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Winter 2020
Register now RETLife.ca!
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Life Is For Learning We Want To Hear From You!
At RETLife, we believe that life is for learning. At RETLife, our courses are for the community,
We are part of River East Transcona School taught by people from the community—people
Division after all. just like YOU.
Whether it’s for professional development to If you have an area or skill you are passionate,
help you land your dream job, or leisure courses knowledgeable and experienced with, and you’re
that ignite your passion—learning a new skill can willing to share that skill with others, you might
change your life. be exactly who we’re looking for!
There is a way you can have fun, brush up on If you have an idea for a course, or would like
some new job skills, meet new people and learn to learn more about becoming a RETLife
something new along the way! And you can do it instructor, we’d love to hear from you. Give
all without leaving River East Transcona. us a call at 204.667.6193, drop us an email at
registration@retlife.ca or visit us in real life at
With new courses available in fall, winter and
530 McLeod Ave.
spring, we know you’ll find something you’ll love
learning! Registering Is Easy
— Candace Rea, Director Adult & Continuing 1. Visit RETLife.ca
Education and Gail Bobowski, Program 2. Find your area of interest
Co-ordinator Continuing Education
3. See available courses
4. Look at the times, the prices, and
what you need
5. Register online, by phone or in person
6. Go to class and learn a new skill
7. Repeat
LEARNING STARTS HERE
Arts & Crafts 2–3 Professional Development 8–9
Fitness 4–5 Kids Courses 9–13
Life & Leisure 5–7 School Locations 14–15
Digital & Devices 7 Registration 16–17
Do It Yourself 7–8
creating community success
Did you know that
our courses have been
co-designed by community
members like you?
Our RETLife team hosts a series of
innovative focus group sessions in the
community. Participants ideate, collaborate
& design their course inventions.
These unique learning opportunities are
then shared with the community as a
RETLife course.
Congratulations to Jack for receiving a
Golden Ticket as our first RETLife Course
Inventor.
Jack designed the “Design Your Own Little
Library” course which can be found on
page 8.
Stay tuned for our next highlighted Course
Inventors!
NEW THIS WINTER UPCOMING THIS SPRING
• Chair Yoga
• Freezer Bag Meals
• Podcasting for Kids
• Indigenous Jewellery
• Tai Chi for Beginners
• App Design for Tweens
• One Chicken, Three Meals
• Outdoor Winter Wreaths
• Gathering Your Life Story
• Dance Combination Class The “Great Outdoors” series
• Watercolour for Beginners Get the jump on spring with some outdoor
• Learn to Sew: Sweater Knits or Fleece courses that will grow your interest. From
• Zentangle-Inspired Art—Tangled Garden Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants, a Mushroom
• Hairstyling for Kids and a Family Member Growing Workshop, Creating a Garden for
Pollinators and Identifying Manitoba’s Trees &
• Financial Planning for Those Approaching Retirement
Shrubs, spring can be an amazing start to your
• A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a YouTube Channel
for Kids summer! Check RETLife.ca for details.
AND LOTS MORE!
We’re always updating our programming and adding new classes.
No class dates: Sat., Feb. 15–Mon., Feb. 17
All material fees are payable to the instructor—first class unless otherwise specified.
All courses marked with an asterisk*—GST is included in the fee.
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Bring your drawings to life and draw with more
Arts & Crafts
skill, confidence and enjoyment. All supplies
provided. No class date: Feb. 17
NEW! Sketching & Drawing–Continuing *
(ages 18 & up)
ZENTANGLE® WITH CAROL GRAHAM WA03B 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 22, 7–9 p.m.
Zentangle—Introduction * (ages 14 & up) Miles Mac: Room 4 $99
WA01 Tues., Feb. 4, 6:30–9 p.m. Take your drawings to the next level, guided
JH: Library $25 by Wayne, as you learn to add more realism,
Zentangle is a fun and easy-to-learn technique shading and value to your works. You’ll learn to
for creating intricate, abstract images using draw simple or more challenging line drawings
simple repetitive patterns. It’s like yoga for and better facial features. And you’ll explore
your soul and can help increase your focus and how using different media such as charcoal and
relaxation and decrease stress. Materials fee: watercolour pencils can add more depth and
$12, includes a black .01 Micron pen, Zentangle impact to your drawings. Your instructor will
pencil, tortillon, and five white Zentangle tiles in inform you of the supplies you’ll need at your
a drawstring bag first class.
SEWING & QUILTING
WITH SANDRA WILLEY
Monday and Thursday sewing classes are held at
the John Pritchard School fabric lab. All patterns
and instructions for the classes below will be
provided by the instructor. Supply lists will be
available one week before the start date.
NEW! Zentangle-Inspired Art—
Tangled Garden * (ages 14 & up)
WA02 Tues., March 10, 6:30–9 p.m.
