Back Section B to School Page B2 M THE CANADIAN JEWISH NEWS August 17, 2006 Back to School Learning for learning’s sake By FRANCES GOODMAN PELLATT Guttman, who gave the valedictorian ceremony was tainable develop- Special to The CJN speech at the graduation ceremony this past Eunice deGruchy, ex- ment.” June, admits she has always been impressed ecutive director of the The adult earning and education is not only for by the saying, You are never too old to learn. Quebec Association learners’ week was the young. Adult learners are filling “We have been able to keep our minds for Adult Learning created to “increase Lour educational institutions to expand alert and to find many new interests to read (QAAL), who ex- awareness of the im- their knowledge: to and speak about,” she pressed her pleasure portance of lifelong study, to discover and said in her presenta- at being invited to the learning and to en- to enlighten them- tion to her fellow graduation and courage adults to selves about many dif- classmates, the gradu- quoted the QAAL participate in many ferent subjects as they ates’ relatives and slogan: “Learning types of learning ac- continue their journeys other guests in atten- turns your life on.” tivities.” Therefore, through life. dance. Also on the dais was the goal of the MAE At 97 years young, “Something like Murray Sang, program for adult Sarah Guttman, a this allows us to be director of the Con- learners is not based resident of Mai- able to continue to be cordia University on exam scores or monides Geriatric the viable and alert in- Centre for Continu- tests, but learning for Centre, signed up, dividuals we always ing Education, who learning’s sake: to along with about 30 were,” she added. noted that he had Kevin Mariasine, with his grandmother, know, to do, to live other seniors, for the The six-year-old been handing out Patsy Guttman Rudner, dressed up for the together, and to be. weekly adult educa- Maimonides Adult Ed- diplomas all week. graduation of his great-grandmother, Sarah “From a perspec- tion classes offered at ucation (MAE) He said, “This per- Guttman. [F.G. Pellatt photos] tive of learning, [this the centre. program is organized sonifies what we program] offers the The five-month 2006 Maimonides adult education vale- by Ana Osborne, a believe in, [that] learning never stops.” participants the opportunity to stay active and program runs from dictorian Sarah Guttman therapeutic recreation Educators know that learning is more than involved in the community,” says Osborne, February until June, specialist who has what happens in a classroom and that it con- “to learn something new, challenge ideas they with a varied curricu- been with the centre tinues throughout our lives. At Expo 2000 in have, learn from each other, as well as lum that includes topics such as current for more than a decade. This year’s gradu- Hanover, Germany, the concept of an inter- [having] the social component.” affairs and world issues; trends in the trade ates included residents of the centre as well national adult learners’ week was developed The men and women who participate in schools; coping with change in uncertain as residents from some of the accredited “to facilitate environments that are conducive the MAE program can be proud to know that times; and courses related to the arts, housing homes run by the centre. to learning and that consider adult learning they are role models for anyone who aspires and the environment. The keynote speaker at the graduation as a right and a tool for equitable and sus- to be a lifelong learner. 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Tlate the brain at any age. The computer department epitomizes the di- The Program Services Department at versity and sophistication of CJCS’s astute pro- [Mini-Med School: New Topics and Speakers Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors (CJCS) gramming. There are so many courses that the list [Legal or Illegal - History of Immigration to North America - John Felvinci has always kept its members abreast of the times takes up three pages in the fall course calendar. and this fall is no exception. Program director Workshops and courses are designed to appeal to [The New “Normal” Living in the Age of Terrorism - Marvin Hershorn Elaine Shapiro, co-ordinator Joyce Tobenstein, novices who have never used a mouse and those and supervisor of program services Luni who simply need a Windows refresher. As for [How to Buy a Digital Camera - Sol Levinson Bendayan have structured such an innovative techies keen on mastering website design and [Travel Planning On Line for the Computer Savvy - Charna Young program that participants will not only keep au movie-making, CJCS has lots of challenging courant, they may very well outpace people choices. The Advanced Computer Education (ACE) [Sholem Aleichem Revisited - Janie Respitz much younger than themselves. program, for example, is a cutting-edge option. [ As for baby boomers, CJCS is gearing up to For photographers about to go digital, CJCS Tips on How to Settle An Estate with RBC Royal Bank ease their transition to retirement. Preparations has devised a session to put members on the right [“Belly Dancing” and “Hard Core” Workshops in the Wellness Centre are underway for the launch of Life Options. track. How To Buy a Digital Camera will turn “We will provide them with challenging fledgling photographers into knowledgeable con- [Scrapbooking and Reverse Découpage in the Craft Centre learning opportunities,” says Shapiro. The trick sumers. [Glass Fusing, Jewellery Design and Painting with Acrylics in the to successful retirement is to find a purpose in The Internet has become a neat vehicle for life and be passionate about what you do, planning trips, but there are tricks to finding the Fine Arts Department whether it’s acquiring a skill, gaining insight on best deals. CJCS’s Internet sleuths can guide the [Mah Jongg - Instruction and Supervised international affairs or learning a language.” way in two sessions in Travel Planning Online In addition, the friendly milieu at the CJCS for the Computer Savvy. Another popular course main campus, 5700 Westbury Ave., and the West- is on Adobe Photoshop, a widely used digital A full range of evening courses are also available mount Mini-Centre at Temple Emanu-El Beth imaging program for manipulating photos, il- Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., is conducive to learning lustrations and web images. FOR INFORMATION AND A FREE PROGRAM GUIDE: CALL 514-342-1234 and sharing ideas. Fall registration is underway. Similarly, bridge players will discover online For information, phone 514-342-1234. workshops, supervised bridge, competitive Once you are a member, you can register and bidding and duplicate bridge at different levels CENTRE JUIF CUMMINGS POUR AÎNÉS pay for each activity. There’s something for every at the Westbury centre and one at Shaare Zedek CUMMINGS JEWISH CENTRE FOR SENIORS interest group and even in categories such as Congregation. 5700 Westbury Avenue bridge, computers and fitness, participants can Continued on page B5 [email protected] www.cummingscentre.org 6H3 CONGRATULATIONS “Hi, my name is Murray Shapiro. Adam is my third child to attend Herzliah. I am proud to offer my children a Jewish high school experience in this dynamic school that also offers a strong, innovative secular & general studies program.” 2005-06 has been a very special year for Hebrew Academy. NEW THIS YEAR! Recently the school received the honour of becoming recognized and accredited by the Canadian Educational Standards Institute (CESI). • Secondary I Retreat The mission of CESI is to promote educational excellence through a • Advisor program rigorous school accreditation process and we are proud that the CESI • Middle School Board unanimously approved the accreditation as a full sustaining member (Snowdon) of the Institute. • New improved science lab (Beutel) This positive recognition is the result of very hard work and dedication by • RAP (Individualized our administration, teaching staff, Executive and Board of Directors, and learning program) the entire Hebrew Academy Community to providing a dynamic educa- tional environment that nurtures and encourages each student’s quest for OPEN HOUSE DATES: academic excellence. Beutel (St. Laurent) Campus Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006 WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS…….Chesed is an integral part of student life and some of the highlights for Snowdon Campus 2005-06 include the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, The Weekend to Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006 End Breast Cancer, Friendship Circle, Emunah Women and the Mimi Najman Fund. School opens on August 30, 2006 SHALOM to more than 50% of our graduates who have chosen to continue their education in Eretz Yisrael!! For more information, please contact Annette Goldman-514-489-5321, ext 353 or e-mail at [email protected] www.utt.qc.ca 6H3 Page B4 M THE CANADIAN JEWISH NEWS August 17, 2006 Back to School JPPS/Bialik reinforce position in the community By ELAINE COHEN Supplements Co-ordinator or the past 92 years, the Montreal Jewish Fcommunity has ben- efited from the education- al and cultural presence of the Jewish People’s and Peretz Schools (JPPS), and since its establishment in 1972, from Bialik High School as well.