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SPRING 2020 Course Calendar

Courses offered January through May

JOIN US!Becoming a Member

An active VIU ElderCollege membership is required before registration in all VIU ElderCollege courses. Membership runs from June 1 (of the current year) to May 31 (of the following year). The annual membership fee is $20 and offers many benefits.

Benefits of Membership

• Early notification of course registration dates• Course calendar mailed to your home address• Member emails and updates• 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

Registering for your Membership and Courses

VIU ElderCollege produces two Course Calendars per year. Registration for the Fall Session starts in late June and in late November for the Spring/Summer Session. Emails will be sent to current and past members indicating when registration will start.

In preparation for course registration, memberships can be purchased starting June 1 for the upcoming VIU ElderCollege season.

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Nanaimo CampusBuilding 200 Registration Centre 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5

Parksville CampusParksville Civic & Technology Centre 100 Jensen Ave E, 2nd Floor Parksville, BC V9P 2G3



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Global Challenges, Local SolutionsGlobal challenges abound: climate change, growing inequality, loss of biodiversity, pollution, environmental destruction, resource depletion, etc. Many people feel overwhelmed by these challenges, feeling there is nothing they can do. This class will explore how people around the world are tackling these global issues through local initiatives in their communities. We will use these lessons to explore what we could do in our local communities to address these global issues.

ELDH 074 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Mon, Jan 13-Feb 24; 9:30-11:30 am (No class Feb 17)

$42.00

DON GIBERSON is a professional Life and Business Coach and Community Resilience Facilitator. He is working with individuals and community groups in Nanaimo and surrounding areas to find local solutions to global issues.

Stop Getting Ready And Get Started!Everyone gets stuck and everyone can get unstuck. This fun interactive learning and teaching tool helps you: learn techniques to evaluate situations; make decisions that are more in line with what you value; and problem solve where you can practice and role play real life situations. Experience increased self-confidence. Apply what you learn to get, keep and progress in practical matters.

ELDH 078 S20Q01 (Parksville) 5 sessions: Mon, Jan 13-Feb 10; 9:30-11:30 am $36.75

JANIT BIANIC has been a self-employed Motivational Lifestyle Coach for 25 years. She applies improv techniques to the Sacred Awareness Wheel to improve decision-making, life-style shifts and communication. When you change one aspect, everything changes.

JANUARY SESSIONEnergy Medicine For Self-Help - Continued. . . This is a continuation of the “Energy Medicine for Self Help - An Introduction” course which is a prerequisite. Participants will be presented, and invited to practice, additional energy healing techniques from Eden Energy Medicine, Energy Psychology and PSYCH-K, etc. For maximum benefit, hands-on practice both in the classroom and at home is recommended. Some issues typical of seniors’ health will be presented as well as some practices that are done in pairs.

ELDK 007 S20Q01 (Parksville) 8 sessions: Mon, Jan 6-Mar 2; 12:30-2:30 pm (No class Feb 17)

$52.50

Recommended Text: Energy Medicine (2008) by Donna Eden with David Feinstein

MIKE PROVENCHER worked for 38 years in the Mental Health field as a clinician and manager. Since 2004 Mike has been studying energy treatment modalities for ameliorating mental, emotional and physical conditions.

Road Safety For SeniorsThis course is an amalgamation of the courses Safe Driving for Seniors and Brushing Up for Seniors previously presented at VIU ElderCollege. New material has been added, including an update for the Enhanced Road Assessment, preparing for re-examination and how aging affects driving.

ELDH 051 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 3 sessions: Mon, Jan 13-27; 1-3 pm$26.25

TIM SCHEWE is a retired RCMP constable with 25 years of service, including 20 in traffic enforcement and 10 as a technical collision investigator.

“This was my first VIU ElderCollege course and it definitely will not be the last!”

JANUARY SESSION 3

Empires Of Asia: Japan And China Now 6 WeeksThis course will analyse the nature of the Empires of Japan and China in the 19th and 20th Centuries. We will focus on the disintegration of China while at the same time Japan becomes a world power. We will look at their search for security and motivating influences for expansion as factors of instability in the region.

ELDH 042 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Mon, Jan 13-Feb 24; 3-5 pm (No class Feb 17)

$42.00

ROD SZASZ has lived in Japan and China for over 25 years and is fluent in Japanese. He has a M. Sc. London School of Economics, and is a 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.

Physical Anthropology – An IntroductionThis course is an introduction to physical anthropology which is concerned with human evolution and human variation. Darwin’s theory of evolution will be discussed, and then we will go on to trace human origins from the earliest primates to Homo Sapiens. We will study primate skeletal anatomy and maps of the areas of exploration. The last lesson will look at the extinction of Neanderthals and the success of modern humans.

ELDN 056 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Tue, Jan 14-Feb 18; 9:30-11:30 am$42.00

CHERYLE SOSNOWSKI received a BGS from Simon Fraser University and an MA from San Diego University. As a former teacher in the public school system, she enjoys being a lifetime learner. Cheryle enjoys learning and teaching about other cultures, and the evolution of the human species on our planet. Cheryle has taught at ElderCollege for several years.

Disruptive Behaviors In Healthcare Patient safety should be the number one priority for caregivers and patients. Disruptive behaviours are known to increase medical errors and dissatisfaction with the quality of care in today’s healthcare settings. The purpose of these interactive information sessions is to create a broader awareness as to the behaviors, implications, and interventions used to mitigate the problem.

ELDK 029 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 3 sessions: Tue, Jan 14-28; 10-Noon$26.25

DR. SUSANNE H. LOVEN-SKOLNIK is a nurse executive with 43-years of experience in the Canadian and United States health care systems. Her PhD was motivated by her passion to affect positive change in the quality and safety in surgical care.

Writing Your LegacyWriting personal history and memoirs can be both transformative and daunting. Using carefully selected legacy themes and sensitizing questions, you will be encouraged to write two-page vignettes each week to share with your fellow participants. You will learn to avoid a dry chronology by going deeper into themes that guide and shape the evolution of your life and lead you through the labyrinth of your deepest memories.

ELDH 006 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Tue, Jan 14-Feb 18; 12:30-2:30 pm$42.00

MARVA K. BLACKMORE leads workshops in memoir writing and is the author of “Telling Your Story: A Guide to Writing Your Memoir Stories”. Past President of the Storytellers of Canada, she is also a Certified Guided Autobiography Instructor.

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Writing From LifeThis 6-part course is designed to help experienced and novice writers to mine their life experiences for stories and scenes to convert into memoir, stories, and poetry or personal essays. Participants will enjoy lively sessions using prompts, brainstorming, discussion, in-class writing and group feedback. The instructor will provide useful writing techniques and strategies along with motivation and support for writers at all levels.

ELDH 034 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Tue, Jan 14-Feb 18; 2-4 pm$42.00

LOIS PETERSON has published eight children’s novels and numerous articles, essays and short stories for adults. She has taught creative writing for more than 20 years at the community, primary/high school and college level.

Origins Of Ancient Civilizations The Pyramids. Harappa. Babylon. The classical civilizations of the ancient world are known to every student, tourist, or History Channel buff. How did these civilizations develop? What are their key characteristics? How and why did they collapse? This short course will take three of the best known - ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley - and address those key questions as we tour their sites, cultures, and artifacts.

