SPRING 2015 1-403-553-4106 www.willowcreeklearning.ca 1 Box 1300 257—Main Street Fort Macleod, AB., T0L 0Z0 403-553-4106 Kate Glover Adult Learning Coordinator Project READ Literacy Programmer For Fort Macleod 403-553-4106 [email protected] & [email protected] Monday through Thursday 9:00am—4:00pm Marie Schooten Literacy Coordinator Project READ Literacy Programmer For Claresholm and Nanton 403-625-4997 or 403-652-9533 [email protected] Monday—Friday 9:00am—4:00pm BOARD OF DIRECTORS Diana Ross Karen Shaw Susan Simpson Lori Hoff Patti Runions Laura Glover ******YOU WILL BE ONLY BE NOTIFIED IF A CLASS DOES NOT RUN****** TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 5 Alberta Payroll Regulations Being An Executor Introduction to Computers Introduction to Excel Asperger’s Syndrome Claresholm Fort Macleod & Nanton Nanton Nanton Claresholm Page 6 Non-Restricted Firearms Class 5 Written License Preparation Basic Food Safety Money Matters Nanton Nanton Claresholm Fort Macleod Page 7 Community Engagement & Consultation Recruiting Effective Board Members Policies, Procedures & Bylaws Baby Massage Claresholm & Nanton Claresholm & Nanton Claresholm & Nanton Fort Macleod & Claresholm Page 8 Cut N Core Good Morning Fort Macleod Functional Fitness Functional Fitness Xtended Become a “Paintologist” Crochet a Cloth Fort Macleod Fort Macleod Fort Macleod Fort Macleod Fort Macleod Fort Macleod Page 9 Brandy Orange Rolls Singing for Beginners Specialty Coffee at Home Soap Making Wine Meets it Match Felting Wool Fort Macleod Fort Macleod Fort Macleod Claresholm Fort Macleod Fort Macleod Page 10 Seniors Benefits Temporary Foreign Workers for Employers Rural Routes Training Arm Chair Traveler Claresholm Claresholm Claresholm Fort Macleod 3 REGISTRATION POLICIES Pre-Registration: Required for ALL courses, including those that have no fee. Receipts will be issued if requested for cash only registrations. The minimum age for registration is 14. Refunds: Refunds may be requested by contacting our office one to two weeks prior to a course. NO refunds will be made after one week before start date. Confirmation: This form completes your registration and confirms your place in class unless you are otherwise advised. Cheques will be deposited approximately one week prior to the start date of the course. You will be notified if the course for which you have registered is cancelled due to a lack of registration ONLY if you have paid your registration fee. Information Management Policy: All personal information is collected for purposes of operating our education program pursuant to Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about this collection, please contact the Council Coordinator at 553-4106. Subsidies: Are available for most courses. Please call for more information 403-553-4106. Receipt of payment confirms your registration All courses require pre-registration unless otherwise noted. Registration is confirmed by receipt of payment (or registration form if cost is free). You will only be notified if the course is cancelled. ******YOU WILL BE ONLY BE NOTIFIED IF A CLASS DOES NOT RUN****** ALBERTA PAYROLL REGULATIONS INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS When: Mondays, January 19 & 26 Time: 6:30 pm— pm—8:30 pm Fee: $ 70.00 Location: Claresholm Public Library Facilitator: Business IQ Minimum: 6 Registrants This is a webinar. When: Wednesdays, April 15, 22 and 29 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm Fee: $ 30.00 Location: Nanton Public Library Facilitator: Malcolm Stick Minimum: 4 Registrants This is a fundraiser for the Nanton Public Library Learn what you need to know about paying employees in Alberta. In this course the topics include general employment standards, payroll deductions and remittances, recording benefits, calculating statutory holiday pay, T4’s, year-end reporting requirements, and requirements regarding the termination of an employee. A must have course for any office administrator or business owner with payroll responsibilities. This is an introductory course for new or prospective computer users. We will cover the basics including browsing, word processing and spreadsheets, very much tailored to the requirements and interests of those attending. We have computers but please bring your own if you them. Please note that this is an informational workshop, participants