| 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! As we begin to wind down this week, we’re gearing up for another round of fun and engaging classes at FGCU Academy! Whether you’re looking to dive into a new hobby, sharpen your skills, or expand your knowledge, we’ve got something for everyone. Scroll below for a sneak peek at what’s coming up next week. We can’t wait to see you there! Be sure to register early to secure your spot and make the most of these exciting opportunities. Let’s make the most of another amazing week at FGCU Academy! We have a NEW LOCATION at Moran Wealth Management Education Center / 5801 Pelican Bay Blvd, Suite 110, Naples. We have our first class there this Friday. Scroll below to view 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 Moran Wealth Management Education Center 5801 Pelican Bay Blvd, Suite 110, Naples Featured Programs This Week  Mary Queen of Scots January 22 | 10 – 11:30am | Wednesday Naples Center / Online via Zoom Speaker: Nancy Maxwell For love, power, intrigue and scandal you cannot beat the story of Mary Stuart! She was Queen of Scotland at six days old, Queen of France at sixteen, and had events gone as planned, Scotland would today be a part of France. Mary fully expected to become Queen of England as well. Instead in a tragic twist of fate, Mary lost her head. Her life was one of political ambition, intrigue, love, murder, plots and deception. Did Mary create her own fate or was she a victim of much stronger outside forces?  World’s Greatest Army: The War Machine of Rome January 22 | 10 – 11:30am | Wednesday Naples Center / Online via Zoom Speaker: Gabriella Miyamoto This lecture offers a brief introduction to the army of the Roman Empire and the type of warfare it waged during the High and Late Imperial periods. The infantry legions were always the predominant Roman troops, responsible for the Empire’s conquests at its height and for the ongoing protection of its bord- ers, and we will review the evolution of their weapons and armor, as well as the development of Roman cavalry, artillery and siege craft. The lecture con- cludes with an overview of the increasing “Germanic barbarization” of the Ro- man Army in the late 4th and 5th centuries that preceded the fall of the Empire in the west.  Russian Intelligence and Spycraft January 23 | 1:30 – 3pm | Thursday Naples Center / Online via Zoom Speaker: Thomas Eastwood Soviet/Russian intelligence has been highly effective for over a century. During World War II and the Cold War, their human intelligence was particularly succes- sful. We discuss their successes and failures and compare them to Western intel- ligence. Topics include: intelligence effectiveness, structure, GRU, KGB, SVR, FSB, FSO, Spetsnaz groups, atomic spies, Cold War spies, defectors, Cuban Missile Crisis espionage, Russian Sleeper spies, The Cambridge Five, The Amer- icans and assassinations.  iPhone/iPad Apps: Master Safari Web Browsing & Calendar Scheduling January 24 | 10 – 11:30am | Friday Naples Center / Online via Zoom Speaker: John Guerra Apple’s web browser, Safari, keeps getting faster and better. It sports a smart search bar, tabs, and a special split view version for iPad users. Save your favorite websites to your Home Screen or as Bookmarks. You can view Shared Links and add articles to your Reading List or access your saved passwords and credit cards. Learn how to use the Apple Calendar app so you never miss an appointment again. Schedule your life and have access to your appointments on every device you own. Access your cal- endar anytime or anywhere from any computing device in the world and know your information is safely backed up. NEW LOCATION MORAN EDUCATION CENTER – 5801 Pelican Bay Blvd, Suite 110, Naples  iPhone/iPad: iOS 18 Tips, Tricks and Secrets All Users Should Know January 24 | 1:30- 3pm | Friday Moran Education Center Speaker: John Guerra Join this lecture-style presentation to learn the new features, upgrades and enhance- ments of Apple’s newest operating system for iPhone and iPad, iOS 18. All partici- pants should install the new operating system (released in September 2024) prior to attending class (see Settings>General>Software Update>Install iOS 18). We will explore tips, tricks and secrets that make using your device easier, more pow- erful and efficient. All levels from beginner to advanced users will benefit from this informative and interesting program. January 22 – 29 Click on any class below to see more information and to register Wednesday January 22 – Pathway to the Italian Renaissance: The Life, Impact and Legacy of the Art of Giotto – Five Eyes: Global Espionage, Eavesdropping and the Collection of Communica- tions Intelligence Thursday January 23 – Getting Started with Android Smartphones: A Beginner’s Guide Friday January 24 – Van Gogh in Provence: Poets, Lovers, Peasants and Nature Monday January 27 – Advanced Mah Jongg Strategies (3-part series) – A Republic If You Can Keep It: America at a Crossroads – Diana: Death of a Princess – iPhone/iPad: iOS 18 Tips, Tricks and Secrets All Users Should Know Tuesday January 28 – iPad/iPhone Apps: Camera and Taking Great Photos – The Roots of the Israel-Palestine Conflict – Instagram for Seniors: Capturing and Sharing Moments Made Simple – Crime in America: Why Do People Commit Crime? – iPhone/iPad Apps: Photo Organization, Editing, Sharing and More in iOS 18 – The History and Evolution of the Symphony Day Trips and Special Events  Only 3 spots left (Feb 27 – sold out) Myakka Elephant Ranch Spa Enrichment Experience and Lunch at Local Winery January 30 | 7:30 – 6pm | Thursday Myakka City Tour Host: John Guerra Meet magnificent elephants and participate in their daily care and bath time. You will learn all about these incredible animals and then enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local winery afterwards. No refunds within ten business days of departure.  Only 3 spots left Miami Millionaire’s Row™ Boat Cruise & Bayside Marketplace February 6 | 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 Millionaire’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 sun- light and light seasonal showers. After the cruise, enjoy time for some lunch and shopping at the Bayside Marketplace, one of Miami’s most popular destinations. Departure informa- tion will be emailed 3 days prior to trip. Itineraries are subject to change. No refunds with- in 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 anytime 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 life- long 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] |
