Course Description: We hear much about microbes that make us sick. More than 90% of the microbes that share our world are beneficial, keeping us healthy, and manufacturing the foods and drinks we enjoy. This course covers both groups. Microbes have played a fundamental role in human history. The Bible’s Old Testament even provided useful public health laws. Whether you are working in the health care field, a home maker, or with an interest in public health, this fascinating foray into the invisible world of organisms that live in, on, and around us has something for you.

Class Leader Bio(s): Dr. Ron Weiss, Ed. D. taught microbiology at the university level to medical students, nursing students, and biology majors. During his career with the Indiana Department of Health, he served as an infection control specialist on a hospital inspection team, an institutional kitchen inspector, and inspected Clinical Laboratories for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS). In addition he worked as a diagnostic technician in a regional veterinary laboratory where he acquired hands on experience with the viruses, bacteria, parasites and the fungal infections that plague us, our pets, the world around us.

Notes: Be sure to bring a notebook Crosspoint Church 214 Partin Drive S Community Life Center, Room 909-911 Niceville, FL

Course Description: Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.

Class Leader Bio(s): Kevin Mathis and his whole family have been teaching Martial Arts in Fort Walton Beach for over 35 years. Kevin is a 9th degree black belt and has traveled & taught all over the world.

Course Description: You will be making a very unique vase that actually has a hole right in the middle of it. This is a 4-week class meeting on September 9, 16, 23 and 30. There is a $40 non-refundable fee. This is the same class as Basic Pottery B. Do Not sign up for both classes.

Class Leader Bio(s): Sherry Cooler has been a potter and instructor for 30 plus years. She loves hand-building and creating pottery with found objects as well as sharing what she knows. Pat Basque will be the co-leader for this course.

Notes: There is a $40 non-refundable supply fee to cover materials. This is a double session 4-week class meeting on September 9, 16, 23 and 30. Only sign up for one Pottery Class, both 4-week sessions are the same. ADSO 17 First Street SE Fort Walton Beach, FL

Course Description: Forgot the rules to an old favorite? Ready to learn a new card game? Whether you're a seasoned veteran or the next rookie on deck, you will learn the rules and tips you need to master six different card games while connecting with old friends and making new ones. This will be a six-week course, meeting on September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7 and 14.

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

Notes: This will be a six-week course, meeting on September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, and 14 at: Covenant Community Church 1008 Gospel Rd FWB

Course Description: Fused glass creations are beautiful and easy to create. This is not stained glass or blown glass but is known as kiln formed glass. During the 4-week class we will make 4 projects with sheet glass, noodles, stringers and dots of glass. We will fire your projects bi-weekly in our kilns. You’ll learn new techniques in glass every class and can make dishes, suncatchers and two other projects. The art glass we are using is handmade, very unique and beautiful. It is very expensive glass and we fire the pieces in the kiln for up to two firings that take almost 24 hours each. You will be amazed at what you create! 4-week class meeting on September 9, 23, October 7 and 21. This is the same class as Creative Fused Glass B. There is a $45 per class fee ($180 total) to cover materials and firing. If you pay for the classes in full at the first class, the charge will be $40.00 per class ($160 total).

Class Leader Bio(s): Anita Vasquez and Rosanne Painter Maas are lifelong crafters and love making things out of glass. You can see pictures at our website for Paradise Glassworks at: paradiseglassworks.com. Things are also for sale at Artesano Boutique in Fort Walton Beach and Blue Morning Gallery in Pensacola.

Notes: There is a $45 per class fee ($180 total) to cover materials and firing. If you pay for the classes in full at the first class, the charge will be $40.00 per class ($160 total). This is a 4-week class meeting alternate Tuesdays on September 9, 23, October 7 and 21. This gives us ample time to fire your projects in our kilns. Students need to wear closed toed shoes (like sneakers) in the studio. Eye glasses are required in the studio which we provide or you may use your own. Paradise Glassworks 2 David Street, Unit E, Fort Walton Beach, 32547 There is a Paradise Glasswork sign next to the door. Located in the office complex on the corner of David Street and Skipper Avenue to the right of “Just Think Cake”.

Course Description: Think you know stuff? How sure can we be that we really know anything, and what kinds of stuff are even out there to be known? This course explores how philosophers, ancient and modern, have tried to tell appearance from reality using reason and experience. Along the way, we’ll test their ideas on real-world puzzles about what, if anything, we can truly know about ourselves and the world. No background in philosophy needed … just curiosity and a willingness to think about thinking.

Class Leader Bio(s): Dr. Charles Myers is a retired USAF judge advocate who taught philosophy at the USAF Academy and Northwest Florida State College.

Course Description: Money is more than just currency-it’s a powerful force that shapes cultures, relationships, identities, and values. Explore the role of money in your human experience, through looking at past money scripts, discovering your money personality, and learning how to rewire your brain for wealth. Also, we will look at the practical sides of money with discussions about taxes, investing, and goal setting. Let’s talk money!

Class Leader Bio(s): Sharon Bumgarner, CFP® graduated from the University of Oklahoma with BBA and secondary education teacher certification. You will benefit from her experiences as a financial planner, corporate trainer, stockbroker, wealth manager and military personal financial counselor at Eglin AFB for 8 years. Mary Zimmerman, Certified Financial Planner® professional and Registered Life Planner®, has a passion for talking about money and meaning. This passion has taken her around the globe, most recently to India, to lead “The Seven Stages of Money Maturity” workshop, based on the work of George Kinder. She is the owner of PATH Financial Strategies, LLC, in Chandler, Arizona.

Course Description: This class will equip investors with information on investing through varying environments, information on specific investment types, specifics of investment planning and portfolio management, and discussion on markets, geopolitics, interest rates, inflation, currencies, and more. This is a 7-week class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Nicholas Barlotta is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and Financial Consultant with Barlotta Wealth Management Group of Benjamin F. Edwards.

Notes: This is a 7-week class starting September 9, the date of the skipped class will be determined later.