will complete paper exercises; computerized accounting software topics will be not covered. Many participants intending to attend the Quickbooks workshops find this workshop helpful as an introductory to payroll. BEING AN EXECUTOR - LEGAL RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES When: Time: Location: Fee: Presenter: Minimum: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 6:30pm - 8:30pm Nanton Public Library Fort Macleod Public Library $ 20.00 Lethbridge College 4 Registrants This is a videovideo-conference. This presentation will provide an overview of the legal rights and responsibilities of an executor (also known as a personal representative) as that person: • Gathers in the estate assets, • Pays the debts, • Distributes to beneficiaries, • Generally administers the estate. You’ll also learn about the changes brought about by the Wills and Succession Act, legislation in this area. Willow Creek Adult Learning and Lethbridge College Public Legal Education Program co-sponsor these courses. The purpose of the Public Legal Education Program is to help the public learn about law and the legal system. The program is funded by a grant from the Alberta Law Foundation. Lethbridge College is a member of PLENA, the Public Legal Education Network of Alberta. INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL When: Thursday, April 30 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm Fee: $ 20.00 Location: Nanton Public Library Facilitator: Malcolm Stick Minimum: 4 Registrants This is a fundraiser for the Nanton Public Library Spreadsheets can make life simpler in so many ways. This course introduces you to Excel and how easy it is to make up and modify a simple spreadsheet that can also easily be expanded for many uses. We have computers but please bring your own if you have them. ASPERGER’S SYNDROME— An Information Session When: Time: Fee: Location: Facilitator: Minimum: Thursday, April 30 6:30 – 8:00 pm $ 15.00 Claresholm Public Library Margaret Taylor, AHS 6 Registrants Margaret Taylor is a Registered Psychologist with Alberta Health Services’ Healthy Minds/Healthy Children. The topic of what is formerly known as Asperger Syndrome will be discussed, along with the implications for parents and professionals regarding the new DSM-5 diagnostic category change. Symptoms and strategies will also be discussed. Audience questions/ concerns are welcomed. 5 NON RESTRICTED FIREARMS SAFETY When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum Saturday, March 28 9:00 am— am—5:00 pm NantonNanton-Parkland United Church $ 120.00 Don Lee 10 registrants This class includes the manual, exam, and the government application form. Topics covered will be: the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions; basic firearms safety practices, ammunition; operating firearms actions; safe handling and carry procedures, firing techniques and procedures, care of non-restricted firearms, responsibilities of the firearms owner/user; safe storage, display, transportation and handling of non-restricted firearms. Students should bring a bag lunch. BASIC FOOD SAFETY When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum Thursday, February 26 6:30— —9:30 pm 6:30 Claresholm Hospital MultiMulti-Purpose Room $ 20.00 Richard Steeves 8 registrants A basic food safety course for special event and community function food vendors, community group fundraiser volunteers, restaurant and child care facility staff working under a manager with certified food safety training and anyone interested in learning about basic food safety at home. There is no exam. Students receive a card confirming their attendance. Students should bring a pen or pencil to take notes if they wish. CLASS 5 WRITTEN LICENSE PREPARATION CLASSES FILL QUICKLY, DON’T WAIT TO REGISTER! When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum: CALL 403-553-4106 OR REGISTER ON-LINE AT www.willowcreeklearning.ca Mondays, April 20 & 27 6:30— 6:30—9:30 pm NantonNanton-Parkland United Church $ 50.00 Marie Schooten 6 registrants A Class 5 license permits an operator to drive: • • A two axle single motor vehicle, excluding a motorcycle A two axle motor vehicle towing a trailer with one or more axles, if the trailer is not equipped with airbrakes A recreational vehicle or any combination of a recreational vehicle and a trailer, if the trailer has not