FGCU's Renaissance Academy 2014 Fall Course Catalog

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THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY of Florida Gulf Coast University

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Paul C. Thornton, Ed.D. Brenda DePasquale-GersonExecutive Director, Continuing Education & Off Campus Programs Administrative Coordinator – Atrium

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How to Register for ProgramsOnline – Use a credit card to safely and securely register online 24/7 at https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu.Phone – Use a credit card – call 239-425-3272 or 239-434-4737.Mail – Registration form (page 39) or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and mail to either address above.Fax – Registration form (page 39) or from our website at www.fgcu.edu/racademy and fax to 239-425-3260.In Person – At the Naples Center or Atrium only. In-person registrations are NOT permitted at any other location.

LocationsAtrium Exec Center, 8695 College Pkwy, Suite 1181, Ft. Myers 33919; 239-425-3272Naples Center, 1010 Fifth Avenue South, Naples 34102; 239-434-4737Commons Club at the Brooks, 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs 34135; 239-949-3800Calusa Harbour, 2525 First St, Ft. Myers 33901; 239-425-2245Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr, Marco Island, FL, 239-394-4221

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TABLE OF CONTENTSARCHAEOLOGY & ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS ............................................................................................................................8 ART/ART HISTORY ...............................................................................................................................................................................8

BIOGRAPHIES .....................................................................................................................................................................................10

BUSINESS & INVESTING STRATEGIES ........................................................................................................................................11

CHINESE ART & HISTORY ...............................................................................................................................................................12

COMPUTER INSTRUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................14

CONTEMPORARY ART ......................................................................................................................................................................17

DAY TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS ................................................................................................................................................18

DISCUSSION GROUPS .......................................................................................................................................................................18

ECOLOGY .............................................................................................................................................................................................19

FILM GREATS ......................................................................................................................................................................................19

FINE ARTS & DRAWING ....................................................................................................................................................................19

FLORIDA CENTRIC ............................................................................................................................................................................20

FOREIGN & CLASSIC FILM SERIES..............................................................................................................................................20

GUITAR LESSONS ...............................................................................................................................................................................23

HEALTH & WELLNESS......................................................................................................................................................................23

HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT ..................................................................................................................................................25

LIFE ENRICHMENT ...........................................................................................................................................................................28

LITERATURE & LANGUAGE ...........................................................................................................................................................30

MAH JONGG .........................................................................................................................................................................................31

MUSIC ....................................................................................................................................................................................................31

PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING ............................................................................................................................................32

RELIGION & FAITH ...........................................................................................................................................................................33

SCIENCE & MEDICINE......................................................................................................................................................................34

TAI CHI, YOGA & MEDITATION .....................................................................................................................................................35

TRAVELOGUES ...................................................................................................................................................................................35

2015 TRAVEL ABROAD PROGRAMS ..............................................................................................................................................36

WRITING WORKSHOPS ....................................................................................................................................................................37

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES ................................................................................................................................38

COURSE REGISTRATION FORM ....................................................................................................................................................39


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

Program Title by Location Program # Category Instructor Day/Month/AM/PM Page ATRIUM (S. FT. MYERS)

Ancient Egypt: Ancient Archaeology AT5650 Archaeology Tetlow M-W/Oct/PM 8Maya Archaeology: Jungles of Central America AT5651 Archaeology Tetlow Tu/Oct-Nov/PM 8Hernando Cortes & the Aztec Civilization AT5652 Archaeology Franz Th/Nov/AM 8Florida Archaeology: Ancient History AT5653 Archaeology Tetlow Th/Dec/PM 8Four Phenomenal Art Movements (series) AT5655 Art/Art History Melzer Tu/Oct-Nov/AM 9Pre-Raphaelites in Love AT5656 Art/Art History Melzer Tu/Oct/AM 9Henri Rousseau’s Roaring Romance AT5657 Art/Art History Melzer Tu/Oct/AM 9Inspiring Stained Glass – Italian Style AT5658 Art/Art History Melzer Tu/Oct/AM 9Georgia O’Keeffe – Painting Life & Love AT5659 Art/Art History Melzer Tu/Nov/AM 9Income Earning Investments Beyond 0.5% CD AT5670 Business/Finance Admire Tu-Th/Nov/EVE 11Preparing Your Estate Plan AT5672 Business/Finance Admire/Fayer Th/Dec/EVE 11What is the Right Technology for You? AT5673 Computer Guerra F/Oct/AM 14iOS 8 – What’s New in Apple’s iPad/iPhone AT5678 Computer Guerra Th/Nov/AM 14iPad for Beginners AT5679 Computer Guerra M/Oct/AM 14iPad Apps: Photos on Your iPad AT5683 Computer Guerra W/Oct/AM 14iPad Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari AT5685 Computer Guerra W/Oct/AM 14iPhone for Beginners AT5688 Computer Guerra M/Oct/PM 15iPad & iPhone for Intermediates AT5693 Computer Guerra Tu/Nov/AM 15An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 AT5695 Computer Guerra F/Oct/PM 15Android Tablet for Beginners AT5700 Computer Guerra Th/Nov/PM 16Sell on eBay the Right Way AT5704 Computer Rosenberg Tu-Th/Nov/EVE 16Introduction to Facebook for Desktops & Laptop Computers AT5706 Computer Outhwaite Th/Nov/AM 16Introduction to Facebook for iPad AT5708 Computer Outhwaite W/Dec/PM 16Florida’s Gubernatorial Election: Florida, Florida, Florida! AT5750 Florida Centric Bergerson W/Oct/AM 20Ft. Myers Classic & Foreign Film Series AT5736 Film Series Kaufman Th/Sept-Oct-Nov-Dec/PM 21The Lunchbox (India, 2013, Drama/Romance) AT5737 Film Series Kaufman Th/Sept/PM 21Days of Heaven (USA, 1978, Drama/Romance) AT5738 Film Series Kaufman Th/Oct/PM 21The Lemon Tree (Israel, 2008, Drama) AT5739 Film Series Kaufman Th/Oct/PM 21American Graffiti (USA, 1973, Comedy/Drama) AT5740 Film Series Kaufman Th/Oct/PM 21Wadjda (Saudi Arabia, 2013, Comedy/Drama) AT5741 Film Series Kaufman Th/Oct/PM 21Notorious (USA,1946, Drama/Romance/Thriller) AT5742 Film Series Kaufman Th/Oct/PM 21The Namesake (India, 2006, Drama) AT5743 Film Series Kaufman Th/Nov/PM 21His Girl Friday (USA, 1940, Comedy/Drama/Romance) AT5744 Film Series Kaufman Th/Nov/PM 21The Lady Killers (Britain, 1955, Comedy) AT5745 Film Series Kaufman Th/Nov/PM 23The Adventures of Robin Hood (USA, 1938, Action/Romance) AT5746 Film Series Kaufman Th/Dec/PM 23Departures (Japan, 2009, Drama) AT5747 Film Series Kaufman Th/Dec/PM 23Learn Self-Hypnosis for Better Sleep (series) AT5756 Health & Wellness Morrow Th/Oct-Nov/PM 24Self Hypnosis - Session 1 AT5757 Health & Wellness Morrow Th/Oct/PM 24Self Hypnosis - Session 2 AT5758 Health & Wellness Morrow Th/Nov/PM 24Self Hypnosis - Session 3 AT5759 Health & Wellness Morrow Th/Nov/PM 24Global Jihad – Al Qaeda & Islamic Extremism AT5760 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood M/Oct/AM 25Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy AT5763 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood M/Oct/PM 25Recovering Nazi Plunder – The Real Monuments Men AT5765 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood M/Oct/PM 25Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls (lunch included) AT5769 Hist/Law/Gov’t Derfler M/Oct/AM-PM 25Snowden & Manning: Patriots or Traitors? AT5771 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood W/Nov/AM 25Criminalization of Migration AT5773 Hist/Law/Gov’t Seay W/Nov/AM 25Is It 2016 Yet? Bush or Clinton Again? AT5775 Hist/Law/Gov’t Bergerson W/Nov/AM 26Operation Paperclip – Recruiting Nazi Scientists AT5777 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood W/Nov/PM 26Unique Mission of World War II AT5780 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood F/Nov/PM 26The Arab-Israeli Conflict (lunch included) AT5786 Hist/Law/Gov’t Derfler M/Nov/AM-PM 27Secrets of Dignitary Protection AT5787 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood F/Nov/AM 27Humor for Health & Happy Living AT5798 Life Enrichment Marina Tu/Oct/PM 28Brain Fitness Café (series) AT5800 Life Enrichment Ryerson Tu/Nov-Dec/AM 28THINK: Be Informed About Your Brain Health AT5802 Life Enrichment Ryerson Tu/Nov/AM 28Brainstorm Challenge AT5804 Life Enrichment Ryerson Tu/Dec/AM 28Brain Basher Puzzles AT5806 Life Enrichment Ryerson Tu/Dec/AM 29Reconnecting to Your Inner Self AT5808 Life Enrichment Miller Th/Nov/PM 29How to Write & Tell Personal Stories AT5822 Life Enrichment Williams Th/Dec/PM 30Orson Welles & the 1938 “War of the Worlds” Broadcast AT5823 Literature/Language Franz W/Oct/AM 30Mah Jongg for Beginners I AT5831 Mah Jongg Marcus Tu/Oct/AM 31Mah Jongg for Beginners I AT5833 Mah Jongg Marcus Tu/Nov-Dec/AM 31Mah Jongg for Beginners II AT5835 Mah Jongg Marcus Tu/Oct/PM 31Mah Jongg for Beginners II AT5837 Mah Jongg Marcus Tu/Nov-Dec/PM 31


Understanding Your Digital Camera Made Simple AT5839 Photography Berna W/Oct/PM 32Making/Taking Better Photos AT5841 Photography Berna F/Oct/PM 32Download, Save, and Share Your Photos AT5843 Photography Berna W/Oct/AM 32Take Amazing Travel Photos AT5845 Photography Berna W/Nov/PM 32Photoshop Elements 12 for Beginners AT5847 Photography Berna M/Nov-Dec/PM 32Creating Custom Photo Books Online with MyPublisher AT5848 Photography Berna W/Nov/PM 33The Religion of the Founding Fathers AT5852 Religion & Faith Ehman Th/Dec/PM 33Buddhism AT5854 Religion & Faith Ehman M/Nov/PM 33Gospels of New Testament &“Other” Gospels (series) AT5855 Religion & Faith Ehman M/Oct-Nov/PM 34The Gospels AT5857 Religion & Faith Ehman M/Oct/PM 34The Other Gospels AT5859 Religion & Faith Ehman M/Nov/PM 34Cosmology: Describing the Universe of Religion & Science AT5861 Religion & Faith Flaig M/Nov/AM 34Creative Journal Writing AT5869 Writing Workshop Greene W/Oct-Nov/PM 37

THE BROOKS COMMONS CLUB (Bonita)iOS 8 – What’s New in Apple’s Latest iPad/iPhone BR5676 Computer Guerra Tu/Nov/AM 14iPad for Beginners BR5680 Computer Guerra M/Oct/AM 14iPad Apps: Photos on Your iPad BR5682 Computer Guerra Th/Oct/AM 14iPad Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari BR5686 Computer Guerra Th/Oct/AM 14iPhone for Beginners BR5690 Computer Guerra M/Oct/AM 15iPad & iPhone for Intermediates BR5691 Computer Guerra W/Nov/AM 15An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 BR5696 Computer Guerra Tu/Oct/AM 15Kindle Fire for Beginners BR5702 Computer Martin W/Nov/AM 16Facebook vs. Twitter: Understanding these Social Media Giants BR5710 Computer Outhwaite W/Dec/PM 16Zentangle® – A Remarkable Drawing Experience! BR5794 Fine Art & Drawing Nichols F/Nov/PM 19Layered Imagery Technique: Discover the Collage Artist in You BR5796 Fine Art & Drawing Pesek M/Nov/PM 20Recovering Nazi Plunder – The Real Monuments Men BR5768 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood M/Dec/AM 25Is It 2016 Yet? Bush or Clinton Again? BR5776 Hist/Law/Gov’t Bergerson M/Dec/AM 26Operation Paperclip – Recruiting Nazi Scientists BR5779 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood W/Dec/PM 26Success from the Inside Out BR5820 Life Enrichment Vrugtman M/Nov/AM 30Beethoven’s Ninth: The Struggle, Despair and Triumph BR5827 Music Mutart Tu/Nov/PM 31

CALUSA HARBOUR (Downtown Ft. Myers)Recovering Nazi Plunder – The Real Monuments Men CH5767 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood M/Nov/PM 25Orson Welles and the 1938 “War of the Worlds” Broadcast CH5824 Literature/Language Franz M/Dec/PM 30The Religion of the Founding Fathers CH5850 Religion & Faith Ehman M/Oct/PM 33 MARCO ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTSFacebook vs. Twitter: Understanding these Social Media Giants MI5709 Computer Outhwaite Th/Dec/PM 16Global Jihad – Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism MI5762 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood Th/Nov/AM 25

NAPLES CENTER (Naples)In the Gardens of Claude Monet’s Giverny NC5654 Art/Art History Jonson M/Oct/AM 8Renaissance Architect Extraordinaire: Andrea Palladio NC5660 Art/Art History Johnson M/Oct/AM 9Women in Art – The Journey to Active Participant NC5661 Art/Art History Kell F/Oct-Nov/PM 9Fabulous France: 2000 Years in Provence (series) NC5662 Art/Art History Jonson Tu-Th/Dec/AM 10Aix-en-Provence, Roman Glanum and Nimes NC5663 Art/Art History Jonson Tu/Dec/AM 10Arles NC5664 Art/Art History Jonson Th/Dec/AM 10Richard Burton – The King from Wales (series) NC5665 Biographies Mutart M/Nov/AM 10Richard Burton – Session 1 NC5880 Biographies Mutart M/Nov/AM 10Richard Burton – Session 2 NC5881 Biographies Mutart M/Nov/AM 10Baseball Legends: Ted Williams and Sandy Koufax (series) NC5666 Biographies Mutart W/Dec/AM 11Koufax the Colossal NC5667 Biographies Mutart W/Dec/AM 11Ted Williams - The Splendid Splinter NC5668 Biographies Mutart W/Dec/AM 11Understanding Social Security NC5669 Business/Finance Stolz Tu/Nov/EVE 11Preparing Your Estate Plan NC5671 Business/Finance Stolz/Burzynski Tu/Dec/EVE 11Chinese Art & History Study Group (with Lunch) (series) NC5520 Chinese Art Various Tu/Jan-Feb-Mar/AM 12Museum of Fine Arts-Boston Chinese Art Collection NC5521 Chinese Art Berliner Tu/Jan/AM 12Building Asian Export Art Collections of the Peabody Essex NC5522 Chinese Art Sargent Tu/Jan/AM 12Formation of Modern Chinese Museums Around the World NC5523 Chinese Art Silbergeld Tu/Jan/AM 12Chinese Film Presentation & New Year Luncheon NC5524 Chinese Art TBA Tu/Feb/AM 12Collecting Imperial China: The Sir Percival David Collection NC5526 Chinese Art Pierson Tu/Feb/AM 13How Richard Fuller became a Great Collector of Chinese Art NC5527 Chinese Art Yiu Tu/Feb/AM 13“Halls of Supreme Harmony” Traditional Chinese Furniture NC5528 Chinese Art Jacobsen Tu/Feb/AM 13Highlights of Chinese Art: The Avery Brundage Collection NC5529 Chinese Art Knight Tu/Mar/AM 13What is the Right Technology for You? NC5674 Computer Guerra W/Oct/AM 14iOS8 - What’s New in Apple’s Latest iPad/iPhone NC5675 Computer Guerra W/Oct/AM 14iOS8 - What’s New in Apple’s Latest iPad/iPhone NC5677 Computer Guerra M/Nov/AM 14iPad for Beginners NC5681 Computer Guerra Tu/Oct/PM 14

