the world. He lacks the ability to deliver his weapons to the US mainland, but he tweaks the US, as his grandfather did in 1968. One Pueblo crewman was killed and 82 were imprisoned and tortured for 11 months. Topics: the Pueblo mission and attack; diplomatic efforts; cold war “research” vessels; Russian “trawlers,” the captain and executive officer; aftermath. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both?

$20 / $25

NC0220 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday The facts are that fifteen of the nineteen hijackers of 9/11 were Saudis (as was their mastermind, Osama bin Laden); that millions of Wahhabi Saudis have called for the destruction of the West (including the U.S.); and that there have been outrageous human rights violations (over a year in prison and 300 lashes for possessing homemade wine). Despite all this, the U.S. and the Saudis have maintained

relatively good relations. A mutual distrust of Iran and lots of oil still buried in the desert sands of the Arabian Peninsula play a significant role. How fragile is the relationship? What is the future of the House of Saud? What or who is next? Let’s get up to speed on these critical issues and see if there are any clear answers. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Five Best and Worst U.S. Presidents

$20 / $25

NC0221 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 30 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday 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 weigh in on this informative and fun session. This is far less controversial than the new leader we chose last fall! Instructor: Steven Mutart

Historical Geography of the Biblical World (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$45 / $60

NC0222 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 1 at 10am – 12pm and 12:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. Although it is one of the smallest areas of the world, the geographical region of Syria/ Palestine has some of the greatest variations in climate and topography found anywhere on earth. This region is a land-bridge 350 miles long and only 60 miles wide. It is situated between Africa to the southwest, the Arabian Peninsula to the southeast, Asia Minor to the northwest, and Mesopotamia to the northeast. Understanding the historical geography of this region, the heart and soul of Western religious tradition, can help us better understand our collective past. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Jerusalem: 3000 Years of Holiness (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included)

$45 / $60

AT0223 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – Nov 2 at 9:30am – 12pm and 12:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Lunch is included with this full day seminar. Ten measures of beauty were descended upon the world by God; Jerusalem received nine of them. Yet ten measures of sorrow were visited upon the world by God as well: Jerusalem received nine of them, according to the Babylonian Talmud. Jerusalem began as the City of Ophel of the Jebusites, was occupied by Rome, invaded by crusaders, and today is the capital of Israel. The Jerusalem of antiquity was home to the ancient Israelites who worshiped at Solomon’s Temple. Explore the city’s long religious legacies, from its historical roots to today’s modern Hekal Shlomo Synagogue. Learn about the setting of the city during the time of Jesus. See how Christian traditions developed in Jerusalem, changed over the centuries, and are observed today. During the 7th century CE, the Caliph Omar ruled Jerusalem, protecting the holy site where it is written that the Prophet Muhammad rose to heaven, came face to face with God, received the teachings of Islam, and brought them home. The Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque mark that spot today, and Arabs still refer to Jerusalem as Al Kuds, or “the Holy.” Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Unsportsmanlike Conduct – Violence in Sports

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0224 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #2 – BR0225 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. Many American sports fans are fascinated with some of the most violent sports in our culture – football, hockey, and boxing, for example. This violence has spilled into the stands and onto the streets as loyal patrons defend their team. This program will trace the history of sports violence, particularly in America, and how it has even extended to athlete and coach behavior. Instructor: Jeffrey Margolis

Running for Public Office: Is There Any Truth in Politics?

$20 / $25

NC0226 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 2 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Michelle Flaherty, a former congressional candidate, will explore the issues that impact a candidate running for public office. She ran for Congress as an outsider and then was later invited to run for State Senate by the Governor of Massachusetts, William Weld. This lecture will explore the impact of incumbency and if there truly is any advantage. How do endorsements and special interest groups affect the process? Join us for an intimate and upfront look at the influences, dishonesty, and ugliness of the election process. Do voters really care about a candidate’s quality, integrity, or genuine desire to serve? Is an election truly a win for any candidate? Instructor: Michelle Flaherty

Monument Men: Protectors of National Treasures

$20 / $25

Option #1 – TR0334 – Terraces (Bonita Springs) – October 9 at 10am –11:30am, Monday Option #2 – AR0227 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – November 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. The U.S./UK established an unprecedented unit to protect art and cultural sites during WWII. Additionally, they recovered art and treasure looted by the Nazis on a massive scale. Join us for the fascinating true story. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Nuremberg: Military Tribunals