more than two axles and is not equipped with airbrakes • A moped Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 type vehicles, for learning only • No holder of a Class 5 operator's license shall operate a motor vehicle: That has a seating capacity of more than 15, while that vehicle is transporting any person in addition to the operator • To transport passengers for hire The minimum learning age is 14. • The minimum licensing age is 16. Requirements: road test. Vehicle for road test: any two axle motor vehicle excluding a motorcycle. MONEY MATTERS!! A Place to Start'. When: Location: Time: Fee: Presenter: Thursdays, April 16 & 23 Fort Macleod Public Library 6:30— 6:30—8:30 pm $ 10 per session Chinook Credit Union Unit #1: Spending Plans—Learn ways to get the most out of your money. This unit is about spending plans and how you can best meet your needs and goals, and how to put money aside for the future. For many parents, an important goal is making sure your children can follow their dreams for the future. You will find out how The Canada Education Savings Grant and the Canada Learning Bond can help you to do that. Unit #2: Banking Basics—Know your banking choices, and choose what’s best for you. This unit is about banks and banking and the choices available to you, such as personal banking accounts and which type might best suit you and your money needs. ******YOU WILL BE ONLY BE NOTIFIED IF A CLASS DOES NOT RUN****** COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & CONSULTATION POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS—WHAT ARE THEY? When: Time: Location: Wednesday, April 22 Noon— Noon—1:30 pm Claresholm Public Library Nanton Public Library Fee: $20.00 Instructor: Scott Vaughan, Alberta Culture, Community Development Unit Maximum: 8 Registrants This is a videovideo-conference. When: Time: Location: IS THIS YOU? Do you need to seek input from your stakeholders? Do you need to involve your community in decision-making? Do you even know where to start? Community Engagement and Consultation is a process that honours both the valuable perspectives of your public and the tasks of the decision-makers. Topics include: theory and background, promising practices, design planning and execution, analyzing data and follow-up. Join us in this hands-on session as we show you a 10 Step Process and some practical tools to make your public consultations rock! Written guidelines for the governance of your organization can save you and your board time and energy, but sometimes it is hard to know what information should go in which documents. What are the differences between policies and bylaws? What about objects and procedures? How do you ensure that what you have on file is adequate and useful? This session will provide practical tips to help your board function smoothly. Wednesday, June 10 Noon— Noon—1:30 pm Claresholm Public Library Nanton Public Library Fee: $20.00 Instructor: Scott Vaughan, Alberta Culture, Community Development Unit Maximum: 8 Registrants This is a videovideo-conference. BABY MASSAGE RECRUITING EFFECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Maximum: Wednesday, May 20 Noon— Noon—1:30 pm Claresholm Public Library Nanton Public Library $20.00 Jennifer Beyer, Alberta Culture, Community Development Unit 8 Registrants This is a videovideo-conference. In today’s world it is increasingly difficult to recruit and maintain a “good” board. To be effective, recruitment must be a part of an annual cycle that also involves orienting and training new board members, and evaluating (formally and informally) board activities. Participants will have the opportunity to identify strategies to recruit, orient and train board members. Discussion about the benefits of building a strong board will be complemented with some practical tools that boards can use. When: Time: Location: Fee: Tuesdays, March 17, 24 & 31 1:00 pm— pm—2:00 pm United Church, Claresholm $ 90.00 When: Time: Location: Fee: Tuesdays, April 14, 21 & 28 1:00 pm— pm—2:00 pm Allied Arts Building, Fort Macleod $ 70.00 Instructor: Minimum: Lee Holfeld, R.M.T. 6 Registrants Connect with your baby through nurturing touch. These 3 one-hour interactive, hands-on learning sessions will cover the essentials to promote the health and well being of your baby. You will learn how to give your baby a full body massage, including specific strokes to help with difficulties such as colic and constipation. There is emphasis on infant communication to help you develop confidence in your ability to interpret your baby's unique cues. Included in the class fee is a bottle of natural vegetable based oil and a print handout of all massage strokes covered in the class. Students need to bring a blanket or towel and small hand towel. This course is designed for pre-mobile babies. 