fall 2011 course calendar

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In Support of Lifelong Learning

102 Centre Street, Vulcan, AB

Monday to Friday 8:00 am– 4:30 pm

Phone: 403-485-2241 fax 403-485-2920

1-877-485-2299

www.vulcancounty.ab.ca

PALLISER REGIONAL SCHOOLS

“Together we will ensure learning

success for all students to develop their

unique potential as caring

citizens in a changing world.”

Palliser Regional Schools has schools in the

communities of Arrowwood, Brant, Champion, Milo

and Vulcan. Contact your local school for more

information on programs and services available. PALLISER REGIONAL SCHOOLS

#101, 3305 – 18 Avenue N., Lethbridge, AB T1H 5S1 Phone: (403)328-4111 or 1-877-667-1234 (Toll-free)

Check out our website at www.pallisersd.ab.ca for division programs and services, as well as your

community school webpage.

Board Members Barb Godkin Chairperson

Colleen Deitz Vice Chairperson

Gord Nelson Legal Host

Penny Allen Director

If you are interested in becoming a board member please contact us at

403.485.3109 or [email protected]

Agency Members Gordon Chris0ansen Rainbow Literacy Society

Carrol Thomson Vulcan & Region FCSS

Penny Allen Vulcan Municipal Library

Bonnie Ellis Vulcan Recrea0on Board

Kevin Menin Wheat County Special Needs Society

Colleen Deitz Palliser Regional Schools

Tom Lees Whispering Creek

Suzie Mitchell Vulcan Health Unit

Robert Strauss Vulcan Recrea0on Board

Paul Gerhart Public Legal Educa0on Program

Lethbridge College

Marie Logan Horizon School Division

Linda Schierman Body Works

VULCAN COUNTY FOOD BANK Families in crisis may request a food hamper by calling before 11:00 am

or the day before.

Phone 403-485-2192

Carmangay Only Toll Free

1-877-485-2192

Pickups between 1-3 pm.

Monday through Thursday

Located at FCSS office, Vulcan

115 - 2nd Avenue N.

REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION

You can register for courses online at:

www.vulcanadultlearning.ca

OR

By phone at 403.485.3109

Program Administrator Cathy Dallmann

Email: [email protected]

Administra0ve Assistant Sherry Malmberg


A free drop-in program for parents or caregivers with children 0-6 years of age

• learn rhymes, songs, actions and stories

• Meet other parents and children

• Children develop oral language skills that will help prepare for reading

Arrowwood Library Thursdays at 10am—starting Sept 22, 2011

Champion School Wednesdays at 11:30am—starting Sept 21, 2011

Milo Library Wednesdays at 9:30am—starting Sept 21, 2011

Peter Dawson Lodge Mondays at 10:30am—starting Sept 19, 2011

Vulcan Library Thursdays at 10am—starting Sept 22, 2011

Bedtime Stories with Norma Tuesdays at 6:30pm—starting Sept 20, 2011

(at Vulcan Hospital Long Term Care)

Watch for exciting new programs! Coming this fall, Alphabet Soup! Alphabet Soup encourages children’s healthy eating experiences while providing parents with new food ideas and

information. Together parents and children enjoy food-related songs, rhymes and books. To register or for more information call Rainbow Literacy at 403.485.3107

Time for Rhymes

Financial assistance is available upon request for barriered learners.

Please contact the office to ini0ate the applica0on process.

www.vulcanadultlearning.ca page 3

Health and Wellness Zumba®

Join the party! Learn Merengue, Salsa, Samba and many

other world dances while shedding calories and toning

your body. This cardio workout is fun for all ages and

body types. Wear comfortable clothes and fitness shoes

(runners, tennis shoes, etc.). No experience or partners

are necessary. Come prepared to have fun, learn new

movement and exercise in a whole new way!

Instructor: Erin Crane

Dates: Mondays for 8 weeks star0ng on September 26th

Time: 6-7pm

Loca,on: Vulcan Prairieview Elementary

Fee: $70.00

Zumba® Toning Zumba Toning combines targeted body-sculp0ng exercises

and high-energy cardio work with La0n-infused Zumba

moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training, dance

fitness-party. Students learn how to use lightweight,

maraca-like Toning S0cks to enhance rhythm and tone all

their target zones, including arms, abs, glutes and thighs.