$20 / $25

NC0228 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Most Americans know Nazi leaders (Goering, Hess, Speer, and Donitz) were convicted of war crimes at Nuremberg. We will discuss the rest of the story. There were 13 Nuremberg tribunals and hundreds more in the European occupied zones. Nineteen-hundred Nazis were tried and 330 were sentenced to death. We will also examine the 2,200 Allied Tribunals held across the Pacific that tried 5,700 (mostly) Japanese war criminals of whom 920 were executed. Topics covered will include: the role played by the U.S. military; impact of U.S. and British intelligence; and the major cases/individuals involved. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

France After Napoleon

$30 / $35

AT0229 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 7, 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday, Thursday With the final defeat of Napoleon and his exile to St. Helena, France was in an exhausted and depleted state. The restored monarchy under Louis XVIII struggled for full acceptance and a solid footing; disenfranchised republicans and Bonapartists resented the reactionary royalists. The equality of citizens introduced by the French Revolution seemed a forgotten ideal, yet by 1848 the French were welcoming another Bonaparte as their leader. This course will examine the events, personalities and expectations that precipitated further revolutions and the establishment of a second empire in France. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell

Product Liability: It Broke, I Got Injured – What Next?

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP0230 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – November 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – BV0231 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – November 13 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. The history of product liability rulings is examined in the context of which element of society’s fabric was weakest at a given moment in time. Was it the itinerant peddler in the 1600s, or the small manufacturing company during the nascent phase of the industrial revolution, or the uninformed consumer in today’s complex marketing environment? Concepts and theories of product liability law will be traced over the last 4300 years for the case of diverse commercial products such as: misrepresented jewelry and fabrics, defective delivery trucks, dangerously designed automobiles and conventional soda bottles. Concepts of caveat emptor, implied warranty, privity, negligence and strict liability are examined in the context of today’s litigious society. Special attention will be given to recent U.S. Government action, regarding millions of automobile recalls and their unfortunate similarity to prior government/court action. As Yogi Berra was reported to have once said, “It’s déjá vu all over again.” Instructor: Dr. Richard Hertzberg

Did America Save Yiddish?

$20 / $25

NC0232 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Between 1880 and 1924 over 2 million Eastern European Jews came to America. They brought with them a common language created so that Jews from different countries could communicate with each other. Those who were left behind suffered the fate of the Holocaust. Hitler tried to eradicate Jewish culture and identity, including Yiddish culture. Stalin had similar designs. But America became a fertile land for maintaining and growing Yiddish culture. This program will explore how, thanks to free speech and free press in America, Yiddish theatre, music and newspapers flourished. Instructor: Jeffrey Margolis

U.S. Military Drone Warfare in the War on Terror

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0234 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Option #2 – AT0235 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 30 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. In 15 years, drones have evolved from a surveillance tool into a widely used and lethal weapon in the war on terror. We will discuss the technology (past, current, and future) - along with the tactics, politics, and controversy. Topics will include: early unmanned aircraft; the Predator and Reaper; drone capacity and armaments; military/intelligence operations; surveillance and offensive capacity; targeting; books and movies; and do drones attacks encourage more terrorism? Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Battle of Gettysburg: One of the Pivotal Events in U.S. History

$20 / $25

AT0236 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday The Battle of Gettysburg was the most devastating battle of the American Civil War, with over 50,000 casualties. Learn about the battle’s strategies and the Generals (Lee and Meade, for example), who devised them – such as Pickett’s Charge and Little Round Top. The Union Victory at Gettysburg turned the tide against the Confederacy and although months of fighting lay ahead, America would ultimately be victorious and the Union restored. Instructor: Jan Brassem

Atomic Spies

$20 / $25

Option #1 – TR0333 – Terraces (Bonita Springs) – October 30 at 10am –11:30am, Monday Option #2 – NC0328 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesday Option #3 – AT0329 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. During WWII and the Cold War, the Soviets stole US atomic secrets. We will address what US intelligence knew and how they knew it. We will also discuss the spies; why they did it and how they were caught. Most people know the basics, we will discuss the detail. Topics: the Rosenberg spy network; were they guilty and why they were executed; the Cambridge Five; Venona Project; the Manhattan Project; Bletchley Park; and lessor known spies. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Third Party Presidential Candidates: Kingmakers or Spoilers?

$20 / $25

NC0237 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday In the history of American Presidential elections, no third-party candidate has ever come close to winning the presidency. In fact, only eight third-party candidates ever won ANY electoral votes, and only five have amassed more than 10% of the popular vote. This presentation examines third party candidates and the impact they have had on our presidential elections. Instructor: Jeffrey Margolis

The Manhattan Project

$20 / $25

Option #1 – AT0330 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Meyers) – Nov 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – NC0239 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday Choose one of the course options above. We will review the history of the US/UK project to build atomic bombs during WWII. Most Americans know the basic story. We will address the detail many people do not know. Topics will include: the men and the bombs; security; sabotage of the Nazi atomic program; heavy water; Los Alamos; Oak Ridge; Hanford; rational for using the bomb; and was the bomb necessary to end WWII. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

Father and Son Spies: Jim and Nat Nicholson

$20 / $25

NC0240 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday 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

Jonathan Pollard: Avarice or Ideology?

