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Town of Edson Community ServicesCall 780-723-4403 to register

Edson and District Community Learning SocietyCall 780 723-6247 to register

Letter from Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Help Wanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Adult Learning Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3High School Math Prep Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4ESL LINC Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Ged Prep Drop In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Intermediate ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Safety TrainingHydrogen Sulphide Safety - H2S Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5W.H.M.I. S. - Online Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5T.D.G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Virtual Rig Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Petroleum Safety Training (PST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Ground Disturbance Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Emergency & Standard First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Standard First Aid with Level C CPR + AED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6First Aid in Child Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Computer/Technical TrainingMS Excel Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7MS Excel Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Excel Advanced - Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Power Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Create Websites Using Google Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Learning to Skype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Word L2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Self-Paced Computer Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Bookkeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Simply Accounting - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Health and WellbeingAnger Control Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Assertiveness Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Self-Esteem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Mental Health First Aid Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Effective Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Weight Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Video ConferencesBeing An Executor - Legal Rights & Responsibilities . . . . . . . . .10Information and Identity Theft and Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Small Claims Court and How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Looking After Dependent Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Common Problems During Tenancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10General InterestGenealogy Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Lunch with Todd Hirsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Learning Clicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Conversational Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Intermediate Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Knit 1, Purl 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Christmas Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Bag of Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12AdvertisementsBoys & Girls Club of Edson & District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Edson Recreational Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Music for Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Edson Craft Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Edson Karate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Quilter’s Quarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Alpine Health Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Alpine Health Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17GPRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Alberta Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19GPRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Essence Dance Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Community Services Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Active Living Adult ProgrammingAdult Pre Season Power Skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Belly Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Fall Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Noon Hour Blitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Moms on the Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23G’s FIT in 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Hills, Drills & Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Sunrise Surprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Learn to Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24X-TREME Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Fifty and Fit! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Stroller Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Sunrise Surprise 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Mom & Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26December Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Basic Cake Decorating & Character Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Adult Beginner Crocheting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Instructing Group Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Active Living Youth ProgrammingCanadian Firearms Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Alberta Conservation & Hunter Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Halloween Kids Cake Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Christmas Kids Cake Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Youth Pre Season Power Skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Kids Knitting! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Youth InteragencyWelcome Back Drop In Dodgeball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30After School Chefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Back by Popular Demand ... Girls Night Out! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Drop-In Christmas Skating Party! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Alberta Culture Days in Edson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31FCSS Family/Parent Link CentreDrop In for “Drop In” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Drop In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Stay and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Chante avec moi/French Rhyme Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32New Parent’s Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Daddy and me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Menu Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33FCSS Special Family Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Fun Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34FCSS Family ProgrammingLiving Well Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34COMPASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Parenting after Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Liberty Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Just Yell Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Edson & District Leisure Center - Skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Pool Schedule & Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Terry Fox Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORVera Calvert

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTShawna Martin

LEARNING CENTRECOORDINATOR

Genevieve Gliddon

LEARNING CENTREASSISTANT

Coleen Hawkins

FAMILY LITERACYCOORDINATOR

Josephine Bunz-Clark

LOCATION#201, 111-54 St. Edson Provincial

Building

OFFICE HOURSMonday to Thursday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

MAILING ADDRESS#201, 111-54 Street

Edson, Alberta T7E 1T2

PHONE780 723-6247

FAX780 723-6253

[email protected]

WEB SITEwww.edcls.ab.ca

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Welcome to the fall, 2012 edition of Expand Your Horizons.Once again, the Edson and District Community Learning

Society is pleased to offer many lifelong learning opportunities forresidents of Edson and surrounding area. Courses will be offered in first aid, safety, computers and technology, as well as Englishand Spanish. We also offer general interest courses such asgenealogy, money management, and crafts.

In addition you will find opportunities to maximize yourhealth and well being. Stay connected by liking us on Facebook orchecking out our redesigned website.

Our Learning Centre staff will accommodate your learningneeds from literacy challenges to GED completion, apprenticeshipand beyond. They will help you determine exactly which courseswill lead you to your goals and draw up an individual learning plan.Tutorial support is also available.

Community Registration Night will take place at the EdsonFriendship Centre on September 6, 2012. International Women’sDay 2013 is in the planning process and is sure to be an excitingevent. If your desire is to help plan and present this fabulousyearly event, we welcome you to our next meeting. For moreinformation call the Edson and District Community LearningSociety at 780-723-6247.

Cheri LadouceurChairperson

CALL 780 723-6247 TO REGISTEREDSON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY LEARNING SOCIETY

HELP WANTEDIf you think it would be great to spend an hour or two each week building a friendship

and sharing your skills and knowledge, call the Learning Centre 780 723-6247.

We want you to join our tutor bank.Benefits:• meaningful and rewarding work • make new friends • materials, training and support provided free • hours and dates tailored to your needs

Requirements:• share what you love to do with one who wants to learn • commit to one or two hours per week • tutors in English as a second language, trades, computer skills

For more information, call the Learning Centre at 780 723-6247

EDSON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY LEARNING SOCIETY • 780 723-6247ADULT LEARNING CENTRE

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Office Hours:Monday - Thursday

10:00 am - 4:00 pm or by appointment

Location:#103B, 111-54 Street

Edson Provincial Building

Contact Us:780 723-6247

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for adults who want to fulfil personal or employment goals

Call 780 723-6247 to get started

Most services are free.

ESL LINC ClassThis class is for permanent residents. Work onspeaking, listening, reading and writing. Boostyour competence and your confidence.* A free CLB assessment is provided.

Dates: September 18, - December 13, 2012 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pmCost: FreeLocation: Provincial Building Room # 103*Register anytime

Intermediate ESLCome prepared to speak, listen, readand write. Improve your Englishlanguage skills and your confidence

while you make new friends.

Dates: October 9 – November 27, 2012 (Tuesdays)

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmCost: $80.00 (10 classes) + book ($25.00)Location: Provincial Building Room # 103*Register by October 9, 2012

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Ged Prep Drop InLet us help you put that Ged test behind you. Join our informal drop–in and get help withwhatever is in your way.

Dates: October 9 – November 27, 2012 (Tuesdays)Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmCost: $30.00 (10 classes)Location: Provincial Building Room # 103 (Register by October 9, 2012)


The Edson and District Community LearningSociety, in cooperation with St. John Ambulance,Enform, and skilled local instructors, is pleased to offer a wide variety of safety courses to meetyour needs.

Hydrogen Sulphide Safety-H2S Alive

This one-day course is for workerswho may be exposed tohydrogen sulphide (H2S).The course covers thephysical properties andhealth hazards of H2S,how to protect oneself,and basic rescue techniques. A three-year certificate is issuedupon successful completion of the course.

Course dates:• September 20 Thursday• October 2 Tuesday• October 18 Thursday• November 1 Thursday• November 15 Thursday• November 30 Friday• December 13 Thursday• January 4 Friday

Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pmCost: $150Location: Edson Provincial BuildingInstructor: Roy Mitchell

The personal information you give us is used toregister you and for statistics.It is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) ofthe Freedom of Information and Protection of PrivacyAct. (FOIPP). If you have any questions about thecollection or use of this information, please contact usat 780 723-6247.

Petroleum Safety Training (PST)

This program includes a WHMIS certificateand specialized instruction in four sectors of the oil industry. The course introduces learners to the proceduresand safety hazards theywill encounter.This is designed forall workers in thepetroleum industry.PST meets the requirements for the IRP 16 Basic Industry Safety Orientation.Registrants are also strongly encouraged totake Construction Safety Training Modules.Cost: $110

Call 780 723-6247 for an appointment.

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• WHMIS• T.D.G.• Virtual Rig Experience

Cost of courses varies.Please call 780 723-6247 for more

information.


Registration for all courses is on a first-come, first-paid basis.

Coursefees are non-refundable ifregistrant cancels with less than one full working day's notice.

