Current Courses

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INSPIRING LEARNING

RECREATION AND LEISURE

ARTS AND CULTURE

OUTDOOR LEARNING

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

HEALTHY LIVING

INSPIRING LEARNING

Retirement Planning - 5 Years to Go
Considering retirement within the next five years? Discuss pension plans, taxes, RRSP*s versus RIF*s, and understand your investments and risk management.*
2 classes:
Date:               Oct. 18, 25
Day:                Mon., 6-9 pm
Instructor:       Jennifer Cook
Shift Friendly:   R, S, T

Financial Freedom Without Sacrifice When NEW in the Workforce (SPOUSES WELCOME)
A simple step by step strategy for the new investor to help the new employee be financially smart from the start (designed for employees new to Teck)
1 class:
Date:                           Nov. 18
Day:                             Thurs., 6-9 pm
Instructor:                   Jennifer Cook
Shift Friendly:              R, S, T

Financial Planning- Take Control
Create your financial plan in seven easy steps. Get the "big picture" and generate more funds for the future.
1 class:
Date:                           Oct. 14
Day:                             Thurs., 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor:                   Debbie Bayoff, CFP
Shift Friendly:              Q, S, T

Excel 2007: Level I (8 hour Express Course)
Create spreadsheets and charts, build worksheets, create simple formulas, functions and more.
4 classes:
Date:                           Nov. 8, 9, 16 & 17
Day:                             Mon., Tue & Wed., 6-8 pm
Instructor:                 Bev Horst
Shift Friendly:           Q, R, T

Word 2007: Level 1: Essential Skills
For those with little or no Word experience. Learn to create and edit documents, apply formatting options, set tabs and indents, change the view mode, manipulate the text using features such as copy and paste, preview and print documents. Key boarding skills are essential. Must have knowledge of Windows and basic computer functions.
4 classes:
Date:                           Sept. 13-Oct. 4
Day:                             Mon. 6:30-9 pm
Instructor:                 Marg Poohachoff
Shift Friendly:           Q

Digital Camera Part 1: How To Use It
Understand resolution and how to manipulate it to suit your needs. Get familiar with digital camera controls and put your camera to use in various conditions. Bring your camera and manual.
1 class:
Date:                           Oct. 6
Day:                             Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm
Instructor:                 Ed Chernoff
Shift Friendly:           Q, R, S

Digital Camera Part 2: The Creative & Design Side
Bring 5 of your best photos on disk or flash drive, and 5 poor or problem photos that you would like to know how to make better. Will discuss design, creative camera controls & what makes photos appealing to the eye. It is important to take part one of this course first as you will have a better understanding of how to be creative using your camera by being fully aware of how it works.
1 class:
Date:                           Oct. 13
Day:                             Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm
Instructor:                 Ed Chernoff
Shift Friendly:           Q, R, S

LANGUAGES

Italian – Level I
A challenging beginner Italian course taught in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Basic grammar is the focus of this course and much emphasis is focused on building simple key sentences. Verb conjugation, numbers, colours, vocabulary and much more!
6 classes:
Date:                           Sept. 22 - Oct. 27
Day:                             Wed., 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor:                 Samantha Notari

Japanese For Beginners
This course focuses on learning basic Japanese conversations with an introduction to Hiragana.
6 classes:
Date:                           Sept. 30-Nov 1
Day:                             Thur. 7-9 pm
Instructor:                 Shoko Armstrong

Spanish for Travelers-Level I
For those with little or no knowledge of Spanish, with an emphasis on conversation.
5 classes:
Date:                           Oct. 13-27
Day:                             Mon. & Wed. 6-7:30 pm
Instructor:                 Jose Padilla
Shift Friendly:           S

Spanish for Travelers-Level II
A great continuation to Level I. Study more lessons on grammar and sentence building as well as new vocabulary. Must have an understanding of basic Spanish grammar.
5 classes:
Date:                           Nov. 17 - Dec 1
Day:                             Mon. & Wed. 6-7:30 pm
Instructor:                 Jose Padilla
Shift Friendly:           Q

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RECREATION AND LEISURE

Knitting For Everyone

For knitters of all ages and abilities. Learn to knit, or improve your knitting skills, through a project of your choice. Learn the basics (cast on/off, increase/decrease) and more advanced skills such as following a pattern, knitting on circular needles or finishing a piece. Needles and yarn must be supplied by the students. Instructor will suggest project ideas upon request.

