201Fall S9emester SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER Hello and thank you for your interest in Watermark University! Your curiosity is to be commended and it may even be the key to better health. Studies show that satisfying curiosities and learning new things can keep the mind agile and sharp. That’s why we created Watermark University. We know that stimulating the mind and strengthening the body have enormous benefits at any age and may even slow the process of memory loss.
Besides being good for you, keeping your brain and the body active and engaged doesn’t just improve your life – it’s a whole lot of fun! I’m confident you’ll learn something new and make a few friends along the way. While you’re at it, why not suggest a class or even volunteer to teach a subject which you’re passionate about?
Just give us a call to reserve a space in a class that intrigues you. Please keep in mind that class space is limited, priority is given to residents and most, but not all classes are free. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in a Watermark University course this semester!
Sincerely,
Melissa Krysh Melissa Krysh Community Life Director Monthly Offerings
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Aqua Aerobics Yarrow Ries Fridays • 11:00am Pool
Join Yarrow for an educational fitness and fun class in our heated pool. Learn low-impact exercises that are great for your joints, allowing you to stretch and use the water as resistance strength training without putting stress on your body. Best of all, enjoy this outdoor activity with the breathtaking views of beautiful Boca Ciega Bay!
Once a Month per Baking Class Community Life Team See Thrives for Locations Neighborhood • TBD We all have a Julia Childs' in us and this monthly class will bring that side out in us. Each month we will learn how to bake a simple but yet tasty treat that can be prepared in 5 simple steps. We will whip, measure and pour until we have tasty baked goods. Bring your own recipes to recreate!
Bayada Wellness Talk Chris Ashton 1st Wednesday • 2:00pm Auditorium
Join your Bayada Nurses as they discuss exciting health topics each month. Our in-services will be exciting and interactive addressing some of the most important health and medical concerns of seniors today. Our participants will walk away with a better understanding of their health and personal well-being.
Beginner Ukulele Lisa Fink Mondays • 11:30am Multipurpose Room
Join Lisa for a beginner ukulele class focusing on fun! Learn the basics of ukulele including history of the instrument, tuning, how to hold a ukulele, basic chords, and finger placement all culminating in learning a few easy songs using the basic chords. You will also learn how to make a “lei” for your ukulele and if all goes well we can learn to play Mele Kalikimaka in time for the holidays!
Sebastien Amoruso & Chef's Show 2nd Thursday • 2:00pm Auditorium Chris Wojewnik Join our Executive Chefs and kitchen staff each month as they prepare a fabulous three-course meal accompanied by a hand-selected wine that compliments and accentuates the flavors in the themed food items. It’s a perfect opportunity to try new foods, learn different recipes, histories and proper pairings while you dine among friends. Monthly Offerings
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Dance Movement 1st & 3rd Mondays • Gina Santamaria Auditorium Therapy 2:00pm Join Gina for a fun, upbeat dance class and work your body at the same time! Gina is a professional dancer and certified counselor. She has been dancing for 13 years and is here to share her experience with us. In dance movement therapy, we will work all parts of the body while moving to a variety of music themes. Participants can choose standing or seated movements. Come be part of a lively and stimulating class!
Tuesdays & Thursdays • Fiesta with Mike Mike Prentice Auditorium 11:00am Ballroom dancing started in England and if you got it wrong, there was a line of destruction that came with it! Never fear, as we are extremely lenient here! Join Mike to learn the simple steps and rhythm that will make you an expert in dance! No experience needed; if you can walk or move your feet, Mike can make you dance! Having been a dance instructor since he was 25 years old, and he has learned that the key to learning to dance is to allow the music to guide you. Please wear closed toe shoes.
Harmonica 101 Leo Perry Fridays • 1:00pm Friendship Room
Ever wanted to learn to play an instrument? Now is the time! Learn how to play the harmonica or brush up on your harmonica skills with Leo Perry on Friday's at 1pm. This is open for anyone. No music reading skills required!
Learn how to play the John Baker & Alex Alt. Wednesdays • billiards game “Straight Friendship Room Mendes 2:00pm Pool” “Straight Pool” Is a game where players use the cue ball to pocket any ball on the table but must call the ball & pocket on each shot. Each ball is worth one point. The player who gets to 50 points first wins. No experience necessary!
Line Dancing Mary Jane Herlik Saturdays • 10:00am Auditorium
It doesn’t make a difference if you’re an experienced dancer or if this is your first class, Mary Jane will show you how to dance like a pro! Come learn new routines, dance with others and have a great time with friends and neighbors. Monthly Offerings
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Meditation & Stress Katherine Robinson Fridays • 12:45pm Auditorium Relief Meditation is an age old practice that has been around for thousands of years. The word meditation comes from the latin root mederi which mean "to heal". We are living in a culture that has lost it's connection to the intelligence of our bodies, hearts and intuitive guidance systems. We are bombarded with external stimulation leaving us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and disconnected from our true selves, center and power within. Join Katherine as she shares the importance of meditation and the many ways it can benefit you.
Memoirs, Journaling, and Sara Ries Mondays • 10:30am Key Largo Storytelling Memoirs, Journaling, and Storytelling by baby boomers+ is designed specifically for seniors and is for anyone who enjoys storytelling. These ongoing classes provide an opportunity for your residents to meet with their peers and one of our experienced teachers like myself, so they may experience the therapeutic benefits of writing as they record their stories in a meaningful way through poems, short stories, or simply journal entries. Our classes are designed to stimulate brain health through creativity, imagination, and accessing memories in a safe, nurturing, and supportive space. Participants will engage in writing exercises, readings, critique, and group discussions in a fun, impactful, community-building environment of creativity and purpose. In this beauty and youth-obsessed culture, many elderly people feel isolated, depressed, and disempowered and Keep St. Pete is working to change that. We’re dedicated to helping seniors rediscover the value of their voices as they learn writing techniques that will make their stories come alive for the reader or listener. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to share their writing with younger generations and see firsthand what a tremendous gift their stories are for our community. Keep St. Pete Lit believes in building bridges between humans instead of walls, and that our community will grow and strengthen as we learn about the history, experiences, and insights of our elder population.
Morning Energy Lisa Alfino Tuesdays • 10:00am Auditorium
Morning Energy with V is a balance between Chi gong and Yoga in a gentle, yet energetic exercise routine to start your day. You will learn basic moves to do every day to keep your body healthy and strong. All fitness levels welcome. Monthly Offerings
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Music & Movement Dianne Worrell Mondays • 10:00am Auditorium
Music and Movement is an aerobic program done to upbeat music excellent for cardio training. Not only will you stretch, breathe and work your body, but you will also enjoy the positive self-talk that Dianne adds to each and every class. You will also learn why keeping the body healthy and strong is important. All fitness levels welcome.
Painting 101 John Comer Tuesdays • 10:30am Room 2105
Do you love art? Whether you are a beginner or advanced student this course is for you. It is designed to improve your painting skills no matter what level you are. Learn about the use of color tones, complimentary colors, special techniques for shading and more. Students will create landscapes, still life floral and portraits. Materials are provided. Your completed masterpiece may be entered in our annual Art Show and possibly in the Expressions Art Calendar.
Rehab Chat Andrea Harless 1st Thursday • 2:00pm Auditorium
Join Physical Therapist, Andrea, from our rehabilitation department, as she discusses different health topics each month and tips for living a healthier, positive life style. Learn about cardiac health, skin cancer awareness, vascular issues and much more each month.
Speak French with Richard Dawson Saturdays • 11:00am Friendship Room Richard A language is more than a bunch of words and rules for how to put those words together; it is another world. ... French is considered one of the easiest languages for a native English speaker to learn. The grammar and sentence structure are different from English, but simpler.
Tai Chi / Yoga Yarrow Ries Fridays • 10:00am Auditorium
Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. Monthly Offerings
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Tender Toning Dianne Worrell Thursdays • 10:00am Auditorium
Start your day off right with exercise. Move through a variety of exercise movements designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, posture, and flexibility. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing, and exercise balls are optional equipment choices in this class. Learn proper techniques for coordination and balance, while gaining muscle tone and strength.
