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Life is for Learning! New Courses! New Look!

Life Is For LearningAt RETLife, we believe that life is for learning. We are part of River East Transcona School Division after all.

Whether it’s for professional development to help you land your dream job, or leisure courses that ignite your passion—learning a new skill can change your life.

There is a way you can have fun, brush up on some new job skills, meet new people and learn something new along the way! And you can do it all without leaving River East Transcona.

With new courses available in fall, winter and spring, we know you’ll find something you’ll love learning!

— Candace Rea, Director Adult & Continuing Education and Gail Bobowski, Program Co-ordinator Continuing Education

We Want To Hear From You!At RETLife, our courses are for the community, taught by people from the community—people just like YOU.

If you have an area or skill you are passionate, knowledgeable and experienced with, and you’re willing to share that skill with others, you might be exactly who we’re looking for!

If you have an idea for a course, or would like to learn more about becoming a RETLife instructor, we’d love to hear from you. Give us a call at 204.667.6193, drop us an email at info@retlife.ca or visit us in real life at 530 McLeod Ave.

Registering Is Easy1. Visit RETLife.ca2. Find your area of interest3. See available courses4. Look at the times, the prices, and

what you need5. Register online, by phone or in person6. Go to class and learn a new skill7. Repeat

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NEW THIS FALLArts & Crafts• Basic Sewing Skills with Charna Shewchuk—

Levels I & II• Painting with Julie Lamoureux—California

Redwoods© • Sewing with Sandra Willey � Classic Two-Tone Quilt � Sham style cushion covers � Gnome(s) for the Holidays & Fur Tree � Santa and his Reindeer• Zentangle-Inspired Art—Tangled 3D Bell

Fitness• Introduction to Yoga• Yoga on Chairs• Yoga-Pilates-Ball-Blender

Life & Leisure• Backyard Mushroom Cultivation• Financial Planning for Farmers & Business Owners• Learn to Make Your Own Pyrizhky• Rock N' Spring Rolls

Digital & Devices• Recipe Booklet Project• Your iPad/iPhone—Explained

Do It Yourself• Woodworking with Luke Enns o Make Your Own Canoe Paddles o Make Your Own Little Free Lawn Library

Kids Courses• Kids Can Bake! with Charna Shewchuk � Spooky Cookies � Christmas Cookies

• Kids Can Sew! with Sandra Willey• Science for Kids! � Crazy Cryptography � Food Facts � Leaf it to Us � Spaghetti Bridge Competition � The Science Roadshow

No class dates: Sat., Oct. 12–Mon., Oct. 14, Mon., Nov. 11. All material fees are payable to the instructor—first class unless otherwise specified.

All courses marked with an asterisk*—GST is included in the fee.

Arts & Crafts 2–3

Fitness 4–5

Life & Leisure 5–7

Digital & Devices 7

Do It Yourself 8

Professional Development 8–9

Kids Courses 9–13

School Locations 14–15

Registration 16–17

LEARNING STARTS HERE

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PAINTING WITH JULIE LAMOUREUX Learn how to paint with step-by-step instructions and fun demos. This is a great way for all levels to create your OWN version of the day's painting to proudly display to friends and family. Paints, canvas, easels, brushes, and thinners are included. Bring your lunch and $20 materials fee. No refunds/credits for cancellations made up to seven days prior to the class date, unless we can fill your spot from our waiting list.

NEW! California Redwoods© * oil and acrylic paint on 12x16 canvas (ages 18 & up)

FA01 Sat., Nov. 23, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. McL: Room 5 $85

ZENTANGLE® WITH CAROL GRAHAMZentangle—Introduction * (ages 14 & up) FA02 Tues., Oct. 8, 6:30–9 p.m. JH: Library $25

The Zentangle method is a fun and easy-to-learn technique for creating intricate abstract images using simple repetitive patterns. If you can print your own name, you have all the skills required for this fascinating art form! Like yoga for your soul, it can help increase focus and relaxation, and decrease stress. Materials fee: $12, includes a black .01 Micron pen, Zentangle pencil, tortillon, and five white Zentangle tiles in a drawstring bag

Zentangle—Renaissance Tiles * (ages 14 & up) FA03 Tues., Nov. 5, 6:30–9 p.m. JH: Library $25

Working on tan-coloured tiles, we'll explore a technique called “chiaroscuro,” developed in the Renaissance period to exemplify the strong contrasts between light and dark. We will use black, brown, and white to make our tangles “pop.” Prerequisite: Introduction to Zentangle. Bring your Zentangle mini-kit (pen, pencil, and blender) and materials fee of $12 for your kit, which will include a brown .01 Micron pen, white charcoal pencil, tortillion, and tan tiles.

NEW! Zentangle-Inspired Art— Tangled 3D Bell * (ages 14 & up) FA04 Tues., Dec. 3, 6:30–9 p.m. JH: Library $25

We’ll use three square tiles to create a three-dimensional tangled bell. A lovely holiday decoration or folded flat to be mailed as a gift! Prerequisite: Introduction to Zentangle. Bring your Zentangle mini-kit (pen, pencil, and blender) and materials fee of $2. for your tiles, ribbon and bell.

SKETCHING & DRAWING WITH WAYNE ELLIOTT Sketching & Drawing—Beginners * (ages 18 & up)FA05 8 Mon., beg. Sept. 23, 7–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 6 $99

Learn to draw faces, people, and animals, as well as the basics of colour, blending, shading, colour-matching, perspective, and motion. Bring more life into your drawings and draw with more skill, confidence, and enjoyment. All supplies provided. No class dates: Oct. 14 & Nov. 11

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Fun fact: Art is a great way to reduce stress.

