Programs Browse programs by category using the buttons above or search for programs by keywords by clicking the button below. Of course you can just scroll through and see what we have to offer. You may be surprised!    Download a registration form here. Arts & Entertainment Music for the Soul - Tibetan Gongs Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful and inspiring Tibetan music.   Date/Time: Sunday, February 10, 2-3:30 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Presenter: Richard Hite, master gong player Cost: Free   Whodunit Mystery Book Club Whodunit meets monthly at the Library (WPPL) in the Library Conference Room, Mayflower Retirement Community (MRC) in the Private Dining Room and at the Woman’s Club of Winter Park (WCWP). Facilitator: Bill Johnson Topics/Dates/Times/Locations: February – Humorous Mysteries Wednesday, February 13, 3 p.m., MRC Thursday, February 14, 7 p.m., WPPL Thursday, February 21, noon, WCWP (brown bag lunch) March – Washington, DC Mysteries Wednesday, March 12, 3 p.m., MRC Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m., WPPL Thursday, March 20, noon, WCWP (brown bag lunch) Cost: Free Cost: Free   Italian Conversation Is your Italian getting rusty?  Are you having difficulty retrieving the right words?  Join Dr. Cervone in a weekly conversation class to practice and improve your speaking and listening skills. Prerequisite: two years of college Italian or its equivalent  Date/Time: Mondays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; 3-4 p.m. Location: Library Conference Room Presenter: Professor Anthony Cervone Cost: Free   Spanish Conversation Is your Spanish getting rusty?  Are you having difficulty retrieving the right words?  Join Dr. Cervone in a weekly conversation class to practice and improve your speaking and listening skills. Prerequisite: two years of college Spanish or its equivalent  Date/Time: Mondays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; 5-6 p.m. Location: Library Conference Room Presenter: Professor Anthony Cervone Cost: Free   CineMagic: Seeing Movies through Mystical Eyes Watch a feature-length film and explore the filmmaker’s use of color, light, sound and story to communicate wisdom, truth and sociopolitical subjects. Day/Time: Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Dates and descriptions: February 8 – A program of animated shorts in a variety of styles. February 15 – Schultze, a polka-playing accordionist from Germany discovers and falls in love with Zydeco music.  This fascination takes him on a a life-changing journey to Louisiana.  March 14 – French superstars Daniel Autiel and Gerard Depardieu star in this comedy about a corporate nebbish about to be fired who experiences a turn of fortune as a result of a rumor about him spreading through the office! March 21 – The true story of an ill-fated 1928 expedition to the North Pole - in a dirigible.  This arctic adventure stars Peter Finch, Sean Connery and Claudia Cardinale.   Facilitators: Jeff Johnson, Aryna Ryan and Linda Hayes Cost: Institute members free; nonmembers $5   Bach Festival Fred Rogers' Series Enjoy a morning of theatre, lunch and camaraderie!  Partner with a Rollins student to see "Anonymous 4" - what The Wall Street Journal calls "a powerhouse, popular beyond imagining for an early-music ensemble."  Stay for delicious lunch, hosted by Rollins College.  Seats available for 50 persons - register now!  Date/Time: Saturday, February 16; 11 a.m. - noon; lunch, noon - 1 p.m. Location: John Tiedtke Concert Hall, Rollins College Campus Cost: Free Call 407-623-3279 to register.   Poetry Readings by Our Favorite Poets Enjoy an afternoon of poetry as Johanna, Bonnie and Gwen read their original work and share readings from their favorite poets: Adrienne Rich, Denise Levertov and May Swenson.  Date/Time: Sunday, February 17, 2-3:30 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Presenter: Johanna Jordan, Bonnie Fesmire and Gwen Thomas Cost: Free   Free Film Friday: Women & the Vote They had no vote, no political clout, and no equal rights.  What they lacked under the law they made up for with brains, determination and courage.  Hillary Swank and Angelica Houston star in this drama of the suffrage movement.    Dates/Time: Friday, March 7, 6-9:30 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Cost: Free   Jazz at the Library: Grace McDade & Friends Enjoy an afternoon of relaxing jazz and blues music, and vocals, in a mixed repertoire.  Date/Time: Sunday, March 16, 2-3:30 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Presenter: Grace McDade & Friends Cost: Free   back to top Health & Wellness These are education-only seminars; no individual treatment will be administered or recommended. Please visit your personal physician for personalized care. Meditation and Journaling Through meditation and reflective writing, learn to lower your blood pressure, calm your nervous system, reduce stress, improve concentration and discover more about yourself and your life purpose.  