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to August 2021 to August 2022. and in mid November for the Spring/Summer Sessions.
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Our Courses About The Artist
Debbie Narver was born and raised in Nanaimo. Following
VIU ElderCollege offers an abundance of courses each her undergraduate degree, she worked in Fisheries and
semester covering a wide range of topics. We screen Environmental Protection, later completing a Masters
all our instructors and courses before they are given, in Business Administration at VIU. Debbie has recently
but assumes no responsibility for the content or infor- rekindled her childhood interest in art, particularly through
mation provided, including those that some may view some courses with VIU ElderCollege. She combines
as controversial. Our instructors are asked to provide this with her love for our natural environment, working
clarity regarding the source of information, differentiat- predominantly on landscapes and seascapes. The
ing between published material, theory, and personal cover artwork “Peaceful Path” was inspired by so many
opinion. wonderful memories, both childhood and current of
Autumn in Bowen Park.
SEPTEMBER SESSION
All courses will be offered online via Zoom
Road Safety For Seniors $34.50
This 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 F21N01 4 sessions: Mon, Sep 13-Oct 4; 12:30-2:30 pm
Instuctor: Tim Schewe
Energy Medicine For Self-Help: Level 1 $52.00
Students will be presented with Energy Medicine concepts and then invited to practice energy healing techniques,
energy psychology and other healing energy modalities. For maximum benefit, hands-on practice is recommended.
This course will include guided practices and demonstrations of the techniques covered. Level 1 in this 3-part series is
required before taking Level 2.
ELDK 071 F21Q01 7 sessions: Mon, Sep 13-Nov 1; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class Oct 11)
Instructor: Mike Provencher
Recommended Text: Energy Medicine (2008) by Donna Eden with David Feinstein
Joyful Living With A Meditation Practice $92.00
Aging is not for the faint of heart! Does trying to balance self-care, without sacrificing your engagement in life,
sometimes feel like an exhausting tight-rope dance? With mindfulness, we can overcome this struggle and live with
insight, curiosity, unconditional self-love - even humour. This will be a journey of self-exploration for those interested
in developing an ongoing meditation practice for the purpose of enriching daily life.
ELDK 077 F21N01 14 sessions: Mon, Aug 30-Dec 13; 3:00-4:30 pm (No class Sept 6 & Oct 11)
Instructor: Ralph Frank
Archaeology Of The Classical Mediterranean World $29.00
Archaeologists have greatly enriched our knowledge of the ancient societies of Greece and Rome through recent
excavations. This course will provide a brief tour through Bronze Age Aegean societies, then Classical Greek and
Roman cultures. We will address familiar sites such as Troy, Athens, and Pompeii, but also focus on important, but
lesser known, cultural elements of these societies.
ELDJ 040
Choose one of the following sections:
F21Q01: 3 sessions: Mon, Sep 13-27; 3:30-5:30 pm
F21Q02: 3 sessions: Tue, Sep 14-28; 3:30-5:30 pm
Instructor: Mitchell Allen
Retirement Planning $29.00
Most Canadians retiring today do so without a written Retirement Plan and therefore don’t really know if they are
on track. This course will cover many of the decisions and questions you need to consider including: pension plan
options; early CPP; RRSP conversion; retirement allowance options; cash flow; how long investments will last; and
how inflation will affect your retirement. A plan gives you permission to spend your money.
ELDH 043 F21N01 3 sessions: Mon, Oct 4-25; 3:30-5:30 pm (No class Oct 11)
Instructor: Stuart Kirk
2 September Session
Introduction To Police Forensics $46.00
This is a brief introduction to police forensics and investigational techniques. This course includes: forensic
photography and photographic techniques; basic and advanced fingerprint development techniques using powders
and chemicals; why our fingerprints are unique and the fingerprint comparison process; footwear and tire impression
evidence; how to capture two and three-dimensional impressions; and court testimony and presentations.
ELDH 071 F21N01 6 sessions: Tue, Sep 14-Oct 19; 9:30-11:30 am
Instructor: Cpl. Dave Giles
Updated! Secret Life Of Pots: Emily Carr’s Ceramics $57.50
Emily Carr is well known for magnificent depictions of her beloved West Coast landscapes. She is less known for her
ceramics, produced between ~1924 to 1930 during a period of reduced financial circumstances and extreme self-
doubt, her ‘wilderness years’. This course reveals fresh insight into Carr’s artistry and self-determination, set against a
pivotal period in Canada’s history, offering the chance to examine Carr’s output from a different perspective.
ELDK 057 F21Q01 CANCELLED
Instructor: Christine Pagan
Science And Religion: Friends Or Foes? $46.00
Contrary to the new atheists, science and religion are not rivals between which we have to choose. Neither are they
mutually supportive, as thought in the early days of the scientific revolution, or independent magisteria as proclaimed
by Stephen Jay Gould. We will explore their similarities and differences, their significance for ethics, and their relation
to naturalism. Class discussion will be encouraged.
