WINTER/SPRING 2010
All classes are from 10:00 am -- noon
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CLASS SUBSTITUTIONS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4
TOURING AUSTRALIA
Ken Baker
The first of two (very different) trips “Down Under” this Spring.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
HAITI
Stan Petersen
Stan was halfway on his way back to Haiti, on a humanitarian mission, when the earthquake struck. Now his focus is the healing and rebuilding of this tragic land. Slide show from former visits. If possible, bring a bag of rice (and a twoonie to ship it).
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OPEN HOUSE
January 28, 2010
TUESDAY PROGRAMS
ATTACKING ORGANIZED GANGS IN BC
February 2, 2010
Darryl Plecas
Every day, there seems to be another gang-related front page story. Not "way out there," but right here in our local communities. Frightening news, but there are things we can do to fight this proliferation of criminal activity, says Dr Plecas, a respected expert in the field of criminal justice. And there are things that are already being done, with measurable results. We need to know what they are.
LIVING PAIN FREE
February 9, 2010
Todd Marshall
Significant advances have been made in the last few years in the area of pain alleviation. Among these is the use of low intensity lasers to stimulate or inhibit cellular function in treating soft tissue injuries, chronic pain and wound healing. Dr Marshall will discuss the situations in which this therapy may prove helpful.
THE GIFT OF CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP: BALANCING RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
February 16, 2010
Ed Fast
Some of us were born here and may take our Canadian citizenship for granted; others have struggled and sacrificed to come and create a Canadian future. All of us have rights; but with those rights goes a grave responsibility to uphold the things we stand for. Mr. Fast will speak about the challenges of teaching Canadians how to value and live out their Canadian citizenship.
MORE THAN HERONS
February 23, 2010
Janet Hutchinson
Beautiful photography enhances this presentation about the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack. Janet will share stories and interesting facts about the organization, the site and the wide variety of wildlife that lives there.
THE ABBOTSFORD FOUNDATION: MAKING ONE GIFT GO A LONG WAY
March 2, 2010
Deborah Bullock, John Blackmer
Community Foundations allow us to provide sustainable support to our local charities with just one gift. Deborah Bullock, CEO of the Abbotsford Foundation, explains how it works. Then Mr Blackmer, President of Solus Trust, gives some valuable tips on choosing an executor.
EXERCISE FOR A BUSY LIFESTYLE
March 9, 2010
Carryl Peters
You can get the exercise your body needs with very little equipment and almost zero expense. Carryl shows us how to strengthen the muscles we use every day and keep the functional movements so important to our well-being. "Anyone can do these exercises," she encourages.
PLANNING FOR MENTAL INCAPACITY: WHO WILL CARE FOR ME IF I CAN'T?
March 16, 2010
Clayton Loewen
Most of us have made a Will, but many forget to plan for the possibility of becoming senile or incompetent. This lack of planning can cause a lot of stress and problems for your family. Mr Loewen will be talking in detail about Powers of Attorney for financial matters and Representation Agreements for health care decisions.
TOURING ITALY AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS OF CALL
March 23, 2010
Orla and Sue Petersen
Here's a Spring adventure to remember! From Barcelona we'll cruise to Florence, Rome, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Turkey and Greece. Then we'll visit Venice, Cinque Terre and Tuscany. Beautiful photographs set to music.
WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT GENETICS AND DNA?
March 30, 2010
Catherine Anderson
When many of us went to school, the study of genetics was fairly basic. So much has been discovered in recent years about heredity and variation. One of Dr Anderson's tasks is to further public understanding of the societal benefits and risks associated with the science of genomics.
INDIA IN TRANSITION
April 6, 2010
Garry Fehr
Cultural change and the effects of globalization are the twin passions of Dr Fehr, and in this talk, an outgrowth of a recent geography study tour, he'll focus on the people of rural India and how they are affected by modernization and new technologies.
SPIRITUALS, CODE QUILTS AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
April 13, 2010
Carolyn Abramson and The Pentones
During the period preceding the American Civil War, thousands of fugitive slaves were smuggled to safety in Canada by a loosely organized network of abolition activists, and became a part of our Canadian heritage. Along with Carolyn Abramson's stories, we'll delight in spirituals and folk songs performed by the Pentones, a group of five seniors from Mission's Valley Singers.
