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Brittany PalmerVIU grad 2016,

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

VIU Youth in Care Tuition Waiver and VIU student bursary recipient

WELCOME!Thanks for your interest in and curiosity about VIU ElderCollege� I am pleased to be both the current Chair of the Board of Management and a volunteer instructor for this vibrant adjunct program of Vancouver Island University� Our mandate is to provide a variety of learning opportunities for everyone 50+, regardless of academic background� With the support of the university, we run this program with volunteers, who participate as instructors, Saturday Speakers and committee members assisting in various ways to keep the program growing and relevant� We are community oriented and rely on the input from our many course participants to steer us in directions that are of interest to you� I encourage you to participate in all we have to offer and hope to receive your feedback and ideas�

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JOIN US!If you are 50 or better and have an interest in learning, we invite you to become a member of VIU ElderCollege. You can take advantage of our many learning opportunities for an annual membership fee of $20. Membership is valid from June 1 to May 31 of the following year. Course fees range from $10 to $42. Fees cover course registration, administration and facility usage.

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• Early registration in courses• One free admission to Milner Gardens & Woodland• Use of the VIU library in Nanaimo during course• Discount off of Classical Coffee Concert Series at the Port Theatre

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• Opportunity to meet people with common interests• Informed, lively discussions• No pressure from quizzes or grades

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Chess For BeginnersLearn how to play chess - the King of Games - one of the world’s most challenging and exciting games played for fun and enjoyment. Learn about the chessboard, the pieces, the moves and basics of strategy and tactics. Discover that the castle is not a chess piece, but a move. Please bring a chess set to class.

ELDN 069 S18Q01 6 sessions: Mon, Jan 8-Feb 19; 10:00-Noon (No class Feb 12)$42

RAY MITCHELL is a retired instructor from the Saskatchewan Police College at the University of Regina. He is a long-time chess enthusiast.

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 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 S18Q01 6 sessions: Mon, Jan 8-Feb 19; 10:00-Noon (No class Feb 12)$42

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.

January Session Jan 8 – Feb 23, 2018

Perspectives On Russia This seminar will explore some of the influences on the Russian way of life from the Tsarist era through the post-Soviet period. We will look at everyday life; events that have shaped the Russian psyche; art, music, language and literature; and humour, which provides insight into culture. The course includes extensive audio/visual material.

ELDH 025 S18Q01 6 sessions: Mon, Jan 8-Feb 19; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class Feb 12)$42

DAVID PRUD’HOMME (M.A. Russian Literature; Ph.D. Slavic Linguistics) has lived, studied, worked, and traveled in Russia, which included several trips on a World Bank project. He also conducted research at the Pushkin Institute of the Russian Language.

Get To Know Your Photography StuffLearn how to get to know your camera. Find out what your camera’s symbols and buttons mean and what they do. Discover the “one thing” which is key to everything about photography. Understand how to adjust the two main mechanical controls plus the two electronic controls to where they need to be to create an image. Learn how to see light and use it to create images which tell a story, produce a mood, or both. Then find out the many ways to share your creations with your community and maybe the world.

ELDS 060 S18Q01 6 sessions: Tue, Jan 9-Feb 13; 10:00-Noon$42

KENNETH MEISNER loves teaching photography and explaining it in an understandable way. He was self-taught to begin with, and gained experience shooting stock, landscapes, events and portraits. He also became familiar with the equipment while working in a camera store and gained a formal education with honours at the Western Academy of Photography.

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January Session Jan 8 – Feb 23 3

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 S18N01 6 sessions: Tue, Jan 9-Feb 13; 10:00-Noon$42

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

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 S18Q01 6 sessions: Tue, Jan 9-Feb 13; 1:00-3:00 pm$42

MARVA 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.

Intimate Lobby Concerts with the Bergmann Piano Duo... complete with coffee and treats, it’s a perfect start to your morning!