ELDK 045 S20Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Tue, Jan 14-28; 3:30-5:30 pm$26.25

MITCHELL ALLEN (Ph.D) is an archaeologist affiliated with UC Berkeley and the Smithsonian Institution. He has taught at five universities and had done archaeological fieldwork in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Canada In The Great War New to Parksville

This course will focus on the Canadian involvement in WWI especially on the Western Front. The instructor, who has lived in Flanders and also in Canada, has a unique close perspective of the courage and sacrifice men and women made in WWI. All aspects of this time will be covered. It is a study of Canadians and the consequences for our country and the lessons we can draw from that.

ELDK 051 S20Q01 (Parksville) 8 sessions: Wed, Jan 8-Feb 26; 9:30-12:30 pm$52.50

JOHNNY COOPMAN is a musician and amateur historian. He is currently writing a concept album dealing with Canadians who were in The Ypres Salient during WWI. Johnny’s passion is to share this history with others.

Oceanography Of The Amazing Strait Of Georgia The Strait of Georgia remains one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet, but is warming and changing because of climate change. Learn how the Strait of Georgia ecosystem functions, review the changing dynamics of the fishes in it and discuss what you need to know to interpret what you hear about Pacific salmon. Much of what you think about salmon will change after this course.

ELDK 049 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 3 sessions: Wed, Jan 15-29; 10-Noon$26.25

Recommended Text: The Sea Among Us – The Amazing Strait of Georgia by Dick Beamish

DICK BEAMISH C.M., O.B.C., Ph.D., D.Sc., F.R.S.C. is a retired fisheries scientist who continues to study the dynamics of fishes including salmon.

Mindful Breath, Energetic BreathDo you ever wonder why your get up and go, got up and went? Believe it or not, we can have our golden age and our energy too. Through mindful breathing exercises we will draw from the lessons of Vipassana (Mindful) Meditation and Qigong (the practice of internal energy) to bring vitality into our daily lives, for improved health, mental clarity and emotional joy.

ELDK 014 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 4 sessions: Wed, Jan 15-Feb 5; 1-3 pm$31.50

RALPH FRANK, a retired psychotherapist, has spent a lifetime investigating the intriguing connections between mind, body, emotions and energy. His passion is bringing lessons from Vipassana meditation, Tai Chi and Qigong, learned from Asian masters, to Western students.

Intelligent Investing And Estate Planning WorkshopThis is a comprehensive holistic course that helps to educate seniors and retirees about money and finances. This course will review the following topics in detail: estate planning; financial planning; investment strategies to protect both capital and income; tax management; wealth succession and charitable giving. If requested, banking and credit management will also be covered.

ELDQ 058 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Wed, Jan 15-Feb 19; 1:30-3:30 pm$42.00

WAHID ALI has been a Financial Planner and Retirement Specialist for twenty-five years and specializes in Estate Planning, Wealth Succession and Financial Planning.

JANUARY SESSION 5

Founders Of ReligionThe character of the founders of religions set the “DNA” of the movement. This is indispensable for its beginning and continuity. Some are deemed perfect while others less virtuous; some followers defend their founder to the point of threat and violence, others are left to discern the truth. In all cases, understanding a religion is best gained by knowing the founder and conditions of the times in any search for truth.

ELDH 094 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 8 sessions: Thu, Jan 9-Feb 27; 10-Noon$52.50

Recommended Text: Eastern Religions (2005) by Michael D. Coogan

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 students in Eastern Europe and the Netherlands.

Salish Sea: A Year On The Wild Side Would you like to be better informed about the intriguing natural world of the Salish Sea? Join us as we investigate the life patterns of flora and fauna whose habitats are within this region. We will base our reading and discussions on Briony Penn’s 2019 book, A Year on the Wild Side: A Naturalist’s Almanac. The book provides perceptive commentary on the impacts of human development and climate changes on this natural world.

ELDK 035 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Thu, Jan 16-Feb 27; 10-Noon (No class Feb 6)

$42.00

Required Text: A Year on the Wild Side: A Naturalist’s Almanac by Briony Penn

NANCY RANDALL thoroughly enjoys teaching for VIU ElderCollege, building on prior teaching experience at the post-graduate, undergraduate, high school, and elementary school levels. She particularly enjoys facilitating robust discussions about the healthy future of our Salish Sea region.

Aging Gracefully With Meditation New to ParksvilleWisdom, like wrinkles, accrues with age, even if you can’t remember why you just walked into your closet. We will explore how the ancient practice of Vipassana (Mindful) Meditation has immense benefits for aging, including dealing with pain, illness and loss. Come prepared to learn, be curious about your next breath and observe your delightful mind in a compassionate setting. You will develop an ability to continue practicing meditation at home.

ELDK 015 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Thu, Jan 16-Feb 20; 1-3 pm$42.00


Meditation For Health And WellbeingWhat are the scientific facts about the different methods of meditation? Why and how does it work? The enormous proven benefits, especially for seniors, can easily be discovered through a simple practice. Discover what works best for you. The instructor provides the theory and the methods of practice. You may find out what works for you in the comfort and privacy of your home.

ELDH 033 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Thu, Jan 16-Feb 20; 3:30-5:30 pm$42.00

ARIE VANDER REYDEN (BA, BFA, MA, Ed. D) has studied at various schools of meditation on four different continents. He has taught and conducted workshops in a variety of settings and audiences, from early childhood to seniors, from students to business executives.

DID YOU KNOW?Course codes explained!

S 20 N 01Spring N: Nanaimo

Q: ParksvilleX: Off Campus

2020

Celebrating

25years in the community


DID YOU KNOW?Your VIU ElderCollege membership covers one free admission to Milner Gardens and Woodland in Qualicum Beach.

The Meditations Of Marcus AureliusStoicism is often portrayed as a cheerless philosophy of suffering and doom. Yet through the writings of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Stoic approach to life is surprisingly rich and friendly. With no previous background in philosophy, students will discover the intelligence and honesty of Aurelius. The material covered offers an historical background of Stoicism, and ways this ancient philosophy can offer psychological and spiritual insight.

ELDN 032 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Thu, Jan 16-Feb 20; 1:30-3:30 pm$42.00

Required Text: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius by Russell McNeil

RUSSELL MCNEIL (PhD) studies pioneered a LIDAR technology which was later deployed to measure the atmosphere of Mars (“Phoenix” mission, 2010). Russell’s work as a science journalist included documentaries for PBS and work in News for CBC TV and Radio. His Liberal Studies teaching career at VIU included an interest in Greek philosophy, and his book “The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Selections Annotated and Explained” was published in 2008.

Arts, Ideas And History This course will look at how the works and ideas of artists, writers and thinkers reflect and often influence the history and culture of their times. Among those to be considered are Delacroix, William Morris, J. S. Mill, W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, Diego Rivera, and Frida Kahlo.

ELDK 038 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Fri, Jan 17-Feb 21; 1:30-3:30 pm$42.00

GARVIN MOLES is a retired teacher who authored a number of textbooks for BC schools. He is interested in the history of ideas and enjoys sharing this interest.

“ encourages me to stretch my brain with new stimulation”

JANUARY SESSION 7

Interpersonal Communication SkillsThis workshop is intended for anyone who is interested in developing skills and tools necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of situations. Have you ever said Yes when you meant No? Are you comfortable dealing with conflict, advocating for yourself or others, initiating and ending conversations, standing up for yourself or recognizing mind games? Join us as we develop the confidence to design and create our personal toolbox.

ELDH 073 S20Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Fri, Jan 17-31; 9:30-12:30 pm$26.25

JACQUIE COTTINGHAM is a retired faculty member of the Academic Studies department at Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario. She developed and taught this course for over 3 decades both in the classroom and for various organizations. She was nominated by her peers and then selected by the committee for the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Award of Excellence in 2007.

