Winter 2018 - River East Transcona School Division › news › Documents › Ed_winter18.pdfZENTANGLE® WITH CAROL GRAHAM Zentangle—Introduction * (ages 14 & up) WA03 Thurs., Feb

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EDWinter 2018Winter 2018

Learning that’s creative!

EDOur instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient and highly interactive. ed2go instructors are famous for their ability to create warm, supportive communities of learners. It’s no wonder many long-lasting friendships have formed in our lively, intelligent discussion areas. All courses run for six weeks (with a two-week grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night.

How to get started:Visit our online instruction centre: www.ed2go.com/retsd

Click the orientation link and follow the instructions to enrol and pay for your course. When your course starts, return to the online instruction centre and click the classroom link. Start dates: Jan. 17, Feb. 14 & March 14

Requirements:All courses require Internet access, email, and Microsoft® Internet Explorer® or Firefox®.

Wanted Immediately!Instructors for fall, winter or spring who are passionate, knowledgeable and experienced in their specialty area. If you are eager to teach in an interactive, accepting and fun environment, please give us a call.

Have an idea for a course? Give us a call at 204.667.6193.

River East Transcona School Division Adult & Continuing Education530 McLeod Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2K 0B5 Email: [email protected] www.retsd-conted.com Tel: 204.667.6193 Fax: 204.668.9309

Office Hours530 McLeod Ave. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

AdministrationGail Bobowski, Program Co-ordinator Continuing Education

Jan Smith, Director Adult & Continuing Education

Online Courses

Ward 1Colleen Carswell (chair)

204.222.1486 [email protected]

Jerry Sodomlak 204.999.1409

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Ward 3Eva Prysizney 204.668.3501

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Brianne Goertzen 204.955.6782

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Ward 5Michael West (vice-chair)


Your River East Transcona School Division Trustees

For more information about the board of trustees, visit: www.retsd.mb.ca/yourretsd/BoardofTrustees

Ward 2 John Toews


Rod Giesbrecht 204.661.5984

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Ward 4Brian Olynik


Peter Kotyk 204.668.4181

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River East Transcona School Division • Adult & Continuing Education • Winter 2018

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New this WinterFOR STUDENTS 18 & UPPainting with Julie Lamoureux • Moonlight Seascape Oil Paint on

16x20 CanvasBeadwork Art • Essential Oil Diffuser Beaded Bracelet• Yoga Meditation Pose Pendant• Perfectly Pavé Pendant• Bird’s Nest Pendant• Tree of Life Pendant

Computer Applications• Business Documents 101

Personal Finances• Charting the Right Course—Financial

Planning for Those Under 40

FOR STUDENTS 14 & UPMore Zentangle Inspired Art with Carol Graham• Zentangle—Renaissance Tiles

Sewing with Sandra Willey • Learn to Sew—Rag Quilt

FOR CHILDREN & YOUTHKids Can Sew! with Sandra Willey (ages 8–14)• Learn to Sew—Emoji Pillow

Kids Can Build! with Bill Smart (ages 10–14)• Sumo Mini-Robots

Story Time Ballet (ages 4–5)

ContentsArts & Crafts 2–3Computer Applications 4Fitness 5–7DIY—Do It Yourself 7Life & Leisure 8Professional Development 9Children & Youth 10–13

General Information

Adult Education 4Spring Break & Summer Camps 13ed2go 13School Locations 14–15Registration 16–17

For more information about the board of trustees, visit: www.retsd.mb.ca/yourretsd/BoardofTrustees

NOTE: Some programs may be added or altered and changes posted online after the printing of this booklet. For more information on classes in any category—or to check to see if any new courses have been added—call 204.667.6193 or visit www.retsd-conted.com.

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2 River East Transcona School Division • Adult & Continuing Education • Winter 2018

No class dates: Sat., Feb. 17–Mon., Feb. 19. All material fees are payable to the instructor—first class unless otherwise specified. All courses marked with an asterisk*—GST is included in the fee.

Arts & Crafts

NEW! PAINTING WITH JULIE LAMOUREUX Learn how to paint as you follow along with Julie’s step-by-step instruction and fun demonstrations. This is a great way for all levels to create your OWN version of the day’s painting to proudly display to friends and family. Paints, canvas, easels, brushes and thinners are included. Materials fee: $20 to be paid at class. Bring a lunch. No refunds or credits for cancellations made up to seven days prior to the class date, unless we can fill your spot from our waiting list. Call the office for more information—204.667.6193.

Moonlight Seascape * Oil Paint on 12x16 Canvas (ages 18 & up)WA01 Sun., March 11, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. McL: Room 5 $81

SKETCHING & DRAWING WITH WAYNE ELLIOTT Sketching & Drawing—Beginners * (ages 18 & up)WA02 8 Mon., beg. Jan. 22, 7–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Art Room $99Learn to draw faces, people and animals, as well as the basics of colour, blending, shading, colour-matching, perspective and motion. Bring more life into your drawings and draw with more skill, confidence and enjoyment. All supplies provided. No class date: Feb. 19

ZENTANGLE® WITH CAROL GRAHAMZentangle—Introduction * (ages 14 & up) WA03 Thurs., Feb. 8, 6:30–9 p.m. LW: Library $25The Zentangle method is a fun and easy-to-learn technique for creating intricate abstract images using simple repetitive patterns. If you can print your own name, you have all the skills required for this fascinating art form! Like yoga for your soul, it can help increase focus and relaxation, and decrease stress. Materials fee: $12 includes a black .01 Micron pen, Zentangle pencil, tortillion and five white Zentangle tiles in a drawstring bag.