Program Title by Location Program # Category Instructor Day/Month/AM/PM Page


iPad Apps: Photos on Your iPad NC5684 Computer Guerra W/Nov/AM 14iPad Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari NC5687 Computer Guerra W/Nov/AM 14iPad Hands-On Workshops (series) NC5876 Computer Dorio Th/Nov/AM 14iPad Settings, App Store, Backup & More NC5877 Computer Dorio Th/Nov/AM 15iPad Email, Calendar & Safari NC5878 Computer Dorio Th/Nov/AM 15iPad Photos NC5879 Computer Dorio Th/Nov/AM 15iPhone for Beginners NC5689 Computer Guerra Tu/Oct/AM 15iPad and iPhone for Intermediates NC5692 Computer Guerra M/Nov/PM 15Learn to Video Call With Skype and Facetime NC5694 Computer Tibbles M/Nov/AM 15An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 NC5697 Computer Guerra M/Oct/AM 15An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 NC5698 Computer Guerra M/Nov/AM 16Android Tablet for Beginners NC5699 Computer Guerra M/Oct/PM 16Kindle Fire for Beginners NC5701 Computer Martin Tu/Oct/AM 16Sell on eBay the Right Way! NC5703 Computer Rosenberg M-W/Oct/EVE 16Introduction to Facebook for Desktop & Laptop Computers NC5705 Computer Outhwaite Tu/Nov/PM 16Introduction to Facebook for iPad NC5707 Computer Outhwaite M/Dec/PM 16Salke Contemporary Art Study Group (with Lunch)(series) NC5530 Contemporary Art Various F/Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr/AM 17Important Directions in Contemporary Photography NC5531 Contemporary Art Barberie F/Jan/AM 17Narrative Painting in America: Then and Now NC5532 Contemporary Art Zona F/Feb/AM 17The Empty Plinth: Contemporary Sculpture at PAFA NC5533 Contemporary Art Philbrick F/Mar/AM 17Harbingers, Catalysts & Champions of American Studio Craft NC5534 Contemporary Art Argo F/Apr/AM 17Is Capitalism Out of Control? NC5720 Discussion Hinchey Tu/Dec/AM 18Birds of South Florida NC5721 Ecology Mutart Th/Oct/PM 19Beautiful, Flowering Orchids – Thrive and Grow! (series) NC5722 Ecology Dorio W/Nov/PM 19Introduction to Growing Orchids in Southwest Florida NC5723 Ecology Dorio W/Nov/PM 19The Phalaenopsis - The Moth Orchid NC5724 Ecology Dorio W/Nov/PM 19Gone With The Wind – Making Movie Magic NC5726 Film Greats Mutart Tu/Oct/AM 19Zentangle® – A Remarkable Drawing Experience! NC5793 Fine Arts & Drawing Nichols M-W/Oct/PM 19Layered Imagery Technique: Discover the Collage Artist in You NC5795 Fine Arts & Drawing Pesek Tu/Oct/PM 20Florida’s Gubernatorial Election: Florida, Florida, Florida! NC5751 Florida Centric Bergerson M/Oct/AM 20Naples Foreign Film Series NC5727 Film Series Guerra Su/Sep-Oct-Nov/PM 20Jules & Jim (France, 1962, Drama/Romance) NC5728 Film Series Guerra Su/Sep/PM 20The Lunchbox (India, 2013, Drama/Romance) NC5729 Film Series Guerra Su/Oct/PM 20Babette’s Feast (Denmark, 1987, Romance) NC5730 Film Series Guerra Su/Oct/PM 20Life is Beautiful (Italy, 1997, Drama) NC5731 Film Series Guerra Su/Oct/PM 21The Last Station (Germany, 2009, Biography/Drama) NC5732 Film Series Guerra Su/Oct/PM 21A Royal Affair (Denmark, 2012, Drama/Romance) NC5733 Film Series Guerra Su/Nov/PM 21Memories of Murder (South Korea, 2003, Crime/Drama/Mystery) NC5734 Film Series Guerra Su/Nov/PM 21Jean de Florette (France, 1986, Drama) NC5735 Film Series Guerra Su/Nov/PM 21Beginning Guitar Lessons NC5748 Guitar Lessons Morgan F/Oct-Nov/PM 23Intermediate Guitar NC5749 Guitar Lessons Morgan F/Oct-Nov/PM 23Aging Healthfully and Well (series) NC5752 Health & Wellness Pignataro F/Oct-Nov/AM 23Aging - Session 1 NC5753 Health & Wellness Pignataro F/Oct/AM 23Aging - Session 2 NC5754 Health & Wellness Pignataro F/Oct/AM 24Aging - Session 3 NC5755 Health & Wellness Pignataro F/Nov/AM 24Global Jihad – Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism NC5761 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood W/Oct/PM 25Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy NC5764 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood W/Nov/PM 25Recovering Nazi Plunder – The Real Monuments Men NC5766 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood W/Oct/AM 25Snowden and Manning: Patriots or Traitors? NC5770 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood W/Oct/AM 25The Criminalization of Migration NC5772 Hist/Law/Gov’t Seay Th/Oct/PM 25Is It 2016 Yet? Bush or Clinton Again? NC5774 Hist/Law/Gov’t Bergerson W/Nov/AM 26Operation Paperclip – Recruiting Nazi Scientists NC5778 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood W/Nov/AM 26Unique Missions of World War II NC5781 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood W/Nov/PM 26The U.S. Constitution: The Making of a Great Nation (series) NC5782 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood Th/Nov/PM 26Long Hot Summer of 1787: Designing a Nation on Parchment NC5783 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood Th/Nov/PM 261790 to 1800: The New Nation Struggles NC5784 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood Th/Nov/PM 26The Miracle Continues (1800 – 1820) NC5785 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood Th/Nov/PM 27Climate Change and Global Warming: Politics vs. Science NC5725 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood Th/Nov/PM 27Secrets of Dignitary Protection NC5788 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood W/Nov/AM 27The Rise of Titans: Churchill & Hitler NC5789 Hist/Law/Gov’t Grover Tu/Nov/AM 27World War I and its Aftermath – The Rise of the U.S. NC5790 Hist/Law/Gov’t Rudin Tu-Th/Nov/PM 27Politics vs. History - Ideology and Historical Accuracy NC5791 Hist/Law/Gov’t Eastwood Th/Nov/PM 28Presidential Libraries: Legacy or Revisionism NC5792 Hist/Law/Gov’t Margolis Th/Dec/PM 28Humor for Health and Happy Living NC5797 Life Enrichment Marina Th/Oct/PM 28Brain Fitness Café (series) NC5799 Life Enrichment Ryerson Th/Oct/AM 28THINK: Be Informed About Your Brain Health NC5801 Life Enrichment Ryerson Th/Oct/AM 28Brainstorm Challenge NC5803 Life Enrichment Ryerson Th/Oct/AM 28Brain Basher Puzzles NC5805 Life Enrichment Ryerson Th/Oct/AM 29Reconnecting to Your Inner Self NC5807 Life Enrichment Miller Th/Oct/PM 29



Test Your Intuition - How Intuitive Am I? (series) NC5811 Life Enrichment Vrugtman W/Oct-Nov/PM 29Intuition – Does It Exist? NC5812 Life Enrichment Vrugtman W/Oct/PM 29Intuition – How Intuitive Am I? NC5813 Life Enrichment Vrugtman W/Oct/PM 29Intuition – How Can I Use My Intuition? NC5814 Life Enrichment Vrugtman W/Oct/PM 29Intuition – How Do I Build Intuition? NC5815 Life Enrichment Vrugtman W/Nov/PM 29A Guide to Fine Jewelry Buying NC5875 Life Enrichment Gronlund M/Nov/PM 30Success from the Inside Out NC5821 Life Enrichment Vrugtman W/Dec/PM 30Ten Famous Speeches in English and What Makes Them Great! NC5874 Literature/ Language Gronlund M/Nov/PM 30The Wizard of Oz Revisited – A New Interpretation NC5825 Literature/ Language Joppa Tu-Th/Dec/PM 30Mah Jongg for Beginners I NC5830 Mah Jongg Marcus M/Oct/AM 31Mah Jongg for Beginners I NC5832 Mah Jongg Marcus M/Nov/AM 31Mah Jongg for Beginners II NC5834 Mah Jongg Marcus M/Oct/PM 31Mah Jongg for Beginners II NC5836 Mah Jongg Marcus M/Nov/PM 31Beethoven’s Ninth: The Struggle, Despair and Triumph NC5826 Music Mutart M/Oct/AM 31Stompin’ at the Savoy! Swing Music and the Big Band Era NC5828 Music Morgan M/Oct/PM 31Classic Rock, America’s Revolutionary Music: 1955-1975 NC5829 Music Morgan M/Nov/PM 31Understanding Your Digital Camera Made Simple NC5838 Photography Berna M/Oct/AM 32Making/Taking Better Photos NC5840 Photography Berna W/Oct/PM 32Download, Save and Share Your Photos NC5842 Photography Berna Tu/Oct/AM 32Take Amazing Travel Photos NC5844 Photography Berna Tu/Oct/AM 32Photoshop Elements 12 for Beginners NC5846 Photography Berna Th/Oct-Nov/AM 32Creating Custom Photo Books Online with MyPublisher NC5849 Photography Berna W/Nov/AM 33The Religion of the Founding Fathers NC5851 Religion & Faith Ehman Th/Oct/PM 33St. Paul – The Radical Apostle (series) NC5870 Religion & Faith George Tu/Oct-Nov/PM 33St. Paul – The Times NC5871 Religion & Faith George Tu/Oct/PM 33St. Paul – The Man NC5872 Religion & Faith George Tu/Nov/PM 33St. Paul – The Message NC5873 Religion & Faith George Tu/Nov/PM 33Buddhism NC5853 Religion & Faith Ehman Th/Oct/PM 33The Gospels of the New Testament and “Other” Gospels (series) NC5856 Religion & Faith Ehman Th/Nov/PM 34The Gospels NC5858 Religion & Faith Ehman Th/Nov/PM 34The Other Gospels NC5860 Religion & Faith Ehman Th/Nov/PM 34Cosmology: Describing the Universe with Religion and Science NC5862 Religion & Faith Flaig Th/Nov/AM 34Exploring the Universe – Black Holes, Quarks to Quasars NC5863 Science & Medicine Mutart W/Oct/AM 34Tai Chi “Moving Stillness and Relaxation” NC5809 Tai Chi, Yoga & Med McNeil M/Oct-Nov/AM 35Yoga for Everyone! NC5810 Tai Chi, Yoga & Med McNeil M/Oct-Nov/AM 35Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being (series) NC5816 Tai Chi, Yoga & Med Marina M/Nov/PM 35Mindful Meditation – Defined NC5817 Tai Chi, Yoga & Med Marina M/Nov/PM 35Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life NC5818 Tai Chi, Yoga & Med Marina M/Nov/PM 35Meditation for Health & Happiness NC5819 Tai Chi, Yoga & Med Marina M/Nov/PM 35Journey to Cuba NC5864 Travelogues Wheeler Tu/Nov/AM 35Writers Collaborative Workshop NC5865 Writing Workshop Robison Tu/Oct-Nov/PM 37Make a Friend of Writing NC5866 Writing Workshop Morgan F/Oct-Nov/AM 37Revision Decisions: Keeping the Good, Eliminating the Bad NC5867 Writing Workshop Wroble Th/Oct-Nov/AM 37Creating the Story of You – How to Write Your Memoir NC5868 Writing Workshop Lauer M/Oct-Nov/AM 37 SPECIAL EVENTSRenaissance Academy 2015 Travel Open House - Brooks SP5711 Day Trips & Spec Guerra Th/Oct/AM 18Renaissance Academy 2015 Travel Open House - Atrium SP5712 Day Trips & Spec Guerra M/Oct/PM 18Renaissance Academy 2015 Travel Open House - Naples SP5713 Day Trips & Spec Guerra Th/Oct/AM 18Renaissance Academy 2015 Travel Open House - Atrium SP5714 Day Trips & Spec Guerra W/Dec/AM 18Renaissance Academy 2015 Travel Open House - Naples SP5715 Day Trips & Spec Guerra Th/Dec/AM 18An Introduction to Voiceovers (Atrium) SP5716 Day Trips & Spec Voices for All Tu/Oct/EVE 18An Introduction to Voiceovers (Naples) SP5717 Day Trips & Spec Voices for All Tu/Nov/EVE 18“Birding” Field Trip SP5718 Day Trips & Spec Mutart Sat/Nov/AM 18The Dali Museum & Lunch at the Tangerine in St. Petersburg SP5719 Day Trips & Spec TBA W/Dec/AM-PM 18

TRAVEL ABROADEnchanting Ireland: A Tour of the Emerald Isle SP5626 Travel Abroad TBA May 2015 36Discovering Eastern Europe SP5627 Travel Abroad TBA Jul-Aug 2015 36Exploring Beautiful and Majestic Iceland SP5628 Travel Abroad TBA September 2015 36Moroccan Discovery: From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara SP5629 Travel Abroad TBA September 2015 36

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



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!

Fall Single & Couples Memberships: Fall Single and Couples Memberships remain available for $20 and $30, respectively. A Fall Membership is valid from September 15 – December 15, 2014. Membership fees are non-refundable.

Try the First Session of a Multi-Part class for $15: See a class that has several sessions (3 or more) or is part of a series and not certain if you will like it? Try the first session of most multi-session classes for only $15. Call for more details.

Members Save Even More With Our “Four + One” Program! Members who purchase four courses will receive a 90 or 120-minute single lecture for free. This special offer is available only to Members and excludes special programming. All five classes must be registered for at the same time. Call our offices for more information and to register.