JH: Library $25
If you don't like to play in the dirt, this garden is
perfect for you! We'll create fanciful and unique
gardens with organic tangle patterns—great
for greeting cards! Please bring: your Zentangle
mini-kit (a black fine-point pen, soft-lead pencil
and blending tool)
SKETCHING & DRAWING
WITH WAYNE ELLIOTT Learn to Quilt: Urban Attitude Quilt *
Sketching & Drawing—Beginners * (ages 14 & up)
(ages 18 & up) WA04 9 Mon., beg. Jan. 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
WA03A 8 Mon., beg. Jan. 20, 7–9 p.m. JP: Fabric lab $119
Miles Mac: Room 4 $99
Learn to quilt using a rotary cutter, ruler and
Learn to draw faces, people and animals as sewing machine as we make a simple 56x56-inch
well as the basics of colour, blending, shading, quilt made of different rectangles. No class date:
colour-matching, perspective and motion. Feb. 17
2 Fun fact: Art is a great way to reduce stress.
NEW! Indigenous Jewellery-making
with Sharon Marsden * (ages 14 & up)
WA08 2 Tues., beg. March 3, 6–7:30 p.m. at
LW: Library $29
Join Sharon for two evenings to make two beaded
NEW! Learn to Sew: Sweater Knits or Fleece * necklaces of your own design the first class, then
(ages 14 & up) bracelets on the second evening. This is a perfect
class to do with a friend or family member to
WA05 9 Thurs., beg. Jan. 23, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
make gifts or to create a special piece just for
JP: Fabric lab $119 yourself. Materials fee: $30
Learn to sew a simple hooded sweatshirt and
loose-fitting cardigan shawl. You will learn how
to read commercial pattern instructions while
sewing your garments. No class date: March 19.
Materials fee: $15
SEWING WITH CHARNA SHEWCHUK
Basic Sewing Skills * (ages 14 & up)
WA06 4 Tues., beg. Jan. 7, 6:30–9 p.m. NEW! Watercolour for Beginners
TCI: Fabric Lab $69 with Trish Sinanan (ages 14 & up)
Join Charna for this fun introduction to basic WA09 5 Thurs., beg. Feb. 27, 6:30–9 p.m.
sewing skills. All materials required for the first Murdoch: Room 197 $120
class will be provided. Then you’ll choose your Join Trish to learn the basics of watercolour,
next project from eight different patterns. You understand the materials you’ll need and learn
can shop for your own materials after the first the process to completing your own piece from
class or provide a small material fee to Charna— beginning to end. Follow along demonstrations
dependent upon what project you choose. and a practice painting. Understand how
watercolor behaves and how to work with
NEW! Basic Sewing Skills–for Baby! *
it. Supplies are provided for in-class work.
(Ages 14 & up)
Take-home supplies are available for purchase.
WA07 4 Tues., beg. Feb. 4, 6:30–9 p.m. Materials fee: $30
TCI: Fabric Lab $69
NEW! Outdoor Winter Wreaths * (ages 18 & up)
Another great introduction to sewing with
Charna. At the first class you’ll make burp cloths WA10 2 Wed., beg. Jan. 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
and then choose your next project: bibs or a baby Murdoch: Room 197 $99
blanket. All materials required for the first class Imagine creating an aromatic natural wreath to
will be provided. You’ll also learn how to make a welcome guests to your home and lift their spirits
shopping list of the materials you’ll need for the during the cold winter months! All materials are
next project. Pick them up and start sewing at included in the course fee.
your next class!
Look no further, happiness awaits in your next class! 3
Fitness
All fitness classes open to adults & youth—
ages 14 & up unless otherwise specified. All
classes are modified for all levels of fitness.
Please bring a change of gym shoes. Speak to
your instructor if you have any specific mobility
or health concerns when you attend your first
class.
Drums Alive!® With Lois Kosowan *
Fitness Discounts WF04 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 8, 6–6:45 p.m.
Save $7 when you register for two fitness
Way: Gym $55
classes. Save $15 when you register for
three fitness classes. Listen and move to the beat in this fun, invigorat-
ing class. No musical ability required. Equipment:
Fitness classes may be postponed due to a stability ball (65 cm or larger), a water bottle,
prior claim to facilities by a school. Notice gym shoes and a small towel. The instructor will
will be given. supply drumsticks. No class date: Feb. 26
Bellyfit with Brenda Kulik-Macaulay * Yoga-Pilates-Ball Blender with Lois Kosowan *
WF01 8 Tues., beg. Jan. 21, 6:30–7:45 p.m. WF05 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 8, 7–7:45 p.m.
LW: Gym $79 Way: Gym $55
This women-only class, this class incorporates Blend the stability ball into Yoga and Pilates
moves from belly dance, Bhangra, Bollywood and moves, firing up different muscles and strength-
African dance, followed by Pilates and yoga- ening the connective tissues that supports
inspired, relaxing stretches and meditation. Yoga the joints. Work head to toe building stability,
mat optional. For beginner/intermediate. strength, flexibility and relaxation. Equipment: a
stability ball and yoga mat. No class date: Feb. 26
Butts, Bis & Glorious Thighs
with Marjorie Kelly *
WF02 8 Mon., beg. Jan. 13, 6–7 p.m. Yoga—Beginners with Pam Jansen *
West: Gym $65
WF06A 8 Tues., beg. Jan. 7, 6–7 p.m.
Tone up, strengthen and increase flexibility. For
Wayoata: Gym $75
all levels. Bring your own weights. No class date:
Feb. 17 WF06B 8 Thurs., beg. Jan. 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
SV: Large Gym $75
Gentle Fit with Marjorie Kelly *
Improve your strength and flexibility with this
WF03 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 29, 6–6:55 p.m. beginner’s yoga class. Breath work, postures,
SV: Large Gym $65 endurance and relaxation are included. Suitable
Strengthen, stretch and sweat in this energizing for all levels. Bring a yoga mat and bottle of
and fun workout—without the wear and tear of a water. No class date: Feb. 6
high-intensity class.
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YOGA—BEGINNERS & CONTINUING ZUMBA Fitness *
WITH MARNI DAUN WF11 8 Tues., beg. Jan. 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Cover breath work, stretching, postures and Instructor: Hazel Cuevas
meditation to improve flexibility, strength, West: Gym $69
relaxation and endurance. Bring a yoga mat.
