Cancelled — Museum Musings Series
Please note that these events are cancelled at this time, and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Museum Musings is a weekly presentation, briefly covering topics from Mina Edison to Ford cars. Upcoming programs include:
- April 8th: Batter Up! Program Manager, Holly Shaffer, recounts Edison’s love for America’s pastime.
- April 15th: How do you start a Model T Ford? Join Automotive Curator, James Moss, as he explains how to start and drive the car known as the “Tin Lizzie”. (This will take place at the Biggar Garage on the Ford property-weather permitting.)
- April 22nd: The Creation of General Electric. Collections Registrar, Matt Andres, describes the formation and organization of one of America’s biggest corporations.
- April 29th: What’s the difference between the early Model A and later A? Automotive Curator, James Moss, will highlight the differences and explain how they impacted the Ford Motor Company. (This will take place in the Biggar Garage on the Ford property-weather permitting)
Offered Wednesdays – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Edison Ford members: free; non-members: included with admission.
Volunteer Meeting and Lecture Series: Real or fake: How can you tell if an oil painting is genuine?
March 3, 10 a.m., South Florida Water Management Lecture Hall, 2301 McGregor Blvd.
Jeremy Fogg, art conservator and owner of Anthony Moore Painting Conservation in York, Maine, will
present “Fake or Fraud: How can you tell if an oil painting is genuine?” The presentation will focus on inspection techniques, material identification, and clues to look for when identifying the origin and age of a painting.
Jeremy has restored, researched, and sold works by some of the world’s most famous artists, including Raphael, John Singer Sargent, Gilbert Stuart, Rockwell Kent and many more. In January 2017, he and business partners purchased the long standing fine art auction house, Barridoff Galleries, based in Portland, Maine.
Volunteer meetings are free and open to the public. Contact Bobby Feldman or Holly Shaffer, Program Managers at 239-335-3694 for information. Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities at Edison Ford or to complete a volunteer application.
CANCELLED – Garden Class: Fun With Container Gardening – Decorating And Designing With Plants And Containers
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to explore an in-depth class! Classes are held in a climate-controlled, accessible building. Class sizes are limited. All attendees receive a 20% off coupon toward plant purchases in the Edison Ford Garden Shoppe. Please bring water, a hat, and sunscreen, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Located at the Garden Council Building, 2166 Virginia Avenue, with parking in our Larchmont Avenue lot.
Cost: Members: $25; non-members $50. Click here to register. Space is limited.
CANCELLED — Edison Ford Insider’s Tour
Please note that this tour has been cancelled.
Enjoy the best Edison Ford has to offer in a small group setting, including visiting areas typically closed to the public! Subject-area experts illuminate the site like never before: includes an Inside-the-Homes tour, Inside-the-Lab tour, special automotive presentation including starting an antique Ford vehicle, and a catered lunch. Limited to 20 participants. Advance registration is required.
Members $80, non-members $95 (includes lunch)
Updated February 26, 2020– only a handful of spots remain, click here to register.
Landscape Painting with Artist Marie Dyer
Spend the day overlooking the water in the river pavilion while painting a beautiful landscape using acrylic paint!
Cost per class: members $90, future members $100. Supplies are included.
Click here to register. Advance registration is encouraged as class size is limited.
CANCELLED for July and August – Yomassage™
Classes held in South Florida Water Management Lecture Hall
Yomassage™ is a fusion of relaxing and supported restorative yoga positions with hands on massage therapy. Students hold each position for around 8-10 minutes while a massage therapist performs manual massage techniques. The classes are limited to 5 participants per class and lasts for approximately 90 minutes.
Benefits of Yomassage™ include improved joint range of motion, increased extensibility of muscle tendons and periarticular connective tissue, improved neuromuscular balance between muscle groups, reduced compression on joint surfaces, and reduced injuries.
Yomassage™ classes are led by Dolores J. Gozzi, a Licensed Massage/Alternative Therapist (MA37360), who has completed a 16-hour Yomassage™ certification. Click here for more information on Dolores and Yomassage™.
Cost: Edison Ford members: $45; non-members: $55 per class, tickets can be purchased at the museum store ticket counter or online. Advance reservations are encouraged as space is limited. Admission to the historic site is not included.
2020 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Yomassage: 11 a.m.; Full Moon Meditation: 1:30 p.m.
• Jan 11: Creating your theme for the New Year
• Feb 1: Follow Your Heart
• Mar 14: Plant your seeds – Happy Spring
• CANCELLED- Apr 4: Nourish your mind/body + soul
• CANCELLED – May 2: Allow to receive for mother’s day
• CANCELLED- Jun 6: See what has transformed this year
• CANCELLED-Jul 11: Freedom
• CANCELLED-Aug 8: Gather your harvest from this year
• Sep 5: Take Time to Honor + Celebrate your Life’s Journey
CANCELLED for July and August- Full Moon Meditation – Alchemy of the Senses – A Self-Guided Sensory Meditation
Class will be held in the South Florida Water Management lecture hall
Relax, breathe, release and enjoy this personal journey through sound vibration with singing bowls and drums. 
Modern medicine can now measure and confirm the practice of sound as a means to promote healing. Reduce your stress and experience a deep sense of peace.
The class is taught by Dolores J. Gozzi, a Licensed Massage/Alternative Therapist (MA37360). Bring something to lay on like a yoga mat or towel, water, and a small pillow. If you would like more information on Dolores and Vibration Meditation, you can visit her website.
Cost: Edison Ford Members: $20; non-members: $25, tickets can be purchased at the membership desk, the ticket counter or on our website.
2020 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Yomassage: 11 a.m.; Full Moon Meditation: 1:30 p.m.
• Jan 11: Creating your theme for the New Year
• Feb 1: Follow Your Heart
• Mar 14: Plant your seeds – Happy Spring
• CANCELLED- Apr 4: Nourish your mind/body + soul
• CANCELLED- May 2: Allow to receive for mother’s day
• CANCELLED-Jun 6: See what has transformed this year
• CANCELLED-Jul 11: Freedom
• CANCELLED-Aug 8: Gather your harvest from this year
• Sep 5: Take Time to Honor + Celebrate your Life’s Journey
Guest Speaker: Exploring Edison and the Seminole Relationship with Historian Woody Hanson
Don’t miss this chance to hear fifth-generation Floridian Woody Hanson speak about the relationship between the Seminole, Thomas Edison, and Fort Myers. Click here to register for this free event!
CANCELLED- Garden Class: Members Only-Propagation of Unique Edison Ford Plants
Learn how we propagate and preserve historical flora at Edison Ford, and how you can propagate your own 
favorite plants.
Cost: $35 for Edison Ford Members (click here to join or renew). Click to register.
