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Volume XXV | Spring 2022 Leisure Learning Spring 2022 Course Guide It’s a Spring Thing! • Fiore of Pensacola • The Palafox-Trot: Downtown Historic Food Tour • Wahoos Stadium Airbnb Tour and Chef’s Lunch plus • Uncle Sandy’s Macaw Bird Park • Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola and more! Registration Opens December 13! leisurelearning@uwf.edu uwf.edu/leisurelearning
Why join Leisure Learning?
For more than 20 years, UWF Leisure Learning has provided stimulating
programs for seasoned adults who are interested in joining a spirited
community of intellectual contemporaries and lifelong learners.
Our diverse lineup of classes offer you the opportunity to explore Pensacola and the
surrounding areas, discover exciting research and ideas or learn new skills—all while
making friends.
Become a member and start
attending class in January!
1. Review this catalog and select your classes.
2. Register and pay for your annual membership
and individual classes in one of three easy ways.
(Page 25)
3. Learn more about Nautilus Card benefits
for UWF Leisure Learning members. (Page 27)
4. Enjoy class!
Registration Opens Dec. 13!
How does the UWF Leisure Classes start Jan 18!
Learning membership work? Three Easy Ways to Register:
The $40 annual membership fee covers Register for classes online at
12 months from the date you join. With your uwf.edu/leisurelearning, call us
membership, you are entitled to: at 850.473.7468 or mail in the
• Register for all Leisure Learning classes, registration form located in this
tours and events. catalog. More on Page 25.
• A virtual UWF parking pass for parking on
the UWF Pensacola campus. Give the Gift of
• A class catalog mailed to you every Lifelong Learning
semester. Buy a Leisure Learning membership
Learn more about membership perks gift card! Call 850.473.7468 to order.
on Page 31!
Questions? Call us at 850.473.7468. Connect with us on Facebook!
facebook.com/uwfleisurelearning
Leisure Learning is a program of UWF Continuing Education, a premier regional provider
of high-quality credit and non-credit courses, community programming, customized training,
CEUs and conference planning. uwf.edu/continuinged
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Make the Most of Your
Leisure Learning Membership
BY HEATHER FLETCHER
Get out and about this spring with a
Leisure Learning membership! Just
as physical exercise strengthens
the heart and other organs, mental
exercise protects and keeps your
brain young. Leisure Learning offers
you the opportunity to energize your
mind, make new friends and become
part of a growing and vibrant
community of lifelong learners.
Your $40 annual Leisure Learning
membership allows you to register
for spring, summer and fall courses, or event. *Limited to those who have and many pre-loaded applications,
but did you know it also comes never attended Leisure Learning such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint
with a myriad of additional perks? courses before. and digital image editors. Use your
Here are tips for maximizing your Nautilus Card to check out books and
membership benefits and making Teach a Leisure Learning Class DVDs from the Circulation Desk on
your membership work for you! What are you most passionate about? the 1st floor.
Consider sharing your expertise,
Plan Your Schedule and Register talent or hobby for a Leisure Learning Attend Events at the UWF Center
for Courses Early course! No previous teaching for Fine and Performing Arts
By planning your semester schedule experience is required—just a strong The UWF Center for Fine and
in advance and registering for desire to share with your peers. Performing Arts plays host to various
courses early, you ensure your on-campus and community arts
spot in our most popular courses. Get Involved organizations, with performances
Registering for courses is easy Have an idea for a class? Get involved in music, dance, theatre and opera.
and can be done online, by mail by working with others to brainstorm With a UWF Nautilus Card, Leisure
or by phone. See page 25 for full class ideas, identify volunteer Learning members receive $5
registration instructions. instructors and plan the course admission fees to CFPA events.
schedule. The Curriculum Committee
Follow Leisure Learning meets 2-3 times each semester to Develop New Skills Online
on Facebook establish the next semester's schedule. Want to expand your skill-set even
Stay connected to Leisure Learning further? Stretch your mind by
and other members as well as keep Obtain a UWF Nautilus Card learning to speak a new language
up-to-date on new courses, catalog Members of Leisure Learning are or begin a new hobby. A variety of
announcements and events. Follow eligible to purchase a UWF Nautilus 6-week online enrichment courses
us at Facebook.com/UWFLeisure card for only $10. This official UWF provide the flexibility to gain new
Learning and be a part of our online identification card can be used for skills on your own time. Visit https://
community! access to many campus facilities. www.ed2go.com/uwf/ to browse the
Call the Student Support Office to online course catalog.
Invite a Friend* request proof of your membership
Share your love of Leisure Learning! and additional instructions for Reach Out
Members are encouraged to obtaining your card. The Student Support Center is always
bring a new friend to a class as an here to assist you discover the right
introduction to the program. The Utilize Library Computers, class for you, register for upcoming
class price will apply. If your friend Databases and Check-Out Materials courses and answer all of your
joins Leisure Learning, you AND your The John C. Pace Library has questions. We are here to help! Email
friend will receive a credit voucher over 100 desktop computers. All us at leisurelearning@uwf.edu or call
for a future Leisure Learning class workstations provide internet access 850.473.7468.
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Volunteer to be a Leisure Learning Liaison! We are looking for social, enthusiastic volunteers to become Liaisons for Leisure Learning. The best part—you will only be contacted for classes that you are already attending. This is an easy way to be involved and get to know your fellow Leisure Learners. Primary Liaison duties include: • Taking attendance • Introducing speakers • Delivering announcements • Ensuring class ends on time We are now accepting volunteer sign-ups for Leisure Learning Liaisons! Contact us at 850.473.7468 or email leisurelearning@uwf.edu.
