CENTER AT
CELEBRATION
SPRING 2016
COURSE CATALOG & SCHEDULE
Spring 2016 • Three-week sessions begin: Feb. 9, Mar. 15, & Apr. 5 • Stetson Lifelong at Celebration
MISSION
The mission of Stetson Lifelong at Celebration is to provide an
extraordinary educational and enriching program for mature
adults in Celebration and its environs. Dedicated to intellectual
growth, social interaction, and well-being of its members, Stetson
Lifelong is a membership program which encourages those
who are willing to volunteer their time and talents to teach and
develop courses and activities.
There are three sessions in the spring. Each session lasts three
weeks. This spring the sessions begin on: February 16th, March
15th, and April 5th. Most classes last one hour and fifteen
minutes and there are three classes for each course. Classes
meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. In addition,
Wednesday afternoons are devoted to special lectures and events.
YOUR STETSON LIFELONG MEMBERSHIP
AT CELEBRATION OPENS UP A WEALTH OF
OPPORTUNITIES:
t An extensive selection of more than 100 courses offered
each year with no tests or homework required.
t A congenial learning community.
t A social environment to share education, information,
conversation and make lasting friendships.
t Member-only events, including lectures, musical
performances and social events.
t Participation in a variety of clubs – such as Book & Film,
Movie, Wellness, Bonsai, Origami, and Bead Weaving &
Jewelry Making Clubs.
t Two guest passes per year (September 2015 - August
2016) which can be used for a 75-minute class, lecture or
concert based on availability. The guest pass may not be
used in any class that has a material fee.
t Annual course packages which offer ultimate flexibility to
fit your lifestyle and schedule.
t Free Wi-Fi access in every classroom for your laptop or
mobile device.
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGE
The Fitness Centre & Day Spa at Celebration Health is offering
members of Stetson Lifelong a corporate discount. Current
members of the Fitness Center can get monthly fees adjusted.
Please take your Lifelong registration receipt to the Fitness
Center for this great discount.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is annual and is effective from September 1 to
August 31 of each academic year. The fee for Stetson Lifelong
Membership is $85 a year ($75 if you are 65 or older as of
September 1st of the academic year). Membership is available
only at the annual rate and is not pro-rated if you choose to join
later in the year. Membership can be purchased without purchasing
a Course Package. Membership is non-transferable.
Whether you’re in town full-time or part-time, you will always
be a Member with Stetson Lifelong! As a Member, you will not
only have the opportunity to attend classes but also be able to
participate in lectures, clubs, and activities outside of the classroom.
ANNUAL COURSE PACKAGES
These packages offer the ultimate flexibility to fit your lifestyle
and schedule throughout the year. As a Member, you can
choose from any of the Course Packages below. Members can
purchase a single course or Course Package at any time during
the academic year. The courses in a package can be used in
either Fall term, Spring term, or spread over both terms.
Courses must be taken during the membership year
(September 1 through August 31). Leftover courses or
packages do NOT roll over into the next year, and are not
transferable. You may choose to purchase a Course Package for
the entire academic year or buy packages as you go!
As a Member, you can choose from:
4 Course Package Fee:
8 Course Package Fee
12 Course Package Fee
16 Course Package Fee
20 Course Package Fee
Single Course Fee:
Under Age 65
$50
$90
$120
$145
$160
$20
Age 65+
$45
$80
$110
$130
$145
$18
Additional fees may be required for course materials as noted in
this catalog.
NON-MEMBER SINGLE COURSE OPTION
If you’re not a Member but want to take a single course you can
do that too! Non-members will be able to register for available
courses one week prior to the beginning of each term. Our nonmember Single Course Fee is $75 for under 65 years of age and
$65 for ages 65 and older.
WE APPRECIATE OUR INSTRUCTORS AND
LECTURERS - THE ULTIMATE BENEFIT
Thinking of being an instructor or lecturer for Stetson Lifelong
Learning? Just fill out a course or lecture proposal form that
can be picked up in our Stetson Lifelong Office. The details of
submission are on the forms. If your course/lecture is approved
by our curriculum committee, you will receive the following:
t As a Stetson Lifelong instructor, you will receive a FREE
membership and an 8 Course Package for the academic
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year you are teaching. If you teach in both terms you’ll
receive another 8 Course Package for a total of 16
courses for the year.
t As a lecturer, you will receive one FREE course or
lecture to take within the academic year.
GUESTS VISITING YOU?
GUEST PASS INFORMATION
Members receive two guest passes per academic year. A pass
entitles your guest to attend ONE 75-minute class or lecture.
Guest passes may not be used for a class with a material fee.
Members must check with the Stetson Lifelong Office within
one week of the class to see if space is available. Additional
passes may be purchased for a fee of $10 per pass.
REFUND POLICY
Full course refunds will be made prior to the beginning of each
term for any registered Lifelong participant. After the first week
of classes, prorated refunds will be made for cancellations due
to illness, pressing family situations, or other circumstances
beyond a member’s control. Any participant who registers
for a course with a materials fee and requests a refund will be
refunded for the cost of the course. The participant will not
receive a refund for the materials fee. All requests for refunds
must be made in writing and submitted directly to the Stetson
Boundless Learning Office. Membership and Course Packages
are not transferable and must be used by August 31, 2016.
HOW CAN YOU BECOME MORE INVOLVED?
VOLUNTEER
Stetson Lifelong at Celebration operates with the support and
help of member volunteers. To volunteer, sign up on your
course registration form or call the Stetson Lifelong Office at
321-939-7619.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
The Hospitality Committee staffs the Welcome Desk, assists
Stetson Lifelong Members, hosts Open Houses, lectures,
musical events, and social activities.
Committee Members
Rene Baron, Co-Chair
KT Budde-Jones
Bette Chaszar-Feit
Sylvia Cocks
Georgiann Cocuzzi
Gary Feit
Barbara Ingraham
Jane McVicker
Judi Nelson, Co-Chair
Caren Schimmel
Traci Vinson
PARKING
Free parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
REGISTRATION
January 28, 2016
t Open House 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
t Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
After January 28, 2016
t In person at Stetson Lifelong Office in Celebration
t By phone 321-939-7619
t By fax 321-939-7606
t By mail
Stetson Lifelong at Celebration
Stetson University
800 Celebration Avenue
Suite 104
Celebration, FL 34747
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION .............................pg. 02
GETTING INVOLVED ............................................pg. 03
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE....................................pg. 05
CIVICS ................................................................pg. 06
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY ............................pg. 06
FINANCE ............................................................pg. 07
HEALTH & MEDICINE ..........................................pg. 08
HISTORY & CIVILIZATION ....................................pg. 10
LITERATURE .......................................................pg. 11
PERFORMING ARTS ...........................................pg. 12
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT...................................pg. 13
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ..............pg. 15
VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS.....................................pg. 16
WORLD CULTURES & LANGUAGES .....................pg. 18
MEMBERS-ONLY EVENTS ..................................pg. 20
MEMBERS-ONLY
LECTURES & PERFORMANCES ..........................pg. 22
REGISTRATION FORMS ......................................pg. 24
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Session #1
11:00 a.m.
1:15 p.m.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Feb 9, 23, Mar 1
Feb 10, 24, Mar 2
Feb 11, 25, Mar 3
*No Class Feb 16
*No Class Feb 17
*No Class Feb 18
Beginning Drawing Series I (pg. 16)
A Bridge to Brainpower Part 1 (pg. 13)
Homeopathy I: Introduction (pg. 9)
PowerPoint Clinic for PC Users (pg. 6)
NASAHollywood
and the Space
& MeShuttles
(pg. 12)(pg. 15)
Beginning Crochet (pg. 16)
Hollywood
& Me
(pg. 12)(pg. 15)
NASA and
the Space
Shuttles
Life as a Civil War Soldier (pg. 11)
Disney Architecture (pg. 15)
2:45 p.m.
New Urbanism - Celebration
& Beyond (pg. 11)
Safeguarding Your Computers (pg. 6)
4:15 p.m.
Sleep and Your Health (pg. 9)
Lecture (pg. 22)
Session #2
Mar 15, 22, 29
Mar 16, 23, 30
11:00 a.m.
Beginning Drawing Series II (pg. 16)
A Bridge to Brainpower Part 2 (pg. 13)
American Icon Series: Edison,
Ringling & Stetson (pg. 10)
The Short Stories of
J.D. Salinger (pg. 11)
1:15 p.m.
Homeopathy II:
Applications for Aging (pg. 9)
Watercolors: Beginners Intermediate (pg. 17)
Gateway to Japan
(1:15 - 4:00 p.m.) (pg. 18)
How to Take Great Photos (pg. 17)
2:45 p.m.
What Drives Your Car? (pg. 15)
Painting: Tree of Life (pg. 17)
Cartooning (pg. 17)
Our Political Nomination
Process (pg. 6)
Art of Dying (pg. 8)
Spanish for Travelers I (pg. 18)
Spinning the Music of Disney (pg. 13)
Mar 17, 24, 31
Fun with Freud (pg. 14)
A Brief History of Jazz (pg. 12)
Interior Design for
“Downsized” Living (pg. 14)
Beginning Knitting (pg. 16)
Voyages en Francais II (pg. 19)
4:15 p.m.
Women’s Health:
Issues & Answers (pg. 10)
Lecture (pg. 22)
Spanish for Travelers II (pg. 19)
Wealth Care (pg. 8)
Session #3
Apr 5, 12, 19
2:45 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
Apr 7, 14, 21
A Bridge to Brainpower Part 3 (pg. 13)
11:00 a.m.
1:15 p.m.
