| 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! Below is a brief overview of what’s happening next week. Take a look and see what interests you! Irish monks preserved knowledge during the early medieval period, creating il- luminated manuscripts like the Book of Kells and spreading Christianity across Europe. Their monasteries became centers of learning, safeguarding classical texts. Edward VIII abdicated the British throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée, causing a constitutional crisis. The couple lived in exile, and their relationship remains a subject of historical debate. For intermediate iPhone/iPad users, mastering features like managing notifica- tions, syncing devices, and optimizing security settings can enhance the experi- ence. Learning advanced functions such as Apple Intelligence, multitasking with Stage Manager, and using Apple Pencil Pro can unlock new possibilities The Hound of the Baskervilles is a classic Sherlock Holmes mystery blending gothic horror and detective fiction. Holmes and Watson investigate a supernatural hound terrorizing the Baskerville family, uncovering a sinister plot. The Comanches, known as the “Lords of the Plains,” were fierce warriors and expert horsemen who dominated the Southern Plains. Their adaptability and resist- ance shaped the history of the American West. Catherine the Great modernized Russia, expanded its territory, and championed the arts and education. Her reign saw significant reforms, promoting Enlightenment ideals and strengthening Russia’s global influence. Science, Disinformation, and the COVID-19 pandemic were deeply intertwined. Misinformation spread rapidly, affecting public perception and policy. Scientists worked to combat false narratives while developing vaccines and treatments. Scroll below to view details of classes and see what interests you. Register today! VIEW WINTER/SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE HERE REGISTER FOR COURSES HERE Call our office for assistance with your registrations at 239.434.4737. View 2025 Winter / Spring Program Guide View Here Feel free to print catalog at home, or just print the specific pages that interest you. View our Chronological Calendar by date beginning on page 8. Just look for your available dates and see everything being offered that day. View our LATE EDITIONS page at back of catalog on page 67. Feature Lectures Wandering Scribes and Scholars: Legacy of the Early Irish Monks April 16 | 1:30 – 3pm | Wednesday Naples Center / Online via Zoom From ancient times, the Atlantic has been Ireland’s link with the wider world. The arrival of Egyptian monks by sea in the early Christian era had a dramatic impact. The influence of Egyptian monasticism sparked an intense interest a- mong the early Irish for nature, self-sacrifice and exile. The austerity of the desert appealed to their fearsome nature. Like the Egyptians they took to ‘Wandering’ over land and sea, embracing isolation and depravation for com- munion with nature and its creator. The Irish then carried this form of spiritu- ality into Europe. By saving civilization in a devastated Europe after the fall of Rome, the Irish had an immense impact on the world that later emerged, leaving a lasting legacy far beyond their native shore. This is a story of cour- age bordering on the insane, of boundless passion for scholarship and learn- ing and of reverence for nature, the earth and all creation. Love and Treachery – Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson April 16 | 2 – 3:30pm | Wednesday Pelican Bay Community Center April 17 | 4:30 – 6pm | Thursday Wyndemere Country Club King Edward VIII relinquished the English throne and left his country to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee. Forbidden to enter England, they spent their lives in exile. Surely this is a love story for the ages! But was it? Did Wallis even like Edward? Was Edward a loyal Englishman? Close examination and new evidence reveal a different picture. Technology Lectures iPhone/iPad for Intermediates: All the Things You Never Knew April 25 | 10 – 11:30am | Friday Moorings Park Original Campus Join this lecture-style presentation as we explore some of the more advanced topics and functions of the iPhone and iPad. Many think they know how to use their devices, but this lecture will open your eyes to the many useful and power- ful features and capabilities they never knew existed. We explore iCloud, Settings, Printing, Multitasking, Gestures, Siri, Voice Control, Maps, Email, Texting and so much more. Take your smart devices to the next level with this informative inter- mediate-level program. Weekly Guide – April 14 – April 21 Click on any class below to see more information and to register Thursday April 17 – The Hound of the Baskervilles, And All That is Sherlock Holmes – Spain, Portugal & Morocco – Jewels of the Western Mediterranean – iPhone/iPad Apps: Master Texting with Messages Monday April 21 – The Perception of Time: Understanding Chronos – Comanches: Lords of the PlainsCatherine the Great of Russia Wednesday April 23 – Digital Currencies: The Future of Money Thursday April 24 – Science, Disinformation and the Covid Pandemic – Ireland: A Sacred Island, Before Christianity Friday April 25 – The Chicago 8 Conspiracy Trial 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 Journey Through Central Europe Departure: August 30, 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 Coast- line 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] |