NEW! Zentangle—Renaissance Tiles * (ages 14 & up) WA04 Thurs., March 8, 6:30–9 p.m. LW: Library $25Working on tan-coloured tiles, we’ll explore a technique called “chiaroscuro,” developed in the Renaissance period to exemplify the strong contrasts between light and dark. We will use black, brown and white to make our tangles “pop.” Prerequisite: Introduction to Zentangle. Remember to bring your Zentangle mini-kit and your materials fee ($12) for your kit, which will include a brown .01 Micron pen, white charcoal pencil, tortillion, and tan tiles.



SEWING WITH SANDRA WILLEYAdult sewing classes are held at the John Pritchard School fabric lab. Park in the staff lot and use the courtyard entrance. All patterns and instructions for the classes below will be provided by the instructor. Supply list available one week before the start date.

Learn to Sew—Sewing for Your Home * (ages 14 & up) WA05 8 Mon., beg. Jan. 22, 6:30–8:30 p.m. JP: Fabric Lab $105Learn the techniques of measuring and sewing decorative accessories for your home, including toss cushions, simple drapery panels, table runners, pot holders and kitchen towels. Patterns provided by the instructor. Supplies you will need to purchase will be discussed at your first class. No class date: Feb. 19

NEW! Learn to Sew—Rag Quilt * (ages 14 & up)WA06 8 Thurs., beg. Jan. 25, 6:30–8:30 p.m. JP: Fabric Lab $105Rag quilts are the latest trend in quilting—seams that are exposed on the front, and finished and traditional seams on the back. It’s a fun project for those wanting to learn how to quilt. Fabric supplies you will need to purchase will be discussed at your first class.

NEW! BEADWORK ARTTaught by Fern Bailes and Tasha Matthews of the Winnipeg Jewellery Teacher Collective. All materials to make these projects are included in the course fees displayed below. Visit www.retsd-conted.com for more info.

Essential Oil Diffuser Beaded Bracelet with Fern * (ages 14 & up)WA07 Mon., Jan. 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m. LW: Library $35Learning two different techniques for finishing, you’ll have two lovely bracelets that will release an aromatherapy scent.

Yoga Meditation Pose Pendant with Tasha * (ages 14 & up)WA08 Tues., Feb. 6, 6:30–8:30 p.m. LW: Library $35Incorporating healing chakra colours using Swarovski crystal, you’ll have the choice of making a large pendant or a dainty one.

Perfectly Pavé Pendant with Tasha * (ages 14 & up)WA09 Thurs., Feb. 15, 6:30–8:30 p.m. LW: Library $35Learn how to create a bezel made out of a pliable epoxy clay that air dries hard, decorated with Swarovski crystal chatons, beads and charms for a unique piece (or two! if time allows).

Bird’s Nest Pendant with Tasha * (ages 14 & up)WA10 Tues., March 6, 6–8:30 p.m. LW: Library $35Learn to weave a fine-gauge wire nest, then add your “eggs” and “mama bird” to complete this sweet, sculptural pendant.

Tree of Life Pendant with Fern * (ages 14 & up)WA11 Mon., March 19, 6–8:30 p.m. LW: Library $35Make this meaningful pendant using wire and gemstones to wear or as a gift.

Arts & Crafts



MICROSOFT OFFICE 2016 WITH LEA MANSELLPlease read these important notes regarding our Microsoft Office courses:

Bring a flash drive to your class. Prerequisite: All students enrolling in Word 2016—Level I should have taken a beginner’s level computer course or have strong basic computer skills. Word 2016—Level I and Word 2016—Level II are highly recommended as prerequisites for students who wish to take courses in Excel®.

Excel 2016—Level I (ages 18 & up)WC01 6 Tues., beg. Jan. 9, 6:30–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 13 $189Learn how to work more efficiently with Excel workbooks using: Smart Lookup, Tell Me, formulas, page setup, absolute/relative references, charts, IF functions, import/export data, multiple worksheets, comments and graphics. Prerequisite for Excel 2016—Level II. This is a fast-paced class; students must have strong skills in MS Word (preferably 2013 or 2016) in order to take this class.

Excel 2016—Level II (ages 18 & up)WC02 4 Tues., beg. Feb. 20, 6:30–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 13 $129 For those who have taken Excel 2016—Level I, this class will build on your knowledge and cover: databases, filters, subtotals, data tables, lookup tables, pivot tables, slicers, dashboards, sparklines, templates, styles, hyperlinks, ink equations and nested functions.

Word 2016—Level I (ages 18 & up) WC03 6 Wed., beg. Jan. 10, 6:30–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 13 $189

Learn the basics or refresh your knowledge of Word 2016. Students will learn about: Smart Lookup, Tell Me, paragraph formatting, borders/shading, indents, bulleted lists, tabs, tables, margins, page breaks, headers/

footers, columns, textboxes, graphics and displays. Prerequisite for Word 2016—Level II. No class date: Feb. 14

Word 2016—Level II (ages 18 & up) WC04 4 Wed., beg. Feb. 28, 6:30–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 13 $129For those who have taken Word 2016—Level I, this class will build on your knowledge and cover: advanced tables, formulas, charts, mail merge, styles, tables of contents, indexes, templates, embed/link, ink equations and hyperlinks.