Women's Christian Evelyn "Penny" Traver Saturdays • 3:00pm Multipurpose Room Fellowship A Bible study that centers around the goodness and faithfulness of God and his word. Bring your bibles, burdens, and victories every Saturday at 3pm in the Multipurpose room.
Yoga Noa Spector Wednesdays • 10:00am Auditorium
Yoga is the practice of bringing mind body and spirit together. Through a series of postures and breathing techniques, you can become agile and balanced. The class ends with relaxation and meditation which will put you in touch with your inner peace. With regular practice, strength and flexibility of mind and body, yoga can become part of your lifestyle.
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Australia – The Exciting September 10th • Chris Wells Auditorium Island Continent 1:30pm Join us as we explore the Great Barrier Reef, learn about the Outback and so much more. Australia, the Land Down Under is the largest Island Continent in the world and home to some of the worlds most exotic creatures. We will fly into Sydney, explore the Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, the Northern Territory before heading to Perth. We venture into the Outback with a stop at Ayers Rock before returning to Sydney.
September 13th & 18th • African Animal Tail Series Dorothy Ethridge Auditorium 2:00pm Dorothy is continuing her African Tails adventure and will be speaking about lions, leopards, termites, chameleons, African Horse, monkeys, African Gray Parrots and birds. September Offerings
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Candy Across The World September 16th • Frank Hodge Auditorium Tour: Australia! 2:00pm Our latest stop on the Candy Across The World Tour will take us to Australia! The land down under not only has kangaroos and koalas, it also has Tim Tams and Australian licorice! Come and try a sample of the sweets that Frank will bring along!
Suzanne Burtzlaff & September 17th • Color Me Beautiful Auditorium Takisha Butler 2:00pm In the 1980’s “Color Me Beautiful” was the rage of fashion and beauty. It takes less than 4 seconds to make a first impression. Color is one of the most important impression markers. The RIGHT color WILL enhance your appearance. Join Takisha and Suzanne to discover the best colors for you to wear.
Creative Writing - Art September 18th • Lisa Knipe Auditorium Writing 103 11:00am Join Lisa in a class designed to stimulate your imagination and prompt you into creation. Art writing exercises involve looking at pictures and writing about the emotions, dialogue and events that they inspire in you. Free write with the group and share your creations, receive constructive criticism, and create literary art of your own. You will also have the option to submit your writing to The Fountains Literary Magazine, which is coming soon!
Creative Writing - September 16th • Microsoft Word Class Lisa Knipe Computer Lab 11:00am 101 Do you want to become proficient in Word? Feel like you know it, but need a refresher course? Come to the computer lab and learn with Lisa! Word is a great program for writing of all kinds, and once you master it you can do whatever you put your imagination to. This course also includes dictation software for those who want to learn speech recognition software! September Offerings
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Exploring the Everyday: September 29th • Delena Waters Multipurpose Room Creativity 2:00pm Exploring the Everyday is a workshop series in thinking and reflection. In these meetings, we take a closer look at commonplace concepts that we might take for granted on a day-to-day basis.
Is creativity a gift that certain individuals are born with, or is it a skill that we can develop? Do creative types see the world differently? How do artists find their own “creative process”? With the help of insights from important thinkers and figures, Delena will facilitate this open discussion on what it means to be creative.
Inventors and Inventions September 5th • that have Changed the Destyni Williams Key Largo 10:30am World This course gives recognition to some of the most esteemed inventors who are responsible for major inventions we still use today.
I Love Paris in the Richard Dawson & Donna September 21st • Auditorium Springtime! Sinicrope 2:00pm Join us for a virtual tour of Paris, Giverny and Versailles on International Day of Peace. Recall your own fond memories of the “City of Lights” and its outlying regions. We will stop at the Louvre, stroll down the Champs- Eĺ yseé s, tour the spring me gardens of Claude Monet and be awed by the grandeur of Versailles.
Inside Secrets of the September 30th • British Espionage and the Patricia Vaillancourt Auditorium 2:00pm French Resistance One of the most amazing battles of WWII leads to the freeing of Paris and broke the morale of the Nazis. Many people do not understand the role spies, the French Free Resistance and real decoys played in this battle. This was one of the largest deceptions in all military history! Travel back in time and get an insider’s view of this amazing feat. One of the key roles was played by the British and French Spies that gave key information to the Allies. September Offerings
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September 24th • Introduction to Poetry Barbara DeFalco Key Largo 10:30am Residents will explore different types of poetry and will discuss how poetry has the ability to influence your mood. Residents will have the opportunity to try their hand at creating their own style of poem and will be able to share with class if desired.
Medicare Open September 25th • Keith Hansen Auditorium Enrollment Seminar 2:00pm Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year—things like cost, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in their networks. Open enrollment is when all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs.
Michael Jackson: A Pop September 18th • Brenda King Key Largo Icon 10:30am Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958- June 25, 2009) has been named the “King of Pop.” He has been regarded as the greatest entertainer of all time. Brenda will talk about the most renowned moments of Michael’s life.
National Read a Book September 13th • Lisa Knipe Auditorium Day 11:00am Celebrate National Read A Book Day with Lisa by learning about the history of the world’s most influential novels. Learn about banned books, revolutionary books, subversive books, and the most popular books ever written. Books are words and words are power. As Nietzsche said, "All I need is a sheet of paper and something to write with, and then I can turn the world upside down."
Oktoberfest: Why September 27th • Melissa Krysh Inn Living Room September? 10:30am At noon on September 21st, the Mayor of Munich will have the honor of tapping the first keg of Oktoberfest beer. The historical background shows the first festival occurring in the year 1810 in honor of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The festivities began on October 12, 1810 and ended on October 17th with a horse race. In the following years, the celebrations were repeated and, later, the festival was prolonged and moved forward into September. But why? Join Melissa to find this out! September Offerings
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Roman Wisdom: Figures September 17th • Delena Waters Inn Living Room and Quotes 10:30am You’ve probably heard of the phrase Carpe Diem, but from what writing did it originate? And who said that there’s “truth in wine”? Nil Desperandum! Delena will fill you in on some of the wisest figures from Ancient Rome, as well as the cleverest of Latin phrases.
Sacred Journeys & Traditions: A Musical September 27th • Joy Katzen-Guthrie Auditorium Concert Celebration of 2:00pm the New Year This concert of inspiring songs, stories, and history of the Jewish High Holidays includes musical themes and insights of the traditions and history of this sacred season as it is observed by the jewish people around the world.
The Benefits of Genetic Cornerstone Health & September 6th • 2:00pm Auditorium Testing Wellness Join Jef of Quest Diagnostics as he explains the benefits of genetic testing. CGX is a screening that will test for 49 different cancer markers in the body to find out what your family is prone to based off your genetic gene. PGX is a screening that will test for multiple medical prescriptions to find out if the medication is working for individuals.
September 25th • Top Websites for Seniors JD Helms Auditorium 11:00am From health to finances to technology and humor, we've put together a list of the top senior sites where you'll find a little bit of everything. These sites are loaded with useful information and are easy to navigate. We have compiled a list of the best and more resourceful websites on the web for senior citizens.
Your Body is a September 26th • Destyni Williams Key Largo Wonderland 10:30am Through many years of evolution, humans have become marvels of nature. We spend little time thinking of all the intricate parts that keep us breathing and moving. Join us as we learn fascinating facts about the human body. September Offerings
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Diana Mangsen, RN, BSN, September 19th • VA Benefits Seminar Auditorium JD 2:00pm If you’re a wartime Veteran or a surviving If you’re a wartime Veteran or a surviving spouse of one, you may qualify for valuable benefits that help offset the costs of assisted benefits that help offset the costs of assisted living and personal care. Learn how it works living and personal care. Learn how it works from a local Elder Law Attorney.
