Encore Seniors Education Centre

LEARNING… PURE FUN! Daytime courses for seniors and adults.

DAYTIME COURSES FOR MATURE ADULTS & SENIORS… No exams… No grades!

“Encore” is an award-winning program that offers daytime academic classes for adults 50 and over at the Cornwall campus of St. Lawrence College. No educational prerequisites. Experienced, enthusiastic instructors. An enjoyable social, educational experience.

For more information, or to receive the detailed Encore program booklet, please call Encore at 613-937-1525 or visit the Encore website at www.encoreseniors.ca (site will open in a new window).

WINTER 2012

HOT TOPICS
An opportunity to freely exchange ideas on current events and hot button issues. Not a formal debate, but an organized discussion and exchange of ideas with others in your community. Come and explore the issues which matter to you and perhaps hear other points of view! Topics will be chosen by the group based on current events.

WRITE IT NOW My Life Story
The aim of this course is to present our life in writing as a treasure (a gift) for our children & grand-children.  The course is for ordinary people who wish to write their stories to share with their descendants.  Our aim is not to correct spelling and grammar.  We merely want writers to tell and write their stories if they so wish.  Join us for a ride and be prepared to share in a wonderful journey of writing.  The group is there to encourage, and facilitate writing in a friendly atmosphere.  May it be fun for you as it has been for many Canadians.  Both new and returning participants welcome.

THE FORUM
The forum addresses and questions our assumptions about life in all its many facets. It continues the shift in consciousness begun in the 60’s, drawing on today’s science to explain our personal experiences, and reconnecting us with our past as we evolve into 2012 and beyond.

MEMORIES, DREAMS, REFLECTIONS
Most people experience some loss of meaning in the second half of life.  Carl Jung, father of psychoanalysis, through dream therapy sought to heal our damaged souls.  Our own personality type out of (8) possibilities means an individual, unique path for each one of us as we work towards a richer lived experience and meaningful future.  Join us if only to identify your special personality type (or that of a meaningful other).
No previous training is required to participate in and enjoy this course.

NOT YOUR EVERYDAY BOOK CLUB
For anyone who loves a good read and wants some suggestions or who has read a good book and wants to suggest it to others.  Genres looked at will include recognized classics, classics to be, poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction and kid’s books.

GPS (GLOBAL POSITINING SYSTEM)
What it is, how it works, and how to use it to your best advantage.

TRAVELS TO IRELAND & SCOTLAND
Elaine Kennedy fulfilled a dream of her father by visiting Ireland last June.  Renting a car, she travelled around the coast stopping when and where she pleased.  In Scotland, she joined a group of which she is a member, to visit distilleries with some sightseeing on the side.  Join Elaine as she relives her Celtic memories.

MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
An examination of military technology which has changed our world; from RADAR through anti-skid brakes to Cell Phones and a myriad of familiar products which make our modern lifestyles possible.

AN ARMCHAIR TOUR OF THE LOST VILLAGES
On July 1, 1958, many tons of dynamite exploded, releasing the waters being held back by the last coffer dam of the Hydro and Seaway projects of the St. Lawrence River in the Cornwall area. For three days, water rushed over the land, drowning all memories of the six picturesque villages and three hamlets that stretched out along the St. Lawrence shoreline. This session will feature a PowerPoint presentation of the Lost Villages, with recollections of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Hydro Project by Jim Brownell, president of the Lost Villages Historical Society.

STORIES OF THE GREAT LAKES & ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY
This session will showcase a series of films, featuring stories of the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway.  “Mysteries of the Great Lakes” highlights the need for preservation and conservation, and showcases the amazing geography, ecology, science and history of one of the largest freshwater resources in the world.  “A River Lost” is the story of the St. Lawrence Seaway by David Jones.  It features vignettes and photographs from the Lost Villages personnel about life on the river before the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project.  “Submerged” and “Treasures of the Lost Villages” from John Earle will round out the program.

PREPARATION TO RENEW YOUR DRIVER’S LICENCE
For Seniors 80+.  Do you need to refresh your knowledge for renewing your driver’s license? This session will provide an overview of what to expect for the MTO written test.

FROM THE END OF YOUR NOSE TO INFINITY & BEYOND (Telescopes)
A time line of how we went from using one's eyes to see the stars to using telescopes and satellites. Also the reverse, using a telescope to see the small things.

POINT & SHOOT (Digital Photography)
This is a beginner’s course in digital photography: bring your camera and manual!  The course will cover the following topics: 1) Taking pictures: focus, exposure, flash fill, macro, composition, basic and advanced settings (reading the manual). 2) Digital camera types: features, purchasing.  memory cards, capacity and speed. Storing (and archiving) photos on the computer: memory card readers, filing choices, image management programs (bring your laptop if you wish). 3) Photo editing: red-eye, basic improvements, stitching.  Sharing Photos: emailing to others, printing, setting up slide shows (Photo Story 3 demonstration).  Introduction to movies.

PLUS . . .

SPIRITUAL DIMENSION OF ISLAM
WHAT HAPPENS IN HAMLET
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
EUROPEAN UNION- IS IT WORKING?
POETRY
HOME INSPECTIONS & RENOVATIONS
YOU MIGHT AS WELL LAUGH
UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL TERMINOLOGY
TOXINS IN THE HOME
SNOWSHOEING
SKIN CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS
DRUG INTERACTIONS
KNOWING YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR
COOKING WITH TOFU
FUN WITH DAVE
CARING FOR YOUR TREES

COMPUTERS

COMPUTERS Level I
A computer course for complete novices. You will learn basic computer terminology and familiarize yourself with the functions of the mouse and keyboard, with hands-on exercises. There will be an introduction into basic word processing and how to create files and folders. This will be followed by internet browsing, e.g. you will learn how to find your favourite recipes, news stories etc. on the internet, and how to print them.  There will also be a comprehensive demonstration on the use of email.
Prerequisite:  Should own or have access to a computer.

COMPUTERS Level II
This course will go deeper into some of the aspects which have been brought up in basic computer courses for seniors.  The sessions will be generally informational, but will also include some “hands-on” practice as well
Prerequisite:  Computers Level I or equivalent.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
This course will introduce you to PowerPoint, which is a Microsoft program to help create, design and edit presentations for anniversaries, any memorable occasion or teaching. It allows users to create anything from basic slide shows to complex presentations. It is simple to learn, especially if you already use MS Word.
Prerequisite: Fair computer knowledge.

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For more information, call Encore Seniors at 937-1525.

Visit the ESEC web site at www.encoreseniors.ca
(site will open in a new window).
You can also keep up to date with Encore events by subscribing to the Encore Net List (details available at the above website).

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