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| Click on the course title to register for the course. *"Both" courses are simultaneously online and in Room 107 of Building 20, when more than 5 students register in each. |
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Health and Better Living | ||||||
| Title | Instructor | First | Weeks | Starts | Ends | Fee |
| Senior Moments or Something More Serious? - *Both | Santini | Fri, 2/20/26 | 1 | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | $3.75 |
| Elizabeth Santini, RN, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Education RN for Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program, will explore what are signs of normal aging versus something that may be more serious. | Understanding Dementia - *Both | Santini | Fri, 3/6/26 | 1 | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | $3.75 |
| Elizabeth Santini, RN, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Education RN for Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program, will discuss basic facts about the different types of Dementia. | Dementia and Driving - *Both | Santini | Wed, 4/8/26 | 1 | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | $3.75 |
| Elizabeth Santini, RN, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Education RN for Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program, will explain how Dementia impacts driving. | CANCELLED: Science Behind Proton Beam Therapy - Online | Reilly | Thu, 4/16/26 | 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | $3.75 |
| Proton beam therapy is a proven, high-precision tool in the fight against cancer. A fight that continues to evolve in the U.S. It is an exciting technology, but the main battle now is not just one of science. The fight now is about access and cost, so that patients who could benefit from this reduced-toxicity treatment can actually receive it. This course examines the physical and medical science on which this therapy is based. Why is it so expensive? For what types of cancer is it especially effective? In this course, Senior Learners will view clips from an engaging YouTube video by Dr. Simon Jolly before Britain’s Royal Institution. Drs. Reilly and Putzeys will help you interpret the video. interpreted by Drs. Reilly and Putzeys. | Primary and Secondary Prevention - *Both | Lossada | Wed, 4/22/26 | 1 | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | $3.75 |
| Dr. Mery Lossada is the Chief Medical Officer of the Heart of Florida Federally Qualified Health Center. | Updates on Balance and Fall Prevention - In Room 107 | Joranlien | Mon, 5/4/26 | 1 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | $5.00 |
| Ability to maintain your balance is important to seniors health and safety. This course covers the importance and main techniques for keeping your balance. | ||||||
History and Geography | ||||||
| Title | Instructor | First | Weeks | Starts | Ends | Fee |
| Conversation with a Cold War Nuclear Submarine Commander - *Both | Wilcox J | Tue, 1/13/26 | 1 | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | $3.75 |
| This course will entail a discussion with Captain Jimmy Ellis, USN, retired, who commanded two ballistic missile submarines during the height of the Cold War. After a structured interview covering his experience as a nuclear submarine officer and commander, the floor will be opened for questions from the group. | May Day Senior Learners Style - *Both | Howard | Fri, 5/1/26 | 1 | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | $3.75 |
| The Empire State Building was dedicated in 1931 in the United States and this date has further significance for us and in other countries as well. We will share photos, stories and more. Besides, what would a Senior Learners be without some surprise foodstuffs to enjoy. | ||||||
Science and Technology | ||||||
| Title | Instructor | First | Weeks | Starts | Ends | Fee |
| Facebook 2 - *Both | Jordan | Fri, 1/16/26 | 1 | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | $3.75 |
| Learn how to confidently navigate Facebook with this easy, step-by-step overview. Whether you are brand-new to social media or just looking to sharpen your skills, you will discover how to create an account, customize your profile, connect with friends and family, share posts and photos, adjust your privacy settings, and explore groups, pages, and more. Perfect for beginners, this overview helps you feel comfortable, secure, and in control while using Facebook to stay connected with the people and communities you care about. | More Neil deGrasse Tyson Lectures - Online | Holloran | Thu, 4/30/26 | 2 | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | $7.50 |
| Since 1996, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson has been the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City. The center is part of the American Museum of Natural History, where Tyson founded the Department of Astrophysics in 1997 and has been a research associate in the department since 2003. This course will include the remaining lectures by Dr. Tyson from course he prepared for The Great Courses: My Favorite Universe. | Music and the Brain - *Both | Gaudier | Wed, 5/6/26 | 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | $3.75 |
| Music is food for the soul. But really what is music? Why is it so significant for humans? These are some of the questions that inspired this lecture. The lecture covers the evolutionary origin of music, music perception and the brain, and the interaction between music and neuropsychiatric disorders. The effect of music therapy on patients with certain medical conditions is also discussed. Data for this lecture was drawn form the work of a variety of sources, which will be shared during the class. | Tech Help 4 - *Both | Team | Fri, 5/8/26 | 1 | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | $3.75 |
| Senior Learners works with the philosophy that there is no such thing as a dumb question. We are here to help with your technology questions, devices such as laptops, phones, storage devices, cables, etc. Submit questions in advance or join us as we explore a technical topic of your choice. If we cannot answer your questions we will follow up with practical suggestions and possible solutions. A casual and fun atmosphere where no one will be embarrassed by asking a dumb question. Bring in your laptop, phone, or other portable device and we will navigate together. If you cannot come into the classroom, help will be available via Zoom. | ||||||
Special Event | ||||||
| Title | Instructor | First | Weeks | Starts | Ends | Fee |
| Pre-St. Patricks and 2nd Kickoff Parties - *Both | Sutton | Fri, 3/13/26 | 1 | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | $3.75 |
| You do not have to go to a pub to get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Come join us for corn beef and cabbage, Irish beef stew, non-alcoholic Guinness and other goodies. We will also find out about what classes Senior Learners will be offering during the second half of the Spring semester. | Board Meeting - Online | Howard | Wed, 4/15/26 | 1 | 1:30 PM | 3:30 PM | $0.00 |
| Later | FREE Summer Term Kickoff Party Preparations - *Both | Nevard | Fri, 4/24/26 | 1 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | $0.00 |
| Later | FREE Summer Term Kickoff Party - *Both | Howard | Fri, 4/24/26 | 1 | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | $0.00 |
| Please join us for our Summer Term Kickoff Party. Instructors and staff will introduce themselves and the Summer Term Courses. Light refreshments will be served, coffee, cookies, etc. | ||||||
*Senior Learners, Inc., sponsors events offered by non-profit organizations, such as the CF Foundation and its Appleton Museum, which the Board considers will be of interest to our students.
| info@seniorlearners.org (352) 239-8780 |
Senior Learners, Inc. 3001 S.W. College Road PMB No. 210 OCALA FL 34474-4415 |
IMPORTANT Please do not contact CF personnel about any Senior Learners, Inc. courses. Senior Learners, Inc. is independent of CF. We have the use of a classroom and support the CF Foundation with donations. If you have any questions about our courses or operations, please contact us: info@SeniorLearners.org, (352) 239–8780.
Printed 6/23/26.