Lifetime Learning Centre Programs - Fall 2008
Education & Wellness Programs
for Adult & Third Age Learners
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Volunteer
Virtual Quilt - Legacy Project -
New Horizons for Seniors Initiative
2008: The 20th Century
Mission Project: Mission’s Lifetime
Learning Oral History Centre
Project: A mission centered series
that includes topics such as
downtown, clubs, business, industry,
medicine, war years, the
flood & more. If you have a Mission
memory for the record, call
Suzanne Mathieson, 820-0220.
Mon, Sep 29, Oct 6, 20, Nov 3,
17, 24 & Dec 1 & wrap up Dec 10
Series
Mondays - Daytime
Art Appreciation:
Women in Art / Art by Women
with Dr. Aleksandra Idzior, UFV
In response to the upcoming exhibition
at the Vancouver Art Gallery"Wack! Art & the Feminist Revolution"
this series examines the ways
in which gender has influenced the
creation and reception of works of
art by & representing women.
Oct 20, 27 & Nov 3
12:30 - 2:30pm $20/series or $7
drop-in, non members: $10 drop-in
Tuesdays - Daytime
Book Discussion Group
| Sept 23 | Machiavelli, Niccolò
The Prince |
| Oct 14 | Crane, Stephen
The Open Boat |
| Oct 28 | Anderson, Sherwood
Death in the Woods |
| Nov 4 | Borges, Jorge Luis Garden of Forking Paths |
| Nov 25 | De Beauvoir, Simone |
| Dec 9 | Paley, Grace
An Interest in Life |
10am - 12pm
$40/series, or $7 drop-in
To purchase your books, please
contact Jo Haste (604.820.0220)
Tuesdays - Evening
Philosophers’ Cafes
A Lifetime Learning Centre program
held at Mission Arts Council
located at 33529 1st Ave, Mission.
If you are looking for real conversation,
then these popular events
are for you.
| Sep 23 | If laughter is the best medicine, why do we try to stifle it in bad situations? |
| Oct 28 | What is the purpose of education? Does higher education lead to “success”? |
| Nov 25 | Why Do We Need a Carbon Tax: Don’t We Already Have One? |
| Dec 9 | Forbidden Knowledge: Are there some things we shouldn’t know? |
7-9pm $5 includes refreshments
Thursdays - Daytime
Music Appreciation: “Early
Music: Foundation of Society”
with Graham Yates, B.A., M. Mus
This music appreciation course
continues our trajectory through
music history. Seminars introduce
the distinct national styles of
classical music's most important
countries. Sponsored by Mission
Community Foundation & Soroptimists
of Abby-Mission.
Oct 23 - Nov 27
10am-12:30pm $40 series / $7
drop-in / non members $10
Thursdays - Evening
Pre-concert: An Evening of
Music at UFV
For those planning to attend
Classical Mission concerts.
These lectures will highlight what
to listen for during the performance,
& more. Reg by Oct 14.
HPC - D250
Oct 16 & Nov 6
6:30 - 8:30pm $30 series
Programs
All programs are $7 ($10 for non member) unless otherwise stated.All programs will be held at the LIFETIME LEARNING CENTRE unless otherwise indicated - pre-registration recommended.
The Artist & the Bicycle Man -
Book Launch with Doris Paterson, Artist/Author
Tue, Sep 23 (Free) 12pm - 2pm
Gold Panning on the Fraser &
Tour Historic Yale
Wed, Sep 24 9:30am - 3pm
$45 / $55 non Reg by Sep 22
The Changing Role of Trees with Lauchlan Glen
A look at the way trees have
affected our lives from the past to
the present & a peek into the
future. Looked at from a local to a
global perspective. Reg by Sep
29. Includes small tree.
Wed, Oct 1 10am - 12pm
King Arthur with Brian Antonson
Brian Antonson traces the story
of the legendary King Arthur,
separating fact from fiction to
unearth the origin of one of the
world's best known myths. Pictures,
profiles, & an entertaining
presentation probe the mist of time.
