| 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! Lifelong Learning Starts Here – Explore What FGCU Academy Has to Offer 🌟 What Would We Do Without Our Technology Guru – John Guerra? 🌟 Get ready for an exciting week of tech wisdom with none other than our resident expert, John Guerra! Whether you’re a digital novice or a seasoned techie, this week’s sessions are packed with essential knowledge and practical tips that everyone can use. Here’s what’s coming up: 📌 ChatGPT Demystified – Learn how to harness the power of AI in your everyday life. 📌 Mastering Email – From inbox zero to email etiquette, become an email pro. 📌 Apple Watch Tips, Tricks & Secrets – Unlock the full potential of your wrist companion. 📌 Texting Like a Pro – Discover hidden features and shortcuts in Messages that will change the way you communicate. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your tech skills with John’s expert guidance. Let’s make technology work for you! 📚 Plus, a Journey Through History You Won’t Want to Miss We’re also exploring pivotal moments and figures in history that continue to shape our world: The History of Opportunity – A look at how ambition and innovation have defined America 🌏 America, China, and Taiwan: Whither Strategic Ambiguity – Understanding the delicate balance of global power 🕵️ Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames, and Hanssen – A chilling dive into the world of espionage and betrayal Whether you’re here to sharpen your tech skills or deepen your understanding of global history, this week has something for everyone. Don’t miss out! 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 ChatGPT: Personal Guide to AI June 13 | 9:30 – 11:30am | Friday FGCU Campus, Water School Building AB9 Room 106 June 19 | 2 – 3pm | Thursday (2-part series) Moorings Park Grande Lake Unlock the potential of conversational AI with this engaging 120-minute class designed specifically for senior citizens. This session introduces ChatGPT, an advanced AI tool, and demonstrates how it can simplify daily tasks, spark creativity, and provide endless learning opportunities. Whether it is drafting emails, answering questions, brainstorming ideas, or exploring new hobbies, this hands-on class will guide you through practical applications of ChatGPT. Tailored for beginners, this session ensures a comfortable and enjoyable learning experience, empowering you to embrace AI technol- ogy confidently. Join us and discover how ChatGPT can become your everyday assistant! 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 pro 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 neigh- bors, friends and peers, in-person or online, in this interactive, thought-provoking and engaging 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 partici- pants receive articles for discussion and, where appropriate, videos are shown to help further our dialog. The best discussions arise from a group of diverse individuals offering their personal view- points and perspectives informed by their unique life experiences. Together with your opinions and ideas, bring your listening and critical thinking skills to help enrich us all. iPhone/iPad Apps: Mastering Email June 18 | 10 – 11:30am | Wednesday Naples Center / Online via Zoom Many iPhone and iPad users do not fully understand how to use Mail, one of the most important apps on their devices. Apple’s Mail app supports Gmail, Yahoo, Microsoft Exchange, AOL and nearly all email platforms. We explore the detailed workings of the Apple Mail app showing you how to add new accounts and contacts, work with attachments, insert photos or videos, organize email into folders, eliminate junk mail, markup or sign attachments, scan documents and much more. Weekly Guide (click on any lecture below for more detailed information) Wednesday June 11 – Borneo & Malaysia: From Headhunters to High Tech Thursday June 12 – The History of Evolution and Rock and Roll Friday June 13 – Operation Underworld: World War II Mob Alliances Monday June 16 – The History of Opportunity – America, China and Taiwan: Whither Strategic Ambiguity – Trio of Traitors: Walker, Ames and Hanssen Tuesday June 17 – Apple Watch Tips, Tricks and Secrets of the New Watch OS 11 Thursday June 19 – iPhone/iPad Apps: Master Texting with Messages – Father and Son Spies: Jim and Nat Nicholson Coming Soon Summer Fun Memoir July 1, 8, 15, 22 | 10:30 – 12:3pam | Tuesdays Naples Center / Online via Zoom Remember your childhood summer activities: swimming, picnics, watermelon and family trips? In this class we will stir up those fun times and share our stories for feedback in bringing out the best elements of our short works. We will write, share, and give feedback. Required: a few good memories, a relaxed mind and heart, paper and pen. 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 basic Spanish July 16 – Wednesday Italian Cuisine and Wine Pairing Social Event at Mare Terra – Don’t miss out on this fun and flavorful evening July 22 – Tuesday The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg – 3 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 life- long 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] |
