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fall/winter 2010 fitness reading learning recreation the edson and district community learning society edson district community services www.edcls.ab.ca www.townofedson.ca

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leadership program tier two for non-profit organizations and the voluntary sector when government of alberta culture community spirit sept 30 and oct 1 2010 and sessions 8:30am to 4:30pm the edson and district community learning society deadline for registration and have partnered to bring the agencies we serve payment is sept 20 2010 a 2-day training program where cost edson provincial building room #110 111-54 street $45/person before sept 15 $60/person after sept 16 no refunds or cancellations limited to 25 participants contact edson and district community learning society mail #201 111-54 street edson ab t7e 1t2 email edcls@gyrd.ab.ca phone 780-723-6247 be a leader for change edson and district community learning society #201 111-54 street edson ab t7e 1t2 email edcls@gyrd.ab.ca phone 780-723-6247

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r eg is te r ea rl y to av oi d di sa pp oi nt m en t · phone 780 723-6247 · fax 780 723-6253 · e-mail edcls@gyrd.ab.ca edson and district community learning call 780-723-6247 to register index adult learning centre .2 hydrogen sulphide safety h2s alive .4 w h.m i s online training .4 t d g online training .4 petroleum safety training online .4 confined and restricted space entry training .5 ground disturbance level 2 .5 w.h.m.i.s .5 t.d.g .5 first aid training .6 bear awareness .7 wages at work .7 risk assessment .8 planning for the future wills personal directives powers of attorney .8 seniors computers and the internet .9 introduction to computers and windows .9 ms excel level 1 .10 11 ms excel level 2 .10 intro to word .10 simply accounting .10 11 powerpoint .10 digital photo basics .11 bookkeeping workshop .11 conversational spanish .12 seniors resiliency .12 healthy communication .12 dealing with life s inevitable changes .12 anger control training .12 13 mental health first aid for adults who interact with youth .13 assertiveness training .13 self-esteem .13 literacy specialist .14 edson craft centre pottery courses .14 english language training .14 writing a fictional novel .15 seven steps to self publishing .15 cooking without gluten and lactose .16 what s in your family tree .16 home food preservation 101 .16 joint health in the workplace .16 reaching your goals with vision mapping .17 laughter yoga .17 colourspectrums .17 family literacy .18 s.c.o.p.e .19 music for young children .19 orcas swim club .19 edson recreational dance program .20 edson veselka dancers .21 edson figure skating club .21 edson playschool association .21 boys and girls club of edson district .22 4-h .23 edson badminton club .23 quilter s quarters .23 heart of yoga .24 essence dance co .24 alberta employment immigration .25 edson public library .25 campus alberta edson .26 alpine health club .27 28 funding for many of the programs offered by the edson and district community learning society is provided by alberta advanced education and technology town of edson community services call 780-723-4403 to register index community services department .29 active living adult programming adult pre season power skating .30 belly dance .30 cycle to the hills .31 shifting gears .31 power lunch .31 learn to run .32 power running .32 t ai chi chih .32 walk for your health .33 ballroom dancing .33 cardio laughter abs strength stretch .33 active living youth programming tiny tots .34 skating tots .34 alberta conservation and hunter education .34 canadian firearms safety .35 youth pre season power skate .35 learn to curl .36 kids cake decorating .36 kids christmas cake decorating .36 youth interagency drop in dodgeball .37 jubilations dinner theatre .37 girls night out .37 saffron presentations on cyber bullying .37 arts days in edson .38 fcss family/parent link centre drop in .39 stay play .39 parent s network .39 children and anxiety .39 outdoor adventures .40 daddy me .40 parenting series .40 1 2 3 4 parents .40 music program .41 anger management family violence treatment program .41 grandparents tea .42 cultural celebrations .42 gingerbread village .42 public skating pool admissions .43 pool schedule .44 terry fox run .45 mcleod river primary care network .45 edson town map trail system .46 willmore park trails .47 the power of one .48 page 1

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edson and district community learning society visit our adult learning centre registration begins september 14 2010 for adults who want to fulfill personal or employment goals get help with · reading writing practical math computer basics · health and life skills · portfolio development · english language learning choose your own · learning style · learning pace · level of support we offer · a warm and welcoming environment · confidential referrals and assessments · personalized learning plans office hours tuesday 1 pm 4 pm wednesday 11 am 12 pm 1 pm 3 pm thursday 1 pm 4 pm or by appointment visit us online www.edcls.ab.ca most services are free however there may be a fee in some situations you may also qualify for some funds to help with childcare and transportation for more information call 780-723-6247 our office is in room #8 on the main floor of the provincial building mailing address edson and district community learning society #201 111-54th street edson ab t7e 1t2 page 2

