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Vulcan

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Welcome to the

Vulcan County Adult Learning Council!

We provide continuing education

opportunities to the communities of

Vulcan County through funding provided by

Alberta Enterprise and Education.

So many learning opportunities to choose from!

We can help you with upgrading, exercise

programs, computer skills, photography, first aid

and we even have a few credit courses through

our Lethbridge College partners!

You can check out our website for more details;

www.vulcanadultlearning.ca

In our office, we have many different post-secondary calendars and a computer lab

which you are free to come in and utilize during office hours.

In Support of Lifelong Learning

102 Centre Street, Vulcan, AB Monday to Friday 8am– 4:30 pm

Phone: 403-485-2241 Fax 403-485-2920 1-877-485-2299

www.vulcancounty.ab.ca

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Our Board Members:

Barb Godkin, Chairperson Milo Library and Milo representative

Maureen Howard, Vice Chair Vulcan Advocate and Vulcan Library

Angela Hill, Secretary Rainbow Literacy and Palliser School Division

Colleen Deitz, Treasurer Palliser School Division

Gord Nelson, Legal Host Vulcan County

Carrol Thomson Vulcan and Region FCSS

Bonnie Ellis Vulcan Recreation Board

Tom Lees Whispering Creek

Suzie Mitchell Alberta Health Services

Paul Gerhart Lethbridge College Public Legal Education

Marie Logan Horizon School Division

Linda Schierman Vulcan Body Works

Our Office Information:

Cathy Dallmann, Program Administrator [email protected] 403.485.3109

Sherry Malmberg, Office Assistant [email protected] 403.485.3108

Our office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-3:30pm

We are closed for July and August, two weeks at Christmas and a week for Spring Break.

We have a computer lab that will hold 8 students and an Instructor, a classroom that sits 16 comfortably which has video

conference capability and Wi-Fi!

Our Administrator can proctor exams in either our computer lab or in the classroom. Effective September 1, 2013 there is a $10

charge per exam if the exam needs to be directly supervised. Please call Cathy @ 403.485.3109 for more information.

We are located at 102 Centre Street, which is upstairs in the County building. You can register and pay for courses online at

www.vulcanadultlearning.ca. We accept PayPal® and credit cards online, we only accept cash and cheques if making payment

at our office. Refunds will only be issued in the case of your course being cancelled. Full payment is due prior to registration

deadline.

Financial assistance is available upon request for barriered learners. Please contact the office for more details.

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)

All of the top achievers I know are life-long

learners... Looking for new skills, insights, and

ideas. If they're not learning, they're not growing... not moving

toward excellence. * Denis Waitley

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Zumba® in Milo Our most popular exercise class! Come and join the party, see what it’s all about. 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 runners and bring your water bottle! No experience or partners necessary. Instructor: Denise Brown Dates: 10 Thursdays October 17 - December 19, 2013 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Location: Milo School Fee: $105.00 Deadline: October 15, 2013

Zumba® in Vulcan Our most popular exercise class! Come and join the party, see what it’s all about. 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 runners and bring your water bottle! No experience or partners necessary. Instructor: Erin Crane Dates: 7-Tuesdays; Sep 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2013 Time: 6-7pm Location: Vulcan Prairieview Elementary Fee: $75.00/session Deadline: Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Zumba® Toning in Vulcan Our most popular exercise class! Come and join the party, see what it’s all about. 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 runners and bring your water bottle! No experience or partners necessary. Instructor: Erin Crane Dates: 7-Thurs; Sep 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2013 Time: 6-7pm Location: Vulcan Prairieview Elementary Fee: $75.00/session Deadline: Thursday, September 12, 2013

Zumba® Gold Zumba® Gold takes the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms from the original Zumba® program and brings them to the active older adult, the beginner participant and others who may need modifications. We can also modify the program for those wanting to do ‘chair’ Zumba®! This is not only a great workout for the body, but it’s also great for the mind. It is a ‘feel-happy’ workout! The Zumba® Gold program is for everyone! Instructor: Leahn Losey Dates: 6-Tuesdays; Sep 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013 Time: 6-7pm Location: Bodyworks Fee: $68.00 Deadline: September 17, 2013

