Detailed Course Listings for January 2010 Semester
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| Standard meeting times are listed below; a few classes meet for longer special times | ||||
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| Period 1 | Period 2 | Lunch | Period 3 | Period 4 |
| 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. |
Acrylic Landscapes — Thursday (Period 4)
Experience working with acrylic paint, creating skies, trees, and terrain, using whatever paints and brushes you have, while benefitting from the instructor‘s know-how. Greeting card and calendar landscapes can be used as a guide. First class meets on January 21st.
Sally Anntree is a Snowbird from Wisconsin. She has been an art practitioner all her life.
Acrylic One-stroke Flowers and Leaves — Friday (Periods 3 and 4)If you’d like to learn to paint, if you think you can’t draw or have no experience, you can learn the ‘one-stroke.’ Key to this technique is learning how to put paint on the brush and the way the brush shades and highlights all in one stroke. For the first session practice brushes and practice paints will be furnished to use on paper worksheets. Students need to furnish paper towels, any paints and brushes that they may have, and brush wash bucket. This class meets in double sessions for six weeks beginning January 22.
Sally Anntree: see “Acrylic Landscapes.”
Advanced Spanish — Thursday (Period 3)This course is for students who have completed Spanish for Beginners, Part II. Following the format of a soap opera, students will learn grammar and culture while developing speaking and writing skills. Instructor will provide materials.
Mercedes See was born and raised in Spain. She has taught Spanish from elementary school through college level for more than 20 years.
Advanced Stock and Bond Workshop — Friday (Period 2)Learn ways to own, buy and sell stocks and bonds; proper securities registration; and different account types-beneficiary designation. Study differences in stock exchanges-NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ; market cycles-what they mean and opportunities they represent; evaluating the numbers-PE ratio, Beta and Sharpe ratios. Wealth transfer.
Matt Ritter is General Securities, Series 7 licensed and holds his Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation.
Adventure Club — Wednesday 3:00The Adventure Club is for people who want to do active things like hiking, biking, and kayaking; it does not count as one of your four classes. We meet the last Wednesday of each month in the auditorium on the UWF campus at 3:00 pm. The club usually has one activity each week, and an overseas trip of biking and hiking each year.
For more information, contact Clarice Hebinck at 581-4591.
Adventures in Photography — Saturday 9:00 to 11:00This class will be a series of field trips where students will learn about lighting, some posing, backgrounds, f-stops, and other everyday uses of their cameras. Students using any type of camera are encouraged to attend this class. We will blog our images every week on a class site. First class meets on January 23.
Mari Darr~Welch is a wedding and portrait photographer on the Gulf Coast. She now is a stringer for the Associated Press and has won many national awards as well as being a Pulitzer finalist.
Antiques and Collectibles — Thursday (Period 1)Everybody collects something; it’s an antique if it’s old and valuable, although it doesn’t have to be old and valuable to add pleasure and meaning to our lives. The class is an overview of collecting, antiques or otherwise, ways to use them, and how to display them, from the 1800s to the present.
Gerald Roper began collecting when he was nine years old and now he collects just about everything.
Astronomy Meets Psychology – Zeus Meets ET — Friday (Period 3)Celestial beauty, mystery, and danger in the night skies have always been perceived through human eyes and brains, and thus interpreted and colored by our hopes and needs. This class examines this winter‘s and spring‘s planets and stars, as well as the inexpensive tools to exploring them. We will also look at the mythology and art of the sky, possibilities of alien life and inter-dimensional beings, UFO phenomena, and ways the Earth might end tomorrow.
Thomas Sajwaj has a doctoral degree in behavioral and research psychology, and holds a license to practice psychology in Tennessee. He is now retired, and is a beginning amateur astronomer.
Basic Computers — Friday (Period 2)This course concentrates on basic skills for those who have little or no experience with computers. Students are introduced to computer topics and actively participate with hands-on use of the mouse and keyboard. This course is a prerequisite for intermediate and other advanced computer courses at CLL.
Judie Day has been a CLL computer instructor since September of 2002.
Basic Computing with your Laptop — Tuesday (Periods 3 and 4)This is a basic computer course. Students provide their own laptops to explore learn basic computer concepts. Learn about computer hardware and software; how to identify major components of your laptop; explore the Internet and e-mail; create a letter and address book. No previous computer knowledge is presumed. Class meets February 23, March 2, 9 and 16 in the Destin United Methodist Church.