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NEW! SEWING & QUILTING WITH SANDRA WILLEYMonday, Wednesday and Thursday sewing classes are held at the John Pritchard School fabric lab. Saturday classes are held at Salisbury Morse Place School. All patterns and instructions for the classes below will be provided by the instructor. Supply list available one week before the start date.

Learn to Quilt: Classic Two-Tone Quilt * (ages 14 & up) FA06 9 Mon., beg. Sept. 16, 7-9 p.m. JP: Fabric lab $119

Using only two fabrics, this quilt is made simply of squares with sashing and a border. You’ll learn to use a rotary cutter and sewing strip sets. The first class – with fabric provided - you’ll practise making the quilt block and will discuss the materials you’ll need to make either a 90x109-inch (or smaller) quilt, or a table runner and cushion cover in same quilt design. No class date: Oct. 14 & Nov. 11

Sewing for your Home: Sham style cushion covers * (ages 14 & up) FA07 9 Thurs., beg. Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m. JP: Fabric lab $119

Learn to sew and get your home ready for the holidays as we make simple a round pouffe (ottoman) in two sizes and instruction on simple drapery panels with grommets. No class dates: Oct. 24 & 31

Gnome(s) for the Holidays & Fur Tree * (ages 8- adult)FY38 Sat., Nov. 23, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. SMP: Fabric lab $29

This is a great gift to give or a perfect way to decorate for the holidays for all skill levels. You’ll sew (and glue) two sizes of gnomes and their own ‘fur’ tree. Materials fee: $10

Santa and his Reindeer * (ages 8–adult) FY39 Sat., Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. SMP: Fabric lab $35

This is another great gift to give or a perfect way to decorate for the holidays for all skill levels. (Must be able to use hot glue gun.) You’ll sew and glue a Santa and two sizes of reindeer. Materials fee: $10

NEW! BASIC SEWING SKILLS WITH CHARNA SHEWCHUK Basic Sewing Skills—Level I * (ages 14 & up)FA08 4 Thurs., beg. Oct. 3, 6:30–9 p.m. TCI: Fabric Lab $69

Learn the very basics as you create three sewing projects. Materials fee of $15 covers the first two projects. We’ll create a supply list for your third project so you learn how to plan and purchase everything you need.

Basic Sewing Skills—Level II * (ages 14 & up)FA09 4 Thurs., beg. Nov. 7, 6:30–9 p.m. TCI: Fabric Lab $69

Continue to learn more of the basics. Each evening, you will learn a specific skill, including buttons, zippers, darts, hemming, and basic mending. All supplies provided. Materials fee: $10. No class date: Nov. 21

Learn something new and cross off your holiday gift giving at the same time!

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All fitness classes open to adults & youth— ages 14 & up unless otherwise specified. All classes are modified for all levels of fitness. Please bring a change of gym shoes. Speak to your instructor if you have any specific mobility or health concerns when you attend your first class.

Bellyfit with Brenda Kulik-Macaulay *

FF01 8 Tues., beg. Sept. 24, 6:30–7:45 p.m.

LW: Gym $79For women only, this class incorporates moves from belly dance, Bhangra, Bollywood, and African dance, followed by Pilates and yoga-inspired, relaxing stretches and meditation. Yoga mat optional. For beginner/intermediate.

Butts, Bis & Glorious Thighs with Marjorie Kelly *

FF02 8 Mon., beg. Sept. 23, 6–7 p.m.

West: Gym $65Tone up, strengthen, and increase flexibility. For all levels. Bring your own weights. No class dates: Oct. 14 & Nov. 11.

Gentle Fit with Marjorie Kelly *

FF03 8 Wed., beg. Sept. 25, 6–6:55 p.m.

SV: Large Gym $65Strengthen, stretch, and sweat in this energizing and fun workout, without the wear and tear of a high-intensity class. No class date: Oct. 30.

Body Blend with Lori Orchard *

FF04 8 Thurs., beg. Sept. 19, 7–8 p.m.

AM: Gym $75This invigorating and flowing fusion of yoga and STOTT PILATES® will focus on strength, core, balance, flexibility, and relaxation. Suited for any fitness level from the beginner to elite athlete, this class includes health elements that most workouts miss. Bring your own yoga mat. No class date: Oct. 31

Drums Alive!® with Lois Kosowan *

FF05 6 Wed., beg. Oct. 2, 6–6:45 p.m.

Way: Gym $42Listen and move to the beat in this fun, invigorat-ing class. No musical ability required. Equipment: a stability ball (65 cm or larger), a water bottle, gym shoes, and a small towel. The instructor will supply drumsticks. No class dates: Oct. 23 & 30.

NEW! Yoga-Pilates-Ball Blender with Lois Kosowan *

FF06 6 Wed., beg. Oct. 2, 7–7:45 p.m.

Way: Gym $42Blend the stability ball into Yoga and Pilates moves, firing up different muscles and strength-ening the connective tissue that supports the joints of the body. Working head to toe building stability, strength, flexibility and relaxation. Equipment: a stability ball and yoga mat. No class dates: Oct. 23 & 30.

Pilates—Intermediate with Grace Page *

FF07 8 Tues., beg. Sept. 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

HH: Music Room $75Using the STOTT PILATES Method, continue to develop strength, flexibility, and endurance with the use of various props. Pre-requisite: Students must have previously taken an intermediate class. Bring a bath towel and yoga mat.

NEW! Introduction to Yoga with Pam Jansen *

FF08 2 Tues., beg. Sept. 17, 6–7 p.m.