Zumba Toning is the perfect way for enthusiasts to sculpt

their bodies naturally while having a total blast!

Pre-requisite: Must have completed at least one Zumba

class

Instructor: Erin Crane

Dates: Wednesdays for 8 weeks star0ng on Sept 28th

Time: 6-7pm

Loca,on: Vulcan Prairieview Elementary

Fee: $80.00

Maximum 20 students for this class

Circuit Training This course is an ever-evolving exercise program for those

looking to develop and maintain cardio-respiratory fitness.

It provides a total body workout with different sta0ons

every week. This is an energe0cally paced program for

those looking to get results in a fast paced environment!

Taught by cer0fied Personal Training Specialists.

Instructor: Ryan Fukuda & Jason Haines, PTS

Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 8 weeks

star0ng September 19, 2011

Time: 7-8pm

Loca,on: Vulcan Body Works

Fee: $150.00 (drop in fee is $10/class)

Beginner Circuit Training This course consists of exercises that will focus on

balance, posture, agility and movements that will

simulate real-life daily ac0vi0es. It will have light

strength and resistance training and will include plenty of

stretching movements to finish up the class! Suitable for

Beginners, Seniors or those looking for a comfortably

paced exercise environment.

Instructor: Jason Haines & Ryan Fukuda, PTS

Dates: Sat & Sun for 8 weeks, star0ng Sept 17, 2011

Time: 10-11am

Loca,on: Vulcan Body Works

Fee: $100.00 (drop in fee is $10/class)

Healthy Ea,ng courses

provided by:

Healthy Ea,ng for Celiac Disease When you have Celiac Disease, you must avoid all

foods that contain gluten. In this course, the die0cian

will share ideas on gluten-free baking and cooking in

order to help manage your disease.

Instructor: Alberta Health Services Die0cian

Dates: Monday, November 7, 2011

Time: 7-9pm

Loca,on: Vulcan Hospital Classroom

Fee: FREE

Healthy Ea,ng for High Blood Pressure and

Cholesterol You can help manage your cholesterol and blood

pressure by balancing your diet. This class introduces

some 0ps to balancing your daily meals that will aid in

dealing with your high blood pressure and cholesterol

management.

Instructor: Alberta Health Services Die0cian

Dates: Monday, November 28, 2011

Time: 7-9pm

Loca,on: Vulcan Hospital Classroom

Fee: FREE

Watch for our brand new course coming in February ...

Stroller Fitness!

In this fitness class, all you need is a stroller and your baby or toddler.

Vulcan Health Unit We aren’t just home care and public health

We also offer:

• Chronic Disease Management

*diabe0c, COPD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol,

heart disease educa0on and assistance.

• Adult Day Support

*caregiver relief for a loved one.

Contact the Health Unit @ 403.485.2285

A man’s health can be judged by which he takes two

at a time—pills or stairs. ~Joan Welsh


Web 2.0 (Social Media) Skype (For Beginners)

Skype is a soMware program that allows people to chat to

other Skype users through voice, video or text. It is a free

program which enables an inexpensive way of communica0ng

with friends and family over the miles. This course will include

seNng up a Skype account and the basics of Skype use.

Instructor: Cody Shearer

Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Time: 1-2:30pm

Loca,on: VBDS Boardroom

Fee: $10.00

Skype (Advanced)

Skype is a soMware program that allows people to chat to

other Skype users through voice, video or text. It is a free

program which creates an inexpensive way of communica0ng

with friends and family over the miles.

Pre-requisite: A Skype account, the Skype for Beginners class

or equivalent experience.


Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011

Time: 1-2:30pm


Fee: $10.00

Facebook (For Beginners)

Facebook is a Social Networking site where you can share

pictures, videos and chat with friends and family. This course

will include the set up of a personal Facebook profile page and

the basics of uploading photographs to an album you can

share with your friends.



Time: 1-2:30pm


Fee: $10.00

Maximum of 6 students


Facebook (Advanced—for Business)

Facebook is a Social Networking site where you adver0se your

business in an effec0ve and cost efficient way to a direct

audience.

Pre-requisite: A Facebook account, the Facebook for Beginners

class or equivalent experience.