Bob Garcia has worked in systems development and computer systems management since 1968.
Basic Home Repairs — Thursday (Period 2)Learn the proper use of tools and how to do repairs around the house for which most people would need to call a contractor or handy man.
Eric Harris worked as a Facilities/Electrical Engineer for several large companies. Five years prior to retiring he ran his own electrical contracting business.
Basic Knitting — Friday (Period 1)Come learn the basics of knitting, or refresh your knowledge. Have fun in class and make great items at the same time. Learn to make slippers, hats, scarves, afghans and novelty items. Requirements for the first class: a pair of #8 knitting needles and a skein of 4-ply acrylic yarn (any color).
Ethel Dillon is accredited by the Yarn Council of America as a Certified Knitting Instructor.
Beading — Friday (Periods 2 and 3)Join the newest craze for making gifts and personal adornments. This class focuses on the magic of beads, bead history, and fundamentals in beading techniques. Using one of the oldest art forms, students explore design and self expression to create jewelry items. Fee for materials: $30 payable at registration. This class meets for two periods for four weeks, beginning on January 22.
Karen Lauer has worked as a graphic artist and is currently designing jewelry, that she shows nationally under the logo of BEADMARKS.
Beginning Acrylic — Friday (Period 2)Course begins with guided painting; continues with mixing cool and warm colors; adding texture to painting; adding collage to painting; and using white gesso. Concluding sessions will be painting your own choice and final critique.
Linda Kernick is an intuitive painter. Her many years of working with children as a school psychologist leaves her with feeling and warmth for her work.
Beginning Genealogy — Friday (Periods 1 and 2)Get started on your Family Ancestry Tree for you and future generations. Presentations include research forms; name knowledge; the importance of time lines and history; census study; utilizing available resources; and preserving your genealogical materials. Class meets the first two periods for four weeks on January 22, 29 and February 12, 19. Our final class is a visit to the Heritage Museum and Valparaiso Genealogy Library.
Beverly Gross has been doing family research for over 50 years. She is the Past President of the Genealogical Society of Okaloosa County.
Beginning Italian — Friday (Period 3)This class consists of written and spoken Italian for beginners. Instructor will provide materials.
Theresa Holland is a first generation American, born in Mount Vernon, NY, of Italian parents. She has taught Italian for many years..
Belly Dancing — Friday 10:45-11:45This course is for anyone who wants to exercise in a fun and low impact way. Students learn the movements and the body mechanics used in this ancient form of dance. It is all about self expression and self-exploration, through dance.
Sandra Takaro-Miller has been Belly Dancing for over thirty years and teaching for about twenty years.
Beyond Basic Computers — Friday (Period 3)This course expands the basic skills, knowledge, and experience that students acquired in the Basic Computer class. Also, it provides an opportunity to gain more hands-on use of the mouse and keyboard.
Judie Day: see “Basic Computers.”
Biblical Archaeology: How we got the Bible — Friday (Period 3)In the beginning: Is the Bible an historic document or as some claim, “A collection of Bronze Age Hebrew myths?” This class will explore the question using discoveries from the fields of both Geology and Archaeology. We will endeavor to discover the evidence for or against the Bible as historic. Discussion will be encouraged.
Bob Lauderdale is retired from the USAF and Civil Service. He spent the last five years of his career as staff archaeologist for Eglin AFB.
Bird Watching for Casual Observers — Thursday 8 to 11This class is for anyone who loves birds, wishes to view them in their natural environment, and can endure moderate walking. Classes focus on identification by field marks, behavior, and bird sounds. Beginners and more experienced birders are welcome. The first class will meet at Troy on Thursday, January 21. Subsequent classes will meet Thursdays 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. in announced designated places near the area of observation.
Fred Doyle is retired from the USAF and the Okaloosa County school system. He is an avid bird watcher. Bob Penhollow, an enthusiastic outdoorsman and bird watcher, will assist Fred.
Color, Fashion, and You — Friday (Period 3)Learn what colors look best on you and discover fashion ideas to help you look and feel better about yourself. This fun class for women provides you with ideas and techniques for a new, confident, and stylish you!