Ground Disturbance Level 2This is a 6.5-hour program. The first two hours review Level 1. Level 2 is designed for anyone who issupervising a ground disturbance; independently performing a ground disturbance; or issuing andreceiving ground disturbance permits. This program will ensure that Level 2 personnel fully understandall regulations and variances involved when a ground disturbance happens. The Level 2 program is thestandard program recognized by industry. A three-year certificate is issued upon successful completionof the course.Course dates:

Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $150Location: Edson Provincial Building Instructor: Roy Mitchell

First Aid in Child CareThis two-day course is designed for professionalchild care workers, but is great for parents andother caregivers. It includes Level C CPR (adult,infant, child and 2-rescuer resuscitation). Theminimum age is 16 years.

Dates: September 29 & 30 (Saturday & Sunday)Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pmCost: $130

Standard First Aid with Level C CPR + AEDThis two-day course covers all the skills inEmergency First Aid, and first aid for other injuriesand illnesses including head and spinal injuries andfractures of the upper and lower limbs. This courseincludes Level C CPR training and certification(Adult, Child, Infant, and 2-rescuer resuscitation).

Course Dates: • October 13 & 14 Sat. & Sun. • November 17 & 18 Sat. & Sun.

Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pmCost: $145

Emergency and Standard First Aidwith Level A CPR + AEDEmergency (One Day)Learn to recognize and provide interventions forlife-threatening emergencies until medical aidarrives. Topics include CPR and choking foradults, shock and unconsciousness, severe bleeding,head and spinal injuries, major medical conditions,and AED training and certification.

Dates: The first day of each of the Standard FirstAid dates below

Cost: $120

Standard (Two Days)This course includes all of the topics in theEmergency First Aid course described above aswell as additional first aid skills.

Dates: • September 10 & 11 Mon. & Tues.• October 3 & 4 Wed. & Thurs.• October 29 & 30 Mon. & Tues.• November 6 & 7 Tues. & Wed.• November 28 & 29 Wed. & Thurs. • December 3 & 4 Mon. & Tues.

Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pmCost: $140


September 19, 2012 • October 17, 2012 • November 14, 2012 • December 12, 2012

MS Excel Level 1Prerequisite: Windows skills or course.We will cover workbook basics, opening and savingfiles, navigation, and selecting workbook areas. Youwill also learn to enter and edit data, copy and moveentries, use auto fill, insert and delete cells, columns,rows and worksheets, spell-check, formulas,formatting and printing.

Date: October, 2, 4, 9 & 11Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmCost: $185Location: Edson Provincial Building

MS Excel Level 2Prerequisite: Excel L1Participants will learn about linkingworksheets/files, absolute cell reference, templates,macros, outlining, sorting, filtering, freezingpanes, subtotaling, pivot tables and charting.

Date: Friday, October 26, 2012Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmCost: $175Location: Edson Provincial Building

Excel Advanced – Level 3Prerequisites: Excel L2Participants will create complex macros, auditworksheets, analyze, import and export data,protect and use multiple workbooks, and useadvanced formulas.

Date: November 9, 2012 (Friday)Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmCost: $175Location: Provincial Building

OutlookPrerequisite: Windows skillsor Windows courseThis course will show you howOutlook is structured and howits features increase productivity.You will be able to coordinatecommunication, save time and manage contacts by using the calendars, appointments and meeting features.

Date: Friday, November 16, 2012Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmCost: $175Location: Provincial Building

Power Point Prerequisites: basic computer skills andknowledge of Windows.This course will show you just how easy it is toprepare a high quality presentation for overheads,slides, paper, or on the computer screen. The classwill show you the true power and simplicity of thistool. Start with a simple presentation and thenbuild it into a forceful and professional show.

Date: Friday, November 2, 2012Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pmCost: $175Location: Provincial building

Create Websites Using Google SitesPrerequisite: basic typing, mouse skills,Windows and Word skillsSimple and effective websites abound! Using free,user-friendly software, you will develop your ownwebsite from scratch.

Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2012Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pmCost: $175Location: Provincial Building


Learning to SkypeThis introduction to the world of Skype will showyou many different ways to use it to communicatewith friends and family. Participants willdownload Skype onto their computers and createtheir own accounts. They will practice free phoneand video calling.Date: November 14, 2012 (Wednesday)Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmCost: $20Location: Provincial Building

Word L2Prerequisite: MS - Word L1This course teaches intermediate skills which,combined with basic skills, create more complexdocuments. Learn how to insert pictures or shapes,set up columns, and use styles and templates toproduce professional business documents.Date: October 30, November 1 & 6, 2012Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmCost: $175Location: Provincial Building

Self-Paced Computer CoursesAn Introduction to Microsoft Office$125 (includes manual) This course gives you the basic to intermediateskills required to work with Word, Excel andPowerpoint. It will focus on• common elements in Microsoft Office• word processing aspects using Word• key features of Excel• creating and managing presentations on Powerpoint

Living Online (internet and web browsing) $125 (includes manual) Intro to Computers and Windows$125 (includes manual)

Set your own schedule and start any time! Self-paced training allows for 20 hours of instructor-supported learning and the use of a laptop in ourlearning centre.

Bookkeeping (9 hours)This workshop is designed for people who havelittle or no bookkeeping experience. The course isperfect if you need to know the basics before youtake computerized accounting software courses likeACCPAC Plus or Simply Accounting, or if you areworking in a small office and need to brush up yourbookkeeping skills. Topics include debits andcredits, journals, general ledgers, accounts receivableand payable, and the posting process. A simplecalculator is required for this class.Date: November 13, 15, & 20, 2012

(Tuesday & Thursday)Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pmCost: $185Location: Provincial BuildingORDate: October 8 & 15, 2012 (Monday)Time: 9:00 am – 2:30 pmCost: $185Location: Provincial Building

Simply Accounting- IntroductionPrerequisite: basic bookkeeping and MicrosoftWindows knowledge.

This introductory course will cover topics such assetup, bills and cheques, customers and invoicing,payroll, inventory, projects, bank reconciliation, andyear-end reporting. Learn to produce monthlyfinancial reports with just a few key strokes!Date: November 27, 29, Dec 4 & 6

(Tuesday & Thursday)Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmCost: $285.00Location: Provincial BuildingInstructor: Jennifer Caston-McKone

OR

Date: October 29 & November 5, 2012(Mondays)

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pmCost: $285.00Location: Provincial BuildingInstructor: Judy Chin


Mental Health First Aid Canada: for Adults who Interact with Youth The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course isdesigned to help people provide initial support tosomeone who may have a mental health problem or beexperiencing a mental health crisis. This workshopfocuses on mental health problems and first aid foryouth ages 12 to 24. Mental health problems oftenbegin during adolescence or early adulthood, with halfof all mental disorders beginning by age 14, and 75percent beginning by age 24. Date: November 15 & 16, 2012Cost: $60Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Effective CommunicationThis session will offer techniques to improve

communications. Tone, body language andattitude affect how our partners, children,employers and friends understand and respond tous. Strong communication skills increase thechance of getting the responses we want in all ourrelationships. Also, they reduce conflict and leadto more satisfying resolutions when conflict isinevitable. Date: October 11, 2012Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmCost: $10

Manage and improve your own health. Sessionsinclude planning for success, the role of calories inweight management, managing hunger andappetite, physical activity, the truth about whatworks, eating healthy, eating away from home, andreducing and managing stress.Date: Sept 6, 13, 20 25, (Tuesday)

October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 (Thursdays)

Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 amLocation: Provincial BuildingCost: Free – must pre-register

Anger Control Training Anger is healthy and necessary, but not when itbegins to control our lives. In this class we willexplore beliefs and how they influence ourthoughts, feelings, and ultimately, our actions.Once our eyes are opened to these connections,we begin to see that anger is a choice and we canchoose other options.

Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmCost: $10

Assertiveness Training

Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I bemore confident or how can I improve my self-esteem?” Assertiveness is a way ofcommunicating that answers many of thesequestions. In this session you will learn tocommunicate your feelings, thoughts and beliefsin an open, honest way while respecting therights of others.

Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2012Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmCost: $10

Self-Esteem

You have the right to feel good about yourself! Wehave already discussed anger control andassertiveness. They help you handle day-to-dayevents. As a result, our self-esteem is improved.Now let’s bring it all together and discuss/practicestrategies to maintain self-esteem and reducestress.

Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2012Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pmCost: $10


Alberta Law Foundation Video Conference SessionsBeing An Executor – Legal Rights and Responsibilities

Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 • Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm • Cost: $15This presentation will provide an overview of the legal rights and responsibilities of an executor (also known as a personal representative) as that person:• gathers in the estate assets • pays the debts• distributes to beneficiaries • generally administers the estate.You’ll also learn about changes in the new Wills and Succession Act.

Information and Identity Theft and Law Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 • Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm • Cost: $15Driver’s license information SIN numbers, credit cards, medical records, banking information,passport…There’s a whole identity out there made up of information about you. Much of it is storedon electronic databases. If that identity is stolen, or your information gets into the wrong hands, orif the information is wrong, the results can be serious. This presentation provides a general overviewof legal issues related to your information/identity.

Small Claims Court and How It WorksDate: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 • Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm • Cost: $15This is an introduction to Small Claims Court (now called Provincial Court – Civil). You will learn about: • what cases the court hears • the limit for claims • evidence and witnesses• how lawsuits are begun and defended• pre-trial procedures, including mediation• what actually happens at trial• getting and enforcing judgements

Looking After Dependent ParentsDate: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 • Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm • Cost: $15Sometimes our parents, or other adults we know, lose the legal capacity to make their own decisionsand we’re called on to assume this responsibility. This presentation is an opportunity to learn aboutthe legal issues involved in these situations and the options available to address them. Topics fordiscussion include:• determining when capacity is lost – how does this happen and is the loss always total?• when are guardians or trustees needed and how are they appointed?• what roles do personal directives and enduring powers of attorney play?


Common Problems During Tenancy (Video Conference)This session outlines best practices for landlords when dealing with problem tenants, and how tenantscan best protect themselves. Both landlords and tenants will get accurate legal information aboutrenting.Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Cost: $15

Lunch with Todd HirshTodd Hirsch, Senior Economist with ATBFinancial, follows developments in the Albertaand North American economy. Todd delights indigging deeper to share the interesting stories thatlie behind all the charts and graphs. He translatesthe latest economic numbers into easy andinteresting stories. Todd is also a regular guest inlocal and national media. Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012Time: 11:45 amCost: $20.00Location: TBA

Genealogy WorkshopDate: Saturday, October 27, 2012Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmCost: $75.00Location: Provincial Building

Topics covered in this workshop:

Starting Your GenealogyDo you ever wonder where your ancestors camefrom? How did your family end up living wherethey do? This beginner class will start with youand the resources you have at home and in yourfamily to start your research.

Pictures and DocumentsAs you begin to find pictures and documents, youmay quickly become overwhelmed. Now you needa system to organize these treasures. This part ofour workshop will review different organizationmethods for paper documents and pictures.

Genealogy Software Programs and OnlineFamily Tree Websites There are many ways to record your research. Wewill review software programs for your personalcomputer and online family tree websites. Bothhave strengths and weaknesses. This informationwill help you discover which is best for you. (Thesoftware programs discussed will mainly be basedon the PC. Information will be available for MACusers upon request.)

Research Logs and Source Citations That Don’tMake Your Head HurtYou will look at many books, church records,censuses, tombstones and other “documents”during your genealogical research. Don’t wastetime looking at records you have alreadyresearched. Instead, maintain good research logs.Once you have found information, learn how tocite your source so that you can easily find thatsame information again.


Learning Clicks

Learning Pathways/Money Matters:Planning and Paying for Post

Secondary Education

Learn:1. What Post Secondary Education

(PSE) opportunities are available2. How to access PSE opportunities3. What costs are associated with PSE4. Different ways to finance PSE

The Learning Clicks program is provided byAlberta Advanced Education and Technology.Each student leaves with a multimediaplanning CD and a variety of resources.

Date: Monday, October 1, 2012Time: 6:00 pm –8:00 pmCost: Free - must pre-register.

