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The world of cruising is a dynamic environment that changes quickly and constantly. This class will address recent trends and changes in cruising ships, itineraries, and new features. Experienced cruiser's get an update on future options. New cruiser's bring your questions and get some tips on how to choose and book your cruise. This will include navigating cruise ads, cruise myths, the value of travel advisors, travel insurance, passports, and other subjects that will make your cruise (or other vacation) even more enjoyable.
On Campus Session
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Fort Worth has been part of Sister Cities International organization for 40 years. Learn about the mission, programs and opportunities offered by this 501c3 nonprofit, as it promotes Fort Worth globally and enriches our community through international education, exchange and commerce.
Trinity Terrace
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Come along to relive our 2024 summer driving trip through eastern and southern France. Heading east from Paris, our first stop is the Alsace region with its heavily Germanic influence and half-timbered houses. Turning south, we visit the magnificent French/Italian alps and take a thrilling skyride up towering Mont Blanc. We re-enter France for a stop at Annecy, the lakeside town known as the Venice of France. Continuing west into Provence we tour lavendar fields in full bloom, attend a French village market day, and marvel at a Roman engineering acheivement from 2,000 years ago. We then turn back north, stopping to sample wines from the famous Burgundy region, and make our final stop in the beautiful Loire valley to visit 16th century Chateaux.
Online Zoom Session
- Section Code: F26FSFTRA012A
- Instructor: James Parr
- Dates: 11/12/2026 - 11/19/2026
- Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Sessions: 2
- Days: Th
- Building: Online Class
- Room: Zoom
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Learn to ride TEXRAIL to DFW! Reduce pre-flight stress by avoiding traffic to DFW for only $4 (or less) one-way. Week 1: On-campus class (required for field trip). Week 2: Field trip! Approx. 9:30 am. to 3 pm. Max 10 Frogs per field trip date, each guided by 2 instructors. Sign up for a field-trip date during the class. Two field trip dates will be offered in total.
Field Trip: You’re on your own to be dropped off or park at the T&P station, which is the start and endpoint. We’ll briefly stop at Central Station and continue to DFW airport. Starting in Terminal B you’ll learn how to navigate various departure/arrival scenarios for all terminals. Must be able to walk a fair distance and get on/off trains and shuttles without mobility assistance. Please bring lunch as there are no restaurants outside of security in the terminals we will be visiting.
Field trip participants must purchase a round-trip Tex Rail ticket, day of. Detailed instructions covered in class.
On Campus Session
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This class allows us to sample many of the delights that Italy has to offer. We will visit the majority of Italy's twenty regions. We will sample food and wine, visit museums and archeological sites, and attend operas. We will explore special art venues, and take time to enjoy natural wonders, mountain lakes and hilltop villages. If you have never been to Italy, you will receive a great introduction. If you are planning your next trip, you will pick up a few ideas to add to your enjoymwent of this fascinating country. The course content is based on personal expeiences from 25 trips to Italy since 2011, the most recent being spring of 2026.
Online Zoom Session
- Section Code: F26FSFTRA011A
- Instructor: James Parr
- Dates: 11/10/2026 - 11/17/2026
- Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Sessions: 2
- Days: Tu
- Building: Online Class
- Room: Zoom
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Come along to relive our 2022 cruise from Rome to Greece and Ephesus. We board the ship in Civitavecchia, Rome's cruise port, and visit the Bay of Naples, four Greek islands, and the well preserved Roman archeological site of Ephesus, Turkey where Paul's ministry was an important chapter in establishing the early Christian church. Additional bonus information is included about the range of experiences available at each port.
The Stayton
- Section Code: F26FSFACT076A
- Instructor: James Parr
- Dates: 11/9/2026 - 11/9/2026
- Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Sessions: 1
- Days: M
- Building: The Stayton (opens in new tab)
- Room: Dining Room: 11th Floor
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Located in northeastern New Mexico, Mt. Capulin is an extinct volcano located in the remains of an 8000 square mile volcanic field. Declared a national monument in 1916, from the rim you can see 4 states. Learn about the first woman to be named a custodian of the park service, the man who built the road to the top, the discovery that proved humans lived in the area 11,000 years ago and how you can hike the rim and see the remains of the lava flows from the last eruption 60,000 years ago.
On Campus Session
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Traveling the world can be a physically demanding activity, and individuals with mobility issues can encounter challenges at every step of the way. This course will cover several aspects of the travel process as they affect mobility, including trip planning, common mobility obstacles, challenges of various modes of travel (air, ground, hotel, etc.), and the use of mobility assistance devices to make travel easier. We will have ample time for Q&A/discussion and sharing tips and best practices, and we will also discuss issues from the perspective of our travel
On Campus Session
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