TOPICS AT A GLANCE SPRING 2022
Uncle Sandy's Macaw Bird Park*........................................21
Calendar........................................................................ 13 Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola................................... 10
Class Locations & Directions.................................... 22
Gardening and Environment
Instructors and Curriculum Council......................... 24
Keeping Bonsai Alive................................................................ 7
Registration Form...................................................... 25
Recycling Realities with Keep
Membership Information........................................... 27
Pensacola Beautiful.............................................................. 8
Directions to class — see Page 22. Roy Hyatt Environmental Center Tour..............................18
The Green Roof Tour................................................................. 9
Registration Opens December 13. History and Current Affairs
On the Other Hand...Current Affairs Discussions ........19
Arts and Literature Conversation with Rick Outzen...........................................12
Calling all Bookies: “The Book of Lost Names"..............11 Five Laws of Politics.............................................................. 20
Calling all Bookies: “The Librarian of Saint-Malo"....... 10 Flintknapping..............................................................................18
Learning to Play the Recorder.............................................. 6 Florida's Current Economic
Memoir Writing for Legacy or Publishing.......................18 and Legislative Outlook...................................................... 8
Pensacola Cinema Art............................................................ 10 On the Other Hand...Current Affairs Discussions..........19
Pensacola Little Theatre: A Theatrical Experience....... 9 President Harry S. Truman: A Historical Review...........18
Recorder Ensemble Series..................................................... 6 The Gettysburg Civilians During the
July 1-3 Battle........................................................................17
Smell the Flowers: Fiore of Pensacola............................... 8
Tombstone Tales: Cemeteries, Symbols,
The Gordon Community Art Center................................... 9
and Stories..............................................................................12
Understanding Art through the Fundamentals of
What Ever Happened to Free Speech? ...........................21
Analysis.................................................................................. 20
Business, Finance and Technology Science and Health
Bocce Ball for All.......................................................................19
Planning for Long Term Care ............................................... 9
Get a Life Goin', Again ............................................................ 8
Supreme Court Preview: Cases to Watch in the
2021-22 Term..........................................................................12 Guardian ad Litem: Paving a Positive Path
for Children.............................................................................19
Culinary and Food Lifestyle Medicine: Introduction to Whole Foods ..... 20
Bodacious Bookstore and Cafe............................................ 6 RSVP: A Meaningful Volunteer Experience...................... 8
Bodacious Family of Shops: Raclette Cheese*............... 7 Staying Healthy: Holistic Living............................................ 7
Pensacola Fish House..............................................................18 The Patient Advocacy Handbook: Empowering
Saltgrass Steakhouse................................................................ 6 You to Boldly Navigate the Healthcare System........12
The Palafox-Trot: Downtown Historic Food Tour*........17
Wahoos Stadium Airbnb Tour and Chef's Lunch*......... 7 *Not available on the all-inclusive Unlimited Classes option.
Culture, Travel and Tours
Learn more about our Unlimited Classes
Allen Chapel AME Tour.......................................................... 10
Discount on Page 11.
Archaeology Fieldwork in Central America..................... 7
Bellingrath Gardens: Vibrant Azaleas*..............................12
Kindred Spirits Therapy Minis*........................................... 20 Important Information: Credit Cards and other
forms of payment are accepted. Phone and
Pensacola House of Worship: Temple Beth-El................ 9
online registrations are highly recommended. If
Pensacola Police Department Equipment and mailing a check, contact the Leisure Learning
Experiences............................................................................17 office or check classes online to make sure they
Ritchie Bat Company................................................................11 are not already full.
Swift-Coles Historic Home Tour*......................................... 6
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Mondays
Bodacious Bookstore and Cafe
Every great downtown has a charming local bookstore.
Join us for a cozy gathering at Pensacola’s own downtown
bookstore—Bodacious Bookstore and Cafe. Melissa Smith,
the new manager, will give us a tour and tell us more
about this special shop. Plan to stay after class for coffee
or a sandwich, and explore the Southtowne businesses
and YMCA if you have not already. While you’re in the
area, visit the sculpture by Randy New, a previous Leisure
Learning instructor. Enjoy complimentary, off-the-street
parking at the Southtowne garage—any purchase at the EVENT SPOTLIGHT:
store will validate your parking ticket. We hope you enjoy Recorder Ensemble Series
spending the day around your downtown area and getting — 14 Sessions
to know your local bookstore!
24-Jan | Mon 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | $15
This multi-week course is designed for those that
Instructor: Melissa Smith have already taken the Beginner Recorder series.
Bodacious Bookstore and Cafe There is a second volume to the textbook used in the
beginner course ($7.95) and additional supplemental
Learning to Play the Recorder literature from the Renaissance period. Please
— 14 Sessions contact the primary instructor, Charles Tucker, with
questions at 850-525-8256. Students who took the
The recorder is a pleasant-sounding Renaissance flute. This
beginning classes should also contact the primary
multi-week course is designed for anyone (with or without
instructor prior to registering.
previous experience in music) interested in learning how
to play the recorder. By the end of the course, students 24-Jan to 25-Apr | Mon 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | $25
Instructor: Charles Tucker
will be playing simple music in four parts. Members of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church
the Pensacola Early Music Consort will team-teach the
class, building on the basics of learning one note at a time
and how to count rhythms. Soprano, alto, tenor and bass
recorders will be used. Students need to purchase a method
book and a recorder. Students decide which size instrument private space in which to gather and enjoy the food and
they wish to play during the first class meeting. Playing each other after our educational talk.
music in a group is an extremely rewarding experience. 31-Jan | Mon 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | $15
Commitment to regular attendance and out-of-class practice Instructor: Jennifer Sword
are necessary to make the most of this course for the group Saltgrass Steakhouse
as well as for the individual. Please contact the primary
instructor, Charles Tucker, with questions at 850-525-8256. Swift-Coles Historic Home Tour*
24-Jan to 25-Apr | Mon 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | $25 Originally built in 1882 by Thomas Gavin as a 4-room
Instructor: Charles Tucker cabin, in 1898 Charles and Susan Swift purchased the
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church cabin and moved in with their eight children two years
later. As the family grew they added the west wing, and
Saltgrass Steakhouse by 1910, the entire upstairs—making it a total of 6000
After a welcome by the manager, Jennifer, who is very square foot home with 3000-square-feet of porches. Nik
pleased to have us come for lunch, we will begin our Coles bought the home in 1976 and during his many
visit with a talk on Angus beef. Bring your wallet, you years in residence filled it with numerous antiques from
are treating yourself to lunch—but, a treat it will be! No around the world. Before his death in 2007, he bequeathed
need to worry about parking or crowds as we will have a the home to the Baldwin County Historic Development
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Register of Historic Places and is a non-profit organization. facebook.com/uwfleisurelearning
After the tour, we will meet at The Tin Top Restaurant
and Oyster Bar for a (Dutch-treat) lunch. *Not available on
the all-inclusive Unlimited Classes option.
