eldercollege preview fall 2020

Fall 2020 Info about registering for ElderCollege Courses

Introduction

For this upcoming Fall 2020 session there are a number of important changes that you need to consider.• Publication is via our Web Site, Newsletter and ads in the

Coast Reporter.• Registration is via our own Web Site, NOT via SCRD.• Payment for courses is via our own Web Site, using Pay Pal or

Credit card only.• The cost is now only $35 since we are not required to collect

GST.

Fall 2020 Info about registering for ElderCollege Courses

Registration

Registration is done directly on our own Web Site athttps://sunshinecoasteldercollege.ca/fall-2020/

To assist you during registration, we now have:• A dedicated phone: 604 865 0795 with voice mail so you can

leave a short message and one of our volunteers will be able to phone you back.

• And a dedicated email address: registrar@sunshinecoasteldercollege.ca

Fall 2020 Info about registering for ElderCollege Courses

Payment of Course Fees

When you select your course(s) they will be in a shopping cart, just like you are used to from other online shopping. When you have completed your selection(s) you are directed to the payment part.

Payment will be accepted via PayPal or via Visa or Master Card

Remember the good news, cost is just $35 per course

Fall 2020 Info about registering for ElderCollege Courses

Contacting ElderCollege:

For all general enquires, suggestions or complaints you may use the Contact possibility on our Website:

https://sunshinecoasteldercollege.ca/contact-us/

Or, our new info email address:

info@sunshinecoasteldercollege.ca

Artists in the Studio

4 Tuesdays, 10 am to 11:30 am

Sept 15, 22, 29 and Oct 6

Artists in the StudioSunshine Coast ElderCollege Fall 2020

On five Tuesday mornings we will virtually visit five local Sunshine Coast artists who will: • Showcase their art• Discuss how they work• Describe and demo their media, techniques and style• Engage participants in discussions

Participants require:• A digital device (computer or tablet, such as an iPad)• An internet connection (WiFi)

A link to the sessions that will use the Zoom videoconferencing application for the virtual studio visits will be provided

9Artists in Studio Course Fall 2020

Overview

Artist Media Date

Sandy Kay Painter Sept 15

Coralie Swaney Painter & Character Sculptor Sept 22

Ruth Rodgers Pastel Painter Sept 29

Marlene Lowden Abstract Painter Oct 6

ScheduleTuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 am

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Sandy Kay - Painter

During my session I will demo painting in stages showing transparent glazing over a textured ground. • One of my goals is to show how principles of

design can establish a strong focal point.• My demo will show a technique that enables the

artist to work with a limited palette and result in a beautiful painting that even a beginner can master.

• My subject will be a woodland view. • Participants will engage in Q & A

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Coralie Swaney – Painter & Sculptor

Participants will:• View a virtual tour of my studio & gallery • Be introduced to media (acrylic paints,

polymer clay & mixed media• Discuss my process• View a sculpting clay demo• Discuss an art project from seed of idea to

creating the narrative, to conceptualizing how the artwork an best convey the story

• My intent is to instigate smiles

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Ruth Rodgers – Pastel Painter

In this session I will discuss and demonstrate how to complete a landscape painting in a naturalistic style, using soft pastels

Participants will be able to:• Define the naturalistic style of painting• Describe the medium of soft/dry pastels and they

are used• Identify the five critical element of design used in

planning an executing any painting• Describe the steps in the creation of a typical soft

pastel painting• Describe appropriate framing techniques for pastel

paintings• Identify the national pastel society and other

resources for further learning

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Marlene Lowden – Abstract Painter I will focus on sharing the mysterious world of abstract art through a series of fun demo exercises, introducing the 7 elements of design and how abstract art uses them to convey ideas and emotions along with encouraging questions throughout the demos.

Participants will be able to:• Approach abstract art with greater curiosity • Understand a bit of the history of the

movement• Be familiar with the 7 elements of design• Want to try to create their own abstract art

piece

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DrawdownFour Fridays 10:00 - noon

Oct 2, 9, 16, 23

Presenter Judith Gordon

Project Drawdown

• The course is based on the book “Drawdown, The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming”.

• The book attempts to shift the conversation concerning climate change from doom and gloom to one of hope and possibility for the future.

Project Drawdown

• This course will delineate solutions to the problem of global warming and discover that by taking action in our communities we can be part of the solution.

