Canterbury ElderCollege Welcomes You!
Canterbury ElderCollege is pleased to welcome you to the 2015 Spring Semester with our more than 80 course offerings! Canterbury College launched ElderCollege as part of its mission to enhance the opportunities for education at all levels and make them more accessible. Canterbury College is the residential Anglican College affiliated with the University of Windsor. Our ElderCollege program was founded in 2010 to provide educational outreach to the growing segment of the population over the age of 55, and to enhance the attractiveness of the Windsor/Essex and Kent County regions as prospective retirement destinations.
The ElderCollege philosophy is to carry educational opportunities out to those communities where people live. This we do through a network of remote campuses. The courses are intended to be fun and stimulating for all participants.
With this in mind Canterbury ElderCollege was designed to provide learning opportunities for older adults who wish to enrich their lifestyle through active involvement in education and contribute to the social and cultural development of the community.
Four volunteer Curriculum Committees have been hard at work developing courses over the last few months! From Chatham-Kent to Essex and to Windsor, our team of curriculum committees, and the selection of courses they are preparing, are ready to launch another exciting semester. All the courses are offered by volunteer instructors with a passion for their subject.
As we welcome all of you to our 2015 Spring Semester, we invite you to peruse the classes we are offering within this new Course Calendar. We hope you will have the opportunity to partake in the variety of classes that have been developed for your educational and social enjoyment. We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
Dr. Gordon W.F. Drake, FRSC Dr. Lloyd Brown-John
Principal, Canterbury College Director & Founder of ElderCollege
Membership Registration Tuition
Residents living in Retirement Homes that are hosting our courses are welcome to take the class in their Retirement Home for FREE.
No Membership Required.
This has been made possible by a generous grant from the
WindsorEssex Community Foundation
$10+HST = $11.30
Online Registration
Using Visa or MasterCard
www.uwindsor.ca/canterbury/eldercollege
Over the Phone
Using Visa, MasterCard or Mailing a Cheque
10am to 3pm (519) 253-3000 x4944
In Person
Using Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card or Cheque
10am to 3pm Canterbury College at 2500 University Ave. W.
Individual Course Fees which are between $25 and $45 (+HST)
OR
Buffet-Course Fee* allowing you to take up to 12 courses in
1 semester (Fall or Spring) for $125 (+HST) per person
*The Buffet-Course Fee only applies to basic Course Fees and does not include: 1. Annual Membership Fee 2. Additional
Material Fees for a course 3. Any Trip/Travel Courses
4. Technology Course with small class sizes
Policies
Registration
ElderCollege Membership is required to register for courses.
You must register in advance through Canterbury College. Payment is accepted by Visa, MasterCard or Cheque. (No person will be refused access to an ElderCollege course due to financial hardship).
Refunds
Membership Fee is Non-Refundable. You must withdraw from a course no later than two days before the first class to be refunded the Course Fee. Trips will have a different refund policy.
Course Cancellation
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule a course at any time. Every effort will be made to notify students. Your course fee will be fully refunded if we cancel the class.
Waitlists
If a course is full you may add your name to a waitlist. Adding your name to the list does not obligate you to take the course. Your spot in the class is not guaranteed until payment is received. Waitlists only apply to the current semester and do not carry forward into other semesters.
Privacy Policy
All information obtained at Canterbury ElderCollege will be carried out in accordance with the policies of the Personal Information Protection Act. Instructors are given participant contact information for the purpose of conducting their class. From time to time, photographs or video clips may be taken during events or classes. This material may be published for the purpose of promoting our program. Should you wish that your picture or video not be published, please notify the Canterbury ElderCollege staff.
For further information on all of our Policies and Procedures please visit our website at: www.uwindsor.ca/canterbury/eldercollege
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to…
Our Instructors who volunteer their time and expertise to provide us with lifelong learning!
Our Course Managers, who volunteer to create and facilitate programs, contact instructors, distribute brochures and help promote Canterbury ElderCollege.
Our volunteer Curriculum Committees, who develop the courses, work closely with the Instructors/Facilitators and spend their time to get “the word out” about this
valuable community program.
