TABLE OF CONTENTS 2-3 About CLLLA / Why Advertise? 50 Sportball 4 CLLLA: What we do Town of Bentley 51 Ugly’s Pub & Cafe - Beet Top Cafe 5 How to Register Yu-Turn Youth Centre 6-12 CLLLA Classes 52 C.A.R.E. 13-14 CLLLA Computer Programs & Classes TnT Metabolic Igniters 15-16 Adult Literacy Program 53 Jake Saufert Memorial Fishing Derby Lacombe Career Closet Taoist Tai Chi in Lacombe 17 Free GED Program Laocmbe Soccer Club 18 CLLLA New Futures 54 Karlee Prins - Beauty with KP Lacombe Free Reformed Church 19 Tollers Bistro Mae’s Kitchen 20-24 Burman University The Grooming Shop 25 Lacombe Karate & Kickboxing Catco Big Mountain Welding 26 Wolf Creek Momtime Better Dog World Why Christmas? 55 Lacombe Kinsmen Club 27 Connect - Parent Group Razzle Dazzle Kids Konnection Recreation and Culture Grant 56 Action Group 28 Get Fit Camps Pokemon TCG Club 57 Lacombe Tae Kwon-Do Medcombe Walk-In Clinic 29 Prent Link Centre - Blackfalds Blindman Brewing 30 Primary Care Network Wolf Creek 58 Dani’s Fitness Classes 31 Mary C. Moore Public Library Healthfitters 32-41 City of Lacombe MBK Engraving Plus Merald Painting Inc. Parent Link Centre - Lacombe 42-43 Campus Alberta Central 44 FCSS is For Everyone 59 Lacombe Dolphin Swim Club 45 Healthy Families Lacombe Employment Centre Compass for the Caregiver 60 Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Lacombe Connex Lacombe-Blackfalds Physiotherapy 46 FCSS Youth Programs 61 The First Step Tax Time! Lacombe Art Guild PASS 62 Tiny Tracks Junction Kids Club 47 Meals on Wheels 63 Spring Trade Show Village of Clive Ecole James S. McCormic School Lacombe Skating Club 64 Bluejay Industries Ltd. 48 Red Deer Fencing Club Minor Football Sims & Associates Insurance Services 49 Bright Futures Play Academy Lacombe Music Teachers Association Brochure Layout & Design by Olga2019 Verenciuc Winter 1 COUNTY OF LACOMBE LIFELONG LEARNING ASSOCIATION STAFF 5230 45th st. (403)782-7955 Dani Ducross, Laura Tory, IN THE COUNTY OF LACOMBE Lacombe [email protected] Executive Director & Computer Instructor Centre Mall www.cllla.com Adult Literacy Coordinator COMMUNITY COURSE AND ACTIVITY GUIDE?? Highly anticipated publication CLLLA IS A NON-PROFIT SOCIETY dvertising space is available to any business, The County of Lacombe Lifelong Learning Association organization, or individual wanting to advertise Distributed by Canada Post throughout is a non-profit society. The CLLLA is one of over 80 theirA services, programs, or events. Ad sizes include Community Adult Learning Councils across Alberta. We business card, ¼ page, ½ page, banner ad, and full are funded by the Alberta Government, through member page ads. Not only will your advertising dollars supply the County of Lacombe fees, corporate sponsorship, individual donations, and you with diverse exposure over 4 months throughout from advertising revenue from the Don’t Hibernate/ the entire County, you will also be supporting the Maintained in communities for (4 months!!!) Spring Update Community Courses and Activity Guide. continuing growth of lifelong learning opportunities in your community. Excellent resource for community information CLLLA is governed by a volunteer Board of For more information on advertising, or for general inquiries, please contact the CLLLA office at Directors. Provides funds to support necessary adult learning opportunities (403) 782-7955. The staff and volunteers of CLLLA work in cooperation with community organizations, agencies and businesses in the City and County of Lacombe to offer an array of DEADLINE FOR THE learning opportunities by providing programming in 2019 SPRING AND SUMMER these areas: This Booklet is The Ideal Promotional Tool for: • Adult Basic Literacy COURSE AND ACTIVITY GUIDE : • English as a Second Language (ESL) or French as a FRIDAY MARCH 29TH Home based businesses Second Language (FSL) Community programs and events • Lifeskills Education/Community Issues • Employability Enhancement ADVERTISING RATES Appreciation ads • General Interest Courses Non- Annual events and activities ABOUT THE DON’T HIBERNATE BROCHURE Image Size Member Member Sporting schedules • Published 3 times a year, the Don’t Hibernate course Rate Rate Registration dates and deadlines and activities guide is distributed free to residents and Full Page businesses in the City and County of Lacombe, including 61/ x 91/ ” $350.00 $280.00 Volunteer requests Alix, Bentley, Blackfalds, Clive, Eckville, Mirror, and 2 4 1/ Page Contests & Surveys Tees. 2 Please consider advertising in the next publication of • Copies of the brochure are also available through 1 1 6 /2 x 4 /2” $180.00 $144.00 libraries, community service groups, and recreational 31/ x 91/ ” $180.00 $144.00 4 4 the County of Lacombe Community Course and facilities, and can be found online at www.CLLLA.com. 1 • Don’t Hibernate was first distributed in 1975 by the /4 Page 1 1 Lacombe Further Education Council, now known as 3 /4 x 4 /2” $120.00 $96.00 Activity Guide. County of Lacombe Lifelong Learning Association or 1 1 6 /2 x 2 /4 ” $120.00 $96.00 CLLLA. Biz Card • Through community sponsorship and the sale of 1 1 advertising space in the guide, Lifelong Learning is 3 /4 x 2 /4 ” $60.00 $48.00 able to continue providing this free service to Lacombe County communities. Membership information on our To all our supporters, sponsors and advertisers, thank website www.cllla.com For more information contact Dani you! at (403)782-7955 or email at [email protected] As a non-profit society, Lifelong Learning depends on and appreciates the kind support of our many advertisers, sponsors, donors, and volunteers! 2 Winter 2019 2019 Winter 3 The County of Lacombe Lifelong Learning Association (403) 782-7955 [email protected] www.cllla.com W hat did you learn today? What we do: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The Lacombe Adult Literacy • Free GED prep program Program STEP 1. To Register: • Provide educational, informative FREE, CONFIDENTIAL literacy services to By Phone: Call 403.782.7955 By Mail: mail- PO Box 5742, Lacombe, AB, T4L 1X3 and fun learning opportunities ADULTS throughout Lacombe County. for the County of Lacombe. Services Like: By e-mail: [email protected] In Person: Lacombe Centre Mall regular hours 9-4 Mon- Thurs. • Provide opportunity for • Help with English ~ speaking, reading, writing individuals to teach a class, share • Help with basic math skills or computer skills WE NEED: *your name, *phone number, or e-mail address* name and date of course* and an interest or offer a service. • One-on-one tutoring Payment if possible • Provide the community with • Small group classes access to information on learning • Tutoring/Volunteer opportunities STEP 2. To Pay: opportunities. Make your payment within 1 week of course start to ensure you place. • Interact with communities CLLLA Computer Programs In person: by cash or cheque at 5230 45 ST-Lacombe Centre Mall. to meet learning needs and We offer a variety of classes: or via e-mail transfer to [email protected] interests. Self Paced courses • Coordinate the Don’t Hibernate Microsoft Office applications, SAGE and CLASS DATES AND TIMES MAY CHANGE OR BE ADDED Course and Activity Guide and QuickBooks the Fall Active Living Fair PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED Introductory classes • We are always looking for class Computers, iPad/Android, MS Word, Excel All classes can be brought to your community with 4 paid participants. ideas, instructors and volunteers! and Internet. MOST CLASSES NEED A MINIMUM OF 4 PARTICIPANTS Let us know if you Seniors Program have a class idea! Learn to use the computer, Cheques and money orders can be made payable to : The County of Lacombe Lifelong iPad, Android, and Learning Association navigating the Internet. Coffee and Computers CHILDREN MAY ATTEND SOME CLASSES FOR FREE WITH ADULTS- PLEASE ASK WHEN REGISTEREING (this is at the discretion of CLLLA) Free drop in Q&A Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-12. Check out our website www.cllla.com for more information and course listings What did you learn today? 4 Winter 2019 2019 Winter 5 contact us to register: (403)782-7955 [email protected] contact us to register: (403)782-7955 [email protected] • CLLLA Scheduled classes for January 1- April 30th 2019. FRENCH CLASSES: SIGN LANGUAGE: • Class dates may be changed or added so please call if the class date you’re interested in has passed. Conversation en francais Beginner ASL :Learn to communicate in ASL. This • The County of Lacombe Lifelong Learning Association is dedicated to providing a diverse variety of Join us to practice using French is a 6 week introductory course. WHEN: Tues. Jan. learning opportunities to all the communities of in the County of Lacombe. Our listing of classes is in conversations. Working 15-Feb. 19 7-8:30pm WHEN: Thurs. Mar.7-Apr. 11 primarily offered in Lacombe, but we can bring most classes to you with 4+ participants. knowledge of French required. 7-8:30pm COST:$100 • PLEASE contact us if you would like to set up a class for your friends, workplace or community group. Please call to confirm class before • If you have an idea for a class or have a something that you would like to share, we would love to talk to coming. WHEN: Thurs- ongoing Starting Jan. 17, ASL session 2 : you about setting up a class. 7-9pm COST: $25 Learn to increase your signing vocabulary to increase your OUR REGULAR CLASSES: Beginner French: skills and abilities to communicate in ASL. This is a Learn the basics of the French language including 6 week follow up class to the introductory sessions. FIRST AID CERTIFICATION: *NEW* Office Skills grammar and vocabulary. (10 weeks) WHEN: Mon. WHEN: Tues. Mar.5-Apr. 9 7-8:30pm COST:$100 Blended learning- computer/ self- Program Feb. 4-April 15 6:30-8:30pm COST: $200 study required- tutoring available.