28-Feb | Mon 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | $15 working for more than a decade of training and coaching
Swift-Coles Historic Home creatives and clients to find their purpose and align their
actions and goals. The views and opinions expressed in these
Archaeology Fieldwork in Central discussions are solely those of the contributors and participants.
America Views and opinions expressed do not represent Leisure Learning,
Learn more about Assistant Professor of Anthropology the Leisure Learning staff and/or any contributors to the
Dr. Katherine Miller Wolf’s experience excavating sites in program. Always seek the advice of your physician or other
Central America dating from AD 250-1100 during this qualified health provider with any questions you may have.
engaging presentation. With a focus on bioarchaeological 21-Mar | Mon 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | $15
research and what we can learn about a person’s life from Instructors: Dr. Bonnie McLean, Mo Root &
their skeleton, the class will also examine how mortuary Felipe Muñoz
data can inform us about social, cultural, and political Florida Public Archaeology Network
change in ancient societies. Dr. Miller Wolf will also
share stories of unique experiences in the field.
7-Mar | Mon 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | $15
Tuesdays
Instructor: Dr. Katherine Miller Wolf Bodacious Family of Shops:
Florida Public Archaeology Network
Raclette Cheese*
Keeping Bonsai Alive Upstairs at Bodacious, you can always find Susan Ozburn
Learn about bonsai from Dr. Pierre Kaufke, a native of in the So Gourmet shop. Each semester she prepares
Alsace and a retired UWF professor. When not teaching a treat for us in the demonstration kitchen. This time,
French as an adjunct at PSC, Kaufke is pursuing his we will learn about Raclette Cheese—how to prepare,
interest in bonsai. In 1975, at a Trappist Monastery in eat and enjoy it. We will all partake of the tasty treat.
Conyers, Ga., his love of bonsai was born, and he is now Susan has enlisted Louise Tolbert to give a talk on the
developing his second marvelous collection. He will treat special Swiss dish and the country in which it originated.
us to an interesting lecture and will demonstrate his skill Enjoy a 10% discount the day of the class on whatever
with bonsai. You will come away asking for a follow up you buy—from gadgets to cheese you’re sure to find
class by this award-winning teacher. something to spark your interest. *Not available on the
14-Mar | Mon 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM | $15
all-inclusive Unlimited Classes option.
Instructor: Pierre Kaufke 18-Jan | Tue 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | $20
Florida Public Archaeology Network Instructor: Susan Ozburn & Dr. Louise Tolbert
Bodacious Shops So Gourmet Kitchen
Staying Healthy: Holistic Living
Staff at Empathic Practice share how they work together Wahoos Stadium Airbnb Tour and
to offer Pensacola a holistic environment in which our Chef’s Lunch*
community can heal stress and pain and enhance health Did you know that the Wahoo’s Stadium has an Airbnb
and harmony on all levels: body/mind/spirit. Dr. Bonnie space for groups looking for an authentic stadium
McLean has been practicing acupuncture for 38 years. experience? Register for this unique Wahoos experience and
She was an RN for 20 years before that. For the past two check it out! Shannon Reeves, event coordinator, is looking
years she has been awarded the top alternative medicine forward to welcoming us for this unique class. We will
practitioner in Gulf Breeze. Mo Root, LMT is a Cannabis enjoy a buffet lunch of the chef’s choice foods and a great
Coach, Events Coordinator and a licensed Massage sports talk from our friend, Bill Vilona, whose occasional
Therapist. Felipe Muñoz is an internationally Certified articles we still enjoy in the PNJ. Many of us remember
Meditation Teacher and Life Coach. Felipe has been the days before Bill retired from the paper and were regular
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readers of his columns. Shannon will also answer questions the State and Nation. Dr. Rick Harper, Retired UWF
we have as she is in the know regarding happenings at the Professor of Economics, is currently an Economic Adviser
Wahoos Stadium—a real asset to Pensacola. This is not the to Triumph Gulf Coast (and past economics adviser to
usual tour of the stadium class we offer regularly! Please do the Florida Senate).
consider being part of this special event. We will meet in 1-Feb | Tue 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | $15
the Better Homes and Gardens Lounge, on the West side Instructor: Dr. Richard Harper
of the stadium, just to the right of the Main Gate. *Not Florida Public Archaeology Network
available with the Unlimited Classes option.
25-Jan | Tue 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | $20 RSVP: A Meaningful Volunteer
Instructor: Bill Vilona & Shannon Reeves Experience
Community Maritime Park
Can you help a struggling child learn to read? Deliver
groceries to an elderly neighbor? Support a family
Florida’s Current Economic impacted by a natural disaster? These are just a few of the
and Legislative Outlook service opportunities available to you. The AmeriCorps
Dr. Harper will discuss current Florida legislative actions RSVP program pairs thousands of Americans aged
and initiatives, as well the current economic outlook for 55+ with organizations making positive change in our
neighborhoods. Be the change you want to see in the
world! Let’s look at the needs of our community together
and discover ways you can make a difference.
8-Feb | Tue 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | $15
Instructor: Kevin Thomas
United Way of West Florida
Getta Life Goin’, Again! — 2 Sessions
The leisure experience may not be something fully
understood by many. We all, however, may need some
learning to fully get something out of it! Enhance your
leisure lifestyle in a way that will strongly benefit you.
This two-part course will look at your brain and how
added knowledge can increase the enjoyment of your
EVENT SPOTLIGHT: life, teach ways to enhance your social comfort skills and
Smell the Flowers: Fiore of options and look at the many options and activities of
leisure time—most of which you may never have known
Pensacola about or understood. Leisure time is not something to
The Fiore Flower Shop offers deals on flowers, take for granted. There are still things to learn and things
unique gifts and gourmet treats. Learn what it takes to do—this course can help you getta life goin’!
for the team at Fiore to turn a job into a wonderfully 15-Feb to 22-Feb | Tue 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | $20
creative event. Shannon Palin has moved her Instructor: Connie O’Connor
operation of wonderful sights and smells to much Location TBD
larger quarters. She is excited to host us again and
perform a demonstration. Our previous visits to Recycling Realities with Keep
the old location provided great experiences and we
Pensacola Beautiful
look forward to enjoying time and learning with
Shannon again. Limited seating available! Keep Pensacola Beautiful will present their recycling
slideshow which demonstrates the realities of the
1-Feb | Tue 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | $15
Instructor: Shannon Pallin recycling process and industry, the good, the bad and
Fiore of Pensacola the ugly. By learning about these realities and better
understanding the hierarchy of the three R’s (reduce,
8 uwf.edu/leisurelearning | 850.473.7468 | Spring 2022become informed of the new facelift of the Temple and
learn about the Temple’s museum. There will be ample
time for discussion and questions after the tour.
