CLL Course Listings

Detailed Course Listings for September 2008 Semester

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Standard meeting times are listed below; a few classes meet for longer special times
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.

A Look At the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office— Friday (Period 2)

Thanks to Sheriff Morris, the following subjects will be offered: Criminal investigations, crime scenes, homeland security (immigration), drug task force, child abuse investigation, traffic enforcement and DUI, and many other subjects.

Jim Heavener, who has for many years offered courses with CLL, will coordinate this exciting course. This information should be useful to all attendees.

Advanced Stock and Bond Workshop— Friday (Period 2)

Class topics will include: Ways to own, buy and sell stocks -- short selling, buying on margin; the difference in stock exchanges -- NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ; market cycles -- what they mean and the opportunities they represent; evaluating the numbers -- PE ratio, Beta and Sharpe ratios, etc.

Matt Ritter is an accredited asset management specialist licensed with the NASDAQ and NYSE.

Adventure Club— Wednesday 3:00

The Adventure Club is for people who want to do active things like hiking, biking, and kayaking. The club meets 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. This does not count as one of your four classes.

For more information, please contact Clarice Hebinck at 581-4591.

Adventures In Photography— Saturday 10:00 to 12:00

This class is for students who have taken the "Art of Photography" class, or have some experience with camera work. Each class will be off campus at various locations in order to gain experience with hands-on technique. All classes will meet at site locations on Saturday mornings.

Mari Darr~Welch holds a degree in photojournalism and art history from Kent State University. For the last 15 years she has worked as a staff photographer for newspapers in Ohio, Louisiana and Florida, where she won many awards. She works now for the Associated Press and owns her own photography company on the Emerald Coast.

America from Revolution to Reconstruction— Thursday (Period 2)

Colonials versus Britain, Hamilton versus Jefferson, Settlers versus the Great West, North versus South -- Great conflicts, but from them came the United States.

Dr. Daniel Robison received his PhD in History from Auburn University. His major field is Modern Europe, with secondary field of England and Early Modern Europe. His teaching experience includes upper division courses from the Renaissance to 20th Century Europe.

Antiques and Collectibles— Thursday (Period 1)

Everybody collects something; if it's old and valuable it's an antique; but it doesn't have to be old and valuable to add pleasure and meaning to our lives. This class will be an overview of collecting, either antiques or otherwise, ways to use them and how to display them, from the 1800's to the present.

Gerald Roper has been collecting since he was nine years old (what little boy doesn't collect match-box cars?) and now he collects just about everything. He is a retired teacher with 38 years in the Okaloosa County School system and he now teaches homebound students.

Basic Computers— Friday (Period 2)

This course will concentrate on basic skills for those who have little or no experience with computers. Students will be introduced to computer topics and will participate with hands-on use of the mouse and keyboard. This course is a prerequisite to intermediate and other advanced computer courses at CLL.

Judie Day has been a CLL computer instructor for several years.

Beginning Genealogy— Friday (Periods 1 and 2)

This class will get you started on your Family Ancestry Tree for you and future generations. The course will include how to get started; research forms; name knowledge; the importance of time lines and history; census study; utilizing available resources; and preserving your genealogical materials. This class will meet first two periods for four weeks, beginning September 19.

Beverly Gross has been doing family research for over 42 years, taking courses and researching in many states as well as in France. She is presently the President of the Genealogical Society of Okaloosa County.

Beginning Italian— Friday (Period 3)

This class will consist of written and spoken Italian for beginners. The Cortina Method will be the mode of instruction. Students are urged to purchase the book "Instant Immersion Italian" from local bookstores.

Theresa Holland has taught Italian for a number of years.

Beyond Basic Computers— Friday (Period 3)

This course will expand on the basic skills and experience with computers that students acquired in the Basic Computer class. Students will also expand on their knowledge of the topics and programs that they were introduced to in the basic computer class, as well as more hands-on use of the mouse and keyboard.

Judie Day has been a CLL computer instructor for several years.

Biblical Archaeology: Exodus to the Conquest— Friday (Period 3)

This course will cover the period 1500 BC to 1000 BC, from the Exodus of the Israelis from Egypt through their desert travels and to the conquest of Canaan. Their plight, travel, events and conquests will be reviewed from the point of archaeological evidence and history.

