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January

Three Terrific Sports Novels - Full Series
Sports and games are more than fun pastimes. They're sources of passion and pride, displays of skill, teamwork, individual excellence, and creators of bonds that may last a lifetime. Jan 22: John Grisham's Bleachers examines the role of high school football in a small town. Jan 29 and Feb 5: W.P. Kinsella's Shoeless Joe, which is the basis for the film Field of Dreams, is about fathers, sons and dreams. Feb 12 and Feb 19: Beartown by Fredrik Backman is about a small town with big hockey dreams and the price the town will have to pay to make those dreams come true.
Show Description
Fee: $65.00

Instructor: Joan Mountford

Dates: 1/22/2019 - 2/19/2019

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 5

Days: Tu

Building: Building C

Room: 103
Books should be read before each class.

Three Terrific Sports Novels - Partial Series
Sports and games are more than fun pastimes. They're sources of passion and pride, displays of skill, teamwork, individual excellence, and creators of bonds that may last a lifetime.
Show Description
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Joan Mountford

Dates: 1/22/2019 - 1/22/2019

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 1

Days: Tu

Building: Building C

Room: 103
John Grisham's Bleachers examines the role of high school football in a small town.

Three Terrific Sports Novels - Partial Series
Sports and games are more than fun pastimes. They're sources of passion and pride, displays of skill, teamwork, individual excellence, and creators of bonds that may last a lifetime.
Show Description
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Joan Mountford

Dates: 1/29/2019 - 1/29/2019

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 1

Days: Tu

Building: Building C

Room: 103
Part 1: W.P. Kinsella's Shoeless Joe, which is the basis for the film Field of Dreams, is about fathers, sons and dreams.

Three Terrific Sports Novels - Partial Series
Sports and games are more than fun pastimes. They're sources of passion and pride, displays of skill, teamwork, individual excellence, and creators of bonds that may last a lifetime.
Show Description
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Joan Mountford

Dates: 2/5/2019 - 2/5/2019

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 1

Days: Tu

Building: Building C

Room: 103
Part 2: W.P. Kinsella's Shoeless Joe, which is the basis for the film Field of Dreams, is about fathers, sons and dreams.

Three Terrific Sports Novels - Partial Series
Sports and games are more than fun pastimes. They're sources of passion and pride, displays of skill, teamwork, individual excellence, and creators of bonds that may last a lifetime.
Show Description
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Joan Mountford

Dates: 2/12/2019 - 2/12/2019

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 1

Days: Tu

Building: Building C

Room: 103
Part 1: Beartown by Fredrik Backman is about a small town with big hockey dreams and the price the town will have to pay to make those dreams come true.

Three Terrific Sports Novels - Partial Series
Sports and games are more than fun pastimes. They're sources of passion and pride, displays of skill, teamwork, individual excellence, and creators of bonds that may last a lifetime.
Show Description
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Joan Mountford

Dates: 2/19/2019 - 2/19/2019

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 1

Days: Tu

Building: Building C

Room: 103
Part 2: Beartown by Fredrik Backman is about a small town with big hockey dreams and the price the town will have to pay to make those dreams come true.

Sports, Leisure, and Entertainment in Early Punta Gorda
During the early years in Punta Gorda, while times were tough and work days were long, residents and wealthy tourists enjoyed the sports and games of their times. We will share some of the stories from the late 19th and early 20th centuries that attest to the popularity of such sports as hunting, fishing, golf, yachting, tennis and baseball and how these and other leisure activities helped shaped the culture of Punta Gorda.
Show Description
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Elizabeth Brown

Dates: 1/23/2019 - 1/23/2019

Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: W

Building: Building C

Room: 103

The Women Of The Koreshan Settlement
In the late 19th century followers of a charismatic religious leader, Dr. Cyrus Teed, founded a utopian-settlement in Estero, in order to practice their unorthodox beliefs unchallenged. They practiced equality between men and women, and attracted a number of educated, financially comfortable women to the wilderness of the Florida Gulf Coast.
Show Description
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Elizabeth Brown