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Advancements in Philip “Flip” Clifford, MD, Outpatient Hip & Knee October 15th • 2:00pm Auditorium AAHKS, AAOS Replacement Dr. Clifford will discuss a new innovative approach in hip and knee replacement that allows patients to go home the same day as surgery. There is no reason to life with chronic joint pain. Our outpatient treatment options can place you on the path to wellness and restore you to the active lifestyle you deserve.
October 9th & 23rd • African Animal Tail Series Dorothy Ethridge Auditorium 2:00pm Dorothy is continuing her African Tails adventure and will be speaking about lions, leopards, termites, chameleons, African Horse, monkeys, African Gray Parrots and birds.
Climate Control: Deforestation Melissa Krysh October 11th • 2:00pm Auditorium Destruction Forests cover about 30 percent of the planet's land mass, but humans are cutting them down, clearing these essential habitats on a massive scale. What exactly is deforestation, and how is it effecting our world? Find out the causes, effects, and solutions. October Offerings
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Chicago Fire of 1871 Melissa Krysh October 10th • 10:30am Inn Living Room he Chicago Fire of 1871, also called the Great Chicago Fire, burned from October 8 to October 10, 1871, and destroyed thousands of buildings, killed an estimated 300 people and caused an estimated $200 million in damages. But did you know there is a legend that surrounds this historical event? Join Melissa to travel back in time to one of the most infamous destructions our country has encountered in it's short history.
Creative Writing – Lisa Knipe October 30th • 2:00pm Auditorium Collage Poetry 102 Using magazines, cutout letters, words, and phrases, we will create poems that are also works of art! You can create a poem that describes who you are, how you feel, that describes something beautiful or something moving to you. By scanning magazines and finding random words and phrases, you can gain a perspective you might not have experienced before. This is a great way to strengthen your poetry fundamentals and expand your creativity. Afterwards, we will share our collage poems with the group and give you the options of submitting it for The Fountains Literary Magazine, which is coming soon!
Exploring the Everyday: Delena Waters October 29th • 2:00pm Multipurpose Room Intimacy Exploring the Everyday is a workshop series in thinking and reflection. In these meetings, we take a closer look at commonplace concepts that we might take for granted on a day-to-day basis.
Why is it that bonding with others is effortless in some cases, while in other cases, effort is the requirement? How do we make ourselves vulnerable without putting ourselves in danger? With the help of insights from important thinkers and figures, Delena will facilitate this open discussion on what it means to be intimate.
Feng Shui Basics Lisa M. Alban October 18th • 2:00pm Auditorium
We’ll learn about the Bagua, the 5 elements, and the concepts of nurturing yin and yang Qi to activate your desired goals. I’ll speak to the importance of an entrance, balanced bedroom, kitchen and identify the abundance and prosperity corner for attendees. We’ll discuss simple Feng Shui cures including the use of intention, crystals and aromatherapy. October Offerings
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Florida Ghost Stories – Creepy Tales & Urban Chris Wells October 8th • 1:30pm Auditorium Legends Florida's bizarre history, obscure happenings, and inexplicable circumstances provide the perfect October setting for some scary stories. If they don't give you goose bumps and make your hair stand on end, at least they will offer you food for thought. Chris brings you stories of Indian legends from Silver Springs, stories of hauntings in the little town of Micanopy, an encounter with a specter at Fort Clinch near Fernandina, the legend of the choir boy who sings from beneath a church swimming pool in Jacksonville, and many more.
Ghosts & Gravestones: JD Helms October 30th • 3:00pm Key Largo Florida’s Haunted History A tropical paradise, Florida is often associated with sunny skies, great beaches and world famous attractions, but there’s another side to the sunshine state that paranormal enthusiasts love to investigate. With centuries of war, pirates and shipwrecks in its past, it’s not surprising that Florida is known for its lingering spirits, ghostly encounters and inexplicable occurrences.
Halloween History, Delena Waters October 30th • 10:30am Inn Living Room Traditions and Folklore ‘Tis the season to be spooky! Join Delena as we dig deeper into the history of Halloween, as well as customs and tales related to the holiday.
Indigenous People's Day Melissa Krysh October 14th • 11:00am Auditorium
Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors the Native Americans and commemorates their shared history and culture. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities. October Offerings
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Interpreting Art through Performance: Louisa May Nan Colton October 22nd • 2:00pm Auditorium Alcott Please join us in this educational performance by Nan Colton, an interactive educational performer who will be portraying Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), famed author who wrote colorful, relatable characters in 19th century novels will delight and inform. Alcott’s most famous work, "Little Women," introduced readers to educated strong female heroines. As a result, her writing style greatly impacted American literature. For non-residents, a $5.00 suggested donation will go to Watermark for Kids.
IPA vs Lager Chris Wojewnik October 16th • 2:00pm Auditorium
This class will discuss the differences in brewing styles, alcohol content and flavor/bitterness. We well have 6 types of beer 3 IPA and 3 Lager to taste and compare while discussing.
Name Brand vs Store Destyni Williams October 10th • 10:30am Key Largo Brand Taste - Off Can store brand snacks match the quality of name brands? Can you taste the difference? Are name brands worth the extra dollars?
Shells in Medicine June Bailey October 17th • 2:00pm Auditorium
June has been collecting shells since 1973 and studying shells for many years. She Exhibits her collection all around the world, and has also been judging at shows for 4 years. Join June as she tells us about her latest interest on shells being used for medicine. October Offerings
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The Dark Side of the Self Delena Waters October 24th • 2:00pm Auditorium Unknown: Part I The Dark Side of the Self Unknown series is structured in a way such that each part can be experienced as its own complete course and does not necessitate attendance to all parts.
In this first part of the series, we examine what is commonly known in analytical psychology as the shadow, which is comprised of the aspects of oneself that an individual rejects in order to cope with one’s own fallibility and uncertainty. By denying or repressing these ever-present parts of ourselves, they remain unconscious but are made manifest against our will, thereby stifling our opportunities for personal growth. Join Delena as she takes inspiration from philosophy, psychology and other media to examine these concepts.
The Fountains Literary Lisa Knipe October 28th • 2:00pm Auditorium Magazine Join Lisa and bring your literary works! Submit your writings to this new magazine, which will be shared with your peers here at The Fountains. We will feature all sorts of writing, from poetry to short stories, to essays and stream-of-consciousness musings, and everything in between. There is a lot of talent here in our building, and it’s time to cultivate, celebrate and share with our community.
Tips and Tricks of the John Baker & Alex Handyman: Toilet October 24th • 3:00pm Inn Living Room Mendes Mechanics Ever wonder the in's and out's of a handyman's duties? Join JB as he dives into one of the most frequented duties a handy man handles - the golden thrown! Lean about the parts, what they are called, and what the parts do to make your toilet work.
Queens of Country Music JD Helms October 11th • 3:00pm Inn Living Room
Take a step back in time and re-live the legendary careers of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Tammy Wynette and what made them the legends they are today. October Offerings
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Wild, Wacky, Weird, Wonderful, One-of-a- Joy Katzen-Guthrie October 25th • 2:00pm Auditorium Kind Jonathan Winters This is a man who, when given a simple prop like a stick, could present a freestyle improvisation in which the stick became a fishing rod, spear, giant beetle antenna, hatchet, and Bing Crosby's golf club. Every transformation—vocally, visually, and textually—was brilliant, all from the spontaneous top of Jonathan Winters' zany mind. More comedians refer to him as comedy's greatest genius than any other comedian in history. Robin Williams described Winters as "a rebel without a pause," and his comedy recordings as "auditory bliss." From Maude Frickert to Chester Honeyhugger, his characters became iconic figures in their own right. Jonathan's wife Eileen claimed that Jonathan went through his terrible twos—but they lasted 20 years! So prepare for a lift through a re-experience of the life and work of Jonathan Winters!
13 Common Destyni Williams October 25th • 10:30am Key Largo Superstitions “Find a penny, pick it up,” is just one of many superstitions about good luck. Join Destyni, who will share some common superstitions that you may or may not believe in.