8-Mar | Tue 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | $15
Instructor: Rabbi Joel Fleekop
Temple Beth-El
Planning for Long Term Care
Pre-Registration Required
This seminar will inform you of the emotional and
financial impact a long-term event could have on your
EVENT SPOTLIGHT: family, how to plan so that the burden may be lessened
and provide an explanation of why planning is so critical,
Pensacola Little Theatre: especially for women. Learn about some actionable
A Theatrical Experience strategies for cash management/savings, asset allocation,
Pensacola Little Theatre has been providing live diversification and portfolio rebalancing. Pat Broadus is
theatrical events to Pensacola for more than 80 dedicated to guiding those looking to retire and those
years. Tour our unique historic building and already retired through a comprehensive retirement
discover the magic we make behind the curtain. planning process, focusing on long-term planning, risk and
Our vision is to celebrate the importance of PLT lifestyle review and retirement income needs. As a lifelong
in our community by providing opportunities for learner, he strongly believes in the value of education. Pat
people to use their talents in a multitude of ways. is a veteran of the U.S. Army, holds a Bachelor’s degree in
PLT is the area’s leader in quality community Economics from St. Bernard College and is a designated
theatre. Let us tell you more during your visit. Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and Retirement
15-Mar | Tue 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | $15 Income Certified Professional®. Please Note: This session is
Instructor: Jay Bixler free to Leisure Learning members, pre-registration is required.
Pensacola Little Theatre 15-Mar | Tue 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Free
Instructor: Patrick Broadus
Florida Public Archaeology Network
The Green Roof Tour
reuse and recycle), we can all become more aware of the
Did you know Pensacola has the largest green roof in the
waste we create and become better stewards of our planet.
state? The 33,160 square foot green roof was designed to
There are lots of ways to reduce waste in our everyday
allow a layer of vegetation to grow on the roof to provide
lives, and some of them are more fun than others. We
insulation and decrease stormwater pollutants. The roof has
will also learn how to take used paper and give it a new
served as a demonstration for Florida builders and contractors
purpose through a fun craft that can be used to make
who may be interested in incorporating these low-impact
labels, bookmarks or thank you cards. designs into their projects. We will have a 30-minute
1-Mar | Tue 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | $15 presentation followed by a 30-minute tour of the roof. Please
Instructor: Krystal Brown Note: The roof is on the third floor—an elevator goes to the
Florida Public Archaeology Network
second floor, but the top floor is only accessible by stairs.
22-Mar | Tue 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | $15
Pensacola House of Worship: Instructor: Carrie Stevenson
Temple Beth-El Escambia County Central Office Complex
Our tour of Temple Beth-El will give you a glimpse of
the oldest dedicated Jewish house of worship in Florida. The Gordon Community Art Center
We will meet our guide for an informative discussion Join us at The Gordon Community Art Center. We are
of Passover and other Jewish traditions in the spring, new in town and officially opened our doors during
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Fall 2020. Since then, we have hosted several theatrical
and musical performances including monthly open mics,
monthly artist mingles, community events and classes. We
are home to PenArts, a local non-profit that uses the arts
to help bring us together. During this visit, we will talk
about our history and goals, show you the facilities at The
Gordon, play a few videos of our work here and possibly
introduce our Artist-of-the-Month. We look forward to
meeting you! We’re always open to new volunteers to work
with us as we pursue our goal of using the arts to bridge
the many real, or perceived, boundaries between us.
29-Mar | Tue 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | $15
EVENT SPOTLIGHT:
Instructor: Christine Kellogg
The Gordon Community Art Center Veterans Memorial Park
Pensacola
Allen Chapel AME Tour Our community is steeped in military tradition
Join us for a tour of the historic Allen Chapel African and enriched with a strong military presence. The
Methodist Episcopal church and a brief talk with full range of service, sacrifice, duty and honor that
Pensacola historian and newly elected City Councilwoman comes with military service is amply illustrated
Teníadé Broughton. Allen Chapel was organized on May in the example of our own citizens. This park is
16, 1866, by Henry Call and named in honor of Richard dedicated to the memories of those who sacrificed
Allen, the founder of the AME denomination. The their lives in the defense of this nation. The class
Allen Chapel is just one of many historic places within will cover the history of Veterans Memorial
Pensacola’s richly diverse and multicultural history. Park, including the foundation trusted with its
5-Apr | Tue 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | $15 stewardship; the current status of the Park, including
Instructor: Teníadé Broughton, Rev. Freddie how it is funded and recent additions and events;
Nathan Tellis & Marian Bennett and future plans for the Park. The presentation will
Allen Chapel AME Church be followed by a tour of the park and its monuments
to include some interesting history of the wars
Wednesdays represented and those that sacrificed their lives in
defense of our freedoms.
Calling all Bookies: “The Librarian 12-Apr | Tue 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | $15
of Saint-Malo” Instructor: Captain W. A. "Butch" Hansen
We are doing two sessions this semester with books Pensacola Veterans Memorial Park
both set in France during World War II. Guests are
welcome to attend just one session, but encouraged to
attend both—you won’t regret it! In “The Librarian
of Saint-Malo” by Mario Escobar, he brings to life
the occupied Brittany coast of France and the people Pensacola Cinema Art
who sacrificed all to save the people they loved and the Visit the movie theatre in the Studer Community
stories that memorialized their world. Please read the Institute. Here Jim Norton will tell us about his
book ahead of time and perhaps research more on the exciting program of movies shown in the comfortable
Resistance so that you have a greater understanding of 35-seat viewing room. You can get on the email
the characters’ lives. Sometimes heroes can be found in list and get notices of coming films and read about
the quietest places such as a library! them before coming out to the movies. This is a
19-Jan | Wed 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $15 great addition to our community and a wonderful
Instructor: Dr. Louise Tolbert alternative for those who loved the art theatre. If you
Florida Public Archaeology Network have not been to the SCI you can explore the building
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Enter the door on the southwest side of the building facebook.com/uwfleisurelearning
where there is an elevator. The movie theatre is located
on the third floor.
