Registration Kickoff Sept. 11
PC30A • FALL 2026
Butterfly Orchids on Oak by Anne Hempel See course details inside! l
TWO CAMPUSES many ways to learn FULL CATALOG CAN BE FOUND BY SCANNNING THE QR CODE BELOW
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PC30A COURSES & ACTIVITIES All PC30A classes and activities are hosted by the Florida State University Panama City campus to benefit residents of Bay County and the surrounding Florida Panhandle. In addition to Zoom offerings, participants can enjoy a variety of in-person classes and activities. Non-member options are available at an additional cost. Visit olli.fsu.edu for complete details. PURPLE MARTIN SHORT COURSE 1 session with Dale Cronwell
NATURE’S PALETTE: CREATING ART FROM NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S ORGANIC BEAUTY
THURSDAY, OCT. 8 | 5:30 - 7 P.M. CST
1 session with Anne Hemple
$15 MEMBER | $25 GUEST | Ohana Institute (Hybrid) Learn about the Purple Martin’s life, migration, and conservation challenges, and discover ways to help protect this beloved bird.
REVIEW TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD 2 session with Liz Wilson TUESDAY, OCT. 13, 20 | 5 - 6:45 P.M. CST $25 MEMBER | $35 GUEST | Ohana Institute (Hybrid) Explore To Kill a Mockingbird through its core themes of justice, prejudice, and courage. We will examine Harper Lee's lasting influence on American literature.
CPR / AED 101 CERTIFICATION COURSE 1 session with Mike Davis WEDNESDAY OCT. 14 | 5 - 7 P.M. CST $85 MEMBER | $95 GUEST | FSU PC Campus Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR and AED use in this American Heart Association certified course. Gain the confidence to respond in an emergency with hands-on instruction and certification upon successful completion.
THE WILLIE SPEARS EXPERIENCE AT FSU PC30A THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 | 6 - 8 P.M. | FSU PC CAMPUS
FRIDAY, OCT. 23 | 5 - 6:30 P.M. CST $35 MEMBER | $45 GUEST | FSU PC Campus Discover Fossilizing the Forest Floor, an art collection embedding moss, bark, petals, and lichen. Learn how this evolving process connects to land conservation and the natural world.
PUBLIC ENEMIES: AMERICAN CRIMINALS IN THE 1930S 1 session with Jay Thomas WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 | 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. CST $15 MEMBER | $25 GUEST | Ohana Institute (Hybrid) Step into the crime-filled world of the Depression era as we examine Al Capone’s Chicago Outfit, the Dillinger Gang, and Bonnie and Clyde.
BATS IN THE BELFRY 1 session with Demian Smith THURSDAY OCT. 29 | 5 – 6:30 P.M. CST $15 MEMBER | $25 GUEST | FSU PC Campus (Hybrid)
Meet the bats that share our skies at twilight. Learn about their remarkable abilities, their importance to our ecosystem, and how to handle an unexpected attic guest.
OLLI REGISTRATION KICKOFF FRIDAY SEPT. 11 | 5:30 P.M. | OHANA INSTITUTE
Hear from Willie Spears, motivational speaker and author of the new book, “We Should Fail More.”
Join us for the fall semester registration kickoff event! Entertainment and light refreshments.
OLLI MINGLE FRIDAY OCT. 9 & THURSDAY NOV. 19
LET'S DO LUNCH WITH KATHRYN J. HARDY THURSDAY, OCT. 15 | 11:30 A.M. | FSU PC CAMPUS
Mingle with fellow OLLI students or join us as a guest to socialize and share interests.
$60 per person • price includes lunch, mimosas & a signed copy of her book, "Johnny & Jazzbo”
ZOOM COURSES & LECTURES OLLI at FSU PC30A offers a variety of engaging online classes you can enjoy from the comfort of home. Each Zoom class is hosted directly by the instructor, who will email participants a link before every session. View the entire catalog of online offerings by scanning the QR code here ⟶ YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU: A DEEP DIVE INTO ESTATE PLANNING 4 session with Diana Simpson | $45 THURSDAY OCT. 15, 22, 29, NOV 5 | 3 – 4:30 P.M. Learn basics of estate planning, from wills and trusts to probate and charitable giving, and learn strategies for protecting and transferring your assets.
