Course Fee: $20.00

This course is being offered as a Hybrid!
You will be able to attend in person at Town Hall or via Zoom.
When registering for this course, please select how you plan to attend.
The link will be sent in the course confirmation email prior to the start of class.

Instructor: Dan Zagata

It’s here again… another US Presidential election. Everyone has an opinion, even if they shouldn’t, and everyone can predict the future, even though they’re always wrong. So let’s break down the myths of politics against the economy. What really happens during an election year to the markets, inflation, and growth? We will look at the current election and some past elections to analyze and eliminate the noise. This course will be filled with accurate stats and numbers that disprove most of the unfounded drabble that comes out of your friend’s (or enemy’s) mouth! It’ll also show you the real results of your friends that say things like “I’m just going to wait and see”.

Instructor: Dan Zagata
Dan Zagata is the Managing Director of Evershore Financial Group, an independent comprehensive financial services firm. Dan brings 21 years of experience working with professionals, businesses, and non-profits to help them realize their financial potential and goals. Dan earned a BA in Economics and an MBA in Finance from Bentley University, Boston, and earned his DBA in Finance from the International School of Management, Paris, France. He also holds a graduate certificate of Financial Planning from University of Miami. In addition, he has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Consultant designations from the American College and is a Chartered Life Underwriter.

Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Patty Ciampi

Learn all the fundamentals of cake decorating — icings, color borders, stars, even the rose — in just three weeks the Wilton Way. In Week 1, participants learn how to bake a cake, split and fill the cake, and make frosting. In Week 2, participants will bring their frosted cakes to class to decorate. They will learn basic borders, writing and printing, working with piping gel, and how to start a rose. In Week 3, students learn how to create floral sprays, leaves, and roses. Join us and learn how to create your own cake masterpiece!

Class size limited.

Instructor: Patty Ciampi
Patti Ciampi has been a Wilton Certified Cake Decorating Teacher for more than 20 years, teaching over 10,000 students.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Bill Grindl

This course will focus on the major highlights and evolution of jazz music. We will explore what is jazz: from pre-jazz to early jazz (ragtime and blues), through the big band and dance band era (circa 1920-1945), and from the mid-20th century to the present.

Instructor: Bill Grindl
Bill Grindl is a member of the CROA Board of Directors. He has an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Suffolk University and a BA in Music Composition from Berklee College of Music. Bill is a former professional musician and administrative staff member of Berklee College of Music. Besides his passion for music, Bill has had lifelong interests in the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and in collecting and analyzing cartoons and comics.

Course Fee: $20.00

This course is being offered as a Hybrid!
You will be able to attend in person at Town Hall or via Zoom.
When registering for this course, please select how you plan to attend.
The link will be sent in the course confirmation email prior to the start of class.

Instructor: Don Salvo

The Tony Awards recognize excellence in live Broadway theatre. So, join us as we pay homage to some of the Tony awardees of the past for Best Musical. Expect some surprises! We’ll use extensive video clips to explore some of the famous and lesser-known musicals that have won the Tony as well as thrill to iconic performances. As a bonus, the 77th Tony Awards Ceremony will be broadcast on April 16, 2024 — giving us a great opportunity to discuss our most beloved art form!

Instructor: Don Salvo 
Don Salvo is a co-founder of the Playwrights’ Lab at the Pittsburgh Public Theatre and teaches playwriting at Celebration Lifelong. Don’s play, Unraveled, a Heideman Award Finalist for Drama from the Actors Theatre of Louisville, was produced off-Broadway and introduced Joe Manganiello to New York audiences. Don is a published playwright and has had multiple plays performed throughout the country. His play Naked Player is available for viewing on YouTube. A professionally trained dancer/actor, he is a proud member of Actors’ Equity and has performed in over 60 productions with the Kenley Players. Don earned degrees from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama at Northwestern University.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Linda Quinn

The best camera is the one you have with you, and, for most of us, that camera is our smartphone. Over the past few years, smartphone cameras have added features that rival DSLR cameras and the quality of the resulting photographs has drastically improved. This course is designed to help you take quality photographs with “only” a smartphone. Using our smartphones, we will explore the camera features — learn about controlling composition, focus and exposure; use editing apps to “fix” photos; and learn strategies for storing, organizing, sharing, and showcasing photographs. During the second of the three classes, we will take a short “Photo Walk” for a hands-on camera experience. You can use either an iPhone or Android phone for the class, but all instructor demonstrations will be with an iPhone.

Instructors: Linda Quinn
Linda Quinn is a fine art photographer and book artist with over thirty years experience as both an artist and art teacher. She taught art in New York for 33 years, and has exhibited her photography in venues on Long Island and New York City. After retiring from teaching art, Linda attended classes at the Center for Book Arts in Manhattan and uses her knowledge to make artists books showcasing her photographic images.

