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Saturday, September 24, 2016
COURSE INFORMATION FORUM
10:00am - 12:00pm
Stan Hagen Theatre
North Island College
Instructors will provide brief
presentations describing their
courses. Online and in-person
registration procedures and
Wait List options will be
clarified at the Forum. New NIC
pay parking information will
also be provided.
Monday, September 26, 2016
COURSE REGISTRATION BEGINS
At 9:00am online at www.nic.
bc.ca/ec or in person at the
Registration Office in Discovery
Hall. Check website or phone
250-334-5000 ext 4602 for
details.
Saturday, October 1, 2016
LECTURE SERIES BEGINS
Stan Hagen Theatre
North Island College
No Lecture October 8, 2016
Week of October 3, 2016
FALL COURSES BEGIN
No classes October 10,
November 11
Those planning to join us for
any Courses or the Lectures
are expected to have a current
membership valid September
2016 until August 2017.
www.nic.bc.ca/ec
Opportunities Abound!
Perhaps you are like me. Six years ago,
newly retired, I moved to the Comox
Valley. I had “free” time to volunteer and
to take courses just for the joy of learning.
Imagine my delight with the discovery of
ElderCollege and the intergenerational
campus experience at North Island
College! Since that discovery, I have
enjoyed courses, served on committees,
coordinated a lecture series, and I am
now honoured to serve as Chair of the
Executive Committee.
classes, produce resources and
publications, and address emerging
issues. This is done with the enthusiastic
support of our NIC Liaison and the
College staff who handle such tasks
as scheduling and registration. CVEC
promotes and embraces skills-based
volunteering. Rewarding opportunities
build on members’ experiences,
interests, and skills. Assignments are
purposely time-limited to keep our
programs and volunteers fresh.
Thankfully, the founders of Comox
Valley ElderCollege (CVEC) had a vision
– to create a volunteer community
of and for older learners. Over its 17
year history CVEC has grown from
100 original members to almost 1200.
Today, 130 volunteers actively engage
as course leaders or assistants, lecturers,
and members of the Executive, Finance
and Administration, Member Support,
Volunteer Support, Communications,
and Curriculum Committees.
Would you like to be part of a team
with a shared vision? Would you like
to share your knowledge, experiences,
a passion or a hobby? Have you always
wanted to explore a particular topic
and facilitate discussion about it? Do
you have planning, administrative or IT
skills to share? Do you want to develop
a skill? Please contact cvec.volunteers@
nic.bc.ca or call 250-334-5000 ext 4602.
Opportunities abound!
Our volunteers are priceless! They plan,
coordinate and deliver ElderCollege
Sandra Harrison
Chair, CVEC Executive Committee
Volunteer Canada’s publication, Volunteering and Older Adults, Final Report, states:
Many of today’s older adults are the founders of non-profit
organizations and social movements that have played a fundamental role in shaping Canadian society and establishing essential community services. Organizations rely heavily on older
adult volunteers to provide continuity and leadership.
Page 28, Volunteer Canada, February, 2013 Report. ISBN: 978-1-926530-14-7.
(volunteer-ca/content/volunteering-and-older-adults-final-report)
ELDERCOLLEGE • 250-334-5000 ext 4602 • Email: eldercollegeCV@nic.bc.ca
ElderCollege in Action
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Opportunities Abound!
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ElderCollege in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Comox Valley Literary Legacy . . . . . . 3
Featured Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A Sample of
Fall Semester Courses
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Regular Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Short Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Saturday Lecture Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Courses at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NEW TO ELDERCOLLEGE?
Visit the beautiful Comox Valley
North Island campus. Stroll through
the forested setting before the
semester begins. Note the names
and location of the various
buildings, visit the library, and
enjoy the offerings at the cafeteria
or the coffee kiosk. Stop at the
Registration Office in Discovery
Hall and purchase or update your
membership.
Computer Assistance
Comic Relief
PARKING INFORMATION
North Island College has recently
introduced pay parking for all users.
Please note the new parking signage
and the location of pay parking
machines on campus. Designated areas
have been reserved for Handicapped
and Motorcycle parking. Annual,
Semester, and Flex Passes are available
for regular users. More details
regarding the pay parking system are
available online at www.nic.bc.ca.
African Drumming
ID CARDS
CVEC members may obtain an
ElderCollege Photo ID at the
Registration Office. This ID allows
members to access to the NIC Library
and Computer Lab.
NO SCENT POLICY
CVEC members are asked to refrain
from using any scented products
while attending CVEC events
as some members have allergic
reactions to such products.
VISIT US ON FACEBOOK
facebook.com/ComoxValleyElderCollege
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Volunteering is a healthy exercise!
Among the benefits volunteers experience are:
• Improved Physical Function
• Enhanced Brain and
Emotional Health
• Social Advantages
Literary Legacy
The Comox Valley has a rich and deep literary legacy. Historic accounts
of early life tell of literature and writing study groups existing here over
150 years ago.
In 2015, Courtenay’s centennial year,
members of the Comox Valley Writers
Society began researching authors who
associated with the Valley area over the
last 100 years. This wealth of information
is gathered in the book, Writers & Books,
Comox Valley 1865-2015, ISBN 978-09685838-8-3, featuring 180 authors with
details of their lives and published books.
Writers & Books makes for fascinating
reading – an inviting way to become
acquainted with this area’s past and
present authors.
Two CVEC members, Christine Dickinson
and Marvin Haave, have made a unique
contribution to Writers & Books. Christine
has co-authored and edited three books.
Marvin has facilitated writing workshops
for aspiring local writers for ten years.
Christine has always been an avid reader
with an interest in writing. During her
teaching career, she wrote academic
articles and education-related works.
While teaching in Atlin, BC, Christine
co-authored Atlin: The Story of British
Columbia’s Last Gold Rush, (1995), ISBN
0-9680193-0-7.
After retiring nine years ago, Christine
and her late husband returned to
David’s ‘Valley roots’ and eagerly
joined ElderCollege. She has enrolled
in various CVEC classes, including
Marvin Haave’s course. She has
instructed courses in Valley history and
also served as Chair of the Curriculum
Committee. Christine is now a member
of the Communications Committee, and
composes the Connector, the informative
update emailed to CVEC members several
times a year.
Christine enjoys being around writers,
gaining insight and inspiration from
their creative processes and experiences.
Four years ago she joined the Comox
Valley Writers Society. Christine is now
listed among our local authors, having
collaborated with three other writers on
Watershed Moments, A Pictorial History of
Courtenay and District to the 1950’s, ISBN
978-1-5507-722-0, published in 2015. That
same year, she and Terrance James, also
a published author and member of the
Comox Valley Writers Society, co-edited
Writers & Books.
Marvin Haave has been a member of
ElderCollege for thirteen years. For ten
of those years, he has been the leader of
CVEC’s very popular eight-week Writers’
Workshop course. To date, over 120
participants ranging in age from 55 to
92 years have enrolled in the class. Many
register repeatedly to continue learning
about the writing process and expanding
Christine Dickinson and Marvin
Haave discuss authors included
in Writers & Books, Comox Valley
1875-2015.
their writing experiences. Some have now
published books and are listed in Writers
& Books.
Marvin insists that he does not teach
writing; he considers himself to be a
facilitator who provides a comfortable
and supportive class atmosphere.
