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Thursday, August 11, 2016
Seniors College of PEI ready for a new year
As published in The BUZZ - August 2016
Seniors College of PEI offers more than 100 lifestyle and learning courses in Queens, Kings and Prince counties for anyone 50 or older. Courses in areas such as hiking, International politics, wellness, photo restoration, cooking, writing, indigenous culture, art, music and law are offered in a relaxed learning environment.
Courses offered include Learning About Your iPad, Chair Yoga, Creative Writing, Politics and Government, Rug Braiding, Island History and Choral Singing. Art classes drawing, acrylics or watercolours are popular.
There are more than 25 new courses this year, including Walking with Nordic Poles, Book Editing and Publishing, Common Birds and Plants of PEI, Island Social Issues from a Spiritual Perspective, Indigenous Peoples’ Reconciliation, and Taking Charge of the Rest of Your Life. Speciality courses in Opera, Musical Theatre, and Gilbert and Sullivan are available.
A new feature for this year are the mini courses such as Getting the Most Out of Google, Downsizing and Decorating, Health Care Directives and Cooking for One. These one to four sessions’ courses focus on a specific topic.
As a bonus, this past year Seniors College members received invitations to attend individual special interest sessions. Those included: travel sessions with CAA, Law sessions in Montague and Georgetown with CLIA, wellness activity sessions in each county, An Art Show at the Guild and a Fab Lab tour featuring the 3D printer at UPEI. These bonus sessions will be expanded for the 2016-17 year.
For the single registration fee members can take as many courses as they like. They can use a credit card to pay on the secure website. Just follow the directions on the website. Courses are offered over three semesters, Fall, Winter and Spring. Registration for all semesters begins online on September 10 at 9 am and continues throughout the year.
With online registration option, it is advisable to complete your on-line profile, and perhaps pay, ahead of time for an easy registration day. Popular courses fill up quickly. If you are unable to register online, details on how to proceed are on the website. Check the 2016-17 courses at www.seniorscollege.ca where you will find the name and description of the courses, locations and registration information.
Registration for 2016-2017
The listing of Seniors College Prince Edward Island courses for 2016-2017 is now available.
http://www.seniorscollege.ca/index.aspx
http://www.seniorscollege.ca/index.aspx
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
PEI Seniors College - What’s new for 2013-2014
| as published in The BUZZ - August 2013 PEI Seniors College |
What’s new for 2013-2014
Our new tagline says it all. ‘Enhancing knowledge and understanding—purely for the fun of it’ that’s what Seniors College of PEI is all about,” says David McCabe, the current College President. “And we’re very excited about the changes being introduced this year. First of all, we’re thrilled with our new logo and look, created by Kate Westphal of Graphic Detail Inc. It’s fresh and eye-catching and reflective of who we are.”
Next, in response to member feedback, this year over 30 per cent of the courses are new. They include titles such as: Photo Editing, Basic Engine Repair, Architecture, Birds and Plants of PEI, Know Your Kidneys, PEI Sport History, Spirituality—Growing Into Our Senior Years, Yoga—Stretch for Seniors, Whole Foods—Plant Based Nutrition, Bridging Friendships—The Game of Bridge, Orienteering—Map and Compass Reading, just to name a few.
Many of the longtime favourites will be returning this year including: Literature—A Survey of American Literature, Film Appreciation, Island History, Music I Like, Writing From Life, Medicine In The News, Astronomy, Choral Singing, News, as well as others.
Courses are open to anyone aged 50 and over. They generally run for 2 to 3 hours, one day a week, over an 8-week period. There are no formal tests or exams, the atmosphere is relaxed and the focus is on learning together and having fun. Facilitators are experts in their field, who love to share their particular passion.
For a registration fee of $152, College members are entitled to sign up for an unlimited number of courses over the Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Seniors College is a volunteer operated, non profit organization and membership fees are used solely to cover operating costs.
In another important new development, the College has improved their registration process. Members will now be able to register online. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and begins on September 7, at 9 am. For those without access to a computer, traditional, in-person registration sessions will be held in all three centres (Summerside, Charlottetown and Montague).
Visit the College website--www.seniorscollege.ca, to obtain full course detail and updates on registration procedures. For questions or for more information contact the Seniors College Coordinator at 1-902-894-2867 or email Darlene.dee.davis@gmail.com.
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PEI Seniors College What’s new for 2013-2014
As featured in The BUZZ.