Windows File Management (ages 18 & up) WC05 2 Thurs., beg. Jan. 11, 6:30–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 13 $65Have basic computer skills but have trouble finding your files? This class will help you increase your efficiency at home and work. Learn how to create folders, save/delete/copy/paste files and search.

NEW! Business Documents 101 (ages 18 & up) WC06 2 Thurs., beg. Feb. 8, 6:30–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 13 $65Learn how to setup basic documents required in an office. Some examples will be letters, memos, labels, flyers, announcements, booklets and basically any other business document that comes up. Come, have fun add to your resume and learn new skills!

Computer Applications

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Adult Learning Centres

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AQUACISE AT BERNIE WOLFE COMMUNITY SCHOOL POOL

CODE PRICE WKS. TITLE TIME INSTRUCTORMONDAY DAY Begins Mon., Jan. 8 (no class date: Feb. 19)

WF01 $99 10 Regular 9–10 a.m. Stephanie Jeffrey

WF02 $99 10 Regular 10–11 a.m. Stephanie Jeffrey

MONDAY EVE Begins Mon., Jan. 8 (no class date: Feb. 19)WF03 $89 9 Regular 5:30–6:30 p.m. Tammy Semchuk–Bohn

WF04 $89 9 Regular-Light 6:30–7:30 p.m. Tammy Semchuk–Bohn

WF05 $89 9 Aqua ZUMBA 7:30–8:30 p.m. Nancy Drader

WEDNESDAY DAY Begins Wed., Jan. 10 WF06 $99 10 Regular- Light 1–2 p.m. Tammy Semchuk–Bohn

WF07 $99 10 EXTRA-Light 2–3 p.m. Tammy Semchuk–Bohn

WEDNESDAY EVE Begins Wed., Jan. 10 WF08 $89 9 Fitness “Happy Hour” 5–6 p.m. Stephanie Jeffrey

WF09 $89 9 Complete Water Workout 6–7 p.m. Stephanie Jeffrey

WF10 $89 9 Aqua ZUMBA 7–8 p.m. Nancy Drader

THURSDAY EVE Begins Thurs., Jan. 11 WF11 $89 9 Regular 6–7 p.m. Valerie Friesen

WF12 $89 9 Regular 7–8 p.m. Valerie Friesen

FRIDAY DAY Begins Fri., Jan. 12 WF13 $99 10 Regular 9–10 a.m. Karen Veldkamp-Perry

NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS: PLEASE BE SURE TO SHOWER WITH SOAP AND RINSE YOUR HAIR BEFORE ENTERING THE POOL, ENSURING ALL LOTION, MAKEUP AND OTHER PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED.

Aquacise—Regular *Led with music by enthusiastic instructors, you will leave feeling fresh and invigorated.

Aquacise—Regular-Light *Relax, meet new friends, stretch and work your muscles in a warm pool.

Aquacise—EXTRA-Light *Slow, gentle movements (no aerobics!) are used. A perfect introduction to exercise or for those who have arthritis.

Fitness “Happy Hour” *Shake off the “serious!” Regroup after a grueling day at the office with great people, great music and a great workout!

Complete Water Workout *Maintain your current exercise level, increase your stamina or just feel better. Work hard but at your own pace in the comfort of a very forgiving exercise environment.

Aqua ZUMBA® *This intense class combines the benefits of lower impact and water resistance for a total body workout. Take the plunge!

Fitness Discounts Save $7 when you register for two fitness classes. Save $15 when you register for three fitness classes. Fitness classes may be postponed due to prior claim to facilities by a school. Notice will be given.

FitnessALL FITNESS CLASSES OPEN TO ADULTS & YOUTH— AGES 14 & UP UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.



GREAT WORKOUTSAll classes are modified for all levels of fitness. Bring a change of gym shoes to minimize bringing gravel and dirt onto the gym floor. Speak to your instructor if you have any specific mobility or health concerns when you attend your first class. Check with your physician if you answer yes to any PAR-Q form questions. For more information on the PAR-Q or the exercise classes, contact the office at 204.667.6193 or [email protected].

Bellyfit with Brenda Kulik-Macaulay *WF14 8 Tues., beg. Jan. 23, 6:30–7:45 p.m. LW: Gym $79For women only, this class incorporates moves from belly dance, Bhangra, Bollywood and African dance, followed by Pilates and yoga-inspired, relaxing stretches and meditation. Yoga mat optional. For beginner/intermediate.

Butts, Bis & Glorious Thighs *WF15 10 Mon., beg. Jan. 8, 7–8 p.m. BW: Stage Gym $79Tone up, strengthen and increase flexibility. For all levels. Bring your own weights. No class date: Feb. 19. Instructor: Marjorie Kelly

Bootcamp Bender with Lois Kosowan *WF16 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 17, 7:05–8 p.m. Way: Gym $65This Bender Ball workout will challenge every element of fitness—strength, core, cardio, flexibility and mind-body! This class will leave you strengthened, stretched and sweaty! Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Modifications will be provided. Bring gym shoes, yoga mat and water bottle. Instructor: Lois Kosowan

Drums Alive!® with Lois Kosowan * WF17 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 17, 6–6:55 p.m. Way: Gym $65Listen and move to the beat in this fun, invigorating class. No musical ability required. Equipment: a stability ball (65 cm or larger), a water bottle, gym shoes and a small towel. The instructor will supply drumsticks.

