Vulcan County Adult Learning Council Vulcan County Adult Learning Council Vulcan Health Unit We aren’t just home care and public health We also offer: Chronic Disease Management *diabec, COPD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease educaon and assistance. Adult Day Support *caregiver relief for a loved one. Contact the Health Unit @ 403.485.2285 VULCAN COUNTY FOOD BANK Families in crisis may request a food hamper by calling before 11:00 am or the day before. Phone 403-485-2192 Carmangay Only Toll Free 1-877-485-2192 Pickups between 1-3 pm. Monday through Thursday Located at FCSS office, Vulcan 115 - 2nd Avenue N. Agency Members Gord Chrisansen Carrol Thomson Penny Allen Bonnie Ellis Paul Gerhart Kevin Menin Colleen Dietz Tom Lees Colleen Carey Suzie Mitchell Robert Strauss Marie Logan Rainbow Literacy FCSS Vulcan Library Vulcan Recreaon Lethbridge College Wheat Country Palliser Regional Whispering Creek Rainbow Literacy Vulcan Health Unit Vulcan Recreaon Horizon School Board Members Barb Godkin Colleen Deitz Joan Sunderhauf Gord Nelson Penny Allen Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Secretary Legal Host Director Area Representaves Vacant Caroline Erb Vacant Barb Godkin Sherry Malmberg Karen Mensinger Kellie Hartle Richard Armstrong Linda Schierman Arrowwood Carmangay Champion Milo Mossleigh Lomond Vulcan Vulcan Vulcan Row Your Own Boat This workshop will teach you the skills needed to manage the day- to-day challenges of living with a chronic health condition Workshops are led by trained leaders Free of charge Six 2 1/2hr sessions beginning January 20, 2011 Register by calling the Vulcan Health Unit 403.485.2285 The Get-A-Way Youth Centre Vulcan & Region FCSS Mon & Wed 4 - 8pm Fridays 2 - 8pm Ashlee Fath: 403.485.2106 Child & Youth Services Youth Centre: 403.485.6033 Email: [email protected]Living Well with Chronic Conditions Join this 3-part program consisting of supervised exercise classes, disease-specific education classes and a self-management workshop (Row Your Own Boat). It is offered in Vulcan by AB Health Services, for those with long-term health conditions. For information call: 1.403.943.2584. Vulcan County Adult Vulcan County Adult Learning Council Learning Council www.vulcanadultlearning.ca www.vulcanadultlearning.ca www.vulcanadultlearning.ca Search for us on Facebook!
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Vulcan County Adult Learning CouncilVulcan County Adult Learning Council
Vulcan Health Unit
We aren’t just home care and public health
We also offer:
Chronic Disease Management *diabetic, COPD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease education and assistance.
Adult Day Support *caregiver relief for a loved one.
Contact the Health Unit @ 403.485.2285
VULCAN COUNTY FOOD BANK
Families in crisis may request a food
hamper by calling before 11:00 am or
the day before.
Phone 403-485-2192
Carmangay Only Toll Free
1-877-485-2192
Pickups between 1-3 pm.
Monday through Thursday
Located at FCSS office, Vulcan
115 - 2nd Avenue N.