ELDJ 018 F21N01 6 sessions: Tue, Sep 14-Oct 19; 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Shane Andre
Inspired Smartphone Photography $34.50
This course is designed to help you enjoyably and expressively take, then edit photos you love. Topics include: the
key to meaningful photography; photography fundamentals; and how to use the photography features on your
smartphone.
ELDK 097 F21Q01 4 sessions: Tue, Oct 5-26; 1:00-2:30 pm
Instructor: Debbie Flynn
Required Supplies: Smartphone *this does not include an iPad or Android tablet
Supporting Those with Dementia Choosing MAID $34.50
Persons with dementia who meet the current criteria for Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) can elect
it as their end-of-life choice. This course addresses the specific need for compassionate support for both those with
dementia who have made that choice and their nurturing companions. The instructor will use her own personal
experience to encourage reflection and to stimulate discussion. Opportunities for group interactions, sharing personal
insights and time for thoughtful reflections are included.
ELDJ 041 F21Q01 4 sessions: Tue, Sep 14-Oct 5; 1:00-3:00 pm
Instructor: Jule Briese
“I love Zoom. It has taken the ‘worry’ out of
how to attend a class.”
3 September SessionNon-Fiction Book Club $57.50
After establishing a reading list, the club will meet once a month to discuss the book designated for that date. Please
bring to the first meeting a suggested title and the reasons you chose it - history, politics, economics, philosophy,
biography, memoirs, environmental issues - anything that isn’t fiction. Please check that it is readily available in the
library or bookstores. The Fall classes will be offered online via Zoom and in January 2022 we might move to in-
person classes in Parksville.
ELDN 067 F21Q01 8 sessions: Tue, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 12;
1:30-3:30 pm
Instructors: Anne Brailsford & Carol Wells
Required Text: September’s Book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
October’s Book The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Updated! Introduction To Travel In Europe $40.50
Focusing on travel logistics, this course is intended to help those who have not travelled extensively in Europe to plan
and enjoy stimulating holidays there, whether they travel singly, with one or more close companions, or in a larger
group. Under guidance from the instructor, participants will be encouraged to discuss their previous experiences in
order to illuminate common issues.
ELDJ 015 F21N01 5 sessions: Tue, Sep 14-Oct 12; 3:00-5:00 pm
Instructor: John Black
Themes In Medieval And Renaissance Art $46.00
This course will involve viewing, hearing background about and discussing a variety of images of both Italian and
Flemish medieval and Renaissance art. It will be organized into themes (mostly relating to Christian worldviews of the
period) such as The Annunciation, The Madonna and Child, The Last Supper, The Betrayal of Christ, The Crucifixion,
and The Last Judgment. Discussion will be highly encouraged.
ELDK 055 F21N01 6 sessions: Wed, Sep 15-Oct 20; 9:30-11:30 am
Instructor: John Black
First Nations Land In British Columbia $46.00
This course will examine the history of First Nations occupancy and ownership of land in British Columbia and the
ways in which colonization has impacted their rights to the land. This issue has a long history in this province and that
history is still with us today. We will begin with first European contacts on the northwest coast, cover the fur trade and
focus on 150 years of settlement, government policies and First Nations responses.
ELDK 096 F21Q01 6 sessions: Wed, Sep 15-Oct 20; 10:00-11:30 am
Instructor: Robin Fisher
Has The Esoteric Become Mainstream? $46.00
Esoteric? What does that word mean in light of the fact that what once was considered esoteric is now the basis of the
latest quantum technology? Why are ancient paradigms, like astrology, still alive and well in today’s contemporary
cultures? The instructor will address these questions and invite discussion about a number of esoteric topics in
comparison to contemporary thinking.
ELDJ 052 F21N01 6 sessions: Wed, Sep 15-Oct 20; 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Arie Vander Reyden
*NOTE: Instructor biographies are available online at: viu.ca/eldercollege/course-description
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4 September SessionEstate Planning For The Mature Client $46.00
This course will assist seniors in arranging their affairs and investments in order to make end of life planning easier for
both the senior and his or her estate. Topics include: making a Last Will and Testament; a Health Care Representation
Agreement; other Health Care Directives; and Enduring Powers of Attorney. Special attention is given to alternate
processes designed to avoid or reduce the necessity for Probate of a Will.
ELDK 019 F21Q01 6 sessions: Wed, Sep 15-Oct 20; 2:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: John A. Hossack
Genealogy 101: How To Begin And Prove Your Tree $46.00
This course will introduce you to the basics of good genealogy practice - what to record, how to record it, and how to
find what you want to record. By the end this course you will know how to determine if your family’s stories are fact
or fiction and be able to share your work knowing it meets the Genealogical Proof Standard.
