CREATIVE RETIREMENT TOURS Winnipeg Rail Museum Climb the stairs of the historic Via Rail
Union Station to tracks 1 & 2 where you will discover the only museum in Winnipeg dedi- cated to the preservation of Manitoba's rail heritage. See where it all began. View the first steam locomotive on the Canadian Prairies, The Countess of Dufferin. Continue on and view an early-generation diesel locomotive just like the ones still used today.
Funeral Planning Planning your funeral is usually on your "to
do list." Don't wait until it is too late! Find out what options are available and what they cost. Review the four main concerns you face planning your funeral and making cemetery arrangements. You will be given a tour of the Funeral Centre following the presentation. Bring your questions
Tour of Chinatown's Herb Shops Explore the intriguing herb shops of Chi- natown with herbalist Rand Smith.
Learn
about different types of herbs, their purposes and the best places to buy them.
Farm to Table
The Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre explores how your food gets from the farm to your table. Join us for a tour of this unique facility and enjoy the in- teractive exhibits on the science and technol- ogy of modern food, plus a milling workshop to make flour and bake bread. See the sows and piglets through the four windows into a working hog barn and try a Vet’s ultrasound. All registrants must make their own way to the centre for the tour.
Manitoba Electrical Museum Tour This unique museum tells the story of hy- droelectric development in Manitoba from the 1870s to the present. Discover the safe use of electricity and how electrical energy works. Visitors will see: electrical contraptions from the past; a giant appliance robot; how gener- ating stations are built in Manitoba.
TECHNOLOGY Using Your Mac - Level I Learn how to use a MAC’s operating sys-
tem. Topics include basic usage, computer configuration, maintenance & troubleshoot- ing, file management (organizing your files), backing-up your files, and running Windows programs on your Mac.
I Didn't Know Windows Could Do That? - The Windows Wizards
Windows 7 and previous versions have a series of 'Wizards' or Components in them that help you do many common tasks such as: printing multiple pictures, scanning, burning a DVD/CD, resize pictures to e-mail, copy pictures from your camera to your computer, compress files and much more. Learn about these Wizards and how they simplify and of- fer powerful options to many common com- puter tasks.
Do You Know Where Your Files Are? - File Management
File Management involves organizing
all types of files (pictures, music and docu- ments). Hear about organizational philoso- phy, file management techniques, backing up and importing pictures. This is "must-have knowledge" for computer users.
Sharing Photos on the Internet with Google Plus
Google Plus (a free service from Google) has photo albums that allow you to share photos and videos with friends and family on the internet, they do not need a Google ac- count to view the albums. Learn how to up- load, edit, organize and share albums.
Windows 8 - Where is Everything? Windows 8 is the newest version of Mi- crosoft Windows and has a radically different interface from earlier versions. This presen- tation-style class (not hands-on) is for those who are familiar with earlier Windows and want to know how to use the new interface with its new Metro start screen, how the desk- top has changed and how to deal with the ab- sence of the Start button.
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Got a new Samsung, Acer, Asus, Nexus, Kobo Arc or similar tablet or smart phone using Google’s Android? Learn how to setup Wi-Fi, basic features, the touch screen and how to get free and commercial Apps (the programs that do neat and useful stuff).
Blurb Bookify
Get started on printing your book instantly with Blurb Bookify™, Blurb’s online book- making tool. It’s a streamlined way to make beautiful books. Bookify is great for simple, stylish photo books of 240 pages or fewer. There is no need to download anything as you work and save your book online.
SPECIAL INTEREST Lesser Known British Genealogical Resources
Have you exhausted the standard docu-
ments for searching family history? Do you want to discover more documents which might help you identify family members? Then learn about the records relating to: hospitals, professions, occupations, prisons, insurance, education, railroads, customs and excise records, as well as historical websites and much more!
Sound Genealogical Practices Having trouble keeping all your genea-
logical information organized? Learn about: good record keeping, ideas for organizing research undertaken, gathering ALL possible data (are you missing any documents?), have you applied the standards of proof to your re- search, planning new research, hiring a local researcher (don't waste $$$), contacting dis- tant family members and contacting people living in your family’s city/town/village.
High-Tech Treasure Hunting: Discover Geocaching
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by ad- venture seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Learn how to find where geocaches are located, download the information and enter it in your GPS device.
Flat Screen TVs and Home Entertainment
Learn about flatscreen TVs and how to use them with either Shaw or MTS. Understand how the remote works, what equipment you can attach to the TV (DVD and Blu Ray player, a digital camera or gaming system), what all the plugs on the TV are used for, and what to consider when planning your home entertainment equipment.
LECTURES
Confessions of an English Opium-Eater This famous book was an autobiographi- cal account written by Thomas De Quincey, about his laudanum (opium and alcohol) ad- diction and its effect on his life. De Quincey associated with the 'bad boys' of romantic po- etry such as Colleridge, whose famous Kub- la Khan was written under the influence of opium.
India: Where to Next?
India is the 7th largest country and 2nd most populous country in the world. It is a diverse society in all aspects- culturally, eco- nomically, politically and socially. Indepen- dent from the British since 1947, it has been since the 1990s a major participant in the global society. The central question of interest is the impact of "globalization" and the result- ing societal changes.
Canadian Muslims: Past, Present, Future This presentation examines and presents the story of Muslims in Canada. When did Muslims first come to Canada? Who were they and where did they settle? Why did they come to Canada and why do they continue to come here? What types of contributions have they made and what challenges did they face? What about third and fourth generation Canadian Muslims? It will also discuss indig- enous converts and their children.
MAY 2013
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