$20 / $25

AT0241 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) November 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday Pollard, a U.S. intelligence analyst, was arrested while spying for Israel. Israel refused him asylum and then denied knowledge of his spying. For years, they have sought his release. Despite a life sentence, he was eligible for parole in November 2015 and was ultimately released. We will address the facts behind this highly debated and political case. Was he motivated by love for Israel and its security, or was his aim more sinister – greed? Also, did he spy only for Israel? Additionally, we will discuss other Mossad operations (Eichmann, the Hangman of Riga, other assassinations) and Israeli intelligence organizations. Instructor: Thomas Eastwood

The Louisiana Purchase – The Ultimate Real Estate Deal

$20 / $25

AR0242 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – December 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Thomas Jefferson had a vision to explore the Louisiana Territory. He wound up buying this land in, arguably, the greatest land investment in U.S. history – that virtually doubled the size of the country. Simultaneously, he convinced Congress to fund a scientific and commercially based expedition of the area under the leadership of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. What were Jefferson’s and Napoleon’s motives in this transaction? Why were Lewis and Clark chosen for this effort? What were their successes and failures, and what role did Sacagawea play during this 28-month journey? Instructor: Dr. Richard Hertzberg

Louis XIV: The Sun King

$30 / $35

BR0243 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – Dec 13, 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday/Thursday 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

INTERIOR DESIGN Interior Design and The Art of a Beautiful Home II

$60 / $72

Option #1 – NC0244 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Oct 24, 26, 31, Nov 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tues/Thurs Option #2 – AT0245 – Atrium Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Nov 7, 9, 14, 16 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tues/Thurs 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. No prerequisites required. This class will cover color, art and accessories as they truly are; different aspects of one broad field. Why is it so difficult to make a room look like those beautiful illustrations in the magazines? Budget isn’t the reason! Discover how to create the mood you’d like for a room with Color. Learn why color trends are not advantageous, and how to create your own personal color scheme using basic formulas that adhere to thousands of colors. Then understand how you can create harmony by using these colors through all public areas of your home, yet getting individuality in each area. Learn how to take those little jewels called art and accessories and make the most of them in your home. Practice how to arrange groupings on tables and in wall art. Give balance and proper proportion to your arrangements; see the difference between contrast and confusion. Learn proper framing techniques for various types of wall art. Class discussions of PowerPoint pictures as well as real-time dilemmas and solutions of your own. Learn, and then put that knowledge into practice—first in exercises, and then for your own home, all while in class! Let’s do it right while we have a professional designer here to help. Instructor: Sharon Breay, A.S.I.D.

LIFE ENRICHMENT Get Organized: Downsizing Made Easy

$20 / $25

NC0246 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 19 at 5pm – 6:30pm, Thursday Downsizing is not as tough as it sounds. Naples PREMIER Professional Organizer® and Naples Daily News Get Organized columnist, Marla Ottenstein shows you how to simplify your life by helping you decide what you can and can’t live without and how to responsibly dispose of all the “stuff” before it’s too late. Topics for discussion may include: how to de-clutter, consolidate and downsize and transition into the different stages of your life; how to decide what stays and what goes; how to hold onto the memories, but not all the stuff and how to prepare your home to sell in today’s competitive marketplace. The class will also cover such topics as photo organization and the pros/cons of renting an off-site storage unit, as well as what to expect when selling or consigning furniture, accessories, collectibles, art and clothing. Instructor: Marla Ottenstein

Find Your Identity in Retirement

$20 / $25

NC0247 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday 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

Stress Reduction To Improve Performance In Sport and In Life

$24 / $29

BR0248 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 30 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday This course will clarify where stress comes from, how it affects our lives, and simple strategies to help cope with the effects of stress. Strategies will be learned and practiced during class that can be used during daily life events as well as the competitive environment of sport (golf, tennis, etc.). Each student will receive a digital file containing stress reduction exercises. Instructor: Dr. Lynn K. Robbins

Your Brain and Meditation

$20 / $25

Option #1 – NC0249 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Option #2 – BR0250 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. What do Harvard neuroscientists, Goldie Hawn, and the Dali Lama have in common? All have presented clear evidence of how meditation changes the brain. Regular practice creates neural connections promoting clear thinking, emotional stability, and compassion. It reduces stress by balancing activity in the amygdala, the brain’s fear center. We will discuss the science behind how it all works, and spend a little time in meditation. Instructor: Ann Marina

Speaking or Listening – Which Is More Important?