Apr 6, 13, 20
Industries that Shaped
Central Florida (pg. 10)
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals Part 4, Section 1 (pg. 12)
Director’s Cut: The Godfather (pg. 12)
Automotive Mysteries &
Insights Revealed (pg. 13)
American Icon Series: Leu, Palmer
& Young (pg. 10)
Staging a House to Sell (pg. 7)
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals Part 4, Section 2 (pg. 12)
Discussions on World
Perspectives (pg. 18)
Financial Facts & Fun (pg. 7)
Social Media Sorcery (pg. 7)
Lecture (pg. 22)
The Future’s So Bright (pg. 6)
Power of the Written Word:
Journaling (pg. 14)
Brain Train Practicum (pg. 8)
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COURSES BY CATEGORY
CIVICS
The Future’s So Bright, I’ve Gotta Wear Shades:
How Central Florida is Growing in the 21st
Century - NEW
Session #3
Thursday, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Predicting the future is never easy. What is your view of
Central Florida’s future? Is it overly-optimistic, like the
title above, or do you have a more pessimistic view of what
the future will hold? Central Florida is one of the fastest
growing regions in the U.S. Its current population of 3.8
million residents and 60 million annual visitors is projected
to exceed 6.5 million residents and over 90 million visitors
by the year 2060. So the question is not whether Central
Florida grows, but how Central Florida grows.
Come to this course to learn what Central Florida leaders
are doing today to plan for and implement ways to build a
strong, vibrant economy and maintain a high quality of life.
Shelley Lauten
Shelley Lauten has a B.A. in English Education, University
of Central Florida and M.A. in Student Personnel
Administration, Western Michigan University. Shelley built
her career working in all three sectors of the community—
business, government and independent. With partner
Glenda Hood, she works with leaders to develop workable
plans for large, cross-sector community initiatives. Her
projects have included a seven-county long-range vision
for Central Florida, a community engagement process
that resulted in the SunRail name and image, strategic
communication and outreach for how we plan for our future
water supply and state-wide, long-range transportation
planning with leaders from around the state and region.
Our Political Nomination Process & How We Can
Make it Better - NEW
Session #1
Thursday, 1:15 - 2:00 p.m.
This course will explore how our political nominating
process works and some of the strange results it has produced
on Election Day. We will discuss how the nomination
process can be improved for the common good and how
other countries accomplish this process.
James Mantia
James Mantia obtained his B.S. in Business Administration
from the University of Missouri-St. Louis; his J.D. from St.
Louis University, School of Law; has been a member of the
Missouri Bar since 1974; and has been Special Assistant U.S.
Attorney for many years. Jim was employed for 40 years,
primarily in the federal sector, as an attorney for the U.S.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration,
and as an Assistant Public Defender. He currently serves
as a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem and Veteran Mentor
Coordinator in Osceola County.
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
PowerPoint Clinic for PC Users
Session #1
Wednesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Would you like to improve and practice your PowerPoint
presentation skills? In this hands-on clinic, we will explore
some of the most powerful of this program’s functions.
We will focus especially on inserting hyperlinks, inserting
and formatting pictures, inserting audio, and inserting and
editing ad-free videos from YouTube. Please bring your
laptop with PowerPoint installed and any works-in-progress.
Be ready to brainstorm and troubleshoot with your fellow
PowerPointers! Although this course is geared to PC users,
Mac users are also welcome. This course is a repeat from
Fall 2015. Class size limited to 10.
Dolores Salvo
Dolores Salvo holds a B.S. in Education: Mathematics and
English from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; an M.A.
in English from the University of Pittsburgh; and an M.S.
Ed. from Duquesne University. Dolores taught math and
English at a suburban high school near Pittsburgh before
being named Supervisor of Mathematics for the district. She
has presented workshops on math pedagogy and technology
at the national, state, and regional levels. Dolores is pleased
to have capped her career with her very happy years teaching
high school and middle school math at the Celebration K-12
and K-8 Schools.
Safeguarding Your Computers & Your Data
Session #1
Wednesday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
The course will provide an overview of options available to
setup and secure home networks. Lesson 1 titled “Setting
Up Your Perimeter” will focus on defining common
computer and networking terms along with explaining the
features and benefits of routers. The second class “Safety
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in Private” will discuss firewall, anti-virus/anti-malware
software and the best procedures for doing data backups.
The final class “Safety in Public” will cover encryption,
public Wi-Fi, password strategies and open source software.
The course material will be generic as possible to include
Apple, Microsoft and Android environments. A computer,
tablet or phone does not need to be brought to class. This
course is a repeat from Fall 2015.
Joe Horacsek
Joe Horacsek has a B.S. in Engineering from University
of Western Ontario; is a Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator.
Joe worked for major banks in the U.S. and Canada for 36
years with nearly 30 years in the Information Technology
field. He managed the lab testing environment and
provided third level support for major banking system
upgrades in the branch and office tower environments.
Social Media Sorcery
Session #3
Thursday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
Curious what the big fuss is about in Social Media, and why
you should even worry about it? In Social Media Sorcery,
we’ll be exploring and learning about the big websites of
Social Media, how to use them, and how they can make
going on the Internet a fun and enriching experience. You’ll
learn about Tweets, Timelines and more! Social Media can
be a great way to keep in touch, share information, start a
business, or just to have fun! This course is a repeat from
Fall 2015, which was entitled “Web Wizarding 101:
Exploring Social Media.”
Vincent Gerace
Vincent Gerace has an A.A. in Media Arts from Jamestown
Community College and a B.S. in Film from Full Sail
University. Vincent is currently the Webmaster and Social
Media Manager for a number of companies, and manages
a short film and commercial videography business. He is
the YouTube expert at Social Media Visionaries based out of
Tampa, FL, and the Webmaster and Social Media Manager
for Creating Wealth USA based out of Celebration, FL.
OPEN HOUSE
January 28, 2016
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
FINANCE
Financial Facts & Fun for 50s and Up
Session #3
Wednesday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
People are now living longer than ever before! Dependence
on government programs and savings might not be the
keys to financial security we once hoped for. Why not have
some fun and learn how to have more control over your
financial future?
This class is designed to help the student to look at money
through a different lens. You can learn how to create your
own financial opportunities no matter what your age.
Expand your thinking when it comes to financial decisions
and how to increase your retirement income - all in three
75-minute sessions! This course is a repeat from Fall 2014
and Spring 2015.
Augie Bylott
Augie Byllott majored in Education and Economics at
C.W. Post College. He was awarded a Master of Real
Estate investing from Global Publishing Inc. and was
awarded Preferred Housing designation. Augie is a former
banker of 22 years and with his wife Audrey, has been
living in Celebration since 2004. He is an entrepreneur
and an active investor in real estate and is a speaker, trainer
and coach for investors and small business owners. His
philosophy for business is win-win or no deal!
Staging a House to Sell a Home
Session #3
Thursday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Maybe you want to sell your home or perhaps you have a
rental property to sell. Sellers must look at their property
through the eyes of a potential homebuyer. Staging is a
crucial part - buyers need to be able to walk into your house
and picture themselves living there. Audrey will teach you
how to make your rooms appear bigger and brighter and
how to make potential buyers want to make your home their
own. Best of all, this course will help make moving to your
new home easier! This course is a repeat from Fall 2015.
Audrey Byllott
Audrey Byllott has a B.S. in Business Management from
C.W. Post College. She left Citibank as a Vice President
after 20 years to work for MasterCard USA as a Director for
five years then joined MasterCard Europe as a consultant.
Audrey and her husband, Augie, buy, renovate, and sell
houses and give seminars on real estate investing.
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Wealth Care
Session #2
Thursday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Wealth Care will cover a number of financial topics
particularly relevant to those 50 and older. Come
learn about the 7 Golden Rules of Investing. We will
explain Covered Call Writing as part of your overall
asset allocation. This course will provide an overview
of investment risks and help you to understand how to
manage these risks when developing an investment strategy.
Additionally, the course will speak to securing your legacy.
You have worked long and hard – learn how to protect your
investment. This course is a repeat from Fall 2015.
Instructors:
t Anthony Malatino - B.S. in Finance, Syracuse University;
M.B.A. in Quantitative Analysis, Siena College
t Robin Malatino - B.B.A. and Law Degree, University of
Miami
t Andrew Zelman - B.A. in Communications, Tufts
University
t James Malatino - B.A., Providence College
Malatino and Associates is a full service, comprehensive
wealth management team. The company has approximately
$1 billion in assets under management as of May 1, 2015.
Our team includes professionals with extensive financial
backgrounds in portfolio management, equity and bond
research, as well as tax-efficient investing and estate
planning strategies.
HEALTH & MEDICINE
The Art of Dying - NEW
Session #1
Thursday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
This course, based on Susan Binau’s book, The Art of Dying
– Writing Your Own Final Chapter, will explore words of
wisdom from the author and countless patients and loved
ones who have walked on the path toward death. “We know
how to greet a baby into this world. But how to cope with
the end of life doesn’t come with an instruction manual,”
says Susan Binau. Some of the topics we will discuss in this
course are: How do we learn to live our life to the fullest if
we have only limited time left to live? How do we support
our dying loved ones?
This inspirational course is for everyone seeking practical and
spiritual knowledge on how to cope with the final stages. Due
to the serious topic, it’s important to mention that the topic
is presented by Susan in a “light and positive” atmosphere.
No medical advice will be given, other than the statements by
healthcare professionals printed in Susan’s book.
Susan Binau
Susan Binau was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. As a
result of a cancer diagnosis, she began to develop resources
for other families to use when coping with loss and grief.
Susan has combined her personal experiences with illness
and her business expertise to found charities in Denmark
and the U.S. The charities raise funds to support terminally
ill families. As a children’s advocate, she has traveled
internationally to share her personal and professional
experiences with patients, patient families, healthcare
professionals, and other audiences around the globe. After
recovering from cancer she moved with her family to
Celebration for her new beginning.
