FALL 2019 - adm.viu.ca · management; wealth succession and charitable giving. If requested, banking and credit management will also be covered. ELDQ 058 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions:

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FALL 2019 Course Calendar

Courses start in September & NovemberLocated in Nanaimo & Parksville

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Front Cover Art: The Notch by William Townsend 1940-2017Respected internationally, Bill painted Canada – on site - from Peggy’s Cove, through Quebec’s cathedral small towns, Algonquin National Park, and Yukon, to his most favoured locales in the Rocky Mountains and magic spots on Vancouver Island, his home for 35 years� The Notch, Nanoose Bay shows how his work can re-organize nature’s tangle of life into powerful colour and structure on canvas�

As we enter the 26th year of VIU ElderCollege, we take with us the momentum we have generated during our first quarter century� It is the intention of the Board of Management of VIU ElderCollege to grow the program in a controlled way while keeping the quality of our program intact� To that end, we will be introducing new instructors with a variety of skills and interests and recruiting new participants� As has always been the case, the success of VIU ElderCollege is due to the support of VIU and the many volunteers that make our VIU ElderCollege program function powerfully� While savouring the knowledge and friendships that you gain from participating in VIU ElderCollege courses, please consider donating some of your time and skills as an instructor or volunteer� We look forward to moving ahead as a cohesive and productive team�

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JOIN US!Purchasing your Membership

An active VIU ElderCollege membership is required before registration in all VIU ElderCollege courses. Memberships run from June 1 (of the current year) to May 31 (of the following year). The annual membership fee is $20 and offers many benefits.

In preparation for course registration, memberships can be purchased starting June 1 for the upcoming VIU ElderCollege season.

Memberships can be purchased on the phone with a credit card, or with cash, debit or credit card in person at either the Nanaimo or Parksville campus.

Benefits of Membership

• Early notification of course registration dates• Course calendar mailed to your home address• Member emails and updates• Use of VIU Library during course• One free admission to Milner Gardens and Woodland

• Discount of $4 off entrance to Deep Bay Marine Field Station

• Discount of $2 off Classical Coffee Concert Series Chamber Music at the Port Theatre

• Discount of 10% off giftware and apparel at the VIU Campus Store

• Discount at the VIU Gym

Registering for Courses

VIU ElderCollege produces two Course Calendars per year. Registration for the Fall Session starts in late June and in late November for the Spring/Summer Session. Emails will be sent to current and past members indicating when registration will start.

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Nanaimo CampusBuilding 200 Registration Centre 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5

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Energy Medicine For Self-Help – An Introduction Now 8 Weeks!This hands-on course will introduce participants to a variety of energy healing techniques, for example Eden Energy Medicine, Energy Psychology and PSYCH-K.You will learn to test and adjust your own energy patterns to promote and sustain health and emotional wellbeing. You will be encouraged to practice the Daily Energy Routine throughout the course to balance and strengthen energy patterns that boost the bodies’ self-healing ability.

ELDK 009 F19Q01 (Parksville) 8 sessions: Mon, Sep 9-Nov 4; 12:30-2:30 pm (No class Oct 14)

$52.50

MIKE PROVENCHER worked for 38 years in the Mental Health field as a clinician and manager. Since 2004 Mike has been studying energy treatment modalities for ameliorating mental, emotional and physical conditions.

Vancouver Island History 1871-1914Beginning in 1871, we’ll see how British Columbia became a province of Canada and how Victoria ended up as its capital city. We’ll follow the life of Victoria, once the biggest town in all of British Columbia, how it slowly lost its financial and economic position to Vancouver but survived as the political centre and base for the Royal Navy (in Esquimalt). We’ll see the building of the Island’s own railway: Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway which promised prosperity for the Island communities. We’ll drop in on the infamous Dunsmuirs, learn about the Island’s collieries, Craigdarroch Castle, the seal fishery, Victoria’s red light district, streetcars and breweries. We’ll also uncover the lives of some of our more colourful Premiers including Amor De Cosmos, John Robson, E.G. Prior, Richard McBride, and much more.

ELDQ 076 F19X01 (Downtown Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Mon, Sep 9-Oct 21; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class Oct 14)

$42

DAVID HOBSON is passionate about history and has degrees in History and German from the University of Victoria and UCLA. He has taught at numerous institutions in BC including UVic, Camosun College and ElderCollege.

September CoursesSept 3 – Nov 4

Non-Fiction Book ClubAfter establishing a reading list, the club will meet once a month to discuss the book designated for that date. Please bring to the first meeting a suggested title and the reasons you chose it – history, politics, economics, philosophy, biography, memoirs, environmental issues – anything that isn’t fiction. Please check that it is readily available in the library or bookstores.

ELDN 067 F19X01 (Qualicum Beach) 8 sessions: Mon, Sep 16, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 16, Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 16, Apr 20; 1:30-3:30 pm$52.50

September: Erebus: One Ship, Two Epic Voyages and the Greatest Naval Mystery of All Time by Michael Palin

October: In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction by Gabor Mate

ANNE BRAILSFORD (PhD) has a passion for reading and loves to engage in book conversations to learn others’ perspectives. She has had a career in children’s literacy learning and continues to write books for teachers and to design literacy programs for children.

CAROL WELLS has a BSc from the University of Alberta and certification in Business Administration from the College of New Caledonia. She has researched her own family tree and has completed course work with the National Institute for Genealogical Studies.

Prepare For Emergencies And DisastersThe course starts with a discussion of the many types of emergency events that can befall BC, how vulnerable we are, and what governments are doing to minimize risks. We will then cover what we need to do as individuals, households and neighbourhoods, as we are the first line of preparedness and response. The final session includes a few desk-top exercises to empower you to turn a potential catastrophe into a mere inconvenience.

ELDH 021 F19Q01 (Parksville) 4 sessions: Mon, Sep 23-Oct 21; 9:30-11:30 am (No class Oct 14)

$31.50

ROSS PETERSON is a former Director of Emergency Management for the North Shore municipalities (Vancouver), and has been providing personal and neighborhood preparedness instruction for over 20 years.