Gentle Fit *WF18 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 17, 6–6:55 p.m. SV: Large gym $65Strengthen, stretch and sweat in this energizing and fun workout, without the wear and tear of a high-intensity class. Instructor: Marjorie Kelly

PILATES & YOGABody Blend with Lori Orchard * WF19 8 Thurs., beg. Jan. 11, 7–8 p.m. AM: Gym $68This invigorating and flowing fusion of yoga and STOTT PILATES® will focus on strength, core, balance, flexibility and relaxation. Suited for any fitness level from the beginner to elite athlete, this class includes health elements that most workouts miss. Bring your own yoga mat.

Pilates—Beginners (Introductory or Continuing) with Grace Page *WF20 8 Tues., beg. Jan. 23, 6:15–7:15 p.m. HH: Music Room $68Using the STOTT PILATES Method, Grace will guide you through movements that promote core strength, increase flexibility and improve posture, creating a longer, leaner you. As the Pilates form of exercise is progressive, consistent attendance is beneficial to your progress. Bring a bath towel to class and a mat for your personal use.

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Pilates—Intermediate with Grace Page *WF21 8 Tues., beg. Jan. 23, 7:15–8:15 p.m. HH: Music Room $68Using the STOTT PILATES Method, continue to develop strength, flexibility and endurance with the use of various props. Students must have taken an introductory or continuing class. Bring a bath towel to class and a mat for your personal use.

Yoga—Beginners with Pam Jansen *WF22 10 Wed., beg. Jan. 10, 6–7 p.m. HH: Music Room $85WF23 10 Wed., beg. Jan. 10, 7:15–8:15 p.m. HH: Music Room $85

WF24 10 Thurs., beg. Jan. 11, 6:30–7:30 p.m. SV: Large Gym $85Improve your strength and flexibility with this beginner’s yoga class. Breath work, postures, endurance and relaxation will be included. Suitable for all levels. Bring a yoga mat and bottle of water. No class: Feb. 14 (HH); March 15 (SV). Instructor: Pam Jansen

Yoga—Beginners & Continuing with Kim Meades

Cover breath work, stretching, postures and meditation to improve posture, flexibility, strength, relaxation and endurance. Bring a yoga mat. Students who have taken at least three sessions with Kim are welcome to take Yoga—Continuing.

Yoga—Beginners *WF25 10 Tues., beg. Jan. 9, 6:30–8 p.m. PE: Gym $139 WF26 10 Thurs., beg. Jan. 11, 7:45–9:15 p.m. ERP: Music Room $139 Yoga—Continuing * (For students who have taken at least three sessions with Kim) WF27 10 Thurs., beg. Jan. 11, 6–7:30 p.m. ERP: Music Room $139

ZUMBA Fitness *WF28A 9 Mon., beg. Jan. 15, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Way: Gym $72WF28B 9 Tues., beg. Jan. 23, 6:30–7:30 p.m. West: Gym $72WF29 9 Thurs., beg. Jan. 11, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Emerson: Gym $72ZUMBA uses the passion of the music so that even those with two left feet are successful. Just follow the feeling the music gives you and the dynamic yet simple exercise moves, while you listen to the rhythms of salsa, merengue, samba, cumbia, cha-cha, reggaeton and more! Come prepared to sweat—bring your water bottle and a towel. This is dance-inspired, but a real aerobic workout. Instructors: Miranda Herminiano (Way); Hazel Cuevas (West); Brittany Friesen (Em) No class date: Feb. 19

Basic Residential Plumbing (ages 18 & up)WD01 6 Thurs., beg. Jan. 25, 6:45–8:45 p.m. JH: Woods Lab $75

Learn about installation of sinks, toilets, showers, faucets, ice machines, garbage disposals, basic DWV (drains, waste, vents) systems, unclogging drains safely and proper ABS gluing techniques. You’ll also cover pipe-freezing prevention, plumbing tools of the trade, safety practices, measuring and reading schematics (including building codes), and troubleshooting plumbing problems, as well as soldering and non-soldering techniques for copper tubing and Pex lines. Supplies: Your instructor, Karsten Pearson, will bring most tools; however, be prepared to bring some basics such as measuring tapes, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Contact the office 204.667.6193 or visit the course description at www.retsd-conted.com for full details on supplies.

Fitness

DIY—Do It Yourself

Fitness Discounts Save $7 when you register for two fitness classes. Save $15 when you register for three fitness classes.



Life & Leisure

BALLROOM DANCE WITH KATARINA SCHILLINGJoin Katarina in our longer winter class (90 minutes). Bring soft-soled shoes (made with any non-marking surface such as leather or suede)—along with your love of dance. Course fee is per person. Couples or singles both welcome.