Time: 1-2:30pm


Fee: $10.00



Vulcan County Events Calendar/Blogging

The Vulcan County Events Calendar is an online calendar

showcasing the local events and happenings in our County.

This Course will show you how to input your event, garage sale

or mee0ng so that everyone will have access to it! You will

also learn the basics of blogging on your own website.



Time: 1-2:30pm


Fee: $10.00

Webinars & Downloading Resources

This course will explore the various resources available for

downloading and viewing on the internet. Things such as

Webinars, Webcasts, Podcasts and other soMware will be

addressed.

Pre-requisite: Basic computer experience.



Time: 1-2:30pm


Fee: $10.00

Website Planning & Design

This course is intended for par0cipants looking to explore the

various free hosted sites out there. You will learn about the

design elements and the basics in planning the design of your

website



Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Time: 1-2:30pm


Fee: $10.00

Online Searching

This course is designed to alleviate any of the ques0ons as to

which web browser and search engine is best for you! It will

also include the managing of your security seNngs inside

browsers and effec0ve internet searching.




Time: 1-2:30pm


Fee: $10.00

I am always ready to learn although I do not always like

being taught. ~ Winston Churchill

We learn more by looking for the answer to a question & not

finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.

~Lloyd Alexander

Learning is a lifetime process, but there comes a time when we

must stop adding and start updating. ~Robert Brault


Web 2.0 (Social Media) Cont’d Adding Content to a Website

Par0cipants in this course will learn the basics of adding

content and making changes to their website.

Pre-requisite: Website Planning & Design course and

knowledge of photo prepara0on for the web is valuable.


Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Time: 6-7:30pm

Loca,on: Adult Learning Computer Lab

Google AdWords

The course par0cipants will learn about the ideas that Google prac0ces in having an effec0ve Ad within the AdWord

campaign. They will create an ad and learn to manage and

monitor their own campaign.

Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge.


Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011

Time: 6-7:30pm


Fee: $15.00 Gmail

Course Par0cipants will learn how to set up a Gmail account

and to access the many tools and features within this program.

Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge



Time: 6-7:30pm


Fee: $15.00

Social Networking

This course will introduce par0cipants to the social networking

sites of LinkedIn and TwiOer. You will set up an account, learn

how to add contacts and manage/edit your account.

Pre-requisite: Basic computer experience and a working email

account.



Time: 6-7:30pm


Fee: $15.00

Search Engine Op,miza,on

Par0cipants in this course will learn to make the most of the

basic techniques required for preparing their website higher

standings with Google.

Pre-requisite: Website Planning & Design or Adding Content to

a Website or equivalent experience.



Time: 6-7:30pm


Fee: $15.00

Picasa

Par0cipants will learn to use this free Google program for

edi0ng, viewing and organizing their photos. This program will

teach you how to use face recogni0on, tag a photo, make

albums and edit your photographs. You can also make slide

shows and print directly from the program!

Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge.



Time: 6-7:30pm


Fee: $15.00

Digital Storytelling

Digital Storytelling is the craM of personal storytelling using

media tools to share, and record stories from our lives. In this

unique workshop experience you will create a powerful 3-

minute movie for personal use, web broadcast or for a

selected audience. With the help of facilitators and easy-to-

use edi0ng soMware, you will record yourself reading or telling

your story and create a video adding a combina0on of

photographs, drawings, scanned memorabilia, video clips and

a music soundtrack. See www.vulcancountyhistory.com for

examples. Par0cipants will need a wriOen story of about 250

words (1-page) OR an idea they want to explore, images

(photographs, video footage or post cards) to go with the story

Instructor: Bev Knutson-Shaw

Date: Tuesdays, Sept 20 & 27, Thursdays, Sept 22 & 29, 2011

Time: 6-9pm


Fee: $25.00

Digital Storytelling

offered in partnership

with:

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· Building Blocks is FREE. · A literacy worker will visit your home to support your role as your child’s first teacher and help with the learning process. You should contact Building Blocks if: - you want fun ideas for your family to encourage learning and literacy - you want learning ac0vi0es and ideas for your baby or preschooler - your child is struggling in school and you want to help him or he now - you don’t want your child to face the same challenges you faced in school

To register or for more informa,on call Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107

Horizon School Division No. 67

Horizon School Division

6302—56 Street

Taber, AB. T1G 1Z9

Phone: (403) 223-3547 Fax: (403) 223-2999

Website: www.horizon.ab.ca


Office 2010 courses you take from home!