Indigenous Perspectives On The Environment This course will explore Indigenous perspectives on the environment through Indigenous philosophies, traditional knowledge systems and contemporary academic work, emphasizing coastal Indigenous communities. Using stories, languages, song and scholarship as starting points, the class will discuss ideas about the “land as life”. We will use a variety of academic and popular readings, films, guest speakers, and hands-on activities to facilitate discussion and experiential learning about the “land” from an Indigenous point of view. The course fee includes a $5 supply fee.

ELDK 034 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Fri, Jan 17-Feb 21; 1:30-4:30 pm$47.25

MELODY MARTIN AND LAURIE MEIJER DREES have a wide range of academic knowledge in Indigenous histories, literatures, epistemes and socio-political organizations. The instructors share over 20 years of experience learning from local Indigenous Elders and community members.

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Fossils - Windows Into The PastThis course provides an overall view of the fossil history of the earth, emphasizing the paleontology of Vancouver Island. Discussions include types of fossilization, rocks, minerals and geological time periods.

ELDP 075 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Mon, Mar 2-Apr 6; 9:30-11:30 am$42.00

GRAHAM BEARD is President of the Vancouver Island Paleontology Museum Society, as well as Director and Curator of the Museum. He is Vice President of the BC Paleontological Alliance and co-author of West Coast Fossils and numerous scientific papers.

Prepare For Emergencies And Disasters New to NanaimoThe course starts with a discussion of the many types of emergency events that can befall BC, how vulnerable we are, and what governments are doing to minimize risks. We will then cover what we need to do as individuals, households and neighbourhoods, as we are the first line of preparedness and response. The final session includes a few desk-top exercises to empower you to turn a potential catastrophe into a mere inconvenience.

ELDH 021 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 4 sessions: Mon, Mar 2-23; 9:30-11:30 am$31.50

ROSS PETERSON is a former Director of Emergency Management for the North Shore municipalities (Vancouver), and has been providing personal and neighborhood preparedness instruction for over 20 years.

Coal Mining History On Vancouver IslandFor over one hundred years, Scottish, English, Italian, Croatian and Chinese miners dug the coal that lies beneath the surface of Vancouver Island from Ladysmith to Port Hardy. Generations of miners worked without the protection of a union; they died in floods, explosions and cave-ins. Their families survived on the strength of the community.

ELDH 008 S20X01 (Downtown Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Mon, Mar 2-Apr 6; 10:30-12:30 pm$42.00

LYNNE BOWEN is a writer and lecturer. Three of her seven books (Boss Whistle; Three Dollar Dreams; and Robert Dunsmuir, Laird of the Mines) tell the story of coal mining on Vancouver Island.

Perspectives On RussiaThis seminar will explore Russia through the lens of influences from the Tsarist era and the Soviet period to modern Russia. We will look at everyday life, and some of the events that have shaped the Russian psyche; as well as language, literature, and humour, all of which provide insight into culture. This course includes extensive audio/visual material.

ELDH 025 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Mon, Mar 2-Apr 6; 12:30-2:30 pm$42.00

DAVID PRUD’HOMME has an M.A. in Russian Literature and a Ph.D. in Slavic Linguistics. He has directly experienced Russian life from several perspectives. He attended two intensive language seminars in the USSR. After the fall of the Soviet Union, David made four trips to Russia on a World Bank project.

What Is Film Noir? Film Noir is a distinct genre of black and white film produced during the 1950’s. It differs from other genres by its creative lighting, femme fatales, campy dialogue and of course its drama. We will discuss lighting, costumes, hair, makeup and all the wonderful actors that make up film noir. After a 90 min movie we will discuss what we saw and how it was filmed.

ELDK 039 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Mon, Mar 2-Apr 6; 12:30-3:30 pm$42.00

CHRISTINE SHAW has a passion for black and white movies and believes that without education these films and their stars will be lost to us few who realize the importance of this Golden Age in film.

MARCH SESSION

MARCH SESSION 9

Classics For PleasureThis course will feature selections of the great music of Western Europe, written during the 18th (Classical) and 19th (Romantic) centuries. We will listen to recorded as well as live (by the instructor and others) performances. Experience the pleasure of listening to and learning about music by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Debussy, along with others.

ELDN 087 S20X01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Mon, Mar 2-Apr 6; 1-3 pm$42.00

DAVE KLINGER has taught many music courses in the area from Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach. He lives in Parksville with his wife and two dogs. He has a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from Michigan State University.

Vancouver Island History 1871-1914Beginning in 1871, we’ll see how British Columbia became a province of Canada and how Victoria ended up as its capital city. We’ll follow the life of Victoria, once the biggest town in all of British Columbia, how 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 building of the island’s own railway: Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway which promised prosperity for the island communities. We’ll drop in on the infamous Dunsmuirs, learn about the island’s collieries, Craigdarroch Castle, the seal fishery, Victoria’s red light district, streetcars and breweries. We’ll also uncover the lives of some of our more colourful Premiers including Amor De Cosmos, John Robson, E. G. Prior, Richard McBride. And much more.

ELDQ 076 S20X01 (Downtown Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Mon, Mar 2-Apr 6; 1:30-3:30 pm $42.00

DAVID HOBSON is passionate about history and has degrees in History and German from the University of Victoria and UCLA. He has taught at numerous institutions in BC including UVic, Camosun College and ElderCollege.

Why Write Poetry? Who writes poetry? What drives the desire to write it? This introductory course will focus mainly on free verse; the joys of both reading and writing it. Come prepared with something to write on for a treasure hunt to find the gems from which your writing will emerge. We will explore the features of poetry including sensory detail, imagery, show and tell, use of strong nouns and verbs, rhyme and rhythm.

ELDK 031 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Mon, Mar 2-Apr 6; 3:30-5:30 pm$42.00

ROSE WILLOW has a Creative Writing degree from VIU. She writes poetry for the joy of it. Her poetry has appeared in literary magazines, and her chapbook “Cultivated Time” has recently been released.

Travel Writing Convert your travel experiences into compelling stories for family, friends and readers. In this engaging workshop, new and experienced writers explore ways to bring journeys and destinations alive and imbue their work with their own personality and insights. Marketing, research and photography techniques will also be explored in this interactive course which includes in-class writing, brainstorming, list-making, discussion and gentle critiquing.

ELDK 028 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Tue, Mar 3-Apr 7; 9:30-11:30 am$42.00

LOIS PETERSON is an avid traveler and has shared her passion for writing in schools, colleges, community programs and conferences for than 25 years. Her fiction and non-fiction have been published internationally (loispetersonwriter.ca).

DID YOU KNOW? Your VIU ElderCollege membership allows you to use the library at VIU’s Nanaimo Campus during your course.


An Ethical Toolbox: Everyday Ethical Decision Making This course will offer a box full of tools to help us make ethical decisions. The emphasis will be on pragmatic everyday ethics as opposed to a philosophical theoretical perspective. The class will include much discussion, case/scenario analysis, videos, exercises and other activities.

ELDK 030 S20Q01 (Parksville) 5 sessions: Tue, Mar 3-31; 9:30-11:30 am$36.75

DR. JOHN KNOX enjoyed a 45-year career as an academic, consultant and practitioner. He has offered seminars and courses in Ethics across Europe, North America and Asia in both academic and practitioner settings.

Disruptive Behaviors In Healthcare Patient safety should be the number one priority for caregivers and patients. Disruptive behaviors are known to increase medical errors and dissatisfaction with the quality of care in today’s healthcare settings. The purpose of these interactive information sessions is to create a broader awareness as to the behaviors, implications and interventions used to mitigate the problem.

