General Interest

TOUR THE WORLD WITH DIFFERENT CUISINES - Five Different Sessions

Learn to prepare easy, tasty specialties from around the world!

SESSION 1:  ITALIAN CUISINE

Date: Wednesday, February 8
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Country Encounters Hospitality – 7701 17th Avenue Coleman
Cost: $25.00
Instructor: Dawn Rigby
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 1
To Register: 403-562-2853


SESSION 2:  CHINESE CUISINE

Date: Wednesday, February 29
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Country Encounters Hospitality – 7701 17th Avenue Coleman
Cost: $25.00
Instructor: Dawn Rigby
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 15
To Register: 403-562-2853


SESSION 3:  UKRANIAN CUISINE

Date: Wednesday, March 14
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Country Encounters Hospitality – 7701 17th Avenue Coleman
Cost: $25.00
Instructor: Dawn Rigby
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 7
To Register: 403-562-2853


SESSION 4:  MEXICAN CUISINE

Date: Wednesday, March 28
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Country Encounters Hospitality – 7701 17th Avenue Coleman
Cost: $25.00
Instructor: Dawn Rigby
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 21
To Register: 403-562-2853


SESSION 5: INDIAN CUISINE

Date: Wednesday, April 18
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Country Encounters Hospitality – 7701 17th Avenue Coleman
Cost: $25.00
Instructor: Dawn Rigby
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 4
To Register: 403-562-2853


STEPHEN KING: AN APPRECIATION OF THE AUTHOR AND HIS CANNON OF WORK

This is a course for the avid Stephen King fan and enthusiast. Have you ever wanted to explore his earliest childhood writing and the beginning of his mega career? Ever wondered how and why he created Richard Bachman and has he used other pseudonyms? Ever wanted to explore the “S K Universe”, his different landscapes and fictional worlds? Ever wanted to explore his impact on Popular Culture? Ever wanted to explore the many movies, TV series and mini-series based on his works? Ever wanted to explore the world of “Stephen King Collecting”?

These questions and many others can be answered here. Tim is an avid reader, studier and collector of Stephen King, one of the world’s most popular authors. Considered by many to be a “minor expert” on King and his works, Tim is willing and eager to share his passion and enthusiasm for his work.

Dates: Thursdays, February 9 & 16
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: MDM, 2nd Floor Room 210
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Tim Heintzman
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 2
To Register: 403-562-2853


INDOOR GOLF – BEGINNERS

Beginner lessons for those new to golf or with little experience. Lessons will cover all the basics such as grip, stance, posture, swing takeaway, downswing, follow through, finish position, weight transfer and weight distribution. If you have clubs please bring them to all classes! A few spares will be available for those who do not have clubs.
Maximum: 10
Dates: Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15 and 22
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Cost: $40.00
Instructor: Ken Roome
Location: ISS Gym
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 16
To Register: 403-562-2853

GEL OR ACRYLIC NAIL TECHNOLOGY

This class is set up for those who have the desire to learn, but have limited time. This class is a full day and yes, it can be done! We will show you how! Students receive their book in advance to allow for more hands on experience in class. We will cover sanitization, nail technology, disease, natural nail care and maintenance, preparation, application of products and will complete a fun set of nails. Students receive full supplies, a book and certificate of completion.

Please Note: Each student will need a model for 1:00 pm as well as a lunch. Instructor Carrie Dumont from Nails Plus in Drumheller, Alberta has been a successful Nail Technician for over 22 years and has been instructing private classes for over 14 years. Students must be registered and paid in full by Thursday, February 16 to allow enough time for manuals to be mailed.
Payment is non-refundable once you have received your manual.