Ballroom Dance—Beginner * (ages 18 & up)WL01 8 Mon., beg. Jan. 15, 7:30–9 p.m. ERP: Small Gym $89/personJoin the class to learn some of the basics, to have fun and to socialize with others who also enjoy dancing and music. Guided instruction and practice in favourites such as foxtrot, swing, polka, waltz and cha-cha. No class dates: Feb. 19 & 26

Ballroom Dance—Beginner II * (ages 18 & up)WL02 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 17, 7:30–9 p.m. ERP: Small Gym $89/personAdd more skill and patterns while having fun dancing the foxtrot, swing, polka, waltz and cha-cha. Plus, learn some basics in rumba. Prerequisite: Ballroom Dance—Beginner or equivalent. No class date: Feb. 14

FABULOUS FOODThe Delicate Art of Making Sushi * (ages 18 & up)WL03 Mon., Feb. 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m. REC: Room 206 $52Sadao Ohno will provide valuable hands-on practice assembling tasty sushi rolls. Learn how to make delicate cone-shaped temaki sushi and the familiar maki sushi (inside and outside rolls), then taste the delectable results. Lots of fun with very few calories! Workshop fee includes cost of ingredients. Come with an appetite or an empty container for leftovers.

FOR A LOVE OF SPANISH WITH SHAUNA FEYSpanish—Beginner I * (ages 18 & up) WL04 8 Mon., beg. Jan. 15, 7–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 4 $89 Planning a trip? New to speaking Spanish? Prepare for the types of language and conversations you might encounter in real-life situations in a fun and interactive way. No class date: Feb. 19

Spanish—Beginner II * (ages 18 & up) WL05 8 Tues., beg. Jan. 16, 7–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 4 $89A continuation from Spanish—Beginner I, this course will help increase vocabulary and conversational skills.

PERSONAL FINANCES Retirement Income Planning & Taxation of Your Estate * (ages 18 & up)WL06 Wed., Feb. 7, 7–8:15 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 5 $15Attend to create the cash flow needed for a worry-free retirement. Topics will include CPP and OAS, tax strategies, employer pension plans, RSP, RIF, LIRA, LIF, TFSA, the tax-planned will, the role of the executor, different types of power of attorney, different types of trusts and how to use them, and cottage succession planning. Instructor: Paul Fust

NEW! Charting the Right Course—Financial Planning for Those Under 40WL07 Wed., Jan. 23, 7–8:15 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 5 $15Look ahead to your future and understand the importance of proper financial planning early enough to make the necessary adjustments. Learn more about TFSAs, RRSPs, beneficiary designations and the importance of having a will, power of attorney, and health care directive. Instructor: Myles McInnes



Professional Development

Power Engineering 5th Class Exam Preparation CourseWP01 20 Sat., beg. Jan. 13, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. KEC: Room 105 Course fee: $499. No class dates: Feb. 17, March 31 & May 19

This course focuses on all aspects of heating plant operation. It will be of interest to anyone interested in working towards gaining the certification needed to operate or maintain a heating plant in a school, apartment building or similar setting. Contact the office at 204.667.6193 or visit online at www.retsd-conted.com for more information.

GED Preparation (ages 19 & up)WP02 11 Wed., beg. Jan. 10, 6–9:30 p.m. KEC: Room 105 $245Prepare to take the provincial General Educational Development (GED) exams with focus on English and math, and some tips for the other test areas. Textbook included—available at first class. Instructor: Bill Schrader

FOOD SAFETY TRAININGFood Safety—Certified Food Handler (ages 16 & up)WP03 Thurs., Feb. 1, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. McL: Room 5 $115

WP04 Sat., Feb. 24, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. JH: Library $115

WP05 Thurs., March 29, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. McL: Room 5 $115

Reduce food poisoning risks in your restaurant, care facility, child-care centre, hospital, canteen, church, home or anywhere food is handled. Upon successful completion, you will receive your Manitoba Health Certified Food Handler Training Program certificate. Optional workbooks ($18) available from the instructor. Instructors: Foodsafe staff (Feb. 1 & March 29); Rob Mancini (Feb. 24)

WEVAS—Working Effectively with Violent/Aggressive States (ages 18 & up)WP06 Sat. & Sun., Feb. 10 & 11, 8:30 am.–4:30 p.m. JH: Library $149Improve your conflict communication skills and learn proactive strategies to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations. For educators, parents, coaches and other professionals, and required for educational assistants within River East Transcona School Division.

CPR—LEVEL C & EMERGENCY FIRST AID TRAININGNOTE: We are currently working on finding other courses to offer in Emergency First Aid and other safety training. Please contact the office for an update on our winter schedule—visit us online at www.retsd-conted.com, email us at [email protected] or call 204.667.6193.

CPR—Level C (ages 12 & up)Refresher – WP07 Tues., Jan. 30, 6–10 p.m. JP: Multi-Purpose Room $45

Students who need to recertify CPR–Level C and who have taken the course in the last two years can attend this course to receive their recertification. You will learn and practise new procedures in adult, child and infant CPR, choking rescue manoeuvres, and how to recognize a heart attack or stroke, as well as learn how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator). All participants will receive certification from the Lifesaving Society (valid for two years). Instructor: Blake Wallace

Course locations are designated by an abbreviated school code such as SMP for Salisbury Morse Place

School. View all the school codes at the back of the booklet.



Children & Youth

Babysitting (ages 12–16) WY01 4 Wed., beg. Jan. 17, 7–9 p.m. JH: Room 5 $59Earn a Manitoba Safety Council approved certificate and receive thorough training so you can take care of younger children safely and with confidence. Students must be 12 years old within two months of the end of this course. Students must also pass the final course test and complete a supervised babysitting practicum in order to fulfil the course requirements and receive their certificate. Instructor: Debra Friesen

DANCE & THEATRE Hip Hop (ages 6–8) WY04 7 Thurs., beg. Jan. 11, 6–7 p.m.