Brain Train Practicum - NEW
Session #3
Tuesday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Wouldn’t we all like to remember names, dates and
appointments more easily? On a broader note, wouldn’t
we also like to preserve all of our cognitive abilities to live
independently into our later years? This second edition of
our original Brain Train course focuses on fun and practical
activities which directly address every function of the brain,
including attention, memory, motor skills, visual/spatial
skills and executive abilities. Train your total brain most
efficiently with a correct balance of mental and physical
challenges which can be adjusted in level to suit everyone.
Appropriate for original Brain-Trainers or First-Timers.
Alexis Saire
Alexis Saire has an M.Ed. in Health Education from Penn
State University, as well as a B.A. and M.A. in Dance, Butler
University. Alexis is the Health and Fitness Educator at the
Fitness Centre and Day Spa at Celebration Health. Prior to
her 10 years at Florida Hospital, she was a faculty member at
Penn State University as well as an educator at hospital and
rehab centers. Alexis has been a conference presenter for local
and national organizations on topics including yoga, stress
management, obesity, senior health issues, creativity, brain
health, and self-esteem.
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Homeopathy I: Introduction
Session #1
Tuesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Homeopathy is a complete and holistic system of medicine
that considers the mental, emotional and physical aspects
of the individual. It addresses the whole person, not just a
disease, and is remarkably effective in restoring health and
vitality. It is a safe, natural form of medicine without any side
effects that has been practiced for over 200 years; the World
Health Organization has declared that Homeopathy is the
second-most used medical system internationally. This course
will look at the origins of Homeopathy, its principles and how
to select remedies to use for common complaints, such as
colds, flu, stings, bruising, burns, anxiety, etc. This course is a
repeat from Fall 2013, Spring 2014 and Spring 2015.
Andrea Baines
B.S. in Homeopathy; Middlesex University, Regents
College, London, UK; A.A. in Business Administration,
Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, NC. Andrea
practiced homeopathy in London at Ainsworth (the Queen’s
homeopathic pharmacy) and in Gillingham, Dorset, UK.
She was the Customer Liaison for Neal’s Yard Remedies
and moved to Orlando in July 2012. Prior to moving
to the UK, she held various jobs in the States, including
Executive Assistant to the Chancellor at the University of
North Carolina at Wilmington and Special Assistant to
the President of the National Aeronautic Association in
Washington, D.C.
Homeopathy II: Applications for Aging - NEW
Session #2
Tuesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine that addresses
the whole person, not just the symptom, and is effective
in restoring health and vitality. We will look at aging and
its effects - physical, mental and emotional - and discuss
what homeopathic remedies can be used to help reduce or
alleviate some of the most common complaints. There will
be discussion and information on remedies to support the
digestive and immune systems, and to reduce inflammation
and address bone health, among other topics. Learn to work
along with your physician to reduce allopathic medications
where appropriate. Healthy lifestyle choices are also essential
for graceful aging; wear comfy clothes as we stretch the body
as well as the mind.
Andrea Baines
For a complete bio, see Homeopathy I: Introduction.
Sleep and Your Health - NEW
Session #1
Tuesday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Most Americans sleep fewer than the 7 to 8 hours
necessary for optimal health and well-being. Sleep loss, in
turn, adversely affects a multitude of biological processes
that increase the risk for obesity, diabetes, heart disease,
hypertension, cancer, emotional distress, substance abuse
and all-cause mortality. Dr. Cynthia Buffington will explore
physical, behavioral, emotional and environmental causes
for sleep loss and provide recommendations for improved
sleep duration and quality. Patricia Cantillo-Kodzis, ARNP,
from the Center for Sleep Disorders at Florida Hospital,
will discuss clinical sleep disorders along with the process of
diagnosis and available therapies.
Cynthia Buffington
Cynthia Buffington, Ph.D. is currently the Director
of Research and Education at the Florida Hospital
Celebration Health Metabolic Medicine and Surgery
Institute. Previously an Assistant Professor of Medicine
at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Buffington has led
a distinguished and influential career in the fields of
endocrinology, metabolism, nutrition, obesity, sleep
and preventative medicine. She speaks on these topics
internationally, has authored numerous writings in her fields
and is a member of a number of professional boards and
committees in bariatric and metabolic medicine.
Patricia-Cantillo Kodzis
Patricia-Cantillo Kodzis, M.S.N., A.R.N.P., N.P-C. is a Sleep
Clinician and CPAP (Continuous Airway Positive Pressure)
Compliance Specialist. She has been a health care provider
in Central Florida for almost 30 years, first as a registered
nurse and now as a nurse practitioner. Patti heads the Sleep
Clinic CPAP Follow-up Program at the Florida Hospital
Center for Sleep Disorders, seeing follow-up patients as well
as new consultations for the treatment of sleep disorders
including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs and insomnia.
She has been published in the International Journal of Nurse
Practitioner Educators. She is board certified by the Academy
of Nurse Practitioners and an active member in several
community and professional organizations.
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Women’s Health: Issues & Answers
Session #2
Tuesday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Join Florida Hospital experts to explore health issues of
critical interest to women. The latest information about
techniques, research and treatments in the area of women’s
health will empower you to understand options and make
choices in your healthcare. From breast and pelvic health to
the importance of annual screenings and the well-woman
exam, women age 50+ will appreciate this opportunity to
connect with the experts and bring clarity to their healthcare
picture. This course is a repeat from Spring 2013.
Kim Wiercinski
Karen Wiercinski, BSN, RNC is the clinical care coordinator
at Florida Hospital Celebration Health for the Women’s
Health and Complex Abdominal and Pelvic Pain Programs.
With over 20 years of clinical nursing experience in Women’s
Health, Karen’s current role has her devoted to being an
advocate for patients throughout the continuum of care. She
works hand-in-hand with the doctors & multidisciplinary
team to offer the best care possible for her patients and serves
as a loyal source of support and direction for women facing
challenges and decisions about their health care.
Speakers from the Florida Hospital Celebration Health
Women’s Institute are dedicated to providing superior care
to women of all ages by building a full complement of
subspecialty services that expand their reach, advance medical
science, streamline treatment and improve patient outcomes.
HISTORY & CIVILIZATION
American Icon Series: Edison, Ringling & Stetson
Session #2
Tuesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Did you ever wonder how the electric light blub came
about, or why AC vs DC? Did you go to the circus as a kid
or take your children and/or grandchildren to the circus?
How and why did the circus get started? And why is it called
Stetson University; was it named after a hat? The answers
will be found while learning all about Thomas Edison, John
Ringling and John Stetson. This course is a repeat from
Spring 2015, originally entitled: “American Icon Series:
Power, Sparkle & the Hat of the West.”
Audrey Byllott
Audrey Byllott has a B.S. in Business Management from
C.W. Post College. She left Citibank as a Vice President
after 20 years to work for MasterCard USA as a Director for
five years then joined MasterCard Europe as a consultant.
Audrey and her husband, Augie, buy, renovate, and sell
houses and give seminars on real estate investing.
American Icon Series: Leu, Palmer & Young NEW
Session #3
Wednesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
So why do we have a parkway named John Young? A
beautiful garden called Harry P. Leu? A top children’s
hospital named Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children? The
answers to these questions will be found as we learn more
about John Young, Harry P. Leu, and Arnold Palmer.
Audrey Byllott
For a complete bio, see American Icon Series: Edison,
Ringling & Stetson.
The Industries that Shaped Central Florida:
Timber, Cattle, Citrus & Tourism
Session #3
Tuesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
The history of Central Florida cannot be told without an
understanding of the industries that have shaped the area
over the past centuries. Local business owners and members
from the Osceola Historical Society will present the history
of the timber, cattle, citrus, and tourism industries.
Ken and Lynetta Griner
Ken and Lynetta Griner are 3rd generation Floridians who
own and operate Usher Land and Timber, Inc. in Chiefland,
Florida. In addition to their large timber operation they also
have a calf operation with locations in Florida and Kansas.
Lynetta was voted the first female President of the Florida
Forestry Association in 2012 and was named Woman of the
Year in Florida Agriculture in 2013. Usher Land and Timber
has also received numerous environmental stewardship
and wildlife conservation awards including Audubon’s
Sustainable Forestry Award for the State. This course is a
repeat from Fall 2014.
Kari Whaley
Kari Whaley was an Adjunct Professor of History at Valencia
College, a Social Studies instructor at Florida Virtual School,
and a Social Studies instructor in the School District of
Osceola County.
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Life as a Civil War Soldier - NEW
Session #1
Wednesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Young men clamored to go to war in both the North and the
South. They thought it would be a lark to defend their ideals.
Little did they know they would be at war four long years.
They left farms, families, and businesses to fight for what they
believed in. How did they prepare? How did they survive? We
will look at Army life in camp and battle. Our current soldiers
are well equipped, but this was not the case in the 1860s. This
course will address what soldiers were issued and how each
soldier had to supplement what he had in order to endure the
harsh conditions. In addition, the instructors will both come
to at least one class in period costumes.
Kenneth L. Gleason
Kenneth Gleason has a B.A. in Social Studies Education and an
Ed.S. in Educational Curriculum Instructional Development,
Purdue University; M.S. Social Studies Education, Indiana
University; National Board Certification. Ken as taught U.S.
History and Government classes at the School District of
Osceola County and Valencia Community College.
Connie Gleason
Connie Gleason has an B.S. in Continuing Studies and
an M.S. in Adult Education; Indiana University Purdue
University Indianapolis. Connie taught Hospitality
Management at the University of Central Florida.
New Urbanism - Celebration & Beyond - NEW
Session #1
Tuesday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
This course will explore several new urbanist communities
through the perspective of maps, photographs and the
instructor’s experiences. Each community will be surveyed
with respect to the principles of new urbanism and how the
communities compare and contrast with Celebration.
John Van Fossen
John Van Fossen has a B.S., Salisbury University; B.
