Lectures and Learning at Sea
Take 30 minutes to learn a new skill
Sun Princess PROGRAM GUIDE -July 19 - August 9, 2009
Course Descriptions
COMPUTERS@SEA
THE MAGIC OF PHOTO EDITING *Complimentary*
Discover the magic of Photo Editing. Learn what Adobe Photoshop . Elements can do to easily edit and enhance your photos in this complimentary lecture. For time and place, check Computer@Sea Course Schedule.
WORD PROCESSING
Learn to use Microsoft Word. This series of classes ranges from fundamental word processing skills through desktop publishing techniques that incorporate graphics and advanced layout techniques. Unleash the power of Microsoft Word!
PRESENTATION SLIDE SHOWS
Learn to use Microsoft PowerPoint. In this series of classes, you can learn to create your own dynamic presentations incorporating text, graphics, photos, and multi-media elements with PowerPoint.
UPLOAD & ORGANIZE DIGITAL PICTURES
Now that you've taken digital pictures, what do you do with them? Learn how to import pictures from a digital camera and manage and easily rename your digital picture collection - all using Windows XP.
WINDOWS XP COMPUTER SKILLS
This series of Windows computer skills classes using the Windows XP operating system starts with Basics for Beginners, and progresses through Windows File Management. Learn to take control of your computer and never lose your files again!
EDITING VIDEO WITH MOVIE MAKER
If you have used a DV-video camera or digital camera, learn to work with Windows Movie Maker to edit your footage. We'll import files to make collections, learn to use the time line and add transitions & effects for professional-looking video!
WEB PAGES
Learn to create your own Web pages using Microsoft FrontPage. This series of classes covers fundamental skills through multi-page Web site techniques with hyperlinks.
PHOTOGRAPHY@SEA
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY MADE FUN AND EASY
Let our host take you on a journey through the world of digital photography. Join us for this informative seminar and start taking great digital photographs. Knowledge is your best piece of equipment!
FITNESS@SEA
NEW LIFESTYLE SEMINAR
Join your International Fitness Director's to focus on your health and lifestyles and to answer all your fitness questions with a series of complimentary seminars
CULINARY ARTS
COOKING SHOW
Join your Executive Chef and Maitre D' Hotel for a fun and informative demonstration on how some of the magnificent culinary delights are prepared her onboard. Don't miss out on a chance to purchase the award winning Cookbook "Courses" at a special price of $38 signed by your Executive Chef and Maitre D' Hotel.
PRINCESS GRAPEVINE WINE TASTING
A fun-filled tasting where selected wines from the Sun Princess' renowned wine cellars will be sipped and sampled with tips and advice from our wine experts. This seminar is offered at $13.00.
MAITRE D'HOTEL WINE CLUB
Members of this elite club are invited to sample prestigious wines from the top-end of Princess Cruises' renowned wine cellars served with deluxe canapés to compliment each premium wine. This seminar is offered at $34 including unique wine offers (This is available with prior booking only. Please ask one of your friendly restaurant Wait Staff).
FRUIT & VEGETABLE CARVING DEMONSTRATION
You will see their work around the ship at buffets and in the restaurants. Join our talented team of fruit & vegetable carvers as they perform their creative flair.
ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATION
Join our Ice Carvers by the Riviera Pools & Bar area on Deck 12 as they transform a block of ice in to a work of art.
GALLEY TOUR
Here's your opportunity to see where the delicious dishes are prepared by our talented team of chefs and galley staff.
MARTINI DEMONSTRATION
Join our onboard mixologists as they share the secrets to making perfect Martinis This fun filled complimentary demonstration with free samples - but only for the brave!
ENTERTAINMENT
CERAMICS@SEA: PAINT YOUR OWN CERAMICS
Our friendly Cruise Staff will guide you through an exciting journey of creative discovery. In no time at all you'll find your inner artist emerge as your play around and experiment with a multitude of fun, easy and unique painting techniques that will bring your creation to life! Once fired in our onboard kiln, our tough, durable earthenware will truly stand out as a memorable souvenir of your cruise vacation - and it's dishwasher and microwave safe too!