PEI Seniors College is kicking off the 2013-2014 year with a number of new courses that are being offered for the first time. The focus on offering new courses came about in response to member feedback. This year over 30 per cent of courses are new.
If you are presently a member of Seniors College, or if you are considering becoming a member for the first time, consider the following courses as you make your course selections.
How about learning to cook Mexican? This course is great for members who like to eat and learn about cooking Mexican food. Participants will also learn some facts about Mexican culture that in some cases are expressed through the food.
Did you ever want to learn how to play bridge but just never had the time? The College is offering a basic bridge course that provides a well–balanced overview of bidding, play, and defence.
Need some drama in your life! Characters in Search of a Play involves both writing and acting. Participants will learn basic playwriting skills, create memorable characters and, as a group, write a short play to feature them. The play will then be performed with the writers giving life to their creations.
All About The Money will cover a range of financial topics including personal financial statements, plastic cards (debit/credit), debt management, insurance, taxation plus two additional related topic areas as identified by the participants. (e.g., On-Line Banking )
A new course will outline many of the 385 species of birds—from loons to sparrows—that we have here on PEI. Use field guides and field marks to identify birds, their notable behaviors and habitats where they are found. There will also be a little work using song for identification in the course. At the mid-point of the course a field trip for both plants and birds will be offered at a natural area close to Charlottetown.
A course in French for beginners will cover basic French pronunciation, numbers, essential phrases and verbs to communicate in everyday situations such as greeting people, introducing people, asking and giving information, and expressing needs.
Have you ever thought of line dancing? Learn the basic steps of line dancing and several dances to different music styles.
Get outside for some fun and exercise by trying the Orienteering, Map and Compass Reading course. This course covers map reading, contour interval, measurement of distance, map and compass detail, references and more.
An introduction course on meditation will teach participants how to meditate in a natural comfortable way, and explore ways one can easily incorporate meditation into daily life.
These are just a few examples of the new course offered by the college. To get a good overview the 2013–2014 program offerings visit the college website at www.seniorscollege.ca to obtain course details and updates on registration procedures. And remember Seniors College courses are available in Prince, Queen’s, and King’s Counties and anyone who has paid the Seniors College membership fee may take as many courses as they like in any location. For information contact the Seniors College Coordinator at 1-902-894-2867 or email Darlene at seniorscollege@upei.ca.
If you are presently a member of Seniors College, or if you are considering becoming a member for the first time, consider the following courses as you make your course selections.
How about learning to cook Mexican? This course is great for members who like to eat and learn about cooking Mexican food. Participants will also learn some facts about Mexican culture that in some cases are expressed through the food.
Did you ever want to learn how to play bridge but just never had the time? The College is offering a basic bridge course that provides a well–balanced overview of bidding, play, and defence.
Need some drama in your life! Characters in Search of a Play involves both writing and acting. Participants will learn basic playwriting skills, create memorable characters and, as a group, write a short play to feature them. The play will then be performed with the writers giving life to their creations.
All About The Money will cover a range of financial topics including personal financial statements, plastic cards (debit/credit), debt management, insurance, taxation plus two additional related topic areas as identified by the participants. (e.g., On-Line Banking )
A new course will outline many of the 385 species of birds—from loons to sparrows—that we have here on PEI. Use field guides and field marks to identify birds, their notable behaviors and habitats where they are found. There will also be a little work using song for identification in the course. At the mid-point of the course a field trip for both plants and birds will be offered at a natural area close to Charlottetown.
A course in French for beginners will cover basic French pronunciation, numbers, essential phrases and verbs to communicate in everyday situations such as greeting people, introducing people, asking and giving information, and expressing needs.
Have you ever thought of line dancing? Learn the basic steps of line dancing and several dances to different music styles.
Get outside for some fun and exercise by trying the Orienteering, Map and Compass Reading course. This course covers map reading, contour interval, measurement of distance, map and compass detail, references and more.
An introduction course on meditation will teach participants how to meditate in a natural comfortable way, and explore ways one can easily incorporate meditation into daily life.
These are just a few examples of the new course offered by the college. To get a good overview the 2013–2014 program offerings visit the college website at www.seniorscollege.ca to obtain course details and updates on registration procedures. And remember Seniors College courses are available in Prince, Queen’s, and King’s Counties and anyone who has paid the Seniors College membership fee may take as many courses as they like in any location. For information contact the Seniors College Coordinator at 1-902-894-2867 or email Darlene at seniorscollege@upei.ca.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Celebrating the Arts Website
The Celebrating the Arts - a Seniors College of PEI initiative involving the visual arts, theatre, music and writing has launched an ongoing, Celebrating the Arts website. Check it out !