Agency Members
Gord Christiansen
Carrol Thomson
Penny Allen
Bonnie Ellis
Paul Gerhart
Kevin Menin
Colleen Dietz
Tom Lees
Colleen Carey
Suzie Mitchell
Robert Strauss
Marie Logan
Rainbow Literacy
FCSS
Vulcan Library
Vulcan Recreation
Lethbridge College
Wheat Country
Palliser Regional
Whispering Creek
Rainbow Literacy
Vulcan Health Unit
Vulcan Recreation
Horizon School
Board Members
Barb Godkin
Colleen Deitz
Joan Sunderhauf
Gord Nelson
Penny Allen
Chairperson
Vice-Chairperson
Secretary
Legal Host
Director
Area Representatives
Vacant
Caroline Erb
Vacant
Barb Godkin
Sherry Malmberg
Karen Mensinger
Kellie Hartle
Richard Armstrong
Linda Schierman
Arrowwood
Carmangay
Champion
Milo
Mossleigh
Lomond
Vulcan
Vulcan
Vulcan
Row Your Own Boat
This workshop will teach you the
skills needed to manage the day-to-day challenges of living with a chronic health condition
Workshops are led by trained
leaders
Free of charge
Six 2 1/2hr sessions beginning
January 20, 2011 Register by calling the Vulcan Health Unit 403.485.2285
By Mail: Box 180 Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 In Person: 102 Centre Street, Upstairs in the Vulcan County Building Our office hours are Monday - Thursday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Program Administrator: Cathy Dallmann [email protected] 403.485.3109
Write Break Adult Literacy Program Free tutoring for help with: * Reading and writing * Math or spelling skills
*English as a Second Language *Upgrading
If you know an adult who needs help tell them about us.
Call Rainbow Literacy Society at 403-485-3107
Volunteer tutors are needed for 1-2 hours/week.
BUILDING BLOCKS FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM (For families with children ages 0-13 years old)
Building Blocks is FREE. A literacy worker will visit the home to provide support
with learning and literacy activities for families with babies, preschoolers or school age children.
Look for exciting new opportunities for families registered in a Family
Literacy program such as Time for Rhymes or Building Blocks. You
may be eligible to take a computer or numeracy course at no charge
and receive a free computer when the course is completed!
To register or for more information call Rainbow Literacy at
403-485-3107.
TIME FOR RHYMES: A free drop-in program for parents or caregivers with children 0-5 years of age
·Learn rhymes, songs, actions and stories
·Meet other parents and children ·Learn new skills to use at home ·Children develop oral language skills that will help prepare for reading
Arrowwood Library Thursdays at 10 am, starting Jan 13, 2011 Vulcan Library Thursdays at 10 am, starting Jan 13, 2011 Vulcan Peter Dawson Lodge Mondays at 10 am, starting Jan 10, 2011 Champion School Tuesdays at 10 am, starting Feb 1, 2011 Milo Library Wed at 9:30 am at playschool, starting Jan 12, 2011 Lomond Arena ON ICE! Mondays at 4 pm starting Jan 10, 2011 Bedtime Stories at Vulcan Hospital Tuesdays at 6:30pm, starting Jan 11, 2011
For more information please call Rainbow Literacy Society at 403-485-3107
DIY at Your Library Online Auto Repair Reference Centre
‘How to’ Books & Videos
Training & Programs
Worldwide Interlibrary Loans
www.chinookarch.ca
Zumba® For the beginner participant. Date: Jan 20, 27 & Feb 3, 10, 17 & March 3, 10, 17, 2011 Time: 6-7pm Location: Carmangay Outreach School Fee: $70.00 Deadline: January 13, 2011
Computer Basics for Seniors An introduction to computers. Date: Feb 2, 9, 16 & March 2, 9, 16, 2011 Time: 1-3pm Location: Carmangay Outreach School Fee: $10.00 Deadline: January 26, 2011
Reiki Level 1 in Carmangay Discover the ancient art of hands-on healing with this certificate course. Date: Jan 27, 29 & Feb 19, 2011 Location: Sanded Angel& Sea Glass Spa Time: 7-10pm (27th), 10am-5pm Fee: $170.00 (29th), 9:30am-2pm (Feb 19th) Deadline: January 20, 2011
Check out our website for all course details www.vulcanadultlearning.ca
Carmangay Courses
ELL (English Language Learners) Courses
Basic First Aid for ELL in Arrowwood Non-certificate course; First Aid for ELL Date: January 20, 2011 Time: 6-8pm Location: Arrowwood Community Fee: $10.00 Deadline: January 17, 2011
The Learning Centre We will be starting a new schedule of FREE classes
beginning in February! If you would like to sign up
for a computer class, GED, English class, join our ESL collective
kitchen, or make a class suggestion, please call
Christina @ 403-423-0160.