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Classical Coffee Concert SeriesTuesday Mornings 10:30am at The Port TheatreMarch 27 & April 17

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Prepare For Emergencies And Disasters The 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 neighborhoods, 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 S18Q01 4 sessions: Wed, Jan 10-31; 10:00-Noon$31.50ROSS PETERSON is a former Director of Emergency Management for the North Shore municipalities (Vancouver), and has been providing personal and neighbourhood preparedness instruction for over 20 years.

Memoir Writing - Let’s Make A StartWhy write a memoir? Everyone has a story waiting to be told; the story of their life, a story for future generations to read. This course will encourage and assist you in putting your memories into words. Everyone can do it, and now is the time to start. If you don’t do it, who will?

ELDQ 030 S18Q01 6 sessions: Wed, Jan 10-Feb 14; 1:00-3:00 pm$42

RAY MITCHELL is a retired instructor from the Saskatchewan Police College at the University of Regina. He is a member of one of the oldest writing groups in the Parksville area, and he has written his memoirs.

Law For SeniorsProtect yourself and your loved ones. Discuss will preparation, probate and estate administration and adult guardianship. Topics covered will include effects of dying intestate, legal requirements, appointing executors and guardians, the duties and powers of executors, estate assets and liabilities, legacies and bequests, family trusts and living wills.

ELDP 021 S18Q01 6 sessions: Wed, Jan 10-Feb 14; 1:30-3:30 pm$42

JOHN HOSSACK has practiced law in the Nanaimo and Oceanside area for 40 years. His preferred fields of practice relate to Wills and Estate Planning and Administration and Probate. He also lectures in the continuing education program of the Canadian National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. He is a provincial director of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Nurturing Grieving And Mourning Loss This course will offer opportunities for both personal reflection and small group discussion. The course will focus on taking an inventory of loss in our lives, healthy ways of dealing with loss, myths of grief and looking at how we can be a companioning presence in the lives of those mourning loss.

ELDH 009 S18Q01 3 sessions: Thu, Jan 11-25; 10:00-Noon$42

JULE BRIESE is a retired educator with a passion for facillitating nurturing workshops. She holds certificates in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation and in Grief and Loss Studies. She received her facilitator training through the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation.

Our Reflections About The Future We will address the question ‘How can our generation contribute towards a ‘desirable’ future?’. ‘Desirable’ will be defined through discussion based on reasonably factual and informed opinions of the class. Some excerpts of Futurists will be presented about books read by participants and to create a frame of reference for discussion. Topics may include some of the following: overpopulation, needs of food and water, robotization, the environment, and elder care, etc. It is the personal reflections that will contribute most to the discussion.

ELDH 007 S18Q01 6 sessions: Thu, Jan 11-Feb 15; 1:00-3:00 pm$42

ARIE VANDER REYDEN has a BA, BFA, MA, Ed D and taught on several continents about the possible future of the Earth and people. He has also written several books and presented workshops on this subject.

“ inspirational new ideas and readings to expand my knowledge”

January Session Jan 8 – Feb 23 5

Family Care After DeathWhen a family member dies many decisions must be made. Who gets to make them? Who wants to make them? This course will consider the few weeks immediately following a death. Information will be presented about body care, transportation, paperwork, legalities, the feast, the memories, and what to do with all the “treasures”. What might we learn from other countries? There will, no doubt, be lots of discussion!

ELDN 085 S18N01 6 sessions: Thu, Jan 11-Feb 15; 1:30-3:30 pm$42

DEBORAH VAN DER GOES has worked as a social worker and Anglican priest for 30+ years. In that time she has supported many families caring for loved ones before and after death. In her own family she has acted as ‘funeral director’ three times. She draws on these experiences to bring you this course on family care after death.

Indigenous PerspectivesThis course offers an introduction to select local Indigenous protocols and accompanying language and song. It features Indigenous worldviews, and the importance of “storywork” through creation stories and prophecies. Lastly, it shares perspectives on First Nations relationships with the Canadian state. The course fee includes a $5 supply fee.

