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For more information and to register, phone 306-585-5748 or visit www.uregina.ca/cce/lifelong LIFELONG LEARNING CENTRE FALL 2021 The Lifelong Learning Centre provides learning opportunities The Lifelong Learning Centre provides learning opportunities in partnership with University of Regina faculties and in partnership with University of Regina faculties and community partners. There are no exams and most courses community partners. There are no exams and most courses have no homework or age limits. Since the pandemic was have no homework or age limits. Since the pandemic was declared LLC staff have worked with others at the University declared LLC staff have worked with others at the University of Regina to ensure students can access presentations and of Regina to ensure students can access presentations and courses remotely from the comfort of home. This fall we will courses remotely from the comfort of home. This fall we will also have a few face-to-face courses as we slowly transition also have a few face-to-face courses as we slowly transition back to more in-person learning next year. back to more in-person learning next year. You can take a course or participate in a presentation using You can take a course or participate in a presentation using free Zoom videoconferencing software. This can be done using free Zoom videoconferencing software. This can be done using any computer, tablet or cell phone with a highspeed internet any computer, tablet or cell phone with a highspeed internet connection. See our website for more information about using connection. See our website for more information about using Zoom or join us for free training and technical assistance at Zoom or join us for free training and technical assistance at our Fall Open House and other times as noted on our website. our Fall Open House and other times as noted on our website. TIME TO LEARN As fall approaches people often think about returning to school or to learning about new and exciting subjects. So why not consider taking a new course this fall at the Lifelong Learning Centre? Or you can attend one of our presentations being offered at low or no cost. LLC has something for everyone who wants to learn, to get or stay fit, or to connect with familiar faces or make new friends. Most courses and presentations will continue to be offered remotely this fall with a few in-person courses for those who may not be comfortable connecting online. FALL OPEN HOUSE This is your opportunity to learn what the Lifelong Learning Centre has to offer and to hear from some of our instructors. For those who are new to remote learning – or who want a refresher – there will be Zoom and CCE Community demonstrations before presentations begin each day of the Open House. Following presentations you will have an opportunity to engage in conversation with LLC staff and members of the Seniors University Group to learn more about what we do and how you can get connected from wherever you are. These sessions are free and open to all, but you must register in advance to receive one Zoom link which will be good for all three days. Tuesday, September 14 1:00pm Orientation to Zoom and CCE Community 2:00pm Importance of Ancient Religions with Dr. Ian Brown Wednesday, September 15 11:30am Orientation to Zoom and CCE Community 12:00pm Take Your Brain For a Walk! with Dr. Holly Bardutz 1:00pm Fitness Demonstrations with LLC Fitness Instructors Thursday, September 16 6:30pm Orientation to Zoom and CCE Community 7:00pm Ten Buildings that Define(d) Regina with Don Black MADELINE SHERIDAN “The LLC courses are wonderful places to find support and camaraderie with like-minded people. For me, the Creative Writing classes rekindled a desire to share my stories with others. In particular, Creative Writing Technique class has taught me ways to both read and write better. I would recommend these courses to anyone, whether they are new to the craft or are well along in their writing journey.” DENNIS MENNIE “Classes at LLC have been a part of my life for several years. Each term I look forward to the many mind enriching topics. I find attending classes provides a forum for social interaction and exposure to other learning opportunities in the community.” .”

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For more information and to register, phone 306-585-5748 or visit www.uregina.ca/cce/lifelong

LIFELONG LEARNING CENTRE

FALL 2021The Lifelong Learning Centre provides learning opportunities The Lifelong Learning Centre provides learning opportunities

in partnership with University of Regina faculties and in partnership with University of Regina faculties and

community partners. There are no exams and most courses community partners. There are no exams and most courses

have no homework or age limits. Since the pandemic was have no homework or age limits. Since the pandemic was

declared LLC staff have worked with others at the University declared LLC staff have worked with others at the University

of Regina to ensure students can access presentations and of Regina to ensure students can access presentations and

courses remotely from the comfort of home. This fall we will courses remotely from the comfort of home. This fall we will

also have a few face-to-face courses as we slowly transition also have a few face-to-face courses as we slowly transition

back to more in-person learning next year.back to more in-person learning next year.

