| Hundreds of lectures. Knowledgeable instructors. Join us in-person at one of over 20 locations or participate online. Summer Session – June 2 – September 30 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! Join a vibrant community of lifelong learners and discover something new with FGCU Academy! Lifelong Learning Starts Here – Explore What FGCU Academy Has to Offer Whether you’re eager to master the basics of your iPhone or iPad or curious about the power of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, FGCU Academy has a course designed just for you. Our engaging, easy-to-follow classes help you stay connected, informed, and confident in today’s digital world—no ex- perience necessary! Dive into a diverse lineup of enriching programs. Journey through history with Overseas Cemeteries from WWI and WWII, a powerful exploration of the legacy and sacrifice of American soldiers abroad. Elevate your game with Advanced Strategies for Mah Jongg, ideal for experienced players seeking deeper strategic insight. Stay current with our Current Events Discussion Series, where expert-led conversations bring clarity and context to today’s headlines. Don’t miss our Day Trips & Special Events—including a cultural excursion to the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg and an elegant evening of wine tasting paired with delicious small bites at Mare Terra Restaurant in Bonita Springs. Stay curious. Stay connected. Stay ahead. 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 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. Featured Lectures iPhone/iPad Fundamentals for All Users June 5 | 10 – 11:30am | Thursday Bentley Village For beginners and casual users of their devices, this lecture focuses on the most important fundamentals of using your iPhone and iPad. If all you do is make calls and text, this presentation is for you. So many people have smart phones and tab- lets and don’t know how to use them. This lecture teaches you how to interact with your device; enter, type, dictate and edit text; search for, install and organize apps on your home screens; use the App Library; use Spotlight; undo your mis- takes; use Siri; and so much more. Stop asking your grandchildren for help and master your iPhone and iPad today. NEW LECTURE American Overseas Cemeteries from WWI and WWII: From Normandy to the Rest of the World June 5 | 3:30 – 5pm | Thursday Siena Lakes Join professional photographer and former Navy Officer for a visit to the 23 overseas WWI and WWII military cemeteries and hear the stories of the men and women who have never returned. Mr. Sherman recently published, “Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned,” which includes more than 225 photo- graphs from all our overseas cemeteries and 54 biographies of our fallen heroes. Learn about the cemeteries, their associated battles, and learn the names and life stories of a few of the more than 207,000 individuals buried overseas. And never forget. Advanced Mah Jongg Strategies (3-part series) June 9, 11, 13 | 10 – 11:30am | M / W / F Naples Center Please bring the new 2025 card (cards are available from the National Mah Jongg League; 212-246-3052). Also, please bring your own Mah Jongg set. Be prepared to play hands with defensive strategies and faster decision making. Learn when to call and when to wait. Why is this game more about looking and listening than just studying your hand? Current Events Discussion Group (Monthly 2-part series) June 12, 26 | 10 – 11:30am | Thursdays Online via Zoom In a globalized world, crucial and important topics rise and fall daily. Ripped from the headlines, this program offers the opportunity for substantive discourse on the issues and stories shaping local, national and world events. Our goal is to build consensus, unity and identify practical solutions. Join neighbors, friends and peers, in-person or online, in this interactive, thought-provoking and engag- ing discussion group. We strive to offer a constructive and respectful forum where conservatives and liberals alike can comfortably and openly share their viewpoints and opinions. Each week participants receive articles for discussion and, where ap- propriate, videos are shown to help further our dialog. The best discussions arise from a group of diverse individuals offering their personal viewpoints and per- spectives informed by their unique life experiences. Together with your opinions and ideas, bring your listening and critical thinking skills to help enrich us all. Weekly Guide (click on any lecture below for more detailed information) Wednesday June 4 – ChatGPT: Personal Guide to AI Friday June 6 – NEW SESSION – Balance University: Improve Balance, Posture and Flexibility (3-part series) Monday June 9 – ChatGPT: Personal Guide to AI – Against All Odds: The Ordeal of Ernest Shackleton and The Crew of the Endurance – The Regency and King George IV Tuesday June 10 – iPhone/iPad Fundamentals for All Users – ChatGPT: Personal Guide to AI Wednesday June 11 – Borneo & Malaysia: From Headhunters to High Tech Day Trips & Special Events Click on any class below to see more information and to register June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 – Tuesdays – 5-Week Spanish Crash Course for Beginners – Learn some basic Spanish July 16 – Wednesday – Italian Cuisine and Wine Pairing Social Event at Mare Terra – Don’t miss out on this fun and flavorful event July 22 – Tuesday The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg – 7 Spots Left 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 / 2026 TRAVEL PROGRAMS Travel with FGCU Academy Machu Picchu to the Galapagos Departure October 28, 2025 View Brochure Egypt and the Eternal Nile Departure: November 17, 2025 View Brochure Norwegian Splendor Departure: September 5, 2026 View Brochure Colorful Canyons & Beautiful Balloons – America’s Greatest National Parks Departure: September 24, 2026 View Brochure Enchanting Ireland Departure: September 27, 2026 View Brochure Journey Through Britain Departure: September 28, 2026 View Brochure Sicily In Depth Departure: October 1, 2026 View Brochure Croatia: Pearls of Dalmatia Departure: October 12, 2026 View Brochure FGCU Academy Yacht & River Cruises Excursions Splendors of Europe River Cruise – Netherlands, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria Departure: May 1, 2026 View Brochure Greek Islands & Turkish Coastline Yacht Cruise Departure August 28, 2026 View Brochure Portugal and the Douro River Cruise Departure: September 16, 2026 View Brochure Call our office at 239.434.4737 for assistance with registration or Click Here to View our Website FGCU Academy FGCU ACADEMY NAPLES CENTER 704 Goodlette-Frank Rd N Suite 330 Naples, FL 34102 239.434.4737 [email protected] |
