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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Carol Duncan, 941-815-0999, clduncan.1@embarqmail.com

REMINDER: In order to participate in any class (unless otherwise stated) you must preregister
and pay the fee at least three days before the date of the class. You may call and charge the
fee by credit card or stop in the office and pay by cash, check or credit card. You will not be
enrolled until the fee is paid. Most classes have a minimum enrollment requirement and the
class will be canceled if that number is not met. All classes offered at the Punta Gorda Civic
Association are open to the general public. Register at the PGICA office or call 941-637-1655.
Please provide your telephone number and an e-mail address when you register so you can be
notified in case of a class change or cancellation.

BEYOND PGI: There will be no program this month due to the annual meeting on November 7. But be sure to mark your
calendar for Tuesday, December 5, 7 p.m. when Nancy Johnson will give an interesting presentation on their trip to
Scandinavia.

SANDWICH SEMINAR: Tuesday, November 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aging vs. The Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Sandwich Seminar is open to the public and sponsored by Bayfront Health Punta Gorda which provides lunch at no cost
to attendees. You must pre-register by calling PGICA at 941-637-1655.

FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Tuesday, November 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. GI Health Symposium with guest
speaker John Rioux, MD, General Surgeon. This program, sponsored by Fawcett Memorial Hospital is open to the public
and a light lunch will be provided at no cost. Please pre-register by calling PGICA at 941-637-1655.

ART, OIL PAINTING: Monday, November 13, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., (second class November 20, if needed).
Jan Britland teaches a fun and easy day long class using the “Bob Ross Technique”. Beginners are
encouraged to attend. All students get to take their finished painting home with them the same day. The $50
fee includes a canvas and all materials needed to complete the painting. Class size is limited so call PGICA
941-637-1655 to register. Wear old clothes, bring your lunch, and enjoy a full day of painting. This class is
offered monthly. Reminder - payment is required when registering.

MEDICARE MADE SIMPLE –Thursday, November 2, 7 p.m. This is a bona fide educational class with
no sales solicitation. We will review all Parts and options of Medicare from Part A to Part D, Medicare
Supplement (or Medigap) Plans A through N, the trade-offs between Original Medicare and Medicare
Advantage Plans, and how-when-why to consider changing Plans. Classes will be conducted by Ralph Temple, who can
be contacted at 941-286-6047 for more information. Attendance is free but seating is limited by room size, so if please
try to inform the PGICA office at 941-637-1655 if you plan to attend.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Weekly, Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m. Lynn Pitz, former New York Athletic Club ballroom
dance instructor, teaches classes suitable for the beginner and intermediate dancer, in a variety of Latin International
and American styles. Leather soled shoes should be worn for class. The cost of each class is $10 per person. Don’t sit
on the sidelines at the next party or event, learn to dance! For class information contact Lynn at 941-505-1506 or
ltpitz@gmail.com

NOVEMBER BASKET WEAVING CLASS: HOLIDAY WALL BASKET. This class will consist of two
3-hour sessions on Tuesdays, November 7 and 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. PREREQUISITE-One previous
class. You will have the choice of red or green accents for your basket. Great for holiday cards,
goodies, or a holiday floral arrangement on your front door instead of a wreath! The $65 class fee
includes all weaving materials necessary to complete the basket. Class size is limited to six students.
Refer any questions to the instructor, Teresa Comeaux, 941-347-7640 or tascomeaux@hotmail.com. (The gift tags and
holly accents in the picture are not included.) No basket weaving in December but check December Commentator for
information on the January class.

CRAFTING WITH MARY FRANCIS: Thursday, November 9, 9 to 11 a.m. or Thursday, November 16, 1 to 3 p.m. You will
make a seasonal card, gift tags and table favors. $20 includes all materials and instruction. Register three days ahead by
calling PGICA, 941-637-1655. Payment due at registration.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED: 9 a.m., second Wednesday every month. This group of dedicated digital
photographers study both picture taking techniques and processing pictures with Adobe Photo Shop or similar software.
The group occasionally takes photographic field trips. If you are interested in improving your skills, are familiar with
Adobe Photo Shop or other similar programs, please come and join them. Free, no registration.

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