26-Jan | Wed 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | $15
Instructor: Jim Norton Calling all Bookies: “The Book of
Studer Community Institute 3rd Floor Lost Names”
We are doing two sessions this semester with both
Ritchie Bat Company books set in France during WWII. Feel free to come to
We have a unique business in Pensacola owned by Eric either but you are encouraged to come to both sessions.
and Sara Ritchie. Ritchie Bat Company makes quality In “The Book of Lost Names” by Kristen Harmel
custom bats for all ages and does so with passion, pride one finds a testament to hope and a tale of survival
and confidence. Come to see the process and hear about and heroism. This is a riveting, historical tale that
the craft. Learn why maple, birch and ash are the three may create more meaning for a reader who does some
most common kinds of wood for bats and gain some research on wartime France and the treatment of the
information about major league baseball. The Ritchie Jewish residents. Please read the book before the class
Bat Company is easily accessible—just across the bridge and consider also reading “The Pairs Library” by Janet
and the second driveway to the right. There is plenty of Skeslien Charles if you want more information on the
parking around the suite of buildings. topic of both of our books for this semester.
26-Jan | Wed 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | $15 2-Feb | Wed 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | $15
Instructor: Eric & Sara Ritchie Instructor: Dr. Louise Tolbert
Ritchie Bat Company Florida Public Archaeology Network
Unlimited Classes Discount
During the Fall and Spring semesters, take unlimited classes for only
$185 per semester!
This option is available by completing the registration form in the
catalog and mailing a check or calling the Leisure Learning office at
850.473.7468 to pay by credit card. Some classes are not eligible for
this offer and are marked in this catalog with an asterisk beside the
class title.
Because of possible schedule or location changes, advance
registration is highly recommended for ALL classes.
Please Note: Individual class fee refunds are not available for
the unlimited class option if you are unable to attend OR if the
class is canceled.
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Conversation with Rick Outzen Tombstone Tales: Cemeteries,
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Rick Outzen, Symbols, and Stories
publisher and owner of the Pensacola Inweekly Historic cemeteries are amazing outdoor museums
newspaper, author of the award-winning “Rick’s Blog” to containing vast amounts of information on markers and
hear about his latest novel, “Blood in the Water.” Outzen tombstones that can be “read” like historic documents.
writes straight from the heart in his stories based on his This presentation describes the development of the
own experience. Come learn what inspired him to write modern cemetery, the kinds of information that can be
the book and explore Pensacola through the eyes of the learned from inscriptions and symbols on markers, the
characters he created. Books will be available for purchase laws protecting historic cemeteries in Florida, and ways
for those interested. to protect them for the future.
16-Feb | Wed 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | $15 23-Feb | Wed 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | $15
Instructor: Rick Outzen Instructor: Mike Thomin
Florida Public Archaeology Network Florida Public Archaeology Network
Supreme Court Preview: Cases to
Watch in the 2021-22 Term
Preview some important current court cases with Dr.
David Ramsey. Bring your questions, there will be an
opportunity for discussion. Dr. Ramsey will review the
Court’s current and recent calendar and discuss pertinent
ramifications of the cases and decisions. No knowledge
of the law is needed—this course is intended to be for a
general audience.
2-Mar | Wed 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | $15
Instructor: Dr. David Ramsey
Florida Public Archaeology Network
EVENT SPOTLIGHT:
The Patient Advocacy Handbook:
Bellingrath Gardens: Empowering You to Boldly
Vibrant Azaleas* Navigate the Healthcare System
Enjoy the blooms of more than 250,000 vibrant “How can a man who feels so good be so sick?” my
azaleas in an explosion of color throughout the 65 husband asked the oncologist. This was the first step on
acres of Bellingrath Gardens! This trip includes my husband’s journey with bone marrow cancer. E. L.
roundtrip Motorcoach transportation, lunch at “Betsy” Smith, Ph.D., has been an advocate all of her
Bellingrath, and Bellingrath Gardens tour. We will life. But, having a husband in the healthcare system for
leave at 9:30 a.m. from the Good Time Tours Depot four years gave her a whole new meaning to the word
station and return about 3 p.m. Leisure Learning advocate. After his death, she wrote a book to give patient
membership is not required to attend, please invite advocates the courage and confidence to navigate the
your friends and relatives to join you on this special healthcare system. Betsy was a senior administrator at
trip. Please Note: Wear comfortable shoes. This is an PSC for twenty years. She now has her own consulting
extensive walking tour, and on average it takes about business, E. L. Smith Consulting, which has three areas
1.5 hours to see the gardens. Registration closes on of focus: Leadership, Patient Advocacy and Women in
February 18, 2022. *Not available on the all-inclusive the Workforce. The overarching theme is advocacy.
Unlimited Classes option.
