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Fall 2016

Lifetime Learning Centre Society 32444 Seventh Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 2B5

www.lifetimelearningcentre.org 604-820-0220 E-mail: [email protected]

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Fall 2016 Programs

31 years a Community of Learning & Wellness

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Course Listing

Message from Our President ..........................................................................................................................................................................3 Linking Hands Through Generations ...............................................................................................................................................................3 Lifetime Learning Centre Oral Histories Project ...............................................................................................................................................3 Special Programs ............................................................................................................................................................................................4

Lifetime Learning Bus Tours ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Book Discussion ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Evening Philosophers’ Cafes ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Open House ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Remembrance Day Tea ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 3rd Annual Intergenerational Christmas Dinner & Carol Sing-a-Long ...................................................................................................... 5

Book Sale at Lifetime Learning Centre ............................................................................................................................................................5 How to Register .............................................................................................................................................................................................6 General Programs ..........................................................................................................................................................................................6

French Conversation (Beginner) ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 French Conversation (Intermediate) ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 French Conversation (Advanced) .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Painting or Drawing ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Piece Makers Quilting Group ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Warm Fuzzies Knitting Group ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Gardening Grandfolks Group ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Trains, Buses and Ferries – A Day Jaunt to Nanaimo ............................................................................................................................. 8 Writers Group: For Experienced Storytellers.......................................................................................................................................... 8 Spirituality, Religion & Science ............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Open House ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Bus Tour: Birchwood Dairy and Granny and Grumpa’s Antiques ........................................................................................................... 9 Writers Group: For New Storytellers ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Tech Time: Learn to Use Your Tablet, Computer or Cell Phone ............................................................................................................... 9 Seed Saving Demo: Celebrating Mission’s Culture Days ........................................................................................................................ 9 Fashions of the Late 20th Century .........................................................................................................................................................10 Art Appreciation: Renaissance Period ..................................................................................................................................................10 Echo of an Ocean ................................................................................................................................................................................10 Bus Tour: Farms in the Fraser Valley ....................................................................................................................................................10 Decluttering Workshop: Declutter, Organize, Simplify .........................................................................................................................10 Travel: Southern England ....................................................................................................................................................................11 Travel: Sailing around Haida Gwaii: Paradise on the Edge of the World ...............................................................................................11 Bus Tour: Vancouver Art Gallery ..........................................................................................................................................................11 Remembrance Day Tea .......................................................................................................................................................................11 Travel: Route of Camino ......................................................................................................................................................................11 Music Appreciation: Influence of Genres ..............................................................................................................................................12 Bus Tour: Dickens Sweets and Museum ...............................................................................................................................................12 3rd Annual Intergenerational Christmas Dinner & Carol Sing-a-Long .....................................................................................................12

Book Sale at Lifetime Learning Centre .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Specialty and Therapeutic Fitness Programs ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Level 3 Fitness: Movers and Shakers ....................................................................................................................................................13 About OSTEOFIT ..................................................................................................................................................................................13 Osteofit –Level 1 .................................................................................................................................................................................13 Osteofit –Level 2 (Osteofit for Life) ......................................................................................................................................................13 Get Up and Go! ...................................................................................................................................................................................13 Chair Yoga ..........................................................................................................................................................................................14 Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP) Workshop ..............................................................................................................14 Nordic Walking ...................................................................................................................................................................................14 Nordic Walking Group .........................................................................................................................................................................14

Membership and Volunteering Opportunities ............................................................................................................................................... 15 How to Register ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Book Sale at Lifetime Learning Centre .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Our Board & Staff ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17


Fall 2016 Programs



Message from Our President

Lifetime Learning Centre is proud to present a variety of activities for the fall of 2016. There is so much for our members to benefit from. Osteofit, yoga and pole walking programs serve to promote and maintain our physical health. Educational and cultural talks will keep our minds active. If we have problems learning how to use our computer or cell phone we can get help from secondary students through the Linking Hands Through the Generations program. Our numerous other programs are listed in the fall guide. We should not forget how important it is to have the benefit of social contacts with fellow members at our various gatherings and bus tours. I would like to thank our Board of Directors, Executive Director Diana Muntigl, her assistant Lexi Richards, our volunteers and donors who have all contributed to the vitality of our organization and the service it provides for the community.