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China – The Forbidden City, the Great Wall & So Chris Wells November 12th • 1:30pm Auditorium Much More China is so much more than just The Forbidden City and The Great Wall. My goodness, what a treasure of nature and man-made beauty and architecture! Come with Chris as she takes you to the Zhangjiaje National Forest Park – the inspiration behind the Hallelujah Mountains of the blockbuster movie hit Avatar, the Giant Pandas, the Terracotta Warriors, the Himalayans – including Mt Everest and of course the Forbidden City and the Great Wall & so much more. November Offerings
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We Band of Angels: The Patricia Vaillancourt November 11th • 2:00pm Auditorium Nurses of Bataan Seventy seven nurses were trapped in the Philippines after the Japanese invaded the islands. They nursed over 3000 civilian patients in the large prison camp of San Tomas University of Manila. They were amazing women who survived starvation, disease and savagery to do their duty on a daily basis. All Seventy-seven survived these horrible conditions to return to U.S.A. as heroes. This story will give you belief in the power of human nature to survive this Veterans Day.
Clever ways to Reuse November 13th • Destyni Williams Key Largo Basic Household Items 10:30am Join us as to learn different ways to reuse and re-purpose everyday household items that are broken or no longer serve a purpose to give them new life!
Craziest Foods to Eat Suzanne Burtzlaff November 26th • 2:00pm Auditorium Around the World Join Suzanne as she shares some of the craziest foods that countries consume. This will be entertaining, informative and a little disgusting.
Creative Writing – Art Lisa Knipe November 25th • 2:00pm Auditorium Writing 104 Join Lisa in a class designed to stimulate your imagination and prompt you into creation. Art writing exercises involve looking at pictures and writing about the emotions, dialogue and events that they inspire in you. Free write with the group and share your creations, receive constructive criticism, and create literary art of your own. You will also have the option to submit your writing to The Fountains Literary Magazine, which is coming soon!
Creative Writing – Microsoft Word Class Lisa Knipe November 4th • 11:00am Computer Lab 102 Do you want to become proficient in Word? Feel like you know it, but need a refresher course? Come to the computer lab and learn with Lisa! Word is a great program for writing of all kinds, and once you master it you can do whatever you put your imagination too. This course also includes dictation software for those who want to learn speech recognition software! November Offerings
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Dachau Concentration Suzanne Burtzlaff November 7th • 2:00pm Auditorium Camp Join Suzanne as she shares the history and her recent visit to Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany. Established in March 1933, the Dachau concentration camp was the first regular concentration camp established by the Nazis in Germany. During the first year, the camp held about 4,800 prisoners and by 1937 the number had risen to 13,260. The number of Jewish prisoners at Dachau rose with the increased persecution of Jews and on November 10-11, 1938, in the aftermath of Kristallnacht, more than 10,000 Jewish men were interned there. “Never Again” is one of the memorials at the camp today and it is mandatory that all German students, military and government workers study WWII, The Holocaust, and visit a concentration camp so this can never happen again.
Exploring the Everyday: November 19th • Teaching, Learning & Delena Waters Multipurpose Room 11:00am Education Exploring the Everyday is a workshop series in thinking and reflection. In these meetings, we take a closer look at commonplace concepts that we might take for granted on a day-to-day basis.
What are the best ways to teach and learn? How do we make the most of the facts and skills that we acquire? With the help of insights from important thinkers and figures, Delena will facilitate this open discussion on how we educate ourselves and others.
Famous Presidential November 29th • Destyni Williams Key Largo Dogs 10:30am Dating all the way back to 1901, the presidents’ dogs have become the most famous residents of the White House. Join Destyni as she shares the names and breeds of these presidential pups.
November 20th • Fruit Bowl Surprise Takisha Butler Key Largo 10:30am What do you get when you add fruit and sweet ingredients all in one bowl…. A Sweet Adventurous Fruity Bowl! Come join Takisha as she shares another one of her easy and simple treats. She will show step by step the process of how to make the quick, short, sweet and creamy version of Ambrosia. This is a popular dessert in her family, especially on a weekend with kids. Let’s have fun learning to make this simple, but delicious, treat! November Offerings
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Hydration 101 Barbara DeFalco November 8th • 3:00pm Key Largo
We will discuss the importance of staying hydrated in our daily routines and come up with some good alternates to water.
Kings of Country Music JD Helms November 15th • 3:00pm Inn Living Room
Take a step back in time and re-live the legendary careers of Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Conway Twitty, and George Jones and what made them the legends they are today.
Low Fat vs Regular Chris Wojewnik November 13th • 3:00pm Inn Living Room
This class will demonstrate a comparison of two dishes made with basic regular items and two made with Low fat items/protein substitutes. How different is it really? Taste, Smell, appearance, and healthy are the areas we will be judging to see how the two compare.
Organizing Solutions for Dani Brahm November 21st • 2:00pm Auditorium a Healthier Life Simply Refreshing Organizing Solutions specializes in organizing homes and simplifying lives in the Tampa Bay area. If you are feeling overwhelmed, Dani can help! Dani will provide you with the essential steps to decluttering, time and paper management in such a way that it will make home organizing as simple as making your bed in the morning! Learning how to organize your space to better fit your needs and lifestyle will help you transform your space, increase your productivity, and improve your quality of life!
Practicing Mindfulness JD Helms November 27th • 3:00pm Inn Living Room
Mindfulness means being present in the moment with your thoughts and feelings without making judgements. It is being aware of what is happening but not being overwhelmed. This class will help residents practice mindfulness to help promote happiness, attention, emotional control, and self- regulation through informative videos and group discussion. November Offerings
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The Dark Side of the Self Delena Waters November 13th • 2:00pm Auditorium Unknown: Part II The Dark Side of the Self Unknown series is structured in a way such that each part can be experienced as its own complete course and does not necessitate attendance to all parts.
The second part of this series explores the human capacity for evil and how possession by the unconscious shadow can lead us to become a conduit for evil by shaping our desires. This type of possession can be observed on a small, self-centered scale, or as part of a collective. Join Delena as she takes inspiration from philosophy, psychology and other media to examine these concepts.
The History and Lisa Knipe November 20th • 2:00pm Auditorium Significance of Drag Did you know that the tradition of Drag Queens has been around for hundreds of years? How did this form of art and entertainment become the pop culture phenomenon it is today? How did Drag Queens influence the LGBT movement and how do Queens continue to fight for equality and visibility even today? Join Lisa for the answers to many of these questions and learn about a history hidden in plain sight. From cultures all over the world, to the Vogue Balls of the 80’s to Rupaul and her hit TV show, we’ll reveal it all!
The Volcano that November 22nd • Suzette Hadermann Auditorium Destroyed Pompeii 2:00pm The ghostly ruins of ancient Pompeii make for one of the world's most engrossing archaeological experiences. Much of the site's value lies in the fact that the town wasn't simply blown away by Vesuvius in AD 79 but buried under a layer of burning fragments of pumice stone. The result is a remarkably well- preserved slice of ancient life, where visitors can walk down Roman streets and snoop around millennia- old houses, temples, shops, cafes, amphitheaters and even a brothel. Join Suzette as she shares about the history as well as her own personal experience of exploration of this preserved piece of history.
Way Out – Roald Dahl Frank Hodge November 15th • 2:00pm Auditorium and Sci-Fi Everyone knows Roald Dahl as the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, but did you know that in 1961, Roald wrote and hosted his own Sci-FI TV series that aired on CBS? Or that the entire series can only be viewed in two places in America? Join Frank as he will talk about this short lived series and air one of the episodes from the show! November Offerings
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Victor Borge: A Celebration of the Great Joy Katzen-Guthrie November 8th • 2:00pm Auditorium Dane! A mere one week before the new year 2001, “The Clown Prince of Denmark,” beloved pianist and humorist Victor Borge passed away—two weeks shy of turning 92. He had never stopped finding a way to laugh at life and fill the world with mirth. "Laughter is the closest distance between people," said Borge, one of the 20th century's funniest performers, who devoted his career to making light of the pomposity and seriousness of the classic masters and their music. A brilliant concert pianist, he escaped Denmark shortly before the country was occupied by Nazi Germany. Arriving in the U.S. with only a few dollars, he quickly found his way—through talent, willpower, and joy of living—toward making a worldwide impact in the entertainment world. Experience his enormous gifts through his story and his comedy.
