Spring 2010 Course List

Sackville

Bird-watching Mon 9:00-11:00am with Tony Erskine in United Church Parlour and outdoors  First class April 12 with 8 classes.  Maximum15.

Poetry for the Brave of Heart Tu 10:00am –noon with Marilyn Lerch in United Church Parlours.  First class April 20 with 8 classes.  Maximum 15

Caning a Chair Tu April 20, 10:00-noon with Michael Capper in Civic Centre Lounge.  First class April 20, other class arranged with Instructor.  Maximum 8.

The Art of Northern Europe, 15th to 17th Centuries Tu 2:00-4:00pm with Virgil Hammock in Civic Centre Lounge.   First class  April 13 with 6 classes.  No maximum.

Virgil is organizing an optional two week tour of the Netherlands, Belgium and France to see much of the art that will be covered in his lectures. Please Note: This tour is now postponed to October, 2010 To read more about this optional trip, click here.

Introduction to Computer Use Tu & Th  2:00-4:00 with Bill Evans in Room 102 Dunn Building, Mount A. Four classes: April 27, 29, May 4 and 6.  Maximum 12.

Computer Applications: Spreadsheets Tu & Th 2:00-4:00 with Art Miller in Room 102 Dunn Building, Mt A. Two classes May 11 & 13.     Maximum 12.

Computer Applications: Powerpoint Presentations Tu & Th 2:00-4:00 with Art Miller in Room 102 Dunn Building, Mt A. Two classes May 18 & 20.     Maximum 12

Tennis Tu & Th 2:00-4:00 at the Town of Sackville Tennis Courts with Art and Anne Miller.  First class May 25 with 6 classes.  Maximum 12

Collage! Wed 10:30am-12:30pm with Decima Mitchell in Civic Centre Lounge.  First class April 21 with 7 classes.  Maximum 16.

Home Maintenance Tips for Spring and Summer Th 9:30-11:30am  with Ray Dixon in Civic Centre Lounge.  First class April 22 with 5 classes.  Maximum 12.

Taking Care of Your Bicycle Th 10:30am-noon with Laurie Melanson at 6 Coronation St, Middle Sackville. First class May 6 with 2 classes.  Maximum 4.

Improving Your Bridge Fri 10:00am-noon with Anne Posch & Jon Shute in Jean Coutu Room.  First class April 23 with 6 classes.   Maximum 20.

Discovering the Geology of the Bay of Fundy Region Fri April 16 at 9:00am, April 23 at 12:30pm & April 30 at 9:00am with Ken Adams. Meet at Fundy Geological Museum entrance.  Maximum 25.

***Fall 2010 Trails of the Tantramar a history course of the Tantramar region starting after Labour Day in September 2010.  Register in the spring so that we can begin before fall registration.   Details on meeting days, times, locations to follow.  Note: Participants will travel to the various sites by car and there will be a little walking around the sites.

Port Elgin

Pottery Mon 2:00-4:00 pm with Rachel L Morouney in Instructor’s home studio at 136 Moore Rd Ext, Otter Creek, NB .  First class April 19 with 6 classes.   Maximum 6.

Word Processing for Beginners Wed 3:15-5:15pm with Shelley Murphy in Port Elgin Community Adult Learning Centre.   First class April 21 with 4 classes.   Maximum 10.

(Registration in Sackville for the Port Elgin courses)

Amherst

Korea-before, during and after Tu 1:30-3:30 with John McKay in Amherst Library.  First class April 13 with 2-3 classes.  No maximum.   Course cancelled April, 10, 2010

Drawing Wed 10:15-noon with Gil Collicott in Heartz Hall.   First class  April 14 with 5 classes.  Maximum 12.

Adding Dimension to Quilts Wed 6:00-8:30 with Phyllis Cameron in Bridge Workshop.  First   class April 14 with 5 classes.  Maximum 10.

Of Legal Interest Wed 7:00-9:00pm with Morris Haugg in Hicks, Lemoine Board Room, 15 Princess St.  First class April 28 with 7 classes.  No maximum.

Clear Your Clutter – Clear Your Life Th 1:30-3:30 with Wallie Simieritsch in Heartz Hall.  First class April 15 with 6 classes.  Maximum 20.

Architectural Tours – Amherst Area Various days and times with Shirley Nickerson and Linda Reid.   Participants will be called to advise of the first class.  Total of 4 classes.   Maximum 10.

Moncton

Discussion of Books Enjoyed Tu 10:00-noon with Normand Arsenault in 3rd Floor Lounge, PPT. First class April 20 with 6 classes.   Maximum 15.