September Courses Sept. 3 – Nov. 4 3

Canada In The Flanders In WWI This course will focus on the Canadian involvement in WWI, especially on the Western Front. The instructor, who has lived in Flanders and also in Canada, has a unique close perspective of the courage and sacrifice men and women made in WWI. All aspects of this time will be covered. It is a study of Canadians and the consequences for our country and the lessons we can draw from that.

ELDK 016 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 8 sessions: Tue, Sep 3-Oct 22; 9:30-12:30 pm$52.50

JOHNNY COOPMAN is a musician and amateur historian. He is currently writing a concept album dealing with Canadians who were in the Ieper (Ypres) salient during WWI. Johnny’s passion is to share this history with others.

Fire Safety At Home Discuss the importance of fire prevention and how we can protect ourselves at home. The instructor will focus on topics such as: places in our homes to look at fire safety, how to use a fire extinguisher and what to do if we hear the smoke alarm.

ELDK 001 F19Q01 (Parksville)2 sessions: Tue, Sep 10-17; 12:30-2:30 pm$21

STEVEN LIEDL is the Assistant Chief for the City of Parksville Fire Department. He has been a member of the department for almost ten years.

Intelligent Investing And Estate Planning WorkshopThis is a comprehensive holistic course that helps to educate seniors and retirees about money and finances. This course will review the following topics in detail: estate planning; financial planning; investment strategies to protect both capital and income; tax management; wealth succession and charitable giving. If requested, banking and credit management will also be covered.

ELDQ 058 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Tue, Sep 10-Oct 15; 1:00-3:00 pm$42

WAHID ALI has been a Financial Planner and Retirement Specialist for twenty-five years and specializes in Estate Planning, Wealth Succession and Financial Planning.

Photovoltaics: Solar Electric PowerThis course will focus on the basics of solar electric power from solar cells-photovoltaics (PV). Topics will include array siting and orientation, anticipated costs, present and future status of PV, and storage. The second week of the course will be a site visit to the instructor’s Errington home (22kWp of PV). Due to the wide range of audience familiarity with solar power, the course will be geared towards answering questions and discussing participants’ interests.

ELDH 048 F19Q01 (Parksville)2 sessions: Tue, Sep 24-Oct 1; 12:30-2:30 pm$21

DERRICK GRIMMER has a PhD in solid-state physics and has spent 43 years in the solar energy field (thermal & electric). He worked in solar groups at US government labs (Los Alamos), large corporations (3M), and is a retired co-founder of a PV module manufacturing firm (PowerFilm).

DID YOU KNOW?Your VIU ElderCollege membership covers one free admission to Milner Gardens and Woodland in Qualicum Beach.

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The Short Story In English Literature

Joseph Conrad was inspired to write The Secret Agent (1907) by the bomb attack on the Greenwich Observatory that occurred in 1894. After the 9/11 attacks and the intervention of the CIA in Afghanistan, The Secret Agent became a model for understanding terrorism and the way it works in the 20th century. We will discuss this novel and the importance of the short story form as it relates to the study of English Literature in the 20th century.Required Texts: The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad

ELDH 093 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Tue, Sep 10-Oct 15; 3:30-5:30 pm$42

GLORIA MARTINS (BA SFU) worked as a teaching assistant for the English Department at SFU while completing the course requirements for her master’s degree.

Nurturing Grieving And Mourning LossThis course will offer opportunities for both personal reflection and small group discussion. The course will focus on taking an inventory of loss in our lives, healthy ways of dealing with loss, myths of grief and looking at how we can be a companioning presence in the lives of those mourning loss.

ELDH 009 F19X01 (Qualicum Beach) 4 sessions: Tue, Oct 1-22; 12:30-2:30 pm$31.50

JULE BRIESE is a retired educator with a passion for facilitating nurturing workshops. She holds certificates in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation and in Grief and Loss Studies. She received her facilitator training through the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation.

Aging Better In CommunityThese interactive sessions will explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of care and housing for older adults - through the lens of community. How did we get here? What is the journey of care for an older adult look like? What are the current and emerging trends in care and housing? What can we learn from best practices globally and how can we apply them locally?

ELDK 027 F19Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Tue, Sep 10-24; 9:30-11:30 am$26.50

RUDY FRIESEN is passionate about better care and housing for aging people. He researches leading-edge initiatives around the world, writes about them, and presents to organizations, communities and conferences in Canada and abroad.

Canadian Prime Ministers: Public And Private LivesUncover the personal and public lives of Canada’s Prime Ministers from 1867 to the present. The focus will be on the major Prime Ministers and provide insight into the lesser known ones. Lectures and discussion will encourage participants to contribute and will be enhanced by video presentations.

ELDN 013 F19Q01 (Parksville) 5 sessions: Tue, Sep 24-Oct 22; 9:30-11:30 am$36.75

GREG FRASER received a BA from the University of Victoria and an MA from the University of San Diego. His major areas of expertise are World History, Canadian History and First Nations Studies.

Making Your Dreams Come True Bring new clarity to what you REALLY want out of life. You will learn about the steps you can take to manifest a life you will love. The instructor will provide the tools to create a vision and feel a sense of self-empowerment. The presentations are interactive and geared towards different learning styles with lots of fun, laughter, and insights into how Universal Laws work.

ELDH 090 F19Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Wed, Sep 11-Oct 2; 9:30-11:30 am$26.50

DOROTHEA GORDON (B.A., M.Ed, Germany) taught in Europe and Victoria BC high schools: French, German, Spanish and Latin. She’s now a certified DreamBuilder coach, giving presentations and workshops locally and internationally.

Bridge 1This course is an introduction to basic bidding and play using the Standard American 5-Card Major system. It is intended for both beginners and those who have not played bridge for some time but wish to re-learn this currently used system. Homework is expected.

