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- Purple Martin Short Course
- Thursday, Oct. 8 (Hybrid) (In-Person PC30A & Zoom)
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Fee: $15.00
Dates: 10/8/2026 - 10/8/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Days: Th, Sessions: 1
Seats Available: 78
Zoom: A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to start of the class.
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 Meet the Purple Martin, North America’s largest swallow and a beloved, social bird now in decline. Learn about its unique habits, migration, challenges, and how you can help protect its future.
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Non-Member option available here.
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- Review of To Kill a Mockingbird
- Tuesday, Oct. 13, 20 (In-Person PC30A & Zoom)
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Fee: $25.00
Dates: 10/13/2026 - 10/20/2026
Times: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CT
Days: Tu, Sessions: 2
Seats Available: 81
Zoom: A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to start of the class.
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Revisit Harper Lee's beloved classic and explore the timeless themes that continue to resonate today. Through guided discussion, participants will examine key characters, moral dilemmas, justice, prejudice, childhood, and the social dynamics of Maycomb. Together, we'll consider the novel's enduring questions about conscience, courage, and compassion, and why To Kill a Mockingbird remains one of America's most influential works of literature.
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Non-Member option available here.
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- CPR / AED Certification Course
- Wednesdays, Oct. 14 (In-person PC30A)
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Fee: $85.00
Dates: 10/14/2026 - 10/14/2026
Times: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Days: W Sessions: 1
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Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR and AED use in this American Heart Association certified course. Gain the confidence to respond in an emergency with hands-on instruction and certification upon successful completion.
To complete an American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR certification, you must physically demonstrate the required psychomotor skills on a training manikin on the floor. This includes performing continuous, uninterrupted chest compressions at a depth of at least 2 inches and a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, alongside delivering effective rescue breaths.
Physical & Skill Demands
Do you have a physical limitation or injury that makes kneeling or heavy chest compressions difficult? Once you register, we can explain your options for official accommodation or modified testing with your instructor.
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Non-Member option available here.
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- Let's Do Lunch with Kathryn J. Hardy
- Thursday, Oct. 15
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Dates: 10/15/2026
Times: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CT
Limit: $60 via cash or check day of the event
Let's Do Lunch with Kathryn J. Hardy
Join us for a special luncheon with Kathryn J. Hardy, featuring conversation, connection, and a closer look at her book, Johnny & Jazzbo.
Thursday, October 15 | 11:30 a.m. | FSU PC Campus
$60 per person • Registration includes lunch, mimosas, and a signed copy of Johnny & Jazzbo.
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Seats Available: 25
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- You Can’t Take it with You: A Deep Dive Into Estate Planning
- Thursday, Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5 Zoom - Central Time
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Fee: $45.00
Dates: 10/15/2026 - 11/5/2026
Times: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM CT
Day: Th Sessions: 4
Seats Available: 66
Zoom: Instructors will email a link to the course prior to the start date.
Instructor: Diana Simpson
Learn the essentials of estate planning, including wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, and strategies for transferring assets. This practical course helps you make informed decisions, avoid common mistakes, and create a plan that reflects your goals.
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- Memory, Aging, Dementia, and You: What Everyone Should Know
- Thursday, Oct. 15, 22 Zoom - Central Time
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Fee: $25.00
Dates: 10/15/2026 - 10/22/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Day: Th Sessions: 2
Seats Available: 51
Zoom: Instructors will email a link to the course prior to the start date.
Instructor: Jeanne O'Kon, Phil Nowicki
As people live longer, questions about memory, aging, and dementia have become increasingly important for individuals, families, and communities. This course provides a practical, evidence-based introduction to what constitutes normal aging, signs of cognitive decline, and when memory and behavioral concerns may signal a more serious condition. Strategies that may help support brain health and cognitive well-being will also be discussed.
Participants will learn about common age-related cognitive changes and gain an understanding of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. The course will examine types and stages of dementia, early onset dementia, and current diagnostic approaches.
In addition, the course will address the personal and social impact of dementia, including caregiving challenges and resources available for individuals and families affected by dementia. By the end of the course, participants will be better equipped to understand memory changes and support themselves and others in navigating the aging process.
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- British Shipwrecks of Pensacola
- Wednesdays, Oct. 21 Zoom - Central Time
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Fee: $15.00
Dates: 10/21/2026 - 10/21/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Day: W Sessions: 1
Seats Available: 80
Zoom: Instructors will email a link to the course prior to the start date.
Instructor: Della Scott-Ireton
Explore Pensacola’s brief British period (1763–1781) and its lasting legacy. This presentation highlights the history and archaeology of British Navy shipwrecks in Pensacola Bay and what they reveal today.
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- Nature’s Palette: Creating Art from Northwest Florida’s Organic Beauty
- Friday, Oct. 23 (In-Person PC30A & Zoom)
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Fee: $35.00
Dates: 10/23/2026 - 10/23/2026
Times: 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM CT
Days: F, Sessions: 1
Seats Available: 62
Zoom: A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to start of the class.
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Join me for an intimate look into the evolution of my nature-inspired art practice and latest collection, Fossilizing the Forest Floor. In this presentation, I will share how my life and work are taking me a step deeper into the woods—quite literally. How my evolving technique of permanently embedding organic elements—such as moss, bark, petals, and lichen—directly into my pieces coincides with my land conservation work.
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Non-Member option available here.
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- Hey! Are you Listening to Me?
- Monday, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9 Zoom - Central Time
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Fee: $35.00
Dates: 10/26/2026 - 11/9/2026
Times: 3:00 PM - 5:39 PM CT
Day: M Sessions: 3
Seats Available: 86
Zoom: Instructors will email a link to the course prior to the start date.
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Have you ever felt unheard in everyday conversations, from medical visits to personal relationships? Dr. Halvorson emphasizes student participation, interaction, and experiential learning. This interactive (Fun) class explores the challenges of being heard in various situations; it encourages participants to use techniques for being understood.
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- Bats in the Belfry
- Thursday, Oct. 29 (In-Person PC30A & Zoom)
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Fee: $15.00
Dates: 10/29/2026 - 10/29/2026
Times: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CT
Days: Th, Sessions: 1
Seats Available: 12
Zoom: A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to start of the class.
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Have you ever been dive-bombed by mysterious winged creatures at twilight? You may have had an encounter with bats. These incredible animals have created wonder, trepidation and an entire franchise of super hero movies, but they're so much more! Learn about the real-life super powers bats have, and what to do if they decide to take up residence in your Belfry (er, attic)!
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Non-Member option available here.
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- Public Enemies: American Criminals in the 1930s
- Wednesday, Nov. 4 (In-Person PC30A & Zoom)
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Fee: $15.00
Dates: 11/4/2026 - 11/4/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Days: W, Sessions: 1
Seats Available: 77
Zoom: A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to start of the class.
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Explore how the turmoil of the late 1920s and early 1930s gave rise to infamous American criminals. This session compares Al Capone’s Chicago outfit, the Dillinger gang, and Bonnie and Clyde—their motives, methods, and lasting impact.
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Non-Member option available here.
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