6 classes:
Date: Nov. 2-Dec. 7

Day: Tue. 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Suzanne Belanger

Beginner Basic Sewing **PART PAY – see employee cost below**
Have you ever wanted to learn how to use the sewing machine that sits in the corner? In this beginner class you will learn how to use your machine, basic sewing skills and you will create a project of your choice with one on one instruction. Materials are included, but you MUST BRING YOUR OWN SEWING MACHINE.
Cost:                            $60.00 (payable in advance by Friday October 1)
6 classes:
Date:                           Oct. 16-Nov. 20
Day:                             Sat. 1-5 pm
Instructor:                 Wilma Hughes

Beginners Bridge
Are you interested in learning about Bridge but have little experience with the game? Learn and play using the Easy Bridge Method. Get the basics to improve your bidding skills.
6 classes:
Date:                           Nov. 3-Dec. 8
Day:                             Wed. 7-9 pm
Instructor:                 Margaret Thiel

Do It Yourself Bike Maintenance
For those individuals who are just learning and want to get an understanding of the basic concepts of bike maintenance. Learn how to change tires and tubes, minor repairs and basic maintenance including basic brake and gear adjustments and settings. If you have questions or problems bring them along.
Location:                     Gerick Cycle & Sports, 930 Rossland Ave., Trail
1 class:
Date:                           Sept. 22
Day:                             Wed. 6-7:30 pm
Instructor:                 Gerald Klassen
Shift Friendly:           Q, R, T

Fly Tying With Rod Zavaduk *** PART PAY – See employee cost below***
Learn basics to intermediate fly-tying skills. Rod, a master of fly-tying, will lead you through tying techniques, hook preferences, dubbing, tie streamers, nymphs, wet flies and dry flies. All materials supplied.
Cost:                            $45.00 payable in advance by Oct. 1
4 classes:
Date:                           Oct. 12-21
Day:                             Tue.,Thur. 6:30-9:30 pm
Instructor:                   Rod Zavaduk
Shift Friendly:              Q, S

Learn To Curl
Learn curling basics in a few hours including how to warm up, move around the ice safely, and slide some rocks down the ice! Move to concentrating more on improving your style of delivery and learning tricks to make your rocks curl in the right direction. Two sessions will be instructional and the last two sessions are for you to have fun and play the game!
Location:                     Trail Curling Rink
4 classes:
Date:                           Sept. 24-Oct. 15
Day:                             Fri. 7-9 pm
Shift Friendly:           R, T

Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi Chuan is a martial art that is usually practiced to promote health and vitality to give you increased flexibility, better balance, coordination, stronger mental focus and a sense of rejuvenation. Emphasis will be placed on fluid motion, balance, and on generating movement from relaxation.
Location:                                     Warfield Hall
6 classes:
Date:                           Sept. 21-Nov 2
Day:                            Tue. 4:30-5:30 pm   No class Oct. 19
Instructor:                 Oscar Bot

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ARTS AND CULTURE

Create With Acrylics **PART PAY – see employee cost below**
Experimental painting with acrylic mediums to develop creative images. No previous experience required. Some supplies included and material list available at registration.
Cost:                            $53.00 payable in advance by Oct. 25
6 classes:
Date:                           Nov. 8-24
Day:                             Mon., Wed., 7-9 pm
Instructor:                 Sharon Lough
Shift Friendly:              T

Preserving Your Family Photographs
Are you coming across shoe boxes of old photographs or albums? Are you worried about losing them forever? Are you concerned about your digital photography files? This course will help you develop a system of stabilizing your photography collections in a relatively inexpensive way.
1 class:
Date:                           Oct. 19
Day:                             Tues., 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor:                 Sarah Benson
Shift Friendly:           Q, R, S

