Course Description: Have you ever wondered what that ‘star’ is in the evening sky? Join a NASA Solar System Ambassador in exploring the solar system and beyond. Learn how to use a small telescope, how to navigate the night sky and identify the objects that you see. Discussions will cover the solar system as well as celestial objects such as constellations, nebulae, star clusters and galaxies. We will also cover the language of Astronomy from appulse to syzygy to zenith.

Class Leader Bio(s): Tom Haugh is a long-time amateur astronomer. He is a NASA Solar System Ambassador and the outreach coordinator for the NorthWest Florida Astronomy Association. His personal observatory is recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). His observations concentrate on asteroid and comet orbit verification and he has submitted more than 12,000 astrometric observations to the IAU’s Minor Planet Center.

Course Description: This class will look at some disastrous accidents, incidents, and production failures that have happened over the years in the aviation, maritime fields, and also the automotive industry. We will try to understand what went wrong and why the preventive actions did or did not work, we will look at the circumstances of incidents and what was officially done to prevent possible reoccurrence of the problems. I will provide visual aids and summaries for each class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Robert Huffman retired as an Air Force NCO after 27 years of service. He was a C-130 Crew Chief and Air Force Instructor. He also worked for Boeing. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Course Description: We hear much about microbes that make us sick. More than 90% of the microbes that share our world are beneficial, keeping us healthy, and manufacturing the foods and drinks we enjoy. This course covers both groups. Microbes have played a fundamental role in human history. The Bible’s Old Testament even provided useful public health laws. Whether you are working in the health care field, a home maker, or with an interest in public health, this fascinating foray into the invisible world of organisms that live in, on, and around us has something for you.

Class Leader Bio(s): Dr. Ron Weiss, Ed. D. taught microbiology at the university level to medical students, nursing students, and biology majors. During his career with the Indiana Department of Health, he served as an infection control specialist on a hospital inspection team, an institutional kitchen inspector, and inspected Clinical Laboratories for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS). In addition he worked as a diagnostic technician in a regional veterinary laboratory where he acquired hands on experience with the viruses, bacteria, parasites and the fungal infections that plague us, our pets, the world around us.

Notes: Be sure to bring a notebook Crosspoint Church 214 Partin Drive S Community Life Center, Room 909-911 Niceville, FL

Course Description: Do you have an Android phone (not an iphone) and would you like to learn how to use its basic features better? If so, come and learn how to change the phone settings, install Widgets (like Google) and Apps (like Uber). **NOTE This class is intended to help NEW Android Phone users. 6-week class meeting September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8 and 15.

Class Leader Bio(s): Yvonne Bumpers recently retired from the Information Technology field. She has a masters degree in Database Technology, and has been working in the IT field for over 30 years.

Notes: Classes will be taught in the format of 6 I Do, We Do, You Do. 6-week class meeting September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8 and 15.

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 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, and 16.

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 September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, and 16.

Course Description: If you have just purchased a drone, or are about to do so, this class is for you. Learn the different types of drones that are available and which one to buy for your needs. Learn how to fly a drone safely and stay within FAA regulations. The class will also provide tips on how to shoot video with a drone and edit it. Beginning classes will be conducted indoors with the Tello Drone. Students will be given the opportunity to fly more complex camera drones during outdoor class sessions. All drones will be provided for class use.

Class Leader Bio(s): Billy Walker has taught Video Processing and iPad classes at CLL for several years. He owns three drones and has been flying them for over five years. Walt Spodeck, an FAA licensed drone and commercial aircraft pilot will be the co-leader for this course. Walt owns 4 drones and has been flying them several years.

Course Description: Get out your old photos and video clips and put them in a format that can easily be displayed and shared. Using the Windows Movie Maker program on the classroom computers students will learn how to group their photos and movie clips into a single movie with music, narration and titles which can be displayed on any computer, TV or smart phone. Special effects and transitions between photos and movie clips will be demonstrated. Conversion of your hard copy photos and negatives into digital format will be discussed. This is an intermediate class requiring basic Windows computer skills. The movie files we make can be played but not created or edited on Apple computers. However, photos taken and stored on iPhones can be used in your movie.

Class Leader Bio(s): Billy Walker has taught Video Processing, iPad and Drone classes at CLL for several years. Two of his favorite hobbies are videography and photography. Walt Spodeck has assisted in this class and the Drone class for several years.

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, September 18, 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.

Notes: This one-time tour will meet on Thursday, September 18, 10:30 to 12:30 at: Air Force Armament Museum 100 Museum Drive Eglin AFB