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COMMUNITY LEARNING COUNCIL PROGRAM & ACTIVITY GUIDE




Your community connection to lifelong learning ...

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W e t a s k i w i n C o m m u n i t yL e a r n i n g C o u n c i l

City of Wetaskiwin

Wetaskiwin Community Health Centre

Family Resource Centre

NorQuest College

Wetaskiwin Allied Arts & Culture

Wetaskiwin & District Vicitms Services

Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum

Wetaskiwin Art Club

Wetaskiwin Community Literacy Program

Wetaskiwin Public Library

Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools

Wetaskiwin Senior Centre

lifelong learning / effective networking / local professional development

- influence local educational opportunities -

Wednesday, Sept. 7th 2011 . 6:00 to 8:00 pm

At the Drill Hall on the Recreation Grounds.

Registration and information for all of

your families fall & winter activities.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Reach us at:County of Wetaskiwin O�ces

Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pmPh: 780-361-6241 Fax: 780-352-3486

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Learning for all ages… for information on workshops, courses and other learning opportunities contact the Wetaskiwin Community Learning Council or visit us at the Parade of Programs on Wednesday September 7th

from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Drill Hall.

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#42 Air Cadets 1st Wetaskiwin Scouts 4-H Alberta Works Arber Greenhouse Belly Dance Boys & Girls Club Body Logic BodyWerks B's Safety TrainingCamrose Womens Shelter Canadian Parents for French Central Alberta Child & Family Services CHIPS City of Wetaskiwin Recreation Pool Arenas Library FCSS Dance FX Early Education & Family Wellness ECD Coalition Edmnton International RacewayEncounters with Anger , CASE English Pronounciation Made Simple Evolution Family Dayhome Family ViolenceFood Safety Education Geneaology, Wetaskiwin Branch Gingerbread & Glitter Girl Guides Growing in Grace Preschool Guitar & Drum Instruction Guitar Instruction Gwynne Valley Ski Hill Hatha Yoga Hetlinger TaeKwon Do Schools Home Education JEDIKidz KompanyLakedell Ag Soc Lakedell Fair Lokken Career Training Managing My Money Millet Music Makers

NorQuest College Parent Link Peace Hills Karate Refresh Wellness Sacred Heart Preschool Shanti Wellness Shinny for Kids String Orchestra Suzuki Cello Taoist Tai Chi Town of Millet Victim Services Volunteer Fire�ghter Recruitment Waterworks Theatre Soc. Western Lanes Wetakiwin Ag Soc Wetaskiwin Air Services Wetaskiwin Allied Arts & Crafts Centre Wetaskiwin Art Club Wetaskiwin Chamber of Commerce Wetaskiwin Child Care Centre Wetaskiwin Community Literacy Wetaskiwin Farmers Market Wetaskiwin Figure Skating ClubWetaskiwin Football AssociationWetaskiwin Gymnastics Club Wetaskiwin Heritage Museum Wetaskiwin Home School Group Wetaskiwin Minor Hockey Wetaskiwin Regional Public SchoolsWetaskiwin Senior Citizens Society Wetaskiwin Tai Kwon Do Workshops by Videoconference Charity Boards, Are You Legally Fit? Staying Cool at Menopause Making Your Work As a Board Easier Real Time Planning for Non Pro�ts Quick & Dirty Feasibility Studies Skills for Non-Pro�t Series Juggling Elephants An Introdution to Renting in Alberta Fundraising Ideas Ins & Outs of Donation Receipts Wonk Reads Yoga in the County Zumba

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Videoconference – Distance Learning with a personal touch.

Creating Opportunities for the Region Through Videoconferencing:Videoconferencing enables participants to engage in learning and discussions with others around the province, leading to more collaboration and creating more partnerships. Opportunities for personal growth, lifelong learning, professional development, more e�cient business practices, problem solving and networking grow as access to simple video-conferencing becomes more widely available.

Two more Videoconference Sites:In partnership with iCCAN (Innovative Communities Connecting and Networking) and the Community Learning Council two new videoconference sites will be available this fall.

Wetaskiwin Public Library See the Library page in this publication for videoconference workshops on o�er at the Library this fall.

Alberta 4-H Centre at Battle Lake Get connected in the country. Workshops, meetings, professional development available via a SuperNet connection . A videoconference suite is scheduled for installation this fall, watch for more information.

