Guided Autobiography – Sharing Your Story

Stories through GAB (guided autobiography) starting in May 2012 for 10 sessions

Based on Telling the Stories of Life though Guided Autobiography Groups by Dr. James E. Birren and Kathryn N. Cochran.

Meet the instructor and learn more about the class at the GAB Open House

7:00 pm Wednesday, May 2
at the Lifelong Learning office: #2, 4730 – 51 Avenue (next to Subway)

 

Internet & Email for Beginners

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET & EMAIL
Find out how to surf, google, download, save and send files, and manage your email and internet programs.
6 Hours Fee $90 / * Members $81 Instructor – Laura Tory
Course #C11 6:30 to 8:30 pm Mondays, May 14, 21 & 28
Course #C13 1:00 to 3:00 pm Wednesdays, June 6, 13 & 20

Learn How to Use a PC

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Learn about the parts, programs using the mouse, and organizing files and folders.
Course #C7
1:00 to 3:00 pm Thursdays, June 7, 14 & 21
8 Hours Instructor – Laura Tory
Fee $120 / * Members $108

Learning Microsoft Office Programs

Our Self-Paced program helps you move through your Microsoft Office learning goals at your own speed, on your own schedule.

Fees for each level include the official course manual, 20 hours in the computer lab, and the assistance of experienced tutors for up to one year.

Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, One Note
Per Level Fee $150 / * Members $135 

Volunteers are the Heart of our Literacy Program!

The Lacombe Adult Literacy Program is dependant on the generosity of volunteers from the community! Free and confidential tutoring is available to anyone wanting help with speaking, reading, and writing English.  Our volunteers generously give their time to help others, and truly make a difference in many lives!

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers!

Volunteers Count! During National Volunteer Week

During National Volunteer Week from April 15 to 21, volunteers can win prizes by going to the Volunteers Count! website and logging their volunteer hours from this week!

Thanks a million to all the wonderful volunteers who support the Lacombe Adult Literacy Program!!

National Volunteer Week April 15 – 21

To All the Volunteers in the City and throughout the County of Lacombe who make our communities better places to live, Thank You!!!

Cleaning Up Your PC – Learn How in 2 Hours!

CLEANING UP YOUR PC
Learn how to get rid of unnecessary files and speed up your computer!
Course #C16  2 Hours
6:30 to 8:30 pm Monday, April 30    
Instructor – Laura Tory
Fee $40 / * Members $36

Grow your own vegetables & flowers!

BACKYARD GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS
Learn the basics of growing in containers or having a garden in your own backyard.
Instructor – Carol Spencer
Fee $40 / * Members $36
Alix  Course #G7  4 Hours – 10:00 am to noon Tuesdays, May 8 & 15   
Bentley  Course #G8  4 Hours – 10:00 am to noon Wednesdays, May 9 & 16  
Blackfalds  Course #G9  4 Hours – 10:00 am to noon Thursdays, May 10 & 17  

Design a Potted Plant & Take It Home

DESIGN A POTTED PLANT
Beautiful pots and baskets start with a healthy plant and an idea.
Get inspired, design your own, and take it home! 
Course #G6  2 Hours
10:00 am to noon Saturday, May 5    
Instructor – Carol Spencer
Fee $36 / * Members $32

Learn the Steps & Techniques of Quilting

THE BASICS OF QUILTING
Learn the steps and techniques of quilting and create a simple, unique project.
Learners must bring and use a sewing machine along with a few sewing items, but the quilting kit is included in the fee.
Course #A13  8 Hours
1:00 to 5:00 pm Saturdays, April 28 and May 5    
Instructor – Debbie Woods
Fee $150 / * Members $135

Playing the Piano Keyboard – Great fun at any age!

KEYBOARD MUSIC LESSONS
Sharpen your brain and enjoy companionship while you learn to play the piano keyboard!  For all levels of experience, this course is designed specifically for adults and seniors. 
Course #A12  6 Hours
2:00 to 3:00 pm Wednesdays, May 16 – 30, June 6 – 20  
Instructor – Lyn Lamers
Fee $150 / * Members $135

Laughter & Breathing for Better Health

LAUGHTER YOGA – Certified Leader Workshop
As a form of exercise, laughter is a powerful way of addressing physical, mental and emotional challenges, and a way to improve inter-personal skills.  Learn the many applications of laughter yoga, practiced by over 1 million people worldwide.
Previous experience is not required. 
Course #W9  12 Hours
9:30 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6  (Bring a lunch!)
Instructor – Jody Hamilton
Fee $320 / * Members $288

All About the Healing Properties of Crystals

CRYSTAL HEALING
Learn about the healing properties of crystals, how to clear them and set up grids, clearing chakras, and using crystals daily.
Course #W12  6 Hours
9:30 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, May 12    (Bring a lunch!)
Instructor – Kim Buckler
Fee $150 / * Members $135

Accounting Fundamentals – Learn them in 4 evenings!

BOOKKEEPING 101
Start and finish this four-evening class in May!  Maybe you are starting a new business or wondering would be involved in keeping the books for a small business.  Or perhaps you are looking to switch careers or want to expand your skills and get back in the job market.  Learn about T accounts, debits and credits, journals and ledgers, and what is a trial balance anyway?
Course #L3  8 Hours
6:30 to 8:30 pm Wednesdays, May 2 to 23    
Instructor – Laura Tory
Fee $150 / * Members $135