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edson and district community learning society call 723-6247 to register executive director · vera calvert you and your community learning together who are we individuals agencies and organizations who work together to identify and fulfill the learning needs of adults in our community what do we do we plan promote coordinate and evaluate non-credit adult learning opportunities how do we do it course fees are reduced by grants accessed from campus alberta connections branch of alberta advanced education and technology help reduce course costs for participants who can belong any agency organization or individual who values lifelong learning we welcome all new members what can you do contact us with your ideas administrative support · michelle roy learning centre coordinator · genevieve gliddon learning centre assistant · coleen hawkins location · #201 111-54 st edson provincial building office hours · monday to thursday 10:00 a.m 4:30 p.m friday 9:00 a.m 12:00 p.m mailing address · #201 111-54 street edson alberta t7e 1t2 phone · 780-723-6247 fax · 780-723-6253 e-mail · edcls@gyrd.ab.ca web site · www.edcls.ab.ca edson literacy program sponsored by the edson and district community learning society if you know someone who has difficulty with reading writing spelling or basic math please tell them about our program we also help people who are learning english as a second language we have trained volunteers but never seem to have enough to fill the needs of edson s growing community if you are interested in an extremely rewarding two hours a week commitment where you will see immediate results in a person s life please call jodi at 723-3630 page 3 literacy coordinator · jodi mantey family literacy coordinator · trisha thurner location · #201 111-54 street edson provincial building office hours · monday tuesday and wednesday 8:30 a.m 4:30 p.m phone · 780-723-3630 e-mail · edsonlit@gyrd.ab.ca

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edson and district community learning society call 723-6247 to register the edson and district community learning society in cooperation with st john ambulance enform and various skilled local instructors is pleased to offer a wide variety of safety courses to meet your needs online training workplace hazardous materials information system study the basics of whmis through a selfpaced interactive online program you will cover m.s.d.s material safety data sheets alberta government regulations and how to classify and label hazardous materials hydrogen sulphide safety-h2s alive this one day course is intended for all workers who may be exposed to environments where hydrogen sulphide h2s is present the course covers the physical properties and health hazards of h2s how to protect oneself and basic rescue techniques a three-year certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course course dates · sept 10 · sept 23 · oct 1 · oct 14 · oct 29 · nov 9 · nov 26 · dec 8 · dec 17 · jan 6 time cost location instructor limit friday thursday friday thursday friday tuesday friday wednesday friday thursday transportation of dangerous goods this interactive online training program covers the responsibilities of the shipper handler and carrier hazards of classes 1 through 9 un numbers shipping documents containers safety marks and emergency procedures certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of each course however you will have to have your employer provide specific on-site training and sign your certificate cost $45 per course call 780-723-6247 for an appointment petroleum safety training this is a comprehensive program which includes a whmis certificate as well as specialized lessons in four sectors of the oil industry the course is designed to introduce learners to safety procedures and safety hazards they will encounter this safety traing program has been designed and produced for all workers in the petroleum industry pst meets all of the requirements for the irp 16-basic industry safety orientation cost $110 per course 8:30 am to 4:30 pm $135 edson provincial building roy mitchell 20 students the personal information that you provide to the edson and district community learning society when you register for a course is used for statistical purposes and to facilitate your registration it is collected under the authority of section 33c of the freedom of information and protection of privacy act if you have any questions about the collection or use of this information please contact our office at 723-6247 call 780-723-6247 for an appointment page 4