BW: Stage Gym $52(ages 8–12)WY05 7 Thurs., beg. Jan. 11, 7–8 p.m.

BW: Stage Gym $52Move and groove in this fun, challenging and high-energy class. Experiment with rhythm, style and personality while learning a short hip-hop dance routine. No class dates: Jan. 25 & Feb. 22. Instructor: Amy Arsenault

SATURDAY DANCE & THEATRE WITH BRIAR HILDEBRANDJoin Briar for these special and exciting Saturday Dance & Theatre classes at the Chief Peguis Junior High theatre. Open to all eager beginners! No class date: Feb. 17

Creative Movement (ages 4–5) WY06 9 Sat., beg. Jan. 13, 9:30–10:30 a.m.

CP: Theatre $69Get ready to move and groove! In this class, students will discover endless ways to artistically move their bodies to music and rhythm. This class focuses on flexibility, conditioning, basic dance skills, and fun!

NEW! Story Time Ballet (ages 4–5) WY07 9 Sat., beg. Jan. 13, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

CP: Theatre $69Once upon a time there were ballerinas who loved to... read?! In this class, dance is centred around both classic and contemporary stories. Students discover basic ballet strategies, following “stretching and story” time. At the end of the year, a “Story Time Ballet” will be performed to a timeless classic!

Musical Theatre—Introduction (ages 7–9) WY08 9 Sat., beg. Jan. 13, 12–1 p.m.

CP: Theatre $65Explore music, dance and drama onstage through games, improv and other drama activities, and prepare a special presentation for friends and family. No prior experience required. Have fun and build confidence at the same time!

Jazz Dance (ages 7–9)WY09 9 Sat., beg. Jan. 13, 1–2 p.m. CP: Theatre $65In this fun, high-energy class, children will be introduced to a variety of jazz movement styles and develop their musicality, rhythm, flexibility and creativity. The class will consist of a warm up and stretch, basic jazz technique, progressions, and combinations.



Children & Youth

CODE TITLE START TIME SCHOOL PRICE8 Mondays with Nicole Balzer (No class date: Feb. 19)

WY10 For Fun (age 4–5) Jan. 15 6–7 p.m. EMU $59WY11 Recreational (age 6–8) Jan. 15 7–8 p.m. EMU $59WY12 Rec. Advanced (age 9–12) Jan. 15 8–9 p.m. EMU $59

6 Wednesdays with Megan Edmondson (No class date: Feb. 7)WY13 For Fun (age 4–5) Jan. 10 6–7 p.m. EMU $45WY14 Recreational (age 6–8) Jan. 10 7–8 p.m. EMU $45WY15 Recreational (age 9–12) Jan. 10 8–9 p.m. EMU $45

8 Thursdays with Kristyn Howell WY16 For Fun (age 4–5) Jan. 18 5–6 p.m. LW $59WY17 Recreational (age 6–8) Jan. 18 6–7 p.m. LW $59

8 Saturdays with Cheryl Castor (No class date: Feb. 17) WY18 For Fun (age 4–5) Jan. 20 9:30–10:30 a.m. EM $59WY19 Recreational (age 6–8) Jan. 20 10:30–11:30 a.m. EM $59WY20 Recreational (age 9–12) Jan. 20 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EM $59

CODE TITLE START TIME SCHOOL PRICE8 Mondays with Bill Serbin (No class date: Feb. 19)

WY21 Badminton (age 9–12) Jan. 15 6–7 p.m. JDG $59WY22 Badminton (age 13–17) Jan. 15 7–8 p.m. JDG $59

6 Thursdays with Megan Edmondson ( No class date: Feb. 1)WY23 Basketball (age 7–9) Jan. 11 6–7 p.m. WAY $39WY24 Basketball (age 9–12) Jan. 11 7–8 p.m. WAY $39

8 Tuesdays with Melissa Brown WY25 Indoor Soccer (age 6–7) Jan. 23 6–7 p.m. AM $59WY26 Indoor Soccer (age 8–10) Jan. 23 7–8 p.m. AM $59

8 Mondays with Keith Chrabaszcz (No class date: Feb. 19) WY27 Taekwondo (age 6–8) Jan. 15 6–7 p.m. SV $59WY28 Taekwondo (age 8–12) Jan. 15 7–8 p.m. SV $59

GYMNASTICS FOR KIDS!For Fun!Activities and games provide a fun introduction to skills and new friends. RecreationalGet active, have fun and develop skills in the Olympic events—floor, vault, beam and bars.

Recreational AdvancedFor those who have basic skills in gymnastics and want to focus on learning new and more advanced skills. Prerequisite: attended at least one recreational gymnastics program and are comfortable doing handstands and cartwheels.

KIDS GET ACTIVE!Join the Kids Get Active instructors for an introduction to the rules, skills and game-playing of these popular sports in a fun, social and invigorating recreational atmosphere.

Note: Bring a change of non-marking-soled gym shoes. Badminton: Bring a racquet if you have one, otherwise one will be provided. Taekwondo: Visit ww.retsd-conted.com for more exciting details about this class.



Children & Youth

KIDS CAN SEW! WITH SANDRA WILLEYLearn to Sew—Furry Friends (ages 8–14)WY29 8 Sat., beg. Jan. 20, 9–11 a.m.