Basic English Language Classes Learn or improve your basic English language skills. Date: March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2011 Time: 7-9pm Fee: $10.00 Location: Arrowwood Hall Deadline: February 22, 2011
Basic First Aid for ELL in Vulcan Non-certificate course; First Aid for ELL. Date: January 24, 2011 Time: 6-8pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $10.00 Deadline: January 17, 2011
Web 2.0 (Social Media & Online Tools)
SKYPE (For Business & Personal) Online tool for communication with friends, family and business. Date: Feb 3, 2011 Time: 12-1:30pm Location: VBDS Conference Room Fee: $10.00 Deadline: January 27, 2011
Webinars & Downloading Resources Online resources available for various web-based programs. Date: Feb 10, 2011 Time: 12-1:30pm Location: VBDS Conference Room Fee: $10.00 Deadline: February 3, 2011
Online Searching Information on various Web Browsers and Search Engines. Date: Feb 17, 2011 Time: 12-1:30pm Location: VBDS Conference Room Fee: $10.00 Deadline: February 10, 2011
Website Planning and Design Exploring the options in planning and designing your own website. Date: March 3, 2011 Time: 12-2pm Location: VBDS Conference Room Fee: $10.00 Deadline: February 24, 2011
Blogging An online tool for creating your own web log. Date: March 17, 2011 Time: 6-8pm Location: VBDS Conference Room Fee: $10.00 Deadline: March 10, 2011
Facebook Ads How to create a Facebook page and an ad campaign for businesses. Date: March 9, 2011 Time: 11:30-2pm Location: VBDS Conference Room Fee: $10.00 Deadline: March 3, 2011
Above courses offered in partnership with VBDS, VIP and a grant from
Green Hectares Rural Road Show —Thank You!
We have instructors available for many courses, such as:
QuickBooks Ground Disturbance Firearms Safety
H2S Alive Air Brakes Computers
T.D.G. First Aid W.H.M.I.S.
We will organize these courses at your request!
If you are interested in registering or need a different course, call us
403.485.3109
Computer Courses you can take at home!
Office 2010 Microsoft OneNote Tips &Tricks on the program that does a little bit of everything! Date: Available February, 2011 Location: Home or Computer Lab Fee: $15.00
Office 2010 Microsoft Outlook Tips & Tricks on utilizing this email and calendar program. Date: Available February, 2011 Location: Home or Computer Lab Fee: $15.00
Office 2010 Microsoft Word Tips & Tricks on using Word. Date: Available February, 2011 Location: Home or Computer Lab Fee: $15.00
Office 2010 Microsoft PowerPoint Tips & Tricks on using PowerPoint. Date: Available February, 2011 Location: Home or Computer Lab Fee: $15.00
Office 2010 Microsoft Publisher Tips & Tricks on using Publisher. Date: Available February, 2011 Location: Home or Computer Lab Fee: $15.00
Office 2010 Microsoft Excel Tips & Tricks on using Excel. Date: Available February, 2011 Location: Home or Computer Lab Fee: $15.00
Above courses produced by the Tech Training Centre at the University of
Alberta; a partnership with the TTC and VBDS—Thank you!