ELDK 076 F21N01 6 sessions: Wed, Sep 15-Oct 20; 3:00-5:00 pm
Instructor: Bronwyn Frazer
Science: A Candle In The Dark $46.00
Today’s news sources contain both the latest valid cutting-edge information and blatantly false and wild conspiracy
theories. We will consider how science has and can act as a candle in the dark, to separate fact from fiction.
Participants are encouraged to engage in lively discussions about current issues in science and society. The goal is to
provide tools to help individuals discern fact from fiction for themselves.
ELDJ 026 F21N01 6 sessions: Wed, Sep 15-Oct 20; 3:30-5:30 pm
Instructor: Doug Fraser
Founders Of Religions - Part 1: Abrahamic Religions $57.50
This two-part course will consider eighteen founders of religions and the basic conditions of his or her times. It will
serve to highlight some crucial elements in the founders’ lives that may assist in understanding the character of the
movement. Discussions related to differences between a religion, a sect, and a cult will also be considered. Participants
are encouraged to read outside the class and to respectfully dialogue around different perspectives.
ELDK 061 F21N01 8 sessions: Thu, Sep 2-Oct 28; 9:30-11:30 am (No class Sep 30)
Instructor: Jack Duckworth
Mysteries Of Death And Dying $46.00
This course invites participants to explore a variety of aspects of death and dying. Topics will include societal
and cultural perspectives on death, the process of dying, near death experience and awareness, funeral and
burial practices and grief. The course is not therapeutic in nature, but there will be opportunity for discussion and
sharing of perspectives.
ELDJ 028 F21N01 CANCELLED
Instructor: Rachel Cooper
Required Text: In the Slender Margin (2014) by Eve Joseph
Making Your Dreams Come True $34.50
Bring 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 of 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 F21Q01 4 sessions: Thu, Sep 16-Oct 14; 12:30-2:00 pm (No class Sep 30)
Instructor: Dorothea Gordon
5 September SessionPractical Photography $46.00
This 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 F21N01 6 sessions: Thu, Sep 16-Oct 28; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class Sep 30)
Instructor: Russell McNeil
Casino Gaming: Past And Present $46.00
This course will cover topics including: a brief history of gambling and early casinos; an introduction to probability
computations; analysis of common casino games (not the poker room); information on professional gamblers, both
past and present; and what running a casino is all about. Gambling addictions will also be discussed.
ELDK 054 F21N01 6 sessions: Thu, Sep 16-Oct 28; 3:00-5:00 pm (No class Sep 30)
Instructor: Daniel Lordahl
Choose Wellness: Nutrition For Body, Mind, And Spirit $46.00
Ever wonder how stress affects your digestive system, or sleep affects your weight? This course introduces practical
tools and knowledge to build your own healthy eating style. Topics include: the protein/carb/fat ratio; a history of
food; advertising of food; the rise of obesity; the diet industry; healthy aging; and much more. All is presented from a
holistic perspective based on research.
ELDJ 042 F21Q01 6 sessions: Thu, Sep 16-Oct 28; 3:30-5:30 pm (No class Sep 30)
Instructor: Charlotte Crowley
Vancouver Island History 1774-1871 $46.00
Can you imagine Victoria as a smaller version of 1850s San Francisco? How could a pig almost start a war? Beginning
with the first European contacts with Vancouver Island’s Aboriginal Peoples, we will follow the Spanish and British
explorers, then continue with the fur trade on the coast. Discover how our southern border was set in 1846, how
Vancouver Island lost its independence in 1866 and how the united colonies ultimately negotiated a union with
Canada. Learn more about the startling and fascinating events and people of early Vancouver Island.
ELDR 093 F21N01 6 sessions: Fri, Sep 17-Oct 22; 10:00-Noon
Instructor: David Hobson
Joyful Living With A Meditation Practice - Advanced $92.00
With the basic skills of this ancient practice in hand, the intriguing journey of exploring our heart-felt minds - our
most valuable gift - continues. As a sangha (a community of meditators) we will explore lessons from wise teachers
for the purpose of strengthening our meditation practice and fully showing up for our lives with unconditional love
and joyous gratitude.
ELDJ 023 F21N01 14 sessions: Fri, Sep 10-Dec 10; 12:30-2:00 pm
Instructor: Ralph Frank
“Because of the ZOOM online classes offered by VIU
ElderCollege, I can take advantage of more courses...taking
whatever course of interest to me, this is simply perfect”
6 September SessionNOVEMBER SESSION
All courses will be offered online via Zoom
Italian Immigration To BC: 1858-1970 $46.00
The word “Italian” evokes delicious food and outgoing people. But this was not always so. Italy exported more of its
people per capita than any other country in the world. Driven by poverty, Italians went to wherever in the world there
was a need for men who would work for low wages. They were called “scabs” by labour unions, “undesirable” by the
federal government, and “enemy aliens” by the R.C.M.P.