Course Fee: $20.00

This course is being offered as a Hybrid!
You will be able to attend in person at Town Hall or via Zoom.
When registering for this course, please select how you plan to attend.
The link will be sent in the course confirmation email prior to the start of class.

Instructor: Arlene Sanchez-Busse

Claude Monet, the founder of the Impressionist Art Movement and the precursor of Abstract Art, was deemed mad by art critics for his painting of “Impression, Sunrise” at Le Havre harbor, but he became art history’s most influential painter of the mid-to-late 19th and early 20th centuries. Monet’s life journey is an enthralling tale of failure, perseverance, genius, triumph, and beauty. A rebel painter, he was obsessed by the effect of light on his subjects and the creation of impressions of landscapes, portraits, and gardens made by using short brush strokes and a vibrant color palette. Join us as we embark on a journey that will take us from Monet’s childhood through his early artistic endeavors and failures and that will explore the elements of Impressionism in Monet’s most famous early works and masterpieces.

Instructor: Arlene Sánchez-Busse
Arlene Sánchez-Busse has a BA in Anthropology from the University of Puerto Rico and a JD from the University of Puerto Rico, School of Law. Arlene spent twenty-five years as a practicing attorney in the Courts of Puerto Rico, specializing in family law and children’s rights. She spent ten years teaching English. She studied painting with Andres Bueso, one of the Caribbean’s foremost painters. Arlene has studied the Impressionist Movement for many years and has traveled to museums all over the world to view the masterpieces of Monet, Renoir, Morisot, Degas, Pissarro and Manet. She has also visited many of the sites and towns in France and Europe that inspired their paintings.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Arlene Sánchez-Busse

Learn and explore new techniques using colored pencils. We will color spring floral designs rendered on gray tone mixed media paper. Gray tone paper allows us to color with an emphasis on white and light tones creating luminosity and vibrancy. Flowers such as gardenias, white lillies, pale colored roses and the like contrast the background gray toned paper, creating beautifully rendered floral designs. Our coloring projects are on a “no need to know how to draw” basis. You will be e-mailed the templates (PDF) of the drawings and the step-by-step simple coloring guidelines which you will bring to class. You will also receive via e-mail a list of the materials, including the gray toned paper, which can be easily purchased through Amazon, Blick, Target, or any art supply store. (Repeat colorists should have almost all of them already at hand). Join us to create beautiful flower artwork that you can proudly display. Our extended class time gives everyone time to relax and color at a leisurely pace. 

Instructor: Arlene Sánchez-Busse
Arlene Sánchez-Busse has a BA in Anthropology from the University of Puerto Rico and a JD from the University of Puerto Rico, School of Law. Arlene spent twenty-five years as a practicing attorney in the Courts of Puerto Rico, specializing in family law and children’s rights. She spent ten years teaching English. She studied painting with Andres Bueso, one of the Caribbean’s foremost painters. Arlene has studied the Impressionist Movement for many years and has traveled to museums all over the world to view the masterpieces of Monet, Renoir, Morisot, Degas, Pissarro and Manet. She has also visited many of the sites and towns in France and Europe that inspired their paintings.

Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $10.00
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Instructor: Patricia L. Brown

Join us as we make three types of international breads, which you will be able to take home and bake. At the beginning of each class, we will taste samples of the three homemade breads. We will then measure, mix, and knead the bread dough, by hand, in a large mixing bowl. (Recommended: 13-Quart 16″ Stainless Steel mixing bowl) All measuring, mixing and kneading are completed in one mixing bowl. You will be provided with all necessary ingredients, including pizza flour (00), pita flour (King Arthur High Gluten) and bagel flour, yeast, seasonings, and toppings for bagels (sesame seeds, Everything Bagel seasoning, sharp cheddar cheese, and egg wash). At the end of each class, you will take your dough home to finish proofing and baking. You will receive a detailed set of directions for each of these breads. You may bring a tea towel to cover your dough during proofing or use clear wrap, which will be provided.

Class Size limited.

Instructor: Patricia L. Brown
Patricia Brown is a retired US Army officer of 23 years and a retired Virginia Beach Schools Computer and Website Design Teacher. She also taught Microsoft Office and numerous Computer courses for Virginia Community College system in Chesapeake, VA.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Dan Zagata

We will explore some of the most recent hacks and attacks facing people and companies in the last year. However, we will also dive into the poor, misunderstood, and stubborn behaviors that people continue to exhibit in the face of these threats. Stop it! This course is a revamped extension of the previous cybersecurity courses. Join me for a scary (but safe) exploration into the world of cybercrime and some methods that you can use to protect yourself.