Bob Lauderdale is retired from the USAF and Civil Service. The last five years of his career were spent as staff archaeologist for Eglin AFB. Following retirement from the USAF, he spent three years as a contract archaeologist. Bob has a degree in Archaeology from UT, San Antonio.

Bird Watching for Casual Observers— Thursday 8:00 to 11:00

This class is for those who love birds, and who wish to view them in their natural environment. Classes will focus on identification by field marks, behavior, and bird sounds. Beginners as well as more experienced birders are welcome. The first class will meet at Troy on Thursday, September 18, 8:30 a.m. in Room 2A. Subsequent classes will meet Thursdays 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. in designated places near the area of observation. There will be moderate walking.

Thelma Phillips is a lifelong observer of birds, and currently serves as President of the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. Fred Doyle is retired from the USAF and the Okaloosa County school system. He is an avid bird watcher.

Comparative Religion— Friday (Period 3)

This class will focus on the beliefs of eight different religions from the viewpoints of experts on the subject, and the historical context of each religion. Tentative class schedule should include: Hinduism, Taoism, Catholic, Bahai, Baptist, Striving for Perfection, Greek Orthodox, Mennonite. Classes will include questions and discussions about each of the religions.

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 Fun and Review— Friday (Period 1)

For the intermediate skill level users who want to do hands-on practical exercises using the computer. Course will include Flash Drives, Paint, business and greeting cards, printing, digital camera transfer, Google searching, free 'stuff' downloading, operating systems, system restoring, CD's, troubleshooting, control panel, and more. A Flash Drive will be required to save your work. Notebooks are welcome.

Alex Ginzburg is a retired electronics systems engineer who believes that computers should be fun, He has been a CLL teacher for several years.

Computer Workshop— Friday (Period 1)

This class will cover a variety of topics, with occasional guest instructors who will tutor in their areas of expertise. There will also be intermittent Q & A sessions and the opportunity for students to work at their own pace.

Dr. Bob Carney has an extensive background in computers.

Conversational German (for Beginners)— Thursday (Period 1)

This class will provide the student with the ability 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. You will also discuss some German customs, which will come in handy in a German environment.

Brigitte Monturo was born, raised, and educated in Germany. She was a druggist in her native country before coming to the US in 1957. She is a retired bank auditor and enjoys gardening and reading.

Conversational Spanish II— Friday (Period 2)

Conversational Spanish II is not a beginner's class. Students should have had at least one or two basic Spanish classes, or have lived or visited in Spanish- speaking countries where they spoke the language. In addition to conversation, grammar will be taught and assignments will be given at each class.

Renee Perry is from the former Panama Canal Zone. She has taught total immersion Spanish for Berlitz International to military reserve students.

Cooking with Mary and Patti— Tuesday (Period 2)

Your personal chefs will do a "Show and Tell" with lunch included. The class recipes will be easy for the general cook, with all new menus this semester. Classes will be held at the Covenant Community Church, 1007 Gospel Road (across from the YMCA), Fort Walton Beach. There is a $60 fee to be paid at registration. First class day: September 23, 2008.

Mary Churillo has managed Chef-on-the-Go for more than 10 years. A former RN, she specializes in menus for various health concerns. Patti Horton, whose specialties are Cajun gumbo, sauces and seafood, has worked with Mary for over 7 years.

Deal the Cards; Playing Bridge for Fun— Thursday 9:00 to 12:00

Come with or without a partner. Cards and scorepads are furnished. No formal instruction provided -- this is just a chance to play bridge, have fun, and maybe improve your skills. This class will be held at the Covenant Community Church.

Carolyn Miles and Jean Johnson have been playing bridge for more years than we're allowed to say.

Death Penalty in America— Thursday (Period 2)

This class will explore the history and changes in the death penalty. It will include a discussion of both moral and legal issues. Special attention will be 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 will be included.

Dr. Kathy Johnson received a BS in 1987 and MS in 1989 in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University. Her PhD is in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1995). She is currently a tenured associate professor of Criminal Justice for UWF at the FWB campus.

