Education and Culture

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Ask an Expert

Safe Drinking and

Gambling Awareness

Learn about safe drinking and gambling practices from the Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre. Different community resources will also be discussed.

Day/Dates:_{Tuesday, May 17} Time: _{1:30 pm – 3:00 pm}

Location: _{Flower City Lawn Bowling Facility}

Program Room 1

Fee: _{$1.25 for 1 day} Code:₇₇₈₇₄₀

Be A Smart Consumer!

Join Consumer Protection Ontario for an interactive and informative session on your rights as a consumer. They will teach you how to recognize and avoid common scams including door to door sales, identity theft and shopping tips.

Day/Dates:_{Tuesday, June 21} Time: _{1:30 pm – 3:00 pm}

Program Room 1

Fee: _{$1.25 for 1 day} Code:₇₇₈₇₄₁

Brain Health

Join the Alzheimer Society of Peel to learn about Dementia and the best ways to maintain optimal brain health.

Day/Dates:_{Tuesday, July 12} Time: _{1:30 pm – 3:00 pm}

Program Room 1

Fee: _{$1.25 for 1 day} Code:₇₈₆₃₈₉

Hearing Health

Join the Canadian Hearing Society to find out how to identify and manage hearing loss. Information about hearing aids and how to receive funding will also be discussed.

Day/Dates:_{Tuesday, August 2} Time: _{1:30 pm – 3:00 pm}

Program Room 1

Fee: _{$1.25 for 1 day} Code:₇₈₆₃₉₀

Cooking and Dining

Cooking for One

Delicious dining and delectable desserts await you. You will find yourself dicing, slicing and dining each and every class. You will prepare a new and exciting meal every week.

Day/Dates:_{Mondays, May 9 – June 13}

*cancelled May 23

Time: _{4:15 pm – 5:45 pm} Location:_Café

Fee: _{$60.25 for 5 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₄₂₈

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Flower City Food Critic

Reviewing a dining experience goes beyond explaining whether service was good or bad. A well written review can easily ring truer than that of a professional food critic, and often people find them more accurate. Come discover how to be a Flower City Food Critic!

**PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION AND THE COST OF THE MEAL.**

Day/Dates:_{Wednesday, May 18} Time: _{1:00 pm}

Location: _{La Capannina Restaurant}

21 George Street North, Brampton, ON

Fee:_$1.25

Code:₇₈₉₁₁₂

Day/Dates:_{Wednesday, June 22} Time: _{1:00 pm}

Location: _{168 Sushi Japanese Buffet}

168 Kennedy Road South, Brampton, ON

Fee:_$1.25

Code:₇₈₉₁₁₃

Day/Dates:_{Wednesday, July 20} Time: _{1:00 pm}

Location: _{Freshly Thai}

48 Queen Street West, Brampton, ON

Fee:_$1.25

Code:₇₈₉₁₁₄

Day/Dates:_{Wednesday, August 10} Time: _{1:00 pm}

Location: _{That Italian Place Café and Eatery}

470 Chrysler Drive, Unit #32, Brampton, ON

Fee:_$1.25

Code:₇₈₉₁₁₅

Meals In Mason Jars

Mason jars make portable, portion-controlled meals a breeze – some do not even require a second cooking. Learn how to make an appetizer, entrée and dessert in a mason jar.

Day/Dates:_{Mondays, June 27 – July 11} Time: _{4:15 pm – 6:15 pm}

Location:_Café

Fee: _{$36.15 for 3 weeks}

With a Dash of…

From customizations, to tips and tricks, to making the perfect meal, this class will allow participants to learn more about what to add to meals. You’ll create meals with unique flavour combinations and overcome the challenges of cooking and baking advanced pieces.

Make the perfect… Pudding

Bonanza (4 pudding varieties)

Day: _{Monday, May 2} Time: _{4:15 pm – 6:15 pm} Location:_Café

Fee: _{$9.85 for 1 week} Code:₇₇₈₇₈₀

Make the perfect…

Pomegranate BBQ Ribs

Day: _{Monday, June 20} Time: _{4:15 pm – 6:15 pm} Location:_Café

Fee: _{$9.85 for 1 week} Code:₇₇₈₇₈₁

Make the perfect…Strawberry

Swirl Cheesecake

Day: _{Monday, July 18} Time: _{4:15 pm – 6:15 pm} Location:_Café

Fee: _{$9.85 for 1 week} Code:₇₈₆₄₃₄

Make the perfect…

Shrimp and Mint Salad Rolls

Day: _{Monday, August 22} Time: _{4:15 pm – 6:15 pm} Location:_Café

Fee: _{$9.85 for 1 week} Code:₇₈₆₄₃₅

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Financial Planning

Aging at Home

Aging within your own home has never been easier! Come discover how home equity loans, lines of credit, the healthy home renovation tax credit and reverse mortgages can help you to age in place.

