Limitless Learning September 2008

Computers

Increase your computer skills in an intimate setting at Atwater Library and Computer Centre. Private lessons are available.

Introduction to Windows and email: Understand the basic functioning of Windows and email. The course runs for 8 hours at $115, 10 am - 12 pm Mondays to Thursdays in October, and 6 pm - 8 pm Mondays and Wednesdays in October and November.

Introduction to Excel: Format worksheets, use numerical functions, create graphs, charts, spread sheets, analyze data, plot trends and sort information. The course runs for 8 hours at $115, 6 pm to 8 pm, Mondays, November 3, 10, 17 and 24.

Searching the Internet: Search for news and information, learn web pages, saving and printing. The course runs for 4 hours at $55, 10 am - 12 pm, Mondays and Wednesdays in October and November.

Introduction to Word: Create, edit, print, save, use formatting tools to adjust headers and footers, grammar and spelling. The course runs for 8 hours at $115, 10 am - 12 pm Mondays and Wednesdays in October.

Facebook: Connect with friends and family using today's hottest social networking tool. $15. Friday, September 26, 10 am - 12 pm.

Get organized: Learn how to create, label and organize your files and folders. $15. Wednesday, October 15, 10 am - 12 pm.

Christmas cards: Create cards with Word. $15. Friday, November 14, 10 am - 12 pm.

Info: 514-935-7344 or atwaterlibrary.ca

Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors Computer Learning Center offers basic and advanced computer classes five days a week. Be comfortable and familiar with operating Windows applications including Word, spreadsheets, graphics, games and the Internet. Courses are $90.

Info: 514-342-1234 x 7348

Computer courses at Pointe Claire Library run Monday, September 15 until December. $35 for 6 hours. Learn introduction to computers, Internet, Internet plus, Excel, Excel plus and Word. Register by September 9 for residents and September 10 for non-residents.

Info: 514-630-1218

Fitness and wellness

The Creative Social Center invites everyone to join their folk dancing group Wednesdays from 10:45 am to 11:45 am. Folk dancing engages body and mind through movement, music, social interaction and learning new steps.

Practice yoga postures with Ruth Dranov and learn to stretch the muscles for a better range of motion. Classes take place Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 am - 12 pm.

Aerobics has been named the fountain of youth as it benefits all the bodyÕs organs, including the brain. This course runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am - 11 am with Ruth Dranov. 5237 Clanranald.

Info: 514-488-0907

Teapot 50+ Center at 2901 St-Joseph in Lachine offers a variety of ways to stay fit. Starting Thursday, September 25 at 1 pm, their 10 week course of chair exercises is designed for those with limited mobility. $3 per class.

Starting Tuesday, September 9 at 9:30 am, Rona Donald teaches aerobics. $3 per class.

Starting Tuesday, September 9 at 1:30 pm, Marie Schaffhauser teaches line dancing. $35 for 10 weeks.

Yoga classes with Shalini start Thursday, September 11 at 1 pm. $100 for 10 weeks.

Info: 514-637-5627 or theteapot.org

Vanier College offers aquatic courses Saturday, September 13 to Sunday, December 7.

Call 514-744-7000 to register.

Humanities

The McGill Institute for Learning in Retirement offers study groups to people 55 and over. Participants choose from literature, music, history, religion, travel, and creative writing. Learning from one another is the name of the game. The new term begins Monday, September 22 for ten weeks. Orientation is Thursday, September 11 at 688 Sherbrooke W, Suite 229.

Info: 514-398-8234 or mcgill.ca/milr

Analyze current affairs at Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors. Examine political corruption in national and international politics. Courses run Tuesdays from September to November. $15 to $36.

Info & registration: 514-342-1234

The Pointe Claire Library offers Genealogy courses beginning Wednesday, October 1 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm and 6 pm – 9 pm, at the Pointe Claire Library. $30 for 6 hours.

Info: 514-630-1218

Revisit the myth of Helen of Troy at Thomas More Institute. Trace the changing visions of her and discover why this is a classic of Euripides, Stresichorus, Theocritus and Ovid. Course begins Wednesday, September 24 at 3:45 pm and runs for 12 weeks. Other humanities courses offered by Thomas More include Across Asia on the silk road, Berlin: expelling the ghosts of history, and Freedom and equality and the spirit of inquiry.

Info: 514-935-9585

Vanier College offers courses in world views, knowledge, ethical issues and industrial electronics Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 6 pm - 9 pm, 9 am - 1:20 pm and 6 pm - 10:20 pm.

Info: 514-744-7000

Languages

Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors offers basic and intermediate English, French, Spanish and Hebrew. Develop and improve conversation and reading skills. For times and fees, call 514-342-1234.

Teapot 50+ Center holds intermediate Spanish courses with Irma de la Luz PŽrez starting Tuesday, September 9 at 10:30 am.