ELDS 088 S18N01 6 sessions: Fri, Jan 12-Feb 16; 10:00-Noon$47.25

MELODY MARTIN & 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.

Bridge III: Things No TrumpThe emphasis of this course will be on bidding, playing and defending against no trump contracts. It is designed for people who have completed Bridge I & II or have a working knowledge of the content of those courses. The course will consist of six 2-hour sessions. Each session will contain the bidding and playing of 4 pre-determined hands followed by a review and discussion of the bidding and play.

ELDS 032 S18Q01 6 sessions: Fri, Jan 12-Feb 16; 10:30-12:30 pm$42

JIM CRIST is an amateur bridge player striving to improve his game. Now retired, his eclectic career included designing and delivering training in a variety of subjects, from human resource management to nuclear power plant operations.

China And The West Against Japan: World At War 1931-1945This course will cover traditional interpretations of WWII in Asia and the Pacific. We will look at Japanese, Chinese and Western interpretations of the war in Asia. Emphasis will be upon the reasons for Japanese expansion, its conflict with other rising powers and the course of the war, with emphasis on the war in mainland Asia. The legacy of WWII in Asia-Pacific and its effects on legitimacy of rule in countries and current international relations will also be discussed.

ELDS 059 S18Q01 6 sessions: Fri, Jan 12-Feb 16; 1:00-3:00 pm$42

ROD SZASZ is a private business person with over 25 years of living in Japan and China and is fluent in Japanese. He has a M.Sc. London School of Economics, 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. He was voted in as a Member of the Royal Historical Society and currently resides in Nanaimo engaged in running venture businesses in new technology.

British Isles 1763-1801; Enlightenment And Revolution Enlightenment ideas, the expansion of empire, revolutions in America and France, and revolt in Ireland initiated rapid changes in British society and politics in the second half of the 18th century. Key events during those years will be studied through the lives of individuals: George III and John Wilkes, Edmund Burke and Tom Paine, David Hume and Adam Smith, Elizabeth Montegu and Fanny Burney, Mary Woolstonecraft and Lord Edward Fitzgerald.

ELDH 024 S18N01 6 sessions: Fri, Jan 12-Feb 23; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class Feb 9)$42

GARVIN MOLES is a retired teacher with an interest in history. He has authored a number of textbooks.


Live Safe - Live WiseThis interactive presentation is designed to teach you simple but effective strategies for keeping safe at home and in your community. No matter what a person’s age or physical ability, personal safety is important. Also, learn how to avoid becoming a victim to cons, frauds, and identity theft. Information will be given on what exactly these crimes are, how you can protect yourself, and what to do if you happen to become a victim of these criminal offences.

ELDN 058 S18N01 1 session: Fri, Feb 23; 1:00-3:30 pm$10GARRY COX is a 30-year member of the RCMP. He is a recognized facilitator in crime and safety initiatives that provide the public with tools to avoid becoming victims of crime.

Administering An Estate - Guidelines For Executors And AdministratorsRecently the Province of British Columbia passed the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) and introduced new Court Rules for Probate. The procedures and forms for applying for an Estate Grant were substantially changed. This course highlights the steps that an Executor or Administrator must take and includes determining whether or not a Will must be probated, the legal requirements for drawing and submitting an application for an Estate Grant, calculation of probate fees and the basic steps that every executor or administration must be aware of. This is an invaluable course for someone who is administering an Estate or who has agreed to act as an Executor.

ELDS 073 S18Q01 1 session: Wed, Apr 11; 1:00-4:00 pm$10JOHN HOSSACK has practiced law in the Nanaimo and Oceanside area for 40 years. His preferred fields of practice relate to Wills and Estate Planning and Administration and Probate. He also lectures in the continuing education program of the Canadian National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. He is a provincial director of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

One-Day Sessions 2–3 hours each — No Membership Required

Advance Care Planning: Because We All DieAn accident today, or 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 should become incapable. To be legally empowering it must be done while you are capable. (This session provides information only, not legal advice).