ELDS 021 F21Q01 6 sessions: Mon, Nov 1-Dec 6; 9:30-11:30 am
Instructor: Lynne Bowen
Our Amazing Sense Of Hearing $34.50
This course covers several topics concerning our amazing sense of hearing. We begin with an overview of the ear
and how its parts all work together. The second session looks at the various types of hearing disorders. The third
session covers “tinnitus” or ringing in the ear. The final session explores today’s hearing aid technology. There will be a
question and answer period at the end of each class.
ELDJ 027 F21N01 4 sessions: Mon, Nov 1-22; 9:30-11:00 am
Instructor: Ted Venema
Poetry Of The Great War $34.50
We will briefly review the history and carnage of World War I, in order to set the context. Then we will read and
discuss a number of poems by authors from many of the countries involved - authors such as Rupert Brooke, Isaac
Rosenberg, Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, W.B. Yeats, John McCrae, and others. Some poems will glorify the war,
while others will describe its horrors. A reading list of poems will be provided prior to the course start date.
ELDJ 022 F21N01 4 sessions: Mon, Nov 1-22; 10:00-11:30 am
Instructor: Steve Lane
Traditional Chinese Medicine - The Five Elements Theory $46.00
The three pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine are: the theory of Yin-Yang; the theory of the Five Elements; and the
theory of Qi. This engaging course will reveal the history of five elements going back as far as the Greek philosophers
and the teaching of the Tao. The instructor will focus on the five elements expression in nature, in the physical and
emotional bodies.
ELDJ 017 F21N01 6 sessions: Mon, Nov 1-Dec 6; 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Sophia Andras
Energy Medicine For Self-Help: Level 2 $52.00
Students will be presented with Energy Medicine theory and then invited to practice additional energy healing
techniques, energy psychology and other healing energy modalities. For maximum benefit, hands-on practice is
recommended. This course will include guided practices and demonstrations of the techniques covered. Level 1 in this
3-part series is required before taking Level 2.
ELDK 072 F21Q01 7 sessions: Mon, Nov 8-Dec 20; 1:00-3:00 pm
Instructor: Mike Provencher
Recommended Text: Energy Medicine (2008) by Donna Eden with David Feinstein
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7 November SessionEmpires Of Asia: Japan And China $46.00
This course will analyze the nature of the Empires of Japan and China in the 19th and 20th Centuries. We will focus
on the disintegration of China while Japan becomes a world power at the same time. We will look at their search for
security and motivating influences for expansion as factors of instability in the region.
ELDH 042 F21Q01 6 sessions: Mon, Nov 1-Dec 13; 3:00-4:30 pm (No class Nov 15)
Instructor: Rod Szasz
Prepare For Emergencies And Disasters $34.50
This 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 F21N01 4 sessions: Tue, Nov 2-23; 9:30-11:30 am
Instructor: Ross Peterson
Nursing Trends In Healthcare $29.00
This course provides information on the latest trends in healthcare. It will focus on the expanding role of nursing
(including education), nurse practitioners in patient-centered care, primary care in a post-COVID era, and patient
education as a means to improved health. Presentations will combine PowerPoint lectures, class discussions, and
sharing of personal experiences as time and comfort allows.
ELDJ 037 F21N01 CANCELLED
Instructor: Susanne Loven-Skolnik
Your Microbiome - Both Good And Bad $57.50
In recent years there has been a scientific revolution in our understanding of the human microbiome. The trillions of
bacteria, archaea, yeasts and other microbes that live in/on us are now known to be essential for normal development
and function of our brain, immune system and metabolism. Learn how medical science is taking the first small steps
toward powerful new approaches to obesity, diabetes, asthmas, allergies and - perhaps - Alzheimer’s.
ELDJ 012 F21Q01 8 sessions: Tue, Oct 26-Dec 14; 10:30-Noon
Instructor: John North
Nurturing Grieving And Mourning Loss $40.50
The course will offer opportunities for both personal reflection and small group discussion. We 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 F21Q01 5 sessions: Tue, Nov 2-30; 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Jule Briese
Inspired Smartphone Photography $34.50
This course is designed to help you enjoyably and expressively take, then edit photos you love. Topics include: the
key to meaningful photography; photography fundamentals; and how to use the photography features on your
smartphone.
