CR Elder College Newsletter Winter/Spring 2020

ElderCollegeNORTH ISLAND COLLEGE CAMPBELL RIVERNewsletter Winter/Spring 2020Registration beginsMonday, January 13 at 9:00 amPublic Information Meeting(Meet the Instructors)Friday, January 10, 1:30 pm at NIC The brand new DELI at NIC Campbell River

2How to Register Online:Register online on or after Monday, January 13, 2020: To register online, ElderCollege membership is considered a course. Follow these steps to register:° Go to NIC Connect° Select Continuing Ed/ElderCollege° Select Register and Pay° In the Course Type drop down menu, select ElderCollege° Select your campus location° Click submit° Select the ElderCollege Membership course and any other courses you’d like to take° Click submit° Provide the information requested and pay online. This is a secure site. Payment can be made with MasterCard, Visa or American Express. Confirmation and a receipt will be emailed to you. The receipt will include your permanent seven-digit Student ID number. Be sure to record/retain this ID number for future registration.RegistrationMembership: Must be age 50+ to join. Only $10 + GST for the year.Membership runs for a complete year from September 1 to August 31, allowing you to register for courses at the Campbell River campus and giving you access to the North Island College Library. Memberships are renewable annually. Courses and/or Workshops: Fees vary from free and up + GST. You must be a member to register for courses and workshops. Registration begins 9 am Monday, January 13, 2020.NOTE: Course dates and times printed in this newsletter will not appear on the North Island College website until registration begins. All courses are subject to change. Registration after the class has begun must be done in person. Register in person on or after Monday, January 13 at North Island College located at 1685 South Dogwood Street. The registration office is open Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 4 pm (until 6 pm Wednesdays). Campbell River ElderCollege now has its own web page on the North Island College website! The address is:www.nic.bc.ca/continuing-education/eldercollege/campbell-river/Note: North Island College closed: Monday, February 17(Family Day)Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13(Easter)Monday, May 18 (Victoria Day)For additional information please email all inquiries to [email protected] or if you wish to speak to our North Island College liaison contact Sandy Rose. Her email is [email protected] in personWait list Policy:If you find that your class is full, ask to have your name added to a waitlist. You can do this in person only, at the Student Registration office.

3Courses and Workshops 1Please Note: You must be a current member of ElderCollege to register in any courses listed below. All courses, even FREE sessions, require pre-registration. GST will be added to fees at registration.Arts and CraftsLapidary Skills $30CREC 1240 Instructor: Steve Cooley2 Tue, 2 Thu, Feb 11 - 20 10:00 – 11:30Learn how to safely use each piece of lapidary equipment in Ripple Rock Gem and Mineral club’s shop. The shop has a large slab saw, 2 smaller trim saws, several grinder and polisher sets, drill press, and several polish wheels. The goal is to start with a small slab of rock, use a template to mark a standard supplies will be provided.shape of a standard size on it, trim excess material away with a trim saw, grind it to the desired size and shape, then polish it. In the course of grinding and polishing the small slabs of rock, some rock properties and types will be explored. Basic collecting and identifying of rocks will be demonstrated.Carpentry 101 for Seniors $55CREC-1260 Instructor: Dan Stevenson4 Fri, Feb 7 – Feb 28 3:00 – 5:00Join Dan to learn the principles of working safely, and the practical techniques that will allow you to construct an introductory level project. Tuition fee includes a supply fee.Fundamentals of Mixing Watercolour $30CREC-1500 Instructor: Marlyne Foos4 Sat, Mar 7 – Mar 28 1:00 – 4:00A supply list will be available prior to the start of classThis workshop is intended for beginner watercolourists and the more experienced artist looking for a refresher. The workshop will cover colour theory including the importance of colour bias; and lots of mixing practice. The students will also have the opportunity to create a painting each class from reference photos which will be provided.Go with the Flow $40CREC 1533 Facilitators: Marion Schnurr and Wendy Samaroden3 Thu, Mar 12 - 26 10:00 - 12:00Your tuition includes a supply fee.Flow painting is the latest craze in acrylic art. Free-flowing liquid paints and mediums are at the heart of the pouring process. Learn how to select products and use them in various ways to create stunning canvasses, vinyl records, rocks and more. You don’t have to be an artist to participate but you should be prepared to get messy while you are having fun! All Writing Your Own Story $30CREC 6950 Facilitators: Gus Valen and Quentin Dodd4 Thu, Feb 6 - 27 1:00 – 2:30Have you ever thought that your life is worth writing about, that your memories have value. If this is you, then you need to join Gus and Quentin to discover the tips and tricks to gather and organize your memories, write interesting introductions, and put your story down on paper. Bring your pencil, paper, and memories to class!Just for the Fun of It!Introduction to American Mahjongg $20CREC 6247 Facilitator: Marcia Mackay1 Fri, Feb 21 1:00 – 4:001 Sat, Feb 22 9:00 – 3:00This workshop will introduce you to the tiles used in American Mahjongg (The version with acceptable winning combinations printed on a card, plus joker tiles to make life easier!) You won’t be able to turn pro after these sessions, but you will be able to join various groups around Campbell River.Be aware that some classrooms may be chilly so dress in layers. Not quite this bad.

