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General Interest English Language & Citizenship Language A Gift to Our Community Technology for Seniors Technology for Adults Modern Uses of Technology Literacy Program Family Literacy   General Interest  Willow Heart Shaped Side Table*                                                  Monday, February 6, 2012                                                         Time:  6:30 - 9:30 p.m.                                                                                                           Fee: $40.00 (Supplies provided by instructor)                       Learners bring hammer and tape measure Create a willow side table with a heart shape wooden table top   (*may not be exactly as illustrated) Instructor: Arlene Lane “A Gift to Our Community”           Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Adults Who Interact with Youth Tuesday, February 7 & Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Time: 9:00 - 5:00 pm Fee: $100.00 (includes a $30.00 manual and lunch will be provided) Facilitator: Wendy Fothergill This certificate course is for adults who interact with youth and is designed to be sensitive to the unique needs of young people ages 12 to 24. It is meant to assist education professionals, health providers, parents and other adults in the identification of mental health problems and appropriate first aid intervention strategies.  MHFA covers mental health and illness, substance related disorders, mood disorders, deliberate self-injury, anxiety, eating and psychotic disorders.  This credit course can be used in Education/Social Work/Nursing. Participants must attend all 14 hours to receive a certificate. Target Audience: Members of the general public, teachers, health service providers, and emergency workers, frontline workers who deal with the public, volunteers, human resource professionals, employers and community groups. English Language & Citizenship Registration Night for English Language & Citizenship Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Time:  6:00 - 7:00 pm English Language Learning:  $ 100.00 Citizenship Class  $ 50.00 Note: Fee is due upon registration  On registration night an evaluation will be conducted to assess your level of the English Language (conversation, reading, writing and pronunciation) English Language Intermediate                                                            10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 31 – April 5, 2012 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm  Build your conversational skills with some attention to pronunciation, accent reduction, grammar, reading, and writing  English Language Advanced                                                               10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 31 – April 5, 2012 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Advance your conversational abilities with more technical language, workplace English, idioms, slang and vocabulary enhancement Citizenship                                          10 weeks, Mondays, January 30 – April 2, 2012 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Learn in a day to day conversational English environment: pronunciation, reading and writing for your everyday activities such as going to work, doctor appointment, children’s school, bank transaction, shopping etc.   Language Conversational Spanish for Travelers 10 Tuesdays, February 7 – April  10, 2012 Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Fee: $100.00 Instructor: Johnny Aguilar, Bcomn. Learn basic phrases and communication skills for travel and everyday situations.  Grammar is not the focus. Technology Today Series For Seniors   Beginner Computer for Seniors Part I Tuesday, February 7, 2012 OR Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Learn computer basics: how to use the mouse and keyboard, save and find files, basic terminology and maintenance. (No Internet) Beginner Computer for Seniors Part II Tuesday, February 14, 2012 OR Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Prerequisite: Must have taken Beginner Computer for Seniors Review concepts from Part I and learn ways to use your computer more effectively.  (No Internet) Beginner Internet for Seniors Tuesday, February 21, 2012 OR Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse Learn how to do searches, print information and download.  (No Email) Beginner Email for Seniors Tuesday, February 28, 2012 OR Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Prerequisite:  Ability to use the mouse Learn about electronic mail and why your family and friends are encouraging you to use it.  Topics include: send and receive email messages, delete unwanted messages, address books and attachments. Word Processing for Seniors Tuesday, March 6, 2012 OR Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Prerequisite: Beginner Computer for Seniors or ability to save and find files Learn to adjust margins, change font style, color & size, use spell-check, cut, copy & paste and insert a picture into your document.  MS Word and WordPad will be used. Fee for Series:  $100.00 Instructor: Sue Grams  Preference will be given to learners registering for all five classes. Technology Today Series For Adults Beginner Computer for Adults Wednesday, February 1, 2012 OR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Learn computer basics: how to use the mouse and keyboard, save and find files, basic terminology and maintenance. (No Internet) Beginner Internet for Adults Wednesday, February 8, 2012 OR Thursday, March 22, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse Learn how to do searches, print information and download.  (No Email) Beginner Email for Adults Wednesday, February 15, 2012 OR Thursday, March 29, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse Learn about electronic mail and why your family and friends are encouraging you to use it.  Topics include: send and receive email messages, delete unwanted messages, address books and attachments. Excel for Adults Wednesday, February 22, 2012 OR Thursday, April 5, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse Learn to create, edit, format and print basic worksheets and charts in Microsoft Excel. Word Processing for Adults Wednesday, February 29, 2012 OR Thursday, April 12, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Prerequisite: Beginner Computer, or ability to save and find files. Learn to adjust margins, change font style, color & size, use spell-check, cut, copy & paste and insert a picture into your document.  