JT: Meeting area $19Try yoga out or work on perfecting your postures, so you may join any beginner class with confidence. Get a $5 discount when you attend this class and then sign up for a fall yoga class!

Fitness

Fitness Discounts Save $7 when you register for two fitness classes. Save $15 when you register for three fitness classes.

Fitness classes may be postponed due to prior claim to facilities by a school. Notice will be given.

“When nine hundred years old you reach, look as good, you will not, hmmm?”—YODA, Star Wars

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NEW! Yoga on Chairs *

FF09 8 Wed., beg. Sept. 25, 5–6 p.m. Instructor: Stephanie Jeffrey

BW: Stage gym $75FF10 8 Fri., beg. Sept. 27, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Instructor: Pam Jansen

McLeod: Rm. 5 $75Increase your flexibility, strength, and well-being in this gentle form of yoga. When you practise, you use a chair for seated poses, as well as a prop for poses when standing. Although we ask you to bring a yoga mat, no postures are done lying down on a mat. You’ll benefit from this class whatever your fitness level. Check with your physician before starting any new exercise. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.

Yoga—Beginners with Pam Jansen *

FF11 8 Tues., beg. Oct. 1, 6–7 p.m.

JT: Meeting Area $75FF12 8 Thurs., beg. Sept. 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

SV: Large Gym $75Improve your strength and flexibility with this beginner’s yoga class. Breath work, postures, endurance, and relaxation will be included. Suitable for all levels. Bring a yoga mat and bottle of water. No class dates (SV): Oct. 31 & Nov. 7.

YOGA—BEGINNERS & CONTINUING WITH KIM MEADESCover breath work, stretching, postures, and meditation to improve flexibility, strength, relaxation, and endurance. Bring a yoga mat.

Yoga—Beginners *

FF13 9 Tues., beg. Sept. 24, 6–7:30 p.m.

NC: Gym $135

Yoga—Continuing * (For students who have taken at least three sessions with Kim)

FF14 10 Thurs., beg. Sept. 26, 6–7:30 p.m.

JT: Meeting area $135

ZUMBA Fitness *

FF15 8 Tues., beg. Sept. 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Instructor: TBA

West: Gym $69FF16 8 Thurs., beg. Sept. 19, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Instructor: Brittany Friesen

EM: Gym $69ZUMBA uses the passion of the music so that even those with two left feet are successful. Just follow the feeling the music gives you and the dynamic yet simple exercise moves, while you listen to the rhythms of salsa, merengue, samba, cumbia, cha-cha, reggaeton, and more! Come prepared to sweat—bring your water bottle and a towel. This is dance-inspired, but a real aerobic workout. No class dates: Oct. 31 & Nov. 7.

BALLROOM DANCE WITH KATARINA SCHILLINGBring soft-soled non-marking shoes (such as leather or suede)—along with your love of dance. Course fee is per person. Couples recommended but not required.

Ballroom Dance—Beginner I * (ages 18 & up)FL01 8 Mon., beg. Sept. 23, 7:15–8:45 p.m. ERP: Small Gym $89/person

Learn some of the basics, have fun and socialize with others who also enjoy dancing and music. Guided instruction and practice in favourites such as foxtrot, swing, polka, waltz, and cha-cha. No class dates: Oct. 14 & 21, Nov. 11

Ballroom Dance—Beginner II * (ages 18 & up)FL02 8 Wed., beg. Oct. 2, 7:15–8:45 p.m. ERP: Small Gym $89/person

Add more skill and patterns while having fun dancing the foxtrot, swing, polka, waltz, and cha-cha. Plus, learn some basics in rumba. Prerequisite: Ballroom Dance—Beginner I or equivalent.

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FABULOUS FOODThe Delicate Art of Making Sushi with Sadao Ohno * (ages 18 & up)FL03 Mon., Sept. 30, 6:30–8:30 p.m. REC: Room 206 $55

FL04 Mon., Nov. 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m. REC: Room 206 $55

Valuable hands-on practice assembling tasty sushi rolls. Learn how to make delicate cone-shaped temaki sushi and the familiar maki sushi (inside and outside rolls), then taste the delectable results. Lots of fun with very few calories! Come with an appetite or an empty container for leftovers.

The Instant Pot—Revealed with Troy Vezina * (ages 18 & up)FL05 2 Thurs., beg. Nov. 7, 7–9 p.m. JH: Foods Lab $35

Cover the basics in this engaging and entertaining class. Learn how to adapt recipes, terms used, basic mistakes, and how to manage situations that could arise.

NEW! Rock N’ Spring Rolls with Charna Shewchuk * (ages 12 & up)FL06 Wed., Oct. 16, 7–9 p.m. TCI: Foods Lab $19

Get ready for game night or your next potluck by learning how to prepare, assemble, and cook delicious homemade spring rolls. Bring your appetite, an apron, and a container for leftovers. Materials fee: $10.

NEW! Learn to Make Your Own Pyrizhky with Charna Shewchuk * (ages 12 & up)FL07 Wed., Nov. 13. 7, 7–9 p.m. TCI: Foods Lab $19

Learn to prepare, assemble, and cook traditional Ukrainian pyrizhky through demonstration, tasting, and practice. Bring an apron, container for leftovers, and your smile. Materials fee: $10.

HEALTH & WELLNESSMeditation & Deep Relaxation with Kevin Harmer * (ages 18 & up)FL08 6 Thurs., beg. Sept. 26, 6:15–8:15 p.m. JT: 2nd floor - Room 205 $72

Slow down and focus your energy through silent and guided meditations, breathing techniques and practical discussion. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a cushion, yoga mat, and shawl. Meditation book and audio included.