Introduction to Genealogy
Do you ever wonder where you came from? Are you becoming curious about your family history? Are you online? This course will equip you with the tools to begin tracing your ancestors, and provide you with some simple, accessible online and local resources as well as templates to get you started.
1 class:
Date:                           Nov. 2
Day:                             Tues., 6:30- 8:30 pm
Instructor:                 Sarah Benson
Shift Friendly:           R, S, T

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OUTDOOR LEARNING

Edible Wild Mushrooms Part 1
Before you go picking wild mushrooms for your salads and fall stews, get the facts, especially how to tell the good from the bad.
This course is a one night lecture.
1 class:
Date:                           Oct. 5
Day:                             Tue. 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor:                 Rob Macrae
Shift Friendly:           Q, S, T

Grow Wild: Native Plants for West Kootenay Gardens
Native plant gardening is a wonderful way to connect with the West Kootenays natural ecosytems. This 3-hour workshop will teach you how to select and grow native plants, offer tips on reducing water consuming lawns and gardens, and the many benefits of native plants. You may even go away with native seeds for your garden.
1 class:
Date:                           Sept. 30
Day:                             Thur., 7-9 pm
Instructor:                 Val Huff & Eva Johannson, West Kootenay Native Plant Study Group
Shift Friendly:           Q, R, T

Stalking The Useful Wild Plants
The West Kootenays offers up a wide array of useful culinary and medicinal wild plants (fruits, nuts and roots.) Learn where and how to identify them. Dress for the weather, wear walking shoes and bring a small pressing book and lunch.
1 class:
Date:                           Sept. 25
Day:                             Sat. 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Instructor:                 Dianne Luchtan
Shift Friendly:           Q, S

Weedy Wonders
Wondering what to do about your weeds? Learn control strategies from the best: the weeds themselves! This workshop will help you identify common weeds, understand how they spread, and methods for effectively controlling locally important invasive plants. Bring a weed or two for identification. Sponsored by the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Council.
1 class:
Date:                           Sept. 23
Day:                             Thurs., 7-9 pm
Instructor:                 Val Huff, Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee
Shift Friendly:           R, S, T

Sidewalk Astronomers
Interested in star gazing from a different perspective? Join Sidewalk Astronomers at in-town and dark-sky locations. Please contact Jack at 250-367-6184 on evenings & weekends for info or email JackLaRocque@aim.com.
Various dates and times

An Introduction to Ammunition Reloading
An introductory course focused on the how and why of making your own ammunition. This course will be of interest to the novice ammunition reloader who will learn ammunition safety, ammunition construction, reloading cost and fine-tuning ammunition for individual needs.
1 class:
Date:                           Nov. 3
Day:                             Wed., 5:30-9:30 pm
Instructor:                 Colin Kenning
Shift Friendly:           RST

Canadian Firearms Safety: Non-Restricted Firearms *** PART PAY – See employee cost below***
Learn safe handling of all common types of firearms. Collecting, history and shooting techniques will be discussed. Required to obtain or renew a Firearms Acquisition Certificate. Ages 12 and up, but must be 18 to obtain the Possession and Acquisition License. (There is an additional fee to apply for the PAL.) Pick up the manual before the course. Manual and exam fee included. Photo ID or equivalent is required at class.
Cost:                            $55.00 payable in advance by Nov. 8
2 classes:
Date:                           Nov. 20, 21
Day:                             Sat. & Sun. 9 am-5 pm
Instructor:                 Colin Kenning & Bruce Donaldson
Shift Friendly:           Q, S

Canadian Firearms Safety: Restricted Firearms
Prerequisite: Non-Restricted Firearms. Manual included.
1 class:
Date:                           Nov. 27
Day:                             Sat. 9 am-5 pm
Instructor:                 Colin Kenning & Bruce Donaldson
Shift Friendly:           R, S

GPS: Beyond the Basics
Hands on exploration for recreational GPS and SPS tools. Discover various data sources, loading all types of data to/from GPS, use Google Earth and other online services with GPS, georeference your digital photos to share with others, geocaching and may other tools to maximize your GPS experience will be presented in an interactive format. Prerequisite: Basic GPS skills.
1 class:
Date:                           Oct. 17
Day:                             Sun. 1-4 pm
Instructor:                 Stu Deverney
Shift Friendly:           R, S