Dates/Time: Tuesdays: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11 and 18; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Library Melanson Room Facilitator: Sandy Baker, meditation and communication skills teacher Cost: Institute members - $30; nonmembers $45 CLASS IS CLOSED   Flexing Your Mental Muscles: Longevity and Brain Functioning Research shows the mental decline that sometimes accompanies aging can often be prevented with mental exercises, changes in routine and improved ways of managing stress.  Explore current research and learn tools that may improve your long-term abilities in memory and learning.  Dates/Time: Tuesdays: February 12, 19, 26; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Location: Library Melanson Room Facilitators: Alison Issen, R.N., L.M.H.C. Cost: Free   Alternative Healing Choices Discover a holistic approach to a variety of major health concerns and learn practical applications you can apply to improve your overall health. Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. February 13 - Balancing Hormones Naturally Discover natural and safe alternatives to balancing your hormones as you go through menopause and perimenopause.  Learn about the possible risks of hormone replacement therapy. Location: Library Melanson Room Cost: Institute members free; nonmembers $5   Improve Your Eyesight Develop new friendships in this monthly gathering as you learn and practice a series of movements and exercises to strengthen your eyesight. Date/Time: Sundays, February 17, March 23; 2-3 p.m. Location: Library Melanson Room Facilitators: Sue Dolamore and Lula Remy-Heath Cost: Free   Caring for the Caregiver Take care of you, the caregiver.  Share your stories, challenges and good times.  Learn skills and acquire tools to better understand and more easily handle your caregiving responsibilities. Date/Time: Tuesday, February 19, March 18; 10:30-noon Location: Library Melanson Room Facilitators: Linda Hayes Gallegos, M. A. Cost: Free and open to the public For program details call 407-623-3314   Laughter Club Come laugh together like old friends, even if you've just met!  This is an interactive experience of games, laughter exercises and uplifting silliness.  Warning: laughter is contagious! Date/Time: Wednesday, February 20; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Location: Library Melanson Room Facilitators: Linda Hayes Gallegos, M. A. Cost: Institute members $3; nonmembers $5 donation For program details call 407-623-3314   Alternative Healing Choices Day/Time: Thursdays 10:30 a.m. - noon February 21 - Facial Rejuvenation Discover the traditional facial acupressure used for centuries by Chinese women to maintain a youthful appearance.  Learn nutritional information targeted toward supporting your skin. Facilitator: Candace Fr/aatz, D.O.M./A.P. Location: Library Melanson Room Cost: Institute members free; nonmembers $5   Alternative Healing Choices Discover a holistic approach to a variety of major health concerns and learn practical applications you can apply to improve your overall health. Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. March 12 - Beating Stress for Good! Stress may cause weight gain, sleep problems and accelerated aging.  Learn techniques and lifestyle modifications that change the body's stress response and result in improved health and wellbeing. Location: Library Melanson Room Cost: Institute members free; nonmembers $5 back to top History & Current Events Foreign Policy Discussion A forum to discover, discuss and decide one's opinions on foreign policy.  A booklet with the articles may be purchased in the Lifelong Learning Institute office, 3rd floor of the Library. Dates/Time: Mondays, 10 a.m. - noon February 4 - Iraq Endgame February 11 - EU February 18 - Engaging the enemy February 25 -  Russia March 3 - Defense and security March 10 - Latin America March 17 - China March 25 - Philanthropy Location: Library Conference Room Cost: Free   Celebrating Florida Day/Time: Mondays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Library Community Room February 11 - Faith, Scholarship, Service: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Chautauqua by Ersula Knox Odom, Florida Humanities Council Road Scholar   Cultural Friday - Standing in the Shadows of Motown film In 1959 Berry Gordy gathered the best musicians from Detroit's thriving jazz and blues scene to begin cutting songs for his new record company.  This film is the story of the Funk Brothers - the greatest hit machine in the history of popular music. Date/Time: Friday, February 22, 7-9:30 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Facilitators: Jeff Johnson Cost: Free   Smith Grant Research Presentation - "Peter C. Samwell: Winter Park Architect" Join Winter Park resident Grady McClendon, recipient of the 2007-2008 Rhea Marsh and Dorothy Lockhart Smith research grant, as he shares his study results in this community presentation.  Some of Samwell's designs include the Aloma Golf Course Clubhouse (1926) and the Hamilton Hotel (1923 - now the Park Plaza Hotel).  