CHARITY BOARDS ARE YOU LEGALLY FIT? What are the legal requirements for charities registered under the Income Tax Act? Presented by Charity Central: Your Guide through Charity Law, this session will discuss both federal and provincial legal requirements that your registered charity has to comply with and suggest a way to meet the deadlines using checklists and other accountability tools. Date: Thursday, September 15, 2011Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00PMFee: $5/personLocation: County of Wetaskiwin VC suiteRegistration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or [email protected] 780-361-6241

STAYING COOL AT MENOPAUSE

Explore menopause and hormone therapies, including bioidentical therapy, along with ways to manage symptoms. Date: Tuesday, Oct 4th. Time: 6:30 PM-9 PMLocation: Wetaskiwin Public LibraryRegistration: 780-362-4446 or in person at the library

Making Your Work As A Board Member Easier

This four-part workshop will help your organization build, develop, plan and govern within a board. Date: September 8, 15, 22, & 29Time: 6:45 – 8:15 pmLocation: Wetaskiwin Public LibraryRegistration: 780-362-4446 or at the Library



Videoconference Workshops This FallNote: location and registration for each workshop:

For more information on any of these workshops go to www.clcwetaskiwin.ca

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Videoconference – Distance Learning with a personal touch. REAL-TIME PLANNING FOR NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATIONSThis session focuses on planning practices and strategies needed by organizations whose success requires them to adopt an enterprise orientation, with the possibility of generating an operating surplus, to ensure their ability to provide services to the community. We will examine real¬time planning elements including the businesses you are in; identifying the critical elements for success; what you want your enterprise to achieve; the strategies you will need to use to accomplish your goals; clearly identifying the investments needed to make the enterprise successful; and understanding your cost recovery requirements. Date: October 5, 2011 Time: 1:00PM-2:30PM Fee: $5/personLocation: County of Wetaskiwin VC suiteRegistration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or [email protected] or 780-361-6241

Quick and Dirty Feasibility Studies For Non-Profit Organization ProjectsThis session will provide discussion, forms and checklists to enable you to determine these vital facts about your proposed project and assist you in analyzing if it is indeed feasible. This session will address the core elements of a feasibility study:1. Capital Costs & Capital Revenues, 2. Operational Costs & Operational Revenues, 3. Management Plan. The objective of this session is to enable voluntary non-profit organizations to gain the skills necessary to gather the information necessary to determine the feasibility of a project.Date: October 25th, 2011 Time: 10:00AM- 11:30AM Fee: $5/person Location: County of Wetaskiwin VC suiteRegistration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or [email protected] 780-361-6241

SKILLS FOR NON-PROFIT SERIES 3-Part Series:

Workshop 1: Find What’s Working, Then Do More of That If you believe that successful solutions for the issues we face today are constantly being developed, and you are having trouble identifying and adopting them in your life or organization this session is for you. Many have recognized this state of affairs and have developed tools to address it. We will examine how the Positive Change Models: the Switch Framework, Positive Deviance, Appreciative Inquiry and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, can identify successful strategies and tactics for positive change. Worksheets and checklists will be provided to frame the precise behavioursnecessary for adopting these successful strategies in our own lives and organizations.Date: November 3, 2011 Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM Fee: $5.00/person Location: County of Wetaskiwin VC suiteRegistration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or [email protected] 780-361-6241

Workshop 2: Writing a Letter Grant Proposal If you need to write a letter of intent or a general grant proposal for a project of your not-for-profit organization where no application form is provided, this session is for you. The presentation will give an overview of the Letter Grant Proposal Format as developed by the granting organization or when a letter of intent is requested. It has a 30 year track record as one of the most accepted and successful grant proposal writing formats and uses a quickly mastered process.Date: November 10, 2011 Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM Fee: $5/personLocation: County of Wetaskiwin VC suiteRegistration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or [email protected] 780-361-6241

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Workshop 3: Success Factors in Raising Financial Capital for Non-Profit Organizations Financial capital for non-profit organizations refers to the financial resources and assets available to an organization so it is able to either gather or provide the services and products of the organization. Non-profit organizations generally raise financial capital through sources such as donations grants, sponsorships, contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and various fundraising activities.Date: November 17, 2011 Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM Fee:$5/personLocation: County of Wetaskiwin VC suiteRegistration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or [email protected] 780-361-6241

JUGGLING ELEPHANTSCommunity members, do you have too much on your plate? Do you feel that the circus is running you instead of you running the circus? Stop trying to Juggle Elephants! Learn some strategies for being the Ringmaster- get your “Acts” together and experience tools for work/life balance, time management and productivity. By the end of this session you will be able to recognize the need to use your time and energy more efficiently and effectively; increase focus and productivity in your workplace and life; practice aligning tasks and activities with a clear purpose; create a plan to accomplish critical tasks first and prioritize using a 10-10-10 decision making tool.Date: November 9, 2011Time: 10:00AM- 12:00PMFee: $5/person Location: County of Wetaskiwin VC suiteRegistration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or [email protected] 780-361-6241

An Introduction to Renting in Alberta Are you a landlord or a tenant? Learn your rights and responsibilities.Date: Wednesday, Nov 23rd. Time: 1 PM-2 PMLocation: Wetaskiwin Public LibraryRegistration: 780-362-4446 or in person at the library