WF12 8 Thurs., beg. Jan. 23, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Yoga—Beginners * Instructor: Brittany Friesen
WF07 10 Tues., beg. Jan. 14, 6–7:30 p.m. EM: Gym $69
NC: Gym $139 ZUMBA uses the passion of the music—even
those with two left feet are successful. Feel
Yoga—Continuing *
the music as you follow the dynamic, yet
For students who have taken at least three simple exercise moves to the rhythms of salsa,
sessions with Kim Meades merengue, samba, cumbia, cha-cha, reggaeton
WF08 9 Thurs., beg. Jan. 9, 6–7:30 p.m. and more! Come prepared to sweat—bring your
water bottle and a towel. This is dance inspired
HH: Music room $125
and a real aerobic workout.
Life & Leisure
BALLROOM DANCE
WITH KATARINA SCHILLING
Bring soft-soled non-marking shoes (such as
NEW! Chair Yoga with Stephanie Jeffrey * leather or suede) along with your love of dance.
WF09 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 29, 5–6 p.m. Course fee is per person. Couples recommended
BW: Stage gym but not required.
Chair yoga is a form of yoga as therapy Ballroom Dance—Beginner I * (ages 18 & up)
developed by Lakshmi Voelker-Binder in 1982,
practised sitting on a chair or standing using
WL01 8 Mon., beg. Jan. 20, 7:15–8:45 p.m.
a chair for support. The poses, or asanas, are ERP: Small Gym $89/person
often adaptations of modern yoga poses. Build Learn some of the basics, have fun and socialize
strength, balance and coordination as you learn with others who enjoy dancing and music.
to quiet the mind in this world of constant Guided instruction and practice in favourites
movement and expectations. such as foxtrot, swing, polka, waltz and cha-cha.
No class dates: Feb. 17 & 24
NEW! Tai Chi for Beginners
with Stephanie Jeffrey * Ballroom Dance—Beginner II * (ages 18 & up)
WF10 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 29, 6–7 p.m. WL02 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 22, 7:15–8:45 p.m.
BW: Stage gym ERP: Small Gym $89/person
The ancient art of tai chi helps people stay in Add more skill and patterns while having fun
shape without the use of weights. This class is for dancing the foxtrot, swing, polka, waltz and
beginners who are looking to improve balance, cha-cha. Bonus—learn some basics in rumba!
concentration and strength. This class will be a Prerequisite: Ballroom Dance—Beginner I or
standing class. No experience required. equivalent.
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NEW! Gathering Your Life Story–For Seniors * NEW! One Rotisserie Chicken—Three Meals
WL03 3 Sat. beg. March 7, 9:30–11 a.m. with Troy Vezina * (ages 18 & up)
JH: Library $55 WL06 Mon., Jan. 13, 7–9:30 p.m.
Miles Mac: Foods Lab $19
Join your instructor in an interactive and
productive exploration as you gather your life Learn to prepare three meals from one grocery
story. This is your chance to begin to ‘get your store rotisserie chicken. We’ll give you a shopping
story down’ in the company of others with the list, you’ll bring the ingredients, an apron and
same goal. Working with your workshop leader containers for your hand-cooked meals.
you’ll follow these easy steps in an interactive,
fun and safe format: thinking, talking, writing, NEW! Freezer Bag Meals with Troy Vezina *
and sharing. The emphasis is less on the final (ages 18 & up)
product and more on starting the journey of WL07 Mon., Jan. 27, 7–9:30 p.m.
gathering your thoughts and experiences for Miles Mac: Foods Lab $19
future exploration or to share with others.
Learn how to make five freezer bag meals that
FABULOUS FOOD are big on flavour, nutritious and easy to prep!
We’ll give you a shopping list, you’ll bring your
ingredients, an apron and five freezer bags. You’ll
come away with some tasty meals you can freeze
and use them when you need them.
The Delicate Art of Making Sushi
with Sadao Ohno * (ages 18 & up)
WL04 Mon., Jan. 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location TBA $55
Valuable hands-on practice assembling PERSONAL FINANCES
tasty sushi rolls. Learn how to make delicate Retirement Income Planning & Taxation of Your
cone-shaped temaki sushi and the familiar maki Estate with Paul Fust * (ages 18 & up)
sushi (inside and outside rolls), then taste the WL08 Wed., Jan. 22 7–8:15 p.m.
delectable results. Lots of fun with very few Miles Mac: Room 5 $15
calories! Come with an appetite or an empty Do you know how much money you need to
container for leftovers. retire comfortably and remain comfortably
retired? Learn how to create the cash flow
needed for a worry-free retirement and to
prevent the family sanctuary from becoming the
family battleground.
NEW! Financial Planning for Those Approaching
Retirement with Myles McInnes *
(ages 18 & up)
WL09 Wed., Feb. 5, 7–8:15 p.m.
The Instant Pot—Revealed with Troy Vezina * Miles Mac: Room 5 $15
(ages 18 & up)
WL05 2 Wed., beg. Feb. 12, 7–9 p.m. Look ahead to your future and understand the
Miles Mac: Foods Lab $35 importance of proper financial planning “early
enough” to make the necessary adjustments. This
Not sure how to use your newly unwrapped Instant quick seminar will help you to create tax-efficient
Pot? The pressure is on! Learn how to use the good and worry-free cash flow throughout your
kind of pressure in this engaging and entertaining retirement. Myles is an Associate Consultant at
class to help you get dinner on the table—and IG Private Wealth Management, Investors Group
avoid some common mistakes—in an instant. Financial Services Inc.