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edson and district community learning society call 723-6247 to register confined and restricted space entry training this course takes a proactive approach to confined spaces it offers guidelines on pre-job planning confined space entry code of practice in confined spaces and an introduction to personal protective and breathing equipment and emergency preparedness when performing duties in confined environments a three year certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course course dates · sept 24 · nov 5 · dec 17 time cost location friday friday friday w.h.m.i.s workplace hazardous materials information system this course is designed to educate workers in the safe use of controlled products and the regulations governing them a certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course course dates · sept 17 · oct 29 · dec 10 time cost location friday friday friday 8:30 am to 12 pm $75 edson provincial building 8:30 am to 4:30 pm $150 edson provincial building ground disturbance level 2 this is a 6.5-hour program the first two hours will review level 1 level 2 is designed for any party that is supervising a ground disturbance independently performing a ground disturbance or issuing and receiving ground disturbance permits this program is designed to ensure that level 2 personnel are familiar with and fully understand all regulations and variances involved when a ground disturbance takes place the level 2 program is the standardized program recognized by industry regulations a three year certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course course dates · sept 14 · oct 13 · nov 17 · dec 9 · jan 5 time cost location instructor thursday wednesday wednesday thursday wednesday t.d.g transportation of dangerous goods this course is designed to ensure that anyone who handles offers to transport or transports dangerous goods has proper information available it is also designed for people who respond to emergencies involving dangerous goods a three year certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course course dates · sept 17 · oct 29 · dec 10 time cost location page 5 friday friday friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm $150 edson provincial building roy mitchell 1 pm to 4:30 pm $75 edson provincial building

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edson and district community learning society call 723-6247 to register standard first aid with level a cpr aed this is a two day course and includes all of the topics in the emergency first aid see below course as well as additional first aid skills course dates · sept 11 12 · sept 27 28 · oct 13 14 · nov 15 16 · nov 29 30 · dec 6 7 time cost saturday sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday monday tuesday monday tuesday monday tuesday standard first aid with level c cpr aed this two day course covers all the skills in emergency first aid plus first aid for other injuries and illnesses including head and spinal injuries and fractures of the upper and lower limbs this course includes level c cpr training and certification adult child infant and 2-rescuer resuscitation course dates · oct 6 7 · nov 6 7 time cost wednesday&thursday saturday&sunday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm $135 8:30 am to 5 pm $140 first aid in child care this two day course is designed for professional child care workers but is great for parents and all caregivers this course includes emergency life saving skills and first aid topics with a focus on children the course includes level c cpr the minimum age requirement is 16 years course date time cost oct 16 17 saturday sunday 8:30 am to 5 pm $130 emergency first aid with level a cpr aed in this one day course you will learn to recognize and provide intervention for life-threatening emergencies until medical aid arrives topics include cpr and choking for adults shock and unconsciousness severe bleeding wound care and major medical conditions course dates all efa courses run on the first day only of all standard first aid level a cpr courses see above for dates and locations time cost 8:30 am to 5 pm $110 page 6

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edson and district community learning society call 723-6247 to register bear awareness and avoidance certification course the bear awareness and avoidance course was created to provide the most recent information on bear avoidance for members of industry and the public a like this program will provide guidance and pre-planning tips for working and enjoying bear country key elements learning to distinguish between types of bear understanding distribution and annual cycles bear deterrents and applicable legislation how to handle bear sightings and encounters students will receive a student manual and graduation card upon successful completion valid for 3 years dates oct 15 or nov 10 or dec 14 time 8:30 am to 3 pm cost $85.00 instructor joy davis location edson provincial building wages at work workshop wages are often the largest expense in a business prevent time consuming claims against your business by ensuring you are following the employment standards code and employment standards regulation a good understanding of alberta s minimum standards for pay entitlements leads to improved employer/employee relations it also helps employers to establish appropriate company policies and avoid policies that may require time-consuming and costly corrections later topics to be discussed · general holidays and general holiday pay · payment of earnings · termination of employment · minimum wage · maternity and parental leave · payroll records · employment of adolescents and young persons · statement of earnings and deductions · self-employed/subcontractor relationships · hours of work and rest · overtime and overtime pay this workshop is designed · vacation and vacation pay for business owners date nov 24 wed time 9 am to 12 pm location edson provincial building managers supervisors human resource practitioners and payroll and accounting administrators page 7

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edson and district community learning society call 723-6247 to register have you questioned whether your organization could be liable for a particular action have you been wondering if risk management can actually be manageable learn · what risk management is · how insurance is only one part of risk management · what factors to consider when assessing risk · what fundamental questions a risk management plan addresses · how to get staff commitment to manage risks · best practices for risk management implementation and much more this seminar will be delivered by don radford an insurance professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry the seminars include time for your questions and discussion based on real life examples nov 4 thurs 6:30 pm 9 pm session will be delivered through video conferencing cost $10 space is limited questions phone 1-877-915-6336 to register online or for more information visit volunteeralberta.cloverpad.org/events risk assessment planning for the future wills personal directives powers of attorney do you wonder about writing a will personal directive or power of attorney this presentation will explain what these documents are and what they achieve how they are made what goes in them and the kinds of things that need to be considered it will also describe some common examples this session will help you decide if how and when to plan for your future personal and financial needs the presentation is however not a do-it-yourself guide it gives general information only not legal advice speakers carol aippersbach legal resource centre carol aippersbach obtained her law degree from the university of victoria and was called to the bar in 2000 she has worked in both the private and public sectors in 2007 she joined the legal resource centre a public legal education organization date oct 5 tues location edson provincial building time 7-9 pm via video conference page 8

