FALL 2019 September & November Course Calendar Located in Nanaimo & Parksville

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September Courses ��pg 2 As we enter the 26th year of VIU ElderCollege, we take with us the momentum we have generated One-Day Sessions ��pg 8 during our first quarter century. It is the intention of the Board of Management of VIU ElderCollege November Courses �� pg 11 to grow the program in a controlled way while keeping the quality of our program intact. To that end, we will be introducing new instructors with Saturday Speakers �� back cover a variety of skills and interests and recruiting new participants. As has always been the case, the success of VIU ElderCollege is due to the support of VIU and the many volunteers that make our VIU ElderCollege program function powerfully. While savouring the knowledge and friendships that you gain from participating in VIU ElderCollege courses, please consider donating some of your time and skills as an instructor or volunteer. We look forward to moving ahead as a cohesive and VIU ElderCollege productive team. th 25 Anniversary Anne Toby, PhD Chair of the Board and Instructor Legacy Fund VIU ElderCollege

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An active VIU ElderCollege membership is required VIU ElderCollege produces two Course Calendars per before registration in all VIU ElderCollege courses. year. Registration for the Fall Session starts in late June Memberships run from June 1 (of the current year) to and in late November for the Spring/Summer Session. May 31 (of the following year). The annual membership Emails will be sent to current and past members indicating fee is $20 and offers many benefits. when registration will start. In preparation for course registration, memberships can On the phone: be purchased starting June 1 for the upcoming Using a credit card. VIU ElderCollege season. Call toll free 1-866-734-6252 Memberships can be purchased on the phone with a credit card, or with cash, debit or credit card in person at In person: either the Nanaimo or Parksville campus. Using a credit card, cash or debit. Nanaimo Campus Parksville Campus Benefits of Membership Building 200 Parksville Civic & • Early notification of course registration dates Registration Centre Technology Centre nd • Course calendar mailed to your home address 900 Fifth Street 100 Jensen Ave E, 2 Floor • Member emails and updates Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5 Parksville, BC V9P 2G3 • Use of VIU Library during course • One free admission to Milner Gardens and Woodland • Discount of $4 off entrance to Deep Bay Marine Field Station • Discount of $2 off Classical Coffee Concert Series Chamber Music at the Port Theatre • Discount of 10% off giftware and apparel at the VIU Campus Store • Discount at the VIU Gym

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Energy Medicine For Self-Help – Non-Fiction Book Club An Introduction Now 8 Weeks! After establishing a reading list, the club will meet once This hands-on course will introduce participants to a a month to discuss the book designated for that date. variety of energy healing techniques, for example Eden Please bring to the first meeting a suggested title and Energy Medicine, Energy Psychology and PSYCH-K. the reasons you chose it – history, politics, economics, You will learn to test and adjust your own energy philosophy, biography, memoirs, environmental issues patterns to promote and sustain health and emotional – anything that isn’t fiction. Please check that it is wellbeing. You will be encouraged to practice the Daily readily available in the library or bookstores. Energy Routine throughout the course to balance and ELDN 067 F19X01 (Qualicum Beach) strengthen energy patterns that boost the bodies’ self-  8 sessions: Mon, Sep 16, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 16, healing ability. Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 16, Apr 20; 1:30-3:30 pm ELDK 009 F19Q01 (Parksville) $52.50  8 sessions: September: October: Mon, Sep 9-Nov 4; 12:30-2:30 pm (No class Oct 14) Erebus: One Ship, Two Epic In The Realm Of Hungry $52.50 Voyages and the Greatest Ghosts: Close Encounters Naval Mystery of All Time With Addiction MIKE PROVENCHER worked for 38 years in the Mental by Michael Palin by Gabor Mate Health field as a clinician and manager. Since 2004 Mike has been studying energy treatment modalities for ameliorating ANNE BRAILSFORD (PhD) has a passion for reading and mental, emotional and physical conditions. loves to engage in book conversations to learn others’ perspectives. She has had a career in children’s literacy learning and continues to write books for teachers and to Vancouver Island History 1871-1914 design literacy programs for children. Beginning in 1871, we’ll see how British Columbia CAROL WELLS has a BSc from the University of Alberta and became a province of Canada and how Victoria ended certification in Business Administration from the College of up as its capital city. We’ll follow the life of Victoria, New Caledonia. She has researched her own family tree and once the biggest town in all of British Columbia, how has completed course work with the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. it slowly lost its financial and economic position to Vancouver but survived as the political centre and base for the Royal Navy (in Esquimalt). We’ll see the Prepare For Emergencies And Disasters building of the Island’s own railway: Esquimalt and The course starts with a discussion of the many Nanaimo Railway which promised prosperity for the types of emergency events that can befall BC, how Island communities. We’ll drop in on the infamous vulnerable we are, and what governments are doing to Dunsmuirs, learn about the Island’s collieries, minimize risks. We will then cover what we need to Craigdarroch Castle, the seal fishery, Victoria’s red light do as individuals, households and neighbourhoods, district, streetcars and breweries. We’ll also uncover the as we are the first line of preparedness and response. lives of some of our more colourful Premiers including The final session includes a few desk-top exercises to Amor De Cosmos, John Robson, E.G. Prior, Richard empower you to turn a potential catastrophe into a McBride, and much more. mere inconvenience. ELDQ 076 F19X01 (Downtown Nanaimo) ELDH 021 F19Q01 (Parksville)  6 sessions:  4 sessions: Mon, Sep 9-Oct 21; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class Oct 14) Mon, Sep 23-Oct 21; 9:30-11:30 am (No class Oct 14) $42 $31.50 DAVID HOBSON is passionate about history and has ROSS PETERSON is a former Director of Emergency degrees in History and German from the University of Management for the North Shore municipalities (Vancouver), Victoria and UCLA. He has taught at numerous institutions in and has been providing personal and neighborhood BC including UVic, Camosun College and ElderCollege. preparedness instruction for over 20 years.

