This is a complete listing of

Community School Courses offered across PEI. Please retain for future reference.

Maybe this is the year for you to join a community school in your area! Would you like to get involved? Would you like to learn a new skill? The registration fees for the whole ten weeks usually range between $10- $20 and that price includes your coffee break as well. Where could you get a better deal than this? Please call a number provided for more information!

All our instructors and committee members volunteer their time and without them we would have no program to present to you. We are so proud and appreciative of our volunteers. Maybe you would like to volunteer and help out with a community school near you. Please call a number provided for more information!

Maybe you have a skill that you would be willing to share with others. We are always looking for new courses and new instructors. Please get involved by calling one of the numbers provided for more information! We need you!

Maybe you would be interested in starting a community school in your community! We, at the provincial level, would be happy to talk to you about starting up a program in your area. Some communities hold community school at their seniors’ home, or villa or manor. These programs can be held morning, afternoon or evening – whatever would suit your area. There are so many possibilities that could be tried. We need your creative ideas as we want

to continue to build community school into a bigger and even better organization on PEI. Please call one of the numbers provided for more information!

Provincial Co-ordinatorD. Shirley Moore RR#2, 1368 Loyalist Road, North Wiltshire, PEI C0A 1Y0Phone: 902-892-3445 Fax: 902-566-3797E-mail: peiacs@pei.sympatico.caWeb: www.peicommunityschools.comToll Free Number: 1-800-565-5629

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Information current to mid-December. Check website - www.peicommunityschools.com - for any updates.

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Information current to mid-December. Check website - www.peicommunityschools.com - for any updates.

This is a complete listing of Community School Courses o� ered across PEI. Please retain for future reference.

M. E. CALLAGHANContact: Cindy EllsworthPhone: 902-214-0051Location: M.E. Callaghan Junior HighPlease Note: M.E. Callaghan Community School meets in the fall from September to December. We have just completed our fi fth fall community school program in this area. We were very pleased with the results. We had another wonderful program this fall. We are now looking forward to next fall and hope to add some new courses to our program. If anyone is interested in teaching a course at our school, please contact the above number for more information. It is never to early to start planning for next year so give us a call right now if you can help us out. We’d love to hear from you. Fall courses will be advertised on the provincial website at www.peicommunityschools.com by early September as well as in the Western Graphic. Also check out our facebook page for updates. Our Community School extends best wishes to all winter community schools on P.E.I. for a very successful 2016 season.

ALBERTON Chair: Kelly GillisPhone: 902-853-3885Location: Alberton Elementary SchoolRegistration: Monday, January 4, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.Fee: $15.00Age Limit: 12 years and overClasses Begin: Same night following registration 7:00 p.m.Courses Offered: Beginner Guitar; Guitar Jamming; Advanced Guitar; Digital Photography (must have SLR camera, laptop and basic computer knowledge); Cribbage; Advanced Mandolin; Painting; Line Dancing; Rug Hooking; “Are you from here or there?” (Culture sharing conversation) Tentative Courses: Basic Computer; Crochet; SpanishPlease Note: Some courses may have additional fees. Please bring indoor footwear, and your own mug. If school is closed due to storm, classes will be held the following Thursday.

MAPLEWOOD MANOR Chair: Grace GaudetPhone: 902-853-8686

Location: Maplewood Manor, AlbertonRegistration: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.Fee: NoneAge Limit: NoneClasses Begin: Same day following registration Courses O� ered: Rug Hooking will be offered each week. Some weeks there will be a craft of interest demonstrated during the rug hooking session.

W. J. PHILLIPS RESIDENCEChair: Carla ButtPhone: 902-853-7729Location: W.J. Phillips Residence, AlbertonFee: NoneAge Limit: NoneCourses O� ered: This is a fall program and is usually over before Christmas. We look forward to another program next fall and will begin in early October, 2016. Hope to see you next fall. Call the above number for further information. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all the winter schools a very successful year.

LADY SLIPPER VILLAChair: Shelia MacKayPhone: 902-859-2068Co-chair: Sherrill HornePhone: 902-853-2304Location: Lady Slipper Villa, O’LearyRegistration: Monday, January 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.Fee: NoneAge Limit: NoneClasses Begin: Monday, January 18, 2016, between 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.Courses O� ered: Topics of interest. Crafts, music, story telling, etc. Please Note: Call one of the above numbers for weekly schedule.