9-Mar | Wed 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | $15
16-Mar | Wed 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM | $75 Instructor: Dr. Betsy Smith
Good Time Tours Depot - NorthCross Florida Public Archaeology Network
Shopping Center
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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University of West Florida
Closed for Winter Break
December 22, 2021 - January 4, 2022
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16 17 18 19 20 21 22
10:30 AM - 10 AM - 12 PM 1 PM - 2:30 PM
11:45 AM Calling all Flintknapping
Bodacious Bookies: “The
Family of Shops: Librarian of
Raclette Cheese Saint-Malo”
Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
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10 AM - 11:30 AM 11:30 AM - 10 AM - 11 AM 9 AM - 10:30 AM 1 PM - 2 PM
Bodacious 1:30 PM Pensacola Memoir Writing Lifestyle
Bookstore and Wahoos Stadium Cinema Art for Legacy or Medicine:
Cafe Airbnb Tour and 2 PM - 3:30 PM Publishing Introduction to
1 PM - 2:15 PM Chef’s Lunch Ritchie Bat 2 PM - 3:30 PM Whole Foods
Recorder Company President Harry
Ensemble S. Truman
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Online via Zoom
Play the
Recorder
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
10 AM - 12:30 PM 10 AM - 11 AM 1 PM - 3 PM 9 AM - 10:30 AM 1 PM - 2 PM
Saltgrass Florida’s Current Calling all Memoir Writing Lifestyle
Steakhouse Economic and Bookies: “The for Legacy or Medicine:
1 PM - 2:15 PM Legislative Book of Lost Publishing Introduction to
Recorder Outlook Names” 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM Whole Foods
Ensemble 2 PM - 3 PM Fish House
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Fiore of 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Play the Pensacola President Harry
Recorder S. Truman
Online via Zoom
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
10 AM - 12:30 PM 10 AM - 11 AM 1 PM - 3 PM 9 AM - 10:30 AM 1 PM - 2 PM
Saltgrass Florida’s Current Calling all Memoir Writing Lifestyle
Steakhouse Economic and Bookies: “The for Legacy or Medicine:
1 PM - 2:15 PM Legislative Book of Lost Publishing Introduction to
Recorder Outlook Names” 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM Whole Foods
Ensemble 2 PM - 3 PM Fish House
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Fiore of 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Play the Pensacola President Harry
Recorder S. Truman
Online via Zoom
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 PM - 2:15 PM 1:30 PM - 3 PM 9 AM - 10:30 AM 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Recorder RSVP: A Memoir Writing Five Laws of
Ensemble Meaningful for Legacy or Politics
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Volunteer Publishing
Play the Experience 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Recorder President Harry
S. Truman
Online via Zoom
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
1 PM - 2:15 PM 10 AM - 11:30 AM 10 AM - 11:15 AM 9 AM - 10:30 AM 2 PM - 3:15 PM
Recorder Getta Life Goin’, Conversation Memoir Writing Kindred Spirits
Ensemble Again! with Rick Outzen for Legacy or Therapy Minis
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Publishing
Play the 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Recorder President Harry
S. Truman
Online via Zoom
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1 PM - 2:15 PM 10 AM - 11:30 AM 10 AM - 11 AM 9 AM - 10:30 AM 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Recorder Getta Life Goin’, Tombstone Tales: Memoir Writing Understanding
Ensemble Again! Cemeteries, for Legacy or Art through the
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Symbols, and Publishing Fundamentals of
Play the Stories 2 PM - 3:30 PM Analysis
Recorder President Harry
S. Truman
Online via Zoom
27 28 1 2 3 4 5
1 PM - 2:15 PM 10 AM - 11 AM 1 PM - 2:30 PM 9 AM - 10:30 AM 1 PM - 3 PM
Recorder Recycling Supreme Court Memoir Writing What Ever
Ensemble Realities with Preview: Cases for Legacy or Happened to
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Keep Pensacola to Watch in the Publishing Free Speech?
Play the Beautiful 2021-22 Term 10 AM - 12:15 PM
Recorder Roy Hyatt
3 PM - 4:30 PM Environmental
Swift-Coles Center
Historic Home
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
27 28 1 2 3 4 5
1 PM - 2:15 PM 10 AM - 11 AM 1 PM - 2:30 PM 9 AM - 10:30 AM 1 PM - 3 PM
Recorder Recycling Supreme Court Memoir Writing What Ever
Ensemble Realities with Preview: Cases for Legacy or Happened to
Keep Pensacola to Watch in the Publishing Free Speech?
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Play the Beautiful 2021-22 Term 10 AM - 12:15 PM
Recorder Roy Hyatt
3 PM - 4:30 PM Environmental
Swift-Coles Center
Historic Home
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
10 AM - 11:15 AM 10 AM - 11 AM 10 AM - 11:15 AM 10 AM - 11 AM 1 PM - 3 PM
Archaeology Pensacola The Patient Guardian ad What Ever
Fieldwork in House of Advocacy Litem: Paving a Happened to
Central America Worship: Handbook: Positive Path for Free Speech?
1 PM - 2:15 PM Temple Beth-El Empowering Children
Recorder You to Boldly
Ensemble Navigate the
Healthcare
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
System
Play the Recorder
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
10 AM - 12:15 PM 10 AM - 11 AM 9:30 AM - 3 PM 10:30 AM - 1 PM - 3 PM
Keeping Bonsai Planning for Bellingrath 11:45 AM What Ever
Alive Long Term Care Gardens: Vibrant Bocce Ball for All Happened to
1 PM - 2:15 PM Pre-Registration Azaleas Free Speech?
Recorder Required
Ensemble 1 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Pensacola
Play the Little Theatre:
Recorder A Theatrical
Experience
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
10 AM - 11 AM 10 AM - 11 AM 1 PM - 2:15 PM 10:30 AM - 1 PM - 3 PM
Staying Healthy: The Green Roof The Gettysburg 11:45 AM What Ever
Holistic Living Tour Civilians During Bocce Ball for All Happened to
1 PM - 2:15 PM the July 1-3 Free Speech?
Recorder Battle
Ensemble
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Play the
Recorder
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
1 PM - 2:15 PM 10 AM - 11:30 AM 1 PM - 4 PM 10:30 AM - 1 PM - 2 PM
Recorder The Gordon The Palafox-Trot: 11:45 AM Uncle Sandy’s
Ensemble Community Art Downtown Bocce Ball for All Macaw Bird Park
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Center Historic Food
Play the Tour
Recorder
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
1 PM - 2:15 PM 10 AM - 11:30 AM 1 PM - 4 PM 10:30 AM - 1 PM - 2 PM
Recorder The Gordon The Palafox-Trot: 11:45 AM Uncle Sandy’s
Ensemble Community Art Downtown Bocce Ball for All Macaw Bird Park
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Center Historic Food
Play the Recorder Tour*
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 PM - 2:15 PM 1 PM - 2 PM 10:30 AM -
Recorder Allen Chapel 11:45 AM
Ensemble AME Church Bocce Ball for All
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Play the Recorder
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 PM - 2:15 PM 1 PM - 2:30 PM 10 AM - 11:15 AM 10:30 AM -
Recorder Pensacola Pensacola Police 11:45 AM
Ensemble Veterans Department Bocce Ball for All
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Memorial Park
Play the
Recorder
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
1 PM - 2:15 PM
Recorder
Ensemble
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Play the
Recorder
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1 PM - 2:15 PM
Recorder
Ensemble
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Play the
Recorder
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The Gettysburg Civilians During the
July 1-3 Battle
Many books and articles have been written about the as what people ate during every occupation of Pensacola
Battle of Gettysburg. If you only know of Lee, Meade, through English, French, Confederate and as a city of the
Pickett, Chamberlain and Longstreet, you need to know United States. This is a lunchtime tour. *Not available
the rest of the story. The impact of the battle is still being with the Unlimited Classes option.