Claudene Schaetzle is a computer instructor. Sandra Donnelly is a home decorator who has studied with leading coordinators in personal development.
Comparative Religion — Friday (Period 3)This class compares the beliefs of eight different religions from the viewpoints of experts on the subject, and the historical context of each religion.
Virginia Ronald is a retired Social Studies educator and historian. She taught Comparative Religion in a public high school, the only such course in the United States.
Computer Club — Tuesday 10:30Anyone affiliated with the CLL who wants to keep abreast of the fast changes in computer technology, and share computer knowledge with others, is eligible to join. This does not count as one of your four classes. The club meets at 10:00 on the second Tuesday of each month in Room 751, Building 7, Ft. Walton Beach UWF campus. Meetings begin with a problem solving session followed by a computer-related presentation. To join, simply show up.
Jim Cooper serves as Computer Club President. For more info contact Judie Day, club secretary, at yearma@mchsi.com.
This is an advanced course. Topics covered include online collaboration methods; home networking and security; file and printer sharing on the network; user and group accounts; and many other XP computer configuration and settings. Students should bring their laptops to every class meeting. Class will meet from 1-4 pm Tuesdays for 4 weeks at Destin United Methodist Church Community Center. First class will be January 26, last Class February 16.
Bob Carney has an extensive background in computers.
Conversational German for Beginners — Thursday (Period 1)Students will learn to perform basic communication in the German language. This includes being able to greet people in German, shop, order meals and drinks, get a room in a hotel, tell time, count, seek and understand directions. Class also discusses some German customs. Students are encouraged to purchase “Learn German the Fast and Fun Way,” 3rd Edition, Paul Graves, Barrons, ($18.95).
Brigitte Monturo was a druggist in her native country, Germany, before coming to the US in 1957. She has taught many German courses.
Cooking with Mary and Patti — Tuesday 9:45 to 12:15Your personal chefs will do a “Show and Tell” with lunch included. The recipes will be easy for the general cook, with all new menus this semester. Class meets for six weeks beginning January 26. There is a $60 fee payable at registration.
Mary and Patti have been in business since 1998. Mary specializes in menus for various health concerns. Patti specializes in Cajun gumbo, sauces, and seafood that can add spice up your daily cooking.
Current Economic and Social Issues — Thursday (Period 3)We’ll ambitiously attempt to examine several contemporary concerns facing the United States. The class looks at energy needs: nuclear, coal and oil; domestic problems of illegal immigration and health care; the broad issues of climate change, nuclear weapons proliferation and Islamic fundamentalism; and the proper role of the US in world affairs.
Dr. Harry Shallcross: see “United States Foreign Policy.” Betty Kentosh earned her MS in Chemistry at Florida Institute of Technology. She was Florida Teacher of the Year in 1983.
Deal the Cards: Playing Bridge for Fun — Thursday 9 to 12Come and play bridge—with or without a partner! We provide cards and score-pads, but not formal instruction. This is just a chance to not only play bridge, but have fun, and maybe improve your skills. Class is held at Covenant Community Church and begins on January 21.
Carolyn Miles and Jean Johnson have been playing bridge for more years than we’re allowed to say.
Death Penalty — Thursday (Period 3)This class explores the history and changes in the death penalty. It includes discussions of both moral and legal issues. Special attention is paid to the purposes of handing out death sentences and whether those purposes are/have been met. Current topics as well as topics of interest to the class are included.
Dr. Kathy Johnson is currently a tenured associate professor of Criminal Justice for UWF at the Ft. Walton Beach campus.
Digital Photography — Saturday 10:45 to 12:15This course provides each student with an introduction to the basic concepts of Digital Photography. Class topics include: why go digital; choosing the right camera; storing images on your computer/website; image editing (how to remove your ex-brother-in-law from your favorite family picture); sharing photos via e-mail; scanning/printing options…and more. Basic skills using Microsoft Windows and computer mouse/keyboard are required.
Joe Johnston is a long-time photo hobbyist who is enthusiastic about sharing his experience and knowledge with CLL participants.
Digital Photography Basics — Friday (Period 2)Brenda and Bob will share their photographic experiences. The sessions consist of both “lectures” and “field trips” that cover basic theory and every day practice, as well as discussions of in-camera adjustments and post-shoot editing. Sessions will examine both “point and shoot” and “single lens reflex (SLR)” technologies. The course is targeted for the beginner to intermediate amateur.