Computer Courses
Computer (Very) Basics for Seniors Let’s learn the basics; using a mouse, opening files and what a desktop is! Instructors: Paul Matlock and Dwayne Dallmann Date: January 26, Feb 3 & 9, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Computer Fee: $15.00 Deadline: January 19, 2011
Buying and Selling Online w/PayPal PayPal helps achieve peace of mind! Date: April 19, 2011 Time: 6-8pm Location: Adult Learning Computer Fee: $10.00 Deadline: April 12, 2011
This course subsidized through a grant from
the Rural Innovation and Access Program
QuickBooks for Non-Profit Date: Jan 25, 27, Feb 1, 3, 2011 Time: 1-3pm Location: Adult Learning Computer Fee: $70.00 Deadline: January 18, 2011
Fitness and Exercise
Zumba® Level 1—Session 1 For the beginner participant. Date: Jan 17, 24, 31 and Feb 7, 14, 21 and March 7, 14, 2011 Time: 6-7pm Location: Vulcan Prairieview School Fee: $70.00 Deadline: January 12, 2011
Zumba® Level 1—Session 2 Continuation of Level 1- Session 1. Date: April 4—May 30, 2011 (no class Monday May 23, 2011) Time: 6-7pm Location: Vulcan Prairieview School Fee: $70.00 Deadline: March 28, 2011
Zumba® Level 2—Session 2 Continuation of Level 2- Session 1. Date: April 6—May 31, 2011 (no class Wednesday May 25, 2011) Time: 6-7pm Location: Vulcan Prairieview School Fee: $70.00 Deadline: March 16, 2011
Belly Dancing Bring a lightweight veil (45”x3m)! Date: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 & March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & April 5, 2011 Time: 6-7pm Location: Vulcan Body Works Fee: $100.00 Deadline: January 27, 2011
Circuit Training with Jason & Ryan Come get into shape and tone up! Date: Mon, Wed & Fri, March 14—April 22, 2011 (18 classes) Time: 7-8:30pm Location: Body Works Fee: $150.00 Drop in cost/session: $10.00
Zumba® Level 2—Session 1 For the intermediate participant. Date: Jan 19, 26 and Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 9, 16, 2011 Time: 6-7pm Location: Vulcan Prairieview School Fee: $70.00 Deadline: January 14, 2011
ZUMBA® perk!!
If you register for two ZUMBA classes at the same time, pay only $120.00!
Vulcan Tinman Triathlon Training (ages 16 and up) Cost includes; training sessions, Tinman registration and a course walk-thru the evening before the Triathlon! For Residents of Vulcan County only! Date: March 10, 17, 24, 31 & June 3, 2011 (and, of course, Race Day—June 4) Time: 7-8:30pm Location: meet in the Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $110.00 when registering for the Tinman as an individual $200.00 when registering for the Tinman as a team Deadline: February 24, 2011
The ‘Tinman Triathlon Training’ course offered in partnership with Vulcan Tinman Sport Association—Thank you!
Video Conferencing Courses
Enduring Power of Attorney A plan to set your affairs in order. Date: Jan 26, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $10.00 Deadline: January 19, 2011
Being an Executor Legal rights & responsibilities. Date: Feb 2, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $10.00 Deadline: January 26, 2011
Separation and Divorce Mediation, custody, access & support. Date: March 9, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $10.00 Deadline: March 2, 2011
Looking after Dependent Parents What to do when capacity is lost. Date: February 16, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $10.00 Deadline: February 9, 2011
Legal courses offered in partnership with Lethbridge College’s Public Legal
Education Program. Thank You!
Video Conferencing is a way to take
a course without having an
instructor in the room with you. The
instruction is given remotely through
a television and an IP address. We
take care of all the hard stuff—
you just need to show up and
participate in the course!
MAKING YOUR WORK AS A BOARD MEMBER EASIER—Video Conference
Session 1: Policy Development Made Easy—Wed, Feb 9, 2011 Session 2: Board Chairperson: Roles & Responsibilities—Wed, Feb 16, 2011 Session 3: Board Treasurer: Roles & Responsibilities—Wed, Feb 23, 2011 Session 4: Board Secretary: Roles & Responsibilities—Wed, March 2, 2011 Location: Adult Learning Classroom Time: 6:45-8:15pm Fee: $10.00 per Session Deadline: February 2, 2011
First Aid Courses
Agriculture Workshops
VULCAN REGIONAL VICTIM SERVICES SOCIETY Ph:(403)485-6163 We provide assistance to victims of crime and/or misfortune by trained Victim’s Assistance
Workers, offering information, support & referral.