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Winter 2011 Courses - Locations Finalized
Classrooms for the following courses at UPEI have now been identified:
Understanding Jazz -- MAIN Building Room 113;
Digital Photography I -- MAIN Building Room 116;
Islam -- MAIN Building Room 113;
Film Appreciation -- AVC Lecture Theatre A;
Decorating 101 -- Kelley Building Room 211
See full schedule on the main Seniors College website.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Registration Dates for 2009-2010 Seniors College Program
SENIORS COLLEGE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Registration Dates for 2009-2010 Seniors College Program
Montague
Monday, September 14
1:30 - 3:00
Montague Town Hall
Summerside
Wednesday, September 16
10:00 - 12:00 noon
Eptek Centre
Charlottetown
Saturday, September 19
10:00 - 2:00
MacMillan Hall
W.A. Murphy Student Centre
UPEI
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Bob Gibson - New Seniors College Co-ordinator
Bob Gibson recently accepted the position of co-ordinator for Seniors College of PEI. A former director of Student Services at UPEI now retired, Bob holds Masters degrees in both Counselling and in Adult Education.
We are pleased to welcome Bob on board.
We are pleased to welcome Bob on board.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Seeking Coordinator
Coordinator for Seniors College of Prince Edward Island
Seniors College of Prince Edward Island is a self-governed, volunteer, membership-based organization providing welcoming, comfortable, affordable learning for all seniors (50+), with a wide range of non-credit, peer learning opportunities.
The part-time Coordinator will organize course offerings in Charlottetown for fall, winter and spring semesters, be a member of various committees to further the goals of the College province-wide, and support the Board of Directors in strategic endeavors.
A moderate stipend accompanies this primarily volunteer role.
The successful candidate will possess strong administrative, analytical, computer, communication and interpersonal skills. Customer service is the key element of this position. Work can be conducted from home with regular personal interaction with various partners in Charlottetown. Self-direction and conscientious dedication are important.
Please send your résumé to
seniorscollege@upei.ca
by March 31st, 2009
The part-time Coordinator will organize course offerings in Charlottetown for fall, winter and spring semesters, be a member of various committees to further the goals of the College province-wide, and support the Board of Directors in strategic endeavors.
A moderate stipend accompanies this primarily volunteer role.
The successful candidate will possess strong administrative, analytical, computer, communication and interpersonal skills. Customer service is the key element of this position. Work can be conducted from home with regular personal interaction with various partners in Charlottetown. Self-direction and conscientious dedication are important.
Please send your résumé to
seniorscollege@upei.ca
by March 31st, 2009
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Philosophical Roots of Seniors College of PEI
Seniors College of PEI, although having a unique history growing out of research at UPEI, is also part of a world wide movement known in many places as the The Université du 3ième âge - a concept that has circled the globe and flourished since it first developed in Toulouse, France, in 1972. Today it is often called U3A in the UK and in Australia. Other areas use terminology like Life Long Learning, Learning in Retirement as well as Seniors College.
Most operate as self-help, self-managed lifelong learning co-operatives for older people no longer in full time work, providing opportunities for their members to share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups and to pursue learning not for qualifications, but for fun.
The constitution of Seniors College of PEI when first drafted on 1999 stated a philosophy that included a vision, mission and objectives.
Vision
A seniors governed, volunteer, membership based organization providing welcoming, comfortable, affordable learning for all seniors (50+), with a wide range of academic level, non-credit peer learning opportunities. The college advocates life long learning, seniors oriented research and the concept that continued learning enhances life quality.
Mission
The mission of seniors. college is to enhance the quality of life of seniors by the provision of peer learning opportunities through academic level courses and programs.
Objectives
* to be responsive to the needs and interests of seniors;
* to provide responsible peer learning opportunities for members;
* to provide structures for seniors to share skills, knowledge, expertise and life experiences;
* to be a knowledge resource to the community;
* to collaborate-partner with other organizations that share common goals;
* to develop linkages with other organizations to further the college;
* to initiate and participate in research on relevant subjects;
* to have fun!