WaterColour For Beginners Tu 1:00 to 3:00 with Norma Blois in Lions Centre, Salon.  First class April 20 with 6 classes.   Maximum 12.

Playing for Poker Texas Holdem Tu 3:00-5:00 with Danny Edmunds in Lions Centre, Salon.  First class April 20 with 6 classes.  Maximum 8   Course cancelled April 17, 2010

Introduction to Computers Wed 10:00-noon with Dennis Damsell in Computer Access Room, 4th Floor PPT.  First class April 21 with 8 classes.  Maximum 6.

Introduction to Chess Wed 10:00-noon with Normand Arsenault in 3rd Floor Lounge, PPT.  First class April 21 with 6 classes.  Maximum 16.

French Beginners, Part II Wed 1:30-3:30 with Sylvia Damsell in 3rd Floor Lounge, PPT.  First class April 21 with 8 classes.  Maximum 12.

Computer Literacy For Seniors (LAB) Wed 3:15-5:15 with George Demetre in Computer Room Lab, Forest Glen School.  First class April 21 with 8 classes.  Maximum 7.

Introduction to Scottish Country Dancing Wed 2:30-4:30 with Susan Pickett in Wesley Memorial United Church hall.   First class April 21 with 8 classes.  No maximum.

Gentle Yoga Th 10:00-11:30 with Annette Munro in Wesley Memorial United Church, Trites Room.   First class April 22 with 6 classes.  No maximum.

Sharing Meditation Th 1:30-3:30 with Winston Cochrane in Wesley Memorial United Church, Trites Room.  First class April 22 with 8 classes.  Maximum 15.

Beginners’ Bridge Fri 10:00-noon with Marilyn MacDiarmid in Lions Centre, Salon.   First class April 23 with 8 classes.  Maximum 16.

Course offerings for Winter  2010.

Sackville

Re-Upholstery Mon 10:00-noon with Pat Dixon in United Church Parlours  First class Jan 18 with 8 classes.  Maximum 12.

Travellers’ Tales Mon 1:30-3:30 coordinated by Gerry Bartlett in Civic Centre Lounge First class Jan 18 with 6 classes.  Maximum 30.

Introduction to Cross Country  Skiing Tu. 10 – noon with Paul Jensen  First class Jan 19 in the United Church with skiing at Beech Hill.    8 sessions. Maximum 20 .

Anyone can Draw: Well Tu 2:00-4:00 with Virgil Hammock in Civic Centre Lounge  First class Jan 19 with 6 classes, plus first class. Maximum 15.

Knitting Tu 2:30-4:30 with Gay Hansen in United Church Parlours  First class Jan 19 with 8 classes.   Maximum 10 students.

Dancing with the STARS Tu 7:30 -8:30 p.m.  with Don MacIntyre  in Marshview Middle School Gym  First class Tu Jan 19 with 8 classes.  No maximum  CANCELLED

French Piano Music Wed 10:00-noon with Janet Hammock  in her Skyloft Studio, 14 Devon Ave  First class Jan 20 with 4 classes.  Maximum 12. CANCELLED

Basic Digital Photography Wed 1:30-3:30 with Macx MacNichol in Civic Centre Mezzanine First class Jan 20 with 7 classes.  Maximum 16.

India then and Now Th 10:00-12:00 with Donna Capper in Civic Centre Lounge  First class Jan 14 with 6 classes.   No maximum.

Country Roads of the Tantramar Th 1:30-3:30 coordinated by Barb Jardine, St Paul’s Church Hall   First class Jan 21 with 6 classes.  Maximum 60.

Bridge Basics III- Bridge Conventions Fri 10:00 – noon with Anne Posch & Jon Shute in Civic Centre Jean Coutu Room   First class Jan 29 with 6 classes.  Maximum 20.

Bloomin’ Winter Fri 1:30-3:30 coordinated by Penny Mott, in Civic Centre Lounge  First class Jan 29 with 7 classes.   Maximum 15.

Introduction to Computers, Level II Sat 10:30-12:30 with Bill Evans & Heather Patterson in the RPB Library computer lab. First class Jan 23 with 6 classes.  Maximum 14

Port Elgin

Introduction to Computers Tu. 3.15-5.15 with Shelley Murphy at Port Elgin School.  First class Jan 19 with 6 classes. Maximum 10.

Amherst

Drawing with Pen and Ink Mon 1:30-3:00 with Gil Collicott in Heartz Hall First  class on Jan 18 with 6 classes.   Maximum 20.

The Christian Religion: A Dissenter’s Perspective Mon 2:00-3:30 with Ed Colquhoun in the Parlour of First Baptist Church  First class on Jan 18 with 4 classes.  No maximum.