2 Nanaimo Parksville Qualicum Beach Nanoose Bay Canada In The Flanders In WWI Intelligent Investing And Estate Planning This course will focus on the Canadian involvement in Workshop WWI, especially on the Western Front. The instructor, This is a comprehensive holistic course that helps who has lived in Flanders and also in Canada, has a to educate seniors and retirees about money and unique close perspective of the courage and sacrifice finances. This course will review the following topics in men and women made in WWI. All aspects of this detail: estate planning; financial planning; investment time will be covered. It is a study of Canadians and the strategies to protect both capital and income; tax consequences for our country and the lessons we can management; wealth succession and charitable giving. draw from that. If requested, banking and credit management will also ELDK 016 F19N01 (Nanaimo) be covered.  8 sessions: Tue, Sep 3-Oct 22; 9:30-12:30 pm ELDQ 058 F19N01 (Nanaimo) $52.50  6 sessions: Tue, Sep 10-Oct 15; 1:00-3:00 pm JOHNNY COOPMAN is a musician and amateur historian. He $42 is currently writing a concept album dealing with Canadians who were in the Ieper (Ypres) salient during WWI. Johnny’s WAHID ALI has been a Financial Planner and Retirement passion is to share this history with others. Specialist for twenty-five years and specializes in Estate Planning, Wealth Succession and Financial Planning. Fire Safety At Home Discuss the importance of fire prevention and how we Photovoltaics: Solar Electric Power can protect ourselves at home. The instructor will focus This course will focus on the basics of solar electric on topics such as: places in our homes to look at fire power from solar cells-photovoltaics (PV). Topics will safety, how to use a fire extinguisher and what to do if include array siting and orientation, anticipated costs, we hear the smoke alarm. present and future status of PV, and storage. The second week of the course will be a site visit to the instructor’s ELDK 001 F19Q01 (Parksville) Errington home (22kWp of PV). Due to the wide range 2 sessions: Tue, Sep 10-17; 12:30-2:30 pm of audience familiarity with solar power, the course will $21 be geared towards answering questions and discussing STEVEN LIEDL is the Assistant Chief for the City of Parksville participants’ interests. Fire Department. He has been a member of the department ELDH 048 F19Q01 (Parksville) for almost ten years. 2 sessions: Tue, Sep 24-Oct 1; 12:30-2:30 pm $21 DERRICK GRIMMER has a PhD in solid-state physics and has spent 43 years in the solar energy field (thermal & electric). He worked in solar groups at US government labs (Los Alamos), large corporations (3M), and is a retired co-founder of a PV module manufacturing firm (PowerFilm). DID YOU KNOW?

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September Courses Sept. 3 – Nov. 4 3 The Short Story In English Literature Canadian Prime Ministers: Public And Private Lives Joseph Conrad was inspired to write The Secret Agent (1907) by the bomb attack on the Greenwich Uncover the personal and public lives of Canada’s Observatory that occurred in 1894. After the 9/11 Prime Ministers from 1867 to the present. The focus attacks and the intervention of the CIA in Afghanistan, will be on the major Prime Ministers and provide The Secret Agent became a model for understanding insight into the lesser known ones. Lectures and terrorism and the way it works in the 20th century. We discussion will encourage participants to contribute will discuss this novel and the importance of the short and will be enhanced by video presentations. story form as it relates to the study of English Literature ELDN 013 F19Q01 (Parksville) in the 20th century.  5 sessions: Tue, Sep 24-Oct 22; 9:30-11:30 am Required Texts: The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad $36.75 ELDH 093 F19Q01 (Parksville) GREG FRASER received a BA from the University of Victoria  6 sessions: Tue, Sep 10-Oct 15; 3:30-5:30 pm and an MA from the University of San Diego. His major areas of expertise are World History, Canadian History and First $42 Nations Studies. GLORIA MARTINS (BA SFU) worked as a teaching assistant for the English Department at SFU while completing the Making Your Dreams Come True course requirements for her master’s degree. Bring new clarity to what you REALLY want out of life. Nurturing Grieving And Mourning Loss You will learn about the steps you can take to manifest a life you will love. The instructor will provide the tools This course will offer opportunities for both personal to create a vision and feel a sense of self-empowerment. reflection and small group discussion. The course will The presentations are interactive and geared towards focus on taking an inventory of loss in our lives, healthy different learning styles with lots of fun, laughter, and ways of dealing with loss, myths of grief and looking at insights into how Universal Laws work. how we can be a companioning presence in the lives of ELDH 090 F19Q01 (Parksville) those mourning loss.  3 sessions: Wed, Sep 11-Oct 2; 9:30-11:30 am ELDH 009 F19X01 (Qualicum Beach) $26.50  4 sessions: Tue, Oct 1-22; 12:30-2:30 pm $31.50 DOROTHEA GORDON (B.A., M.Ed, Germany) taught in Europe and Victoria BC high schools: French, German, JULE BRIESE is a retired educator with a passion for Spanish and Latin. She’s now a certified DreamBuilder facilitating nurturing workshops. She holds certificates in coach, giving presentations and workshops locally and Conflict Resolution and Negotiation and in Grief and Loss internationally. Studies. She received her facilitator training through the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation. Bridge 1 Aging Better In Community This course is an introduction to basic bidding and play using the Standard American 5-Card Major system. It These interactive sessions will explore the good, the is intended for both beginners and those who have not bad, and the ugly of care and housing for older adults - played bridge for some time but wish to re-learn this through the lens of community. How did we get here? currently used system. Homework is expected. What is the journey of care for an older adult look like? What are the current and emerging trends in care Recommended Text: Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction by Audrey Grant and housing? What can we learn from best practices globally and how can we apply them locally? ELDP 070 F19X01 (Nanoose Bay)  ELDK 027 F19Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Wed, Sep 11-Oct 16; 9:30-Noon  3 sessions: Tue, Sep 10-24; 9:30-11:30 am $42 $26.50 BRIAN ATKINSON, an architect by profession, has played Bridge throughout the world: under a hanging car headlamp RUDY FRIESEN is passionate about better care and housing while bombs dropped overhead in Iraq; in the rain forests of for aging people. He researches leading-edge initiatives Costa Rica; and beside the Mekong River in Laos, amongst around the world, writes about them, and presents to other places. organizations, communities and conferences in Canada and abroad.