Day/Dates:_{Tuesday, May 10} Time: _{3:00 pm – 4:00 pm} Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$3.70 for 1 week} Code:₇₈₆₄₉₂

Basics of Investment

Learn about how to analyze your current financial position; to move forward in a positive way; mutual funds and compensation; handling your portfolio on your own versus hiring an advisor; TFSAs versus RRSPs; RRIFs; and asset allocation (stocks, bonds, GICs, real estate).

Day/Dates:_{Mondays, May 9 – May 16} Time: _{6:30 pm – 8:00 pm} Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$8.60 for 2 weeks} Code:₇₇₈₇₄₅

Disability Benefits

Discovered

In recent years, government benefits such as pensions, disability saving plans and tax credits have been enhanced. Take this course and discover how you could be eligible and how to apply.

Day/Dates:_{Tuesday, May 24} Time: _{3:00 pm – 4:00 pm} Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$3.70 for 1 week} Code: ₇₈₉₁₁₇

Identity Theft and

Fraud Prevention

Take the right steps to avoid having your identity stolen and being a victim of fraud.

Day/Dates:_{Monday, May 30} Time: _{7:00 pm – 8:00 pm} Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$3.70 for 1 week} Code:₇₈₆₄₉₃

Tax Free Savings Accounts

Learn how a Tax Free Savings Account can allow your investments and savings to grow.

Day/Dates:_{Tuesday, May 31} Time: _{7:00 pm – 8:00 pm} Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$3.70 for 1 week} Code:₇₈₆₄₉₄

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General Interest

Book Club

Each month we discuss the book of the month, have a conversation and find common bonds through books. You’ll read and enjoy books you may have never chosen for yourself! This exciting program is in partnership with the Brampton Library, which will provide all books.

May_: _{Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese} June_: _{The Evening Chorus by}

Helen Humphreys

Day/Dates:_{Mondays, May 16 and June 13} Time: _{2:00 pm – 4:00 pm}

Location:_Library

Fee: _{$2.45 for 2 meetings} Code:₇₈₆₃₈₁

Creative Writing

Enjoy writing? Come and join our creative writing group. It’s an opportunity to have fun, share stories and work on your writing skills.

Day/Dates:_Thursdays

Time: _{9:30 am – 11:30 am} Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$1.10 per visit} Code:_Drop-in

Great Courses

University style classes brought right to the Flower City Library! Join us to watch an informative DVD followed by a lively guided discussion.

Subject_: _{Understanding Greek and}

Roman Technology

Day/Dates:_{Wednesdays, July 6 – August 10} Time: _{1:00 pm – 3:00 pm}

Location:_Library

Fee: _{$7.40 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₉₃₈₇

Memory Workshop

The techniques presented will help you to remember vital information. These innovative techniques can easily provide substantial improvements to your memory.

Day/Dates:_{Thursday, May 26} Time: _{9:30 am – 11:30 am}

Program Room 1

Fee:_$1.25

Code:₇₈₅₈₉₈

Movie Matinee

Join us weekly for a feature flick. Light refreshments included. Featured movie is posted weekly on the Program Bulletin Board. Please come early as space is limited.

Day/Dates:_Fridays

*cancelled July 1

Time: _{1:00 pm} Location:_Library Fee: _{$1.10 per visit} Code:_Drop-In Day/Dates:_Sundays Time: _{1:00 pm} Location:_Library Fee: _{$1.10 per visit} Code:_Drop-In

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Languages

French: Beginners

Bonjour! This program for beginners focuses on the French language for everyday situations. There will be an emphasis on standard pronunciation based on the International Phonetic Alphabet. Every week, your vocabulary will continue to increase. This program is great for travellers or for individuals looking to just have fun!

*cancelled May 23

Time: _{9:30 am – 11:30 am} Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$45.15 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₄₉₈

French: Refresher

Prerequisite_{: completion of the French: Beginners course.}

This continuation of the French: Beginners program emphasizes pronunciation and teaches everyday vocabulary! Take your French to the next level and enhance your vocabulary skills in a fun environment.