In 2005 that was restated in a revised constitution as:
The mission of the College is to provide educational opportunities in an atmosphere where seniors from all walks of life and from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds may enjoy life-long learning, and where the economic, environmental, social and cultural well-being of individuals, their communities and the planet may be enhanced through continued learning.
Most operate as self-help, self-managed lifelong learning co-operatives for older people no longer in full time work, providing opportunities for their members to share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups and to pursue learning not for qualifications, but for fun.
The constitution of Seniors College of PEI when first drafted on 1999 stated a philosophy that included a vision, mission and objectives.
Vision
A seniors governed, volunteer, membership based organization providing welcoming, comfortable, affordable learning for all seniors (50+), with a wide range of academic level, non-credit peer learning opportunities. The college advocates life long learning, seniors oriented research and the concept that continued learning enhances life quality.
Mission
The mission of seniors. college is to enhance the quality of life of seniors by the provision of peer learning opportunities through academic level courses and programs.
Objectives
* to be responsive to the needs and interests of seniors;
* to provide responsible peer learning opportunities for members;
* to provide structures for seniors to share skills, knowledge, expertise and life experiences;
* to be a knowledge resource to the community;
* to collaborate-partner with other organizations that share common goals;
* to develop linkages with other organizations to further the college;
* to initiate and participate in research on relevant subjects;
* to have fun!
In 2005 that was restated in a revised constitution as:
The mission of the College is to provide educational opportunities in an atmosphere where seniors from all walks of life and from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds may enjoy life-long learning, and where the economic, environmental, social and cultural well-being of individuals, their communities and the planet may be enhanced through continued learning.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Creating a slide show
Creating a slide show using images on Internet without using Powerpoint
Steps based on Windows XP operating system and a USB drive on computer.
1 - place jump drive (USB flash drive) into the computer you are using (flash drives cost less than $15)
2 - using your regular web-browser locate the image on the internet. If several sizes are available click on the image to ensure that you are viewing the largest format available.
3 - place the mouse (cursor) over the image so that the arrow is flashing
4 - using right side button on mouse - right click on the image
5 - you will be presented with a pop-up menu with options
6 - select the "save image as" option
7 - on the pop-up menu of locations to save the image, select the jump drive - it will have a letter assigned like "F Removable Drive" but may have a different letter assigned depending on how many drives are installed on the machine
8 - it will normally be saved with the same file name as image has on the webpage - you should give it a new name or add a number to the front of the existing name so that it will sort numerically in order. Assign a number starting with two 00 (Zeros) in front so that 11 doesn't line up in front of 8. Use numbers like 008 and 011 -- if you need more info add name of artist like 007Kollwitz
9 - When you have finished slide show you can review it on the same computer
10 - Go to My Computer - on the Windows desktop using either the desktop icon on the bottom menu bar - or hold down the special Windows Key (between Ctrl and ALt key on most keyboard) and hit M. This will minimize all the open windows and get you to the desktop.
11 - Open My Computer and scroll through the various drive C -- etc depending on what the letter is do the same steps as in 7 above till you locate F Removable Drive and the various images show up when the Removable Drive is selected
12 - Double Click on the first image and "Windows Picture and Fax Viewer" will automatically open that image. From here you can run the full set of images as a slide show. There will be icons at the bottom that allow you to Start Slide Show - ( it has a shortcut key of F 11 as well). When this happens you can go forward by clicking on the mouse each time you could use the forward arrow on the set of arrow keys at the bottom right of the keyboard. The icon that starts the show looks like a projector screen. To get back to the start again you have to use a new set of navigational controls that will emerge when you use the mouse near the top of the screen at the right - the red X will close the Slide Show format and take you back to the screen you were at when Windows Picture and Fax Viewer first opened.
Step 12 is based on the computer having Windows Picture and Fax Viewer - it became a standard part of Windows operating systems with the arrival of Windows XP operating system in 2001 - if the computer has a newer operating system there will be a similar system
The steps to use the slide show on a computer attached to a projector is the same as steps 10 - 11 and 12. Usually the projector is attached to the computer prior to powering up the computer and power is turned on projector first so that Windows operating system will search for all peripherals attached to it and recognize the projector.
Once the projector is projecting on the screen okay one goes to My Computer as in step 11 etc.
A tip if there are several lectures all saved on the same Jump Drive is to create folders with names for each class. Again they will sort by number so add the zeros in front.