FOR A LOVE OF SPANISH WITH SHAUNA FEYSpanish—Beginner I * (ages 18 & up) FL09 8 Tues., beg. Sept. 17, 7–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 4 $89

Planning a trip? New to speaking Spanish? These fun, dynamic, and interactive lessons will help you prepare for the types of language and conve rsations you might encounter in real-life situations.

Spanish—Beginner II * (ages 18 & up) FL10 8 Wed., beg. Sept. 18, 7–9 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 4 $89

A continuation from Spanish—Beginner I, this course will help increase vocabulary and conversational skills using a fun, interactive approach.

NEW! Backyard Mushroom Cultivation with Tom Nagy *FL11 Thurs., Oct. 17, 6:30–8:30 p.m. JH: Foods Lab $29

Come for an introduction to the basic techniques for cultivating mushrooms seasonally in an outdoor setting. Learn how to incorporate your backyard crop into flower beds, vegetable gardens, and perennial plantings that you can harvest and enjoy while also enriching your soil.

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PERSONAL FINANCES Retirement Income Planning & Taxation of Your Estate with Paul Fust * (ages 18 & up)FL12 Wed., Oct. 16, 7–8:15 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 5 $15

Do you know how much money you need to retire comfortably and remain comfortably retired? Attend to create the cash flow needed for a worry-free retirement and to prevent the family sanctuary from becoming the family battleground.

NEW! Financial Planning for Farmers and Business Owners with Myles McInnes * (ages 18 & up)FL13 Tues., Nov. 5, 7–8:15 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 5 $15

Are you aware of the new corporate tax changes that came into effect in 2018? Without proper tax, retirement, and estate planning, you could be losing your small business deduction and have your hard-earned dollars taxed at higher tax rates. Learn strategies to maximize value, decrease tax, and plan for a worry-free retirement. Topics include: salary vs. dividends, changes to income splitting rules, and how to create a retirement income stream using personal and corporate assets.

Computers for Beginners—Removing the Fear: Parts I & II * (ages 18 & up)

Replace fear with confidence and impress doubting family members or co-workers in this fun, relaxing class with Janice Willows. Please note that this course will not be covering how to use email.

Part I—FC01 4 Tues., beg. Sept. 24, 1–3 p.m. McLeod: Computer Lab $79

Get comfortable using a mouse and keyboard, opening programs, working with text and clip art in Microsoft Word, and surfing the Internet.

Part II—FC02 4 Tues., beg. Oct. 22, 1–3 p.m. McLeod: Computer Lab $70Learn how to create, save, organize, and delete files and folders like a pro.

NEW! Recipe Booklet Project with Janice Willows (ages 18 & up) FC03 4 Tues., beg. Nov. 19, 1–3 p.m. McLeod: Computer Lab $70

Learn and practise some valuable MS Word document formatting AND create a personalized illustrated and bound recipe booklet to keep or gift. When completed, your saved document may then be reprinted using an online service or at a local office supply store. Prerequisites: some knowledge of Microsoft Word, a USB drive, family or other photos to illustrate your booklet, and 6–20 recipes.

NEW! Your iPad/iPhone—Explained with Troy Vezina * (ages 18 & up)FC04 4 Thurs., beg. Oct. 3, 7–9 p.m. JH: Library $70

Bring your iPhone or iPad to learn the basics, have your questions answered, and find out how to do more in a fun, informative way.

Your Android Phone—Explained with Troy Vezina * (ages 18 & up)FC05 2 Mon., beg. Oct. 28, 7–9 p.m. JH: Library $35

Learn to use your android phone in these two short but informative and engaging sessions. From the basics in texting, photos, and calendar to the exciting world of apps to make your life easier.

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Basic Residential Plumbing with Karsten Pearson (ages 18 & up)FD01 6 Thurs., beg. Oct. 3, 6:45–8:45 p.m. JH: Woods Lab $75

Learn about installation of sinks, toilets, showers, faucets, ice machines, garbage disposals, basic DWV (drains, waste, vents) systems, unclogging drains safely, and proper ABS gluing techniques. You’ll also cover pipe-freezing prevention, plumbing tools of the trade, safety practices, measuring and reading schematics (including building codes), troubleshooting plumbing problems, and soldering and non-soldering techniques for copper tubing and Pex lines. Supplies: Your instructor will bring most tools; however, be prepared to bring some basics, such as measuring tapes, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Contact RETLife for full details on supplies.

WOODWORKING WITH LUKE ENNS

NEW! Make Your Own Canoe Paddles (ages 14 & up)FD02 4 Tues., beg. Oct. 1, 6:45–8:45 p.m. JH: Woods Lab $55

Learn valuable woodworking skills in this hands-on class and come away with your very own handcrafted canoe paddles. You’ll learn to use a wide array of woodworking technology, such as a thickness planer, band saw, and jointer. Plus use handheld power tools like a router and cordless drill, while developing skills with centuries-old hand tools, such as the spoke shave, chisel, and rasp. Materials fee: TBA

NEW! Make Your Own Little Free Lawn Library (ages 14 & up)FD03 4 Tues., beg. Nov. 5, 6:45–8:45 p.m. JH: Woods Lab $55

Little free lawn libraries have been popping up all over he community. Here’s your chance to learn some basic woodworking skills in this hands-on class and come away with your very own handcrafted little free lawn library. Materials fee: TBA

GED Preparation with Bill Schrader (ages 19 & up)FP02 11 Wed., beg. Sept. 25, 6–9:30 p.m. KEC: Room 105 $245

Prepare to take the provincial General Educational Development (GED) exams with focus on English and math, and some tips for the other test areas. We encourage you to finish your GED soon in anticipation of potential changes to the provincial program within the next few years. Textbook included—available at first class.

