Monday, August 29, 2016

Program Guide - September to December 2016 - Part 4: Get Life-LongLearning

BOOKS FOR BABIES
INSTRUCTOR: Ashley Santos
FEE: FREE!
October 11, 18, November 1, 8 10:30-11:30am
LOCATION: Elk Point Library
For parents and children from birth to 1 year old. Each family is provided with a book bag and books.

RHYME TIME
INSTRUCTOR: Ashley Santos
FEE: FREE!
Dates TBA
LOCATION: Elk Point Library
For parents and children from birth to 6 years old. Enjoy songs, rhymes and finger play.

STANDARD FIRST AID, CPR-C & AED USE
INSTRUCTOR: Danielle Garnier
FEE: $200
Dates TBA
St. John Ambulance course.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
INSTRUCTOR: Lana MacDonald
FEE: $50
10 sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 27th to Oct. 27th 6:30-8:30pm
Improve your oral and written English. Any level of ability is welcome.

RETIREMENT PLANNING #1 & #2
INSTRUCTOR: Marvin Bjornstad
FEE: $10 each
Oct. 12th and Nov. 16th 7:00-10:00pm
LOCATION: Elk Point Library
Explore both financial and non-financial retirement topics.

Program Guide - September to December 2016 - Part 3: Get Technical

CAMERA USE & PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS CANCELLED
INSTRUCTOR: Mike Van der Hoek
FEE: $60
Sept. 28th, Oct. 5th & 12th 7:00-9:00pm
Bring your own camera, manuals and attachments. Learn how to operate your equipment, basic camera use and functions, and practice actual picture taking.

ADVANCED CAMERA USE  CANCELLED
INSTRUCTOR: Mike Van der Hoek
FEE: $60
Oct. 19th, 26th & Nov. 2nd
Bring your own DSLR camera, manual and accessories. (No point and shoot cameras.) Learn advanced camera use and photography techniques.

iPHONE BASICS
INSTRUCTOR: Marvin Bjornstad
FEE: $10
Oct. 11th 7:00-10:00pm
LOCATION: Elk Point Library
Basic set-up and use, security and apps will be covered. Bring your iPhone, Apple ID and password.

iPAD #1 & #2
INSTRUCTOR: Marvin Bjornstad
FEE: $10 each
Oct. 13th & Nov. 15th 7:00-10:00pm
LOCATION: Elk Point Library
Basic set-up and use, security and apps will be covered. Bring your iPad, Apple ID and password.

BASIC WORD PROCESSING
INSTRUCTOR: Daphne Schnurer
FEE: $30
Nov. 15th, 22nd & 29th 7:00-9:00pm
LOCATION: Elk Point Library
Use the library computers to learn basic word processing using Microsoft Word.

BLOGGING
INSTRUCTOR: Marvin Bjornstad
FEE: $10
Nov. 17th 7:00-10:00pm
LOCATION: Elk Point Library
Learn how to blog online, market your site, monitor who is reading your blog, security and more.

Program Guide - September to December 2016 - Part 2: Get Active

STRETCH AND TONE
INSTRUCTOR: Sandra Cameron
FEE: $69
23 sessions: Mondays and Fridays, Sept. 12th to Dec. 2nd 9:00-10:00am
LOCATION: Elk Point Library
Join us for toning exercises and increase your flexibility.

NO BOUNCE FITNESS
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Bassett
FEE: $140
28 sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 13th to Dec. 15th 7:00-8:00pm
LOCATION: Elk Point United Church Hall
This low-impact, high-intensity workout uses punches and kicking borrowed from Martial Arts. No bounce or burpees.

DANCE FITNESS
INSTRUCTOR: Dorrie Deutschendorf
FEE: $130
21 sessions: Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 19th to Nov. 30th 7:00-8:00pm
LOCATION: Elk Point Elementary School
Combine cardio and muscular toning in this aerobic dance class.

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Program Guide - September to December 2016 - Part 1: Get Creative

FALL ARRANGEMENT
INSTRUCTOR: Daphne Schnurer
FEE: $25 (supplies included)
DATE CHANGED: Sept. 30th 1:00-4:00
Bring a container or wreath form and create either an arrangement or wreath for fall.

ART CLASSES
INSTRUCTOR: Shirley Kinneberg
FEE: $40 each (half day session, supplies included)
Sept. 17th 9:00-12:30 = Drawing & Cartooning
Sept. 17th 1:00-4:30 = Alcohol Ink on Yupo paper & card creations
Oct. 1st 9:00-12:30 = use acrylics & watercolors to paint scenery
Oct. 1st 1:00-4:30 = watercolor pencils & alcohol inks

WATERCOLOR PAINTING
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Chamberland
FEE: $60 (supplies included)
Oct. 8th 9:00-4:00
Complete several small projects in this course.

