Lifetime Learning Centre Programs - FALL 2011

printable Fall Leisure Guide (Lifetime Learning Centre Programs)

Education & Wellness Programs for Adult & Third Age Learners

Volunteer | Series | Programs | Wellness Programs
Carrington House Programs | Exploring the Valley Tours

Volunteer

Virtual Quilt - Legacy Project - Stories from Mission’s Past @ Lifetime Learning: The 20th Century Mission Project: Mission’s Lifetime Learning Oral History Centre Project: amssion centered series that
includes topics such as downtown, clubs, business, industry, medicine, civil service, education, early settlers, politics, daily life, community events, This ongoing program recognizes the support of the District of Mission & New Horizons for Seniors Initiative & BC150 Mosaic. If you have a Mission memory for the record, call the Oral Historian 820-0220. Visit our VQuilt web-site at:  www.missionstories.ca

Make a DIFFERENCE - Are you interested in volunteering? If so call us at 604-820-0220 we have a variety of volunteer jobs/ positions available, including telephone callers, registration, and more. Training is provided.

Series

Book Discussion Group
Daytime book discussion group held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Starts Tuesday Sept. 27, 2011, 10 am - 12 noon. If you enjoy books & discussion, this program is for you. Come for single sessions or join us for the whole series of stimulating discussions on great literature.

10am - 12pm
$45/series, or $8 drop-in
To purchase your books, please contact Jo Haste (604.820.0220)

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Philosophers’ Cafes
A Lifetime Learning Centre program held at the Cedarbrook Chateau, 32331 7th Ave., Mission. If you are looking for real conversation, then these popular events are for you.

A monthly discussion and conversation series which draws inspiration from philosophy in an open-minded and inviting amsphere,  covering a broad range of issues -- politics, history and more. 

7-9pm $5 includes refreshments

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Programs

All programs will be held at the LIFETIME LEARNING CENTRE unless otherwise indicated - pre-registration recommended.

Mondays

Italian conversation with Vittorio Pistone
Five one hour sessions on the basics for conversing in Italia, including:  Using Italian courtesies; How to greet friends and strangers; How to shop; discuss the Euro; review map of Italy and discuss various “must see places”, and possible itineraries for each location; Railways, Metros and Buses; where to get tickets and where to stamp them for use. Much transport is available but a lot of walking is still necessary; Security: in these troubled times it’s necessary to discuss security and places that may be more risky, and what action to take; Conversation: using Italian articles and discussing accents and pronunciation
Dates: Mon, Oct 17, 24, Nov 14, 21, 28  
Time: 10 – 11 am
Series Cost:  $40 mem / $50 non-members

Tuesdays

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program with UVic Centre on Aging Trained Leaders
Learn about the tools to manage chronic pain and live a healthy life.
Dates: Tues, Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8 & 15        
Time: 1 – 3:30 pm
Cost: by donation

20 Ways to be Food Self-Reliant with Andrea Lawseth
Food Security from the Mission Food Access Network
This workshop focuses on ways individuals and communities can work towards being more self-sufficient in food. As the local food movement expands we now realize the benefits of eating locally and producing our own food. Food tastes better when it’s picked ripe and you have that sense of accomplishment from watching a seed develop into a plant that you can consume. There are a number of ways to get involved in the local food movement and some innovative ideas to get your creative juices flowing. We’ll address all the usual suspects such as community gardens and famrs markets, but we’ll also discuss exciting projects like a community root cellar.
Location:  Mission Library
Date: Tuesday, Oct 18    
Time: 7 – 9 pm     
Cost $7                   

Wednesdays

Mission’s Future in the Fraser Health System with Connie Meskas
Mission’s future in the Health Care System, the proposed building and how Gerontology will fit into this system.
Wednesday, Sept 28,  10 – 12 noon     
Cost: $7/ $10 non-members

Genealogy Series with John Herl
This series looks at your Genealogy Goals, researching  Immigration, Emigration, Migration, your European ancestors, and more.  Pre-register by Oct. 4.
Dates: October 5, 12 and  26          
Location: Mission Library           
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm           
Series: $25

Health Speakers Series:  Home Care, Home Nursing, Seniors Clinic and Dignity of Hospice with Laura Sharpe, Peggy Poole, Jane Godfrey, and Kim Thompson
Date: Wed, Oct 5th    
Time: 10 am – 12 noon                
Cost: $7 mem/ $10 non-members

Norway wth Joan MacLatchy
Images and stories from a recent journey to Norway,  its cities, towns , fjords  and mountain scenery, and the Celebration of Independence held annually in May.
Dates: Wed, Oct 12
Time: 10 am – 12 noon    
Cost: $7 mem/ $10 non-mem

