Lifetime Learning

High Tea Radio Play Broadcasting Royal Visits

Lexi — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:19:57 +0000

Princess Margaret is welcomed to Mission by Alderwoman Ethel Ogle, Mayor W. J. Windebank and Reeve W.E. Ferris.

Celebrate Seniors Week, enjoy an interactive radio play featuring royal visits in the 1930’s and 1950’s, Mission’s links to the monarchy, and popular radio jingles. Music by ’Time Out’.

Sat. June 1, 2013, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at Cedarbrooke Chateau, 7th Avenue, Mission, Advance tickets $5.00, available only till May 29th, 2013. Phone LLC 604-820-0220 for more information.

Seniors Week 2013 is June 1 to 8. Check the newspaper or contact What’s On In Mission for other special events.

Travel in India

Lexi — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:52:36 +0000

NEW! Travel Presentation: Teaching in India with George and Sylvia Peary

Tuesday June 11, 10am-12noon $7members/ $10 non members
Welcome armchair travelers, our next destination is India! Come see the sights and hear the adventures. Phone 604-820-0220 or email to register.

Dewdney Bus Tour

Lexi — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:46:35 +0000

NEW BUS TOUR in Dewdney

Friday June 7/13, 9:30am-3:30pm
Tour of the Orthodox Monastery in Dewdney with morning Russian Tea, Self Guided Tour of Inch Creek Hatchery, Lunch at the Schnitzel House (optional), afternoon Blackberry Wine tasting at Kermode Wines. Dress comfortably, bring your camera, sign in at LLC office with Care Card Number and Emergency Contact Phone Number. Must Pre-register, Hurry, Seats fill fast! $25 members/ $30 non-members. Phone 604-820-0220 or email to book your seat.

Annual General Meeting

Lexi — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:15:27 +0000

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday June, 19 2013 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

All members and community members welcome to attend

Lifetime Learning Centre Annual Golf Tournament

Ron — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:59 +0000

Lifetime Learning Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament

Saturday July 20, 2013

The Board of Lifetime Learning Centre Society invites you to come out and enjoy an afternoon of golf and fun knowing that you are helping to build a legacy for Mission Lifetime Learning Centre.

The Golf Tournament is an annual fundraising event with proceeds going to help support the work of the Lifetime Learning Centre Society and the Junior Golf Program. This is a fun event that features 18 holes of golf at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course and Driving Range, draw prizes and dinner with a complementary drink.

Schedule of Events

Check In – 12:30 PM

Tee- OFF – 1:30 PM (18 hole course)

Happy Hour – 4:00 PM

Dinner & Prizes – 5:30 PM

Electric carts are available but limited. Please reserve with Cedar Ridge Golf Course in advance of tournament.

This golf tournament is inspired by one of our society’s early Board Members and the long time President Charlie McPherson. He left a legacy of a passion for education and golf.

About the Course

Cedar Ridge Golf Course & Driving Range offers an excellent golf experience by providing guests with an 18-hole Par 3 golf course that can be enjoyed in less time than a full size course–while still providing challenges to the practiced golfer and attainable successes to the beginner.
The 26.5 acres of well-maintained greens and mature landscape is set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cedar Valley.
Cedar Ridge is developed on highly preferred land for golf development. A sandy soil base allows for early and late season golfing opportunities.

Thank you for supporting the Lifetime Learning Centre Literacy Programs and Junior Golf Programs in Mission.

For Sponsorship Opportunities e-mail lifetimelearningcentre@telus.net

6th Annual Writers’ and Readers’ Festival – In Celebration of Indigenous Writers 2013

LLC_Admin — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:00:21 +0000

click image to view pdf flyer

Date: March 9th, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: UFV Mission Campus, Heritage Park Centre
33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission BC

Fees:

Early Bird (available until Jan. 31) $35.00
Regular admission (after Jan 31): $40.00 Students (student id required): $20.00
Includes Lunch (Subway sandwiches, fruit/chips, beverages) included in all fees.

Schedule of Events

Traditional Opening Ceremony with Eddie Gardner
Keynote Speaker – Joanne Arnott
Readings/Performances
Workshops
Closing Remarks

Workshops

Finding Your Voice through Poetry & Song

With Cathy AJ Hardy

We are so influenced by culture around us that it is difficult to know our own voice. The discipline of poetry & song-writing is to come home to one’s true self and to listen to the ‘story’ within and to communicate that. This is a task that takes time apart, time to listen and to honour the soul journey if one is to be truly authentic and honest. This workshop would include a telling of my personal story in this journey of song-writing/poetry writing and would include an exercise/time where we could each embark on our own listening/writing and if time allows, forming small groups to share with one another.