MicrosoY Office 2010 PowerPoint Level 1 This course is designed for new users who are crea0ng

electronic presenta0ons. Students will explore the PowerPoint

environment, create a presenta0on, add text and themes,

format text on slides, add graphical objects & modify them, as

well as the prepara0on involved in delivering a presenta0on.

Prerequisites: Basic computer concepts/skills and knowledge of

Windows.

FEE: $15.00

MicrosoY Office 2010 PowerPoint Level 2 This course is designed for current users who wish to enhance

their presenta0on with features that will transform it into an

effec0ve means of communica0on. Students will learn how to

manipulate themes, share slides between presenta0ons and

import text. Char0ng and the use of tables are also covered as

well as graphics, anima0ons and packaging presenta0ons.

Pre-requisites: PowerPoint Level 1 or equivalent experience.

FEE: $15.00

MicrosoY Office 2010 OneNote Computers are frequently used to create, organize and share

your notes and informa0on with others; you can also enhance

the content to suit your purpose. In this course, you will use

OneNote to create different kinds of notes. You will learn to

securely share your notebooks with other users over the web.

Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge and an email address

FEE: $15.00

MicrosoY Office 2010 Outlook This course will provide you with the skills you need to start

sending and responding to email, as well as maintaining your

calendar, scheduling mee0ngs and create & edit tasks and

notes.

Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge and an email address

FEE: $15.00

MicrosoY Office 2010 Word Level 1 Designed for new users, this course will familiarize students

with the basics of the applica0on. Students will learn how to

use the command menus, create/save documents, edit &

format text & paragraphs, layout pages and print documents.

Time will also be spent looking at the addi0onal word features

such as templates, spell checking and AutoCorrect.

Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge

FEE: $15.00

MicrosoY Office 2010 Word Level 2 Designed for students with some experience in Word, this

course will look at customizing page layouts, including sec0on

breaks & styles. Time will also be spent on exploring templates

& wizards, using a table of contents, crea0ng & modifying

tables and the mail merge process.

Prerequisites: Word Level 1 or equivalent experience.

FEE: $15.00

MicrosoY Office 2010 Publisher This course is designed for students who are new to Publisher.

Topics covered in this course are page layout, seNng rulers &

guides, working with text, adding objects & images and

layering objects. Other topics shown include; using master

pages, working with templates, design checker and packing &

unpacking publica0ons.

Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge and Word Level 1 or

equivalent experience.

FEE: $15.00

MicrosoY Office 2010 Excel Level 1 This course is designed for new Excel users who want to know

how to set up spreadsheets and use the basic func0ons. You

will become familiar with the Ribbon, Office BuOon, Quick

Access Toolbar and other menus. Working with clip art and

SmartArt will be introduced, as well.

Prerequisites: Word Level 1 or equivalent experience.

MicrosoY Office 2010 Excel Level 2 This course is for the intermediate Excel user. It will cover

edi0ng, analyzing & organizing data. You will also learn to plot

chart data and develop skills to manage mul0ple worksheets.

Prerequisites: Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience.

FEE: $15.00

Above courses can be taken from home (or work!) at your own pace. Register for these courses by

going to our website and clicking on the puzzle piece on the right hand side of our home page.

This will begin your registra0on process!

www.vulcanadultlearning.ca

Basic English Language Classes For those wan0ng to improve or learn basic English

language skills.

Instructor: TBA

Dates: Tuesdays, September 20—October 25, 2011

Time: 6-8pm

Loca,on: Lomond Community School

Fee: $10.00

Basic English Language Classes For those wan0ng to improve or learn basic English

language skills.

Instructor: Marilyn Dixon

Dates: Tuesdays, October 25-November 29, 2011

Time: 7-9pm

Loca,on: Arrowwood Hall

Fee: $10.00

Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never

cease to grow.. ~Anthony J. D'Angelo


General Interest

Thrilla on the Grilla! Hey all you Foodies out there! Need some advice on the

grill? Come on down to Market Street Vulcan for Thrilla on

the Grilla! Bring a friend and spend a casual evening of

food fun; our hands-on class will encompass all things

grillable. From fruit, to veggies and meat. Learn new

recipes and techniques in a fun and casual atmosphere,

then enjoy the culinary adventure by having dinner when

it’s over!