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edson and district community learning society call 723-6247 to register introduction to computers and windows prerequisite some keyboard skills new to computers start here with this introductory course that covers the basics of computers the internet and how to use windows windows is the foundation course that you will need to progress into any other software programs topics include · file management · the desktop · start menu · manipulation of windows · using the internet · searching · printing documents · add and remove programs · using accessory programs in windows · and more dates time sept 27 sept 29 oct 4 6 mondays wednesdays 6 pm 9 pm or oct 15 friday 9 am 4 pm $125 provincial building computers internet for seniors are you interested in learning the basics of using a personal computer in simplified and easy to understand terms if so please join us to learn the basic skills so that you will be able to · learn to use the mouse and keyboard · navigate windows by learning how to open close and use various programs · access the internet and learn about a variety of ways to search your favorite topics · keep in touch with friends and family using email · learn some of the many ways you can use a computer for entertainment dates oct 7 14 21 28 thursdays time 9:30 am to 11:30 am cost $80 location edson provincial building min 4 max 6 page 9 cost location:

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edson and district community learning society call 723-6247 to register ms excel level 1 prerequisite windows skills or course course objectives what do spreadsheets do getting started with excel workbook basics opening and saving a file workbook navigation selecting workbook areas you will also cover entering and editing data copying and moving entries autofill feature inserting and deleting cells columns rows and worksheets spellcheck formulas formatting and printing date time cost location nov 19 friday 9 am to 4 pm $150 edson provincial building intro to word prerequisite basic windows typing skills need to type professional letters or documents find out how with this introductory word course that covers word basics formatting text formatting paragraphs formatting page layout printing and adding design elements you will also learn the tips and tools which will save you time and enhance the quality of your work dates oct 29 friday 9 am to 4 pm or nov 15 17 22 24 mon wed 6 pm 9 pm $170 edson provincial building cost location simply accounting 2010 introduction prerequisites windows skills course outline setup inventory bills and cheques projects customers and bank reconciliation invoicing year end payroll reporting dates time cost location oct 29 and nov 5 9 am to 4 pm $280 edson provincial building ms excel level 2 prerequisite intro to excel course objectives linking worksheets/files absolute cell reference templates macros outlining sorting filtering freezing panes subtotaling pivot tables and charting date time cost location nov 26 friday 9 am to 4 pm $170 edson provincial building intro to powerpoint prerequisite basic windows typing skills learn to put together a microsoft powerpoint presentation quickly and with little fuss in this course you will learn the basics how to put content on slides and get ready to present a show date time cost location page 10 nov 19 friday 9 am to 4 pm $150 edson provincial building

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edson and district community learning society call 723-6247 to register excel level 1 prerequisite basic windows skills never need a calculator again learn how to use excel to design spreadsheets and formulas that produce professional worksheets and charts topics include introduction to excel using the worksheet formulas and common functions formatting worksheets looking at windows printing and working with charts dates time cost location oct 25 27 nov 1 3 monday wednesday 6 pm to 9 pm $170 edson provincial building bookkeeping workshop 9 hours this workshop is designed for people who have little or no bookkeeping experience the course is perfect for you if you need to know the basics before you take computerized accounting software courses like accpac plus or simply accounting or if you are working in a small office and need to brush up your bookkeeping skills topics include debits and credits journal general ledgers accounts receivable and payable and the posting process a simple calculator is required for this class digital photo basics this class covers digital photography basics including camera operation connecting to the computer editing photographs file management emailing and adding picture files to other applications msword msexcel mspaint you will need your camera with photos on it and your cameral cable to connect to the computer you may bring your own laptop date oct 18 20 6 pm 9 pm monday wednesday or oct 30 saturday 9 am 4 pm $150 edson provincial building dates time cost location oct 12 14 19 tues thurs 6 pm to 9 pm $150 edson provincial building simply accounting 2009 level 1 prerequisite basic bookkeeping knowledge required keyboarding skills of 25 w.p.m recommended this introductory course will include topics such as the chart of accounts creating modifying and deleting accounts general journal transactions and adjusting/reversing general journal entries you will also learn how to use the inventory accounts payable accounts receivable and the payroll modules you will learn to produce your monthly financial reports with just a few key strokes or present your reports in a graph format dates time cost location nov 16 18 23 25 tues thurs 6 pm to 9 pm $250 edson provincial building time cost location register early for our courses to avoid cancellations page 11

