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celebrating 40 years of community learning table of contents citizenship learning 2 english as a second language drop-in centre 2 history of taber adult learning 4 meet the staff of taber adult learning 5 employment enhancement 6 40th anniversary celebrations and activities 9 career management monday 9 community futures chinook 11 families learning together 13 work foundations 13 community interests 14 business thank you s 18 supporting 40 years of community adult learning 20 community issues 22 volunteer tutor adult literacy program international literacy day 23 40th anniversary scavenger hunt 26 literacy 27 volunteer tutor adult literacy service 27 seniors 28 taber arts crafts society 29 vauxhall 30 learner navigator 31 ecampusalberta.ca 31 grassy lake 32 ed2go 32 taber public library 33 barons-eureka-warner fcss 34 barons-eureka-warner fcss seniors wellness programs 34 course index 38 registration information 39 teamworks training 40 3

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history take a class 403 223-1169 of taber and district community adult learning association celebrating 40 years of adult learning in our community 1972 ­ 2012 the taber and district community adult learning was first organized in 1972 when the taber school division responded to correspondence from advanced education jack herman coordinated the first further education classes this was a very small part of his job description with the taber school division at this time there was no involvement from rural representatives or other agencies some of the first courses offered were conversational german and french the first council was organized by jack herman and jean stone in about 1974 toni townsend was a rep on council in the hays area before she was hired as the coordinator in 1976 she was the first coordinator hired by the school board she was hired to work part time and operated out of her home toni helped to establish the council which included volunteer reps alberta agriculture town of taber parks and recreation and the school board she planned taber courses and coordinated council affairs popular courses included macramé quilting and conversational french the council held monthly meetings and the office was situated in the town administration office anne wilson was hired as the second coordinator in 1980 her hours of work were part time and her office was at the taber school division meetings were still held monthly and one of the most popular courses was computers the school division was actively involved in council affairs and promoting parenting courses in december of 1984 marv wickstrom then parks and recreation director took over the role of coordinating council affairs in august of 1985 jane brenner was hired as the part time coordinator for the council this position became full time in 1992 over the past 40 years taber and district community adult learning has provided a variety of services · 1987 ­ present taber and district volunteer adult literacy program · 1987 ­ 2003 lethbridge community college taber campus · 1998 ­ 2003 industry canada community access program · 1996 ­ present family literacy program thanks to · 1997 ­ 2003 national volunteer week · 1999 ­ 2011 career resource centre dults for aber and area a t · 1998 ­ 2003 industry canada community access program itment · 2001 ­ 2003 community kitchen belief and comm your · 2007 ­ present esl drop in centre ing to lifelong learn · 2011 ­ present citizenship learning · 1995 ­ present families learning together esl program · 2009 ­ present work foundation esl program · seniors programming · youth employment program · special events conferences ­ women s conference precision farming conference palliative care conference opening the doors to employability technology workshops rural resiliency conference · take a class catalogue · ged 4

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celebrating 40 years of community learning taber and district community adult learning association meet the staff jane brenner executive director donna hamilton project manager cindy lauwen administrative assistant cynthia holt literacy coordinator donna sata learner navigator holly puskas bookkeeper 403-223-1169 box 20 provincial building 5011 49 avenue taber ab t1g 1v9 5

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take a class 403 223-1169 employment enhancement using your blackberry playbook join us for a hands-on evening of geting to know your blackberry playbook you will learn about device operation handy tips and tricks setting up an appworld account how to access and install apps setting up sending and receiving email downloading music videos and other media to your tablet and much more instructed by mitch jensen provincial building computer lab monday oct 29 6:00 9:00pm $44 ged preparation ged prep prepares you for the general education development test which is a high school equivalency exam you will receive instruction in basic math and geometry essay writing grammar reading science and social studies full course details and requirements are available at www.ecampusalberta.ca under academic upgrading would you like to take this course and don t have access to a computer and internet computer access for online training is available call taber and district community adult learning at 403-223-1169 to reserve your time slot on one of our computers online course various start dates for more information or for assistance to register for this course please call 403-223-1169 w e n computer security this course provides a specific overview so as to have as a secure computer environment as possible starting with hardware issues this course covers virus protection firewalls adware and spyware instructed by john walkey provincial building computer lab monday oct 22 6:00 9:00pm $44 high school upgrading need to upgrade your math english biology chemistry physics or social studies a wide variety of upgrading classes are available to take online full course details and requirements are available at www.ecampusalberta.ca under academic upgrading would you like to take this course and don t have access to a computer and internet computer access for online training is available call taber and district community adult learning at 403-223-1169 to reserve your time slot on one of our computers online course various start dates for more information or for assistance to register for this course please call 403-223-1169 create your own blog learn to create your own personal blog weblog beginning with learning which services are available through adding content and tracking visitors participants will see how to build a basic blog site instructed by john walkey provincial building computer lab monday nov 5 6:00 9:00pm $44 keep this booklet this booklet contains courses available from semptember to december 2012 our spring 2013 edition will be available in january 2013 registration deadline for classes is one week prior to the start of the class 6