ARCHAEOLOGY & ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

Ancient Egypt: Ancient Archaeology and the Sands of Time $45 / $59

AT5650 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 20, 22, 27 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Monday/Wednesday – 4.5 hoursThis program explores the origins of the Egyptian civilization and takes participants through vast stretches of time as we explore some of the most fascinating rulers and most beautiful structures that have ever existed. This lecture series serves as an excellent introduction to Egyptology and hits all the high-points of Egyptian history. Anecdotes about the modern exploration of Egypt during the Colonial period provide a lighthearted backdrop to this historical drama. Instructor: Mr. Andrew Tetlow

Maya Archaeology: High Culture in the Jungles of Central America $34 / $39

AT5651 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 28, November 4 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Tuesdays – 3 hoursLearn about the ancient Maya civilization of Central America. This program will explore the origins of the Maya and how they lived and built such awe-inspiring structures in the middle of dense regions of the jungle. Specific Maya sites will be discussed and tips for visiting the area and individual sites will also be covered. This serves as an excellent historical primer for those who have visited the area before or those who are planning on doing so in the future. Instructor: Mr. Andrew Tetlow

Hernando Cortes and the Aztec Civilization $20 / $25

AT5652 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hoursIn the early 16th century, the Spanish Conquistador Hernando Cortes launched an expedition to find and take control of the thriving and wealthy empire of the Aztecs (or Mexica) under their absolute leader, Montezuma. Follow Dr. Franz as he leads us back to the “New World” and shares this adventure story that centers on these two very fascinating personalities. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

Florida Archaeology: Ancient History in Our Own Backyard $20 / $25

AT5653 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – December 11 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursThis lecture covers the archaeology of Southwest Florida and examines early work done in the region. Preservation concerns related to archaeological sites and how to visit various sites throughout Southwest Florida will also be discussed. Instructor: Mr. Andrew Tetlow

ART/ART HISTORYIn the Gardens of Claude Monet’s Giverny $20 / $25

NC5654 – Naples Center – October 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hoursThe Impressionist master, Claude Monet, is one of the world’s most beloved artists. Monet planted gardens wherever he lived, but his masterpiece was Giverny, where he spent more than half of his long and very productive life. The beautiful gardens he created at Giverny were a never-ending source of inspiration for Monet as we will discover in this class by looking at photos of the gardens and how Monet translated them into beautiful works of art. Instructor: Mrs. Carol Jonson


Four Phenomenal Art Movements and Their Artists $59 / $74

AT5655 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 14, 21, 28, November 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays – 6 hoursParticipants may register for the entire series (AT5655) or for any of the individual lectures below. Want to come on an incredible visual tour of some of the world’s greatest art? We start in the exciting 1800’s. Then, as now, new things happened which ignited different creative styles from the Pre-Raphaelites to Henri Rousseau. We will also explore how early Italian stained glass influenced artists today. Finally, one artist in this series might never have been recognized if it weren’t for a photographer. Who was it you ask…the iconic Georgia O’Keeffe. Instructor: Ms. Alice Melzer

Pre-Raphaelites in Love – What Were They Passionate About? $20 / $25

AT5656 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursWho were the Pre-Raphaelites? They led lives worthy of TV soap operas. These brilliant, realistic painters and their creative friends had a group motto: “Above all it is imperative to produce thoroughly good works of art.” How did they react to “mushy” Impressionistic painters like Turner? Not by name-calling…instead they made their own art. From the late 1800’s to 1910, they “rocked” the art world and influenced it for decades.

Henri Rousseau’s Roaring Romance with the Jungle $20 / $25

AT5657 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 21 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursDid you know Henri Rousseau never strayed far from Paris? So where did he learn about the jungle? Which of his paintings was so harshly reviewed he stopped painting similar ones? What did he do to support his mother and then his wives? Do you wonder why he painted as he did? Come and find out. We will explore his Paris and view the jungle that never existed except through his paintings.

Inspiring Stained Glass – Italian Style $20 / $25

AT5658 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursJoin us as we go back through the centuries to see how stained glass evolved from 247 BCE into the cathedrals and in our modern age. The best part is, you will not wear out your shoes or be stranded in another century. More than just looking at glass, we will see how it evolves throughout time and the influences it has had on numerous art movements.

Georgia O’Keeffe, In Her Own Time – Painting Life & Love $20 / $25

AT5659 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursGeorgia O’Keeffe once said, “I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” This presentation shows the diversity of her artwork and what made her unique. You will gather insights about this iconoclastic artist. Beyond her vivid oversized flower paintings, her “can do” love-of-life attitude and her gorgeous paintings will inspire you too.

Renaissance Architect Extraordinaire: Andrea Palladio $20 / $25

NC5660 – Naples Center – October 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hoursWho would think the work of a 16th century Italian stonemason-turned-architect would endure through the centuries, influencing world famous buildings designed by Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, and Thomas Jefferson, with echoes all around us in the architecture of Naples on the Gulf? In this presentation, we will discover who Andrea Palladio was, examine some of his revolutionary design concepts, visit his still-lived-in homes in the Veneto region of Italy, and see how the influence of this Renaissance genius has survived the centuries. Instructor: Mrs. Carol Jonson

Women in Art – The Journey from Passive Presences to Active Participant $65 / $79

NC5661 – Naples Center – October 31, November 7, 14, 21 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Fridays – 8 hoursWe explore images of woman in Western Art from the Ancient Period to French Impressionism as we discover how the perception of the female element has evolved from mysterious totem to powerful goddess to stately ruler to demure chattel to chaste householder to


elegant lady to brazen courtesan to independent worker, and finally, to celebrated artist. Whether as wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, slaves, queens, amazons, concubines, furies, sirens or saints – all images of women reflect the culture of the times. We follow the journey of self-discovery womankind has experienced. Instructor: Genie Kell

Fabulous France: 2000 Years in Provence $34 / $39

NC5662 – Naples Center – December 2, 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday/Thursday – 3 hoursParticipants may register for the entire series (NC5662) or for any of the individual lectures below. This course will explore two millennia of accomplishments in Provence, from the Roman beginnings of cities such as Arles and Aix-en-Provence and the building of landmark medieval cathedrals to the area’s becoming a favorite haunt of some of the world’s most beloved painters, including Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cezanne. Instructor: Mrs. Carol Jonson

Aix-en-Provence, Roman Glanum, and Nimes $20 / $25

NC5663 – Naples Center – December 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursIn this session, we will briefly overview the history of Provence then explore in more detail the city of Aix from Roman and Medieval times up to the 19th and 20th centuries when it was made famous as the home of Post-impressionist artist Paul Cezanne. We will also visit the excavations of Roman Glanum, the beautiful city of Nimes, and the fabulous Pont du Gard aqueduct.

Arles $20 / $25

NC5664 – Naples Center – December 4 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hoursWe will spend this class in Arles, examining its many Roman remains, its magnificent Romanesque cathedral and cloister, and most importantly its fame as the home of Vincent van Gogh, who moved to Arles and was inspired by the special light of southern France to paint some of his most beloved works.

BIOGRAPHIESRichard Burton – The King from Wales $34 / $39

NC5665 – Naples Center – November 10, 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Mondays – 3 hours Participants may register for the entire series (NC5665) or for any of the individual lectures below. When Shakespearian Theater lost him to Hollywood, Elizabeth Taylor, and booze, the world found one of the most exciting, brilliant, and charismatic talents whose voice and rugged good looks were the envy of every man and the object of fantasy of countless women. Born Richard Jenkins, the twelfth of thirteen children of a Welsh coal miner, he rose to such fame that his life was portrayed on the front pages of the world’s tabloids. Learn more about this brilliant, charismatic, and troubled talent, his movies, and a life that burned out too soon in this fascinating two part series. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

Richard Burton – Session 1 $20 / $25

NC5880 – Naples Center – November 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hoursFueled by rare talent and alcohol, follow his extraordinary journey from a bleak mining valley in Wales to the London stage, Hollywood, Camelot on Broadway, and into the arms of “Cleopatra” where a whole industry flourished recording his and Liz’s every move.

Richard Burton – Session 2 $20 / $25

NC5881 – Naples Center – November 17 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hoursLife with “the most beautiful woman in the world” had its downside, as did their out of control drinking, their divorce, their remarriage, divorce, and his subsequent 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: Ted Williams and Sandy Koufax $34 / $39

NC5666 – Naples Center – December 3, 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesdays – 3 hours

Participants may register for the entire series (NC5666) or for any of the individual lectures below. When serious baseball fans sit down over a beer to talk about the heroes and giants of a game that worships the past, Ted William’s and Sandy Koufax’s names are inevitably at or near the top of everyone’s list as the greatest ever. Ted at bat and Sandy on the mound. Two careers that were “the stuff of legend.” Join us as we take a look back at their lives, careers, and remarkable stats. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

Koufax the Colossal $20 / $25

NC5667 – Naples Center – December 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursThe batter, dragging his bat, offered advice to the next hitter: “You can’t see the ball; you have to go by sound.” Later, sadly, Sanford “Sandy” Koufax, a Jewish boy from Brooklyn, retired at 30. His left arm, the envy of everyone schoolboy and bane of every major league hitter, was shot and a career that many considered the greatest ever by a left-handed pitcher was over. We will cover the highlights and the quiet, private moments of this humble man.

Ted Williams – The Splendid Splinter $20 / $25

NC5668 – Naples Center – December 10 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursHis roommate, eyes popping, leaned against the hotel room wall to avoid the bat that was swinging at an imaginary pitch Ted saw coming on the eve of the next game. Arguably the greatest hitter in baseball history, his .406 average is one of the longest and most honored records in a sport obsessed with statistics. Ted Williams even today, over 50 years after his retirement in 1960, is revered. So dig out your old mitt and see if you can shag one of the few balls that stay in the park.

BUSINESS & INVESTING STRATEGIESUnderstanding Social Security $20 / $25

NC5669 – Naples Center – November 18 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours Same-household spouses, partners, or children (one only) may attend for free. When you think about retirement, you often think of your 401(k), pensions and personal savings, and other assets you’ve worked hard to build over the years. Social Security is the other asset you’ve been building through your working years but many people do not understand how to maximize this benefit. This session will teach you how to evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, income tax consequences, and strategies of the many different Social Security options that are available. This decision of when to begin receiving payments has a significant impact to approximately 40% of an individual’s retirement income. Instructor: Mr. Steve Stolz

Income Earning Investments Beyond the 0.5% CD $34 / $39AT5670 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 18, 20 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday – 4 hoursSame-household spouses or partners (one only) may attend for free. Refreshments will be served. A workbook is included. The current low interest rate environment has created a situation where many individuals are reaching into their savings principal to match increases in living expenses. This creates a formula for everyone’s biggest concern – “Are you likely to outlive your money?” This class will focus on how an appropriate mix of fixed income, equities, and insurance investments can provide reliable income that has historically increased at a rate equal to or greater than increases in the cost of living. Instructor: Ms. Cheryl Admire

Preparing Your Estate Plan $20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5671 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5672 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)December 2 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours December 4 at 6:30pm – 8pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Same-household spouses or partners (one only) may attend for free. This class will focus on developing an estate plan and the importance of working with an estate-planning attorney. Participants will learn the function of a will and its effect on the probate process; about different kinds of trusts available, and the benefits and risks they offer. The class will also focus on strategies to decrease estate taxes and pass assets to your heirs. An estate attorney will assist with this lecture. Instructors: Mr. Steve Stolz & Ms. Jill Burzynski (Naples), Ms. Cheryl Admire & Ms. Kelly Fayer (Ft. Myers)


CHINESE ART & HISTORY Great Collections and their Collectors $315 / $345 (Lectures and Lunches with the Presenters) $235 / $275 (Lectures Only/No Lunches)

NC5520 – Naples Center – January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3 at 10:30am – 1pm, TuesdaysNew members are welcome! The Chinese Art & History Study Group is limited to the first 70 paid participants. Participants may register for the series (NC5520) or for any individual lecture below. The individual lecture fees below do not include lunch.

For 2015, our desire was to identify Museums that could trace their Chinese collections back to a significant person. Our muse was the book “The Hare with Amber Eyes.” It is a story of a family’s collection of Netsuke passed down through five generations. Join our remarkable cadre of speakers for this year’s program.

Museum of Fine Arts-Boston and how it Developed its Chinese Art Collection $34 / $39

NC5521 – Naples Center – January 13 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursOne of the finest collections in the world of Song and Yuan Chinese paintings is located at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Connoisseurs of Chinese art from around the world view these treasures. At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, a group of lively Bostonians -- including Ernst Fenollosa, Edward Sylvester Morse, William Sturgis Bigelow and even Isabella Stewart Gardner -- first captivated by Japanese culture, were soon recognizing the splendor of Chinese masterpieces. In 1895, Fenollosa helped the museum acquire a set of 13th century Chinese Buddhist paintings that had been in a Japanese temple for centuries. Local collectors and patrons assisted in making some of the finest examples of Buddhist stone sculpture, ancient bronzes, ceramics and paintings available for the Boston viewing public. This talk will introduce both the masterpieces of the Boston collection as well as the fascinating characters involved in assembling these works. Instructor: Dr Nancy Berliner, Boston Museum of Fine Art

Building the Asian Export Art Collections of the Peabody Essex Museum $34 / $39

NC5522 – Naples Center – January 20 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursThe Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) was founded as a marine society in 1799. The founders were among the earliest American preservationists, and most had cabinets of curiosities. Because of their foresight, PEM now has significant collections of American, Asian, South Pacific, Native American and African art collected by them since the eighteenth century. PEM has, among its eleven curatorial divisions, the largest and most comprehensive collection of Asian export art in America, covering decorative and fine arts from China, Japan and India produced for the European and American markets between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries. This is the only American museum with a department devoted solely to the subject, with over 17,000 pieces in its collections with over 1,000 pieces on display in eleven galleries, including ceramic, furniture, textiles, lacquer, paintings on paper, glass and canvas, wall coverings, ivory, and silver, among other media. Mr. William Sargent, Independent Scholar

Formation of Modern Chinese Museums Around the World $34 / $39

NC5523 – Naples Center – January 27 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursChinese museums, from the National Palace Museum in Taipei and the Palace Museum in Beijing to the many modern municipal museums and provincial art academy museums around the country, have a varied history derived from varied origins. Yet almost all Chinese museums differ consistently from their characteristic European-American counterparts and even from the important Western collections of Chinese art. The diversity of origins suggests that things in China might have turned out otherwise, so why instead did they turn out so differently from those in the West, and what after all are these great differences? Instructor: Mr. Jerome Silbergeld, Princeton University

Chinese Film Presentation & New Year Luncheon (lunch is an additional fee) $8 / $10

NC5524 – Naples Center – February 3 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursThe film is entitled China: West Meets East at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Narrated by actor BD Wong, West Meets East explores the finest collection of Chinese art outside of China. The Met’s Chinese collection spans 5,000


years of changing political dynasties and includes bronzes, porcelain, jade, carved lacquer, painted silk scrolls, Buddhist cave sculptures, and a Scholar’s Garden modeled after a 17th century Ming garden court.