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FOR A LOVE OF SPANISH NEW! Your Android Phone—Continued
Spanish—Beginner I with Dora Frohlich * with Troy Vezina * (ages 18 & up)
(ages 18 & up) WC03 2 Thurs., beg. Jan. 30, 7–9 p.m.
WL10 8 Mon., beg. Jan. 27, 6:30–8:30 p.m. JH: Library $35
TCI: Room M402 $89 Discover more of what your Android phone can
Planning a trip? New to speaking Spanish? do! Learn to organize/edit photos and videos,
These fun, dynamic, and interactive lessons will create bookmarks folders for better organization,
help you prepare for the types of language and send voice notes, back up, and much more.
conversations you might encounter in real-life Pre-requisite: Your Android Phone—Explained.
situations. No class date: Feb. 17
Your iPad/iPhone—Explained with
Spanish—Beginner II with Manuel Camejo * Troy Vezina * (ages 18 & up)
(ages 18 & up) WC04 4 Mon., beg. Feb. 24, 7–9 p.m.
WL11 8 Wed., beg. Jan. 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m. JH: Library $70
Miles Mac: Room 4 $89 Bring your iPhone or iPad to learn the basics,
A continuation from Spanish—Beginner I, have your questions answered and find out how
this course will help increase vocabulary and to do more in a fun, informative way.
conversational skills using a fun, interactive
approach.
Do It Yourself
Digital &
Devices
Basic Residential Plumbing with Karsten
Pearson (ages 18 & up)
Computers for Beginners—Removing the Fear:
Parts I & II * (ages 18 & up) WD01 6 Thurs., beg. Jan. 30, 6:45–8:45 p.m.
JH: Woods Lab $75
Replace fear with confidence and impress family
members or co-workers in this fun, relaxing class Learn about installation of sinks, toilets, showers,
with Janice Willows. Please note that this course faucets, ice machines, garbage disposals, basic
will not cover how to use email. DWV (drains, waste, vents) systems, unclogging
drains safely, and proper ABS gluing techniques.
Part I—WC01 4 Tues., beg. Jan. 21, The course also covers pipe-freezing prevention,
10 a.m.–12 p.m. McLeod: Computer Lab $79 plumbing tools of the trade, safety practices,
Get comfortable using a mouse and keyboard, measuring and reading schematics (including
opening programs, working with text and clip art building codes), troubleshooting plumbing
in Microsoft Word, and surfing the Internet. problems, and soldering and non-soldering
techniques for copper tubing and Pex lines.
Part II—WC02 3 Tues., beg. March 10, Supplies: Your instructor will bring most tools;
10 a.m.–12 p.m. McLeod: Computer Lab $55
however, be prepared to bring some basics, such
Learn how to create, save, organize and delete as measuring tapes, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.
files and folders like a pro. Contact RETLife for full details on supplies.
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WOODWORKING WITH LUKE ENNS
Professional
Development
Power Engineering 5th Class—
Exam Preparation
WP01 20 Sat., beg. Jan. 11, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
KEC: Room 106 $499
This course will be of interest to anyone wanting
to work towards gaining the certification needed
to operate or maintain a heating plant in a
school, apartment building or similar setting. The
Make Your Own Canoe Paddles course content focuses on all aspects of heating
(ages 12 & up)
plant operation. Students will earn 450 boiler
WD02 6 Wed., beg. Jan. 29, 6:30–9 p.m. hour credits (or half of the full 900 hours needed
JH: Woods Lab $85
to apply for certification) if they are successful
Learn valuable woodworking skills in this in this course. To be successful, students must
hands-on class and come away with your very achieve a 65% mark (minimum) in the course’s
own handcrafted canoe paddles. You’ll learn to final test and attend at least 18 out of 20 classes.
use a wide array of woodworking technology, Students are responsible for purchasing their
such as a thickness planer, band saw and own textbooks from Red River College or from
jointer. Use handheld power tools, like a router https://panglobal.org. Approximate cost: $450.
and cordless drill, while developing skills with Title: 5th Class Textbook Set [Ed. 3.0, 3.2 or
centuries-old hand tools, such as the spoke 3.5 – Ed. 2.0 also acceptable.] Course test date:
shave, chisel and rasp. Materials fee: $25 June 20, 2020. No class dates: Feb. 15, March 28,
April 11 and May 16
GED Preparation with Bill Schrader
(ages 19 & up)
WP02 11 Wed., beg. Feb. 5, 6–9:30 p.m.
KEC: Room 105 $245
Prepare to take the provincial General
Educational Development (GED) exams with focus
on English and math and some tips for the other
test areas. Textbook included—available at first
class. No class date: April 1
WEVAS—Working Effectively with Violent/
Aggressive States (ages 16 & up)
Make Your Own Little Free Lawn Library WP03 Sat. & Sun., March 7 & 8, 8:30 am.–4:30 p.m.
(ages 12 & up) JH: Library $155
WD03 8 Tues., beg. Jan. 28, 6:30–9 p.m. Improve your conflict communication skills
JH: Woods Lab $110 and learn proactive strategies to de-escalate
Little free lawn libraries have been popping up all potentially dangerous situations. For educators,
over the community. Learn basic woodworking daycare workers, parents, coaches and other
skills in this hands-on class and come away with professionals.
your very own handcrafted little free lawn library.
Materials fee: $35
8 Don't be caught up creek without a paddle—learn how to make your own!Kids Courses
Babysitting (ages 12–16)
WY01 4 Mon., beg. Jan. 13, 6:30–8 p.m.
