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year of the lonely couch table of contents tribute to judy crawford 2 employment enhancement 4 taberadultlearning.com 6 customized training solutions 9 pixel blue college 10 community interests 13 get in shape in style 17 kids and drugs 19 supporting 40 years of community adult learning 20 community issues 22 community futures chinook 23 quit core 26 40th anniversary crossword puzzle contest 27 english as a second language 28 volunteer tutor adult literacy service 28 english as a second language drop-in centre 29 vauxhall enchant 30 taber arts crafts society 31 ecampusalberta.ca 31 taber public library 32 family literacy day 33 barons-eureka-warner fcss 34 registration information 39 teamworks training 40 3[close]
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take a class 403 223-1169 employment enhancement introduction to microsoft word 2010 learn the basic skills required to type letters using microsoft word 2010 you will learn how to enter and edit information save and retrieve files and how to use tables and bullets learn to use spell check and formatting features to give all the documents you produce a professional look instructor clint mattson date mondays march 28 april 4 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tdcala computer lab provincial building fee $67.00 register by march 21 introduction to microsoft excel 2010 learn how to use a spreadsheet to perform basic calculations after learning to enter and edit information the course will cover how to make a personal budget to track income and expenses then how to format the information and print the worksheets instructor clint mattson date mondays march 26 april 2 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tdcala computer lab provincial building fee $67.00 register by march 19 tips and techniques for more professional video we re in a video revolution now anyone can use the most powerful communication tool ever invented the benefits for anyone doing business on the net are huge it lets you be persuasive in ways text just can t that spells increases in sales you can use to demonstrate products people like to buy from people they know and trust video lets you show your personalitythe real you and if you re a speaker there s no better way to give your audience a taste of who you are it s a powerful and absolutely critical tool in today s digital world so how do you get on board in this session i ll show you in real time how to shoot a video download it to your computer edit it upload it to youtube and embed it on your website you ll also learn how to fill out the youtube video description and keyword fields the key to dominating your niche instructor via video conference date tuesday january 17 time 10:00 11:30 am location tba fee $10.00 register by january 11 intermediate microsoft word 2010 building on the information from introduction to word this course covers making mail labels creating tables working in columns and setting options learn to place graphics in documents instructor clint mattson date mondays april 16 23 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tdcala computer lab provincial building fee $67.00 register by april 9 intermediate microsoft excel 2010 building on information from introduction to excel participants will learn to work with named ranges more on using functions conditional formatting create and manage links to other workbooks and using excel as a database instructor clint mattson date wednesdays april 11 18 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tdcala computer lab provincial building fee $67.00 register by april 4 remember to register early most of our courses are cost-recovery and we need a minimum number of students enrolled by the registration deadline to keep the program running when too many people wait until the last minute to register great courses get cancelled don`t be disappointed or disappoint others register early remember you are not considered registered until payment has been received 4[close]
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year of the lonely couch ged preparation class a general equivalency diploma can open the doors to employment and higher education study and learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere these small classes will let you focus on the areas you need to review during this session you will receive instruction and assistance in five areas including reading writing mathematics science and social studies ged prep for science will cover life science earth and space science and physical science ged prep for social studies will cover geography world history american history civic government and economics ged prep for reading will cover reading comprehension ged prep for mathematics will cover geometry algebra fractions decimals as well as metric and standard measurement ged prep for writing will consist of preparing to write an essay instructor andy puskas date tuesdays saturdays january 31 march 24 time tuesdays 7:00 pm 10:00 pm saturdays 9:00 am noon location provincial building large boardroom fee $175.00 a short assessment test must be written prior to admittance to the class the test can be written anytime monday friday 9:00 4:00 pm at the taber district community adult learning office cost for the exam is $165.00 payable to taber district community adult learning introduction to microsoft office 2010 this class will give you an introduction to