Collecting Imperial China: The Sir Percival David Collection in London $34 / $39

NC5526 – Naples Center – February 10 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursThe Percival David Collection of Chinese ceramics is considered to be one of the finest ceramic collections in the world. Encompassing pieces from the Song to Qing periods (10th-18th centuries), this collection also includes a number of ceramics that were formerly in the Chinese imperial collection. David’s own life history is equally fascinating and this will be discussed along with the history and formation of his remarkable collection. Instructor: Ms. Stacy Pierson, SOSA University of London

How Richard Fuller became a Great Collector of Chinese Art $34 / $39

NC5527 – Naples Center – February 17 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursIn contrast to the common assumption that collecting Chinese art was easy in the early 20th century, this talk will describe some challenges that faced collectors during that “golden age of collecting.” Using Richard Fuller as a case study, Yiu demonstrates that collecting was (and continues to be) a skill that can be improved. Yiu argues that Fuller’s success should be attributed to his hard work, rather than his resources, which were relatively modest when compared to other wealthy collectors in the early 20th century. Instructor: Mr. Josh Yiu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

“Halls of Supreme Harmony” Traditional Chinese Furniture and the Built Environment $34 / $39

NC5528 – Naples Center – February 24 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursThis illustrated lecture will tell the story of acquiring and restoring two Chinese rooms in 1996 for the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. These include a late Ming reception hall (late 17th century) and a 1797 library self-titled “The Studio of Gratifying Discourse.” Financed by Ruth and Bruce Dayton, these rooms were intended to display the museum’s fine collection of classical Chinese furniture within an original historical context. The basic evolution of Chinese hardwood furniture, its complex mortise-and-tendon joinery, the precious hardwoods imported from Southeast Asia, and the development of decorative motifs will be discussed along with how these objects were used and harmoniously installed within the upper-class homes of China’s elite. Instructor: Mr. Robert Jacobsen, Independent Scholar

Highlights of Chinese Art: The Avery Brundage Collection at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco $34 / $39

NC5529 – Naples Center – March 3 at 10:30am – 12pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursA single collector, Avery Brundage, donated 7,700 of the approximately 18,000 pieces in the collections of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Given in 1960 with additions in 1969, works from his collection remain the core of the museum’s holdings. Born in Detroit in 1887, Brundage was a successful Chicago real estate developer best known for his involvement in the Olympics; he served as President of the International Olympic Committee from 1950-1970. Like many of his generation, Brundage was inspired by a visit to the exhibition of Chinese art at the Royal Academy in London in early 1936. Brundage stated of the experience, “We spent a week at the exhibition and I came away so enamored with Chinese art that I’ve been broke ever since.” This lecture will explore Brundage as a collector, with a focus on the remarkable works of Chinese art he was able to acquire. Instructor: Mr. Michael Knight, Independent Curator


COMPUTER INSTRUCTIONWhat is the Right Technology for You? Phones, Kindles, Nooks, iPads, Tablets, PC’s & Macs $37 / $45 Option #1 – AT5673 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – NC5674 – Naples CenterOctober 3 at 10am – 12pm, Friday – 2 hours October 8 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 2 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Are you looking to buy a new computer, printer, phone, reader or tablet? Confused by the endless choices of technology? Feeling overwhelmed with no idea in which direction to turn? Join us for an informative, clear, and easy-to-understand discussion of all the gadgets and gizmos available and, most importantly, which might be the right one for you. Technology is explained and made simple at the Renaissance Academy. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iOS 8 – What’s New and Noteworthy in Apple’s Latest iPad/iPhone Operating System $37 / $45

Option #1 – NC5675– Naples Center Option #2 – BR5676– Brooks Commons Club (Bonita)October 15 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 2 hours November 4 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Option #3 – NC5677 – Naples Center Option #4 – AT5678 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 10 at 10am – 12pm, Monday – 2 hours November 13 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday – 2 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Join us as we explore Apple’s newest and most exciting iOS operating system to date with many new features and capabilities. This course assumes you have taken our Beginner and Intermediate iOS classes or are very familiar with iOS7. iPad and iPhone users are both welcome to this lecture-style course. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad for Beginners $37 / $45

Option #1 – AT5679 – Atrium Option #2 – BR5680 – Brooks Option #3 – NC5681 – NaplesOct 6 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Oct 13 at 10am – 12pm, Monday Oct 14 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, TuesdayChoose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Whether you own an iPad or are considering purchasing one, join us as we introduce you to the magic of Apple’s iPad. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of iPad; from settings, organizing and multitasking, to surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. Learn how to create an Apple ID and discover the thousands of apps available from the App Store. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad Apps: Photos on Your iPad $24 / $29

Option #1 – BR5682 – Brooks Option #2 – AT5683 – Atrium Option #3 – NC5684– NaplesOct 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur Oct 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed Nov 5 at 10am – 11:30am, WedChoose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Learn how to get photos from your digital camera onto your iPad. Then learn how to edit, organize, manage, email, and share them. Turn your iPad into your digital photo library of your most important photographic memories. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad Apps: Calendar, Email & Safari $24 / $29

Option #1 – AT5685– Atrium Option #2 – BR5686– Brooks Option #3 – NC5687– NaplesOct 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed Oct 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur Nov 19 at 10am – 11:30am, WedChoose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. Learn the ins and outs of your Email, Calendar, and Safari applications on your iPad. Learn how to add new contacts, work with attachments, organize email into folders, and much more. For the Calendar app, you will learn how to keep your entire schedule on your iPad, reschedule items easily, and set reminders so you never miss an appointment. Learn how to surf the net on your Safari app, read articles, save photos, add bookmarks, and more. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad Hands-On Workshops $90 / $105 NC5876 – Naples November 6, 13, 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays – 6 hours Participants may register for the entire series (NC5876) or for any of the individual lectures below. Important Pre-requisite: Students must have taken a Renaissance Academy iPad class before taking this class. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants per session. This


hands-on workshop is designed for those iPad users that want time in the classroom using their iPads. The instructor will demo features and then give students the chance to practice and ask questions about their own iPads. We will offer three sessions, focusing on (i) Settings, App Store, Backup, and More; (ii) Email, Calendar, and Safari; and (iii) Photos. Instructor: Dr. Marty Dorio

Settings, App Store, Backup & More $34 / $39

NC5877 – Naples Center – November 6 at 10am – 12pm, Thursday – 2 hours

Email, Calendar & Safari $34 / $39


Photos $34 / $39


iPhone for Beginners $37 / $45

Option #1 – AT5688– Atrium Option #2 – NC5689 – Naples Option #3 – BR5690– BrooksOct 6 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Oct 14 at 10:00am – 12pm, Tuesday Oct 27 at 10am – 12pm, MondayChoose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android phone users. The Apple iPhone created and has since defined the category of smartphones. It’s a remarkable piece of technology that provides access to phone and voicemail, email, the web, photos, calendars, texting, maps, games, and so much more. Whether you own an iPhone or are considering purchasing one, join us as we explore this remarkable device. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the iPhone: apps, settings, organizing, telephone, voicemail, texting, music, books, email, and more. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

iPad and iPhone for Intermediates $37 / $45

Option #1 – BR5691 – Brooks Option #2 – NC5692 – Naples Option #3 – AT5693 – AtriumNov 12 at 9:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday Nov 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday Nov 18 at 10am – 12pm, TuesdayChoose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Android tablet users. iPad and iPhone users are both welcome to this lecture course. Discover all the new features and enhancements of Apple’s latest operating system. Learn interesting tips and tricks to make your experience a more pleasant and efficient one. Discover some of the best apps available for the iPad and iPhone in this lecture-style presentation. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

Learn to Video Call with Skype and Facetime $20 / $25

NC5694 – Naples Center – November 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hoursTalking face-to-face is much more fun than a telephone call. If you want to use Skype or FaceTime to make video calls this class is for you. This lecture-demonstration style class will teach you the basics of making a video call. Learn about equipment needed, how to download and set up Skype, and how to stay safe while using this technology. Instructor: Dr. Lillian Tibbles

An Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 $45 / $60

Option #1 – AT5695 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – BR5696 – Brooks Common Club (Bonita) October 3 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Friday – 2 hours October 7 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesday – 2 hours

Option #3 – NC5697 – Naples Center Option #4 – NC5698 – Naples CenterOctober 20 at 10am – 12pm, Monday– 2 hours November 17 at 10am – 12pm, Monday – 2 hours Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. This is not a class for Apple computer users. This class assumes a basic knowledge of computers and some prior Windows experience. This class is designed for those who have used Windows before and are interested in upgrading or learning about the new Windows 8 operating system. If you have just bought a new computer with Windows 8, have upgraded, or are going to upgrade, this course is for you. Windows 8 made easy to use and understand at the Renaissance Academy. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra


Android Tablet for Beginners $37 / $45

Option #1 – NC5699 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5700 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Monday – 2 hours November 13 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hoursChoose one of the course options above. This is not a class for Apple iPad tablet users. Whether you own an Android tablet or are considering purchasing one, join us as we introduce you to the Android operating system. This lecture-style demonstration will teach you the basics of the latest operating system; from settings, organizing and multitasking, to downloading apps, surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, listening to music, reading books, and more. Instructor: Mr. John Guerra

Kindle Fire for Beginners $24 / $29

Option #1 – NC5701 – Naples Center Option #2 – BR5702– Brooks Commons Club (Bonita)October 21 at 10:00am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hours November 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Our instructor will cover basic functions of the Kindle Fire tablet. Class will cover the Quick Settings menu, Cloud vs. Device, and Content Libraries. Focus will be on understanding basic operational procedures. Emphasis will be on “Books,” both purchased and borrowed titles. Managing Kindle content will also be covered in this class. Class will be a combination of lecture and hands-on instruction. Instructor: Mrs. Mary Martin

Sell on eBay the Right Way! $125 / $145

Option #1 – NC5703 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5704 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Oct 27, 29 at 6pm – 9pm, Monday/Wednesday – 6 hours Nov 4, 6 at 6pm – 9pm, Tuesday/Thursday – 6 hours Choose one of the course options above. Six hour class! Purchase of a $19 textbook is required at the time of registration. Learn how to sell on eBay the right way and earn extra income! This course will take students from registering on eBay and PayPal through collecting payments from buyers. Writing a proper title with keywords, developing a great description, researching what to sell, and taking good pictures are just a few of the topics that will be covered in this informative class. Convert your unwanted things into cash! Instructor: Mr. David Rosenberg

Introduction to Facebook for Desktop & Laptop Computers $24 / $29Option #1 – NC5705 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5706 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) November 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours November 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. This class is specifically designed for Facebook users on desktop and laptop computers. Do you feel as though “everyone’s on Facebook” except you? Maybe you have no idea what it’s 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: Ms. Carolyn Outhwaite

Introduction to Facebook for iPad $24 / $29Option #1 – NC5707 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5708 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) December 1 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours December 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. This class is specifically designed for Facebook users of the iPad Facebook App. Do you feel as though “everyone’s on Facebook” except you? Maybe you have no idea what it’s 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 the Facebook App for iPad to 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: Ms. Carolyn Outhwaite

Facebook vs. Twitter: Understanding these Social Media Giants $24 / $29Option #1 – MI5709 – Marco Island Option #2 – BR5710 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) December 11 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours December 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Social media…do you feel as though everyone’s tweeting, posting, and hash-tagging except you? Join this lecture-style beginner’s class that demonstrates the differences and similarities between Facebook and Twitter. Discover how people and companies are using social media platforms to engage with others, share knowledge and photos, and learn about topics of interest to them. Instructor: Ms. Carolyn Outhwaite


CONTEMPORARY ARTThe Salke Contemporary Art Study Group $195 / $225 (Lectures and Lunches with the Presenters) $120 / $145 (Lectures Only/No Lunches)

NC5530 – Naples Center – January 23, February 20, March 13, April 3 at 11am – 1:30pm, FridaysNew members are welcome! The Contemporary Art Study Group is limited to the first 70 paid participants. Participants may register for the series (NC5530) or for any individual lecture below. The individual lecture fees below do not include lunch.

Expand your knowledge, insight, and understanding of the vibrant and ever-changing world of contemporary art. In this intellectually stimulating and challenging lecture series, nationally recognized experts will share their knowledge of the artists, forms, styles, and innovations that have helped to define contemporary art.

Important Directions in Contemporary Photography $34 / $39

NC5531 – Naples Center – January 23 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hoursThis presentation will offer an in-depth look at An-My Lê, Wolfgang Tillmans, and Luc Delahaye, among other artists, who are making highly compelling work in photography today. This presentation is a brilliant new look and perspective from behind the camera lens. Instructor: Dr. Peter Barberie, The Brodsky Curator of Photographs, Alfred Stieglitz Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art

Narrative Painting in America: Then and Now $34 / $39

NC5532 – Naples Center – February 20 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hoursLooking back to the narrative painting that grew out of the American academies of the 19th Century, this lecture traces those early roots of representational art through the Ash Can School and Depression era through Pop Art, Photo Realism, and to the magical realists of the Post Modern world. Instructor: Dr. Louis Zona, Butler Institute of American Art

The Empty Plinth: Ancient Plunder and Contemporary Sculpture at PAFA $34 / $39

NC5533 – Naples Center – March 13 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hoursPAFA’s legendary 1876 Frank Furness-designed building originally proudly displayed an ancient Greek sculpture on a plinth on the building’s front façade. The story of that sculpture’s acquisition and subsequent loss provides a fascinating backdrop to a new contemporary sculpture initiative. Instructor: Mr. Harry Philbrick, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

The Harbingers, Catalysts, and Champions of American Studio Craft, 1900-60 $34 / $39

NC5534 – Naples Center – April 3 at 11am – 12:30pm, Friday – 1.5 hoursThe history of the American Studio Craft movement is full of fascinating, yet untold stories. New research in this rich, but untapped field will yield new perspectives on many key questions and confirm the vital role of “craft” artists in the larger narrative of twentieth century art. Elisabeth Agro, The Nancy M. McNeil Associate Curator of American Modern and Contemporary Crafts and Decorative Arts of The Philadelphia Museum of Art will share her insights into the connections between significant artists and the contributions they made in shaping craft practices at this dynamic time. Instructor: Ms. Elisabeth R. Argo, Philadelphia Museum of Art


DAY TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTSRenaissance Academy 2015 Travel Abroad Open Houses FREE

Option #1 – SP5711 – Brooks Option #2 – SP5712 – Atrium Option #3 – SP5713 – Naples CenterOct 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday Oct 13 at 2pm – 3:30pm, Monday Oct 23 at 10am – 11:30am, ThursdayOption #4 – SP5714 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #5 – SP5715– Naples CenterDec 3 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday Dec 4 at 10am – 11:30am, ThursdayRegistration is required! Choose one of the course options above. Join us as we formally unveil our 2015 Travel Abroad excursions to Ireland, Iceland, Eastern Europe and Morocco. Enjoy refreshments as we review the itineraries for each excursion, answer questions, and dream about adventures yet to be had. Since 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than thirty excursions abroad to destinations such as Peru, Tuscany, Campania, Sicily, Cuba, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, China, France, Guatemala and Brazil. Through unique and interesting itineraries, participants have the opportunity to experience life outside the classroom, to visit historic sites with local guides, to experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language, and history – and to delight in conversation and laughter with fellow explorers who share a love of travel and a sense of adventure. Moderator: Mr. John J. Guerra

An Introduction to Voiceovers (Try Your Hand in Voice Acting!) $45 / $55

Option #1 – SP5716 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – SP5717– Naples CenterOctober 21 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 2 hours November 11 at 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday – 2 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Are people always telling you that you have a great voice? Do you often find yourself listening to your favorite audiobook, commercial, or cartoon character and thinking, “I could do that”? This fun and empowering two hour introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. You’ll be coached as you perform a real voiceover script and recorded so that you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. Instructor: A Professional Voice Actor from Voices for All.

