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.

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 January 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 10, and 17, at: Covenant Community Church 1008 Gospel Rd FWB

Course Description: Do you know who — or what — you are? You’d think so in a time when people are busy polishing their “profiles” online and offline. And yet, do we? What makes you more or less the same person over the years: an inner self, your body, your memories, the unfolding story the rest of us are watching you live out, or what? And what about your mind and body — are you a physical organism that somehow produces consciousness, or a conscious mind that just happens to be linked to a body for a while? And whatever you are, how much of that is up to you, and how much simply happens to you? Philosophers have been wrestling with these questions for centuries — all in the spirit of Socrates’ belief that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” In this course, we’ll explore some of the most powerful and intriguing answers they have come up with — and then use real-world cases to talk about how their ideas hold up in our own search for self-understanding today.

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

Course Description: This course will build on some previous knowledge of watercolors. Class projects will assist students in using new techniques. Students can bring pictures they might want to use also.

Class Leader Bio(s): Carolyn Williams is the owner of Sand Dollar Cottage, an artist’s cooperative in Navarre. She paints in watercolors, acrylics, pen and ink. She has been painting for about 25 years and has a BS and MS degree. Dorothy Edens is an experienced watercolor artist and multimedia artist.

Notes: Supply fee for class is $40, which includes paint, paper and use of brushes and pallets. Bring paper towels, pencil, kneaded eraser, two containers for water and any watercolor supplies you may have.

Course Description: Practice or learn the card game of Cribbage. Beginners take your time to learn and practice. Seasoned Players may play in pairs for fun with some advice and strategy shared. Learn protocol of American Cribbage Congress (ACC) and Grassroots local tournament play. A short, written instruction consistent with the (ACC) rules is provided. This is a 6-week class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Pete Seda is a former director of the local Grassroots tournament play. Annette Seda is an ACC official tournament judge.

Notes: This is a 6-week class, meeting January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, and 17. Cribbage boards, pegs and cards will be provided. VFW Post 7674 213 Carol Ave NW Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Course Description: This is a class for active adults who want to improve their balance while learning the basics of ballet. No tutus or leotards required! No previous ballet experience necessary.

Class Leader Bio(s): Marcy Hancock has many years of dance experience including ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary and more. Sharing her love of dance and making dance accessible for all brings her great joy. Let’s dance!!

Notes: Please dress in stretchy, comfortable clothing and ballet shoes.

Course Description: Join us at The Shop at Baldwin Turf for a hands-on session all about keeping your garden thriving through winter and ready for a beautiful spring. Learn how to protect cold-sensitive plants, refresh your soil, prune wisely, and plan early for the upcoming growing season. This workshop is tailored for our zone 9 climate, so you’ll get practical tips that work right here on the Emerald Coast. The one-time tour will meet Wednesday January 14 at 10:00.

Class Leader Bio(s): Jenny Herndon is the owner to The Shop at Baldwin Turf in Niceville. A Florida State University graduate, she spent eight years in the Manhattan fashion industry before returning home to join her family’s business. At The Shop, Jenny blends her creative eye with Baldwin Turf’s

Notes: We will meet at:The Shop at Baldwin Turf739 John Sims PkwyNiceville, FL

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

Class Leader Bio(s): Kay Hébert started dancing at a very young age in her hometown of New Orleans. Over the years she studied tap, ballet, pointe, jazz and ballroom, but her true love was always tap. Kay was a preforming member of two ballet companies, and a jazz assemble in New Orleans. She began teaching in her late teens and has taught mostly tap for over 40 years in New Orleans, California and Florida. 

Course Description: Learn to play Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League rules. This is a 6-week class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Donna Gross taught Mah Jongg for over 10 years at the Adult School in Chatham, NJ. Newly relocated to FWB, she would like to bring this game to the Emerald Coast. Denise Bavarian took the beginner Mah Jongg course in August, 2004. She has become an excellent player and with her help, we will be able to bring the game of Mah Jongg to more people.

Notes: 6-week class meeting January 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4, 11 and 18. Bring an open mind and a pen.