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Questions: Gord Menelaws 250-364-4135 Register: [email protected] 250-364-7202

Website: www.inspiringwellnessandlearning.com

Inspiring Wellness & Learning

FALL 2020 Registration Begins September 8

We are back!

Welcome to our 2020 Fall Calendar and after a summer of uncertainty we

are once again excited to be offering programs to employees and their families. Through these times of uncertainty it is essential that we continue to enhance and

develop coping skills that will help our mental health. These opportunities will help with that. Have a look and be sure to register early to avoid disappointment! Our walking program is also still in full

swing as we make our way around Britain. Visit our website at www.tecktreks.ca to sign up!

PROGRAM COORDINATOR:

Gord Menelaws:

250-364-4135

Email:

[email protected]

Before and After:

Mountain Cactus Succulent Planter

Earthy Organics: Organic Gardening 101

Learn to Golf at Champion Lakes

The Ripple Effect

Mental health problems affect people of all ages, cul-tures, education and income levels. They indirectly af-fect all Canadians through illness in a family member, friend, or colleague. It’s the ripple effect we talk about. It is likely that every one of us has associated with some-one who is suffering with mental health problems. The question is what actions did we take? Did we turn our backs and walk the other way? Did we decide it was none of our business? Did we decide it would be far easier if we didn’t get involved? Physical injuries are quite easy to see. We see people with crutches, or a bandage, or a cast and we have no problem checking in with them to see how they are do-ing. We MUST do the same if we know or suspect that someone is suffering from a mental health problem. The consequences of turning our backs could be devastat-ing. Peer support is very valuable in recovery.

Check in with people – Be a good listener – Do not judge – Reinforce that things will improve – Offer up help.

PHOTOS FROM SOME OF OUR SPRING AND SUMMER

PROGRAMS!

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PRINCIPLES OF MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION Learn the basics of wild mushroom identification at home in this inter-active online session! Mushroom farmer and forager Robin Mercy will explain some essential concepts, such as spore printing, understand-ing habitat and growth triggers, recording physical characteristics, and effectively using guidebooks and dichotomous keys. There will also be an overview of the mushroom lifecycle, and a fungal Q and A period. Location: Online through Zoom 1 class: Date: Sep. 19 Day: Sat., 9:30-11:00 am Shift Friendly: R, S

IPHONE VIDEO EDITING

Learn the techniques of video editing on the iPhone using iMovie.

Combine sound, still shots, and video into a presentation. Please

make sure you have iMovie loaded onto your iPhone, and have your

iPhone fully charged.

Location: Selkirk Trail Campus

1 class

Date: Oct. 24

Day: Sat., 1-5 pm

Shift Friendly: Q, T

PODCAST 101 - BEGINNERS GUIDE TO PRODUCING AND

PUBLISHING

Podcasting can be a powerful tool that naturally draws attention to

you and your business. Publishing a podcast about your product or service is an excellent way to build authority and become a go-to

person in your field. Learn the basics and best practices of podcast

creation with real-world application in mind – from idea development

to communication techniques to equipment requirements and more.

Whether you’re serious about starting a podcast or just want to know

more, this course is for you. Your device will need at least a micro-

phone and speakers/headset in order to fully participate in this virtual

course.

Location: Online through Zoom

4 sessions:

Date: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29

Day: Thurs., 6:30-8 pm

Shift Friendly: 5 & 2

Class sizes for Firearms classes will be smaller than usual. A short wait

list will be kept, and those people will be notified by one week before class

start. No list will be kept after the start dates. Watch Wellness

Wednesday emails for additional classes, if we are able to offer them.

CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY: NON-RESTRICTED FIRE-

ARMS

***EMPLOYEE PART PAY – See cost below

Learn safe handling of all common firearms along with how to

collect history on a gun and safe shooting techniques.

This course is required to obtain your Non - Restricted Posses-

sion and Acquisition License. Additional fee from the Government

office when submitting your application. *Same manual used for

Restricted. Pre-reading required.

Bring Photo ID and a lunch.


Cost: $ 80.00 (payable in advance)

2 classes:

Date: Sep. 19, 20

Day: Sat., Sun., 9 am-5 pm

Instructor: Colin Kenning&Bruce Donaldson

Shift Friendly: S

Second Date Option:

Date: Oct. 24, 25

Day: Sat., Sun., 9 am-5 pm

Shift Friendly: Q, T

CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY: RESTRICTED FIREARMS

***EMPLOYEE PART PAY – See cost below

This course is required to obtain your Restricted Possession and

Acquisition License (RPAL). Prerequisite: Non-Restricted Fire-

arms. Additional fee from the Government office when submitting

your application. Manual is mandatory and requires pre-reading.



1 class:

Date: Nov. 21

Day: Sat., 9 am-5 pm

Instructor: Colin Kenning&Bruce Donaldson

Shift Friendly: R, S

HUNTER TRAINING (CORE) ***EMPLOYEE PART PAY – See

cost below

The CORE program is required to get a BC Hunter # to hunt in BC

at age 18. There is a written and a practical firearms handling

exam required to pass. Written exam includes: conservation, eth-

ics, law & regulations, first aid & survival, firearms safety, bird and

animal id. The practical exam is waived if the student can show a

successful Canadian Firearms Exam Course Report so it is rec-

ommended to take that course first, but it is not required. (A PAL

is no longer proof of passing the Firearms Course).