“Birding” Field Trip $24 / $29

SP5718 – Eagle Lakes Community Park, Naples – November 1 at 9am – 11am, Saturday – 2 hoursEnrollment is limited to 15 participants. 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 the Eagle Lakes Community Park in Naples. Bring your camera, binoculars, and a love of our feathered friends. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

The Dali Museum and Lunch at the Tangerine in St. Petersburg $97 / $117

SP5719. – St. Petersburg – December 3 at 7:45am (Naples)/8:15am (Ft. Myers) – 5:45pm (Ft. Myers)/6:15pm (Naples)Enrollment limited to 45 participants. Bus will depart Naples at 7:45am; Ft. Myers at 8:15am. No refunds will be granted within 14 business days of departure. Our private, docent-led tour will take us through the highlights of the permanent collection as well as a brand new special exhibition, “Picasso/Dali, Dali/Picasso.” This exhibition promises to be an international blockbuster featuring rarely loaned works from more than 25 international art museums and private collections worldwide pairing works of these leading artists of our era. Dozens of works – with a focus on paintings, and also featuring drawings, prints, and sculpture – will be on display exclusively at The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, FL and the Museu Picasso, Barcelona. “This Picasso exhibition offers the possibility of rereading the relationship between two key figures of twentieth-century art and exploring new interpretations of the period in which their lives and works intersected,” explained Dali Museum Director Dr. Hank Hine. “Both of our permanent collections are made up of works by arguably the two most influential 20th century Spanish artists. We are honored to collaborate with Barcelona’s Museum Picasso and our enduring partners at the Fundació Gala-Salvador Dali.” Our tour includes round-trip motor coach transportation, driver gratuity, entrance to the museum, a private docent-led tour, audio guides, and lunch at the Tangerine Restaurant of St Petersburg.

DISCUSSION GROUPSIs Capitalism Out of Control? $34 / $39

NC5720 – Naples Center – December 2, 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays – 3 hoursIn his book, Capitalism in the 21st Century, Thomas Picketty offers disturbing data concerning the ongoing accumulation and uneven distribution of private wealth, presenting a theoretical framework explaining this continuing process. Picketty concludes that, if left unchecked, the extent to which the returns to capital exceed the rate at which an economy is able to grow will lead to politically unstable


inequalities. This short course will, in Session I, examine Picketty’s analysis, conclusions, and policy recommendations. In Session II, we will discuss the validity of his assumptions, his theory, his forecasts, and the relevance of his work to American capitalism. Moderator: Dr. Braxton Hinchey

ECOLOGYBirds of South Florida $34 / $39

NC5721 – Naples Center – October 16, 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays – 3 hoursEvery year hundreds of millions of birds visit or travel through and over Florida. Some are permanent residents. Many only stay for the winter; others are here for the summer when they nest, while most stop to rest and eat on their exhausting inter-continental journeys. Join in the enthusiasm and enjoy the slides of dozens of these beautiful, amazing, fascinating neighbors and visitors, hosted by a life-long bird watcher. See our “Day Trips and Special Events” section for a “Birding” field trip! Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

Beautiful, Flowering Orchids – How to Make Yours Thrive and Grow! $34 / $39

NC5722 – Naples Center –November 5, 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays – 3 hoursParticipants may register for the entire series (NC5722) or for any of the individual lectures below. 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: Mrs. Gayle Dorio

Introduction to Growing Orchids in Southwest Florida $20 / $25

NC5723 – Naples Center – November 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursHave you been curious about orchids? Come learn how to grow orchids in Southwest Florida, 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, as well as an instructor for two years at the NOS Culture Classes on Phalaenopsis, you will hear interesting facts, and learn how to grow and flower the orchids you’ll love!

The Phalaenopsis - The Moth Orchid $20 / $25

NC5724 – Naples Center – November 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursMost everyone starts with a Phalaenopsis orchid. Learn the best way to care for your orchid and more about this popular genus. Best, you will learn how to better take care of this orchid and get more FLOWERS! You will hear interesting facts and proudly feel you indeed have a green thumb!

FILM GREATSGone with the Wind – Making Movie Magic $20 / $25

NC5726 – Naples Center – October 28 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursThe 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 sewed up. Join our movie-buff Steve Mutart and get a peek at the scenes behind the scenes of this movie classic. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

FINE ARTS & DRAWINGZentangle – A Remarkable Drawing Experience! $39 / $44

Option #1 – NC5793 – Naples Center Option #2 – BR5794 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) October 13, 15 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mon/Wed – 4 hours November 14, 21 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Fridays – 4 hours Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Purchase of a Drawing Kit ($10) is required at the time of registration. Zentangle®…come see what it’s all about! An easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, Zentangle® is for everyone, no matter their age or artistic background. You will be surprised and delighted by the incredible original art

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you create during this relaxing, up-lifting workshop. No artistic talent required…guaranteed! Instructors: Ms. Gerry Pearson Nichols and Ms. Mary Bartrop, CZT Certified Zentangle® Teachers

Layered Imagery Technique – Discover the Collage Artist in You $34 / $39

Option #1 – NC5795 – Naples Center Option #2 – BR5796 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) October 21 at 1pm – 4pm, Tuesday – 3 hours November 24 at 1pm – 4pm, Monday – 3 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. Artist Marjorie Pesek will share her unique collage art technique of paper mosaic. Participants will be supplied with a sketch on canvas of a variety of subjects to select from. Using photos and magazine clippings, you will create your own masterpiece. Through this fascinating and fun program, let your creativity take flight. Instructor: Mrs. Marjorie Pesek

FLORIDA CENTRICFlorida’s Gubernatorial Election: Once Again It’s Florida, Florida, Florida! $20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5750 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – NC5751 – Naples CenterOctober 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours October 27 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. This November the national political spot light will focus on Florida. The nation’s number one governor’s race this fall focuses on the campaign of incumbent Governor (and Naples resident) Rick Scott who is being challenged by a former governor (and former Republican) Charlie Crist. This presentation will examine the campaigns of these two political heavy weights. Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

FOREIGN & CLASSIC FILM SERIES Naples Foreign Film Series $35 / $42 (Donation)

NC5727 – Naples Center – September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16 at 2pm, SundaysParticipants may register for the entire series (NC5727) or for any of the individual films below. This fall, our film series will present eight award-winning foreign films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each of the films before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. IMPORTANT: Due to the popularity of our Naples Series, walk-ins will be permitted on a space available basis, but Non-Members will pay $8 at the door. Members who walk-in will pay $5, but cannot be guaranteed a seat without pre-registering. Moderator: Mr. John Guerra

Jules & Jim (France, 1962, Drama/Romance) $5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5728 – Naples Center – September 28 at 2pm, SundayIn Paris, before WWI, two friends, Jules and Jim fall in love with the same woman, Catherine. But Catherine loves and marries Jules. After the war, when they meet again in Germany, Catherine falls in love with Jim. This is the story of three people in love, a love which does not affect their friendship, and about how their relationship evolves with the years. Not rated.

The Lunchbox (India, 2013, Drama/Romance) $5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5729 – Naples Center – October 5 at 2pm, SundayA mistaken delivery in Mumbai’s famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife to an older man in the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. Rated PG.

Babette’s Feast (Denmark, 1987, Romance) $5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5730 – Naples Center – October 12 at 2pm, SundayIn a remote 19th century Danish village, two sisters lead a rigid life centered around their father, the local minister, and their church. Many years later - their father is now deceased - they take in a French refugee, Babette Hersant, who agrees to work as their servant. After winning the lottery, Babette wants to repay the sisters for their kindness and offers to cook a French meal for them and their friends on the 100th anniversary of their father’s birth. It proves to be an eye-opening experience for everyone. Rated G.


Life is Beautiful (Italy, 1997, Drama) $5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5731 – Naples Center – October 19 at 2pm, SundayIn 1930s Italy, a carefree Jewish book keeper named Guido starts a fairy tale life by courting and marrying a lovely woman from a nearby city. Guido and his wife have a son and live happily together until the occupation of Italy by German forces. In an attempt to hold his family together and help his son survive the horrors of a Jewish concentration camp, Guido imagines that the Holocaust is a game and that the grand prize for winning is a tank. Rated PG.

The Last Station (Germany, 2009, Biography/Drama) $5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5732 – Naples Center – October 26 at 2pm, SundaySet in the last tumultuous years of famed Russian author Leo Tolstoy’s life, this film centers on the battle for his soul waged by his wife Sophia Andreyevna and his leading disciple Vladimir Chertkov. Torn between his professed doctrine of poverty and chastity and the reality of his enormous wealth, Tolstoy makes a dramatic flight from his home. Too ill to continue beyond the tiny rail station at Astapovo, he believes that he is dying alone, while over one hundred newspapermen camp outside awaiting hourly reports on his condition. Rated R.

A Royal Affair (Denmark, 2012, Drama/Romance) $5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5733 – Naples Center – November 2 at 2pm, SundayThe true story of an ordinary man who wins the queen’s heart and starts a revolution. Centering on the intriguing love triangle between the insane Danish King Christian VII, the royal physician, and the young but strong Queen Caroline Mathilda, this is the gripping tale of brave idealists who risk everything in pursuit of freedom for their people. Rated R.

Memories of Murder (South Korea, 2003, Crime/Drama/Mystery) $5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5734 – Naples Center – November 9 at 2pm, SundaySouth Korea in 1986 is under a military dictatorship. Two rural cops and a special detective from the capital investigate a series of brutal rape murders. Their crude measures become more desperate with each new corpse found. Not Rated.

Jean de Florette (France, 1986, Drama) $5 / $6 (Donation)

NC5735 – Naples Center – November 16 at 2pm, SundayA French historical drama concerns a bizarre battle royale over a valuable natural spring in a remote French farming community. City dweller Jean Cadoret (Gérard Depardieu) assumes ownership of the spring when the original owner is accidentally killed by covetous farmer Cesar. Soubeyran and his equally disreputable nephew Ugolin pull every dirty trick in the book to force Cadoret off his land, but the novice farmer stands firm. Rated PG.

Ft. Myers Classic & Foreign Film Series $50 / $60 (Donation)

AT5736 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – Sept 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov6, 13, 20 Dec 4, 11 at 1:30pm, ThursdaysParticipants may register for the entire series (AT5736) or for any of the individual films below. This fall, our film series will present eleven award-winning classic and foreign films. As always, the series includes an introduction to each of the films before the viewing and an opportunity for discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Moderator: Mr. Shelly Kaufman

The Lunchbox (India, 2013, Drama/Romance) $5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5737 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – September 25 at 1:30pm, ThursdayA mistaken delivery in Mumbai’s famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife to an older man in the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. This film will melt your heart while you crave a good meal. Rated PG.


Days of Heaven (USA, 1978, Drama/Romance) $5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5738 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 2 at 1:30pm, ThursdayRichard Gere and Sam Shepard star in one of the most beautiful films ever made, accompanied by an award winning film score. A tale of loss, redemption, loneliness and jealousy set against the backdrop of natural scenery in the open plains of the 1920s. Rated PG.

The Lemon Tree (Israel, 2008, Drama) $5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5739 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 9 at 1:30pm, ThursdayA lemon tree grove nurtured and cared for by a Palestinian woman is considered a security risk by Israeli security. Tensions mount as the drama of the symbolic grove is played out for political reasons. This is an apolitical tale that depicts Middle Eastern authority with a cheerful cynicism. Not Rated.

American Graffiti (USA, 1973, Comedy/Drama) $5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5740 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 16 at 1:30pm, ThursdayA funny, bittersweet, and nostalgic look into the last days of innocence, circa 1962. A brilliant work of historic fiction with the soundtrack of our lives, this movie garnered 5 Oscar nominations including Best Picture. Many unknown actors including Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, and Harrison Ford had their first big screen debut. Sit back and let the good times roll! Rated PG.

Wadjda (Saudi Arabia, 2013, Comedy/Drama) $5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5741 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 23 at 1:30pm, ThursdayA beautifully nuanced story of an enterprising 10 year old girl trying to earn enough to buy her very own bicycle, even though society frowns on women having such rights. The illumination of many rights that Saudi women are denied is subtly shown in this guerrilla-style filmmaking by a Saudi woman and first time director. The film received a Best Foreign Film Oscar nomination. Rated PG.

Notorious (USA, 1946, Drama/Romance/Thriller) $5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5742 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 30 at 1:30pm, ThursdayThe perfect Hitchcock film, voted #66 greatest film of all time, staring a trio of the best casting, Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains (Oscar nominated). A sharp and witty script, edge of your seat tension, and the romantic chemistry between Grant and Bergman make for an amazing film. Not Rated.

The Namesake (India, 2006, Drama) $5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5743 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 6 at 1:30pm, ThursdayThe story of an Indian family moving from Calcutta to New York evokes a lifelong balancing act trying to meld life in the new world with traditions from the old. It reminds us how difficult it is for all immigrants arriving in America with their dreams and hopes. This movie was critically acclaimed and multi-nominated. Rated PG-13.

His Girl Friday (USA, 1940, Comedy/Drama/Romance) $5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5744 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 13 at 1:30pm, ThursdayA newspaper editor uses every trick in the book to keep his ace reporter ex-wife from remarrying. This movie was voted #78 greatest film of all time. This screwball comedy has all the ingredients of a classic. Great cast, Cary Grant, Roslyn Russell, Ralph Bellany, great script with wit, overlapping dialogue delivered rapid fire, and sure handed direction by Howard Hawks. Not Rated.


The Lady Killers (Britain, 1955, Comedy) $5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5745 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 20 at 1:30pm, ThursdayOne of funniest, droll comedies ever, featuring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers as part of an oddball gang of thieves living with a dotty old woman, who’s not as dotty as she seems. This Oscar-nominated film still elicits laughs. Not Rated.

The Adventures of Robin Hood (USA, 1938, Action/Romance) $5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5746 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – December 4 at 1:30pm, ThursdayIn only his second feature, Errol Flynn shot to superstardom in this glorious adventure. The perfect combination of cast (Olivia DeHavilland, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, et. al.), script, music, cinematography, stunts and story, make it a forever classic. Rated PG.

Departures (Japan, 2009, Drama) $5 / $6 (Donation)

AT5747 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – December 11 at 1:30pm, ThursdayThis tender, witty, and beautifully realized Best Foreign Film winner follows a failed cellist returning to his hometown where he secretly finds work as a mortician. This character study shows him slowly learning the importance of life and self-respect through the dignity of his work. The tears are honestly earned. Rated PG-13.