You can take a course or participate in a presentation using You can take a course or participate in a presentation using

free Zoom videoconferencing software. This can be done using free Zoom videoconferencing software. This can be done using

any computer, tablet or cell phone with a highspeed internet any computer, tablet or cell phone with a highspeed internet

connection. See our website for more information about using connection. See our website for more information about using

Zoom or join us for free training and technical assistance at Zoom or join us for free training and technical assistance at

our Fall Open House and other times as noted on our website.our Fall Open House and other times as noted on our website.

TIME TO LEARN As fall approaches people often think about returning to school

or to learning about new and exciting subjects. So why not

consider taking a new course this fall at the Lifelong Learning

Centre? Or you can attend one of our presentations being offered

at low or no cost. LLC has something for everyone who wants to

learn, to get or stay fit, or to connect with familiar faces or make

new friends. Most courses and presentations will continue to be

offered remotely this fall with a few in-person courses for those

who may not be comfortable connecting online.

FALL OPEN HOUSEThis is your opportunity to learn what the Lifelong Learning

Centre has to offer and to hear from some of our instructors. For

those who are new to remote learning – or who want a refresher

– there will be Zoom and CCE Community demonstrations

before presentations begin each day of the Open House.

Following presentations you will have an opportunity to engage

in conversation with LLC staff and members of the Seniors

University Group to learn more about what we do and how you

can get connected from wherever you are.

These sessions are free and open to all, but you must register in

advance to receive one Zoom link which will be good for all three

days.

Tuesday, September 14

1:00pm Orientation to Zoom and CCE Community

2:00pm Importance of Ancient Religions with Dr. Ian Brown

Wednesday, September 15

11:30am Orientation to Zoom and CCE Community

12:00pm Take Your Brain For a Walk! with Dr. Holly Bardutz

1:00pm Fitness Demonstrations with LLC Fitness Instructors

Thursday, September 16

6:30pm Orientation to Zoom and CCE Community

7:00pm Ten Buildings that Define(d) Regina with Don Black

MADELINE SHERIDAN

“The LLC courses are wonderful places to find support and camaraderie with like-minded people. For me, the Creative Writing classes rekindled a desire to share my stories with others. In particular, Creative Writing Technique class has taught me ways to both read and write better. I would recommend these courses to anyone, whether they are new to the craft or are well along in their writing journey.”

DENNIS MENNIE

“Classes at LLC have been a part of my life for several years. Each term I look forward to the many mind enriching topics. I find attending classes provides a forum for social interaction and exposure to other learning opportunities in the community.” .”

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MONDAYAM

French: La joie de vivre 1

9:30-11:30am, Sep 27-Nov 22

Yoga - Beginner

10:30-11:30am, Sep 27-Nov 22

PM Yoga – Multi-Level

12:00-1:00pm, Sep 27-Nov 22

(Meets Mon and Wed)

Creative Writing Circle

1:30-3:30pm, Sep 20, Oct 18,

Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21,

Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16

Contemporary Concerns

1:30-3:30pm, Sep 27, Oct 25,

Nov 29, Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 28,

Apr 25, May 30 (delivered in-person)

T’ai Chi Chih

4:30-5:30pm, Sep 27-Nov 22

(delivered in-person)

MONDAY EVENINGSSpanish 3 (Evening)

7:00-9:00pm, Sep 27-Nov 22

Protecting My Money:

Seniors and Fraud

7:00-8:00pm, Sep 27

Helping Kids Become Financially

Literate

7:00-8:00pm, Oct 25

Investing, Speculating and

Gambling: Making Money

with Money

7:00-8:00pm, Nov 29

TUESDAY

AMFrench: La vie en rose

9:30-11:30am, Sep 28-Nov 16

Spanish 2

9:30-11:30am, Sep 28-Nov 16

Untold Stories of Ancient

Christianity

10:00-11:30am, Sep 28-Nov 16

PMCurious History of Colour in Art

1:30-3:00pm, Sep 21

Women Artists in History

1:30-3:00pm, Sep 28-Oct 5

Economics of Cannabis in SK

1:30-3:00pm, Oct 26-Nov 16

TUESDAY EVENINGSArt of the American West:

1895-Today

7:00-8:30pm, Oct 19-Nov 9

Spanish 1 (Evening)

