Club Purpose: We help members make the most of their computers and explore new technology.

Focus: While our meeting room is a Windows PC classroom, the club is no longer Windows-only. With our emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI), we will show you how to use free online AI tools that work on any computer or smartphone-Windows, Mac, Chromebook, or mobile.

Meetings:

• When: 2nd Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m.
• Where: Room 357, UWF Campus
• Format: Informal and friendly. Each session includes a short presentation plus time to share tips, ask questions, and solve tech problems together.

What We Cover:

• Modern AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini
• How AI can make tech tasks easier and more fun
• Practical help for everyday computer and device issues

Why Join?

• Free Membership: You don't need to be enrolled in any CLL classes.
• Learn, share, and stay current with technology
• Great for anyone curious about AI

Class Leader Bio(s): Hal earned his PhD in Physics from UC Santa Barbara after serving as a carrier-based Navy fighter pilot while the Korean war was winding down. Since 1994, he’s been heavily involved in CLL classes and administration. In 1996 he developed the CLL’s original computerized registration program that was used continuously until COVID stopped in-person registration. Over the years he has led various computer-related CLL courses.

New to Online Registration? Getting started is easy! Simply add items to the cart by...

1. Selecting (clicking on) the title of the item you want, then
2. Click the "Register" button. 

Here’s a checklist for the full process…

• Search for the class you want.
• IMPORTANT - Click the class title to link (drill down) to the FULL details for that specific class.
• Once there, click the “Register” button to add the class to your cart.
  • Note that each time you add an item to the cart, you will be asked “Who is attending?” The answer will be You.
  • Exception – you can register for a spouse, family member or friend by selecting the “Add person” option. NOTE: when you use this method, both you and the added person will be registered under one email for all your classes.

• Once your first selection has been added to your cart, 
  • A cart icon will appear in the upper right corner of the webpage. Click this icon at any time to view your cart.
  • You can either “Continue Browsing” or “Checkout”.

• Once you have all the items you would like in your cart, begin the Checkout process. If this is your first time using the CourseStorm system, just input the following when prompted to create your account…
  • First you will be asked to enter your email address.
    • This email will be where you receive registration confirmation and communications from your instructors.
  • Next, enter your first and last name, phone number, address and create your account password.
    • If/when you forget your password, you can always use the “Forgot Password?” link to reset it.
  • Be sure to check the box to agree with the terms of service (for CourseStorm) and Select Continue.
• Next Box (or Boxes) – Answer any questions and/or agreements, then select Save and Continue.  Example questions/agreements...
  •  CLL Refund Policy – Please use link to view/read the policy, then check “Yes, I agree".
  • Please verify that you are registered for only one of any duplicate session courses (i.e., Basic Pottery, Creative Fused Glass, etc.)

• Final Box - Review and Payment
  • You'll see a listing of items in your cart at the top of the box.
  • Use the View Details link to update any Contact Info, or to make any last-minute additions or deletions if you wish.
  • Enter requested Credit Card information for payment.
    • You may uncheck the Remember card box or leave it there – your choice.
  • Select Complete Purchase – You’re done!

Your account is now created, and you can return to the CLL CourseStorm page at any point and login to your account using your email and password (Login box is on the upper right of the page).

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.

Instructor Bio:  Lynn Walton fell in love with our “coffee-talk” yoga group about two years ago and then took the lead all last year.  Nita Wilkinson loves our morning yoga routine and has kept our gang going for almost 6 years now.

Notes:  This class meets on-line via Zoom daily Monday-Friday 0830-0900.  Join us when you can on these days for an energizing start to your day.

Tour Description: The Magnolia Grill is located in downtown Fort Walton Beach and is equal parts museum and restaurant. The home was ordered from a 1910 Sears Catalog. It is filled with pieces of local and military history. Tom and Peggy Rice, the owners, have deep family roots. Tom Rice will lead you through the entire restaurant explaining the significance of many items. He will also walk you around the outside to explain unique construction.

Tour Host Bio: Tom Rice is not only a restaurant owner, but a pillar of the Fort Walton Beach community having won many awards for his civic contributions. To name just a few, he received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by establishing the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast for veterans and their families and serves on the Board of Directors of Veterans Florida raising funds to construct the Veterans Tribute Tower at Beal Memorial Cemetery.

Notes: We will meet at Magnolia Grill at 9:30-11:00, 157 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton Beach. Following the tour, you are invited and encouraged to stay for lunch (at your expense) and enjoy this unique restaurant and its vast and varied menu.

Course Description: Have fun while improving and/or refreshing your German conversational skills. This is not a beginner’s German class, you need to know some basic German.

Instructors Bio: Gisela Healey was born in Germany, earned an MS in Education and Library Science, and taught high school German for 18 years.  She looks forward to having fun teaching at CLL.

Course Description: This class will look at our relationship with machines, and some disastrous accidents, and incidents, that have happened over the years in the aviation, maritime fields, and some even some unusual criminal activities.  We will look at what went wrong and what was done to fix the problems. Accidents are normally a series of small incidents that end up causing something to fail. I will provide visual aids and summaries for each class.

Instructor Bio: Robert Huffman retired as an Air Force NCO after 27 years of service.  He was a C-130 Crew Chief and Air Force Instructor.  He also worked for Boeing. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Course Description: Class will study the "Original Intent" of the Framers using writings of the Founders.  A study of The Federalist Papers and other writings by the Framers will be used.  Mr. Brock has developed a system for memorizing parts of the Constitution.  In addition, a Dramatization of the events at the Constitutional Convention will be shown. 

Instructor Bio: Paul Wendel Brock has a B.A. in History and a M.A. in Educational Leadership. He taught Advanced Placement (college level) History at Ft. Walton Beach High School and retired after 30 years. 

Notes: $3.00 for materials for a pocket size Constitution will be collected in class. 

Course Description:  Want to expand your social skills while having fun? This class will give you an opportunity to do that by learning new equipment and card games. Come join us and learn some new games and get refreshed on old standards.

Instructor Bio:  Karen Lauer is an experienced artist and CLL class leader. She loves to play games and introduced Wizard to the CLL community and camp conferences.