4Courses and Workshops 2History and CultureMexico – A Brief History $30CREC 5909 Instructor: Erik Mairs4 Thu, Feb 6 – Feb 27 10:00-11:30More than just beautiful beaches, Mexico is a country rich in history, beauty and drama. Erik will look at some of the roads less travelled by Canadian tourists. The pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial periods will be featured. Cumberland Museum TourCREC 6515 Facilitator: Wendy Samaroden***Watch for further details in upcoming emails***The Cumberland Museum and Archives opened its doors in 1981 and is home to the extensive archives and artifacts of the community of Cumberland. Ride along and explore the rich history of a vital hub of Comox Valley history. Your tuition includes transportation, museum admission, and lunch.Current Affairs Discussion Group$30CREC 6430 Facilitator: Quentin Dodd4 Thu, Mar 5 – Mar 26 1:00 – 2:30A lively discussion on current news stories of interest; local and provincial matters that directly affect our community and national and international issues that are hitting the headlines. Reporter and freelance writer Quentin Dodd will moderate and suggest some topics to get us started. Then we will decide on further subjects to explore and debate. The Geology of Pebbles $20CREC 6323 Instructors: Jon Ackroyd and Dixon Edwards2 Thu, Mar 12 – Mar 19 2:30 - 4:00 Using PowerPoint, bedrock and pebble samples I’ll build a geological history of pebbles from the region. I briefly will describe rock classification, geological setting, plate tectonics, paleogeography and more in developing this history.Tech SavvyThere’s an iPad App for That! $30CREC 4582 Facilitator: Nina Baksh4 Mon, Jan 20 - Feb 10 2:30 – 4:00 In this course we will explore some of some best apps available for your iPad. We’ll look at Mail, Maps, Books, Podcasts, Apple Music, Games, Photos, Libby – The Vancouver Island Library App, Games, Google Translate, Netflix etc. Attendees should have basic knowledge of iPad use.Better LivingWomen in Investing 101 $30CREC-3504 Facilitator: Kim Emsley-Leik6 Thu, Jan 23 – Feb 27 2:30 – 4:00This series shares perspective on a process that women can use to identify financial goals and set a strategy. This seminar series will cover a wide range of topics including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etfs, insurance, fees and estate planning considerations.

