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• Conversational Spanish

  • Start
    25 Feb 2025
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  • End
    1 Apr 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    ElderCollege Learning Centre
  • Spaces left
    14

  Join our beginner Spanish course led by a native Peruvian speaker and build your confidence in communication! Whether you are planning a trip or just starting to learn the language, this course is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the Spanish language and vibrant Latin American culture. 

  
  

  Instructor (Maestra):  Rosario Musso  (Spanish Language Instructor, Returning Presenter)

  
  

  6 Sessions, $65  Class Size: 14

  Tuesdays, Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1st,  10:00 – Noon

  Location:  ElderCollege Learning Centre 

  
  

  
  

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• Alice Munro: Who Do You Think She Is?

  • Start
    6 Mar 2025
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  • End
    27 Mar 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    ElderCollege Learning Centre
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    12

  Alice Munro (1931-2024) had her first short stories published in the 1950s. From then until 2012, she continued to practice this literary form.

  
  

  These stories were translated into many languages and were compared to those of such writers as Anton Chekhov.  For them, Munro won Governor-General’s awards, Giller Prizes, the Mann Booker International Prize, and the Nobel Prize.

  
  

  When Munro died, she and her works were celebrated. Shortly after, however, a daughter from her first marriage publicized the sexual abuse that she had suffered at the hands of her mother’s second husband, and how Munro had reacted in an insensitive way when she was informed.

  
  

  This course will, first, analyze six stories from Munro’s collections published between 1968 and 2012; second, discuss relationships between an author and his/her fiction; and, third, question these relationships as they pertain to Alice Munro and who we think she is.

  
  

  Presenter: Mary Jane Edwards (PhD, Distinguished Research Professor at Carleton University in Canadian Literature)

  
  

  4 Sessions, $60 (Includes course material)  Class Size: 12

  Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27th, 10:00 – Noon

  Location:  ElderCollege Learning Centre

  
  

  
  

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• Beginner French

  • Start
    12 Mar 2025
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  • End
    30 Apr 2025
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    ElderCollege Learning Centre
  • Spaces left
    10

  You can start to speak French from day one with this class for complete beginners. You will experience an immersive introduction to everyday French and learn pronunciation, vocabulary and single phrases. Students will be given educational material to support their learning process and will enjoy speaking basic French in no time at all.  

  
  

  Presenter (Professeur):  Catherine Quet (French Teacher and Speech Pathologist)

  
  

  8 Sessions, $100  (Includes course material)    Class Size: 12
  Wednesdays, March 12, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30th,   1:30 – 3:00

  Location: ElderCollege Learning Centre

  
  

  
  

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• Frida Kahlo: ‘My painting carries with it the message of pain’

  • When
    12 Mar 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Cedar Park Church, Ladner
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    45

  Frida Kahlo’s life was shaped by traumatic events - polio as a child, a devastating accident at 18, and a destructive marriage. Many of her paintings are uncompromising self-portraits that show physical or psychological wounds.

  She was an unconventional Mexican woman with a fierce will to live fully, to fight sorrow with creativity, and to combat pain with an insistence on joy. Come to this class for a better appreciation and understanding of her incredible body of work.

  Presenter Linda Quigley (Art Historian, University Instructor, Artist, Returning Presenter)
  

  1 Session, $15   Class Size: 45

  Wednesday, March 12th, 2 – 4pm 

  Location:  Cedar Park Church, Ladner

  
  

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• Yes! You Can Write Poetry!

  • Start
    13 Mar 2025
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  • End
    3 Apr 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    ElderCollege Learning Centre
  • Spaces left
    13

  Bring along a pad, pencil and your imagination and explore how much fun you can have playing with words in this interactive poetry class! 

  Poetry can be funny or sentimental, sad or heartwarming

  Only you can decide how to be creative,

  Everyone has a poem inside their heart -

  To rhyme or not, you get to choose.

  Relax and have fun playing with words, and remember -

  Yes!  You are already a poet!  You simply need to know it!