ELDH 005 I18N01 1 session: Mon, Apr 16; 10:00-Noon$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 his retirement. He is relieved that his Advance Care Plan has been completed.

Planning Your WillPlanning a will involves more than filling in a form document. The Province of British Columbia recently passed the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) which replaced several statutes including the Wills Act. This overview course will highlight the legal requirements set out in WESA as well as considering special circumstances such as blended families, second marriages, common-law relationships, income tax planning, and alternate planning techniques including joint tenancies.

ELDS 079 I18N01 1 session: Wed, Apr 18; 1:30-3:30 pm$10JOHN HOSSACK has practiced law in the Nanaimo and Oceanside area for 40 years. His preferred fields of practice relate to Wills and Estate Planning and Administration and Probate. He also lectures in the continuing education program of the Canadian National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. He is a provincial director of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.


One-Day Sessions 7

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.

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

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

Thurs, July 5 & Fri, July 6 2018

Salish Sea Culinary Adventures Tempt your taste buds and expand your dining experiences. Enjoy regional culinary adventures celebrating the variety and quality of Salish Sea land and ocean food products. The focus is on learning and adventure. Try something different while enjoying tastes of the Salish Sea region. Master regional chefs will supervise the preparation of three monthly luncheons. During the two-hour luncheon, the supervising chef and/or director may share culinary ideas, such as menu choices or recipes. Each luncheon will include three courses: an appetizer, main dish, and dessert, as well as tea or coffee. Participate in one, two, or all three of these social and culinary experiences. Visit viu.ca/eldercollege/courses for more details.

ELDH 031Choose one, two or all three of the following sections:I18N01 Discovery Room VIU’s Nanaimo Campus Thu, Apr 19; 11:00-1:00 pm

I18X02 Deep Bay Marine Field Station Thu, May 10; 11:00-1:00 pm

I18X02 Realm Food Co. Parksville Thu, Jun 7; 11:00-1:00 pm

$26.25 per luncheon

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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 S18Q01 6 sessions: Mon, Feb 26-Apr 9; 9:30-11:30 am (No class April 2)$42

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.

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. One Scottish miner became the wealthiest man in British Columbia and the most hated.

ELDH 008 S17N01 6 sessions: Mon, Feb 26-Apr 9; 10:00-Noon (No class April 2)$42

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.

March SessionFeb 26 – April 13, 2018

20th Century Music - From Pop to Postmodern Have you ever wondered who composed the music of the 20th century..., or why? We will listen and discuss selected pieces (from Debussy and Ravel to Fats Waller and the Beatles) on recordings and as performed by the instructor on the piano. Join us as we explore the fascinating music of the last century.

ELDH 029 S18X01 (Off-Campus) 6 sessions: Mon, Feb 26-Apr 9; 10:00-Noon (No class April 2)$42

DAVE KLINGER is originally from Michigan, but lived and worked in Calgary from 1969 to 2010, when he and his wife moved to Parksville. He is a retired teacher with experience teaching in University, High School, and Elementary School, as well as in his own private studio. Dave holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Music (piano performance) degrees from Michigan State University.

China And The West Against Japan: World At War 1931-1945This course will cover traditional interpretations of WWII in Asia and the Pacific. We will look at Japanese, Chinese and Western interpretations of the war in Asia. Emphasis will be upon the reasons for Japanese expansion, its conflict with other rising powers and the course of the war, with emphasis on the war in mainland Asia. The legacy of WWII in Asia-Pacific and its effects on legitimacy of rule in countries and current international relations will also be discussed.

ELDS 059 S18N01 6 sessions: Tue, Feb 27-Apr 3; 10:00-Noon$42

ROD SZASZ is a private business person with over 25 years of living in Japan and China and is fluent in Japanese. He has a M.Sc. London School of Economics, 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. He was voted in as a Member of the Royal Historical Society and currently resides in Nanaimo engaged in running venture businesses in new technology.