Arch., University of Maryland. John’s early career can best
be described as a generalist architect. He was involved
in the design of an award-winning elementary school
in the Washington, D.C., suburbs, an award-winning
wholesale showroom on Madison Avenue in New York,
and the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadow,
NY. He continued his early career as a generalist architect
in Salisbury, MD, designing everything from kitchen
and bathroom additions to major commercial and civic
buildings. His primary interest transitioned to urban
design, and in 1998 he joined the firm of Looney Ricks
Kiss Architects in Memphis, TN, as senior urban designer.
Since 2002, John has been in LRK’s Celebration office. He
has been involved in urban design projects throughout the
United States, including projects across the state of Florida
and here in Celebration.
LITERATURE
The Short Stories of J.D. Salinger - NEW
Session #2
Wednesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
In 1951, J.D. Salinger published The Catcher in the Rye, a
landmark novel that became the voice of the post-World War
II generation – and required reading in many high school
and college curricula, but Salinger’s literary standing wasn’t
fully established until the 1953 publication of Nine Stories,
a collection that some critics consider one of the finest in
American literature. Join us in reading and discussing some
of Salinger’s short stories (one or two per week). All of the
stories are contained in Nine Stories, available in multiple
formats: hardcover, paperback, and PDF for free download
from the Internet. Our first story will be “A Perfect Day for
Bananafish.” Come and meet, or be reintroduced to, some of
the characters from your youth!
Dolores Salvo
Dolores Salvo holds a B.S. in Education: Mathematics
and English from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; an
M.A. in English from the University of Pittsburgh; and an
M.S. Ed. from Duquesne University. Dolores taught math
and English at a suburban high school near Pittsburgh
before being named Supervisor of Mathematics for the
district. She has presented workshops on math pedagogy
and technology at the national, state, and regional levels.
Dolores is pleased to have capped her career with her very
happy years teaching high school and middle school math
at the Celebration K-12 and K-8 Schools.
OPEN HOUSE
January 28, 2016
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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PERFORMING ARTS
A Brief History of Jazz
Session #2
Thursday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Join us in listening to many recorded samples as we explore
the major highlights and evolution of jazz music with
emphasis on major players and styles. Class 1 includes
ragtime and the blues; Class 2 covers early jazz through big
band and the dance band era (circa 1930-1945); Class 3
covers mid-20th century until the present. This course is a
repeat from Fall 2014.
Bill Grindl
Bill Grindl has an M.B.A. in Finance and Marketing,
Suffolk University; B.A. in Music (Composition), Berklee
College of Music. Bill’s career spans real-estate facilities
(colleges), real-estate management, and the past 20 years in
affordable-housing consulting with focus on management,
environmental issues, and energy conservation. His major
focus in the past seven years is in affordable-housing
development. Bill’s work efforts are national in scope.
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals - Part 4 - NEW
Session #3
Section 1: Wednesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
OR
Section 2: Wednesday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
(Note: Same courses offered two different times)
The story in a Broadway Musical is told in important
numbers from the show. We will reveal the musical’s intent
by exploring those vital numbers which “tell the story and
progress the plot.” Using extensive song and dance video
excerpts, we will transport from Stetson to Broadway for
some of the greatest classic and modern shows which will
make you tap your toes, wipe your tears, and remember
why Broadway Musicals are the greatest entertainment in
the world. NOTE: Broadway’s Greatest Musicals - Part 4
will explore different shows and different themes from
Broadway’s Greatest Musicals - Parts 1-3. You do not
need to have taken any of the previous courses in order to
enjoy this class.
Don Salvo
Don Salvo has a B.S. in Comprehensive English Education,
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed. in English
Education, University of Pittsburgh; M.S.Ed. in Educational
Administration, Duquesne University; Fellow/School of
Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. Don was
a long-time member of the nationally known Kenley
Players and performed in more than 60 EQUITY musical
productions. Don has performed with Joel Grey in Cabaret,
Robert Goulet in Carousel, Florence Henderson in My Fair
Lady, Juliet Prowse in The Boy Friend, Harry Goz in Fiddler
on the Roof, Arthur Godfrey, Ethel Merman, Noel Harrison
and more than 60 musical theatre luminaries. An EQUITY
member since the age of 18, and a professional playwright,
Don’s first love is musical theatre, and he is excited to be
offering this class to Stetson Lifelong.
Director’s Cut: The Godfather - NEW
Session #3
Thursday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
This course will be an exploration of classic and blockbuster
films, starting with one of America’s greatest, The
Godfather! View your favorite movies through a new lens.
Week one we will dive into The Godfather Part 1, Week
2 will be Part 2, and our last class we will analyze Part 3.
Director’s Cut will teach you why the filmmakers made the
artistic choices they did and the theory behind the lighting,
direction, story and more.
Vincent Gerace
Vincent Gerace has an A.A. in Media Arts from Jamestown
Community College and a B.S. in Film from Full Sail
University. Vincent is currently the Webmaster and Social
Media Manager for a number of companies, and manages a
short film and commercial videography business. He is the
YouTube expert at Social Media Visionaries based out of
Tampa, FL, and the Webmaster and Social Media Manager
for Creating Wealth USA based out of Celebration, FL.
Hollywood & Me - NEW
Session #1
Thursday 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday,
Pete Crow reminiscences about the people he has known
and the projects he has worked on in Hollywood, with an
emphasis on the history of the motion picture industry. Some
of the people he will talk about include his former attorney,
who also represented Elizabeth Taylor and Burt Lancaster, and
his mentor, close friend, and occasional writing partner, the
Vice President of Production for TriStar Pictures.
Pete Crow
Pete Crow has a B.A. in Government and English, William
and Mary College; M.A. in Journalism, University of
Missouri. Pete worked at KSD-TV in St. Louis, was a
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Managing Partner at Seine/Harbour Productions. He was
the owner/publisher of the Grove Sun Daily and is a Nicholl
Fellow with The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Spinning the Music of Disney - NEW
Session #1
Thursday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Two-time Grammy Award nominee Greg Ehrbar, a writer/
author whose 45 years experience includes 30 years with
Disney, hosts this journey through the world of Disney
music and records from the earliest days to today. This
course will explore how the music of Disney serves the story
and mood of Disney experiences and yet stands on its own.
He will discuss the hit songs, singing stars and the talented
people behind-the-scenes who have brought the music of
Disney to life over the years. The first session will cover Walt
Disney’s approach to music; the second tells the story of his
first in-house record company and how it connects to the
development of films and theme parks; and the third takes
Disney music and records beyond the Walt era to today.
Each session will feature a Q&A session and a few quiz
questions with prizes.
Greg Ehrbar
Greg’s work in print, network TV and online has been
enjoyed by tens of millions of people worldwide. Greg coedited Inside the Whimsy Works: My Life with Walt Disney
Productions by Jimmy Johnson; co-authored Mouse Tracks:
The Story of Walt Disney Records (both published by the
University Press of Mississippi); contributed to The Cartoon
Music Book, adapts major films into books and magazines
and produced numerous recordings. Greg is a recognized
entertainment historian appearing on TV, DVD, Blu-ray, the
official Disney Parks Blog, Indiewire’s animationscoop.com,
cartoonresearch.com, mousetracksonline.com, gregovision.
blogpsot.com and radio’s TV Confidential.
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Automotive Mysteries & Insights Revealed - NEW
Session #3
Tuesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Automobiles are a popular topic, interest, and hobby
for many people, but only a true automotive insider can
provide the real story about the cars and trucks produced
over the years - not only “What and When” but perhaps
more importantly “Why and How.” He’ll cover such topics
as designing cars for women, the birth of the minivan,
the popularity of the SUV, and the cars that Detroit never
actually produced.
Jim Siegel
Jim Siegel has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue
University, M.B.A., University of Michigan. Fulfilling a
teenage dream, Jim began his 37-year automotive career
with Ford Motor Company as a co-op trainee while
an engineering freshman at Purdue University. After
undergraduate school, Jim earned a coveted engineering
position at Ford’s Design Center. As his career progressed,
Jim moved through a series of staff positions that involved
product development, manufacturing, marketing, and
consumer research worldwide. He was directly involved in
many of the industry’s most significant design and business
trends. Even after an early retirement, Jim has continued his
involvement as a consultant to the auto industry.
A Bridge to Brainpower - NEW
Part 1 - The Play of the Hand
Session #1
Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Part 2 - The Basics of Bidding
Session #2
Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Part 3 - Communicating with Your Partner
Session #3
Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
(NOTE: Each class meeting is two hours in length)
A March 2015 AARP Bulletin article “A Bridge to
Brainpower?” cites research studies showing that playing
bridge may help people sharpen mental acuity, strengthen
problem-solving skills, prevent depression, strengthen the
immune system, and have a better life in general. Bridge is so
effective because it combines mentally challenging activities
with social interaction. So isn’t it time YOU learned to play
bridge? These courses will provide an enjoyable way for the
brand-new beginning player as well as for the very rusty
player to learn the basics of bridge.
Part 1: The Play of the Hand. In these three classes, we will
learn some simple strategies to help us win tricks.
Part 2: The Basics of Bidding. In this set of three classes,
we will learn the mechanics of bidding our hand –
communicating how many tricks we think we can win.
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Part 3: Communicating with Your Partner. Bridge is a
partnership game. We will devote the final three classes to
learning more strategies of bidding and responding to our partner.
Even if you have tried bridge before and given up, these are
the courses for YOU. Each course builds on the previous
one, so it is recommended that participants enroll in all
three courses. Class size limited to 20.
Dolores Salvo
Dolores Salvo holds a B.S. in Education: Mathematics and
English from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; an M.A.
in English from the University of Pittsburgh; and an M.S.
Ed. from Duquesne University. Dolores taught math and
English at a suburban high school near Pittsburgh before
being named Supervisor of Mathematics for the district. She
has presented workshops on math pedagogy and technology
at the national, state, and regional levels. Dolores is pleased
to have capped her career with her very happy years teaching
high school and middle school math at the Celebration K-12
and K-8 Schools.