Instructor: Dan Zagata
Dan Zagata is the Managing Director of Evershore Financial Group, an independent comprehensive financial services firm. Dan brings 21 years of experience working with professionals, businesses, and non-profits to help them realize their financial potential and goals. Dan earned a BA in Economics and an MBA in Finance from Bentley University, Boston, and earned his DBA in Finance from the International School of Management, Paris, France. He also holds a graduate certificate of Financial Planning from University of Miami. In addition, he has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Consultant designations from the American College and is a Chartered Life Underwriter.

Course Fee: $20.00

This course is being offered as a Hybrid!
You will be able to attend in person at Town Hall or via Zoom.
When registering for this course, please select how you plan to attend.
The link will be sent in the course confirmation email prior to the start of class.

Instructor: Dennis Kaszynski

Boost your digital safety! Learn to protect your home computer, tablet, and smartphone in just 3 classes.

Class 1: Home Computer Security focuses on understanding common computer security threats, exploring safe web browsing and email practices, setting up firewalls, antivirus software, and regular updates, and emphasizing the importance of strong passwords and data backup.

Class 2: Tablet Security focuses on identifying tablet-specific security concerns, discussing app permissions and recognizing malicious apps, demonstrating secure browsing and VPN usage, and covering encryption, tracking, and data wipe features.

Class 3: Smartphone Security focuses on smartphone security risks and prevention; ensuring app security, permissions, and updates; safe mobile browsing and secure Wi-Fi usage; managing location services and privacy settings.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to enhance their overall digital security, safeguarding their personal and sensitive information from potential threats. Don’t miss this essential security course.

Instructor: Dennis Kaszynski
Dennis Kaszynski has been a cyber specialist most of his adult life. He has maintained network systems for large organizations, protected them against cyber threats, and programmed financial systems and communications for companies including fidelity investments, state institutions, and military radar and communication systems. His recent qualifications and training include Cisco CCNA certification, military cyber operational specialty, and teaching defensive cyber operations for Eastern Europe countries including Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Macedonia, Croatia, and others.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Richard Cronin

As early as the 1840s, connecting the Atlantic Ocean with Tampa Bay became a crucial goal of the settlers of Central Florida. By the 1850s, existing dirt trails eventually became the desired route for a much needed, but not yet built, railroad from Lake Monroe to Tampa Bay. But one railroad company after another failed to build that railroad until 1880. When finally completed, the legacy of the South Florida Railroad of 1881 was to establish what we know today as the I-4 Corridor. This course follows the development of “Middle Florida”, a remote land that ultimately became accessible by the railroads.

Instructor: Richard Cronin
Richard Cronin is an author and Central Florida historian, who has published a dozen books over the past decade about 19th century Central Florida origins. He frequently presents at historical societies and organizations, offering a history of the amazing people and their accomplishments in taming the remote wilderness we know today as Central Florida.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructors: Tim Johnson, Bill Grindl, Meryl Rachlin and Jane Wahl

Join us for a whirlwind tour of some of the most fabulous travel destinations in the world!

Week 1: Cuba … Travel to Havana and Prove the World Wrong! with Tim Johnson
Visit Havana with Tim to see and experience a town that is frozen in time in the 1950s. Engage the locals, feast on fantastic food, re-kindle your youth and memories as well as marvel at the hundreds of buildings from the 19th century.

Week 2: Driving Through Provence, France – with Meryl Rachlin and Bill Grindl
Join Bill and Meryl for another scenic driving tour, this time in Provence, France. We will visit several charming hilltop villages and, yes, everyone’s got a castle. Provence is right out of paintings in museums — with landscapes set with rocky outcrops, rambling wild fields, and villages of stone that climb right into the blue skies!

Week 3: A Photo Tour of Hungary – with Jane Wahl
View with Jane the Palace, bridges across the Danube River, and the ornate Parliament Building, along with markets featuring peppers, paprika, and palacsinta! The landscape outside the city is equally intriguing, with beautiful sunflower fields and rustic villages. We’ll talk about some of the history of the area, with a little insight into Hungarian immigrants who settled in the U.S. in the early 1900s, and even talk about a TikTok-er who has immersed himself in the culture.

Instructors: Tim Johnson,  Bill Grindl & Meryl Rachlin, and Jane Wahl

Tim Johnson has a BBC from the University of Florida’s College of Architecture and Fine Arts and an MBA from Rollins College. He has also taken courses at Harvard, MIT, Cornell and Yale. Tim spent the last 21 years of his career with Walt Disney Imagineering developing over 100 projects. Most were commercial projects for Walt Disney World, but many were retail projects for all the Disney Theme Parks around the world.