Instructors: ScoO Mitchell

Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011

Time: 6-9pm

Loca,on: Market Street Greenhouse

Fee: $35/person or $60/couple

Class size is limited—so register early!

Go Green! Environmentally Friendly Cleaning

In this course, you will learn how to make household cleaners

using essen0al oils and other natural ingredients. In this

workshop, you will learn to make environmentally friendly,

biodegradable cleaners that you get to take home at the end

of the class!

Instructor: Maureen Oliver (Soap and More)

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011

Time: 10am-12pm

Loca,on: Adult Learning Classroom

Fee: $50.00

Soap Making 1 & 2 Workshop

In this course, you will learn how to make environmentally

friendly soap from scratch. This workshop will cover most

techniques, including layering, swirling color, adding exfoliants,

botanicals and clays. Go home with your own handmade soap.

Bring a blanket to protect the soap if the weather is cold!

Instructor: Maureen Oliver (Soap and More)


Time: 1-3:30pm


Fee: $50.00

Must be 18 or over

to take this course

Seated Massage

This course is a 1/2 day session that will introduce you to the

techniques of performing a 15-minute seated massage over

clothes. Using safe body mechanics, you will learn how to

deliver a dynamic massage. Some remedial treatments for

things such as headaches and sinus colds will also be

demonstrated. Addi0onally included, a possible means for

decreasing stress!

** Bring a friend for free!

Instructor: Jessica Middleton RMT


Time: 9am-12:30pm


Fee: $40.00

Class size is limited—so register early!

Infant Massage

Come and learn how to help your child (up to age 5) learn to

relax and enjoy the power of a healing hand in a soothing and

loving manner. This 1-hour class will teach parents how to

gently relax their children. It helps with colic, gas, bloa0ng and

overall muscle tension. The class will cover the op0mal 0me to

massage, the types of lo0on that are best and other relaxa0on

tools for your infant. Expectant parents welcome, too—bring a

doll to prac0ce on!

Instructor: Jessica Middleton RMT

Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011

Time: 10-11am

Loca,on: Tumbleweed Mobile Massage (418 Centre Street)

Fee: $15.00 per child

Make a Christmas Stocking

Learn the basics of the Victorian art of Crazy Quil0ng while

making a one-of-a-kind Christmas stocking. This beginner level

course will teach you how to piece crazy patch as well as

create embroidered seam treatments and simple mo0fs.

Instructor: Kerry Leslie

Date: Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 2011

Time: 6-8pm


Fee: $52.00 (+ kit, if required)

Thrilla on the Grilla! is presented in partnership with

Market Street Vulcan and Vulcan County Adult Learning!

I have never in my life learned anything from any

man who agreed with me. ~Dudley Field Malone

Stained Glass This beginner Stained Glass class focuses on the ‘copper

foil’ method of assembling a stained glass panel. More

forgiving than the tradi0onal ‘lead’ method, it is perfect for

beginners, yet sophis0cated enough to be the choice for

some very experienced ar0sans. You will learn how to trace

and cut out glass for your paOern, and then you will grind,

copper foil, solder and finish a stained glass panel. PaOerns

provided.

Instructor: Rick Howard

Date: Saturdays, September 24 & October 1 & 8, 2011

Time: 10am-3pm

Loca,on: Rick’s Stained Glass Shoppe (Sears building)

Fee: $165.00

Maximum of 4 registrants


First Aid and Safety Courses

Weekend First Aid This is a two-day course that covers the skills needed for

Emergency First Aid including head and spinal injuries and

upper and lower limb fractures. Also includes Level C CPR and

AED training. Cer0ficate provided upon comple0on of course.

Instructor: Sarah Robinson

Date: Saturday & Sunday, November 19th & 20th

Time: 9am-5pm

Loca,on: Hospital Classroom

Fee: $110.00

Weekday First Aid This is a two-day course will cover the skills needed for

Emergency First Aid including head and spinal injuries and

upper and lower limb fractures. Also includes Level C CPR and

AED training. Cer0ficate provided upon comple0on of course.

