2015 fall course calendar final
- 2. Vulcan County Adult Learning Council! Providing Foundational Learning opportunities to the communities of Vulcan County through funding provided by Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education. Our Board Members: Barb Godkin, Chairperson Milo Library and Milo Rep. Colleen Deitz, Vice Chair Palliser School Division Richard Armstrong, Treasurer Community member Jason Schneider, Legal Host Rep Vulcan County Carrol Thomson Vulcan and Region FCSS Bonnie Ellis Town of Vulcan Recreation Dept. Tom Lees Whispering Creek Suzie Mitchell Alberta Health Services Marie Logan Horizon School Division Linda Schierman Vulcan Body Works Our Office Information: Cathy Dallmann, Program Administrator cathy@vulcanadultlearning.ca 403.485.3109 Sherry Malmberg, Office Assistant sherry@vulcanadultlearning.ca 403.485.3108 Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm We are closed every Friday, two weeks at Christmas, a week at Easter and for the months of July & August We have a computer lab available for public usage during office hours Please contact us if you need financial assistance for certain classes We are certified through Adult Learning Councils to proctor exams; a $10 fee may be applied if the exam needs to be directly supervised Our classroom is available for bookings during office hours; it seats 16 people and has audio/visual We are located at 102 Centre Street (upstairs in the County building) You can register and pay for all classes online at www.vulcanadultlearning.cawww.vulcanadultlearning.ca
- 3. www.vulcanadultlearning.ca page 3 ExerciseandGeneralInterest Noon Hour Yoga Noon Hour Hatha Yoga Class! 26 foundational poses plus breathing and relaxation practices, all taught in a systematic, progressive style that includes details and demonstrations. This yoga practice will unite your breath with your movement, revive your senses and release your spirit. Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket & water. Maximum 10 participants! Instructor: Martha Affleck Dates: 12 - Wednesdays; September 9 - December 2 (no class November 11) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Fee: $125 Location: Adult Learning Classroom Deadline: September 2, 2015 Gentle Yoga Relaxation is probably the most under-rated wellness practice of our age, and it is particularly helpful to counter the effects of stress on the mind and the body. Gentle Yoga is accessible and supportive for seniors, those experiencing illness, people recovering from injury and those suffering from the symptoms of stress. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and a bottle of water. Maximum 8 participants! Instructor: Martha Affleck Dates: 12 - Wednesdays; September 9 - December 2 (no class November 11) Time: 10:00 - 11:15 am Fee: $144 Location: Adult Learning Classroom Deadline: September 2, 2015 Strength & Balance Yoga Strength & Balance Yoga will create a strong foundation for your own practice. It is an energizing and dynamic class that results in strength, flexibility and stamina. This class will leave you feeling radiant, strong, calm and centered. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and a bottle of water. Maximum 10 participants! Instructor: Martha Affleck Dates: 12 - Wednesdays; September 9 - December 2 (no class November 11) Time: 5:00 - 6:15 pm Fee: $144 Location: Adult Learning Classroom Deadline: September 2, 2015 For all levels & ages! For all levels & all ages! For all levels & all ages! Work Hard, Rest Deeply Yoga The first part of this class will focus on practicing with an attitude of lightness and play to warm the body and free the mind. The second part of the class will be restorative yoga poses to teach us how to self– nurture and to encourage us to enter into a state of rest and thus to replenish deeply in these very stressful and busy times. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, eye covering and a bottle of water. Maximum 8 participants! Instructor: Martha Affleck Dates: 12 - Wednesdays; September 9 - December 2 (no class November 11) Time: 7:00 - 8:15 pm Fee: $144 Location: Adult Learning Classroom Deadline: September 2, 2015 For all levels & ages Zumba in Milo 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! Minimum 8 registrants for this course to run! Instructor: Denise Brown Dates: 8 - Thursdays; September 24 - November 12 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Fee: $100 Location: Milo School Deadline: September 17, 2015 Bootcamp This is for all fitness levels and incorporates resistance training, cardio and plyometrics into a group circuit style setting. We will focus mainly on body weight and free weight exercises. Bring your runners and a water bottle! Instructor: Cassandra Orr Dates: Session 1: 6 weeks - Monday & Thursday; September 21 - October 29, 2015 (no class October 12) Session 2: 6 weeks - Monday & Thursday; November 2 - December 10, 2015 Time: 5:45 - 6:45 pm Fee: $75/for first session!! $150.00 for session 2 Location: Prairieview Elementary Deadline: Monday, September 14 OR October 26
- 4. www.vulcanadultlearning.ca page 4 FirstAidandSafety 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. Maximum 8 participants! Instructor: Leah Gillespie Dates: Monday & Tuesday; October 19 & 20, 2015 OR Monday & Tuesday, December 7 & 8, 2015 Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fee: $125 Location: Adult Learning Classroom Deadline: Monday, October 5 OR November 23 Horizon School Division No. 67 6302—56 Street Taber, AB. T1G 1Z9 Phone: (403) 223-3547 www.horizon.ab.ca First Aid Recertification This is a one day course to renew your standard first aid certificate. You must have a valid St. John Ambulance first aid certificate and be prepared to do some reading prior to the course. Maximum 8 participants! Instructor: Leah Gillespie Dates: Thursday, November 5, 2015 Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fee: $85 Location: Adult Learning Classroom Deadline: Thursday, October 22 Come and visit us! Our hours are: Monday 10am-5pm Tuesday 10am-5pm Wednesday 10am-5pm Thursday 10am-5pm Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 11am-3pm www.vulcanlibrary.ca 