7:00-9:00pm, Sep 28-Nov 16

Ukrainian - Beginner

7:00-9:00pm, Sep 28-Nov 16

LIFELONG LEARNING CENTRE COURSES AT A GLANCE

If you are 50+ you can join the Seniors University Group – or renew If you are 50+ you can join the Seniors University Group – or renew

your membership – to get discounts on daytime LLC courses your membership – to get discounts on daytime LLC courses

and more. SUG members receive information about courses, free and more. SUG members receive information about courses, free

forums and invitations to special events like the Writing Contest forums and invitations to special events like the Writing Contest

and the Christmas Celebration. Members can also use University and the Christmas Celebration. Members can also use University

of Regina Library and borrow books at no charge. SUG Members of Regina Library and borrow books at no charge. SUG Members

who need assistance to take a course at LLC are eligible to apply who need assistance to take a course at LLC are eligible to apply

for a SUG Bursary to take a course for $10 or $20. To get more for a SUG Bursary to take a course for $10 or $20. To get more

information about SUG and the SUG Bursary see our website or information about SUG and the SUG Bursary see our website or

call 306-585-5766.call 306-585-5766.

Now is the time to learn a new language which is a great way to Now is the time to learn a new language which is a great way to

exercise your brain or to get ready for future travel. LLC offers exercise your brain or to get ready for future travel. LLC offers

French, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Chinese language courses. There French, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Chinese language courses. There

are also practice courses to assist you to brush up on your French are also practice courses to assist you to brush up on your French

or Spanish this fall.or Spanish this fall.

Most fall courses and presentations will be delivered via Zoom Most fall courses and presentations will be delivered via Zoom

to allow you to connect with others in Regina, Saskatchewan to allow you to connect with others in Regina, Saskatchewan

and around the world to learn new and different things safely. A and around the world to learn new and different things safely. A

few courses will be offered in person as indicated by “few courses will be offered in person as indicated by “(delivered (delivered

in-person)in-person)” on the Courses at a Glance table. Dr. Ray Cleveland ” on the Courses at a Glance table. Dr. Ray Cleveland

will engage you in lively discussion about the Middle East, Dr. will engage you in lively discussion about the Middle East, Dr.

Clay Burlingham on European History, Dr. Ian Brown on Ancient Clay Burlingham on European History, Dr. Ian Brown on Ancient

Christianity, Angèle Poirier on the Economics of Cannabis in SK, Christianity, Angèle Poirier on the Economics of Cannabis in SK,

Dr. Emily Eaton on Energy Transitions and Christie Newton on the Dr. Emily Eaton on Energy Transitions and Christie Newton on the

Psychology of Fake News. You can also get together with others Psychology of Fake News. You can also get together with others

to learn how to write or share stories, understand the stars, grow to learn how to write or share stories, understand the stars, grow

houseplants and succulents, stay safe online, and more.houseplants and succulents, stay safe online, and more.

JOIN SENIORS UNIVERSITY GROUP

LANGUAGES

SOCIAL INTERACTION

NEED HELP WITH ZOOM NEED HELP WITH ZOOM OR CCE COMMUNITY?OR CCE COMMUNITY?Do you need help to use Do you need help to use Zoom to participate in LLC Zoom to participate in LLC courses? If yes, there is a courses? If yes, there is a Zoom Orientation Guide and Zoom Orientation Guide and video on the LLC website. video on the LLC website. There will also be Zoom There will also be Zoom training at the Open House. training at the Open House. See front cover and our See front cover and our website for details about website for details about these and other opportunities these and other opportunities

to learn how to use Zoom to to learn how to use Zoom to get the most from your LLC get the most from your LLC courses, or call our Student courses, or call our Student and Instructor Services Office and Instructor Services Office at 306-585-5748.at 306-585-5748.

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TUESDAY

AMFrench: La vie en rose

9:30-11:30am, Sep 28-Nov 16

Spanish 2

9:30-11:30am, Sep 28-Nov 16

Untold Stories of Ancient

Christianity

10:00-11:30am, Sep 28-Nov 16

PMCurious History of Colour in Art

1:30-3:00pm, Sep 21

Women Artists in History

1:30-3:00pm, Sep 28-Oct 5

Economics of Cannabis in SK

1:30-3:00pm, Oct 26-Nov 16

TUESDAY EVENINGSArt of the American West:

1895-Today

7:00-8:30pm, Oct 19-Nov 9

Spanish 1 (Evening)