A Funeral Home Talk and Tour Tu 10:00- noon with Will Rodd in the Furlong-Jones Funeral Home Chapel on Jan 19.  One session only   Maximum 18

Charles Darwin and the Origin of Species Tu 2:00-3:30 with Dick Beswick in Amherst Library Meeting Room  First class on Jan 19 with 4 classes.  Maximum 20.

Introduction to Yoga Wed 10:00-11:00 with Sherry Smith & Donna Ripley in Hatha Yoga Room  First class on Jan 20 with 6 classes.  No maximum.

Beginner Watercolour Wed 1:00-4:30 with Diana Vertis McIsaac in Heartz Hall   First class on Jan 20 with 5 classes.  Maximum 10.

Introduction to Opera Wed 2:00-3:30 with Beverly True in Tantramar Theatre.  This is a continuation of the fall class but new students are welcome.  Winter and Spring classes will be held on Jan 6, Jan 13, Feb 3, March 24 and April 28 to coincide with opera movies in Moncton.  No maximum.

Home Fermentation Wed 7:00-9:00 with Morris Haugg  163 E Victoria St (basement) First class Jan 20 with 4 classes.  Maximum 6.

Life in the Middle Ages Tu 1:30-3:30 with Mary Lynn Chapman in her home 3 Queen St  First class Jan 19 with 5 classes.  Maximum 12.

Hors D’Oeuvres: Preparation and Presentation Th 6:00-7:30 with Kay Ayres in Bridge Adult Service Centre  First  class Jan 21 with 2 classes.  Maximum 8.

Digital Photography Fri 10:00-11:30 with Michael F Gaul in Heartz Hall  First class Jan 22 with 6 classes.  Maximum 15.

Fabulous Fibres Sat 1:00-2:30 with Liz McGregor in Heartz Hall  First Class Jan 23 for 4 classes.   Maximum 6.

MONCTON

Introduction to Computers Mon 10:00-noon  with Dennis Damsell in Computer Access Room, 4th floor PPT.  First class Jan 18 with 8 classes.  Maximum 5.

Computer Literacy, Part II Mon 1:00 – 3:00 Instructor TBA in Moncton Lions Centre.  First class Jan 18 with 6 classes.  Students must have a laptop.  Maximum 6.

History of Moncton Mon 1:30-3:30 Coordinated by Roberta Pollock in Moncton Lions Centre.  First class Jan 18 with 7 classes.  Maximum 20.

Discussion of Books Enjoyed Tu 10:00-noon with Normand Arsenault in 3rd Floor Lounge in PPT  First class Jan 19 with 6 classes.  Maximum 15.

Cribbage and Texas Holdem Tu 3:00-5:00 with Danny Edmunds in Moncton Lions Centre  First class Jan 19 with 6 classes.  Maximum 8.  CANCELLED

Introduction to Computers Wed 10:00 – noon with Dennis Damsell in Computer Access Room, 4th floor PPT.  First class Jan 20 with 8 classes.  Maximum 5.

Introduction to Chess Wed 10:00-noon with Normand Arsenault 3rd Floor Lounge in PPT  First class Jan 20 with 6 classes.  Maximum 16.

French Beginners, Part I Wed 1:30-3:30 with Sylvia Damsell  3rd Floor Lounge in PPT  First class Jan 20 with 8 classes.  Maximum 12.

Computer Literacy For Seniors (LAB) Wed 3:15-5:15 with George Demetre Forest Glen School, Computer Room Lab.  First class Jan 20 with 8 classes. NOTE: No class on Wed March 3. Maximum 7.  Students MUST have computer and internet access at home.

Look Great – Feel Great – Law of Attraction Th 10:00-noon with Gail Cumming Wesley Memorial United Church, Trites Room  First class Jan 21 with 6 classes. Maximum 10.CANCELLED

Learn Meditation & be Happy Th 1:30 – 3:30 with Winston Cochrane Wesley Memorial United Church, Trites Room  First class Jan 21 with 6 classes.  Maximum 15.

Bridge For The 21st Century Fri 10:00-noon with Marilyn MacDiarmid in Moncton Lions Centre  First class Jan 22 with 8 classes.  Maximum 16.

French Beginners, Part II Fri 1:30-3:30 with Sylvia Damsell in 3rd Floor Lounge PPT   First class Jan 22 with 8 classes.  Maximum 12.