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December 19th • Battle of the Sexes Suzanne Burtzlaff Key Largo 10:30am Join Suzanne Burtzlaff as men and women face against each other to learn which is the smartest sex; men or women!
Benefits of Coffee on December 12th • Destyni Williams Key Largo Health, Skin, and Hair 10:30am To many of us, it is unimaginable that coffee was not enjoyed as a beverage at one point in history. Join Destyni in a coffee social as we learn about the many benefits it can have on our overall health and body.
Blast from the Past December 4th • Destyni Williams Key Largo Clothing Trends 10:30am Don’t get rid of all your “old” clothes. Let’s discuss nostalgic fashion trends that are making a comeback. December Offerings
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Creative Expressions 101: December 18th • "She sells, sea shells by Toni Damiano Key Largo 10:30am the sea shore" Toni will walk the residents through creating art in different mediums. For this first installation of this series, they will explore "Fluid art". By mixing different colors, residents will be able to transform sea shells into unique and personalized works of art to display in their apartments or give as gifts.
Creative Writing – Art Lisa Knipe December 9th • 2:00pm Auditorium Writing 105 Join Lisa in a class designed to stimulate your imagination and prompt you into creation. Art writing exercises involve looking at pictures and writing about the emotions, dialogue and events that they inspire in you. Free write with the group and share your creations, receive constructive criticism, and create literary art of your own. You will also have the option to submit your writing to The Fountains Literary Magazine, which is coming soon!
Creative Writing – Lisa Knipe December 23rd • 2:00pm Auditorium Collage Poetry 103 Using magazines, cutout letters, words, and phrases, we will create poems that are also works of art! You can create a poem that describes who you are, how you feel, that describes something beautiful or something moving to you. By scanning magazines and finding random words and phrases, you can gain a perspective you might not have experienced before. This is a great way to strengthen your poetry fundamentals and expand your creativity. Afterwards, we will share our collage poems with the group and give you the options of submitting it for The Fountains Literary Magazine, which is coming soon!
Exploring the Everyday: December 17th • Delena Waters Multipurpose Room Home 11:00am Exploring the Everyday is a workshop series in thinking and reflection. In these meetings, we take a closer look at commonplace concepts that we might take for granted on a day-to-day basis.
What does home mean to you? From where we decide to make our homes to how we decide to decorate them, these practices are full of meaning that can tell us who we are and what we value on an individual as well as cultural level. With the help of insights from important thinkers and figures, Delena will facilitate this open discussion on home. December Offerings
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Fearless Soul: Inspirational Speeches JD Helms December 13th • 2:00pm Auditorium for your Soul Take a virtual journey as we tune into online spirtual teachers and have them explain the importance of having self control in your life, the laws of attraction and manifestation, how to live in the present moment, and learn how powerful your words really are through a series of videos and group discussion.
Genetic Cancer Michelle Amiot December TBD • 2:00pm Auditorium Screenings Seminar This educational seminar is provided to educate the community on what a Genetic Cancer Test is, who should consider this type of testing, how it is done, and the qualifications needed to get a no-cost to you genetic cancer test paid for by Medicare.
Hanukkah Circle of Songs: A Concert Joy Katzen-Guthrie December 20th • 2:00pm Auditorium Celebration! The candles ... the dreidls .. the Maccabee fight for freedom...Joy's Hanukkah program features music and stories of Hanukkah from Jewish communities around the world. Hanukkah commemorates one of the darkest moments in Jewish history — and turns it into a festival of light. Since the first observance of Hanukkah, the story has been taught from generation to generation, with songs and tales that share the values of freedom and faith, give thanks for our heritage and the joy of our days, and honor the events of that time that have made it possible to observe and celebrate Hanukkah freely with our friends and loved ones today. From the menorah to the dreidl, the latke, the s'vivon, and the song of praise, rediscover Hanukkah through songs and stories from around the world.
Holidays Around the Priscilla Espinal & December 16th • 3:00pm Key Largo World: Food & Festivities Melissa Krysh Join Priscilla and Melissa as they take your taste buds on a tour around the world for the best 10 holiday dishes from different holidays celebrated this time of year from all around the world! From Japan, to France and England, Australia, and more! We will talk about the traditions and customs of these festivities as we try their holiday dishes. December Offerings
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Holistic Wellness, is it Catoura East December 18th • 2:00pm Auditorium just another trend? This new era of holistic wellness is trending in pop culture. Although the aspects of it aren't new and commonly practiced in eastern cultures for centuries the western world is now more spiritually open to the concepts and practices. Are you a skeptic?? Do you think daily gratitude exercises offer no benefit? Does wearing certain crystals attract specific energy around you? Come to this class and let's learn together what is backed by science and what isn't.
Starting Your Vegan JD Helms December 13th • 2:00pm Auditorium Journey If you're one of many who has recently decided on going vegan or is currently considering going vegan, you may be feeling overwhelmed at exactly how you can and should begin to switch to this lifestyle. The first step is to set a very clear goal on exactly what it will mean for you personally to become a vegan. This can mean different things and expand to different extremes, based on your end goals and ideals surrounding veganism. This class will help guide you through a plant based diet and help get you started on a healthy journey of longevity.
The Amazing Canadian Rockies – Banff & Jasper Chris Wells December 10th • 1:30pm Auditorium National Parks Imagine rugged mountaintops scraping the skyline while enormous glaciers cling to their precipices. Of the thousands of national parks scattered around the world today, Banff, created in 1885, is the third oldest and Canada’s first, while adjacent Jasper was only 22 years behind. Ride with Chris and Ali as they explore the fantastic Canadian Rockies between Banff and Jasper along the Icefields Parkway in Alberta, Canada. The views are breathtaking!
The Dark Side of the Self Delena Waters December 11th • 2:00pm Auditorium Unknown: Part III The Dark Side of the Self Unknown series is structured in a way such that each part can be experienced as its own complete course and does not necessitate attendance to all parts.
The final segment of this series focuses on how we might be able to achieve what is known as individuation, or the act of confronting the shadow and integrating its parts into a more conscious state. By integrating, one may become able to use formerly rejected qualities of oneself in a meaningful, healthy and well-intentioned manner. Join Delena as she takes inspiration from philosophy, psychology and other media to examine these concepts. December Offerings
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The Traditions of Melissa Krysh December 26th • 3:00pm Inn Living Room Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival that celebrates African and African American culture and history. Kwanzaa takes place from December 26th to January 1st. Learn all about the differences between this holiday and others, special greetings, and how this holiday came to be known. Join Melissa and learn all about this holiday celebration in a fun and interactive class. If you have Kwanzaa celebration items, we encourage you to bring some! Faculty Biographies NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Lisa M. Alban Feng Shui Basics
Lisa Alban is an intuitive designer with a love for art, holistic health, beauty, and balance. Lisa is a member of the International Feng Shui Guild and lifelong learner. She owns Cloud 9 Feng Shui, LLC, and specializes in home harmony, business prosperity, and real estate staging for selling. Born with a natural ability to manifest positive energy, Lisa's experience as a TV producer, marketing professional, clothing designer, and charitable event organizer has amplified her ability to transform spaces large and small to be conductors of positive Qi -- making beautiful intentions realities.
Formally trained and a certified professional in the BTB School of Feng Shui, which is a westernized variation of Form School Feng Shui (the oldest teaching, based on topography as it relates to energy with intention). This approach focuses on both seen and unseen energy forces. With the help of intention, you can transform your space to be one that effortlessly thrives.
Lisa Alfino Morning Energy
Lisa has been studying Chi gong and Yoga since her early twenties. Her introduction to the Eastern modalities began at the Naropa Institute in Bowler, Colorado where she studied Tai Chi and meditation. As her knowledge and studies broadened, she took the opportunity to live in India after meeting other spiritual people in her community. There she studied the ancient Eastern Philosophy and from there, began to co-teach yoga at the Amrita Ayurveda University in Kerala, India. She is deeply honored to be a current exercise instructor at The Fountains.