$35 / $40

NC0251 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 8, 15 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays In this workshop, you will get the importance of listening and speaking and how it impacts all of your relationships. Listening is a way of life that either separates or connects you to all of your loved ones. You will get how to connect with everyone in your life so that all your relationships will be even more meaningful than they already are. Learn how to really connect with your partner, children, grandchildren and in-laws! Instructor: Joyce Jacobs

Meditation for Beginners

$20 / $25

NC0252 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 15 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Are you new to meditation, or want to improve your practice? This lecture offers a guide for building and using skills in concentration and insight (clear inner seeing). Learn ways to maintain relaxed, steady awareness in the now, and cope with distractions from inside or outside. Practice noticing your thoughts and physical/emotional sensations, whether joyful, negative, or neutral. We are human beings not human doings. As Goldie Hawn Wrote in Ten Mindful Minutes, “non-doing is a crucial skill in these distracted times.” Instructor: Ann Marina

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC0253 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 5 at 9am – 10am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0254 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 8 at 9am – 10am, Friday Choose one of the course options above. Did you know that 90% of all people who make New Year’s resolutions fail? Are you tired of making yearly resolutions only to find difficulty sustaining them? Making permanent lifestyle change require an effective action plan. Learn how hypnosis works and help achieve lasting success. Instructor: Barry Wolfson

Better Sleep

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC0255 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 5 at 10am – 11am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0256 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 8 at 10am – 11am, 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 wonderful blissful mini-vacation each night. Instructor: Barry Wolfson

Stress Management

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC0257 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 12 at 9am – 10am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0258 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 15 at 9am – 10am, 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

Improve Your Golf Game

$15 / $20

Option #1 – NC0259 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 12 at 10am – 11am, Tuesday Option #2 – AT0260 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 15 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

LITERATURE & LANGUAGE British Romantic Poets: Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge

$20 / $25

Option #1 – MP0261 – Moorings Park (South Naples) – October 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday Option #2 – AR0262 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – November 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday Option #3 – BR0263 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. The English Romantic poets, who flourished from the 1790s through the 1830s, are little understood or appreciated today. Their work did not especially focus on romance or nature, though any writer will touch on those things. Blake, Burns, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Byron and Shelley wrote at a time when poets were no longer being as greatly esteemed as heretofore, as science and capitalism took hold in the modern world. They generally rejected traditional politics and religion, preferring their own perceptions and values. They left us great writing and many lines and phrases which have found a permanent place in our discourse, such as “water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink,” “auld lang syne” that we sing every New Year’s Eve, and “beauty is truth, truth beauty – that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” Instructor: Dr. William Miller

Languages of the World

$20 / $25

NC0264 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday There are over 6,000 languages in the world today. It is estimated that one language dies out every two weeks. This lecture will discuss the definition of language, where these 6,000 plus languages are spoken, who speaks them and why do they die out. Also discussed will be the difference between a language and a dialect and whether our language controls how we perceive the world? Instructor: Edward Maxwell

Voltaire: Candide

$20 / $25

BV0265 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – December 4 at 1pm – 2:30pm, Monday Francois Marie Arouet (1694 – 1778) is the greatest of the “philosophes” of the late 18th century. He wrote prodigiously; enough to fill more than 100 volumes of his works and more than 100 volumes of letters. He wrote in all genres: novels, poetry, essays and theater. Intellectually, he dominated 18th century Europe. Frederick the Great of Prussia said of him: “there is only one God, and one Voltaire.” Voltaire was a master of satire and still makes us laugh at the same time he confronts us with a certain number of complex questions. This lecture will use Voltaire’s Candide to address some of them, including: What is the nature of God? What are the causes of evil and human misery? Do we deserve our sufferings? Do we have a chance of happiness on this earth? If so, how can we achieve happiness? Instructor: Dr. Marlies Mueller

MAH JONGG Mah Jongg Skill Building Series Enrollment is limited. Please bring your 2017 Mah Jongg Rule Card (from the National Mah Jongg League; call 212-246-3052) 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 – NC0266 – Naples (So. Naples) – Oct 9, 11, 13, 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Mons/Wed/Fri Option #2 – AT0335 – Atrium (So. Ft. Myers) – Oct 2, 3, 4, 5 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students must bring both a current 2017 Mah Jongg Card and set to class. Learn the fundamentals of Mah Jongg. Learn how this exciting game makes you think every minute. Learn some strategy and how to put your tiles together to make a hand.