Instructor: Deb Friesen JH: Room 5 $49
Emergency First Aid & CPR-C (ages 12 & up) WY02 4 Tues., beg. Feb. 4, 6:30–8 p.m.
WP04 Mon. & Wed., Jan. 20 & 22, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
JH: Library $89
Instructor: Deb Friesen JH: Room 5 $49
WP05 Tues. & Wed., March 24 & 25, 5:30–9:30 Earn a Manitoba Safety Council-approved
p.m. JH: Library $89 certificate and receive thorough training to
take care of younger children safely and with
WP06 Wed. & Thurs., April 8 & 9, 5:30–9:30 p.m. confidence. Learn safety procedures, play
JH: Library $89
activities and childcare techniques. Students
Emergency First Aid is an 8-hour course, held must be 12 years old within two months of the
over two evenings, that offers an overview of first end of this course. Students must also pass the
aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills final course test and complete a supervised
for the workplace or home. It includes the latest babysitting practicum to fulfil the course require-
first aid and CPR guidelines and meets Manitoba ments and receive their certificate.
Workplace Safety and Health First Aider 1
requirements.
Kids Can Cook!
Food Safety—Certified Food Handler (ages 6–8)
with Foodsafe staff (ages 16 & up)
WY03 4 Tues., beg. Jan. 21, 6:15–7:45 p.m.
WP07 Fri., Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Instructor: Sarah French JH: Foods Lab $55
McLeod: Room 5 $89
WY04 4 Tues., beg. Feb. 25, 6:15–7:45 p.m.
WP08 Mon., March 30, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Instructor: Sarah French JH: Foods Lab $55
McLeod: Room 5 $89
(ages 9–12)
WP09 Fri., May 8, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
McLeod: Room 5 $89 WY05 4 Thurs., beg. Feb. 6, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Reduce food poisoning risks in your restaurant,
WY06 4 Thurs., beg. March 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Charna Shewchuk
care facility, child-care centre, hospital, canteen,
TCI: Foods Lab $59
church, home or anywhere food is handled.
Province of Manitoba Food Handler Certificates Learn how to cook yummy AND nutritious meals
are issued on site, same day on successful and snacks! You’ll get to eat what you make and
completion of the exam. Instructors recommend take home recipes for what you’ve made. Bring
you purchase the workbook at the course or an apron and a container for leftovers. Please
in advance. ($20-English. $25-select other indicate any allergies when registering. Materials
languages.) fee: $20.
Parenting hack: sign your child up for a kids cooking class! Thank us later 9Recreational Gymnastics
Have fun and learn skills! Activities and games provide a fun introduction to skills and new friends. Wear
comfy but not-too-loose gym clothes and bare feet to class. (EMU–École Margaret-Underhill, Em-Emerson)
CODE TITLE START TIME SCHOOL PRICE
8 Mondays with Leah Warren (No class date: Feb. 17)
WY07 For Fun! (ages 4–5) Jan. 20 6–7 p.m. EMU $62
WY08 Recreational (ages 6–8) Jan. 20 7–8 p.m. EMU $62
8 Wednesdays with Leah Warren (No class dates: Feb. 12 & March 11)
WY09 For Fun! (ages 4–5) Jan. 22 6–7 p.m. EMU $62
WY10 Recreational (ages 6–8) Jan. 22 7–8 p.m. EMU $62
8 Wednesdays with Melissa Brown (No class date: Feb. 19)
WY11 For Fun! (ages 4–5) Jan. 22 6–7 p.m. Em $62
WY12 Recreational (ages 6–8) Jan. 22 7–8 p.m. Em $62
8 Saturdays with Cheryl Castor (No class date: Feb. 15)
WY13 For Fun! (ages 4–5) Jan. 18 9:30–10:30 a.m. Em $62
WY14 Recreational (ages 6–8) Jan. 18 10:30–11:30 a.m. Em $62
WY15 Recreational (ages 9–12) Jan. 18 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Em $62
Kids Get Active!
Join the Kids Get Active! instructors for an introduction to the rules, skills and game-playing of these
popular sports in a fun, social and invigorating recreational atmosphere. Bring activewear and clean, dry,
non-marking-soled gym shoes.
CODE TITLE START TIME SCHOOL PRICE
8 Mondays with Melissa Brown (no class date: Feb 17)
WY16 Indoor Soccer (ages 6–7) Jan. 20 6–7 p.m. Way $59
WY17 Indoor Soccer (ages 8–10) Jan. 20 7–8 p.m. Way $59
8 Thursdays with Quiana Kumar
WY18 Basketball- Boys & Girls (ages 7–9) Jan. 23 6:10–7 p.m. Rad $55
WY19 Basketball- Boys & Girls (ages 9–12) Jan. 23 7:05–7:55 p.m. Rad $55
Camps for Kids is back!
Mark your calendars for our popular Spring
and Summer camps.
Spring Break Camp dates: March 30–April 3
Summer Camp dates: July 6–Aug. 14
Watch for updates online at RETLife.ca
featuring new and exciting themes for 2020!
10 Register now RETLife.caMusical Theatre—Introduction with Kara
Joseph and Cuinn Joseph
(ages 6–8)
WY27 10 Tues., beg. Jan. 7, 6–7 p.m.
CP: Theatre $79
(ages 8–11)
WY28 10 Tues., beg. Jan. 7, 7–8 p.m.