Recommended Text: Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction by Audrey Grant

ELDP 070 F19X01 (Nanoose Bay) 6 sessions: Wed, Sep 11-Oct 16; 9:30-Noon$42

BRIAN ATKINSON, an architect by profession, has played Bridge throughout the world: under a hanging car headlamp while bombs dropped overhead in Iraq; in the rain forests of Costa Rica; and beside the Mekong River in Laos, amongst other places.


A Sensible Look At Natural Medicine Explore the clinical evidence and published science about natural approaches to health and wellness. Find out how the role of traditional therapies has changed and what they have to offer in the world of modern medicine. Topics include nutrition, supplementation, and herbal medicine to treat common conditions. The emphasis will be on integrative approaches that take individual needs into account and will look at patients from a holistic perspective.

ELDK 010 F19Q01 (Parksville) 4 sessions: Wed, Sep 11-Oct 2; 12:30-2:00 pm$31.50

LISA LEGER is a natural health consultant who works in a community pharmacy. She brings her sensible perspective after decades with a foot in both the natural health industry and the world of pharmacy.

Meditation For Health And WellbeingWhat are the scientific facts about the different methods of meditation? Why and how does it work? The enormous proven benefits, especially for seniors, can easily be discovered through a simple practice. Discover what works best for you. The instructor provides the theory and the methods of practice. You may find out what works for you in the comfort and privacy of your home.

ELDH 033 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Wed, Sep 11-Oct 16; 12:30-2:30 pm$42

ARIE VANDER REYDEN (BA, BFA, MA, Ed.D) has studied at various schools of meditation on four different continents. He has taught and conducted workshops in a variety of settings and audiences, from early childhood to seniors, from students to business executives.

Estate Planning For The Mature Client This course will assist seniors in arranging their affairs and investments in order to make end of life planning easier for both the senior and his or her estate. Topics will include: making a Last Will and Testament, a Health Care Representation Agreement, or other Health Care Directive and Enduring Powers of Attorney. Special attention is given to alternate processes designed to avoid or reduce the necessity for Probate of a Will.

ELDK 019 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Wed, Sep 11-Oct 16; 3:00-5:00 pm$42

JOHN A. HOSSACK is a lawyer practicing in the areas from Nanaimo North to Courtenay, primarily in the fields of estate planning, will planning and estate probate. John places special emphasis on will planning, alternatives to will planning, probate avoidance and trusts including alter-ego trusts and joint-partner trusts.

Founders Of Religion The character of the founders of religions set the “DNA” of the movement. This is indispensable for its beginning and continuity. Some are deemed perfect while others less virtuous; some followers defend their founder to the point of threat and violence, others are left to discern the truth. In all cases, understanding a religion is best gained by knowing the founder and conditions of the times in any search for truth.

ELDH 094 F19Q01 (Parksville) 8 sessions: Thu, Sep 5-Oct 24; 9:30-11:30 am$52.50

Recommended Text: Eastern Religions (2005) by Michael D. Coogan

DR. JACK DUCKWORTH (B.Mus, Dip.CS., M.Div., D.Min) has spent over 25 years in Christian mission with extensive cross-culturally multi-generational experience in Canada and internationally through module teaching international students in Eastern Europe and the Netherlands.DID YOU KNOW?

Course codes explained!

F 19 N 01FALL N: Nanaimo

Q: ParksvilleX: Off Campus

2019

Refund PolicyVIU policy permits refunds only if the withdrawal request is received at least 7 days prior to the start date of a VIU ElderCollege course. Extenuating circumstances may be considered if the withdrawal is made later.


Beethoven’s Music, Life, And Times Listen to selections of Beethoven’s music as played by the pianist/instructor as well as CDs. Special attention will be given to Beethoven’s late string quartets: what he discovered and what we can discover in his music.

ELDH 098 F19X01 (Qualicum Beach) 3 sessions: Thu, Sep 12-26; 12:30-2:30 pm$26.50

DAVE KLINGER has taught many music courses in the area from Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach. He lives in Parksville with his wife and two dogs. He has a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from Michigan State University.

Writing Mystery Fiction Writing mysteries presents the same problems any fiction presents: developing characters, writing dialogue, establishing setting, working time sequences, presenting back story, plotting events, and editing drafts. Writers are as different as the works they write and so are their techniques. After looking at these areas, we’ll try writing our own segments and comparing results. We might even be able to stitch them together to make our own stories.

ELDK 018 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Thu, Sep 12-Oct 17; 1:00-2:30 pm$42

GAR MALLINSON taught English courses at an Ontario college for thirty years. He is a nature photographer and has written short stories and mystery novels; three of which he’s published.

Cultural Travel In Europe Now 5 Weeks!

Had enough of the “It’s Tuesday - it must be Belgium” syndrome? This course will help you plan and enjoy stimulating holidays in Europe with a cultural or educational theme, whether you travel singly or in groups. Under guidance from the instructor, participants will be encouraged to discuss their previous experiences in order to illuminate common issues.ELDH 057$36.75Choose one of the following sections:

F19Q01 (Parksville): 5 sessions: Thu, Sep 12-Oct 10; 9:30-11:30 am

F19N01 (Nanaimo): 5 sessions: Thu, Sep 12-Oct 10; 3:00-5:00 pm

JOHN BLACK taught in VIU’s Liberal Studies program, which develops interdisciplinary understanding of European cultural traditions. He has led many field schools to Europe, and is now a group leader with VIU’s Adventures in Mind.

Shakespeare’s Women This course will examine the roles of Shakespeare’s greatest heroines, both in their plays and in the Elizabethan historical context: Lady Macbeth, Cleopatra, Beatrice, Rosalind, Isabella, Katherine, Cordelia, and Imogen. Students are encouraged to bring a contemporary text of Shakespeare’s plays that would reflect a relatively recent editorial philology, for example the Arden, Bevington, or Cambridge edition of Shakespeare’s plays.