Brain Gym® 101 If your brain goes blank when you’re stressed or you have troubles with being organized, then this course is for you! You will learn to become focused and organized by learning the importance of movement and utilizing your motor skills to enhance your learning functions. You will experience whole-brain integration combined with whole-body movement to apply to your personal and your work life! Brain Gym® will help you to think clearly, read and comprehend information with greater ease, stay focused on one thing at a time, release emotional stress, set and achieve desired goals and gain easier access to what you already know. This program will offer you some tools that can be used anytime, anyplace for yourself or for others. Brain Gym® is designed for anyone who is ready to experience the unlimited potential possible by ‘learning through movement’. This course is designed for those wanting to learn new strategies for their own lives, or those that may want to teach Brain Gym® to others. Instructor: Roselyn Elford, B.A., M.Ed. Dates: 3– Wednesdays; October 2, 9 & 16, 2013 Time: 9am-5pm (bring your lunch) Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $485.00 (includes all textbooks & workbooks) Deadline: September 17, 2013

Cake Decorating with Fondant Have you ever wanted to try using fondant to decorate your cakes? This course will teach you how to make, colour, roll, cut out and decorate using fondant instead of regular icing. Instructor: Christina Richmond Dates: 3 Wednesdays; October 9, 16 & 23, 2013 Time: 7-9 pm Location: Vulcan United Church Kitchen Fee: $60.00 Deadline: October 7, 2013 ** minimum of 5 participants needed for class to run

Christmas Baking Made Easy Would you like to learn to make some delicious treats and impress your friends this holiday season? As a class, we will pick recipes then make enough for everyone to take some home to freeze for Christmas! Here’s your chance to try new recipes and have fun cooking. Instructor: Christina Richmond Dates: 5 Wednesdays; November 13 - December 11, 2013 Time: 7-9 pm Location: Vulcan United Church Kitchen Fee: $50 (with everyone pitching in for some ingredients!) Deadline: November 7, 2013 ** minimum of 5 participants needed for class to run

Cooking

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Weekday First Aid This is a two-day course and 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. Certificate provided upon completion of course. Instructor: Leah Gillespie Dates: Monday & Tuesday, October 21 & 22, 2013 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $115.00 Deadline: Monday, October 7, 2013 ** Note: maximum of 12 students—register early!

Canadian Non-Restricted Firearms Safety Completing this course not only gives you a license to purchase firearms and ammunition but will teach you: safe handling and use, firearms laws, how to store, display and transport firearms and ammunition. Instructor: Rob Giles Dates: To be announced (check our website for fall dates) Time: Saturday & Sunday Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $95.00 Deadline: TBA

Unit Clerk Training—Credit Course! Unit Clerks transcribe and process doctors’ orders as well as manage patient records. The Unit Clerk plays a crucial role in health care, helping doctors communicate with nurses and ensuring that patients receive the care they need. We’ll give you a practical introduction to topics ranging from medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to hospital administration, transcribing orders and health care billing. After only 20 weeks including a three week practicum, you can take your Credential of Academic Achievement for Unit Clerk Training and begin your career in health care administration! Please note that a Criminal Record Check must be provided prior to the practicum. Instructor: Lethbridge College Video Conference Dates: 20-week program beginning January 2014 Time: 9am-5pm Fee: approx. $4300.00 Location: Vulcan Campus Deadline: Call 403.320.3310 or email [email protected] for course details on registration and deadlines. Only 4 spots available!

Sustainable Living in Vulcan County

According to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census, 42% of Vulcan County's population 15 years and over had a total income of less than $20,000 in 2005. The low-income cut-off (LICO) is $18,246 for one person. Vulcan's Initiative to Achieve Better Living Environments (VIABLE) is a new comprehensive community-based initiative committed to provide opportunities for people to move out of financial crisis to sustainable living. With information gathered through a public forum and survey of County households, VIABLE' s Coalition Committee will develop and implement strategies to provide concrete supports and services to people living in low-income situations in our County in order for them to reach their full potential. The Coalition Committee will also be conducting other community events over the next year to inform and engage local people about this issue. If you wish to contact us, our email address is [email protected].