programs in microsoft office so you have the confidence to use them at home learn some of the basic features and functions of ·word simple word processing including letter writing memos and more add pictures to text to enhance the look of your document ·excel spreadsheets have many purposes creating a budget phone list or database and calendars ·powerpoint slideshows for personal or work learn how to add pictures sound and animation to enhance your next presentation join us for this class and get familiar with microsoft office today instructor mitch jensen date mondays march 5 12 19 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tdcala computer lab provincial building fee $88.00 register by february 27 request a class 403 223-1169 if you are interested in taking a specific type of class but don t see it offered here then you can request a class from us round up some more people who would be interested in the same class and we ll find an instructor book dates times and locations and create a class for you 5[close]
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take a class 403 223-1169 introduction to simply accounting this class will provide attendees with the comprehensive knowledge and experience of setting up a company s books and using the receivables and payables modules in simply accounting attendees will also learn bookkeeping processes for a service business gain experience and discover many simply accounting shortcuts tips and tricks completion of this course provides the attendee with the experience of customizing a company s chart of accounts understanding and using settings preferences sales taxes sales invoices customer payments bills and expenses and payments and producing various financial and other reports instructor darla tyler date tuesdays march 13 20 27 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tdcala computer lab provincial building fee $110.00 register by march 6 web 2.0 blogs wikis and podcasts in this course you ll learn how to create manage and promote your own blog wiki and audio and video podcast each of these amazing web 2.0 tools gives us a chance to interact share ideas and collaborate with others from home at work or in a classroom you ll begin by developing a plan for the content setup and long-term maintenance of a blog and then you ll use free blogging software to put that plan into action next you ll discover how you can use wikis to facilitate group collaboration you ll practice editing a wiki and then you ll create your own after that you ll learn how to record a professional-sounding audio podcast with a very simple recording tool you already have you ll edit the file with another free software program add music to it and then post it online for others to enjoy finally you ll find out how to record a video podcast you ll use pre-recorded video to learn the editing process and then you ll apply what you ve learned to your own video file you ll edit it add special effects drop in a podcastingsafe music file and then publish it online through hands-on exercises you ll discover the benefits of using free web 2.0 tools like blogger wikispaces audacity and youtube guided by an expert instructor you ll find that creating web 2.0 tools is much easier than you ever imagined and by the end of this course you ll be amazed how much you ve accomplished online course 6 weeks various start dates jan 18 feb 15 mar 21 apr 18 or may 16 fee $99.00 regsiter at www.ed2go.com/tdcala 6[close]
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year of the lonely couch computer tutoring by appointment need to learn how to use microsoft word excel or powerpoint need help learning how to navigate the internet and use email do you want to learn how to use social media facebook twitter youtube or skype make an appointment on mondays for one-on-one instruction on how to use these programs appointments are for one hour of computer tutoring and must be booked at least one week in advance available on mondays from february 6 to april 16 no appointments on february 20 march 19 april 9 appointments are available at 11:45 am 1:00 pm 2:15 pm 3:30 pm 4:45 pm location literacy office computer lab provincial building fee $20.00 per one hour session call 403 223-1169 to book your appointments today free computer tutoring for seniors would you like to learn more about computers would you prefer to learn using your own computer computer tutoring is available on tuesdays or wednesdays by appointment for free a computer instructor will come to your home and teach you how to use your computer if you don t own a computer you may be eligible to borrow one for the duration of your tutoring sessions learn what you want to know basic computer skills internet email microsoft office or anything else appointments are for one hour of computer tutoring maximum of one appointment per week book appointments for as many weeks as you want appointments must be booked at least one week in advance available on tuesdays wednesdays from february 7 to march 28 appointments are available at 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 3:30 pm call 403 223-1169 to book your appointments today 7[close]