Brenda and Bob Kitahara are jointly exploring the limits of point-and-shoot and SLR cameras beyond snapshots to photographic art. Brenda will focus on the practical aspects of digital media and Bob will focus on technology considerations.
Eclectic View of the World — Friday (Period 1)Join Dr. Bob on his personal quest to learn the nature and truth of all things. Through a highly eclectic mix of discussions class will examine a multitude of topics ranging from art, technology, nature, music, and science to the diversity of culture and cultures, humanity at its best and worst, and the inevitable Fall of the American Empire. The sessions will stir the imagination and generate lots of thought. In the end we will solve all the world’s problems…or not.
Dr. Bob Kitahara teaches Business/Management for Troy University. He has taken pottery and printmaking courses at the Penland School of Crafts, NC and continues his journey, inquisitively, through life.
Estate Planning for Florida Residents — Thursday (Period 2)Learn an overview of estate planning, legal instruments including wills, living trusts, power of attorney, etc. We will also discuss probate issues, estate taxes, Medicaid planning, asset protection, and guardianship topics. There is a $15.00 fee for materials, payable at registration.
J. Mark Fisher has practiced law exclusively in the area of probate and estate planning since 1985.
Exercise to Improve Flexibility and Balance — Friday (Period 3)Flexibility and balance are two ongoing challenges for older adults. This class concentrates on stretching routines to improve flexibility, and on balancing techniques. Students proceed at their individual paces and are encouraged to practice outside of class.
Jean Lee-Jackson, a Registered Physical Therapist, is now a consultant who specializes in home health care.
Exploring Italy — Friday (Period 3)This course is designed to acquaint the student with the beautiful country of Italy. Learn some history, geography, and culture, and enough Italian to get around the country on a visit.
Carola McReynolds,, a native of Italy, has taught classes in Italian cooking and Italian culture for many years.
Financial Planning/Investing for the Real World — Tuesday (Period 1)This is a basic course in the fundamentals of investing with emphasis on the stock market. We will also study bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and consider how they impact retirement finances. Our emphasis will be on retirement income. Class meets at the Destin Senior Center and starts on January 26.
Brance Parker, a retired Navy Captain, is a Certified Financial Planner who works for a major Wall Street firm.
Financial Wellness: Making the Best Choices — Thursday (Period 1)Help consumers of financial products and services make better choices, elicit the best possible outcomes from their financial providers, and conserve assets for surviving spouses and heirs. Topics include choosing and working with financial professionals, understanding risk versus reward in the real world, intra-family and intergenerational discussions, and creating a unique Personal Investment Policy Statement (PIPS).
Jann Daniels Coulson is a Certified Financial Planner® with 40 years experience in financial fields. When she compares those who consistently make savvy, effective financial choices with those who are often injured by their own choices, the chasm between the two has fascinated her for years.
Fire and Ambulance Local Service — Friday (Period 2)In any emergency, natural disaster, or illness, you and your family deserve to know what to do and who to call. Your local fire department and ambulance service professionals will cover how to respond to any crisis. Don’t miss out on this important public service to learn about fire and home safety, along with other pertinent subjects.
Jim Heavener has coordinated and/or taught various CLL courses for many years.
French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon — Thursday (Period 2)From the cool intellect of the Enlightenment, France gave way to the passion of the Revolution, and then to the military and administrative genius of Napoleon. A wonderful cast of characters—and some of them survived it!
Dr. Daniel Robison earned his PhD in History with a major field in Modern Europe and a secondary field focusing on England and Early Modern Europe.
Gardening along the Gulf Coast — Friday (Period 2)This class is not just for the dirt-digger—and being a Gulf Coast resident is not required. Eight master gardeners bring their award-winning presentations on herbs, plant propagation, pest identification, container gardening, pond gardening, and more. Demonstrations and examples of various plants contribute to the all-around excellence of this popular class.
Coordinator Dr. Lionel ‘Lee’ Leon, a master gardener, earned advanced degrees at the University of Florida. Joining the OWC faculty in 1965, he became a popular teacher of the biological sciences.
Genealogy - It's All Relative — Friday (Period 2)This class touches on the basic, traditional methods of genealogical research. However, the emphasis is on utilizing the Internet as a primary resource for “fleshing” out the facts of our ancestral lineage.