Intermediates

$45 / $60

Option #1 – NC0267 – Naples (South Naples) – November 13, 15, 17 at 10am – 12pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Option #2 – AT0336 – Atrium (So. Ft. Myers) – Nov 27, 29, Dec 1 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Students must bring both a current 2017 Mah Jongg Card and set to class. Must have been playing for at least 6 months. Build on your beginning knowledge. Learn to play defensively to improve your odds of making Mah Jongg. Learn how to build a hand and become more flexible in switching hands.

Advanced Strategies

$45 / $60

NC0268 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 4, 6, 8 at 10am – 12pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Enrollment is limited. Students must bring both a current 2017 Mah Jongg Card and set to class. Take your Mah Jongg to a higher level. Be prepared to play hands with defensive strategies and faster decision making. Learn when to call and when to wait. Why is this game more about looking and listening than just studying your own hand? You know if you want to be advanced and learn more!

MUSIC & OPERA Masters of the String Quartet

$24 / $29

Option #1 – AR0269 – The Arlington (Southeast Naples) – October 10 at 2:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – BV0270 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – October 26 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Option #3 – NC0271 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 16 at 1pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #4 – BR0272 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – November 30 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. Next to the symphony, the string quartet became one of the most esteemed musical genres in 18th and 19th-century Europe, so much so that Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven eagerly sought to perfect the genre, completing over 100 string quartets over the course of their careers. What led these musical giants to compose in this more intimate genre? And why were the Viennese so obsessed with it? In preparation for this course, participants are encouraged to listen to Haydn’s “String Quartet in E flat” (the Joke), Mozart’s “String Quartet in C major,” (the Dissonance), and Beethoven’s monumental “String Quartet in C# minor” (Op.131, No. 14). Instructor: Dr. Thomas Cimarusti

Tchaikovsky: Tormented Genius

$20 / $25

NC0273 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed some of the world’s most beautiful and beloved music, from the legendary Nutcracker ballet to the Pathetique symphony, all while suffering depression and hiding a dark secret. His unique sound, full of passion, romance, patriotic fervor, and endless beauty, defied the world of the musical elite whose snobbish airs were slow to recognize this true, but tormented, genius. He died at 53. Was it self-inflicted? Instructor: Steven Mutart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Outer Limits of Genius

$20 / $25

NC0274 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 6 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

Beethoven’s Ninth: The Struggle, Despair and Triumph

$20 / $25

NC0275 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday 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

PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING Photoshop Elements for Beginners

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC0276 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 23, 25, 27 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Option #2 – AT0277 – Atrium Center (So. Ft. Myers) – Oct 30, Nov 1, 3 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

Getting More from Your Digital Camera

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC0278 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 25 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT0279 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – Nov 1 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. Everyone owns a camera, and if you are like most people, you can turn it on and press the shutter, and that is about it. Perplexed by all those strange symbols? Afraid to touch a button or worse yet, touch one by accident and can’t undo what you have just done? Do not be embarrassed! Gain control of your digital camera in this easy-to-understand class. In this lecture-style class, you will learn what all those buttons do, when to use them, how to use them, and why to use them. Impress your family, friends, and yourself by making the camera do what you want it to do! Instructor: Frank Berna

Making/Taking Better Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – NC0280 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 6 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #2 – AT0281 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – Nov 13 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday 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 is for all photographers, regardless of the camera they use. Instructor: Frank Berna

Take Amazing Travel Photos

$30 / $35

Option #1 – BR0282 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 24 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Option #2 – NC0283 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 27 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Option #3 – AT0284 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – Dec 6 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. We all love to travel, and capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments to share with friends and family, or for personal memories, is part of the experience. Our photographs need to bring the sensations of sight, sound, and smell back to trigger our memories and to communicate how we felt to others. To do this, we need to think and feel, as much as look, when setting out to take photographs. Travel photography expresses the feeling of a time and place, portrays a land, its people, or a culture in its natural state, and has no geographical limitations. Learn how to create the images that are only seen in magazines. Instructor: Frank Berna

Photoshop Elements for Intermediates

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC0285 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 6, 8, 10 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Option #2 – AT0286 – Atrium Center (South Ft. Myers) – Nov 13, 15, 17 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 Beginner course or have a basic understanding of Photoshop Elements, this class takes photo editing to the next level. Advanced sharpening techniques, better cloning, understanding layer masks and advanced portrait retouching are some of the topics covered in this intermediate course. Instructor: Frank Berna

Nature and Wildlife Photography

$34 / $39

Option #1 – NC0287 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 8 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT0288 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 17 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Friday 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 so 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. Instructor: Frank Berna