Fundraising IdeasWiden your view of fundraising activities with over 200 ideas for fundraising projects.Date: Wednesday, Dec 7th. Time: 11 AM-12:30 PMLocation: Wetaskiwin Public LibraryRegistration: 780-362-4446 or in person at the library

INS AND OUTS OF DONATION RECEIPTSWhen can you issue a donation receipt? What should be included on the receipt? How much should the receipt be issued for? These are a few of the questions that this session will answer. If you are involved in fundraising activities as a staff or volunteer, this session will give you the general knowledge about receipting.Date: January 8, 2012Time: 12:00PM- 1:00PMFee: $5/personLocation: County of Wetaskiwin VC suiteRegistration: www.clcwetaskiwin.ca click on workshops or [email protected] 780-361-6241



~Workshops, meetings, professionaldevelopment available via a

SuperNet connection~


Is trying to save money making you blue?

Waiting for your next pay cheque?

Piggy-bank empty?Too many bills?

there is another way.......

Managing My MoneyYou can learn how to:

Wetaskiwin Community Learning Council

Qualify for up to $50 in Wal-Mart gift cards for feedback and good attendanceD ate s : Thursday, September 15 to Nov. 17th (10 weeks)Ti m e : 6:30 to 8:00 pm Co s t : Free (pre registration required)Lo c at i o n : Wetaskiwin Public Library

To register or for more info Call: 780-361-4446 or

Email: [email protected]

for: Men, Women & Youth

Workshops are Co-sponsored by the Community Learning Council for Wetaskiwin & Area and the Central Alberta Solution Experts. These workshops are a Rural Innovation & Access special project funded in

part by Alberta Advanced Education & Technology, Programs Branch

Anger, Drugs & AlcoholDealing with others who are Angry, Strategies

Workshops are presented by a Mediator/Conflict Manager

and Psychologist/Addictions Councilor

To Register and For More Information

Call 780-361-6747 780-387-6262

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We Serve Adults: PALS- Help with Reading, Writing and Math

ELL (ESL) – English Language Learning

Classes begin September 21 & 22/11

Senior Connect – Computer Learning for Seniors

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We Serve Families & Youth: Rhyming Tots- Fun with Rhymes, Songs

and Activities for Parents and Tots 0-5 yrs.

September 20/11 thru May 15/12

RHYMING TOTS is held at the PARENT LINK CENTRE

Little PALS - One-on-One Help with Reading

for Elementary Students

Literacy Services All Kinds for All Ages

To Register for Programs or to Volunteer

Phone: 780-352-7257

In Person: 5010 - 50th Avenue

E-mail: [email protected]

Wetaskiwin Community Literacy Program

Serving Wetaskiwin and Area for over 20 Years

We Value Volunteers: Volunteer Orientation and Tutor Training:

Monday, September 26/11 - 7:00pm also

Monday, January 30/12 – 7:00pm

New Volunteers Always Welcome

Volunteer Opportunities include:

Child Minders, Tutors, Board Members, Office Help


Fall Business Luncheons

Every month the Chamber brings you an informative guest speaker that can help your

business grow. From operations to marketing, Chamber luncheon attendees get the tools

they need to be most successful.

2011 Business Awards BanquetOctober 20

Nominations can be made year-round online

For more information visit our website www.wetaskiwinchamber.ca

4910-55A StreetWetaskiwin, AB T9A 2R7

Phone: 780 352-8003Fax: 780 352-6226

Email:[email protected]

Do you want to get prepared for the Labour Crunch?

OUR 20 WEEK CERTIFIED PERSONNEL PROGRAMS ARE

THE ANSWER!Start A New Career Today In:

Retail:Certi�ed Retail Personnel (CRP)

Food Services or Accommodations:Certi�ed Hospitality Personnel (CHP)

Trades:Certi�ed Industrial Personnel-

Apprenticeship (CIP(A))

Industrial:Certi�ed Industrial Personnel (CIP)

We accept High School completers or non completers

LOKKEN Facebook.com/MYLOKKEN

APPLY ONLINE TODAY: www.lokken.com

CALL: 1.888.LOKKEN6 1.888.565.5366

EMAIL: [email protected] assistance may be available


Arber is open year round and runs classes and events throughout the year.

Please check our web site www.arbergreenhouses.com or become a Facebook Fan

for upcoming dates of courses. We are open to ideas and suggestions

for courses and welcome groups.