President Lifetime Learning Centre Society

Linking Hands Through Generations New this fall is the Intergenerational Walking Path Project. This project is made possible with financial support from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Look for more details at the open house. Past sponsors are TD Bank for the year 2015/16 and through New Horizons for Seniors Program in 2014/15. The program is a Partnership with School District No. 75 Mission. This program brings secondary school students and seniors together to learn new skills and share experiences. These formal and informal experiences range from knitting classes taught by Lifetime Learning Members to Secondary students, to Secondary students sharing knowledge of technologies with Lifetime Learning Members. This project helps share life experiences and create links between generations.

Lifetime Learning Centre Oral Histories Project At Lifetime Learning we believe that one of our duties is to preserve Mission’s unique history. Through our Oral History Archives we collect and make available to researchers and the public, the little-told stories of the people of Mission. In our collection, there are stories from Missionites who remember raised sidewalks on Main Street, the original “swimming pool”, summer jobs at the King Beach factory, and businesses, families, community events and clubs from Mission’s past. Oral Histories preserve the sights, the smells, the sounds of yesterday, and tell the story of creating the Mission we know today.

Lifetime Learning’s Oral History Program owes its continued success to the volunteers who graciously donate

their time and talents to digitizing, summarizing and transcribing these histories. The collection consists of audio

recordings on cassette tapes. Some of the oral histories have been transcribed, and some have been

summarized.

The audio tapes have been digitized and converted to CDs. Tapes and CDs are not available for borrowing, but

researchers and members of the public are most welcome to consult the collection by appointment during our

office hours.

This year we thank UFV’s History Department and student Brian Radant for updating our Oral History finding

aid.


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Special Programs

Lifetime Learning Bus Tours Meet at LLCS office and bus departure at stated time. For all bus tours, pre-register early. Lunch or dinner is not included, dining out options always available. Wear good walking shoes, bring a camera and dress for the weather. Fee includes bus trip and tickets, admissions or concert tickets. Lunches or dinners are extra. See date of bus tour for detailed description or phone the office. All Tours leave from the Lifetime Learning Centre Office at 32444 7th Ave. Mission. Return times are approximate due to traffic considerations.

Birchwood Dairy and Granny and Grumpa’s Antiques Date: September 23, 2016 Day: Friday Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee: Member $35/Non-Member $45 Farms in the Valley Date: October 14, 2016 Day: Friday Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: Member $35/Non-Member $45 Vancouver Art Gallery Date: November 7, 2016 Day: Monday Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fee: Member $35/Non-Member $45 Dickens Sweets and Museum Date: December 7, 2016 Day: Friday Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fee: Member $35/Non-Member $45 Special Day Jaunt to Nanaimo: Trains, Buses & Ferries Date: September 14, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fee: Member $10/Non-Member $20 Plus Transportation Costs Meet at WCE for 6:00 a.m. for 6:25 a.m. train

Book Discussion Day: Tuesday Time: 1:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m. Fee: Members $35.00/ series or $8 each N/M $45.00/series or $10.00 each Materials extra Location: 32444 S7th Ave. Mission

Book discussion group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. This fall we will be reading from selections from a book called "Imperfect Ideal" Utopian and Dystopian Visions. September 13 Time: Yokomitsu, Riichi September 27 On the Cannibals: de Montaigne Michel October 11 The Dream of a Ridiculous Man: Dostoevsky, Fyodor October 25 Mencius(selection): Mencius November 8 The Politics(selection): Aristotle November 22 A Framework for Utopia: Nozick, Robert


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Evening Philosophers’ Cafes Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Day: Tuesday Location: Chartwell Cedarbrooke, 32331-7th Ave., Mission Fee: $5.00 refreshments provided Last Tuesday of the month

Join us for monthly discussions and conversation drawing inspiration from philosophy in an open-minded and inviting atmosphere, covering politics, history and more. This semester’s topics include: philosophy, the environment, and world culture.

September 27, 2016 October 25, 2016 November 29, 2016

Open House Date: September 21, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee: By Donation Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Program registration & information, refreshment; come catch up after the summer break & see what’s in store for this semester. Ground breaking ceremony for the Intergenerational Walking Path. Guest Speaker

Remembrance Day Tea Date: November 9, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fee: By Donation

Remembrance Day takes on an important significance as we are in the anniversary of the period of WWI and Canadian Service Personnel are on active duty. Please join us as we remember in music and peace the sacrifices of our veterans and peace keepers.