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
April 20, 2010
Tom Baumann
Meet the "good guys" of the garden world and learn how they keep the guys on the Dark Side under control. Tom will discuss how to manage pests, diseases and weeds using physical means, biological helpers and -- as a last resort -- least toxic chemicals.
THURSDAY PROGRAMS
TOURING AUSTRALIA
February 4, 2010
Ken Baker
The first of two (very different) trips “Down Under” this Spring.
This class is an update from the printed program.
FRESH PASTA FROM SCRATCH
February 11, 2010
Chef Dez
There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh pasta. And, says Dez, you don't have to be a fanatic foodie to produce it from scratch. Tortellini, ravioli, fettuccine -- it's all in how you manipulate the dough. He'll show us how today -- and also introduce his newest cookbook.
HAITI
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Stan Petersen
Stan was halfway on his way back to Haiti, on a humanitarian mission, when the earthquake struck. Now his focus is the healing and rebuilding of this tragic land. Slide show from former visits. If possible, bring a bag of rice (and a twoonie to ship it).
This class is an update from the printed program.
SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA: A NOVEMBER SUMMER JOURNEY
February 25, 2010
Ruth Thiessen
Ruth and her husband Art return to South Africa and Botswana after an absence of nearly four years. They revisit old friends and favourite places from the Tuli Block to Chobe Game Park and Gaborone in Botswana, then east to Margate and Hluhluwe in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Wonderful pictures of an area most of us know little about.
STRESS-FREE? ME?
March 4, 2010
Sheryl Stanton
Sheryl reveals where our stress comes from -- and it's not where you might expect. She also explains in a clear, simple way, how to break the negative emotional hooks that
keep us from living the kind of life we want to have. By applying "stress reduction tools" you can improve every aspect of your life, including health, relationships and happiness.
HEALTHY AGING
March 11, 2010
David Harper, Chris Bertram
Some experts view aging as a natural process whereas others view it as a disease that can be treated. Though we can’t stop aging, we can make it a more positive experience. In this workshop we'll touch on aspects of the mind-body connection and learn about a holistic approach to living a longer, more vital life. Bring your questions!
THE HAWAII - BC CONNECTION
March 18, 2010
Susan Dobbie
In the early 19th century, several hundred Hawaiians left their sun-kissed Islands to work for the Hudson's Bay Company as labourers in the Pacific Northwest. Some would return at the end of their contracts; others remained. "When Eagles Call" is Susan Dobbie's historical novel about the life of one Hawaiian, Kimo Kanui, who worked in Fort Langley and chose to remain in Canada.
HOW DOES THIS THING WORK ANYWAY?
March 25, 2010
Rylan MacDonell
OK, so you've got e-mail all figured out. And no question is unanswerable, now that you know how to Google. But what about that pesky cell phone that lets you watch a movie but won't let you call someone two blocks away? And just what are all those buttons on an iPhone good for? Rylan will help us through the maze of current gadgets. Bring yours along, and your questions too.
GOTCHA!
April 1, 2010
Ken Curry
If you love playing practical jokes, you can get away with a lot of trickery today. Just be sure your pranks are finished by noon, or the joke will be on you! A light-hearted look at April Fool's Day -- its history and how it's celebrated around the world.
AUSTRALIA: FROM CAPTAIN COOK TO CROCODILES
April 8, 2010
Peter Slade
If you're a fan of Australian movies (A Town Like Alice, Breaker Morant, Mad Max Thunderball) you'll be particularly interested in this ten-week "photo and video" tour, which includes towns in the outback where they were made. Captain Cook locations -- Botany Bay, Melbourne and Far North Queensland -- will also be featured. And we'll go snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef, and watch crocodiles jumping in Darwin.
100 YEARS OF FASHION IN CANADA, 1850-1950
April 15, 2010
Molly Ungar
How did men's fashions go from flashy to frumpy? How did women's fashions reflect their role in society? Clothing tells the world who we are, what we think of ourselves, and what kind of society we live in. This illustrated talk covers 100 years of what Canadians wore, from before Confederation to the Cold War.
CLAYBURN BRICKS: MASONRY PRODUCTS FOR THE WORLD
April 22, 2010
David Lane
A presentation that showcases Clayburn, from its founding roots in 1905 to present day operations, as it manufactures architectural bricks and refractory products for sale worldwide. Clayburn, with Fraser Valley mining and manufacturing operations, has grown to become a company with operations in Canada, USA, China and India and customers worldwide.
SPRING TEA
April 27, 2010