ELDK 029 S20Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Tue, Mar 3-17; 12:30-2:30 pm$26.25

DR. SUSANNE H. LOVEN-SKOLNIK is a nurse executive with 43-years of experience in the Canadian and United States health care systems. Her PhD was motivated by her passion to affect positive change in the quality and safety in surgical care.

In/Equality: An Alternative AnthropologyExplore a short introduction to Anthropology which will provide you with a framework for thinking and learning about other societies and about your own. It is about learning to see in a new way through a different, hopefully clearer, pair of glasses. It is about an anthropological understanding of the world, particularly the world of societies like our own, where some people have far more power and wealth than others.

ELDN 086 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Tue, Mar 3-Apr 7; 12:30-2:30 pm$42.00

DAVID ALIAGA has a BA (Anthropology) and an MA (Interdisciplinary Studies) from the University of Calgary. He has conducted migration field research among migrants in Italy and Canada, and enjoys teaching anthropology, sociology and Latin American studies.

Parliamentary Procedure - Having Great Meetings Meetings can be so contentious! Meetings can go on and on without true progress. Roberts Rules of Order can solve many of the typical problems experienced by non-profit societies. Using practical examples, students will be guided through the way of processing typical motions in an orderly and logical manner.

ELDK 043 S20Q01 (Parksville) 2 sessions: Tue, Mar 3-10; 3:30-5 pm$21.00

TONY SHAW is a retired school principal, and is a certified by the National Association of Parliamentarians as a ‘registered parliamentarian’.

Living With Depression This course looks at depression from both a medical and experienced point of view. The instructors will focus on management and empathy, both for the person suffering from depression and those with a depressed person in their life.

ELDK 033 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 3 sessions: Wed, Mar 4-18; 9:30-11:30 am$26.25

JEF NICHOLS has suffered from lifelong depression and LORI NICHOLS has 30 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse and family member of a depression sufferer. Both have lectured on depression in Canada and the US.

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MARCH SESSION 11

It’s Clouds Illusions You’ll Recall Now 6 Weeks!

Have you ever stared at a painting and wondered how the artist created such a compelling sky? Did it deepen your desire to create your own painting of a cloudscape? In this course science will mesh with both Art and Poetry, as we first become familiar with nephology, the earth science study of clouds. We will then analyze how artistic Masters, such as van Gogh, painted their clouds. Poems and songs centered on clouds, will also be interwoven with this visual stimuli. In the second part of each class, armed with ‘tricks of the trade’ for creating powerful skies, you will create your own acrylic landscape paintings (bring some reference photos you might want to use). All materials except brushes are provided by the instructor for $35, payable at the first class. All levels welcome – experience the joy of creativity!

ELDH 001 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Wed, Mar 4-Apr 8; 9:30-11:30 am$42.00

TERRI BOWEN (B. Ed. , MA, Master Graphologist), a retired principal of a Fine Arts school in Calgary, is a four-time Grand Aggregate Arts Award winner from our local Lighthouse Country. She works in many mediums and formats, including mural painting.

Canada’s Iconic Group Of SevenCelebrate Canada by immersing yourself in a study of the iconic Group of Seven painters. Begin by realizing there were many more than seven in this group! Learn how this Group formed, continued and became successful beginning in 1920, and how the cultural and political times influenced their styles. Following the first hour of each class, students will paint in the style of these Canadian Masters, using reference photos they have brought from home. All materials except brushes are provided by the instructor for $35, payable at the first class. All levels welcome – experience the joy of creativity!

ELDH 013 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Wed, Mar 4-Apr 8; 12:30-2:30 pm$42.00


Meditation For Health And WellbeingWhat are the scientific facts about the different methods of meditation? Why and how does it work? The enormous proven benefits, especially for seniors, can easily be discovered through a simple practice. Discover what works best for you. The instructor provides the theory and the methods of practice. You may find out what works for you in the comfort and privacy of your home.

ELDH 033 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Wed, Mar 4-Apr 8; 12:30-2:30 pm$42.00

ARIE VANDER REYDEN (BA, BFA, MA, Ed. D) has studied at various schools of meditation on four different continents. He has taught and conducted workshops in a variety of settings and audiences, from early childhood to seniors, from students to business executives.

Understanding America (1898 to Present)This course will attempt to develop a better understanding of America by looking at its historical development. Key figures, critical events and central ideas that have all had a role in defining the American experience and shaping its society, culture and institutions will be explored and examined. Part II will cover the period from the Gilded Age to the present.

ELDH 060 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Wed, Mar 4-Apr 8; 12:30-2:30 pm$42.00

BRETT BOWEN attended the University of Calgary for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Upon graduation he began work with the Calgary Board of Education as (primarily) a teacher of Social Studies, Humanities, and History.

Good Bugs/Bad Bugs Now 3 Hours!In the last six years there’s been a scientific revolution in understanding of the human microbiome - the trillions of microbes that live in and on us, and are now known to be essential for normal development and function of our brain, immune systems and metabolism. Learn how medical science is taking the first baby steps that will lead to powerful new approaches to obesity, diabetes, asthma, allergies and, perhaps, autism.

ELDS 061 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Wed, Mar 4-Apr 15; 3-6 pm (No class Apr 8)

$42.00

JOHN NORTH received his PhD in Immunology from the University of Cambridge, England. He spent the majority of his career developing novel pharmaceuticals, retiring after nearly a decade leading a UBC spin-off biotech company.


Ethical Implications Of Religious Spiritual PracticesAll religions lived out in our society challenge us to understand their spiritual and ethics praxis. This course examines eight major world religions. All learners carry convictions relevant to their culture therefore, a key component of the class is to dialogue in a manner that acknowledges the validity of all insights and experiences while accepting differences inherent in our multicultural country.

ELDH 072 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Thu, Mar 5-Apr 9; 9:30-11:30 am$42.00

Required Text: God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run The World – And Why their Differences Matter by Stephen Plethero (2010)

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 students in Eastern Europe and the Netherlands.

Whither Sovereignty New to NanaimoAn examination of the evolution of sovereignty from its initial concept in the 15th century to today. It challenges some of the assumptions about its identifiable elements and examines the influence of social dynamics, increasing globalized economics, accelerating technological change and shifting cultural affiliations. It further questions the utility of sovereignty to serve its nations’ needs in the age of populism, the Trump effect and Brexit.

ELDH 084 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Thu, Mar 5-Apr 9; 9:30-11:30 am$42.00

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 councilor in Qualicum Beach as well as a member of the Board of VIU ElderCollege from 2010-2012.

The Human Journey From Conception To BirthAdvances in technology mean that we now know radically more about life before birth than any previous generation. In this course we will address such questions as: how do we develop from a fertilized egg to an individual made up of about 3 trillion cells, all containing the same genetic information?; how do organs know where to form and what role to play?; and what kinds of events can disrupt this complex process?

ELDH 028$42.00Choose one of the following sections:

S20X01 (Off Campus): 6 sessions: Thu, Mar 5-Apr 9; 10-Noon

S20X02 (Off Campus): 6 sessions: Thu, Mar 5-Apr 9; 1:30-3:30 pm

ANNE TOBY received her doctorate in Genetics from Simon Fraser University. Her career path led to her passion for attempting to teach scientific concepts in a simple but accurate way to those with no formal scientific background.