7 CUT AND CORE “FUN”CTIONAL FITNESS When: When: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum Mondays, January 26— 26—March 30 4:30— 4:30—5:15pm Trinity United Church Fort Macleod $ 65.00 9 Classes Deb Palmer, AFLCA 8 registrants This class will sculpt and tone muscles through weight training and core training. Students should bring weights, a mat, and a water bottle. Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum Tuesdays & Thursdays January 27— 27—April 9 8:00am - 8:45am Trinity United Church Fort Macleod $ 115.00 22 classes Deb Palmer, AFLCA 10 registrants A perennial favourite! For those who want a gentle yet challenging workout. Great for those just starting out or those who are dealing with arthritis. Participants should bring weights and a water bottle. GOOD MORNING FORT MACLEOD! When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum Tuesdays & Thursdays January 27— 27—April 9 6:00 am - 6:45 am Trinity United Church Fort Macleod $ 115.00 22 classes Deb Palmer, AFLCA 10 registrants Studies show that people who exercise in the morning increase their energy and brain power for the rest of the day. Let us ignite your day. Join us for cardio, weight training and core work. Students should bring a mat, weights and water bottle. “FUN”CTIONAL FITNESS— XTENDED When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum Tuesdays & Thursdays May 12— 12—June 4 8:00 am— am—8:45 am Trinity United Church Fort Macleod $ 60.00 8 classes Deb Palmer, AFLCA 8 registrants A perennial favourite, we just get to play a little longer! For those who want a gentle yet challenging workout. Great for those just starting out or those who are dealing with arthritis. Participants should bring weights and a water bottle. BECOME A “PAINTOLOGIST!” When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum: Saturday, January 10 11:00 am— am—5:00 pm 210 Main Street, Fort Macleod $ 150.00 Cynthia Temoin & Laura Youngren 8 Registrants Create a shabby/ distressed style with VAN GOGH FOSSIL PAINT. This workshop will start your introductory adventure to the Van Gogh Furniture Paint Collection and will introduce you to the incredible world of painting furniture with fossil paint (chalk paint). Students will learn the basics as well as different distressing techniques and the proper application of Van Gogh was. Each student will leave with 5 beautiful samples, a hand painted chart of every colour as well as the enthusiasm and expertise to go home and start painting! Students receive a 10% discount on all Van Gogh products purchased on workshop day. Please wear your painting clothes or bring an apron because we love to play and get messy! Light snacks and refreshments will be served. CROCHET A CLOTH! When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum: Saturday, February 7 10:00 am— am—12:00 Noon Fort Macleod Library $ 30.00 Trish Hoskin 5 Registrants Join us for a morning of crocheting. This is a quick introductory class for beginners. You will learn the basics of crocheting and take home a hook and the start of a dishcloth. Students must pay a $ 5 material fee directly to the instructor. ******YOU WILL BE ONLY BE NOTIFIED IF A CLASS DOES NOT RUN****** BRANDY ORANGE ROLLS SOAPMAKING When: When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum: Location: Fee: Instructor: Maximum: Friday, March 13, 6— 6—9 pm Saturday, March 14, 9am— 9am—Noon Trinity United Church, Ft. Macleod $ 75.00 Sonya Brobbel 6 Registrants Scared of baking with yeast? Take the mystery out of it and learn how to make Brandy Orange Rolls. Participants will enjoy coffee and treats while the rolls are in the oven, and go home with a pan full to share with your family—or not! Fee includes all materials and supplies. You must bring a container or tray to bring your rolls home in. Friday, April 17 6:00— 6:00—9:00pm Claresholm United Church $ 85.00 Chris Chambers 6 Registrants The inimitable Ms. Chris Chambers is