ELDK 097 F21Q02 4 sessions: Tue, Nov 2-23; 1:00-2:30 pm
Instructor: Debbie Flynn
Required Supplies: Smartphone *this does not include an iPad or Android tablet
*NOTE: Instructor biographies are available online at: viu.ca/eldercollege/course-description
8 November SessionIn/Equality: An Alternative Anthropology $46.00
Explore 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 F21N01 6 sessions: Tue, Nov 2-Dec 7; 1:00-3:00pm
Instructor: David Aliaga
Intelligent Investing And Estate Planning Workshop $46.00
This 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 F21N01 6 sessions: Tue, Nov 2-Dec 7; 3:00-5:00 pm
Instructor: Wahid Ali
Vancouver Island History 1871-1914 $46.00
Beginning 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 & Nanaimo Railway which
promised prosperity for the Island communities. We’ll drop in on the infamous Dunsmuir’s, 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. Join me for Part Two of our Island’s history.
ELDQ 076 F21N01 6 sessions: Wed, Nov 3-Dec 8; 10:00-Noon
Instructor: David Hobson
The Practice Of Self-Healing $46.00
Discover how and why self-healing works. The instructor will discuss the latest scientific findings as well as ancient
practices that improve your well-being. Self-healing focusses on prevention and managing a rewarding lifestyle. The
constant need to restore well-being can be challenging, especially for seniors. The instructor provides the information
and useful methods that you may practice in the privacy of your own home to experience the results.
ELDK 081 F21N01 6 sessions: Wed, Nov 3-Dec 8; 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Arie Vander Reyden
Virginia Woolf 1882-1941 $46.00
This course showcases Woolf ’s significant contributions to literature and to modernist publishing. She was a founding
member of the Bloomsbury Group, a groundbreaking author, editor, biographer, essayist, diarist and arts critic and a
co-owner, operator and bookbinder for the Hogarth Press. Along with her husband Leonard, a political theorist, this
small indie press would go on to publish T.S. Eliot, E.M. Forster, Sigmund Freud, and of course Virginia Woolf.
ELDJ 020 F21N01 6 sessions: Wed, Nov 3-Dec 8; 1:00-2:30 pm
Instructor: Marilyn Jones
Recommended Text: Delphi Complete Works of Virginia Woolf (Illustrated) by Virginia Woolf (2014)
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9 November SessionGetting the Words Right: A Guide To Revision And Self-Editing $40.50
Self-editing is a process. It is not magic. Editing is a learned process. You have finished your first written draft. Now it’s
time to begin the process of revision and editing. You may have already made a couple of attempts at revision, but in
your heart, you know it’s still not ready. It doesn’t matter if it is your memoir, your novel, or your short story.
ELDJ 044 F21Q01 5 sessions: Tue, Oct 26-Nov 23; 1:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: Marva Blackmore
Updated! Living With Depression $24.00
This course will discuss depression and its management from the points of view of: health care provider; person with
lived experience; and families. The emphasis will be on empathy and developing realistic strategies to manage the
disorder. The goal is to bring the instructors’ experience and knowledge of the topic to the concrete situations that
students may be facing.
ELDK 033 F21N01 2 sessions: Wed, Nov 3-10; 3:00-4:30 pm
Instructor: Jef & Lori Nichols
How To Talk To Anyone About Climate Change $34.50
Conversations about climate change can be challenging. This course will give you all the tools you need, derived from
experts in values research, storytelling and communications. This is not a course to learn the science of climate change
and those who deny that climate change is real will not be comfortable in this class. We will learn how to talk about
climate change as if it mattered to everyone.
ELDJ 045 F21Q01 4 sessions: Thu, Nov 4-Dec 2; 9:30-11:30 am (No class Nov 11)
Instructor: Patricia Lane
Breath And Meditation 101 $34.50
Would you like to begin meditation but don’t know how to start? Would you like a refresher on basic meditation
techniques? This course will include a brief history of meditation, and together we will discuss and practice breath
work and both seated and moving meditation. Guided meditation will also be offered. Join us to discover how
meditation can benefit your mind and body and how to take your practice home.
ELDS 093 F21Q01 4 sessions: Thu, Nov 4-Dec 2; 10:30-Noon (No class Nov 11)
Instructor: Donna Roy
Publish Your Family’s History Book $29.00
Chronicle your unique family history! Great stories often get lost with each generation. Capture your ancestry, the
lives of family members, or favourite memories from your own life. This course gives you the resources you need to
publish your family history book. We’ll talk about the basics of genealogical research, using photographs, and theme
development. Leave a legacy that inspires future generations: a family history book.
ELDJ 036 F21N01 3 sessions: Thu, Nov 4-25; 12:30-2 (No class Nov 11)
Instructor: Mali Bain
A Theory Of Everything - Made Easy $46.00
The 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 course will focus on leading ideas of modern physics but requires no mathematics. You may, however,
be required to suspend disbelief.