Decorative Acrylic Art— Thursday (Periods 3 and 4)

If you'd like to learn to paint in acrylics, 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 will meet in double sessions for four weeks.

Sally Anntree is a Snowbird from Wisconsin. She has been an art practitioner all her life and studied art and calligraphy in college. Six years ago she began developing a special style called "one-stroke." Many of her creations have been sold at craft fairs and boutiques.

Election 2008— Friday (Period 1)

This discussion class will examine the positions of Barack Obama and John McCain on the most important issues of this year's presidential race, to include: the Iraq/Afghanistan wars, the economy, NAFTA, health care, immigration, and other subjects of general interest.

Dr. Harry Shallcross is a retired USAF officer, a former college professor, and holds a PhD in Political Science from Florida State University.

Estate Planning for Florida Residents— Thursday (Period 2)

This course covers an overview of estate planning, legal instruments including wills, living trusts, power of attorney, etc. Probate issues, estate taxes, Medicaid planning, asset protection, and guardianship topics will also be discussed. There is a $15.00 fee for materials, which will be collected at Registration.

J. Mark Fisher has a BA degree in Finance from Florida State University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Mississippi College School of Law. He has practiced 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 challenges which the older adult faces. This class will focus on stretching, routines to improve flexibility, and balance techniques. Students will proceed at their individual paces, and will be encouraged to practice outside of class. Please bring a mat or blanket for floor exercises.

Jean Lee-Jackson, a certified Physical Therapist, graduated from Physical Therapy School in 1982. Since coming to FWB she has worked in local hospitals for seven years. She is now a consultant, and she specializes in home health care.

Financial Planning/Investing for the Real World— Friday (Period 1)

This class is a basic course in the fundamentals of investing with emphasis on the stock market. Bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and how they impact retirement finances will also be considered. Emphasis will be placed on retirement income.

Brance Parker, a retired Navy Captain, is a Certified Financial Planner who works for a major Wall Street firm.

Fountain of Youth Exercises— Friday (Period 1)

This class consists of five Tibetan exercises for longevity and vitality. With these movements we balance our energy centers, thus reducing stress, gain freedom of movement and improve overall fitness. We will view the exercises performed on video tape, then hold a group session of practicing the exercises.

Palma Cooper has been practicing the Tibetan Exercises since 1998. She is also a Jim Shin Jyutsu self-help instructor as well as a Reiki Master.

Gardening along the Gulf Coast— Friday (Period 2)

This class is not just for the dirt-digger, and you don't have to live on the Gulf Coast. Eight master gardeners bring their award-winning presentations on herbs, plant propagation, pest identification, container gardening, pond gardening and more. A number of demonstrations and examples of the various plants contribute to the all-around excellence of this class.

Coordinator Dr. Lionel 'Lee' Leon, a master gardener, earned his advanced degrees at the University of Florida. He joined the OWC faculty in 1965 where he was a popular teacher of the biological sciences.

Genealogy -- It's All Relative— Friday (Period 3)

This class is for those who have an interest in expanding their family history research beyond basic genealogy.

Class will be taught by Thelma Phillips and Margaret Harris. Thelma has served as a volunteer consultant for more than 20 years at the FWB Family History Center. Margaret has served as Director of the FHC, and as President of the Okaloosa County Genealogy Society. Both have presented many workshops and programs at family history seminars in Northwest Florida.

Human Aspect of the Civil War— Thursday (Period 3)

In this class we will deal with the human role in espionage, terrorism, and the underground railroad. We'll also consider women's roles as soldier, spy, and nurse, discussing such women as Rose Greenhow, Crazy Belle Boyd, Harriett Tubman and others. Distinguished gentlemen such as Gen Lee, Gen Grant, Presidents Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln will also be covered, as well as other famous figures of the day. The last class will deal with what happened to these individuals after the war. Class participation is encouraged.

Frank Gray grew up in a small town in east Tennessee, and is retired from the USAF. He holds degrees in Business Administration and Psychology. He is currently employed as a maintenance test pilot at Hurlburt.