O’LEARYChair: Dianne RamsayPhone: 902-859-1840Location: O’Leary ElementaryRegistration: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 6:15 p.m.Fee: $10.00Age Limit: 13 and overClasses Begin: Same night following registrationCourses O� ered: Painting; Knitting; Crocheting; Craft A Night; Beginner Guitar; Intermediate Guitar; Rug Hooking Tentative Courses: Photography; Computer

Please Note: Please bring indoor footwear. Some classes may have additional costs depending on supplies needed.

ALICE DUNCAN CENTREContact: Freda McNallyPhone: 902-859-3065Location: Alice Duncan Centre, O’LearyPlease Note: On Monday mornings we will be having a program at the Alice Duncan Centre from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Program will start again in the new year on Monday, January 18, 2016. Anyone in the community interested in our program is welcome to attend. Call the above number for weekly schedule.

TYNE VALLEY-ELLERSLIEChair: Lori EmblingPhone: 902-831-3373Location: Ellerslie Elementary SchoolRegistration: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.Fee: $15.00Age Limit: 10 years (accompanied by parent

or guardian) Classes Begin: Same night following registrationCourses O� ered: Cake Decorating; Cards; Beginner Guitar; Intermediate Guitar; Sewing/Quilting; Cro-hooking; Crazy Quilt; Topic-A-Night; Scrapbooking; Woodworking; Crocheting/Knitting; Felting/Knitting; Basket Weaving; Paper Mache; Basics of Nutrition; Oil/Acrylic Painting; Swedish Weaving; Guitar JammingTentative Courses: Exercise or Sports in Gym Please Note: No Peanuts. Socks/slippers – no outdoor footwear

EVANGELINE Chair: Yvette ArsenaultPhone: 902-854-3395Contact: Leona GallantPhone: 902-854-3429Location: Evangeline SchoolRegistration: Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.Fee: $12.00Age Limit: None

2015-2016 Provincial Board of Directors for the P.E.I.

Association of Community SchoolsPRINCE COUNTY:

Donna Matthew1117 Barbara Weit Rd., Travellers Rest, PEI

C1N 4J8 Phone: 902-436-1174Alfred Bridges

RR2 Ellerslie, PEI C0B 1J0 Phone: 902-831-2753

Patti Richard62 Coopers Lane, Porthill, RR1 Tyne Valley, PEI

COB 2C0 Phone: 902-831-2364

QUEENS COUNTY:Dianna Getson

1175 Kingston Road, Kingston, PEI C0A 1H9 Phone: 902-675-2629

Barb MacFarlane34 River Road, Johnston’s River, PEI C1B 3E6

Phone: 902-569-3577Lynn Nicholson

358 Tryon Point, Albany PEI C0B 1A0 Phone: 902-658-2536

KINGS:Pauline MacDonald

RR4 Cardigan, PEI C0A 1G0 Phone: 902-583-2380

Lori Co� n2437 East Point Road, RR2 Kingsboro, PEI

C0A 2B0 Phone: 902-357-2382Patricia Ettinger

P.O. Box 877, Souris, PEI C0A 2B0 Phone: 902-940-9171

Classes Begin: Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.Courses O� ered: Rug Hooking; Cro Hooking; Line Dancing; Knitting; Music Jam; Photography; Sewing; Topic-A-NightTentative Courses: Cake Decorating; Card MakingPlease Note: For further information call one of the above numbers

CHEZ NOUS Chair: Yvette ArsenaultPhone: 902-854-3395Location: Chez Nous in WellingtonFee: NoneAge Limit: None Classes Begin: It will recommence Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Courses O� ered: Craft-A-Night

ST. ELEANORSChair: Dorothy FarishPhone: 902-432-9592Co-Chair: Blair StrongmanPhone: 902-436-0880Location: Greenfi eld Elementary School, Darby Dr., St. EleanorsEarly Registration: Saturday, January 2, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the St. Eleanors Community Center Registration: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the schoolFee: $15.00Age Limit: 16 years and over Classes Begin: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 following registration 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Courses O� ered: Guitar (beginner); Guitar (2nd level); French; Genealogy; Island History/Other Topics; Knitting/Crochet/Embroidery; Quilting; Spirituality/Exploring Christianity; Basket Weaving; Fiddle (beginner); Mandolin;

Painting; Photography; Keyboard by Ear; Craft-A-Night; Western Jam; CouponingTentative Courses: Fly TyingPlease Note: There will be an additional cost for some courses. If you would like to teach a course at our school, please contact one of the above numbers. Please bring indoor footwear!

