Beginner Digital Cameras Learn how to use your digital camera more effectively and efficiently! Topics covered include image quality, menus, white balance, ISO settings, shooting modes and processing. Also discover various design techniques to improve the composition of your images. Please bring your camera and manuals to class. Date: Tuesdays, Feb. 4 & 11 (2 classes) (Register by Jan. 27) Fee: $70.00 Location: St. Albert Catholic High School Instructor: Lorianne Giles Beginner Photography Get more creative with your images. Learn how to control the settings on your camera to get the look you want. Topics include: photography equipment, characteristics of lenses, ISO, shutter speeds, apertures, and composition. This course is for digital or film cameras with aperture and shutter controls. Please bring your camera and manuals to class. Note: Last night of class will be hands-on and will be held at an alternate location (TBA). Date: Tuesdays, Feb 18 & 25, Mar. 11 & 18 (4 classes) (No class Mar. 4) (Register by Feb. 11) Fee: $130.00 Location: St. Albert Catholic High School Instructor: Lorianne Giles Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Photographers* Do you want to learn how to manipulate your photographs from great to fantastic and organize them too? This course introduces students to this amazingly easy to use and versatile photo-editing program! In this comprehensive course you will learn tools and techniques for retouching photographs, getting the most out of your pictures and how to quickly and easily categorize photographs for incredible search capability on your Mac or PC. The course assumes little or no previous knowledge and is great for all photographers! This course is a must have for any amateur photographer. *Important Note: Students are required to bring laptops to class with the newest version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 software pre-installed. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 30 day free trial version can be downloaded from the internet and used in class. Go to http://www.adobe.com/downloads.html?promoid=jzefs and select Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 *** Please bring an extension cord to plug in your laptop.*** Date: Saturday, Mar. 8 (Register by Feb. 27) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (5 hours total - please bring a lunch) Fee: $99.00 Location: Lorne Akins Junior High School Lunch Room Instructor: Learn Photography Canada 5
Spanish Level 1 - Beginner Spanish is one of the most expressive languages and most preferred second language in the world! Learn the basics and beyond in our Spanish classes -- useful expressions and dialogue, pronunciation and vocabulary, but also the proper grammar and sentence structure necessary for clear communication. Increase your knowledge and proficiency as levels progress. STARTalk Come to our STARTalk class to improve your English. Learn with others also new to the English language. Lots of conversation, practice and fun! Dates: Thursdays Feb. 13 - Mar. 20 (6 classes) (Register by Feb. 6) 6:45-8:45 pm Fee: $30.00 Location: St. Albert Catholic High School Instructor: Kim Dudas (This course is being subsidized by St. Albert Further Education & Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education) Dates: Thursdays, Feb. 13 - Mar. 27 (7 classes) (Register by Feb. 6) Textbook: Purchase in class for $10 Instructor: Hillary Bakker Spanish Level 1 - Intermediate Learn the basics and beyond in our Spanish classes -- useful expressions and dialogue, pronunciation and vocabulary, but also the proper grammar and sentence structure necessary for clear communication. Increase your knowledge and proficiency as levels progress. Level 1 - Intermediate will review the basics of the Level 1 - Beginner program and progress to a higher knowledge and proficiency of the language. Pre-requisite - Spanish Level 1 - Beginner or equivalent Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 4 - Mar. 18 (7 classes) (Register by Jan. 28) Textbook: Purchase in class for $10 Instructor: Hillary Bakker 6 Winter 2014 St. Albert Further Education
French Level 1 - Beginner Learn French through interactive activities and conversation. Focus on basic vocabulary, pronunciation, expression and comprehension in a variety of common practical situations, with some emphasis on proper grammar and sentence structure necessary for clear communication. Increase your knowledge and proficiency as levels progress. Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 5 - Mar. 19 (7 classes) (Register by Jan. 29) Textbook: Purchase in class for $12 Instructor: Geoff Salmon St. Albert Further Education French Level 1 - Intermediate Learn French through interactive activities and conversation. Focus on basic vocabulary, pronunciation, expression and comprehension in a variety of common practical situations, with some emphasis on proper grammar and sentence structure necessary for clear communication. Increase your knowledge and proficiency as levels progress. Level 1 - Intermediate will review the basics of the Level 1 - Beginner program and progress to a higher knowledge and proficiency of the language. Pre-requisite - French Level 1 - Beginner or equivalent) Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 4 - Mar. 18 (7 classes) (Register by Jan. 28) Textbook: Purchase in class for $12 Instructor: Geoff Salmon Advertise in our Course Calendar! The Course Calendar is delivered to approximately 29,000 homes in St. Albert & area, and is published three times yearly (Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer). Advertising space is available to members of St. Albert Further Education. Become a member! For information on membership and an application form, visit our website: www.stalbertfurthered.com or contact us: email: furthered@shaw.ca phone: 780-460-2207 7
The HOME Program Workshops In Partnership with ATB Financial & St. Albert Further Education Association The HOME Program gives you information on: obtaining a mortgage shopping for the right home closing the purchase It s FREE and qualified participants can receive a down payment or closing financial assistance of up to $3,000! The HOME Program provides education, financial assistance and resources for families looking to move towards home ownership. It is funded in part by the Alberta Real Estate Foundation, the Alberta Real Estate Association, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Capital Region Housing Corporation and a large volunteer base of service providers coupled with financial contributions from participating Realtors. For further information on The HOME Program, visit www.thehomeprogram.ca Session I Date: Tuesday, Feb. 4 Session II Date: Tuesday, Feb. 11 (MUST complete both Session 1 and Session 2) Location: Fee: 7:00 to 10:00 pm ATB Financial 5515 Tudor Glen St. Albert, Alberta FREE (registration required) To register: Online at www.thehomeprogram.ca The HOME Program @ 780-702-9608 St. Albert Further Ed @ 780-460-2207 (This course is subsidized by The HOME Program, St. Albert Further Education & Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education) 8 Winter 2014 St. Albert Further Education