*cancelled May 23

Time: _{12:00 pm – 2:00 pm} Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$45.15 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₅₀₁

French: Advanced

Salut! Let’s dive into your word and phrase bank and come up with beautiful dialogue!

Day/Dates:_{Wednesdays, May 4 – June 15} Time: _{9:30 am – 11:30 am}

Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$54.18 for 7 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₅₀₄

Italian: Advanced

Salve! Let’s dive into your word and phrase bank and come up with beautiful dialogue!

Day/Dates:_{Wednesdays, May 4 – June 15} Time: _{12:00 pm – 2:00 pm}

Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$54.18 for 7 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₅₀₇

Spanish: Beginners

¡Hola! Have you always wanted to learn Spanish? Well then join this class and embark on a learning expedition!

Day/Dates:_{Wednesdays, May 4 – June 15} Time: _{2:00 pm – 4:00 pm}

Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$54.18 for 7 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₅₀₉

Spanish: Refresher

Prerequisite_{: Completion of the Spanish:}

Beginners course.

This continuation of the Spanish: Beginners program teaches everyday vocabulary. Take your Spanish skills to the next level in this fun and informative class!

*cancelled May 23

Time: _{2:00 pm – 4:00 pm} Location: _{Meeting Room} Fee: _{$45.15 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₅₁₂

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Technology: Computers

Computer Courses

Our computer lab features eight individual

workstations with 15-inch monitors, direct internet connections and a printer. The computers use Windows operating system, Microsoft Office and a variety of other programs. All of our courses are designed for older adults.

Computers: Beginner

If you are a first-time computer user, this program is designed for you. This course will introduce you to the basics of the computers, including computer terminology, starting a program, opening, saving and searching for a file, and using Windows.

*cancelled May 23

Time: _{11:30 am – 1:30 pm} Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₅₂₅

Day/Dates:_{Tuesdays, June 21 – July 26} Time: _{2:00 pm – 4:00 pm}

Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₅₃₁

Computers: Intermediate

Prerequisite_{: Completion of Beginner Computers}

Participants will expand on using Windows, opening and saving files, and opening and closing programs. The basics of Microsoft Office, as well as the concepts of web browsing and email will also be introduced.

Day/Dates:_{Tuesdays, May 3 – June 7} Time: _{11:30 am – 1:30 pm} Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₅₃₅

Day/Dates:_{Mondays, June 27 – August 1} Time: _{11:30 am – 1:30 pm}

Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₅₃₇

Genealogy Online

Learn how to use Family Tree Maker to record your family history, as well as learn about useful sites and programs to add ancestors to your tree.

*cancelled May 23

Time: _{9:00 am – 11:00 am} Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$1.10 per visit} Code:_Drop-in

How to Register for

Flower City Programs Online

Avoid the long lineups on registration day and learn how to sign up for all of our programs, special events and bus trips online. Our instructors will lead you through this step-by-step process.

Day/Dates:_{Saturdays, July 23} Time: _{10:00 am – 12:00 pm} Location: _{Computer Lab}

Fee:_FREE

Code:₇₈₆₅₃₉

It’s all about you.

Let’s talk.

Contact me today to book your FREE consultation.

Pauline Tough | 416-717-3443

[email protected]

As a Preplanning Advisor

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Internet and Email Basics

Prerequisite_{: Beginner and Intermediate Computers}

This course is for those who have very little or no experience using the internet. Discover the uses of and description of the internet. Participants will be introduced to some internet basics including search engines, browsing and bookmarks. Participants will learn how to receive, send, reply and forward an email using Gmail.

Day/Dates:_{Mondays, June 27 – August 1} Time: _{2:00 pm – 4:00 pm}

Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₅₄₂

Microsoft Office: Beginner

Prerequisite_{: Completion of Beginner Computers}

Participants will reinforce and build upon their basic computer skills. You will learn how to navigate through Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; and create, save and manage files. From page

numbering, fonts and colours, to grammar check and presentations, this course is an introduction to the many aspects of Microsoft Office.

Day/Dates:_{Saturdays, May 14 – June 18} Time: _{10:00 am – 12:00 pm} Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₅₄₃

Photo and DVD Maker

Learn how to transfer pictures from your camera to your computer, and how to save and share them. You will have a DVD of photos at the end of this class.