SMP: Fabric Lab $85

Learn to sew as we make a pillow with a pocket for our 12-inch stuffed toy and pyjama pants to complete the set. Patterns and fabrics provided by the instructor. Materials fee: $20. No class date: Feb. 17

NEW! Learn to Sew—Emoji Pillows (ages 8–14) WY30 8 Sat., beg. Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

SMP: Fabric Lab $85

Design and sew your own emoji pillow as you learn the techniques of sewing. We will also have a choice of a drawstring bag or tote bag that you can sew and embellish. All patterns and supplies provided by the instructor. Materials fee: $20. No class date: Feb. 17

Kids Can Cook! (ages 6–8) WY31 4 Tues., beg. Jan. 23, 6:15–7:45 p.m.

JH: Foods Lab $49 (ages 9–12) WY32 4 Thurs., beg. Feb. 1, 6–8 p.m.

Murdoch: Foods Lab $52 WY33 4 Tues., beg. Feb. 6, 6–8 p.m.

RA: Foods Lab $52

Learn how to cook yummy AND nutritious meals and snacks! You’ll get to eat what you make and take home recipes for the things you’ve made. Bring an apron and container for leftovers. Materials fee: $15. Instructors: Patti Douglas (RA); Laurysa Hunnie (Murdoch); Sarah French (JH)

KIDS CAN DRAW! WITH WAYNE ELLIOTWith Wayne Elliott, professional artist and art educator. All supplies provided.

Kids Can Draw! for Fun (ages 6–8) WY34 8 Sat., beg. Jan. 20, 9:30–10:30 a.m.

SMP: Art Room $55

Learn how to use simple shapes to draw animals, people, and cartoon and game characters, and about blending with pencil crayons. No class date: Feb. 17

Kids Can Draw! for Fun—Continuing (ages 8–12) WY35 8 Sat., beg. Jan. 20, 10:45–11:45 a.m.

SMP: Art Room $55

WY36 8 Thurs., beg. Jan. 25, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Miles Mac: Art Room $55

Take your drawing to the next level! Continue to learn more about drawing animals, people, and cartoon and game characters, and blending with pencil crayons. No class date: Feb. 17 (SMP)

KIDS CAN BUILD! WITH BILL SMARTNEW! Sumo Mini-Robots (ages 10–14)WY37 6 Sat., beg. Jan. 27, 9–11:30 a.m.

SMP: Woods Lab $99

Learn how to build, test and modify a sumo robot, while also learning how to use hand, soldering and electronic tools. At the end of the session we will have a friendly sumo competition. Beginners are welcome. Materials fee: $40. No class date: Feb. 17. Instructor: Bill Smart


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Children & Youth

RETSD EDVentures Continuing Education Camps for Kids—2018! SPRING Break Camp dates: March 26–29 SUMMER Camp dates: July 3–Aug. 10

Spring Break Camp for Kids is BACK! As well as new and exciting Summer Camp themes for 2018.

Watch for our Spring Break Camp and Summer Camp updates on our website in December 2017.

Visit www.retsd-conted.com, email [email protected] or call our office at 204.667.6193 for more information.

Also—a special camp flyer will be sent home to parents of children attending K–Gr. 9 schools in River East Transcona School Division in January 2018.

ed2go courses are non-credit courses taught online by experts in their field. All courses begin on a Wednesday. Visit our online instruction centre at www.ed2go.com/retsd. Click on the orientation link and follow the instructions to enrol. Pay for your course online by credit card (you will be charged $149 US). When your course starts, return to the online instruction centre and click on the classroom link. ed2go courses start on the following dates, regardless of course:

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School Locations


Entry DoorsIn the larger high schools, we recommend that you use the following doors, which will be open for Continuing Education students:

McLeod Education CentreParking is very limited. Participants are kindly asked to park on the street.

Murdoch MacKay CollegiateUse the east doors at the rear of the school.

Miles Macdonell CollegiateUse the entry door in the NW corner of the staff parking lot. Enter the staff lot off of Chelsea Avenue.

Kildonan-East CollegiateUse the Concordia Avenue entrance.


