| Hundreds of lectures. Knowledgeable instructors. Join us in-person at one of over 20 locations or participate online. Winter / Spring January – May 2025 PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE OR VIA PHONE Keep your mind active and engaged! Register for a lecture or special event with FGCU Academy! Discover a World of Learning and Exploration with FGCU Academy! Join FGCU Academy for an Enriching Summer Experience! This summer, we’re thrilled to offer a special trip to the renowned Dalí Museum— a must-see for art lovers and curious minds alike. Or, indulge your senses with an immersive wine tasting paired with light bites at the elegant Mare Terra Restaurant. Looking to learn something new? Our Spanish language classes are perfect for be- ginners and enthusiasts alike. And of course, we continue to offer a wide array of captivating lectures on a variety of fascinating topics. Come learn, explore, and connect with us this summer! Scroll below to view details of upcoming classes and see what interests you. Register today! Call our office for assistance with your registrations at 239.434.4737. 2025 Summer Program Guide Available Now (Classes begin June 2, 2025) View Summer Program Guide Here REGISTER FOR COURSES HERE Feel free to print catalog at home, or just print the specific pages that interest you. 2025 Winter / Spring Program Guide (Classes through May 31, 2025) VIEW WINTER/SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE HERE REGISTER FOR COURSES HERE Spanish, Special Events & Day Trips 5-Week Spanish Crash Course for Beginners June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 | 10 – 12pm | Wednesdays Naples Center This course focuses on common, useful topics like greetings, polite words/ phrases, travel vocabulary, days of the week, months of the year, numbers, frequently used words and questions, and more. It is appropriate for travel- ers, students or anyone else who is interested in learning the language. Em- phasis is on pronunciation, conversational skills, and vocabulary. You will need to purchase this book from Amazon or elsewhere – Spanish Made Easy Level 1: An Easy Step -By-Step Approach to Learn Spanish for Beginners (Textbook + Workbook Included) by Lingo Mastery ($14.90) prior to the start of class. Italian Cuisine and Wine Pairing Social Event at Mare Terra July 16 | 5 – 7:30pm | Wednesday Bonita Springs Pre-registration is required. Call FGCU Academy to register at 239.434.4737. Make new friends and enjoy several delectable samplings of wonderful Italian appetizers at Mare Terra Restaurant in Bonita Springs. Your guide for this food and wine experience is with a sommelier who has personally chosen the wine pairings for each appetizer. Eat, laugh and be merry at the Academy’s Appetiz- ers and Wine Pairing social event! No refunds within 10 business days of event. The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg July 22 | 8 – 6:30pm | Tuesday St. Petersburg Our private, docent-led tour will take us through the highlights of the permanent collection as well as a brand-new exhibition, Dalí Alive 360°, an immersive ex- perience celebrating the life and creative genius of one of the most influential and inventive artists of the modern era. This multisensory art experience envel- ops visitors in 360 degrees of light and sound within a monumental new Muse- um space: The Dalí Dome. The dynamic animations of Dalí’s works featured in Dalí Alive 360° illuminate the challenges and triumphs of his artistic career and provide visitors the sensation of stepping into Dalí’s life. The experience immers- es the visitor in Dalí’s surreal landscapes, iconic melting clocks and mind-bend- ing illusions with touchpoints from the artist’s time in Spain, Paris and America. Each of these eras in the artist’s life prompted a response from Dalí, leading to his constant reur includes round-trip motor coach transportation, driver’s gratu- ity, entrance fees, a private docent-led tour and audio guides. Lunch is on your own. Departure information will be emailed 3 days prior to the trip. Itineraries are subject to change. No refunds within 10 business days of departure. Weekly Guide Click on any class below to see more information and to register Monday May 19 – Codebreaking During World War II – A Match Made in Heaven…or not?” – In Search of Aristocracy Tuesday May 20 – Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames and Hanssen Wednesday May 21 – The History and Evolution of the Symphony Thursday May 22 – Collier County Civics 101 Tuesday May 27 – General “Black Jack” Pershing Wednesday May 28 –King George III Thursday May 29 – Mt. Rainier National Park Friday May 30 –Artemis: Return to the Moon by 2026 CONSIDER BECOMING A FRIEND OF THE ACADEMY WITH A $100 DONATION AS A NON-CREDIT PROGRAM WE RECEIVE NO FUNDING FROM FGCU. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CONTINUE OUR IMPORTANT COMMUNITY OUTREACH MISSION. To donate, simply: 1. Visit our website at Academy | Online Giving (fgcu.edu). 2. Send a check payable to FGCU Academy with “Friend of the Academy Donation” in the memo line. 3. Or, contact us at 239-434-4737 to arrange a donation over the phone. Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to a program that celebrates lifelong growth. Together, we’re enriching lives, one class at a time. 2025 TRAVEL PROGRAMS Travel with FGCU Academy Northern Italy: From the Alps to the Adriatic Departure August 20, 2025 View Brochure Insider’s Japan Departure September 8, 2025 View Brochure Paradores and Pousadas: Portugal & Spain Departure: September 15, 2025 View Brochure Machu Picchu to the Galapagos Departure October 28, 2025 View Brochure Egypt and the Eternal Nile Departure: November 17, 2025 View Brochure Moroccan Discovery: From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara Departure November 18, 2025 View Brochure Portugal and the Douro River Cruise Departure: September 17, 2025 View Brochure View Video Presentation Gems of Eastern Europe River Cruise Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Departure September 24, 2025 View Brochure View Video Presentation Travel Abroad with FGCU Academy in 2026 Travel Brochures will be available shortly Splendors of Europe River Cruise – Netherlands, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria Departure: May 1, 2026 Norwegian Splendor Departure: September 5, 2026 View Brochure Colorful Canyons & Beautiful Balloons – America’s Greatest National Parks Departure: September 24, 2026 Journey Through Britain Departure September 28, 2026 View Brochure Call our office 239.434.4737 for assistance with registration or Click to View our Website Greek Islands & Turkish Coastline Yacht Cruise Departure August 28, 2026 Portugal and the Douro River Cruise Departure September 16, 2026 Enchanting Ireland Departure September 27, 2026 View Brochure Sicily in Depth Departure October 1, 2026 View Brochure Pearls of Dalmatia Departure October 12, 2026 View Brochure FGCU Academy FGCU ACADEMY NAPLES CENTER 704 Goodlette-Frank Rd N Suite 330 Naples, FL 34102 239.434.4737 [email protected] |