Margaret Harris has extensive genealogical experience. She has been the featured presenter at many library discussions and genealogical society meetings in Northwest Florida.
Great Decisions — Friday (Period 3)Class members will share their views on eight issues currently in the news, using the Foreign Policy Association’s. 2010 briefing book as a starting point. The topics we’ll talk about include: special envoys; Kenya and the United Nations’ “Responsibility To Protect” doctrine; global crime; US-China security relations; global financial crisis; Russia and its neighbors; the Persian Gulf; and ‘peace-building and conflict resolution.’ Of course we’ll also talk about Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan whenever the spirit moves us. To encourage lively discussions, all views are welcome. Briefing book is $16, payable at registration.
Stan Berg has a degree in Psychology, with graduate work in Public Administration. He retired from the US Civil Service Commission. Aaron Thrush is a retired USAF officer who has taught in the Political Science Department at the USAF Academy and the Special Operations School at Hurlburt Field.
History of Our Letters and Numbers — Friday (Period 3)The development of the alphabet and writing is traced from the earliest pictograph to the Roman alphabet and the various forms of modern English. Also, numbers and arithmetic is traced from their beginnings in ancient Sumer to our modern computers.
Herbert Heyse, who is a former missionary, engineer, teacher, and professor, includes history as one of his many interests. He has also taught “Fabulous East Africa.”
Human Aspect of the Civil War — Thursday (Period 3)Class discussions include the following: causes of the Civil War; events leading up to the Battle of Fort Sumter; and the role of women as soldiers, wives, writers, teachers, and doctors. Other topics include the naval blockade imposed by the Union; intelligence gathering during the Civil War; the book “April 1865” by Jay Winik; and the profiles of several prominent, exciting characters.
Frank Gray is a retired USAF helicopter pilot. Helen Harris has a lifelong interest in the Civil War, especially the battlefields and monuments.
Inside the Vault: A Look at Northwest Florida History — Tuesday9:30 to 11:00
Join this popular class with Heritage Museum Director, Michelle Severino, to gain a new perspective on Northwest Florida history. Class begins on January 26th at 9:30 and meets at the Heritage Museum in Valparaiso where students will explore history through museum collections and search archives for evidence of our area’s rich past. Guest scholars and local legends are featured speakers.
Michelle Severino is Director of the Heritage Museum.
Intermediate Spanish — Friday (Period 3)
If you have taken Spanish for Beginners, or want to brush up on rusty skills, this class is for you. The textbook we use to review, practice and develop new language skills is “Easy Spanish Exercises,” by Sandra Truscott, available from Books-a-Million, Barnes and Noble, and www.Amazon.com.
Mercedes See : see “Advanced Spanish.”
International Prize-Winners in Literature — Friday (Period 3)Learn about international prize-winning authors, Oe, Soyinka, Akhmatova, and Achebe, from the tip of the iceberg, as well as others in contemporary world literature.
Dr. Patricia Moran includes among her interests; art, the history of education, and grassroots activism. Her current focus is the Heritage Museum and its upcoming “Wall of Healing” exhibit for June 2010.
International Travel and Cruising — Thursday (Period 1)This class combines two of Ed’s previous courses: “International Travel” and “Want to Cruise But Don’t Know Which to Choose?” Discussions will include many exciting travel subjects and tips from world travelers who have “Been there/done that.”
Ed Armbruster and his wife Jean have traveled extensively on land and sea. Ed brings both new knowledge and old experience to the class.
Internet Fundamentals — Saturday 9:00 to 10:30Broaden communication and research skills using the Internet. This course includes: choosing the Internet Service Provider that is right for you; accessing the Internet; browsing the World Wide Web; organizing your favorite websites; downloading files, images, and software to your computer; buying and selling items on eBay; exchanging e-mail… and more. Basic skills using Microsoft Windows and a computer mouse and keyboard are required.
Joe Johnston: See “Digital Photography.”
Land Called Florida — Friday (Period 2)This class presents some fascinating information about Florida. Topics include: the origins of local towns; the location of the step in the northern borders of the state with Georgia and Alabama; and proposed sale of Northwest Florida west of the Apalachicola River to Alabama that was cancelled. Other highlights will include Ponce de Leon, first documented discoverer; General Andrew Jackson, first American territorial governor; and Florida both before and after the American Civil War.
Lt .Col. (Ret) Bradford Gay is a history buff who has lived in Florida and Alabama most of his life.
Linux: Free Software for the World — Thursday (Period 1)This course will tour the Linux computer operating system and the broad spectrum of open source, free software (for Linux/Unix and Windows) to meet nearly any need. A survey of programs, resources, and programming languages will introduce a variety of computer-centered topics and suggestions for further research.
Tom Browder is a ManTech International employee where he works as a software engineer and network system administrator for mixed Windows and Unix/Linux networks.
Live Long, Live Strong: Changing the Rules of Aging — Friday (Period 4)There are so many people who don’t feel well. Statistics for the most rapidly increasing illnesses—heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and arthritis—are continuing to rise. This course focuses on how to build health through nutrition and targeted supplements, and thereby bring hope that sickness need not be part of life.
Arlene Carmichael is a retired teacher who owned The Golden Almond Health Food Store for several years. This fulfilled a lifelong dream of following her avocation of teaching others how to live in a healthy way. She is currently a consultant at the health food store.
Medieval History — Friday (Period 1)Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live in France in the 13th Century? Find answers as we study a paperback book “Life in a Medieval City.” Each week we examine and discuss different topics that include: the businessman, housewife, doctor, cathedral building, trade fairs, foods, economics, education, literature, etc.
Dodie Glowa taught 28 years in Okaloosa County and was Social Studies Department chair. She holds degrees in History and Sociology and an MA in counseling.
Memory and Forgetting — Friday (Period 4)This course provides an overview of normal human memory and forgetting, as derived from research. Emphasis is on the processes, found in individuals of all ages, by which memories are acquired, retained, retrieved, and forgotten. A variety of tactics are reviewed that may help improve the ability to store and retrieve selected memories. Please note: this is not a class on coping with cognitive impairments associated with brain injury or disease.
Thomas Sajwaj has a doctoral degree in psychology. Now retired, he has been a therapist, researcher, and manager of mental health programs.
Moving for Health — Friday (Period 4)Are you a couch potato? Do you know you need to get up and get moving, but can’t stand the thought of exercise? This class is an opportunity to learn aerobic routines that make you feel like you are a part of a dance troupe. Come march along, dance, lunge, and laugh while burning calories and building up your stamina and endurance. Classes are only one hour, from 2:45 to 3:45. Students should wear shoes that are secured to feet and clothing that allows for movement.
Deborah Hansford is a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor with a NETA (National Exercise Trainer’s Assn) whose special interest is motivating older adults into becoming active. She is owner of New Day Fitness Spa.
No Pretzel Yoga Section A (Advanced) — Tuesday (Period 3)Section A is a continuing level class for students who have attended at least one prior semester of No Pretzel Yoga. This course explores themes that include abdominals, forward bends and standing poses. Class begins January 26 at Blossom Yoga, 315 A Racetrack Road, NE.
Louise Davis owns Blossom Yoga in Ft. Walton Beach. By completing 700 hours of training she became a Certified Svaroopa® Yoga Teacher. She is also a Certified Embodyment® Yoga Therapist and a reiki practitioner.
No Pretzel Yoga Section B (Beginning) — Wednesday (Period 3)Section B is for students who have not previously attended a No Pretzel Yoga course, or for those who want to focus on the healing aspects of the practice. These classes move at a slower pace and emphasize the foundational poses that help to release the core spinal muscles. Class themes will include home practice, spinal release, and spinal flexibility. Class begins January 27 at Blossom Yoga, 315 A Racetrack Road, NE.
Louise Davis: see “No Pretzel Yoga Section A.”
Panama and the Panama Canal — Thursday (Period 2)Learn about exciting history from Columbus to present, including canal construction and operation. Retirement paradise! What to see and do. Learn “what’s new?”
Ed Armbruster spent 25 years in a challenging job with the Panama Canal Company and also started and operated a flying business.
Pen and Ink Drawing — Friday (Period 3)This class mixes technique and media; drawing, perspective, pen and ink strokes, a touch of watercolor, and more. Fee for initial supplies will be $17 per student, payable at registration. Instructor will provide necessary subsequent supplies.