Info: 514-637-5627 or theteapot.org

Vanier College offers introductory and literature courses in English and French. A placement test is required for all English courses.

Literary Themes, Literary Genres and Introduction to College English, run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 pm - 10 pm.

Elementary French with intensive runs Saturdays, September 6 to October 25 from 9 am - 3:30 pm.

Info: 514-744-7000

Learn Yiddish at the Jewish Public Library starting Monday, September 8 from 7 pm – 8:30 pm. $86 students, $96 library members, $106 non-members.

Info: 514-345-2627 x 3006

Performance

The recorder group turns music into a fun activity at the Creative Social Center. Classes are Wednesdays 9:30 am - 10:30 am with Edna Janco.

The Creative Social Center choir sings a repertoire of popular, traditional and classic songs. The choir class is Thursdays from 1 pm - 3 pm with Brian Brice.

To register: 514-488-0907

All would-be thespians are welcome to join the Teapot 50+ Center drama group with Kevin O'Halloran. Rehearsals start Friday, September 12 at 1 pm.

Info: 514-637-5627 or theteapot.org

Visual arts

Cummings Centre for Seniors offers photography classes this fall.

Learn how to transfer images from your digital camera onto a computer and do basic photo editing. Bring your camera with attachments and manual. The course starts Wednesday, September 24 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. $21.

Improve photo-taking skills and master the technical and artistic aspects of digital photography. Learn how to control shutter speed, ISO, white balance and flash. Get acquainted with digital retouching and printing software. View and discuss contemporary artistic photography as a means of acquiring helpful photo-taking tips. Wednesday, October 29 to November 19 from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. $65.

Learn to paint and work with acrylics, prepare a support, mix colour, and create textures. Enjoy this versatile medium through stimulating projects with personal guidance. Materials not included. Mondays, September 8 to December 1 from 9 am - 12 pm. $150.

Discover the facets of creating with glass and create small projects using techniques in glass mosaic, stained glass and glass fusing. Materials not included. The course runs Wednesdays, October 29 to December 3 from 9 am - 12 pm. $70.

Info: 514-342-1234

Learn to draw and discover your creativity at the Creative Social Center with Miriam Cohen, Wednesdays from 10 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 3 pm.

Eugene Jankowski teaches sculpture Wednesdays 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

Starting Monday, September 8, Gordon Hincks invites everyone to come by and paint up a storm. $70 for the 10 week course.

Info: 514-488-0907

Writing and music

Starting Wednesday, September 24 from 3pm – 5 pm, Beaconsfield Library holds creative writing workshops with Timothy Fain. $40 members, $45 non-members. Registration until Friday, September 19.

Info: 514-428-4460

The Creative Social Center creative writing group provides a space for aspiring writers. Classes are given by Judith Castle.

Call 514-488-0907 to register.

Creative writing starts at the Pointe Claire Library Thursday, September 18 from 3 pm - 5 pm. $40 for 10 hours.

Info: 514-630-1218 x 1632

It's 'all about music' at Thomas More Institute. Discover the basics — timbre, rhythm, harmony and acoustics, get to know the orchestra and its instruments, study the sociology of music-making and philosophize about music. The course starts Monday, October 20 at 1:30 pm for 24 weeks.

Info: 514-935-9585

Continuing education

E.N.C.O.R.E. begins registration Tuesday, September 2 for Fall courses including acrylic painting, drawing, bridge, music-jazz, philosophy, Tai Chi, yoga, quilting, world crisis, creative writing, and hand-writing analysis at 1857 de Maisonneuve W.

Info: 514-484-1846.

Dawson College Continuing Education offers credit and non-credit courses. Classes include business administration, computer science, economics, English, French, history, humanities, mathematics, mechanical engineering technology, psychology, sciences, social sciences and sociology.

Info: 514-933-3771

John Abbott College offers credit and non-credit courses. Most credit courses are in three hour sessions over 15 weeks. These include business administration, computer science, economics, English, history, humanities, mathematics, physical education, psychology and publication & web design.

Non-credit courses are offered evenings and Saturdays. Classes include business, computer, computers & digital photography, dance, entrepreneurship, event planning & fundraising, finance & investment, fine arts, professional development, languages, pharmaceutical technology and retirement.

Info: 514-457-6610 x 5355 or 5361

Vanier College provides introductory courses in social science, science, business, accounting, geography, management, mathematics, physics, and marketing evenings Monday to Friday, starting at 6 pm.

Info: 514-744-7000

Workshops

Pointe Claire Library offers workshops and conferences. Pointe Claire residents register Tuesday, September 9, from 10 am - 9 pm. Pointe Claire non-residents register Wednesday, September 10 at 10 am.

Info: 514-630-1218 x 1632