To create the folder when the drive is showing in the window on the screen - (having been opened through the My Computer process outlined in step 11 above) you go to the first drop-down menu called File -- under the area New you can select Folder which creates a folder that can be named - for example 001WomenArtNZ
You will need to actually open that new folder when you start to add images to it - do that by double clicking on the folder.
Steps based on Windows XP operating system and a USB drive on computer.
1 - place jump drive (USB flash drive) into the computer you are using (flash drives cost less than $15)
2 - using your regular web-browser locate the image on the internet. If several sizes are available click on the image to ensure that you are viewing the largest format available.
3 - place the mouse (cursor) over the image so that the arrow is flashing
4 - using right side button on mouse - right click on the image
5 - you will be presented with a pop-up menu with options
6 - select the "save image as" option
7 - on the pop-up menu of locations to save the image, select the jump drive - it will have a letter assigned like "F Removable Drive" but may have a different letter assigned depending on how many drives are installed on the machine
8 - it will normally be saved with the same file name as image has on the webpage - you should give it a new name or add a number to the front of the existing name so that it will sort numerically in order. Assign a number starting with two 00 (Zeros) in front so that 11 doesn't line up in front of 8. Use numbers like 008 and 011 -- if you need more info add name of artist like 007Kollwitz
9 - When you have finished slide show you can review it on the same computer
10 - Go to My Computer - on the Windows desktop using either the desktop icon on the bottom menu bar - or hold down the special Windows Key (between Ctrl and ALt key on most keyboard) and hit M. This will minimize all the open windows and get you to the desktop.
11 - Open My Computer and scroll through the various drive C -- etc depending on what the letter is do the same steps as in 7 above till you locate F Removable Drive and the various images show up when the Removable Drive is selected
12 - Double Click on the first image and "Windows Picture and Fax Viewer" will automatically open that image. From here you can run the full set of images as a slide show. There will be icons at the bottom that allow you to Start Slide Show - ( it has a shortcut key of F 11 as well). When this happens you can go forward by clicking on the mouse each time you could use the forward arrow on the set of arrow keys at the bottom right of the keyboard. The icon that starts the show looks like a projector screen. To get back to the start again you have to use a new set of navigational controls that will emerge when you use the mouse near the top of the screen at the right - the red X will close the Slide Show format and take you back to the screen you were at when Windows Picture and Fax Viewer first opened.
Step 12 is based on the computer having Windows Picture and Fax Viewer - it became a standard part of Windows operating systems with the arrival of Windows XP operating system in 2001 - if the computer has a newer operating system there will be a similar system
The steps to use the slide show on a computer attached to a projector is the same as steps 10 - 11 and 12. Usually the projector is attached to the computer prior to powering up the computer and power is turned on projector first so that Windows operating system will search for all peripherals attached to it and recognize the projector.
Once the projector is projecting on the screen okay one goes to My Computer as in step 11 etc.
A tip if there are several lectures all saved on the same Jump Drive is to create folders with names for each class. Again they will sort by number so add the zeros in front.
To create the folder when the drive is showing in the window on the screen - (having been opened through the My Computer process outlined in step 11 above) you go to the first drop-down menu called File -- under the area New you can select Folder which creates a folder that can be named - for example 001WomenArtNZ
You will need to actually open that new folder when you start to add images to it - do that by double clicking on the folder.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Arts and Culture Programming
Seniors College of PEI has a strong offering of courses across the Island in the Arts and Culture areas.
Check out the article recently published by the BUZZ on the offerings and look over the full set of listings for 2008-09
Seniors College arts programs
A wide range of cultural programs offered across the province for those age 50 or better by the Seniors College of Prince Edward Island. This year Bill Bartlett and Allan Ressor are offering music appreciation courses on Mozart and Bach respectively. Jazz appreciation classes are headed up by jazz musicians Jim Nimmo and Doug Millington. With a duration for each course of eight sessions specific topics like “Mozart in Vienna during the 1780s,” work well.
Some courses see students returning to the class each semester. Drawing classes and painting classes are a good example of ones where class members have a strong commitment to the group, and become involved in organizing trips and special events for other students during the summer when there are no classes. Artists across the Island who are teaching art courses include: Suzanne O’Callaghan, Karl MacKeeman, Arno Freitag, Nan Ferrier, Verna Banks and Mel Giddings.
