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| Hundreds of courses. Knowledgeable instructors. Have it your way, online or in-person.  September 2023 FGCU Academy Fall at FGCU Academy Greetings, The many elements of fall either intrinsically deliver happiness or trigger memories of past joy from which we can keep taking bites. Fall has always been a favorite time of year for me. I find the cooler, crisper air to be quite refreshing. The fall colors, so vibrant. The smell of homemade apple pie baking in my oven from fresh picked apples I picked at the orchard. The season of soups cooking on the stove top. Fires in the backyard firepit with friends and family. Our wedding took place in October. Our first born arrived in October. There’s a rebirth in the fall after the hot, laconic days of summer. Maybe it’s the energy field surrounding a new school year, but there’s an electricity in the air. It’s the most academically stimulating of the seasons (and not just because classes resume). That energy may have been what F. Scott Fitzgerald was eeling when he wrote, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” FGCU Academy is bursting with a new and refreshing energy too! For those of you who have anxiously been awaiting the release of FGCU Academy Fall Program Guide…it is coming! While our Fall Program Guide will not be available till mid-week, you can view all of the up- coming classes online here. You can scroll through each topic to see what is being offered. Once the program guide is available, you will be able to view it on our website at fgcu.edu/ academy. Click on Fall Program Guide to view. 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  Louis XIV – The Sun King @ Moorings Park Original Campus | September 11 |10 – 11:30 am King of France from the age of four, Louis grew to epitomize, very intentionally, the image of absolute monarchy in the 17th century. His legacy includes the grandeur of the palace of Versailles and the glamour of court life. The rigidity of court protocol, the grueling routine and schedule of public appearances, the daily demands of government and the quest for mili- tary glory, this lecture examines the many colorful and intriguing aspects of Louis XIV as well as the lasting effects of his reign.  Apple Watch Tips, Tricks & Secrets of the New Watch OS9 @ Online via Zoom | September 12 | 11 – 12:30 pm Join this lecture-style presentation as we explore the many features of the Apple Watch. It’s not just about telling time, it’s about phone calls, email messages, maps, music, photos, health tracking, Apple Pay, fall Detection and so much more.  Balance University: Improve Balance, Posture and Flexibility (3-part series) @ Naples Center or Online via Zoom | September 15, 22, 29 9 – 10 am Balance University is an interactive wellness class, designed to improve balance, posture and flexibility. This program starts with basic balance exercises and progresses to more complex movements over time. Your instructor explains the “whys” and the importance of balance exercises as part of your everyday routine. Join our instructor in a safe and effective low-impact workout on Friday mornings. LOOKING AHEAD See a sample of what is coming over the next weeks click on any title below for more information Monday September 11 –The Great Silk Road: A Caravan of Cultures –Overcoming Grief and Loss –The Apollo Space Program Tuesday September 12 –Macintosh Tips, Tricks & Secrets: MacOS Ventura –Nuclear Fusion…Harnessing the Power of the Sun on Earth Thursday September 14 –iPhone/iPad Apps: Safari –Pages Word Processor for the iPhone/iPad/Mac Monday September 18 –British Intelligence Tuesday September 19 –Artificial Intelligence: The Rise of the Machine –King George III –Overcoming Grief and Loss Wednesday September 20 –Cloud Computing Thursday September 21 –Medieval Knights, Chivalry, and Tournaments –Alaska and The Klondike Gold Rush Friday September 22 –Five Presidents –Religion, Power, Dynasty, and the Crown – The Civil Wars of France 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   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 enchant- ing 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 farm- land 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] |