Inside the Vault— Tuesday (Period 1)

This class, which will be held at the Heritage Museum, will feature the history of the area as assembled from the artifacts, documents, and oral recollections of the founders. Guest speakers will present various aspects of the story, and participants will get an insight into the history through the extensive archival collections, many of which are not on display.

Michelle Severino, Museum Director, will coordinate this course.

Internet Practice— Friday (Period 3)

This course will increase skills in use of the browsers to navigate the Internet via the UWF high-speed network. Increased efficiency in sending photos, files, and documents, as email attachments will be included. Selection and use of Search Engines to search for all things animal, vegetable, or mineral will be taught and practiced. Cookies and Spam will be on the menu. Some experience with the Internet is required. Students are urged to bring a thumb drive for copying material.

Norman Blakley retired from the USAF and received his master’s degree from Michigan State. He has taught CLL computer classes for several years.

Judah’s exile in Babylon— Friday (Period 2)

Ezekiel helps Judah adjust to exile in Babylon! Years of terrible war and then deportation to the land of the tower of Babel, a place the Jews considered "Sin City Itself." Possibly the exiles were wondering, "Why would a good god allow such terrible things to happen to people?” The prophecies of Ezekiel offer interesting insights on this question. Come and add your thoughts to our discussions!

Sandy Miller is a retired educator and entrepreneur. After publishing her first magazine article in 1965, she continued to be a part-time author. Upon retiring, she devoted more time to writing. Studies prepared for CLL "Bible as Literature" classes have become part of the work she markets to publishers.

Living with Art (cancelled)— Friday (Period 4)

This is an all new program. Come see videos of famous artists at work, followed by class discussions. The first video will be Rembrandt, followed by Picasso, David, Caravaggio, Turner, Van Gogh, Rothko and Bernini.

Maxine Booth Hadfield has studied art at many universities and art institutes. She has conducted slide lectures on a number of topics. She is also a practicing artist.

Many (Happy) Returns— Friday (Period 3)

While you're wondering about the hereafter, have you ever wondered what's after the hereafter? This class will provide a geographical and an historical context for a review of the concept of reincarnation. Class will include lecture, discussion, and experiential components. Class will also include sessions on other phenomena such as out of body experiences and near death experiences.

Dr. Laurentia Chamblee has earned a BA in Psychology, an MA in Counseling, and a PhD in East-West Psychology. Her dissertation was titled "The Effects of Past-Life Regression on Attitudes Towards Death and Changes in Life Values."

Moving for Health— Friday (Period 4)

Are you that one in a million couch potato who knows you need to get up to get moving, but can't stand the thought of exercise? Here's the opportunity to get the inside scoop on aerobic routines that make you feel like you are a part of a dance troupe. Come march, dance, lunge and laugh while burning calories and building up your stamina and endurance.

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.

Musical Hues: Jazz and Blues— Friday (Period 3)

Take a musical journey, from the beginning of the last century to today, by exploring the history, music, and musicians of America's artistic gift to the world: Jazz and Blues. Participants will become more informed listeners of music by hearing CDs, viewing DVDs, lectures and discussions. Members of the class will be encouraged to bring recordings of their favorite styles: Dixieland, Swing, Bebop, Rhythm and Blues, etc. Although often sidelined by establishment arts, the history of Jazz and Blues is the hottest story in 20th-Century music. Make it a part of your world, too!

Kathleen Dietz is a retired vocal music teacher from St. Louis, MO. She received her BS in Music Education from Missouri State University and her MA from Washington University, where she was later a doctoral candidate. Kathleen was Miss Missouri 1968 and a member of the 1969 Miss America USO Tour to Vietnam.

Native Plants In Their Habitat— Wednesday 9:00 to 11:00

Our native plants put on a beautiful show in the fall. You will start with a class session at Troy to get acquainted and oriented. Then you will take four field trips to observe our four classic habitats. Each field trip will end with an opportunity to have lunch, relax and discuss your observations. The closing class will meet on campus. This class meets on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The first class will be at Troy Room 1A, Wednesday, September 24, 2008.