Mark your calendars for our 6th Annual

Craft SaleSaturday, November 12, 2011

9am - 4pm

One stop shopping for special handcrafted gifts, beautiful

Poinsettias and more…. VISA, M/C & Debit accepted

Located10 km’s North of Wetaskiwin

on Hwy. 2A780-352-7520

Certified Therapists Providing the Community with

Therapeutic Sports Relaxation Chair Massage Reflexology Lymphatic Massage Reiki BodyTalk

While Providing Stress Release Massage is also great for:

Reducing muscle & arthritic aches & pains

Diminishing headaches

Improving circulation

Resulting in increased tissue health

Massage is beneficial for all people

ages 0-100 years

Take Care of Your Body, There’s No Spare in The Trunk!

For available appointments please call 352-6200

5010A-48 streetWetaskiwin

(3 doors north of Terracotta Cafe)

352-6200

CAMROSE WOMEN’S SHELTER SOCIETY

We provide free, safe, emergency accommodations and support. If you

don’t want or need shelter, but still would like support, call our Outreach

Coordinator. She can come to you. She provides support to women, men and children. She provides

support to women and their children.

Crisis Line 780-672-1035

Toll Free 1-877-672-1010- 24 hours a day.

Outreach Coordinator 780-679-4979To make a donation 780-679-4975

Are you, or is someone you know affected by abuse

and need somewhere to go or someone to talk to? Call us.


Wetaskiwin Theatre SocietyPresents Our 10th Season

Letters in Wartime Nov 11 - 13, 18 - 20, 25 - 27, 2011Eight Arms to Hold You Feb 17 -19, 24-26, 2012Spit�re Grill Apr 27-29 May 4-6, 2012

For ten years our society has provided quality entertainment for the community of Wetaskiwin.

Come out and play with us.

5002-53rd AveWetaskiwin, AB T9A 0Y7

780-362-8383


Gingerbread & GlitterGingerbread & GlitterThe Friends of the Community of Wetaskiwin Society

November 18,19 & 20, 2011

Sponsored by: The City of WetaskiwinVarious Businesses/Organizations

For information about entries or volunteeringCall Dot 352-6825 or Fax 352-8842

e-mail: [email protected] www.gingerbreadandglitter.com

A Festive Display of Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Gingerbread & Creative Christmas Creations

A Family Extravaganza-Lots of activities all weekend!! Community Xmas Craft Sale; crafters inquiries and to book a table

call Gloria 780-352-7651 or Dot 780-352-6825Kids Kraft Corner/Pancake Breakfast/Sunday Beef on a Bun Bruch

Entertainment Admission by donation - cash, unwrapped gift or food

100% of donations to Secret Santa & Food Bank & Wet. Health Foundation

Activities

Wetaskiwin Senior Citizens

Society5216-54 Street

Services Available

For more information please phone 352-4646 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Membership 50+ only $15 / year.

Bone Density Mobile Van

Room/Hall Rentals

Pension/Tax Foot Doctor

4th Sunday of each month (except Dec., July & Aug.)Everyone Welcome – Fee: $5.00

Pancake Breakfast 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Computer Instruction Military WhistFloor CurlingBridge

Fun SingersCard GamesJammersCrafts

BingoCribPool Tables

www.wetaskiwinfarmersmarkets.ca

at the WetaskiwinMall

Every Wednesday

10:00 a.m. to

2:00 p.m.

Market Manager - Werner Schmid403-783-4841


CPF Canadian Parents for French

Do you know anyone who wants their Child to be . . . A creative thinker An excellent communicator Ready to succeed in tomorrow’s world?

Give this child the advantages that comes with being bilingual.

Let this family know about

Register for Kindergarten or Grade one.Questions can be directed to:

FRENCH Immersion.

Randy JonesÉcole Parkdale Elementary780-352-4594

Heidi SmithCPF President780-352-8950

Lawrence SemeniukÉcole Queen Elizabeth Jr High780-352-2281



Videoconference Workshops this Fall Videoconference Workshops this Fall (See pages 4-6 for full information and how to register)

CHARITY BOARDS ARE YOU LEGALLY FIT? Date: Thursday, Sept 15 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Staying Cool at Menopause (Library)Date: Tuesday, Oct 4 Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM

REAL-TIME PLANNING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONSDate: Oct 5 Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM

Quick and Dirty Feasibility Studies For Non-Pro�t Organization Projects Date: Oct 25 Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM

JUGGLING ELEPHANTS Date: Nov 9 Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

SKILLS FOR NON-PROFIT SERIES 3- Part Series: 1: Find What’s Working, Then Do More of ThatDate: Nov 3 Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM

2: Writing a Letter Grant Proposal Date: Nov 10 Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM

3: Success Factors in Raising Financial Capital for Non-Pro�t OrganizationsDate: Nov 17 Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM

An Introduction to Renting in Alberta (Public Library)Date: Wednesday, Nov 23 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM

Fundraising Ideas (Wetaskiwin Public Library)Date: Wednesday, Dec 7 Time: 11:00AM -12:30PM

INS AND OUTS OF DONATION RECEIPTSDate: January 8, 2012 Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM




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