Bill Grindl is a member of the CROA Board of Directors. He has an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Suffolk University and a BA in Music Composition from Berklee College of Music. Bill is a former professional musician and administrative staff member of Berklee College of Music. Besides his passion for music, Bill has had lifelong interests in the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and in collecting and analyzing cartoons and comics.

Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural/decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3D dog portraits upon commission, managed the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Celebration Lifelong Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Celebration Lifelong.

Jane Wahl has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Florida. She has earned a Six Sigma Black Belt, CPCU, CLU, and other designations throughout her career in the insurance industry. In addition to traditional insurance roles, she was a Public Affairs Manager; directing legislative, media, and community activities; and a Process Manager; working to streamline operations and enhance quality, and training others to do the same. She is a native Floridian who enjoys tennis, and is a big fan of the state’s beautiful weather.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Jane Wahl

Florida is known for beautiful beaches, springs, and nature preserves — many of which are just a short drive away. From boardwalks to rail trails to beaten paths, there are a wealth of ways to explore our beautiful backyard and see some of the wildlife who call it their home. Florida is also home to some unusual attractions — both natural and manmade — that are worthy of a spot on the bucket list! In this course, you’ll learn about some short (and long) hikes where you can explore the Florida landscape, as well as some of the unique attractions our state has to offer.

Instructor: Jane Wahl
Jane Wahl has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Florida. She has earned a Six Sigma Black Belt, CPCU, CLU, and other designations throughout her career in the insurance industry. In addition to traditional insurance roles, she was a Public Affairs Manager; directing legislative, media, and community activities; and a Process Manager; working to streamline operations and enhance quality, and training others to do the same. She is a native Floridian who enjoys tennis, and is a big fan of the state’s beautiful weather.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Walt Herscher

The current obsession with Fake News and Misinformation/ Disinformation is nothing new. This course divides episodes of American/ World history into five categories of fake news: The Guise of Scientific Research, Documentary, Ideological/Political, Emotional, and Lack of Knowledge. Some examples of fake news are humorous, some mildly disingenuous, and some startling. We’ll discuss stories that were reported and widely accepted but were misleading, such as the Mozart Effect, danger of cholesterol in eggs, Ancient Astronaut Theory, disappearance of Amelia Earhart, the Salem Witch Trials, Yellow Journalism, Rosa Parks, photographs of bodies after Civil War battles, the Big Lie, and other examples.

Instructor: Walt Herscher
Walt Herscher has a PhD from Marquette University, an MS from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, an MA from the University of Notre Dame, a BA from Kalamazoo College and was a Keizai Koho fellow in Japan. Walt has taught World History, Humanities, AP Art History, and Military History at the high school and college levels. He has co-authored two books and several articles and has served at the local, state and national levels of various historical and social studies organizations.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Gary Pinkston

How did this new sound, Country Rock, come out of traditional Country Music? How did a new genre of American Music start in the late sixties? How was this new music created and by whom? How did Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buffalo Springfield contribute to this phenomenon? How did Linda Ronstadt use her influence to start one of the most successful and prolific groups in this genre of music? What did Ricky Nelson do to get booed at Madison Square Garden and write a song about this event in his life? Who were the musicians that came along that influenced famous Rock Stars of their day to record this music? For the answers to these questions and the history of many more join Evolution of Country Rock and enjoy a GOOD FEELING!

Instructor: Gary Pinkston
Gary Pinkston has a BS in Education from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Webster University, St. Louis, MO. Gary has taught Social Studies and Gifted Education in Missouri and Florida. Gary is a guitarist, singer/songwriter and professional musician.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Nancy Hooley

In this course designed for beginners, we will explore both traditional and modern calligraphy. In Class 1, we will focus on various equipment and traditional style writing. In Class 2, we will transition to modern calligraphy. Class 3 will give us time to practice style and layout. A supply list will be sent prior to the first class. Calligraphy pens are available in a wide variety of styles and price ranges; we can work with whatever style you choose to bring.

Class Size limited.

Instructor: Nancy Hooley
Nancy has lots of varied hobbies — sewing, painting, furniture refinishing, gardening, and crafting. She appreciates taking classes and finds them educational, enjoyable, motivating and encouraging. The desire to create unique projects and the skills learned from curiosity and experimentation keep things interesting. There’s always something to discover.

Course Fee: $20.00

This course is being offered as a Hybrid!
You will be able to attend in person at Town Hall or via Zoom.
When registering for this course, please select how you plan to attend.
The link will be sent in the course confirmation email prior to the start of class.