4 Nanaimo Parksville Qualicum Beach Nanoose Bay A Sensible Look Estate Planning At Natural Medicine For The Mature Client Explore the clinical evidence and published science This course will assist seniors in arranging their about natural approaches to health and wellness. Find affairs and investments in order to make end of life out how the role of traditional therapies has changed planning easier for both the senior and his or her and what they have to offer in the world of modern estate. Topics will include: making a Last Will and medicine. Topics include nutrition, supplementation, Testament, a Health Care Representation Agreement, and herbal medicine to treat common conditions. The or other Health Care Directive and Enduring Powers emphasis will be on integrative approaches that take of Attorney. Special attention is given to alternate individual needs into account and will look at patients processes designed to avoid or reduce the necessity for from a holistic perspective. Probate of a Will. ELDK 010 F19Q01 (Parksville) ELDK 019 F19Q01 (Parksville)  4 sessions: Wed, Sep 11-Oct 2; 12:30-2:00 pm  6 sessions: Wed, Sep 11-Oct 16; 3:00-5:00 pm $31.50 $42 LISA LEGER is a natural health consultant who works in a JOHN A. HOSSACK is a lawyer practicing in the areas from community pharmacy. She brings her sensible perspective Nanaimo North to Courtenay, primarily in the fields of estate after decades with a foot in both the natural health industry planning, will planning and estate probate. John places and the world of pharmacy. special emphasis on will planning, alternatives to will planning, probate avoidance and trusts including alter- Meditation For Health And Wellbeing ego trusts and joint-partner trusts. What are the scientific facts about the different Founders Of Religion methods of meditation? Why and how does it work? The enormous proven benefits, especially for seniors, The character of the founders of religions set the “DNA” can easily be discovered through a simple practice. of the movement. This is indispensable for its beginning Discover what works best for you. The instructor and continuity. Some are deemed perfect while others provides the theory and the methods of practice. You less virtuous; some followers defend their founder may find out what works for you in the comfort and to the point of threat and violence, others are left to privacy of your home. discern the truth. In all cases, understanding a religion is best gained by knowing the founder and conditions ELDH 033 F19N01 (Nanaimo) of the times in any search for truth.  6 sessions: Wed, Sep 11-Oct 16; 12:30-2:30 pm ELDH 094 F19Q01 (Parksville) $42  8 sessions: Thu, Sep 5-Oct 24; 9:30-11:30 am ARIE VANDER REYDEN (BA, BFA, MA, Ed.D) has studied at $52.50 various schools of meditation on four different continents. He has taught and conducted workshops in a variety of Recommended Text: settings and audiences, from early childhood to seniors, Eastern Religions (2005) by Michael D. Coogan from students to business executives. DR. JACK DUCKWORTH (B.Mus, Dip.CS., M.Div., D.Min) has spent over 25 years in Christian mission with extensive cross-culturally multi-generational experience in Canada and internationally through module teaching international DID YOU KNOW? students in Eastern Europe and the Netherlands. Course codes explained!

F 19N01 Refund Policy VIU policy permits refunds only if the withdrawal request is received at least 7 days FALL 2019 N: Nanaimo prior to the start date of a VIU ElderCollege Q: Parksville course. Extenuating circumstances may be X: Off Campus considered if the withdrawal is made later.

September Courses Sept. 3 – Nov. 4 5 Beethoven’s Music, Life, And Times Shakespeare’s Women Listen to selections of Beethoven’s music as played by This course will examine the roles of Shakespeare’s the pianist/instructor as well as CDs. Special attention greatest heroines, both in their plays and in the will be given to Beethoven’s late string quartets: what he Elizabethan historical context: Lady Macbeth, discovered and what we can discover in his music. Cleopatra, Beatrice, Rosalind, Isabella, Katherine, Cordelia, and Imogen. Students are encouraged to ELDH 098 F19X01 (Qualicum Beach) bring a contemporary text of Shakespeare’s plays that  3 sessions: Thu, Sep 12-26; 12:30-2:30 pm would reflect a relatively recent editorial philology, for $26.50 example the Arden, Bevington, or Cambridge edition of DAVE KLINGER has taught many music courses in the area Shakespeare’s plays. from Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach. He lives in Parksville with his wife and two dogs. He has a Master’s Degree in Piano ELDH 095 F19N01 (Nanaimo) Performance from Michigan State University.  8 sessions: Fri, Sep 6-Oct 25; 2:00-4:00 pm $52.50 Writing Mystery Fiction JOHN EDWARDS studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and Writing mysteries presents the same problems any is the author of translations of many Greek and Latin poets. fiction presents: developing characters, writing He regards Shakespeare as an omniscient genius and as the dialogue, establishing setting, working time sequences, god of our beautiful English. presenting back story, plotting events, and editing drafts. Writers are as different as the works they write How Green (Energy Efficient) and so are their techniques. After looking at these areas, Is My Home? we’ll try writing our own segments and comparing results. We might even be able to stitch them together Do you want to learn how to make your present or to make our own stories. future home more energy efficient (or Green) and avoid possible problems? Custodians of sacred spaces ELDK 018 F19N01 (Nanaimo) as well as managers of community halls and apartment  6 sessions: Thu, Sep 12-Oct 17; 1:00-2:30 pm buildings will also find most, if not all, of the topics of $42 significant benefit. This course will describe what is appropriate and where to start when contemplating a GAR MALLINSON taught English courses at an Ontario college for thirty years. He is a nature photographer and has variety of reductions in energy/utility use. written short stories and mystery novels; three of which he’s ELDK 008 F19Q01 (Parksville) published.  6 sessions: Fri, Sep 13-Oct 18; 9:30-11:30 am Cultural Travel In Europe Now 5 Weeks! $42 Had enough of the “It’s Tuesday - it must be Belgium” PETER MERIDEW holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical syndrome? This course will help you plan and enjoy Engineering and a MA in Environmental Studies. In 2013, he prepared a course of study entitled Green stimulating holidays in Europe with a cultural or Awareness Training for Literacy Central Vancouver Island. educational theme, whether you travel singly or in He has been a volunteer member of the Build Committee groups. Under guidance from the instructor, participants for Habitat for Humanity CVI since 2014 and, most recently, will be encouraged to discuss their previous experiences assisted with both the design and on-site implementation of in order to illuminate common issues. durability and energy reduction aspects for the construction of a six-home development, now completed & occupied, in ELDH 057 Chase River. $36.75 Choose one of the following sections: F19Q01 (Parksville):  5 sessions: Thu, Sep 12-Oct 10; 9:30-11:30 am F19N01 (Nanaimo): DID YOU KNOW?  5 sessions: Thu, Sep 12-Oct 10; 3:00-5:00 pm Your VIU ElderCollege membership allows JOHN BLACK taught in VIU’s Liberal Studies program, which develops interdisciplinary understanding of European you to use the library at VIU’s Nanaimo cultural traditions. He has led many field schools to Europe, Campus during your course. and is now a group leader with VIU’s Adventures in Mind.