in charge, so you can’t help but learn to make your own cold-process olive oil soap and have fun while you’re doing it! All participants will go home with approximately 8 bars of soap. All ingredients and materials are supplied and included in the cost of the course but bring a small shoe box and a blanket. The box will be used as a pouring mould and it will be kept warm with the blanket. SINGING FOR BEGINNERS! When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum: Saturday, April 25 9:00 am— am—12:00 Noon Empress Theatre Green Room, Fort Macleod $ 60.00 Laura Glover, MMus. B.Ed. 6 Registrants Is singing something you love to do and yet don’t do because you don’t feel accomplished enough to join the local choir? Come out and give this session a try. You will have a quick evaluation to determine your range and then you will sing, sing, sing to some of your favourite musicals….and maybe a simple song or two by your favourite artist. Hopefully by the end of the session you will be ready to take the spotlight! WINE MEETS IT’S MATCH When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum: Saturday, May 2 6:30— 6:30—8:30 pm Café Orange, Fort Macleod $ 35.00 Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits 10 Registrants Wine tasting parties are a fantastic way to get people together. Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits are proud to offer a truly unique, eccentric, and broad selection of wines from around the globe and they will bring a selection of their favourite white wines to Fort Macleod. Please come join us for an opportunity to find out what’s new for Spring/Summer 2015 and sample them with a variety of delicious cheeses. SPECIALTY COFFEE YOU CAN MAKE AT HOME When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum: Saturday, February 7 6:00— 6:00—8:00 pm Café Orange, Fort Macleod $ 32.50 Thijs Holwerda 7 Registrants Learn how to make delicious drinks in the comfort of your own home!! Join us for a brief lesson on a variety of Espresso coffee drinks, including treats! Bring sure taste buds and a good attitude! FELTING WOOL When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Minimum: Mondays, April 13, 27, May 4 & 11 6:30pm - 8:30pm 210 Main Street, Fort Macleod Fort Macleod $ 70.00 Wendy Aikens 6 Registrants Felting wool is an ancient art, with a bit of manipulation of the fibres all manner of items can be made. Jewelry, framed art, slippers, scarves, vests all using the same principle that changed the beautiful wool sweater that fit into a thick heavy top for a teddy bear. We will be covering basic wool and fibre behaviours and make flowers, jewelry, toys, household items, and wearable art. Felting is very big on the fashion scene in Europe and has only "newly arrived" in Canada. Get a fashion foot up and create your own style. Students have to bring their own materials at a cost of $35-$40. A list will be supplied to registrants. Students should also bring gloves. 9 TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS— INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS EAT. PLAY. LOVE. When: Time: Location: Fee: Presenter: Wednesday, January 21 6:30pm - 8:30pm Claresholm United Church No Charge! Marie Schooten March 28th, Willow Creek Community High School, Claresholm. Starts at 9:00 a.m. Drop in and find out the latest information regarding TFW in your community and workplace. This is a question and answer opportunity for employers. Tickets will be available at Claresholm Public Library and FCSS in the New Year. RURAL ROUTES ESL TRAINING Lunch, snacks, door prizes, great entertainment! Watch for more information in the New Year!! Claresholm Women’s Conference SENIORS BENEFITS When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Tuesday, May 12 10:30 am— am—Noon United Church, Claresholm No charge! DropDrop-In Lyndsay Montina, AHS The Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) program provides a monthly When: Time: Location: Fee: Instructor: Thursday, January 29 11:00 am— am—3:00 pm Claresholm Library No charge! Luisa Toledo The Rural Routes initiative supports English as a Second Language learning in rural and small urban communities. We work primarily with community adult learning providers including Community Adult Learning Councils (CALCs) and Volunteer Adult Literacy Programs (VTALS). If you are a tutor, instructor or coordinators