Talents in Common
More classes starting in January! Check back for details.
Happy Holidays!
JANUARY
Pickleball 101
Learn the basics and strategies of pickleball play- Ed Pieper, lifelong teacher and beginner pickleball teacher.
Facilitators: Ed Pieper
Tuesday, January 7th
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Complimentary (reservations required)
Le Cercle Français revient au Commons Club
Cercle Francais is a weekly one-hour meeting where participants learn and explore the French language and its culture and experience arm-chair travel in France. It does not matter how well you speak French because it is the exposure and experience that matters. And it is fun! Some participants are beginners and others are fluent, but we help each other. We would like to have a French Table at The Rookery on the 3rd Wednesday, January through April. The primary conversations will be in French as you enjoy friends and lunch.
Facilitator: Lisa Baroni
Wednesdays, January 8th to April 16th
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Complimentary
A La Carte Lunch at the Rookery on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
All Sessions are via ZOOM and in person at The Enrichment Center.
The Wildlife of Southwest Florida
Come learn about our feathered, furred, and scaly SWFL neighbors, presented by a CREW (Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed) staff member
Facilitators: Piper Jones
Thursday, January 9th
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Complimentary (reservations required)
Click here to register for The Wildlife of Southwest Florida on Thursday, January 9th
or email [email protected] or call 239-949-3800 to reserve your spot.
Romancing the Stone
Since ancient times, stone carvers have sought to set free the forms they see trapped within a stone. It is a careful and unyielding process. The relationship between the sculptor and the stone is not unlike a true romance. There are some give and takes as well as a lot of heart. When carefully and skillfully romanced, stones become extraordinary works of art.
Facilitators:Terrie Merten
Friday, January 10th
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Complimentary (Reservations Required)
Click here to register for Romancing the Stone on Friday, January 10th
or email [email protected] or call 239-949-3800 to reserve your spot.
Earl Warren vs. Supreme Court Today
An in-depth look at the Warren Court in the 1960's, how it accepted and decided cases with a close look at Miranda vs Arizona. And a then and now comparison to the current Supreme Court.Facilitator: Jim Hale
(former law clerk to Chief Justice Earl Warren)
Friday, January 10th
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Complimentary (reservations required)
Click here to register for Earl Warren vs. Supreme Court Today on Friday, January 10th
or email [email protected] or call 239-949-3800 to reserve your spot.
Essentials & Budgeting For Your Financial Future
A simple format for different approaches to budgeting and the essential information needed to achieve your realistic financial goals. The presentation will also include a discussion on vital information to have available in the event of a life changing event. Please come prepared to take notes and join in the discussion.
Facilitators:Christina Lowery
Monday, January 13th
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Complimentary (reservations required)
Click here to register for Essentials & Budgeting for Your Financial Future on Monday, January 13th
or email [email protected] or call 239-949-3800 to reserve your spot.
How to Navigate The Commons Club Website
The Commons Club website is your gateway to the Rookery, Beach Club, Health and Lifestyle Center, Enrichment Center and now Pickleball.
Have you ever wanted to know what events were happening at the Rookery or were you interested in taking a Fitness class but couldn't find the email that had the current month's newsletter? Or maybe you need to see your current statement.
Understanding how to navigate The Commons Club website will give you all this information and more.
Join us for this presentation, we will focus on:
· Navigating the overall website
· How to access and complete forms
· How to register for dining reservations, a fitness class or other events
· How to access your statement
Facilitators: Christy Burke
Wednesday, January 15th
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Complimentary (Reservations required)
Click here to register for How to Navigate The Commons Club Website on Wednesday January 15th
or email [email protected] or call 239-949-3800 to reserve your spot.
Talents in Common - More iPhone/iPad/iOS Tips
You know the basics of iPhone/iPad operation, but you'd like to move on to mastering some more advanced features or you have some feature you just can't get to work for you, this class will move beyond the basics to some of the less known settings and most useful apps and being limited to 8-10 participants, your questions will be answered.
Please bring a notebook & pen for notes
Facilitator: Bob Deakin
Thursday, October 16th
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Complimentary (Reservations required)
Click here to register for More iPhone/iPad/iOS Tips on Thursday, January 16th
or email [email protected] or call 239-949-3800 to reserve your spot.
Malta
The smallest European Union country by size and population. With the highest population density of all, and the smallest capital (Valletta). And with one of the richest, most diverse histories. Ruled by the Phoenecians (for 700 years), then Romans (300 years), Byzantines (300 years), Muslims from North Africa (200 years), Normans (200 years), Spanish (200 years), Order of Saint John (300 years), the British (200 years), and now independence. The whole of Malta's capical Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit the main island of Gozo
Facilitator: Paul Pacter
Thursday, January 16th
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Complimentary (reservations required)
Click here to register for Malta on Thursday, January 16th
or email [email protected] or call 239-949-3800 to reserve your spot.
Plus much more to come...