7:00-9:00pm, Sep 28-Nov 16

Ukrainian - Beginner

7:00-9:00pm, Sep 28-Nov 16

WEDNESDAY

AMFrench: La joie de vivre 3

9:30-11:30am, Sep 29-Nov 17

Spanish 1

9:30-11:30am, Sep 29-Nov 17

Energy Transitions: Carbon Pricing,

Just Transitions & Green New Deals

10:00-11:30am, Sep 29-Oct 20

Psychology of Fake News

10:00-11:30am, Oct 27-Nov 17

Ageless Grace

10:30-11:30am, Sep 29-Nov 17

(delivered in-person)

PMYoga – Multi-level

12:00-1:00pm, Sep 27-Nov 22

(Meets Mon and Wed)

French Conversation

12:00-1:00pm, Sep 29-Nov 17

A Simmering and Unsettled

Europe, 1756-1789

1:30-3:30pm, Sep 29-Nov 17

As I Remember

1:30-3:30pm, Sep 29-Nov 17

(delivered in-person)

Spanish Practice

1:00-3:00pm, Sep 29-Nov 17

WEDNESDAY EVENINGSAstronomy: Understanding the

Autumn Sky

7:00-8:30pm, Sep 29-Nov 17

Chinese Intermediate

6:00-8:00pm, Sep 22-Dec 8

Spanish 2 (Evening)

7:00-9:00pm, Sep 29-Nov 17

THURSDAY

AMFrench: La joie de vivre 2

9:30-11:30am, Sep 30-Nov 25

Spanish 3

9:30-11:30am, Sep 30-Nov 25

Middle East Current Affairs

9:30-11:30am, Sep 30-Oct 21

(delivered in-person)

Ancient Cultures and Places

9:30-11:30am, Oct 28-Nov 25

(delivered in-person)

PMCreative Writing Technique

1:30-3:30pm, Sep 30-Nov 25

19th Century Natural Sciences

and Medicine

1:30-3:00pm, Sep 30-Nov 25

(delivered in-person)

THURSDAY EVENINGSChinese Beginner

6:00-8:00pm, Sep 23-Dec 16

Spanish Practice (Evening)

7:00-9:00pm, Sep 30-Nov 25

Canadian Wines

7:00-8:30pm, Sep 23 & 30

Wines of the World

7:00-9:00pm, Oct 7-28

Holiday Wines

7:00-8:30pm, Nov 18

FRIDAY

AMFrench: La joie de vivre 4

9:30-11:30am, Oct 1-Nov 19

Aboriginal Grandmothers

Caring for Grandchildren

Support Network

10:00am-12:00pm

Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 5, Dec 10

Intercultural Grandmothers

Uniting (IGU)

10:30am-12:00pm

Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17

PM

Chinese Advanced

1:00-3:00pm, Sep 24-Dec 10

SATURDAY

Crafting Your Personal Essay

10:00-11:30am, Sep 25-Nov 20

Ukrainian - Intermediate

9:00-11:00am, Sep 25-Nov 20

Cloud Computing 1

10:00-12:00pm, Oct 2

(delivered in-person)

Cloud Computing 2

10:00-12:00pm, Oct 16

(delivered in-person)

Cybersecurity for Beginners

10:00-12:00pm, Oct 30

(delivered in-person)

Growing Houseplants and

Succulents

10:00am-12:00pm, Nov 6

Note: No class on Oct 9, Oct 11 & Nov 11

Note you must register in advance for all courses and presentations you would like to attend including those that are free. Once you register you will receive Note you must register in advance for all courses and presentations you would like to attend including those that are free. Once you register you will receive important information about how to participate in presentations and courses using CCE Community and Zoom with free training provided to those who are important information about how to participate in presentations and courses using CCE Community and Zoom with free training provided to those who are new or want a refresher in remote learning.new or want a refresher in remote learning.

FALL COURSES 2021 - REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1

WINES OF THE WORLD Experience the world by learning Experience the world by learning about wine-making regions and about wine-making regions and grapes with Greg Harasen. There is a grapes with Greg Harasen. There is a social bubble rate so you can sample social bubble rate so you can sample new wines with family or friends from new wines with family or friends from the comfort of your own residence! the comfort of your own residence! You can also learn about wines with You can also learn about wines with short courses on Canadian Wines short courses on Canadian Wines and Holidays Wines.and Holidays Wines.

ART HISTORY With three unique art history With three unique art history courses you will discover the curious courses you will discover the curious history of colour in art, learn about history of colour in art, learn about women artists throughout history women artists throughout history and their determination to overcome and their determination to overcome societal norms, and learn about art societal norms, and learn about art of the American West and its main of the American West and its main icon the bronco buster.icon the bronco buster.