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take a class 403 223-1169 resume writer make great impressions your resume will make an impression every time you drop it off especially if it is poorly written the level one resume writer workshop will help you identify strengths you want to include and write a clear error free resume participants should be competent with microsoft word iphone ipad knowing the basics want to get the most out of your iphone or ipad this class will cover all of the basics from setting up and syncing your device with itunes to using all of the built in apps and features discover just how much your device is capable of doing the class will be using an iphone 4s for demonstration purposes w e n ew n presentation essentials how to fine tune your persuasive presentation to win more business key points covered in this session are definition of a persuasive presentation the difference between a goal and an objective and how to write an audience-centered objective how to analyze any audience to uncover concerns how to fully counter concerns how to ensure your objective is realistic and how to determine only the information to include to meet your objective instructor via video conference date thursday march 1 time 9:30 11:00 am location tba fee $10.00 register by february 23 instructor garth mouland date wednesday march 7 time 6:30 9:00 pm location literacy office computer lab provincial building fee $25.00 register by february 29 level 2 resume writer make great impressions if you can complete a good basic resume but you want to increase the level of complexity dabble in color or develop a stand out presentation then level two is for you we take resume writing a step above the basic and focus on presentation messaging and targeting we will also take a very quick look at the linkedin site as a place for your resume to reside instructor clint mattson date monday february 6 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tdcala computer lab provincial building fee $30.00 register by january 30 iphone ipad best free apps thousands of free apps are available in the app store and this class will demonstrate some of the best the class will look at google the yellow pages facebook ebay and much much more there will even be a section covering how to find free apps using different app finders the class will be using an iphone 4s for demonstrations wenwen microsoft powerpoint learn to use this popular presentation program to build your own slide shows participants will see how easy it is to put words pictures sounds and movies on the screen and run a show the 2nd night of the class will also cover inserting charts tables and objects using multimedia creating interactive presentations and creating a summary slide instructor clint mattson date wednesdays march 7 14 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tdcala computer lab provincial building fee $67.00 register by february 29 instructor garth mouland date wednesday march 14 time 6:30 9:00 pm location literacy office computer lab provincial building fee $25.00 register by march 7 instructor clint mattson date monday february 13 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tdcala computer lab provincial building fee $30.00 register by february 6 see us on facebook visit www.taberadultlearning.com for the link to our facebook page 8[close]
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year of the lonely couch gel or acrylic nail technology this class is set up for those who have the desire to learn but have limited time this class is a full day and yes it can be done we will show you how students receive their book prior to class starting to give themselves a head start on what we will be doing allowing for a full day of hands on time in class we cover sanitization nail technology disease natural nail care and maintenance preparation application of products and will complete a full set of nails students receive full supplies book and certificate of completion please note each student will need a model for 1:00 pm instructor carrie dumont from nails plus in drumheller alberta has been a successful nail technician for over 22 years and has been instructing private classes for 14 years students must be registered and paid in full 10 days prior to the start of the class payment is non-refundable once you have received your manual instructor carrie dumont nails plus date saturday,march 24 time 9:00 am 6:00 pm location provincial building large boardroom fee gel $775.00 acrylic $675.00 register by march 16 graphic design in word add a splash of style to your documents create posters newsletters certificates and more this class will look at using pictures clipart wordart shapes and advanced text formatting to create imaginative projects in word fundamental graphic design principles will also be discussed w e n instructor clint mattson date monday february 27 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tdcala computer lab provincial building fee $36.00 register by february 20 9[close]