Instructor: Dennis Kaszynski

Interested in learning the fundamentals of using an iPhone and discovering how to make the device work for you? Whether you are a new iPhone user or simply want to brush up on your skills, this course will provide you with essential knowledge to navigate and utilize the powerful features of your iPhone effectively. We’ll cover a wide range of topics, including: 1. Getting Started with Your iPhone; 2. Mastering Essential Gestures and Navigation, such as using Siri for hands-free operation; 3. Managing Apps and Customizing, such as managing notifications/Do Not Disturb settings; 4. Communicating and Staying Connected; 5. Exploring Essential iPhone Features, such as the Camera and photo editing tools and Contacts, Calendars, and Reminders; and 6. Enhancing Your iPhone Experience, such as accessibility features for users with specific needs and optimizing battery life. Note: Participants are encouraged to bring their own iPhones to follow along and practice.

Instructor: Dennis Kaszynski
Dennis Kaszynski has been a cyber specialist most of his adult life. He has maintained network systems for large organizations, protected them against cyber threats, and programmed financial systems and communications for companies including fidelity investments, state institutions, and military radar and communication systems. His recent qualifications and training include Cisco CCNA certification, military cyber operational specialty, and teaching defensive cyber operations for Eastern Europe countries including Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Macedonia, Croatia, and others.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Joan Werner

Pull out your watercolors, pastels, and acrylics and embark on an immersive historical journey focusing on a Master artist each week. After some basic instruction and learning some fun facts about the artists, highlighting their technique and medium, you will complete an 8 x 10 painting in their style.

Class size limited.

Instructor: Joan Werner
Art has been a part of Joan Werner’s life ever since she can remember. As a little girl, she remembers painting with her grandmother, an art and music teacher, who traveled by wagon between schools to teach. After her graduation from Kutztown University with a BS in Art Education, Joan also traveled among four schools and used an “art cart.” She subsequently earned a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, served as a high school Art & Music department head, taught AP Art and many other art courses, and received a Master’s Degree in Education when online learning was a new concept. After retiring from public education, she continued educating and learning from others as director of a small museum. Art has always let her HeART soar, and teaching keeps her grounded.

Course Fee: $20.00
Materials Fee: $25.00
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Instructor: Theresa Duwe

It’s time for a bit of California wine. And what better place to focus on than the Sonoma side of the world-famous Napa/Sonoma wine region? During this course we will travel the Sonoma Wine Road, learning about the region from north to south and east to west, tasting wines from all over Sonoma County and discovering what sets Sonoma apart from Napa and how they are similar. Are you ready? Then let’s hit the wine road!

Instructor: Theresa Duwe
Theresa Duwe has a BS in Telecommunications from Indiana University. She has enjoyed cooking since she was a child and eventually transformed her love of cooking into a small catering business which she owned for 16 years. She is a self-taught private chef and has taught cooking classes. After moving to the Orlando area, she met some wine enthusiasts who introduced her to the world of studying wine. Theresa was hooked and her new passions became studying wine and pairing food and wine. She holds a SafeServ Manager Certificate and an Alcohol Server Certificate. She has passed the Introduction Level of Court of Master Sommeliers Exam, a Certification in Sherry, and continues to study and learn as much as she can about wine. Now she enjoys teaching others about wine as well as food and wine pairings.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Dan Zagata

Back by high demand! This course is an extension of Parts 1 and 2 offered the last two semesters, but with new subject matter. Ever get tired of your friends telling you what the government should do and why? Somehow, they have all the answers that only they can see with such clarity. Well…in this course we are going to dive into the gray and muddy areas of government policy and specifically how it relates to money and the economy. We will have moderated discussions on topics that highlight the difficulty of balancing economics, social wellbeing, and the factors that influence our points of view. This will be an exciting series of conversations in an open, but moderated, respectful environment.

Instructor: Dan Zagata
Dan Zagata is the Managing Director of Evershore Financial Group, an independent comprehensive financial services firm. Dan brings 21 years of experience working with professionals, businesses, and non-profits to help them realize their financial potential and goals. Dan earned a BA in Economics and an MBA in Finance from Bentley University, Boston, and earned his DBA in Finance from the International School of Management, Paris, France. He also holds a graduate certificate of Financial Planning from University of Miami. In addition, he has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Consultant designations from the American College and is a Chartered Life Underwriter.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Bill Grindl

Join us as we explore musical pieces which we will play in class and then discuss. We will analyze composers such as Mussorgsky, Respighi, and Claude Debussy.

Instructor: Bill Grindl
Bill Grindl is a member of the CROA Board of Directors. He has an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Suffolk University and a BA in Music Composition from Berklee College of Music. Bill is a former professional musician and administrative staff member of Berklee College of Music. Besides his passion for music, Bill has had lifelong interests in the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and in collecting and analyzing cartoons and comics.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Meryl Rachlin

Join Open Studio for creative time to work on any art project, in any medium, that you choose. You’ll enjoy the support of your peers and Meryl will provide help if you’d like it. Each of the three classes will start with a short demo or talk to address common obstacles. Class One: We will review how to look at an inanimate object and the various ways of breaking it down to be able to draw it accurately. Class Two: We will review basic color theory and using color mediums such as colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, etc. Class Three: We will brainstorm ways to utilize our failed attempts and give them new life as reborn works of art.