1 Angus McKay School (AM) 850 Woodvale St. 2 Arthur Day Middle School (AD) 43 Whitehall Blvd. 3 Bertrun E. Glavin Elementary (BEG) 166 Antrim Rd. 4 Bernie Wolfe Community School (BW) 95 Bournais Dr. 5 Bird’s Hill School (BH) 3950 Raleigh St. 6 Chief Peguis Junior High (CP) 1400 Rothesay St. 7 Collège Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau (CPET) 216 Redonda St. 8 Donwood Elementary School (Don) 400 Donwood Dr. 9 Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton School (DrH) 3225 Henderson Hwy. 10 École Centrale (EC) 604 Day St. 11 École Margaret-Underhill (EMU) 25 Regina Pl. 12 École Regent Park (ERP) 411 Moroz St. 13 Emerson Elementary School (Em) 323 Emerson Ave. 14 Hampstead School (Hamp) 920 Hampstead Ave. 15 Harold Hatcher Elementary School (HH) 500 Redonda St. 16 John de Graff Elementary (JDG) 1020 Louelda St. 17 John W. Gunn Middle School (JG) 351 Harold Ave. W. 18 John G. Stewart School (JGS) 2069 Henderson Hwy. 19 John Henderson Junior High School (JH) 930 Brazier St. 20 John Pritchard School (JP) 1490 Henderson Hwy. 21 Joseph Teres School (JT) 131 Sanford Fleming Dr. 22 Kildonan-East Collegiate (KEC) 845 Concordia Ave. 23 Lord Wolseley Elementary School (LW) 939 Henderson Hwy. 24 Maple Leaf School (ML) 251 McIvor Ave. 25 McLeod Education Centre (McL) 530 McLeod Ave. 26 Murdoch MacKay Collegiate (Murdoch) 260 Redonda St. 27 Miles Macdonell Collegiate (Miles Mac) 757 Roch St. 28 Munroe Junior High School (Mun) 405 Munroe Ave. 29 Neil Campbell School (NC) 845 Golspie St. 30 Polson School (Pol) 491 Munroe Ave. 31 Prince Edward School (PE) 649 Brazier St. 32 Princess Margaret School (Princess Margaret) 367 Hawthorne Ave. 33 Radisson School (Rad) 1105 Winona St. 34 River East Collegiate (REC) 295 Sutton Ave. 35 Robert Andrews School (RA) 3230 Manlius St. 36 Salisbury Morse Place School (SMP) 795 Prince Rupert Ave. 37 Sherwood School (Sher) 509 Grey St. 38 Springfield Heights School (SH) 505 Sharron Bay 39 Sun Valley School (SV) 125 Sun Valley Dr. 40 Transcona Adult Learning Centre (TALC) 130 Regent Ave. E. 41 Transcona Collegiate (TCI) 1305 Winona St. 42 Valley Gardens Middle School (VG) 220 Antrim Rd. 43 Wayoata Elementary School (Way) 605 Wayoata St. 44 Westview School (West) 600 Hoka St. 45 Student Services (SS) 760 Kildare Ave.


Registration Information

Fees

Registration is not complete or your space confirmed until your fees are paid in full. Payment may be made by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard or Interac.

What if my employer is paying for my course?

We require your registration on company letterhead and we will invoice your employer.

Refunds

Full refunds will be issued for courses cancelled due to insufficient enrolment. You may choose to use the refund toward the fee for another course. If you withdraw from a course, a $10 administration charge will be deducted from your refund. Refunds are not granted after a course begins or for one–session classes.

Note: Non-attendance does not constitute notice of withdrawal.

Class confirmation

Confirmation WILL NOT be phoned or mailed. Please attend the first class as advertised. If registering by fax, please confirm by phone. We will contact you only if your course is cancelled. Registration is not complete until fees are paid in full.

Note: Please ensure the telephone number you provide allows us to reach you during the day.

Which room is my course in?

If not stated in the brochure, at the first session, the room numbers will be posted at the entrance door(s) nearest the parking lots of the schools where courses are scheduled.

Note: Most school doors are opened 15 minutes before a class begins and locked 15 minutes after a class begins. If you are unsure which door to use, please call and ask: 204.667.6193.

Right to cancel/postpone classes

RETSD Adult & Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses or specific class sessions due to unavailability of instructors, prior claim to facilities by a school, insufficient enrolment, inclement weather, statutory holidays or emergencies. For unscheduled cancellations/postponements, reasonable effort will be made, depending on the length of notice the Continuing Education office receives, to notify participants prior to the session(s) affected. Normally, postponed classes will be made-up at the end of the course. Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances, an instructor may be different than the instructor listed in the booklet.

Note: Please ensure the telephone number you provide allows us to reach you during the day.

Please call 204.667.6193 between 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Avoid disappointment! Some courses fill up quickly while others are cancelled due to lack of registrations. Register today!

EDVentures Continuing Education booklets are also

available at local area libraries and ACCESS Centres, as well as

530 McLeod Ave. and 130 Regent Ave. E.

Find courses online.www.LOCALcourses.com


Mail/Fax-In Registration

LAST NAME FIRST NAME

PARENT’S NAME (if applicable) DATE OF BIRTH CHILD REGISTRANT (MM/DD/YYYY)

ADDRESS CITY POSTAL CODE

PHONE (HOME) WORK CELL EMAIL

COURSE ID COURSE TITLE

DAY OF WEEK TIME PLACE FEE

☐ Cash/Interac (in person only) ☐ Employer invoice

☐ Cheque Make cheques payable to River East Transcona School Division and send to:

RETSD Continuing Education 530 McLeod Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2K 0B5

☐ Visa ☐ MasterCard

Number Expiry

Online registration or emailVisit the retsd Continuing Education website at www.retsd-conted.com for instructions on registering securely online. Our email address is: [email protected]

Phone 204.667.6193 to register by credit card.

MailClip the registration form, complete and mail it, plus a cheque or credit card information for the full payment due for your course(s).

Fax 204.668.9309Fax your registration to our 24-hour fax service. Please call 204.667.6193 to confirm receipt of your fax and to process your Visa or MasterCard.

Regular office hoursRegular office hours are: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

McLeod Education Centre 530 McLeod Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2K 0B5 204.667.6193

To serve Transcona residentsRegistration drop-off 130 Regent Ave. E. – Transcona Adult Learning Centre, although for best selection, we strongly recommend telephone registration at 204.667.6193.

Electronic payment options

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Online—www.retsd-conted.comBy phone—204.667.6193 In person—530 McLeod Ave.