Club Description: The club is an organization with a goal; it is to help members get better usage out of their personal computers. The club is free and primarily for Microsoft Windows PC users because we meet in the UWF computer room that only has PCs. Our once-a-month informal meetings (on the 2nd Thursday) provide a relaxed environment in which to share computer stories, learn new skills, and solve tech problems. Our problem-solving approach depends heavily on various free Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.

What to Expect...

• Help with Modern Tech: Any one of the latest AI tools that we use, like ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft CoPilot, and Google Gemini, can be particularly useful for tackling computer problems. Probably everyone with AI experience has concluded that any AI-based approach is definitely superior to the old-style reliance on an application’s built-in help files.
• Interactive Meetings: Each session provides an opportunity for all attendees to hear a presentation and then discuss their own computer problems or successes. Sharing such information is beneficial to all and is strongly encouraged!
• Meeting Details: As of April 10, 2025, the club meets monthly throughout the year. The date is the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 357 on the UWF Campus.

Moderator Bio(s): Hal Pruett has relevant PC expertise that dates all the way back to the original IBM personal computer in the 1980s. Previously, near the end of the Korean war he was a Navy fighter pilot. Subsequently, he earned a PhD in Physics at UC Santa Barbara. Since 1994 he has instructed numerous CLL computer classes, written software to facilitate various CLL operations, maintained the CLL website, and served on the Board of Directors.

Course Description: Studies show a short daily yoga practice with friends is beneficial to your mind and body. (Ok well, that was my study with me being the subject and I feel much better when I do this!) This is a quick session to get your day started. We will sign on to Zoom and have a short chat over coffee and then do a 15-min (approx.) yoga session. Yoga flow via YouTube instructors.

Class Leader Bio(s): Nicole Blatt is not a yoga instructor, but she started doing a daily routine on zoom with friends during the Covid shutdown and has continued ever since. She has two 8th grade boys and definitely needs this after hustling the boys off to school each morning. Lynn Walton fell in love with our “coffee-talk” yoga group about a year ago and then took the lead all summer.  Often her dogs Java and Bella join in the yoga session too.

Notes: This class meets on-line via Zoom daily Monday - Friday 8:30-9:00. Join us when you can on these days for an energizing start to your day.

Course Description: Chairs provided at the VFW. This is a 7-week class. Yoga poses adapted to seated positions with optional standing using the chair as a prop. The practice emphasizes breath with the movement to build resilience and reduce stress This is a 7-week class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Annette Seda has Yoga Alliance 200-HR RYT certification.

Notes: This is a 7-week class meeting on January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23. Chairs will be provided. Optional equipment recommended includes 1-2 yoga blocks and a strap.

Course Description: Beginner line dance is an introduction to basic line dances. Participation will exercise your brain and heart while you learn the dances done at family gatherings. Even if you don't master them at first, keep trying; a challenge is good for you!!

Class Leader Bio(s): Bunny Klein is a retired physical education teacher. She loves to line dance and hopes you will love it too.

Course Description: Each student will build and take home a cheese and charcuterie board with ingredients sourced and provided by The Board Chef. You will taste and cut a minimum of 8 cheeses and 3 types of salami, learn how to make salami roses, and have an opportunity to play with added accoutrements such as dried fruits, olives and sweetie peppers. This tour will meet on Monday, January 12, at 10:00 and last between 1.5 to 2 hours. A fee of $25 will be collected at the door to cover ingredient costs. The fee will be collected at the door and is payable by cash or credit card.

Class Leader Bio(s): Annmarie has been in the food industry since her first job at the age of 14 in a Southern California pie shop. Since then, she has worked on every side of this amazing industry, not only as a brands manager for a national broad liner as a center of the plate specialist, but also as a successful entrepreneur. She took a leap during Covid, took out every tool, called on every business relationship she had, made a plan, moved to Fort Walton Beach and started The Board Chef.

Notes: This one-day tour will meet at 322 Harbor Place SW, Fort Walton Beach. This is Annmarie’s residence. There is plenty of street parking available.

Course Description: This class will teach basic manners including: sit, down, stay/wait, touch, leave it and recall. This will be a 4-week class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Nancy Bown is a cpdt-ka positive reinforcement trainer, no shock, prong or choke collars will be used in class. She has taught dog training for over 16 years. She has been an evaluator for Intermountain Therapy Animals for 11 years as well as an evaluator for AKC Canine good citizen. She is the founder of Dog-Harmony, which manages therapy teams for at risk youth and local hospitals.

Notes: This is a 4-week class meeting on January 12, 19, 26 and February 2. This class is geared for dog friendly dogs needing work on their basic manners. Sit, Down, Stay/Wait, touch, leave it and loose leash walking. The first class is mandatory and will be without your dog. You must bring your shot records. We will discuss canine body language, how dogs learn and equipment. Dogs must be at least 6 months old and up to date on shots. Pet’s Supplies Plus 4424 Commons Drive East Destin, Florida 32541

Course Description: Increase your financial consciousness by exploring the role of money in your life by looking at past money scripts, discovering your money personality, and stages of money maturity. Learn how to make your money match your values so you can rewire your brain for wealth and increase your happiness. This is a 6-week class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Sharon Bumgarner, CFP®, has over 30 years of Financial Services as a financial planner, stockbroker, corporate trainer, wealth manager and DOD contractor who worked at Eglin AFB from 2015 to 2023.

Notes: This is a 6-week class meeting January 12, 26, 2, 9, 16, and 23.

Course Description: This line dance class is designed for line dancers who wish to be challenged beyond absolute beginner. In this class we dance to a wide variety of music. You will learn some of the worldwide Top 20 easy dances as well as old favorites. Great exercise and great fun!

Class Leader Bio(s): Aggie Marler loves to dance! She began in couple's ballroom/country dancing, but fell in love with line dancing at the World Dance Championships 2001. Since then, she has had the privilege to teach line dancing, to deejay at national dance events for more than 10 years, and to teach local classes more than 15 years.