Instructor: Leah Gillespie

Date: Wednesday & Thursday, October 26 & 27th, 2011

Time: 9am-5pm


Fee: $110.00

Ground Disturbance This course is for anyone in construc0on, mining, petroleum &

other industries performing excava0on. Students will learn

about recogni0on of hazards, underground structures &

emergency procedures.

Instructor: Lethbridge College Video Conference

Date: Monday, September 19, 2011

Time: TBA

Loca,on: CTS Classroom @ CCHS

Fee: $125.00 + GST

ForkliY Operator This course will cover basic training for forkliM opera0on. It

will include basic opera0on, safety, inspec0ons, work area

assessment and legisla0on.

Instructor: Lethbridge College

Date: Monday, October 24, 2011

Time: TBA

Loca,on: TBA—Vulcan

Fee: $155.00

Confined Space Entry This course teaches the knowledge and prac0ce of retrieving

fallen workers in confined spaces.



Time: TBA


Fee: $175.00 + GST

WHMIS This course teaches awareness and safety of hazardous

materials that may be encountered in the workplace.



Time: TBA


Fee: $45.00

Zoom Boom Operator This course is designed to teach registrants the prac0cali0es of

variable reach forkliMs including; driving, chart reading, centre

of gravity principles and load capacity.


Date: Monday, November 14, 2011

Time: TBA


Fee: TBA

CSTS (Construc,on Safety Training System) Alberta Construc0on Safety Associa0on's Computer Based

Training program is designed for the individual worker and

offered in a user friendly format that allows individuals self-

paced learning that is tailored specifically to the construc0on

industry. Instructor: Computer Based Training

Loca,on: Vulcan Adult Learning Computer Lab

Fee: $85.00 + GST

Healthcare Provider CPR A Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CPR course for those

in the health care industry needing a creden0aled course.

Through the Heart and Stroke Founda0on.

Instructor: Leah Gillespie

Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Time: 9am-2pm


Fee: $50.00

H2S This course is for anyone in the petroleum industry who may

come into contact with hydrogen sulphide. The course covers

physical proper0es & health hazards, how to protect yourself

and how to operate a breathing apparatus.

Instructor: David Johansen


Time: 8:30am 4:30pm


Fee: $150.00 + GST


Law at Lunch Small Claims Court and How it Works

An introduc0on to ‘Small Claims Court” (now called Provincial

Court—Civil). It will include brief descrip0on on what kind of

cases the court will hear, limit for claims, procedures and

judgements.

Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Residen,al Tenancies Some of the topics covered in this course will be rent, security

deposits, termina0on of tenancies and no0ce and the rights

and responsibili0es of renters.


Genealogy A journey into your family’s history! This course will be

ongoing as you learn some 0ps and tricks about genealogy.

Date: Mondays, Sept 19, Oct 24, Nov 21, 2011

Time: 7-9pm

Loca,on: Vulcan Municipal Library

Fee: FREE

Looking AYer Dependant Parents This course will give a brief descrip0on of determining when a

parents capacity is lost, how guardians or trustees are

appointed, accountability and personal direc0ves.


Informa,on, Iden,ty TheY and Law This course will give a brief overview of who to give your

informa0on to and when, what to do if someone steals your

informa0on.


Separa,on and Divorce This course will give a brief overview of the processes of

separa0on and divorce, custody, access, spousal maintenance

and matrimonial property.

Date: Wednesday. October 19, 2011

Grandparents, Grandchildren and Law If parents separate or divorce, it can become difficult for

grandparents to maintain this rela0onship with their

grandchildren. This course will give a brief overview on this

situa0on from a grandparents perspec0ve.

Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the 50+ Resource Fair!

An Enduring Power of A[orney, Personal Direc,ves,

A Will: A Legal Toolkit A brief overview on why an enduring power of aOorney, a

personal direc0ve and a will are the basics to planning for

disability or death.


Being an Executor This course will provide an overview of the legal rights and

responsibili0es of an executor.


Come and visit us!