Music Appreciation program with Martin Summers
"How to listen to Jazz. And like it!"
This series focuses on: What to listen to; How to listen to;  Who to listen to; And most important – WHY!
Dates: Wednesdays,  Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16 & 23        
Time: 10 – 12 noon           
Series Cost: $40 series members / $50 non-members

Rediscovering My India
With Gilli and BarbaramLaren
Visits to Delhi, Hyderabad, South India, Bangalore, Pane, Western India and foothills of the Himalayas.
Date: Wednesday Nov 30
Time: 10 – 12 noon
Cost: $7 mem/ $10 non-mem

Vicarious Italy with Shelley Haggard
Shelley will present a look at the travels of two long-time friends as they zig-zag through Italy. Expect poetry, stories and photography.
Dates: Wed, Dec 7 
Time: 10 am – 12 noon              
Cost: $7 members / $10 non-members

Thursdays

Art Appreciation Series: Visionary, Fantastic, Surreal Art and Surrealist Art with Aleksandra Idzior, UFV Art History
This series is in response to the most comprehensive exhibition of Surrealist Art ever to be shown in Canada organized by the Vancouver Art Gallery this past summer, "The Colour of My Dreams: the Surrealist Revolution in Art".  We will explore not only surrealist works but overall art that is highly imaginary, often surprising, at times disturbing, and always provoking.  Please pre-register.
Dates: Thursdays, October 20,  27 & Nov 3    
Time: 10 am - 12 noon   
Series Cost: $18 members /$25 non-members

Remembrance Day Program & Tea
Music and stories of the war years
Date: Thursday,  Nov 10
Time: 1-3 pm                     
Cost: $7 members / $10 non-members

Christmas Get-together
Join us for Christmas Sing-along, share baking from around the world and enjoy Lavina’s  famous punch.
Date: Thursday  Dec. 1
Time: 1-3 pm                                

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Wellness Programs

(held at Lifetime Learning Gym at Fraserview School, 32444 7th Ave, Mission BC.)

Fitness Classes

Workouts are tailored to third age specific requirements; join us for
50 minutes of music, fun & good exercise with programs specially
designed for seniors and those requiring specialty fitness approaches. Some weight strengthening exercises included. Programs designed in partnership with UCFV Kinesiology. Our class is designed for all levels and is especially useful for people with joint disorders such as osteoporosis and arthritis; we teach flexibility, strength training, light weights & relaxation to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle to stay mobile & independent. Chairs provided for the class.
Dates: On-going, Tues & Thu 9:00 am
Fee: 10 classes for $30 ($40 for non-member)

Osteofit I & II
50 minute programs especially designed for people with osteoporosis who are at an increased risk for fracture or who already have had one or more fractures. Each class has an educational & social component; informational handouts are provided (class size is limited). Please note: Osteo fitness classes do not replace the care of a physiotherapist. Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.
Choose either Level 1 or Level 2.

Osteofit I Tuesday & Thurday 11–11:50am
Intended to give people with osteoporosis the opportunity to begin an exercise program suitable for their needs and provide a place to meet other people with osteoporosis in a social activity.
Fee: 10 classes - $35 members / $45 non-members

Osteofit II Tuesday & Thurday 10–10:50am
For those who have already taken the Level 1 program.
Fee: 10 classes - $35 members / $45 non-members

Walkathon -  Celebrating LLC’s 25th anniversary
Date: Thurs, Sept 29th         
Time: 9:30 a.m.

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LLC OUTREACH PROGRAMS AT CARRINGTON HOUSE

Lifetime Learning Centre Health Talks, Music & Travel Programs at Carrington House.

Fee $7.00 unless specified otherwise

History of Hatzic School with Sharon Syrette
Date: Tues, Oct 18 @ 2:30pm

History of Silverdale Hall with Sharon Syrette
Date: Tues, Nov 15 @ 1:30pm

Film-Canada A People's History
Date: Tues, Sep 20, Oct 4 & Nov 29 @ 1:30pm

For monthly Music Recital programs at Carrington House, call the centre or check the website.

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Exploring the Valley Tours

Call 604-820-0220 for more information on these great tours!

The Fort Winery and lunch in Fort Langley
Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. Space is limited.  Pre-register by Sept 28th
Date: Monday, Oct 3, j2011               
Time: 10 – 2 pm     
Fee: $30 members / $35 non-members

Britannia Mine Museum tour
Bring a lunch, wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.  
Space is limited.  Pre-register by Nov 3.
Date: Mon, Nov 7              
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.   
Fee: $50 members / $60 non-members

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