Writing instructors include: Dianne Hicks Morrow, Kathleen Hamilton, Libby Oughton and Doreen Beagan. Each bring an individual approach to their course but share an interest in writing that draws on life experiences for material.
The popular approaches of Iain Galloway and Brendan O’Grady with literature return this year, joined by Poet Laureate David Helwig, for a course on reading poetry.
The full listing of the College, are published as a Guardian insert during the first week of September, and are on the website at www.upei.ca/seniorscollege. Registration: Charlottetown—September 8, 2–4 pm, W.A. Murphy Centre, UPEI. (Bruce Garrity, 894-2867 or bgarrity@upei.ca). Montague—Sept 9, 1:30–3 pm, Montague Town Hall (Sheila Mallory, 838-2532 or smmallory@pei.sympatico.ca). Summerside—Sept 10, 10 am–noon Summerside Superstore (Nonie Fraser , 436-6743 or nefraser@eastlink.ca). Alberton—Sept 10, 1:30-2:30 pm Alberton Town Hall (Donna Crocker, 853-2692 or donnacrocker@xplornet.com).
Check out the article recently published by the BUZZ on the offerings and look over the full set of listings for 2008-09
Seniors College arts programs
A wide range of cultural programs offered across the province for those age 50 or better by the Seniors College of Prince Edward Island. This year Bill Bartlett and Allan Ressor are offering music appreciation courses on Mozart and Bach respectively. Jazz appreciation classes are headed up by jazz musicians Jim Nimmo and Doug Millington. With a duration for each course of eight sessions specific topics like “Mozart in Vienna during the 1780s,” work well.
Some courses see students returning to the class each semester. Drawing classes and painting classes are a good example of ones where class members have a strong commitment to the group, and become involved in organizing trips and special events for other students during the summer when there are no classes. Artists across the Island who are teaching art courses include: Suzanne O’Callaghan, Karl MacKeeman, Arno Freitag, Nan Ferrier, Verna Banks and Mel Giddings.
Writing instructors include: Dianne Hicks Morrow, Kathleen Hamilton, Libby Oughton and Doreen Beagan. Each bring an individual approach to their course but share an interest in writing that draws on life experiences for material.
The popular approaches of Iain Galloway and Brendan O’Grady with literature return this year, joined by Poet Laureate David Helwig, for a course on reading poetry.
The full listing of the College, are published as a Guardian insert during the first week of September, and are on the website at www.upei.ca/seniorscollege. Registration: Charlottetown—September 8, 2–4 pm, W.A. Murphy Centre, UPEI. (Bruce Garrity, 894-2867 or bgarrity@upei.ca). Montague—Sept 9, 1:30–3 pm, Montague Town Hall (Sheila Mallory, 838-2532 or smmallory@pei.sympatico.ca). Summerside—Sept 10, 10 am–noon Summerside Superstore (Nonie Fraser , 436-6743 or nefraser@eastlink.ca). Alberton—Sept 10, 1:30-2:30 pm Alberton Town Hall (Donna Crocker, 853-2692 or donnacrocker@xplornet.com).
Senior College launches new web site
It's official -- Seniors College of Prince Edward Island has a new web presence.
Check it out.
Check it out.
Monday, February 18, 2008
NEW COURSES for Spring, 2008
call Bruce Garrity at 894-2867 to register
Introduction to Astronomy
with Ron Perry (Athena Community Astronomy Club Program Director)
Start Mar. 31 7-9pm Mondays and Wednesdays in UPEI CC 101
Mon Mar 31, Wed. Apr 2, Mon Apr 7, Wed Apr 9, Mon Apr14, Wed Apr 16, Mon Apr 21, Wed Apr 23
The universe is an amazing place. Look back in time to the beginning of the universe. Take a visual trip to the planets and their moons. Speed out to the outer edges of our galaxy and see the immense vastness of outer space. Explore the birth and death of stars. Hop on board a comet and hitch a ride to your favorite wishing star. Get to know the night sky and use a telescope to see incredible sights.
Laptop Computers
Patrick Kinnear LIMIT 12
Start Apr. 18 1-4pm Fridays and Mondays in UPEI Kelly Boardroom
Fri April 18, Mon Apr 21, Fri Apr 25, Mon Apr 28, Fri May 2, Mon May 12, Fri May 16, Fri May 23
This course will cover the differences between laptops and desktops, creating and organizing files and folders, email and internet basics, configuring and using wireless connections, security software, jump drives, search engines, web browsers, software and laptop maintenance. Other topics will be added and discussed depending on the interests and/or computer experience of the participants.
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Seniors College is your organization and we request and appreciate any and all your comments and suggestions.
Contact us at 894-2867
seniorscollege@upei.ca or at
Seniors College, UPEI, 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3
Seniors College had 525 members Island-wide and we thank you for membership and participation. The Board is again planning for more that 100 courses in 2008-09 and our annual Tabloid with all our offerings will be available in early September. As usual our annual registration will be in September with the actual date and time to be decided.
Have a great summer --- see you again next year!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
A Rare Gem -- Art Linkletter
Island connections to orphans are an aspect of Island culture - Anne of Green Gables and Stompin’ Tom Connor both will receive ample attention during 2008.
Another famous orphan raised by Islanders living in Saskatchewan, TV personality, Art Linkletter is now age 95, remains active in promoting learning in retirement and can still say the darndest things -
Another famous orphan raised by Islanders living in Saskatchewan, TV personality, Art Linkletter is now age 95, remains active in promoting learning in retirement and can still say the darndest things -
"The Seniors College of Prince Edward Island has proven to be a rare gem and successful model for communities throughout North America."Seniors College of Prince Edward Island appreciates Art Linkletter's interest in both UPEI and Seniors College.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Seniors College holds 2007 AGM
Charlottetown, PEI
Saturday - October, 20 2007
Outgoing president of Seniors College, Dr. Kinsey Smith, reported to the annual meeting on Saturday at UPEI that there had been a solid year of growth for the organization which now has about 500 members and programs offered in Alberton, Summerside and Charlottetown.
The new executive includes Ian Scott, president; Joe Revell, vice president; Julie Dowling, Secretary; and Beth Cudmore, treasurer. New members joining the board included Douglas Boylan and Paul Kelly.
During the year a regional conference was held at UPEI with forty representatives from seven provinces attending, all interested in the "learning in retirement" model. TV star Art Linkletter recently congratulated the organization, "The Seniors College of Prince Edward Island has proven to be a rare gem and successful model for communities throughout North America."
The organization's website is upei.ca/seniorscollege and contact numbers are 894-2867 Charlottetown and 436-9575 in Summerside.
Saturday - October, 20 2007
Outgoing president of Seniors College, Dr. Kinsey Smith, reported to the annual meeting on Saturday at UPEI that there had been a solid year of growth for the organization which now has about 500 members and programs offered in Alberton, Summerside and Charlottetown.
The new executive includes Ian Scott, president; Joe Revell, vice president; Julie Dowling, Secretary; and Beth Cudmore, treasurer. New members joining the board included Douglas Boylan and Paul Kelly.
During the year a regional conference was held at UPEI with forty representatives from seven provinces attending, all interested in the "learning in retirement" model. TV star Art Linkletter recently congratulated the organization, "The Seniors College of Prince Edward Island has proven to be a rare gem and successful model for communities throughout North America."
The organization's website is upei.ca/seniorscollege and contact numbers are 894-2867 Charlottetown and 436-9575 in Summerside.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Seniors College hosts Atlantic conference
TERESA WRIGHT CONSTABLE
The Guardian - August 27, 2007
The Seniors College of P.E.I. is hosting an Atlantic conference this week in the hopes of inspiring similar models of senior learning in other provinces.
Representatives from seven provinces are on the Island taking part in the conference activities and exploring the success of the Island Seniors College.
Bruce Garrity, Seniors College co-ordinator, said the conference was organized to get the word out about how well the idea has taken off on P.E.I.
“We thought we should tell people about us, because we think we have a good thing going here. Seniors College is a success story on P.E.I. and we think that many people should duplicate us, should they want to.”
In eight years, the Seniors College of P.E.I. has gone from 25 participants to 450 students, Garrity said.
“That may not be as big as a university, but it’s pretty good growth and we’re very proud that our students love Seniors College, keep coming back and our teachers love teaching.”
The courses are offered for a nominal fee of $125 per semester of eight to 10 weeks of class time.
The teachers are mostly retired professors and high school teachers, and get paid a small fee for their services.
The main reason they do it is because they love it, Garrity said.
“You can’t beat this. Students who want to learn and teachers who want to teach. This is a marriage made in heaven.”
Representatives from the universities of Regina, Toronto, St. Mary’s and Memorial University are taking part.