BRITISH SHIPWRECKS OF PENSACOLA 1 session with Della Scott-Ireton | $15 WEDNESDAY OCT. 21 | 5:30 – 7 P.M. Explore Pensacola’s British Period (1763-1781) and the British Navy shipwrecks hidden beneath Pensacola Bay. Discover what archaeology has revealed and what mysteries remain.
MEMORY, AGING, DEMENTIA, AND YOU: WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW 2 with Jeanne Okon & Phil Nowicki | $25 THURSDAY OCT. 15, 22 | 5:30 - 7 P.M. Explore normal cognitive changes, signs of decline, types of dementia, and practical strategies to support brain health and caregiving.
HEY! ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME? 3 sessions with Sandra Halvorson | $65 MONDAY OCT. 26, NOV. 2, 9 | 3 – 5:30 P.M. Learn practical strategies for communicating more effectively and ensuring your message is heard. Dr. Halvorson’s engaging, interactive class combines discussion, participation, and real-world applications.
The Fall Zoom Lecture Series is FREE for all members and, as a special celebration of OLLI's 35th Anniversary, guests are also invited to attend at no charge this semester. Register online at olli.fsu.edu to receive the Zoom link on the day of each lecture. KNOCK, KNOCK: THE FOX SISTERS AND MODERN AMERICAN SPIRITUALISM with Linda Schuyler Ford MONDAY, SEPT. 28 | 2 - 3:30 PM CST | FREE Who could have imagined that a ghostly story told by two adolescent girls would touch off a widespread religion, and a lasting controversy in rural Victorian New York?
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE NORTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER with Scott Jones WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30 | 2 - 3:30 PM CST | FREE Learn about the North Florida Wildlife Center's mission, wildlife rehabilitation efforts, and volunteer opportunities. This lecture introduces the accompanying field trip for a behind-thescenes look at the Center.
MYTH BUSTING AFRICAN ART with Courtnay Micots TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 | 3 - 4:30 P.M. CST | FREE Discover the truth behind common myths about African art. Learn how misconceptions arose and gain a deeper understanding of its diversity, innovation, and cultural significance.
LIVING WELL DAY‑TO‑DAY: MIND, BODY & SOCIAL CONNECTION with Dr. Cielo Z Rose THURSDAY, OCT. 1 | 1-2:30 PM CST | FREE This would focus on lifestyle medicine, prevention, resilience, and the critical role that social connection, purpose, and engagement play in overall health and wellbeing.
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HOW TO REGISTER Registration for OLLI membership opens on September 1 at 9 a.m. CST, with the course and activity registration opening on September 11 at 9 a.m. CST. If you do not have an OLLI account, you can create one online at anytime online. There are three ways you can register (please note we cannot take payment over the phone or by email):
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$60 (expires Dec. 30, 2026) Annual $95 (expires August 31, 2027) To register: 1. Sign in or create an account 2. Under “Add a Membership” select PC30A 3. Add to cart and complete checkout
REGISTERING Once membership is in your cart: 1. Browse the Classes and Activies 2. Choose by your subject area or location 3. Add individual classes to your cart Catagories 1. For in-person classes in the PC30A area, select PC30A courses 2. All Zoom classes are available to OLLI members. Be sure to note whether the time is in eastern or standard time. 3. Add to cart and complete checkout
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SPECIAL DISCOUNTS First-time members and returning members who have not been with OLLI since before 2021 receive:
$65 off a class with an annual membership $35 off a class with an semester membership Refer a Friend - When your referral joins OLLI as a new member, you'll receive 50% off one class! Veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists may qualify for special introductory memberships priced at $50 that includes specific local and zoom class listed in this catalog.