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take a class 403 223-1169 designing effective websites these days creating a website is so easy almost anyone can do it but with all the competition on the web creating a site that s effective is more challenging than ever to do that you need to employ good design principles regardless of your current skills or level of knowledge in this course you ll master the basics of web design and learn how to build sites that are better and more effective get ready to take your web design skills to the next level we ll examine the tension between form and function explore the six major states of the website development process and learn the basics of user-centered design we ll also review the five basic steps to organizing information find out how site design themes can be used for information delivery and review web page design considerations along the way we ll talk about effective type and graphics and explore the idea of web 2.0 this course is a must for web designers giving the tips and tools that will help them establish a solid career online course 6 weeks various start dates jan 18 feb 15 mar 21 apr 18 or may 16 fee $99.00 regsiter at www.ed2go.com/tdcala how to use video testimonials to increase sales and customers having your customers saying fantastic things about you and your business in video on your website would be pretty powerful wouldn t it it makes you feel great and it makes others feel great about doing business with you it s word of mouth on video participants will be shown the importance of video testimonials through examples and to provide all the information that will allow them to ask the right questions capture short powerful clips download them to their computers and embed them on their website quickly and easily at the end of this session you will know how and when to select appropriate candidates for an interview be able to craft powerful questions and have all the skills to post the end product to their website instructor via video conference date wednesday february 8 time 2:00 3:30 pm location tba fee $10.00 register by february 1 10[close]
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year of the lonely couch basic grant writing proposal if you need to write a letter of intent or a general grant proposal for a project of your not-for-profit organization where no application form is provided this session is for you the presentation will give an overview of the letter grant proposal format as developed by the granting organization or when a letter of intent is requested it has a 30 year track record as one of the most accepted and successful grant proposal writing formats and uses a quickly mastered process instructor via video conference date wednesday march 14 time 11:30 am 1:00 pm location tba fee $10.00 register by march 7 success factors in raising volunteer recruitment financial capital for non this session will use the 5 profit organizations w s framework to discuss the financial capital for nonprofit organizations refers to the financial resources and assets available to an organization so it is able to either gather the resources they need or pay for what it needs in order to provide the services and products of the organization non-profit organizations generally raise financial capital through sources such as donations grants sponsorships contracts requests for proposals rfps and various fundraising activities instructor richard larsen via video conference date tuesday february 14 time 11:30 am 1:00 pm location tba fee $10.00 register by february 7 process of recruiting volunteers to organizations or for specific projects or initiatives the steps to getting ready to recruit are why what and who ·starting with why `why establishes the two-way connection between your organization and the potential volunteer we ll look at the `cause of your organization the needs of the potential volunteer what s in it for them the need of your organization what s in it for you and how these 3 elements intersect ·what the springboard of resources and assets available for volunteer recruitment job descriptions addressing barriers environmental context urban rural ethno-cultural etc ·who who addresses the target market and what do we know about them profiling for volunteers ·strategies then address how and when ·how looks to your `marketing `strategy plan what media will you use how will you make the `ask what marketing tools will you use ·when speaks to the issues associated with timing instructor via video conference date tuesday march 20 time 11:30 am 1:00 pm location tba fee $10.00 register by march 13 quickbooks payroll expand your knowledge of the payroll section of quickbooks during this class you will learn ·setting up payroll items ·set up employees ·set up and link to liability accounts ·learn to allocate to various departments ·prepare various payroll situations ie rrsp taxable benefits other deductions etc ·payroll remittance ·pay other payroll liabilities etc instructor darla tyler date thursdays march 22 29 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tdcala computer lab provincial building fee $72.00 register by march 1 11[close]
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take a class 403 223-1169 learn to start your own business week 1 · define entrepreneur · who can become an entrepreneur · why do people become entrepreneurs · how can i assess my skills · common characteristics of entrepreneurs · what kind of business should i start · idea development · naming a business · economic realities driving the growth of entrepreneurship · sources of small business information · a sample business plan outline week 2 · legal forms of business · partnership agreement · process for registering a business in alberta · licenses permits and insurance · marketing · marketing plan workbook · how to conduct market research · analyzing your competition · analyzing your target market market segmentation · leasing verses buying · location selection week 5 · pricing your product or service · developing a mission statement · independent contractor agreement · intellectual property an overview · what the secret means to solo