WEVAS—Working Effectively with Violent/Aggressive States with Andrea Sever & Trevor Holroyd (ages 16 & up)FP03 Sat. & Sun., Oct. 26 & 27, 8:30 am.–4:30 p.m. JH: Library $155

Improve your conflict communication skills and learn proactive strategies to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations. For educators, daycare workers, parents, coaches, and other professionals.

Emergency First Aid & CPR-C with Brian Derkach (ages 12 & up)FP04 2 Tues., beg. Oct. 15, 5:30-9:30 p.m. JH: Library $89

FP05 2 Mon., beg. Nov. 18, 5:30-9:30 p.m. JH: Library $89

Emergency First Aid is an 8-hour course, held over two evenings, that offers an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. It includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines and meets Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety First Aider 1 requirements.

Professional Development

Don't be caught up creek without a paddle—learn how to make your own!

Do It Yourself

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Food Safety—Certified Food Handler with Foodsafe staff (ages 16 & up)FP07 Fri., Nov. 1, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. McL: Room 5 $89

FP08 Sat., Dec. 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. McL: Room 5 $89

Reduce food poisoning risks in your restaurant, care facility, child-care centre, hospital, canteen, church, home, or anywhere food is handled. Province of Manitoba Food Handler Certificates are issued that day on site on successful completion of the exam. Instructors recommend you purchase the workbook at the course or in advance. ($20-English. $25-select other languages.)

Babysitting (ages 12–16) FY01 4 Mon., beg. Sept. 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Instructor: Deb Friesen JH: Room 5 $65

FY02 4 Wed., beg. Oct. 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Instructor: Deb Friesen JH: Room 5 $65

FY03 4 Mon., beg. Nov. 4, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Instructor: Pam Jansen RA: Library $65

Earn a Manitoba Safety Council approved certificate and receive thorough training so you can take care of younger children safely and with confidence. Learn safety procedures, play activities, and child-care techniques. Students must be 12 years old within two months of the end of this course. Students must also pass the final course test and complete a supervised babysitting practicum to fulfil the course require-ments and receive their certificate. No class date: Mon., Nov. 11

Kids Can Cook! (ages 6–8) FY04 4 Tues., beg. Oct. 1, 6:15–7:45 p.m. Instructor: Sarah French JH: Foods Lab $55

FY05 4 Tues., beg. Nov. 5, 6:15–7:45 p.m. Instructor: Sarah French JH: Foods Lab $55

(ages 9–12) FY06 4 Tues., beg. Oct. 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Instructor: Charna Shewchuk TCI: Foods Lab $59

FY07 4 Thurs., beg. Oct. 3, 6–8 p.m. Instructor: Pam KInden Murdoch: Foods Lab $59

FY08 4 Tues., beg. Nov. 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Instructor: Charna Shewchuk TCI: Foods Lab $59

Learn how to cook yummy AND nutritious meals and snacks! You’ll get to eat what you make and take home recipes for the things you’ve made. Bring an apron and a container for leftovers. Please indicate any allergies when registering. Materials fee: $20.

NEW! Kids Can Bake with Charna Shewchuk Join Charna for a Friday evening AND Saturday morning of baking yummy holiday treats. You’ll bake your cookies on Friday evening, let them cool overnight, and come back Saturday morning to decorate into fantastic and edible master-pieces. Materials fee: $20

Spooky CookiesFY09 Fri., Oct. 25, 7–9 p.m. & Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. RA: Foods Lab $29

Christmas CookiesFY10 Fri., Nov. 29, 7–9 p.m. & Sat., Nov. 30, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. RA: Foods Lab $29

Kids Courses

Parenting hack: sign your child up for a kids cooking class this fall! Thank us later

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DANCE, RHYTHM & THEATRE Jazz/Hip Hop with Emily Arsenault(ages 6–8) FY11 8 Thurs., beg. Sept. 19, 6–7 p.m. BW: Stage Gym $65

(ages 8–12)FY12 8 Thurs., beg. Sept. 19, 7–8 p.m. BW: Stage Gym $65

This engaging class will combine the technique of jazz dance and the fun of hip hop. Children will dance to current (but also appropriate) music and learn movement specific to these styles. No class dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 14.

Musical Theatre—Introduction with Cuinn Joseph & Kara Joseph (ages 6–8) FY13 10 Tues., beg. Sept. 24, 6–7 p.m. CP: Theatre $79

(ages 8–11)FY14 10 Tues., beg. Sept. 24, 7–8 p.m. CP: Theatre $79

Explore music, dance, and drama onstage through games, improv, and other drama activities, and prepare a special presentation for friends and family. No prior experience required. Have fun and build confidence at the same time!

