In late July, I will journey to Germany, France, and Italy for, you guessed it, wine and food! Would you like to enjoy a recap of this trip, learn more about some of the wine regions I traveled to, all while enjoying a selection of wines from these areas? In this three-week course, we will […]

Program Mission: Welcome Aboard Spaceship Earth! As we travel through the Milky Way together, let’s explore the enigma, “Are we alone in the Universe?” This question has animated human curiosity since our earliest ancestors stared into the Cosmos. This highly interactive program intends to embrace this curiosity amidst the dispute surrounding the recent government release […]

“To know and not do, is to not know.” – Stephen Covey This session will dive deeply into one of the most uncomfortable issues: Money. We need it to manage our personal lives and to feel stable, have peace of mind, and control our anxiety about the future. Our level of satisfaction in our healthcare, […]

Nearly 300 years ago, George Frederic Handel created a masterpiece, the Messiah. We will have engaging discussions about the Baroque Era, other well-known pieces that Handel composed, and of course, the famous “Hallelujah Chorus” from the Messiah. There will be guided listening and historical exploration. This course is held in time for Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s […]

I am excited to introduce this new class utilizing botanicals. Using live, pressed dry, and even artificial flowers, we will create several different types of artistic results. We will experiment with light-sensitive mono printing. We will print directly from plant material. We will hammer flowers and greens and transfer their pigments to cards. We will […]

How well do you know Broadway Musical Royalty – its kings, queens, princes, princesses – and maybe an earl or two? Join us as we use extensive song and dance video clips to transport you to Broadway for some of its greatest classic, modern, and rarely seen shows. Together, let us tap our toes, wipe […]

AI dates its medical endeavors to the 1960s, and now figures prominently in all facets of healthcare, from telemedicine to self-diagnosis. This three-week course will begin with a review of the foundations of currently used AI platforms in medicine. Participants will appreciate the knowledge base of chatbots used by doctors and patients. Doctors make diagnoses […]

Ever get tired of your friends telling you what the government should do and why? Somehow, they have all the answers that only they can see with such clarity. Well…in this course we are going to dive into the gray and muddy areas of government policy and specifically how it relates to money and the […]

We are under attack! Our senses have been heightened to the constant attempts to steal, scam, and access our money and identity. Whether it’s a full-on malware attack or a phishing scam that has caught you off guard, the result is often the same. In this course we will bring to light the most recent […]

We are under attack! Our senses have been heightened to the constant attempts to steal, scam, and access our money and identity. Whether it’s a full-on malware attack or a phishing scam that has caught you off guard, the result is often the same. Part 2 of our Cyber Security course will focus on feeling […]

Florida has a long and interesting history, known for its explorers, entrepreneurs, engineers, and even a few famous animals. The story of our state can be seen in a variety of scenes, from fortresses to state parks, and even some abandoned structures and projects. This course will explore some of the natural and man-made highlights […]

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is one of North America’s last great wilderness landscapes and, as of 2026, a recommended UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its Outstanding Universal Value alongside iconic places such as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. This three-section course explores the remarkable natural and cultural story of this internationally significant […]

Fordite, also known as Detroit agate, was a man-made gemstone from the mid-20th century. It comes from layers of automotive paint accumulated on the floors of car factories. Once the paint hardened, the paint was chiseled up and artisans turned it into jewelry. We will be making our version of Fordite using layers of colored […]

Join us for a fun, hands-on finger knitting workshop where you will learn how to make a soft, cozy blanket using only your hands! No needles or crochet hooks are required! This class is perfect for beginners, even if you’ve never knitted or crocheted before. During the course, you’ll learn how to get started, create […]

Join us for a fun, hands-on finger knitting workshop where you will learn how to make a soft, pretty pumpkin using only your hands! No needles or crochet hooks are required! This class is perfect for beginners, even if you’ve never knitted or crocheted before. During this course, you will learn the basic finger knitting […]

Just in time for the holidays! Learn how to make a delicious and decorative gingerbread candy house centerpiece for a festive holiday table. You will learn to make, construct, assemble, and decorate your own gingerbread house! This course has a materials fee.

HELP! I have too much stuff and can’t find anything! What do I do? When getting decluttered and organized, sometimes it is more a question of, “Where do I start?” In this course we will learn how to get started and how to keep the momentum going so you are able to get decluttered and […]

This course is a combination of lecture/discussion and hands-on studio work. Perhaps the most remarkable phenomenon of twentieth-century art is Pablo Ruiz y Picasso. The Spanish-born artist created and/or participated in most of the art movements to emerge in western art since the end of the 19th century. This course offers participants an overview of […]

Learn about historic beginnings and endings in the automotive industry as told through three vehicles, a 1913 Buick, a 1927 Ford Model T, and a 1958 Edsel. Buick helped start General Motors and hasten the end of the independent auto makers. The Model T began Ford Motors and the rise of the automobile with the […]