6 Nanaimo Parksville Qualicum Beach Nanoose Bay Write On! Now 5 Weeks! You love to travel and want to share your experiences with friends, family or perhaps even for publication. New! Through group discussions, interactive exercises and hands-on assignments, this five-session travel writing FRIDAY FORUM course will include topics such as idea generation, research, adding colour and atmosphere to your articles. ELDH 047 F19Q01 (Parksville) Navigating The Health Care System  5 sessions: Fri, Sep 13-Oct 11; 9:30-11:30 am As we age, most of us increase our use of the public $36.75 health care system. For many, the system seems like MANDY TRICKETT is a freelance travel writer who has lived an impenetrable labyrinth. These lectures will provide and worked in 12 countries on four continents. Trained as a much needed information in key areas so we can better long haul tour director, she has directed international travel programs and worked as a travel counselor. Mandy’s articles advocate for ourselves and our loved ones. For more have appeared in newspapers, magazines and websites information on the speakers and talking points, visit us around the world from South Africa to Sweden. at viu.ca/eldercollege. Class 1: Class 4: What should you know Caring for others – how do about the health care you save your sanity and system? your money?

Dr. Jim Dimmick, Saskia Jennings, MD, FRCP, Professor Certified Caregiving “This was my first VIU Emeritus, Faculty of Consultant & Educator Medicine, UBC Peggy Hoult, ElderCollege course Dr. Drew Digney, Hon.BA (Economics) MD, B.Sc. Medical Director, specializes in the financial and it definitely will Oceanside Health Centre aspects of navigating around Robbie Jai, aging & caregiving Paramedic, Unit Chief of Class 5: not be the last!” BC Ambulance Service, What are your options Parksville to die with dignity?

Class 2: Tara Owens, Whose body is it anyway? RN, Charge Nurse Leader Connie Jorsvik, Palliative Care, NRGH RN, BSN, Senior Health Care Susie Coen, Navigator Advocate RN and Oceanside Hospice Rosemary Graham, Society Volunteer Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Diane Wallis, Oceanside Health Centre MB (UK), ChB (UK), FRCGP, Dr. Derek Poteryko, Family Physician Medical Director, Community Class 6: Health Nanaimo What does the future of Class 3: health care look like? What role does the Dr. Jim Dimmick, pharmacist play in health MD, FRCP, Professor care? Emeritus, Faculty of Briana Barker, Medicine, UBC B.Sc (Pharm), UBC, Dr. Anne Toby, R.Ph, Owner/Operator PhD (Genetics), SFU, VIU Pharmasave, Qualicum ElderCollege Board Chair Beach ELDH 091 F19Q01 (Parksville)  6 sessions: Fri, Sep 13-Oct 18; 12:30-3:30 pm $42

September Courses Sept. 3 – Nov. 4 7 ONE-DAY SESSIONS

Advance Care Planning: Vancouver Island Birds Because We All Die Everybody knows what birds are, but have you ever An accident today or a stroke tomorrow could leave wondered how many species have been seen on anyone incapable. Who will speak for you then? Vancouver Island, where they come from, when they Do they know your wishes? Do you? Advance Care come, and why they come? These questions and many Planning is the process of reflecting upon, then more will be discussed and answered through the informing others of your wishes regarding accepting photography of Mike Yip. or foregoing specific medical interventions should you ELDH 070 become incapable. To be legally empowering it must $10 be done while you are capable. (This session provides information only, not legal advice). Choose one of the following sections: ELDH 005 F19N01 (Nanaimo) F19Q01 (Parksville): F19Q02 (Parksville):  2 hours: Fri, Sep 13; 9:30-11:30 am  2 hours: Tue, Oct 22;  2 hours: Tue, Dec 10; 9:30-11:30 am 9:30-11:30 am $10 MIKE YIP is a retired teacher who has been photographing CHRIS ARONSON is a volunteer with Nanaimo Hospice and Vancouver Island birds since 2004. He wrote a bird column ElderCollege. He taught English as a Second Language at for the North Islander for 10 years and has self-published six VIU and at universities abroad until retirement. He is relieved books including three on Vancouver Island birds. that his Advance Care Plan has been completed.

Friendly Ghosts Exploring Life And The Afterlife This talk explores what near-death experience (NDE) Of The Past New to Nanaimo! accounts teach us about life and the afterlife, and This will be a marionette building workshop that is discusses our understandings through the juxtaposition fun and creative yet easy. No experience is required. of science and spiritual teachings. We explore scientific In three hours participants will build a marionette research on NDE, some perspectives from quantum from fabric scraps. Most materials are provided by the science, and verifiable personal NDE experiences. instructor, however, donations of additional napkin- ELDK 017 sized pieces of fabric would be welcome. $10 ELDH 052 F19N01 (Nanaimo) Choose one of the following sections:  3 hours: Fri, Sep 13; 1:00-4:00 pm F19Q01 (Parksville): F19N01 (Nanaimo): $10  2 hours: Tue, Oct 22;  2 hours: Tue, Dec 10; INA GRIET has a Master’s degree in physical education and 1:30-3:30 pm 1:30-3:30 pm health science. Since 2002, Ina has been a professional full- time artist painting marionettes and puppets, writing poetry DR. LYNN ECHEVARRIA has taught in Canadian universities, and touring with her Poetry Performance. spoken internationally, and has been widely published. Her research and enthusiasm about near death experiences, spiritual perspectives, and life histories of diverse people converge in this non-academic talk.