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March Session Feb 26 – April 13 9

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 S18Q01 6 sessions: Tue, Feb 27-Apr 3; 10:00-Noon$42

DEBBIE 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.

Good Bugs/Bad BugsIn the last five years there’s been a scientific revolution in understanding of the human microbiome - the trillions of bacteria 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 S18Q01 6 sessions: Tue, Feb 27-Apr 3; 1:00-3:00 pm$42

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.

Tricks of the Trade - Painting Techniques of Selected Famous ArtistsThis class will examine specific painting techniques/art elements such as Chiaroscuro, Colour Theory, Perspective, Textural Impasto, Blending, Line, and so on. View paintings throughout the ages that clearly demonstrate these techniques/elements of art. During each class you will have the opportunity to develop your own artistic creations which focus on these elements. Being success-oriented and individualized, all levels are invited. The instructor will provide all materials (except brushes) for a $35 fee which is due at the first class.

ELDS 050 S18Q01 6 sessions: Wed, Feb 28-Apr 4; 10:00-Noon$42

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. Terri does artistic commissions and works in many mediums, including mural painting.

Famous Female ArtistsEnjoy analyzing and celebrating the highlights of selected female artists who have made their mark through the ages in the competitive, sometimes cutthroat, and often male-dominated world of fine art. Half of each class will be devoted to history and biography, the other half will be hands-on as you create in the style of these masters. The course follows a chronological approach through various types of art: portraiture, landscape (flora and fauna), abstract, multi-media and performance art, and artists whose specialty focuses on patterning. Please bring for the first class a portrait you would like to use as an artistic stimulus. There may be guest appearances by local female artists. The instructor will provide all materials (except brushes) for a $35 fee wcloudshich is due at the first class.

ELDS 048 S18Q01 6 sessions: Wed, Feb 28-Apr 4; 1:00-3:00 pm$42

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. Terri does artistic commissions and works in many mediums, including mural painting.DID YOU KNOW?

ELDERCOLLEGE MEMBERSHIP HAS PERKS!Classical Coffee Concert Series at the Port Theatre - $2 off adult ticket price


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 S18N01 7 sessions: Wed, Feb 28-Apr 11; 1:00-3:30 pm $42

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.

The Communist Revolutions (1917 to 1991)The Communist Revolution in Russia in 1917 created a conflict that would dominate and define much of the 20th century. This course will examine the roots, the nature, and the impact of this struggle; the background and ideology; how the revolution developed under Lenin and Stalin; the global conflict of the Cold War, with its far reaching, long lasting, and sometimes surprising consequences; and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

ELDQ 029 S18Q01 6 sessions: Wed, Feb 28-Apr 4; 1:00-3:00 pm$42

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.

Bridge Basics 2 - The Next StepThis course is not for absolute beginners but is a bridge basics course focused on competitive bidding. We will delve into when to overcall and how that differs from an opening bid. The course will also include instruction on the Takeout Double, Advancing, the Law of Total Tricks, and how an overcall affects the responder.

ELDS 074 S18N01 5 sessions: Thu, Mar 1-29; 9:30-Noon $42

DORA LEE is an American Contract Bridge League Gold Life Master. She has over 20 years of bridge playing experience.

The Human Journey From Conception To Birth Advances 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 S18Q01 6 sessions: Thu, Mar 1-Apr 5; 10:00-Noon$42

ANNE TOBY received her PhD in Genetics from Simon Fraser University. Initially a research scientist, she became Co-ordinator of Co-operative Education in the Faculty of Science at SFU. Her other career passion is teaching science to lay people.

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 S18N01 6 sessions: Thu, Mar 1-Apr 5; 1:00-3:00 pm$42

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.

