Course Description: There is so much more to knitting than just Knit 1 and Purl 2. Come join us to learn the basic knit stitch and purl stitch and expand those skills to include casting on, increases, and decreases. Once you learn these building blocks, you can make scarves, sweaters, shawls, blankets, and so much more. This is a 6-week class. A class supplies kit can be purchased for $20.

Class Leader Bio(s): Kristine Matthews initially learned to knit in a junior high school home economics class and she picked it back up when she was pregnant with her second child. That was 22 years ago and today she’s rarely without a pretty yarn and needles somewhere close by.

Notes: This is a 6-week class meeting January 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, and 20. The class requires around 200 yards of worsted weight yarn (preferably not cotton) and a pair of size 8 straight and/or circular needles. You have the option of purchasing these supplies from me on the first day of class for $20.

Course Description: Yoga Gentle Flow is conducive to beginning or continuing a gentle Vinyasa Yoga practice to reduce stress, improve resilience & balance, emphasizing breath with the movement. This is a 7-week class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Annette Seda has Yoga Alliance 200-HR RYT certification.

Notes: This is a 7-week class, meeting January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 and 26. Please. bring your own yoga mat. A small blanket, blocks, strap are optional. VFW Post 7674 213 Carol Ave NW Ft. Walton Beach, FL.

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, 30 minutes of instructed game play, then 30 minutes of open play.

Class Leader Bio(s): Danny McKinney has been playing pickleball for 2 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. Cyndie Hale knew before she took her 1st lesson she would love the game, has now loved the game for 1 year and loves sharing the sport with others.

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: Leaders from six different churches will present the traditions and doctrines of their religion. This is 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 six week class will meet on January 15, 22, 29, and February 5, 12, and 19.

Course Description: Watch England’s rise from a little island nation to command ¼ of the world’s people and land mass.

Class Leader Bio(s): Dan received his Ph.D. in history from Auburn and has taught for Troy and for CLL for over 20 years.

Course Description: “What in the World is going on?!” This Great Decisions course will explore and discuss eight newsworthy topics. The class format will provide a brief intro and background of the topic, followed by class interaction and discussion.

Class Leader Bio(s): Charlie Walter’s background has been concentrated on teaching, group process and facilitation. He was a high school teacher, business trainer and safety guy. Ken Mulder’s background has concentrated on Project Management, Supply Chain Improvement and Customer Satisfaction Improvement. Charlie Walter and Mulder are long time participants at CLL and bring a wide array of experience to this effort.

Notes: Availability of reading and reference material, some at cost, will be discussed at first class.

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

Class Leader Bio(s): 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 over 30 years and has been teaching classes at UWF for 29 years. J. Mark Fisher has offices in FWB, Pensacola, and Panama City.

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

Course Description: Learn more about Artists and the paintings you know and some you will have fun finding out about. This will be a combination of Classes I and II with a few new things thrown in. This is a 6-week class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Judy Faust loves to travel, and everywhere she goes she looks for museums, galleries and art exhibits to visit. She’s taken lots of pictures and has lots of information she wants to share.

Notes: 6-week class meeting January 15, 22, 29, and February 5, 12, and 19.