English Language Learning

Basic English Are you are looking to learn basic English or improve your speaking, reading or writing? Join us for this fun and educational class. Instructor: Marilyn Dixon Dates: Tuesday & Thursdays, October 29-November 28, 2013 Time: 6-8pm Location: Arrowwood Community Centre Fee: $10.00 Deadline: October 22, 2013

www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation/

VULCAN AND DISTRICT RECREATION BOARD For information on the following, see our website;

The ever-popular Concert Series dates

Arena schedule

Facility rentals

KidSport

We’re on Facebook now—check us out!

Horizon School Division No. 67 6302—56 Street

Taber, AB. T1G 1Z9 Phone: (403) 223-3547 Fax: (403) 223-2999

Website: www.horizon.ab.ca

Horizon School Division No. 67strongly supports and encourages lifelong learning!

Come and visit us! Our hours are: Monday 11am-5pm Tuesday 10am-5pm Wednesday 11am-5pm Thursday 10am-6pm Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 11am-3pm

www.vulcanlibrary.ca

Individual Membership $7.50 Family Membership $15.00

We have free internet and Wi-Fi

Faxing, printing & photocopying

Download Audio & eBooks

Learn another language

Various Video Conferences through the Rise Network

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A Personal Directive A Will: A Legal Toolkit Planning for disability or death is never pleasant. However, it is an important part of identifying what you want done when something like this happens to you and helping those around you carry out your wishes. And enduring power of attorney, a personal directive, and a will are basic to building your plan. With them you can set out respectively: Who will handle your financial affairs and how, if you become mentally incompetent. If you become mentally incompetent, who will handle your medical and other personal life decisions and the kinds of choices they can make for you. How you want your estate to be dealt with at your death. In this presentation you’ll learn about these basic legal tools and what’s involved in acquiring them. You’ll also learn about the changes brought about by the Wills and Succession Act, recent legislation in this area. Instructor: Lethbridge College Video Conference Dates: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $20 Deadline: Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Being an Executor—Legal Rights and Responsibilities This presentation will provide an overview of the legal rights and responsibilities of an executor )also known as a personal representative) as that person; gathers in the estate assets, pays the debts, distributes to beneficiaries, and generally administers the estate. You’ll also learn about the changes brought about by the Wills and Succession Act, recent legislation in this area. Instructor: Lethbridge College Video Conference Dates: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $20 Deadline: Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Residential Tenancies Some of the things that will be discussed in this look at legal rights and responsibilities of people renting places to live are; rent, security deposits, termination of tenancies, and notice. Instructor: Lethbridge College Video Conference Dates: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $20 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Deadline: Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Adoption and the Law—NEW Class! This presentation provides an overview of legal aspects of adoption. Topics for discussion include; the effect of adoption, the adoption process, the principles and evidence upon which courts base adoption decisions, rules around confidentiality and disclosure of adoption records, adoption and First Nations peoples, International adoption and adult adoption. Instructor: Lethbridge College Video Conference Location: Adult Learning Classroom Dates: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Fee: $20 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Deadline: Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Looking After Dependent Parents Our parents took care of us and we take care of our children. That’s the usual assumption about how things should go. However, sometimes our parents, (or other adults we know), lose the legal capacity to make their own decisions and we’re called on to assume this responsibility. This presentation is an opportunity to learn about the legal issues involved in these situations and the options available to address them. Areas for discussion include; determining when capacity is lost—how does this happen and is the loss always total? When are guardians or trustees needed and how are the appointed? What parts do personal directives and enduring powers of attorney play? How can accountability and liability issues be addressed? Instructor: Lethbridge College Video Conference Dates: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $20 Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Losing a Job and Wrongful Dismissal In this presentation you’ll learn about; when a dismissal is ‘wrongful’, rights and responsibilities of employers in situations where an employee is dismissed, rights and responsibilities of someone who loses a job, and the amount of compensation that may be awarded to wrongfully dismissed employees and how it is determined. Instructor: Lethbridge College Video Conference Dates: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $20 Deadline: Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Grandparents, Grandchildren and Law Grandparents often play a significant role in the lives of their grandchildren and the emotional ties can be deep. If parents separate or divorce, it can become difficult for grandparents to maintain this relationship with their grandchildren. Other times, such situations can result in grandparents providing much or all of the care for their grandchildren. How does the legal system respond in these types of situations? This session looks at subjects like parenting of, and contact with, children (also referred to as custody and access), maintenance, and guardianship from the grandparent-grandchild perspective. Instructor: Lethbridge College Video Conference Dates: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $20 Deadline: Wednesday, October 30, 2013