Become a Volunteer
If you would like to share your life skills with others and volunteer as one of our Instructors, Course Managers or as a member of one of our Curriculum Committees
please call us at 519-253-3000 x4944
Canterbury ElderCollege is proud to be in
partnership with
Canterbury ElderCollege is extremely grateful for the funding received from our sponsors who help to make this program a reality
AMHERSTBURG CAMPUS
Detroit River 1907: “The Big Dig” – Livingstone Channel
In the early 1800’s, three obstructions to navigation on the Great Lakes stood in the way of shipping to and from the west. These were: the Niagara River; St. Mary’s River; and, the seemingly benign Detroit River. At the turn of the 20th century lake shipping commerce was escalating. In order to handle the need for larger ships to accommodate the increase in bulk shipping, a number of troublesome areas in the Great Lakes system had to be improved. Once the Soo Canal and the Welland Shipping canal were taken care of the only remaining hazard by the turn of the Century was the “Hell-Gate” of the Great Lakes; also known as the Lime Kiln Crossing. Located a few miles north of Amherstburg this vein of limestone rock ran directly across the Detroit River in the path of navigation. At times when a strong west wind blew for days and the waters of Lake Erie were piled up at its east end near Buffalo, the channel depth could drop as much as four feet or more in the Detroit River at the Hell-Gate. That, on a good day, was only about 11 feet deep. It was decided by the U. S. and Canadian Government authorities that this obstruction had to be removed. This was just the beginning of what eventually became known as the Livingstone Channel project. In this course we will explore the remarkable engineering feat which eventually created both an island and a major shipping channel. Class Size: Max: 25
1 Wednesday 10:00am - 12:00pm March 25
LOCATION: Seasons Retirement Amherstburg, 681 Front Rd. S.
COURSE FEE: $25 + HST = $28.25
Instructor: David Hamilton Course Mgr.: Lloyd Brown-John
BIO NOTE: David is a lifelong resident of Amherstburg and has had in interest in the Detroit River and its Ships since the day he wandered into the McQueen Marine Towing Co. yard at age three.
Finessing Your Finances
In this course we’ll discuss some of the financial realities we face today both going into and in retirement, and how what we have left over will move on to the next generation. We’ll explore key risks to your retirement income, and provide you with strategies to overcome these challenges. Next we will discuss preservation and the speedy and tax efficient transfer of your wealth, including maximizing the legacy you leave behind, the conversations that keep your family together when you are gone, and how to minimize taxes on your estate. Also, we’ll provide specific tools to assist your future executor, and what is essential to know and do if you are an executor on someone’s estate. Outside professionals, such as an accountant and a lawyer, will be brought in to answer your questions and provide important tips. Class Size: Max. 30
#1: Key Risks to Your Retirement: Making Your Money Last
#2: Wealth Transfer: Bringing Your Legacy to Life
2 Thursdays 2:00 - 4:00pm March 19 & 26
LOCATION: Seasons Retirement Amherstburg, 681 Front Rd. S.
COURSE FEE: $25 + HST = $28.25
Instructor/Course Manager: Nancy Greenaway
BIO NOTE: Nancy Greenaway, FCSI, CIM, Investment Advisor, BMO Nesbitt Burns, has been a full service investment advisor for over 18 years, and in financial services for 34 years. Her specialty is education of investors in all areas, and the effective employment and transfer of assets in retirement and beyond.
Underground Railroad (Reality & Misconceptions)
Please see Pg.72 in the Windsor Campus for Course Description
The 2nd day of this course is being held in Amherstburg
CHATHAM-KENT CAMPUS
Architectural Styles in Ontario
Despite being a relatively young country, Canada, and specifically Ontario, has a great diversity of styles. Class Size: Min. 8-Max. 15
#1: Intro. To the architectural terms/styles found in Ont. from
1790-1960, including the style’s origins in their “high forms”
#2: Use C-K as a case study to look at how architecture tells the
history of a community and the importance of preserving it.
2 Thursdays 1:00 - 3:30pm April 16 & 23
LOCATION: Studio 1, Chatham Cultural Ctr. 75 William St. N.
COURSE FEE: $35 + HST = $39.55
Instructor: Dave Benson Course Mgr.: Frank Scott-Pearse
BIO NOTE: Dave lectured at U of W and is a 5-time recipient of the Faculty of Science Teaching Award. He’s been in the Heritage field for 37 years and worked at the C-K Museum. As Heritage Coord. and Dir. of Municipal museums he received an Ont. Museum Assoc. Lifetime Achievement Award. He’s helped restore many Heritage buildings, including his own 1855 residence receiving a C-K Mayor’s Heritage Preservation Award.