Class size is limited.

Instructor: Meryl Rachlin
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural/decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3D dog portraits upon commission, managed the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Celebration Lifelong Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Celebration Lifelong.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Cindy Dykman

Going beyond your travel comfort zone is exhilarating and, with the help of experts, not as complicated as you may think. This course will help you discover extraordinary travel destinations — with much to offer in terms of culture, history, exceptional scenery, and wonderful people. Join Cindy and her guest destination experts as you travel via Rail Travel to Hungary and Estonia. Learn about each destination from an insider’s perspective. What are the sights most people miss? What are the travel experts’ favorite places, foods to eat, and unique experiences you can incorporate into your next vacation? As always, Cindy’s experts bring a unique perspective to their destinations.

Instructor: Cindy Dykman
Cindy Dykman has a BS in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University. She spent her 35+ year career in the travel industry working for companies such as Delta Dream Vacations, Holiday Inn and Disney Destinations. Cindy was awarded the Walt Disney World Partner in Excellence award in 2007. In 2019 Cindy opened Inspired Travel Designs to share her passion with others. Cindy and her husband have traveled to 39 countries – and counting!

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Meryl Rachlin

In Painting with Wool (also known as flat felting) you will learn to create a 2-dimensional painting using wool. Using special barbed tipped needles, you will create a painting by needling onto a base piece of felt your personal selection of wonderful wool colors. Meryl will supply images for inspiration or for copying to help you create your own unique image. Or feel free to bring your own photos of a beach sunset, landscape, or flowers. The result will be a wonderful textural art piece that you can frame and hang on a wall or sew onto another object such as a cushion or cloth pocketbook. You might prick a finger or two a few times; otherwise, it is very easy on the hands. This course is for beginners and any creative souls!

Class size is limited.

Instructor: Meryl Rachlin
Meryl Rachlin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Meryl studied Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked on creative technology as part of her corporate career until starting her own mural/decorative painting business in 1995. Meryl also creates unique 3D dog portraits upon commission, managed the Celebration Art & Wine Strolls, and is a member of Celebration Lifelong Steering Committee. Meryl continues to learn new arts and craft mediums to teach at Celebration Lifelong.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Stephen Reilly

The concept “Principles to Live By” was inspired by the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. He identified principles/virtues to improve his life and then adopted each one to focus on within a certain time frame. But no one has a monopoly on identifying a correct set of principles or virtues. Each person should determine a set appropriate to their circumstances. This course will be centered on discussions, a give-and-take, to explore the optimal blend of principles to live by. Our goals will be to assist you to think for yourself, chart your own course of action and formulate principles to live by to guide your life.

Class size is limited.

Instructor: Stephen Reilly
Stephen M. Reilly, Sr. has degrees from American International College and Western New England University, School of Law. Stephen has served as an Assistant District Attorney and a City Solicitor and Counsel in Massachusetts. He is a Trustee Chairman of a major trust estate. His current business interests include the ownership, operation, and management of 250 residential and commercial units in Western Massachusetts and Central Florida. He is a former instructor of Macroeconomics at Springfield Technical Community College, Business Law at Emanuelle College, and Seminar Lecturer in Real Estate Development and Condominium Law. His motto: “Experience is the best teacher.”

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Sally Uffelman

Come join the fun! Bring an old wreath or tabletop arrangement along with a few new flowers, picks or additions and create a new masterpiece. With Sally’s guidance and expert advice, you will have something new for your home decor! And, as a bonus, Sally will provide some tips on Spring/Easter arrangements throughout the home.

Class size is limited.

Instructor: Sally Uffelman
Sally has been designing and selling wreaths for decades. Her wreaths typically sell for hundreds of dollars, but she’ll share her secrets and material sources so that you can create your own art pieces for a fraction of their value. Sally is one of the original lottery residents of Celebration. Many of you may have marveled at her Christmas decorations as you visited her homes in the Celebration Holiday Home Tours.

Course Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Sally Uffelman

Come join the fun! Bring an old wreath or tabletop arrangement along with a few new flowers, picks or additions and create a new masterpiece. With Sally’s guidance and expert advice, you will have something new for your home decor! And, as a bonus, Sally will provide some tips on arrangements for the patriotic holidays throughout the home.

Class size is limited.

Instructor: Sally Uffelman
Sally has been designing and selling wreaths for decades. Her wreaths typically sell for hundreds of dollars, but she’ll share her secrets and material sources so that you can create your own art pieces for a fraction of their value. Sally is one of the original lottery residents of Celebration. Many of you may have marveled at her Christmas decorations as you visited her homes in the Celebration Holiday Home Tours.