Rick Hastings is a Florida Master Gardener and President of the Panhandle Native Plant Club. He is a retired electronic and computer engineer with extensive education from MIT, RPI, WPI, Michigan, Florida, Utica, Syracuse.

No Pretzel Yoga— Wednesday (Period 3)

This style of yoga is called Svaroopa, which is a gentle therapeutic version of Hatha Yoga. This is for people wanting to incorporate more physical activity in their lives. Svaroopa yoga's emphasis is on releasing core tensions in the body, particularly surrounding the spine. Many students experience a difference in their bodies and/or relief from pain after just one class. This class will be held at the Way of Life Unity Center, 1797 Hurlburt Road, FWB. First class Sep 17, 2008.

Louise Davis has been practicing various styles of yoga since she was a teenager. She is registered with Yoga Alliance as a yoga teacher at the 200-hour level and is completing her 500 hour certification as a Certified Svaroopa Yoga Teacher.

Open Mind, Thirsty Heart -- Explore Together— Friday (Period 2)

Let us discover deeper insights into our ability to transform both our outer and inner worlds in every day lives. We can experience a subtle shift in our perceptions and consciousness by learning and sharing with open minds and thirsty hearts. Learn about authentic choice to transform mind, body and soul.

Russ Youngblood has 30 years as a psychotherapist and is currently in private practice, attending to groups, families and individuals. He provides a full spectrum of therapy.

Panama and the Panama Canal— Friday (Period 1)

This class will explore the exciting history from the days of Columbus and the Pirates of the Caribbean. Included will be the roles of the Italians, French, Spaniards and the English; the three diverse Indian tribes, then and now; geography, topography, flora and fauna; the building of the 8th Wonder of the World, the Panama Canal; the center of world commerce and the new world banking empire. Students will see why many Americans are retiring in Panama, and explore the former Canal Zone, a paradise lost. We will look at the US military role in the past and see what it was like to live and raise a family in the former Canal Zone.

Edwin Armbruster, a 25 year resident in the former Canal Zone, worked and retired from the Panama Canal Company. His job took him deep into the jungle of Panama where he spent many days with the native Choco Indians. He was also mayor of an American community, operated a flying business and was involved in civic and church affairs.

Pen and Ink Drawing— Friday (Period 2)

This class will be a mixture of technique and media -- of drawing, perspective, pen and ink strokes, a touch of watercolor, and more. Fee for initial supplies will be $17 per student, collected at registration. Instructor will provide necessary subsequent supplies.

Helen Blair, with 30 years of teaching experience in the art of painting, is a certified instructor with KOH-I-NOOR/Grumbacher/Sanford and Alexander Art, and has worked with Winsor Newton. She has studied extensively and has won numerous awards. She presently works with Teachers and Educators of Art Materials, a national group of teachers.

PhotoGraphics— Saturday 9:00 to 12:00

Learn to do amazing and creative things to your ordinary photographs! Using a computer and Photoshop Elements you will learn to repair old photographs, make photo composites, calendars, cards and add special effects to your images. We will cover the basics of scanning, manipulation, printing and saving photos for long-term storage and email. This is your chance to add fun and creativity to your digitized photographs. This is an intermediate class; basic computer skills are necessary. This class runs in double sessions for four weeks: Sep 20 thru Oct 11, each class consisting of 3 hours.

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.

Sally's Watercolor Class— Friday (Periods 2 and 3)

This class will be 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 four double sessions beginning September 19.

Sally Antree is a Snowbird from Wisconsin. She has been an art practitioner all her life and studied art and calligraphy in college. Many of her creations have been sold at craft fairs and boutiques.

Scientific Background of Contemporary Concerns— Friday (Period 1)

This class explores the science behind such topics as global warming, stem cell research, and alternate energy sources. Many of these concerns are driven by politics and/or emotions. This is an attempt to bring science into the discussion.

Betty Kentosh has 25 years experience as a chemistry teacher. She earned her MS at Florida Institute of Technology. She was Florida's Teacher of the Year in 1983.