in a community-based adult learning provider, we can help you to address the needs of ESL adult learners in your community. Workshop topics include grammar, pronunciation, ESL literacy, introduction to working with ESL learners, Hands-On Activities for working with ESL learners, intercultural diversity and the learner. THE ARMCHAIR TRAVELLER income supplement to federal income sources including Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). Eligibility for a benefit is determined by: the type of accommodation you live in, • • • your marital/cohabitation status are 65 years of age or older your income (combined with your spouse/ partner’s income, if applicable, regardless of their age) • have lived in Alberta for at least 3 months immediately before applying, and receiving the federal OAS pension, e.g., have lived in Canada for 10 years. When: Time: Location: Fee: Thursdays February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7 7:00 - 8:30pm Fort Macleod Library No charge! DropDrop-In It’s back! These informal drop-in sessions introduce you to people and places you’ve never been, by members of your own community who have been there! Catch up with your neighbours, meet a new friend or relax with a hot drink while the kids are at lessons! Presented in partnership with Fort Macleod FCSS and the Fort Macleod Library. ******YOU WILL BE ONLY BE NOTIFIED IF A CLASS DOES NOT RUN****** Training Inc. Offers FREE** Career and Employment Services ServicesforworkingandunemployedAlbertanswhoqualify **FundedinPartnershipWithAlbertaHumanServices** Professional **Free** Employment Services: Professional Resume Development Individualized Job Search Support Coaching to Get you Hired Quickly Career Research & Planning Training to Make Online Job Search and Application Easy Workshops to Improve Your Job Search and Interviewing Skills Short-Term Training (ex: Safety Training, Proserve, WHMIS, Computer Training, Food Safety, and More) Contact Duncan Ledsham Employment Counsellor 403-330-6566 or Toll-Free at 1-866-380-3480 We also offer a variety of career-driven training programs in Lethbridge, Cardston, and Pincher Creek. To register, please call 403-320-5100 in Lethbridge, 403-627-1874 in Pincher Creek, 403-653-4603 in Cardston or Toll Free at 1-866-380-3480 Visit our website at www.traininginc.ca for more information. Food Safety Online (NFSTP) 1 day $125.00 H2S Alive First Aid (CPR/AED) St. John Ambulance Certified Standard ~ Level A, B or C 2 days $147.00 Flag Person-ACSA ½ day $78.75 First Aid (CPR/AED) St. John Ambulance Certified Emergency ~ Level A, B, or C 1 day 1 day $115.5 0 Fusion Safety Services OSSA Certified Regional Orientation 1 hour $105.00 Construction Safety Training (CSTS) Online – ACSA 1 day $105.0 0 Fall Protection Group OSSA Certified Fall Protection 1 day ½ day $52.50 Confined Space Entry & Rescue 1 day $110.25 Petroleum Safety Training (PST) Online – Enform $168.00 Transportation of Dangerous 1 day $152.2 5 Goods (TDG) $157.50 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System ½ day $52.50 (WHMIS) Ground Disturbance Level II (ABCGA) 1 day $157.50 *Prices Subject to Change Health Care Aide: 5-month provincial certi4ication. Funding options available for students. 11 Community Family Literacy Rhyme Programs Family Rhyme Tyme is offered twice a year in Claresholm ( fall and winter, early spring). This family literacy program focuses on the strengths of parents as “first teachers” for their children in their early years. Through an oral language seng using rhymes, songs, movement and story telling, parenng strategies and adult/child bonds are strengthened while children develop the pa!erns and rhythms of language. Family Literacy Day January 27th, 2015 Books For Babies Mother Goose Rhymes is offered in Nanton three mes a year (fall, winter, late spring). This family literacy program promotes language development in the early years(0-5), strengthens communicaon within the family unit and builds on parents as “first teachers”. Through rhymes, songs, lullabies, stories learned in an oral language seng, new parenng strategies are developed and crical bonds As a charter member of the Chinook Books For Babies Society, Project READ is the local sponsor for this program. Through this program , book bags containing a board book and a picture book, easy to read informaon on the importance of