entrepreneurs · goals week 6 · how business accounting works · budgets cash flow · balance sheet income statement cash flow · glossary week 7 · introduction to spin selling · sales cycle · knowing your customers · qualifying the customer the thesis · how do you overcome objections · techniques for closing the sale · one minute manager summary week 8 · managerial issues small business · staffing · benefit basics for entrepreneurs · training · daily management week 3 · internal control systems · common sources of funding for small business · team building · types of business loans and financing · time management available week 9 · the importance of positioning your business · stress issues surrounding entrepreneurship · 25 ways to boost your business image · business start-up checklist · advertising basics · grading criteria for business plans · how to start your own business an overview · proposal writing week 4 week 10 · branding · e-business · customer service · sales and marketing cycle · popcorn report 2003 · transactions · deming on total quality management · shipping out · networking · how would you like to pay for that · the 80/20 rule · building your customer base · 25 success secrets i wish i d known · use those log files · setting up an online store · web 2.0 instructor john walkey b.a b.ed date february 6 april 23 no class february 20 april 9 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tba fee $385.00 register by january 30 12[close]
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year of the lonely couch community interests introduction to sewing already have a sewing machine but don t know how to use it or have you been wanting to learn how to sew and don t know how to begin this is an introduction to sewing skills in a fun hands on environment never focusing on perfection you will learn basic operation of a sewing machine how to read and understand a pattern different types of seam finishes how to prepare mark and cut your pattern from fabric at the end of the 3 part class you will have learned how to make a pair of pyjama pants a supply list will be given upon registration please bring your own fully functioning sewing machine belly dancing enjoy learning from nefertiti an acclaimed instructor who will lead you step by step through dancing to exotic melodies and dynamic rhythms of the middle east students will learn belly dance moves folkloric dance styles finger cymbals veil work and a class dance choreography come out get some exercise have fun and meet new friends wear exercise clothes bare feet or dance slippers and scarf or shawl for hips finger cymbals are needed and can be purchased from the instructor bring a yoga mat or thick towl for the warm up part of the class instructor nefertiti porcelli date tuesdays february 28 april 10 time 7:30 9:00 pm location grey room taber civic centre fee $100.00 register by february 21 stroller fitness a baby and toddler friendly class this full body workout and bootcamp inspired class incorporates a variety of lower and upper body strength training exercises power walking and cardio intervals followed by postnatal specific core work this is a fantastic class for you and your baby or toddler to attend together especially if baby enjoys being on the move in a stroller you do not need a jogging stroller to attend please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle come out and meet other moms in your community instructor lindden king perfect fit session 1 thursdays march 15 april 19 session 2 thursdays april 26 may 31 time 10:00 11:00 am location tba fee $106.00 per session register by march 8 w e n instructor anne luehr date mondays march 5 19 time 6:00 9:00 pm location large boardroom provincial building fee $53.00 register by february 27 vinyasa flow yoga mixed level this class is a flowing sequence of yoga postures which synchronizes breathing and movement this invigorating practice has a strong foundation in ashtanga while integrating anusara principles we focus on core strength breath awareness and key alignment principles each class will follow sequencing that include sun salutations standing balancing seated and inverted postures brenda will provide many options for each pose so that people at every level of health will feel uniquely and successfully challenged please bring a yoga mat and a sweater or blanket instructor brenda berube certified yoga instructor date tuesdays january 10 march 27 time 7:45 8:45 pm location st pat s school gym fee $105.00 register by january 10 13[close]
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take a class 403 223-1169 run sugar color flow using this technique you will now be able to make a copy in icing of any design picture or one of your own designs this method is known as run sugar or flow in i have used this method to make playing cards butterflies flowers and many many other designs once made they can be stored and used at a later date use them on cakes cupcakes and yes even on cookies ladies car care this fun and informative evening will teach ladies the basics about their own cars this no-cost evening will cover such basics as how to check oil and other fluids you will learn about the various filters your car has how to check tire pressure what tires are best for your car the importance of headlights an emergency kit and much more this will be hands on for you so dress comfortably and remember you will be in a shop there will be a $25 seat reservation fee that will be