Lifetime Learning Centre Programs - Spring 2009

Education & Wellness Programs for Adult & Third Age Learners

printable Spring 2009 Leisure Guide (Lifetime Learning Centre Programs)

Lifetime Learning Centre is Moving
May 5, 2009

New Location:
Fraserview School 32444 7th Ave.,
Mission, BC V2V 2B5

Annual General Meeting
Tue, May 26, 2009 1:00pm
Open to all members. Come and view the new centre.

 

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: A mission centered series that includes topics such as downtown, clubs, business, industry, medicine, war years, the flood & more.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 Suzanne Mathieson, 820-0220.
Mon, Sep 29, Oct 6, 20, Nov 3,
17, 24 & Dec 1 & wrap up Dec 10

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Series

Art Appreciation Series: Golden Age of Dutch Paintings with Dr. Aleksandra Idzior, UFV

Learn about the 17th Century Golden Age of Dutch Paintings.
May 12 & 19 2:00-4:00pm (at Lifetime Learning)
June 2 2:00-4:00pm (at Carrington House)
$25 members / $35 non members

Tuesdays - Daytime

Book Discussion Group

Apr 14 Wolff, Tobias
Smokers

10am - 12pm
$40/series, or $7 drop-in ($10 non-member)
To purchase your books, please contact Jo Haste (604.820.0220)

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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.

Apr 28 “Does good planning make good communities?”
Moderator: Jim Taylor
May 26 “What is the importance of arts & culture in our small community?”
Moderator: Pam Alexis
June 23 “Are we creating a Selfish Society? What are the implications for society.”
Moderator: S. Vermeer

7-9pm $5 includes refreshments

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Programs

All programs held on Wednesdays & 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.

Eating Right: Nutrition for Seniors with Public Health
Apr. 15, 2009 10am - 12pm
Cost $5.00

Do you Know What Lives Beyond Your Backyard? with Bill Thomas
Apr. 22, 2009 10am - 12pm

'Writers & Readers' Festival
Keynote Speaker: Hal Wake, Vancouver Int. Writers Festival
Download Writers & Readers Festival Brochure
May 9, 2009 9:30am to 4pm
Location: UFV
Cost: $10 per session; $15 entry; $30 day Early Bird rate - register by apr. 24, 2009 $7 session / $25 daypass Lunch will be available for purchase $5.00

Writer and Reader's Festival Timetable

9:30 Registration
10:00 Welcome & Greetings, Lifetime Learning & Mayor James Atebe
10:05 Introductions: Marion Quednau, MC
10:10—11:00 MORNING FISHBOWL FORUM
11:00—11:30 Keynote Address by Hal Wake “Can the Pot Keep Getting Bigger…?” (Hal Wake—Artistic Director of Vancouver
International Writers Festival)
11:35 -12:35 MORNING SESSIONS
12:45 -1:30 LUNCH
available for purchase $5 - place order at 9:30
 

Book Sales

Poetry Reading by David Pullen

1:30 -1:40

Performance of Shelley Haggard’s poem, The Tap / Abbotsford Children’s Theatre

1:45 -2:15 AFTERNOON FISHBOWL FORUM
2:20 -3:20 AFTERNOON SESSIONS
3:30 WRAP UP
Prize Draws & more ….
Closing Remarks — Marion Quednau
& Lifetime Learning Centre

Global Warming with Tim Cooper, UFV Physics
Global Warming has been known to the science community for over 100 years. Why is it only now a media item?
May 13, 2009 2pm - 4pm

Charlie McPherson Invitational Golf
Tournament & Fundraiser
Saturday, May 30
Download Golf Tournament Brochure
Download registration form

Charlie McPherson12:30pm—Check in
1:30pm—Tee Off
18 hole course
4:00pm— Happy Hour
5:30pm—Dinner & Band
Fashion Exhibit

$65 includes green fees & steak dinner ($30 for dinner only)
Music by Natalie & Friends
Pre-register by May 26

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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.

Osteofit I & II
Special Summer Rates
30 sessions / $85

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, May 2:15pm
7 Sessions: $35 Pre-reg req’d

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Spring 2009 Lifetime Learning Centre Programs at Carrington House

All programs are in partnership with Carrington House (32679 - 6th Ave Mission 604-820-0220). Fees are $7 for LLC members & $10 for non-members.

Music Recital: with Ben Goheen, Cell & Graham Yates, Piano
Wed. Apr. 15, 2009 10:30 am

Music Appreciation: with G. Yates
Apr. 23 & 30, May 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2009
10:00am - 12:30pm
$40 series ($50 non-members)

Oral History Series: Silverdale Rememberances
June 8 & 15, 1 pm
$5 drop in /$10 series

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Exploring the Valley Tours

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

Missions Community Gardens and Rhododendrons Tour
Wed, Apr. 29th 1:00 pm
$10 ($15 non-members)
Pre-register by April

Field trip to Reifel Island Walking Tour - Bird Sanctuary
Mon, May 4th 10:00am - 3:00pm
Pre-register by Apr. 27, 2009

Country Gardens and Winery Tour
Fri, May 15 12:00pm - 3:00 pm
$25 ($30 non-memb)
Pre-register by May 8th

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