| 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! FGCU Academy really does offer a fantastic array of activities and educational programs to keep you engaged all week long. Whether it’s intriguing lectures, workshops, or fitness classes, there’s something for everyone. It’s great to see that you have access to such diverse opportunities right at your fingertips. FGCU Academy is indeed known for offering a variety of both online and in person programs. Whether you’re interested in learning something new from the comfort of your home such as Yoga Nidra, or prefer the interaction of in- person classes, you have plenty of options to choose from. FGCU Academy strives to be your go-to resource for continued learning and personal enrichment. We offer a wide variety of classes, workshops, and events designed to cater to different interests and schedules. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, develop new skills, or simply find new hobbies and meet like-minded people, FGCU Academy has something for everyone. From arts and humanities to science and technology, from wellness and fitness to travel and culture, our programs are crafted to provide meaningful and engag- ing experiences Scroll below to view this week’s activities and to get registered. 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  The Spanish Armada – A Magnificent Myth! January 20 | 10 – 11:30am | Monday Naples Botanical Gardens (room 126) Speaker: Nancy Maxwell What a sight to behold! Hundreds of Spanish ships coursing their way up the coast of Europe towards England. The two countries had been on a collision course for decades, and now, in 1588, they were headed for a showdown. Spanish wealth and power, as everyone knew (or thought they knew) was un- limited, and the Armada was supposed to be invincible. To everyone’s surprise, the English survived, and the myths that began around that event continue to this day. This lecture examines the facts and the fiction of this fateful battle be- tween Spain and England.  Yoga Nidra Meditation: Become Relaxed and Serene (3-part monthly series) January 21 | 9 – 10am | Tuesday Online via Zoom Speaker: Jane Carroo From the comfort and peace of your own home, calm and reset your body and mind through the practice of Yoga Nidra Meditation. Yoga Nidra is the easiest form of meditation. We may begin with some gentle stretching and breathing, then ease into an ancient sleep-based meditation that is very re- laxing. People feel refreshed and their energy is recharged afterwards. Each session is equivalent to 3 hours of deep sleep. Participants can sit in a chair, lie down on a sofa or yoga mat with a blanket.  iPhone/iPad Apps: Mastering Email January 21 | 10:30 – 11am | Tuesday Naples Center / Online via Zoom Speaker: John Guerra 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 G- mail, 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 at- tachments, scan documents and much more.  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 Roman 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 par- ticularly successful. We discuss their successes and failures and compare them to Western intelligence. Topics include: intelligence effectiveness, structure, GRU, KGB, SVR, FSB, FSO, Spetsnaz groups, atomic spies, Cold War spies, defectors, Cuban Missile Crisis espionage, Russian Sle- eper spies, The Cambridge Five, The Americans 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 fav- orite 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 calendar anytime or anywhere from any computing device in the world and know your information is safely backed up.  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 enhancements of Apple’s newest operating system for iPhone and iPad, iOS 18. All participants 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 us- ing your device easier, more powerful and efficient. All levels from beginner to advanced users will benefit from this informative and interesting program. Week of January 20 – 24 Click on any class below to see more information and to register Monday January 20 – Marco Island Apple iOS 18 Tech Series: In Depth Boot Camp (3-part series) 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 Communi- cations 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 Day Trips and Special Events  Only 3 spots left! Miami South Beach and Art-Deco Tour January 28 | 8 – 6pm | Tuesday Miami Tour Host: TBD Join us as we experience the cultural, artistic and culinary delights of Miami’s South Beach. Our walking tour takes us on a stroll through Ocean Drive, Col- lins and Washington to learn about art deco history, architecture and famous locations such as the Versace mansion, Congress Hotel, the Breakwater, the Essex and more. As we explore, the tour stops at various eateries so you can sample delicious food from 5-star gourmet to hole-in-the-wall ethnic eateries. Departure information will be emailed 3 days prior to the trip. Itineraries are subject to change. No refunds within 10 business days of departure.  Only 3 spots left (Feb 27 – sold out) Myakka Elephant Ranch Spa Enrichment Experience and Lunch at Local Winery January 30 | 8 – 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 win- ery afterwards. No refunds within ten business days of departure.  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 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 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 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] |
