There will be a short mid-morning refreshment break.
PRESENTATION: We continue with a description and history of famous châteaux of the winding Loire Valley, rich with vineyards along the contours of these beautiful castles deep in the heart of one of France's most historic and beautiful regions.Lunch: Lunch on Eckerd College campus. The buffet includes hot entrees, side dishes, salad bar, soup, deli meats, bread, fresh fruit, desserts, and beverages. Self-service format with trays.Afternoon: LECTURE: Expert lecturer Dedee Aleccia, an avid researcher-traveler, will discuss the comedy and satire of two of France's most writers-dramatists, Moliere (the stage name of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, 1622-1673) and Voltaire (the pen name of François-Marie Arouet, 1694-1778).Dinner: Dinner on campus. The buffet includes hot entrees, side dishes, salad bar, soup, deli meats, bread, fresh fruit, desserts, and beverages. Select in a self-service format with trays. Evening: PRESENTATION: Enjoy an evening with a special guest speaker (TBA). PLEASE NOTE THAT CLASS DAYS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES MAY ALSO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO AVAILABLITY OF SERVICES.Lodging: Magnuson Hotel - Marina CoveMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There will be a short mid morning refreshment break.
PRESENTATION: John Schloder, Executive Director Emeritus of the Museum of Fine Arts, will discuss the Frecnh Art of the Museum, prior to a field trip after lunch.Lunch: Lunch on campus. The buffet includes hot entrees, side dishes, salad bar, soup, deli meats, bread, fresh fruit, desserts, and beverages. Self-service format with trays.Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: John Schloder, who earned his doctorate at the Sorbonne in Paris, will lead an exploration of the museum and in particular its French Impressionist masterpieces.Dinner: Dinner on campus. The buffet includes hot entrees, side dishes, salad bar, soup, deli meats, bread, fresh fruit, desserts, and beverages. Self-service format with trays.Evening: PRESENTATION: Songs of Paris. Did you know that there are more songs written about Paris than any other city in the world? After a life of working in theater and the arts, Jason Fortner has amassed a vast knowledge of entertainment that he will share with us in this entertaining sessionLodging: Magnuson Hotel - Marina CoveMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
PRESENTATION: We finish the morning with instructor Hal Hultman's discussion of the French Pioneers of Aviation.Lunch: Lunch on campus. The buffet includes hot entrees, side dishes, salad bar, soup, deli meats, bread, fresh fruit, desserts, and beverages. Select in a self-service format with trays.Afternoon: PRESENTATION: Expert lecturer Hal Hultman, a scientist and member of the Eckerd College faculty, will explore famous French scientists in a class entitled "Science along the Seine"
EXTRACURRICULAR: Before dinner, enjoy a tasting of both white and red French wines with Professor Tom Oberhofer of Eckerd College.Dinner: Enjoy a specially themed French meal to add to the enjoyment of the week.Evening: PRESENTATION - LECTURE OR ENTERTAINMENT TBDLodging: Magnuson Hotel - Marina CoveMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
David Mulligan is a retired public school educator from upstate New York. He received a BA Degree from the State University College at Potsdam in Potsdam, New York and an MA Degree in French Studies from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. He has studied, lived, and traveled extensively in France over the years. Lunch: At the hotelAfternoon: FREE AFTERNOON: Take this opportunity to explore your personal interests. We'll provide transportation to the waterfront area in downtown St. Petersburg. You have many choices within walking distance or a local trolley ride: museums, shops, movies, galleries, and much more.Dinner: Dinner on Campus. The buffet includes hot entrees, side dishes, salad bar, soup, deli meats, bread, fresh fruit, desserts, and beverages. Select in a self-service format with trays. Evening: ENTERTAINMENT: A Musical performance that will enhance your French experienceLodging: Magnuson Hotel - Marina CoveMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There will be a short mid-morning refreshment break.Lunch: Final lunch at the hotel.
The program concludes with lunch.
We hope you have enjoyed this fascinating program and will join us for other rewarding Road Scholar learning adventures in the future. Best wishes for all your journeys!Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch