Our activity groups emphasize learning by doing. Participants meet to pursue a common interest and develop/improve their skills in a hands-on and/or less formal manner. All activity groups are peer-led by a volunteer member of SLR who has some expertise in the subject.WINTER 2012 ACTIVITY GROUPS
SLR is pleased to offer the following Activity Groups. Please note that the Activity Group location, number of sessions, registration fees, and additional charges for materials vary. Activity Groups are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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1. CRAFT ‘N CHAT with Judi Emery
Mondays at noon
Jan 9 – June 11, SLR Room 112
Note: closed Feb 20, Apr 9, May 21
Open to all with SLR membership
Participants do crafts, share ideas and recipes, enjoy films and speakers, go out to lunch, and take the occasional road or theatre trip. The group donates regularly to the Food Bank and other charities. So please join us – bring your lunch for food, fun, fellowship, and of course lots of Craft ‘n Chat.
2. LET’S PLAY THE RECORDER with David Radcliffe
Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (10 sessions)
Jan 17 – Mar 20, Cafeteria, Room 103
$65 (plus materials)
This is a continuation of the activity which was introduced in the spring of 2011, and repeated in the fall. It is open to anyone who would like to join the group. Requirements are a basic (Soprano) recorder, a copy of the Yamaha Recorder Student Book 1, and a table top or floor music stand. Beginners are very welcome and will be helped to join in, but it would be useful to know how to play the basic C scale.
3. WRITING CIRCLE with Dan Hyttenrauch
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (10 sessions)
Jan 25 – Mar 28, SLR Room 113
$65, Limited to 20 participants
Do you want to capture in your own words the precious memories of the people, places and events that you treasure in your heart? Discover the writing tools you need to express yourself in a fun and satisfying manner. SLR’s Writing Circle aims to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to learn about the writing process and share your life stories with your peers. Make the time to honour your life!
4. THE DEBATERS with Roslyn Moorhead and Jan Lubell
Thursdays, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (5 sessions)
Mar 8 – Apr 5, Room 112
$20, Limited to 15 participants
Have you heard the Debaters on CBC Radio? This spring, we will have our own informative and fun version at SLR. Teams will pick a topic ranging from serious to light-hearted, present their case, face a rebuttal by the other team, and try to convince their peers. An animated and thought-provoking experience is guaranteed.
