Courses 2010
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In celebration of International Adult Learners Week (March 1-7), please see below for a sampling of course offered to you FREE of charge. All courses run from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Please remember, pre-registration is mandatory!
"NEVER underestimate the power of learning.
It opens doors to infinite possibilities for individuals and for societies."
-David A. Walden-
Secretary-General
Canadian Commission for UNESCO
Monday, March 1
Your Health is Your Wealth
Join Dr. Peter Boyne for a discussion on low back pain - common issues & causes. You’ll also learn more about new research on preventive nutrition for inflammatory conditions.
Tuesday, March 2
What’s New in Microsoft Office 2007
Join Neil Byatt to learn more about the new features of Microsoft Office 2007
Wednesday, March 3
Are you Spiritual or are you Religious?
Join Rev. Debbie Brill to look at the differences while also noting that one is not “more right” than the other it is more about “a way of life.”
Thursday, March 4
Developing Emotionally Healthy Children
Join Carrie Smith to learn more about how brain development impacts social skills, tools for developing and regulating emotions, and how to foster an emotionally healthy child.
LANGUAGE
Advanced English Language Learning
Dates: Mar. 8 - Apr 14 (Mon & Tues)
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $80
Learn to communicate with confidence in a variety of situations. Improve your pronunciation, speaking fluency, and speaking correctness. Expand your
vocabulary and use of idiomatic language. Develop reading strategies and clear writing skills to improve your workplace communication skills. This course is taught at a CLB 4/5 and will benefit anyone wanting to become a Canadian citizen.
COMPUTERS
Part 2 - Essential Computer Skills
Date: March 9 - Apr 15 (Tues & Thurs)
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $75
This course is for learners who have taken Part 1 of this series and are ready to learn more. Your instructor, Neil Byatt will tailor this program to meet the needs of individual learners. You’ll be provided with lots of support and practice time. You’ll cover new areas of learning in emailing, internet surfing, safe computer practices and much more. Participants should have some basic computer skills.
The Key to Creating
Effective Powerpoints
Date: March 18 and 25 (Thurs)
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $60
Everyone thinks they know PowerPoint, but remarkably few of us can
create presentations that are clear, visually appealing, engaging
audiences with both design and content. Planning is probably the most important step in creating a successful presentation of any kind. In this workshop, you will discuss important considerations of planning such as purpose, target audience, backgrounds, transitions and animations.
EMPLOYMENT ENHANCEMENT
Mental Health First Aid for Adults
Working with Youth
Date: Mar 11 & 12 (Thurs and Fri)
Time: 8:15 am - 5:00 pm (1 hr. lunch)
Cost: $80*
This course teaches first aid skills to adults so they can provide help to youth (ages 12-24) developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.*Certificate provided to those who attend the entire 14 hours.
ProServe
Date: Sat. March 27
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $52.50
In-class training has a higher degree of learning than the on-line version. The goal of ProServe Liquor Staff Training is to promote responsible liquor service in Alberta. Training topics include legal responsibilities and liabilities, identifying
intoxication, handling situations involving minors, and discontinuing or refusing sale of alcohol. Mandatory Certification for anyone serving alcohol as of January 1, 2010.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Assertiveness Training
Date: Tues. Mar 16
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $10
Do you want to improve your sense of identity, your confidence and your self-esteem? Do you want a way of communicating that promotes open and honest communication free from aggression or passiveness? Well then assertiveness is the way for you. Learn to express your feelings and thoughts in a way that will not violate others rights and will liberate you.
Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine
Date: Thurs. Mar 25
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Cost: FREE
Chinese Medicine is based on the correspondence among nature, society and Human beings. Join Dr. Toby Li for a lecture on the theory of Chinese Medicine and develop an understanding on what you can expect from treatment. This
philosophy is based upon wholism with the prime objective of treatments is to enable the client to regain new balance and return to a state of well
being.
GENERAL INTEREST
Edna’s Thai Cooking Course 2
MOVED TO APRIL
Knit One, Purl One
Date: Wed. Mar 17 - 24
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $30 + $20 (supplies)
60% of knitters claim that this hobby is a great stress buster! Knitting may look hard, but with simple instructions, and a little practice, you can learn how to knit in a snap. In this course you’ll learn the basic stitches and create a dishcloth and a felt pot holder. You’ll then be ready to move onto other more challenging projects.
Digital Photography
Date: Mar 11 & 13 (Thurs and Sat)
Time: Mar 11 - 6:30 to 9:30
Mar 13 - 12:00 Noon to 3:00 pm (outside)
Cost: $75
This course is designed for people who would like to get more out of their camera. Students are guided through hands-on methods of image capture and basic camera manipulation. Participants should have a digital camera with the ability to control settings manually. Join photographer Alisen Charlten and Learn valuable tips for getting better shots of Jasper’s amazing scenery.