CP: Theatre $79
Explore music, dance, and drama onstage
through games, improv, and other drama
Parkour—Beginners with Tirian from Serratus
Movement (ages 7–12) activities, and prepare a special presentation for
friends and family. No prior experience required.
WY20A 4 Tues., beg. Feb. 4, 6–7 p.m.
Have fun and build confidence at the same time!
PE: Gym $75
WY20B 4 Tues., beg. Feb. 4, 7–8 p.m. NEW! Dance Combination Class
PE: Gym $75 with Tammy De Jong & Caitlyn De Jong
WY21A 3 Tues., beg. March 3, 6–7 p.m. (ages 5-8)
PE: Gym $59 WY29 8 Mon., beg. Jan. 20, 6–7 p.m.
WY21B 3 Tues., beg. March 3, 7–8 p.m.
LW: Gym $59
PE: Gym $59 (ages 8 & up)
Parkour is a training discipline using movement WY30 8 Mon., beg. Jan. 20, 7–8 p.m.
that developed from military obstacle course LW: Gym $59
training. Learn how to get from one point to These lively classes introduce rhythm, coordina-
another in a complex environment in the fastest,
tion and dance to kids—classes that sample the
safest and most efficient way by running, jumping,
fundamentals of dance (jazz and ballet) and
rolling, etc.
baton twirling—concluding in an "end of session"
Wrestling for Boys & Girls with Tessa Blaikie performance for family and friends. Long hair
Whitecloud (ages 6–9) should be pulled back neatly in a ponytail or bun.
WY22 6 Tues., beg. Feb. 4, 6:15–7 p.m. Attire: Bodysuit and tights, or shorts and T-shirt
Wayoata: Gym $39 and jazz shoes or indoor runners. Batons may be
borrowed, or purchased from the instructor. Both
Learn basic wrestling moves, stay active,
develop kinesthetic awareness (balance, timing, boys and girls welcome! No class date: Feb. 17.
co-ordination) and have tons of fun in this
beginners wrestling class for boys and girls. No
KIDS CAN STYLE!
class date: Feb. 20. WITH SUSAN LACHOWICH
NEW! Awesome Hairstyling for Kids & A Family
DANCE, RHYTHM & THEATRE Member Too! (ages 9–14 & adult)
Jazz/Hip Hop with Emily Arsenault WY31 Thurs., Feb. 27, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
KEC: Hairstyling lab $15/person
(ages 6–8)
WY25 6 Thurs., beg. Jan. 30, 6–7 p.m. Learn how to care for your hair, create beautiful
BW: Stage Gym $49 braids and leave with a quick up-do. Ideal for
(ages 8–12) kids and their mom, dad, caregiver, or an aunt,
grandparent or cousin—great for all levels of
WY26 6 Thurs., beg. Jan. 30, 7–8 p.m.
experience. One-to-one instruction and group
BW: Stage Gym $49
presentation will show you how to style your hair
This engaging class will combine the technique of and keep it healthy too! Please bring along your
jazz dance and the fun of hip hop. Children will own hair brush/comb for hygiene purposes.
dance to current (but also appropriate) music and
learn movement specific to these styles.
No matter what your kids tell you, jumping on the bed is not “parkour”! 11KIDS CAN SEW! WITH SANDRA WILLEY NEW! App Design for Tween
Learning to Sew for Kids: Emoji Reading Pillow with Kathryn Athayde (ages 9–12)
& Pillow Bed (ages 9–14) WY38 3 Sat. beg. Feb. 22, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
WY32 8 Sat., beg. Jan. 18, 9:30–11:30 a.m. KEC: Room 11 $89
SMP: Fabric lab $89 Here’s your chance to create your own
Learn to sew with sewing machine and by hand technology—by learning how to build apps
as we make a reading pillow and a pillow bed. No for smartphones and tablets. No experience
sewing experience necessary. Materials fee: $40. necessary! You’ll develop computational thinking
No class date: Feb. 15 skills using drag-and-drop coding blocks, using
MIT App Inventor. The goal: To create fully
KIDS CAN DRAW! WITH WAYNE ELLIOTT functional apps that work on your phone or
tablet.
NEW! Podcasting for Kids
with Drew Kozub (ages 12–17)
WY39 3 Sat. beg. Jan. 25, 9–10:15 a.m.
KEC: Room 113 $89
Join Drew for an introduction to the basics of
Wayne Elliott is a professional artist & art creating a podcast from start to finish. By the
educator. All supplies provided. end of the course, you will have produced a
simple episode of a podcast and will gain the
Kids Can Draw! For Fun (ages 6–8) skills to produce future episodes with minimal
WY33 8 Sat., beg. Jan. 18, 9:30–10:30 a.m. equipment. Bring a notebook, pen and duotang
SMP: Art Room $55
to the first class and be prepared to complete
Learn how to use simple shapes to draw animals, some work at home to be ready for the next
people, and cartoon and game characters, and week’s class. Access to a smartphone or other
about blending with pencil crayons. No class device for recording their audio piece after the
date: Feb. 15 second class is also required.
Kids Can Draw! For Fun—Continuing
(ages 8–12)
WY34 8 Sat., beg. Jan. 18, 10:45–11:45 a.m.
SMP: Art Room $55
WY35 8 Thurs., beg. Jan. 23, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Miles Mac: Room 4 $55
Take your drawing to the next level! Continue to
learn more about drawing animals, people, and
cartoon and game characters, and blending with
pencil crayons. No class dates: Feb. 15 (SMP), NEW! A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a YouTube
Feb. 20 (Miles) Channel with Drew Kozub (ages 12–17)
WY40 3 Sat. beg. Jan. 25, 10:30–11:45 a.m.