Michelle Amiot Genetic Cancer Screening Seminar
Michelle Amiot is an Advocate for AFFA, American Family Financial Association. Her goal is to educate communities on the benefits and importance of Genetic Cancer Screening. Cancer takes life. Prevention is a choice. Early detection saves lives! AFFA believes providing education and genetic screenings early can be a preventative measure to help save lives.
Michelle has had a sales career that has spanned over 25 years in many different industries, nine of those years as a licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare, Long Term Care and Life Insurance. Her desire has always been to have a career where she can provide a product or service that will help others to improve their quality of life.
Michelle was born and raised in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan. The I.T. Network promoted her, after being with them for 2 years and relocated her to Chicago. She remained a resident there for the next 21 years. In 2017, Michelle moved to the St. Petersburg area where she has fallen in love with the weather and the less hectic lifestyle of Chicago. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing, boating and volunteering through her church to help the less fortunate of the St. Petersburg area. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Sebastien Amoruso Chef's Show
Sebastien was born in France, in the city of Avignon in Provence and started in the culinary field at 15 years old in several fine dining establishments throughout the French Riviera. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary School of Avignon in France and La Escuela Hosteleria y Turismo de Valencia in Spain. He moved to the USA in 2009 and opened 3 restaurants in Tennessee and Wisconsin. Sebastien moved to Florida in 2018, he is married with 3 children, and has a 100 pound Golden Saint Puppy. His background for the past 20 years has been in fine dining hotel restaurants and retail businesses as Executive Chef or General Manager. Sebastien enjoys trying new and exotic restaurants, going on dates with his wife, and playing sports with his kids.
Bayada’s Dementia Specialty Program / Bayada Chris Ashton, RN Wellness Talk Chris Ashton was born in Rochester, PA and earned his nursing degree from the Community College of Beaver County. Chris began working with Bayada as a home health nurse in September 2015, and was promoted to the role of Clinical Manager shortly thereafter. As a Clinical Manager, Chris oversees the delivery of clinical care and ensures that our clients are 100% satisfied with our services. Chris is a Bayada Facilitator, a MAPP Mentor, and a Certified Dementia Trainer. Prior to joining the Pinellas County office, Chris worked for several years as a neurological critical care nurse and traveled on several short-term nursing contracts. Chris is a genuine people person who enjoys making a positive difference in the lives of others. He is proud of the relationships he has built with his clients and employees, and he relishes any opportunity to give back to his community. He feels passionately about serving the needs of dementia patients and their families. In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family and listening to heavy metal music.
Learn how to play the Billiards game “Straight Pool” John Baker / Tips and Tricks of the Handyman: Toilet Mechanics John Baker, born and raised in Pinellas County, moved to Naples, FL and graduated from Barron Collier High School. He returned to Pinellas County in 2000 and began working for The Fountains in 2006. JB has two wonderful and talented children and when he's not at work he's enjoying time with them. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
June Bailey Shells in Medicine
June was born in Akron, Ohio but grew up in Washington, D.C. where she attended American University. She married Army Lt. Roy Bailey, a fifth generation Floridian and together they raised one daughter and three sons. Much to June’s delight, they retired to Sanibel Island, Fl. She became enamored of sea shells, and began collecting them on trips all over the world. She has won many trophies and ribbons for her exhibits and has judged most of the shell shows held in Florida. Some of her collection has been donated to the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on Sanibel and to the Mote Marine Science Center in Sarasota. The shells she has kept are lovingly displayed in her apartment at the Fountains, and she likes nothing better than sharing their beauty with others. Another activity she enjoys is designing jewelry and other crafts from shells and found objects.
Dani Brahm Organizing Solutions for a Healthier Life
Dani Brahm is a Professional Organizer and member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO). She is dedicated to helping people bring order and efficiency to their homes and lives. Dani is passionate about teaching others the benefits of being organized and how good organizing habits can bring calm and confidence during all of life’s transitions. Her engaging, relatable presentation style and humor will have the audience excited about getting organized and ready to implement the strategies presented. Dani was born and raised in Pinellas County and currently lives in Clearwater with her husband and two daughters.
Battle of the Sexes / Color Me Beautiful / Craziest Suzanne Burtzlaff Foods to Eat Around the World / Dachau Concentration Camp Suzanne is the Executive Director and has worked at The Fountains for over 13 years. For the past 20 years she has worked in Skilled Nursing Homes and Assisted Living & Independent Living communities, serving as a social worker, director of sales and marketing, and executive director. Her passions are singing, interior decorating, and spending time with her family.
Takisha Butler Color Me Beautiful / Fruit Bowl Surprise
Takisha is from Tallahassee, Florida. She is from a military background. Her mother and father were both in the Navy; therefore, she has traveled the world. She has been to Italy two times. She graduated top of her class from high school and college. Takisha loves being with her family as she has one daughter, Ashleigh and a son, Antwan. She enjoys watching football and basketball, going to the movies, shopping, church activities, and spending time with family. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Advancements in Outpatient Hip & Knee Philip “Flip” Clifford, MD, AAHKS, AAOS Replacement Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Born in New Jersey, from Vermont natives, Dr. Clifford went to middle and high school in the Tampa Bay area. He attended Davidson College in North Carolina, and then Medical School at the University of Florida. He completed his orthopedic residency at Duke University in Durham, NC and then added an additional year of fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery (hip and knee replacement surgery). He then practiced in Durham for the last 17 years. His special interest in outpatient joint replacement led him to Tampa where he could open a center with the plan to deliver the best of care to patients needing hip and knee replacement. As founder and director, Dr. Philip Clifford has spent over five years developing anesthetic and surgical protocols for outpatient joint replacement that has led to nearly all of his patients being candidates for outpatient surgery provided their general health is stable and medically well managed.
John Comer Painting 101
John was born in 1964 in Rising Sun, MD. He is a self-taught artist whose life began with a pencil in his hand. His love for drawing had his mother performing the nightly task of removing all pencils and pens in fear that even the sheets would fall victim to his sketching. In 1982 at the age of 18, John moved to Florida, and began his professional career as an artist for a silk-screen company. Working there he found his true love was for painting. With his unique use of color and contrast, John quickly made himself known around the artist based Nature Coast of Florida. His work has been exhibited in art galleries and festivals throughout Florida for more than two decades. His murals can be seen throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Interpreting Art through Performance: Louisa May Nan Colton Alcott Nan Colton is a playwright, director, storyteller, actress and arts educator who has performed and lectured professionally on stages throughout South Africa, Great Britain and the United States. She brings to life passionate, live portraits of remarkable women, and unforgettable tales of fact and fiction. She began Solo Productions in 1998 as the performing-artist-in-residence at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg and has expanded her reach to corporate events, libraries, schools, universities, and retirement communities. She is available to perform one of her more than 37 characters or, for an additional fee, Nan can develop a new character and script to fit your theme. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Richard Dawnson I Love Paris in Springtime / Speak French with Richard
Richard, a former school teacher and current resident at The Fountains, is able to speak 7 languages fluently. He is also as a decedent of the Mayflower. Richard loves the French culture and sharing it with others. He served in the military and was nicknamed "Awesome Dawson" by his students in his teaching years.
Barbara DeFalco Hydration 101 / Introduction to Poetry
Barb is originally from Upstate New York. After college, she moved to North Carolina and stayed there until she moved to Indian Rocks Beach in 2004. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, which has tripled in size since she married her husband, Kevin, in April of 2014. She also enjoys kayaking and being at the beach.
Creative Expressions 101: "She sells, sea shells by the Toni Damiano sea shore" Toni Damiano, the new Director of Nursing for Assisted Living. Toni was born in Indianapolis, raised in Atlanta and moved to Florida over 16 years ago. Previously, she spent 20 years practicing veterinary medicine before switching to nursing. Toni moved to St. Pete at the end of 2018, and has so far explored the hot spots and beaches in the area and is loving the St. Pete life.
