Course Description:  If you love music and love to dance, this is the class for you.  Get your tap shoes and get ready for fun!

Instructor Bio:  Jackie Youngblood grew up dancing and opened her own dance studio in Georgia while in college. She taught ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, aerobics, and disco for ages 3 through adult.

Course Description:  Alignment for Life is more than a class—it's a call to take control of the daily choices that can either fuel pain or foster healing. Sleep, nutrition, movement, relationships, and mindset all have an impact on how we experience pain and discomfort. Through evidence-based pain education, A4L educates, encourages, and empowers participants to make meaningful lifestyle choices that reduce pain, restore movement, and improve quality of life.  

Instructor Bio:  Donna Nall lived for 13 years in the uniquely demanding environment of Alaska, where she collaborated with a pain medicine physician to create a course designed to help chronic pain patients improve their quality of life. Donna thrives on opportunities that challenge her mentally, physically, spiritually, and she enjoys helping others pursue wellness so they can continue to serve others. Donna is an experienced instructor and Bible study facilitator with a passion for personal growth and embracing new challenges. 

Course Desription: the joy, strategy, and connection of American Mahjong in this engaging beginner-friendly course. Over eight weeks, you’ll learn the fundamentals of this classic tile game- from recognizing tile sets and understanding the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card, to forming winning hands and playing with confidence. Taught in a relaxed and social setting, this class is designed for adults who are brand new to the game. All materials are provided.

Instructor Bio:  I am a Fort Walton Beach native, raising my family along the Emerald Coast. I have been playing Mahjong for 2.5 years, and teaching for 1.5 of those years. While my first priority is being a mother and wife, Mahjong has brought joy and connection to my life, and I have found a true passion in sharing the critical thinking and community this game provides. I have taught over 300 people how to play American Mahjong, and when I’m not teaching, you can find me spending time with my husband and kids.

Notes:  The first 3 lessons of the class are the most important and will cover the basics of play. Please try to be in attendance.

Course Description:  Want help wading through the flood of weather and climate info that bombards us daily? Improve your understanding of our planet and become a savvy consumer of all this data! In this class, our primary goal is to give you a clear, science-based understanding and appreciation of the earth sciences (meteorology, geology, oceanography). We’ll also discuss real world weather events and learn how to navigate the constant flow of “disaster” messaging.

Instructor Bio: Christa spent 28 years as a USAF Weather Officer and served 18 of those years as an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter. She has a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from LSU, B.S. in Meteorology from St. Louis University, and an M.S. in Earth Sciences/Education from Mississippi State University.

Course Description:  This class goes beyond basics to create a finished project with machine embroidery. We will be making a pillow titled ‘America the Beautiful’ with our BERNINA 5 Series embroidery machines. With this project, we will explore techniques of in-the-hoop piecing, appliqué, and quilting, then finishing the project with our classroom sewing machines.  Supply fee covers everything except the stuffing! There is a $60 supply fee.

Instructor Bio:  Margaret is an avid sewist, maker, and expert in machine embroidery. She is a past president of Silver Threads Quilt Guild.  She loves sewing & quilting, going to sewing events & retreats, and in her spare time, Margaret works at Stitcher’s Quest. 

Additional Notes:  Class fee $60, required to cover supplies payable at first class. Students should bring:  Small scissors (ITH embroidery scissors recommended), seam ripper, fabric marking pens, 2 dz Wonder Clips, crafters project box (suggested 14”x14”x2”).

Course Descriptions:  Drop deeply inward to replenish your body and mind through the reset of your mind and body!Beginners welcome. A blend of gentle posture and flow, ending with deep rest.

Instructor Bio:  Marie Zyze is an inspiring teacher who enjoys nature, laughter, and of course yoga! She will bring vitality and fun to this lunchtime experience.

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:  Are you an experienced storyteller, or perhaps just someone who is curious about getting started?  Unlock your potential in this interactive writing class.  Come ready to share your stories, your poems, ideas, and creativity with others in a supportive space.  Together we will sharpen our voices, master new techniques and bring our imagination to life.

Instructor Bio:  Travis Souther is the Head of the Emerald Coast Library and has been working for UWF since September 2025. 

Notes:  Attendees need to bring paper and writing utensils.