Fun with Freud - NEW
Session #2
Thursday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Freud’s theory was both revolutionary and controversial.
In this course we will discuss: Freud’s view of personality
structure (e.g. conscious vs. unconscious mind), the
“psychopathology of everyday life” (e.g. dream analysis, slips
of the tongue and defense mechanisms), his Psychosexual
Stages of Development (e.g. Oedipal Conflict and fixation),
how classical Freudian Psychoanalysis was supposed to work,
plus the elements of his theory that have been discarded and
the ways in which his theory still influences us today. The
material will be presented in a manner that reflects Freud’s
many personal foibles and flaws, as well as the genius of
some of his insights.
Dennis Schimmel
Dennis Schimmel has a B.S. in Psychology, University
of Wisconsin; M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology,
Bowling Green State University. Dennis spent 25+ years
working in the Federal Prison System. The positions he
held include Chief Psychologist both at a medium security
prison in Wisconsin and the Medical Center for Federal
Prisons in Springfield, MO. The last 10 years of his
career he worked exclusively developing, setting up, and
monitoring drug programs throughout the federal system.
After retiring he taught a wide variety of psychology
courses at Edgewood College in Madison, WI and at
Polk State College in Winter Haven, FL. His prime areas
of expertise are cognitive approaches to counseling and
substance abuse assessment and treatment.
Interior Design for “Downsized” Living - NEW
Session #2
Thursday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
This course is designed to present a plan for de-cluttering,
organizing and designing solutions for living in smaller
spaces. We will discuss the challenges of planning for
practical storage and display areas for all “stuff” while
retaining a beautiful, cohesive environment.
We will also examine trendy and classic décor and the many
styles in between. We will see how color, scale and proper
placement of furnishings and accessories can make smaller
spaces feel larger. We will learn how to design window
treatments to enhance and beautify your rooms and create an
atmosphere of elegance.
Mary Lujan
Mary has over thirty years of design experience. She worked
for Roy Hankis Interiors for three years before setting out to
practice interior design on her own. She owns Hepplewhite’s
Interiors, a design studio and showroom on Main Street
in Downtown Rochester, Michigan specializing in upscale
interior design and home furnishings since 1985. Involved in
two Model Home Shows, Mary won Best of Show both times.
She has designed rooms in several Detroit Junior League
and Detroit Symphony Show Houses. The Grosse Point
Showhouse room designed by Mary and daughter, Becky, was
featured in the Detroit News Homestyle Magazine last spring.
Power of the Written Word: Journaling - NEW
Session #3
Tuesday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
Psychologists and journal keepers have long recognized that
there are personal benefits to be gained from maintaining
diaries/journals. Writing about personal feelings and
experiences can positively affect emotional as well as physical
health and well-being. The practice of journal writing can
be useful for gaining clarity and focus, working through
problems, processing personal losses, and interpreting
dreams. Given the potential value in journal writing, the
aim of this course is to introduce participants to journal
writing as a self-care practice and provide techniques for a
more fulfilling writing experience. Some of the tropics for
discussion include: Reasons for Keeping a Journal, Getting
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Started, Privacy and Confidentiality Concerns, Strategies for
a Satisfying Journal Writing Experience, and Twenty Journal
Writing Techniques. While the course is interactive, it is not
designed to be a mechanism for therapy. Sharing of in-class
writing activities is optional.
Doreen Miller Diagne
Doreen Miller Diagne has a B.A. in Liberal Arts, Central
Michigan University; an M.A. in Guidance Counseling,
Washington State University; a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation
Counseling, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Doreen is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Commission
on Rehabilitation Counselor Education; Certified Life
Coach, Coach Training Alliance; and a Certified Journal
Instructor, Center for Journal Therapy. Doreen served as
Counselor at the Comprehensive Counseling Center and
faculty member in the departments of Psychology and
Disability and Rehabilitation Studies for over 30 years at
Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
What Drives Your Car?
Session #2
Tuesday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
The course will cover the two basic drive trains: combustion
engines and electrical motors. The combustion process is
explained and the various energy sources of carbon hydrate
fuels and renewables are compared. The electrical drive is
analyzed with respect to the power sources: batteries, fuel cells
and combustion engines (hybrid). Emphasis is given to the
economics, environmental impact, and legislative constraints.
One of the sessions will deal with the so called “driverless” or
“robotic” car. Its current development status will be explained
and its potentials will be evaluated. Market credibility and
future possibilities will be presented.
Karlheinz Jaehrling
Karlheinz Jaehrling has an Engineering degree from Technical
University, Darmstadt, Germany. He has an Engineering
diploma from Kettering University and various certificates
of GM Management and Training Courses. A Celebration
resident, Karl has had decades of industry experience, with
more than 40 years with GM Europe and other German car
manufacturers. He was a chief engineer for worldwide smallcar plant construction since 1995. He has been an engineer
consultant for automotive companies such as Ford, VW,
Mercedes, Chrysler, BMW, Hyundai and Kia.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Disney Architecture Outside the Theme parks: The
Story Behind the Architectures & Architects - NEW
Session #1
Wednesday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
A behind-the-scenes look at how designs were conceived for
those projects that are for the Disney guests as well as for
Disney cast members. Hear a firsthand account of how the
architects were selected and how designs were developed.
Learn how the personalities and design philosophies of the
architects translate into the design solutions for each of the
architectural projects.
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson has a B.Arch. and B.F.A in Architecture and
Fine Arts, University of Florida; an M.B.A., Rollins College.
Tim spent the last 21 years of his career with Walt Disney
Imagineering developing commercial projects for WDW
and retail projects for all the Disney Theme Parks around
the world. Those WDW projects include Team Disney,
Cirque de Soleil, Coronado Springs Resort, Celebration
Town Center, and Aulani Resort in Hawaii. Retail projects
included the re-development of Main Street at Tokyo
Disneyland and all retail venues in Hong Kong Disneyland.
NASA and the Space Shuttles - NEW
Session #1
Tuesday 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday,
Pete Crow and Carol Anne Swagler have covered the American
space program since the final mission to the Moon. They will
discuss the history of rocketry, the development of the space
program and tell their stories about the Shuttle program. The
class will be illustrated with their photographs from inside the
VAB, the Crawler, the top of the launch pads, inside firing and
launch control rooms, and on the flight deck of the astronaut
flight simulator at Johnson Space Center where they both
landed the shuttle, and where Pete docked the shuttle to the
International Space Station.
Pete Crow
Pete Crow has a B.A. in Government and English, William
and Mary College; M.A. in Journalism, University of
Missouri. Pete worked at KSD-TV in St. Louis, was a
Managing Partner at Seine/Harbour Productions. He was
the owner/publisher of the Grove Sun Daily and is a Nicholl
Fellow with The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Carol Anne Swagler Crow
Carol Anne Swagler Crow has a B.A. in Mathematics,
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William and Mary College; an M.A. in Urban Planning,
University of Tennessee. Carol Anne worked in
transportation planning in Tennessee before working as a
publisher for the Grove Sun Daily in Grove, OK.
VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS
Beginning Crochet
Session #1
Tuesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Get started with crochet! Learn the stitches, tools, and
techniques you need to create popular, easy dish cloths.
Step-by-step instruction will be provided on properly
holding your hook, selecting the right yarn, reading patterns,
using the basic chain stitch, and troubleshooting rows gone
wrong. Building on the needed skills of dexterity and handeye coordination, crochet can contribute to a multitude of
physical and mental health advantages. You will be provided
with a materials kit; however, please bring a pair of scissors
and a tape measure. Fee for materials $10. Class size
limited to 10. This course is a repeat from Fall 2015.
Joan VanHurley
Joan VanHurley has an A.A. in Applied Sciences Business,
Charles Stewart Mott Community College. Joan worked
in administration for most of her professional career. She
started crocheting at the age of nine. She is the founder and
CEO of Alle Creations™ offering handmade adult clothing,
accessories, baby clothes, and pet sweaters through her line
Precious Treasures Crochet™.
Beginning Drawing Series I - Exploring Contour &
Shape
Session #1
Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(NOTE: Each class meeting is two hours in length)
In this session, we will explore contour and shape through
a series of very basic exercises. Once we complete these
“warm-up” exercises, we will move on to drawing basic
household objects and continue “moving what we see”
to paper. This is a critical stage in learning to “see.”
Depending on your development we may introduce
shading early to keep you moving forward. Fee for
materials is $20. Class size limited to 15. This course is a
repeat from Fall 2013.
Meryl Rachlin
Meryl Rachlin has a B.F.A. in Graphic Design,
Massachusetts College of Art. Meryl worked on some of the
very first computer graphic systems in the country for many
years, but eventually she escaped the corporate world for
world travel where she discovered painting on walls in New
Zealand. After returning home, she studied the decorative
arts and founded Meryl’s Murals in 1995. Meryl continues
to paint murals along with Art That Pops, where she creates
custom 3-D pet portraits. Meryl also organizes the Art
& Wine Strolls in Celebration and enjoys being a part of
the Stetson Lifelong curriculum committee and teaching
drawing at Stetson and throughout the community.
Beginning Drawing Series II - Adding Dimension,
Composition, Basic Perspective
Session #2
Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(NOTE: Each class meeting is two hours in length)
Now that you know the basics of drawing any object, we can
add dimension to our images through the use of light and
shadow. Understanding the logic of light is what shading
is all about. We will start simply with geometric shapes
and then get more complicated using fruit and vegetables
and household objects. We will also add the next layer
by learning the basic rules of thumb of composition - the
placement and cropping of your images on your page. We
will also touch on the basics in perspective and look at
various sketching techniques and styles so you can explore
your own personal style. It is strongly recommended that
students have completed Beginning Drawing Series I or have
a strong foundational understanding of drawing. Fee for
materials is $20. Class size limited to 15. This course is a
repeat from Fall 2013.