CODE TITLE START TIME SCHOOL PRICE

8 Mondays with Leah Warren (No class dates: Oct. 14 & 28, Nov. 11)FY15 For Fun! (ages 4–5) Sept. 16 6–7 p.m. EMU $62FY16 Recreational (ages 6–8) Sept. 16 7–8 p.m. EMU $62

8 Wednesdays with Jasmine Chin FY17 For Fun! (ages 4–5) Sept. 25 6–7 p.m. EM $62FY18 Recreational (ages 6–8) Sept. 25 7–8 p.m. EM $62

8 Thursdays with Quiana Kumar (no class date: Oct. 31)FY19 For Fun! (ages 4–5) Sept. 26 6–7 p.m. LW $62FY20 Recreational (ages 6–8) Sept. 26 7–8 p.m. LW $62

8 Saturdays with Cheryl Castor (No class date: Oct. 12) FY21 For Fun! (ages 4–5) Sept. 21 9:30–10:30 a.m. EM $62FY22 Recreational (ages 6–8) Sept. 21 10:30–11:30 a.m. EM $62FY23 Recreational (ages 9–12) Sept. 21 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EM $62

CODE TITLE START TIME SCHOOL PRICE

8 Tuesdays with Melissa Brown (no class dates: Oct. 8 & 15) FY24 Indoor Soccer (ages 6–7) Sept. 17 6–7 p.m. AM $59FY25 Indoor Soccer (ages 8–10) Sept. 17 7–8 p.m. AM $59

8 Wednesdays with Marvin Javier

FY26 Basketball-Boys & Girls (ages 7–9) Sept. 25 6–7 p.m. Rad $59FY27 Basketball-Boys & Girls (ages 9–12) Sept. 25 7–8 p.m. Rad $59

8 Thursdays with Kelina Parent (no class date: Oct. 31)

FY28 Basketball-Girls only (ages 6–9) Sept. 26 6–7 p.m. Rad $59FY29 Basketball-Girls only (ages 10–12) Sept. 26 7–8 p.m. Rad $59

Recreational Gymnastics

Prepare to have fun and learn skills, too! Activities and games provide a fun introduction to skills and new friends. Wear comfy but not-too-loose gym clothes and bare feet to class.

Kids Get Active!Join the Kids Get Active! instructors for an introduction to the rules, skills, and game-playing of these popular sports in a fun, social, and invigorating recreational atmosphere. Bring activewear and clean, dry, non-marking-soled gym shoes.

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Parkour—Beginners with Tirian (ages 7–12)FY32A 4 Tues., beg. Oct. 1, 6–7 p.m. PE: Gym $75

FY32B 4 Tues., beg. Oct. 1, 7–8 p.m. PE: Gym $75

FY33A 4 Wed., beg. Oct. 2, 6–7 p.m. EMU: Gym $75

FY33B 4 Wed., beg. Oct. 2, 7–8 p.m. EMU: Gym $75

FY34A 3 Tues., beg. Nov. 5, 6–7 p.m. PE: Gym $59

FY34B 3 Tues., beg. Nov. 5, 7–8 p.m. PE: Gym $59

FY35A 3 Wed., beg. Nov. 6, 6–7 p.m. EMU: Gym $59

FY35B 3 Wed., beg. Nov. 6, 7–8 p.m. EMU: Gym $59

Parkour is a training discipline using movement that developed from military obstacle course training. Learn how to get from one point to another in a complex environment in the fastest, safest and most efficient way by running, jumping, rolling, etc.

Yoga for Kids with Pam Jansen (ages 4–7) FY36 5 Mon., beg. Sept. 23, 6–7 p.m. NC: Gym $45

These classes will foster creativity, co-operation, and confidence in a safe environment. Running and jumping allowed! Yoga mat optional, otherwise your instructor will supply a mat. No class date: Oct. 14

KIDS CAN SEW! WITH SANDRA WILLEYLearning to Sew for Kids: Emoji Pillow and Blanket (ages 9-14)FY37 8 Wed., beg. Oct. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. JP: Fabric lab $89

Have fun sewing an emoji pillow and a quilted blanket with emoji fabric by machine and hand. Patterns and fabrics supplied by instructor. Materials fee: $35

NEW! Fun Saturday holiday projects at Salisbury Morse Place School

Visit “Arts & Crafts” for a full description. All projects are appropriate for ages 8 & up. Even your mom, dad or big sister or brother can sign up!

KIDS CAN DRAW! WITH WAYNE ELLIOTTWayne Elliott is a professional artist & art educator. All supplies provided.

Kids Can Draw! For Fun (ages 6–8) FY40 8 Sat., beg. Sept. 21, 9:30–10:30 a.m. SMP: Art Room $55

Learn how to use simple shapes to draw animals, people, and cartoon and game characters, and about blending with pencil crayons. No class date: Oct. 12

Kids Can Draw! For Fun—Continuing (ages 8–12) FY41 8 Sat., beg. Sept. 21, 10:45–11:45 a.m. SMP: Art Room $55

FY42 8 Thurs., beg. Sept. 19, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Miles Mac: Room 4 $55

Take your drawing to the next level! Continue to learn more about drawing animals, people, and cartoon and game characters, and blending with pencil crayons. No class dates: Oct. 24, 31 & Nov. 21 (Miles); Oct. 12 (SMP)

No matter what your kids tell you, jumping on the bed is not “parkour”!

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KIDS CAN BUILD! WITH BILL SMARTMini-Electronics (ages 10–14)FY43 6 Sat., beg. Sept. 21, 9–11:30 a.m. SMP: Woods Lab $99

Learn how to build, test, and modify mini-elec-tronic projects that will move, flash lights, and more! While building your projects, you’ll learn how to use hand, soldering, and electronic tools. This class is perfect for beginners. Materials fee: $30. No class date: Oct. 12

KIDS CAN STYLE! WITH SUSAN LACHOWICHAwesome Braids & Curls (ages 9–14)FY44 Thurs., Oct. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. KEC: Hairstyling lab $25

Here’s your chance to learn the steps required to create beautiful braids and curls. With help from your instructor and her assistants, and using the school’s training mannequins, you’ll learn to make and practise reverse French (inverted/Dutch) and rope braids. Time permitting, you’ll also learn how to create lovely spiral curls with curling irons.