Catoura East Holistic Wellness, is it just another trend?
Catoura is a native Floridian, born and raised in Pensacola. She is the eldest of four siblings, a sports lover and mother to her four-legged Malti-poo daughter, Ava. While most women are out shopping for purses and shoes, Catoura spends her time and money on top of the line foods for lavish meals!
Dorothy Ethridge African Animal Tails Series
Dorothy is the daughter of Dr. William & Violet Hughlett, missionaries to the former Belgian Congo, in the middle of Africa, where she was born. She graduated from Asbury College in 1955 and went on to complete a major in Christian Education ad then Elementary Education. She spent a total of 14 years in Africa and went on to work in the Florida school system for 31 years in addition to teaching in Africa for two years. Dorothy moved to St. Petersburg in 1965, married in 1975 and lived in the same home until December 3rd of 2016. She has lived at The Fountains since March of 2017. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Priscilla Espinal Holidays Around the World: Food & Festivities
Human Resource Director here at Boca Ciega Bay, Priscilla has worked for Watermark for the last two years. She started at The Fountains of Lake Pointe Woods as an HR assistant. Her career in HR started 12 years ago working for BJ's Wholesale Club as an HR Manager. She was born and raised in Far Rockaway, New York and has been married for 17 years to the love of her life and we have 4 wonderful children. When she is not at work I am usually spending time with her family creating new memories.
Lisa Fink Beginner Ukulele
Lisa Fink is a concierge at the front desk and has been with the Fountains since January. She resides in St. Petersburg with her husband Ed and two Pomeranians, Tazi and Eevee!
Hanukkah Circle of Songs: A Concert Celebration! / Sacred Journeys & Traditions: A Musical Concert Joy Katzen-Guthrie Celebration of the New Year/ Victor Borge: A Celebration of the Great Dane! / Wild, Wacky, Weird, Wonderful, One-of-aKind Jonathan Winters With more than three decades of experience as professional composer-lyricist and concert artist as well as writer, keynote speaker and educator, Joy Katzen-Guthrie is devoted to uplifting, empowering, and inspiring through the arts and cultural studies. A Memphis, Tennessee native who has made her home in the Tampa Bay area since 1981, Joy serves as Cantorial Leader for Congregation Beth Am of Tampa and is a lecturer and instructor for Eckerd College and the University of South Florida Osher Institutes in the Tampa Bay Area, Eckerd College Road Scholar Programs and numerous learning series. Additionally, she melds a performance repertoire of some 4,000 songs with a vast knowledge of musical history in congregation, classroom, concert hall, and in 14 published recordings.
Suzette Hadermann The Volcano that Destroyed Pompeii
Suzette was born in Massachusetts and raised in Florida. She has two adult children , Colt and Danielle. She adores her granddaughter Leiliana . The last few years she has had the opportunity to travel and enjoys that along with boating and spending time with friends and family. Her passion is to make a difference in someone’s life every day. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Keith Hansen Medicare Open Enrollment Seminar
Keith Hansen is a licensed insurance agent and president of Individual Retirement Solutions LLC. He has developed his business by helping people understand their retirement decisions. With his combined experience and background in Finance, Insurance and Real Estate, Keith is able to generate strategic planning outcomes for individuals looking for expert advice. Ask him about: Medicare; Life Insurance; IRA, Roth IRA; Simplified Employee Pensions Healthcare; Business planning
Andrea Harless Rehab Chat
Andrea Harless is a Physical Therapist Assistant and Personal Trainer. For the past 14 years she has worked for the Springs of Boca Ciega Bay doing outpatient therapy. In addition to physical therapy, Andrea is a certified NASM (National Association of Sports Medicine) personal trainer. The first Thursday of every month Andrea speaks about overall health and wellness care for senior citizens. She gives tips and information about how to improve and maintain your health through nutrition, exercise and simple movement. In her spare time you can find her on the golf course practicing her swing or teaching people of all ages how to stay fit and strong. She also volunteers her services each year for various organizations and causes. It would be fair to say that Andrea is living her dream everyday by helping others find their own path to wellness.
Fearless Soul: Inspirational Speeches for your Soul / Ghosts & Gravestones: Florida’s Haunted History / James David "JD" Helms Kings of Country Music / Practicing Mindfulness / Starting Your Vegan Journey / Top Websites for Seniors / Queens of Country Music Our newest member to the Community Life team, JD is a resident of Gulfport, FL where he has lived for the past six years. He began teaching Art in Nashville, TN and continued that journey for eleven years in the public school system. When not working he enjoys spending his time creating his own art, cooking, and exploring new places.
Mary Jane Herlik Line Dancing
Mary Jane has been teaching all of her adult life but considers teaching Beginners Line Dancing one of the great perks of living here at the Fountains. Ask her for a private lesson (Beginning Beginners) if you would like to give it a try. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Candy from Around the World: Australia / Way Out – Frank Hodge Roald Dahl and Sci-Fi Frank Hodge has been with the Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay for eight years. During that time he has worked as a Housekeeping Supervisor, Maintenance Coordinator, and is now the Director of Housekeeping & Laundry. When Frank is not at work, he can be found traveling around St. Petersburg trying to visit every restaurant that the city has to offer. Frank also enjoys cooking, playing video games, and watching the Tampa Bay Bucs & Florida Gators play. His other interests include reading, fishing, and kayaking.
Brenda King Michael Jackson: A Pop Icon
Brenda King grow up in church she love singing the Gospel. Brenda also had three sons and a daughter. Her sons played football and basketball this is what peek her to learn about sports.
Creative Writing Series / National Read a Book Day / Lisa Knipe The Fountains Literary Magazine / The History and Significance of Drag Lisa Knipe is the Resident Relations Director at The Fountains. She has a background in literature, writing and social work. Her love for stories and their impact on our lives has influenced how she will approach her work in Watermark University, so please join her for interesting discussions on pop culture, novels, film and television.
Climate Control: Deforestation Destruction / Chicago Fire of 1871 / Holidays Around the World: Food & Melissa Krysh Festivities / Indigenous People's Day / Oktoberfest: Why September? / The Traditions of Kwanzaa Community Life Director for The Fountains, Melissa, also a Chicago native, has lived in Florida on and off since 1996 years until she made Florida (and The Fountains) her home in 2009. She has two young children and a stepson that love to keep her on her toes. Melissa loves to incorporate many organic foods, natural herbs & mixtures as well as natural home remedies to keep her family healthy and active. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Diana Mangsen, RN, BSN, JD VA Benefits Seminar
Diana Mangsen is an Attorney who is also a Registered Nurse. As an RN, Diana spent 15 years working for UMass Memorial Health Care. It is the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts offering the region's most sophisticated medical technology & support. She co-developed and chaired a Medical Ethics committee for the organization. She attended Suffolk University Law School in Boston Massachusetts graduating in 2005. Diana relocated to Florida in 2006 and worked in healthcare regulatory compliance as a Director of Professional Services and a Healthcare Administrator for two large publicly traded national healthcare organizations. She is admitted to practice in Florida state courts and the Florida Middle District Federal Court. She has led trainings, seminars and workshops at the local, state and National levels. Diana has been in private practice since 2014. Her Law Practice: MANGSEN LAW, PLLC is dedicated to the legal needs of the elderly and the disabled. Mangsen Law provides mobile legal services with the ability to serve clients in their homes or facilities. Additionally, Diana is a certified veterans benefits attorney. She represents veterans or spouses of deceased veterans in receiving the benefits they have earned and are eligible for.
Learn how to play the Billiards game “Straight Pool” Alex Mendes Sr. / Tips and Tricks of the Handyman: Toilet Mechanics Alex was born in Lisbon, Portugal. Both of his parents were born in Portugal and moved to the United States in 1985. He started school in Massachusetts and learned English in two years and lost his accent in three years. Alex is married to Heather, who works and together they have two children, Alexa and Alex. He is fluent in Portuguese and a longtime member of the Portuguese American Club. His hobbies include fishing, playing darts, pool, and bowling.