SUMMERSIDE INTERMEDIATEChair: Donna MatthewPhone: 902-436-1174Location: Summerside Intermediate, Central St., SummersideCourses O� ered: We had a fantastic fall session this year thanks to all our great volunteer committee members and instructors, and all our great helpers and of course our students. This year we had 230 students enrolled in: Line Dancing; Genealogy; Country Jam; Craft A Night; 9 Block Quilting; Photography; Beginner Sewing; 2 Level Guitar Jam; Beginner Guitar; Keyboard; Acrylic Painting; Belly Dancing; Basic Cooking; Card Making; Astronomy; Rug Hooking; Beginner Fiddle; Banjo; Knitting, Crochet & Cro Hooking. Embroidery; Accordion. Looking forward to seeing you all again next fall and please plan to attend a community school in your area this winter. Look for our program information in the Summerside Utility bill in August 2016, County Line Courier, Penny Saver and online at www.peicommunityschools.com as well as the Summerside Intermediate Community School Group on Facebook. We are always looking for instructors and helpers so if you would like to join us, please feel free to give me a call anytime! Happy 50th to community schools on PEI.

RED OAK COURTChair: Jennie Simmons

Phone: 902-436-6004Location: Red Oak Court, 141 East Dr., SummersideRegistration: Call the above number for further information .Fee: NoneAge Limit: NoneCourses O� ered: Cro Hooking; Crochet; Knitting Please Note: All are welcome. Please come and join the fun.

KENSINGTONCo-chair: Astrid JohnsonPhone: 902-432-3086 Email: astrid.jean.johnson@gmail.comCo-chair: Ann BranderPhone: 902-836-3745 Email: annandgary@hotmail.comLocation: Kensington Intermediate Senior High SchoolPre Registration: Kensington Lions Club, Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noonRegistration: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at KISH Fee: $20.00 Age Limit: 12 Classes Begin: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 (following registration)Courses Offered: Line Dancing; Basic Guitar; Choir; Spanish; Craft A Night; Basic Digital Photography; Technology 101; Leather Craft; Card Making; Clogging; Knitting; Accounting; Biggest Loser; Astronomy (min of 7); Jive/Two Step

ENGLEWOODChairperson: Anna StewartPhone: 902-658-2101Location: Englewood School, Crapaud, P.E.I. Registration: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6:45 p.m.Fee: $15.00Age Limit: 15 years & over Classes Begin: At 7 p.m. Same night following registrationCourses O� ered: Beginner Computer; Knitting and crocheting; Rug Hooking; Card Making (limited number); Curling (Crapaud Curling Club); Jewellery Beading; Speaker-A-Night (a different topic weekly); Rocking Oldies – Armchair Exercise (no impact) Tentative Courses: Guitar; PhotographyPlease Note: Curling classes will take place on another night but there will be an information time the night of registration. Some courses will have an extra cost for supplies. Please bring “indoor” footwear to help keep our school

clean.. For additional information please call Marion at 902-675-4256; Anna at 902-658-2101 or Lynn at 902-658-2536

BLUEFIELDChair: Dianna GetsonPhone: 902-314-7629Location: Bluefi eld High School, HampshireRegistration: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.Fee: $20.00 Age Limit: 15 years and overClasses Begin: Same night following registration Courses O� ered: Sewing; Line Dancing; Acrylic Painting; Intermediate Guitar; Beginner Guitar; Knitting; Digital Photography; Woodworking; Rug Hooking; Homemaking Skills I Wish I Had Known – Tips & ToolsPlease Note: Please bring “indoor” footwear. For line dancing please bring comfortable shoes.

HUNTER RIVERChairperson: Sylvia WoltersPhone: 902-964-3153Location: Central Queens ElementaryPLEASE NOTE: We have just completed our fall session of Community School. We will not be meeting again until September 2016. For further particulars please call the above number or watch the website at www.peicommunityschools.com. Fall courses will be posted on the web by early September. A fl yer will probably also be mailed to your area in early September. We are always interested in getting new courses for our school. We know there are many of you out there who have wonderful skills to offer. We do not always know who you are or what skills you possess so please contact us and offer to teach a class next fall. The best thing about Community School is that you do not have to be a professional to teach a class at one of our schools. All you need to be is willing to share what you know with others who are interested in the same thing. We would love to hear from you. Please do not delay in calling us as it is never too early to start planning for our next session. We wish all the winter schools great success with your winter program and we will see you at the workshop in the spring.