Participants are invited to share their
writing, in any genre, to receive
encouraging feedback. Marvin instills
confidence and assures workshop
members that at 55+ years, they all have
one or more stories, true or imagined, to
compose in a format of their choosing – to
express what has perhaps been in their
hearts and heads for years. He models this
approach by sharing examples of his own
musings and writing.
We are proud of the accomplishments and
contributions of these two valuable CVEC
members. Christine and Marvin continue
to inspire senior adult learning and
community participation. We thank them
for continuing our local literary legacy.
REGISTRATION
To participate in ElderCollege courses, a current annual
membership valid September, 2016 to August, 2017 is
required. Memberships may be purchased at any time
prior to registration day or during the registering process.
Registration for Fall 2016 Courses and Lecture Series begins
on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 9:00am and continues
until classes are full.
Registration can be done on line at www.nic.bc.ca or in
person at North Island College in Discovery Hall. Prior to
Registration, please make note of your Student ID number,
the CVEC numbers and titles of your chosen courses.
Returning members must have a Student ID and password
to register online.
Methods of Payment:
• Online at www.nic.bc.ca/ec. Credit cards only.
• In-person in Discovery Hall, NIC. Credit cards, Cheques
or Cash.
Please read registration receipts carefully to confirm the
correct date, time, and location of courses. These details, as
published, may have changed.
More information for current and new members will
be given at the Forum on Saturday, September 24 or can
be found online at www.nic.bc.ca/ec. If you have questions
or wish to confirm your CVEC ID (Student Number),
contact Susan Murray at 250-334-5000 ext 4602,
or susan.murray@nic.bc.ca.
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Featured CVEC Volunteers
Curriculum Committee Co-Chairs:
Gail Nasadyk and Louise Argyle
BY JOANNE MCGOWAN
Gary Priestman, outgoing Chair
of the Executive Committee,
thanks Shirley Reynolds for her
work as former CVEC Liason with
NIC. (April 2016).
IMPORTANT FALL 2016
REGISTRATION UPDATES
Ninety per cent of our members
register on-line. We continue to
encourage this approach especially
as there will be pay parking on
campus this year. But, to better
serve our other registrants,
ten percent of the seats or a
minimum of two per class, will
be held exclusively for in-person
registration. This includes the
Lecture Series. Once these reserved
seats have been filled, in-person
registrants may register for any
seats still available.
Once again there will be a Waiting
List Lottery for all members. If
your desired course is full and you
wish to have your name added to
the wait list, please contact Susan
Murray either by email at susan.
murray@nic.bc.ca or by telephone,
250 334 5000 ext 4602. The period
for registering for the Lottery will
be open from Monday September
26th until noon on Thursday
September 29th only. There is no
wait list for the Lecture Series as
members have the option of the
Single Lecture attendance, space
permitting.
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The Curriculum Committee is truly the
core or supply ship of ElderCollege.
Currently sharing duties as co-captains,
Louise and Gail work with their ship
mates to provide CVEC members
with an array of interesting classes
each semester. Bringing different
backgrounds and life experiences to
their shared role, these two volunteers
have forged a productive partnership
that steers this committee very
effectively.
Gail’s family has resided in the Comox
Valley since 1919. She was born
and raised here. After obtaining a
teaching certificate from UBC in 1966,
she returned to teach at Puntledge
Park Elementary and married George
Nasadyk, a ‘Valley boy,’ in 1967.
Following moves to Nanaimo, Nelson,
Europe, and back to various locations
in British Columbia, the Nasadyks
returned to make the Comox Valley
their home base in 1974.
Gail admits that at times, she felt like
a single mother to three sons as her
husband’s career took him around the
globe, often for extended periods of
time. In 1986, Gail accepted a position
at Robb Road School where she taught
until retirement in 2001. In addition
to parenting, teaching full time, and
traveling with George, Gail completed
a B.Ed degree from UVic in 1990.
After retiring, Gail frequently joined
George at his international jobsites.
Name a country, and the Nasadyks have
likely been there! They have hiked
in Nepal, Provence, Bhutan; cycled
through the Loire Valley, Normandy
and across the Channel Islands; climbed
Mount Kilimanjaro and the heights
of Machu Pichu; rafted down Alaskan
rivers and kayaked off Haida Gwaii;
tented and ‘trucked’ through five
African countries; toured Iceland,
Turkey, the Amazon, Cook Islands,
St. Lucia, India…and the travelogue
continues!
Curriculum
Co-Chairs Gail
Nasadyk and
Louise Argyle
Gail and Louise agree that committee co-chairing works
for them. Acknowledging their personal differences and
respecting each other’s strengths and skills, they work as
equals guiding one of the busiest ships in the CVEC fleet.
A true life-long traveler and learner,
Gail is one of CVEC’s original members.
Besides attending courses and
lecture series, she has served on the
Communications Committee. Gail is
also proud of her ten-year membership
in the Canadian Federation of
University Women and currently
is Chair of the local chapter. She
devotes time and energy to advocate
for various local and international
social causes. However, Gail’s prime
commitments remain Family, Health
and Well-being.
Across the Atlantic, Louise grew up
in northeast London, England. She
attended the University of Leicester
and Manchester College of Commerce,
acquiring a BA in English and French,
certification as a Careers Counselor,
and a husband!
In 1968, the Argyles emigrated to
Vancouver and within months, moved
to the Victoria area. Contemplating
a teaching career, Louise enrolled
at UVic, but when motherhood
intervened she happily abandoned her
studies and teaching aspirations. When
husband Graham accepted a position
at UBC, a new career path opened for
Louise. After temporary employment
at the Personnel Department at UBC,
Louise moved on to a fourteen-year
position with the BC Cancer Agency
and completed studies at BCIT to earn
her qualification as a Certified Human
Resources Professional.
Then came a move to the Sunshine
Coast where Louise worked for
the regional district, dealing with
recruitment, benefits, labour relations,
health and safety. Through courses
from Capilano College, she achieved
certification in Local Government
Management.
Following retirement in 2006, Louise
joined the Pender Harbour Music
Society and volunteered her problemsolving and administrative skills to help
organize the annual Pender Harbour
Chamber Music Festival. She chaired
the Festival Committee for two years.
In 2011, Louise and Graham moved
to the Comox Valley to be closer to
their daughter and family. They are
members of the North Island Choral
Society and, in addition to classical
music, they enjoy reading and walking
the beautiful local trails. Volunteering
continues to be an important part of
Louise’s life. Recently, she has been
serving as Secretary of the Schoolhouse
Quilters Guild. She joined the CVEC
Curriculum Committee as a Subject
Coordinator in 2013, coordinated a
lecture series in 2014, and moved into
the co-captain’s chair in 2015.
Gail and Louise agree that committee
co-chairing works for them.
Acknowledging their personal
differences and respecting each other’s
strengths and skills, they work as
equals guiding one of the busiest ships
in the CVEC fleet.
Curriculum Committee (April 2016) L to R, Seated: Mary Murphy (History, Social Sciences), Olive Scott (Past Co-Chair), Ed Zirkwitz
(Wellness, Activity), Co-Chair Gail Nasadyk, Co-Chair Louise Argyle. Standing: Jan Johnston (Arts, Music), Dennis McMahon
(Sciences), Pat Zellinski (Secretary), Al Tippett (Database Manager), Bruce Gordon (Short Courses), Brigid Walters (Technology).