“ instructors have a wealth of academic and practical knowledge ”

March Session Feb 26 – April 13 11

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 S18Q01 6 sessions: Thu, Mar 1-Apr 5; 1:00-3:00 pm$42

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

Two Days In June A lifetime within the story of a single day: that’s what James Joyce and Virginia Woolf accomplish in Ulysses and Mrs. Dalloway. On June 16, 1904, the converging experiences of Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom in Dublin echo the adventures of Homer’s Odysseus, homeward bound from the Trojan War. In London on a June day in 1923, Clarissa Dalloway’s ongoing preparations for her evening party gradually unearth the buried significance of her life. Required Reading, in order: James Joyce, Ulysses, Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway.

ELDH 027 S18Q01 8 sessions: Thu, Mar 1-Apr 19; 3:30-5:30 pm$42

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.

Western Mahjong For Beginners This course outlines the rules and play for Western (Australian) Mahjong which is both challenging and fun. Variety in Western Mahjong hands is interesting and exciting for players. 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 practice 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 S18Q01 6 sessions: Fri, Mar 2-Apr 13; 10:00-Noon (No class March 30)$42

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.

Wealth ManagementThis course will focus on the three aspects of wealth management, they are growth, protection and transfer of your wealth. Growth will cover investment management, protection will cover risk management and transfer will delve into estate planning. Wealth Management is critical for pre- and post-retired individuals.

ELDQ 053 S18Q01 5 sessions: Fri, Mar 2-Apr 6; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class March 30)$42

STUART KIRK is a Professional Wealth Advisor with Precision Wealth Management in Parksville with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. Stuart holds the Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) portfolio management designation from the Canadian Securities Institute.

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DNA Technology Applications With the continuing rapid development and new utilization of technologies such as CRISPR, scientific advancement is and will continue to have effect on our lives and those that follow us in many ways. In this course we will address the effects of new technology on such areas as medicine, agriculture, and forensics and de-extinction. Ethical and social implications will be discussed throughout the course.

ELDS 056Choose one of the following sections:S18X01: 6 sessions: Fri, Mar 2-Apr 13; 10:00-Noon (No class March 30)

S18X02: 6 sessions: Fri, Mar 2-Apr 13; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class March 30)

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ANNE TOBY received her PhD in Genetics from Simon Fraser University. Initially a research scientist, she became Co-ordinator of Co-operative Education in the Faculty of Science at SFU. Her other career passion is teaching science to lay people.

The Biology Of Pacific Salmon Learn about the physiology, ecology and behaviour of the 5 species of Pacific Salmon occurring in British Columbia. This will include topics such as the orientation and navigation mechanisms involving the sun, polarized light, and the earth magnetic field that may be used by these fish for direction finding during long distance migrations, and their territorial courtship behaviour. The final session will focus on the biogeography and conservation of Pacific salmon.

ELDH 026 S18N01 6 sessions: Fri, Mar 2-Apr 13; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class March 30)$42

KEES GROOT has a PhD in Zoology, with specialization in Ethology, the biological study of animal behaviour. He worked as a research scientist at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo until retirement. He then moved to Gabriola Island and continued working on environmental and biological problems of marine life

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Seniors’ Safety The first session of this three week course, Home and Personal Safety and Financial Security and Counterfeits, covers how to keep yourself safe in your home and when you leave. Financial safety includes identity theft and counterfeit money. The second session deals with Frauds and Scams, Internet and Cyber Crime, and Privacy and Security on Facebook. The last session will be a detailed discussion on Elder Abuse, signs of abuse, who abuses, and the best ways to help people you think may be suffering from Elder Abuse and what resources are available.

ELDH 020 I18Q01 3 sessions: Mon, Apr 23-May 7; 1:00-3:00 pm$26.25

DANA WOON has a Degree in Law and Justice with a minor in Gerontology, 26 years working in the financial service industries and 13 years volunteering in the community.