ELDH 095 F19N01 (Nanaimo)

8 sessions: Fri, Sep 6-Oct 25; 2:00-4:00 pm$52.50

JOHN EDWARDS studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and is the author of translations of many Greek and Latin poets. He regards Shakespeare as an omniscient genius and as the god of our beautiful English.

How Green (Energy Efficient) Is My Home?Do you want to learn how to make your present or future home more energy efficient (or Green) and avoid possible problems? Custodians of sacred spaces as well as managers of community halls and apartment buildings will also find most, if not all, of the topics of significant benefit. This course will describe what is appropriate and where to start when contemplating a variety of reductions in energy/utility use.

ELDK 008 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Fri, Sep 13-Oct 18; 9:30-11:30 am$42

PETER MERIDEW holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a MA in Environmental Studies. In 2013, he prepared a course of study entitled Green Awareness Training for Literacy Central Vancouver Island.

He has been a volunteer member of the Build Committee for Habitat for Humanity CVI since 2014 and, most recently, assisted with both the design and on-site implementation of durability and energy reduction aspects for the construction of a six-home development, now completed & occupied, in Chase River.

DID YOU KNOW? Your VIU ElderCollege membership allows you to use the library at VIU’s Nanaimo Campus during your course.


Write On! Now 5 Weeks!You love to travel and want to share your experiences with friends, family or perhaps even for publication. Through group discussions, interactive exercises and hands-on assignments, this five-session travel writing course will include topics such as idea generation, research, adding colour and atmosphere to your articles.

ELDH 047 F19Q01 (Parksville) 5 sessions: Fri, Sep 13-Oct 11; 9:30-11:30 am$36.75

MANDY TRICKETT is a freelance travel writer who has lived and worked in 12 countries on four continents. Trained as a long haul tour director, she has directed international travel programs and worked as a travel counselor. Mandy’s articles have appeared in newspapers, magazines and websites around the world from South Africa to Sweden.

Navigating The Health Care System

As we age, most of us increase our use of the public health care system. For many, the system seems like an impenetrable labyrinth. These lectures will provide much needed information in key areas so we can better advocate for ourselves and our loved ones. For more information on the speakers and talking points, visit us at viu.ca/eldercollege.Class 1: What should you know about the health care system?

Dr. Jim Dimmick, MD, FRCP, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Medicine, UBC

Dr. Drew Digney, MD, B.Sc. Medical Director, Oceanside Health Centre

Robbie Jai, Paramedic, Unit Chief of BC Ambulance Service, Parksville

Class 2: Whose body is it anyway?

Connie Jorsvik, RN, BSN, Senior Health Care Navigator Advocate

Rosemary Graham, Nurse Practitioner, Oceanside Health Centre

Dr. Derek Poteryko, Medical Director, Community Health Nanaimo

Class 3: What role does the pharmacist play in health care?

Briana Barker, B.Sc (Pharm), UBC, R.Ph, Owner/Operator Pharmasave, Qualicum Beach

Class 4: Caring for others – how do you save your sanity and your money?

Saskia Jennings, Certified Caregiving Consultant & Educator

Peggy Hoult, Hon.BA (Economics) specializes in the financial aspects of navigating around aging & caregiving

Class 5: What are your options to die with dignity?

Tara Owens, RN, Charge Nurse Leader Palliative Care, NRGH

Susie Coen, RN and Oceanside Hospice Society Volunteer

Dr. Diane Wallis, MB (UK), ChB (UK), FRCGP, Family Physician

Class 6: What does the future of health care look like?

Dr. Jim Dimmick, MD, FRCP, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Medicine, UBC

Dr. Anne Toby, PhD (Genetics), SFU, VIU ElderCollege Board Chair

ELDH 091 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Fri, Sep 13-Oct 18; 12:30-3:30 pm$42

FRIDAY FORUMNew!

“This was my first VIU ElderCollege course and it definitely will not be the last!”


Advance Care Planning: Because We All DieAn accident today or a stroke tomorrow could leave anyone incapable. Who will speak for you then? Do they know your wishes? Do you? Advance Care Planning is the process of reflecting upon, then informing others of your wishes regarding accepting or foregoing specific medical interventions should you become incapable. To be legally empowering it must be done while you are capable. (This session provides information only, not legal advice).

ELDH 005 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 2 hours: Fri, Sep 13; 9:30-11:30 am$10

CHRIS ARONSON is a volunteer with Nanaimo Hospice and ElderCollege. He taught English as a Second Language at VIU and at universities abroad until retirement. He is relieved that his Advance Care Plan has been completed.

Friendly Ghosts Of The Past New to Nanaimo!

This will be a marionette building workshop that is fun and creative yet easy. No experience is required. In three hours participants will build a marionette from fabric scraps. Most materials are provided by the instructor, however, donations of additional napkin-sized pieces of fabric would be welcome.

ELDH 052 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 3 hours: Fri, Sep 13; 1:00-4:00 pm$10

INA GRIET has a Master’s degree in physical education and health science. Since 2002, Ina has been a professional full-time artist painting marionettes and puppets, writing poetry and touring with her Poetry Performance.

Vancouver Island BirdsEverybody knows what birds are, but have you ever wondered how many species have been seen on Vancouver Island, where they come from, when they come, and why they come? These questions and many more will be discussed and answered through the photography of Mike Yip.ELDH 070$10

Choose one of the following sections:

F19Q01 (Parksville): 2 hours: Tue, Oct 22; 9:30-11:30 am

F19Q02 (Parksville): 2 hours: Tue, Dec 10; 9:30-11:30 am

MIKE YIP is a retired teacher who has been photographing Vancouver Island birds since 2004. He wrote a bird column for the North Islander for 10 years and has self-published six books including three on Vancouver Island birds.