Missing: Andrea Gordon (Eclectic Courses), Bette Kosmolak (Art), Kim Letson (Member at Large), Bev Sparks (Short Courses).
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A Sample of Fall Semester Courses
India Calling!
JUDY NORBURY
The western world has long had a
fascination with India, the world's 7th
largest country. Early explorers came
searching for spices, silks and gems.
After the Portuguese made their way to
India in the 15th century, the Spanish,
English, and Dutch soon followed with
the increased popularity of spices,
particularly pepper and cinnamon,
during the Renaissance. Until the later
19th century, India was the source of
diamonds.
there once, some will make return
journeys, while others may never go
but are eager to learn about the culture
– from various courses, travelogues
and documentaries, or fine Indian
writers. A number of such writers now
live in Canada, among them Rohinton
Mistry and Anita Rau Badami, and they
continue to intrigue and enlighten with
stories set in their home land.
In colonial days many British families
had friends or relatives who lived and
worked in India. In more recent times,
travelers made their way along the
“Hippie Trail” and those looking for
spiritual enlightenment found yoga
and ashrams. Today, people interested
in visiting historical sites and ancient
monuments find India endlessly
appealing. Many Westerners will travel
As much as India seduces us with its colourful and exotic
past, the vast sub-continent is very relevant to the present
day in terms of its politics, technological advancements,
entertainment industry, ecology, and place on the world
stage. This course will provide general information about
India and class discussions should yield even more answers for
the curious.
Big Data
ROB THOMPSON
Big Data Analytics is the process of
collecting, organizing, and analyzing
large sets of data to discover patterns
and other useful information. How big
is Big? According to Trevor Barnes at
UBC, IBM estimates 2.5 quintillion bytes
of data were being processed everyday
in 2013, and the numbers continue to
increase.
As with many marketing buzzwords of
the 20th and 21st centuries, there are
lists of people claiming to have coined
the phrase, and an equally long list
claiming to have developed the process.
It would be most logical to believe the
process evolved from the original work
of Alan Turing and the ‘computational
machine’ used to decipher the
Enigma codes of WWII. Be that as it
may, understanding Big Data and its
patterns of growth will be essential to
functioning on the Internet, the most
ubiquitous tool we now have.
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For business owners and managers,
exploring recent developments and
innovations in Big Data, as well as
projected future developments, will
be vital to success. At the very least,
such exploration and knowledge will
be needed to choose which “Analytics”
salesperson to listen to – and which
to politely refuse. It will be equally
important to define and understand
the risks and liabilities in the collection
and use of Big Data, especially once
society comes to terms with what
this process involves. For consumers,
exploring the privacy concerns
associated with the collection and use
of Big Data will be important.
Perhaps most significant of all is
the exploration of differences in
generational approaches to digital
media, or, the Internet. Our children
and grandchildren will live and
work in the realm of digital media,
in an environment that at present
is represented by the Internet. The
capacity to operate effectively in this
environment is without question the
most important discipline we are NOT
adequately teaching them. This failing
on the part of our current system
makes grandparenting (and parenting)
by aware family mentors all the more
essential today.
Consider the class as a conversation – and only the start of
the conversation. We will begin with a foundational ‘360’
exploration of the topic of Big Data - Analytics.
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FALL
At ElderCollege the
learning process is
lively, full of discussion
and humour. Everyone 55+
is encouraged to join and
participate. No exams,
no grades, no pressure!
Information Forum
Saturday, September 24, 2016
10:00am – 12:00pm
Stan Hagen Theatre, NIC
Registration
Begins 9:00am Monday,
September 26, 2016
Other Important Dates
Lecture Series Begins
October 1, 2016
Fall Classes begin
October 3, 2016
Fees - prices include tax
$10.50 Annual Membership
(CVEC 0001)
$10.50 Short Courses
$21.00 4 - 5 Week Courses
$34.65 6 - 8 Week Courses
$40.00 Lecture Series
(CVEC 9000)
Membership fees are not refundable.
Members cannot change courses
once those courses begin.
Regular Courses
FALL 2016
NO CLASSES OCTOBER 10, NOVEMBER 11
ARTS & MUSIC
ARTISTS IN THEIR STUDIOS (6 WEEKS)
Bette Kosmolak CVEC 1982
Thurs. Oct. 20 - Nov. 24
10:00 – 11:30
We will visit eight central island artists’ studios and meet
a new artist each week and gain an insider view of where
and how they create their work. The diverse studios include
those of Lynn Farwell, Elissa Anthony, Barbara Callow,
Lorraine Lindenbach, Nancy Morrison, and the nine artists
at the Art Alchemy studio. Attendees are responsible for
their own transportation.
CREATING BEAUTIFUL ART CARDS (4 WEEKS)
Gayle Lindsay
CVEC 1171
Mon. Oct. 3, 17, 24, and 31
2:30 – 4:00
OR Nov. 7, 14, 21, and 28
2:30 – 4:00
In this easy class you will create greeting cards using
watercolours, dye inks, and other techniques that include
sponging and stamping. You will learn some of the newest
trends and re-discover some of the tried and true methods
of card-making. This class will surely get your creative mojo
going! There will be a $40 materials fee and participants
must bring double-sided tape or a tape runner.
THE ARTIST IS IN (6 WEEKS)
Bette Kosmolak
CVEC 1410
Thurs. Oct. 20 – Nov. 24
1:00 – 2:30
Treat yourself to an adventure every week – meet an
artist or artisan of fine art or creative crafts. Discover
what inspires these artists and how they go about their
work. Learn what mediums or materials they use. Guest
presenters will be Cheryl Webster, Alberic and Teresa
deKonincks, Cindy Monaghan, Christie Mitchell, Juanita
Olson, and Joe Smith.
TOPICS IN POPULAR MUSIC (8 WEEKS)
Bruce Walton CVEC 1800
Thurs. Oct. 6 – Nov. 24
10:00 – 11:30
Who was the “King of Jazz” in the 1920s? Who coined the
term “rhythm and blues”? What is the most recorded song
in jazz? Who was Sid Nathan and why should we care?
We will listen to and learn about some of the artists, labels,
studios and composers who created jazz, blues, country,
rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Some technological,
business, and racial aspects of popular music will also be
noted.
VOCAL YOGA - UNIVERSAL DEVOTIONAL
CHANTING (8 WEEKS)
Oliver Clarke CVEC 5413
Wed. Oct. 5 – Nov. 23
11:30 – 1:00
The educational focus and benefit of this course is the
realization, through actual experience, that all traditions
are based in the same spirit. Like yoga, devotional chanting
unites us with the essential energy of the universe that
may be called God, The Tao, The Void, Great Creator, or recreative energy found in nature. All levels of singing ability
are welcome.
ZENTANGLE™ – HOLIDAYS (4 WEEKS)
Nancy Dawes CVEC 1407
Fri. Nov. 4 – Dec. 2
11:30 – 1:00
This class will focus on the many Zentangle™ designs that
fit with the winter holiday theme. We will learn several
new tangles and apply them to fun holiday items such as
ornaments, table decorations, and cards. ($20 kit fee) Please
bring your Beginner kit too. Prerequisite: Beginners’ course
taken from any certified Zentangle™ teacher.