Our hours are:

Monday 11am-5pm

Tuesday 11am-5pm

Wednesday 11am-5pm

Thursday 10am-7pm

Friday 11am-5pm

Saturday 11am-3pm

www.vulcanlibrary.ca

Find us on Facebook!

Individual Membership $7.50

Family Membership $15.00

• We have free internet and Wi Fi

• Help with homework, research

and genealogy

• Faxing, printing & photocopying

• Download Audio & e-Books

• Learn another language

• Various Video Conferences

(business, leisure & health have

been previous ones)

The courses in this column will be held at the Vulcan Library

from 12:00-1:00. They are offered at no charge

through the Rise Network and

Vulcan Municipal Library.

www.townofvulcan.ca/recrea,on/

VULCAN AND DISTRICT RECREATION BOARD

For informa0on on the following, see our website;

• The ever-popular Concert Series dates

• Arena schedule

• Facility rentals

• KidSport

Coming Events:

September 8: MASS REGISTRATION

September 10: Family Ball Hockey Tournament

September 30: Ron Pelham Award Deadline

October 7: Vulcan Fall Fair, 2:00-8:00 pm at Rodeo Grounds

December 31: Family New Year’s Eve, 7:00-10:00 pm at Arena

We’re on Facebook now—check us out!

The Get-A-Way Youth Centre A developmental drop-in program for youth ages 10-18

Our goal is to provide the youth of our community with life

skills, exercise and a posi0ve place to hang out!

Vulcan & Region FCSS

Mon & Wed 4 - 8pm , Fridays 2 - 8pm

Ashlee Fath: 403.485.2106, Child & Youth Services

Youth Centre: 403.485.6033



Courses through Lethbridge College

Special Needs Educa,onal Assistant ECE 159 V01 Children with Special Needs (3 credits)

This course is an introduc0on to children with special needs. It

presents an overview of the various developmental disabili0es

and their characteris0cs. Early interven0on, individual

planning and the needs of the family will be discussed.


Date: Mondays, September 12-December 5, 2011

Time: 4-6:50pm


Fee: $60 processing fee + $271.17 tui0on + textbooks

Early Childhood Educa,on PSY 170 V91 Human Dev Across the Lifespan (3 credits)

This course is an introduc0on to the study of human

development across the lifespan. Major theories of

development will be presented with emphasis on the

sequence of psychological and social growth. Developmental

changes that occur in the physical, emo0onal, cogni0ve and

social areas will be examined.


Date: Thursdays, Sept 8-Dec 8, 2011

Time: 6:30-8:30pm



General Studies ENG 150 V91 Composi0on (3 credits)

This first year composi0on course provides students with a

solid grounding in the concepts and strategies of academic

wri0ng. As students read and analyze text from a range of

disciplines, they will earn to write discourse that reflects the

expecta0ons of the specific fields of study focusing on

processes that help students develop their thinking with

evidence and present their ideas in a clear prose style.

Pre-requisite: High School Diploma


Date: Wednesdays, Sept 7-Dec 7, 2011

Time: 6:30-8:30pm



Power Engineering—Class 5 T92-085-V01

This is an introduc0on to the basic design, opera0on and

maintenance of hea0ng and other mechanical equipment used

in industry, schools, apartments and office building of small to

moderate size. This course is prepared for operators in the

food processing industry, building operators, custodians,

resident manager and others involved in opera0ons of

mechanical equipment in buildings and plants. It is intended

as a preparatory course to challenging the Alberta Boiler Safety

Associa0on FiMh Class Power Engineering Cer0ficate. To

qualify to take the ABSA exam and receive the cer0ficate, you

must have operated a power plant or hea0ng-plant boiler for

six months and successfully completed the course.


Date: Tuesdays, October 11-May 22, 2012

Time: 7-10pm


Fee: $625 + textbooks

Basic Welding T92-017-R01 (11FL)

This course covers basic oxy-acetylene and shielded metal arc

welding. You will learn how to care for the equipment, fusion

welding of mild steel for both types of welding, brazing and

cuNng (hand and machine). Please bring steel toed boots,

coveralls, safety goggles & needle nosed pliers to class.