ELDQ 061 F21N01 6 sessions: Thu, Nov 4-Dec 16; 1:00-3:00 pm (No class Nov 11)
Instructor: Russell McNeil
10 November SessionThe Shorter Stories Of Franz Kafka $46.00
Franz Kafka wrote continuously throughout his short life, but only allowed a fraction of his work to be published
during his lifetime. Max Brod, Kafka’s literary executor, had been instructed to burn all remaining works of fiction,
however, he did not. This course encourages class reading and discussion of Kafka’s shorter stories including
biographical aspects within a historical context.
ELDJ 043 F21Q01 6 sessions: Thu, Nov 4-Dec 16; 1:30-3:30 pm (No class Nov 11)
Instructor: Gloria Martins
Required Text: The Complete Stories by Franz Kafka.
Download for free at: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/olli/class-materials/Franz_Kafka.pdf
Genealogy 101: How To Begin And Prove Your Tree $46.00
This course will introduce you to the basics of good genealogy practice - what to record, how to record it, and how to
find what you want to record. By the end this course you will know how to determine if your family’s stories are fact
or fiction and be able to share your work knowing it meets the Genealogical Proof Standard.
ELDK 076 F21N02 6 sessions: Thu, Nov 4-Dec 16; 3:00-5:00 pm (No class Nov 11)
Instructor: Bronwyn Frazer
Indigenous Perspectives On The Environment $46.00
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, and guest speakers to facilitate discussion and experiential learning
about the “land” from an Indigenous point of view.
ELDK 034 F21Q01 6 sessions: Fri, Nov 5-Dec 10; 1:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: Melody Martin & Laurie Meijer-Drees
Reconciling Personal Loss Through Creativity $34.50
Reconciling loss can create resilience, moving us forward in ways least imagined. We need to give ourselves
permission to grieve and to mourn each loss. The instructor will encourage reflection on personal loss and explore
the healing power of healthy grieving and mourning by guiding you towards honoring your unique loss in creative
ways. The instructor will share her experiences with loss through memoir and encourage participants to share in
discussions.
ELDJ 046 F21Q01 4 sessions: Fri, Nov 5-26; 1:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: Jule Briese
A Writer’s Toolbox $46.00
This course is designed to get you started or keep you going. The instructor will cover a different topic each week:
developing ideas; storycraft; memoir and personal essays; elements of good writing; constructive critiquing; and
finding your way into print. Each class includes: instruction; discussion; and short writing sprints.
ELDK 092 F21N01 6 sessions: Fri, Nov 5-Dec 10; 2:00-4:00 pm
Instructor: Lois Peterson
Refund Policy
VIU 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.
11 November SessionONE DAY SESSIONS
All courses will be offered online via Zoom
Comedy Vs. The Apocalypse $13.00
Comedy vs the Apocalypse looks at how comedy fights tragedy with a different kind of distancing: lightening
frightening things by making them seem ridiculous. In fact, laughter’s benefits are more than just psychological;
physicians have long known that humour has actual, quantifiable health effects. And not just doctors: “A merry heart
doeth good like a medicine,” says no less an authority than God. This course contains adult themes.
ELDJ 059
Choose one of the following sections:
F21N01: 1 ½ hours; Tue, Sep 7; 10:00-11:30 am
F21N02: 1 ½ hours; Thu, Dec 16; 10:00-11:30 am
Instructor: David Misch
Advance Care Planning: Because We All Die $13.00
An 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 should you become incapable. To be legally
empowering it must be done while you are capable. This course provides information only, not legal advice.
ELDJ 062
Choose one of the following sections:
F21Q01: 2 hours; Wed, Sep 8; 9:30-11:30 am
F21Q02: 2 hours; Fri, Oct 15; 9:30-11:30 am
Instructor: Chris Aronson
Required Text: My Voice: Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment by BC Ministry of Health.
Download for free at:
https://health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2020/MyVoice-AdvanceCarePlanningGuide.pdf
Wayfinding: Navigating A Life $13.00
The instructor will guide you through a process of discovery from what life experience, wisdom teachings, spiritual
traditions and the open ocean navigational practices of wayfinding may reveal. The resulting insights and skills can
be useful during moments of dynamic change and flux, when we are far off any known map of our lives. Students
will explore leadership using storytelling, evocative readings, visual images, inner reflection, guided meditations and
facilitated discussions.
ELDJ 038 F21N01 2 hours: Thu, Sep 9; 10:00-Noon
Instructor: Dan Hines
“I have really enjoyed the online course as it
saves the travel to a suitable course and has
opened up more options.”