Hunter Training ***PART PAY – See employee cost below***
The CORE certificate is mandatory if you want to apply for your first hunting license and are at least 12-years of age. Manuals must be picked up and reviewed in advance of the course. Manual included in course fee.
Cost:                            $77.50 payable in advance by Sept.13
2 classes:
Date:                           Sept. 25 & 26
Day:                             Sat., Sun. 9 am-5 pm
Instructor:                 Jim Smee
Shift Friendly:           T

Boat Operator Card CPS
Obtain your Pleasure Craft Operators card with course emphasis on local waterways and lakes. This license is mandatory for all boaters regardless of age and/or horse power of motorcraft, as of Sept. 2009. Includes manual and exam.
1 class:
Date:                           Nov. 6
Day:                             Sat., 9 am-5 pm
Instructor:                 Mike Fairweather
Shift Friendly:           Q, T

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

Spin Classes
Spinning class makes riding a stationary bike more fun by adding variety and visualization into your workout. A motivating group setting, energizing music and an inspiring instructor makes spinning class an incredible experience!
6 classes:
Date:                           Sept. 24 – Nov. 5 (no class Oct. 8)
Day:                             Fri., 4:30-5:30 pm
Instructor:                 GetFocus Training Studio
Location:                     #1-1160 Cedar Ave., Trail

Core Strength Training
Learn the fundamentals of physioball training. The ball incorporates core stability and balance training into your daily workout routine. Learn some new exercises and get a great workout!
6 classes:
Date:                         Sept. 20 – Nov. 1 (No class Oct. 11)
Day:                           Mon., 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Instructor:                 Kristy Shields

Yoga and Pilates
Join Kristy in this beginner program and she will show you that Yoga and Pilates increase strength, flexibility and muscle tone. Mentally, Yoga and Pilates makes you feel calm, reduces stress and gives you a sense of body awareness.
6 classes:
Date:                           Sept. 22-Oct.27
Day:                             Wed., 4:30-5:30 pm
Instructor:                 Kristy Shields
Location:                     IWL Room – Eco Building

Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate is an exciting, non-contact team sport that mixes the best features of sports such as soccer, basketball, American football and netball. Come out and join this enthusiastic group!
8 classes:
Date:                           Oct. 12-Nov. 30
Day:                             Tues., 4:30-5:45 pm
Instructor:                 Rob Stephens
Location:                     Trail Fieldhouse

Indoor Soccer
We tried hockey indoors; now we will try soccer!   Enjoy this team sport led by Karl Olsen and get some great exercise.
6 classes:
Date:                           Oct. 6-Nov.10
Day:                             Wed., 4:30-5:30 pm
Location:                     Trail Fieldhouse

Boot Camp
Work your entire body by going from one exercise to another with no rest. The workouts involve pushups, jumping jacks, crunches and other body weight exercises – the difference lies in the intensity. You will work, sweat and burn calories like crazy!
6 classes:
Date:                           Sept. 21-Oct. 26
Day:                             Tues., 4:30-5:30 pm
Instructor:                 Sandy Cantarutti
Location:                     IWL Room – Eco Building

Family Mountain Bike Camp *** PART PAY – See employee cost below***
Learn introductory mountain bike skills such as bike/body separation, braking, gearing/cadence, ascending/descending and cornering in fun, family setting.
Cost:                            $25.00 per family member (payable in advance) Discount for families of 3 or more
2 classes:
Date:                           Oct. 16, 17
Day:                             Sat., Sun., 9 am- 12 noon
Instructor:                   Pam Shirley
Shift Friendly:             R, S

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HEALTHY LIVING

Dementia/Alzheimer Caregivers Series
Providing care for someone with Alzheimer or a related dementia? Learn about these diseases and the issues surrounding them including communication, behaviour, responsibilities, grief, stress and how to take care of yourself.
4 classes:
Date:                           Oct. 4-Nov. 1
Day:                             Mon. 7-9 pm
Instructor:                 Linda Hoskin, BC Alzheimer's Society
Shift Friendly:           R