Helen Blair, a certified instructor with KOH-I-NOOR/Grumbacher /Sanford and Alexander Art, presently works with Teachers and Educators of Art Materials, a national group of teachers.
Personality Preferences — Friday (Period 2)Your personality preferences change little during your lifetime. All preferences are good, but physical stress results from doing things you do not normally prefer. Learn how to understand yourself (and others), how you make decisions, and create a profile of your preferred life style. This experience is interactive and requires some participation in a fun, friendly class setting. A required fee of $8.00 for your own Myers-Briggs Type Indicator will be collected at the first class meeting.
Rick Hastings was the head team building facilitator at Eglin AFB. He is MBTI certified with over ten years of experience. Betty Old, who assists Rick, pursued a Masters Degree in Psychology and gained experiences that taught her she enjoyed life more than college.
PhotoGraphics — Saturday 9:00 to 12:00Intermediate/advanced computer users, only! We’ll explore the world of manipulating and improving photos on the computer with Photoshop Elements 6.0. Students must be able to perform basic computer functions. Class meets three hours on Saturdays for four weeks.
Jackie Youngblood is a lifelong educator with degrees in Home Economics and Computer Graphics. She is currently employed part-time at a graphics shop and part-time for her husband, Russ.
Rhythm and Blues and Pop music of the 50’s and 60’s — Friday(Period 3)
Listen to some of your favorites—and to some that didn’t “top the charts.” Learn about the music, performers, and writers of this era.
Bob Butler earned his MBA at Central Michigan University. He is a former Junior HS Math teacher, Buick dealer, with a lifelong passion for “…my kind of music.”
Sally's Watercolor Class — Friday (Periods 1 and 2)This class is an introduction to the art of creating a watercolor workbook. Students will also paint a picture or two of their choosing. This class will be a worthwhile experience for students of any skill level. Class meets double sessions starting January 22.
Sally Anntree: see “Acrylic Landscapes”
Square Dancing — Friday 3:00 to 4:30Square dancing is an ideal recreation and healthful exercise—both physically and mentally—that requires agility, fast movement, and concentration. It is often called “Friendship Set to Music.” This is a full participation course in which attendees will be dancing within five minutes of starting the first class. Minimum class size is 16.
Bill Van Hoesen is a professional square dance caller with 25 years experience. He is a member of the Northwest Florida Callers’ Association. As a member of the European Callers and Teachers Association, he spent much of his career in European countries; Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
Taking Control of Your Laptop — Friday (Period 3)This three-part course includes: 1. Laptop/notebook fundamentals; basic computer parts; peripherals that can be used in various ports; and examination of the inside of laptop/notebook computers. 2. Basic troubleshooting and repair, including wireless problems. 3. Personalizing appearance and sounds, and essential options of the Control Panel. Bring your own laptop; this will allow you to experience how to adjust and change settings as you want on your own computer, unlike the UWF computers whose options are locked.
Jim Cooper has taught computer classes for CLL for many years. He is also president of the CLL Computer Club.
Tap Dancing for Fun — Monday 9:00 to 10:30If you can walk and count to 8 you can tap dance. Encompassing all dance forms, even the first class is immediately gratifying. Learn a new vocabulary; improve your posture, balance, and rhythm; gain confidence, and attitude; and impress your friends. Each session begins with a warm-up, moves on to steps, progresses to combos, and we learn at least one complete dance. You’ll need a pair of tap shoes (low or flat heels), bottled water and a towel, and comfortable clothing for movement. Class begins January 25th at Pasarda Hall.
Becky Blackmon danced with the Crescent City Ballet in New Orleans and the New York City Ballet, founded Highsteppers locally, and was its artistic director for 18 years. She trained with dance masters Balanchine and Gregory Hines. She now choreographs the Ft. Walton Beach Community Chorus.
Tap Dancing II — Monday 10:30 to 12:00This course is for students who have taken “Tap Dancing for Fun” or have equivalent experience. Class begins January 25th at Pasarda Hall.
Becky Blackmon: see “Tap Dancing for Fun.”