GUITAR LESSONSBeginning Guitar Lessons $85 / $100

NC5748 – Naples Center – October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20 at 3:30pm – 5pm, Thursdays – 9 hoursEnrollment is limited to 10 participants. Students will be required to purchase a $20 (cash) lesson book from the instructor on the first day of class. Learn the basics of playing the guitar including an introduction to basic picking patterns and chords, TAB reading, simple chord progressions, and finger style accompaniments. Students must have their own guitar (acoustic or electric) and bring it to each class. This class is fun and no prior musical experience or note reading is necessary. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Intermediate Guitar $85 / $100

NC5749 – Naples Center – October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Fridays – 9 hoursEnrollment is limited to 10 participants. Students will be required to purchase a $20 (cash) lesson book from the instructor on the first day of class. A continuation of Beginning Guitar Lessons for those who have already taken that course as well as intermediate guitar players interested in learning finger style guitar picking. Students must have their own guitar (acoustic or electric) and bring it to each class. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

HEALTH & WELLNESSAging Healthfully and Well $59 / $74

NC5752 – Naples Center – October 24, 31, November 7 at 10am – 12pm, Fridays – 6 hoursParticipants may register for the entire series (NC5752) or for any of the individual lectures below. It is projected that people over 65 will account for 20% of the US population by 2030. Healthy aging can increase leisure time. However, getting older may also carry certain challenges such as increased stress, changes in living situations, changes in physical ability, and chronic illness. This lecture series covers protective factors and preventive steps that can be taken to promote continued well-being and quality of life for older adults from a physical therapy perspective. Instructor: Dr. Rose Pignataro

Aging Healthfully – Session 1 $24 / $29

NC5753 – Naples Center – October 24 at 10am – 12pm, Friday – 2 hoursThis session will cover experiences associated with aging and the older adult. Topics include economic and social factors, such as change in career path, family roles, and living situations, as well as time available for recreational


pursuits. We will review some of the health related conditions that can challenge older adults, focusing on changes in musculoskeletal and cardiovascular function and preventive strategies for maintaining independence and optimal quality of life. These strategies include self-assessment, early screening and intervention, and steps to reduce risk through physical activity, environmental modifications, and behavior changes designed to enhance wellness. The session will end with an overview of recommendations for exercise in older adults provided by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association.


NC5754 – Naples Center – October 31 at 10am – 12pm, Friday – 2 hoursBuilding on topics covered in session one, we will continue to explore modifiable risk factors and their impact on healthy aging. Benefits of health behavior change for weight management, better nutrition, and overall physical conditioning will be discussed, as well as change in habits such as smoking or alcohol use. Participants will be encouraged to evaluate and apply psychosocial theories and their influence on decision making. Barriers to change, such as the potential effects of personal attitudes, opinions, self-confidence and perceived control will be shared as well as techniques for successful behavior change. Participants will have the opportunity to identify their own goals for improved health and will be given a template that can be used to create a personalized action plan.


NC5755 – Naples Center – November 7 at 10am – 12pm, Friday – 2 hoursThis session will cover the effects of stress on physical and psychological well-being. Screening for depression will be described, along with a discussion of possible resources for reducing social isolation and increasing community engagement among older adults. The audience will be asked to share their knowledge and experience regarding new roles and activities, such as hobbies, sports, do-it-yourself projects, and other recreational pursuits. Participants should dress comfortably in case they choose to join in stress management techniques. Plans include progressive relaxation and guided meditation, in addition to discussion of evidence regarding other forms of exercise, such as yoga and tai chi.

Learn Self-Hypnosis for Better Sleep $45 / $59

AT5756 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 30, November 6, 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays – 4.5 hoursParticipants may register for the entire series (AT5756) or for any of the individual lectures below. Self-hypnosis is so easy you can go home and do it with your eyes closed! Requiring no drugs, self-hypnosis is comprised of relaxation, inner focus, and self-suggestion. Once you understand the behavioral solutions, the rest is easy! Students will create their own customized digital sleep guide for at-home use. Instructor: Dr. William Morrow

Self-Hypnosis – Session 1 $20 / $25

AT5757 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 30 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursThis session will define how all hypnosis is in some way self-hypnosis. We will explore the use of imagination and tackle the myths, facts, and fantasies about hypnosis. We will discuss the nature of insomnia and allow students some practice with light self-hypnosis.


AT5758 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursThis session will explore the various states of consciousness, sleep, and the “twilight zone.” We will discuss sleep hygiene, sleep reprogramming, and learn proper breathing and relaxation techniques. We will discuss cognitive distortions (worries) and their impediment to good sleep.


AT5759 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursThe final session will be about building a customized sleep guide for home use and practicing self-hypnosis techniques for better sleep.


HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENTGlobal Jihad – Al Qaeda and Islamic Extremism $34 / $39

Option #1 – AT5760 – Atrium Option #2 – NC5761 – Naples Option #3 – MI5762 – Marco IslandOct 13, 20 at 10am – 11:30am, Mons Oct 22, 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Weds Nov 13, 20 at 10am – 11:30am, ThursChoose one of the course options above. A candid discussion of radical Islam and global Jihad. Topics include Islam (as both a religion and ideology), Islamophobia, Jihad, Sharia Law, global terrorism, political correctness, al Qaeda, the Taliban, and other terrorist groups. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Eli Cohen: Israeli Master Spy $20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5763 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – NC5764 – Naples CenterOctober 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours November 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. One of the most successful spies of all time, he might have become the Syrian Deputy Defense Minister if he had not been caught and executed. Other Mossad operations and comparisons of major intelligence organizations will also be discussed. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Recovering Nazi Plunder – The Real Monuments Men $20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5765 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – NC5766 – Naples CenterOctober 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hours October 22 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours

Option #3 – CH5767 – Calusa Harbour (Ft. Myers) Option #4 – BR5768 – Brooks (Bonita)November 17 at 12:30pm – 2pm, Monday – 1.5 hours December 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. The U.S./U.K. 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: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls (5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included) $55 / $69

AT5769 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 27 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm, Monday – 5 hoursLunch is included with this full day seminar. The rediscovery of the biblical world has included some of the most exciting archaeological discoveries made in the 20th Century. The discovery of a series of scrolls that had been hidden in caves along the northwest corner of the Dead Sea, dated to the 3rd Century BCE - 1st Century CE, perhaps tops this list with regard to their impact on both Judaism and Christianity. What are the Scrolls? Who wrote them? Learn about the isolated, ascetic community that created and secreted these documents long ago, and about the cloak-and-dagger exploits of the archaeologists who recovered them. Then explore what these rare documents tell us about the emergence of Judaism and Christianity in the ancient world. The War Scroll, Copper Scroll, and Temple Scroll (that provides blueprints for the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem) are three of the documents included in our discussion. This course combines the tools of history, geography, archaeology, and religious study to examine what words written more than 2,000 years ago say to us today. Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Snowden and Manning: Patriots or Traitors? $20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5770 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5771 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)October 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours November 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. A detailed analysis of the criminal cases against Edward Snowden and Bradley (Chelsey) Manning who leaked volumes of secrets to the press. We will examine what they did, why, if the positive offsets the damage, and if they are traitors. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Criminalization of Migration: Modern Challenges to Travel, Immigration & Exchange $24 / $29

Option #1 – NC5772 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5773 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)October 30 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hours November 12 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesday – 2 hours


Choose one of the course options above. From fear of terrorism to the apprehension of uncontrolled pandemics, the ability of global citizens to travel, work, and live around the world has been increasingly limited. Travel security is becoming a method of crime control and containment, by creating new categories of criminals that never before existed. Analyzing the sources of sovereign rights, we will explore the varied responses to global concerns that fuel the controversies. Instructor: Dr. Pamella Seay

Is It 2016 Yet? Reading the Pre-Presidential Election Tea Leaves: Bush or Clinton Again? $20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5774 – Naples Option #2 – AT5775 – Atrium Option #3 – BR5776 – Brooks (Bonita)Nov 5 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed Nov 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed Dec 15 at 10am – 11:30am, MonChoose one of the course options above. National political discussion has already focused on potential Democrat and Republican Presidential candidates. This presentation will handicap those candidates and strategies to win the nomination and the November 2016 Presidential Election. Topics include the primary season, debates, polls, and the importance of the Electoral College. Instructor: Dr. Peter Bergerson

Operation Paperclip – Recruiting Nazi Scientists $20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5777 – Atrium Option #2 – NC5778 – Naples Option #3 – BR5779 – Brooks (Bonita)Nov 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wed Nov 12 at 10am – 11:30am, Wed Dec 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, WedChoose one of the course options above. As WWII waned, the Allies raced to recruit German scientists and technology. This was the highly effective effort led by the OSS. Among the scientists brought to America was Wernher Von Braun, who had developed the V-2. Topics for this lecture include: secret US interrogation centers, history of Paperclip (and related operations), Peenemunde, the Church Committee, declassified CIA research (Star Gate, MKULTRA), and related British and Soviet operations. A detailed and fascinating examination of a major intelligence operation. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

Unique Missions of World War II $20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5780 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – NC5781 – Naples CenterNovember 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Friday – 1.5 hours November 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Discussion of sensitive intelligence and classified Allied and Axis missions, operations, and programs including: ULTRA, MAGIC, Double Cross, Patton’s mission to rescue his son-in-law, the mission to kill Rommel, German spies, Allied interrogation centers, secret weapons, and others. An interesting review of formerly classified information. Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

The U.S. Constitution: The Making of a Great Nation $45 / $59

NC5782 – Naples Center – November 6, 13, 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursdays – 4.5 hoursParticipants may register for the entire series (NC5782) or for any of the individual lectures below. Any history buff, or one just interested in the fascinating lives of our Founding Fathers, will want to attend this lecture to hear the roles played by Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, Franklin, Jay, Marshall, Madison, Adams, and other legends, in creating the U.S. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

The Long, Hot Summer of 1787: Designing a Nation on Parchment $20 / $25

NC5783 – Naples Center – November 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursThe world was about to change on Sunday, May 13, 1787, when George Washington stepped off the ferry in Philadelphia, the day before the Constitutional Convention. For 120 sweltering days, Washington presided over 55 fractious delegates from 12 equally fractious states (Rhode Island did not even send delegates) who argued, fought, cajoled, and ultimately compromised in drafting a blueprint for a new nation and one of the most significant documents in history. The ratification process was to be yet another story.

1790 to 1800: The New Nation Struggles $20 / $25

NC5784 – Naples Center – November 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursOur new country was finally official: the Constitution was ratified by 12 of the 13 previously independent colonies, but more daunting tasks lay ahead. Jefferson and Adams were ready to join Hamilton, Madison, and other leaders in


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

The Miracle Continues (1800 – 1820) $20 / $25

NC5785 – Naples Center – November 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursThe Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson, take over at the start of the new century after twelve years of Federalist rule. Alexander Hamilton dies in a duel with Aaron Burr who turns traitor. Lewis and Clark make their legendary exploration after the Louisiana Purchase. New England, fed up with rule by Virginians dominated by agriculture interests, talks secession. Titanic political battles between Jefferson and Marshall take place over the role of the courts verses the executive and legislative branches. The nation’s first financial panic takes place during Monroe’s administration. Join this engaging and informative look back at these and other events during the early history of our nation.

The Arab-Israeli Conflict: The 100 Years War in a Twice Promised Land(5hr In-Depth Seminar; Lunch Included) $55 / $69

AT5786 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – November 10 at 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm, Monday – 5 hoursLunch is included with this full day seminar. The State of Israel became a reality in 1948. Finally, after 2500 years of spiritual Zionism, and about 55 years after the advent of political Zionism, a state was re-born in the ancient homeland of the Jewish people. Yet this homeland was to be re-established on a “Twice-Promised Land.” Palestinian and Arab nationalisms were also promised self-determination by the British during World War I. We will trace the roots of an age-old conflict, explore nationalistic movements in the region, and analyze Israel’s struggle to survive amidst seemingly overwhelming odds. With the bold and daring steps taken by Sadat and Begin, the road to peace would begin, culminating in the Oslo Accords and Peace with Jordan in the mid 1990’s. With a new millennium, what options face Israel and her Arab neighbors today? Instructor: Dr. Steven Derfler

Climate Change and Global Warming: Politics vs. Science $20 / $25

NC5725 – Naples Center – November 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursAn analysis of climate change with an emphasis on the politics behind the science. Both sides of the issue and proposed policy will be examined. Instructor: Mr. Tom Eastwood

Secrets of Dignitary Protection $20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5787 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – NC5788 – Naples CenterNovember 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday – 1.5 hours November 19 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Special agents of the Secret Service, Diplomatic Security Service, and other agencies (FBI, CIA, etc.) have extraordinary access to protectees. Historically, they have kept observations and mission details confidential. Recently, the public has been given a peek behind the veil of secrecy. This presentation addresses the history of the Secret Service, dignitary security, and recently revealed “secrets.” Instructor: Mr. Thomas Eastwood

The Rise of Titans: Churchill, Hitler, and their Rise to Power between the World Wars $34 / $39

NC5789 – Naples Center – November 18, 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays – 3 hoursFollowing the First World War, Churchill stood disgraced and Hitler was a complete unknown. Over the next 20 years, they would rise to the pinnacle of their countries’ power structure and then engage in one of history’s deadliest wars and greatest duels. Instructor: Mr. Tom Grover

World War I and its Aftermath – The Rise of the U.S. $39 / $44

NC5790 – Naples Center – November 18, 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday – 4 hoursA century ago, World War I devastated the orderly and stable world order that had existed until 1914. At the end of the “War to End All Wars,” four empires collapsed: the German Hohenzollern Reich, the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy that controlled a huge area of Eastern and Central Europe, the Ottoman Turkish Empire, and the House of Romanov Tsarist rule in Russia. Into that enormous political vacuum


came Nazism, Fascism, Communism, the Holocaust, today’s unstable Middle East and the turbulent Balkans. And one nation – the United States – became a key player on the international stage; a role that continues today. Instructor: Dr. James Rudin

Politics vs. History - Ideology and Historical Accuracy $20 / $25

NC5791 – Naples Center – November 20 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursAn analysis of narrative history – including Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, The Killer Angels, Band of Brothers, and other popular books and films (Lincoln, The Civil War, The War) that have been criticized by academics (often unfairly). A timely discussion of why popular history is both fun and informative and texts are not. Are allegations of inaccuracies valid? Instructor: Mr. Tom Eastwood

Presidential Libraries: Legacy or Revisionism $20 / $25

NC5792 – Naples Center – December 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursThe Presidential Libraries Act of 1955 established the structure for U.S. Presidents to publically display their archives. Currently, there are thirteen official libraries. This presentation examines the buildings, exhibits, and artifacts from FDR to George W. Bush and their significance in the context of our society. Instructor: Mr. Jeff Margolis

LIFE ENRICHMENTHumor for Health and Happy Living $20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5797 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5798 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)October 9 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours October 14 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Learn the science behind laughter’s power to heal. It’s as real as taking a drug, says Dr. Lee Berk (Loma Linda University). Laughing and smiling release your brain’s pleasure chemicals, which reduce stress and improve mood and motivation. Laughter boosts your immune system, protects your heart, and increases social bonding. We discuss and practice ways to generate and use smiling and laughter for wellness. Instructor: Ms. Ann Marina

Brain Fitness Café $45 / $59

Option #1 – NC5799 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5800 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)Oct 16, 23, 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursdays – 4.5 hours Nov 25, Dec 2, 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesdays – 4.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series above (NC5799 or AT5800) or for any individual lectures 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: Ms. Cindi Ryerson

THINK: Be Informed About Your Brain Health $20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5801 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5802 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)Oct 16 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur – 1.5 hours Nov 25 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. You can increase your memory. You can build up your brain reserves. You can sharpen your perceptions, you can reduce stress and anxiety – you can give yourself a mental edge. In this lecture, learn the steps needed to improve your overall brain health.

Brainstorm Challenge $20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5803 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5804 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)Oct 23 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur – 1.5 hours Dec 2 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. See if you can recall these slogans from the past and these classic proverbs. Proverbs are short, well-known sayings that express an obvious truth or offer advice. These old time slogans and famous proverbs will bring back fond memories of yesterday and test your recall. Identify these slogans used to advertise products over the years. Have fun testing your brain power.


Brain Basher Puzzles $20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5805 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5806 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)Oct 30 at 10am – 11:30am, Thur – 1.5 hours Dec 9 at 10am – 11:30am, Tue – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Let us help you challenge your brain with these Brain Basher Puzzles. Join with us as we travel to Brain Boot Camp in order to boost your IQ and sharpen your memory. At the end of our program you’ll discover your memory will be noticeably sharper and your mind more agile. The puzzles are organized in levels from easy to difficult so you can increase the intensity of your mental workout as we progress through the program.

Reconnecting to Your Inner Self $20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5807 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5808 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)October 16 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours November 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Through this interactive workshop, learn how to identify your inner guidance and hear it more clearly. Recognize what experiences and activities make you a unique individual, nurture your spirit, bring you peace, and make you happy. The workshop includes a guided meditation and self-evaluation as well as encourages you to incorporate more of what makes you come alive in your daily life! Instructor: Ms. Sheryl Miller

Test Your Intuition - How Intuitive Am I? $59 / $74

NC5811 – Naples Center – October 22, 29, November 5, 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays – 6 hoursParticipants may register for the series above (NC5811) or for any individual lectures below. These four sessions are progressive, building on each other to answer many of your questions about intuition. Interactive, experiential sessions will include a mix of presentation, discussion, instruments, hands-on exercises, Q&A and homeplay applications to help participants jump-start their own intuition. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

Intuition – Does It Exist? $20 / $25 NC5812 – Naples Center – October 22 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours What is intuition? Does it exist? Where does it come from? Does everyone have it? How does intuition differ from other ways of “knowing?” Intuition – How Intuitive Am I? $20 / $25 NC5813 – Naples Center – October 29 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours How intuitive am I? How do I recognize intuition? How can it be measured? Intuition – How Can I Use My Intuition? $20 / $25 NC5814 – Naples Center – November 5 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours How can I use my intuition? How do I access it? How can it help me in practical, everyday ways? Intuition – How Do I Build My Intuition? $20 / $25 NC5815 – Naples Center – November 12 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday – 1.5 hours How do I build my intuition? What have I learned about it? How do I continue building it?


A Guide to Fine Jewelry Buying $20 / $25

NC5875 – Naples Center – November 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hoursPrized for personal adornment since earliest history, jewelry brings pleasure and is appreciated for its beauty. But, when shopping for jewelry, how do you know you are getting the best quality for your money? Well, you need to understand the jewelry jargon. Come and learn how gems are valued; why you need a grading report; what metals are used; when you need an appraisal; where you should purchase; and who you should run away from. Instructor: Ms. Edna Gronlund

Success from the Inside Out $34 / $39

Option #1 – BR5820 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita) Option #2 – NC5821 – Naples CenterNovember 24 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday – 3 hours December 3 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hoursChoose one of the course options above. This program is designed to provide new insights on the “inner workings” of success by examining personal values and gifts; the power of words and choices; internal and external life influences; the impact of shame; the nature of fear; a higher purpose; the “cycle of belief”; and the “seven principles by which life works.” Anyone wanting to grow, heal, change, expand and/or create stronger connections spiritually, professionally, personally or interpersonally will benefit from this session. Instructor: Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman

How to Write and Tell Personal Stories $24 / $29

AT5822 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – December 4 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Thursday – 2 hoursUsing the Memory Map and “StoryBox” techniques, you will learn a fun, easy way to pull numerous story ideas out of personal experiences and turn any one of them into a well-rounded tale. Participants will leave the workshop with one new piece that will contain all the bones of a good story. This workshop will help the participant to build his or her repertoire, enhance any presentation, and transform life experiences into spellbinding narratives. Instructor: Ms. Mary Lou Williams

LITERATURE & LANGUAGEOrson Welles and the 1938 “War of the Worlds” Broadcast $20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5823 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – CH5824 – Calusa HarbourOctober 15 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hours December 15 at 12:30pm – 2pm, Monday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. The U.S. could hardly have been better prepared for a Martian invasion when the young Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater produced a radio dramatization in 1938 of the War of the Worlds, by H. G. Wells. Only Mr. Welles and his staff adapted the story to 1938 America, which caused a significant panic across the country. Follow Dr. Franz as he re-tells this amazing and sometimes humorous story. Instructor: Dr. Gerald Franz

Ten Famous Speeches in English…and What Makes Them Great! $20 / $25

NC5874 – Naples Center – November 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hoursFrom historic moments to the present day, the English language has given us some extraordinary examples of the spoken word. A powerful tool, it can, and has, changed the world. Speech is an essential element of language, one that we employ in our daily lives, but what is a speech? Come and learn about its three primary components; style, substance, and impact, as delivered through 10 famous speeches of all time. Instructor: Ms. Edna Gronlund

The Wizard of Oz Revisited – A New Interpretation of an Old Story $34 / $39

NC5825 – Naples Center – December 2, 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday/Thursday – 3 hoursProbably no American… indeed very few in the entire world…have not heard of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. As is all too often the case with truth, it lies hidden in plain view. Here is that truth as seen and allegorized by the original author(s) of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and now, for the first time, interpreted and presented to the world through the new book, Josephus of Oz. This seminar will be the initial disclosure of the entire amazing story disclosing the identity of the Wizard himself. Instructor: Mr. Andrew Joppa


MAH JONGGMah Jongg for Beginners I $45 / $54

Option #1 – NC5830 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5831 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)October 6, 13, 20 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays – 6 hrs October 7, 14, 21 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays – 6 hrsOption #3 – NC5832 – Naples Center Option #4 – AT5833 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)November 3, 10, 17 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays – 6 hrs November 18, 25, Dec 2 at 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays – 6 hrsChoose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Please bring your 2014 Mah Jongg Rule Card (available at flea markets) and your own Mah Jongg set if you have one. Mah Jongg is continuing to be one of the most popularly played games. It is fun, mentally stimulating and challenging. You will learn the basics of the game, how to read and understand the “card” and learn how to “play” the game. You will learn how to “think through” a hand and choose a hand to play. Instructor: Ms. Leslee Marcus

Mah Jongg for Beginners II $45 / $54

Option #1 – NC5834 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5835 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)Oct 6, 13, 20 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays – 6 hours Oct7, 14, 21 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 6 hoursOption #3 – NC5836 – Naples Center Option #4 – AT5837 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)Nov 3, 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays – 6 hours Nov 18, 25, Dec 2 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 6 hours

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Please bring your 2014 Mah Jongg Rule Card (available at flea markets) and your own Mah Jongg set if you have one. This class will focus on the Charleston, formulating a hand, and understanding the official rules. You will be playing the game to improve strategy and skills. Instructor: Ms. Leslee Marcus

MUSICBeethoven’s Ninth: The Struggle, Despair & Triumph $20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5826 – Naples Center Option #2 – BR5827 – Brooks Commons Club (Bonita)October 13 at 10am – 11:30am, Monday – 1.5 hours November 18 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Famed conductor Riccardo Muti said when he picks up the baton to conduct Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony he feels a chill knowing he will be in direct commune with God for the next ninety minutes. Join us as we “listen and learn” about this titan whose powerful sound cast an enormous shadow across the 19th century. A child prodigy whose music “will one day shake this earth,” “Papa” Hayden observed of his pupil. While battling his loss of hearing in his thirties, fighting his sister-in-law over custody of his nephew, suffering the lost love of the mysterious “Immortal Beloved,” Beethoven created some of the greatest music ever, crowned by the monumental 9th Symphony. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart

Stompin’ at the Savoy! Swing Music and the Big Band Era $45 / $59

NC5828 – Naples Center – October 13, 20, 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 4.5 hoursA look at the highlights of Big Band Swing music, its standout personalities and primary creators including Louis Armstrong, the Boswell Sisters, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, the Dorsey Brothers, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and many more. Classes will feature historic videos and rare recordings from the Big Band era. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Classic Rock, America’s Revolutionary Music: 1955 – 1975 $45 / $59

NC5829 – Naples Center – November 3, 10, 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 4.5 hours“Something’s happening here.” A look at the transition of American popular music from Rock ‘n’ Roll to what we now call Classic Rock and the influence of rock music on the American “counterculture.” Classes include rare videos and historic recordings of Bill Haley and His Comets, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Buffalo Springfield, Jefferson Airplane, and more. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan


PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITINGUnderstanding Your Digital Camera Made Simple (Point and Shoot & SLR) $34 / $39

Option #1 – NC5838 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5839 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)October 6 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday – 3 hours October 8 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hoursChoose 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 button, and that’s about it. Perplexed by all those strange symbols? Afraid to touch a button, or worse yet, touch one by accident and can’t figure out how to undo what you’ve just done? Don’t be embarrassed! Gain control of your compact camera or SLR in this easy-to-understand class. You’ll learn what all those buttons do, when to use them, how to use them, and why to use them. Impress your family, friends, and yourself by making the camera do what you want it to do! Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Making/Taking Better Photos $34 / $39

Option #1 – NC5840 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5841 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 15 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hours October 17 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday – 3 hoursChoose 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. Understanding these principles will help you to capture more compelling images, turning your snapshots into works of art. This class is for all photographers, regardless of the camera they use. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Download, Save and Share Your Photos $39 / $45

Option #1 – NC5842 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5843 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 21 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday – 3 hours October 29 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 students with a working knowledge of computers. No personal laptops permitted. You love to take photos, but after you press the shutter, what do you do next? What’s the best way to get them into your computer? Got a ton of photos on your computer, but can never find the one you want? Did your computer ever crash and you lost everything, including your precious memories? Do you understand all of the printing options that are available to you now that have never been possible before? This class is designed to teach you how to handle all of those organizational tasks that you may not fully understand, but that can save you time and money if properly implemented. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Take Amazing Travel Photos $34 / $39

Option #1 – NC5844 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5845 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) October 28 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesday – 3 hours November 5 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hoursChoose 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 make photographs. Travel photography expresses the feeling of a time and place, portrays a land, its people, or a culture in its natural state, and has no geographical limitations. Learn how to create the images that are only seen in magazines. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

Photoshop Elements 12 for Beginners $75 / $90

Option #1 – NC5846 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5847 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20 at 10am – 12pm, Thurs – 8 hours Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 1 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mons – 8 hours Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with a working knowledge of computers. In this hands-on class, basic and intermediate Photoshop Elements techniques are explored. Topics will include RAW conversion, rotating photographs, layers, straightening horizons, color adjustments, removing or minimizing wrinkles and blemishes, adding or eliminating items from a scene, changing the color of a particular object in a scene, changing from color to black and white or sepia, moving parts of one picture to another picture, and adding text. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna


Creating Custom Photo Books Online with MyPublisher $39 / $45

Option #1 – AT5848 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – NC5849 – Naples CenterNovember 12 at 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hours November 19 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Wednesday – 3 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants with a working knowledge of computers. No personal laptops permitted. Become the author of your own photo book! Learn how to use MyPublisher software to create, customize, and share all your favorite moments, and tell your story using digital photos in a personalized book. It’s the new way to make photo albums. You will learn how to tell your story your way – learn how to design your book with exceptional results using the best paper, printing, and cover options available. Images for the class will be furnished. Instructor: Mr. Frank Berna

RELIGION & FAITHThe Religion of the Founding Fathers $20 / $25

Option #1 – CH5850 – Calusa Harbour Option #2 – NC5851 – Naples Option #3 – AT5852 – AtriumOct 20 at 12:30pm – 2pm, Monday Oct 30 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday Dec 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, ThursdayChoose one of the course options above. We often hear that the U.S. was founded on the premise of separation of church and state. But what was the “religion” of those signers of the Declaration and the Constitution? We know that many of them were influenced by the Church of England. Others were Scotsmen, Roman Catholics or deists. How did their particular perceptions shape the thinking and the daily life of the early American? Our discussion will identify the stated religion of the signers of the original documents, but will address in depth the positions of three or four major ones. Instructor: Dr. Mark Ehman

St. Paul – The Radical Apostle $45 / $59

NC5870 – Naples Center – October 21, 28, November 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesdays – 4.5 hoursParticipants may register for the entire series (NC5870) or for any of the individual lectures below. One-third of the New Testament is either about St. Paul (the Acts) or attributed to St. Paul (Thirteen Letters). Like Jesus, St. Paul was a social radical whose teachings would ultimately get him killed. We will explore questions such as: Did St. Paul invent Christianity? Did he justify the Reformation? Was he an anti-Semite or anti-feminist? Join us as we look closely at one of the most important and central figures of early Christianity. Instructor: Mr. Bruce F. George

The Times – Session 1 $20 / $25

NC5871 – Naples Center – October 21 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

The Man – Session 2 $20 / $25

NC5872 – Naples Center – October 28 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

The Message – Session 3 $20 / $25

NC5873 – Naples Center – November 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Tuesday – 1.5 hours

Buddhism $20 / $25

Option #1 – NC5853 – Naples Center Option #2 – AT5854 – Atrium (Ft. Myers)October 23 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thursday – 1.5 hours November 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. The religion of Buddhism has enjoyed a renewed interest among people of the western world—particularly since the end of World War II. Why is this? What are the central teachings of this tradition? Who was the Buddha? How did his pronouncements grow into a major world religion? Who is the Dalai Lama? What is his impact on the current world? Is Buddhism really a religion; or is it merely a “way of life?” This discussion is aimed at providing a basic introduction to a major religious tradition in our contemporary world. Instructor: Dr. Mark Ehman


The Gospels of the New Testament and the “Other” Gospels $34 / $39

Option #1 – AT5855 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – NC5856 – Naples CenterOct 27, Nov 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mons – 3 hours Nov 6, 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thurs – 3 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Participants may register for the series (AT5855 or NC5856) or for any individual lectures below. Join us for a scholarly look at the Gospels of the New Testament and those “other” Gospels which were left out of the Bible. Instructor: Dr. Mark Ehman

The Gospels $20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5857 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – NC5858 – Naples CenterOctober 27 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mon – 1.5 hours November 6 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. There are four Gospels in the New Testament. How did the Church decide on just four? Are the Gospels the same or are they different? Do the Gospels portray the same “picture” of Jesus? Why, in one of the Gospels, does Jesus want to keep his identity secret? Why does the Fourth Gospel omit any birth story about Jesus? These questions, among others, will serve as the basis for our discussion. Two contemporary scholars write biographical interpretations about Jesus of Nazareth. One claims that he was a political revolutionary; the other asserts that he was deified by his followers. These discussions pose anew the relationship between the teacher of the New Testament and the faith of the modern person.

