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| Hundreds of courses. Knowledgeable instructors. Have it your way, online or in-person.  September 2023 FGCU Academy Happy Labor Day Greetings, Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer for many Americans. Simply put, Labor Day celebrates Americans who labor. It is a day to appreciate the economic and societal impact of hardworking Americans and to reflect on the progress our country has made as a result of the American workforce. Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September every year. It has been a national holiday since June 28, 1894. A labor movement began as a result of poor working conditions post Civil War. It was the heyday of the Industrial Revolution, and it was not uncommon for employees to work over 80 hours a week on a regular basis. The five-day, 40-hour work week that most Americans experience today didn’t become commonplace until the 1940s. President Grover Cleveland signed a law passed by Congress establishing Labor Day as a national holiday on June 28, 1894. By this time, many states already recognized the holiday. In fact, the first unofficial Labor Day parade took place in New York City on September 5, 1882. On this day an estimated 10,000 New Yorkers did not show up to work and instead marched from New York’s City Hall to Union Square in protest of poor working conditions. Our Fall program guide is near completion. We have some exciting new classes for you. It should be available online in the next few weeks. Keep your eyes on the lookout for it. Everyone is invited and welcome to take classes at ANY of our locations. Make sure to register early as space can be limited. For assistance with registration – call our office (239) 434-4737, and we will be more than happy to assist you.  PROGRAM GUIDE VIEW SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE NOW! View September Daily Calendar Register Online We are available to assist with registration – 239.434.4737 FEATURE CLASSES COURSE BEGINS THIS WEEK  Supervised Mah Jongg Play @ Naples Center |September 7, 14, 21, 28 | 1:30 – 4 pm Wouldn’t it be great to have someone looking over your shoulder while playing Mah Jongg to help you decide your next move? Well, now you can! Come join others while a Mah Jongg pro is readily available to assist you when you just don’t know what to do! This is not an instruction class, but supervised play with expert guidance and strategy when asked for. You will play with people of similar ability, make new friends, and improve your game all under the watchful eye of a Mah Jongg expert. This is a great opportunity to get your game ready to play at the next level!  Remember the Lusitania @ Brooks Commons Club | September 12 | 1:30 – 3pm “Remember the Lusitania!” became the cry in May 1915 after this fast and luxurious ocean liner was sunk by a solo German torpedo. Approximately 1,200 passengers perished (including about 128 Americans), unwitting victims of a struggle between England and Germany in the Great War (World War I). Join Dr. Franz in exploring this epic tragedy, as he stays close to the human stories and individual decisions surrounding the RMS Lusitania’s fateful voyage. LOOKING AHEAD See a sample of what is coming over the next weeks click on any title below for more information Tuesday September 5 –Writers Collaborative Workshop (4-part series) Wednesday September 6 –Western Defectors – Greener Grass? Thursday September 7 –Great Discussions Group (2-part sessions) –To Russia with Love Friday September 8 –Alva Vanderbilt Belmont – Slave to Ambition or Champion of Freedom? –Indonesia: Land of Volcanoes and Dragons Monday September 11 –The Great Silk Road: A Caravan of Cultures –Overcoming Grief and Loss –The Apollo Space Program Tuesday September 12 –Apple Watch Tips, Tricks & Secrets of the New Watch OS9 –Macintosh Tips, Tricks & Secrets: MacOS Ventura –Nuclear Fusion…Harnessing the Power of the Sun on Earth Wednesday September 13 –iPhone/iPad Settings: iCloud, Notifications, Apple Pay, Emergency –SOS and More Thursday September 14 –iPhone/iPad Apps: Safari –Pages Word Processor for the iPhone/iPad/Mac Friday September 15 –Balance University Summer Movie Series   International Film and Documentary Discussion Series (4 films) Sundays at Naples Center – 2:00 pm Retrograde – September 17 (2022, Documentary, 94 minutes, Rated R) Bring FGCU Academy to Your Community If you would like to have FGCU Academy provide programs at your community, click below and send us an email with your information: who the contact person is, their email and phone number along with name of your community. We will be happy to reach out and discuss the possibilities with them. Schedule a Private Education Session for Your Community! Travel The World With FGCU Academy Travel is not reward for working, it’s education for living View our Pre-Recorded Travel Open House Presentation Now   ACROSS SPAIN & PORTUGAL – View Full Itinerary/Travel Brochure September 10 – 26, 2023 | 17 days Fortified cities and tiny fishing villages, rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks, iconic shrines to both religion and fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits on this singular small group journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in vibrant Barcelona.  