Offered as part of the "Linking Hands through the Generations Program" A partnership with School District # 75

3rd Annual Intergenerational Christmas Dinner & Carol Sing-a-Long Date: December 14, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee: By Donation Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Pre-register MANDATORY

Come enjoy a full Christmas Dinner, carol sing-a-long and share stories of our traditions. Please bring a plate of your favorite Christmas baking. Offered as part of the "Linking Hands through the Generations Program" A partnership with School District # 75.

Book Sale at Lifetime Learning Centre Choose from a wide selection of adult, teen and children’s books, mysteries, classics, travel, history books as well as reference, craft, gardening, music CD’s and more. Books and CD donations accepted. Paperback books 50 cents, hardcover $2.00 and trade books $1.00 First Tuesday of the month, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dates: September 6, October 4, November 1, and December 6, 2016


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How to Register

Choose one of the following ways to register or to obtain more information on our Courses. Please note: We are currently able to only accept payment by cash or cheque.

604-820-0220

[email protected]

Or in person during office hours Tues. to Thurs., 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. * note: we follow MPSD school closures.

General Programs

French Conversation (Beginner) With Nicole Bellay Series #1: Mon. Sept.12, 2016 (4 sessions) Series #2: Mon. October 17, 2016 (4 sessions) Series #3 Mon. November 14, 2016 (4 sessions) Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee: $28.00 member/ $38.00 non-member Location: 324447th Ave. Mission

This course is for the absolute beginner, with an introduction to a new language provided in a relevant manner. You will build your vocabulary and learn the different sounds to be able to speak an “International French". No tests or exams, just learning in a fun and casual way.

French Conversation (Intermediate) With Nicole Bellay Series #1: Mon. Sept. 12, 2016 (4 sessions) Series #2: Mon. October 17, 2016 (4 sessions) Series #3 Mon. November 14, 2016 (4 sessions) Time: 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Fee: $28.00 member/ $38.00 non-member Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

This course builds on your foundation knowledge to improve your French-language skills for travel or to help kids or grandkids with their French homework. Increase your vocabulary, learn key words to form a sentence, practice situational conversation, all in a fun and casual way.

French Conversation (Advanced) With Nicole Bellay Series #1: Mon. Sept. 12, 2016 (4 sessions) Series #2: Mon. October 17, 2016 (4 sessions) Series #3 Mon. November 14, 2016 (4 sessions) Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Fee: $28.00 member/ $38.00 non-member Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

This course is for the confident converser, practice real conversations, polish your accent, increase your vocabulary, and expand your grammatical knowledge, all in a fun and casual way.


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Painting or Drawing With Mission Art Council Co-sponsor Time: TBA Fee: TBA Start Date: TBA Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

More information to follow

Funded by the Intergenerational Walking Path Program.


Piece Makers Quilting Group

Start Date: September 12, 2016 On going Day: Monday Time: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee: No Fee Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

This group meets weekly to work on various collaborative projects in a spacious studio. All levels of sewing skills are welcome: share your knowledge, learn something new, and enjoy the sense of completion of a big project that you had a hand in creating! Warning: side effects of joining this group may include: laughter, seeing patterns in everything, and making new friends. Offered as part of the "Linking Hands through the Generations Program" A partnership with School District # 75

Warm Fuzzies Knitting Group

Start Date: September 13, 2016 On going Day: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: By Donation Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

We are back! We want you to join our "Knitting Warm Fuzzies" group. Our goal is to create warm items for those less fortunate. Donations of yarn and supplies accepted. Knitting for all ages & abilities. Discover the joy of knitting or crocheting, or discover the joy of sharing your knowledge. Offered as part of the "Linking Hands through the Generations Program" A partnership with School District # 75

Gardening Grandfolks Group Date: September 13, 2016 On going Day: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: By Donation Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Come join in the joy of harvesting from the Intergenerational Garden. We will be transitioning to fall and winter crops. Do you love gardening, but no longer have the space or mobility? Come and share your passion and pass on your knowledge to the youth. Remember: “many hands make…”

Offered as part of the "Linking Hands through the

Generations Program" A partnership with School District # 75


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Trains, Buses and Ferries – A Day Jaunt to Nanaimo With Frank Tonge Date: September 14, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fee: Member $10/Non-Member $20 Transportation and meals extra

This Day Jaunt is for the adventurous senior. We will travel on the West Coast Express, bus and B.C. Ferry. A guide will be with you every step of the way from how to use the WCE kiosk, to catching bus transfers, ferry walk-on, and a 2 hour walking tour of the Nanaimo downtown area. Spectacular scenery guaranteed. A smattering of history will be shared along the way. Pay your own way (by card if you wish; cash is required for Nanaimo Bus). Pack a meal if you wish, or dine out (both ferry rides coincide with mealtimes). A Gold BC card or suitable proof of age and BC residence is required to receive senior concession rates.