• We will also learn about Drawdown EcoChallenge, a 21 day program aimed at helping individuals learn about Drawdown solutions and contribute to reversing global warming.

Astronomy

Four Thursdays 2 – 4 PM

Nov 5 – Nov 26

An Introduction to Astronomy

Presented by members of the

Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club

An Introduction to Astronomy

This 4 week class will cover the SCIENCE and the PRACTICE of astronomy:A timeline of human astronomical discoveries from earliest times

to present dayA tour of the celestial sphere from solar system to deep sky

objectsBasic principles of cosmology – the science of the origin and

development of the universeChoosing and using a telescope or a pair of binoculars for

astronomy

The class will make a visit to the club observatory at a future date, once it is safe to do so.

An Introduction to Astronomy• The class will be presented by members of the

Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club

SCAC Observatory

(Sunshine Coast Regional Airport)

An Introduction to Astronomy

Presenters: Members of Astronomy Club

4 Thursdays

November 5th – 26th

2– 4pm

Observatory trip TBD

Restorative Justice

Four Wednesdays 10 am - noon

September 9, 16, 23, 30

Presenter: Nancy Denham

Restorative Justice

• “a process involving those who have a stake in a specific offense, including both the victim and the alleged offender”

• The aim is to collectively address the harm done and to identify the remedies and obligations needed to heal and to put things right as much as possible.

Restorative Justice

We'll review the history of Restorative Justice in Canada, the influence of First Nations tradition, and learn about its use in our Sunshine Coast community and schools.

We'll examine the impact, results, and benefits for both offender and victim and consider how the Restorative Justice process can help people have those difficult conversations that may heal conflict and dispute.

Restorative Justice

Presenter: Nancy Denham

4 Wednesdays

September 9th – 30th

10 – noon

N.B. This class will involve active participation by members of the class.

Hot TopicsSix Mondays 10.00 am – noon

Sept 14 to Oct 26 (no class Oct 12 - Thanksgiving)

Hot TopicsSix Mondays

Sept 14 – Oct 26 (no class Oct 12)10 am to 11:30 noon

Moderators – Pat HausbergSelma Swaab

Format

• Moderated round table discussion on a wide range of topics on current affairs, and philosophical issues

• Duration: 1:30 hrs

• One topic pre-selected by moderators – Remaining topics proposed and voted in by participants

• Proponents of a topic introduce subject• Up to 15 minutes introduction, depending on complexity and the presenter’s

knowledge on subject

Objectives

Hot Topics seeks to:

• Provide a congenial and safe environment for discussion on a wide range of current issues affecting our world

• Enable diversity of points of view to be expressed in a constructive and supportive manner

• Encourage reflection that leads to better understanding

Join us!

Enrich and renew the discussions with your unique perspectives

Adventures in Travel

Four Thursdays, 2 to 4 pm

October 8, 15, 22, 29

16 Day Grand Tour of ChinaPhil & Holly Cunnington

PeruBette Chadwick

Freighter CruisingBarb Chapman

Small Ship CruiseAthens to Singapore

Gill and Ron Kydd

How to Create Great Photos with your iPhone - Introduction

Four Fridays 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 28

Mythical Creatures in Western Thought and Culture

Four Thursdays 10:00 AM to Noon

Sept 10 to Oct 1

MYTHICAL CREATURES IN ART & CULTURE

Presented by Viveca Ohm

Four Thursday mornings September 10 –October 1, 2020

Day One: Beasts of Power & Glory

Unicorns, Dragons, Phoenixes

Day Two: Hybrid creatures

Griffins: half lion, half eagleHuman-animal combinations

Harpies & MermaidsCentaurs, Sphinx, Egyptian godsSatyrs, Fauns, Goat-like Demons

Day Three:

Shapeshifters & Humanoids

Werewolves & SelkiesGiants & Yetis“Little People”

Day Four:

Animals that Raise Us, Save us, and Trick us

Mothering of Lost Babies & Feral Children

Raven as Trickster, Messenger, Bird of Ill Omen

Canadian History -1848 to Second World War

Four Mondays 2 pm – 4 pm

November 2, 9, 16, 23

Canadian History“Responsible

Government to the Second World War”