But despite their university affiliations, they will explore the practical steps in getting a seniors college started in a small community without a university or college. Garrity said this is because he believes seniors’ learning shouldn’t be too tied to post-secondary education.
“The key to seniors college is that it isn’t university- based. What we want is someone in the community who’s civic-minded and will work with the university but not for it. It has to be driven by somebody that it’s not their job to do it — but that they want to do it.”
This is exactly what Garrity has done, being the driving force behind the P.E.I. Seniors College.
Garrity, a former city councillor, works hard to secure teachers, classrooms and learning materials for the classes. But he said the work has been well worth it.
The conference takes place until Wednesday on the UPEI campus.
Some of the topics on the agenda include the history and development of the seniors’ college model, seniors learning models in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland, and the work of the McGill Institute for Learning in Retirement.
There will be a panel discussion by representatives of the Community School, the Centre for Life-Long Learning, Holland College, and the P.E.I. Senior’s Federation.
The final conference session will be an open panel discussion on strategies for the future.
The Guardian - August 27, 2007
The Seniors College of P.E.I. is hosting an Atlantic conference this week in the hopes of inspiring similar models of senior learning in other provinces.
Representatives from seven provinces are on the Island taking part in the conference activities and exploring the success of the Island Seniors College.
Bruce Garrity, Seniors College co-ordinator, said the conference was organized to get the word out about how well the idea has taken off on P.E.I.
“We thought we should tell people about us, because we think we have a good thing going here. Seniors College is a success story on P.E.I. and we think that many people should duplicate us, should they want to.”
In eight years, the Seniors College of P.E.I. has gone from 25 participants to 450 students, Garrity said.
“That may not be as big as a university, but it’s pretty good growth and we’re very proud that our students love Seniors College, keep coming back and our teachers love teaching.”
The courses are offered for a nominal fee of $125 per semester of eight to 10 weeks of class time.
The teachers are mostly retired professors and high school teachers, and get paid a small fee for their services.
The main reason they do it is because they love it, Garrity said.
“You can’t beat this. Students who want to learn and teachers who want to teach. This is a marriage made in heaven.”
Representatives from the universities of Regina, Toronto, St. Mary’s and Memorial University are taking part.
But despite their university affiliations, they will explore the practical steps in getting a seniors college started in a small community without a university or college. Garrity said this is because he believes seniors’ learning shouldn’t be too tied to post-secondary education.
“The key to seniors college is that it isn’t university- based. What we want is someone in the community who’s civic-minded and will work with the university but not for it. It has to be driven by somebody that it’s not their job to do it — but that they want to do it.”
This is exactly what Garrity has done, being the driving force behind the P.E.I. Seniors College.
Garrity, a former city councillor, works hard to secure teachers, classrooms and learning materials for the classes. But he said the work has been well worth it.
The conference takes place until Wednesday on the UPEI campus.
Some of the topics on the agenda include the history and development of the seniors’ college model, seniors learning models in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland, and the work of the McGill Institute for Learning in Retirement.
There will be a panel discussion by representatives of the Community School, the Centre for Life-Long Learning, Holland College, and the P.E.I. Senior’s Federation.
The final conference session will be an open panel discussion on strategies for the future.
Monday, July 30, 2007
On-Line Registration
On-line registration is now available for the regional conference on learning for those age 50+.
Hosted at UPEI August 26-28, 2007 and it will be held on campus in Charlottetown.
Hosted at UPEI August 26-28, 2007 and it will be held on campus in Charlottetown.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
UPEI Hosts Regional Conference - Best Practices for Seniors Learning
Peer learning for those 50+ is a growing area of activity and interest in Canada and internationally. With the success that PEI has seen with Seniors College of Prince Edward Island, the choice of PEI as the location of a regional conference on seniors learning is very appropriate. The dates are August 26-28, 2007 and it will be held on campus at UPEI in Charlottetown.
It is hoped that through the conference a stronger regional network within the Atlantic region will assist with development of new opportunities for seniors.
A website has now been established for the conference. All suggestions are welcome.
Please spread the word to anyone that may share an interest in establishing a seniors college in their area - or sharing with other how their current program is going.
It is hoped that through the conference a stronger regional network within the Atlantic region will assist with development of new opportunities for seniors.
A website has now been established for the conference. All suggestions are welcome.
Please spread the word to anyone that may share an interest in establishing a seniors college in their area - or sharing with other how their current program is going.
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