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celebrating 40 years of community learning c.s.t.s construction safety training system self teach c.s.t.s is offered on an individual basis through a self paced online training topics include safe work practices and procedures workplace hazards protective equipment ladders and scaffolding machinery and equipment hazards excavating and trenching hazardous waste and generic w.h.m.i.s this program gives the individual and employer the flexibility of training at a time that is convenient to the individual phone taber and district community adult learning at 403.223.1169 to reserve your slot on of our computers allow four to six hours provincial building computer lab $75 w e n introduction to microsoft access 2010 take control over your data whether you re a novice or an experienced database user this course will show you how to harness the full power of microsoft access 2010 in these practical and project-oriented lessons you ll learn how to use this award-winning ms office software to create and customize tables you ll build relationships between your tables to eliminate redundancies and slash data entry time and you ll discover how to achieve huge reductions in data entry errors by setting default values creating validation rules and building input masks in addition you ll find out how to make your database more user-friendly with custom data entry forms smart lists and other sophisticated controls you ll learn how to retrieve exactly what you need from your database with powerful queries and reports and you ll even start automating routine tasks with labor-saving macros by the time you ve finished this course you ll know how to create an effective database for any information you need to store document and manage at home or on the job online course various start dates sep 19 oct 17 nov 14 dec 12 $99 register at www.ed2go.com/tdcala introduction to quickbooks quickbooks is a small to medium software accounting package at its easiest this introductory course will feature working with the general ledger accounts payable accounts receivable credit card management and bank reconciliations each student will create a chart of accounts and opening numbers to their needs a sample company will be available however you may bring your prior year trial balance if available beginning bank statement deposit book and credit card statement please note this is not a bookkeeping class students must have bookkeeping knowledge and computer experience instructed by darla tyler provincial building computer lab thursdays oct 4 11 18 6:00 9:00pm $110 ipad basics are you looking to buy an ipad or did you buy an ipad and you have questions on how to get the most out of it this class will introduce participants to the basic functions of an ios device like the ipad you will learn how to install remove and organize applications also you will learn how to use the icloud to store your music pictures and documents participants will also share best applications for productivity communication and gaming if you have an ipad an iphone or an ipod touch bring it to the class instructed by jeff hamilton provincial building computer lab wednesday nov 21 28 7:00 ­ 9:00pm $52 7

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take a class 403 223-1169 the following classes can be set up on request we track course requests from the public and will gladly set up a class when we have enough interest to run the course who knows your telephone call could be the one that sets the wheels in motion to set up a new class date call today 403-223-1169 introduction to word 2010 learn the basic skills required to type letters using word 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 intermediate/advanced word 2010 building on the information from introduction to word this course covers making mail labels mail merge creating tables working in columns inserting headers and footers and setting options learn to place graphics in documents introduction to 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 intermediate/advanced excel 2010 building on information from the 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 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 second night of class will cover inserting charts tables and objects using multimedia creating interactive presentations and creating a summary slide 8

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celebrating 40 years of community learning 40th anniversary celebrations activities each person who registers for a class will have their name entered to win a $150 gift certificate or blackberry playbook draw will be made november 23 2012 community registration night taber civic centre sept 4 6 from 5:00 to 8:00pm register for take a class courses find out about all of the programs and services offered by taber adult learning visit our table and enter your name in a draw for a chance to win a sony e-reader or a blackberry playbook like us on facebook and be entered to win 1 of 4 $40 gift certificates good towards any class of your choice first 40 people will have their name entered share our page and have your name entered twice complete the scavenger hunt found on page 26 and be entered to win a kobo or a samsung galaxy tablet 9