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. Maximum 8 participants! Instructor: Walter Hornby Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2015 Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm (last 2.5 hours are for testing) Fee: $125 Location: Adult Learning Classroom Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2015 Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Completing this course gives you a license to purchase a restricted firearm (mainly handguns) also teaches safe handling and use, firearms laws, how to store, display and transport firearms and ammunition. You must have completed the non-restricted firearms training prior to taking this class. Maximum 8 participants! Instructor: Walter Hornby Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2015 Time: 9am-4:30pm (last 1.5 hours are for testing) Fee: $125 Location: Adult Learning Classroom Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2015 PALLISER REGIONAL SCHOOLS Our mission statement, “Together we will ensure learning success for all students to develop their unique potential as caring citizens in a changing world”. #101, 3305-18 Avenue N Lethbridge, AB T1H 5S1 Phone: 403.328.4111 or 1.877.667.1234 Palliser Beyond Borders Visit our website at palliserbeyondborders.com/ For information to online classes, summer school and how we can help you get the education you’re looking for! Call us at 403.485.6180 or visit our
- 5. www.vulcanadultlearning.ca page 5 Computing Fundamentals Are you new to computers? Computers can be overwhelming to the new user. Let us show you how a computer works. In this workshop we will help familiarize you with the keyboard, mouse, and other general computer components. This workshop is taught using the Windows 8.1 operating system and shows you how to organize your files with folders and learn to search your computer for your files and programs. The Internet or World Wide Web can open up a whole new library of information and uses for your computer. We will teach you about search engines, website addresses, and how to bookmark and organize your favourite websites so that you can find what you need on the Internet. Everyone has to start somewhere! Date: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; September 28, 29 & 30 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am OR 6:00 - 8:00 pm Place: Adult Learning Computer Lab Minimum of 4-registrants required for course to run Fee: $150 for morning timeslot OR $180 for evening timeslot Windows 8/8.1 Operating Systems Windows 8/8.1 is quickly becoming the operating system most widely used in homes and businesses. Learn the important features of the Windows 8/8.1 operating system including rearranging the start screen and personalizing your desktop. This workshop will enable you to perform more of the tasks you want to do on your computer as well as help you efficiently work within your operating system. Build on your essential computer skills by understanding the new Windows8/8.1 Operating System. Learn about working within the control panel, system updates and settings, user accounts, connecting to a network, sharing files and using windows search tools. For new computer users we recommend our Computing Fundamentals as a prerequisite to this course. Date: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; October 5, 6 & 7 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am OR 6:00 - 8:00 pm Place: Adult Learning Computer Lab Minimum of 4-registrants required for course to run Fee: $150 for morning timeslot OR $180 for evening timeslot Microsoft Office Word 2013 Level 1 Are you new to Microsoft® Word? Through this introductory workshop learn to create documents, work with text, format your document, add pictures and 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 that you are ready to explore the rest! Date: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; October 19, 20 & 21 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am OR 6:00 - 8:00 pm Place: Adult Learning Computer Lab Minimum of 4-registrants required for course to run Fee: $150 for morning timeslot OR $180 for evening timeslot Microsoft Office Word 2013 Level 2 Learn to work with different types of documents using a variety of features to create, modify and format common business reports such as letters, reports, forms, and newsletters. This course is designed for those people who require the skills necessary to use a word processing program on a daily basis in a business environment. Date: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; October 26, 27, 28, November 2, 3 & 4 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am OR 6:00 - 8:00 pm Place: Adult Learning Computer Lab Minimum of 4-registrants required for course to run Fee: $300 for morning timeslot OR $360 for evening timeslot Microsoft Office Excel 2013 Level 1 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 that you are ready to explore the rest! Date: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; November 16, 17 & 18 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am OR 6:00 - 8:00 pm Place: Adult Learning Computer Lab Minimum of 4-registrants required for course to run Fee: $150 for morning timeslot OR $180 for evening timeslot Computers&Employment