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Basic Bookkeeping Starting up a small business? Overwhelmed with your paperwork pile? In this course we will teach you the basics of bookkeeping. Learn what your accounting responsibilities are, types of accounting transactions, the basics of financial statements and how to prepare your files for year end. This workshop is suitable for business owners or office professional with accounting responsibilities. Please note that this is an informational workshop; computerized accounting software topics will not be covered. Instructor: Business IQ Training Dates: Monday, November 4, 2013 Time: 9am-11am Location: Adult Learning Computer Lab Fee: $55.00 Deadline: Monday, October 28, 2013 ** minimum 4-students required for class to run

Alberta Payroll Regulations Learn what you need to know about paying employees in Alberta. In this course the topics include general employment standards, payroll deductions and remittances, recording benefits, calculating statutory holiday pay, T4’s, yearend reporting requirements and requirements regarding the termination of an employee. A must have course for any office administrator or business owner with payroll responsibilities. Please note that this is an informational workshop and is most suited for individuals who employ employees in Alberta. Instructor: Business IQ Training Dates: Monday, December 16, 2013 Time: 9-11am Fee: $55.00 Location: Adult Learning Computer Lab Deadline: Monday, December 9, 2013 ** minimum 4-students required for class to run

Intro to Microsoft Word 2010 Are you new to Microsoft Word? Through this introductory workshop, learn to create documents, work with text, format your documents, add pictures, proof and print your project. The uses for this popular word processing program are endless. Learn the basics to get you started in using the program so you are ready to explore the rest! Instructor: Business IQ Training Dates: Monday, October 21, 2013 Time: 9-11am Location: Adult Learning Computer Lab Fee: $55.00 Deadline: Monday, October 14, 2013 ** minimum 4-students required for class to run You are welcome to use the computers in our Lab for this course, or you can bring your own laptop!

QuickBooks® 2013 In this 4-session course you will learn to use QuickBooks® accounting software to manage your basic business accounting needs. Topics include setting up a company file, invoicing, accounts payable, managing accounts receivables, GST, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. No prior experience with QuickBooks® is necessary; however, basic computer skills and basic knowledge of bookkeeping responsibilities are helpful. Instructor: Business IQ Training Dates: 4-Mondays; November 18, 25 & Dec 2 & 9, 2013 Time: 9am-11am Location: Adult Learning Computer Lab Fee: $275.00 Deadline: Monday, November 11, 2013 ** minimum 4-students required for class to run You are welcome to use the computers in our Lab for this course, or you can bring your own laptop!

Intro to Microsoft Excel 2010 Are you new to Microsoft Excel Through this introductory workshop, learn to create a basic workbook or spreadsheet, add simple formulas and finally format, proof and print your project. This popular spreadsheet program is a must for anyone managing numbers or large amounts of data. Learn the basics to get you started in using the program so you are ready to explore the rest! Instructor: Business IQ Training Dates: Monday, October 28, 2013 Time: 9-11am Location: Adult Learning Computer Lab Fee: $55.00 Deadline: Monday, October 21, 2013 ** minimum 4-students required for class to run You are welcome to use the computers in our Lab for this course, or you can bring your own laptop!

Small Business Entrepreneurship Program Anyone interest in starting or growing their own business will benefit from this 10-session workshop. The program covers a wide range of topics, from developing a business plan to marketing and advertising, as well as a number of important financial and management issues. Workshop 1: Self Assessment, Business Plan Workshop 2: Business Organizations, Market Research Workshop 3: Positioning, Target Market, Advertising Workshop 4: Budgets, Cash Flow Forecast, Pricing Workshop 5: Customer Service, Networking, Human Resources Workshop 6: Sources of Funds, Types of Loans Workshop 7: Stress, Time & Business Management Workshop 8: Bookkeeping, Taxes Workshop 9: Competition, Legal Matters, Leasing Workshop 10: e-Commerce Instructor: Lethbridge College Dates: 10-Mondays; Sept 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4, 18, 25, Dec 2 & 9, 2013 (no class October 14 or November 11) Time: 6:30-9:30pm Fee: $475.00 Location: Vulcan Campus Deadline: Monday, September 16, 2013

