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ElderCollege membership for Campbell River courses is an annual membership that covers the academic year from September 1 to August 31 . NOTE: CREC does not run courses during the period of June 1 to August 31. By requesting membership with ElderCollege, I understand the membership fee is non-refundable; I consent to NIC releasing my personal information to the ElderCollege Executive Committee and its subcommittees, for the purposes of course registration/notification, and in supporting ElderCollege volunteer activities.

Landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes -- learn how to create compelling images. In this course we'll explore perspective, composition, focus, and the elements of the various types of scapes, as well as pertinent drawing techniques. (Start collecting 'scape' photos -- paper versions or digital.)

Having a cell phone doesn't mean we know how to use it well! In this course, we'll cover the basic tasks that a cell phone can help you accomplish, and you'll learn specific skills for using your phone - Apple or Android. Join us for a fun and interactive class. You'll leave knowing more than when you arrived about using your cell phone! Course Leader: Mary Catherine Williams Mary Catherine Williams has been involved in community development in Campbell River for 25 years spanning Early Years and Child Development, Substance Use and Resilient Community, Volunteering and Senior Supports. She is currently the Co-chair of the Campbell River Seniors Network and Coordinator for the Community Response Network. In recent years, she has been involved in collaboratively developing services and supports to help people as they age in our community.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2021), "ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age." Ageism is a common and socially accepted and tolerated form of discrimination in Canada. It can occur regardless of how old we are and may lead to others making negative judgments about our background, capability, mental or physical status. We will explore various examples of ageism and how to counter these beliefs in ourselves and others.

Want to get to know the island? This course includes a slide show of museums, unique buildings, historical sites, whimsical creations and natural features that can found on our Island, accompanied with Steve's knowledgeable comments.

This presentation will explore some of the wonders of Newfoundland, including the most easterly point in North America, one of the four corners of the Flat World, and the first European settlement in the New World. We'll also show Newfoundland's special food, entertainment and wildlife (including Puffins), and of course ice bergs! Come enjoy our youngest province with us. Course Leaders: Cathy and Gord Smith We love to travel locally, Canada-wide and overseas. Since our country is so diverse and holds many wonders, we decided to travel to Newfoundland for a month in order to really enjoy its beauty in landscapes and people.

Left, Right, and Centre - which direction for policy? What will the future of Campbell River look like? Join us for a series of conversations about what we'd like to see for the future of our community. Over three sessions, we will explore perspectives of local government policies and the impact of small business, non-profits, and social enterprise in the development of a healthy community.

Back (and expanded) by popular demand, Emergency Preparedness 102 is a continuation of the Fall Semester Emergency Preparedness 101 (EP101) course. This course dives deeper into personal and family emergency preparedness strategies, guiding both brand-new and previous EP101 students through earthquake preparedness strategies, building community resilience in disaster, basic personal preparedness, and more. Want dedicated support signing up to receive emergency notifications? Check out our Intro to Alertable 1-session course.

Join Evelyn M to learn about indoor and outdoor starts in May. Drawing from knowledge gleaned from years of experience, she'll talk about seed starting, potting May seed starts, planting Dahlias, hardening off, keeping track of results, and answer your other gardening questions.