Exploring Life And The Afterlife This talk explores what near-death experience (NDE) accounts teach us about life and the afterlife, and discusses our understandings through the juxtaposition of science and spiritual teachings. We explore scientific research on NDE, some perspectives from quantum science, and verifiable personal NDE experiences.ELDK 017$10Choose one of the following sections:

F19Q01 (Parksville): 2 hours: Tue, Oct 22; 1:30-3:30 pm

F19N01 (Nanaimo): 2 hours: Tue, Dec 10; 1:30-3:30 pm

DR. LYNN ECHEVARRIA has taught in Canadian universities, spoken internationally, and has been widely published. Her research and enthusiasm about near death experiences, spiritual perspectives, and life histories of diverse people converge in this non-academic talk.

25th Anniversary Legacy FundThanks to generous donations, you can have your VIU ElderCollege course fee paid. Please indicate at the time of registration that you require financial assistance. Availability is limited to one course from this Course Calendar. Membership fee is not covered.

ONE-DAY SESSIONS

One-Day Sessions 9

Planning Your Last Will And Testament Updated!

The course will assist individuals in properly planning their Last Will and Testament and will cover the necessary requirements of a legal Will. Emphasis will be on mental capacity; the structuring of the Will; proper execution and witnessing; the appointment and responsibilities of Executors; dealing with blended family issues; spousal testamentary trusts; testamentary disability trusts; Wills variation claims and why Wills are sometimes challenged in court.

ELDK 021 F19Q01 (Parksville) 3 hours: Wed, Oct 23; 1:30-4:30 pm$10

JOHN A. HOSSACK is a lawyer practicing in the areas from Nanaimo North to Courtenay, primarily in the fields of estate planning, will planning and estate probate. John places special emphasis on will planning, alternatives to will planning, probate avoidance and trusts including alter-ego trusts and joint-partner trusts.

Introduction To Mindful Meditation Mindfulness meditation brings a sense of physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing, allowing us to see the nature of our mind with a sense of compassion, curiosity and humour. This will be both a theoretical and experiential session, exploring the many benefits of mindfulness, where we can discover the true meaning of being at peace with ourselves, grey hair and all. You will learn practical steps for meditating on your own at home.ELDK 013$10Choose one of the following sections:

F19Q01 (Parksville): 3 hours: Thu, Oct 24; 12:30-3:30 pm

F19N01 (Nanaimo): 3 hours: Thu, Dec 12; 12:30-3:30 pm

RALPH FRANK, a retired psychotherapist, has spent a lifetime investigating the intriguing connections between mind, body, emotions and energy. His passion is bringing lessons from Vipassana meditation, Tai Chi and Qigong, learned from Asian masters, to Western students.

Probate Bypass Strategies The process of probating an estate can be time-consuming, costly and very stressful. This course is designed to introduce ways to bypass this process and to eliminate or reduce many of the taxes, time and fees associated with it. Attendees will receive information on these strategies and a clear explanation of how they can use them in their own circumstances.

ELDK 024 F19Q01 (Parksville) 2 hours: Fri, Oct 25; 1:30-3:30 pm$10

LEN PAISLEY is a Certified Financial Planner who has worked in the financial services industry for 38 years. He was licensed as a securities broker for 30 years.

Six Stages Of Your Caregiving Years Throughout the caregiving journey, which can last from six months to more than 10 years, the role of family caregivers evolves – and so should the services and the support they receive. This course describes the path that family caregivers take. Most important, the stages – and their related Stumbles and Steadies – provide a map for family caregivers to navigate successfully through the caregiver years.

ELDH 088 F19Q01 (Parksville) 2 ½ hours: Wed, Dec 11; 9:30-Noon$10

SASKIA JENNINGS is a Certified Caregiving Consultant and Educator. Saskia supports family caregivers who care for their parent(s). She is an expert in providing coping strategies and tools that help them find relief from personal resentment, guilt, and stress.

DID YOU KNOW?PARKING AT THE NANAIMO CAMPUSParking is $3 for 3 hours when choosing the Economy option in Lot A which is a short walk to most classes.


DID YOU KNOW? VIU ElderCollege membership has perks!

$4 off adult admission to Deep Bay Marine Field Station

Planning For The End Of Life This course will analyze the recent changes to the laws regarding medical assistance in dying in British Columbia. Topics will include eligibility criteria, application requirements and the legal safeguards in place. It will also provide practical information for individuals interested in end of life care planning; including medical assistance in dying, Representation Agreements, Advance Directives and other legal documentation intended to provide you with optimal end of life care.

ELDK 020 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 3 hours: Wed, Dec 11; 1:00-4:00 pm$10

ANNA C. ALCOCK-WHITE (BA, LLB) is an associate at John A. Hossack Law Corporation. She practices primarily in the fields of Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Will Planning, and Real Estate Law.

Salish Sea Culinary Adventures Tempt your taste buds and expand your dining experiences. Enjoy regional culinary adventures celebrating the variety and quality of Salish Sea land and ocean food products. The focus is on learning and adventure. Try something different while enjoying tastes of the Salish Sea region. Highly regarded regional chefs will supervise the preparation of these culinary adventures. During each two-hour culinary event, supervising chefs and/or student chefs may share culinary ideas, menu choices, or suggestions for regional food sourcing.

Luncheons: appetizer, main dish, dessert and tea/coffee. Dinner: amuse bouche, appetizer, main, dessert and tea/coffee.

Discovery Room Luncheon VIU Culinary Arts Program

ELDH 063 F19N01 (Nanaimo)2 hours: Fri, Sep 27; 12:00-2:00 pm $28.50

Discovery Room Dinner VIU Culinary Arts Program

ELDK 026 F19N01 (Nanaimo)2 hours: Fri, Oct 11; 5:00-7:00 pm$33.50

Long Table Luncheon in VIU Teaching LabVIU Culinary Arts Program

ELDK 025 F19N01 (Nanaimo)2 hours: Fri, Nov 15; 12:00-2:00 pm $28.50

Plated Salish Sea LuncheonRealm Food Company

ELDH 031 F19X01 (Parksville)2 hours: Tue, Nov 26; 12:00-2:00 pm$28.50

Investment Advisors Fees And Compensation If you’ve ever had trouble reading your investment statements, you are not alone. This course is designed to help you understand the fees that you were paying and how you were being charged for them. It will outline the types of investment advisors licensed in Canada, the average fees that are charged within the different groups of advisory and how you can determine or get help with your own situation.