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
BEYOND THE BASIC MAC (8 WEEKS)
Phil Smith
CVEC 4555
Mon. Oct. 3 – Nov. 28
8:30 – 10:30
This course is for those with some, but limited, experience
on Macs or PCs. You will be introduced to Mac’s OS and
its more useful apps, including Mail, Safari (to explore
the Web), Time Machine (a back-up for peace of mind),
iTunes, iPhoto, and others. You will also learn how all Mac
computers and devices are linked. We will cover a lot, but
we will have fun doing it. Join us!
BIG DATA – THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET
(4 WEEKS)
Rob Thompson CVEC 3602
Tues. Oct. 11 – Nov. 1
8:30 – 10:00
What is Big Data? How can you use it to good effect? Learn
the terminology, the background, and the potential future
directions of Big Data, also known as Analytics - the trend
now underlying much of modern business. Risk, liability, and
privacy concerns will be discussed, but the focus will be on
unpacking the future of the Internet in the context of your
life and/or your business.
EXPLORING YOUR IPAD (6 WEEKS)
Peter Newsted
CVEC 4572
Fri. Oct. 28 – Dec. 9
1:00 – 2:30
This intermediate level course is for people who have a
basic familiarity with their iPad. We will expand on ways to
operate it and investigate its most important capabilities.
This class will explore capacity, settings and management,
useful tricks, voice recognition, photo organization, internet
usage, and bookmarks. iPad applications will include word
processing, iCloud storage, sports, travel, entertainment,
nature study, and games. An iPad is required.
LINUX – AN INTRODUCTION (8 WEEKS)
Jim Koehler CVEC 4580
Mon. Oct. 17 – Dec. 5
8:30 – 10:00
Want an incredibly fast, reliable computer that never
crashes, gets a virus, or is hijacked? Convert your old
netbook or laptop into a Linux machine – it is easier to
use than Windows or Apple and less costly. Linux is what
security agencies, universities, and the police use, so why
not you?
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HEALTH & FITNESS
EATING FOR HEALTH (4 WEEKS)
Krista Overwater
CVEC 5626
Mon. Oct. 17 – Nov. 7
8:30 – 10:00
Processed foods have become popular and widely
consumed during the lifetime of the "baby boomers".
Evidence seems to indicate these products may cause
declining health. Eating better may make you feel
better. Learn to navigate the grocery store for healthy
food, and discover what foods are good for the brain.
Learn how you can avoid food sensitivities. Is there a
connection between certain foods and arthritis?
LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT, LIVE LONG THINK VEGAN (4 WEEKS)
Granville Airton CVEC 5643
Wed. Nov. 23 – Dec. 14
1:00 – 2:30
We will address the benefits of a Vegan diet by drawing
on the experience of the instructor and the work of
epidemiologist T.C. Campbell PhD, Nathan Pritikin P.
Eng, and noted physicians who have researched the
effects of diet on health and longevity. You will be
encouraged to participate in the discussions.
SCENIC HIKES (NO DOGS) (8 WEEKS)
Ted Grainger CVEC 5520
Tues. Oct. 4 – Nov. 22
1:00 – 4:00
These 2 to 4 hour hikes that cover variable terrain
for 7–10 km are suited for those who walk or hike
regularly. Planned hike routes include the Rosewall
Creek trail, Ship’s Point area, Cumberland area trails,
Headquarters Townsite, Tsolum River trails, Puntledge
River salmon spawning waters, One Spot Trail, and
Strathcona Park trails. Be prepared for wet and muddy
conditions.
SCENIC HIKES (WITH DOGS) (8 WEEKS)
Rod Keith
CVEC 5521
Thurs. Oct. 6 – Nov. 24
1:00 – 4:00
Explore the Comox Valley in this series of walks/hikes
in the Cumberland Forest and along the banks of the
Puntledge, Brown's, Tsolum, Oyster, Trent and Rosewall
Rivers. They will be 6-8 km long and take a leisurely 2+
hours, allowing ample time to smell flowers and take
photographs. Be advised that most of these trails will
have occasional steep, muddy or interesting sections.
Dogs welcome.
SCENIC SOCIAL WALKS (8 WEEKS –
WEATHER PERMITTING)
Ricarda Van Orden CVEC 5515
Tues. Oct. 4 – Nov. 22
10:00 – 2:00
We will walk for 1 to 1.5 hours on different woodland
trails, beaches, or old roads and enjoy each other’s
company while communing with nature. There will be
inclines and hills on some of the walks. One dog (with
a leash) per person is welcome. After our walks, we will
find a coffee shop and perhaps stop for lunch.
T'AI CHI CH’UAN – WU STYLE – AN
INTRODUCTION (8 WEEKS)
Instructor TBA CVEC 5450
Wed. Oct. 5 – Nov. 23
11:30 – 1:00
OR Wed. Oct. 5 – Nov. 23
1:00 – 2:30
This is a Chinese Ancient Exercise Art practiced for
physical, emotional, and mental well being. This
perfect weaving of movement with circular form helps
to calm the disposition and concentrate the mind,
while developing supple muscles, flexible joints, and
increased circulation. Expect to move slowly – gently!
You will begin to feel calm and have better balance.
Experience life-long benefit and pleasure.
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ELDERCOLLEGE
T’AI CHI GONG – BEGINNER LEVEL
(8 WEEKS)
Sherry Brydon CVEC 5461
Fri. Oct. 7 – Dec. 2
10:00 – 11:30
T’ai Chi Gong is a gentle form of exercise and a
“moving meditation”. It is a combination of T’ai
Chi and Qi Gong. It consists of 20 simple, gentle
movements. Physical health benefits may include
improved balance, circulation, strengthened muscles,
increased bone density, and energy. Other benefits may
be the promotion of overall wellness, self-awareness,
reduced stress, and internal peace. This can be practiced
by people of all ages and abilities.
YOGA - LEVEL I (MEN ONLY) (4 WEEKS)
Jessie Kerr CVEC 5411
Wed. Oct. 19 – Nov. 9
1:00 – 2:30
Learn to develop a yoga practice based upon the
Iyengar Syllabus that encourages the use of props and
aids (such as chairs, blocks, straps) to practice and
master the poses. Much attention is paid to alignment
and breath. We will work with balance, core strength,
flexibility and relaxation, basic standing, inversion,
forward bending and back bending poses. Course will
provide home practice sequences. Wear comfortable
clothing and please bring your yoga mats.
LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
BOOK CLUB – EXPLORING DIFFERENT
GENRES (6 ALTERNATE WEEKS)
Cynthia White
CVEC 6205
Tues. Oct. 4 – Dec. 13 (Biweekly) 8:30 – 10:00
On alternate weeks, we will read and discuss 6
engaging books plus short pieces from different genres.
Participants will learn how to read critically and how
to evaluate creative elements such as point of view,
metaphor, plot, symbolism, theme, and pacing. Used
copies of recommended readings are readily available
and most can be downloaded from online sources.
Class will meet six times, every second week.
NAVAL FICTION OF THE NAPOLEONIC ERA
(5 ALTERNATE WEEKS)
Rod Keith CVEC 6206
Tues. Oct. 11 – Dec. 6 (Biweekly)
8:30 – 10:00
Naval fiction of “the age of sail” has been a popular
genre for many years. Through reading and group
discussion of four books, this course will look at origins
of the genre and introduce some popular authors and
series. All books are available through the library or
online. Class will meet five times, every second week.
READING TWO MODERN PLAYS (8 WEEKS)
Jean Higginson CVEC 1775
Fri. Oct. 7 – Dec. 2 11:30 – 1:00
The class will read aloud and discuss two major plays
of the 20th century - Eugène Ionesco’s Rhinoceros
and Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia. We will use the scripts
to develop dramatic visual and auditory images of
the plays as they might be performed. The texts are
available in electronic format or print. Maximum cost
for both is $30.
WRITERS’ WORKSHOP (8 WEEKS)
Marvin Haave CVEC 2310
Fri. Oct. 14 – Dec. 9
11:30 – 1:30
This is an interactive class where writers and would-be
writers have an opportunity to share their work with
others and receive creative feedback. Any form of
writing is welcome.
SCIENCE & ECOLOGY
BASIC COMOX VALLEY BOTANY (8 WEEKS)
Loys Maingon CVEC 7545
Thurs. Oct. 6 – Nov. 24
10:00 – 11:30
We will survey the flora of the Comox Valley and its
ecosystems from an evolutionary perspective. You will
be provided with an understanding of plant taxonomy,
ecological evolution and function. The course will
include field trips.
¡CONVERSEMOS! (6 WEEKS)
Consuelo Ortiz
CVEC 2477
Thurs. Oct. 13 – Nov. 17
4:00 – 5:30
Based on everyday situations, students of Spanish at
intermediate or advanced beginner levels will have
the opportunity to practice their Spanish conversation.
Describing images, discussing a video, and participation
in short role plays will help you increase your Spanish
vocabulary, improve pronunciation, share ideas, and be
able to ask and answer questions in a fun and relaxed
atmosphere.
BIRTH, LIFE, AND DEATH OF STARS
(8 WEEKS)
Joel Kositsky CVEC 6351
Thurs. Oct. 6 – Nov. 24
1:00 – 2:30
This astronomy class focuses on the most dynamic
players in the pantheon of astronomical objects - the
stars. Stars are the places where the forces of nature
result in creation – radiation, the chemical elements,
a myriad of celestial fireworks, as well as long periods
of stable light and warmth that can lead to planetary
life. We will examine the what, where, and how of the
births, lives, and deaths of stars.
GREAT BOOKS (8 WEEKS)
Ken McKenzie
CVEC 6210
Tues. Oct. 4 – Nov. 22
1:00 – 2:30
This course is conducted as a discussion group of
great works including essays, short stories, poetry, and
plays. This session will include works by St. Augustine,
Shakespeare, Gogol, and Plato. Expect to spend about
two hours a week reading in preparation for class.
The textbook required is Great Books Reading and
Discussion Program – Fourth Series available from
GreatBooks.org (approx. $40).
DWELLING IN NATURE (8 WEEKS)
Richard Hart CVEC 5844
Tues. Oct. 4 – Nov. 22
1:00 – 2:30
In our emergence as a species, our experience of
nature and other life forms is so deeply interwoven that
long ago we developed a predisposition or desire to
interact with wild nature and other life forms. The goal
of this course is to re--activate this through specific
experiences and exercises. Although we are limited
by meeting in the classroom we will try to extend
ourselves beyond the walls into the natural world.
GEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY – AN
INTRODUCTION (6 WEEKS)
Pat Trask
CVEC 6326
Tues. Oct. 4 – Nov. 8
10:00 – 11:30
To understand the fossils of Vancouver Island we must
understand its rocks. Participants will learn about the
geological and paleontological record preserved in
rocks that formed over 350 million years ago in the
Pacific Ocean. Since then, volcanism, sedimentation,
tectonic uplift, and erosion have given us today's
Vancouver Island. There will be two field trips for those
comfortable walking on slippery trails and uneven
terrain.
GEOLOGY, NUCLEAR POWER, AND OUR
ENVIRONMENT (4 WEEKS)
Ted Trueman CVEC 6361
Fri. Oct. 21 – Nov. 18
10:00 – 11:30
This course will introduce the geological evolution
of our planet and local geology. We will examine
the genesis and distribution of uranium deposits,
the production and use of uranium, and review the
historical development of nuclear reactors and examine
reactor accidents. The pros and cons of nuclear power
will be discussed and compared to other methods of
generating electricity with an emphasis on safety and
environmental issues.
GOOD AND BAD BUGS – THE HUMAN
MICROBIOME (8 WEEKS)
John North CVEC 5751
Fri. Oct. 7 – Dec. 2
8:30 – 10:00
In the last six years there has been a scientific
revolution in the understanding of the human
microbiome - the trillions of bacteria that live in/on
us and are now known to be essential for normal
development and function of our brain, immune
system, and metabolism. Learn how medical science is
taking the first small steps that could lead to powerful
new approaches to obesity, diabetes, asthma, allergies
and autism.
SCIENCE, RELIGION, AND EVOLVING FAITH
(8 WEEKS)
Robert McDonald CVEC 6305
Fri. Oct. 7 – Dec. 2
2:30 – 4:30
Science and Religion are often portrayed as opposites.
What if scientific discovery is the Mystery revealing its
creative role in the Universe? People may experience
the Mystery, but don't always believe religious
doctrines. This course will use the science of Big History
and the DVD Painting the Stars to prompt discussion
about what an evolutionary Christian spirituality might
look like. No answers will be provided, but you may
discover some good questions to live with.
BEFORE THE TROJAN WAR: BRONZE AGE
GREECE (6 WEEKS)
Alison Maingon CVEC 6273
Thurs. Oct. 27 – Dec. 1
1:00 – 2:30
Focusing on the cultures of the Minoans on Crete and
the Mycenaeans in Greece in the 2nd millennium BCE,
we will examine how these cultures grew in wealth
and power within the global network of diplomacy
and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean. Also explored
will be the Trojan War and how it may have been
symptomatic of the economic and cultural collapse of
the Bronze Age World in the 12th century BCE.
HERALDIC SYMBOLS (4 WEEKS)
Steve Cowan CVEC 6065
Wed. Oct. 5 – Oct. 26
1:00 – 2:30
This introduction to heraldry and symbols of history
and heritage explains the background of coats of arms.
Discover the design aspects of heraldry, learn how
to develop your own coat of arms and how they are
granted in Canada. Required heraldry reference book
will be provided in class for $10.
HISTORY IN WRITING (4 WEEKS)
Alana Gowdy CVEC 2801
Mon. Nov. 7 – Nov. 28
1:00 – 2:30
Military reports, personal letters, travel diaries – history
has been recorded from a variety of very personal
perspectives. This light-hearted course will take a 'life
and times' approach to selected documents that have
been amazingly preserved over centuries of early British
history. Moving through time and place, the course will
examine what can be learned about people and their
lives through what was written by and about them.
INDIA CALLING (8 WEEKS)
Judy Norbury CVEC 5924
Thurs. Oct. 6 – Nov. 24
1:00 – 2:30
This course will present a broad overview of India,
touching upon recent history, culture, religion, social
structure, caste system, transportation, and politics
as seen through the presenter’s experiences and
photographs. This is designed for those who wish to go
to India, those who only want to read about India, and
those who have been there.
AND MORE COURSES
THE VALLEY ROCKS (5 WEEKS)
Dixon Edwards CVEC 6335
Mon. Oct. 3 – Nov. 7
8:30 – 10:00
Rocks are everywhere in the Comox Valley. This course
includes field trips to a local beach to identify pebbles
using an identification guide and to the Filberg Lodge
grounds to view the rock used in the walls. In class,
we will discuss the formation and geological processes
that shaped our rock and pebble samples, and explore
how they fit into the geological history of Vancouver
Island.
BASIC KNITTING AND UNDERSTANDING
PATTERNS (6 WEEKS)
Ruby Paulson CVEC 1120
Wed. Oct. 26 – Nov. 30
8:30 – 10:00
This course is for new knitters or for those whose skills
need refreshing. You will learn the basic construction of
knitted fabric and how to follow a simple/basic pattern.
The class begins with essential lessons for new knitters:
choosing supplies, casting on, knitting, purling and
binding off. Learn how to increase, decrease, make a
buttonhole, knit lace, block, seam, and read patterns.
TIMES & PLACES
BE KIND TO THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
(5 WEEKS)
Linda McLean CVEC 3532
Thurs. Oct. 27 – Nov. 24
4:00 – 5:30
Death is inevitable. Before and after that day, there
may be health care decisions to make, information
required for estate probate, many arrangements to be
made, and wishes to be followed. We can be kind to
those we leave behind, making it easier to handle all
that will be required of them. This course will guide
and encourage you to clarify your wishes, gather
information and documentation into one place, and
have “the conversation”.
ARAB SPRING FIVE YEARS ON (8 WEEKS)
Neil Crouch
CVEC 6244
Thurs. Oct. 6 – Nov. 24
8:30 – 10:00
Most Arab countries of the Middle East are caught
between their faith and cultural traditions and those
of the West. The boiling pot of dissent has become a
real threat to what used to be a relatively comfortable
western viewpoint, namely, “It’s their problem.” We
will highlight current issues and look back through
the past century and beyond to show the extent of
western involvement in that part of the world. We will
explore their traditions and history, as they continue to
generate confusion and concern in the west.
BRIDGE – BIDDING (INTERMEDIATE)
(8 WEEKS)
Gary Priestman CVEC 6250
Mon. Oct. 17 – Dec. 5
1:00 – 2:30
This course is designed for intermediate players who
wish to gain new tools to improve their bidding. Each
class will include a playing hands practice to reinforce
the lesson.
BRIDGE – INTRODUCTION TO MODERN
BIDDING (8 WEEKS)
Gary Priestman CVEC 6252
Fri. Oct. 7 – Nov. 25
11:30 – 1:00
This course is designed for people just learning the
game of Bridge or players returning to the game after
years away. The focus will be on learning the American
Standard Bidding system. Each class will include a
playing hands practice to reinforce the lesson.
BRIDGE – PLAY THE HAND, DEFEND THE
HAND (8 WEEKS)
Gary Priestman
CVEC 6253
Fri. Oct. 7 – Nov. 25
2:30 – 4:00
This course is designed for people just learning the
game of Bridge or for those players returning to the
game after years away. The focus will be on techniques
either for playing a hand or for defending a hand.
Each class will include a playing hands opportunity to
reinforce the lesson.
COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION - AN
INTRODUCTION (6 WEEKS)
Bonnie Larush CVEC 2800
Thurs. Oct. 13 – Nov. 17
8:30 – 10:00
We are taught to communicate in a way that often
perpetuates conflict and pain. The four step process
of Compassionate Communication teaches us how
to listen and speak authentically from the heart and
bring peace to our lives. The class will include small
group practice of these skills with real-life examples.
Non-Violent Communication: A Language of Life by
Marshall Rosenberg is recommended reading.
HEADLINES AND DEADLINES (4 WEEKS)
Mark Allan CVEC 2364
Mon. Oct. 17 – Nov. 7
1:00 – 2:30
We will explore the history of print journalism from
its earliest days through challenges from radio and
TV up to the effects of hand-held computers and the
internet. There will also be discussion of the current
state of information, including the sources of the data
we use to make decisions and the motivations of those
supplying the information.
IMPROV FOR TERRIFIED BEGINNERS
(6 WEEKS)
Judy Price
CVEC 1798
Wed. Oct. 5 – Nov. 9
8:30 – 10:00
This course is designed to bring laughter to a whole
new level! It is a beginners’ improvisation course that
will not only tweak your funny bone, it will offer a
great opportunity to meet new people. You will “play”
theatre games that are designed to encourage the
performer to open the door and step into the room.
IMPROV (INTERMEDIATE) – A FUN
WORKOUT IN THE BRAIN’S GYMNASIUM
(8 WEEKS)
George Brose CVEC 1797
Wed. Oct. 19 – Dec. 7
10:00 – 11:30
Class will include the basic rules of Improv including
listening, accepting, not saying “No” and learning to
turn very mundane situations into very comedic events.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT (8 WEEKS)
Cameron Cairncross
CVEC 6449
Tues. Oct. 11 – Nov. 29
8:30 – 10:00
An overview of local government regulations, processes
and laws. It will explain the roles of elected officials
and municipal staff. The basic information will help you
determine what comprises good governance at the
local level.
O CANADA: SELECTED CANADIAN FILMS
(4 WEEKS)
Heather McFetridge & Brian CharltonCVEC 1700
Fri. Oct. 21, 28 Nov. 4, 18.
1:00 – 4:00
A variety of exceptional Canadian films will be featured
starting with Atanajurat, The Fast Runner (Inuit film
ranked by Canadian film makers as the greatest
Canadian film ever made), The Barbarian Invasions (a
very topical film about choosing when and how to die
with dignity and surrounded by loved ones), an Atom
Egoyan film such as his best work, The Sweet Hereafter,
and a film by David Cronenberg, Sarah Polley or Deepa
Mehta.
THE JOY OF BEER (8 WEEKS)
David Hysert CVEC 7350
Fri. Oct. 14 – Dec. 9
2:30 – 4:00
This course will give you an understanding of how
beer is made, the ingredients used and their effect on
flavour, as well as some of the defects commonly found
in beer and how many can be avoided. You will gain an
appreciation of how the marketing of beer has evolved
over the years. You will learn about the various styles of
beer that exist around the world and get to taste many.
THE STORY OF NUMBER (8 WEEKS)
Joel Kositsky CVEC 6015
Thurs. Oct. 6 – Nov. 24
2:30 – 4:00
This course will present the history and properties of
number but will concentrate on exploring the surprisingly many kinds of numbers. While exploring intriguing
numerical ideas, we will see how simple arithmetic
caused mathematicians over the centuries to discover/
invent new types of numbers, leading even to the
infinite. If you can do arithmetic and are not daunted
by some elementary algebra, you will enjoy this course.
Short Courses
BIG DATA FOR (GRAND)PARENTS
Rob Thompson
CVEC 3601
Fri. Oct. 7
11:30 – 1:00
What is Big Data? And what is the future of the
Internet? Many parents and grandparents are feeling
increasingly alienated just when their life experience is
more relevant than ever. Learn terminology, background, and information you need to get a foot-hold in
the conversation.
LAUGHTER WELLNESS
Joanne McKechnie CVEC 5416
Fri. Nov. 4
11:30 – 1:00
Learn to laugh at life’s moments, both stressful and
otherwise, through a series of playful, improv style exercises in a non-judgemental environment. The class ends
with a relaxing meditation. No experience necessary,
just a willingness to have fun and be yourself. Please
bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing.
BIG DATA – MYTH AND REALITY
Rob Thompson
CVEC 3600
Fri. Oct. 14
11:30 – 1:00
What is Big Data? Why should you care? A structured
conversation, this session clarifies the terminology,
background, and potential future directions of the trend
now underlying much of modern business. Risk, liability,
and privacy concerns are also introduced.
NATURE’S WATERWORKS
Paul Horgen
CVEC 6315
Fri. Nov. 25
10:00 – 3:00
In this class, Project Watershed stewards will introduce
you to recent and proposed habitat restoration projects
such as breaching lagoons and restoration of a decommissioned sawmill site. They will also demonstrate interactive estuary map and Comox Valley walking maps.
Pack a lunch. FMI visit http://projectwatershed.ca.
COMMUNITY TV - THE INSIDE SCOOP
Mary Ruth Harris and Franco NovielloCVEC 5100
Fri. Oct. 7
11:30 – 2:30
Community TV enhances the fabric of communities with
locally produced programs created by volunteers. This
exciting course is an introduction to working with a
community TV provider and may lead to future training
for anyone interested in volunteering.
ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVES
Ray Grigg
CVEC 5223
Fri. Oct. 21
12:30 – 4:30
Most class time will be spent in guided discussion
based on four short readings. You will dispassionately
explore important facets of our historical, philosophical,
psychological and spiritual relationship with the environment on Earth. Each reading will consider prospects
for the future.
FLORAL DESIGN CONTINUES
Ariana Bifano
CVEC 1192
Thurs. Oct. 6 and Nov. 17
5:30 – 7:00
A professional florist will share design ideas and tips as
you make two stunning seasonal arrangements to take
home, using flowers and greenery at a local florist’s
shop. Total cost of materials for both classes will be
$40.00.
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ELDERCOLLEGE
PAIN REDUCTION WITHOUT MEDS
Harry Piercy
CVEC 5752
Fri. Oct. 14 and Oct. 21
1:00 – 3:00
Try alternatives to using medications to reduce pain
such as applying pressure to nerves, meditation, and
relaxation exercises. By using these techniques to relax
patients’ muscles, treatments by doctors, chiropractors,
and massage therapists can be much more effective.
THE CRAFT BEER REVOLUTION
David Hysert CVEC 7352
Fri. Oct. 7
12:00 – 4:00
The craft beer revolution has dramatically changed the
world of brewing. This course will outline the history
of craft brewing, especially in Canada and the USA,
describe the revolution, and discuss where we are now.
WALKING THE CAMINO
David and Diane Davies CVEC 5907
Fri. Oct. 21
1:00 – 3:00
Based on walking the Camino de Santiago twice in the
last 5 years, we will discuss preparation, equipment,
tips for along the way, and most of all, the experience
itself. The Camino is a wonderful journey with something for everyone!
WINDOWS FOR CHEAPSKATES
Rod Keith CVEC 4320
Fri. Nov. 4 and Nov. 18
1:00 – 2:30
This course will provide tips on where and how to find
good quality free or very low-cost public domain software for Windows computers. We will also talk about
how to protect your computer while using software
downloaded from the Internet.
WINE-MAKING FROM FRUIT AND KIT
Val and Mike Wade CVEC 7380
Mon. Oct. 3
1:00 – 2:30
Held at a local winery, this course will teach the
entire process of making wine: preparation, starting
fermentation, storage, transfer of product, stabilization,
clarifying, racking, filtering and bottling. Students are
invited to bring fruit.
ZENTANGLE™ FOR BEGINNERS
Nancy Dawes CVEC 1408
Fri. Oct. 7
11:30 – 2:30
Everyone has to start somewhere and it is best to
start at the beginning. In this basic, beginners’ class,
we will learn about the history and method of classic
Zentangle™ drawing. There is a kit fee of $15 per
person.
ZENTANGLE™ - MOOKA BLUES
Nancy Dawes CVEC 1412
Fri. Oct. 14 and Oct. 21 1:30 – 3:30
This Zentangle™ Explorations session will focus on
tan tiles (and other colours) and floral tangles like
Mooka. We will explore different ways of drawing and
shading with an emphasis on blue with beautiful white
highlights. Please bring your Beginner kits. This class
has a kit fee of $10.
FALL 2016 SATURDAY LECTURE SERIES
SERIES COORDINATORS:
Betty Donaldson and Michael Syer
CVEC 9000 | 8 LECTURES | 10:00am to 12:00pm
Life on Canada’s West Coast: Eight Snapshots
Our coast is a land of extremes, from mild to wild, from raw and rugged to long inhabited and cultured. This lecture series
is an exploration of various aspects of coastal life. Topics include natural phenomena, human migrations, ocean flora
and fauna, environmental threats, and initiatives to protect and restore our home. The lectures will present a portrait
of interactions between water and land habitats, relationships among different peoples, and the impact by all on the
environment. Join our presenters for this informative and thought provoking series of journeys and adventures. Each lecture
will be preceded by a photographic presentation from the Comox Valley Photographic Society.
October 1
THE VIEW FROM SPACE
Bob McDonald
Three of the seven Canadian astronauts
who flew in space took their flights
to the next level. They donned space
suits and stepped into the void of space
400 km above the Earth travelling
39,000 km/hour, to work outside the
International Space Station. Each of
them had profound experiences, feeling
alone in the vast universe, gazing at
the unobstructed view of our beautiful
planet while working in a weightless
environment. Illustrated with stunning
colour images and film, this presentation
will attempt to capture the thrill and
wonder of working off the planet.
October 15
EARLY HUMAN MIGRATION
Daryl Fedje MA
Discovering evidence of early human
use of the BC coast is challenging in
large part due to the very dynamic and
regional nature of sea level history,
especially in early post-glacial times.
Integration of local sea level histories
with topographic models has enabled
archaeological investigations to extend
evidence for coastal occupation back to
at least 13,000 years ago.
October 22
CONTEMPORARY THREATS TO OUR
COAST - HOT SPOTS AND OTHER
OCEAN PHENOMENA
Dr. Richard Dewey
Over the last few years, the Northeast
Pacific Ocean and the coastal waters
of British Columbia have seen changes
that could represent warnings of
things to come. “The Warm Blob” of
2014-15 dramatically altered the entire
Gulf of Alaska with impacts on the
seasonal weather, plankton species, and
fisheries. What happened to cause such
a significant and prolonged shift on
November 12
DEFENDING AND PROTECTING OUR
COAST
Dr. James Boutilier &
Rear Admiral Designate McDonald
ocean conditions? Has it occurred in the
past and will it reoccur in the future?
What were the impacts on the marine
environment, and are there lingering
consequences? This lecture will review
how our ocean is responding to climate
change.
Whether from illegal fishing, drugrunning, or more sinister threats, our
coast is vulnerable. The focus of this
discussion will be on geo-political and
security developments in the IndoPacific region which could affect us and
the responses to them by our Canadian
Forces.
October 29
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY SALMON
INDUSTRY - ITS RISE, FALL, AND IMPACT
Geoff Meggs
Despite the banner year sockeye
return of 2010, arguably the largest in
modern history, the salmon stocks of BC
are considered depleted. The salmon
industry is now based on farmed salmon
and the province’s last cannery, which
processed Alaskan fish, has just closed.
What does this tell us about our coastal
communities and the larger ecosystem
they rely on?
November 19
BELOW THE WAVES
Dr. Heather Alexander
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
contributes to the Biodiversity of
Life Database (BOLD), a project that
identifies and discovers diverse marine
species, using short, standardized gene
regions (DNA Barcodes). At BMSC,
students participate in the collection of
specimens from nature. Tissue samples
are sent for genotyping to the Canadian
Center for DNA Barcoding, contributing
to the public and scientific knowledge
of biodiversity of BC’s west coast.
November 5
A SACRED PLACE AND SHORELINE
Kelly Russ, Chair CFN
The Coastal First Nations is an alliance of
nine First Nations with approximately
20,000 members. For millennia, the
ecological riches of the Great Bear
Rainforest have supported equally
rich human cultures. An economy
based upon an exploitation of natural
resources is no longer viable. Coastal
First Nations was created with the
conviction that if a conservation-based
economy is to succeed, our active and
meaningful participation is essential.
ADMISSION TO LECTURE SERIES:
ElderCollege members may register
for the entire series of 8 lectures,
or come for specific lectures on a
space permitting, first come-first
seated basis. The Single Lecture
Fee of $10 must be paid at the
Registration Office within 2 weeks
of attending.
SEE FALL 2016 COURSE AND LECTURE DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE AT
November 26
SUSTAINABLE FUTURES ALONG THE
COAST
Karen Tam Wu - Pembina Institute
Mayor Josie Osborne - Tofino Region
To conclude the series, a panel of experts
will present their thoughts on how the
province might address climate changes.
The updated action plan (2016) provides
a framework for measuring BC’s climate
commitments. Karen Wu presents the
Pembina Institute’s perspective. Mayor
Osborne will use her experience and role
as a community leader to summarize
personal observations about facilitating
conditions within communities that
encourage and promote a sustainable
future.
www.nic.bc.ca/ec
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FALL 2016
Courses at a Glance
REGULAR COURSES
MONDAY
Beyond the Basic Mac
CVEC 4555
8:30 – 10:30
T’ai Chi Ch’uan – Wu Style – An Introduction
CVEC 5450
11:30 – 1:00 –OR– 1:00 - 2:30
Science, Religion, and Evolving Faith
CVEC 6305 2:30 – 4:30
Vocal Yoga
CVEC 5413
The Joy of Beer
CVEC 7350
2:30 – 4:00
Bridge – Bidding (Intermediate)
CVEC 6250
1:00 – 2:30
Yoga – Level 1 (Men Only)
CVEC 5411 Creating Beautiful Art Cards
CVEC 1171
THURSDAY
Eating for Health
CVEC 5626
Headlines and Deadlines
CVEC 2364
History in Writing
CVEC 2801
2:30 – 4:00
8:30 – 10:00
1:00 – 2:30
Arab Spring Five Years On
CVEC 6244
11:30 – 1:00
1:00 – 2:30
8:30 – 10:00
Lecture Series
CVEC 9000
The Valley Rocks
CVEC 6335
8:30 – 10:00
TUESDAY
Birth, Life, and Death of Stars
CVEC 6351
Big Data
CVEC 3602
8:30 – 10:00
Compassionate Communication
CVEC 2800
8:30 – 10:00
Book Club – Exploring Different Genres
CVEC 6205 (Biweekly)
8:30 – 10:00
¡Conversemos!
CVEC 2477
4:00 – 5:30
Dwelling in Nature
CVEC 5844
India Calling
CVEC 5924
1:00 – 2:30
Scenic Hikes (With Dogs)
CVEC 5521
1:00 – 4:00
The Artist is In
CVEC 1410
1:00 – 2:30
The Story of Number
CVEC 6015
2:30 – 4:00
Local Government
CVEC 6449
8:30 – 10:00
Naval Fiction of the Napoleonic Era
CVEC 6206 (Biweekly)
8:30 – 10:00
Topics in Popular Music
CVEC 1800
Scenic Hikes (No Dogs)
CVEC 5520
FRIDAY
1:00 – 2:30
10:00 – 11:30
1:00 – 4:00
Bridge – Intro to Modern Bidding
CVEC 6252
11:30 – 1:00
10:00 – 2:00
WEDNESDAY
Bridge – Play the Hand, Defend the Hand
CVEC 6253
2:30 – 4:00
Basic Knitting & Understanding Patterns
CVEC 1120
8:30 -10:00
Exploring Your iPad
CVEC 4572
Heraldic Symbols
CVEC 6065
Geology, Nuclear Power & Our Environment
CVEC 6361
10:00 – 11:30
Scenic Social Walks
CVEC 5515
Improv for Terrified Beginners
CVEC 1798
Improv (Intermediate)
CVEC 1797
1:00 – 2:30
8:30 – 10:00
10:00 – 11:30
Look Good, Feel Great, Live Long –
Think Vegan
CVEC 5643
1:00 – 2:30
11:30 – 1:00
10:00 – 11:30
Be Kind to Those You Leave Behind
CVEC 3532
4:00 – 5:30
1:00 – 2:30
Zentangle™ – Holidays
CVEC 1407
SATURDAY No Lecture Feb. 6
8:30 – 10:00
Great Books
CVEC 6210
11:30 – 1:30
10:00 – 11:30
Linux – An Introduction
CVEC 4580
10:00 – 11:30
Writers’ Workshop
CVEC 2310 Basic Comox Valley Botany
CVEC 7545
Before the Trojan War: Bronze Age Greece
CVEC 6273
1:00 – 2:30
Geology and Paleontology
CVEC 6326
10:00 – 11:30
Artists in their Studios
CVEC 1982
1:00 – 2:30
1:00 – 2:30
T’ai Chi Gong – Beginner
CVEC 5461
Good and Bad Bugs
CVEC 5751
1:00 – 2:30
8:30 – 10:00
O Canada: Selected Canadian Films
CVEC 1700
1:00 – 4:00
Reading Two Modern Plays
CVEC 1775
10:00 – 12:00
SHORT COURSES
MONDAY
Wine Making From Fruit and Kit
Oct. 3
CVEC 7380
1:00 – 2:30
THURSDAY
Floral Design Continues
CVEC 1192
Oct. 6 & Nov. 17
5:30 – 7:00
FRIDAY
Big Data for (Grand)Parents
CVEC 3601
Oct. 7
11:30 – 1:00
Big Data – Myth & Reality
CVEC 3600
Oct. 14
11:30 – 1:00
Community TV - The Inside Scoop
Oct. 7
CVEC 5100
11:30 – 2:30
Environmental Perspectives
CVEC 5223
Oct. 21
12:30 – 4:30
Laughter Wellness
CVEC 5416
Nov. 4
11:30 – 1:00
Nature’s Waterworks
CVEC 6315
Nov. 25
10:00 – 3:00
Pain Reduction Without Meds Oct. 14 & 21
CVEC 5752
1:00 – 3:00
The Craft Beer Revolution
CVEC 7352
Walking the Camino
CVEC 5907
Oct. 7
12:00 – 4:00
Oct. 21
1:00 – 3:00
Windows for Cheapskates
CVEC 4320
Nov. 4 & 18
1:00 – 2:30
Zentangle™ for Beginners
CVEC 1408
Oct. 7
11:30 – 2:30
Zentangle™ – Mooka Blues
CVEC 1412
Oct. 14 & 21
1:30 – 3:30
11:30 – 1:00
No classes October 10, November 11.
Class schedules are subject to change. Please check online at www.nic.bc.ca/ec to confirm dates and times. Those wishing to register for any
of the classes or Lecture Series are expected to have a current CVEC membership, valid September, 2016 to August, 2017.
www.nic.bc.ca/ec
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