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call 723-6247 to register edson and district community learning society conversational spanish this course is designed for tourists learn to make introductions ask and follow directions order food and drinks in restaurants find hotel accommodation get emergency medical help change money shop confidently and do it all politely the students will learn just enough grammar to help facilitate future learning 24 hours dates time cost location sept 20 to oct 27 mondays wednesdays 7 pm to 9 pm $100 p.c.h.s healthy communication communication is basis to any relationship we encounter the way we conduct ourselves also has an impact on our relationships healthy communication is about how we say something not just what we say problems occur when we expect others to act in a certain way if they do not then communication breaks down and relationships become conflicted being aware of our tone body language and demeanor can make a big difference in how a relationship develops and in how we deal with conflict this session will focus on awareness and coping strategies to enable better communication date time cost location oct 19 tuesday 6:30 pm to 8:30 p.m $10 edson provincial building render ap pañol es seniors resiliency one thing that we are assured of in life is that we are all going to get older the fact is that as we get older we experience more setbacks and changes that may be difficult to endure however there are ways in which we can bounce back and see these life changes as a challenge rather than a setback we are going to discuss ways in which everyone can overcome life s aging obstacles and enjoy their senior years dates time cost location instructor sept 28 tuesday 11:45 am to 12:30 pm free pioneer cabin trevor haas hinton chs dealing with life s inevitable changes dealing with change in our lives can sometimes be difficult it is one thing to make a decision to change when we are prepared for it but change often happens when we least expect it or when we have no control over it if we are more aware of what happens when change is occuring then we are more likely to look at change differently we will dicuss stages of change common thoughts and feelings around change and how we can challenge perceptions of change date time cost location sept 27 monday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm $10 edson provincial building page 12

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edson and district community learning society call 723-6247 to register anger control training in this workshop you will learn how to control anger by focusing on awareness coping strategies and lifestyle changes in order to better understand we first must recognize specific thoughts feelings and behaviours which intensify anger and lead to aggression we will then learn coping strategies to reduce and hopefully prevent these issues coping strategies include challenging your thoughts reducing physical and emotional arousal and modifying behaviours once we begin to internalize this training we can thus improve our ability to think problem solve and therefore act more positively certificates are available upon completion of twelve hours of training date time cost location oct 25 27 nov 1 3 8 10 monday&wednesday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm $10 provincial building anger control training anger is something we all have it is healthy and necessary but not when it begins to control our lives in this class we will explore beliefs and how they influence our thoughts feelings and ultimately our actions once our eyes are opened to these aspects then we can see that anger is a choice and we can choose other options date time cost location oct 13 wed 9 am to 3 pm $10 provincial building assertiveness training have you ever asked yourself how can i be more confident or how can i improve my selfesteem maybe you would like a better understanding of who you are assertiveness is a means of communication that answers many of these questions in this session you will learn to communicate your feelings thoughts and beliefs in an open honest manner without violating the rights of others date time cost location nov 17 wed 9 am to 3 pm $10 provincial building mental health first aid for adults who interact with youth the mental health first aid mhfa training course was developed to help people provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis mhfa canada for adults who interact with youth focuses on mental health problems and first aid for youth ages 12 to 24 mental health problems often first develop during adolescence or early adulthood with half of all mental disorders beginning by age 14 and 75 percent beginning by age 24 the following mental health problems are covered · depression · anxiety disorders · psychosis · substance use disorder self-esteem you have the right to feel good about yourself in past sessions we have discussed anger control and assertiveness each giving you more control in handling day-to-day events in turn our selfesteem is boosted now let s bring it all together and discuss/practice strategies to maintain selfesteem and reduce stress date time cost location dec 8 wed 9 am to 3 pm $10 edson provincial building date time location cost nov 2 3 tues wed 8 am to 5 pm edson provincial building $60 save pay $20.00 instead of $30.00 if you register for all three of the above courses class registration begins at 8:15 class starts at 8:30 page 13

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