KIDS CAN BUILD! WITH BILL SMART KEC: Room 113 $89
Mini-Electronics (ages 10–14)
Join Drew for an introduction to the fundamen-
WY36 6 Sat., beg. Jan. 18, 9–11:30 a.m.
tals of creating a successful YouTube channel. By
SMP: Woods Lab $99
the end of the course, you will have developed a
Learn how to build, test, and modify mini-elec- publishing plan for a YouTube channel on a topic
tronic projects that will move, flash lights, and you are passionate about and learn new skills to
more! While building your projects, you’ll learn host engaging videos for your audience. Bring a
how to use hand, soldering, and electronic tools. notebook, pen, duotang to the first class and be
This class is perfect for beginners. Materials fee: prepared to complete some work at home to be
$30. No class date: Feb. 15 ready for the next week’s class.
12 Register now RETLife.caWELCOME TO THE SCIENCE
FOR KIDS! SERIES
These are special featured STEM workshops
(science, technology, engineering and
mathematics) presented by WISE Kid-Netic
Energy or Let’s Talk Science. All classes held at
Miles Macdonell Collegiate in Room 6, unless
otherwise indicated.
Rocks ‘n’ Minerals (ages 8–12) Indigenous Structures (ages 8–10)
WR01 Thurs., Jan. 23, 6–7 p.m. $15 WR05 Mon., March 2, 6–7 p.m. $15
Students work in groups to identify igneous, After learning about different types of traditional
sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and then, Indigenous structures, as well as forces,
using a Jeopardy-like game, they identify minerals stability and strength, students will become civil
using streak, luster and hardness testing. engineers, and design their own Indigenous-
inspired structures.
Rosie Revere Balloon Cars (ages 7–9)
WR02 Mon., Jan. 27, 6–7 p.m. $15 Tinfoil Canoes (ages 8–10)
Read “Rosie Revere, Engineer” and learn about WR06 Mon., March 2, 7–8 p.m. $15
the engineering design process by making Students view “The Birch Bark Canoe: Navigating
balloon-powered cars. This is a make-and-take a New World" then put their knowledge to the
project they’ll love! test by designing and testing their own watercraft
to see how many marbles can be carried. The
The Science of Sound (ages 8–10)
workshop highlights Indigenous contributions to
WR03 Mon., Jan. 27, 7–8 p.m. $15 science.
Discover how sound travels and how we hear it
through activities such as building a gramophone
using littleBits, simulating sound in a bodily
kinesthetic way and creating a kazoo.
Optics
Candy DNA & Strawberry DNA Extraction
(ages 7–14)
WR07 Thurs., March 12, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $15
Explore the components that make up your
genetic code! You’ll construct a model of
(ages 8–10) double-stranded DNA out of sugary treats and
WR04A Wed., Feb. 12, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $15 discover human genetic relations to other
mammals, insects and food. Finally, you’ll extract
(ages 12–14)
the DNA out of strawberries with simple at-home
WR04B Wed., Feb. 12, 7:30–8:30 p.m. $15 tools and substances! Sine marshmallows
Students will learn about the parts of an eye contain gelatin, please let us know when booking
while dissecting an animal’s eye. They will also whether students cannot consume gelatin and
learn about optical sensors while programming we will inform the presenters.
an Ozobot to solve a problem.
Parents and kids LOVE our one-time workshops! Register now as spots fill up fast—RETLife.ca 13SCHOOL LOCATIONS Entry Doors In the larger high schools, we recommend that you use the following doors, which will be open for Continuing Education students: McLeod Education Centre Parking is very limited. Participants are kindly asked to park on the street. Murdoch MacKay Collegiate Use the east doors at the rear of the school. Miles Macdonell Collegiate Use the entry door in the NW corner of the E. St. Paul staff parking lot. Enter the staff lot off of Chelsea Avenue. Kildonan-East Collegiate Use the Concordia Avenue entrance. 14
1 Angus McKay School (AM) 850 Woodvale St.
2 Arthur Day Middle School (AD) 43 Whitehall Blvd.
3 Bertrun E. Glavin Elementary (BEG) 166 Antrim Rd.
4 Bernie Wolfe Community School (BW) 95 Bournais Dr.
5 Bird’s Hill School (BH) 3950 Raleigh St.
6 Chief Peguis Junior High (CP) 1400 Rothesay St.
7 Collège Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau (CPET) 216 Redonda St.
8 Donwood Elementary School (Don) 400 Donwood Dr.
9 Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton School (DrH) 3225 Henderson Hwy.
10 École Centrale (EC) 604 Day St.
11 École Margaret-Underhill (EMU) 25 Regina Pl.
12 École Regent Park (ERP) 411 Moroz St.