Meryl Rachlin
For complete bio, see Beginning Drawing Series I –
Exploring Contour & Shape.
Beginning Knitting - NEW
Session #2
Thursday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
Knitting is beneficial in maintaining manual dexterity. In
this course, you will learn knitting basics - casting on, binding
off, knit, purl and ribbing. You will also learn how to read a
basic pattern and will start working on a scarf or baby blanket
with knit and purl. Please bring to the first class size 8 knitting
needles and 4-ply yarn. Class size limited to 10.
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Jackie Pinkston
Jackie Pinkston has a B.S. in Social Studies Education,
William Woods University; an M.A.T in Education,
Webster University. Jackie has been a knitter for 52 years and
currently resides in Celebration.
Cartooning
Session #2
Wednesday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
Always thought to yourself, “I can’t draw?” Well, prepare to
amaze yourself. Learn the fun and easy techniques to create
simple cartoon images. Master skills in shading, expression,
movement and open a whole new world of personal
creativity. Please bring a pencil. This course is a repeat
from Fall 2014.
Nancy McDonald
Nancy is a graduate of Brigham Young University with
degrees in both journalism and design. Her 20-year career as
a designer in advertising agencies and The Wall Street Journal
has honed her professional art skills. Now as creative director
for Teensy Toons, she illustrates comical cartoons for petthemed stationery products sold nationwide.
How to Take Great Photos
Session #2
Tuesday, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
The first two classes we will learn the 3 basics: lighting,
composition and depth of field. On the last day of class
we will walk through Celebration taking photographs of
various subjects and implementing our learned techniques.
The lakes, neighborhood and shops of Celebration will
provide a nice backdrop and bring a sense of place to your
photography – be sure to wear comfortable shoes! Cameras
will not be provided. You will need to have good working
knowledge of your own camera – specific information
regarding the manual use of cameras will not be discussed.
This course is designed for adjustable-focus cameras; it
is not recommended for cell phone cameras. Class size
limited to 20. This course is a repeat from Spring 2015.
Laura Molle
Laura Molle has a B.A. in Mass Communication, TV
Production, University of South Florida; an A.A.S. in
Marketing Art & Design: Professional Commercial
Photography, Middlesex County College. She has been a
professional photographer for 35 years. Laura has a diverse
portfolio in photographing advertising, portraits, weddings,
public relations, celebrities, food and travel.
Painting: Tree of Life - NEW
Session #1
Thursday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
The Art Nouveau painting, “Tree of Life” by Gustav Klimt
challenges viewers with rich symbols and luxurious gold
color. Explore how Klimt and other artists have approached
tree forms as subject matter. Participants will use gouache,
metallic color and ink to create their own interpretation of a
tree as the subject for an art work. Beginners welcome. Fee
for materials $20. Class size limited to 15.
Cherie Montonye Dowd
Cherie Montonye Dowd has a B.S. in Art Education,
Southeast Missouri State University; an M.A. in Painting,
Art Education, University of Missouri. National Board
Certification in Art. Cherie has served as an art teacher
in elementary, middle and high school art programs. She
taught in the art departments at the University of Missouri,
Lincoln University and Mineral Area College in Missouri
and Linfield College in Oregon. She served as an instructor
for the Minneapolis Museum of Art, worked as a Fine and
Performing Arts Center Program Director in Memphis, TN,
and worked as an Education Program Coordinator for the
Salem Art Association in Oregon. Since moving to Florida
Cherie has worked in the Public Schools as a teacher and
Reading Specialist.
Watercolors: Beginners - Intermediate - NEW
Session #2
Wednesday, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Whether you’re a beginner, or have dabbled with watercolor,
this class will teach you the tips and tricks required to
complete a painting. Instruction comes in short demos,
illustrating the various techniques in easy to follow steps.
Fee for materials $20. Class size limited to 15.
Maria Barry
Maria Barry applied her academic training in sales and
marketing to a career in the travel industry in the United
States, Europe and Canada. Then as a self-taught artist she
added a career in teaching and became the president of
the largest art gallery in Osceola County. She is currently
the artist-in-residence at Gatorland and combines her two
passions, travel and teaching, as she teaches art classes on
cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean.
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WORLD CULTURES & LANGUAGES
Discussions on World Perspectives
Session #3
Thursday, 2:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Stetson University in Celebration is host to ELS Language
Centers, one of the largest English language providers in the
world. In the last seven years, thousands of international
students have studied here in Celebration, and many of those
have gone on to complete their university degrees in the U.S.
International students are hungry for opportunities to talk
with Americans to learn more about our traditions and to
share their own unique and sometimes exotic cultures. In
this class, under the guidance of Rita Bostwick and Gregory
Triffon, the Academic Director and Center Director at ELS,
we will explore and share the diverse and fascinating aspects
of our growing international community and the very
important roles we all play in creating a better world. This
class will afford Lifelong Learning Members and the more
advanced ELS students an opportunity to discuss a variety
of interesting topics in an informal and friendly atmosphere.
This course is a repeat from Fall 2013 and Spring 2014.
Rita Bostwick
Rita Bostwick has a B.A. in Education, Newman College.
Rita has been the Academic Director for ELS at both the
Stetson campus in DeLand as well as the Celebration
campus. She has worked in International Education both
in U.S. and abroad for over 15 years. Rita is bilingual in
English and Polish.
Gregory Triffon
Gregory Triffon has a B.A. in French and International
Business, Florida State University; an M.A. in French
Language and Civilization, New York University in Paris,
France. Gregory has been the Center Director for ELS in
Celebration for seven years, and Academic Director for ELS
in Los Angeles, CA before that. Gregory lived abroad for 10
years, and speaks English, French, German and Portuguese.
For over 28 years, Gregory has been involved in teaching
international students.
Gateway to Japan: Introduction to Culture &
Language
Session #2
Wednesday, 1:15 - 4:00 p.m.
knowledge of Japan such as Japanese food, origami, brush
calligraphy, tea ceremony, and kimono. Hands-on activities
and live demonstrations by a specialist will be presented. Fee
for materials $15.
Izumi Sakurada
Izumi Sakurada has a B.A. in Fine Arts, Chapman
University. Izumi was born and raised in Nara, Japan.
Since 2006, she has been instructing Japanese culture and
language in private and group sessions as well as online. She
has taught workshops and seminars for the Road Scholar
program of Stetson University, Hilton Grand Vacations
Asian cultural seminar, National Entrepreneur Center and
various local educational institutions. Izumi is a member
of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Central
Florida and is currently serving on the Board of Directors for
Youth Enrichment Senior Service/Asia Trend Community
Learning Center in Orlando, FL.
Yuni Sakurada
Yuni Sakurada is a Celebration High School student who
assists her mother in teaching the course.
Spanish for Travelers I - NEW
Session #1
Thursday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
This beginner course introduces Spanish to those Members
planning to experience the joy of traveling to a Spanishspeaking country. Learn the sounds of the Spanish alphabet
and feel proud to be able to read and pronounce with
ease the dialogues you’ll encounter when traveling and
interacting with native Spanish speakers. Learn and practice
basic vocabulary as the instructor provides bits of culture to
enlighten the class. Class size limited to 15.
Rosario Ramirez
Rosario Ramirez has a B.S. in Business Administration and
an M.B.A., National Autonomous University of Mexico.
With more than 30 years’ experience in the classroom (from
elementary to university and continuing education), Rosario
is the owner and founder of Celebration Languages where
she focuses on the achievement of human potential through
combining education, management, foreign languages and
cross-cultural skills. She is the author of several books and
educational materials in foreign language instruction and
business administration and management.
(Note: Each class meeting is at least two hours in length)
This course will offer a variety of information regarding
Japan. Learn language, traditional culture and social
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Spanish for Travelers II - NEW
Session #2
Thursday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
The Spanish for Travelers II course will continue the
journey into the world of Spanish language and culture.
Participants with basic to moderate Spanish language
backgrounds are encouraged to build their own dialogues
to reflect traveling situations: saludos, pedir información,
decir la hora, ordenar comida en un restaurante, ir de
compras, pasar la aduana, visitar un museo, etc. Learn and
practice Spanish vocabulary for travelers, conjugate regular
verbs in the present tense, and write affirmative, negative
and interrogative sentences. Participants of “A Taste of
Spanish: ¡Buen Viaje!” and Spanish for Travelers I are
welcome. Class size limited to 15.
Rosario Ramirez
For a complete bio, see Spanish for Travelers I.
Voyages en Francais II - NEW
Session #2
Tuesday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
In this class, we will continue to practice the basics needed for
travel in La Belle France. The first class will be dedicated to
reviewing basic greetings, everyday expressions and vocabulary
covered in previous classes. The second class will focus on
basic conversation and grammar. In the final class, we will
work on food vocabulary and menus. By the end of the third
class, students should be able to navigate through the wonders
of traveling and dining in France. As a firm believer in the
immersion method, the instructor will teach the class in
French, so, s’il vous plait, leave your English at home.
Gregory Triffon
Gregory Triffon has a B.A. in French and International
Business, Florida State University; an M.A. in French
Language and Civilization, New York University in Paris,
France. Gregory has been the Center Director for ELS in
Celebration for seven years, and Academic Director for ELS
in Los Angeles, CA before that. Gregory lived abroad for 10
years, and speaks English, French, German and Portuguese.
For over 28 years, Gregory has been involved in teaching
international students.
OPEN HOUSE
Take this opportunity to determine which
Lifelong Learning classes will be the best
for you! Instructors will be available to
answer your questions about the exciting
courses that we are offering this spring.
THURSDAY
January 28, 2016
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
STETSON UNIVERSITY AT CELEBRATION
800 Celebration Avenue • Celebration, FL
WAYS TO REGISTER
Come to the Open House on Thursday,
Jan. 28, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Mail in the registration form on Page 24,
completely filling out both sides, and
attach a check or use a credit card.
