LEISURE & LIFESTYLE Simple Flower Arrangements
Take Control of Your Money
Make use of the flowers in your garden this spring and summer. Design centerpieces using a variety of flowers that will bring beauty and freshness into your home. Experiment using color, texture and height. Three vases and flowers will be provided. Bring scissors, a knife and any special extras you would like to include in your masterpieces. Course code: FA 092 Kel: Apr 25, Sat, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $79 + materials + GST
This one-day workshop will teach you the process on how to become financially debt-free and ultimately, take control of your money. A methodical approach towards becoming debt-free and investing for retirement will be discussed. Course code: MGR 050 Pen: Feb 8, Sat, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ver: Mar 7, Sat, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $149 + GST
The Role of Executor: The Blessing and the Curse
FINANCIAL, RETIREMENT & ESTATE PLANNING Advanced Estate Planning Explore some of the more complex planning options that are available to you. This course will illustrate what problems can arise when estates are poorly planned, including a failure to properly establish mental capacity and the new onus of proof with regard to undue influence. We will then look at planning options to minimize probate fees and taxes payable by your estate, planning options for beneficiaries with disabilities, substance abuse issues and spendthrift problems. Finally, the course will cover the problems (and solutions) faced by couples who are in a second marriage. Course code: PIR 543 Kel: Apr 23, Thu, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. $45 + GST
Basic Estate Planning Learn about the documents that are needed for a basic estate plan. Estate planning topics will include: the purpose of a will, alternatives to a will, the probate process, the tax consequences of dying, important provisions that should be in your will and some general information about avoiding disputes after your death. Incapacity planning topics will include the nature and purpose of a Power of Attorney vs. a Health Care Representation Agreement, the main uses (and abuses) of these documents and some tips on drafting. Course code: PIR 542 Kel: Apr 1, Wed, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ver: Apr 16, Thu, 6 – 8 p.m. $45 + GST
Planning for Incapacity – Financial & Health Care Decisions Learn about the documents that are needed for basic incapacity planning. We will discuss how incapacity documents differ from wills, the nature and purpose of Health Care Representation Agreements, Advanced Directives and Powers of Attorney, how these documents work together, when they become effective, the main uses (and abuses) of each as well as how to choose the right representatives and some tips on drafting. We will also discuss the legal process of Medical Assistance in Dying. Documents covered: Powers of Attorney, Health Care Representation Agreements, Advanced Directives and Medical Assistance in Dying. Course code: PIR 717 Kel: Mar 12, Thu, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $45 + GST
If you have been named as an executor or co-executor, you likely have questions about your responsibilities. This session will cover the main issues faced by executors: making sure you are dealing with a valid last will, the probate process, decisions the executor must make early in the administration, protecting estate assets, the executor’s personal financial responsibilities, fees and expenses that can be charged to the estate, and dealing with beneficiaries, the court, government, banks and the Canada Revenue Agency. Course code: PIR 153 Kel: 1. Mar 5, Thu, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 2. Apr 16, Thu, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ver: Mar 5, Thu, 6 – 8 p.m. $45 + GST
FIT SERIES Keep your mind active and FIT with these Fascinating Intellectual Topics. The commitment is small with just one or two evening classes (depending on the topic). Take one, some or all of the topics in this series – the choice is yours. Come learn from some of the community’s finest as you delve into fascinating subject matter and spend a bit of time with like-minded individuals. Fun and affordable at just $49 plus GST per topic. This is a great opportunity to learn about a topic of curiosity and stay FIT. For additional course and instructor information, visit okanagan.bc.ca/FIT
Automaticity and Addiction Is addiction a choice? If so, why is it often so irrational and selfdestructive? Recent approaches to drug and alcohol addiction explain addictive behaviour as the result of automatic and often unconscious thoughts, feelings and actions. Understanding how automaticity works explains some of the perplexing aspects of addiction and leads to new ideas in treatment and prevention. This topic is taught by Dr. Marvin Krank, Psychology Professor at UBC, who specializes in cognitive processes and substance abuse in youth. Course code: PIR 739 Kel: Mar 19 & 26, Thu, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Combating Fake News – Countering Information Influence Activities Are you interested in learning more about fake news and countering information influence activities? Contact the Continuing Studies office at 250-862-5480 to join this interest list for free and you will be contacted once more information is available.
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