Course Description: The Revolutionary War started in the spring of 1775 at Lexington and Concord. In June 1776 the Second Continental Congress appointed a committee to prepare a declaration of independence. This course will examine the history of British America, the French and Indian War, the rise of the revolutionary resistance, the committees of correspondence, Boston Tea Party, the Intolerable Acts, the First and Second Continental Congress, Paine’s Common Sense and the move toward independence, Richard Henry Lee’s resolution, Jefferson’s drafting of the declaration of independence and the changes made by Congress before its adoption on July 4, 1776. The course will look at the early days of the Revolution from the summer to the early winter of 1776.

Instructors Bio: Dr. Marie Hallion is an Adjunct Professor at the Graduate School and the School of Undergraduate Studies of the University of Maryland Global Campus. She worked inside the White House from 1972 to 1978 during the Nixon, Ford and Carter Administrations and experienced two presidential transitions. She then moved to the newly created Energy Department in 1978. Marie specializes in organizational theory and a wide range of courses in government and politics. Awards she has received include the UMUC Teaching Excellence Award, the Graduate School Commitment to Excellence Award and the Professional Achievement Award.

Course Description: Welcome to Justice Potpourri, an engaging sampler of the most fascinating, complex, and misunderstood corners of the modern criminal justice system. We will go far beyond the sensational headlines to explore how changing data, cutting-edge technology, and shifting societal values are completely rewriting the rules of crime and punishment.  

Instructor Bio: Dr. Kathy Johnson received a BS in 1987 and MS in 1989 in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University. Her PhD in Criminology is from Indiana University in Pennsylvania. She has been a faculty member in Criminology and Criminal Justice at UWF since August 2000.

Course Description:  This class is designed for beginning students of the game of pickleball or those who need a brush up on the basics of the game. During class, we will teach the rules of the game, scoring, serving and game play. The class will consist of 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of instructed play. 

Instructor Bio:  Danny McKinney has been playing pickleball for 3 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others.

Cyndie Hale knew before she took her first lesson she would love the game, has now loved the game for 2 years and loves sharing the sport with others.

Additional Notes:  Please bring your paddle. If you don’t have one, we have a few that can be borrowed. Gym shoes are required, preferably court shoes.

Course Description: This course provides an overview of estate planning, probate issues, estate taxes, Medicaid planning, asset protection, and guardianship. 

Instructor Bio: J. Mark Fisher received his Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law in 1984. He has limited his practice to the field of Estate Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts, and Nursing Home Medicaid Planning for 36 years and has been teaching classes at UWF for 30 years.  J. Mark Fisher has written three books on the topic of Estate Planning, and has offices in FWB, Pensacola, and Panama City.  

Notes: There is a non-refundable $15 materials fee. 

Course Description:   This class is designed for the pickleball player who has a basic understanding of the rules of the game, knows how to score and can serve and return the ball consistently. The class will be run with 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of instructed game play. 

Instructor Bio:  Greg Aldridge has been playing pickleball for 3 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. 

Danny McKinney has been playing pickleball for 3 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. 

Additional Notes:  Please bring your paddle. If you don’t have one, we have a few that can be borrowed. Gym shoes are required, preferably court shoes.

 Course Description:  Are you ready to learn how to use your iPad effectively? This course will take you from the very basics to making your iPad your own. Individual needs will be addressed to make sure everyone has an opportunity to learn. We will explore the most popular iPad tricks and topics, including how to get the most out of your iPad experience. Students must bring their own iPads to class. This is a six-week course.

Instructor Bio:  Dolores Noechel is a former Ruckel math teacher, OCSD Instructional Technology and Media Services Specialist, and Assistant Principal at Fort Walton Beach High School.

Course Description: 

This class is designed for the pickleball player who has a basic understanding of the rules of the game, knows how to score and canserve and return the ball consistently. The class will be run with 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of instructed game play.

Instructor Bio: Stan Budzinski has been playing pickleball for 3 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. Mary Plummer has been playing pickleball for many years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others.

Additional Notes:  Please bring your paddle. If you don’t have one, we have a few that can be borrowed. Gym shoes are required, preferably court shoes.

Course Description:  Join Deana Chapman for an empowering eight-week journey into The Power of the Mind. With more than 20 years of experience in hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and life coaching, Deana has helped individuals discover how to unlock their potential and create lasting change. I’ll combine proven mind-body strategies that help to reduce stress, build confidence, improve emotional well-being, and develop a more positive mindset. Through interactive discussions and exercises you'll learn how your thoughts influence your daily life and discover simple tools you can use to create healthier habits, greater resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. 

Instructor Bio: Deana C. Chapman is the owner of DCC Hypnosis, NLP, and Life Coaching Center. She has more than 20 years’ experience in hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and life coaching as well as several years as an NGH certified hypnosis, NLP and life coach instructor.