Date/Time: Thursday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. Location: First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 125 N. Interlachen Avenue, Winter Park Presenter: Grady C. McClendon Cost: Free and open to the public   Celebrating Florida Day/Time: Mondays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Library Community Room March 10 - The Treasure Coasts: Florida's Sunken Treasure by Ed L'Heureux, author Cost: Free   My Father's Secret War Thomas Franks returned from the war troubled by events he had witnessed and participated in, but could not discuss, believing himself under a vow of secrecy.  The author writes this true account of her father's life as a spy. Day/Time: Wednesday, March 29; 10:30 a.m. Location: Library Community Room Presenter: Lucinda Franks, author Cost: Free     back to top   How to   Bankruptcy: What's new?  What's different? Learn about the new laws and regulations regarding bankruptcy.  Day/Time: Wednesday, February 27; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Library Melanson Room Presenter: Rosalyn Dunlap, Attorney at Law Cost: Free   First Time Home Buyers Workshop If you've been dreaming about owning your home, this program will take you through the process of making it a reality - from how much home you can afford to qualifying for a mortgage loan. Limited to 40 participants; no child care provided.  Bring a notebook!  Day/Time: Friday, March 14; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Location: Library Community Room Facilitator: Priscilla Tapp, Consumer Credit Counseling Service Cost: Free and open to the public; refreshments and lunch provided.  Register at www.wppl.org/institute or call 407-623-3279.    Financial Luncheon Group Increase your knowledge of current financial trends and management techniques.  Hear regional and national experts on these topics while enjoying a delicious lunch. Day/Time: Wednesdays, noon-1:15 p.m. (lunch service begins at 11:30) Location: University Club of Winter Park, Park Ave. North at Webster Ave. Cost: $12 per luncheon Call University Club at 407-629-2125 for required reservations & payment. Date/Topic/Speaker: February 20: Microcap and Small-Cap Investing, John Deysher, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Pinnacle Value Fund, New York, NY March 19: The Future of the Markets: the Lone Bull Update, Carl M. Birkelbach, Chairman, Birkelbach Management Corp., Chicago, IL April 16: What World are We Living In? Delos R. Smith, former Senior Business Analyst, Conference Board, New York, NY May 21: Achieving Profit Consistency in the Stock Market, Robert F. Drach and Robert B. Drach, Drach Market Research, Tallahassee, FL   Wines for Everyday Enjoyment: California Discover the foremost wine making regions in the United States, including Napa and Sonoma.  Limited to 18 participants. Date/time: Wednesday, March 19; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Facilitator: Lisa Wilk, Orlando Uncorked Cost: Institute members $25 materials fee; nonmembers $10 plus $25 materials fee ($35 total)   Financial Literacy Class Learn to manage money, avoid financial crises, understand how credit works and increase your savings.  The workshop is designed to promote effective money management skills to help you achieve financial success. Limited to 50 participants; no child care provided.  Bring a notebook!  Day/Time: Wednesday, March 26; 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Location: Library Community Room Facilitator: Priscilla Tapp, Consumer Credit Counseling Service Cost: Free and open to the public; refreshments provided.  Register at www.wppl.org/institute or call 407-623-3279.      back to top   Vital Living     Visioning Community Share your experiences and join in creating a broader vision of what ”community” can be. Date/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Date/Topics: February 6 - The Journey March 5 - Celebrations and Ceremony April 2 - Exchanging and Sharing in the Community May 7 - Moving Towards Oneness Location: Library Community Room Facilitator: Sue Dolamore, community builder Cost: Free   Becoming More Creative After 50! Scientific evidence shows that after 50 the brain becomes more creative.  Explore how you can expand your creativity using various techniques in this overview.  Date/Time: Saturday, February 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Facilitator: Aryna Ryan, author, teacher, coach Cost: Free   Expand Your Point of View Have fun as you experience your own wisdom and share it with others.  Join us for "Conversations," a board game that brings people together regardless of their individual background, experiences or knowledge.  Dates/Time: Thursday, February 21; March 20; 1:30-3:30 p.m. Location: Library Literacy Room Facilitators: Linda Hayes Gallegos, M. A. Cost: Free   Harvesting the Wisdom of Your Life: Creating an "Ethical Will" An "ethical will" conveys the values you lived by through the stories of your life.  Record your achievements, dreams, goals and lessons learned, making a wonderful gift for your children and grandchildren.  Dates/Time: Thursdays, March 6, 13, and 20; 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Library Melanson Room Facilitators: Alison Issen, R.N., L.M.H.C. and Steve Cecchitti, C.D.P. Cost: Free   back to top