SICILY IN DEPTH – View Full Itinerary/Travel Brochure September 28 – October 9, 2023 | 12 days Crossroads of the Mediterranean … the “toe” in Italy’s boot … “God’s Kitchen” … Sicily is all this, and much more, as we see on our stellar small group journey around this Italian island. It’s lively cities and ancient ruins, temples of man – and of nature, hospitable people and delectable cuisine … a feast for all the senses. FGCU Academy Travel 2024 Call for More Info – 239-434-4838 Travel Brochures will be available Summer 2023  Moroccan Discovery, May 12-27, 2024 This land of dramatic contrasts invites us to encounter its ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, imposing kasbahs and spirited souks. As we travel from the imperial cities of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara, we open our eyes, and hearts, to a truly foreign land, an age-old culture, and genuinely hospitable people.  Classic Safari: Kenya & Tanzania, August 13-28, 2024 “On safari” … it’s one of the most alluring phrases in all of travel. And Kenya and Tanzania count among the most alluring places to be “on safari.” As our small group travels from grasslands to highlands, to reserves and national parks, we enjoy intimate game drives, see stupendous landscapes, stay in excellent accommodations, and meet gracious local people.  Exploring Iceland, August 15-25, 2024 It’s a surprising, even astonishing land; one of massive glaciers and rumbling volcanoes, bubbling mud holes and powerful waterfalls; hugely abundant bird life and just 340,000 people; and where the sun never sets for six splendid weeks. It’s also perfect for exploring in a small group, as we discover traveling the breadth of the country and getting an up-close view of this natural “wonderland.”  Southern Italy & Sicily, September 4-18, 2024 Delight in a special exploration of Italy’s southern climes, from striking Sicily and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to unheralded Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where a vivid history, unique architecture, and bountiful plains join the sun and sea in creating a prized (and crowd-free) region. Add Italian hospitality, outstand- ing cuisine, and notable lodgings for la dolce vita, small-group style.  Scotland: Highlands & Islands, September 9-20, 2024 “My heart’s in the Highlands,” said Robert Burns – as will you, as we travel from city to country, mainland to island, on this sweet journey. From loch to loch and glen to glen, we encounter stunning natural beauty and welcoming clans, while city life serves up the colorful past – and cosmopolitan present.  Provincial French Countryside, September 27-October 11, 2024 Experience the beauty, allure, and hospitality of provincial France, at an easy pace and in a unique style. Anchored by stays in vibrant Toulouse and enchanting Paris, the journey features diverse Languedoc, the remote Dordogne, the lovely Loire Valley, and historic Normandy as we stay in charming rural inns and small country hotels. It’s a small group tour de force!  New Zealand Adventure, October 10-25, 2024 It’s a tale of two islands as our small group journeys from New Zealand’s North to its South, through lively cities and pristine fiords, past lush farmland and enchanted forests in a land where the outdoors is the national shrine. Add engaging “Kiwis” and intriguing indigenous cultures – it’s a pure New Zealand experience.  Southeast Asia Odysseys, October 31-November 18, 2024 Engaging, diverse, intriguing … This just begins to describe Southeast Asia and our small group odyssey. We cruise the Mekong through Laos; explore the spectacular – Angkor Wat – and the sublime – Ha Long Bay; and engage with local farmers and hill tribespeople on this comprehensive, well-paced adventure. DONATE NOW FGCU Academy Needs Your Support Today to Ensure that Our Critical Mission of Senior Education and Enrichment Continues! FGCU Academy is ready to serve the SWFL community for the 2023 Season— Learning, Growing, Sharing, Socializing. I am excited to welcome you this year to the new FGCU Naples Center, which is located at 704 Goodlette Frank Rd N, Suite 330 in Naples. Also, we have two new locations in Lee County, Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs and the FGCU Kleist Center on main campus. As always, both locations are open to all our students. Our passion keeps us moving forward and your donations will do the same. Please take a few minutes to consider donating to ensure our continued success. All amounts make a difference in strengthening the work we do in the community. Your gift will allow the Academy to offer more than 1,500 diverse and fascinating programs at more than fifteen locations throughout SWFL. Please visit our website to review the rich and varied programmatic offerings that are available this year. Through our mission we promise to enrich the lives, minds and social well-being of more than 10,000 SWFL adults and seniors during our 2023 season. Donate online at https://www.fgcu.edu/academy/givenow I am grateful for your consideration to support this vital community outreach program this year. I look forward to seeing you at a FGCU Academy program soon. Please contact me directly at jguerra@fgcu.edu or 239-434-4838 with questions or to learn more. In gratitude, John J. Guerra Director of FGCU Academy FGCU Academy Collier / Lee / Charlotte FGCU ACADEMY NAPLES CENTER 704 Goodlette-Frank Rd N Suite 330 Naples, FL 34102 239-434-4737 fgcuacademy@fgcu.edu |