Photo ID required at the course. Manual is included student needs

to read it prior to the course and also read a set of BC Hunting

Regulations (available at your local Government Agent or retail-

ers). $30 licensing fee is sent in with course report to BC Wildlife

Federation.



2 classes:

Date: Nov. 21, 22

Day: Sat., Sun., 8:00 am-5 pm

Shift Friendly: R, S

FRENCH: LEVEL 1 For the beginner. If you would like to know enough French to intro-duce yourself and ask for basic directions, our fluent instructor will teach the basics with an emphasis on conversation. Location: Selkirk Trail Campus 4 classes: Date: Sep. 23-Oct. 14 Day: Wed., 6:30-7:30 pm Shift Friendly: Q FRENCH: LEVEL 2 Go further in-depth with your French. Study more about grammar and sentence building, while learning new vocabulary. Must have Level 1 or a basic understanding of French for this course. Location: Selkirk Trail Campus 4 classes: Date: Oct. 28-Nov. 25 (No class Nov. 11) Day: Wed., 6:30-7:30 pm Shift Friendly: 5 & 2

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We will be offering some classes

with this lovely lady just as soon as

we can! Watch for updates on

Wellness Wednesday.

ORIGAMI WORKSHOP

Origami is the art of folding paper into decorative figures. It is also

a wonderful way to quiet your mind and enhance your focus. Join

our master folder for this workshop and learn to create beautiful

paper models to take home. All materials, supplies and a compre-

hensive handbook will be supplied.


1 class

Date: Dec. 5


Instructor: Rosemary Browne

Shift Friendly: R, T

PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY

What better way to tune into Mother Nature than to weave a bas-

ket of fragrant pine needles? Learn ancient techniques and make

your own pine needle basket to take home in this hands-on work-

shop. All materials, supplies and a comprehensive handbook are

included in the fee.


1 class

Date: Oct. 3


Instructor: Rosemary Browne


HARNESSING COLOUR FROM NATURE In this 3-hour interactive workshop, acquire some knowledge and

process of textile dyeing with natural materials. Learn to dye a

scarf using shibori or dip-dye technique. Discover why our recon-

nection to nature is imperative to our consumer choices, and in

particular, clothing. Kits are mandatory and available from Daph-

ne, allow two weeks for delivery.

Deadline to register is Sep 8, 2020. Instructor will contact stu-

dents and arrange to sell and mail kits.

Location: Online

1 class

Date: Oct. 3

Day: Sat., 1-4 pm


TIMED PAINTING FOR THE BRAVE AT HEART

Begin with a one-colour study. Then, after choosing a few

colours, paint a colour version in under 60 minutes. Less time =

less fiddling = bolder paintings. It’s a hoot as we have no expec-

tations of our end results: the goal is finding your own way to

paint. Image is provided. Deep breathing exercises included!

Location: Online

1 class

Date: Oct. 19 Day: Mon., 6:15-8:45 pm Shift Friendly: R, T

AROMATHERAPY: INTRODUCTION

TO THE USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS

Aromatherapy is a healing art - Learn

how essential oils can play a role in

health and well being, especially dur-

ing changing times. Learn about the key essential oils in disinfecting;

test out a number of scents; and take home an aromatherapy gift.


1 class:

Date: Sep. 29

Day: Tues., 6:30-8:30 pm

Shift Friendly: Q, S

AROMATHERAPY: INTRODUCTION TO CREATING YOUR OWN

BLENDS

Create your own aromatherapy blend to take home! Learn about the

myths and folklore of essential oils as well as their therapeutic and

cosmetic uses. Bring a wide mouthed container (preferably glass)

with a lid. Carrier oil and essential oil will be provided.


1 class:

Date: Oct. 6

Day: Tues., 6:30-8:30 pm

Shift Friendly: Q, S

ASTROLOGY BIRTHCHART WORKSHOP

Explore your personalized birth chart through this interactive work-

shop. While you share certain personality traits with others born with

the same Sun Sign, the Sun is only one of the planets in your astro-

logical chart, and there are many other features that describe your

qualities and talents. Your birth chart is unique to you. All registra-

tions must be in by March 12 to allow time for personalized materials

to be prepared. Once registered, you will be contacted for the follow-

ing information: date, location and time of your birth..


1 class:

Date: Sep. 17

Day: Thurs., 6:00-9:00 pm

Instructor: Michele Cherot


INTRAMURAL PROGRAMS We hope to be able to re-instate our intramural program soon! Currently the School District is very busy getting all the students back to school safely. Please watch your Wellness Wednesday emails for information as we receive it.