Introduction To Yoga PhilosophyYoga is a vast and ancient system for human wellness. Here in the west, we are beginning to see some of the aspects and benefits of yoga, largely based on the physical practice (asana). Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative and more - there are many forms and the terminology can be confusing. This course will provide an introduction to the history and purpose of yoga, the different forms of yoga (and their benefits), and guidelines for both physical and meditation. We will practice different meditation techniques in class.

ELDS 057 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Thu, Mar 5-Apr 9; 12:30-2:30 pm

$42.00DEBBIE NARVER has an undergraduate degree in Science, a MBA and a MSc in International Business. She is an experienced manager, and currently works as a strategic management instructor and facilitator. Debbie has practiced yoga for 15 years, and realized the benefits so much that she went on to complete her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification in 2014. She enjoys sharing her passion for yoga with others.

Refund PolicyVIU policy permits refunds only if the withdrawal request is received at least 7 days prior to the start date of a VIU ElderCollege course. Extenuating circumstances may be considered if the withdrawal is made later.

MARCH SESSION 13

Mindful Breath, Energetic Breath New to Parksville!

Do you ever wonder why your get up and go, got up and went? Believe it or not, we can have our golden age and our energy too. Through mindful breathing exercises we will draw from the lessons of Vipassana (Mindful) Meditation and Qigong (the practice of internal energy) to bring vitality into our daily lives, for improved health, mental clarity and emotional joy.

ELDK 014 S20Q01 (Parksville) 4 sessions: Fri, Mar 6-27; 12:30-2:30 pm$31.50


Write On!You love to travel and want to share your experiences with friends, family or perhaps even for publication. Through group discussions, interactive exercises and hands-on assignments, this four-session travel writing course will include topics such as idea generation, research, adding colour and atmosphere to your articles.

ELDH 047 S20Q01 (Parksville) 5 sessions: Fri, Mar 13-Apr 17; 9:30-11:30 am (No class Apr 10)

$36.75

MANDY TRICKETT is a freelance travel writer who has lived and worked in 12 countries on four continents. Trained as a long haul tour director, she has directed international travel programs and worked as a travel counselor. Mandy’s articles have appeared in newspapers, magazines and websites around the world from South Africa to Sweden.

Practical PhotographyThis course is designed for beginning students using digital interchangeable lens cameras, or single lens cameras that also allow creative control. These cameras allow the user to change the shutter speed, aperture size, ISO settings, and to adjust the focus and light exposure (and other features). We will explore a variety of hands-on photographic situations where creative control can improve your images, leading to better portraits, landscapes and close-ups.

ELDK 022 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Thu, Mar 5-Apr 9; 1:30-3:30 pm$42.00

RUSSELL MCNEIL is an amateur photographer and camera collector. Selections of his work has been exhibited at Port Place in Nanaimo and on flickr at the following link: flickr. com/russellmcneil

Afterlife

Good stories never die. These selections attest to the cultural longevity of three classic novels: Whit Stillman has a romp with early Jane Austen, Jean Rhys takes on Charlotte Bronte by giving voice and history to the first Mrs. Rochester, and John Banville answers the questions that Henry James leaves unanswered at the end of his Portrait of a Lady. Our discussions will consider the who, what, why, where, when and how of spinning off.

ELDK 040 S20X01 (Nanoose Bay) 8 sessions: Thu, Mar 5-Apr 23; 3:30-5:30 pm$52.50

Required Texts: Love & Friendship: In Which Jane Austen’s Lady Susan Vernon Is Entirely Vindicated by Whit Stillman

Wide Sargasso Sea (Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre) by Jean Rhys

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

SANDRA WALKER has a PhD in English from the University of Toronto and taught mature students at York University’s Atkinson College for twenty years. She enjoys exploring with like-minded people whatever literary subject strikes her fancy.

25th Anniversary Legacy FundThanks to generous donations, you can have your VIU ElderCollege course fee paid. Please indicate at the time of registration that you require financial assistance. Availability is limited to one course from this Course Calendar. Membership fee is not covered.


Western Mahjong For BeginnersThis course outlines the rules and play for Western (Australian) Mahjong which is both challenging and fun. Luck and skill combine to create winning hands. Learn to organize Chinese tiles for this versatile game that you can play with others. Students will practise playing hands of Mahjong in class and will learn to play Ordinary hand as well as other Mahjong hands involving Pungs and Chows.

ELDH 023 S20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Fri, Mar 13-Apr 24; 9:30-11:30 am (No class Apr 10)

$42.00

KAREN STRONG (B. Ed, MA) has taught public school for 36 years. She learned Mahjong from Rhondda Sellars and plays in a weekly group. She has also taught friends how to play.

Adventures In Comparative LiteratureDiscover how classical Athenian and Roman historians, philosophers, and poets were reflected and adapted by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, while listening to translations of excerpts from Sappho, Herodotus, Xenophon, Aurelius, Suetonius, Plutarch, and Plautus. Elizabethan works will include Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, The Comedy of Errors, Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra; and passages from Hall, Holinshed; and Tudor sonneteers. Topics include what is democracy, absolutism, stoicism, lyricism, and individuation.

ELDK 046 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 8 sessions: Fri, Mar 6-May 1; 1-3 pm (No class April 10)

$52.50

JOHN EDWARDS studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and is the author of translations of many Greek and Latin poets. He regards Shakespeare as an omniscient genius and as the god of our beautiful English.

Adventures in Mind

3 Weeks in Italy!Renaissance in FlorenceMay 2020

Middle Ages in BolognaSeptember 2020

Live in Italy for 3 weeks and immerse yourself in lectures, seminar discussions and visits to museums, galleries and other sites covering art, architecture and literature.

Get your application in soon – spots are filling up!

Cost starting at $4,995Group Leader: John Black, Professor of Liberal Studies

For more information visit: viu. ca/adventures-in-mind or call 1.888.920.2221 Local 6536

MAY SESSION 15

Energy Medicine For Self-Help - An IntroductionThis hands-on course will introduce participants to a variety of energy healing techniques including Eden Energy Medicine, Energy Psychology, PSYCH-K, etc. You will learn to test and adjust your own energy patterns to promote and sustain health and emotional wellbeing. You will be encouraged to practice the Daily Energy Routine throughout the course to balance and strengthen energy patterns that boost the body’s self-healing ability.

ELDK 009 i20N01 (Nanaimo) 8 sessions: Mon, Apr 20-Jun 15; 12:30-2:30 pm (No class May 18)

$52.50

MIKE PROVENCHER worked for 38 years in the Mental Health field as a clinician and manager. Since 2004 Mike has been studying energy treatment modalities for ameliorating mental, emotional and physical conditions.

Advanced Interpersonal Communication Skills This workshop is intended for anyone who is interested in enhancing their skills to facilitate more effective communication in a variety of situations. Have you ever said Yes when you meant No? Are you comfortable dealing with conflict, advocating for yourself or others, initiating and ending conversations, standing up for yourself or recognizing mind games? Join us as we practice and refine our skills and tools in conversation and conflict situations.

ELDK 052 i20Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Mon, Apr 20-May 4; 9:00-Noon$26.25

JACQUIE COTTINGHAM is a retired faculty member of the Academic Studies department at Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario. She developed and taught this course for over 3 decades both in the classroom and for various organizations. She was nominated by her peers and then selected by the committee for the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Award of Excellence in 2007.

Populism, Social Media, Elections And Fake News This course examines the rise of populism and its relationship to social media, fake news, and recent elections in the US, Canada, the UK and elsewhere. Varieties of populism are explored and placed in historical context. Whereas it first arose in the US, today it has spread worldwide challenging the basis of representative democracy. Examined in particular is the role of social media in facilitating the rise of populism.