STAMPING FOR CHRISTMAS
INSTRUCTOR: Judy Clerk
FEE: $15 (supplies included)
Oct. 13th 1:00-4:00
Use rubber stamps and other scrapbooking supplies to create several projects.

QUILTING BASICS
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Bassett
FEE: $60
Oct. 15th, 22nd & Nov. 5th
Learn the steps for making a quilt from start to finish.

FALL TABLE RUNNER
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Bassett
FEE: $25 (supplies included)
Oct. 29th 9:00-4:00
Applique maple leaves on this runner for fall.

CHRISTMAS TABLE RUNNER
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Bassett
FEE: $35 (supplies included)
Nov. 19th 9:00-4:00
Applique a forest of trees on this runner that can be made up to 70" long. The pattern can be turned to make a wall hanging.

THURSDAY PLAY DAYS
Join us for a full day of sewing in the company of friends.
Every Thursday from Sept. 8th - Nov. 17th 10:00-5:00

DAYTIME QUILTING
Join us in making quilts which will be donated to various organizations. No quilting experience necessary.
Every Tuesday from Sept. 13th to Nov. 22nd 10:00-2:00

POTLUCK SHOW & TELL
Bring something for the potluck lunch and join us for a display of the projects from the past year.
Nov. 24th starting at 11:00am

Saturday, April 16, 2016

New and Upcoming Courses, Garage Sale

FURNITURE UPCYCLE
Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 9am - 4pm
Learn how to use chalk paint to refurbish a piece of furniture.
Instructor: Donna Bassett
Fee: $20.00

NEW!
PAINTING WITH SHIRLEY KINNEBERG
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Morning (9am - 12:30pm): Try different techniques using watercolor, yupo paper and alcohol inks.
Afternoon (1pm - 4:30pm): Paint at least 2 greeting cards using watercolors and/or acrylics.
All materials supplied by the instructor. Bring your own lunch.
Instructor: Shirley Kinneberg
Fee: Morning only = $40.00, Afternoon only = $40.00, All day = $80.00

NEW DATE!
FINISH YOUR SEWING PROJECTS WITH DONNA
Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 9am - 4pm
Bring your unfinished sewing projects and Donna will guide you through the finishing steps.
Instructor: Donna Bassett
Fee: $20.00

GARAGE SALE
Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 9am - 4pm
All proceeds to the charity quilting group. Donations welcome.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

UPCOMING COURSE: Camera Use & Photography Basics

CAMERA USE & PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS
Bring your own camera, manuals and attachments. Learn how to operate your equipment, basic camera use and functions, and practice actual picture taking.
3 sessions: Mar. 23, Apr. 6 & 20, 7 - 9 pm
Fee: $60.00

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Upcoming Courses & Events - Spring 2016

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
10 sessions: Feb. 23 - Mar. 24
Fee: $50.00
10 sessions: Apr. 5 - May 5
Fee: $50.00

FALL PUMPKINS WALL HANGING *NEW*
March 11, 9 am - 4 pm
Fee: $35.00, supplies included

STAMPING FOR SPRING
Use rubber stamps and other scrapbooking supplies to create several projects.
March 17, 1 - 4 pm
Fee: $15.00, supplies included

RHYME TIME (at Elk Point Public Library)
Bring your children ages 0-6 years. Enjoy songs, rhymes and finger play in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Tuesdays at 10:30 am: Mar. 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, May 10, 17, 24
Fee: FREE

CAMERA USE & PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS
Bring your own camera, manuals and attachments. Learn how to operate your equipment, basic camera use and functions, and practice actual picture taking.
3 sessions: Mar. 23, Apr. 6 & 20, 7 - 9 pm
Fee: $60.00

FINISH YOUR QUILTING PROJECTS WITH DONNA *NEW*
April 9, 9 am - 4 pm
Fee: $10.00

WATERCOLOR PAINTING
The instructor will bring everything you need and guide you through the process to complete a painting in this one-day course.
April 2, 9 am - 4 pm
Fee: $65.00

FURNITURE UPCYCLE *NEW*
April 30, 9 am - 4 pm
Fee: $20.00

BOOKS FOR BABIES (at the Elk Point Public Library)
Support your child's early literacy and language development and promote healthy family relationships. Each family is provided with a book bag and books. For parents and children from birth to 1 year old.
Tuesdays at 10:30 am: May 31, June 7, 14, 21
Fee: FREE