Understanding Your Digital SLR

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC0289 – Naples Center (So. Naples) – Nov 27, 29, Dec 1 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/Fri Option #2 – AT0290 – Atrium Center (So. Ft. Myers) – December 4, 6, 8 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Mon/Wed/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 – NC0291 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 29 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday Option #2 – AT0292 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 4 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers. You love to take photos, but after you press the shutter, what do you do next? What is the best way to get them into your computer? Got a ton of photos on your computer, but can never find the one you want? Did your computer ever crash and you lost everything including your precious memories? Do you understand all those 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

iPhone-ography

$34 / $39

Option #1 – NC0293 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 1, 7 at 10am – 12pm, Friday/Thursday Option #2 – AT0294 – Atrium Exec Center (South Ft. Myers) – December 8, 13 at 10am – 12pm, Friday/Wednesday Choose one of the course options above. If you love taking photos with your iPhone but can’t figure out how to capture anything more than simple snapshots, and you’d like to take incredible photos with the camera that you have in your pocket at all times, then this course is for you. Part 1 discusses the features of the camera and how to use them properly. Part 2 deals with the myriad ways to edit and organize your photos. Instructor: Frank Berna

RELIGION, FAITH & PHILOSOPHY John Takes on the Middle Eastern Goddess Cultures Influencing New Gentile Christians

$30 / $35

NC0295 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 6, 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays Learn about the renowned Temple of Artemis of the Ephesians in Ephesus and the Temple of Aphrodite in Corinth. Both had sacred temple prostitutes which serviced worshipers as a regular ritual of their fertility cult. As a result of that influence, the heresy of Gnosticism crept into the early Christian church. John attempts to clarify the Christian concept of Divine Love – to combat the influence of the fertility cults – through this New Testament letter we now call First John. Come join us for this interesting study. Instructor: Sandy Miller

SCIENCE, MEDICINE & ASTRONOMY Hubble Unravels Solar System Mysteries

$20 / $25

Option #1 – BV0296 – Bentley Village (North Naples) – October 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Option #2 – BR0297 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita Springs) – October 26 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Option #3 – AT0298 – Atrium Executive Center (South Ft. Myers) – November 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Choose one of the course options above. The Hubble telescope has unraveled many of the solar system mysteries in the last 25 years. This course – led by a Hubble design team member – will show you what scientists now know about the solar system, and explain how Pluto lost its status as a planet. Learn about the Solar System moons, and why ours is dramatically different. We will also answer the question, “Are we alone in the world?” Instructor: Ken Selger

Nanotechnology – What’s All the Fuss About?

$20 / $25

NC0299 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 26 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Did you know that Nanotechnology is all around us? It is already in everyday use and in order to decide whether this should concern us, we need to be aware of the underlying science. We will start by looking at the origins of nanotechnology and what it really is, and how and why the properties of nanometer-sized objects are fundamentally different to larger things, and how we can take advantage of this. We will look at specific examples of nanotechnology applications in healthcare, electronics, textiles, defense, the automotive industry, fuels, food, etc., and be better placed to analyze the benefits vs. the risks of this exciting new technology. Instructor: Dr. Colm Durkan

A World Without Work: How Technology, Productivity and Artificial Intelligence Will Change Our Lives Beyond Recognition

$24 / $29

NC0111 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 30 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday Technology is rapidly changing our lives and the speed of that change is accelerating. Robots, self-driving cars, artificial reality, 3-D printing and technology not yet dreamt of will alter our lives and those of our children and grandchildren. Besides challenging the very nature of society, these changes will demand answers to unimagined questions: how will we deal with a world with fewer jobs? How are fruits of accomplishment to be shared? Will we be indolent or enriched – or just irrelevant? Instructor: William Korstad

TAI CHI & YOGA Yoga Series (Three Sessions) or

$30 / $50

Individual sessions available with prior registration only

$12 / $15

Option #1 – NC0302 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 2, 23, 30 at 8 am – 9:15am, Mondays Option #2 – NC0303 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 6, 13, 20 at 8am – 9:15am, Mondays Option #3 – NC0304 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 4, 11, 18 at 8am – 9:15am, 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 Series (Three Sessions) or

$27 / $32

Individual sessions available with prior registration only

$10 / $12

Option #1 – NC0305 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 2, 23, 30 at 9:30am – 10:30 am, Mondays Option #2 – NC0306 – Naples Center (South Naples) – November 6, 13, 20 at 9:30am – 10:30am, Mondays Option #3 – NC0307 – Naples Center (South Naples) – December 4, 11, 18 at 9:30am – 10:30am, Mondays Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited. Please wear tennis shoes or soft-soled shoes. The gentle, flowing movements of NC030Tai 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

TRAVEL ABROAD – 2018 EXCURSIONS Please feel free to register for any of these remarkable and interesting trips. Always out of the ordinary and always delightfully different! By registering on-line or with one of our office staff, you will receive an informational brochure as soon as they become available - to help you to decide if just one is enough!