Slide Shows made easy with MS PowerPoint— Thursday (Period 3)

This course is for PowerPoint beginners. Students will learn to harness PowerPoint's built-in templates, color schemes, and other easy-to-use features to create simple but effective presentations. With PowerPoint, anyone can put together attractive and information-rich presentations for family events, non-profit events, and businesses. Make your own photo slide show and send via e-mail. Prerequisites: This course assumes that students know the basics of navigating through an application in a generic way -- actions such as opening menus, making selections in dialog boxes, and saving and opening files.

Jim Cooper has taught computer classes for CLL for many years. He also leads the CLL Computer Club.

Space: the Final Frontier— Friday (Period 4)

Join us for an all new trip to the stars, starting with our own Planet Earth and stopping for a brief visit at the Moon. Then on to our planetary neighbors. The stars will be our next destination, starting with Old Sol, our sun, and on to the stars of our Galaxy and then to the Universe at large.

Dino Minutillo is retired from the USAF. In the service he worked in the NORAD space computation center. He works with a government contractor developing training scenarios. He has a lifelong interest in the heavens and is an accomplished star gazer.

Spanish for Beginners— Friday (Period 2)

This class is for beginners who have little or no knowledge of the language. Class instruction will begin with sounds and proceed to easy but practical vocabulary, commonly used expressions and a little grammar to help with sentence structure.

Mercedes See was born and raised in Spain. She has lived in Fort Walton Beach since 1973, and has taught Spanish, from elementary school to college level, for 20 years. She is now retired and enjoys traveling to Spain and Europe, and gardening.

Spanish for Beginners Part II— Thursday (Period 2)

This class is for beginners who have taken the Spanish for Beginners class. Class instruction will continue with sounds and proceed to easy but practical vocabulary, commonly used expressions and a little grammar to help with sentence structure.

Mercedes See. Please see Spanish for Beginners.

Square Dancing— Friday (Period 4)

Square dancing is an ideal recreation and healthful exercise that requires agility, fast movement and stamina. It is also "Friendship Set to Music." This is a full participation course and attendees will be dancing within five minutes of starting the first class. Classes will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 PM at Pasarda Hall, 17 Industrial Street, FWB.

Bill Van Hoesen is a professional square dance caller with 25 years experience. He is a member of CALLERLAB, the international association of square dance callers, and the Northwest Florida Callers' Assn. As a member of the European Callers and Teachers Assn., much of Bill's career has been in Europe -- Germany, England, Scotland, and the Czech Republic. He is licensed by BMI/ASCAP to perform copyrighted music in public. Bill has conducted numerous square dance courses and has taught hundreds of people to square dance.

Tai Chi for Everyone— Friday (Period 2)

This class is for everyone interested in the art and exercise of Tai Chi.

Bill Weimers has studied and taught Tai Chi for many years.

Universe Through the Eyes of a Dragonfly— Friday (Period 1)

Please join Dr. Bob on his personal quest to learn the nature and truth of all things. Through a highly eclectic mix of discussions we 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 are meant to stir the imagination and generate lots of thought. In the end we will solve all the world's problems…or not.

Dr. Bob Kitahara holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering (Automatic Control) two Masters Degrees in various Business disciplines, and pursuing a degree in Art. After spending 28 years in industry he is now an Assistant Professor of Management and Business for Troy University. He has taken pottery and printmaking courses in the mountains of North Carolina at the Penland School of Crafts and continues his journey, inquisitively, through life.

Unlock Your Intuitive Self -- See the Voice— Thursday (Period 1)

If you have ever had that "knowing" but did not know where it came from, if it was even accurate, or most importantly, how to find it again, then you have tapped into your own intuition. Learn to recognize, interpret, and trust your own intuition to many of life's issues, by applying the exercises and teachings of this unique course. You already know you will enjoy this course, so now learn how to put your intuition to work for you to learn, live, and grow.

Mary Jo McCabe is a published author of many books with a psychic theme, which offer practical tools and guided exercises to empower personal development. She conducts seminars, workshops and weekend retreats nationwide. She books personal appointments at the McCabe Institute and has appeared on radio programs and television shows.

Video Processing— Friday (Period 2)

In this course students will learn how to make movies and slide shows and burn them to a DVD. Using a computer and Windows Movie Maker, students will 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. Students will then learn how to use a Sonic product to author and burn student's movie/slide show to DVD. This is an intermediate class; basic computer skills are required.