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take a class 403 223-1169 alberta basic security training online columbia college and taber and district community adult learning have partnered to provide the training online with exam written in taber 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 fun 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 instructed by carrie dumont nails plus provincial building large boardroom saturday oct 27 9:00am ­ 6:00pm gel $775.00 acrylic $675.00 individuals who obtain a provincial license after taking this course may be employed in · security services static or mobile · loss prevention officers · executive security body guards · in-house security · dog patrol services · alarm responders those who respond on location any person in alberta who works in the above list of security positions must have a license to obtain this license an individual must complete a mandatory training program and write the provincial exam for more information go to www.columbia.ab.ca/programs/professional/abst to register for the online course go to https securitytrainingnow.com if you do not have access to a computer or internet taber and district community adult learning will provide it for free the first two lessons of this online course are free cost for the final lessons and exam is $99 exam site taber and district community adult learning office by appointment w e n simply accounting ­ level 2 build your simply accounting level 1 skills this class will cover chart of accounts creating a budget setting up the accounts for reconciliation and using security features handle inventory adjustments receivable and payable discounts and prepayments customize the payroll journal disburse vacation pay and create fiscal year comparative reports instructed by darla tyler provincial building computer lab thursdays nov 1 8 15 6:00 9:00pm $110 questions check out the how to register for a class page at the back of the booklet or call our office at 403-223-1169 corporate/group training training with co-workers or a group of friends do you or your organization have a group of people interested in taking a course please contact taber and district community adult learning at 403-223-1169 and we would be happy to set up a course just for you 10

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take a class 403 223-1169 veterinary assistant this program will prepare you to become a productive member of a veterinary team you ll learn about every aspect of veterinary assisting including anatomy and physiology animal restraint laboratory sample collection assisting in surgery and dentistry prescription preparation and taking radiographs you ll also learn how to interact professionally with clients and gain the expertise you need to educate them about key topics in pet care such as nutrition vaccinations and administering medication this program is designed for people who want to work at a veterinary hospital and those who are employed in positions in which they look after animals online course $1795 register at www.gatlineducation.com what s new in microsoft office 2010 see the new user interface look and feel application menu quick something toolbar tabs ribbons chunks super tool tips learn about the new file formats and pdf documents workspace sharing will also be discussed instructed by john walkey provincial building computer lab monday sep 24 6:00 9:00pm $44 tips and tricks in microsoft excel 2010 work with creating custom numbers using paste special importing and exporting date conditional formatting the if function working with named ranges creating and filtering lists and modifying toolbar buttons instructed by john walkey provincial building computer lab monday oct 15 6:00 9:00pm $44 creating wordpress websites want to build an attractive sophisticated blog or website without having to learn any special coding wordpress is the answer you re looking for wordpress is one of the world s most popular web design tools because it s free it s easy to use and it produces professional results in these lessons you ll get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own wordpress site and blog as you walk through the process from start to finish you ll find out how to use wordpress to create pages and posts add images and videos change a site s look and feel and include user-friendly features you ll discover the ease of using wordpress design themes to express your creativity and you ll see how much fun it is to be part of the vibrant wordpress online community in addition to mastering the technical elements of wordpress you ll learn how to organize a blog or website create appealing content and achieve better positions on search engine results pages by the end of this course you ll be able to confidently use wordpress to create a blog or a personal business or organizational website online course various start dates sep 19 oct 17 nov 14 dec 12 $99 register at www.ed2go.com/tdcala tips and tricks in microsoft word 2010 learn tricks for moving around quickly and selection tricks how to work with columns how to make macros work for you seeing all word commands working with toolbars creating hyperlinks styles and outlining and inserting pictures in documents instructed by john walkey provincial building computer lab monday oct 1 6:00 9:00pm $44 microsoft publisher you will create format and edit publications understand page layout and design concepts learn the basics of placing text graphics and flowing information using microsoft publisher instructed by john walkey provincial building computer lab mondays nov 19 26 6:00 9:00pm $79 12

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celebrating 40 years of community learning please call before september 24 2012 please call before september 7 2012 support for this program by government of alberta human services 13