KIDS CAN DO MORE! WITH CHRIS SARGENTNEW! Co-operative Big Gym Games (ages 5–7)FY45 8 Mon., beg. Sept. 16, 6-7 p.m. SV: Large gym $59

(ages 8–10)FY46 8 Mon., beg. Sept. 16, 7-8 p.m. SV: Large gym $59

Are you ready to run, jump, tag, and dodge? If so, then this is the program for you! Here’s your chance to get moving while learning new, fun, safe games to play in a big gym space. You’ll participate as a whole group or in small groups in a safe and supportive environment, while you meet new friends, get active and have fun. No class dates: Oct. 14 & 28, Nov. 11

NEW! Early Engineers (ages 5–10)FY47 8 Tues., beg. Sept. 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m. SV: Room TBA $59

If you love science, or how things work you will love this class. You’ll explore technology, engineering, and math by participating in experiments, engineering and building projects (ex. make a marble works maze using recyclable materials), and math games and activities that promote fun with early numeracy skills. Materials fee: $15.

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WELCOME TO THE SCIENCE FOR KIDS! SERIESThese are special featured STEM workshops (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) presented by WISE Kid-Netic Energy or Let’s Talk Science. All classes held at Miles Macdonell Collegiate in Room 6, unless otherwise indicated.

Leaf it to Us (ages 5–6)

FR01 Mon., Sept. 16, 6–6:30 p.m. $10

Learn about trees, their inhabitants and the changes of the seasons. Tree cross-sections and various items acquired from trees are discussed and presented.

Manitoba Safari (ages 8–12)

FR02 Mon., Sept. 16, 6:45–7:45 p.m. $15

Students will expand on their knowledge of Manitoba’s flora and fauna. They’ll get to dissect owl pellets and examine animal footprints, and learn about Indigenous medicines found in plants native to Manitoba.

The Science Roadshow (ages 5–8)

FR03 Tues., Oct. 1, 6–7 p.m. $15

(ages 8–12)

FR04 Tues., Oct. 1, 7–8 p.m. $15

A science variety show combining demos and interactive examples of chemical reactions, physics experiments and more (balloons, flames, and colour changes!)

Food Facts (ages 6–8)

FR05 Wed., Oct. 16, 6–7 p.m. $15

Students will get to extract iron from cereal, simulate the body’s digestion process, and learn about healthy foods in a game of Bingo.

Open Heart Surgery (ages 9–14)

FR06 Wed., Oct. 16, 7–8 p.m. $15

Students will explore the circulatory system and heart anatomy in a tangible way by dissecting a pig’s heart.

Codemakers Jr. (ages 6–9)FR07 Mon., Nov. 4, 6–7 p.m. AM: Gym $15

Introduces students to the basics of coding through unplugged kinesthetic activities and a programmable mouse game. Great workshop for students with developing literacy skills.

Codemakers (ages 9–14)FR08 Mon., Nov. 4, 7–8 p.m. AM: Gym $15

Learn the basics of coding while playing with Dash robots controlled by tablets. This workshop introduces students to logic and drag-and-drop programming.

Crazy Cryptography (ages 9–14)

FR09 Wed., Nov. 13, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $15

Learn about the world of computer science and how it affects our everyday lives in technology. You’ll get to participate and act as "secret spies" to uncrack a "secret message" that teaches the concept of cryptography. Then take your "secret message" spy stacks home in special computer science folders.

Spaghetti Bridge Competition (ages 9–14)

FR10 Wed., Nov. 27, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $15

Teams will compete to design and build the strongest spaghetti bridge using inexpensive materials, while harnessing their creativity, logic, and problem-solving skills! Aspects of bridge building (strength, material, etc.) will be explored.

Parents and kids LOVE our one-time workshops! Register now as spots fill up fast—RETLife.ca

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E. St. Paul

Entry DoorsIn the larger high schools, we recommend that you use the following doors, which will be open for Continuing Education students:

McLeod Education CentreParking is very limited. Participants are kindly asked to park on the street.

Murdoch MacKay CollegiateUse the east doors at the rear of the school.

Miles Macdonell Collegiate

Use the entry door in the NW corner of the staff parking lot. Enter the staff lot off of Chelsea Avenue.

Kildonan-East CollegiateUse the Concordia Avenue entrance.