Course Fee: $20.00
Town Hall
Instructor: Sally Uffelman

Come join the fun! Bring an old wreath or tabletop arrangement along with a few new flowers, picks or additions and create a new masterpiece. With Sally’s guidance and expert advice, you will have something new for your home decor! And, as a bonus, Sally will provide some tips on Summer arrangements throughout the home.

Class size is limited.

Instructor: Sally Uffelman
Sally Uffelman Sally has been designing and selling wreaths for decades. Her wreaths typically sell for hundreds of dollars, but she’ll share her secrets and material sources so that you can create your own art pieces for a fraction of their value. Sally is one of the original lottery residents of Celebration. Many of you may have marveled at her Christmas decorations as you visited her homes in the Celebration Holiday Home Tours.

Course Fee: $20.00
Town Hall
Instructor: Tom Kennington

How can we “rock the alphabet”? We’ll enjoy listening to hits from artists with names from A to Z … from Abba to The Zombies!

Instructor: Tom Kennington
Tom Kennington has a BS in Broadcasting from University of Florida. Tom spent 20 years in radio as an on-air personality, Program Director, National Program Director and General Manager. For 16 years, he worked at Walt Disney World as the Manager of Promotions and Film and as Television Development Director.

Course Fee: $20.00

This course is being offered as a Hybrid!
You will be able to attend in person at Town Hall or via Zoom.
When registering for this course, please select how you plan to attend.
The link will be sent in the course confirmation email prior to the start of class.

Instructor: Dolores Salvo

Explore with us Karen Russell’s Vampires in the Lemon Grove, a short-story collection that NPR calls “one of the most innovative, inspired short-story collections in the past decade.” We will discuss one or two stories each week from Vampires in the Lemon Grove, available in e-book, paperback, hardcover and audiobook. Join us to discover why the New York Times says, “Her work has a velocity and trajectory that is dazzling and a tough, enveloping, exhilarating voice that cannot be equaled.”

Instructor: Dolores Salvo
Dolores Salvo was the Supervisor of Mathematics at a suburban school district near Pittsburgh where she taught high school math and English. She conducted workshops and seminars in math pedagogy and educational software at the national, state, and regional levels. After retiring from teaching in Pennsylvania, she taught math for several happy years at Celebration K-12. She currently teaches courses at Celebration Lifelong and served as the Chair of the Lifelong Steering Committee. Dolores enjoys teaming with her husband Don to deliver lectures and facilitate the Lifelong Book Club. She earned degrees from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, and Duquesne University.

Course Fee: $20.00
Town Hall
Instructor: Tom Kennington

What makes movies so exciting? The music! In this course, Tom will showcase songs featured in movies that went on to become big hits on the pop charts.

Instructor: Tom Kennington
Tom Kennington has a BS in Broadcasting from University of Florida. Tom spent 20 years in radio as an on-air personality, Program Director, National Program Director and General Manager. For 16 years, he worked at Walt Disney World as the Manager of Promotions and Film and as Television Development Director.

Course Fee: $20.00
Town Hall
Instructor: Tom Kennington

Let us gather together to enjoy with Tom a collection of hymns we have sung in church for years, as well as familiar gospel songs that quartets have featured in concerts for decades.

Instructor: Tom Kennington
Tom Kennington has a BS in Broadcasting from University of Florida. Tom spent 20 years in radio as an on-air personality, Program Director, National Program Director and General Manager. For 16 years, he worked at Walt Disney World as the Manager of Promotions and Film and as Television Development Director.

Course Fee: $20.00
Zoom
Instructors: Don Salvo and Will Newkirk

This workshop teaches a highly successful method of writing a ten-minute play. Although the workshop is designed for first-time playwrights, many people have taken it several times. In Part 1, the instructors assist the participants in selecting play topics that are likely to be successful and producible. Once the participants have selected their story and characters, the instructors encourage and guide the participants as they complete their first drafts. Classes consist of reading the plays as they have been written so far with supportive class feedback. Note: This is a nine-class course. Participants are expected to enroll in Parts 1, 2 and 3.

Class size is limited.

This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date.

Instructors: Don Salvo & Will Newkirk
Don Salvo is a co-founder of the Playwrights’ Lab at the Pittsburgh Public Theatre and teaches playwriting at Celebration Lifelong. Don’s play, Unraveled, a Heideman Award Finalist for Drama from the Actors Theatre of Louisville, was produced off-Broadway and introduced Joe Manganiello to New York audiences. Don is a published playwright and has had multiple plays performed throughout the country. His play Naked Player is available for viewing on YouTube. A professionally trained dancer/actor, he is a proud member of Actors’ Equity and has performed in over 60 productions with the Kenley Players. Don earned degrees from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama at Northwestern University.