Cathy AJ Hardy is a singer/songwriter living in Mission, B.C. Love Shines, her first solo release, is filled with the stories, sounds, and songs of her life. Deeply connected to the land where she lives and rooted in a deep spirituality, Cathy sings from soul depths. Love Shines was nominated for Folk/Roots Album of the Year with the Canadian Gospel Music Awards. Her music has been called ‘inspired world music’ and has been played for women’s groups, hospitals, hospice, folk festivals and other community gatherings. Her poem ‘Begin Again’ will be the first of her poetry published in the upcoming book, Tending Your Inner Garden, a collaborative book of women’s stories and poetry from around the world. Cathy continues to perform as well as teach music to people of all ages in her music studio in Mission.
www.cathyajhardy.com

Symbols, Metaphors, and Archetypes

With Wil George

We will explore the personal, cultural/spiritual components of symbols, metaphors, and archetypes in our writing. As well, we would examine mixed metaphors and how to avoid them in our writing. Discussions and writing exercises are included in this workshop.

Wil George is Coast Salish from the Tsleil Waututh Nation (Burrard Indian Band) in North Vancouver. He is a poet and contemporary story-teller. Wil’s poetry chapbook called Survival In It’s Many Shapes was published by UNIT/PITT Projects (formerly known as Helen Pitt Gallery). He has been published in various anthologies and literary magazines including Salish Seas an anthology of text and image published by the Aboriginal Writers’ Collective West Coast and In Our Own Voices Learning and Teaching Towards Decolonisation edited by Proma Tagore and published by Larkuma.

Ancestors

With Joanne Arnott

The actual and imagined lives of our ancestors can inspire wonderful writing in any genre. In this workshop, participants will embark on a journey that will delve into the past, and its relationship with both the present and future. We will look at how writers navigate the flowing stream of generations to make memories and historical fact come to life, through narrative, vivid description, dialogue, character and other literary means. This workshop will provide a safe space to start or continue to explore ancestral linkages and dislocations that can inform your present or future writing projects.

Joanne Arnott is a Metis/mixed-blood writer, originally from Winnipeg, living on the west coast since 1982. Her first book, Wiles of Girlhood, won the Gerald Lampert Award for best first book of poetry (1992). She has published five additional books: Breasting the Waves: On Writing & Healing (creative nonfiction), Ma MacDonald (illustrated children’s book) Steepy Mountain love poetry (Kegedonce, 2004) and Mother Time: Poems New & Selected (Ronsdale, 2007). Mother to six young people, all born at home, Joanne is a founding member of the Aboriginal Writers Collective/west coast, recently served on the National Council of The Writers Union of Canada, and continues to sit with the Author’s Committee, The Writers Trust of Canada. She hosts two occasional blogs, Vera Manuel Tribute http://veramanueltribute.blogspot.com and Joanne Arnott http://joannearnott.blogspot.com and a storyteller’s e-group.

Real Life w/ a little bit of Rhythm

With Zaccheus Jackson

Beginning w/a presentation on Spoken Word, Story-telling and Slam Poetry, “RealLife” (w/a little bit of Rhythm)” is a performance-based, but production-oriented workshop specifically designed to include every attendant in both its’ entertainment and personal production aspects. Using efficient, simple, well proven methods – as well as personal momentum and natural ability – “RealLife” segues into a discussion session specifically designed to subconsciously spurn abstract thought and ideas. Following our discourse, we transition into three short writing exercises that will have the great majority of its’ participants leaving the room w/ not only a more intimate appreciation of Spoken Word, Slam Poetry, and the Art of Story-telling : but the beginnings of their own written piece of spontaneous creativity. “RealLife” closes with a performance exercise that allows its’ participants to utilize the lessons they just learned and understand the benefit of them.

About Zaccheus Jackson

Raised by wolves since birth, Zaccheus Jackson came of age on the streets of Western Canada. Having battled through addiction, apathy and a nasty case of ‘Virgo’ – Zaccheus has twice been honoured to represent Vancouver and Western Canada at the Individual World Poetry Slam, as well as tying for 3rd @ the innaugural Canadian Individual Poetry Slam in 2011. Usually infusing rapid-fire delivery, gritty street tales, intricate rhyme patterns and social criticism, this ‘East Van ghetto poet’ will leave you counting syllables in your sleep.