SCHOOL LOCATIONS

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1 Angus McKay School (AM) 850 Woodvale St. 2 Arthur Day Middle School (AD) 43 Whitehall Blvd. 3 Bertrun E. Glavin Elementary (BEG) 166 Antrim Rd. 4 Bernie Wolfe Community School (BW) 95 Bournais Dr. 5 Bird’s Hill School (BH) 3950 Raleigh St. 6 Chief Peguis Junior High (CP) 1400 Rothesay St. 7 Collège Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau (CPET) 216 Redonda St. 8 Donwood Elementary School (Don) 400 Donwood Dr. 9 Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton School (DrH) 3225 Henderson Hwy. 10 École Centrale (EC) 604 Day St. 11 École Margaret-Underhill (EMU) 25 Regina Pl. 12 École Regent Park (ERP) 411 Moroz St. 13 Emerson Elementary School (Em) 323 Emerson Ave. 14 Hampstead School (Hamp) 920 Hampstead Ave. 15 Harold Hatcher Elementary School (HH) 500 Redonda St. 16 John de Graff Elementary (JDG) 1020 Louelda St. 17 John W. Gunn Middle School (JG) 351 Harold Ave. W. 18 John G. Stewart School (JGS) 2069 Henderson Hwy. 19 John Henderson Junior High School (JH) 930 Brazier St. 20 John Pritchard School (JP) 1490 Henderson Hwy. 21 Joseph Teres School (JT) 131 Sanford Fleming Dr. 22 Kildonan-East Collegiate (KEC) 845 Concordia Ave. 23 Lord Wolseley Elementary School (LW) 939 Henderson Hwy. 24 Maple Leaf School (ML) 251 McIvor Ave. 25 McLeod Education Centre (McL) 530 McLeod Ave. 26 Murdoch MacKay Collegiate (Murdoch) 260 Redonda St. 27 Miles Macdonell Collegiate (Miles Mac) 757 Roch St. 28 Munroe Junior High School (Mun) 405 Munroe Ave. 29 Neil Campbell School (NC) 845 Golspie St. 30 Polson School (Pol) 491 Munroe Ave. 31 Prince Edward School (PE) 649 Brazier St. 32 Princess Margaret School (Princess Margaret) 367 Hawthorne Ave. 33 Radisson School (Rad) 1105 Winona St. 34 River East Collegiate (REC) 295 Sutton Ave. 35 Robert Andrews School (RA) 3230 Manlius St. 36 Salisbury Morse Place School (SMP) 795 Prince Rupert Ave. 37 Sherwood School (Sher) 509 Grey St. 38 Springfield Heights School (SH) 505 Sharron Bay 39 Sun Valley School (SV) 125 Sun Valley Dr. 40 Transcona Adult Learning Centre (TALC) 130 Regent Ave. E. 41 Transcona Collegiate (TCI) 1305 Winona St. 42 Valley Gardens Middle School (VG) 220 Antrim Rd. 43 Wayoata Elementary School (Way) 605 Wayoata St. 44 Westview School (West) 600 Hoka St. 45 Student Services (SS) 760 Kildare Ave.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATIONFees

Registration is not complete or your space confirmed until your fees are paid in full. Payment may be made by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard or Interac.

What if my employer is paying for my course?

We require your registration on company letterhead and we will invoice your employer.

Refunds

Full refunds will be issued for courses cancelled due to insufficient enrolment. You may choose to use the refund toward the fee for another course. If you withdraw from a course, a $10 administration charge will be deducted from your refund. Refunds are not granted after a course begins or for one–session classes.

Note: Non-attendance does not constitute notice of withdrawal.

Class confirmation

Confirmation WILL NOT be phoned or mailed. Please attend the first class as advertised. If registering by fax, please confirm by phone. We will contact you only if your course is cancelled.

Which room is my course in?

If not stated in the brochure, at the first session, the room numbers will be posted at the entrance door(s) nearest the parking lots of the schools where courses are scheduled.

Note: Most school doors are opened 15 minutes before a class begins and locked 15 minutes after a class begins. If you are unsure which door to use, please call and ask: 204.667.6193.

Right to cancel/postpone classes

RETSD Adult & Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses or specific class sessions due to unavail-ability of instructors, prior claim to facilities by a school, insufficient enrolment, inclement weather, statutory holidays or emergencies. For unscheduled cancellations/postponements, reasonable effort will be made, depending on the length of notice the Continuing Education office receives, to notify participants prior to the session(s) affected. Normally, postponed classes will be made up at the end of the course. Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances, an instructor may be different than the instructor listed in the booklet.

Note: Please ensure the telephone number you provide allows us to reach you during the day

RETLife530 McLeod Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2K 0B5 Email: info@retlife.ca RETLife.ca Tel: 204.667.6193 Fax: 204.668.9309

OFFICE HOURSMon. to Fri.: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Online registrationVisit RETLife.ca for how to register securely online.

Emailinfo@retlife.ca

Phone 204.667.6193 to register by credit card.

MailComplete and mail cheque or credit card full payment due for your course(s).

Fax 204.668.9309

In personMcLeod Education Centre 530 McLeod Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2K 0B5Transcona Adult Learning Centre 130 Regent Ave. E.

Office hoursMon., to Fri.: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Electronic payment options

MAIL/FAX-IN REGISTRATION

LAST NAME FIRST NAME

PARENT’S NAME (if applicable) DATE OF BIRTH CHILD REGISTRANT (MM/DD/YYYY)

ADDRESS CITY POSTAL CODE

PHONE (HOME) WORK CELL EMAIL

COURSE ID COURSE TITLE

DAY OF WEEK TIME PLACE FEE

Cash/Interac (in person only) Employer invoice

Cheque Make cheques payable to River East Transcona School Division and send to:

RETSD Continuing Education 530 McLeod Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2K 0B5

Visa MasterCard

Number Expiry

Your River East Transcona School Division Trustees

For more information about the board of trustees, visit: www.retsd.mb.ca/yourretsd/BoardofTrustees

Ward 1Colleen Carswell (chair)

204.222.1486 ccarswell@retsd.mb.ca

Jerry Sodomlak (vice-chair) 204.999.1409

jsodomlak@retsd.mb.ca

Ward 3Brianne Goertzen

204.955.6782 bgoertzen@retsd.mb.ca

Keith Morrison 204.795.3357

kmorrison@retsd.mb.ca

Ward 5Michael West 204.990.3228

mwest@retsd.mb.ca

Ward 2 Rod Giesbrecht 204.661.5984

rgiesbrecht@retsd.mb.ca

John Toews 204.663.0475

jtoews@retsd.mb.ca

Ward 4Peter Kotyk

204.668.4181 pkotyk@retsd.mb.ca

Susan Olynik 204.661.6440

solynik@retsd.mb.ca

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