Date: Saturday, March 3

Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (please bring a lunch)
Cost: $579.00 for Acrylic (includes professional supplies, manual and certificate of completion)
$679.00 for Gel (includes professional supplies, manual and certificate of completion)
Instructor: Carrie Dumont, Nails Plus
Location: MDM, 2nd Floor Room 210
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 16
To Register: 403-562-2853

WILLOW MIRROR

Join willow furniture builder Jan Walker to create a rustic mirror with willow frame. In this one-day course, you will learn about harvesting, preparing and using willow as a building material. No woodworking experience is required. All materials, glass and hardware are supplied. Students need to bring a sharp hand pruner (bypass/curved blades) are best, a small claw hammer and a bag lunch. Finished size is 26” tall and 16” wide. Mirror glass is 10” X 12”.

Date: Saturday, March 31
Time: 9:00 – 5:00 pm
Cost: $105.00
Instructor: Jan Walker
Location: MDM, 2nd Floor Room 210
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 22
To Register: 403-562-2853

PIZZA MAKING

Fresh-made pizza is much easier to make than most people realize. Learn how to prepare your own pizza dough and top it with your favorite ingredients.

Date: Wednesday, April 25
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Country Encounters Hospitality – 7701 17th Avenue Coleman
Cost: $25.00
Instructor: Dawn Rigby
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April18 © Microsoft®
To Register: 403-562-2853


DO IT YOURSELF BIKE FIXES - THE NUTS AND BOLTS

Try a new quick approach to keeping your bicycle serviced without the technical jargon; just plain talk and plain fun. Learn how to change a flat, repair a tube, make the gears work, adjust it to fit, clean & lubricate, tighten and loosen bolts to get you back on the road or trail in no time flat. Bring your bike to do your own quick hands-on tune up.

Date: Thursday, May 10
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Gord Tuck, Tuck Shop
Location: Tuck Shop – 7445 18th Avenue Coleman
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 3
To Register: 403-562-2853 © Microsoft®


OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND SURVIVAL SKILLS

Learn how to travel nature’s pathways by preparing yourself both physically and mentally with basic wilderness skills. Skills that will give you the confidence to deal with the many situations you may encounter. This is an introduction to educating yourself for participating in the great outdoors and its amazing rewards!

Date: Monday, May 14
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Juran Greene, Scouts Canada
Location: MDM, 2nd Floor Room 210
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 7
To Register: 403-562-2853

STARTING PLANTS FROM SEED

Learn how to grow the flowers you love at home! No more searching for the plants you want and can’t find at the garden centre. By following a few simple rules you can grow healthy sturdy plants at home for a fraction of the price at the garden centres. Come for “hands on” fun and take home some plants to “grow on”. Please bring two milk boxes (2L) - all other supplies will be supplied by instructor
Date: Tuesday, March 6
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Dianna Calder, Owner of Bailey Hill Greenhouse (South of Cowley)
Location: MDM, 2nd Floor Room 203
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 28
To Register: 403-562-2853


BASIC GARDEN DESIGN

Whether you have a brand new yard or would like to evaluate what you have, you are going to need to form a plan first. Learn to put ideas down on paper and decide what sort of garden you want. How much time do you really want to spend maintain your flower beds, mowing your lawn and trimming your edges and so on. Participants will learn how to draw up a plan that can be done in doable increments. It is much easier to change things on paper then after you have planted your trees. Participants will take home a design for their dream garden all drawn to scale and understand how to make a plan and put it into action. Please bring pictures of your garden, paper and pen/pencil.
Date: Tuesday, March 20
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Diana Calder, Owner of Bailey Hill Greenhouse (South of Cowley)
Location: MDM, 2nd Floor Room 203
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 13
To Register: 403-562-2853


EXTREME GARDENING

What and how to have a garden where the wind blows. Choosing plants for windy sites and what you can do to break the wind. We will discuss which plants are the toughest and evaluate your garden site for a successful wonderful garden.