Macchu Picchu to the Galapagos SP9534 – May 29 – June 12, 2018 – 16 days They rank as two of South America’s greatest treasures, and a small group tour is the natural selection for both: the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu, where we overnight at an intimate on-site hotel; and the fascinating Galapagos Islands, Darwin’s “living laboratory,” for a four-night island-based adventure. Included are day cruises on a privately chartered yacht, a Quito city tour and touring through Lima, and an expert Galapagos naturalist guide to enhance the wildlife viewing.

Canadian Rockies Explorer, with Glacier National Park SP9535 – July 14 – 24, 2018 – 11 days One of North America’s great unspoiled wildernesses, the Canadian Rockies offer bountiful rewards for outdoor-loving travelers. While staying in unique mountain lodges, we ride in Glacier National Park’s famed Red Jammers, visit cerulean Lake Louise, and set foot on Athabasca Glacier. Amid stunning alpine scenery, it’s a feast for the eyes – and the spirit. Canyon and lake cruises, trail hikes and a Banff Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain leave you ready to slumber in unique mountain lodges.

Across Spain and Portugal with Paradores and Pousadas SP9536 – September 7 – 23, 2018 – 17 days Fortified cities and tiny fishing villages, rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks, iconic shrines to both religion and fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits on this singular small group journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in vibrant Barcelona. Stays in historic lodgings on the religious route of St. James, port wine tastings on the Douro River and a full day excursion along the rugged Basque coastline make this a trip to remember.

Northern Italy, from the Alps to the Adriatic SP9537 – September 12 – 26, 2018 – 15 days This leisurely exploration of Italy’s varied northern regions, from the romantic Lake District and dramatic Cinque Terre to beloved Tuscany, the majestic Dolomites, and canal-laced Venice, offers a refreshing perspective on a well-known land. In the company of our congenial small group, we celebrate the Italian penchant for hospitality, good food, and good living. Fabulous excursions, wine tastings, and unparalleled sightseeing are sure to thrill and inspire. In a word, splendido!

WRITING WORKSHOPS A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book

$75 / $90

NC0308 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 2, 9, 16, 23 1pm – 3pm, Mondays Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Have you always wanted to write a book but do not know how to begin? Then this workshop is for you. You will learn the stages in the writing process as you plan and organize your book, and explore characterization and plotting along with basic fiction elements. Those interested in writing nonfiction will learn the importance of back-matter, envisioning the layout, using photos and diagrams, and other details important to successful nonfiction. All writing levels welcome. Bring a summary of your writing project or idea to the first class. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

Writing Craft: Become a Better Writer

$55 / $70

NC0309 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 4, 11, 18 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays Enrollment is limited. Participants may register for the entire series (NC0309) 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

NC0310 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 4 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday 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

NC0311 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 11 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday 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

NC0312 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 18 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday Enrollment is limited. In this class, we will focus on how to properly punctuate and format dialogue, use it to craft scenes that show rather than tell, and provide story and character background. Balancing dialogue with narrative and incorporating actions and thoughts while maintaining viewpoint will also be covered. Students will complete several in-class exercises with time to share and discuss for improvements. All writing levels are welcome.

Writers Collaborative Workshop

$65 / $80

Option #1 – NC0313 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 11, 18, 25 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays Option #2 – NC0314 – Naples Center (South Naples) - November 1, 8, 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Wednesdays Option #3 – NC0315 – Naples Center (South Naples) – Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Weds Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Please bring your writing samples to the first class. Audience is one of the most important aspects of writing. Share the content of yours with like-minded, aspiring authors in a constructive, acceptance-oriented, creative, and vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you are writing or want to write – memoir, stories, novel, or poems – for input, guidance, and discussion. Instructor: James Robison

Marketing for Writers

$65 / $80

NC0316 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 25, November 1, 8, 15 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays Enrollment is limited. Have you finished your manuscript? Hope to pitch your idea to editors? Now you’re ready to embark on a new writer’s journey – overcoming all the hurdles of getting published. In this course, we will explore how to find and select markets and then pitch manuscripts to editors. We will work on crafting strong submission letters, learn the difference between proposals and query letters, publishing terms, and the details of basic contracts. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