Choose from plates, mugs, tiles, platters, boxes, frames, bowls, coasters and all the colors of the rainbow for an easy and fun experience for the whole family! No sign-ups required. Just show up and let those creative juices flow!
Prices range from $15 to $30, including all paints, utensils, unlimited paint time, firing and finishing of each piece,
BALLROOM DANCE CLASS
The Ballroom Dance Craze hits the seven seas with this interactive Ballroom Dance extravaganza. Your Ballroom Dance Instructor is Val from the Cruise Director's Staff. She will be teaching you the Cha Cha, Salsa, Waltz, Rhumba, Foxtrot, Swing and more.
LINE DANCING CLASS
Join Kim, your Assistant Cruise Director and learn some fun Line Country & Party Dances. Remember you don't need a partner.
Guest Lecturers on Sun Princess, July 19 - August 9, 2009
COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR
JAMES WESTMORELAND
James Westmoreland was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born April 21, 1972, James is the younger of two children. Upon graduating high school, he attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he majored in Computer Technology with an emphasis on database management. After college, James enlisted in the United States Navy. He served aboard the USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), as an Electronic Warfare Technician where he was responsible for technical analysis of radar signals in support of technical reports used by national security agencies. He spent his remaining years as an instructor at Naval Technical Training Center Cory Station in Pensacola, Florida, where he taught students the fundamentals of computers and electronics. During his enlistment James received the National Defense Medal for his service in Desert Storm. He also received his Good Conduct Medal, and was honorably discharged.
BRIDGE LECTURER
SARDARSINH GOHEL
Sar Gohel is an avid bridge player who lives in Troy, Michigan. He also directs bridge games on cruise ships. He is an officer and director of the Ford Bridge Club located at Ford World Headquarter in Dearborn, Michigan. Additionally, he directs bridge at the Dearborn Community Center on Mondays and Fridays. As a player, Sar has finished first in his district for the Grand National Team and North American Pairs three times. He has won several regional events and finished second in national event. He became a Life Master in 1993. His first duplicate bridge exposure was at the Student Union while studying engineering at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. He loves to teach bridge to total beginners and novices including his 92-year-old father. He enjoys social bridge with his family and friends. He lives by the motto as stated by a world champion tennis player, No matter where I go, I can always make new friends at the bridge table.
ENRICHMENT LECTURER
MR. DONALD CAMPBELL
Don Campbell was born and raised in Binghamton, New York. He graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and was commissioned an Ensign. He retired from the Coast Guard with the rank of Commander and had assignments including Command at Sea and Command Ashore. Following his Coast Guard career, Campbell entered a career in Program Management within Aerospace and Defense both as a full time employee and as a consultant. As such he worked on such diverse programs as the B-2 Stealth Bomber, F/A- 18 Hornet Fighter, Mars Pathfinder, and many more. In addition, Mr. Campbell was program manager for major computer system projects covering child support and electronic toll collection, among others. He became interested in the sea at a very early age and was able to fulfill his dreams through his Coast Guard career. Well read and with a significant grounding in maritime lore, his light and often humorous treatment of the subjects related to Maritime History will enthrall and enlighten every audience. In his presentations Commander Campbell will cover the history of ships and the sea with particular focus on the evolution of cruising aboard luxury liners from the early days of sail to the present and even take a trip into the future of travel in the 21st Century and beyond. Don and his wife, who write under the pen name Anne Glenn, are writing an exciting new murder mystery novel, "The Noah Gene".
PORT LECTURER
DOUGLAS STURKEY
Dr Douglas Sturkey was formerly a member of the Australian diplomatic service, holding senior appointments as Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, NY; Ambassador to Saudi Arabia; and the Foreign Minister's principal adviser on relations with the countries of South East Asia. He then served as chief executive officer to the Governor-General of Australia before entering the Australian National University at Canberra.