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LANGUAGES

ED2GO Classes through Selkirk College https://www.ed2go.com/selkirk/ For those of you at home these days, we thought we would offer something different for you to learn something new. Check out the link

above for information on Selkirk College's Ed2Go Program

These online classes are being offered in partnership with Selkirk College. All are Employee Part Pay at $75.00. Family members

are welcome as well but must register online through Selkirk College Ed2Go and pay on their own. The regular cost for these classes

is $149.00

Please check out the links for each course and review the Syllabus before committing, to ensure it is something you really want to take,

and that you have the time and the computer capabilities. These classes are instructor-led and the link will give information about the

instructor.

Note that most of them are 24 hours in length and course materials are sent to you bi weekly.

Please choose one class only - and there will be a limit on how many seats we offer, depending on budget.

Part payments can be made by cheque or cash dropped off in the IWL mailslot at The Learning Centre, or through email transfer (please

contact [email protected] for e transfer instructions.

Intake days (choose one): September 16 or October 14 INTERMEDIATE EXCEL 2016 In this hands-on course, you will learn how to create informa-

tive, eye-catching charts and graphs, and harness the pow-

er of Excel's data analysis tools and AutoFilter commands. In addi-tion, you will find out how easy it is to create macros that let you manipulate data with the push of a button. You will also discov-er how to use Goal Seek and Solver and apply them to real-world problems. Set yourself apart from the casual Excel user by adding VLOOKUP, INDEX & MATCH, and other time-saving functions to your repertoire. See more info at https://www.ed2go.com/selkirk/online-courses/intermediate-2016-excel-training?tab=detail LUSCIOUS LOW FAT LIGHTNING-QUICK MEALS Have you ever wished you had a personal chef preparing lus-cious, low-fat meals for you? This course is the next best thing! You'll learn how to reduce fat in recipes without sacrificing fla-vor or texture. Explore how to use flavor profiling to expand your culinary horizons. Learn how to prepare casseroles, crock-pot dishes, vegan dishes, oven-fried foods, meat-based meals, and many other entrees that are both nutritious and delicious!You will discover tips for grocery shopping, menu planning, food preparation, and quicker cooking. You will have the chance to try out over 50 exciting and easy lowered-fat recipes. See more info at https://www.ed2go.com/selkirk/online-courses/luscious-low-fat-lightning-quick-meals?tab=detail INTRO TO INTERIOR DESIGN Are you a creative person with an eye for design? If so, this course will show you how to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. Interior design takes training as well as talent, and these les-sons will give you the know-how you need to design a room from floor to ceiling. You'll delve into color theory, industry trends, spatial arrangements, floor plans, traditional and mod-ern interior design ideas, and other basics. In addition, you'll explore a range of careers in interior design and get insider tips for entering this exciting field. Because interior design is constantly evolving, you'll also learn about some of the latest trends affecting the industry. You'll investigate "green" sustainable design, and you'll find out how to modify your designs for people with special needs. As you master design skills step-by-step, you'll complete your first project: a fully developed room design complete with spa-tial layout, lighting, and finish selections. Your new knowledge and hands-on practice will give you the confidence you need to start creating beautiful residential interiors for yourself and oth-ers. See more info at https://www.ed2go.com/selkirk/online-courses/interior-design-introduction?tab=detail

EXCEL PIVOT TABLES Wouldn't it be great to learn how to effectively use all the ad-vanced Excel pivot table features? In this practical and information-packed course, you will learn how to maximize this program's functions and capabilities.Most organizations rely heavily on Mi-crosoft Excel pivot tables to analyze and report financial infor-mation. Your company is probably no exception. By learning these advanced techniques, you can become more valuable to your organization. This course will teach you how to utilize the numerous pivot tables to develop useful analysis models and reports within your compa-ny. Impress your coworkers by learning how to create functional and eye-catching interactive dashboards using a combination of pivot tables, Pivot Charts, and Slicers. You will discover advanced techniques for pivot tables, like creating Timelines, calculated fields, and calculated items. You will learn how to use Excel's Ta-ble function to efficiently manage changes to the pivot table's source data in order to avoid reporting mistakes when data is add-ed or deleted. See more info at https://www.ed2go.com/selkirk/online-courses/pivot-table-excel?tab=detail ADVANCED EXCEL 2016 Wouldn't it be great to learn how to effectively use all the ad-vanced Excel features? In this practical and information-packed Microsoft Excel training, you'll see how to truly maximize this pro-gram's functions and capabilities. After all, most organizations rely heavily on Excel to consolidate, analyze, and report data and want their employees to be proficient in this important program. This Excel training class gives you the skills you need to impress your current or future employer—and its online format means you can take this class from anywhere, at any time. With exercises, quizzes, and all the latest information, the best online Excel training is right here in this course. The lessons will simplify some of those tricky Excel concepts that might seem hard to grasp, so you can discover how Excel 2016 table tools actually take the complexity out of spreadsheet creation and management. When you've completed this course, you'll be able to accomplish just about everything Microsoft Excel has to offer in displaying, analyzing, reporting, and tracking data—and you'll understand it so well, you'll even be able to share your newfound skills with your friends and colleagues. See more info at https://www.ed2go.com/selkirk/online-courses/advanced-2016-excel-training?tab=detail

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