Learn the basics of maneuvering around the computer with Windows experience followed by Word training where participants will learn the basics of the program, including formatting text and documents.

Dates:     Wednesdays, January 18 - February 15, 2012

Times:     9:00 am - Noon

Cost:        $25 subsidized fee or $200 full fee /student

To qualify for the subsidized fee you must be 55 plus or be a low-income earner.

This informative hands-on course will put the exciting world of the Internet at your fingertips.  Learn how to browse the World Wide Web, use E-mail and the popular search engines.

Dates:      Wednesdays, February 29 - March 28, 2012

Times:      9:00 am - Noon

Cost:         $25 subsidized fee or $200 full fee /student

To qualify for the subsidized fee you must be 55 plus or be a low-income earner.

(formerly known as English As A Second Language (ESL))

Conversational English classes provide learners the chance to practice spoken English in everyday situations.  The classes cover english language conversation, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, in a learner friendly environment.  Each session has 30 hours of instruction.

Dates:        TBA

Times:        7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost:            $50 for Beginner        $100 for Intermediate

Digital Camera Course

If you have just purchased or received a digital camera as a gift, this workshop is for you.  Get comfortable using your new camera while learning the basics.

Students to bring camera and manual and bag lunch with them.

Dates:        Sunday January 29, 2012

Times:        9:00 am - 5:00pm

Cost:           $80.00 / student

A one day workshop to learn basic photo retouching and editing.  Make the most of your photos!

Date:            Sunday February 5, 2012

Times:          10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost:            $150/computer (two people must share same computer)  Students to bring bag lunch for the day!

Fusion Gardening Workshop with Jim Hole

In his presentation Jim Hole will show you how to become a fusion gardener.  How to cultivate and enjoy your garden, lawns, shrubs and trees in a eco-friendly way.  This presentation will blend practical advice with relevant humour.

Date: Saturday March 10, 2012

Time: 12:30 - 2:30pm

Where: St. Paul Recreational Centre (4802 - 53rd Street)

Cost: $10.00 per person

Tickets must be purchased prior to event from any of our community learning council event partners.

Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Elk Point, St. Paul or Two Hills.

New Technology Classes

Are you feeling behind the times?  Have you heard about Skype, GPS, I-Pod, I-Pad, I-Phone and want to learn how best to use them.  Come join us and learn the language and the gadgets of the future. 

This class will start once we have a minimum of 8 participants!

Conversational Spanish (Beginner & Intermediate) Courses

Are you planning to visit a Spanish speaking country for your vacation this year?  Join our class and learn the basics of Spanish including getting directions, ordering food, weather conditions and more to enhance your holiday.  Take the time and learn a new language!

Wednesday Evenings 7:00 - 9:00 pm

                                      Winter / Spring 2012

Conversational French - Beginner Course

Join our class and practice your French through classroom conversation and grammar.  Take the time and learn a new language!

This class will start once we have a minimum of 8 participants!

Budget Workout

If you are constantly worrying about money and how to pay the next month bills, this course is for you.  This course covers:  Budget Basics, Reality Check, Debt Free? and A Bright Future!

This class will start once we have a minimum of 8 participants!

Coupons Instead of Cash Workshop

Saving money can be fun.  Imagine what you can do with the money you save.

Stretch your income and turn it into so much more.

Make your New Year's resolution a reality.

To be announced when sufficient numbers registered.

Cooking For The Rushed / Suppertime Survival

In our fast paced world, we all wish we had more time to cook and more time to get organized.  This one evening workshop will give you practical suggestions on how to plan your meals, stock your pantry and cook easy nutritious meals that your family will love.

These classes will start once we have a minimum of 8 participants!

Cookbooks are available at the Bonnyville Community Learning Council Office!!

A Taste of World Flavors

A weekly culinary exploration of world flavors.  A weekly class with skilled instructors who know their way around a kitchen.

This class will start once we have a minimum of 8 participants!

Firearms Possession & Acquisition License Course or Exam Challenge

You will learn the laws and regulations pertaining to the possession, transfer, storage and safe use of firearms.  Successful graduates will have passed a written and performance test.  This is a requirement to get your license.

This class will start once we have a minimum of 8 participants!

Manuals available for purchase on location.

Exams will be set up when sufficient numbers are registered!

Register through the not-for-profit organization you volunteer for and let us pay for the course.  Not-for-profit organizations must submit a $25.00 deposit (refundable on course completion) for each volunteer they register.  Others are welcome to take this course at the full fee of $115.00

This class will start once we have a minimum of 10 participants!

Look for our Winter Regional Learning Guide arriving in your mailbox first week of January 2012, and  please remember to store this resource along with your phone book.