5 Courses and Workshops 3Women in Investing 201 $30CREC-3504 Facilitator: Kim Emsley-Leik6 Thu, Mar 5 – Apr 16 2:30 – 4:00You have identified your financial goals and are on the way to building a meaningful portfolio. This seminar series will cover a wide range of topics while building on your current knowledge of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etfs, insurance, fees, and estate planning considerations.Emergency Preparedness FreeCREC 6915 Facilitator: Shawn Koopman1 Wed, Jan 15 2:30 – 4:00Would you know how to help yourself and those you love before and after a disaster? What are the real threats to the Strathcona Region? Be prepared! Know the risks and make a plan.Advance Care Planning FreeCREC 5765 Instructor: Geri Arkell2 Wed, Jan 29 – Feb 5 1:00 – 2:30You’ve done your will, planned your estate, but have you thought about your health care decisions? If you were in a major accident today, would your family know what YOUR wishes are for the end of life care? Having “the Talk” with our families and writing the plan will be the best gift you can give them.Living with Hearing Aids $10CREC 5308 Instructor: Marlene Taylor1 Wed, Feb 19 10:00 – 11:30Join Marlene for this one day class as she tells her story of living as a hearing impaired person. She will share the importance of taking care of yourself as you adapt to hearing assist devices and pass on some tips and tricks that you can use to include people with hearing issues in your community.Rain Gutter Gardening $20CREC 7527 Facilitator: Roger Jennings2 Tue, Apr 21 - 28 2:30 – 4:00What if you could successfully grow vegetables and/or herbs on your driveway and deck? What if you didn’t have to water that garden every day? You can put an end to the struggle of ignoring your garden while on vacation and the daily watering. Join Roger for a tour of this amazing system of growing.Neighbours, Friends, and Family – Caring for Our Elders $20CREC 5770 Instructor: Jane Osborne. 2 Wed, Mar 18 - 25 2:30 – 4:00This workshop introduces participants to the topic of abuse and neglect of older adults using materials developed at the University of Western Ontario. The “It’s not Right!” program represents the best and latest collective thinking in Canada for educating people about this difficult topic. To round out the offering, get real information about BC’s Adult Guardianship Legislation & Community Response Networks, explore ways to prevent abuse and neglect, and develop the tools you need to help you decide who to refer to, and where to find help.Seniors Making a Difference $30CREC 6590 Facilitators: Patricia Boham and Murray Etty4 Wed, Jan 22 – Feb 12 2:30 – 4:00In the second half of life, how does one age in meaningful and hopeful ways? How does one break out of the box in which our culture tends to put seniors, a box that marginalizes and diminishes them? Come and be inspired by people who are harvesting their years of learning and experience to make a contribution to their community and the wider world. In each session we will hear from someone who has found ways of making a difference, while, at the same time living their lives more fully. Let’s help each other and the community to overcome ageism and appreciate what older people are really doing...and capable of doing.In Nature’s Realm $10CREC 6286 Guest Author: Michael LaylandFriday, April 17 3:00 pmAward winning Victoria-based writer Michael Layland will introduce his third book, delving into the progression of European knowledge of Vancouver Island. The book, In Nature’s Realm, celebrates how the diverse local flora and fauna captured the interest of naturalists among the explorers, settlers, and visitors. The period covered is from 14,000 years ago through to 1915. His talk will include slides of some of the 150 illustrations in the book. Space will be limited so register early!

6From some of our Fall 2019courses

Dear members of Campbell River ElderCollegeThis award means so much to me. A weight has been lifted from my chest knowing that I can surely afford school next year. This award alone pays for a whole third of my upcoming year at NIC! I am so very grateful for your gift and for giving me this opportunity to follow my dreams of school.I’m looking forward to my education in sciences, first at NIC and later at UVic. I’m particularly excited for the University lifestyle, more independence and more interesting concepts to master. Degrees in science take at least four long expensive years to complete. Your support makes this goal much more accessible to me.Sincerely, ZBDear members of Campbell River ElderCollegeOpening this email after my long day of working a double shift between classes made it all worthwhile. It was a very pleasant surprise to me and my family and I was overcome with an amazing feeling of gratitude. For my entire high school career I had my mind set on becoming a registered nurse. I still wish to pursue this passion, and now knowing the hard work that is to come I have never been more excited.Sincerely, NDElderCollege Campbell River BursariesOur instructors are volunteers. The money from the registration fees for our courses covers our costs. Our surplus is put towards bursaries awarded to local NIC students enrolled in programs leading towards health care for seniors.Below are the thank you’s from two recent recipients.Marsha Zuest and Ed Cooper Ed Cooper and Marsha Zuest have played a key role in building and sustaining ElderCollege in Campbell River. This amazing couple left Milton, Ontario in 2007 and after a brief stop-over in Vancouver made their way to Campbell River, a town with affordable housing, a pool and a library!They soon became involved in ElderCollege. Attending the film studies class and other ElderCollege classes led to new connections and acquaintances. They began their volunteer journey and quickly became essential members of both the Curriculum and Advisory committees. Marsha’s skills as a library technician were invaluable in organizing and administering our growing email base. She was a key contributor and proof-reader as we expanded our Newsletter for the ElderCollege membership. Ed was a Tai Chi master back in Ontario and was soon offering courses in this. His knowledgeable and relaxed approach was a winning combination. Ed also took on the rather daunting job of organizing and formalizing our committee procedures and schedules as Advisory Chair. These two outstanding volunteers provided the base structure for ElderCollege and are just two of the reasons that ElderCollege in Campbell River has been so successful. As an organization, we extend our heartfelt thanks! We wish them all the luck in their new home, Vancouver!

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