Course Description: In today’s world, your phone can be your best travel companion. What do you do when you arrive in a foreign port? How do you find internet access, restrooms, restaurants, or stay in touch with your family? This class will help you travel with confidence by exploring the best apps for communication, navigation, photography, and security. Learn how to take, edit and organize photos, protect your information, use AI for travel, and discover which apps can simply make your journey more fun. This will be a hands-on working class, so be sure to bring your iPhone or android.

Class Leader Bio(s): Dee La Garde has a MBA from the University of Kansas. She has over 700 days cruising and has circled the World 4 times touring all 7 continents. On the Cruise Ship one of the featured classes was “Tech for Travel.” Sean La garde has an engineering degree from Widener University in Philadelphia, PA. He is currently working as a system engineer.

Notes: Bring your phone (iPhone or android) to every class, it will be a key tool throughout each session.

Course Description: Flexibility and balance are two on-going challenges for older adults. This class concentrates on stretching routines to improve flexibility, and on balancing techniques. Students proceed at their individual paces and are encouraged to practice outside of class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Jean Lee-Jackson, a Registered Physical Therapist, is now a consultant who specializes in home health care. From years of experience, she sees the detrimental effects from a lack of exercise.

Notes: Bring a mat or blanket for floor exercise.

Course Description: In this exclusive tour of the Air Force Armament Museum participants will explore and experience the legacy of military aviation through an extensive collection of aircraft and armament. You will dive into the stories behind the technology and bravery that shaped our skies. The museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and exhibition of artifacts and memorabilia associated with the US Air Force. Their collection includes aircraft ranging from the WWII era to the present. This one-time tour will meet on Thursday January 15, 10:30 to 12:30, at the Air Force Armament Museum.

Class Leader Bio(s): Guided tours are conducted by trained guides with extensive knowledge of the artifacts and information. Guides are retired military personnel.

Notes: This one-time tour will meet at Air Force Armament Museum 100 Museum Drive Eglin AFB A base pass is not needed for this tour as it is not within the base gates. It is located south of the base gates.

Course Description: Intermediate Knitting picks up where Beginning Knitting left off. We will use our knowledge of the knit stitch and purl stitch and learn to read patterns, knit in the round, and make cables, stripes, and lace. You must know how to knit and purl to take this class. This is a 6-week class. You have the option of purchasing supplies from me on the first day of class for $25.

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 23 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 600 yards of worsted weight yarn (preferably not cotton) in two or more colors, a pair of size 7 or 8 16” circular needles and a pair of size 7 or 8 32” circular needles. You have the option of purchasing supplies from me on the first day of class for $25.

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: Frank’s four classes will be: introductory summary of 4 years of the Civil War, class on the Peninsula Campaign, class on the Overland Campaign, on the 4th class the students will choose one from 14 different subjects. Helen’s classes will deal with women’s roles and more interesting tales of this great war.

Class Leader Bio(s): Frank Gray is from East Tennessee and is a retired U.S. Air Force helicopter pilot. Frank and Helen have been teaching this class since 2009. Helen Harris has been involved with art her whole life, all mediums, with encaustic becoming a favorite. She has been teaching it for about 13 years. She’s a board member or ADSO, OPA, OAA, CAL and owns HH Arts.

Course Description: Discover the joy, strategy, and community of American Mah jongg in this engaging, beginner-friendly course. You’ll learn the fundamentals of this classic tile game, including understanding the National Mah Jongg League card to form winning hands and play with confidence. This class is designed for adults who are brand new to the game. Each week combines instruction, guided practice, and play, allowing you to build skills at a comfortable pace. Mahjong is not only mentally stimulating, but also a wonderful way to connect with others and sharpen memory, focus, and strategy. All materials provided!

Class Leader Bio(s): Morgan Smith has been playing American Mah Jongg for almost 2 years, and teaching for 6 months. She is a Fort Walton Beach native and she and her husband of 10 years have 2 beautiful children. When she isn’t playing Mahjong, you can find her volunteering at her childrens’ school.

Notes: No experience or materials required.

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.

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 is a six-week course meeting on January 15, 22, 29, and February 5, 12, and 19. Prefer room 836