ELDK 023 F19Q01 (Parksville) 2 hours: Wed, Dec 11; 1:30-3:30 pm$10

LEN PAISLEY is a Certified Financial Planner who has worked in the financial services industry for 38 years. He was licensed as a securities broker for 30 years.

November Courses Oct. 28 – Dec. 9 11

Writing From Life Now 6 Weeks!

This course is designed to help experienced and novice writers to mine their life experiences for stories and scenes to convert into memoir, stories, poetry or personal essays. Participants will enjoy lively sessions using prompts, brainstorming, discussion, in-class writing and group feedback. The instructor will provide useful writing techniques and strategies along with motivation and support for writers at all levels.

ELDH 034 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Mon, Oct 28-Dec 9; 9:30-11:30 am (No class Nov 11)

$42

LOIS PETERSON has published eight children’s novels and numerous articles, essays and short stories for adults. She has taught creative writing for more than 20 years at the community, primary/high school and college level.

Alzheimer’s And Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD) This course is an attempt to encourage discussions around emotional, spiritual and social support for those with Alzheimer’s who have made, or are contemplating making, the choice for MAiD. (It is designed for just these participants and their support companions). Anticipatory grief and mourning related to this choice will also be discussed as will advocacy for an amendment to Bill C-14 allowing advance requests for those challenged with dementia.

ELDH 099 F19X01 (Qualicum Beach) 3 sessions: Mon, Oct 28-Nov 18; 12:30-2:00 pm (No class Nov 11)

$26.50

JULE BRIESE currently facilitates VIU ElderCollege courses in Nurturing Grief and Mourning as well as Nurturing Our Inner Garden. She will use her own personal experience as a guide to encourage reflection and stimulate discussion.

Aging Gracefully With Meditation Wisdom, like wrinkles, accrues with age, even if you can’t remember why you just walked into your closet. We will explore how the ancient practice of Vipassana (Mindful) Meditation has immense benefits for aging, including dealing with pain, illness and loss. Come prepared to learn, be curious about your next breath and observe your delightful mind in a compassionate setting. You will develop an ability to continue practicing meditation at home.

ELDK 015 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Mon, Oct 28-Dec 9; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class Nov 11)

$42

RALPH FRANK, a retired psychotherapist, has spent a lifetime investigating the intriguing connections between mind, body, emotions and energy. His passion is bringing lessons from Vipassana meditation, Tai Chi and Qigong, learned from Asian masters, to Western students.

China And The West Against Japan: World At War 1931-1945This course will cover traditional interpretations of WWII in Asia and the Pacific. We will look at Japanese, Chinese and Western interpretations of the War in Asia. Emphasis will be upon the reasons for Japanese expansion, its conflict with other rising powers and the course of the war, with emphasis on the war in mainland Asia. The legacy of WWII in Asia-Pacific and its effects on legitimacy of rule in countries and current international relations will also be discussed.

ELDS 059 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Tue, Oct 29-Dec 3; 9:30-11:30 am$42

ROD SZASZ is a private business person with over 25 years of living in Japan and China and is fluent in Japanese. He has a M.Sc. London School of Economics, UBC, and VIU Alumnus. He has made original contributions in research to the study of WWII in Asia and the Pacific with translations of Japanese war-related documents. He was voted in as a Member of the Royal Historical Society and currently resides in Nanaimo engaged in running venture businesses in new technology.

November CoursesOct 28 – Dec 9


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Interpersonal Communication SkillsThis workshop is intended for anyone who is interested in developing skills and tools necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of situations. Have you ever said Yes when you meant No? Are you comfortable dealing with conflict, advocating for yourself or others, initiating and ending conversations, standing up for yourself or recognizing mind games? Join us as we develop the confidence to design and create our personal toolbox.

ELDH 073 F19Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Tue, Oct 29-Nov 12; Noon-3:00 pm$26.50

JACQUIE COTTINGHAM is a retired faculty member of the Academic Studies department at Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario. She developed and taught this course for over 3 decades both in the classroom and for various organizations. She was nominated by her peers and then selected by the committee for the NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) Award of Excellence in 2007.

Nurturing Our Inner GardenThis course will offer opportunities for personal reflection and small group discussion. Activities will focus on self-nurturing, enhancing compassionate communication skills necessary in growing and maintaining relationships, communicating from the heart, recognizing personal energy zappers, exploring healthy ways of grieving loss, as well as insight into supporting others who are grieving loss.

ELDS 096 F19X01 (Qualicum Beach) 6 sessions: Tue, Oct 29-Dec 3; 12:30-2:30 pm$42

JULE BRIESE is a retired educator with a passion for facillitating nurturing workshops. She holds certificates in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation and in Grief and Loss Studies. She received her facilitator training through the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation.

Introduction To Yoga PhilosophyYoga is a vast and ancient system for human wellness. Here in the west, we are beginning to see some of the aspects and benefits of yoga, largely based on the physical practice (asana). Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative and more – there are many forms and the terminology can be confusing. This course will provide an introduction to the history and purpose of yoga, the different forms of yoga (and their benefits), and guidelines for both physical and meditation. We will practice different meditation techniques in class.

ELDS 057 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Tue, Oct 29-Dec 3; 1:00-3:00 pm$42

DEBBIE NARVER has an undergraduate degree in Science, an MBA and an MSc in International Business. She is an experienced manager, and currently works as a strategic management instructor and facilitator. Debbie has practiced yoga for 15 years, and realized the benefits so much that she went on to complete her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification in 2014. She enjoys sharing her passion for yoga with others.