sharing books with your baby and informaon on local literacy programs are provided without charge to all families with new-borns in our region. Through our partnership with Alberta Health Services these book bags are distributed by health nurses, who recognize the importance of early literacy, in each community. For more informaon contact either the Nanton/ Claresholm office at 403-652-9533 or the Fort Macleod office at 403-553-4106. ******YOU WILL BE ONLY BE NOTIFIED IF A CLASS DOES NOT RUN****** PAL PAL-the Partnership Approach to Literacy encourages reluctant readers, through shared reading and acvies, to become more fluid readers and find enjoyment in learning. Volunteer tutors, either adults or peers, are trained in alternave learning strategies and work with their learners in the school seng. This program is currently available in Fort Macleod with plans to offer it in Claresholm and Nanton. For more informaon contact our offices at 403-6529533 or 403-553-4106. Other family literacy programs that may be offered include: ALAPS – Aboriginal Literacy and Parenng Skills may be offered in culturally appropriate sengs through local partnerships. Modified materials on parenng topics and child development are provided through presentaons. Parcipants are encouraged in their role as “first teachers” to develop strong modeling behaviours to use with their children. BOOKS – Books Offer Our Kids Success. Through this program a facilitator working with a group of parents or care-givers models book sharing strategies and story extensions ( art, craE, drama, music). Families develop a greater appreciaon for the role of books within their homes and a foundaon for building their own “library”. PILLOWSLIP STORIES/BOOKS IN A BOX are a tool for supporng and developing emergent literacy in a variety of sengs- family literacy programs, libraries, classrooms, day cares, pre-schools, etc. Each pillowslip or book box contains a high quality picture book, a non ficon related book and materials for story extensions and smulang reading acvies. Language Programs English Language Learning is offered through formal and informal sengs. Group conversaon classes are offered throughout the region as required. Through these, newcomers are offered an opportunity to pracce using oral English, reading, wring, and learn about social customs or discuss se!lement issues in a safe environment. Blackfoot Language Learning is offered in a variety of sengs and through alternave mediums. Through a partnership with Alberta Health Services, community health praconers have an opportunity to work with learners in culturally appropriate sengs. Family literacy may also be offered through this program. 13 SALAS (Southern Alberta Language Assessment Services Ltd.) provides English language assessments using the Canadian Language Benchmarks. 403-553-5354 People can find Kids First on Facebook at Kids First Family Centre Fort Macleod and on Twitter @kidsfirstfc and email @ [email protected] MAKE & MINGLE A chance for Moms and other Caregivers to get out of the house, work on a craft or project and pick up some parenting tips while the kids are taken care of next door. This FREE program takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 PM—3:00 PM at the Alliance Church. Coffee/tea and snacks for the kids are provided. Call 403-553-5354 for more information COMMUNITY GOOD FOOD BOX A program offered in Fort Macleod, Granum and Brocket, anyone in these communities can pick up a bag of fresh produce for $10 (valued at $18-$20). Orders and payment must be in by the last Thursday of the month for pick up on the 2nd Thursday of the next month. TRIPLE P Is Sibling rivalry driving you crazy? Managing Fighting and Aggression, January 22, 2015 @ 7:00pm Alliance Church Hall. This free program is a hour long discussion group on how to deal with destructive behavior in a positive non hurtful way! Snack and childcare included: Please RSVP your spot as there is limited space. 