25th Anniversary Legacy Fund

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8 Nanaimo Parksville Qualicum Beach Nanoose Bay Planning Your Last Will Probate Bypass Strategies And Testament Updated! The process of probating an estate can be time- The course will assist individuals in properly planning consuming, costly and very stressful. This course is their Last Will and Testament and will cover the designed to introduce ways to bypass this process and necessary requirements of a legal Will. Emphasis will to eliminate or reduce many of the taxes, time and fees be on mental capacity; the structuring of the Will; associated with it. Attendees will receive information proper execution and witnessing; the appointment on these strategies and a clear explanation of how they and responsibilities of Executors; dealing with blended can use them in their own circumstances. family issues; spousal testamentary trusts; testamentary ELDK 024 F19Q01 (Parksville) disability trusts; Wills variation claims and why Wills  2 hours: Fri, Oct 25; 1:30-3:30 pm are sometimes challenged in court. $10 ELDK 021 F19Q01 (Parksville) LEN PAISLEY is a Certified Financial Planner who has worked  3 hours: Wed, Oct 23; 1:30-4:30 pm in the financial services industry for 38 years. He was $10 licensed as a securities broker for 30 years. JOHN A. HOSSACK is a lawyer practicing in the areas from Nanaimo North to Courtenay, primarily in the fields Six Stages Of Your Caregiving Years of estate planning, will planning and estate probate. John Throughout the caregiving journey, which can last from places special emphasis on will planning, alternatives to will six months to more than 10 years, the role of family planning, probate avoidance and trusts including alter-ego trusts and joint-partner trusts. caregivers evolves – and so should the services and the support they receive. This course describes the path that Introduction To Mindful Meditation family caregivers take. Most important, the stages – and their related Stumbles and Steadies – provide a map for Mindfulness meditation brings a sense of physical, family caregivers to navigate successfully through the emotional and cognitive wellbeing, allowing us to see caregiver years. the nature of our mind with a sense of compassion, curiosity and humour. This will be both a theoretical ELDH 088 F19Q01 (Parksville) and experiential session, exploring the many benefits of  2 ½ hours: Wed, Dec 11; 9:30-Noon mindfulness, where we can discover the true meaning of $10 being at peace with ourselves, grey hair and all. You will SASKIA JENNINGS is a Certified Caregiving Consultant and learn practical steps for meditating on your own at home. Educator. Saskia supports family caregivers who care for ELDK 013 their parent(s). She is an expert in providing coping strategies and tools that help them find relief from personal resentment, $10 guilt, and stress. Choose one of the following sections: F19Q01 (Parksville): F19N01 (Nanaimo):  3 hours: Thu, Oct 24;  3 hours: Thu, Dec 12; 12:30-3:30 pm 12:30-3:30 pm RALPH FRANK, a retired psychotherapist, has spent a lifetime investigating the intriguing connections between mind, body, emotions and energy. His passion is bringing DID YOU KNOW? lessons from Vipassana meditation, Tai Chi and Qigong, PARKING AT THE NANAIMO CAMPUS learned from Asian masters, to Western students. Parking is $3 for 3 hours when choosing the Economy option in Lot A which is a short walk to most classes.

One-Day Sessions 9 Planning For The End Of Life Investment Advisors Fees This course will analyze the recent changes to the And Compensation laws regarding medical assistance in dying in British If you’ve ever had trouble reading your investment Columbia. Topics will include eligibility criteria, statements, you are not alone. This course is designed to application requirements and the legal safeguards in help you understand the fees that you were paying and place. It will also provide practical information for how you were being charged for them. It will outline individuals interested in end of life care planning; the types of investment advisors licensed in Canada, the including medical assistance in dying, Representation average fees that are charged within the different groups Agreements, Advance Directives and other legal of advisory and how you can determine or get help with documentation intended to provide you with optimal your own situation. end of life care. ELDK 023 F19Q01 (Parksville) ELDK 020 F19N01 (Nanaimo)  2 hours: Wed, Dec 11; 1:30-3:30 pm  3 hours: Wed, Dec 11; 1:00-4:00 pm $10 $10 LEN PAISLEY is a Certified Financial Planner who has worked ANNA C. ALCOCK-WHITE (BA, LLB) is an associate at John in the financial services industry for 38 years. He was A. Hossack Law Corporation. She practices primarily in the licensed as a securities broker for 30 years. fields of Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Will Planning, and Real Estate Law.

Salish Sea Culinary Adventures Tempt your taste buds and expand your dining experiences. Enjoy regional culinary adventures celebrating the variety and quality of Salish Sea land and ocean food products. The focus is on learning and adventure. Try something different while enjoying tastes of the Salish Sea region. Highly regarded regional chefs will supervise the preparation of these culinary adventures. During each two-hour culinary event, supervising chefs and/or student chefs may share culinary ideas, menu choices, or suggestions for regional food sourcing.

Luncheons: appetizer, main dish, dessert and tea/coffee. Dinner: amuse bouche, appetizer, main, dessert and tea/coffee.