Date: Tuesday, April 3
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Diana Calder, Owner of Bailey Hill Greenhouse (South of Cowley)
Location: MDM, 2nd Floor Room 203
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 27
To Register: 403-562-2853

LOW MAINTENANCE (XERISCAPE) GARDENING

There is no ZERO maintenance gardening, unless you concrete over the whole garden. There are many ways to spend more time enjoying your yard instead of being a slave to it. Learn what you can do to save time, energy, water and still have a garden you love. Understand the principles of Xeriscape without using masses of driftwood and gravel, by understanding which plants are truly drought tolerant and can stand up to wind. Reduce your water use and still have a beautiful garden that you can enjoy and not have to worry about!

Date: Tuesday, April 17
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Diana Calder, Owner of Bailey Hill Greenhouse (South of Cowley)
Location: MDM, 2nd Floor Room 203
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 4
To Register: 403-562-2853

MAKING YOUR GARDEN A SHOW STOPPER

Do you enjoy gardening? Then come join Diana for a couple of hours in the evening and learn:
* Simple and easy steps to give your garden IMPACT and WOW
* How to use plant material for optimal effect and artful splashes of color
* How to use easy tricks to hide unsightly corners and other disasters
* How to best fill gaps with annuals that complement your perennials and best way to display your pots and containers

Date: Thursday, April 26
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Diana Calder, Owner of Bailey Hill Greenhouse (South of Cowley)
Location: MDM, 2nd Floor Room 203
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 19
To Register: 403-562-2853

CROWSNEST GEOLOGY

Ever wonder how coal that was deposited at the edge of a sea ended up at the Crown of the Continent?  An overview of processes that deposited our local rocks with special emphasis on coal. How structural deformation after deposition gives us our present landscape.

Date: Tuesday, May 1
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Barbara McClary, M.Sc., P.Geoph
Location: MDM, 2nd Floor Room 210
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 24
To Register: 403-562-2853

ANGEL WORKSHOP

In this workshop you will:
* Be connected to at least one of your guardian angels
* Gain knowledge on how to read cards for yourself and others (with lots practice)
* Mini meditation instruction that you can do over and over again to connect with your guides or to manifest something
* A crystal grid that is activated to bring you something whether it is abundance, love, health, etc.
* A pendulum with instruction on how to use it
* How to put up protection and smudge yourself, others and your home/property
* How to shield and how to clear your chakras
* Which of the 5 gifts is your dominant one so you can focus on strengthening it
Registration fee includes a pendulum of your choice and a manual.
Please bring: Meditation pillow and blanket so you are comfortable, as well as Angel Decks and Crystals if you have them, pen and paper.

Dates: Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6
Time: Saturday – 9 am to 5 pm (1 hour for lunch) & Sunday – 9 am to 4 pm (1/2 hour for lunch)
Location: MDM, 2nd Floor Room 208
Cost: $170.00
Instructor: Tracy Blehm – Lasya Healing
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 20
To Register: 403-562-2853

FOOD PRESERVING METHODS AND CANNING WORKSHOP

This is a full day workshop. In the morning we will be exploring all the ways that one is able to preserve their food products for the colder months. Areas covered: freezing, drying, dehydrating, storage and canning will all be covered and the proper methods to ensure safer practices in our homes. During the afternoon we will do some hands on canning, sampling and discuss why methods have changed over the years. This workshop will help us to feel more comfortable with the process and see how easy it can be.  Each participant will be receiving a booklet of notes along with a sample of the canning. Bring a lunch!

Date: Sunday, May 6
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $65.00
Instructor: Kim Buckler
Location: MDM Kitchen
Registration Deadline: April 29
To Register: 403-562-2853


POWDERPUFF MECHANICS

Hey Ladies!!! This is your chance to come and learn simple mechanics that may assist you in an emergency or allow you to do minor repairs yourself, saving you money. Learn how to read and understand the gauges and lights on the dashboard, change a tire, give the battery a jump, check the fluids on your vehicle (including transmission fluid, engine fluid, oil level, brake fluid and anti-freeze) and how to change the wiper blades.
This class is a must for all women!!!

Date: Monday, May 28
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: MDM Upper Parking Lot
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Doug Gunn, Top Gunn Mechanical
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 17
To Register: 403-562-2853

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