Writers Group: For Experienced Storytellers With Sharon Syrette Series #1: September 14, 2016 (4 sessions) Series #2: November 16, 2016 (4 sessions) Day: Wednesday Time: 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. Fee: Member $25/non-member $35– for series Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

STORYTELLERS WRITING GROUP - Take your writing to a new level, go beyond recording of facts to creative story-telling that captures the reader's interest. Weekly word-play activities will challenge you to see your writing in a new way and to try new approaches. Individual progress appointments will be scheduled to review writing that you submit for comment.

Spirituality, Religion & Science With Harold Rosen (www.interfaitheducation.org) Start Date: September 15, 2016 (6 Sessions) Day: Thursday Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: Member$40/series or $7 per session Non-member $50/series or $10 per session Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission Pre-registration requested.

How have humanity’s higher capacities developed during our time on earth? Why has human evolution been conceived with such stunning variety across the ages? Three major traditions or disciplinary fields have offered helpful and intriguing approaches to these questions – Science, Spiritual Wisdom, and Religion. We will explore these over the course of a series of 6 sessions. Session 1 – Introduction to the 3 Traditions on Human Evolution: Science, Spiritual Wisdom & Religion. Session 2 – Science Before the European Renaissance: From Cosmic Wonder to Humanistic Vision & the Scientific Revolution. Session 3 – Modern Science & Human Development: Basic Concepts of Natural & Social Maturation. Session 4 – Spiritual Wisdom Across the Ages: From Hermetic Mysteries & Medieval Alchemy to Renaissance Mysticism & New Age Thought. Session 5 – Religions of the East & West on Human Evolution: Some Asian, Biblical, Quranic & Baha’i Views of Nature & Human Transformation. Session 6 – Retrospect & Prospect on the Three Traditions: Are There Ways of Integrating Science, Spirituality & Religion?


http://www.interfaitheducation.org/

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Open House Date: September 21, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee: By Donation Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Program registration & information, refreshment; come catch up after the summer break & see what’s in store for this semester. Ground breaking ceremony for the Intergenerational Walking Path. Guest Speaker

Bus Tour: Birchwood Dairy and Granny and Grumpa’s Antiques

Date: September 23, 2016 Day: Friday Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee: Member $35/Non-Member $45 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

The Birchwood Farm Family welcomes you to learn about agriculture on a guided tour around our 220 acre Dairy Farm located in the beautiful Sumas Prairie, British Columbia area. After the tour, each person will receive a gourmet ice-cream cone of their choice, which is included in the cost of the tour. After lunch (purchase or brown bag) we will visit Granny and Grumpa’s Antiques

Writers Group: For New Storytellers With Sharon Syrette Series #1: September 28, 2016 (4 sessions) Series #2: November 16, 2016 (4 sessions) Day: Wednesday Time: 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. Fee: Member $25/non-member $35– for series Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

START WRITING YOUR FAMILY STORIES: Write family stories based on your memories about day-to-day moments or special celebrations. This group will help you get started and complete one or more stories. Basic outline, discussion, ample time for writing, plus ‘progress check in times’ for one-on-one feedback on your writing (You won’t have to read your stories to the group, and there are no group critiques.)

Tech Time: Learn to Use Your Tablet, Computer or Cell Phone With Valerie Sprott Start Date: September 29, 2016 Day: Thursday Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: By Donation suggested $7 to $10 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission Please Pre-Register to ensure quality mentoring.

Please bring your cell phone, iPad, tablet, e-reader, or other device, and we will have students on hand who can show you how to get the most from your device. Workshop will cover anything from the basics of turning it on, to various features and apps. The workshop will provide one-on-one instruction after a brief overview or introduction and some of the language of tech. Session 2: September 29, 2016 Session 3: October 27, 2016 Session 4: November24, 2016 Session 5: December 15, 2016


Seed Saving Demo: Celebrating Mission’s Culture Days With Marilyn Johnson Date: Sept 30, 2016 Day: Friday Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Fee: Free Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Ever wondered how to correctly save those seeds of that fantastic veggie or flower you grew? Learn the basics in this free demo. Details on plant selection, timing, technique, and storage will be provided. Afterwards, tour the LLC Integrational School Garden, onsite. Offered as part of the "Linking Hands through the Generations

Program" A partnership with School District # 75.


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Fashions of the Late 20th Century With Ivan Sayers

Date: October 5, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Fee: Member $7 Non –Member $10 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Join Fashion Historian, Ivan Sayers, for an entertaining insight to the fashions of the 1960’s to 2000. From mod, minis, hippies, to the Diana era (remember those shoulder pads?) This lecture is a continuation of the series from Ivan’s private curated collection in Vancouver. Guaranteed to tweak a few memories, and make you giggle and groan!

Art Appreciation: Renaissance Period With Dr. Aleksandra Idzior - UFV

Date: October 6, 2016 (3 Sessions) Day: Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Fee: Member $30 Non –Member $40 Or drop-in rate Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Explore the art of the Renaissance period which marked the transition of Europe from the medieval period to the Early Modern Age in the 1400’s. This distinct style spread through Europe parallel with developments in science, music, philosophy, and literature…Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael are the familiar names: come learn about them and some of their fifty contemporaries.

Echo of an Ocean With Margret Evans Date: October 12, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Fee: Member $7 Non-Member $10 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

“Echo of an Ocean” explores facts and research on sea life. How do toothed whales echolocate? Which species of whale is called a sea canary? What is special about a dolphin’s skin and a harbour seal’s whiskers? Do female whales experience menopause? How long can sea lions dive for? How many hairs are there on a sea otter? Jellyfish have no brain, no heart, no blood and no bones but these ancient creatures are sending a really important message. What is it? And what are the critical issues facing the ocean, and therefore facing us?

Bus Tour: Farms in the Fraser Valley

Date: October 14, 2016 Day: Friday Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: Member $35/Non-Member $45 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

We will visit a local apple orchard, taste a selection of varieties, and explore the farm complete with petting zoo and attractions. Then it’s time for lunch (pack your own or purchase) and a chance to get lost in a corn maze, choose the perfect pumpkin, or buy some farm fresh goodies! Apple or pumpkin pie and ice cream optional.

Decluttering Workshop: Declutter, Organize, Simplify With Norine Longmire

Date: October 19, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Fee: Member $7 Non-Member $10 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Declutter. Organize. Simplify…… your home, your life. Learn how to permanently declutter your home and keep it that way. This workshop will teach you techniques to:

Permanently organize every room in your home,

Change the way you think about stuff you have

Learn why we are attached to things,

Let go of things you need to, without regrets,

Learn storing and folding techniques, that create space without special boxes/solutions

Methods that de-stress, release and open creativity.


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Travel: Southern England With David Pullen

Date: October 26, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Fee: Member $7 Non –Member $10 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Ah! The rolling green hills dotted with sheep, punctuated by quaint villages with thatch roof houses. History to discover around every corner: the Cliffs of Dover, the English Channel, Cornwall, and many more. Join David Pullen on this anecdotal journey through Southern England. Served with a complimentary strong cuppa tea.

Travel: Sailing around Haida Gwaii: Paradise on the Edge of the World With John Laing

Date: November 2, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Fee: Member $7 Non –Member $10 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Come sail without getting sea sick! Join John Laing on this ocean adventure exploring the spectacular Haida Gwaii. With his captivating storytelling and pictures, you will feel the wind in your hair and taste the salt air!

Bus Tour: Vancouver Art Gallery

Date: November 7, 2016 Day: Monday Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fee: Member $35/Non-Member $45 Includes Admission Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Photographer Walker Evans will be featured at the VAG as well as the pieces from the permanent collection. The Evans exhibition features more than 180 black and white and colour prints from the 1920s through to the 1970s, including the iconic images Evans made in the American South during the Great Depression—work that played a major role in forging the idiom we now refer to as documentary photography.

Remembrance Day Tea Date: November 9, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fee: By Donation

Remembrance Day takes on an important significance as we are in the anniversary of the period of WWI and Canadian Service Personnel are on active duty. Please join us as we remember in music and peace the sacrifices of our veterans and peace keepers.


Travel: Route of Camino With Marilyn Robinson & Christine Grimard

Date: November 16, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Fee: Member $7 Non –Member $10 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

The Camino de Santiago, or Route of Santiago de Compostela, also known by the English name Way of St. James, is the name of any of the pilgrimage routes to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition has it that the remains of the saint are buried. Many take up this route as a form of spiritual path or retreat for their spiritual growth. Meet experienced walkers to hear first-hand accounts of their journeys, travel tips, what to pack and pre-training/fitness tips.


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Music Appreciation: Influence of Genres With Keith Gray

Date: November 23, 2016 (3 Sessions) Day: Wednesday Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Fee: Member $20 Non –Member $30 Or drop-in rate Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Learn and hear how musical genres influence each other. A genre is a category of an art form, and the word is used of subsets of literature, films, television shows, and music that fit certain criteria. The term music genre is used to refer to a variety of facets of music, including the period during which a musical composition was written, its style, its instrumentation and treatment of those instruments, and its form and function. Keith will play live riffs on the piano.

Bus Tour: Dickens Sweets and Museum

Date: December 2, 2016 Day: Friday Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: Member $35/Non-Member $45 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

This excursion will take us to another place and time! We are off to Dickens Sweets and Museum in Chilliwack for a full immersion into everything British. Over 175 flavours of loose-leaf tea! Museum of memorabilia of the Royal family, Charles Dickens, the Titanic, and Christmas of yesteryears. Browse the museum, stay for lunch, and shop for stocking stuffers.

3rd Annual Intergenerational Christmas Dinner & Carol Sing-a-Long Date: December 14, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee: By Donation Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Pre-register MANDATORY

Come enjoy a full Christmas Dinner, carol sing-a-long and share stories of our traditions. Please bring a plate of your favourite Christmas baking... Offered as part of the "Linking Hands through the Generations Program" A partnership with School District # 75.

How to Register Choose one of the following ways to register or to obtain more information on our Courses. Please note: We are currently able to only accept payment by cash or cheque.

604-820-0220

[email protected]




Fall 2016 Programs



Specialty and Therapeutic Fitness Programs

Specialty and Therapeutic fitness for seniors and third age learners

Level 3 Fitness: Movers and Shakers Day: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Fee: Member 10 class pass is $35 Non-Member pass is $45 Dates: On-going begins September6, 2016 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

50 minutes of music, fun and good exercise, with some weight strengthening too. Class is designed for all levels and is especially useful for people with joint disorders such as osteoporosis and arthritis; we teach flexibility, strength training, light weights and relaxation to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and to stay mobile and independent. Chairs are provided for the class. Instructor is BCRPA certified.

About OSTEOFIT

Please note: OSTEOFIT classes do not replace your physiotherapist’s care and require your physician’s permission to attend.

OSTEOFIT is a 50 minute exercise, education and falls prevention

program for people with osteoporosis, low bone density or who

are at risk of fractures and falls. OSTEOFIT will improve your

bone health, posture, strength & endurance and result in

increased confidence and independence. Instructor is BC

Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Certified.

Osteofit –Level 1 Day: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 9:00 a.m. Fee: Member 10 class pass is $35 Non-Member pass is $45 Dates: On-going begins September 6, 2016 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Intended to give people with osteoporosis the opportunity to begin, or continue on with, an exercise program suitable for their needs and provide a place to meet other people with osteoporosis in a social activity.

Osteofit –Level 2 (Osteofit for Life) Day: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 11:00 a.m. Fee: Member 10 class pass is $35 Non-Member pass is $45 Dates: On-going begins September 6, 2016 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Intended to give people with osteoporosis the opportunity to continue on with an exercise program suitable for their needs and provide a place to meet other people with osteoporosis in a social activity.

Get Up and Go! Start Date: October 11, 2016 (10 sessions) Day: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fee: Member 10 class pass is $35 Non-Member pass is $45 Subsidy may apply Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission Contact Falls Prevention and Get Up and Go at Fraser Health to sign up at 1- 604-587-7866, [email protected]

The Get Up & Go! Program is a collaborative program between the Fraser Health Falls and Injury Prevention and Osteofit (BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre’s Osteoporosis Program). It provides an entry level exercise program for seniors with balance and mobility impairment who would otherwise be unable to attend a community based exercise class. It is a safe exercise program specially designed to improve strength, balance and coordination as well as functional ability independence and quality of life. Subsidy for this program may be available through a referral from the Fraser Health Fall and Injury Prevention Program.


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Chair Yoga With Norine Longmire Starts: On-Going September 6, 2016 Day: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm Fee: 6 visits for $35 for Member/ $45 for Non-Member. Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

This fun fitness class is for anyone wanting to improve their mobility and flexibility as well as increase circulation, improve focus, and move beyond perceived limitations. Whether wheelchair or chair bound, recovering from surgery, have limited mobility – you can still do yoga. Stretches, gentle strengthening, breathing techniques, and visualization will all help you to increase your mobility at any level. Join us and feel better after the 1st class!

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP) Workshop Date: November 3, 2016 (6 sessions) Day: Wednesday Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fee: no cost Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission Registration is required. Contact University of Victoria Centre on Aging at 1-866-902-3767 or by email to [email protected] to register or for more information.

The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a six-week workshop that helps people with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. The workshop provides information and teaches practical skills. It gives people the confidence and motivation they need to manage the challenges of Living with chronic pain. Participants can self-refer and the programme is free.

Nordic Walking With Alvina Tyler Date: September 20, 2016 (10 sessions) Day: Tuesday and Wednesday Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fee: Members $35 Non- Members $45 Location: 32444 7th Ave. Mission

Nordic Pole Walking is a low-impact exercise that can be done by nearly anyone. It works 90% of your muscles and burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking. Exercise, meet new people and enjoy our beautiful community.

Nordic Walking Group With Dr. Ian Graham Date: September 7, 2016 Day: Wednesday Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Fee: No Fee Location: Fraser River Heritage Park

Nordic Pole Walking is a low-impact exercise that can be done by nearly anyone. It works 90% of your muscles and burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking. Exercise, meet new people and enjoy our beautiful community. If you have your own equipment, and know the basics, join this group for motivation and camaraderie


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Membership and Volunteering Opportunities OUR MISSION: to provide programs that enhance quality of life, improve general knowledge, provide active living opportunities, and lifelong learning for enquiring minds. Annual Membership: $20.00 individual $25.00 couple Donations are gratefully accepted and help to keep our programs affordable; tax receipts are issued for donations over $10. Thank you! A perfect Birthday Gift for that someone ‘who has everything’! Or Leave a Legacy, Bequests: and add to Lifetime Learning Fund at Mission Community Foundation (call for details). MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Are you interested in volunteering? We have a variety of jobs and positions available. Call 604-820-0220 for more information.

How to Register

Choose one of the following ways to register or to obtain more information on our Courses. Please note: We are currently able to only accept payment by cash or cheque.

604-820-0220

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Our Board & Staff

Board Dr. Ian Graham, President

Karin Edberg-Lee, Secretary/Treasure

Joan MacLatchy, Vice-President

Gilli McLaren

Bonnie Hamilton John E. Herl

Manium Kuppusamy Ann Senae

Staff Diana Muntigl – Executive Director

Alvina Tyler – Fitness – Osteo

Lexi Richards – Programs

Norine Longmire - Yoga

Nicole Bellay –French

David Howerton- IT Support

Sharon Syrette- Writing & History

The LLC has links with Canadian and International networks of organizations that offer learning opportunities for older adults. These network websites are gateways to information about other similar programs.

About Lifetime Learning For 30 years, Lifetime Learning Centre Society has provided active living and healthy aging opportunities through its community and general interest adult education programming. We serve not only Mission’s older adults, but anyone interested in intellectual and wellness pursuits. The Centre offers a wide variety of programs and invites you to become one of our active members. We are a self-financed non-profit organization with a voluntary Board of Directors dedicated to the tradition of lifelong learning, personal enrichment and wellness. Our programs, offered in an informal setting, enhance quality of life, improve general knowledge and provide opportunities for the citizens of Mission to remain mentally and physically active. Our vision is to promote and support active and healthy aging for the whole of our society, intergenerational cooperation, productive partnerships and elder friendly community, providing programs to enrich our lives. Our program and membership fees are kept to a minimum and we invite all returning and new members to explore our offerings.


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Acknowledgements Funding sources for Lifetime Learning Centre are varied. They represent provincial and local governments as well as service organizations, businesses, and foundations who share our vision of an active, healthy, engaged community. We thank our many partners for their continued support as we grow into the future. Most of all we thank our members for their commitment, support, and the volunteer time they contribute to the Centre and to the enrichment of the community. We thank all our funding bodies, partners, members, program participants and instructors and acknowledge the support they have provided us over the last 30 years. Lifetime Learning Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada.

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