Knit 1, Purl 2

This class teaches knitting basics. With simpleinstructions and a little practice, you will becreating beautiful handmade projects in a snap. Inthis class, we will create a scarf or a cowl.

Dates: Nov 7 to 28, 2012 (Wednesdays)Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmCost: $25 (materials included) Location: FCSS

Christmas Cards

Get started on your handmade Christmas cards. Inthis class you will make eight beautiful cards usingstamps, colour, coordinated ink, designer paper,card stock, ribbon, brads and bling. We supply thematerial for decorating the outside and inside yourcards and envelopes. Just bring your scissors,yourself and some adhesive (glue stick will work).Join us for a day of creative fun.

Date: Saturday, November 17, 2012Time: 9:00 am - 12 :00 pm or

1:00 pm - 4:00 pmLocation: Provincial BuildingCost: $40.00


BAG OF BOOKS Read, Rhyme, and Play with your children.

Our Bag Of Books collection is designed to encourage familiesto read at home to their children from infancy. Read and do theactivities with your children, then return the bag for the nextfamily. Each bag contains everything you need to read, create,and play. Work your way through them all!

The BAG OF BOOKS can be borrowed from the Edson PublicLibrary, Edson FCSS Family Parent Link Centre (Red Brick),and Early Learning and Childcare Centre (upstairs). Enjoy!

Conversational SpanishThis course is designed for tourists. Learn to makeintroductions, ask and follow directions, orderfood and drinks in restaurants, find hotelaccommodations, get emergency medical help,change money, shop confidently and do it allpolitely! Students will learn just enough grammarto help facilitate future learning.(24 hours)Dates: October 29 - December 5, 2012

Monday & WednesdayTime: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmCost: $105Location: TBA

Intermediate SpanishThis course covers past and future verbs, as well asmore grammar and conversation. (24 hours)

Dates: October 30 - December 6, 2012Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmCost: $105Location: TBA

AprenderAprenderespañolespañol

No Screen Time includingComputer and Video

Games for Children 0-2and limit for older

Children.

The Boys & Girls Club of Edson & District offers a variety of programs for children ages 5 -12

After School ProgramThe program runs from September to June, 3 pm to 6 pm and 2:15pm to 6 pm on early dismissaldays. We focus on academic support, physical activity and healthy eating. We also provide free bussingand pick-up from local schools and an afternoon snack.

KinderClubOn non-kindergarten days (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, the Club offers a variety of activities such as story time, computer learning, free play, organized gym time, basic science, math, writing activities, cooking and baking, outdoor play, field trips. We include a morningand afternoon snack.

Full Day CampOn all non-student days (including Christmas Break, Spring Break and Teacher's Convention), from8:30 am to 6:00 pm, the Club offers a variety of activities such as swimming, skating, bowling, themedays and out-of-town field trips. We include a morning and afternoon snack.

Summer CampFor July and August from 8:30 to 6 pm, the Club offers a variety of activities, such as swimming, bowling, scavenger hunts, theme days and many out-of-town field trips. The summer program offers full summer, monthly, weekly and daily rates.

Red Cross Certified Babysitting CourseOffered every second month from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday & Sunday, for children ages

10 and up, this program teaches the basics of infant and childcare, activityplanning, how to deal with unplanned situations and first aidtraining.

Club RentalsBoys & Girls Club Facility $50 ($50 Deposit)Cotton Candy Machine $50 (includes 2 cups of sugar)Boys & Girls Club and B&G Bouncer $175 ($100 Deposit)24hr Out of Club B&G Bouncer $225 ($200 deposit)Ultimate Party Package (Club, B&G Bouncer, Cotton CandyMachine) $200 ($100 Deposit)

All of our programs require registration and a non-refundable deposit. For more information,

rates or to register, please call (780) 723-7240.