Dates: 1/24/2019 - 1/24/2019

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 1

Days: Th

Building: Building C

Room: 103

Florida Fossils and How They Got Here
The class will examine how the Florida landmass evolved and the terrestrial and marine animals that inhabited it. The fossilization process, particularly in Florida, will be explained. Attendees will learn which fossils are found in Florida, how to look for them and identification methods. A wide variety of fossils and fossils will be available for students to examine.
Show Description
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Bob Fuqua

Dates: 1/28/2019 - 1/28/2019

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 1

Days: M

Building: Building C

Room: 103

Writing Poetry II
In this course we will discuss elements of craft, such as imagery, metaphor, endings, etc., using as examples poems from contemporary poets. Students will have an opportunity to compose a poem, as well as a chance to bring in a poem for critiquing if they wish. Students who have previously taken this class, or have other experience writing poetry, are most welcome to attend.
Show Description
Fee: $55.00

Instructor: Dorothy Howe Books

Dates: 1/28/2019 - 2/18/2019

Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 4

Days: M

Building: Building E

Room: E-113

Great Decisions - Full Series
Come join us for discussion, films, insight and understanding of international affairs, US foreign policy and how it influences us in America and the world. The topics for 2019: Migration, US-Mexico Relations, Cyber Security, Chinese Trade, Nuclear Diplomacy, Middle East Overview, Rising Populism In Europe, and The State of the State Department.
Show Description
Fee: $75.00

Instructor: Don O'Neil

Dates: 1/29/2019 - 3/5/2019

Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 6

Days: Tu

Building: Building C

Room: 103
NOTE: 2019 Great Decisions Briefing Book required. Please read Chapter 1 prior to the first session. Books will be available for purchase at the Registration Jan. 15 or in the LLI Office.

Great Decisions - Partial Series
Come join us for discussion, films, insight and understanding of international affairs, US foreign policy and how it influences us in America and the world.
Show Description
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Don O'Neil

Dates: 1/29/2019 - 1/29/2019

Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: Tu

Building: Building C

Room: 103
The topics for this class will be Migration.

What People Believe - A Survey of World Religions
We will study the major religions of the world, which will give us a deep, intuitive understanding of how the peoples of the world think, value and how they act. We must not make generalizations, looking at a person through an understanding of their religious beliefs can be like opening a window. Depending on the interests of attendees and time allotted, we will cover the following, plus any others of interest to the class: Atheism and Agnosticism, Bahaâ€™i, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism, Sikhism.
Show Description
Fee: $55.00

Instructor: Bob Carlson

Dates: 1/31/2019 - 2/21/2019

Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 4

Days: Th

Building: Building E

Room: E-113

WMU Aviation Tour
WMU has a satellite Aviation Program on the campus of FSWC on Airport Rd. LLI students have probably noticed the signs at the front gate and on the classroom building. LLI members are being given a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the WMU training facility at Punta Gorda Airport. We will tour the hangar and flight simulator and learn about the latest technology that is available for the young aviation personnel of the future.
Show Description
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Judy Berger

Dates: 1/30/2019 - 1/30/2019

Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: W

Building: Off Campus Site

Room:
This tour is limited to only 10 participants on a first come basis.Transportation is not provided but carpooling may be available. This tour is conducted in two location in Punta Gorda and additional information on location and parking will be emailed a week before the tour date.

Contemporary Economic Issues: Shifts in the Economic Landscape
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This six session course will address four topics:

I. Economic Growth: What is the "Economic Problem?"; Demand Stimulation vs. Supply Constraints; What Determines the Rate of Growth?

II. International Trade: It's Not About Creating Jobs!; Adam Smith Got It Right; Who Wins Trade Wars?

III. Monetary Policy: A Shifting Stance: Fed Policy Goals; The Great Expansion; The Quiet Unwinding

IV. Labor Market Dynamics: Will Technology Eliminate Most Jobs?; Where Have All the Workers Gone?
Show Description
Fee: $75.00
Instructor: Gene Laber
Dates: 1/16/2019 - 2/20/2019

Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 6

Days: W
Building: Building C

Room: 103

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