Lifelong learning.

Poetry for Beginners

Learn how to read and write poetry in this relaxed and non-judgmental class. Suitable for all reading, writing, and comfort levels.

September 6 | 1pm-2pm

TriCALA | FREE

Unleash Your Pen: Freewriting for Creative Flow

Do you have stories that you'd love to get down on paper? Learn how the practice of freewriting can help unlock your inner storyteller.

September 13 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

TriCALA | $10

Memoir Writing: Penning Your Personal Legacy

Everyone has a story to tell Learn how to write yours.

September 27 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

TriCALA | $10

Comic Relief: Writing to Reduce Stress

Sometime laughter actually is great medicine! Learn how to turn stressful moments into hilarious anecdotes to help ease stress and build resilience.

October 11 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

TriCALA | $10

Writing a Heartwarming Christmas Letter

Does your Christmas letter need some pizazz? Learn how to add some interest into your annual update

October 25 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

TriCALA | $10

Exploring the Art of Writing

Learn how to use a step-by-step process to help focus your writing.

November 8 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

TriCALA | $10

Writing with Chocolate

Improve your writing skills with the help of some delicious chocolate treats.

November 22 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

TriCALA | $10

Art Essentials: Learn to Draw

Learn the basics of drawing with Tina of The Stained Canvas She will guide students through drawing fundamentals including line, shapes, shading and form. Students will have the opportunity to draw a still life.

September 12, 19, 26 | 6pm-7pm

TriCALA | $40

Art Essentials: Colour Theory

Discover colour theory in this introductory art class Learn about the colour wheel, skin tones, colour schemes and moods, and paint a still life in a specific colour scheme.

October 3. 10, 17 | 6pm-7pm

TriCALA | $40

Art Essentials: Gel Plate Fun

Tina of The Stained Canvas will guide students through monoprinting with textures, using ink and paper on gel plates, as well as image transfer on gel plates.

October 24, 31, November 7 | 6pm-7pm

TriCALA | $40

Art Essentials: Watercolour

This beginner painting class is designed to help students learn the basics of watercolour. Use a watercolour salt technique and washes to create three different paintings

November 14, 21, 28 | 6pm-7pm

TriCALA | $40

Speedweave Mending

Discover the art of mending with a darning loom, the perfect tool for repairing your clothing In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of speedweaving, including how to make your work tidier and improve your process. Bring a piece of clothing that needs to be mended. Remember, the larger the hole, the more time it will take to mend Everyone will leave with a basic kit, including a darning loom!

September 28 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

TriCALA | $50 (includes a take-home kit)

Creativity Oasis: Make Space for Your Inner Voice

Calling all artists! Do you need some time and space to create? Bring your projects and restore your creative juices in beautiful Keephills. Enjoy optional sessions including meditation, yoga, and storytime for grownups. At the end of the day, those interested will have the chance to share their creations. The registration fee includes all sessions, snacks, and lunch All proceeds support the literacy programs at TriCALA.

October 14 | 10am-4pm

Keephills Library | $50

Homemade Winter Holiday Cards

Make beautiful handmade cards that your friends and family will love to receive Each participant will take home 3 of their own creations.

Advent Calendar Craft Class

Upcycle toilet paper rolls into a festive advent calendar in this 2 hour class.

November 2 | 2pm-4pm

TriCALA | $15

Spanish for Beginners

Join Angie, our instructor from Mexico, for a 5 week introduction to the basic elements of speaking Spanish in the present tense Textbook required: Easy Spanish Step-byStep Guide by Barbara Bregstein available at Chapters/Indigo and Amazon.

September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 16 6:30pm-8:00pm

TriCALA | $50

Intermediate Spanish

Move your learning forward with this intermediate class. Learn how to structure sentences in both spoken and written Spanish. Textbook required: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step Guide by Barbara Bregstein available at Chapters/Indigo and Amazon

October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20 6:30pm-8:00pm

TriCALA | $50

October 23 | 1:00pm-3:30pm

TriCALA | $10

Mindful Mondays

Find your inner peace on Monday mornings with Shannon Explore different mindfulness practices in a safe environment

August 21, September 11, 25, October 16, 30, November 13, 27, December 11 10am-12pm

Entwistle Hub | FREE

Money Management Basics

A brighter financial future is possible! Learn how to get organized, figure out your money goals, and create a plan for success

September 13 | 1pm-4pm

Wabamun Community Centre | FREE

Anxious?

Confront Your Discomfort

Anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty during challenging times but too much anxiety can take a toll on our daily lives and overall well-being In this course, you will learn a variety of tools to recognize and react to important warning signs and confront your discomfort in a positive and healthy way.

September 20 | 7pm-8pm

Entwistle Hub | FREE

Indigenous Awareness Training

“Just the facts” is what this workshop is all about In this 3-hour discussion focused workshop, you will learn more about the history of Indigenous peoples and how that history relates to the issues today. We will look at the present, the past, and finish up the workshop looking into the future by reviewing the 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Report (TRC)

September 20 | 9am-12pm

TriCALA | FREE

Why Am I So Tired?

Many people are feeling very tired these days. This one-hour interactive class will explore sleep, fatigue, and why we may be feeling so tired lately

September 27 | 7pm-8pm

Duffield Public Library | FREE

Sexual Violence Bystander Intervention Training

You don’t have to be a hero to make a difference in someone’s life. Learn how to spot when someone is in need of help and what to do

October 4 | 6pm-9pm

Parkland Village Hall | $10