ELDK 047 i20Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Mon, Apr 20-May 4; 12:30-2:30 pm$26.25

Required Text: The Populist Explosion: How the Great Recession Transformed American and European Politics, Columbia Global Reports (2016) by John B. Judis

JAY SMITH is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada. He has published in such areas as new communications technologies, globalization, religion, trade politics, transnational networks, democracy and citizenship.

Road Safety For SeniorsThis course is an amalgamation of the courses Safe Driving for Seniors and Brushing Up for Seniors previously presented at VIU ElderCollege. New material has been added, including an update for the Enhanced Road Assessment, preparing for re-examination and how aging affects driving.

ELDH 051 i20Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Mon, May 11-Jun 1; 12:30-2:30 pm (No class May 18)

$26.25

TIM SCHEWE is a retired RCMP constable with 25 years of service, including 20 in traffic enforcement and 10 as a technical collision investigator.

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MAY SESSION


Making Your Dreams Come TrueBring new clarity to what you REALLY want out of life. You will learn about the steps you can take to manifest a life you will love. The instructor will provide the tools to create a vision and feeling a sense of self-empowerment. Her presentations are interactive and geared towards different learning styles with lots of fun, laughter and insights into how Universal Laws work.

ELDH 090 i20Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Tue, Apr 21-May 5; 9:30-11:30 am $26.25

DOROTHEA GORDON (B.A., M.Ed, Germany) taught French, German, Spanish and Latin to high school students in Europe and Victoria, BC. She’s a certified DreamBuilder coach, giving presentations and workshops locally and internationally.

Who Knew Writing Could Be Fun!?Afraid to put pen to paper? This course will focus on the process of writing and the pleasure in hearing other’s stories. There will be no editing advice! Try this user-friendly workshop. By writing in a safe, non-critical environment you will avoid the “editor-in-your-head” and discover you have something to say.

ELDR 066 i20Q01 (Parksville) 6 sessions: Tue, Apr 21-May 26; 12:30-2:30 pm$42.00

SANDRA PETRIE has a teaching background in early learning in both private and public schools in Scotland and Canada. She is a student of learning who feels that all that happens in life teaches us something.

Wonderful TREES!: Botany, Importance And Identification An introduction to the world of trees during a highly experiential course. An overview of the evolution, distribution, variety and classification of trees, along with their ecological and cultural importance, combines with a series of field trips. Participants will get to know trees and practice identification in a mature forest, an early successional forest, the Parksville Arboretum, and a provincial park. Native trees and “wildlife trees” will be emphasized.

ELDK 005 i20X01 (Off Campus) 4 sessions: Tue, Apr 28-May 19; 1-4 pm$31.50

LYNNE BROOKES (PhD), has a passion for nature and has taught biology, ecology, environmental science and conservation. She enjoys sharing with others the fascination of native plants, local ecology, birds and mindful gardening for wildlife.

The Art Of Listening To MusicBelieve it or not, there is both art and skill involved in listening to music. This enjoyable and interactive 6-hour course will involve a number of engaging activities to help participants develop their understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of a variety of musical styles by learning to become active and creative listeners.

ELDK 037$26.25Choose one of the following sections:

i20N01 (Nanaimo): 3 sessions: Tue, Apr 21-May 5; 1-3 pm

i20Q01 (Parksville): 3 sessions: Wed, Apr 22-May 6; 3:30-5:30 pm

ED WASIAK (PhD) is a long-time educator, musician, author, arts advocate, and researcher, Dr. Wasiak is recognized widely as a leader in Canadian music education. He recently retired from the University of Lethbridge where he was a professor of music education.

Bridge 1This course is an introduction to basic bidding and play using the Standard American 5-Card Major system. It is intended for both beginners and those who have not played bridge for some time and wish to re-learn this currently used system. Homework is expected.

ELDP 070 i20X01 (Nanoose Bay) 6 sessions: Wed, Apr 1-May 6; 9:30-Noon$42.00

Recommended Text: Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction by Audrey Grant

BRIAN ATKINSON an architect by profession, has played Bridge throughout the world: under a hanging car headlamp while bombs dropped overhead in Iraq; in the rain forests of Costa Rica; and beside the Mekong River in Laos, amongst other places.

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MAY SESSION 17

Bringing The World To Milner Gardens And WoodlandVIU’s Milner Gardens and Woodlands has been rated one of the top gardens in Canada. In partnership with Vancouver Island rhododendron clubs, the Greig Rhododendron Species Garden has recently opened at Milner Gardens and Woodlands. This unique garden has been designed to explore the incredibly diverse world of the Genus Rhododendron. There is far more to this far-ranging genus that you ever imagined. This course will include a classroom session and subsequent tour of the new garden.

ELDH 076 i20X01 (Off Campus) 2 sessions: Wed, Apr 15-22; 1-3 pm$21.00

JOHN DENISEGER is a retired aquatic biologist (BC Premiers Legacy Award), outdoor enthusiast and avid gardener. He is a member of the Milner Gardens and Woodland Board, and former president of the Nanaimo Rhododendron Society.

Learn Mah JongSharpen your thinking skills and have fun learning the challenging game of Chinese Mah Jong. You will learn the western version of this ancient game. You will have the opportunity to learn some of the basic and most popular hands and enjoy practicing your new skills in groups of 3 or 4.

ELDS 039 i20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Wed, Apr 22-May 27; 12:30-2:30 pm$42.00

RHONDDA SELLARS has played Mah Jong for over 10 years and has taught many students who now enjoy the game on a weekly basis. Currently she enjoys playing Mah Jong several hours per week and is happy to share this exciting and rewarding pastime with her students.

Painting Our Salish SeaBuild knowledge of the land, sea and sky of our Salish Sea area. Follow with an examination of the lives of Impressionists, Neo-Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters and their “water”-oriented scenes. Then use this knowledge to create your own Impressionist paintings in watercolour, acrylic and/or mixed media. There is a balance of theory and hands-on painting, and both experienced artists and beginners will have fun learning together. All materials except brushes are provided by the instructor for $25, payable at the first class. All levels are invited – experience the joy of creativity!

ELDS 006 i20Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Thu, Apr 23-May 7; 9:30-11:30 am$26.25


Bridge 1: Play And LearnThis course is for people who have completed Bridge 1, or those with some recent experience, but feel they need a little more practice before introducing their bridge talents to the world. Each session will include new nuggets of knowledge, the bidding and playing of predetermined hands, and a review and discussion of the bidding and play. The instructor will base comments on Standard American bidding system of the American Contract Bridge League.

ELDR 015 i20X01 (Nanoose Bay) 6 sessions: Thu, May 14-Jun 18; 9:30-Noon$42.00

Recommended Text: Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction by Audrey Grant

KEITH RUTHMAN is an engineer and former contributor to Canada’s Space Program. He has been playing bridge since he was 15 years old and now enjoys teaching others with an easy-going patient approach.

DID YOU KNOW?PARKING AT THE NANAIMO CAMPUSParking is $3 for 3 hours when choosing the Economy option in Lot A which is a short walk to most classes.


Cultural Art Patterns Throughout The AgesExamine the artistic patterns of various cultures: Celtic knots and illuminated texts; East Indian mandalas; patterned Islamic tiles and Plains Indigenous people and Haida art forms. Create your own patterned works of art. All materials are provided by the instructor for $25, payable at the first class. All levels are invited - experience the joy of creativity!

