| 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! Get Ready for a New Week of Learning Adventures at FGCU Academy! We’re excited to offer a diverse range of classes and activities designed to inspire, ed- ucate, and entertain. Whether you’re looking to explore new interests, sharpen your skills, or expand your knowledge, we’ve got something for you. Join us for engaging sessions on Photoshop, where you’ll learn tips and tech- niques to enhance your digital creativity. Dive into the latest features of Macin- tosh Sequoia and discover how to maximize your productivity with this power- ful operating system. Don’t miss our International Travel Open House, where you’ll get an insider’s look at our exciting travel programs, including informa- tion on upcoming trips and first-hand experiences from past travelers. Indulge in our popular wine tastings and explore the world of fine wines with expert guidance. Our tastings offer a delightful way to learn about different varietals and wine regions, all while enjoying good company. Looking for a day out? Consider joining one of our fascinating day trips! From historical tours to nature excursions, our day trips provide a perfect blend of education and adventure. And, of course, we have a plethora of lectures on a variety of topics. Whether you’re interested in history, science, art, or personal development, our lectures are designed to enrich your understanding and spark your curiosity. Scroll be- low to see what interests you and register today! Don’t miss out on these excit- ing opportunities to learn and grow with FGCU Academy. Scroll below to view what interests you and 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. Lectures at Moorings Park Grand Lake – 7410 Little Lane, Naples  Watch for lectures being held at our new location: Moran Wealth Management Education Center 5801 Pelican Bay Blvd, Suite 110, Naples Photography Lessons  Learn Photoshop in 3 easy classes Introduction to Photoshop Elements February 3, 5, 7 | 9:30 – 12:30pm | Mon / Wed / Fri Naples Center Participants must have a working knowledge of computers and should bring their own laptops with Photoshop Elements (latest version) installed. In this hands-on lecture, basic and advanced beginner Photoshop Elements techn- iques are explored. Topics include RAW conversion, rotating photographs, layers, straightening horizons, color adjustments, removing or minimizing wrinkles and blemishes, adding or eliminating items from a scene, chang- ing 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 add- ing text.  Macintosh Tips, Tricks and Secrets: MacOS Sequoia February 3 | 10 – 11:30am | Monday Naples Center / Online via Zoom MacOS Sequoia (released in September 2024) elevates the most advanced desktop and laptop operating system in the world to a new level of power, sophistication and ease of use. We will explore Mac tips, tricks and secrets that all users should know including System Settings, the Finder, the Dock, Spotlight, Window Navigation, Apple Intelligence, software installation, App Store and more.  FGCU Academy 2025 Travel Open Houses February 5 | 10 – 11:30am | Wednesday Naples Center / Online via Zoom Pre-registration is required. Join FGCU Academy in-person or online as we formally unveil our 2025 travel excursions including Northern Italy: From the Alps to the Adriatic; Journey Through Central Europe; Insider’s Japan; Paradores and Pousadas: Portugal & Spain; Machu Pichu to the Galapagos; Egypt and the Eternal Nile; Moroccan Discovery: From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara. This year we are also featuring two remarkable river cruises, Portugal and the Douro River Cruise; and Gems of Eastern Europe River Cruise – Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania. We also are featur- ing a Private Yacht Cruise – Natural Treasures of Indonesia, Borneo & Taiwan Yacht Cruise. Ten exciting and luxurious tours are planned for the upcoming travel season starting in April 2025, and we invite you to learn about them all. Through unique and interesting itineraries, participants ex- perience life outside the classroom, visit historic sites with local guides, experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language and history – and delight in conversation and laughter with fellow explorers who share a love of travel and a sense of adventure. It’s Wine O’Clock Somewhere Join FGCU Academy at Mare Terra Restaurant for a food/wine pairing dinner in Bonita Springs OR Join us for an introduction to wine tasting at the Naples Center.  Italian Cuisine and Wine Pairing Social Event at Mare Terra February 20 | 4:30 – 7pm | Thursday Bonita Springs Pre-registration is required. 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 Appetizers and Wine Pairing social event!  