  
  Presenter: Catherine Moore (Retired Teacher and Poetry Lover)
  

  4 Sessions, $45   Class Size: 12
  Thursdays, March 13, 20, 27 &  April 3rd, 1:30 – 3:30

  Location: ElderCollege Learning Centre

  
  

  
  

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• Singing and Speaking with Confidence

  • Start
    2 Apr 2025
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  • End
    7 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575 6 Ave, Tsawwassen
  • Spaces left
    8

  Do I enjoy my own sound? What do I REALLY sound like? We will begin with useful everyday warm up exercises. These exercises will help us focus on the importance of the diaphragm to create and help with breathing techniques and vocal energy. We will look at the use of vowels to help with Diction and also at Posture, Vocal Range, and understanding of Resonance. You will develop awareness of tension anywhere in the body. Along with a wide repertoire of songs, we will work on song choices from the group as well. This will be a class where you are meant to have fun. No judgment allowed, so don’t worry if you think you can’t sing!
  
  

  Instructor: Ann Golden Fisher (L.Mus., B.Mus., Professional Singer and Instructor)
  
  

  6 Sessions, $65.   Class Size: max 8

  Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & May 7th,  10:30 – 11:30 am

  Location:  Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575 6 Ave, Tsawwassen

  
  

  
  

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• Lino Printmaking

  • Start
    8 Apr 2025
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  • End
    15 Apr 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    ElderCollege Learning Centre & Galiano Islad
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  If you’ve been thinking about it, don’t put it off any longer. After 10 years of workshops, this is your last chance to catch this wonderful workshop at ElderCollege.
  
  Beginner and previous participant artists are welcome to attend and enjoy learning these beautiful printmaking techniques, there is always something new to learn. Options will be available to suit all skill levels. Tools and supplies are provided. You will leave this three-session workshop with a small original lino-print and a print of the class collaborative efforts.

   

  Two sessions will be held at the ElderCollege Learning Centre followed by a day trip to Galiano Island to work in Kit and Peter’s studio on the water at Whaler Bay. This date will be decided by the class.

  
  

  Presenters: Kit Grauer & Peter Scurr (Retired Art Educators, Returning Presenters)

  
  

  3 Sessions:  $35   Class Size: 10

  2 Tuesdays, April 8 & 15,  10:00 – Noon.
  Third class date to be decided by the class.

  Locations:  The first two sessions take place at the ElderCollege Learning Centre with the third session at the artists’ studio on Galiano Island.

  
  

  
  

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• Writing A Memoir

  • Start
    10 Apr 2025
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  • End
    8 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    ElderCollege Learning Centre
  • Spaces left
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  “Memoir” is from the French “memoire”, a factual non-fiction narrative of the author’s personal memories. A memoir often tells the story of a particular event or time, such as a touchstone moment or turning point in life.

  
  

  In this class, we will look at ways to chronicle your life using your meaningful moments.  You will write stories about your life while keeping in mind that writing is deep thinking. You will surprise yourself!

  
  

  When you come to class, please bring a memory that has significance for you. Also please bring some paper and pen or an electronic device to record your writing. We will be sharing our writing so also be prepared to accept that what we hear in class, stays in class. Confidentiality is key. We want to create a safe place for everyone to feel free to share and create in. 

  
  

  Instructor: Donnaleen Miller (Retired Educator)

  
  

  4 Sessions: $45   Class Size: 10

  Thursdays:  April 10 & 17 then May 1 & 8,  10:00 – Noon

  Location:  ElderCollege Learning Centre

  
  

  
  

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• Indigenous Art of North America

  • Start
    10 Apr 2025
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  • End
    8 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    ElderCollege Learning Centre
  • Spaces left
    21

  This course given by Jim Morin has a wider approach and new material that will enhance your knowledge of Indigenous art and artists from North America.
  
  Through engaging presentations featuring slides, text, videos, and class discussions, we explore a wide range of art forms, including paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, beading, and clothing. By the end of the course, you'll have a deeper appreciation and understanding of the rich cultural heritage and artistic contributions of Indigenous communities.

  Presenter:  Jim Morin (PhD, Retired Educator, Geologist & Returning Presenter)

  5 Sessions, $55   Class Size: 20
  Thursdays, April 10, 17, 24, May 1 & 8th,  1:30 – 3:30

  Location:  ElderCollege Learning Centre

  
  

  
  

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