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How to Get Started in Game Development! There’s never been a better time to start a career in the game development industry. Games can be found on computers, the Web, gaming consoles and virtually every mobile tablet and phone. Industry forecasts indicate that gaming will be worth billions of dollars in the next two years. Talented, creative, and enthusiastic people are in great demand in this industry. Whether you want to start your own indie game project in your basement or work with a small creative team or for a large game development studio, this course will prepare you to start developing your own games! Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date of Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Publish and Sell Your eBooks! EBooks are blazing through the publishing world like a speeding comet, with thousands of previously undiscovered authors as the bright glowing lights in it’s tail. Independent (indie) authors are becoming overnight sensations. In this course you will learn how to publish and sell your own eBook. It’s no secret that eBooks now outsell traditionally published books around the world. This is great news for authors, who no longer need a large budget to self-publish and promote their books. In fact, in this course, you’ll learn step by step how to use free tools to turn your manuscript into a professionally published eBook ready for distribution! Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date of Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Where Does All My Money Go? Ever get frustrated that you never seem to het ahead? Are you and your family constantly arguing about money? Do you ever wonder where your money went last month? Do you have trouble saving money? Do you wish you had financial security? Want to work on paying down your debt but don’t know where to find the money? This course will teach you the very basics of how to get control of your finances rather than letting them control you. It is the help you need before learning about investing, debt elimination, retirement or college planning. There aren’t many places that you can go to learn these principles, so take advantage of this opportunity to learn online. Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date of Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Have you always been interested in drawing, but never really knew how to get started? If so, then this is definitely the course for you! Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics to drawing and become the artist you’ve always dreamed you could be! You’ll gain a solid understanding of the many tools of the trade. You’ll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques, and the basic principle of perspective, layout, design, lighting, volume, and space. You’ll even discover how best to get in touch with your right brain. If you have an interest in learning what it’s like to draw or would love to increase your current knowledge in the field of art and illustrating, then this course aims to fulfill all of your needs! Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date of Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Creating a Successful Business Plan Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financial and long-term success. Committing your idea to paper in the form of a business plan not only increases your chances of obtaining financing, but also in keeping your business strategically focused. With the support of your instructor and a network of like-minded students, you’ll work through all of the major components of writing a business plan and emerge with your first draft in hand. Most importantly, you will have completed the first, and most difficult, step on the path to small business success! Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date of Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Achieving Success with Difficult People Do you know people whose behavior makes completing even the simplest tasks difficult? Would you like to learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors or family members? Join this class and get helpful information for understanding yourself, solving people problems, and improving your relationship and personal and professional productivity. Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date of Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Everything a Babysitter should Know! This course is intended for youths, 11 and older who want to look after infants and young children. Participants will learn basic skills which will prepare them in dealing with emergency situations plus general principles of caring for infants and young children. Bring a bagged lunch and a pen/pencil! Instructor: St. John Ambulance Location: Hospital Classroom Fee: $40 Time: 9am-4pm Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013 Deadline: Wed, September 18, 2013