• Four Mondays

• November 2, 9, 16, 23

• 2 PM – 4 PM

• Online using the Zoom application

Milestones in Canadian History

• The evolution of Canada from a group of colonies to democracy and independence

• The West and the First Nations

• US Civil War

• Confederation

• 1870 Red River Rebellion

• Gold Rush

• 1885 Rebellion

Milestones in Canadian History

• Sir John A McDonald

• The Laurier era

• The South Africa War

• The First World War

• Social unrest and the Labour Movement

• The Great Depression

• The rise of Communism and Fascism

Sir John A Macdonald

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Louis Riel

Chief Poundmaker

General Sir Arthur Currie

Sir Robert Borden

William Lyon Mackenzie King

Astrogeomorphology

Four Tuesdays 2 pm – 4 pm

Oct 20 & 27, Nov 3 & 10

What is astrogeomorphology?

• geomorphology: the science concerned with the forms of the land surface, the processes which create them, and their historical development

• astrogeomorphology: the study of the geomorphology of the planets and moons of the Solar System (and beyond?)

Course outline

Across the Universe

Tools of the Trade

Impact Craters

Tectonics

Volcanoes

Rivers

Wind

Ice

Exoplanets

Orientale Basin - impact crater on Earth’s Moon

Top left: Olympus Mons volcano on Mars is the highest mountain in the solar system withan elevation of 26 km, compared to 8 km for Mt Everest

Centre right: three smaller volcanoes

River system about 400 km long on Titan , a moon of Saturn channels are filled with liquid hydrocarbons, such as methane, flowing over a surface of water ice

Enjoying Science Fiction and Fantasy

Four Wednesdays 2 pm – 4 pm

Oct 7, 14, 21 and 28

Enjoying Science Fiction and Fantasy

Presenter/Facilitator – Clint Budd, past president of the Canadian Science fiction and fantasy Association

4 Wednesdays, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• The origins of the genre

• An overview of the current landscape• Drawing from books, graphic novels, games, films and TV

• Themes will include• “Stranger in a strange land” (whether an alien, robot or monster)

• The intersection of history and speculative fiction• e.g. epic fantasy, time travel, alternate history and steam punk

• And more!

Course Approach – 4 sessions

• Oct 7 –• SF&F Movies - The Actor’s View - Eric Johnson

• SF&F Movies - Tech Behind the Scenes - Chris Sturgis

• Oct 14 –• On Writing Science Fiction - Robert J. Sawyer

• Pictures and Words - Graphic Novels Kari Maaren

Course Approach – 4 sessions

• Oct 21 –• Sci-Fi Art - Melissa Mary Duncan

• How I Became A Sci-Fi Writer - Spider Robinson

• Oct 28 –• Gaming - Join the Quest! - Lisa Smedman

• SF Conventions - Where It All Happens - Graeme Cameron

The Clifford Smith

Memorial Lecture,

2020

The memorial lecture is named after the late Clifford Smith, an

educator and superintendent of schools for many years with School

District 46. He was a passionate advocate of lifelong learning and a

former chair of the original Elder College board.

The event is always free and open to all.

It is presented annually with the fall series of ElderCollege courses.

Presenter: Dr. Erwin Diener

The Immune System:

its Protective and

Destructive Nature

Saturday, November 14th,

2:00 – 4:00 pm via Zoom.

Free and open to all ages

Dr. Diener, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, is an internationally celebrated scientist. His accomplishments are so numerous and significant that they cannot be done justice here.

In the words of a colleague, Diener is “a world prominent

immunologist. He represents a scientist of extraordinary ability whose

career has made a major impact on the discipline and who has

received world-wide acclaim for his findings. He is also recognized

internationally as founding Chairman of one of the most exciting

immunology departments in Canada.”

Diener is a long-time resident of the Sunshine Coast and lives in

Sechelt.

The Immune System

Our body’s individuality is guarded by complex cellular and molecular interactions, which govern the distinction between “self” and “foreign”.

The Immune System

This lecture centers on understanding these interactions; showing how they provide immunity from potentially fatal invasions by bacteria and viruses and from cancer cells whose molecular structures deviate from “self”.

The Immune System

Through knowledge of the subtle dynamics that underlie the distinction between “self” and “not-self” we shall comprehend the body’s vulnerability to autoimmune disease.

The Immune System,

its Protective and

Destructive Nature

Saturday, November 14th,

2:00 – 4:00 pm via Zoom.

Free and open to all ages

Pre-Registration will be required

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Sunshine Coast ElderCollege Program

Fall 2020

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