The Economics Of Kindness Today’s economy has become for many a kindness-free zone, in which most of the benefits go to the rich, while others suffer, and nature is assaulted. Capitalism is based on the competitive pursuit of self- interest, but a new economy is emerging to replace it, based on cooperation and kindness. It is being built in cities and on farms, in new kinds of business and banking, and in new approaches to work. The course content prior to discussion may be filmed by Shaw TV.

ELDH 022 I18N01 3 sessions: Tue, Apr 24-May 8; 10:00-Noon$26.25

GUY DAUNCEY is a futurist who works to develop a positive vision of a sustainable future, and to translate that vision into action. He is the author or co-author of ten books, including Journey to the Future: a Better World is Possible. See earthfuture.com.

It’s Clouds Illusions You’ll RecallHave 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). The instructor will provide all materials (except brushes) for a $25 fee which is due at the first class.

ELDH 001 I18Q01 3 sessions: Tue, Apr 24-May 8; 10:00-Noon$26.25

TERRI BOWEN a retired principal of a Fine Arts school in Calgary, is a four-time Grand Aggregate Arts Award winner from our local Lighthouse Country. Terri does artistic commissions and works in many mediums, including mural painting.

Paint, Politics, And PersuasionThis course will examine the reciprocal relationship between selected works of art and the historical and political milieu in which they were created. It will look at how historical events motivated and shaped the creation of art and how, in turn, art sometimes attempted to influence and advance political and ideological agendas. The 19th century selections will focus on the responses to revolutionary changes; the 20th century selections will focus on reactions to war.

ELDS 007 I18Q01 3 sessions: Tue, Apr 24-May 8; 1:00-3:00 pm$26.25

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.

MAY SESSION Apr 23 – May 24



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 painting in watercolour, acrylic and/or mixed media. There is a balance of theory and hands-on painting, and both experiences artists and beginners will have fun learning together. The instructor will provide all materials (except brushes) for a $25 fee which is due at the first class.

ELDS 006 I18Q01 3 sessions: Tue, Apr 24-May 8; 1:00-3:00 pm$26.25


Cultural Art Patterns Throughout The AgesExamine recognizable artistic patterning of such cultures as the British Isles groups through their illuminated texts and knots; Greek, East Indian mandalas and Islamic patterns; and First Nations designs including the Plains Indians and Our West Coast Aboriginals. Then in the second half of the class, create your own patterned works of art using a variety of materials and surfaces. The instructor will provide all materials (except brushes) for a $25 fee which is due at the first class.

ELDS 051 I18Q01 3 sessions: Wed, May 2-May 16; 10:00-Noon$26.25


3-D Creation - Dynamic, Delicate And Daring Trace some of the history and techniques of an intriguing sample of ancient to modern pottery and sculpture. Then in each class, get dirty by going on to create your own three-dimensional pieces. Examine the creations of such masters as Michelangelo, competing colleagues Moore and Hepworth, Giocometti and the famous Anish Kapoor. Even Picasso dabbled in clay! The instructor will provide all materials (except brushes) for a $25 fee which is due at the first class.

ELDH 014 I18Q02 3 sessions: Wed, May 2-16; 1:00-3:00 pm$26.25

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. Terri does artistic commissions and works in many mediums, including mural painting.

How To Dance Like An APE In 2018 (APE = Author-Publisher-Entrepreneur) In a safe and informative atmosphere we’ll examine writing and indie publishing in 2018, expanding on topics covered in the instructors’ fall workshops. Publishing has never been easier, but that means the competition is stiff. This course will look at the opportunities and the hurdles writers face today. We will examine ways to nurture our writing and will discuss the three main routes to publishing to determine where our work best fits.

ELDH 015 I18N01 3 sessions: Wed, Apr 25-May 9; 9:30-11:30 am$26.25

JO-ANN TERPSTRA (BA Eng, MEd) is a retired teacher whose passion is writing. She has been scribbling seriously for six years and publishing under the pen name Jo-Ann Carson.

