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| Hundreds of lectures. Knowledgeable instructors. Join us in-person at one of our 19 locations or participate online.  JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2024 PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE OR VIA PHONE  Keep your mind active and engaged! Register for a lecture with FGCU Academy! Coming Soon – Fall Program Guides Below you will find our Day Trips and Special Events happening this fall. These events sold out last fall. Register early. We also have a NEW TRIP to Tampa – Henry B. Plant Museum and Tampa Art Museum. You won’t want to miss this one. Visit our website to get an early jump on all Fall classes. CLICK HERE A pdf of our Fall Program Guide will be available online shortly, but all classes are list- ed under each topic. If you need assistance navigating the online registration site or have questions, please call our office and we will be glad to assist you. Fall Program Guides will be available here at our Naples Center at 704 Goodlette Frank Rd. N / Suite 330 / Naples, by the end of September. They will also be distributed to all local libraries in Lee and Collier Counties. VIEW SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE HERE REGISTER FOR SUMMER and FALL COURSES HERE Call our office for assistance with your registrations at 239.434.4737. Featured Day Trips & Special Events  Appetizers with Wine Pairing Social Event at Mare Terra Bonita Springs November 12 at 5pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday Host: Mare Terra Restaurant 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!  Miami’s Little Havana Culinary, Artistic and Cultural Tour Miami November 19 at 7:30am – 6pm, Tuesday Host: Valerie Bostrom Join us as we explore the rich history and culinary delights of a vibrant neighborhood. Little Havana was recently listed as an official “national treasure” of the United States by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The neighborhood is well-known for its many historical, political, culinary, and artistic contributions to our Miami culture. Nest- led in the heart of the city’s downtown area and only a short drive from Miami’s famed South Beach, the neighborhood is full of interesting cultural landmarks which we visit including a cigar factory, Domino Park, Cuban Memorial Blvd., the Tower Theater, art- ist workshops and the Damas De Blanco Mural. Enjoy delicious cuisine including em- panadas, Cuban sandwiches, guayaba, croquetas, churros and more at a diverse range of establishments; from 5-star gourmet to hole-in-the-wall ethnic eateries. De- parture information will be emailed 3 days prior to the trip. Itineraries are subject to change. No refunds within 10 business days of departure.  Henry B. Plant Museum & Tampa Art Museum Tampa December 3 at 7am – 6:30pm, Tuesday Host: Valerie Bostrom Surround yourself with the lifestyle of the Gilded Age. Experience the development of Tampa in the late 19th century, the Cuban Campaign of the Spanish-American War, and the vision of steamship and railroad magnate Henry Plant. Begin with a self-guided 45- minute audio tour (which you can download to your personal device) of the Henry B. Plant Museum at your own pace with a brochure. Experience the extravagance and gran- deur of a Victorian Christmas at the former 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel during the Henry B. Plant Museum’s 42nd Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll! Allowing you into a glimpse of Christmas past. Enjoy lunch in the Rathskeller, located in the Plant Building basement. Next you will visit the Tampa Museum of Art for a 45-minute docent-led tour. Following the tour, you will have additional time to stroll through the rest of the museum on your own, before departing for home. No refunds within 10 business days of departure.  Miami Millionaire’s Row™ Boat Cruise & Bayside Marketplace Miami December 10 at 8am – 6pm, Tuesday 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 airconditioned 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. Featured Lectures  The Wives of Henry VIII Aston Gardens at Pelican Marsh September 9 at 2 – 3:30pm, Monday Speaker: Nancy Maxwell Henry VIII’s six marriages were about both love and power; but romance with this king could be a dangerous game. He needed an heir, but what else was Henry hoping to achieve through these marriages? Who were his wives? Were they hapless victims or ambitious schemers or perhaps a combi- nation of the two? Each one’s story was unique. Let’s meet these six very memorable 16th century ladies of the English court.  Media Perspectives: The Future is Cloudy Bentley Village September 12 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday Speaker: John Lack This lecture traces the evolution of media from its earliest incarnations (print) to its latest iteration (social media), from its hierarchical beginnings to the proliferation of consumer generated content, and how and why the media has lost much of its credibility. Join this fascinating review of the history of the media and a look at its current incarnations.  The Road to Disunion: The Roots of the American Civil War Moorings Park Grande Lake September 13 at 1:30 – 3:00pm, Friday Speaker: Steve Valdespino This lecture offers a chronological examination of the issues and events leading to the greatest military conflict this hemisphere has ever experi- enced. The War Between the States. We begin with a discussion of the Land Ordinance of 1787 and end with the firing on Ft. Sumter. This program is replete with fascinating history and personalities and may be disturbingly relevant to events of today. Week of September 9 – 13 Monday September 9 – Early Islamic Art & Architecture Wednesday September 11 –General “Black Jack” PershingImmigration 1776-2024: How Did We Get Into This Mess? Thursday September 12 – “A Match Made in Heaven…or not?” – In Search of Aristocracy Friday September 13 NEW SESSION BEGINNING – Balance University: Improve Balance, Posture and Flexibility (3-part series) Become a “Friend of FGCU Academy”  To become a “Friend of FGCU Academy”, supporter – you can contact our office by calling 239.434.4737, visit our website at Academy | Online Giving (fgcu.edu) or mail a check to : FGCU Academy at 704 Goodlette Frank Rd N./Suite 330 / Naples, FL. 34102. We will show a list of all “Friends of FGCU Academy” in our program guides. Travel with FGCU Academy  2025 TRAVEL PROGRAMS  Cuba: Art, Culture & History In Support of the Cuban People March 3 – 9, 2025 Traveling to Cuba has been described as “life-changing.” VIEW BROCHURE  Natural Treasures of Indonesia, Borneo & Taiwan Yacht Cruise Departure: April 1, 2025 View Brochure View Video Presentation  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] |