Course offerings for the 2009 Fall Term

Sackville

Conversational French with Kathy Hamer (M & W 11:00-noon)

All That Jazz! with Berkeley Fleming (M 2:00-4:00)

Autumn Birds and bird-watching with Tony Erskine (Tu 9:00-11:00)

An Introduction to Personal Financial Management with Pravin Varma (Tu 10:00-noon)

An Introduction to Memoir Writing with Marilyn Lerch (Tu 1:00-3:00)

Art Appreciation Looking, Learning, Loving Art with Hart Swedersky (Tu 2:00-4:00)

History Field Trips with various presenters (1st class on Th, others on Wed 1:30-3:30)

Practical Maintenance Tips for the Home with Ray Dixon (Th 9:30-11:30)

Storytelling with Bertholet Charron (Th 10:00-noon)

Deep Listening with Janet Hammock (Th 1:30-3:30)

Introduction to Duplicate Bridge with Anne Posch & Jon Shute (F 10:00-noon)

Introduction to Computers Level Two with Bill Evans & Heather Patterson (S 10:00-noon)

Port Elgin

Note: Registration for these will take place with the Sackville courses.

Beginner Line Dancing with Robert & Linda Trenholm (M 10:00-11:00)

Introduction to Computers Level One with Shelley Murphy (Tu 3:15-5:15)

Amherst

Drawing with Gil Collicott (M 10:00-11:30)

Physically Active Lifestyles with various presenters (Tu some at 8:30am and some at 10:00am)

Lets Talk About… Local History with various presenters (Tu 2:00-3:30)

Introduction to Opera with Beverly True (W 2:00-3:30)

Basics  and Beyond Quilting with Phyllis Cameron  (W 6:00-8:30)

Introduction to Taoist Tai Chi with Paul Clark & Rod Morris (W 7:00-8:00)

Introduction to Rug Hooking with Deanne Fitzpatrick (Th 12:00-1:30)

Money Matters with Ivan Duvar, Neville Ralph and Mark Casey (Th 1:00-3:00)

Breads for Every Taste and Season with Carol Oram (Th 6:00-8:00)

Looking Back – Genealogy and  Historic Properties with Shirley Nickerson,  Dianne Bacon and Linda Reid  (F 9:00-11:00)

Escorted Nature Walks with various presenters (usually Sat, one Wed, various times)

Moncton

Life Writing with Joan Sichel (M 9:30-11:30)

Introduction to Computers , Level One with Dennis Damsell (M 10:00-noon)

Introduction to Computers,  Level Two with Margaret Edmunds (M 1:00-3:00)

Crazy Patch Stitches for Christmas with Sheila Horsman (Tu 9:30-11:30)

Discussion of Books Enjoyed with Normand Arsenault (Tu 10:00-noon)

Watercolour for Beginners with Bob Noble (Tu 1:00-3:00)

Introduction to Chess with Normand Arsenault (W 10:00-noon)

French Beginners,  Part One with Sylvia Damsell (W 1:30-3:30)

Introduction to Computers, Level One with George Demetre (W 3:15-5:15)

Feel and Look Younger by Living a Better Life with Gail Cumming (Th 10:00-noon)

Learn Meditation & be Happy with Winston Cochrane (Th 1:30-3:30)

French Beginners,  Part Two with Sylvia Damsell (F 1:30-3:30)

Geology of the Bay of Fundy Region with Ken Adams  (Th & F with times based on the tides)

Note:  Some people are very sensitive to perfume and other scents.   Please respect a scent free environment by not using scented products,   Thank you.

COURSE OFFERINGS FOR THE 2009 SPRING TERM.

SACKVILLE.

Bird Watching, Tu 10-12, with Tony Erskine…starting on April 14th

Gardening, Tu 2-4, with various (see note #1)…starting May 19th

Introduction to Digital Photography, W 1.30-3.30, with Macx MacNichol…starting April 22nd

Rainbow Cooking, W 2-4, with Qamar Farooqi…starting April 15

Beginning Computing, W 4-6, with Bill Evans and Heather Patterson…starting on May 6th

Dancing with the STARS, W 7-9, with Don MacIntyre…starting on April 29

Introduction to Drawing, Th 10-noon, with Virgil Hammock…starting April 23rd

Woodworking, Th 7-9, with Val Legere…starting on April 23rd

Bridge, Level ll, F 10-noon, with Anne Posch and Jon Shute…starting April 24th

Tennis, Tu and Th 2-4, with Art and Anne Miller…starting May 19th.

MONCTON.