Instructor: Gary McKinnon

Date: Saturdays, November 5-December 3, 2011

Time: 9am-3pm

Loca,on: CTS Trailer in Brant

Fee: $315.00

Unit Clerk Training This popular course will teach you how to transcribe and

process doctors’ orders and manage pa0ent records. The unit

clerk plays a crucial role in health care, helping doctors

communicate with nurses and ensuring that pa0ents receive

proper care. You’ll receive an introduc0on to medical

terminology, anatomy & physiology, to hospital

administra0on, transcribing orders and health-care billing.


Date: 20-weeks beginning January 9, 2012

Time:


Fee: $60 processing fee + approx. $4300 tui0on + textbooks

Programs offered in partnership with

Wind Turbine Technician This cer0ficate program will teach the electrical, mechanical

and hydraulic systems of wind turbine. It will also include

blade inspec0on and repair. Upon comple0on of the course,

you will be able to iden0fy, troubleshoot and maintain the

equipment.


Date: 32-weeks beginning September 6, 2011 (Mon-Fri)

Time: 8:30am-4pm

Loca,on: CTS Classroom @ CCHS

Fee: $7721.00


Courses through Lethbridge College

Renewable Energy Workshops Solar, Wind, Energy Efficiency and Landowner Toolkit.


Date: Tuesdays, November 15, 22, & 29, 2011

Time: 9am-12pm

Loca,on: VBDS Office

Fee: $295.00 + GST

Pre-Employment Electrician This course teaches to the First Year Alberta Appren0ceship

Electrician Curriculum. You will learn hands-on and theore0cal

training related to commercial and residen0al applica0on.

Included is blueprint reading, related math, shop and theory.


Date: Wednesday, September 7-November 18, 2011

Time: TBA

Loca,on: CTS Classroom @ CCHS—Vulcan

Fee: $4 825.00 + fees

Master Electrician You must have your Alberta Electrician Cer0ficate of

Proficiency prior to taking this course. This course will focus

on the correct interpreta0on and applica0on of the Canadian

Electrical Code and Alberta Regula0ons. For those wan0ng to

write their Master Electrician Exam.


Date: January 2012

Time: TBA


Fee: $525.00

Residen,al Construc,on Framing This course covers the basics of floor, roof and wall framing for

residen0al construc0on. You will learn the skills needed to

start your carpentry career or further enhance your current

abili0es.


Date: Saturdays, April 14, 21, 28 & May 5, 2012

Time: TBA

Loca,on: VBDS Office

Fee: $295.00 + GST

Wind Park Construc,on This course focuses on both the minor and major components

of wind turbines and how they are handled and prepared on

site. You will come away with the understanding of how these

components are assembled and commissioned. Included is

Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment installa0on for wind parks.


Date: Monday, January 9-August 17, 2012

Time: TBA


Fee: $10 863.00

Vulcan & Region FCSS

115-2nd Ave. North Vulcan

Preventa3ve Social Services Chosen at the Local Level

Director: Carrol Thomson Food Bank: Brenda English & Wendy Theodore

Senior Support: Tina Wideen

Youth Worker: Ashlee Fath Community Liaison: Stacey Deitrich Lomond

Phone 403-485-2192 Fax 403-485-6043

EMAIL: [email protected]

Website: www.vulcanandregionfcss.com

Write Break Adult

Literacy Program

Free tutoring for help with: -Reading and wri0ng -English as a Second Language -Math or spelling skills

Volunteer tutors are needed for 1-2 hours/week.

If you know an adult who needs help tell them about us!

Call Rainbow Literacy Society at 485-3107

www.rainbowliteracy.com

email: [email protected]

Programs offered in partnership with

Town of Vulcan

321—2nd Street S.

Office Hours:

8:30—4:30 pm

Monday—Friday

Phone: 403.485.2417

SPEAKERS, LUNCH, DOOR PRIZES, AND FUN INCLUDED!

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26/11

10 am - 3 pm

Vulcan Lodge Hall

Admission is a food bank dona0on

Lunch available!

Come and check out the resources we have available for you!

• Video Conference on ‘Grandparents, Grandchildren & the Law’

at noon

• Interac0ve tables for Digital Storytelling, Facebook, Learning to

Text Message on your phone, Vulcan History Blog, Skype

• Bake sale with proceeds going to the Youth Centre

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011

9:30am—3:30pm

VULCAN LODGE HALL

$10/person

fall 2011 course calendar

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