Introduction to Arthritis Introduction to Arthritis is a one-hour introductory presentation intended to help newly diagnosed people get started on their journey to living well with arthritis. A more detailed two-hour session will be offered in the spring. Invite a family member or friend to join you so they too can learn about arthritis, and better understand the disease, what it is and how it is diagnosed. Everyone will learn that there are many things one can do to make you feel better while living with arthritis. Date: Wednesday, Jan. 22 6:30 to 7:30 pm Location: St. Albert 50+ Club (7 Tache Street) Registration Fee: FREE (registration required) Register: Online - www.arthritis.ca/ab By Phone - St. Albert Further Education @ 780-460-2207 or The Arthritis Society @ 780-424-1740 Do you have a passion in helping those living with arthritis? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to lend us their skills and talents in facilitating education sessions to the public. Visit our website www.arthritis.ca to join our team! 9
Alberta Health Services-Home Care St. Albert Community Information & Volunteer Centre St. Albert Family & Community Support Services St. Albert 50+ Club St. Albert Further Education St. Albert Public Library St. Albert RCMP St. Albert & Sturgeon Primary Care Network St. Albert Transit, City of St. Albert St. Albert Victim Services St. Albert Victim Services Stop Abuse in Families (SAIF) Sturgeon Foundation- Seniors Supportive Housing Youville Home What is Elder Abuse? Any act or failure to act, especially within a relationship where there is an expectation of trust, jeopardizing the health or well-being of an older person. Elder Abuse can be: physical, emotional/psychological, sexual, financial, neglect, and spiritual/cultural. Abusers can be relatives, non-relatives, spouses, siblings, children, neighbours, friends, home care workers, or business relationships. Are you or someone you know in jeopardy? Elder Abuse truly is a hidden crime. Those that experience abuse may be reluctant to discuss their situation and ask for help. Would you like to speak to someone to find out more information? Please contact the St. Albert 50+ Club at 780-459-0433 or Stop Abuse in Families (SAIF) Society at 780-460-2195. Who Can Take a St. Albert Further Education Class? Unless otherwise indicated, Adult Continuing Education Program classes are designed for adult learners (over 18). Special Considerations: With special permission, a 16 or 17-year-old may be admitted to a class for adult learners. To obtain permission, the parent or guardian must contact St. Albert Further Education at 780-460-2207. Fee Payment Class fees must be paid at the time of registration. No participant is allowed to attend class without having paid the full class fee. We are unable to accept postdated cheques. Cheques returned due to non-sufficient funds (NSF) will be subject to a $25 service charge and will result in cancellation of the registration. Payment accepted: cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard Refund Information Cancellations St. Albert Further Education reserves the right to cancel any class. A full refund will be issued for all cancelled classes. Withdrawals, Transfers & Refunds To withdraw from a class for a refund, please notify St. Albert Further Education s office. Refunds may take up to four weeks to process. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance. Classes will not be canceled due to severe weather. Please note: Times and locations are subject to change For More Information or To Enroll Contact St. Albert Further Education Phone: 780-460-2207 or Email: furthered@shaw.ca 10 Winter 2014 St. Albert Further Education
Thank you! St. Albert Further Education would like to thank our partners who work with us to provide excellent programming in our community: ATB Financial (Tudor Glen) Edmonton Financial Literacy Society (EFLS) The Arthritis Society The HOME Program St. Albert Food Bank & Community Village Thank you also to the following organizations for allowing us to use their facilities for our courses: City of St. Albert Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools St. Albert Public Schools St. Albert 50+ Club St. Albert Further Education Looking for a Course Calendar? Pick one up at one of the following locations: St. Albert: City of St. Albert Community Services St. Albert Public Library St. Albert Further Education Office St. Albert Business Centre Fountain Park Recreation Centre Morinville: Morinville Library Sturgeon County Office Career and Employment Counselling Services 2-DAY CERTIFIED BABYSITTING COURSES Feb. 22 & 23, 2014 May 24 & 25, 2014 July 12 & 13, 2014 Oct. 4 & 5, 2014 Dec. 6 & 7, 2014 The Role of the Babysitter Child Development Caring for Children St. Albert CIVC COST: TIME: St. Albert Community Information and Volunteer Centre 10, 215 Carnegie Drive, St. Albert, AB T8N 5B1 Phone: 780-459-6666 Fax: 780-460-1365 email: answers@stalbertcivc.com web: www.stalbertcivc.com $55 includes a workbook, course materials, graduation certificate 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Students should be at least 11 ½ years of age to attend. Please bring pen, snacks, lunch, cloth diaper/tea towel and doll to the first day of class. Registration forms available at our offices. Online registration available @ www.stalbertcivc.com Topics covered through role playing, group interaction, video presentations, and student research include: Positive Behaviour Management Home Safety and Injury Prevention Fire Safety Upcoming CIVC Event 2014 First Aid Final Examination National Volunteer Week - April 6-12/ Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - Wednesday, April 9 Volunteer Citizen of the Year/Leaders of Tomorrow Awards - Saturday, May 3 Other Services Provided by CIVC: Community Information Source www.informstalbert.com Volunteer Opportunities www.govolunteer.ca Sidekicks Mentoring www.sidekicksmentoring.com 11