Exotic Fruit Series / Herbal Tea / Life and Times of Madeline Petzer Frank Sinatra / Plant Therapy/Essential Oils / Madeline Petzer relocated from Hacienda at the River, our new Tucson AZ retirement community in June this year. She immigrated from South Africa in 2012 and made Tucson her home for 5 years. In October 2017 she became a very proud American Citizen. Madeline and her family now live in Clearwater, Florida.
Mike Prentice Fiesta with Mike
Mike has started dancing in Montreal when he was just 25 years old, and loved it from the start of it. When he became a dance teacher, he went to train for six months and he's never stopped! He still goes dancing at his local studio every Friday. As a citizen of Romania, Greece, Australia, Canada and the United States, he has learned different styles and techniques from all over the world! He previously had three dance studios in Canada. He still loves dancing and believes everyone can dance! NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Sara Ries Memoirs, Journaling, and Storytelling
Sara Ries is a creative writing teacher and project coordinator for senior writing classes with Keep St. Pete Lit. They are a non-profit literary organization that serves Pinellas County with its assortment of literary offerings that include storytelling events, writing workshops for at-risk youth, open-mic nights, and writing classes at the Morean Arts Center, where eighty percent of our students are sixty years old and above. They are branching out into senior living communities and centers and will be starting their creative writing classes to The Gardens residents at The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay!
Yarrow Ries Yoga / Tai Chi/ Aqua Aerobics
Gulfport resident Yarrow Ries is a teaching artist and early childhood educator who combines her passion for yoga with the arts. Since founding Lifeways Therapeutic Art and Movement in 2002, she has worked with cognitive and physical disabilities in both private practice and public schools. As a certified yoga instructor, Yarrow teaches retreats and workshops integrating yoga with the healing art of personal journaling called “Creative Flow.” Yarrow's "Balance Series" combines yoga, tai chi and qigong to enhance stability and fall prevention in seniors.
Katherine Robinson Meditation & Stress Relief
Katherine began her meditation journey back in 2008 after spending many years looking outside of herself for answers and fulfillment. She began a meditation practice and found it to be an incredibly fulfilling experience that allowed her to retrain her mind to be more focused, balanced and compassionate. She found she was able to be more aligned with her values which opened up an opportunity to form a deeper relationship with herself. After spending many months breathing deeper, following mantras and tuning into her power within, she experienced many positive changes in her life and she realized the true connection she had been searching for was within herself. She also experienced incredible stress relief and was able to greatly reduce her level of tension and anxiety. She began teaching classes and leading workshops and knew that she had found her passion spreading knowledge and creating peaceful and healing spaces for people to do this kind of work. Katherine majored in Psychology & Anthropology at the University of Vermont. She has also done graduate training in mental health counseling and is certified by the McLean Meditation Institute, which has allowed her to deepen her studies in the art of meditation and relaxation. Her passions are teaching meditation, exploring the healing vibrations of sound and motivating and inspiring others to be the best that they can be. She has also been certified as a trained facilitator of group empowerment drumming through Remo Drum Corporation and enjoys facilitating drum circles in order to connect people on a deeper level. Katherine lives in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida and enjoys long walks on the beach. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Gina Santamaria Dance Movement Therapy
Gina Santamaria is a professional dancer who serves the Tampa Bay area. She dances ballroom, swing, Latin and Argentine tango. She has performed and taught dance classes throughout the Bay Area. Gina also holds a master’s degree in counseling. She brings these two techniques together in her dance therapy classes, by leading with an energetic, grooving vibe that is both enjoyable and beneficial.
Donna Sinicrope I Love Paris in Springtime
Donna has a masters degree in Art Education. She is National Board-Certified Art Educator. She has taught art for 25years in the Public School System. She has taught children art class at The Museum of Fine Arts and the Dunedin Arts Center. Donna was the Educations Director at Florida Craftsman Gallery.
Yoga / Movement, Freedom & Wellness in a Chair Noa Spector Series Noa Spector Flock is a licensed massage therapist, with a masters' degree in Education. She has taught movement, wellness and injury prevention at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg College, and in Gibbs High School's dance department. Noa has maintained a private practice for muscle therapy and movement education since 1982. She is available to teach and present workshops.
Evelyn "Penny" Traver Women's Christian Fellowship
Maria Villegas and Penny Traver felt led by God to facilitate the Woman's Christian Fellowship group here at the Fountains. They bring 55 years of praise and worship experience between the two of them. They both look forward to meeting new people and sharing experiences during the group led discussions and worship.
Inside Secrets of the British Espionage and the French Patricia Vaillancourt Resistance / We Band of Angels: The Nurses of Bataan Pat Vaillancourt is an accomplished teacher, trainer, humorist, and motivational speaker. She has designed, developed, and successfully delivered customized workshops in soft skills areas such as customer service, communication skills, team building, generational differences, conflict management, public speaking, and stress reduction. Her repertoire also includes MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) testing, as well as MBTI for communication, effective selling, and team building. Her additional areas of expertise include career counseling, job coaching, personal empowerment and and goal setting. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Exploring the Everyday Series / Halloween History, Traditions and Folklore / Roman Wisdom: Figures Delena Waters and Quotes / The Dark Side of the Self Unknown Series Delena Waters is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida. In 2016, she graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. She joined the Fountains in May 2018 where she works as a Community Life Associate. Her favorite pastimes include discovering new and interesting music, discussing philosophical ideas and enjoying a wide variety of teas.
Australia – The Exciting Island Continent / China – The Forbidden City, the Great Wall & So Much More Chris Lorraine Wells / Florida Ghost Stories – Creepy Tales & Urban Legends / The Amazing Canadian Rockies – Banff & Jasper National Parks Chris Wells, founder of Life Legacy Photography, is intimately involved in all aspects of the documentary process, from filming and interviewing to research, production and editing. She treats all stories, photos, and artifacts as if they were her own. A teacher for many years, she captivates the history and shares the stories with passion that will have you sitting on the brink of your seat and leaving wanting more!
Cornerstone Health & Wellness The Benefits of Genetic Testing
Cornerstone's mission is to transform lives by fighting the cancer of tomorrow by screening today. With years of experience as healthcare advocates, our team is devoted to serving our communities!
Benefits of Coffee on Health, Skin, and Hair / Clever ways to Reuse Basic Household Items / Famous Presidential Dogs / Inventors and Inventions that Destyni Williams have Changed the World / Name Brand vs Store Brand Taste- Off / Your Body is a Wonderland / 13 Common Superstitions Destyni Williams is a native Floridian, born and raised in Bradenton. In April of 2019, she graduated from Florida International University with Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy. She enjoys beauty, traveling, games, and great food. Destyni has become a part of the Community Life’s team for the Gardens. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Chris Wojewnik Chefs Show / IPA vs Lager / Low Fat vs Regular
Christopher Wojewnik is originally from Cook County Illinois. He grew up playing football since the age of 6 and had a love for architectural design that continued into his early 20s where he studied design at Pinellas technical education center. He moved to Florida in the late 90’s and has resided locally ever since but is still a diehard Bears, Sox, and Blackhawks fan. Christopher has a son and two step children. He began his career in senior living back in late 2001 working his way up through all positions into management. His favorite thing about his job is the residents, and that’s what drives him in his daily duties.
Dianne Worrell Music & Movement / Tender Toning
Ms. Worrell is an avid marathoner and has completed over 20 Marathons throughout the United States and internationally. She has also trained with professional bodybuilders including a former Mr. Universe. Ms. Worrell is the mother of four wonderful children, one serving our country in the Air Force. She is a grandmother of three. Her company, Caribbean Bodies, designs programs for all ages. Ms. Worrell, a Senior Citizen, has designed an Active Aging Program which has been successfully used at senior communities throughout the Tampa Bay area. INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE 1255 Pasadena Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33707 • 727-381-5411 • watermarkcommunities.com A WATERMARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
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