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Individual Excellence! Develop career-enhancing skills in a single course that covers twelve popular one-day seminar topics, including goal setting, time management, and personal organization. You’ll learn how to improve your creative abilities, gain confidence with financial matters, and how to minimize conflict in your life. Develop a fulfilling career plan and improve relationships with co-workers, friends and family. Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date: Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Beginning Writer’s Workshop If you've always wanted to write but have no idea where to start, this course will demystify the process for you. You'll get a taste of the writing life, improve your writing skills, and develop new ways to stretch your creative muscles. This exciting, hands-on course for the creative writing novice is filled with challenging exercises, expert advice, and plenty of direct support and encouragement. As you work your way through the lessons, you'll develop your own short, creative fiction or nonfiction piece. Our emphasis in this course is on developing your skills through practice, so you’ll spend more time writing than reading. You'll master important concepts by completing enjoyable writing exercises and assignments, and you'll discover a variety of strategies and techniques the pros use to develop characters, create a compelling point of view, build interest through dialogue, and add meaning to your stories. Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date of Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Become a Veterinary Assistant Do you love animals? Have you ever thought about a career as a veterinary assistant? This course, taught by a practicing veterinarian and college instructor, will give you the information you need! What vaccinations do cats and dogs really need and how often should they be given? What is the best way to deal with an emergency situation involving a pet? This course will answer all these questions and more. Even if you are already employed in a veterinary hospital, you will find this course invaluable in helping you understand the reasoning behind decisions and recommendations made by veterinarians. And if you're a pet owner, this course will help you better assess the quality of veterinary care your pets receive. Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date of Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Introduction to Interior Design Because interior design is constantly evolving, you’ll also learn about some of the latest trends affecting the industry. You’ll investigate “green” sustainable design, and you’ll find out how to modify your designs for people with special needs. As you master design skills step-by-step, you’ll complete your first project: a fully developed room design complete with spatial layout, lighting, and finish selections. Your new knowledge and hands-on practice will give you the confidence you need to start creating beautiful residential interiors for yourself and others. Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date: Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Creating WordPress Websites Want to build an attractive, sophisticated blog or website—without having to learn any special coding? WordPress is the answer you're looking for! WordPress is one of the world's most popular Web design tools because it's free, it's easy to use, and it produces professional results. In these lessons, you'll get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own WordPress site and blog. As you walk through the process from start to finish, you'll find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site's look and feel, and include user-friendly features. You'll discover the ease of using WordPress design themes to express your creativity, and you'll see how much fun it is to be part of the vibrant WordPress online community. . Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date: Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Resume Writing Workshop Create an effective resume or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. This workshop will lead you through a self-assessment series so you will have extensive knowledge about the product you are marketing YOU! Learn different resume formats and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Write an employment objective that shows potential employers that you have direction. Make the most of your work experience. Know what to reveal in a resume, and what to keep to yourself. Learn to overcome gaps in work history and age discrimination. Discover how to use references to your advantage. This course includes the use of online resumes and Internet Resume Secrets. Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date of Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations, and other industries have created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants. This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management. After taking this course, you’ll become an indispensable part of your office team! Instructor: ed2go—Online course! Dates: Start date: Sep 18, Oct 16 OR Nov 13 (6-week course) Fee: $95.00

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Triple P Seminars (0-12 years) Raising Resilient Children Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Raising Confident, Competent Children Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Most of the time, parenting is great fun! You know you are doing a good job, but there are times when things get a little tricky. Like when your toddler won’t eat dinner. Or your six year old won’t pick up his toys. If only someone could give you some ideas to make those times easier! If this sounds like you, these Triple P Seminars may be for you! These seminars take around 90 minutes. There is time at the end for your questions, but you won’t have to speak up if you don’t want to—it’s your choice! You will definitely get some great ideas to take home and try out on your family! Come & join us for coffee and snacks! Instructor: Parent Link Centre Location: FCSS (115—2nd Ave N, Vulcan) Fee: FREE Time: 6-8pm

Triple P Teen Seminar (12-18 years) Raising Competent Teenagers Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Raising Responsible Teenagers Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Parenting is great fun! Most of the time you know you are doing a great job, but there are times when things are a little tricky! Maybe it is when your teenager is disrespectful … if only you had some strategies to make those times easier! If this sounds like you, then this Triple P Teen Seminar may be just for you. These seminars take around 90 minutes. There is time at the end for your questions, but you won’t have to speak up if you don’t want to—it’s your choice! You will definitely get some great strategies to take home and try with your family! Come & join us for coffee and snacks! Instructor: Parent Link Centre Location: FCSS (115—2nd Ave N, Vulcan) Fee: FREE Time: 6-8pm

Surviving your Teenager! Are you worried about your teenager? The aim for parents is to provide a home environment that guides and supports teenagers as they become independent, well-adjusted young adults. This workshop can help you find ways to deal with problems that may occur when the views and wishes of parents and teenagers differ. Come & join us for coffee and snacks! Instructor: Parent Link Centre Location: FCSS (115—2nd Ave N, Vulcan) Fee: FREE Time: 6-8pm Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Parenting “Strong Willed” Children Is your child strong-willed? This workshop will focus on understanding your child’s, and your own, temperamental traits. We will develop strategies around how to deal with tantrums and power struggles when they occur, as well as being able to handle mealtimes, bedtimes, sibling rivalry, and other situations. Being able to discover the power of positive parenting reduces the stress of parenting and makes it more rewarding and enjoyable. Come & join us for coffee and snacks! Instructor: Parent Link Centre Location: FCSS (115—2nd Ave N, Vulcan) Fee: FREE Time: 6-8pm Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2013