Billy Walker is a retired civil servant and two of his hobbies are videography and photography. Dr. Hal Pruett is a retired physicist and former naval aviator. He set up the original CLL computer courses in 1995 and has taught various computer classes since then. Hal wrote and maintains the registration database software for the CLL, and does similar work as a volunteer for two other local non-profit organizations.

Want to Cruise but Don't Know Which to Choose— Friday (Period 2)

This in depth course is designed to properly prepare the uninformed, infrequent or new cruiser how to intelligently select an ocean or river cruise from the hundreds of sailings. Subjects include but are not limited to: when and where, types of cruises, cruise lines, group cruises, how to get a free cruise, and more.

Ed Armbruster and his wife Jean have traveled extensively both land and sea. They have taken more than a dozen cruises and have recently completed over 100 hours of training classes for the Capital Cunard, Capital Princess and Carnival Cruise Lines. Ed brings to the class new knowledge and old experiences.

Watercolor Plus— Thursday (Period 3)

All media welcome, a friendly and encouraging class, with gentle instruction at first, but with greater latitude overall. List of weekly topics and suggested supplies at registration.

Dr. Dan Robison (see America from Revolution to Reconstruction)

Website Workshop— Friday (Period 4)

In this class you will learn how to create and maintain basic HTML WebPages. The structure of our own Website at cll-fwb.org will serve to illustrate some of the concepts. We will use a free development program called "Nvu" that can also be downloaded at home for personal use. (Use http://www.download.com/Nvu/3000-2048_4-10412423.html as the link.) The length of the class is tentatively four weeks, but may last longer if there is sufficient interest in some advanced topics.

Dr. Hal Pruett is a retired physicist and former naval aviator. He set up the original CLL computer courses in 1995 and has taught various computer classes since then. Hal wrote and maintains the registration database software for the CLL, and does similar work as a volunteer for two other local non-profit organizations.

Windows XP Review— Friday (Period 4)

This course will concentrate on increasing computer skills in use and maintenance of personal computers for students with basic computer skills. (Completion of the basic computer course or equivalent experience is required.) Students should own or have access to a personal computer. Topics include: Understanding how Windows works, file maintenance, downloading and uploading files, installing and removing programs, simple trouble-shooting, and more. A thumb drive will be required for downloading handouts for home study and future reference.

Bob Blair has completed several computer courses at OWC and has worked with computers for more than 20 years. He has taught computer classes at CLL for several years.

Women and the Literature of the Spanish Speaking World— Friday (Period 3)

This course will be an introduction to common themes and women as writers or characters in the literature variously called Hispanic, Latino, Chicano, etc. Isabelle Allende (Zorro) and Julia Alvarez (Something to Declare) will be the primary foci, though Sandra Cisneros and other writers will also be featured.

Dr. Patricia Moran has a PhD from FSU in Adult Education. She is an alumna of the Univ of Nebraska and Troy University. Her interests are educational history, women's issues and policy studies.

Writing for Fun and Profit— Friday (Period 4)

This class will be taught in a workshop format, although there will be an occasional lecture on the elements of the craft of poetry, fiction and nonfiction. There is no requirement on writing experience from beginners to people who have already started publishing, but want to appear in better publications. The goal is to improve your writing. The last two weeks of the class will be focused on magazine publishing, where to look for markets for your work and how to write a cover letter.

Mark R. Conte has had fiction, poetry, articles, interviews and guest columns in 47 publications. He is a published author with two poetry collections, three novels and a new novel due in 2009. He is a member of the Author's Guild and the Academy of American Poets.

You and the Constellations— Friday (Period 1)

This course teaches a different way of looking at life and what goes on around us. As early as 5,000 years ago people began to be fascinated with the heavens. They used the stars and planets to recognize the seasons, and organized their lives around the movement of the heavenly bodies. From these beginnings has come the study of astrology. This class will look into ways to apply this information to an individual life.

Joanne McMasters has been a student of astrology for 35 years and has found it to be a fascinating and enlightening study and an exciting pastime.