1716 7A AVE, Fort Macleod. Kids First Family Centre 403-553-5354 for more info on Triple P. FREE BLACKFOOT BEADING At lunch me every Tuesday for students Grades 3-5 at W.A. Day School, kids learn tradional First Naons beading skills. Assessments are provided free of charge for Permanent Residents and Canadian citizens. Clients must provide their Permanent Resident card/Driver’s License at the time of the assessment. Language assessments take approximately two hours. Each person assessed will receive the results immediately, along with referrals to LINC or ESL classes and community agencies. Temporary Foreign Worker/Visitor status: Fee - $150.00(cash) Please register for an assessment by contacting: ♦ SALAS office at the toll free number 1-888329-4811 ♦ e-mailing [email protected] ♦ phoning 403-652-9533 SALAS is funded by : CIC (Government of Canada) AHS (Government of Alberta) PARENT PRESCHOOL PROGRAM In the Preschool Room at F.P. Walshe School. Parents receive valuable education while children learn through play. Limited openings, must register. Visit the PPP Website: parentpreschoolprogram.weebly.com MY FOOD AND ME Parents and Tots / Preschoolers discover together where food comes from and what it does to build and strengthen little bodies. Pre-registration is required be cause each 4-month session involves planting, nurturing, harvesting, preparing/cooking and sharing the fun of eating what has been grown. Program is FREE and runs on Mondays, from 1:30 PM— 3:00 PM Call 403-715-4653 to register for FebruaryMay. ******YOU WILL BE ONLY BE NOTIFIED IF A CLASS DOES NOT RUN****** We offer Rhymes programming in Stavely in partnership with FCSS to provide appropriate learning opportunities for the community. FORT MACLEOD PUBLIC LIBRARY 403-553-3880 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00—5:00pm Thursday, 1:00—9:00pm Friday & Saturday - 1:00—5:00pm GRANUM LIBRARY 403-687-3912 Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00—5:00pm Thursday 2:00—6:00pm Friday 11:00—5:00pm CLARESHOLM PUBLIC LIBRARY 403-625-4168 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday &Friday 10:00—5:30pm Thursday 10:00—8:00pm Saturday 10:00—3:00pm STAVELY MUNICIPAL LIBRARY 403-549-2190 Monday 1:30— 6:00pm Tuesday 9:00— 5:00pm Wednesday 12:30—6:00pm Thursday 1:30—5:00pm NANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 403-646-5535 Tuesday through Friday 10:00—7:00pm Saturday 11:00—4:00pm NANTON • NICOLE VAN LANGEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 403-646-2436 STAVELY • GAIL WILSON DIRECTOR 403-549-2262 CLARESHOLM • BARBARA BELL DIRECTOR 403-625-4417 GRANUM • SHIRLEY MURPHY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 403-687-3840 FORT MACLEOD • ANGIE 0’CONNOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 403-553-4491 Abes Alberta Business and Educational Services “Helping people transform their lives through education.” if you are interested in a Health Care Career….Programs at ABES can help you reach your goals. • Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Program. • Unit Clerk/Medical Office Assistant. • Medical Device Reprocessing Technician. • Medical Laboratory Assistant. 15 ******YOU WILL BE ONLY BE NOTIFIED IF A CLASS DOES NOT RUN****** Name: ______________________________________ Ph.:(day)_________________ (eve.)____________________ Address: _______________________________Postal Code:________ Name of Course:____________________________________________ Located in: (town) ________________ Start date: ________________ Fee: $___________ CHEQUE # __________ Your Signature: _____________________________ Please complete and mail this form with your fee to Willow Creek Adult Learning. Make cheques payable to W.C.C.A.L.S. - a separate cheque for each course please. This form completes your registration and confirms your place in class unless you ar e told otherwise. Cheques will be deposited one week prior to start date of course. W.C.C.A.L.S. Registration Form (please PRINT) Name: _______________________________________ Ph.: (day)_________________ (eve.)_____________________ Address: _______________________________Postal Code:________ Name of Course:____________________________________________ Located in: (town) ________________ Start date:________________ Fee: $__________ CHEQUE # _________ Your Signature: _____________________________ Please complete and mail this form with your fee to Willow Creek Adult Learning. Make cheques payable to W.C.C.A.L.S. - a separate cheque for each course please. This form completes your registration and confirms your place in class unless you ar e told otherwise. Cheques will be deposited one week prior to start date of course. W.C.C.A.L.S. Registration Form (please PRINT)
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