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take a class 403 223-1169 community interests 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 instructed by diane holstine st theo s anglican church tuesdays oct 2 nov 20 7:00 ­ 8:30pm $63 introduction to digital scrapbooking learn to use digital editing techniques to show off your photos and memorabilia in introduction to digital scrapbooking using photoshop elements this course will teach you how to make the most of your scrapbooking talents and artistic ideas when you combine traditional and digital scrapbooking starting with simple projects you ll quickly learn how to build pages use artistic journaling and produce sophisticated illusions photoshop elements lets you build your own clip art create frames and develop multi-layer pages with an endless array of layouts and designs you ll see how to draw and create your own art build collages and scrapbooks to share and work with both color and black and white if you need to restore or age images the tools are all available to you join us and take your scrapbooking to a new level online course 6 weeks various start dates sep 19 oct 17 nov 14 dec 12 $99 register at www.ed2go.com/tdcala cake pops come and learn how to make cake pops these little delectables are the latest trend in dessert culture and are such a fun treat to make you will be shown all the steps to make your own cake pops at home and taught all the tips and tricks to customize these adorable treats for every occasion instructed by kyla hornberger st mary s high school home ec kitchen thursday oct 18 7:00 ­ 9:00pm $34 w e n pleasures of poetry if you want to write poetry this course will help you to create your best possible work you ll learn the formal elements of the craft become aware of how particular forms work and explore many avenues for possible poetry topics interactive exercises will help you to create at least one poem with formal elements and you ll receive instruction and commentary in a constructive and nurturing environment if you re serious about becoming a published poet you ll also learn how to prepare a manuscript for publication and where to send it for the best possible results online course 6 weeks various start dates sep 19 oct 17 nov 14 dec 12 $99 register at www.ed2go.com/tdcala christmas quilting learn to cut piece and quilt this unique runner designed by heather and elissa the design works perfectly with scraps or coordinated fabric and makes a perfect christmas gift pattern included in cost of registration kits are available upon request supply list will be given at time of registration instructed by heather elissa willms provincial building large boardroom wednesday oct 10 17 24 7:00 ­ 9:30pm $70 14

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celebrating 40 years of community learning beginner digital photography do you have questions about digital photography and digital cameras or photography in general then join us for this 3 part class the first class will cover setting up your digital camera correctly the different settings and what they do what to look for in buying a digital camera handling digital files storing digital files and lots more during the second class you will be taking a photowalk at the md of taber park this class will be hands on and you will learn about technique and composition during the third class you will need to bring an 8 x 10 image you took during the second class or an image taken previously and you will learn how to properly critique an image instructed by shannon bos shannon b photography provincial building large boardroom wed md of taber park sat wed sat oct 3 6 10 7:00 ­ 9:00pm wed 10:00am ­ 12:00pm sat $57 retirement simplified are you retiring within the next 5 -10 years are you unsure or unclear of your pension options when you retire would you like to know what age would be best for you to start receiving canada pension plan are you worried about the recent changes to old age security and how they can affect your retirement are you worried you won t have enough income when you retire if you answered yes to any of these questions then this class is for you in the retirement simplified class you will learn the fundamentals about retirement and how they can affect you and your income we will also explore employer pension plans how they work and what options they give you on retirement if you are retiring soon or would just like to be an informed consumer sign up today instructed by matt williams sun life financial provincial building large boardroom 3 dates to choose from monday sep 24 oct 3 or oct 9 7:00 ­ 8:00pm $5 holiday photos your mother-in-law will be jealous of want to learn how to get great holiday photos join shannon and learn how to set your camera to get the best holiday images possible you will discuss low light white balance camera functions and much more during the second class you will put what you learned into practice with some hands on posing and shooting instructed by shannon bos shannon b photography provincial building large boardroom wednesdays nov 7 14 7:00 ­ 9:00pm $40 ew n check us out online view the booklet online plus check out other taber adult learning programs and information at www.taberadultlearning.com don t wait to register many of our courses are very popular and fill up quickly call us today at 403-223-1169 to register registration deadline is one week prior to the start of class unless otherwise indicated share the fun share this booklet with others when you are finished with this booklet please recycle it by passing it on to someone else you know who might be interested exterior stone for your house come for an informative evening to learn how to install real or imitation stone on the exterior or interior of your home preparation of the area as well as water sealing and finishing will be covered instructed by a representative from orton country stone home hardware wednesday oct 3 7:00 ­ 9:00pm $16 w e n 15

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