CHARLOTTETOWN RURALChair: Gerarda GallantPhone: 902-963-3431 Location: Charlottetown Rural High School, 100 Burns Crescent

Registration: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.Fee: $20.00Age Limit: NoneClasses Begin: Same night following registrationCourses O� ered: Photography; West Coast Swing and Fox Trot; Line Dancing; Beginner Guitar; Furniture Refi nishing; Beginner Bridge; Knitting; Ukelele; Belly Dancing; Doll Clothes Sewing (Large Dolls); Accounting; Computer; Quilting; Sign Language; Stained Glass (additional cost of $65) Tentative Courses: Intermediate Guitar; PersianPlease Note: Additional cost of $65 for stained glass. If anyone is interested in teaching a course that is not listed or one that is listed as tentative, please call Gerarda at 902-963-3431.

THE MOUNT CONTINUING CAREChair: Charmaine MacGregorPhone: 902-370-5702 Location: 141 Mount Edward Road, Charlottetown Registration: Monday, January 4, 2016 at 1:30 – 3.30 p.m.Fee: $10.00Age Limit: 18Classes Begin: Same day following registrationCourses O� ered: Healthy Living; Mr. and Mrs. Fix It; Line Dancing; Basic BridgeTentative Courses: Leaning a CraftPlease Note: I have 2 instructors booked to teach 2 different crafts. If you would be willing to teach a craft for one day, please contact Charmaine at the above number. We are always

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numbers for more information. It is never to early to start planning for next year so give us a call right now if you can help us out. We’d love to hear from you. Fall courses will be advertised on the provincial website at www.peicommunityschools.com by early September. Flyers will probably also go out to your area as well. Also, follow us on our face book page at Donagh Community School. Our Community School extends best wishes to all community schools on P.E.I. for a very successful 2016 season.

VERNON RIVERChair: Betty WichersPhone: 902-651-2118Location: Vernon River Consolidated SchoolPlease Note: Vernon River Community School held their 10 week semester from September 28 to November 30, 2015 with registration on September 21. Our closing potluck banquet was held on December 7. Many beautiful crafts were made and displayed. We offered 16 courses and we had 142 people registered. We hope to see you all again next year, and bring a friend. Thank you to our instructors!! If you are interested in teaching a course next year, please call me. Wishing all winter community schools a great time.

MORELLContact: Mary McCormackPhone: 902-961-2992Location: Morell Regional High SchoolRegistration: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.Fee: $15.00 or $10.00 for seniors over 65Age Limit: Any ageClasses Begin: Same night following registrationCourses O� ered: 45’s; Bridge; Euchre; Quilting (5 or more); Guitar (5 or more); Knitting & Crochet; Zumba; Jam Session (come bring your guitar and enjoy an evening of playing and singing); Fly Tying Please Note: Due to health concerns, Mary WILL NOT be able to chair Morell Community School, but asks for someone to come forward and run the program for this winter. Mary will help in any way she can but requires someone to take the lead. If no one comes forward, the program will have to be canceled. Please call Mary at the above number so that this wonderful program can continue in our area.

MONTAGUE & AREAChair: Colette JobePhone: 902-838-2109Location: Montague Regional High SchoolRegistration: Monday, January 4, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.Fee: $15.00Age Limit: NoneClasses Begin: Same night following registration Courses O� ered: Guitar; Quilting; Introduction to Buddhism; Swedish Embroidery; Topic A Night; Dancing (Ballroom, Jive, Waltz, Fox Trot, Line Dancing); Art History Appreciation (A look at different periods in art history) Tentative Courses: Knitting; Spanish; Bridge; Astronomy; Game A NightPlease Note: Classes are from 7-9 p.m. Each night. Each class takes turns bringing lunch . We are a green school so bring along your own mug..

CARDIGANChair: Roger KellyPhone: 902-583-2250Location: Cardigan Consolidated SchoolRegistration: Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Cardigan SchoolFee: $15.00Age Limit: 14 and overClasses Begin: Same night following registrationCourses O� ered: Guitar; Woodworking; Basic Home Repair; Quilting; Scrapbooking; Art/Painting; Dancing; Crocheting/Knitting; Craft-A-Night; Weather Vane Making Tentative Courses: Home Decorating

MURRAY HARBOURCo-chair: Charlie MacNeillPhone: 902-962-3278Location: Murray Harbour Community CenterRegistration: Monday, January 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Storm date: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00Age Limit: None Classes Begin: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Courses