felt today. Learn how the 2,500 residents not only dealt 30-Mar | Wed 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | $55
with the 170,000 soldiers and 70,000 mules and horses, Instructor: Duel Christian
but also the turmoil of burying the dead and caring for First United Methodist Church of Pensacola
the wounded.
23-Mar | Wed 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | $15
Pensacola Police Department
Instructor: Gayle Underwood Equipment and Experiences
Florida Public Archaeology Network Lt. Donohoe has served the local community for decades
on the Pensacola Police Department. This class offers an
The Palafox-Trot: Downtown inside look into the daily experiences and risks of our
Historic Food Tour* local PPD. There will be a demonstration of the personal
Come hungry—this is where the fun begins! Visit five equipment each officer carries when on patrol, time for
restaurants and sample cuisine that is diverse and eclectic, questions and opportunities to learn about all the services
just like Pensacola. Along the way, learn what people ate offered to the public from the PPD.
throughout Pensacola’s history, beginning with the native 13-Apr | Wed 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | $15
indigenous population 1,000 years ago. Find out what Instructor: Lt. Jimmy Donohoe
the earliest Spanish settlers brought with them, as well Pensacola Police Department
• Offering 100 events each year
• Attracting 30,000 attendees
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Thursdays
Flintknapping
Want to learn about a unique craft from a Santa-looking
guy who is an amateur archaeologist? You can do that at
this session on flintknapping. You will be astounded at what
tools can be produced by a flintknapper who does what the
first inhabitants of our country did to survive. Come to this
class and learn something new and interesting.
20-Jan | Thu 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | $15
Instructor: Winston Burnham
Florida Public Archaeology Network
EVENT SPOTLIGHT:
Memoir Writing for Legacy or
President Harry S. Truman: A
Publishing — 6 Sessions
Historical Review — 5 Sessions
Twelve years in the writing/selling/publishing industry
gives Susan insight into all aspects of the process. Her Join us as we study President Harry S. Truman.
experience watching would-be writers struggle and We will examine primary documents that cover
sometimes fail led her to help others. Memoir writing everything from his political years of local service to
is unique — the writer already knows the story, who his tenure as President of the United States. We will
the characters are, etc. But the would-be writer can feel also read a sample of his letters to world leaders, his
overwhelmed, confused and unsure of one’s abilities. The wife Bess and others. And, we will discuss his major
purpose of this class is to help you gain self-confidence decisions and their long-term effects on our world.
in your abilities, determine your ultimate goal, embrace Pam Smith is a retired, secondary language arts
imperfection, understand alternate memoir structures and history teacher who continues to teach online
and recognize and avoid pitfalls. Let’s begin! English courses for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University. As a lifelong learner and educator, Pam
27-Jan to 3-Mar | Thu 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | $30
has extensively studied the Holocaust as a Mandel
Instructor: Susan Lewis
Florida Public Archaeology Network Fellow at the United States Holocaust Memorial
Museum. She has also studied American presidents
Pensacola Fish House through various symposia and conferences including
10 week-long conferences held at the Truman
Join us in The Bait Shop, a private room in the Fish
Presidential Library and Museum.
House Restaurant at 10:15 a.m. We will have our talk
before ordering off the menu and enjoying lunch together. 27-Jan to 24-Feb | Thu 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
$30
Learn about the restaurant business and the particular
Instructor: Pam Smith
situations faced today by those involved in hospitality. Ask Online via Zoom
questions about food preparation or any topic associated
with the running of a restaurant. The private room is
small and seating is limited, so sign reserve your spot right
away. Please remember your wallet, this is a treat yourself
experience. This is sure to be a fun outing! 120 acres of upland pine forest and seepage bog. While
3-Feb | Thu 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM | $15 here you will tour the new facility, which opened
Instructor: Kady Reeves in September 2019, including the microscope lab,
The Pensacola Fish House The Bait Shop Room the reptile room and more. You will also have the
opportunity to board the bird watching bus and observe
Roy Hyatt Environmental Center Tour birds feeding and splashing in the bird pond. Then
The Roy Hyatt Environmental Center is located on we will tour the butterfly garden and walk one of the
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species of carnivorous plants including the endangered
white-topped pitcher plant.
3-Mar | Thu 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM | $15
Instructor: Molly O’Connor
understand what has been happening, what the future
Roy Hyatt Environmental Center might bring, what is innovative or insightful, and what
is on the bleeding edge. He looks for material that will
Guardian ad Litem: Paving a engage your thinking and, while he tries for short and easy
reading, he makes no promises. The class and its active
Positive Path for Children discussion by all participants try to bring views and faults
Guardian ad Litem is a state agency whose goal is to to the surface in ways that help us toward the truth—not
have a volunteer force working to advocate for children an easy thing, but always stimulating and fun! And yes,
in the Dependency Court System. Over 1,500 children there is much to talk about these days! *Please Note: An
in the lst Judicial circuit have been abused, abandoned email address is necessary to receive articles in advance of the
or neglected and need a voice in the court system. Our sessions. The views and opinions expressed in these discussions
advocates come from all walks of life and are partnered are solely those of the contributors and participants. Views
with a social worker and an attorney, with the primary and opinions expressed do not represent Leisure Learning, the
goal of meeting with a child or family of children once a Leisure Learning staff and/or any contributors to the program.
month and writing a report for the court. Our advocates’ Dates TBD | Fri 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | $35
only interest is the child’s best interest. Learn more about Instructor: Bob Robinson
this program and how you can make a difference in an Online via Zoom
at-risk child’s life. Joan Irby, volunteer recruiter for the
lst Judicial Circuit, will share with us the needs of these
helpless children.
