Sunshine Coast ElderCollege invites those aged 55 plus to attend a free preview of its spring 2019 courses on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Capilano University’s Sechelt Campus.
ElderCollege works in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Regional District for registration and program advertising and in association with Capilano University. Look for its list of courses on its website or in the SCRD Parks and Recreation Guide.
Courses are: Geology of the Gibsons’ Aquifer with Peter Hews; Take Charge of Your Health Care with Dr. Fiona Mitchell, Dr. Courtenay Crowell, Dr. John Hourigan, Dr. Jaymi Dumper; Hot Topics with Daryl Stennett; Climate of Change with Jim Pawley and guest; Design Your Own Garden with Ayuko Inoue; iPad for Beginners with David Marsh and Marcia Timbres; Trace Your Family History with Lorraine Gallant; The Use and Abuse of Social Media with Jessica Marola, Sean Eckford, Teresa Eckford, Janette Helmuth, Bruce Milne and Julie Rogers; Early Canadian History with Keith Maxwell; Law for Seniors with Carmen Sombrowski, Wayne Rowe and Lois Potter; Our Ancient DNA Legacy with Joe Harrison; Troubled Waters: The Freshwater Crisis in the 21st Century with Ray Kostaschuk; Restorative Justice with Nancy Denham and Bill Prowse; 2019 Festival of the Written Arts Preview with Pam Horner (morning course) and Kit Artus (afternoon course); Create and Share Stunning Photos with Your iPhone with Jack Pope; Spring Birding on the Sunshine Coast with Tony Greenfield, John Hodges, Rand Rudland and Russ Tkachuk.
ElderCollege has been able to maintain its reductions in course fees and they continue to be $36.75 per course including GST. The majority of courses will be held at the Sechelt Campus.
Attendees can register on the SCRD website (www.scrd.ca/recreation) and in person at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre or the Gibsons and Area Community Centre or at the Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre. Due to a change in SCRD policy, you can no longer register by phone with your credit card.
ElderCollege is a community of people aged 55 plus with a zest for learning and exploring life. Its volunteer experts offer a wealth of valuable courses and activities to the Sunshine Coast community. For more information or to contact ElderCollege: www.sunshinecoasteldercollege.ca.
– Submitted by Ann Hopkins
