Lifelong Learning for Adults 50+
HOW TO REGISTER
Step 1:

If you are a RETURNING student, make sure you have your student number handy (IE: the 'n999999' number).
If you are a NEW student, a student number will be assigned to you after you register.

Step 2:

If you are a RETURNING student, make sure you have your password handy. (If you don't remember it, just click on the "Reset my password" button when logging in).

Step 3:

When registering, make sure to select "ElderCollege" for COURSE TYPE and "CR Campbell River" for LOCATION (all CREC courses are on campus this term). Leave the other 2 fields empty and click "SUBMIT"


CAMPBELL RIVER CAMPUS HOURS:
MONDAY - FRIDAY 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - CLOSED


We look forward to interacting with all of you this year and hope you will find the classes offered to be “a little of something” for everyone.

Have questions or need help email us!
WINTER AND SPRING COURSES:
ALL COURSES ARE IN PERSON!
History with a Twist
CREC-6270
Mar 5 - Mar 19
Sat, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Fee $30

Did you know that Strathcona Park has quite a surprising history, and that it wasn’t always envisioned as a wilderness park, but many eyed the region for the minerals and their value. It took public protest to see that it would be protected. Did you know that in the late 1800s, Nootka Sound was being fought over by the British and the Spanish, and that this culminated in a crisis that almost lead to war? And that our coast was protected during World War II by boats and men from the navy’s Fisherman’s Reserve, the Army and the Air Force? If you did not know this and would like to explore these topics more fully, please register to join local historian and author, Catherine Gilbert, to learn more about these fascinating topics.


Instructor:
Catherine Gilbert
Creating Beautiful
Art Cards
CREC-1171
Mar 26 - Apr 9
Sat, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Fee $30 plus supplies

In this easy class you will create greeting cards using techniques that include sponging and stamping, adding scraps of fabric, layering, buttons, raised art pieces etc. You will learn some of the newest trends and re-discover some of the traditional methods of card making. This class will surely get your creative mojo going! A list of things to bring from home will be provided.
The supply fee is $10.

Instructors:
Linda Dudar
Wendy Samaroden 
Fundamentals of Mixing Watercolours
CREC-1500
April 2, 9, 23 & 30
Sat, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Fee $30

This workshop is intended for beginner watercolourists. The workshop includes colour theory, demonstrations and lots of practice mixing watercolour paints. The students will also have the opportunity to create paintings from reference photos which will be provided. A supply list will be made available prior to the workshop. 

Instructor: Marlyne Foos
Ask Me Anything
You Want
CREC-4014
April 7 & 14
Thur, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Fee $10

Session 1 – Ask me anything for Android devices. Students will submit their questions ahead of class and during class all questions will be answered.
 
Session 2 – Ask me anything for apple devices (iPads / iPhones). Students will submit their questions ahead of class and during class all questions will be answered. Please bring your apple ID password so you can download apps if you need to.
Students will be asked to submit questions in advance to the instructor.

Instructor:
Nina Baksh
Lapidary Skills
CREC-1240
Apr 19, 21, 26 & 28
Tues & Thurs
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $30

Learn how to safely use each piece of lapidary equipment in Ripple Rock Gem and Mineral club's shop. The shop has a large slab saw, 2 smaller trim saws, several grinder and polisher sets, drill press, and several polish wheels. The goal is to start with a small slab of rock, use a template to mark a standard shape of a standard size on it, trim excess material away with a trim saw, grind it to the desired size and shape, then polish it. In the course of grinding and polishing the small slabs of rock, some rock properties and types will be explored. Basic collecting and identifying of rocks will be demonstrated. This class will be held off-site at the Rock and Gem Club facility, 247 Dahl Road.


Instructor:
Steve Cooley
Writing Your Own Story
CREC-2212
Apr 21 - May 12
Thurs, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Fee $30

Have you ever thought that your life is worth writing about, that your memories have value.? If this is you, then you need to join Quentin to discover the tips and tricks to gather and organize your memories, write interesting introductions, and put your story down on paper. You may want to record your thoughts about living through a Pandemic! Bring your pencil, paper, and memories to class!


Instructor:
Quentin Dodd
Woodworking for Seniors
CREC-1261
Apr 29 - May 6
Fri, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Fee $30 plus supplies

Join Dan in the workshop this spring to create your own unique cell phone holder and a tablet support, always handy when you are trying to read or follow a recipe. COVID safety protocols will be in effect in the Timberline Workshop. 
Students are required to provide their own safety glasses. Hearing protection is optional. The supply fee is $10.



Instructor:
Dan Stevenson
Rehabilitation of the Campbell River Estuary
CREC-6339
May 4
Sat, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Fee $10

Over the last half of a century, the estuary has gone through significant change. Industries came and went. The landscape was modified over decades to serve industrial needs. Now nature is taking back over the estuary. Together with various organizations, and its fantastic volunteers, Greenways is working on the on-going restoration. Cynthia, the Executive Director of Greenways Trust, will give you a walking tour of the Estuary and fill you in on the details of the plan, and the importance of this work. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.



Instructor:
Cynthia Bendickson

Travelogue, the Series
CREC-5970
May 20 & 27th
Fri, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Fee $20

Cruise from Victoria to Buenos Aries with stops along the way,such as Montevideo, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn, Puerto Montt, Valparaso, San Martin, Lima, Cabo San Jose, San Diego, and visit the beautiful island of Newfoundland, our most eastern province. A spectacular place to visit with the most enticing tourist advertising. 

Instructors: Steve Cooley and George Wagner.
Beaverlodge Walk: Stories of this Land
CREC-5554
May 28
Sat, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee $10

Do you love the Beaver Lodge Lands, or have you always wanted to go there but didn’t know how to get around? Have a walk with Sandra Milligan, President of Greenways Land Trust and long-term member of the Beaver Lodge Trust Committee. Hear and share the many stories of the Beaver Lodge Lands: trail and stream stewardship projects, signage, and how not to get lost in the woods. Learn the stories of the most common species that you’ll encounter while walking in the woods. Note: Students will meet at the C Wing doors prior to the walk. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.



Instructor:
Sandra Milligan