Introduction to Computers, M 10-noon, with Dennis Damsell…starting April 13th

French as a Second Language, Level 1, M 1.30-3.30, with Sylvia Damsell…starting April 13th

Your Legs, Lungs, Heart and Other Parts, Tu 12.30-2.30, with Roberta Pollock…starting April 14th

Introduction to Chess, W 10-noon, with Normand Arsenault…starting April 15th

Computer Literacy, W 3.15-5.15, with George Demetre…starting April 15th

AMHERST.

Beginners Jive, Tu 7-9, with Rickey Rhindress…starting April 14th

Drawing, W 1.30 -3.30, with Gil Collicot…starting April 15th

Introduction to Yoga, W 2-3, with Sherry Smith and Donna Ripley…starting April 22nd

Quilting-Beyond the Basics, W 6-8.30, with Phyllis Cameron…starting April 22^nd

Home Fermentation, W 7-9, with Morris Haugg and Blake Daley…starting April 15th

Beginning Your Feng Shui Journey, Th 1.30-3.30, with Wallie Simieritsch…starting April 16th

Baking Bliss, Th 6-8, with Carol Oram, Wayne Lines, Richard Beswick and Robert Mansour (see note #2)…starting April 23rd

Bridge for Beginners, F 10-noon, with Peg Tait…starting April 17th

Guided Nature Walk, Sat (time variable), with Bill Fairbanks, Andrew MacFarlane and John McKay (see note #3)…starting May 16th

NOTES.

#1.There are several presenters. Garden Design with Alasdair MacLean, Container Gardening with Paul Bogaard,

Perennials and Raised Beds with Laurel McIntyre and Rob Ireland, Tour of McIntyre/Ireland Garden,

Water Gardens with Sandy and Wendy Burnett, Rhododendrons and Azaleas garden tour with Harold Popma.

#2.There will be four sessions.Multi-grain bread with Carol Oram, Biscuits with Wayne Lines, Praline cheesecake with Richard

Beswick and Spinach phatires with Robert Mansour.

#3.There will be three walks.Amherst Point Waterfowl Park with Bill Fairbanks, Sackville Waterfowl Park with Andrew

MacFarlane and Railway Terminus with John McKay

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COURSE OFFERINGS FOR THE 2009 WINTER TERM.

SACKVILLE

Introduction to Computers, Mon 2:00 – 4:00, with Art Miller

Introduction to Drawing, Tue 2:00 – 4:00, with Virgil Hammock

Bringing Memory to Life, Tue 1:00 – 3:00, with Marilyn Lerch

Looking, Learning, Loving Art, Tue 2:00 – 4:00, with Hart Swedersky

Digital Photography, Wed 1:30 – 4:00, with Macx MacNichol

Vegetarian Cooking, Wed 1:30 – 3:30, with Donna Capper

Digging into the Past, Th 2:00 – 4:00, glimpses of Tantramar History with eight guest speakers.

Music That’s Out of this Galaxy!, Th 10:00 -12:00, with Janet Hammock

Bridge for Beginners, Fri 10:00 – 12:00, with Anne Posch and Jon Shute.

MONCTON

Watercolour for Beginners, Tue 1:00 – 3:00, with Robert Noble & Joan Gregory

Life Writing, Mon 2:00 – 4:00, with Joan Sichel

French as a Second Language (Level 1), Mon 1:00-3:00, with Sylvia Damsell

Initiation to Chess, Wed 10:00 – 12:00, with Normand Arsenault

AMHERST

Quilting – Beyond the Basics, Wed 6:00 – 8:30, with Phyllis Cameron

Beginning Ukulele, Wed 2:00 – 4:00, with Jeanne Milner

Reupholstering, Mon 1:30 – 3:30, with Pat Dixon

Drawing, Wed 1:30 – 3:30, with Gil Collicot

Legal Issues for Seniors, Tue 7:00 – 9:00, with Morris Haugg

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COURSE OFFERINGS FOR THE 2008 FALL TERM.

SACKVILLE

Dancing With the STARS, Mon 2:00 – 4:00, with Don MacIntyre

Introduction to Drawing, Tue 1:30 – 4:30, with Peter Manchester

Improving Your Bridge, Tue 2:00 – 4:00, with Bill Cunningham

Introduction to Computers, Tue 7:00 – 9:00, with Art Miller

India and Her Religions, Wed 2:00 – 4:00, with Donna Capper

Pakistani Cooking, Wed 2:00 – 4:00, with Qamar Farooqi

Fly Me to the Moon, Th 1:00 – 3:00, with Janet Hammock

Furniture Refinishing, Th 2:00 – 4:00, with Val Legere

AMHERST

Legal Issues for Seniors, Tue 7:00 – 9:00, with Morris Haugg

Home Fermentation, Wed 7:00 – 9:00, with the “Beverage Quartet”