Call 321-939-7691, and give the
information over the phone to our staff.
Stop in at Stetson University at
Celebration, Monday through Friday, from
9:00 to 11:30 a.m., beginning Jan. 28.
Fax in the registration form on Page 24,
complete filling out both sides and the
credit card form to 321-939-7606.
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WHAT ELSE DOES STETSON LIFELONG OFFER?
Your Stetson Lifelong Membership opens up a wealth of
opportunities. Stetson Lifelong prides itself on its communitybuilding opportunities and our fun members-only events
including lectures, musical performances, and club offerings.
Below is a list of all the “extras” just for our Members.
STETSON LIFELONG CLUBS (for Lifelong
Members ONLY)
STETSON LIFELONG BEAD WEAVING/
JEWELRY MAKING CLUB
Interested in exercising your fingers, brains, social skills and
creating beauty? Members who have taken bead weaving or
jewelry making courses, as well as members who would like
to try the craft, are invited to meet monthly to share their
enthusiasm and continue practicing their skills.
This will be a social environment where you can work on
your projects, help each other, or get assistance from more
advanced practitioners – like an old time quilting bee! Bring
your current projects and supplies, or let the instructors
know in advance that you want to get started on something
new and they will bring a kit with supplies and a pattern to
get you going.
Stetson Lifelong Bead Weaving/Jewelry Making
Club meets the 3rd Wednesday at 9:00 am:
January 20, February 10, March 16 and April 20.
Facilitators:
Sandi Loychik
Sandi’s bead education began with learning from her cousin.
She has taught basic beading and bead weaving, served as
director of crafts at the Presbyterian Church of the Lakes, and
currently teaches at Gallery One Artists in Kissimmee.
Jane McVicker
Jane took Sandi’s first bead weaving class at Stetson Lifelong
and is now addicted. She continues to take Sandi’s classes at
the Gallery One Artists and beads almost every day.
STETSON LIFELONG BONSAI CLUB
The focus of the Bonsai Club is to provide hands-on
experiences making various styles of bonsai. We will use
indoor and outdoor plants suitable for the Orlando area, such
as jades, schefflera, ficus and desert rose. Materials for this
club can be brought in by the participant or purchased at the
meetings from the facilitator for a minimal fee.
Bonsai Club meets the 2nd Monday of the month
at 9:30 am: (February 8, March 14, April 11 and
May 9).
Facilitator:
Virgil Weiss
Virgil Weiss has a B.S. in Chemistry, University of Texas; an
M.S. and a Ph.D. in Chemistry; University of Illinois. Virgil
held senior management positions in corporations including
Unilever, Hills Pet Nutrition and Loctite Corporation. After
retirement he became a Master Gardener who specializes in
the study of Bonsai.
STETSON LIFELONG BOOK (& FILM!) CLUB
Join us the third Thursday of each month at 10 am as we
ride off into the sunset – reading and discussing some of our
favorite novels of the West!
In January, we will read Lonesome Dove, the 1985 Pulitzer
Prize-winning novel by Larry McMurtry. Lonesome Dove is
a love story, an adventure, and an epic of the old frontier,
chronicling a cattle drive from Texas to Montana. As a bonus,
we will view and discuss excerpts from the 1989 Emmy
Award-winning miniseries starring Tommy Lee Jones, Robert
Duvall, Anjelica Huston, and Diane Lane.
In February, we will discuss My Antonia, written in 1918 by
Willa Cather. My Antonia, the story of pioneers in Nebraska at
the end of the 19th century, is considered to be Cather’s first
masterpiece. After our discussion of the novel, we will watch
the 1995 made-for-television film starring Jason Robards, Eva
Marie Saint, and Neil Patrick Harris.
In March, we will read Plainsong, by Kent Haruf, a 1999
National Book Award finalist. Plainsong is novel of wisdom
and grace – a story of contemporary life on the Colorado
plains. We will view the 2004 Hallmark Hall of Fame
adaptation of the book starring Aidan Quinn, Rachel
Griffiths, and America Ferrera (Ugly Betty).
In April, we will conclude our visit to the American West
with Louise Erdrich’s 2012 National Book Award-winning
The Round House, a coming-of-age story set on a modern-day
Ojibwe reservation in North Dakota. After our discussion,
we will view Shouting Secrets, an award-winning independent
film about a Native-American family with unique struggles
but universal truths.
Stetson Lifelong Book (and Film!) Club meets the
3rd Thursday at 10:00 am: January 21 (Lonesome
Dove), February 25 (My Antonia), March 17
(Plainsong) and April 21 (The Round House).
Facilitators:
Don Salvo
Don Salvo has a B.S. Comprehensive English Education,
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; an M.Ed. in English
Education, University of Pittsburgh; an M.S.Ed. in
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Educational Administration, Duquesne University; Fellow
Speech and Drama, Northwestern University. Don spent his
career as an English educator and Fine Arts administrator in
Pennsylvania and Celebration. An EQUITY member, Don
has also had a career in theatre and writing.
Dolores Salvo
Dolores Salvo has a B.S. Education: Mathematics and English,
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; an M.A. English,
University of Pittsburgh; an M.S.Ed., Duquesne University.
Dolores spent much of her career as a math administrator and
teacher in Pennsylvania and at Celebration School, but she
especially enjoyed her early years of teaching both English and
math. She is excited by the prospect of once again indulging
her passion for literature by helping facilitate the Stetson
Lifelong Book Club.
STETSON LIFELONG MOVIE CLUB
Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 am
to view and discuss a series of great movies. For the spring
term we’ll be screening and discussing the life and career of
Katharine Hepburn. Katharine Hepburn is the only fourtime winner of an acting Oscar and every one of her wins
was for a Best Actress role. On January 14th, the movie
will be Bringing Up Baby, a screwball comedy from 1938
in which she co-starred with Cary Grant. On February
11th, we’ll see Woman of the Year from 1942. This was her
first movie with Spencer Tracy, with whom she carried on a
lifelong affair. On March 10th, we’ll see Guess Who’s Coming
to Dinner, her last movie with Spencer Tracy and her second
Oscar. Finally, on April 14th, we’ll watch The Lion in Winter
from 1968 for which she won her third Oscar.
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Stetson Lifelong Movie Club meets at 9:30 am
on the 2nd Thursday of the month: January 14,
February 11, March 10 and April 14.
Facilitator:
Joe Horacsek
Joe Horacsek has a B.S. in Engineering, University of
Western Ontario; Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator. Joe worked for
major banks in the U.S. and Canada for 36 years with nearly
30 years in the Information Technology field. He managed
the lab testing environment and provided third-level support
for major banking system upgrades in the branch and office
tower environments.
STETSON LIFELONG ORIGAMI CLUB
Join us on the first and third Mondays of the month to
continue exploring and sharing your Origami creations. These
will be fun, informal meetings where you can come as a novice
and learn or come as an expert and share. There is no pressure.
Origami is a creative art that can benefit manual dexterity, fine
motor skills, and allow you to use your brain in a different
way. It can be very relaxing while challenging in a good way!
No need to bring any supplies, we have more than enough to
get you started.
Stetson Lifelong Origami Club meets the 1st and
3rd Mondays of the month at 11:00 a.m. (January
18, February 1, February 22, March 7, March 21,
April 4 and April 18)
Facilitators:
Izumi Sakurada
Izumi Sakurada has a B.A. in Fine Arts, Chapman University.
Izumi was born and raised in Nara, Japan. Since 2006, she
has been instructing Japanese culture and language in private
and group sessions as well as online. She has taught workshops
and seminars for the Road Scholar program of Stetson
University, Hilton Grand Vacations Asian cultural seminar,
National Entrepreneur Center and various local educational
institutions. Izumi is a member of the Asian American
Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida and is currently
serving on the Board of Directors for Youth Enrichment
Senior Service/Asia Trend Community Learning Center in
Orlando, FL.
Yuni Sakurada
Yuni Sakurada is a Celebration High School student who
assists her mother in teaching the course.
STETSON LIFELONG WELLNESS COACHING
CLUB
Do your diet and exercise plans fall apart after a few weeks
or never get started at all? Would you like to achieve lasting
improvement in areas of health and wellness such as fitness,
nutrition, energy, quality sleep and stress management?
Discover how to clarify your direction, create a realistic plan
of action, and make permanent lifestyle changes in a positive
non-judgmental group environment. The built-in support
system of a group provides accountability, new perspectives
and creative strategies to unlock your wellness potential. Be
motivated, confident and empowered as you travel on your
journey to health and celebrate your achievements with your
Wellness Coaching Club.
Stetson Lifelong Wellness Coaching Club meets
the 1st Tuesday of the month at 10 am; February
2, March 1, April 5, May 3
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Facilitator:
Alexis Saire
Alexis Saire has an M.Ed. in Health Education from Penn
State University, as well as a B.A. and M.A. in Dance, Butler
University. Alexis is the Health and Fitness Educator at the
Fitness Centre and Day Spa at Celebration Health. Prior to
her 10 years at Florida Hospital, she was a faculty member at
Penn State University as well as an educator at hospital and
rehab centers. Alexis has been a conference presenter for local
and national organizations on topics including yoga, stress
management, obesity, senior health issues, creativity, brain
health, and self-esteem.
LECTURES & PERFORMANCES
Lectures and Performances are scheduled on Wednesdays
at 4:15 - 5:30 pm at the Stetson Celebration Center.
GUEST PERFORMANCE:
Feb. 10 ......................................................................................
