Enhance your Photos with Photoshop Elements
Are you interested in learning the basics of how to edit and enhance your photos using Photoshop Elements (8, 9 or 10)? If so join the Photo Group on February 13, 20 and 27th from 1 to 3pm in the computer lab (lounge area).
Please sign up on the photo group sheets in the lounge area or phone the office (250) 658-5558.
For more information call Diane Anderson 250-477-8255 or Diane Cowden 250-477-4571. <email: dianecow@shaw.ca>.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls
This FREE 8-week program for older adults is designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling and increase their activity levels. ”A Matter of Balance” is a new program that the Centre on Aging is implementing across BC. It is delivered by trained and certified volunteer coaches (leaders).*
The topics for the eight two hour sessions are:
1: Introduction to the Program
2: What’s holding us back? Exploring Our Thoughts and Concerns about Falls
3: Exercise and its Role in Fall Prevention**
4: Assertiveness and how it Impacts Fall Prevention
5: Visiting Physiotherapist: Falls Prevention Tips
6: Implementing Fall Prevention Habits
7: Recognizing Fall Hazards in the Home and Community
8: Program Review
*If you are interested in becoming a coach for this program, our first Victoria Coach training session will be held on February 17, 18, and 19 at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre. Over the course of three days, trainees are instructed on how to deliver the 8-week “Matter of Balance” workshop.
**Starting in session three, and continuing each week is a half hour exercise program.
If your are interested in having “A Matter of Balance” delivered at our centre, or any other information about this program please let Brenda Hurd know at <brendahurd@telus.net>.
Blood Pressure Clinics There will be a free Blood Pressure Clinic offered at CB Place on Tuesday, March 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 am, so take advantage of this service.
Introduction to the iPad – Postponed until further notice
Due to unforeseen circumstances this course has been postponed to a later date..
Claremont High School Reunion
All members of the 1972 graduating class of Claremont High School are invited to the 40th class reunion on the weekend of May 25 and 26. The Friday evening will feature a cocktail reception at the Ramada Inn. On Saturday, there will be a student performance and school tour at Claremont, followed by a gathering at the Beach House in Cordova Bay for grads and their partners.
For more information, go to the Claremont High School website at www.claremont.sd63.bc.ca and click the Alumni Link to see details and registration forms, or email claremont1972@hotmail.com .