12 One Day SessionsProbate Bypass Strategies $13.00
The 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
Choose one of the following sections:
F21Q01: 2 hours; Fri, Sep 10; 9:30-11:30 am
F21Q02: 2 hours; Tue, Oct 26; 9:30-11:30 am
Instructor: Len Paisley
How Do Social Issues Impact Your Health? $13.00
Health is affected by many factors beyond our bodies. Social factors that affect our health and wellbeing include:
income; employment; retirement status; and access to programs that support independent living. This course explores
the importance of these factors and their impacts on peoples’ health as well as their ability to make changes in their
lives.
ELDJ 016 F21N01 2 hours: Mon, Oct 25; 9:30-11:30 am
Instructor: David Lemire
Artisan Baking Around The World $13.00
Learn about artisan baking around the world, from the retired head of VIU’s Professional Baking and Pastry
Department. His favourite baking includes whole-grain, fresh-milled sourdoughs, and anything baked in a wood-
fired brick oven. Drawn from his research while traveling in Australia and Europe, you will learn about Europe’s new
interpretation of traditional baking and pastry and Australia’s sourdough baking. This course will make mouths water!
ELDJ 029 F21N01 CANCELLED
Instructor: Martin Barnett
Learning Science Through Observation And Art $13.00
Learning to observe and describe the world around us is key to understanding that world. Learning science through
art and observation is a fun way to build understanding of our natural world. This course will explore our ability to
observe, describe and draw, then expanding that skill into learning about histology, the microscopic beauty of our
own bodies.
ELDJ 021 F21N01 3 hours: Mon, Oct 25; 12:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: Ruth Pickett Seltner
Following Darwin - A Galapagos Adventure $13.00
Come along for a virtual visit to the Galapagos Islands and follow in Darwin’s footsteps. See what he saw and studied
from the perspective of how these ecosystems shaped his research on natural selection and his theory of evolution.
The instructor, who has visited the islands, will focus on the diversity of birdlife, marine life and other animals found
there. Find out about ongoing research and work to keep these islands safe.
ELDJ 034 F21N01 2 hours: Tue, Oct 26; 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Diane Boyle
where wisdom meets knowledge
13 One Day SessionsCurrent Issues For Seniors In BC $13.00
Isobel Mackenzie, Seniors Advocate for BC, will cover current seniors’ issues. Topics may include: the changing face of
seniors; long-term care - what needs to be changed; and the impact of COVID-19 on seniors - how did BC do?
ELDJ 050 F21N01 1 ½ hours: Wed, Oct 27; 9:30-11:00 am
Instructor: Isobel MacKenzie
The Charitable Investor: Making A Difference $13.00
Learn how you can make a difference in your lifetime and beyond to the people and charities you care about while
saving money on taxes. Discover how to invest in a socially responsible way. Other topics will include: ways to give
assets other than cash; tax aspects of deferred gifts; and insurance as a charitable and tax tool.
ELDK 064 F21Q01 2 hours: Wed, Oct 27; 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Glory Gray
Planning Your Last Will And Testament $13.00
This 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; testamentary disability trusts; Wills variation claims and why Wills are sometimes challenged in
court.
ELDK 021 F21Q01 3 hours: Wed, Oct 27; 1:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: John A. Hossack
Walking The Back Roads Of Valencia $13.00
Walking the back-country trails of the Valencia region will introduce you to the real Spain: ancient Moorish forts;
mom and pop cafes; centuries-old ice storage houses; olive orchards; and cork harvesting. After the hikes, there is the
city of Valencia, with its futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and its annual Las Fallas celebrations. Join the instructor
for a slide presentation of some Spanish roads less travelled.
ELDJ 030 F21N01 1 ½ hours: Thu, Oct 28; 9:30-11:00 am
Instructor: Mandy Trickett
Sustainability, Social Change And Fun $13.00
With human activity pressing against planetary limits, perpetual growth is no longer an appropriate goal. This
changing relationship with the Earth requires a different approach to mutual provision (the economy). Time-tested
biological processes can secure long-term well-being as society’s economic “metabolism” adapts to our new situation.
A glimpse of a future our grandchildren might enjoy can be seen through the precept ‘more fun, less stuff ’.
ELDJ 053 F21Q01 2 hours: Thu, Oct 28; 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Mike Nickerson
Zoomers On The Move $13.00
The notion of a zoomer leads quite naturally into the idea of outdoor adventure as an active lifestyle for today’s
seniors. This photo-focused course will cover the practical basics of hiking, trekking, and climbing and will present a
number of personal examples of these activities from around the world. It is hoped to stir excitement in students to
safely step outside of their comfort zone when in the outdoors.