10-Mar | Thu 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | $15
Instructor: Joan Irby Discover more online!
Florida Public Archaeology Network
UWF Continuing Education offers a variety
of 6-week online enrichment courses. From
Bocce Ball for All — 5 Sessions Drawing for the Absolute Beginner and
The gang is gathering once again to play the popular Introduction to Guitar to Speed Spanish and
game, Bocce Ball. This ancient game, whose modern Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book, these
adaptation most closely resembles bowling, requires online courses provide the flexibility to gain
new skills on your own time.
skill, strategy and just a little luck. It is easy to learn and
is great fun in the fresh air and sun. It offers good but Visit https://www.ed2go.com/uwf/
modest exercise and is an enjoyable way to create new to browse the online course catalog.
friends. Join us!
17-Mar to 14-Apr | Thu 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | $30
Instructor: Bob & Joan Cochrane
Bayview Senior Citizens Center Bocce Ball Courts
Fridays
On the Other Hand...Current Affairs
Discussions — 8 Sessions
Bob will select an essay or item from the current media,
possibly including short TED talks, to help us better
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CLASSES
Lifestyle Medicine: Introduction to possibility to discontinue medications as they are no longer
Whole Foods — 2 Sessions needed and weight loss following naturally. It is a satisfying
way to eat that eliminates cravings for sugar and fat. And
Lifestyle Medicine is an exciting field that has developed it is fun! The views and opinions expressed in these discussions
over the past 30-plus years, from the research of Pritikin, are solely those of the contributors and participants. Views
Ornish MD, Campbell Ph.D., Esselstyn MD. It is the and opinions expressed do not represent Leisure Learning, the
purest form of the practice of medicine, utilizing your Leisure Learning staff and/or any contributors to the program.
natural, innate abilities to prevent, stabilize and potentially Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified
reverse chronic disease. It is a team effort with the patient health provider with any questions you may have.
front and center. Part 1 of this series will introduce you
28-Jan to 4-Feb | Fri 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | $20
to the six pillars of lifestyle medicine including a whole Instructor: Erin Mayfield
food plant-based diet, healthy exercise, stress reduction, UWF Building 86 (CEPS), TBD
restorative sleep, avoidance of risky substances and healthy
relationships. In part 2, we will take a deep dive into a Five Laws of Politics
whole food plant-based diet. We rely on plants to fuel our
Politologists (aka political scientists) tend to shy away
bodies with remarkable results. In this lifestyle medicine
from claiming that there are laws of politics. Dr. Alfred
second session, we will look at the research and patient
G. Cuzán submits that this diffidence is unwarranted.
outcomes that document the reality of stabilizing and
There are laws of politics that encompass both democracies
reversing chronic diseases like diabetes and coronary heart
and dictatorships. Drawing on the behavior of more than
disease. Additional perks of eating plants include the
36 regimes from around the world, two-thirds of which are
democracies and the remainder autocracies, Dr. Cuzán will
discuss a number of such laws. Dr. Cuzán, Distinguished
University Professor of Political Science, teaches primarily
American and comparative politics. Born in Havana,
Cuba, Cuzán can trace his interest in political science to
Jan. 7, 1959, the day Fidel Castro triumphantly rode into
Havana after Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista fled the
country. Two years later, when Castro’s plans to establish
a Soviet-style communist regime became evident, Cuzán
and his family immigrated to Miami. During his 40-year
academic career (all but four of those spent at UWF),
Cuzán has been awarded numerous grants and fellowships.
11-Feb | Fri 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | $15
EVENT SPOTLIGHT: Instructor: Dr. Alfred Cuzán
UWF Building 86 (CEPS), TBD
Kindred Spirits Therapy Minis*
Enjoy an afternoon of smiles and horse around a Understanding Art through the
little with some adorable mini horses on their farm Fundamentals of Analysis
in Baker, Florida. Kindred Spirits Therapy Minis’
Have you ever looked at a work of art and wondered how
mission, is with the help of these little horses to
to better understand it? In this course, you will learn how
bring joy and a sense of comfort to those who may
to analyze works of visual art and the tools to engage with
be suffering or just need an emotional hug. We will
art in more nuanced ways. The class will briefly cover
learn more about the farm and what makes their
the formal elements of art as well as some other forms of
world so unique. Closed-toed shoes required! *Not
analysis. In addition to learning some new skills, you will
available with the Unlimited Classes option.
have a chance to apply them during class discussions.
18-Feb | Fri 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | $15
25-Feb | Fri 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | $15
Instructor: Nancy Lambert
Instructor: Carrie Fonder
Kindred Spirits Therapy Minis
UWF Building 86 (CEPS), TBD
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Review basic definitions associated with the First
Amendment and misconceptions about what the
amendment does and doesn’t say in the first class of this
in Memorial to the founder, Sandy Carl Kirkonnell,
series. Contemporary free speech issues such as political
otherwise known as Uncle Sandy. His love for Macaws
speech, hate speech, false advertising, pornography and
and other wild birds started out as simply a “home” for his
cyberspace issues will be covered in the second and
personal Macaws. Sandy provided sanctuary and comfort
third classes. During the fourth class, we will discuss
to not only his birds, but soon found a need for a place to
hypothetical free-speech cases. take in unwanted birds. Through the help of volunteers
4-Mar to 25-Mar | Fri 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | $25 and close friends, Uncle Sandy’s legend has now become
Instructor: Dr. Randy Bobbitt a non-profit organization that will continue providing a
UWF Building 86 (CEPS), TBD
safe haven for the many exotic birds and other wildlife that
make Uncle Sandy’s Macaw Bird Park home. Donations
Uncle Sandy’s Macaw Bird Park* are welcome along with birdseed, parrot pellets and nuts.
Come on out to one of the largest open flight aviaries in Please Note: Registration closes 3/25/2022. *Not available
the area. A place to walk among the Macaws and to view with the Unlimited Classes option.
the many various species of wild birds, various species 1-Apr | Fri 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | $15
of parrots, emus, peacocks and even roaming chickens Instructor: Reed Raulston
and their Mascot, Tom Turkey. The park is dedicated Macaw Bird Park
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