Wed, Oct 8 1-3pm
The Man Who Saved Vancouver,
Major James Skitt Matthews
Book Reading with D. Sleigh
Wed, Oct 15 10am
BEAU SOIR - A Concert of
French music (LLC fundraiser) with Yuri Zaidenberg, violin &
Graham Yates, piano
An all-French music program
featuring the popular Franck
Sonata, and the less well known
Ravel Sonata. Reg by Oct 10
Wed, Oct 15 7pm
$15 adult / $10 seniors
Shakespeare - A Reason to
Doubt with Ian Haste
What if, for the last 400 years, we
have been honouring the wrong
man for writing the immortal plays
and poems of Shakespeare?
Evidence suggests that there is,
indeed, a reason to doubt.
Wed, Oct 22 10am - 12pm
Sailing along the Turquoise
Coast of Turkey with L. Treloar
Sailing on azure seas, hiking
through pine scented forests,
snorkeling over a sunken city,
and touring ancient archeological
wonders are just a few highlights
of Lee's Turkish adventure.
Wed, Oct 29 10am - 12pm
Canadians on the
Home Front in WWII with Molly Ungar & Bob Ungar
Followed by discussions, tea &
scones, music & sing-along.
Tues, Nov 4 1 pm
Global Warming with Tim Cooper, UFV, Physics
Global Warming has been known
to the science community for over
100 years. Only now is the media
picking it up. Why? Tim will explain
the basic science, and the
real & present danger facing kids.
Wed, Nov 12 10am - 12pm
Whispered Voices with Sharon Syrette
A presentation on the Chinese
community of early Mission.
Wed, Nov 19 10am – 12pm
Christmas Art & Festivities Around the World
Wed, Nov 26 10am - 12pm
Christmas Party
Join us as we share Christmas
cheer, sing-a-longs, international
baking & good times. By donation.
Wed, Dec 3 1 - 3pm
EQuilting BEE Wrap-Up
Wed, Dec 10 10am - 12pm
Wellness Programs
Fitness Classes
On-going, Tues & Thu 9:10am 10 for $30 ($40 for non-member)
Workouts are tailored to third age
specific requirements; join us for
50 minutes of music, fun & good
exercise with programs specially
designed for seniors. 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.
Next “Cooking for Your Life!” program will be held in Spring/09.
Osteofit I & II
Pass (Sep - Dec) for $100 or
10 for $35
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 Tu & Th 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.
Osteofit II Tu & Th 10–10:50am
For those who have already
taken the Level 1 program.
Nordic Pole Walking
Wed, Sep 24 - Oct 29 2:15pm
7 Sessions: $35 Pre-reg req’d
Fall 2008 LLC Outreach Programs at Carrington House
All programs are in partnership
with Carrington House (32679 - 6th Ave Mission).
Fees are $7 for LLC members &
$10 for non-members.
From Cabaret to Broadway with Heidi Peters, soprano &
Graham Yates, piano
A light-hearted program of fun
songs including novelty and
cabaret pieces. This up-beat
event is one you won't want to
miss!
Just back from a fruitful summer
at an opera program in Italy,
Heidi Peters has been building
her portfolio as a Vancouver
singer, obtaining lead roles in the
city's various semi-professional
opera companies.
Thu, Sep 4 2:00pm
The following programs are part of the
BC150 Mosaic history project:
The Man Who Saved Vancouver:
Major James Skitt Matthews
Book Reading by author Daphne Sleigh
Mon, Oct 20 10:30am
Gold Rush Trail -
Fraser Valley, Harrison & Lillooet
with Sharon Syrette
Mon, Nov 17 10:30am
Christmas Traditions -
Sharing our Stories & Traditions
a B.C. 150th anniversary project
This program records and shares our
community history. With LLC Oral Historian
Suzanne Mathieson
Mon, Dec 8 10:30am