Day/Dates:_{Thursdays, May 5 – June 9} Time: _{6:00 pm – 8:00 pm}

Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₉₁₁₈

Technology:

iPads, Smart Phones and Tablets

iPad Class

If you have an iPad this class is for you. You will learn why it’s different from other computers, how to connect to the internet, and some basics on how to get apps, music and books.

**PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN iPad.**

iPad: Beginners

Day/Dates:_{Tuesdays, May 3 – June 7} Time: _{9:00 am – 11:00 am} Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₉₁₃₇

Day/Dates:_{Thursdays, June 23 – July 28} Time: _{6:00 pm – 8:00 pm}

Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₉₁₃₈

iPad: Intermediate

Prerequisite_{: Completion of iPad Beginners} Day/Dates:_{Wednesdays, May 4 – June 8} Time: _{6:00 pm – 8:00 pm}

Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₉₁₄₃

Day/Dates:_{Tuesdays, June 21 – July 26} Time: _{9:00 am – 11:00 am} Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₉₁₄₄

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Purchasing a Smartphone

This workshop will provide an overview of what common types of smartphones are available.

Assistance will be provided to help you discover which device might be right for you!

Day/Dates:_{Tuesday, May 3} Time: _{2:00 pm – 4:00 pm} Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$9.99 for 1 week} Code:₇₈₉₁₃₉

Android Smartphones

Today’s Android smartphones are powerful tools that go far beyond simply placing phone calls. It’s like carrying an entire computer in your pocket. This class will help you take advantage of all the features and capabilities, by breaking it down into simple steps.

**PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN ANDROID SMARTPHONE.**

Day/Dates:_{Tuesdays, June 21 – July 26} Time: _{11:30 am – 1:30 pm} Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₉₁₄₀

Tablet Class

If you own a tablet then this class is for you. You will learn how to connect to the internet and email, how to utilize apps, and all the basics to get started.

**PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN TABLET**

Day/Dates:_{Wednesdays, June 22 – July 27} Time: _{6:00 pm – 8:00 pm}

Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$59.94 for 6 weeks} Code:₇₈₉₁₄₁

Technology: Workshops

These workshops will provide you with information, comparisons, and advantages needed for today’s modern technology. Whether it’s deciding if a mobile phone suits your lifestyle, or information regarding recent updates, this course focuses on aiding older adults with today’s modern technology.

Brain Games

Prerequisite_{: Completion of Computers: Beginner and}

basic knowledge of the internet

This workshop will provide an overview of some of the popular brain games that are available online! Come find out how you can use technology to strengthen your mind.

Day/Dates:_{Tuesday, May 24} Time: _{2:00 pm – 4:00 pm} Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$9.99 for 1 week} Code:₇₇₈₇₆₅

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31 Spring & Summer Activities Guide 2016 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre

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Craigslist, Kijiji and Ebay

Prerequisite_{: Completion of Computers: Beginner and}

basic knowledge of the internet

This workshop will provide an overview of three of the most popular websites where you can buy and sell almost anything online!

Day/Dates:_{Tuesdays, August 9 – August 23} Time: _{9:00 am – 11:00 am}

Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$29.97 for 3 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₆₃₇

Fun with Fitbit

Join this class to learn all about the newest form of wearable fitness technology. Fitbit can measure data such as number of steps, quality of sleep and other personal trackable data!

**PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU OWN A FITBIT PLEASE BRING IT WITH YOU TO THE WORKSHOP** Day/Dates:_{Tuesday, August 9}

Time: _{2:00 pm – 4:00 pm} Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$9.99 for 1 week} Code:₇₈₆₆₃₉

Internet: Refresher

Prerequisite_{: Completion of Computers Beginner}

This course will provide you with the strategies, skills and mindset needed to protect yourself, your computer and your privacy when you connect to the internet. It will also cover more advanced topics such as refined searching techniques.

Day/Dates:_{Tuesdays, August 9 – August 23} Time: _{11:30 am – 1:30 pm}

Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$29.97 for 3 weeks} Code:₇₈₆₆₃₆

Introduction to Pinterest

Pinterest is an online pin board where you can find and “pin” pictures that interest you! Come find out how addictive and fun this online tool can be.

Day/Dates:_{Thursday, August 18} Time: _{6:00 pm – 8:00 pm} Location: _{Computer Lab} Fee: _{$9.99 for 1 week} Code:₇₈₆₆₃₈

Ad size: ¼ page 3.5” w X 4.75” h BW Publication: Spring Summer Brochure

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