The Other Gospels $20 / $25

Option #1 – AT5859 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) Option #2 – NC5860 – Naples CenterNovember 3 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mon – 1.5 hours November 13 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Thur – 1.5 hoursChoose one of the course options above. Do we know anything about the “lost years” of Jesus’ life? Only in one Gospel of the New Testament do we have an episode describing Jesus as a teenager. Yet, we have “other” Gospels (mostly from the 2nd century CE) relating scenarios about Jesus’ activities in Joseph’s carpenter shop and among the villagers of Nazareth. Recently, a Gospel of Judas has been discovered, debated by many and authenticated by others. This Gospel raises new questions about Jesus’ perception of his ministry and what he anticipated for his followers in the immediate future. Our presentation will focus on these questions and their implications for the 21st century Christian.

Cosmology: Describing the Universe with Contrasting Views of Religion and Science $39 / $44

Option #1 – AT5861 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – 4 hours Option #2 – NC5862 – Naples Center – 4 hoursNovember 3, 10 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays November 13, 20 at 10am – 12pm, ThursdaysChoose one of the course options above. Religion and science have long been at odds in explaining origins, creation and evolution of the universe, and life. Yet, faith and scientific methodology can also be most complimentary. Are we, intelligent beings, the result of a theistic design, or from the natural laws that are pervasive across fourteen billion years of cosmological evolution? Are we alone or do we have neighbors throughout our universe? This course will introduce you to the dogmas, principles, theories, and beliefs that lie at the heart of these ecumenical questions. Instructor: Mr. Scott Flaig

SCIENCE & MEDICINEExploring the Universe – Black Holes, Quarks to Quasars $20 / $25

NC5863 – Naples Center – October 29 at 10am – 11:30am, Wednesday – 1.5 hoursClimb aboard and rocket into subatomic space where science and science fiction blur; then we head out past the sun, the solar system, our Milky Way Galaxy, to the edge of the universe where massive objects lurk bending time and space itself. Join us as we travel across the full spectrum of the world of matter, hopefully avoiding black holes and portals sucking us into other universes. Bring your curiosity and fascination. Instructor: Mr. Steven Mutart


TAI CHI, YOGA & MEDITATIONTai Chi “Moving Stillness and Relaxation” $60 / $75

NC5809 – Naples Center – October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 at 9:30am – 10:30am, Mondays – 5 hoursEnrollment is limited to 12 participants. Please wear tennis shoes or a soft soled shoe. Tai Chi helps improve joint flexibility, muscle strength and balance. As a rejuvenation exercise, it promotes stress management as well as increasing memory and concentration. This class is available to all and is done standing. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ms. Karen McNeil

Yoga for Everyone! $60 / $75

NC5810 – Naples Center – October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 at 10:45am – 11:45am, Mondays – 5 hoursEnrollment is limited to 12 participants. No shoes required. Enjoy the many aspects of yoga. Enhance flexibility, strength and balance. De-stress and relax. No previous experience required. This class requires a yoga mat and the ability to get down on the floor. Instructor: Ms. Karen McNeil

Mindful Meditation for Enhancing Well-Being $45 / $59

NC5816 – Naples Center – November 10, 17, 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 4.5 hoursParticipants may register for the series above (NC5816) or for any individual lectures below. Learn what mindfulness is, and how to incorporate it into your daily life. Discover how meditation can help you refresh energy, improve mental clarity, and reduce stress. Develop the skills we practice in class to enhance your overall health and well-being. Instructor: Ms. Ann Marina

Mindful Meditation - Defined $20 / $25

NC5817 – Naples Center – November 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hoursLearn the basics of mindfulness and how to meditate. Explore recent studies revealing meditation’s benefits for health and well-being. We examine concentration and insight meditation as tools for stress relief and personal growth.

Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life $20 / $25

NC5818 – Naples Center – November 17 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hoursThis lecture offers a guide to being mindful in everyday activities, and creating or enhancing your meditation practice. Learn simple exercises, including mindful breathing while seated, and techniques for walking meditation. Collect a toolkit of skills and techniques for making mindfulness a way of life.

Meditation for Health and Happiness $20 / $25

NC5819 – Naples Center – November 24 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Monday – 1.5 hoursDiscover how a meditation practice can help to refresh energy, improve mental focus and clarity, reduce stress, and build a positive state of mind for balanced living. We discuss how meditation has been scientifically shown to have all these benefits and more. Review and practice simple exercises from the previous week’s class (Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life.)

TRAVELOGUESJourney to Cuba $20 / $25

NC5864 – Naples Center – November 18 at 10am – 11:30am, Tuesday – 1.5 hoursExperience the sights and sounds of the world without ever leaving home thru the Renaissance Academy Travelogue Program. Christine Wheeler traveled to Cuba in 2012 and 2013 on a People to People educational trip. During this program she will share the many photos she took of the country, the culture, and the people that captured her heart. Journey with Christine from Cienfuegos to Havana, through the countryside and into the city. Learn the history, see the architecture, hear about the hope of the people, explore the varied religious beliefs and experience the beauty of the country through the photos Christine captured. By the time the program comes to a close you will know much more about a country locked in time, a country most know little about even through it is less than an hour’s flight away. Instructor: Mrs. Christine Wheeler


2015 TRAVEL ABROAD PROGRAMSSince 2002, the Renaissance Academy has sponsored more than 30 high-end, intimately sized, concierge-style excursions abroad. Through unique, custom itineraries, participants have the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, to visit historic and cultural sites with outstanding local guides, to experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language and history – and to delight in conversation and laughter with fellow travelers who share a love of learning and a sense of adventure. Our excursions generally include accommodations in four/five star hotels; most meals and gratuities; private English-speaking guides; deluxe motor coach transportation; and all entrance fees. Register online at https://registerRA.fgcu.edu to receive complete itineraries, cost information and registration forms or call 239-425-3272. Our exclusive excursions are each limited to 24 travelers.

Enchanting Ireland: A Tour of the Emerald Isle From $4,560 per person (Land & Air)

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

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

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

Exploring Beautiful and Majestic Iceland From $4,298 per person (Land & Air)

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

Moroccan Discovery: From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara From $5,195 per person (Land & Air)

SP5629 – September 12 – 25, 2015 – 14 daysMorocco—a land of dramatic contrasts—invites with its ancient ruins, sacred mosques, lush desert oases, imposing Kasbahs, spirited souks, and villages where life proceeds much as it has for centuries. Our small group tour takes us from the imperial cities of Rabat,


Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara. Our eyes, and hearts, are opened to a truly foreign land, an age old culture, and genuinely hospitable people. We begin our tour traveling to Rabat visiting the city’s highlights. View the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis, one of five UNESCO sites we visit on tour. Travel to Fez and visit a Berber village to share tea with a local family in their cave dwelling. Set out on a private sunset excursion to the breathtakingly beautiful sand dunes at Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara. In the enormous silence we watch the sun set over the desert as we take a camel ride along the dunes. View the spectacular scenery en route to the snow-topped High Atlas including the 984-foot Todra Gorge. Set out on the fabled “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs” ancient caravan route. Stop at uninhabited Ait ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of southern Morocco’s most scenic villages. Visit Marrakech and embark on a walking tour of the medina, ending at Djemaa el Fna Square. Conclude the tour in storied Casablanca, Morocco’s largest and most cosmopolitan city.

WRITING WORKSHOPSWriters Collaborative Workshop $100 / $125

NC5865 – Naples Center – October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Tuesdays – 12 hoursEnrollment is limited to 12 participants. Share the content of your writing with like-minded, aspiring authors in an acceptance-oriented, creative, vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you’re writing or want to write, be that a memoir, stories, a novel, or poems, for input, guidance, and discussion. Bring your writing samples to class, including the first class. Instructor: Mr. James Robison

Make a Friend of Writing $100 / $125

NC5866 – Naples Center – October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 at 10am – 12pm, Fridays – 12 hoursEnrollment is limited to 12 participants. Do you think of writing as friend or foe? Do you want to feel more comfortable about writing? Finish your novel? Write a memoir? You can make a friend of writing by practicing simple yet productive techniques that require only the time you put into them. Learn to separate the creator from the editor within you, how to instantly cure writer’s block and how to learn more about yourself and your world through the liberating process of writing. This workshop includes theories and techniques developed by Peter Elbow, Pat Belanoff, Sondra Perl and other contemporary experts on writing. Instructor: Dr. Michael Morgan

Revision Decisions: Keeping the Good, Eliminating the Bad $85 / $100

NC5867 – Naples Center – October 23, 30, November 6, 13 at 10am – 12pm, Thursdays – 8 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. The real work of writing happens during the revision stage in the writing process. It’s time to make decisions to rethink and develop your work-in-progress. In this workshop, participants will work with a variety of revision techniques as they polish a work-in-progress for the final stage in the writing process -- pitching to editors/agents or preparing for self-publishing. After in-class revision time, participants will share excerpts and insights to learn from each other. All types of prose are welcome, including novels, nonfiction books, memoir, personal essays, articles, and short stories. Bring a short 2-page writing sample to each class. Instructor: Ms. Lisa Wroble

Creating the Story of You – How to Write Your Memoir $85 / $100

NC5868 – Naples Center – October 27, November 10, 17 at 9:30am – 12:30pm, Mondays – 9 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. This active series of workshops will help you make meaning out of memory and put you well on your way to creating the unique story of you. See clearly the significance of your incredible journey and be assured that the lessons you’ve learned and the history you’ve experienced will be passed on to your loved ones. Save the memories with this step-by-step, comprehensive approach to writing your memoir - an extraordinary experience. Instructor: Mrs. Penny Lauer

Creative Journal Writing $70 / $85

AT5869 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – October 29, November 5, 12, 19 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesdays – 6 hoursEnrollment is limited to 12 participants. Learn to express yourself through journal writing. Recalling and sharing childhood memories, life experiences, and passions will give a voice to the legacy of your life. A permanent record of your thoughts and feelings is an everlasting gift to yourself and others. Learn the joy of writing and creativity in a guided but flexible atmosphere. You will be amazed by what you discover about yourself. Instructor: Ms. Kathleen Greene


INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES

Cheryl Admire is a financial advisor with Edward Jones.Mary Bartrop is a certified Zentangle® teacher. Frank Berna has nearly 25 years of experience in various aspects of photography. Peter Bergerson, Ph.D., has taught Political Science and Public Policy for over 40 years at the university level.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.Thomas Eastwood had careers with ATF and DoD where he conducted and led counterintelligence and criminal investigations. Mark Ehman, Ph.D., is an instructor in the Department of Communications and Philosophy at FGCU.Scott Flaig, Executive VP at Fortune 500 companies; Adjunct Professor at Kellogg School of Management; published author.Gerald Franz, Ph.D., has been a history professor and college librarian for 29 years, earning five graduate degrees along the way.Bruce George, M.A., is a lay member of the Iona-Hope Episcopal Church and a volunteer. Kathleen Greene, M.Ed., is a published author and has taught courses in English and Journalism.Edna Gronlund is a college adjunct faculty member teaching management, marketing, and communication courses. Tom Grover is a retired bank Executive VP, army veteran who served in Germany, and an avid lover of history.John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and former Wall Street merchant banker, is the FGCU Director of Continuing Education.Braxton Hinchey, Ph.D., University of Missouri; Honors Fellow and Emeritus Prof. of Management, University of Massachusetts.Carol Jonson, M.A., was a facilitator for the Hodges lifelong learning program where she taught humanities, art, and literature.Andrew Joppa, M.A., has taught college courses and seminars on ethics and the Holocaust. Genie Kell, M.A., has studied at Yale University, Columbia University and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in NYC. Shelly Kaufman has a degree in communication and is a lifetime fan of movies from 1930 to the present. Penny Lauer Penny Lauer is the author of two novels, magazine articles, and a writing workshop. Ann Marina, a certified Brain Fitness/Yoga Instructor, has 30 years of experience in mind-body wellness education.Jeffrey Margolis is a lifelong educator working with future teachers at Rowan University in New Jersey. Leslee Marcus has been teaching Mah Jongg for over 25 years.Mary Martin, M.A., is a retired English teacher and lifelong reader.Karen McNeil is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and tai chi since 2005.Alice Melzer has taught continuing education art history, studio drawing, painting, photography, and Photoshop programs.Sheryl Miller is a certified Life Coach and speaker who assists her clients to build lives that reflect their core values, talents and needs.Michael J. Morgan, Ph.D., is a writing teacher and American folk musician.William Morrow, D.Min., is a Florida licensed Marriage and Family therapist.Steven Mutart, J.D., is a retired attorney with a lifelong passion for American history and the American Presidency.Gerry Pearson Nichols is a professional calligrapher and certified Zentangle® teacher. Carolyn Outhwaite is a Search Engine Marketing professional and avid Facebook user. Marjorie Pesek originated and has been perfecting her Layered Imagery technique for over 25 years.Rose Pignataro, Ph.D., is a physical therapist. Her background includes health promotion, wellness, geriatrics, and health education.James Robison has been published in The New Yorker, won a Whiting Grant for his short fiction and a Rosenthal Award. David Rosenberg is an eBay Power Seller, Trading Assistant, and top ranking Lee County eBay Education Specialist. James Rudin, Ph.D., is the Senior Interreligious Advisor to the American Jewish Committee.Cindi Ryerson, R.N., owns and operates Millennium House, an adult day care facility and the Millennium Cognitive Cafe.Pamella Seay, J.D., teaches international, constitutional, and criminal law at FGCU. She is an author and has traveled extensively.Steve Stolz is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.Andrew Tetlow is the Florida Park Service Museum Curator. He also teaches as an Adjunct Instructor of Archaeology at FGCU. Lillian Tibbles, Ph.D., retired nurse practitioner and family therapist, lifelong educator and author of Learn To Video Call With Kids.Voices for All is a voiceover coaching company.Rosanne Vrugtman, Ph.D., has earned five degrees and has had careers in business, human service, and education.Christine Wheeler was the Director for the Hodges Center for Lifelong Learning. She enjoys traveling and photography. Mary Lou Williams, M.A., is a professional storyteller and writer and a retired educator.Lisa Wroble is a nationally published author and writing instructor.


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