Course Description: This class goes beyond the content in the “Starting to Connect Your Family History” course. Introductory genealogy topics and content will be enriched and expanded to provide greater functionality to your researching skills. Additional techniques and strategies will be introduced to help locate and identify ancestral connections. Standardized methods for documenting and sharing research findings will be demonstrated.

Notes: Class participants should be prepared to participate in the research of their family’s history by using the skills and techniques taught in the class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Ed Pfeifer is a retired classroom teacher, school administrator, curriculum coordinator, and Deputy Chief of Education for the Department of Defense Dependents Schools in the Pacific Area. He has been researching his family for more than twenty years.

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 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, and 22.

Notes: This will be a six-week course, meeting on September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, and 22 at Covenant Community Church, 1008 Gospel Rd, FWB.

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.

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 make garden stakes, suncatchers and two other projects. The art glass we are using is handmade, very unique and beautiful. This is a 4-week class meeting alternate Tuesdays. This is the same class as Creative Fused Glass - September 24 – November 5. Only sign up for one class.

Notes: There is a $40 per class fee ($160 total) to cover materials and firing. The cost drops to $35 per class ($140 total) if paid in full at the first class. This is a 4- week class meeting alternate Tuesdays (every other Tuesday). Class meets from 1:00 - 4:00 on September 17, October 1, 15 and 29. 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.

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 the website for Paradise Glassworks at: paradiseglassworks.com and at Instagram under @paradiseglassworksfwb.

Course Description: Demonstration of different floral designs from traditional to creative. Learn the Elements and Principals of design. Participants can make their own designs after the first class. Fun learning! This is a 6-week class.

Notes: This is a 6-week class meeting September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 and 21. There is a $40 nonrefundable fee due at first class. Payable to the teacher by check or cash.

Class Leader Bio(s): Carole Martin was the Floral designer of the year in Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. She is an instructor in floral design studies and a nationally certified master judge for flower shows. She has judged in many shows in northwest Florida, state conventions in Florida and Mississippi and more.

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 meeting on September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, and 24.

Notes: This is a six-week course meeting on September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, and 24.

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.

Course Description: Do you wish you could draw? If you can write your name, you can learn to create beautiful and interesting drawings with The Zentangle Method. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being, and is enjoyed all over the world. No artistic talent or previous experience is required. This class takes the learner from the very basics of the Zentangle Method through the ability to create Zentangle Inspired Art. Students who complete the 5-sessions will qualify to join a free Zoom group that meets twice monthly and is led by Shannon Flynn, another Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) in the area who also teaches Zentangle through the CLL program some semesters.

Notes: This is a 5-session class. The FIRST meeting will be in person at UWF on October 3 where you will purchase a Zentangle Toolkit for a fee of $15. Classes October 10, 17, 24 and 31 will be online. To participate, you must have access to personal internet plus technology capable of using the Zoom app. If you are a returning participant, you will not need to purchase a new toolkit, but you may need new tiles and pens, which may be purchased in the first class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Lynn Walton was happily working as a software engineer for almost 30 years, when Zentangle waltzed into her life unexpectedly in early 2023. She fell in love. She had not previously been engaged with any kind of visual art form, but with the Zentangle Method, she found a new way to explore and express her creativity. In September 2023, she became a Certified Zentangle Teacher. She has since semi-retired in order to have more time to share the joy of this wonderful meditative art form with others. She has been teaching friends and small groups and now looks forward to sharing it with CLL students.

Course Description: LYBL - Relationships gives you the opportunity to learn and use an understanding of how our minds and our bodies work together to sense, interpret, respond to, and work with all life’s experiences. This understanding, especially, gives you control over and affects your relationships of all kinds. You are invited to share and get help with specific issues. Confidentiality is required.

Notes: A $5 fee is requested

Class Leader Bio(s): Debbie has been a teacher, therapist, and healer her whole adult life. She has a Bachelor’s in Education, a Master’s in Clinical and Medical Social Work, and training in the physical and energetic healing arts. She has been in practice for 35 years.

Course Description: Is your Portfolio Ready for What's Next? We will discuss various asset classes, asset allocation and how to position your portfolio

Class Leader Bio(s): Matt Ritter holds Series 7, 63 and 66 licenses. As well as an Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation with 22 years in the Securities Industry.