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A Brief Look into Banking: Borrowing & Investing This course will be a view from 20,000 feet into the world of banking. You will learn basics of borrowing from a bank and investing, among other important banking practices. We will discuss types of credit and how to improve your credit score. We will have a look into investments and how to choose what is the right investment for you. This course will target those who want to build net worth through making the right choices with their money, build a strong credit profile, and learn what banking is all about. This will be a 1-hour presentation with a question and answer period afterwards. Instructor: ATB Financial Date: Tues, Oct 29, 2013 Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $10—which goes directly to the Food Bank for their Fundraising Gala! Deadline: Tues, Oct 22, 2013 ** minimum 10-students required for class to run—Join us for coffee and snacks!

Wealth Management & Retirement Planning This course will touch on the importance of planning for the future, including how to transition wealth to the next generation in the most tax-efficient manner, the variety of investment choices and various account options, as well as the pros and cons of each, and the importance of proper Estate planning. This will be a 1-hour presentation with a question and answer period afterwards. Instructor: ATB Financial Date: Tues, Oct 22, 2013 Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $10—which goes directly to the Food Bank for their Fundraising Gala! Deadline: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 ** minimum 10-students required for class to run—Join us for coffee and snacks!

Alphabet Soup Parents and Children enjoy food, songs, rhymes and books while we

learn all the trends and truths of nutrition.

Super Stories Join us at the Learning Centre here in Vulcan for some fun,

adventure and imaginative stories. We have sessions for Grade K – 3 and Grade 4 – 7.

Book Clubs Come and lose yourself to the world of imagination told through

literature. Sessions are available for Grade K – 3 and Grade 4 – 7 at our Learning Centre in Vulcan.

BASIS Students are referred by a teacher and receive help with organizational

skills and homework after school in the CCHS library.

Books for Babies A nurse will bring you a bag when your baby is born.

Building Blocks This program serves families with Children. A Literacy

Builder will meet with your family and provide strategies, games, activities and learning tools.

Time for Rhymes Discover joy in learning, songs and finger

play with your baby, toddler, and preschooler.

Arrowwood Library Mondays Champion School Tuesdays Milo Library Thursdays Vulcan – Peter Dawson Lodge Mondays Vulcan Library Thursdays Vulcan – Learning Centre Saturdays Carmangay Library Fridays (Granny’s Corner)

Box 180 Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 [email protected] www.rainbowliteracy.com

403.485.3107

Citizenship: Rainbow Literacy Society will once again offer a Citizenship

class this winter. Practice taking sample tests and read Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. Internet Café: Joining with the Vulcan Municipal Library, we offer one-on-

one help with computers and the internet, beginning again in the Fall of 2013.

One-on-One Tutoring: Trained volunteer tutors assist adults in Vulcan

County who wish to improve their literacy skills for either work, school, or daily life.

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Food Bank Fundraising Gala Come and help us make our dreams a reality! The Vulcan Regional Food Bank and the Vulcan

and Region FCSS are looking to raise funds to purchase and renovate a building in Vulcan. In

our new facility, we will have more counter space to make hampers, more storage and a larger

Christmas room. We will have a kitchen so we can sort and clean! We are hoping to run

Community Cooking classes in our new facility, as well as have a community garden on site!

Help us, help our community …

Saturday, October 26, 2013

At the CRC

Doors open at 5:30pm

Pre-sold tickets only: $50 each Call FCSS at 403.485.2192 for more information

Super Parents/Super Kids Conference Resource Booths

Children’s Clothing Exchange

Sessions on; How to Pack a Healthy Lunch, Kids

Have Stress Too, Grandparents Parenting

Grandchildren

Join Julie Freedman from Parenting Power,

Maintaining Sanity for her enlightening session on

Parenting and Achieving a Balance!

Mike Hameluck will be hosting a ‘Building with Dad’

project and materials will be supplied to build a birdhouse at the session!

Friday, September 13, 2013 at the CRC from 3-8pm

Call FCSS at 403.485.2192 for more information