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From Fact to Fiction: Writing Biographical Historical Fiction

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Explore the development of a historical novel based on real people and events, using historical photographs to illustrate how they inspire scenes

$25

Writers Circle

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

So many writing projects! Memoirs, essays, plays, poetry, short stories, screenwriting, novels and non-fiction books. Writing can be a lonely process. But with a supportive group, it isn't near as frustrating....

Free

Essentrics: Aging Backwards

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

This dynamic, full-body stretching and strengthening program is designed to improve joint mobility, increase muscle flexibility, relieve pain, and boost energy, vitality, and immune health. Set to music, it combines...

$60

DIY FUNdamental Stock Analysis for Beginners

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Learn how to evaluate high-quality growth stocks and determine if they are selling at a fair price using the Stock Selection Guide (SSG). Learn how to use the online SSG...

$55

Mahjong – Chinese Shared Interest Group (SIG)

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Chinese Mahjong is played like a game of gin rummy. A game consists of 4 rounds (hands) of play. Each round ends when one player can build a completed hand...

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Taste of Florida: Five Foods You Should Travel To Try

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

From the depths of the Gulf of Mexico to the tops of the orange trees, Florida's foods offer the taste-curious eater a gastronomic adventure. Learn about five Florida foods, their...

$25

A History of Ireland Before Independence

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

The history of Ireland reads like a Greek tragedy: heroes with feet of clay, betrayals, success followed by failure. But always the Irish spirit prevails! This lecture will examine Ireland...

$35

Shrimp Boil at Eckerd College

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Join us in celebrating 20 amazing years as the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Eckerd with a festive Shrimp Boil! Enjoy an evening filled with delicious flavors, engaging stories with...

$60

Introduction to Pickleball

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Join Bill and Karla Gerczak, Ambassadors for the Atlantic South Region, USA Pickleball Association in this popular OLLI class. Learn how to play a game that combines the elements of...

$60

Imprisoned Without Trial: Japanese Internment in WWII

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Anti-Asian violence: A modern day occurrence? Not at all. Fear, hatred, and racism toward the Chinese and Japanese began in the mid 1800s culminating with the incarceration of over 125,000...

$55

Fraud in a Digital Age: Government Imposters, Romance Scams and Phishing

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

In today's connected world, scammers are more sophisticated than ever, preying on trust and exploiting technology to deceive their victims. This presentation will expose the tactics behind some of the...

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Dr. Hug: the Wit, Wisdom and Love of Leo Buscaglia

Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Discussion. Many who watched PBS during the 1980s and 90s will recall the brilliantly funny, dynamic speaker Dr. Leo Buscaglia whose televised lectures and 15 books on life and love...

$35