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| Hundreds of lectures. Knowledgeable instructors. Join us in-person at one of our 19 locations or participate online.  OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2024 PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE OR VIA PHONE Keep your mind active and engaged! Register for a lecture with FGCU Academy! New for Fall – New Speakers – New Lectures – New Fun Fall is officially here and FGCU Academy sure does have a lot going on. Check out our Week of October 7 – October 11 below for the newest and latest courses being offered. Don’t forget our Fall International Movie Series – beginning Sunday October 13 at 2pm. See below for more details. Check out our Day Trips and Special Events Section below. We have added a new course in there as well that should be great fun! Lastly, scroll down to view our Travel Open House Section. FGCU Academy has some great cruises lined up for you this year. Lainie Wolfe, from Mayflower Cruises, will ex- plain all the details on the cruises for you right here at FGCU Academy. In addition, we have plenty of land trips scheduled throughout Cuba, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa – many exciting destinations. Scroll down to see our offerings and when the Travel Open Houses are scheduled. Details on these trips will be present- ed by John Guerra. You must PRE REGISTER for any of the open houses please. The Fall 2024 Program Guides have arrived! Stop by and get a copy anytime or you can pick one up at your local library. Naples Center – 704 Goodlette Frank Rd. N / Suite 330 / Naples VIEW FALL PROGRAM GUIDE HERE REGISTER FOR COURSES HERE Call our office for assistance with your registrations at 239.434.4737. Week of October 7 – October 11 Click on any class below for more details Monday October 7 – Clean Hydrogen: Why We Need It and Does It Have a Future? – Get Ready to Vote in the November Elections Tuesday October 8 – iPhone/iPad: iOS 18 Tips, Tricks and Secrets All Users Should Know Wednesday October 9 – The Manhattan Project – Get Ready to Vote in the November Elections Thursday October 10 – Can You Trust the News? – Current Events Discussion Group (Monthly 2-part series) – iPhone/iPad: Photos App, Photo Editing, Organization, Sharing and More in iOS 18 Friday October 11 – Russian Intelligence – Jewish Avengers – Nazi Executioners Fall Sunday International Films Register Now for series or Individual Films!  International Film and Documentary Discussion Series – Sundays (3 Films) Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 15 | 2pm, Sundays Naples Center Moderator: John Guerra Pre-registration is strongly advised. Participants may register for the series (NC7093) or for any of the individual films below. Join fellow film lovers as we watch and discuss films from around the world. Award winning, thought provoking, heart pounding and life changing cinema that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Born in Gaza (Documentary, 2014, Not Rated, 54 mins) October 13 at 2pm, Sunday Departures (Drama, 2008, PG-13, 130 mins) November 10 at 2pm, Sunday As It Is In Heaven (Comedy/Drama, 2004, Not Rated, 133 mins) December 15 at 2pm, Sunday Featured Day Trips & Special Events  Casino Roulette for Fun Naples Center November 7 | 10 – 12pm, Thursday Instructor – Chuck Valery Chuck loves to play live Roulette! Be it in an American, European, or Cruise Ship Casino. Why? Because it pays the best returns of all the tables or machines in the house. There are many types of possible Rou- lette Bets and combination. Chuck’s goal has been to have FUN by playing for an hour or two at a session and maybe WIN a little or lose JUST a little. Over the years, He has found the possibly BEST way to place your chips at the Roulette table. Come to Chuck’s short seminar on how to maximize your FUN playing Roulette. Let’s spin the wheel live and see how his system could work for you. Please bring three one dollar bills to class with you. (they will be refunded).  Appetizers with Wine Pairing Social Event at Mare Terra November 12 | 5 – 7:30pm, Tuesday Bonita Springs 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 November 19 | 7am – 6pm, Tuesday Miami 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. Nestl- ed 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 emp- anadas, Cuban sandwiches, guayaba, croquetas, churros and more at a diverse range of establishments; 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.  Henry B. Plant Museum Victorian Christmas & Tampa Art Museum December 3 | 7am – 6:30pm, Tuesday Tampa 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 steam- ship 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 grandeur 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. International Travel 2025 OPEN HOUSES  FGCU Academy 2025 Travel Open Houses (pick one to attend) October 14 | 10:30 – 12pm, Monday November 19 | 10:30 – 12pm, Tuesday December 18 | 10:30 – 12pm, Wednesday Naples Center or Online via Zoom Pre-registration is required. Join FGCU Academy as we formally unveil our 2025 travel excursions including Cuba; Natural Treasures of Indonesia, Borneo & Taiwan; Northern Italy: From the Alps to the Adriatic; Journey through Central Europe; Insider’s Japan; Paradores and Pousadas: Portugal & Spain; Machu Pic- chu to the Galapagos; Egypt and the Eternal Nile; Moroccan Discovery: From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara; Portugal and the Douro River Cruise; and Gems of Eastern Europe River Cruise in- cluding Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania. Eleven exciting and luxurious tours are plan- ned for our upcoming travel season starting in March 2025, and we invite you to learn about them all. Through unique and interesting itineraries, participants have the opportunity to experience life outside the classroom, visit historic sites with local guides, experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language and history – and delight in conversation and laughter with fellow explorers who share a love of travel and a sense of adventure.  FGCU Academy 2024 Cruise Open Houses (pick one to attend) October 23 | 10:30 – 12pm, Wednesday November 14 | 10:30 – 12pm, Thursday Naples Center or Online via Zoom Pre-registration is required. FGCU Academy has partnered with Mayflower Cruises & Tours, a division of the Scenic Group, to offer three voyages that sail some of the most iconic rivers and waterways of the world. Our 2025 lineup includes Natural Treasures of Indonesia, Borneo & Tai- wan Yacht Cruise, Portugal and the Douro River Cruise, and Gems of Eastern Europe River Cruise including Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania. Our itineraries include the most memorable attractions, touring opportunities, and highlights of each destination. We believe that planning travel is more than just a simple journey to exceptional destinations, it is about creating life-enriching ex- periences and memories that will last a lifetime. Join these cruise open houses to learn more about these remarkable travel opportunities. International Travel 2025 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] |