returned to you once you arrive that evening verl s auto pro thursday may 9 7:00 9:00 pm verl s auto pro barnwell fee $25.00 seat reservation will be returned at the door to registered student register by may 2 can register at verl s auto pro as well as taber adult learning instructor date time location learn to quilt join alana and learn to quilt by making a simple rag quilt flannel rag quilts are soft and cuddly so they re wonderful lap quilts for a chilly day and they make a great gift rag quilts can be created with any cotton fabrics that fray well even denim they re fun quick easy to sew rag quilts go together quickly and without stress of sewing absolutely perfect seams you ll want to have some very basic sewing skills a sewing machine knowledge of how your sewing machine works a cutting board and a rotary cutter or scissors wenwen instructor cheryl blakeley date wednesdays march 21 28 time 6:00 9:00 pm location st mary s school kitchen fee $69.00 register by march 14 a supply list will be given at the time of registration instructor alana johnson date wednesdays april 4 25 time 7:00 9:00 pm location large boardroom provincial building fee $65.00 register by march 28 cookie bouquet making in this class you will learn how and what icing to use to decorate your cookies learn how to make and decorate with different themes and styles they make great party gifts even as wedding centerpieces cheer up someone in your life by making them a special bouquet of cookies rolled fondant we will start the class by learning how to make the perfect cake by using fondant and fondant decorations learn the secrets of using fondant and the tricks to make it easier you will also make fondant drapes and cutouts to simply place on your covered cake instructor cheryl blakeley date wednesdays april 4 11 time 6:00 9:00 pm location tba fee $69.00 register by march 28 w e n the pastry shoppe join us to learn the basics of pastry learn to make pretty pastries using good ol pastry cream puff pastry phyllo dough and choux paste in this 2 part class instructor kyla hornberger date thursdays february 9 16 time 7:00 9:00 pm location st mary s school kitchen fee $42.00 register by february 2 instructor cheryl blakeley date wednesdays april 18 25 time 6:00 9:00 pm location st mary s school kitchen fee $69.00 register by april 11 w e n 14[close]
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year of the lonely couch beginners writers workshop if you ve always wanted to write but have no idea where to start this course will demystify the process for you you ll get a taste of the writing life improve your writing skills and develop new ways to stretch your creative muscles this exciting hands-on course for the creative writing novice is filled with challenging exercises expert advice and plenty of direct support and encouragement as you work your way through the lessons you ll develop your own short creative fiction or nonfiction piece our emphasis in this course is on developing your skills through practice so you ll spend more time writing than reading you ll master important concepts by completing enjoyable writing exercises and assignments and you ll discover a variety of strategies and techniques the pros use to develop characters create a compelling point of view build interest through dialogue and add meaning to your stories online course 6 weeks various start dates jan 18 feb 15 mar 21 apr 18 or may 16 fee $99.00 regsiter at www.ed2go.com/tdcala perennials using perennials in your garden design can enhance the beauty and flexibility of the gardening site design start and grow a full selection of perennials suitable for our climate instructor hans kuperus coaldale nursery date monday april 30 time 7:00 9:00 pm location large boardroom provincial building fee $24.00 register by april 23 practical pruning learn how to prune your trees the proper way at the proper time and using the right tools there will be a theory session in the classroom and one handon session where you will do the actual pruning hans will determine the location for the saturday session and let all the students know prior to the class it could be on your property if you have the right variety of trees for the handson demonstration a slide presentation will be included instructor hans kuperus coaldale nursery date tuesday february 28 saturday march 3 time 7:00 9:00 pm on tuesday 1:30 4:30 pm on saturday location large boardroom provincial building fee $50.00 register by february 21 xeriscaping xeriscaping from the greek word `xeros which means `dry is the creation of a garden that uses less water than traditional landscaping xeriscaping uses rock gardens cacti and other drought-resistant plants it conserves water presents minimal pest and disease problems thrives with little fertilization and requires low pruning and maintenance hans will discuss removal of sod preparation of the ground use of hard ground cover and plant and shrub selection and installation instructor hans kuperus coaldale nursery date tuesday april 24 time 7:00 9:00 pm location tba fee $24.00 register by april 17 beginner line dancing come out get some exercise and have some fun learn the electric slide the grapevine and other basic moves of country line dancing no partner required instructor diane holstine date tuesdays february 7 march 27 time 7:00 8:30 pm location st theo s anglican church fee $65.00 register by january 31 15[close]
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