Wine Tasting Event: Four California Varietals February 25 | 4 – 6pm | Tuesday Naples Center Pre-registration is required. California produces over 80% of American wines, and this lecture will intro- duce you to the major winegrowing regions, plus samples of four major grape varieties grown throughout the state. As we sample, we’ll enjoy small bites that will help you understand the basics of food and wine pairing. We’ll learn how to read a wine label, and also learn the professional “5-S” approach to sampling wine. This process will help you appreciate the wines you enjoy even more. January 29 – February 4 Click on any class below to see more information and to register Monday February 3 – William the Conqueror – World War II America: 1940-1945 – Digital Currencies: The Future of Money – iPhone/iPad Apps: Mastering Email Tuesday February 4 – Women Impressionist Painters: Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt – The Alger Hiss Trial Wednesday February 5 – America in the 1920’s – Monastic Ireland: A Gift of the Nile Thursday February 6 – What Happened to the Parties of Lincoln and FDR? – Who Really Discovered America? – iPhone/iPad Apps: Master Safari Web Browsing & Calendar Scheduling – Spies & Espionage: Fact vs. Fiction – U.S. POW Camps: World War II Axis Prisoners“ – A Match Made in Heaven…or not?” – In Search of Aristocracy Friday February 7 – iPhone/iPad: iOS 18 Tips, Tricks and Secrets All Users Should Know Day Trips and Special Events  Only 2 spots left Flagler Mansion and Gilded Age Tea Lunch February 13 | 8 – 6pm | Thursday West Palm Tour Host: Valerie Bostrom This tour offers participants the opportunity to visit the mansion of Henry Flag- ler, the man single-handedly responsible for developing the East Coast of Flor- ida. Whitehall, the 60,000 square-foot home that he built in Palm Beach as a wedding present for his wife, was described in 1902 by the New York Herald as “more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnifi- cent than any other private dwelling in the world.” Included are transporta- tion, driver gratuity, and a do cent-led tour of the mansion’s first floor and lunch. Departure information will be emailed 3 days prior to the trip. Itiner- aries are subject to change. No refunds 10 business days of departure.  Only 3 spots left Miami’s Wynwood Artistic, Culinary and Cultural Tour February 20 | 8 – 6pm | Thursday Miami Tour Host: Valerie Bostrom Enjoy a fully-narrated 90-minute cruise and enjoy spectacular views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami Skyline, Port of Miami, Fisher Island, Miami Beach and Million- aire’s Row™ – the Homes of the Rich and Famous™. Soft drinks, cocktails and light snacks are available for purchase. A modern yacht offers the utmost comfort and style. Each vessel features an air-conditioned lower salon enclosed in picture windows, as well as an upper-deck where you can take in the fresh ocean breeze and an awning that will protect you from direct sunlight and light seasonal show- ers. After the cruise, enjoy time for some lunch and shopping at the Bayside Mar- ketplace, one of Miami’s most popular destinations. Departure information will be emailed 3 days prior to trip. Itineraries are subject to change. No refunds with- in 10 business days of departure.  Miami Design District Art and Food Tour March 11 | 8 – 6pm | Tuesday Miami Tour Host: Valerie Bostrom Join us as we experience the cultural, artistic and culinary delights of Miami’s Design district. Embark on a delicious journey into the world of cutting-edge design, monumental art installations, and a diverse selection of cuisine that celebrates the Design District’s fusion of creativity and flavor. Enjoy mouth- watering dishes from some of the top restaurants in the neighborhood. Expl- ore a large, modern chef-driven food hall that is considered a culinary mecca and savor a variety of global cuisines, with bites from Vietnam, Israel, the American South and more. Sample the unique fusion of Japanese and Peru- vian cuisine at one of Miami’s most celebrated sushi destinations and indulge in Chef Andrew G.’s famous cookie creations. Between food tastings, we make several stops to learn and admire public art installations, including the famous “Fly’s Eye Dome” by Buckminster Fuller. Departure information will be email- ed 3 days prior to the trip. Itineraries are subject to change. No refunds within 10 business days of departure.  The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg March 27 | 8 – 6pm | Thursday St. Petersburg Tour Host: Valerie Bostrom Our private, docent-led tour takes us through the highlights of the permanent collection as well as a brand-new exhibition, The Shape of Dreams. The Shape of Dreams explores 500 years of dream-inspired paintings from the 16th to 20th century, demonstrating how artists throughout time have depicted a profound yet common phenomenon of human experience – the dream. The exhibition examines how Western artists have depicted dreams for different audiences throughout time, exploring the continuity and disconnections between the past and present. Our tour includes round-trip motor coach transportation, driver gratuity, entrance fees, a pri- vate docent-led tour and audio guides. Lunch is on your own. Departure informa- tion will be emailed 3 days prior to the trip. Itineraries are subject to change. No refunds within 10 business days of departure. These day trips and Special Events are a fantastic way to enhance your learning journey with FGCU Academy. Be sure to register early, as spots can fill up quickly! Click Here to View all of Our Upcoming Day Trips and Special Events If you would like to discuss any of our trips, please feel free to call our office any- time as well as for assistance with your registrations at 239.434.4737.   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 Call our office 239.434.4737 for assistance with registration or Click 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] |