Global Challenges, Local SolutionsGlobal challenges abound: climate change, growing inequality, loss of biodiversity, pollution, environmental destruction, and resource depletion. Many people feel overwhelmed by these challenges, feeling there is nothing they can do. This class will explore how people around the world are tackling these global issues through local initiatives in their communities. We will use these lessons to explore what we could do in our local communities to address these global issues.

ELDH 074 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Tue, Oct 29-Dec 3; 3:30-5:30 pm$42

DON GIBERSON is a professional Life and Business Coach and Community Resilience Facilitator. He is also the founder of Transition Nanaimo, which is working to make Nanaimo a sustainable, resilient and thriving community.


Western Mahjong For BeginnersThis course outlines the rules and play for Western (Australian) Mahjong which is both challenging and fun. Variety in Western Mahjong hands is interesting and exciting for players. Luck and skill combine to create winning hands. Learn to organize Chinese tiles for this versatile game that you can play with others. Students will practise playing hands of Mahjong in class and will learn to play ordinary hand as well as other Mahjong hands involving pungs and chows.

ELDH 023 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Wed, Oct 30-Dec 4; 9:30-11:30 am$42

KAREN STRONG (B.Ed, MA) has taught public school for 36 years. She learned Mahjong from Rhondda Sellars and plays in a weekly group. She has also taught friends how to play.

Bridge 1: Play And LearnThis course is for people who have completed Bridge 1, or those with some recent experience, but feel they need a little more practice before introducing their bridge talents to the world. Each session will contain the bidding and playing of predetermined hands followed by a review and discussion of the bidding and play. The instructor will base comments on the bidding standards of the American Contract Bridge League.

ELDR 015 F19X01 (Nanoose Bay) 6 sessions: Wed, Oct 30-Dec 4; 9:30-Noon$42

Recommended Text: Bridge At A Glance by Audrey Grant

BRIAN ATKINSON, an architect by profession, has played Bridge throughout the world: under a hanging car headlamp while bombs dropped overhead in Iraq; in the rain forests of Costa Rica; and beside the Mekong River in Laos, amongst other places.

Introduction To The Night SkiesLearn about the moon, planets, constellations, galaxies and much more. This non-scientific introduction to astronomy will tell you about the treasures of the night sky and how to observe them from your own backyard. You’ll take a voyage of exploration from ancient times to the present and share in some of the great discoveries and mysteries of the universe.

ELDN 066 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Wed, Oct 30-Dec 4; 12:30-2:30 pm$42

DR. DAVID PRUD’HOMME is a former president of the Edmonton Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. He has a keen interest in the natural sciences, and loves to share the beauties of the night sky, and the occasional daytime phenomenon, such as the 2017 solar eclipse.

Western Mahjong – IntermediateThis intermediate Mahjong class is for those who have taken the beginner course. Learn more special hands using mixed chows, short runs and honours. Students will also discover how to break a tie game using a Goulash. Mahjong requires a flexible mind that can make strategic plans and decisions. A perfect game for brain power! Are you ready for Triple Knitting, Crazy Chows and Three Philosophers? If so, come play with us!

ELDH 064 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Wed, Oct 30-Dec 4; 12:30-2:30 pm$42

KAREN STRONG (B.Ed, MA) has taught public school for 36 years. She learned Mahjong from Rhondda Sellars and plays in a weekly group. She has also taught friends how to play.

Breath And Meditation 101Would you like to begin meditation but don’t know how to start? Would you like a refresher on basic meditation techniques? This course will include a brief history of meditation, and together we will discuss and practice breath work and seated and moving meditation. Guided meditation will also be offered. Join us to discover how meditation can benefit your mind and body and how to take your practice home.

ELDS 093 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 9:30-11:00 am$42

DONNA ROY is a certified yoga instuctor. She taught breath and meditation through the University of Regina’s URFit program prior to moving to Parksville in 2015.

Does DNA Determine Your Destiny? Over time, ‘gene as fate’ has become conventional wisdom. The beginning of this course will describe the structure and function of DNA and how we ‘read’ its code. This will be followed by a discussion of how we have learned to manipulate DNA. The third part of the course will cover the subject of how environmental factors can determine how genes are expressed. No science background is required.

ELDH 097 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 9:30-11:30 am$42

ANNE TOBY received her doctorate in Genetics from Simon Fraser University. Her career path led to her passion for attempting to teach scientific concepts in a simple but accurate way to those with no formal scientific background.


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Ethical Implications Of Religious Spiritual PracticesAll religions have spiritual practices that nurture adherents as they support the respective belief system. In our multi-cultural pluralistic society, all faiths are but one voice among the many. Thus, one might ask: what use is any religious practice? This course considers some basic distinctives of eight world religions and a basic overview of spiritual practices, asking if these experiences promote an ethic that benefits our society.

ELDH 072 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 10:00-Noon$42

Required Text: God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run The World - And Why their Differences Matter by Stephen Plethero (2010)

DR. JACK DUCKWORTH (B.Mus, Dip.CS., M.Div., D.Min) has spent over 25 years in Christian mission with extensive cross-culturally multi-generational experience in Canada and internationally through module teaching international students in Eastern Europe and The Netherlands.

Whither Sovereignty This course is an examination of the evolution of Sovereignty from its initial concept in the 15th century to today. It challenges some of the assumptions about its identifiable elements and examines the influence of social dynamics, increasing globalized economics, accelerating technological change and shifting cultural affiliations. It further questions the utility of sovereignty to serve its nations’ needs in the age of populism, the Trump effect and Brexit.

ELDH 084 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 12:30-2:30 pm$42

MICHAEL A WANSINK (Colonel Ret’d) CD, BA, Msc. After a career in the RCAF, Mike has been involved in several international peace efforts for the Canadian government. He served one term as a town councillor in Qualicum Beach as well as a member of the Board of ElderCollege from 2010-2012.