ELDS 051 i20Q01 (Parksville) 3 sessions: Thu, Apr 23-May 7; 12:30-2:30 pm$26.25


A Theory Of Everything - Made EasyThe recent discovery of a fifth force of nature and the “Higgs particle” a few years ago, have had momentous implications about the structure of everything in the universe. Modern physics is closer today to a “Theory of Everything”, the basic shape of which confirms that we live in a cosmic sea of beauty and wonder, where anything is possible. This series will focus on leading ideas of modern physics, but requires no mathematics. You may, however, be required to suspend disbelief.

ELDQ 061 i20N01 (Nanaimo) 6 sessions: Thu, Apr 23-May 28; 1:30-3:30 pm$42.00

RUSSELL MCNEIL (PhD) studies pioneered a LIDAR technology which was later deployed to measure the atmosphere of Mars (“Phoenix” mission, 2010). Russell’s work as a science journalist included documentaries for PBS and work in News for CBC TV and Radio. His Liberal Studies teaching career at VIU included an interest in Greek philosophy, and his book “The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Selections Annotated and Explained” was published in 2008.

Walking With Wallabies To Danube Dining Explore Australia with the instructor while she shares Aboriginal dream stories and discusses the three waves of immigration to Australia. Then see the scenic Rhine and Danube rivers through Karen’s eyes on a river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. You will learn about castle and fortress history, canal locks and taste some traditional Australian and German foods. To cover the cost of food $10 will be collected at the first class.

ELDK 006 i20Q01 (Parksville) 2 sessions: Fri, May 1-8; 9:30-11:30 am$21.00

KAREN STRONG is a retired teacher who has always enjoyed travelling. She has travelled to Britain, Europe, Spain, Portugal, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama Canal, Samoa, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, and Hawaii.

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Contact Susie Caswell with VIU Advancement at 250.740.6216 to learn how your gift can change lives.

ONE DAY SESSIONS 19

Introduction To Amateur Radio Amateur or “Ham” radio is a hobby enjoyed by millions. With proper equipment and knowledge, amateurs can communicate with other operators in virtually every country in the world. We will examine what the hobby has to offer participants and will provide a practical demonstration of the various modes of transmitting and receiving radio signals (voice, Morse, data (text), voice over the internet) and will outline the steps needed to become a licensed operator.

ELDK 036 S20Q01 (Parksville) 2 hours: Tue, Feb 4; 3:30-5:30 pm$10

ANTHONY TAYLOR (BSc/BEd/MEd) is a retired teacher and administrator. He has been active in the Amateur Radio Hobby for 35 years.

Simple Strategies To Be Secure Online Every day we hear about sophisticated new cyber-attacks infiltrating major corporations and governments. How does the ordinary citizen protect their phones, computers and online accounts from this continuous assault? We’ll start this presentation exploring the motivations and methods of the cyber-criminal. Then using that knowledge, we will uncover three simple strategies for significantly improving your personal cybersecurity.

ELDK 044 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 3 hours: Mon, Feb 10; 1-4 pm$10

ERIC BYRES is an expert on “cybersecurity for critical infrastructures”, advising governments and energy companies how to secure systems like the power grid and air traffic control that are essential to our way of life.

Vancouver Island BirdsEverybody knows what birds are, but have you ever wondered how many species have been seen on Vancouver Island, where they come from, when they come, and why they come? These questions and many more will be discussed and answered through the photography of Mike Yip.

ELDH 070 S20Q01 (Parksville) 2 hours: Mon, Feb 24; 9:30-11:30 am$10

MIKE YIP is a retired teacher who has been photographing Vancouver Island birds since 2004. He wrote a bird column for the North Islander for 10 years and has self-published 6 books including 3 on Vancouver Island birds.

Cannabis Talk This course will discuss the federal laws and provincial regulations concerning recreational cannabis. We will address questions such as: who can consume cannabis in BC; where is smoking or vaping of cannabis permitted; are there any other restriction on cannabis use in public places; and what the exemptions are to prohibitions on consuming cannabis in a vehicle.

ELDK 032 S20Q01 (Parksville) 1 ½ hours: Tue, Feb 25; 9:30-11 am$10

MIKE GARLAND, Operations Administrator for Oceanside Community Safety, which is a Public Safety and Crime Prevention initiative with Oceanside RCMP, ICBC, City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach, RDN Areas E, F, G, H, the BC Crime Prevention Association and the Block Watch Society of BC. Mike has been an RCMP volunteer since 2013 and was previously a volunteer with the Calgary Police Service for over two decades.

ONE DAY SESSIONS

DID YOU KNOW? VIU ElderCollege membership has perks!

$4 off adult admission to Deep Bay Marine Field Station


Six Stages Of Your Caregiving Years New to NanaimoThroughout the caregiving journey, which can last from six months to more than 10 years, the role of family caregivers evolves - and so should the services and the support they receive. This course describes the path that family caregivers take. Most important, the stages - and their related stumbles and steadies - provide a map for family caregivers to navigate successfully through the caregiver years.

ELDH 088 S20N01 (Nanaimo) 2 ½ hours: Wed, Feb 26; 1-3:30 pm$10

SASKIA JENNINGS is a Certified Caregiving Consultant and Educator. Saskia supports family caregivers who care for their parent(s). She is an expert in providing coping strategies and tools that help them find relief from personal resentment, guilt, and stress.

Planning For The End Of LifeThis course will analyze the recent changes to the law of medical assistance in dying in British Columbia. Topics will include eligibility criteria, application requirements and the legal safeguards in place. It will also provide practical information for individuals interested in end of life care planning; including medical assistance in dying, Representation Agreements, Advance Directives and other legal documentation intended to provide you with optimal end of life care.

ELDK 020 S20Q01 (Parksville) 3 hours: Thu, Feb 27; 1:30-4:30 pm$10

ANNA ALCOCK-WHITE is the principal lawyer at Pacific Shores Estate Law. Pacific Shores Estate Law is a firm focused on providing legal service in the fields of wills, estate planning and administration, and real estate law, based in Parksville, BC.

Probate Bypass Strategies New to NanaimoThe process of probating an estate can be time-consuming, costly and very stressful. This course is designed to introduce ways to bypass this process and to eliminate or reduce many of the taxes, time and fees associated with it. Attendees will receive information on these strategies and a clear explanation of how they can use them in their own circumstances.

ELDK 024$10

Choose one of the following sections:

i20N01 (Nanaimo): 2 hours: Wed, May 13; 9:30-11:30 am

i20Q01 (Parksville): 2 hours: Fri, Feb 28; 9:30-11:30 am

LEN PAISLEY is a Certified Financial Planner who has worked in the financial services industry for 38 years. He was licensed as a securities broker for 30 years.

Vancouver Island Butterflies Butterflies are the most fascinating and charismatic creatures in the world, and 70 species have been recorded on Vancouver Island. Although many populations have been decimated over 50 species can still be found. Learn about butterfly biology, Vancouver Island species, and when and where to find them through the instructor’s beautiful photography.

ELDK 053 i20Q01 (Parksville) 2 hours: Tue, Apr 14; 9:30-11:30 am$10

MIKE YIP, a retired teacher and noted bird photographer, is the author and self-publisher of several books including Vancouver Island Birds and Vancouver Island Butterflies.

Seats fill quickly!Visit the Nanaimo or Parksville

Campus or call 1-866-734-6252 to register.

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ONE DAY SESSIONS 21

Planning Your Last Will And TestamentThe course will assist individuals in properly planning their Last Will and Testament and will cover the necessary requirements of a legal Will. Emphasis will be on mental capacity, the structuring of the Will, proper execution and witnessing, the appointment and responsibilities of Executors; dealing with blended family issues; spousal testamentary trusts and testamentary disability trusts.