This is not a beginner drawing course! This course is for anyone who has already taken beginning drawing or has some basic knowledge in drawing objects accurately already. We will continue our learning by first reviewing shading. Where is the light source coming from? Is your object flat-surfaced or curved? How do we draw objects […]

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, guardian, or other caring adult, choosing how to save for a child’s future can be overwhelming. This three-part course explores the most effective ways to save and invest on behalf of children. It compares available account options and helps participants create a personalized plan that aligns with their financial […]

This course is for anyone who wishes to enhance their drawings by understanding basic perspective. It is important when creating accurate drawings of objects, architecture, landscapes, and, well, pretty much everything! This course will give budding artists (or just those who wish to learn) an understanding of one- and two-point perspective through exercises we will […]

This course seeks to help students become more informed consumers of the statistics that bombard us daily, from claims about drugs’ effectiveness to predictions about election outcomes. When should we trust (or be skeptical) of claims about public opinion or voter intentions? How can we know what a population is like when observing only a […]

Discover practical ways to strengthen your relationships by understanding the five Love Languages. In this interactive three-week course, you’ll identify your own preferred love language, learn how others give and receive appreciation, and explore ways to communicate care more effectively. Topics include using Love Languages in close relationships, friendships, family, the workplace, and even long-distance […]

This course introduces participants to soft-cover book binding by creating a series of miniature books. Through this hands-on experience, participants will learn several basic bookbinding techniques that can be applied to larger books in the future. Students will learn to create two or three different book styles, resulting in impressive one-of-a-kind books. Participants will add […]

Sherlock Holmes is the most famous fictional detective. Who doesn’t know “Elementary, my dear Watson!”, and that Holmes never said it? What was the relation between Sherlock and real-life author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? We will explore the biographies of both “characters” in this course and the lasting impact of the Sherlock stories on our […]

There are many incredible river cruising brands out there. Did you know that almost all river ships in Europe are the same size? They look the same on the outside, but it’s the inside, the excursions, and the food that make all the difference. Which one is the best fit for you? Join Cindy Dykman for an overview of […]

Join us as we visit faraway times and exotic places in Daniel Mason’s short story collection, A Registry of My Passage upon the Earth. A Pulitzer Prize Finalist, these are tales of ecstasy, epiphany, and what the New York Times magazine called the “struggle for survival” by “one of the finest prose stylists in American fiction.” […]

A follow-up to my Spring Course, this is a continuing exploration of the power of cinema to enrich our lives. The Fall Session will carefully examine 6 more powerful films in detail. This course’s films will examine the American family in various forms and periods. Note: This course runs for two hours.

Tea Party Treats is a relaxed, hands-on series where we spend time together making the favorites of a traditional afternoon tea. Over the course of the classes, we will make 2 types of scones, chocolate ganache tarts, cucumber tea sandwiches, and tarragon chicken salad sandwiches. Along the way, we will enjoy tastings and try a […]

Have you ever wished you knew more about your family’s history? Maybe future generations will wonder about yours, too! This course will provide some ideas to help you get started telling your story, both in the traditional way of writing a memoir as well as some other creative options. Participants will have a chance to […]

(To the tune of Tony Bennett’s “Because of You”) It’s likely true, there’s a song in your heart. This rendezvous’ sure to fire up that spark. Just choose a tune that’s apropos, Concoct a rhyme that fits the flow, And on cue, you’re off to a start. To one you love, blow a musical kiss, […]

This course is a detailed study of the history of thrillers in radio, film, and television. We’ll take a deep dive into the insatiable fascination and love of audiences to be delightfully scared and entertained by a wide variety of media.

Come join us for a fun exploration of one of America’s favorite holidays: Halloween! We’ll move from its roots in legend, myth, and ritual to its transformation into an entertaining, obsessive, and incredibly profitable pop culture phenomenon from suburban neighborhoods to theme parks.

Let’s journey across the continents to discover some similarities and differences between wine regions. Come along for this wine journey in search of some similar or same wine grapes from a couple of different countries to compare and contrast. We will also discover similar and different wine-making techniques across continents. Over this three-week course, we […]

This workshop teaches a highly successful method of writing a ten-minute play. Although the workshop is designed for first-time playwrights, many people have taken it several times. In Part 1, the instructors assist the participants in selecting play topics that are likely to be successful and producible. Once the participants have selected their story and […]

The second part of this workshop consists of the participants re-writing their plays to refine the dialogue, conflict, and resolution. Plots are re-worked, characters redefined, and dialogue scrutinized. During Part 2, the instructors are closely involved in the play development, offering suggestions intended to produce a more successful play. This is a nine-class course. Participants […]

The third part of this workshop begins with polishing the plays for the final class, which is a staged reading for Lifelong members. The playwrights cast their plays, supervise final dress readings, and experience the excitement of seeing their original work being presented. Following the staged reading, the instructors provide concrete steps for the playwright […]

Once there was a time, a very special era, when all came to see, hear, and frolic in the joy of the future. These were the days of WORLD FAIRS. They were gatherings of all peoples that took place once a decade to honor new ideas fostered by science and industry. We plan to visit […]