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General Interest Language A Gift to Our Community Technology for Seniors Technology for Adults Horticulture Series Literacy Program ELL (English Language Learning Program) Family Literacy   General Interest  Willow Wreath* Monday, October 18, 2010 Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm Fee: $38.00 (supplies provided by instructor) Bring pruners, needle nose pliers, choice of greenery, dried flowers/berries, ribbon.  Create a heart or round shaped wreath. Altered Canvas* Monday, February 28, 2011 Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm Fee: $40.00 (supplies provided by instructor) Bring glue gun, glue sticks, scissors.  Decorate a set of four 6 x 6 inch canvases with wooden letters that spell L.O.V.E. Willow Obelisk* Monday, March 21, 2011 Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm Fee: $38.00 (supplies provided by instructor) Bring hammer, pruners, utility knife.  Create a willow obelisk that will hold a small bird bath or an 8 – 10 inch gazing ball.              (*may not be exactly as illustrated) Instructor: Arlene Lane Mosaic Tabletop Saturday, November 6, 2010 Time:  9:00 am - 4:00 pm Fee:  $60.00 (supplies provided by instructor) Instructor: Tammy Osatchuk Create an 18 x 18 inch square mosaic tabletop.  Break tiles into small bits, piece colors together into patterns (colors are limited), glue pieces onto wood and grout to create an original work of art! Participants with advanced skills can bring their own design to create. Language Conversational Spanish For Travelers 10 Tuesdays, October 5 – December 7, 2010 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Fee: $100.00 Instructor: Alina Diaz Conversational Mandarin For Travelers 10 Wednesdays, October 6 – December 8, 2010 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Fee: $100.00 Instructor: Jun Shi Conversational Russian For Travelers 10 Wednesdays, October 6 – December 8, 2010 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Fee: $100.00 Instructor: Larisa Wells Planning a visit to a foreign country?  Learn basic phrases to make your travels more interesting and enjoyable.  Learn how to pronounce words correctly and pick up some travel tips.  Grammar is not the focus of these courses.   “A Gift to Our Community” Back by Popular Demand! Supervision 101 Session I - Communicating as Supervisors and Managers Wednesday, October 20, 2010        Session II - Dealing With Bad Attitudes, Providing Feedback and Performance Management Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Session III - Time Management Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Fee: $65.00/session OR $170.00 for all 3 sessions Target Audience: Anyone supervising others in a work/volunteer capacity Facilitator: Robin Acton This series is designed to assist the new supervisor to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their functions effectively and efficiently. All three sessions will be highly interactive with many opportunities for discussion and asking questions.  Although each session builds upon the learning of the previous session, participants can choose to participate in only one or two of the sessions dependent upon their interest. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Adults Wednesday, October 27 & Thursday, October 28, 2010 Time: 9:00 - 5:00 pm Fee: $100.00 (includes a $30.00 manual and lunch will be provided) Facilitator: Wendy Fothergill, Alberta Health Services Target Audience: Members of the general public, teachers, health service providers, emergency workers, frontline workers who deal with the public, volunteers, human resources professionals, employers and community groups. This certificate course enables you to provide assistance to a person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.  It teaches people to recognize the symptoms of mental health problems, provide initial help, and guide a person towards appropriate professional help.  MHFA covers substance related disorders, depression, mood disorders, post-partum, post traumatic stress, anxiety, psychotic disorders, and related resources and supports.  This credit course can be used in Education/Social Work/ Nursing. Participants must attend all 12 hours to receive a certificate.   Technology Today For Seniors  Beginner Computer for Seniors Part I Monday, October 25, OR Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $20.00 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 Monday, November 1, OR Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $20.00 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 Monday, November 8, OR Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $20.00 Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse. Learn how to do searches, print information and download.  (No Email) Beginner Email for Seniors Monday, November 15, OR Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $20.00 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 Monday, November 22, OR Wednesday, November 24 2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $20.00 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. Instructor: Fakhra Shahid Technology Today For Adults Beginner Computer for Adults Tuesday, October 5, OR Thursday, October 7, 2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $20.00 Learn computer basics: how to use the mouse and keyboard, save and find files, basic terminology and maintenance. (No Internet) Beginner Internet for Adults Tuesday, October 12, OR Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $20.00 Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse. Learn how to do searches, print information and download.  (No Email) Beginner Email for Adults Tuesday, October 19 OR Thursday, October 21, 2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $20.00 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 Tuesday, October 26, OR Thursday, October 28, 2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Fee: $20.00 Prerequisite:  Ability to use the mouse. Learn to create, edit, format and print basic worksheets and charts in Microsoft Excel. Word Processing for Adults Tuesday, November 2, OR Thursday, November 4, 2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $20.00 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. Instructor:  Sue Jamieson Horticulture Series   Bus Tour to Gardenscape in Saskatoon Saturday, March 26, 2011 Time: Depart Lloydminster 7:00 am, Return to Lloydminster 10:00 pm Fee:  $60.00 (meals not included) Day Features, speaker theatre, demonstrations, over 400 exhibits and feature speaker Jim Hole. Check out the website: www.saskatoonex.com for details. In Partnership With Lloydminster Horticultural Society   ELL - English Language Learning Program Registration Night for English Language Classes (ELL) Thursday September 23, 2010 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Community Services Building, Construction Classroom 4419 – 52nd Avenue English Language Learning registration fee:   New Learners  $ 100.00 Repeat Learners  $ 80.00              Couples $ 80.00 (40.00/person) Women Program  $ 40.00 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) Conversation Classes: English Language Beginner Classes 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 5 – December 9, 2010 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Learn pronunciation, grammar, reading and writing in a day to day conversational English environment English Language Intermediate Classes 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 5 – December 9, 2010 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Concentrating on pronunciation, grammar, reading and writing in a day to day conversational English environment English Language Advanced & Technology Classes 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 5 – December 9, 2010 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm For learners who have a fair understanding of the English language, and who are interested in a more academic structure.  Includes: study of the academic word list, grammar, composition, and accent reduction. Become comfortable speaking into a microphone and on camera English Language Program For Women 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 5 – December 9, 2010 Time: 1:15 - 3:15 pm Learn pronunciation, reading and writing for your everyday activities like going to work, doctor appointment, children school, bank transaction, shopping in a day to day conversational English environment Transportation and Childcare may be provided Watch for our next set of ELL Programs Commencing:  January 2011 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.   Celebrating International Adult Literacy Day September 8, 2010 The Lloydminster Learning Council Association encourages adult learners to explore learning possibilities and wishes to celebrate the accomplishments of all learners.   Family Literacy  Family Literacy Programs offered are:  Books For Babies Tuesdays, October 5 – 26, OR November 9 – 30, 2010 OR February 1 – February 22, 2011 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 Wednesdays, September 8 – October 27 OR January 19 - March 9, 2011, OR Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm OR Wednesdays, October 6 - November 24, 2010 Time:  10:00 - 11:00 am A program for parents/caregivers and children (1 to 3 years) which uses rhymes, songs and stories. Come Read With Me Tuesdays, October 5 – November 23, 2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm A program for parents/caregivers of children (3 to 6 years) which uses children’s books for ideas, activities and crafts. Due to limited funding priority will be given to families with the greatest need.  Funded By Alberta Government “Join Our Team” And become a Class Host OR Tutor These are volunteer positions  Please call 780-875-5763

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