CLOUD COMPUTING & CYBERSECURITY Learn how to navigate online spaces Learn how to navigate online spaces confidently and securely, and how confidently and securely, and how to use Cloud Computing more to use Cloud Computing more effectively. You can also learn how effectively. You can also learn how to protect your identity online and to protect your identity online and how to recognize suspicious activity. how to recognize suspicious activity. These courses will be offered in-These courses will be offered in-person this fall.person this fall.

COURSE DELIVERY NOTE: All Fall 2021 courses are delivered remotely All Fall 2021 courses are delivered remotely

via Zoom unless otherwise stated.via Zoom unless otherwise stated.

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LLC FALL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONSYou must register in advance for all presentations you would like to attend, including the Open House and other free events. Those registered will

receive an email with instructions on how to access the Zoom link.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS – FREE 12:00-1:00PM Join us for monthly presentations on a wide range of health and wellness topics offered in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.Join us for monthly presentations on a wide range of health and wellness topics offered in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Sep 15 Take Your Brain For a Walk!

Dr. Holly Bardutz

Oct 13 Vaccines and the Older Adult - Staying Protected

Tania Denier

THURSDAY NOON FORUMS - $10 EACH12:00-1:00PMJoin us for interesting presentations on a wide range of topics and bring a friend who is in your social bubble at no charge!Join us for interesting presentations on a wide range of topics and bring a friend who is in your social bubble at no charge!

Sep 23 Rethinking Global Citizenship in Light of COVID-19Sep 23 Rethinking Global Citizenship in Light of COVID-19

Dr. Bob Huish Dr. Bob Huish

Sep 30 Operational Policing with CaninesSep 30 Operational Policing with Canines

Jody Lorence Jody Lorence

Oct 7 Making Sense of Fake NewsOct 7 Making Sense of Fake News

Christie Newton Christie Newton

Oct 14 Black Markets: CannabisOct 14 Black Markets: Cannabis

Angèle Poirier Angèle Poirier

Oct 21 Project FeederWatch: Identifying SK BirdsOct 21 Project FeederWatch: Identifying SK Birds

Lacey Weekes Lacey Weekes

RESEARCH WITH IMPACT - FREETUESDAYS AT 12:00-1:00PMTUESDAYS AT 12:00-1:00PM The Lifelong Learning Centre, in partnership with the University of Regina Alumni Engagement Office, is offering presentations this fall on exciting The Lifelong Learning Centre, in partnership with the University of Regina Alumni Engagement Office, is offering presentations this fall on exciting

research being carried out by UR faculty. research being carried out by UR faculty. Presentations will be on Sep 21, Oct 19 and Nov 16. See website for more information.

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Lifelong Learning Centre Centre for Continuing EducationUniversity of Regina3737 Wascana ParkwayRegina, SK S4S 0A2

4561872

Winter registration is now open. Register at www.uregina.ca/cce

Lifelong Learning CentreCentre for Continuing Education

Lifelong Learning Centre

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY & CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Entertainment, carol singing, shared treats and great door prize

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019 1:30-3:30pm

JOIN US AT OUR WELCOME & ORIENTATION - FREE THURSDAY JANUARY 16, 2019

12:00-1:00pm

Return to:Lifelong Learning Centre Centre for Continuing EducationUniversity of Regina3737 Wascana ParkwayRegina, SK S4S 0A2

For more information and to register, phone 306-585-5748 or visit www.uregina.ca/cce/lifelong

Nov 10 Traditional Chinese Medicine & Your Health Journey

Dr. Nicole Mitchelson

Dec 8 Accessing Primary Health Care Services

Maureen Sonntag and Tanja Smijic

Oct 28 Cyber Safety Oct 28 Cyber Safety

Milton Calnek and Michael Jones Milton Calnek and Michael Jones

Nov 4 Technologies for DecarbonizationNov 4 Technologies for Decarbonization

Dr. Roger Petry Dr. Roger Petry

Nov 18 Canada’s Feminist Foreign Aid Nov 18 Canada’s Feminist Foreign Aid

Dr. Liam Swiss Dr. Liam Swiss

Nov 25 Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian WorkersNov 25 Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Workers

Dr. Sean Tucker Dr. Sean Tucker