Discovery Room Luncheon Long Table Luncheon in VIU Teaching Lab VIU Culinary Arts Program VIU Culinary Arts Program ELDH 063 F19N01 (Nanaimo) ELDK 025 F19N01 (Nanaimo) 2 hours: Fri, Sep 27; 12:00-2:00 pm 2 hours: Fri, Nov 15; 12:00-2:00 pm $28.50 $28.50

Discovery Room Dinner Plated Salish Sea Luncheon VIU Culinary Arts Program Realm Food Company ELDK 026 F19N01 (Nanaimo) ELDH 031 F19X01 (Parksville) 2 hours: Fri, Oct 11; 5:00-7:00 pm 2 hours: Tue, Nov 26; 12:00-2:00 pm $33.50 $28.50 DID YOU KNOW? VIU ElderCollege membership has perks! $4 off adult admission to Deep Bay Marine Field Station

10 Nanaimo Parksville Qualicum Beach Nanoose Bay November Courses Oct 28 – Dec 9

Writing From Life Now 6 Weeks! Aging Gracefully With Meditation This course is designed to help experienced and novice Wisdom, like wrinkles, accrues with age, even if you writers to mine their life experiences for stories and can’t remember why you just walked into your closet. scenes to convert into memoir, stories, poetry or We will explore how the ancient practice of Vipassana personal essays. Participants will enjoy lively sessions (Mindful) Meditation has immense benefits for aging, using prompts, brainstorming, discussion, in-class including dealing with pain, illness and loss. Come writing and group feedback. The instructor will provide prepared to learn, be curious about your next breath useful writing techniques and strategies along with and observe your delightful mind in a compassionate motivation and support for writers at all levels. setting. You will develop an ability to continue practicing meditation at home. ELDH 034 F19Q01 (Parksville)  6 sessions: ELDK 015 F19N01 (Nanaimo) Mon, Oct 28-Dec 9; 9:30-11:30 am (No class Nov 11)  6 sessions: $42 Mon, Oct 28-Dec 9; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class Nov 11) $42 LOIS PETERSON has published eight children’s novels and numerous articles, essays and short stories for adults. She RALPH FRANK, a retired psychotherapist, has spent a has taught creative writing for more than 20 years at the lifetime investigating the intriguing connections between community, primary/high school and college level. mind, body, emotions and energy. His passion is bringing lessons from Vipassana meditation, Tai Chi and Qigong, Alzheimer’s And Medical Assistance learned from Asian masters, to Western students. In Dying (MAiD) China And The West Against Japan: This course is an attempt to encourage discussions World At War 1931-1945 around emotional, spiritual and social support for those with Alzheimer’s who have made, or are contemplating This course will cover traditional interpretations of making, the choice for MAiD. (It is designed for just WWII in Asia and the Pacific. We will look at Japanese, these participants and their support companions). Chinese and Western interpretations of the War in Anticipatory grief and mourning related to this Asia. Emphasis will be upon the reasons for Japanese choice will also be discussed as will advocacy for an expansion, its conflict with other rising powers and amendment to Bill C-14 allowing advance requests for the course of the war, with emphasis on the war in those challenged with dementia. mainland Asia. The legacy of WWII in Asia-Pacific and its effects on legitimacy of rule in countries and current ELDH 099 F19X01 (Qualicum Beach) international relations will also be discussed.  3 sessions: ELDS 059 F19Q01 (Parksville) Mon, Oct 28-Nov 18; 12:30-2:00 pm  (No class Nov 11) 6 sessions: Tue, Oct 29-Dec 3; 9:30-11:30 am $26.50 $42 JULE BRIESE currently facilitates VIU ElderCollege courses in Nurturing Grief and Mourning as well as Nurturing Our Inner ROD SZASZ is a private business person with over 25 years Garden. She will use her own personal experience as a guide of living in Japan and China and is fluent in Japanese. He has to encourage reflection and stimulate discussion. a M.Sc. London School of Economics, UBC, and VIU Alumnus. He has made original contributions in research to the study of WWII in Asia and the Pacific with translations of Japanese war- related documents. He was voted in as a Member of the Royal Celebrating Historical Society and currently resides in Nanaimo engaged 25 in running venture businesses in new technology. years in the community where wisdom meets knowledge

November Courses Oct. 28 – Dec. 9 11 Interpersonal Communication Skills Introduction To Yoga Philosophy This workshop is intended for anyone who is Yoga is a vast and ancient system for human wellness. interested in developing skills and tools necessary Here in the west, we are beginning to see some of to communicate effectively in a variety of situations. the aspects and benefits of yoga, largely based on Have you ever said Yes when you meant No? Are you the physical practice (asana). Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, comfortable dealing with conflict, advocating for Restorative and more – there are many forms and the yourself or others, initiating and ending conversations, terminology can be confusing. This course will provide standing up for yourself or recognizing mind games? an introduction to the history and purpose of yoga, Join us as we develop the confidence to design and the different forms of yoga (and their benefits), and create our personal toolbox. guidelines for both physical and meditation. We will practice different meditation techniques in class. ELDH 073 F19Q01 (Parksville)  3 sessions: Tue, Oct 29-Nov 12; Noon-3:00 pm ELDS 057 F19N01 (Nanaimo) $26.50  6 sessions: Tue, Oct 29-Dec 3; 1:00-3:00 pm $42 JACQUIE COTTINGHAM is a retired faculty member of the Academic Studies department at Confederation College, DEBBIE NARVER has an undergraduate degree in Science, Thunder Bay, Ontario. She developed and taught this an MBA and an MSc in International Business. She is an course for over 3 decades both in the classroom and for experienced manager, and currently works as a strategic various organizations. She was nominated by her peers and management instructor and facilitator. Debbie has practiced then selected by the committee for the NISOD (National yoga for 15 years, and realized the benefits so much that she Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) Award of went on to complete her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification Excellence in 2007. in 2014. She enjoys sharing her passion for yoga with others.