- 6. www.vulcanadultlearning.ca page 6 Level 2 - Microsoft Office Excel 2013 Learn to work with worksheets and workbooks to analyze data using a variety of features to create, modify and format common business reports such as budgets, inventory reports, invoices, and charts. This course is designed for individuals who require the skills necessary to use a spreadsheet program on a daily basis to manage and audit numerical reports. Date: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; November 23, 24, 25, 30, December 1 & 2 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am OR 6:00 - 8:00 pm Place: Adult Learning Computer Lab Minimum of 4-registrants per timeslot for course to run Fee: $300 for morning timeslot OR $360 for evening timeslot Level 1 - Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013 Microsoft® PowerPoint teaches students how to create and manage presentations. You will use a variety of commands and functions to create different items such as pictures, text boxes and shapes to enhance the text in the presentation. The course is designed for computer users who use this presentation manager program on a daily basis in a business environment. Date: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; December 7, 8 & 9 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am OR 6:00 - 8:00 pm Place: Adult Learning Computer Lab Minimum of 4-registrants per timeslot for course to run Fee: $150 for morning timeslot OR $180 for evening timeslot Level 2 - Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013 This Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2 training is intended for our students who wish to achieve their Microsoft Office Specialist Certification. Learn to work efficiently within the PowerPoint program utilizing many of the advanced features in the program. Date: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; December 14, 15 & 16 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am OR 6:00 - 8:00 pm Place: Adult Learning Computer Lab Minimum of 4-registrants per timeslot for course to run Fee: $150 for morning timeslot OR $180 for evening timeslot QuickBooks® Desktop Advanced Course Become proficient with your QuickBooks® accounting software to manage all your business accounting needs. This course is designed to save you time and allow you to use your QuickBooks® accounting software to its full capabilities. Topics include customizing templates, advanced reporting, utilizing the payroll module, inventory, job costing, budgeting, creating letters and data base management features. For individuals who are new to using QuickBooks® we recommend our QuickBooks® Beginner course as a prerequisite. Adequate typing and basic computer skills are also recommended. NOTE: when taking this course, you may be qualified to receive your own free copy of QuickBooks for course study/use Date: Monday, Tuesday; September 14, 15, 21 & 22 Time: 9:00am - 12:00 pm OR 6:00 - 9:00 pm Place: Adult Learning Computer Lab Minimum of 4-registrants per timeslot for course to run Fee: $300 for morning timeslot OR $360 for evening timeslot QuickBooks® Online Basic Learn to utilize the New QuickBooks® Online® accounting software to manage your small business accounting needs. Topics include invoicing, accounts payable, managing accounts receivables, GST, account reconciliations, and basic financial reporting. QuickBooks Online is new to Canada and is an affordable option for small businesses with basic accounting needs. This course is designed to teach you the basic features of this online accounting program. Topic areas cover everything you need to complete a basic bookkeeping cycle. Adequate typing and basic computer skills are recommended for this courseware. NOTE: when taking this course, you may be qualified to receive your own free copy of QuickBooks for course study/use Date: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; October 13, 14 & 15 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am OR 6:00 - 8:00 pm Place: Adult Learning Computer Lab Minimum of 4-registrants per timeslot for course to run Fee: $150 for morning timeslot OR $180 for evening timeslot Computers&Employment
- 7. www.vulcanadultlearning.ca page 7 Assisting Aging Parents Growing older is part of life. This compassionate and comprehensive class will provide tools, techniques and insights into this passage. You will learn what to expect, what to watch for , how to deal with physical and emotional challeng- es and where to find help. You’ll understand the impact of retirement, how to choose a nursing home and to prepare to deal with death. You will learn about financial and legal considerations, health issues and family interpersonal rela- tionships. You’ll learn how to handle the challenges while learning to appreciate and cherish the privilege of the jour- ney. Instructor: ed2go online course Date: Starting September 16 , October 14, or November 18, 2015 Fee: $95.00 Introduction to Stock Options Learn how to evaluate, buy, sell, and profit with investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros. This course will teach you how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market, or even a flat market. Learn to leverage your investment dollars for potential profits that surpass those possible with stocks. Instructor: ed2go online course Date: Starting September 16, October 14, or November 18, 2015 Fee: $95.00 SocialMedia&Onlinecourses SOCIAL MEDIA?!?! Join us for an evening as we learn what Social Media is all about! Tweet? Post? Like? Pin? Hashtag? Let us help you understand how Social Media works and what the various platforms are. ——————————————————— Date: Thursday, October 22, 2015 Time: 7-9 pm Fee: $20 Location: Adult Learning Computer Lab
- 8. www.vulcanadultlearning.ca page 8 403.485.2241 1.877.485.2299 www.vulcancounty.ab.ca Box 180 102 Centre St. Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 McBride Career Group Workshop Series for Fall 2015 Career Planning September Tuesday, September 15, 9am - 12pm held at the Adult Learning Classroom upstairs in the County building This course will help you identify suitable careers that match your interests and skills. Utilize the “Career Decision Making System” assessment tool. Explore different career options. Find links to education and training opportunities. Resume Building/Cover Letters Tuesday, September 22, 9am - 12pm held at the Adult Learning Classroom upstairs in the County building Different styles of resumes to highlight your skills and accomplishments to target the position you want. Make a good first impression to help you get the interview. Get the basics of composing a solid cover letter. Interview Skills Tuesday, September 29, 9am - 12pm held at the Adult Learning Classroom upstairs in the County building Understand the different types of interviews. Prepare for interview questions. Be aware of interview etiquette. Follow up with employers Practice your interview skills. Vulcan County Adult Learning 403.485.3109 or www.vulcanadultlearning.ca for more info. Thanks to all our community partners!