ELDK 021 i20N01 (Nanaimo) 3 hours: Wed, Apr 15; 1-4 pm$10

JOHN A. HOSSACK is a lawyer practicing in the areas from Nanaimo North to Courtenay, primarily in the fields of estate planning, will planning and estate probate. John places emphasis on will planning, alternatives to will planning, probate avoidance and trusts including alter-ego trusts and joint-partner trusts.

Why The Arts MatterMusic is one of the few truly universal human phenomena and is one of the most basic and powerful forms of expression. Yet, there is a widespread notion that the arts are somehow frills. Participants will gain a greater understanding of music in particular, and the arts in general, and become well-equipped to advocate for the arts as essential to living well and as an essential element of a well-rounded education.

ELDH 066 i20Q01 (Parksville) 2 hours: Thu, Apr 16; 12:30-2:30 pm$10

ED WASIAK (PhD) is a long-time educator, musician, author, arts advocate, and researcher, Dr. Wasiak is recognized widely as a leader in Canadian music education. He recently retired from the University of Lethbridge where he was a professor of music education.

Introduction To Mindful MeditationMindfulness meditation brings a sense of physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing, allowing us to see the nature of our mind with a sense of compassion, curiosity and humour. This will be both a theoretical and experiential session, exploring the many benefits of mindfulness, where we can discover the true meaning of being at peace with ourselves, grey hair and all. You will learn practical steps for meditating on your own at home.

ELDK 013 $10Choose one of the following sections:

i20N01 (Nanaimo): 3 hours: Thu, Apr 16; 1:00-4:00 pm

i20Q01 (Parksville): 3 hours: Wed, May 27; 1:00-4:00 pm


Advance Care Planning: Because We All DieAn accident today, a stroke tomorrow, could leave anyone incapable. Who will speak for you then? Do they know your wishes? Do you? Advance Care Planning is the process of reflecting upon then informing others of your wishes regarding accepting or foregoing specific medical interventions, etc. should you become incapable. To be legally empowering it must be done while you are capable. (This session provides information only, not legal advice).

ELDH 005 i20N01 (Nanaimo) 2 hours: Tue, Apr 28; 9:30-11:30 am$10

CHRIS ARONSON is a volunteer with Nanaimo Hospice and ElderCollege. He taught English as a Second Language at VIU and at universities abroad until retirement. He is relieved that his Advance Care Plan has been completed.

“ lets me delve into interesting areas without worrying about exams ”


So You Want To Go On Safari Would you like to go on safari but are unsure of what type of safari would suit you best? Having lived in various African countries, Mandy is ideally suited to provide you with an overview of several types of African safari, from self-drive to luxury. She will cover topics such as comfort and mobility issues, your risk tolerance when among wild animals, packing and will help you choose the trip of a lifetime.

ELDK 041 i20Q01 (Parksville) 1 ½ hours: Wed, Apr 29; 1-2:30 pm$10

MANDY TRICKETT is a freelance travel writer who has lived and worked in 12 countries on four continents. Trained as a long haul tour director, she has directed international travel programs and worked as a travel counselor. Mandy’s articles have appeared in newspapers, magazines and websites around the world from South Africa to Sweden.

Friendly Ghosts Of The PastThis will be a marionette building workshop that is fun and creative yet easy. No experience is required. In three hours participants will build a marionette from fabric scraps. Most materials are provided by the instructor, however, donations of additional napkin sized pieces of fabric would be welcome.

ELDH 052$10Choose one of the following sections:

i20N01 (Nanaimo): 3 hours: Tue, May 12; 1-4 pm

i20Q01 (Parksville): 3 hours: Wed, May 27; 9:30-12:30 pm

INA GRIET has a Master’s degree in physical education and health science. Since 2002 Ina has been a professional full-time artist painting marionettes and puppets, writing poetry and touring with her Poetry Performance.

“ wonderful social experience and interactions with many intriguing people ”

Joyful Journal, Meaningful Memoir, Positive Paperback

In this class we will create a small book from scratch. It could be a journal that can be added to, a memoir of a wonderful experience that can be enjoyed over and over, or a small book that is going to encourage one to overcome or deal with a certain problem. Whatever your choice, you will end up with a personal little book that is positive and meaningful.

ELDK 050 i20Q01 (Parksville) 3 hours: Thu, May 28; 9:30-12:30 pm$10

INA GRIET has a Master’s degree in physical education and health science. Since 2002 Ina has been a professional full-time artist painting marionettes and puppets, writing poetry and touring with her Poetry Performance.

VIU Student Spa Clinic on the Parksville campus will be open for Esthetic services

Nov 20, 2019 to January 9, 2020Feb 11, 2020 to April 23, 2020

Tuesday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:00pm

Relax, enjoy and support student success by booking an appointment today!

250.248.6419

At GrandKids University, kids aged 7 to 13 and their grandparents can earn ‘degrees’ while doing fun activities on VIU’s Nanaimo campus over 2 days.

Call 1-866-734-6252 or go to viu.ca/grandkids to have your name added to the interest list for this summer.

July 9 & 10, 2020

Do something out of the ordinary— take your grandkids to university!

Wondering why we request an e-mail address from you?

We here at VIU ElderCollege often send emails to our classes about various things including, but not limited to, the following:

• Class detail reminders (location and dates)

• Changes to a class (location or dates and times)

• Instructor illness• Snow closures• Reading materials and links

provided by your instructor(s)

We want you to be informed and up to date.

If you have an email address and want it added to your student record please call us 1-866-734-6252.


THANK YOU to all the volunteers who have made VIU ElderCollege a success!

Want to get involved?

Become a volunteer instructor and receive:

• annual membership card

• one free course for every course taught

• a small monetary stipend

• invitations to instructor workshops and gatherings

Become a member of the Programming, Promotions or Volunteer Committees and:

• make presentations at local group meetings

• participate in community events to promote VIU ElderCollege

• deliver VIU ElderCollege Course Calendars around your neighbourhood

• welcome participants at Saturday Speakers

Many other ways… just ask us!To find out more: Call us at 1.866.734.6252 or email us at [email protected]

SATURDAY SPEAKERSEVERYONE WELCOME

1 .866.734.6252viu.ca/eldercollege

SATURDAYS 10:00am – 12:00pmCash at the door$10 general admissionFREE under 18

ALL PRESENTATIONS AT: Nanoose Place Community Centre 2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay

TO FIND OUT MORECall toll free 1-866-734-6252 or visit viu.ca/eldercollege

FORENSIC ENTOMOLOGY IN THE RIGHTING OF WRONGSPresenter: Dr. Gail S. Anderson, MPM, PhD, D-ABFE, F-AAFS, F-CSFS, SFU Professor, Associate Director, School Criminology, Co-Director, CFRThis talk will show how forensic entomology was used to in righting three major wrongful convictions. Warning: graphic material

March 7

ROLE OF MICROBIOTA IN HEALTH AND DISEASEPresenter: Dr. B. Brett Finlay, OC, OBC, FRSC, FCAHSA discussion on the microbiome, how it affects human development and aging, and what one can potentially do about it.

May 9

THOSE LAKE PEOPLE: STORIES OF COWICHAN LAKEPresenter: Lynne Bowen, R.N., B.Sc., M.A., lecturer and writerLoggers, tycoons, cougar hunters, remittance men, rhododendron propagators--these are the people to be discussed.

April 18

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