MS Word and WordPad will be used. Fee for Series:  $100.00 Instructor:   Aaron Long Preference will be given to learners registering for all five classes. Modern Uses of Technology Digital Camera & Emailing Pictures Monday, February 27, 2012                                                                                                     Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $30.00 Pre-requisite: Basic computer experience Learn how to take photos with a digital camera, upload the photos onto a computer, create a zip file and send a photo in an email. Bring: Fully charged digital camera, memory card and USB cable. Photoshop Elements Basic 2 weeks, Mondays, January 30 & February 6    OR 2 weeks, Mondays, March 12 & March 19, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $45.00 Pre-requisite:  Computer experience a must Learn the basics of adjusting your photos in Photoshop Elements software.  Learn to import and organize photos, do quick fixes and changes, and build an online photo gallery.  Bring: Fully charged digital camera, memory card with pictures and USB cable. Beginner iPad (Bring an iPad) Thursday, March 1, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $30.00        Learn the basics: downloading an app, configuring email, browsing the Internet, accessing music/video and a tour of iTunes. Bring: an iPad as they will not be provided Introduction to iPad (iPad is provided) Friday, March 2, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $30.00        Discover if an iPad is right for you, without having to purchase one! Explore what it is capable of by navigating through its features. Twitter & LinkedIn Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $30.00 Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge Learn how to set up LinkedIn and Twitter accounts, add contacts, join groups and maintain your accounts. Bring: Your photo, resume and a dozen email contacts. Instructor: Aaron Long   Facebook Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $30.00 Pre-requisite: Basic computer and Internet knowledge Learn the basic functionality of Facebook, setup a business group, and learn to create a Facebook ad. Bring: Photo or image on USB stick. Instructor: Fakhra Shahid Introduction to Skype Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $30.00 Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge Learn to download Skype onto a computer and create your own account and practice free video calling Bring: Headphones Instructor: Fakhra Shahid   Literacy Program Council offers a confidential one-on-one volunteer tutor program for adults, ages 18 and older, who require assistance with basic reading, writing, math or English Language Learning.   Commemorating International Adult Learners’ Week March 24 through April 1   Celebrate this day by taking the learning journey. Download & register your passport at: www.abcliteracy.ca Family Literacy  Books for Babies - Free Books! Tuesdays, February 7 - 28, 2012               Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am A program for parents/caregivers and babies (newborn to 1 year) which recognizes, supports and celebrates parents as their children’s first teachers. 1-2-3 Rhyme with Me - Free Books! Wednesdays, February 8 - March 28, 2012                                                      Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm A program for parents/caregivers and children (1 to 3 years) which uses rhymes, songs and stories. Due to limited funding priority will be given to families with the greatest need.  Funded By Alberta Government Harness the Power of Videoconferencing      Meeting Skills for Results Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Time: 12:00 Noon - 1:30 pm Fee: $10.00 Strategies and tools that help meetings produce results, whether you are having a governance meeting, a meeting to give or get information or to focus on a project.  Topics: 6 different meeting types, governance and goals, dynamics, using agendas for advantage, methods for recording minutes and tips for chairing a meeting. Volunteer Recruitment                       Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Fee: $10.00 Discuss: Volunteer recruitment, job descriptions, barriers, environmental context - Urban, Rural, Ethno-Cultural, profiling and marketing strategy plan Instructor: Richard Larsen, MSc. (Community Development Officer with Alberta Culture and Community Spirit) Staying Cool at Menopause                        Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $20.00 Are you seeking options for relief?  Are you interested in bioidentical hormone therapy, as mentioned on the Oprah show? Explore menopause and hormone therapy; what happens in our bodies around the time of the last menstrual cycle; the latest scientific information of both the benefits and risks of hormone therapy, bioidentical hormone therapy; and options to manage symptoms for women who are unable or prefer an alternative to hormone therapy. Instructor: Kim Small, RN, BScN, NCMP (Health Educator with the Women's Wellness Program at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital and works with the Menopause Clinic) Volunteer Retention               Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Fee: $10.00 Explore ‘What Works’ recognizing that volunteer retention is fundamentally a work of relationship and trust building. View motivating factors and feelings of volunteers, examine the mutual satisfaction which comes from helping things go right, examine strategies, resources and assets, successes in retaining volunteers, who is involved in retention efforts including: Board Members, Executive Directors, Paid Staff, Other Volunteers and Customers Basic Grant Writing Proposal Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Fee: $10.00 For Non-profit organizations that need to write a letter of intent or a general grant proposal where an application form is not provided. This style has a 30 year track record as one of the most successful grant proposal writing formats. Instructor: Richard Larsen, MSc. (Community Development Officer with Alberta Culture and Community Spirit) “Join Our Team” And become a Class Host OR Tutor These are volunteer positions  Please call 780-875-5763 Payment by cash or cheque only.

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