Practical Photography This course is designed for beginner photographers using digital interchangeable lens cameras, or single lens cameras, that also allow creative control. These cameras allow the user to change the shutter speed, aperture size, ISO settings, and to adjust the focus and light exposure (and other features). We will explore a variety of hands-on photographic situations where creative control can improve your images, leading to better portraits, landscapes and close-ups.

ELDK 022 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 1:30-3:30 pm$42

RUSSELL MCNEIL is an amateur photographer and camera collector. Selections of his work have been exhibited at Port Place in Nanaimo and on flickr at the following link: flickr.com/russellmcneil/

A Memory Of Solferino This course is an introduction to the Napoleonic Wars and the orgins of the Red Cross. Henri Dunant, a Swiss businessman and social activist, was horrified by the suffering of wounded soldiers left on the battlefield following an allied victory under Napolean III. After the war, he recorded his experiences in A Memory of Solferino, which led to the Geneva Convention and the establishment of the International Red Cross.

ELDH 092 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 3:30-5:30 pm$42

Required Text: A Memory of Solferino by Henry Dunant Recommended Text: The Napoleonic Wars: A Very Short Introduction by Mike Rapport

GLORIA MARTINS (BA SFU) worked as a teaching assistant for the English Department at SFU while completing the course requirements for her master’s degree.

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Around The World With Art – Part I This hands-on course delves into the biographies and works of selected famous artists from Spain, Russia, Italy, the Netherlands, France and Canada. Following 45 to 60 minutes of study and discussion, we will use the inspiration of these artists to paint our own acrylic paintings. All materials except brushes are provided by the instructor for $35, payable at the first class. All levels welcome – experience the joy of creativity!

ELDK 002 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Fri, Nov 1-Dec 6; 9:30-11:30 am$42

TERRI BOWEN (B.Ed., MA, Master Graphologist), a retired principal of a Fine Arts school in Calgary, is a four-time Grand Aggregate Arts Award winner from our local Lighthouse Country. She works in many mediums and formats, including mural painting.

Around The World With Art – Part II Part II of this hands-on course delves into biographies and works of selected famous artists from England, Germany, Australia, Japan, Scandinavia and the USA. Following 45 to 60 minutes of study and discussion, we will use the inspiration of these artists to paint our own acrylic paintings. All materials except brushes are provided by the instructor for $35, payable at the first class. All levels are invited – experience the joy of creativity.

ELDK 003 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Fri, Nov 1-Dec 6; 12:30-2:30 pm$42

TERRI BOWEN (B.Ed., MA, Master Graphologist), a retired principal of a Fine Arts school in Calgary, is a four-time Grand Aggregate Arts Award winner from our local Lighthouse Country. She works in many mediums and formats, including mural painting.

Understanding America – Part 1 (1603 to 1898)This course will attempt to develop a better understanding of America by looking at its historical development. Key figures, critical events and central ideas that have all had a role in defining the American experience and shaping its society, culture and institutions will be explored and examined. Part 1 will cover the period from the colonial beginnings to the realization of Manifest Destiny.

ELDH 059 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Fri, Nov 1-Dec 6; 12:30-2:30 pm$42

BRETT BOWEN attended the University of Calgary for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Upon graduation he began work with the Calgary Board of Education as (primarily) a teacher of Social Studies, Humanities, and History.

Ancient Remedies For Modern Problems This course will reveal the history and the Eight Branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine which can offer a new approach to health and longevity. Chinese medicine is effective and provides drug-free therapies that can help address a wide variety of common ailments and problems. The instructor will provide guidance and resources for finding the way through this medicine. There will be time for questions and answers.

ELDK 011 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 5 sessions: Fri, Nov 1-29; 1:00-3:00 pm$36.75

DR. SOPHIA ANDRAS studied dentistry at Semmelweis Medical University of Budapest, became a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Texas and studied nutrition at the Canadian Nutrition Institute. She retired from private practice in Calgary and moved to Nanaimo to help develop a meditation centre on Vancouver Island.

Road Safety For SeniorsThis course is an amalgamation of the courses Safe Driving for Seniors and Brushing Up for Seniors previously presented at VIU ElderCollege with some new material which has been added, including an update for the Enhanced Road Assessment, preparing for re-examination and how aging affects driving.

ELDH 051 F19Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Mon, Nov 18-Dec 2; 12:30-2:30 pm$26.50

TIM SCHEWE is a retired RCMP constable with 25 years of service, including 20 in traffic enforcement and 10 as a technical collision investigator.

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Adventures in Mind

Renaissance ItalyMay 2020Live in Florence, Italy for 3 weeks and adventure to other cities! Immerse yourself in lectures, seminar discussions and visits to museums, galleries and other sites covering Renaissance art, architecture and literature of one of the most significant periods in the history of European culture.

Cost starting at $4,995Group Leader: Prof. John Black, Liberal Studies and PhilosophyFor more information visit: viu.ca/adventures-in-mind or call 1.888.920.2221 Local 6536

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WHAT REALLY HAPPENED WHEN OUR CONSTITUTION WAS PATRIATEDPresenter: Honourable A. Brian Peckford P.C., LLDHear a first-hand account of the process to patriate our constitution and how the record of these events was misrepresented�

September 21

EARTHQUAKE EARLY WARNING FOR BCPresenter: Bob Crosby, BA Sc

(Electrical Engineering), Dipl. T.Learn about Ocean Networks Canada’s prototype Earthquake Early Warning system and how it is being expanded and enhanced for residents of southwestern BC�

November 16

CRIME, CORRUPTION AND MONEY LAUNDERINGPresenter: Dr. Peter M. German, QC

The author of BC’s ‘Dirty Money’ report will discuss his findings on organized crime and money laundering in Lower Mainland casinos�

October 19

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FALL 2019 - adm.viu.ca · management; wealth succession and charitable giving. If requested, banking and credit management will also be covered. ELDQ 058 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: