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Why Art? Why Not!

Course Description: An exciting visual journey through human creativity from Stone Age cave paintings to 21st century Canadian art, from "primitive" South Sea islands to the Northwest Coast to the Arctic, from "domestic arts" to post-modern architecture and industrial design. This course aims to foster enjoyment from our visual world, trying to understand some of the reasons and historical context

How To Obtain A Medical Cannabis Prescription

Course Description: Medical cannabis patients may now receive a prescription for medical cannabis through a doctor or nurse practitioner. But how do I find a doctor who will prescribe it? How do I approach my doctor? What is the process to obtain my prescriptions? Is a prescription even necessary? How do I purchase medical cannabis? What are the benefits and drawbacks? let's clear the smoke and

Family Memento: Get Your Life's Adventure On The Page

Course Description: A 90-minute session in guided memoir where writers will begin to record all the adventures of their lives, all the details they haven't managed to preserve yet. A first step in creating a beautiful memoir for posterity, a treasure to be handed down. Roz is an internationally award-winning bestselling writer of three thrillers, OUR LITTLE SECRET (2017), HURRY HOME (2020), and

Holistic Nutrition And Senior Health

Course Description: Session 1: Introduction to Stephanie and her work. Defining health, determinants of health, holistic nutrition. Disucssion of healthy eating and healthy eating habits. Session 2: Theories of aging, the physiological and psychological aspects of aging, and senior specific health challenges. Session 3: Discussion of common nutrient deficiencies in seniors. The longevity plan

Successful Aging And Why It Matters

Course Description: "How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?" In this 3-week course we will take a closer look at aging and elderhood and what the current science shoes us about how our language, our mindset, and our wisdom can impact how we navigate the second half of life. Join Becky, won't you? Note: Please bring writing materials to the classes. Meet Your Instructors: Becky

LiR's Got Talent!

Course Description: No doubt about it, LiR members are a tremendous reservoir of experience and expertise. Every one of us has a few things we know how to do or talk about. Would you be willing to teach other LiR membes something you love to do? We'd love to learn from you! If teaching is new to you, this seminar is for you! Bring yoru ideas to this planning and brainstorming session where we'll

Cultivating Rich Relationships - Secrets Of The Dance

Course Description: A relationship is like a dance. Often toes get stepped on....and crushed. Are you taking responsibility for your role in your relationship? This workshop will examine your attachment style, your self-defeating behaviours, and how best to build a life around the people you want to be around. Whether you are happily married, searching for a soul mate, or just wanting to make new

Discover Sign Language

In this course, you will discover how to use this graceful, expressive language to communicate.

James Wallin

James has been with the college in IT Services since 2004, after graduating with honors from the Selkirk CIS program. He started out as a lab monitor on the Tenth Street Campus, but quickly advanced into a helpdesk role and kept lab systems up to date. James is now classified as an Infrastructure Development and Support Tier 2 technician. James manages the development and deployment of all PC

Taylor Norman

Taylor Norman is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 10 years of accounting experience working in external audit, government, non-for-profits and private corporations. A part from instructing, he is currently the Controller for the Nelson & District Credit Union. He has worked directly with numerous non-profit organizations throughout his career and currently sits on the board of the

Christine Elsey

Dr. Christine Elsey received her PhD, MA and BA in Sociology and Anthropology from Simon Fraser University. Formerly, she was an Associate Professor at the University of the Fraser Valley, in the School of Culture, Media and Society, where she taught Anthropology and Sociology courses at the undergraduate level. Her main areas of expertise are anthropological and sociological theory, and BC. First

Kristina Deenik

Kristina Deenik is an experienced environmental professional with a diverse background in conducting impactful research across academic, private and government sectors. She has extensive experience as a field biologist and is a skilled data analysist. She holds a master’s degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of British Columbia where she used cutting-edge remote sensing

Learning in Retirement Board of Directors

Chair: Jean Carne Vice-Chair: Susan Milner (liaison for Interest Groups, Archives Committee) Secretary: Sarah Kemp Treasurer: Raj Downe (Finance Committee chair) Finance Committee Chair: Raj Downe Program Committee Chair: Kathy Hrabluk Communications Committee Chair: Julia Bennet Social Committee Chair: Jane McComb Safety Committee Chair: Carl Waterer Membership Committee Chair: Maureen Kelsey

Noah McIntosh

Faculty Assistant, Physics Noah McIntosh grew up in the Okanagan valley, fostering a passion for outdoor activities from an early age. He completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering followed by a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Noah performed research in the Laboratory for Solar Energy and Fuels