Nurturing Our Inner Garden Global Challenges, Local Solutions This course will offer opportunities for personal Global challenges abound: climate change, growing reflection and small group discussion. Activities will inequality, loss of biodiversity, pollution, environmental focus on self-nurturing, enhancing compassionate destruction, and resource depletion. Many people communication skills necessary in growing and feel overwhelmed by these challenges, feeling there maintaining relationships, communicating from the is nothing they can do. This class will explore how heart, recognizing personal energy zappers, exploring people around the world are tackling these global issues healthy ways of grieving loss, as well as insight into through local initiatives in their communities. We will supporting others who are grieving loss. use these lessons to explore what we could do in our ELDS 096 F19X01 (Qualicum Beach) local communities to address these global issues.  6 sessions: Tue, Oct 29-Dec 3; 12:30-2:30 pm ELDH 074 F19Q01 (Parksville) $42  6 sessions: Tue, Oct 29-Dec 3; 3:30-5:30 pm JULE BRIESE is a retired educator with a passion for $42 facillitating nurturing workshops. She holds certificates in DON GIBERSON is a professional Life and Business Coach Conflict Resolution and Negotiation and in Grief and Loss and Community Resilience Facilitator. He is also the founder Studies. She received her facilitator training through the of Transition Nanaimo, which is working to make Nanaimo a British Columbia Teachers’ Federation. sustainable, resilient and thriving community.

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12 Nanaimo Parksville Qualicum Beach Nanoose Bay Western Mahjong For Beginners Western Mahjong – Intermediate This course outlines the rules and play for Western This intermediate Mahjong class is for those who have (Australian) Mahjong which is both challenging and taken the beginner course. Learn more special hands fun. Variety in Western Mahjong hands is interesting using mixed chows, short runs and honours. Students and exciting for players. Luck and skill combine to will also discover how to break a tie game using a create winning hands. Learn to organize Chinese tiles Goulash. Mahjong requires a flexible mind that can make for this versatile game that you can play with others. strategic plans and decisions. A perfect game for brain Students will practise playing hands of Mahjong in class power! Are you ready for Triple Knitting, Crazy Chows and will learn to play ordinary hand as well as other and Three Philosophers? If so, come play with us! Mahjong hands involving pungs and chows. ELDH 064 F19Q01 (Parksville) ELDH 023 F19Q01 (Parksville)  6 sessions: Wed, Oct 30-Dec 4; 12:30-2:30 pm  6 sessions: Wed, Oct 30-Dec 4; 9:30-11:30 am $42 $42 KAREN STRONG (B.Ed, MA) has taught public school for 36 KAREN STRONG (B.Ed, MA) has taught public school for 36 years. She learned Mahjong from Rhondda Sellars and plays years. She learned Mahjong from Rhondda Sellars and plays in a weekly group. She has also taught friends how to play. in a weekly group. She has also taught friends how to play. Breath And Meditation 101 Bridge 1: Play And Learn Would you like to begin meditation but don’t know how This course is for people who have completed Bridge 1, to start? Would you like a refresher on basic meditation or those with some recent experience, but feel they techniques? This course will include a brief history of need a little more practice before introducing their meditation, and together we will discuss and practice bridge talents to the world. Each session will contain breath work and seated and moving meditation. Guided the bidding and playing of predetermined hands meditation will also be offered. Join us to discover how followed by a review and discussion of the bidding and meditation can benefit your mind and body and how to play. The instructor will base comments on the bidding take your practice home. standards of the American Contract Bridge League. ELDS 093 F19Q01 (Parksville) ELDR 015 F19X01 (Nanoose Bay)  6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 9:30-11:00 am  6 sessions: Wed, Oct 30-Dec 4; 9:30-Noon $42 $42 DONNA ROY is a certified yoga instuctor. She taught breath Recommended Text: Bridge At A Glance by Audrey Grant and meditation through the University of Regina’s URFit program prior to moving to Parksville in 2015. BRIAN ATKINSON, an architect by profession, has played Bridge throughout the world: under a hanging car headlamp Does DNA Determine Your Destiny? while bombs dropped overhead in Iraq; in the rain forests of Costa Rica; and beside the Mekong River in Laos, amongst Over time, ‘gene as fate’ has become conventional other places. wisdom. The beginning of this course will describe the structure and function of DNA and how we ‘read’ its Introduction To The Night Skies code. This will be followed by a discussion of how we Learn about the moon, planets, constellations, galaxies have learned to manipulate DNA. The third part of the and much more. This non-scientific introduction to course will cover the subject of how environmental astronomy will tell you about the treasures of the night factors can determine how genes are expressed. No sky and how to observe them from your own backyard. science background is required. You’ll take a voyage of exploration from ancient times ELDH 097 F19Q01 (Parksville) to the present and share in some of the great discoveries  6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 9:30-11:30 am and mysteries of the universe. $42 ELDN 066 F19Q01 (Parksville) ANNE TOBY received her doctorate in Genetics from Simon  6 sessions: Wed, Oct 30-Dec 4; 12:30-2:30 pm Fraser University. Her career path led to her passion for $42 attempting to teach scientific concepts in a simple but accurate way to those with no formal scientific background. DR. DAVID PRUD’HOMME is a former president of the Edmonton Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. He has a keen interest in the natural sciences, and loves to share the beauties of the night sky, and the occasional daytime phenomenon, such as the 2017 solar eclipse. November Courses Oct. 28 – Dec. 9 13 Ethical Implications Of Religious Practical Photography Spiritual Practices This course is designed for beginner photographers All religions have spiritual practices that nurture using digital interchangeable lens cameras, or single adherents as they support the respective belief system. lens cameras, that also allow creative control. These In our multi-cultural pluralistic society, all faiths are cameras allow the user to change the shutter speed, but one voice among the many. Thus, one might ask: aperture size, ISO settings, and to adjust the focus and what use is any religious practice? This course considers light exposure (and other features). We will explore some basic distinctives of eight world religions and a a variety of hands-on photographic situations where basic overview of spiritual practices, asking if these creative control can improve your images, leading to experiences promote an ethic that benefits our society. better portraits, landscapes and close-ups. ELDK 022 F19N01 (Nanaimo) ELDH 072 F19N01 (Nanaimo)   6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 10:00-Noon 6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 1:30-3:30 pm $42 $42 Required Text: God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions RUSSELL MCNEIL is an amateur photographer and camera That Run The World - And Why their Differences Matter by collector. Selections of his work have been exhibited at Port Stephen Plethero (2010) Place in Nanaimo and on flickr at the following link: flickr.com/russellmcneil/ DR. JACK DUCKWORTH (B.Mus, Dip.CS., M.Div., D.Min) has spent over 25 years in Christian mission with extensive A Memory Of Solferino cross-culturally multi-generational experience in Canada and internationally through module teaching international This course is an introduction to the Napoleonic Wars students in Eastern Europe and The Netherlands. and the orgins of the Red Cross. Henri Dunant, a Swiss businessman and social activist, was horrified by the Whither Sovereignty suffering of wounded soldiers left on the battlefield This course is an examination of the evolution of following an allied victory under Napolean III. After Sovereignty from its initial concept in the 15th century the war, he recorded his experiences in A Memory of to today. It challenges some of the assumptions about Solferino, which led to the Geneva Convention and the its identifiable elements and examines the influence establishment of the International Red Cross. of social dynamics, increasing globalized economics, ELDH 092 F19Q01 (Parksville) accelerating technological change and shifting cultural  6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 3:30-5:30 pm affiliations. It further questions the utility of sovereignty $42 to serve its nations’ needs in the age of populism, the Trump effect and Brexit. Required Text: A Memory of Solferino by Henry Dunant Recommended Text: The Napoleonic Wars: A Very Short ELDH 084 F19Q01 (Parksville) Introduction by Mike Rapport  6 sessions: Thu, Oct 31-Dec 5; 12:30-2:30 pm GLORIA MARTINS (BA SFU) worked as a teaching assistant $42 for the English Department at SFU while completing the course requirements for her master’s degree. MICHAEL A WANSINK (Colonel Ret’d) CD, BA, Msc. After a career in the RCAF, Mike has been involved in several international peace efforts for the Canadian government. He served one term as a town councillor in Qualicum Beach as well as a member of the Board of ElderCollege from 2010-2012. When there’s a will, there’s a way. Support a future VIU student with a gift where wisdom meets knowledge in your will, or consider a gift today!  Follow us on Facebook Contact Susie Caswell with VIU Advancement at 250.740.6216 to learn how your gift can change lives. facebook.com/ElderCollegeVancouverIslandUniversity

14 Nanaimo Parksville Qualicum Beach Nanoose Bay Around The World With Art – Part I Understanding America – Part 1 This hands-on course delves into the biographies and (1603 to 1898) works of selected famous artists from Spain, Russia, This course will attempt to develop a better Italy, the Netherlands, France and Canada. Following understanding of America by looking at its historical 45 to 60 minutes of study and discussion, we will use development. Key figures, critical events and central the inspiration of these artists to paint our own acrylic ideas that have all had a role in defining the American paintings. All materials except brushes are provided experience and shaping its society, culture and by the instructor for $35, payable at the first class. All institutions will be explored and examined. Part 1 will levels welcome – experience the joy of creativity! cover the period from the colonial beginnings to the ELDK 002 F19Q01 (Parksville) realization of Manifest Destiny.  6 sessions: Fri, Nov 1-Dec 6; 9:30-11:30 am ELDH 059 F19Q01 (Parksville) $42  6 sessions: Fri, Nov 1-Dec 6; 12:30-2:30 pm TERRI BOWEN (B.Ed., MA, Master Graphologist), a retired $42 principal of a Fine Arts school in Calgary, is a four-time Grand Aggregate Arts Award winner from our local Lighthouse BRETT BOWEN attended the University of Calgary for both his Country. She works in many mediums and formats, including undergraduate and graduate degrees. Upon graduation he mural painting. began work with the Calgary Board of Education as (primarily) a teacher of Social Studies, Humanities, and History.

Around The World With Art – Part II Ancient Remedies Part II of this hands-on course delves into biographies For Modern Problems and works of selected famous artists from England, Germany, Australia, Japan, Scandinavia and the USA. This course will reveal the history and the Eight Following 45 to 60 minutes of study and discussion, Branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine which can we will use the inspiration of these artists to paint our offer a new approach to health and longevity. Chinese own acrylic paintings. All materials except brushes medicine is effective and provides drug-free therapies are provided by the instructor for $35, payable at the that can help address a wide variety of common first class. All levels are invited – experience the joy of ailments and problems. The instructor will provide creativity. guidance and resources for finding the way through this medicine. There will be time for questions and answers. ELDK 003 F19Q01 (Parksville)  6 sessions: Fri, Nov 1-Dec 6; 12:30-2:30 pm ELDK 011 F19N01 (Nanaimo)  $42 5 sessions: Fri, Nov 1-29; 1:00-3:00 pm $36.75 TERRI BOWEN (B.Ed., MA, Master Graphologist), a retired principal of a Fine Arts school in Calgary, is a four-time Grand DR. SOPHIA ANDRAS studied dentistry at Semmelweis Aggregate Arts Award winner from our local Lighthouse Medical University of Budapest, became a Master of Country. She works in many mediums and formats, including Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Texas and studied mural painting. nutrition at the Canadian Nutrition Institute. She retired from private practice in Calgary and moved to Nanaimo to help develop a meditation centre on Vancouver Island. LoveThe Love of Learningof Learningprogram allows you to audit university courses which have Road Safety For Seniors unfilled seats. This course is an amalgamation of the courses Safe • No exams or assignments Driving for Seniors and Brushing Up for Seniors • Wide selection of academic courses previously presented at VIU ElderCollege with some at a discount new material which has been added, including an • $99 per 3-credit course + student union, update for the Enhanced Road Assessment, preparing services and activity fees for re-examination and how aging affects driving. • Simply for the Love of Learning! ELDH 051 F19Q01 (Parksville) Visit: viu.ca/love-of-learning or call 250.740.6400 for more details.  3 sessions: Mon, Nov 18-Dec 2; 12:30-2:30 pm $26.50 Classes start Sept. 3 TIM SCHEWE is a retired RCMP constable with 25 years of service, including 20 in traffic enforcement and 10 as a APPLY NOW! technical collision investigator. November Courses Oct. 28 – Dec. 9 15 Adventures in Mind

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