Box 6032, 5414 - 6th Avenue Edson, AB T7E 1T6 T (780) 723-7240 F (780) 723-7240

email: [email protected] website: www.bgcedson.com

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PreSchool Ballet/Tap - Tiny Tots (3 yrs) - Jazz - Hip Hop - Ballet - Tap

Adult Tap - Zumba - Classical Stretch - Intellidance for babies 0-24 months

Registration & Dance Wear Sale ~ 4:00-7:00 p.m.Friday, August 31 at Alpine Health Club

OR Wednesday, September 5 at Friendship Center

For more information and to register please visit:edsonrecreationaldance.com

or visit our Facebook page: Edson Recreational Dance

780-725-1597

4823 - 4th. Avenue, Edson 723-6043

Come down to the store to see the samples for all of these projects!

Quilter’s Quarters

Beginners Paper Piecing: Make this quick table runner in the day. Choose from two designs. One day class,Saturday 28th.

Beginners Quilting: This class is for everyone who wants tolearn to quilt. Learn all the basics of quilting in a fun, socialsetting while making your own quilt. Class runs for sixevenings starting the beginning of October.

Machine Quilting: Do you have a pile of finished quilt tops,and don’t know what to do with them? This class will giveyou some confidence with building your machine quiltingskills. One day class, Saturday October 6th.

Prairie Point Pizzazz! Make this stunning wall hanging andadd a new dimension to your quilt projects. One day class,Saturday October 27th.

Fireside Rag Quilt: Start with a simple rag quilt pattern, andadd design element to personalize your quilt. Two Saturdaysin November will have you cuddling with your rag quilt.

3D Flowers Baby Quilt: You won’t need 3D glasses to enjoythis quilt. This is sure to be the favorite quilt for your nextbaby quilt project. One Day class, Saturday November 3rd.

The Vivian Apron: Make this ‘Retro-Style’ Apron in one dayand bake muffins when you get home. One day class,Saturday November 24th.

FALL RETREAT! We are off to Jasper for our annual quilting weekend. Reserve your spot for this

weekend long quilting retreat. Friday October 19 – Sunday October 21.

Space is limited!

UFO FRIDAYS! Bring your current quilt UFO (unfinished object) get some help,

or just spend the day quilting and visiting.Last Friday of every month 10:00 – 4:30.

Kids’ Sewing!Kids 8 years and older can get together with friends to learn quilting and make a variety of

projects from seasonal gifts to bed quilts. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays after school are reserved just for the kids (3:30-5:15) Call for openings.

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CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR COLLEGE: Edson 780.723.5206 [email protected]

Hinton 780.865.7666 Grande Cache 780.827.4340 Jasper 780.852.2101

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Check out these great opportunities: Register for University Transfer Courses!

Complete up to the �rst two years of a Bachelor Degree in Education, Arts and Business. More than 40 video-conference classes to choose from in 2012/2013 including:

Intro to Political Science Intro to Anthropology Intro to Social Work Canadian History Gothic Literature International Relations Introductory Accounting Intro to Statistics Basic Psychology Ed Psych for Teaching Forensic Psychology Intro to Micro Economics

Academic Upgrading Options include:English 30 Word Processing Computer Applications Basic Mathematics Grade 8 & 9 Mathematics 10-20-30

Need your Grade 12? Call to �nd out your options.

Workplace Training

Watch for dates for these two-day business leadership courses.

Fundamentals of Supervision Facilitating Effective Teams Diversity and Respectful Workplaces Communications and Human Relations

Online Learning Opportunities:

Active Aging Fitness Practitioner Certi�cate

Early Learning and Childcare Certi�cate

Business Administration courses: Intro to Marketing Intro to Accounting Principles of Accounting, Intro to Computers in Business Organizational Behaviour I

Check out other online opportunities at: ecampusalberta.ca and ed2go.com/gprc

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Offering:Performance classes for ages 4and up. Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, hiphop, Modern, KinderCombo, Pre-Dance

(for 3 and 4 year olds)

Offering:Qualified teachers that will teach dancers avariety of steps that will be put into a dance students will then perform at spring festivals in the Edmonton area.

OFFICE hOurS:3:30 - 6:30 pm Monday to Thursday

Visit us at our website:www.essencedanceco.com

Pre-Dance are 12 week sessionsThe first session is

September - DecemberThe second session is

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