Doll Collecting
Antiques Road Show on television has presented many interesting Dolls and Toys on their program. Come and learn why some of these are so special. Dolls fill many roles: in therapy, ventriloquism, play, decoration, travel and display of ethnic costumes. The History of doll styles and their manufacturers in North America and Europe will be followed by an onsite tour of a private Doll Museum. Collection includes 1795 Church Doll, doll heads of China, Bisque, Wood, Composition and Vinyl, Personality Dolls. Bring your own for show and tell. Cameras welcome. There will also be another course in the Fall Semester on Toy collecting. Class Size: Max. 12
1 Tuesday 1:00 - 4:00pm March 31
LOCATION: Harwich Room, 405 Riverview Drive
COURSE FEE: $25 + $5 Museum Entry Fee + HST = $33.90
Instructor: Marie Smale Course Mgr.: Frank Scott-Pearse
BIO NOTE: Marie graduated with a BMA from U of W, and from Windsor and Toronto Teachers Colleges. She is the founder of the Kent Doll Club and of the Historical Toy and Doll Society of SW Ontario. She is the recipient of the Carnoshan Award of the Ontario Historical Society. A Doll Collector since 1973, she has loaned Dolls to local Museums for their displays.
Exploring the Sydenham River: The Human Dimension
Please see Pg. 17 in the Essex Campus for Course Description
There will be a pick-up in Chatham-Kent
Location: TBA Participants will be contacted with further details
Family History Research – Brick Walls & Pitfalls
From time to time, every family historian runs into a brick wall. Most family historians sooner or later face challenging research puzzles. This class will provide ideas to help solve those challenges and avoid common pitfalls. The Kent Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society assists and promotes family history, and this class will demonstrate that persistence, innovation, and thoroughness are rewarded. Class size: Min. 5 – Max. 15
1 Monday 1:00 - 3:00pm April 13
LOCATION: Kent OGS Library (2nd floor) of the
Chatham Public Library, 120 Queen St.
COURSE FEE: $25 + HST = $28.25
Instructor: Merv Howes Course Mgr.: Frank Scott-Pearse
BIO NOTE: Merv was initially exposed to family history in the 1980s while helping a family member and became “hooked” on genealogy and self- published two extensive family trees and a children’s book based on his grandson’s paternal lineage. Currently, he is researching an extensive multi-lineal pedigree in book format. After 7 years teaching, he retired and “loves it.”
Family History Research – Finding Your French Folks
Do you have a “French Connection” in your tree? If so, you will find this class of interest. French records are impressive and unique, ranging from massive collections to very detailed church records. A variety of resources and collections will be discussed along with unique French customs, such as the use of “dit” names. This course is in co-operation with Kent Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Association. Class Size: Min.5 - Max.12
1 Monday 1:00 - 3:00pm April 20
LOCATION: Kent OGS Library, (2nd floor) of the
Chatham Public Library, 120 Queen St.
COURSE FEE: $25 + HST = $28.25
Instr.: Valerie Butterfield Course Mgr.: Frank Scott-Pearse
BIO NOTE: Valerie has been doing family research for over 40 years with the bulk of it being French (Quebec/Acadian). Currently she is the Research Coordinator for the Kent Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. With access to an abundance of resources Valerie is a knowledgeable French family historian.
Waste No More
This one day bus tour will give members an insight into how three food-related Chatham-Kent establishments are using waste products to help feed us all. Truly Green is a new 50-acre automated greenhouse across from Greenfield Specialty Alcohols, which will supply waste heat and CO2 to Truly Green. They will discuss their unique cost and energy-saving concepts of using these waste by-products. The Ridgetown Campus Bio-Energy Plant uses livestock manure and food processing wastes to generate sufficient electricity for about 300 homes, with the goal of advancing innovation in and adoption of bio-energy. The Buis Beef Farm demonstrates innovation and sustainability on the farm. From a calf’s birth to selling meat, Buis Beef does it all, with a key nutrient source from food and crop wastes such as corn stalks and straw. Class Size: Min. 15 to Max. 30
This course is not included in the Buffet Fee Option
1 Monday 9:00am - 5:30pm April 20
LOCATION: Bus Pick-up TBA
COURSE FEE: $25 + HST + $45 Trip Fee* = $73.25
*Trip Fee Includes: Bus Transportation and Lunch
Instructor: John Jordan Course Mgr.: Frank Scott-Pearse
BIO NOTE: John, a retired ag. journalist was most recently the Editor of Farm Market News at the U of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. He conducted ag. market research and published daily digests of market news for Ont. farmers. In the 80’s he was News Director at CKSY Radio in Chatham and earlier conducted ag marketing consulting. In the 70’s, he was host of CBC Windsor's Radio Noon program. Jordan and his wife Barbara own a small family farm in the former Raleigh Township of Chatham-Kent. He has been a key booster to local agriculture his entire career.