Weekend Standard First Aid
With CPR and AED—Level C Date: February 5 & 6, 2011 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Vulcan Hospital Classroom Fee: $110.00 Deadline: January 27, 2011
Weekday Standard First Aid
With CPR and AED—Level C Date: March 17 & 18, 2011 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $110.00 Deadline: March 11, 2011
VULCAN AND DISTRICT RECREATION BOARD
Arena schedule Concert series dates Upcoming events
Check out our NEW website for programs running in the community.
www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation/
The Rec Board supports Vulcan County KidSport which
provides monetary grants for kids facing financial barriers.
Call Bonnie @ 403.485.2554
Cattle Age Verification Workshop Ins and outs of cattle identification. Date: February 7, 2011 Time: 10am-12pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $10.00 Deadline: February 1, 2011
Fusarium Awareness Workshop Video Conference Awareness. Date: February 8, 2011 Time: 12-2pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $10.00 Deadline: February 2, 2011
Farmer Pesticide Certificate An online course that can be taken in the Adult Learning Computer Lab or at home. Testing can be completed in the Adult Learning Computer Lab when course completed. Call 403.485.3109 to book your testing times with our
certified Testing Facilitator!
These Workshops offered in partnership with Vulcan County Agricultural
Services Department. Thank you!
General Interest
Victorian Crazy Quilting (Beginner) The art of embroidery & quilting. Date: Feb 15, 22 & March 1, 2011 Time: 7-9pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $45.00 Deadline: Feb 8, 2011
So you Think you Can’t Sing You CAN sing! Date: March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2011 Time: 7:30-9pm Location: Wheat Country Building Fee: $65.00 Deadline: Feb 23, 2011
Basic Pet Care w/Dr. Hall Understanding your pet. Date: April 12, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $10.00 Deadline: March 29, 2011
Color and Figure Analysis Colors & styles to compliment you! Date: March 8, 2011 Time: 6-9pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $65.00 Deadline: March 1, 2011
Digital Camera in Milo Beginner course on your camera. Date: Mar 29, Apr 5, 2011 Time: 6:30-8pm Location: Milo School Fee: $30.00 Deadline: March 22, 2011
For Instructor names & course details, please check out our website
www.vulcanadultlearning.ca
Cable Hook-ups Which cable goes where …! Date: Jan 20 & 25, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $15.00 Deadline: March 1, 2011
Digital Camera in Vulcan Beginner course on your camera. Date: Mar 17, 22, 2011 Time: 6:30-8pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $25.00 Deadline: March 8, 2011
Gardening with Native Plants Gardening w/indigenous plants. Date: March 26, 2011 Time: 1-3pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $35.00 Deadline: March 17, 2011
General Interest (Continued)
Reading Food Labels Learn to understand what a food label really means! Date: February 7, 2011 Time: 12-1:30pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $10.00 Deadline: January 31, 2011
Latest & Greatest in Technology Come & learn about the newest technology devices w/Ben Heide. Date: February 8, 2011 Time: 7-9pm Location: Adult Learning Classroom Fee: $15.00 Deadline: February 1, 2011
Digital Camera Boot Camp Intermediate course on your camera & taking great pictures with Mason! Date: March 2 & 3, 2011 Time: 7-9pm Location: Adult Learning Computer Fee: $46.00 Deadline: February 22, 2011
Pre-employment Electrician – January 2011
Residential Construction Framing - April 2011
Technology Showcase - Spring 2011
Wind Turbine Technician - September 2011
Cloud Computing—March/April 2011
For the latest information on these and other programs:
We’re on Facebook too! – search for Vulcan Innovation Project
Partners in Innovation:
Genealogy A journey into your family’s history! Date: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Adult Learning Computer Fee: $50.00 Deadline: January 25, 2011
Container Gardening Bring your planter & learn the plants that work together in your container Date: May 17, 2011 Time: 7-9pm Location: Long Coulee Growers Fee: $10.00 Deadline: May 10, 2011