Will Newkirk’s award-winning play [Miss] received the 2017 Charles M. Getchell Prize from the Southeastern Theatre Conference. Other award-winning plays include: East Lansing (Best Play, Tampa Bay Theatre Festival), In Me (Vigoda Award, Best Dramedy), 5 to 4 (Best Play, 4×6 Fest, Tampa, Florida), Suffocation (Grand Prize, Emerald Theatre Company New Play Festival, Memphis, Tennessee), The Nude (Best Play, A Strong Woman Play Festival, Washington, D.C.), and After the Intervention (Judges Choice Award, Festival of Shorts, Edmonds, Washington). William Newkirk has a BA from Harvard and an MD from The Ohio State University.

Course Fee: $20.00
Zoom
Instructors: Don Salvo and Will Newkirk

The second part of this workshop consists of the participants re-writing their plays to refine the dialogue, conflict and resolution. Plots are re-worked, characters redefined and dialogue scrutinized. During Part II, the instructors are closely involved in the play development, offering suggestions intended to produce a more successful play. Note: This is a nine-class course. Participants are expected to enroll in Parts 1, 2 and 3.

Class size is limited.

This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date.

Instructors: Don Salvo & Will Newkirk
Don Salvo is a co-founder of the Playwrights’ Lab at the Pittsburgh Public Theatre and teaches playwriting at Celebration Lifelong. Don’s play, Unraveled, a Heideman Award Finalist for Drama from the Actors Theatre of Louisville, was produced off-Broadway and introduced Joe Manganiello to New York audiences. Don is a published playwright and has had multiple plays performed throughout the country. His play Naked Player is available for viewing on YouTube. A professionally trained dancer/actor, he is a proud member of Actors’ Equity and has performed in over 60 productions with the Kenley Players. Don earned degrees from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama at Northwestern University.

Will Newkirk’s award-winning play [Miss] received the 2017 Charles M. Getchell Prize from the Southeastern Theatre Conference. Other award-winning plays include: East Lansing (Best Play, Tampa Bay Theatre Festival), In Me (Vigoda Award, Best Dramedy), 5 to 4 (Best Play, 4×6 Fest, Tampa, Florida), Suffocation (Grand Prize, Emerald Theatre Company New Play Festival, Memphis, Tennessee), The Nude (Best Play, A Strong Woman Play Festival, Washington, D.C.), and After the Intervention (Judges Choice Award, Festival of Shorts, Edmonds, Washington). William Newkirk has a BA from Harvard and an MD from The Ohio State University.

Course Fee: $20.00
Zoom
Instructors: Don Salvo and Will Newkirk

The third part of this workshop begins with polishing the plays for the final class which is a staged reading for Lifelong members. The playwrights cast their plays, supervise final dress readings, and experience the excitement of seeing their original work being presented. Following the staged reading, the instructors provide concrete steps for the playwright to take to submit their play for professional production and publication. Plays written in this workshop have been performed throughout the United States, received important awards, and been published in international anthologies of the Best New Plays of the Year. But most of all, we will have had fun working as a group to create original works of drama. Note: This is a nine-class course. Participants are expected to enroll in Parts 1, 2 and 3.

Class size is limited.

This course will be offered online via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the course prior to the start date.

Instructors: Don Salvo & Will Newkirk
Don Salvo is a co-founder of the Playwrights’ Lab at the Pittsburgh Public Theatre and teaches playwriting at Celebration Lifelong. Don’s play, Unraveled, a Heideman Award Finalist for Drama from the Actors Theatre of Louisville, was produced off-Broadway and introduced Joe Manganiello to New York audiences. Don is a published playwright and has had multiple plays performed throughout the country. His play Naked Player is available for viewing on YouTube. A professionally trained dancer/actor, he is a proud member of Actors’ Equity and has performed in over 60 productions with the Kenley Players. Don earned degrees from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, and was a Fellow in the School of Speech and Drama at Northwestern University.

Will Newkirk’s award-winning play [Miss] received the 2017 Charles M. Getchell Prize from the Southeastern Theatre Conference. Other award-winning plays include: East Lansing (Best Play, Tampa Bay Theatre Festival), In Me (Vigoda Award, Best Dramedy), 5 to 4 (Best Play, 4×6 Fest, Tampa, Florida), Suffocation (Grand Prize, Emerald Theatre Company New Play Festival, Memphis, Tennessee), The Nude (Best Play, A Strong Woman Play Festival, Washington, D.C.), and After the Intervention (Judges Choice Award, Festival of Shorts, Edmonds, Washington). William Newkirk has a BA from Harvard and an MD from The Ohio State University.