13 Emerson Elementary School (Em) 323 Emerson Ave.
14 Hampstead School (Hamp) 920 Hampstead Ave.
15 Harold Hatcher Elementary School (HH) 500 Redonda St.
16 John de Graff Elementary (JDG) 1020 Louelda St.
17 John W. Gunn Middle School (JG) 351 Harold Ave. W.
18 John G. Stewart School (JGS) 2069 Henderson Hwy.
19 John Henderson Junior High School (JH) 930 Brazier St.
20 John Pritchard School (JP) 1490 Henderson Hwy.
21 Joseph Teres School (JT) 131 Sanford Fleming Dr.
22 Kildonan-East Collegiate (KEC) 845 Concordia Ave.
23 Lord Wolseley Elementary School (LW) 939 Henderson Hwy.
24 Maple Leaf School (ML) 251 McIvor Ave.
25 McLeod Education Centre (McL) 530 McLeod Ave.
26 Murdoch MacKay Collegiate (Murdoch) 260 Redonda St.
27 Miles Macdonell Collegiate (Miles Mac) 757 Roch St.
28 Munroe Junior High School (Mun) 405 Munroe Ave.
29 Neil Campbell School (NC) 845 Golspie St.
30 Polson School (Pol) 491 Munroe Ave.
31 Prince Edward School (PE) 649 Brazier St.
32 Princess Margaret School (Princess Margaret) 367 Hawthorne Ave.
33 Radisson School (Rad) 1105 Winona St.
34 River East Collegiate (REC) 295 Sutton Ave.
35 Robert Andrews School (RA) 3230 Manlius St.
36 Salisbury Morse Place School (SMP) 795 Prince Rupert Ave.
37 Sherwood School (Sher) 509 Grey St.
38 Springfield Heights School (SH) 505 Sharron Bay
39 Sun Valley School (SV) 125 Sun Valley Dr.
40 Transcona Adult Learning Centre (TALC) 130 Regent Ave. E.
41 Transcona Collegiate (TCI) 1305 Winona St.
42 Valley Gardens Middle School (VG) 220 Antrim Rd.
43 Wayoata Elementary School (Way) 605 Wayoata St.
44 Westview School (West) 600 Hoka St.
45 Student Services (SS) 760 Kildare Ave.
15REGISTRATION
Note: Most school doors are opened 15 minutes
before a class begins and locked 15 minutes after
INFORMATION
a class begins. If you are unsure which door to use,
please call and ask: 204.667.6193.
Right to cancel/postpone classes
Fees
RETSD Adult & Continuing Education
Registration is not complete or your space reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses
confirmed until your fees are paid in full. or specific class sessions due to unavail-
Payment may be made by cash, cheque, Visa, ability of instructors, prior claim to facilities
MasterCard or Interac. by a school, insufficient enrolment, inclement
What if my employer is paying for my course? weather, statutory holidays or emergencies.
For unscheduled cancellations/postponements,
We require your registration on company
reasonable effort will be made, depending on
letterhead and we will invoice your employer.
the length of notice the Continuing Education
Refunds office receives, to notify participants prior to
the session(s) affected. Normally, postponed
Full refunds will be issued for courses cancelled
classes will be made up at the end of the course.
due to insufficient enrolment. You may choose
Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances,
to use the refund toward the fee for another
an instructor may be different than the instructor
course. If you withdraw from a course, a $10
listed in the booklet.
administration charge will be deducted from
your refund. Refunds are not granted after a Note: Please ensure the telephone number you
course begins or for one–session classes. provide allows us to reach you during the day
Note: Non-attendance does not constitute notice of RETLife
withdrawal.
530 McLeod Ave.
Class confirmation Winnipeg, MB R2K 0B5
Email: registration@retlife.ca
Confirmation WILL NOT be phoned
RETLife.ca
or mailed. Please attend the first class as
Tel: 204.667.6193
advertised. If registering by fax, please
Fax: 204.668.9309
confirm by phone. We will contact you only
if your course is cancelled. OFFICE HOURS
Which room is my course in? Mon. to Fri. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
If not stated in the brochure, at the first session, Dec. 23 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
the room numbers will be posted at the entrance Dec. 24 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
door(s) nearest the parking lots of the schools Dec. 25 & 26 Closed
Dec. 27 & 30 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
where courses are scheduled.
Dec. 31 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 Closed
Jan. 2–3 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Regular office hours resume Mon., Jan. 6
16MAIL/FAX-IN REGISTRATION
LAST NAME FIRST NAME
PARENT’S NAME (if applicable) DATE OF BIRTH CHILD REGISTRANT (MM/DD/YYYY)
ADDRESS CITY POSTAL CODE
PHONE (HOME) WORK CELL EMAIL
COURSE ID COURSE TITLE
DAY OF WEEK TIME PLACE FEE
Cash/Interac (in person only) Employer invoice
Cheque
Make cheques payable to River East Transcona School Division and send to:
RETSD Continuing Education
530 McLeod Ave.
Winnipeg, MB
R2K 0B5
Visa MasterCard
Number Expiry
Online registration In person
Visit RETLife.ca for how to register securely McLeod Education Centre
online. 530 McLeod Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R2K 0B5
Email
Transcona Adult Learning Centre
registration@retlife.ca
130 Regent Ave. E.
Phone Office hours
204.667.6193 to register by credit card. Mon., to Fri.: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Mail
Complete and mail cheque or credit card full Electronic payment options
payment due for your course(s).
Fax
204.668.9309
Your River East Transcona School Division Trustees
Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5
Colleen Carswell (chair) Rod Giesbrecht Brianne Goertzen Peter Kotyk Michael West
204.222.1486 204.661.5984 204.955.6782 204.668.4181 204.990.3228
ccarswell@retsd.mb.ca rgiesbrecht@retsd.mb.ca bgoertzen@retsd.mb.ca pkotyk@retsd.mb.ca mwest@retsd.mb.ca
Jerry Sodomlak (vice-chair) John Toews Keith Morrison Susan Olynik
204.999.1409 204.663.0475 204.795.3357 204.661.6440
jsodomlak@retsd.mb.ca jtoews@retsd.mb.ca kmorrison@retsd.mb.ca solynik@retsd.mb.ca
For more information about the board of trustees, visit: www.retsd.mb.ca/yourretsd/BoardofTrustees
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