Teaching the Bible as Literature — Friday (Period 2)The Maccabees...Study the revolt of Judas Maccabeus against Antiochus IV Epiphany when he ordered the god Zeus be deified on the altar of the Jewish temple and a pig to be sacrificed there. This event is considered an “abomination of desolation” as prophesied in Daniel 9. Nearly one hundred years of Jewish autonomy was earned by the Maccabean family’s revolt before Pompey conquered Judea in 63 B.C.E. Hear the story of this fascinating family who became the Hasmonean Dynasty as chronicled in The Apocrypha.
Sandy Miller is a retired educator and entrepreneur. After publishing her first magazine article in 1963, she continued to be a part time author. Studies prepared for the CLL “Bible as Literature” classes have become part of the work marketed to publishers.
The Anti-Twitter: Make a Short Story Long — Thursday (Period 1)Here’s a chance to make your writing (whether it’s a travel adventure, a political diatribe or a newsletter for your grandchildren, on the Internet or penned in blue ink on watermarked stationery) read as if it were written by a seasoned journalist or novelist. And if you’re already writing, bring samples with you.
Will Corbin has worked at newspapers in Lakeland and Gainesville, FL, Escondido and Stockton, CA, and Newport News, VA. He grew up in Ft. Walton Beach and graduated from CHS. He has previously taught journalism ethics in the Lifelong Learning program at the College of William and Mary.
Theatre Potpourri — Thursday (Period 4)This course enables participants to express themselves using theatrical skills of body movements, facial expressions and vocal variations. This will be an interactive class and offer entertaining experiences including mime and scene studies.
Jo Yeager taught speech and drama for 18 years at Choctaw High School and was a Florida Speech Teacher of the Year. Logene Solberg, class assistant, taught drama workshops for the Florida League of Arts and is active with Stagecrafters.
To Be or Not to Be — Friday (Period 2)This is the question for our class journey as we separate our trances and illusions from our real state of being. We can learn about ourselves if we participate with open minds and thirsty hearts, exploring both the great and small questions of life. This is an invitation for personal growth.
Russ Youngblood has 30 years as a psychotherapist and is currently in private practice, attending to groups, families and individuals as a licensed marriage and family therapist and mental health counselor.
US Foreign Policy — Friday (Period 1)Through lectures and discussion this course examines contemporary US foreign policy issues to include those involving: Russia, the Middle East, Afghanistan, Cuba, China, and Venezuela. Additional worldwide problems will be considered as interest warrants.
Dr. Harry Shallcross is a retired USAF officer, a former college professor, and holds a PhD in political science from FSU with a major in International Relations.
US Issues in World Politics — Thursday (Period 2)This course concentrates on eight specific international policy areas within the US scope of interest and looks specifically at how current international and national events impact upon them. Concurrently, we discuss current events and both their long- and short-term impact upon American domestic and foreign policy in general, and upon the selected eight issues in particular. The course concludes with a review as to where American foreign policy appears to be heading under the current administration.
Leo Weeks is a retired Army colonel who has dealt with broad foreign policy questions during assignments in American Embassies in Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland. He has also taught at the US Army Command and General Staff College. Since his retirement, he has been active in university level education and presently is an adjunct professor of international relations at UWF.
Video Processing — Friday (Period 3)Learn to make movies and slide shows and either burn them to a CD/DVD, or send them as an e-mail attachment. Using a computer-based program, “Windows Movie Maker,” students learn how to: capture audio/video from a video camera, or other video source; edit the audio/video; and add titles, video transitions and special effects to videos. Equipment is available to convert your old analog videos to digital format for storing on a computer or DVD. Other topics include how to digitize old 8- or super-8 mm movies before they deteriorate. As an intermediate class; basic computer skills are required.
Billy Walker is a retired civil servant. Two of his favorite hobbies are videography and photography.
Watercolor Plus! — Thursday (Period 3)Watercolor, pencil, pastel, or acrylic—all are welcome! Enjoy a new subject each week, but with the freedom to select something different.
Dan Robison is an enthusiastic watercolor amateur.
Windows XP Review — Friday (Period 4)Course concentrates on improving ability to use and maintain a computer. Students should own a personal computer, or have access to one, and have completed a basic course or acquired equivalent experience. Topics include: how Windows works; file maintenance; downloading and uploading files; installing and removing programs; simple trouble-shooting; and more. A USB thumb drive is required for active participation in exercises.
Bob Blair has completed several computer courses at OWC and has worked with computers for more than 20 years. Bob Hibarger is the class assistant.
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