Inside Story: Writing about your memories without fear

With Tara Morin

Let’s talk about the healing power of words not only for the writer but for the reader who can relate. When we write without fear our emotions become a tool for readers to get to know us, relate and accept us. Our memories make up pieces of our lives and everyone has a story. My aim is that by the end of the workshop, people will leave with the beginnings of an outline for their very own short true life story, and a better idea of the existing market for their written works.

Tara Morin is a published writer of a memoir and a writer of poetry. Her most recent project was working with folk artist Kerry Hooper on Vancouver Island on a children’s book that is focused on children new to foster care. In the past she worked with local bands as songwriter. She now resides in Smithers, British Columbia where she continues to write and aspires to inspire others to express themselves through creative writing.

Traditional Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speaker – Joanne Arnott
Readings
Connect with writers and publishers

Festival Committee

Shelley Haggard
Michelle LaFlamme
Helene Littmann
Teresa MacLeod
Diana Marshall
Diana Muntigl

Registration

Lifetime Learning Centre
32444 – 7th Ave.,
Mission, BC V2V 2B5
Phone: 604-820-0220
Hours: Tues – Thurs 9 am – 3 pm

Lifetime Learning Centre Society acknowledges our partners and the the support provided by of the University of the Fraser Valley and Fraser Valley Regional Library.

Additional Thanks to the Following Community Businesses

Miracle Springs Water
Sue’s Copy Place
Mackie Naturals
MSA Poets Potpourri

2013 Winter Spring Brochure

Ron — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:50:45 +0000

Click on 2013 Course Guide Winter Spring to download a pdf version of our brochure or pick up our brochure in the University of the Fraser Valley Continuing Education Brochure.

Richmond Buddhist Temple Bus Tour

Lexi — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:06:54 +0000

Widely regarded as the most exquisite example of traditional Chinese architecture in Canada, the International Buddhist Temple is in many ways like a work of art taken straight out of Chinese history.

As a magnificent structural complex modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, the temple features Chinese imperial architecture in all its glory.

Learn more about the temple and Buddhism, here.

Lunch not included, optional lunch in downtown Steveston.

Date: Monday March 4, 2013

Time: 9: 00 AM – 4:30 PM

Cost: $30 Members – $35 Non-members

Location: Bus departs and returns to LLC, 32444 Seventh Ave.

Other Bus Trips

Feb 8, 2013 UBC Museum of Anthropology - Click here
Apr 29, 2013 - Agassiz Tulip Festival, and Kilby Historic Site – Click here
May 27, 2013 - Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens Click here

Agassiz Tulip Festival and Kilby Historic Site Bus Tour

Lexi — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:58:07 +0000

Photo by Joseph Boltrukiewicz

It’s tulip season! Enjoy the beauty of the fields, tip-toe around 25 acres of tulips and enjoy local bannock and othe treats. Take home some fresh cut and potted tulips when you leave. Don’t forget your camera and dress appropriately for the weather. Agassiz Tulip Festival starts April 18 till the blooms are done.

Spend the afternoon exploring Kilby Historic Site. Step back in time and enjoy a leisurely tour of the Kilby Historic Site with its magnificent 1906 General Store Museum, located on five acre BC Heritage site in Harrison Mills.

Lunch not included, optional lunch in Kilby at the quaint 1920s style restaurant, featuring 1920s music and a cozy atmosphere.

Date: Monday April 29, 2013

Time: 9:AM – 4:30 PM

Cost: $35 Members – $40 Non-members

Location: Bus departs and returns to LLC, 32444 Seventh Ave.

Other Bus Trips

February 8, 2013 UBC Museum of Anthropology - Click here
March 4, 2013 – Richmond Buddhist Temple Click here
May 27, 2013 - Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens Click here

‘The Merchant of Venice’ Play at UFV Bus Tour

Lexi — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:57:06 +0000

You’ve read and studied the play, now come see the talent at the UFV Theatre Department. Travel in comfort with our ‘Busy Bus’.

Date: Thurs. March 14, 2013

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Cost: $37 Members – $42 Non-members

Location: Bus departs and returns to LLC, 32444 Seventh Ave.

Other Bus Trips

March 4, 2013 – Richmond Buddhist Temple click here
April 29, 2013 - Agassiz Tulip Festival, and Kilby Historic Site – Click here
May 27, 2013 - Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens Click here