ELDJ 031 F21N01 2 hours: Fri, Oct 29; 9:30-11:30 am
Instructor: Randy Alex
*NOTE: Instructor biographies are available online at: viu.ca/eldercollege/course-description
14 One Day SessionsCanada’s Most “Successful” Painter And You $13.00
Lawren Harris is arguably one of the most “successful” Canadian painters. Born into a wealthy Ontario family he
devoted his time to painting. As one of the founders of Canada’s Iconic Group of Seven painters, Harris and the group
asserted that Canadian art could be created through direct contact with nature. Harris’ well-known images provide
a unique look at the Canadian wilderness. Participants will learn about Harris, his life, and his painting styles, and
then paint landscapes using this knowledge along with instructor feedback. There is a balance of theory and hands-
on painting for both experienced artists and beginners to enjoy while learning together. All levels are invited to
experience the joy of creativity.
ELDJ 055 F21Q01 3 hours: Fri, Nov 5; 9:00-Noon
Instructor: Terri Bowen
Required Supplies: Determined by the instructor and the supply list will be sent out prior to the course start.
How Does Science Know? $13.00
How do we know that what science is telling us, is so? Scientists are always changing their minds! Or are they? How
are we to make sense of this, so that we don’t have to take their word for it without thinking for ourselves? This
course introduces the topic of scientific literacy, via a behind-the-scenes tour where you will discover for yourself the
methods and meaning of science.
ELDJ 024 F21N01 3 hours: Mon, Dec 13; 9:30-12:30 pm
Instructor: Ruth Pickett Seltner
England’s Coast-To-Coast Walk (Self-Guided) $13.00
The Coast-to-Coast Walk (also known as Wainwright’s Walk, or the C2C) in northern England draws hundreds of
walkers a year to its 192.5-mile challenge. Topics will include: fitness requirements; how to get to the trailhead in
St. Bees; accommodations; luggage services; and more. You will be prepared to tackle this bucket list experience by
yourself, in pairs, or in a small group.
ELDK 079 F21N01 3 hours: Tue, Dec 14; 12:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: Steven Lane
Journey To Scandinavia $13.00
Take a virtual journey to Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Experience intriguing architecture, culture, politics, art, and
cuisine of the cities Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. Tips on how to travel, where to stay, and other experiences
will be shared. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and their own stories from travelling to any of these
countries.
ELDJ 033 F21N01 3 hours: Wed, Dec 15; 9:30-12:30 pm
Instructor: Brett & Terri Bowen
Yogic Energy Techniques $13.00
Back bends are not required to benefit from yoga. This course explores the simple techniques you can use while
sitting in your chair. It introduces the yogic energy system of Prana (life force) and Nadis (pathways). It explores how
breathing techniques (peanayama) and hand positions (mudras) are used to direct the flow of energy in the body and
the effects this has on the mind.
ELDJ 019 F21N01 2 hours: Wed, Dec 15; 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Debbie Narver
where wisdom meets knowledge
15 One Day SessionsIceland: Reykavik, And The Golden Circle $13.00
Let’s explore Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice! On Iceland’s west coast, the country’s capital, Reykjavik, is both
charming and hip. The southern coast is garnished with black-sand beaches and unique basalt columns. Inland, the
Golden Circle Tour showcases Iceland’s amazing natural wonders: Thingvellir National Park; Gullfoss Waterfall; and
the Great Geysir geothermal area. Finally, we’ll warm our hearts imagining a dip in the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
ELDJ 039 F21N01 1 ½ hours: Wed, Dec 15; 3:00-4:30 pm
Instructor: Tricia Abbott
Simple Strategies To Be Secure Online $13.00
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 will start
this course by 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 F21N01 3 hours: Thu, Dec 16; 12:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: Eric Byres
An Antarctic Adventure $13.00
Antarctica brings to mind many things to many people. Words like cold, barren and forbidding are used by some,
but adventure, exotic fauna and interesting history resonate with others. This continent has become increasingly
accessible over the past decade or two and many adventure-minded people have considered a visit. Come and learn,
from a variety of perspectives, what a trip to Antarctica is all about!
ELDJ 061 F21N01 2 hours: Fri, Dec 17; 12:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Randy Alex
The Road Less Travelled: Rajasthan - And Other Journeys $13.00
Born in England and raised in the Middle East, the instructor combines her interest in writing, storytelling, and
photography as she reflects on her time spent traveling in Rajasthan, India, Egypt, Morocco and Turkey. She will
present photographs, personal recollections and observations, travel advice, and even a story or two. There will be an
opportunity for general discussion about the joys and challenges of international travel, followed by Q&A.
ELDJ 035 F21N01 3 hours: Fri, Dec 17; 3:00-6:00 pm
Instructor: Lois Peterson
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RECOVERY AND RECOVERY CAPITAL Presenter: Sareh Tracey, RN, BCPA, Recovery Coach,
Presenter: Elizabeth Loudon, RCC, BA, MA, CSAT, Clinical Program Coordinator of Forward House,
Director, Cedars at Cobble Hill, Addiction Owner of Cared4 Health Services
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