O� ered: Adult Drama; Alpha; Baking; Computer; Crokinole; DIY; Hootenanny; International Cooking; Local History; Quilting; Violin; Bridge; Rug Hooking; BingoTentative Courses: Rug Braiding; Knitting

SOURISChair: Patricia EttingerPhone: 902-940-9171Location: Souris Regional K-12Registration: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.Fee: $20.00Age Limit: 12 and overClasses Begin: Day TBACourses O� ered: Computer; Painting; Guitar (Beginner); Curling (Day to be announced but come and register on January 6th at the school); Scrapbooking; Canoe Building (8-10 people to build a canoe); Craft-A-Night; Line Dancing Tentative Courses: Ukelele; You and Your Cell Phone, Build Adirondack ChairsPlease Note: Other courses may be offered if instructors can be found. Please check in on registration night for other courses that might be held. Please remember that this is a PEANUT FREE SCHOOL

ST. MARGARETS Chair: June FraserPhone: 902-687-3004Location: St. Margarets Community HallRegistration: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.Fee: $10.00Age Limit: No age limitClasses Begin: Same night following registrationCourses O� ered: Guitar; Crocheting; Knitting; Swedish Weaving; Conversational French; Baby Quilt/Wall Hanging; Braided Rugs; Unfi nished Projects; Scrapbooking; Rug HookingPlease Note: Lunch served each night

looking for new courses. If you would like to teach a class, please contact the above number for more details. For further information see our facebook page under The Mount Continuing Care Community. Also, the provincial website at www.peicommuityschools.com for further information. Keep in mind that when schools are closed there will be no community school at The Mount. Parking is available. We are wheelchair accessible and also have an elevator inside. Come and enjoy with us.

CITY CENTREChair: Sarah BulmanPhone: 902-213-7223 Co- chair: Emma McPhailPhone: 902-213-7223Location: Colonel Gray High School, 175 Spring Park Road, CharlottetownRegistration: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Colonel GrayFee: $20.00Age Limit: noneClasses Begin: Same night following registrationCourses O� ered: Introduction to DSLR Photography; Creative Writing: How to write short stories; Social Media 101; Computer Basics; Edible Botany and Local Food; Beginner Belly Dancing; Yoga; Knitting and Crocheting; Living Naturally; Board Game Circle; Cultivating Community ResiliencePlease Note: For more details on the above courses, and others that might become available, visit our website at www.citycentreschool.ca

SOUTHPORT SENIORS COMPLEXContact: Shirley Moore, Provincial Co-ordinatorPhone: 902-892-3445Email: peiacs@pei.sympatico.caWe will not be having community school at the Seniors’ Complex this winter, but we are hoping to be able to fi nd a committee to organize a program for next year. If you want community

school at this location, please volunteer to work on a committee to organize it. It is important to realize that these programs do not just happen but require time and effort. If you would be willing to work on a committee, please contact the above number to volunteer your services. Hope to hear from you soon.

STRATFORDContact: Heather BrownPhone: 902-569-2684Location: Stratford Elementary SchoolPlease Note: We held a fall community school this year with approximately 200 students registered. We will not be holding another program until September of 2016. Maybe you would like to teach a course at our school or work on our committee. Community school is a great place to share your talents so please give us a call today and offer to teach a course at our school. It is never too early to start planning for next fall. We would be very happy to hear from you. Fall courses will also be advertised on the provincial website at www.peicommunityschools.com by early September. Flyers will probably also go out to your area as well. Our Community School extends best wishes to all community schools on P.E.I. for a very successful 2016 season. DONAGHContact: Barb MacFarlanePhone: 902-569-3577Contact: Jim KoughanPhone: 902-569-2038Location: Donagh Regional SchoolPlease Note: Donagh Community School meets in the fall from September to November. We have just completed our 13th community school program in this area. We had another successful season with 96 students registered. We are now looking forward to next fall and hope to add some new courses to our program. If anyone is interested in teaching a course at our school, please contact one of the above

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Information current to mid-December. Check website - www.peicommunityschools.com - for any updates.

PEANUT ALERTSince most, if not all, of our schools are peanut free environments we

remind committees that all lunches taken into these peanut free

environments MUST be peanut free.

THANK YOUThe P.E.I. Association of Community Schools wishes to thank our Island

Government for the funding they give us each year. Without such funding,

we would not be able to advertise our program and to do many of the

other things we accomplish each year. We do thank you for your continued

interest and support.