CEONEO - A Journey Through Life
Retro rock band CEONEO plays original rock and country
rock with lyrics that try to make a difference. Started in
Denmark by Danish-American Alan Binau, CEONEO has
released two albums, an EP and several singles. Two songs
have hit the Scandinavian charts. After touring the world
and battling cancer, Alan decided to move to the U.S.,
bringing with him songs about all aspects of his life and his
many travels. Examples of his inspiration can be found in
CEONEO songs about earthquakes in New Zealand, the
aborigines in Australia, Jack the Ripper, cowboys, how it feels
to become a father, and how much we all love the Beatles.
GUEST LECTURES:
Feb. 24 ......................................................................................
Kim Kapes - Wolf Ki Do (The Way of the Wolf)
What can be learned from this apex predator? A study of
life of the wolf pack and group dynamics provides lessons
for any human wanting to learn about their own behavior,
human interactions and their relationships with pet dogs.
Kim Kapes, author and director of “In Harmony with
Nature” animal haven, will share her experiences with captive
wolves, wolf dogs, and companion dog.
Mar. 2 .........................................................................................
Dolores and Don Salvo - Be Italian!
Benvenuti Amici: Welcome Friends! Join Don and Dolores
Salvo for a whirlwind tour of Italy through music and video
clips. They will lead an exploration of this magnificent
country’s history as well as its spectacular culture – art,
architecture, music, film – and books about and by Italians
and Italian-Americans. For 75 minutes, let’s all “Be Italian!”
This lecture is a repeat from Fall 2015.
Mar. 9 .........................................................................................
Stetson Spring Break - No Lecture
Mar. 13
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Kim Titterington - Swamp Girl Adventures
Swamp Girl Adventures is a non-profit organization striving
to educate others about Florida’s wildlife and habitats,
promote conservation and the great outdoors, and assist in
the care and rehabilitation of animals in need. Swamp Girl
Kim Titterington, founder and director of “Swamp Girl
Adventures,” will present an overview of Florida’s abundance
of wildlife from little lizards to large gators! Learn more
about common backyard critters and the conservation and
rehabilitation of Florida’s amazing creatures.
Mar. 23 .......................................................................................
Dr. Stephan Brennan - Modern Advances in
Chiropractic Care & Treatment Procedure
Learn how modern advances in chiropractic care and
procedures can be an effective treatment for many spinal and
soft tissue injuries. Dr. Brennan, a Celebration chiropractor,
will discuss advanced treatment systems like Ultralign
Spinal technology, trigger point laser therapy and spinal
decompression and their clinical usage in chiropractic and
therapeutic treatment.
Mar. 30 .....................................................................................
Steve Waring and J.R. Rupp - Understanding
Town Hall Communications
During this lecture, Celebration Town Hall Executive Director,
Steve Waring and Communications & Lifestyle Director, J. R.
Rupp, will review Town Hall’s communication tools and how to
use them effectively. Topics will include CeleService, the Front
Porch, Friday Flash, and Celebration Facebook. The 2016 20th
Anniversary Event Calendar will also be reviewed for discussion of
2016 town events.
Apr. 6 ..........................................................................................
Road Scholar Ambassador - Road Scholar
(formerly Elderhostel)
Road Scholar formerly known as Elderhostel is a not-for-profit
organization founded in 1975. Founded by two unlikely
collaborators - Marty Knowlton, a world-traveling, freespirited social activist and former educator, and David Bianco,
a highly organized university administrator. This organization
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combines education with travel to foster experiential learning.
This lecture will provide an overview of the organization’s
history and purpose.
Apr. 13 .......................................................................................
Rich West - The Art of Theme Park Show Set
Design
This lecture provides an overview of designing immersive,
environments for the Theme Park and Entertainment industry.
Rich West, a designer, illustrator, and art director, will provide an
inside look at Universal Studios and the production of some of
the park’s live entertainment events, such as Halloween Horror
Nights, Mardi Gras and Grinchmas. In addition, he will explore
some of the main attractions including The Mummy’s Revenge,
The Simpsons Ride and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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Connie & Ken Gleason - The Story of the Quilt
During the War
Today’s US military is the best equipped in the world.
However, that was not the case in the 1860s. Join educators
and Civil War historians Ken and Connie Gleason for a
presentation on the roles of women in the 1860s: aiding their
husbands, sons, and brothers prepare for and survive four long
years at war; and run the farms and businesses soldiers left
behind, something the women seldom had the opportunity
to do previously. Some consider this period the beginning
of the women’s suffrage movement. The Gleasons will dress
in full period costumes and share reproductions of quilts
representative of this period.
Laura Simpson, Co-Chair
Terry Wick
REGISTRATION
January 28, 2016
t Open House 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
t Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
After January 28, 2016
t In person at Stetson Lifelong Office in Celebration
t By phone 321-939-7619
t By fax 321-939-7606
t By mail
Stetson Lifelong at Celebration
Stetson University
800 Celebration Avenue
Suite 104
Celebration, FL 34747
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
The Curriculum Committee works in conjunction with
Stetson University to determine the number and selection
of courses, lectures, and special events offered each term.
Decisions are based on the interests of Lifelong Members
and qualifications of potential instructors.
Committee Members
Rebecca Schoffman, Assistant Director
Audrey Byllott
Joe Horacsek
Mary Ann Kinser, Co-Chair
Floyd McCollum
Meryl Rachlin
Alexis Saire
Dolores Salvo
Don Salvo
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Stetson Lifelong at Celebration • Stetson University • 800 Celebration Ave., Ste. 104 • Celebration, FL • 321-939-7619
Spring 2016 • Three-week sessions begin: Feb. 9, Mar. 15, & Apr. 5 • Stetson Lifelong at Celebration
REGISTRATION FORM
First Name:
Last Name:
First Name for Nametag (if different from above):
Mailing Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Phone:
Preferred Email:
Date of Birth:
Last 4 digits of Social Security #:
(used to create student ID)
Contact Name for Emergencies:
Relationship:
Phone:
On occasion we take photographs or create videotapes of events and classes connected to Stetson Lifelong at Celebration. Photographs and
videotapes taken of you while attending any Stetson-related activities or courses are the property of Stetson University and may be used for
future marketing purposes. Being a Lifelong member implies you irrevocably grant to Stetson University the right to record your likeness
and voice, to edit such recording or photo, and to use it for the educational benefit of those associated with Stetson University.
2016
COURSE SELECTIONS FOR SPRING
FALL 2015
Course Title
Session (1,2,3)
Day (T/W/R)
Time Starting
Priority 1:
Priority 2:
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Priority 5:
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Stetson Lifelong at Celebration • Stetson University • 800 Celebration Ave., Ste. 104 • Celebration, FL • 321-939-7619
Spring 2016 • Three-week sessions begin: Feb. 9, Mar. 15, & Apr. 5 • Stetson Lifelong at Celebration
Priority 15:
Priority 16:
Priority 17:
Priority 18:
Priority 19:
Priority 20:
Are you interested in volunteering?
Interested in volunteering? (see page 3) Yes:
Interested in presenting a course or lecture?
No:
Yes:
No:
MEMBERSHIP & COURSE PACKAGE SELECTION FOR SPRING 2016
Description
Fee (Under 65)
Fee (65 Plus)
☐
☐
$85.00
$75.00
QTY Purchased
Amount Due
Check with Column used
Under 65 or 65 Plus
→
Note you must be 65 by 9/1/15 to be
eligible for your discount this year!
MEMBERS ONLY
ANNUAL Membership Fee - Required
CHOOSE AN ANNUAL PACKAGE THAT BEST FITS YOUR SCHEDULE. SPRING 2016 COURSES WILL BE AVAILABLE JANUARY 2016.
4 Course Package Fee
$50.00
$45.00
8 Course Package Fee
$90.00
$80.00
12 Course Package Fee
$120.00
$110.00
16 Course Package Fee
$145.00
$130.00
20 Course Package Fee
$160.00
$145.00
Additional Single Course Fee
$20.00
$18.00
$75.00
$65.00
NON-MEMBERS
Non-Members Single Course Fee
FEES (List Courses with Material Fees below.)
TOTAL FEES DUE
NOTES: Membership may be purchased without purchasing a Course Package; Membership is not transferrable. Members can
purchase a Course or Course Package at any time during their Membership year. Courses must be taken during the Membership year
(September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016). Non-Members are not eligible to purchase Course Packages.
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Stetson Lifelong at Celebration • Stetson University • 800 Celebration Ave., Ste. 104 • Celebration, FL • 321-939-7619
Spring 2016 • Three-week sessions begin: Feb. 9, Mar. 15, & Apr. 5 • Stetson Lifelong at Celebration
Stetson Lifelong at Celebration
Stetson University
800 Celebration Avenue
Suite 104
Celebration, FL 34747
Name as it appears on Credit Card:
Credit Card Acct. #:
Three (or four) digit security code on back (required):
Expiration Date:
Signature:
Emergency Contact Information
Name of Emergency Contact:
Relationship:
Phone:
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Stetson Lifelong at Celebration • Stetson University • 800 Celebration Ave., Ste. 104 • Celebration, FL • 321-939-7619
STETSON UNIVERSITY
at Celebration
800 Celebration Ave., Suite 104
Celebration, FL 34747
WAYS TO REGISTER
Come to the Open House on Thursday,
Jan. 28, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Mail in the registration form on Page 24,
completely filling out both sides, and
attach a check or use a credit card.
Call 321-939-7691,
7619 and give the
information over the phone to our staff.
Stop in at Stetson University at
Celebration, Monday through Friday, from
9:00 to 11:30 a.m., beginning Jan. 28.
Fax in the registration form on Page 24,
complete filling out both sides and the
credit card form to 321-939-7606.
OPEN HOUSE
Take this opportunity to determine which
Lifelong Learning classes will be the best
for you! Instructors will be available to
answer your questions about the exciting
courses that we are offering this spring.
THURSDAY
January 28, 2016
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
STETSON UNIVERSITY AT CELEBRATION
Spring 2016 • Three-week sessions begin: Feb. 9, Mar. 15, & Apr. 5 • Stetson Lifelong at Celebration