Language Courses

English as a Second Language Beginnings

English as a Second Language Beginnings is a program designed for students who are just beginning to learn the language.  This class gives you the chance to practice your spoken English. We will work on pronunciation, grammar and understanding what you hear.  Each class is planned around a specific theme or skill. This class is held at the Cold Lake Public Library.

Dates: On-going (Tuesdays)   Time  6:30 - 8:00 pm

Fee:  $50                                   Instructor:  Melanie Baker

English as a Second Language Continues

English as a Second Language Continues gives you the chance to practice what you learned in our Beginnings class. . We will work on progressively more difficult  pronunciation, grammar and understanding what you hear.  Each class is planned around a specific theme or skill.

Dates: On-going (Day to be announced)   Time  To be announced

Fee:  $50                                   Instructor:  Melanie Baker

English as a Second Language Reading Circle

English as a Second Language Reading Circle is a new club for ESL students who have already reached an intermediate level of written and spoken English.  On its' own or in addition to another ESL class this program will give participants an opportunity to practice both reading and speaking English.

Dates: Tuesdays, January 9                    Time  8:00 to 9:00 pm

Fee:  Cost of the novels                            Instructor:  Melanie Baker

Conversational Spanish Level I (Beginner)

Cover the basics of greeting, introductions, time, weather, getting around and more.  A Latin American Spanish Dictionary & Phrase book will be required and will be available for sale at the first class for a cost of $13.00

Dates: Starting in April 2008              Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm (10 weeks)

Fee:     $95. +                                        Instructor:  Maria Nugent

Conversational  German

Come and learn to speak German in a relaxed atmosphere. Our language classes are fun and you learn too!  A German/English dictionary may be necessary. This class will start when sufficient numbers are enrolled.

Dates: Starting in April 2008              Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm (10 weeks)

Fee:  $90.00                                      Instructor:  Michaela Wheeler

General Interest Courses

Digital Cameras - Beginner and Intermediate

Using a digital cameral involves more than just technical know-how... Come out and learn the basics and explore lighting, composition, depth of field and how to turn you basic shot into a fabulous shot. This two session workshop will teach you the technical and practical side of digital cameras, and will also allow you to use your creativity.

This class will start once we have a minimum of 5 participants.

Dates:  See above      Time:  See above

Fee:      $60.00                               Instructor:  Marsha Hayward

Introduction to Photography

Do you take pictures that don't turn out the way you want? Join us to learn what you should do to get those really great shots.  Saturday morning and Monday evening. 

This class will start once we have a minimum of 5 participants.

Dates:  See above      Time:  see above

Fee:  $60.00                                 Instructor:  Marsha Hayward

Watercolors

Watercolours ARE magic! Learn about the colour wheel, composition, complimentary colours, perspective, creating your own theme and painting from real life. 

This class will start once we have a minimum of 5 participants.

Dates:  See Above        Time:  see above

Fee:  $75.00 + supplies          Instructor:  Marsha Hayward

Basic Drawing

Get a real perspective with pencil and charcoal, shading and light.  All skill levels welcome. 

This class will start once we have a minimum of 5 participants.

Dates:  See above                                Time:  see above

Fee:  $75.00 + supplies                        Instructor:  Marsha Hayward

Gardening Classes

What Can You Grow in Cold Lake

Learn which plants and shrubs will flourish in our climate.

Dates:  May 1                                        Time:  7 to 9 pm

Fee:  $10.00                                           Instructor:  Adele Lamontagne

Gardening for Children and Pets

Find out how to involve your children in gardening and also learn which plants you should grow if you have pets.

Dates:  May 3                                        Time:  10 am - 12 pm

Fee:      $10.00                                       Instructor:  Adele Lamontagne

Gardening in Small Places

Do you live in a condo or apartment? Is your garden space challenged.  Join Adele to find out how you can grow flowers and vegetables in the smallest of places.

Dates:  May 7                                        Time:  7 to 9 pm

Fee:  $10.00                                           Instructor:  Adele Lamontagne

Pruning

Learn the right way to prune you trees and bushes in this 4 hour workshop

Dates:  May 10                                      Time:  10 am to 2 pm

Fee:  $25.00                                           Instructor:  Adele Lamontagne

Pests and Disease

Adele will teach you how to identify pests and disease in your garden and give you information and tips so you can have a healthy garden

Dates:  May 10                                      Time:  7 to 9 pm

Fee:  $10.00                                           Instructor:  Adele Lamontagne

Lifestyles

Braille

Join Janell Crispin and learn to read and write Braille.

Date:  TBA                                                Time: TBA

Fee:    $25.00                                            Instructor: Janell Crispin

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid teaches how to help someone showing signs of a mental health crisis. Anyone can benefit from learning Mental Health First Aid.

Date:  May 2008         Time: 9 am - 4 pm

Fee:    $75.00                                       Instructor: Roxanne Charbonneau

One on One Computers

Come and learn the basics in a relaxed one on one atmosphere. Call us to set p an appointment.

Date & Time:  By appointment  $20/hour          Instructor:  CLCLC staff

Let's Talk Baby

Get together to laugh, learn and share - a weekly afternoon for parents of infants up to 1 year.  There is no charge for this fun activity.

Dates:  Wednesdays                           Time:  1:00 - 3:00 pm

Call the Cold Lake Community Health Services at 594-4404

Prenatal Classes

Dates:  Thursdays                                Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm

Call the Cold Lake Community Health Services at 594-4404

Literacy & Parenting Skills (LAPS)

In partnership with Parent Link and the Crisis Centre, we will deliver fun, two hour workshops; include free, user friendly materials; activities to try at home; group support and discussions all aimed at helping you tackle some of today’s most difficult parenting issues. Lunch & Daycare is provided. Call us for a list of subjects.

Date:  TBA                                               Time: TBA

Fee:    $5.00 per session                         Instructor: Melanie Baker

Presentations

A Different Way of Seeing

This FREE presentation will give you and your class or group a first-hand "look" at the world from a non-seeing perspective. Please give us a call to arrange a session time.

Presenter: Janell Crispin

We will be holding Tutor Training sessions beginning in January 2008.  If you are interested in becoming a Tutor or you just want to learn more about tutoring adults, give us a call.  Our first session will cover goal setting and planning lessons.  Cost is free to our Tutors and a nominal fee will be charged to other interested individuals.

Presenter:  CLCLC Staff