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

May Session Apr 23 – May 24 15

Let’s Meditate! We’ll mostly be meditating, after we do a quick review of what meditation is all about. One class will be held outdoors so that we can explore moving meditation. Some previous meditation experience is helpful but not essential.

ELDH 030 I18Q01 3 sessions: Thur, Apr 26-May 10; 10:00-Noon$26.25

DONNA ROY is a certified yoga instuctor. She taught breath and meditation through the University of Regina’s URFit program prior to moving to Parksville in 2015.

Exploring The Plant Kingdom From Algae To Zinnias This hands on course is designed for plant enthusiasts, gardeners and the just plain curious. Participants will explore the fascinating development of plants from ancient cyanobacteria to the flowering plants so familiar to us today. We will use live plants from ponds, the sea, the forest and gardens. The first three sessions will be held off-campus, using binoculars, microscopes, charts, and live and preserved display material. The final session will be a field trip.

ELDH 018 I18X01 4 sessions: Thu, May 3-24; 1:00-3:30 pm$31.50

LYNNE BROOKES PhD, has developed and taught courses in biology, ecology and environmental studies but her first love is botany. An avid wildlife gardener, she has developed several wildlife friendly gardens over the years. Most recent is the new Dan’s Nook Wildlife Garden at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington.

Join us for a reflective and intellectually engaging series of faculty

presentations followed by discussion and accompanied by refreshments.

All presentations 10 am-11:30 am Malaspina Theatre | Building 310

Vancouver Island University | Nanaimo Campus

FREE PUBLIC LECTURES

2017

January 26, 2018Sonnet L’Abbé, Creative Writing and Journalism Department

Writing Sonnet’s Shakespeare: A Poet’s Allegory of Colonization

February 16, 2018Tim Brownlow, English Department

The Importance of Being Seamus

March 23, 2018Nelson Gray, English Department

A Tale of Two Playwrights: Creating across Culture and Gender

Support for the Colloquium is provided by Ros Davies and by the Dean of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Ross MacKay

For further information contact: Dr. Katharine Rollwagen at [email protected] viu.ca/artsandhumanities/Arts_Humanities_Colloquium.asp

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VIU ElderCollege promotes self-directed lifelong learning Lifelong learning is necessary to maintain the range and level of skills required in a rapidly changing world. A society with an aging population requires education that goes beyond early formal schooling to enable learning throughout life. VIU ElderCollege is committed to providing opportunities for older adults who wish to enrich their lifestyle through self-directed lifelong learning and to contribute to the social and cultural development of their community.

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Join us in Prague to discover one among the most fascinating national cultures of Central Europe� The city and the Czech lands around it witnessed tremendous changes from the religious wars of the late Renaissance, through the domination of the Hapsburg Empire and the emergence of a nationalist movement in the 19th century, to 20th-century periods of occupation and independence�

Prague today is a cosmopolitan city whose historic buildings and streets echo with the voices of astronomers Brahe and Kepler, composers Dusik, Mozark, Smetana, Dvorak and Janacek, writers Kafka, Rilke, Capek, and Kundera, painters Mucha and Kokoschka and psychoanalyst Sigmund Freudand political icon Vaclav Havel�

September 20183 weeks in Prague, Czech Republic, with day trips to other cities�

Cost starting at $4,995

Group Leader:Prof. John Black,Liberal Studies and Philosophy.

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EARTHQUAKES: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTUREPresenter: Steven Earle, PhDApril 7, 2018 – Nanoose Place

PRESSING PROBLEMS OF 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES: ROBOTS, VR AND AI (OH MY!)Presenter: Richard Smith, PhD April 21, 2018 – Nanoose Place

WE WILL HELP EACH OTHER BE GREAT AND GOODPresenter: LOUISE MANDELL (Queen’s Council) Lawyer, &

Chancellor, Vancouver Island UniversityMarch 24, 2018 – Nanoose Place

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