Writing Short Stories

$75 / $90

NC0317 – Naples Center (South Naples) – October 30, November 6, 13, 20 at 1pm – 3pm, Mondays Enrollment is limited. Do you enjoy reading short stories? Would you like to write fiction but do not have time to devote to a novel? Write a short story! In this course, designed for beginners or anyone wishing to explore short stories, participants will learn from published examples while applying short fiction techniques to their own writing. We will explore conflict, characterization, viewpoint, and description as they contribute to plot. Tips on using viewpoint and sensory detail to engage readers, as well as story length and structure, will be covered. Instructor: Lisa Wroble

Memoir Writing: A Thought Provoking Emotional Experience

$25 / $30

NC0318 – Naples Center (South Naples) –November 14 at 2:30pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday Enrollment is limited. Each person’s life is a series of thought provoking, emotional experiences. This topical approach to memoir writing will result in a treasure chest of memories for each and every person who will one day read your anecdotes. This class will stimulate each person to leave a written legacy of who you are, your thoughts, your experiences and what you would like to be remembered for. Instructor: Marsha E. Bergquist

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Mary Bartrop is a certified Zentangle® teacher. Marsha E Bergquist, M.A.T., has facilitated the instruction of writing at the college level, often focusing on the art of memoir writing. Jeanne Berger, MSSW, Columbia University, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years’ experience. Frank Berna has nearly 25 years of experience in various aspects of photography. Cheryl Admire Bergau is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Jan Brassem, Professor at the University of Hartford, has one of the largest private collections of Civil War books on the East Coast. Sharon Breay, ASID of Breay Design, is an awarded, nationally certified senior design consultant, mentor, and author. Thomas Cimarusti is an Associate Professor of Music History at Florida Gulf Coast University. Loris Dallal trained at the Sogetsu Ikebana School in Tokyo; attended seminars and workshops worldwide; taught Ikebana at Hofstra. Steven Derfler, Ph.D., is a Professor of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. 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. Colm Durkan, Ph.D. is the head of the Nanoscale Engineering Group of Cambridge, UK. Thomas Eastwood had careers with the ATF and DoD where he conducted and led counterintelligence and criminal investigations. Suzanne Fiscella is a practicing Physician’s Assistant, with years of high school and college teaching experience. Carol Fitzgerald is passionate about sharing her knowledge for getting healthy and losing weight through plant-based eating. Michelle Flaherty is a former political candidate and Naples resident. John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and former Wall Street merchant banker, is the FGCU Director of Continuing Education. Richard W. Hertzberg, Ph.D., has almost 50 years of worldwide experience with fractures. He is an author and award-winning educator. Joyce Jacobs is a life coach, specializing in relationships. Carol Jonson, M.A., was a facilitator for the Hodges lifelong learning program where she taught humanities, art, and literature. Shelly Kaufman has a degree in communication and is a lifetime fan of movies from 1930 to the present. Genie Kell, B.F.A., M.A., has studied at Yale University, Columbia University, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in NYC. William Korstad spent 25 years directing technological change in corporate America and 30 years as a software entrepreneur. Clifford Landers, Ph.D., is a retired professor of Latin American politics and an active cinephile. Dottie Magen teaches Art History at the university level. 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. 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. Sandy Miller is a retired educator and entrepreneur. She taught The Bible as Literature at the Center for Lifelong Learning at UWF/FSC. William Miller has a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Rochester. 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. Nora Navarro, was an Adjunct Associate Professor and instructor of Millinery in the Accessories Design Department of FIT. Gerry Pearson Nichols is a calligrapher and certified Zentangle® teacher. Marla Ottenstein is Naples’ PREMIER Professional Organizer® and a columnist for the Naples Daily News and è Bella Magazine. Donald Pomerantz, Ph.D., was Chairman of the Department of Foreign Languages and Humanities at Central Connecticut State University. Lynn K. Robbins, Ph.D., is a sports psychology/stress management consultant. James Robison has been published in The New Yorker, won a Whiting Grant for his short fiction and a Rosenthal Award. Cindi Ryerson, R.N., owns and operates Millennium House, an adult day care facility, and the Millennium Cognitive Cafe. Ken Selger was the Optical Physicist and Chief Engineer of the Hubble’s Fine Guidance Sensor. Aaron Skloff is a Chartered Financial Analyst, Accredited Investment Fiduciary, and a Financial Advisor and CEO of Skloff Financial. Ken Soltys is a semi-retired chemist with a long career in environmental and sustainability sciences. Steve Stolz is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Carlene Thissen is a singer, songwriter, and author who spends much of her time working with the people of Immokalee. Scott Vanselow is an Adjunct Professor at FGCU who teaches database and other information technology classes. Barry Wolfson, has run a NJ Hypnosis Counseling Center for over 26 years, offering programs in over 35 adult schools. Lisa Wroble is a nationally published author and writing instructor.

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