Newsletter - Feb 09

Community Engagement Site

Newsletter February 2009

Delburne Centralized School Box 280, Delburne, Alberta T0M 0V0 Phone: 403-749-3838 E-mail: [email protected] Website: delburneces.wetpaint.com

I am delighted t o write t his first newsle tter whi ch marks t he be ginning of a g ood t hing. I su spect that many of you may be un ce rtain of e xactl y what t he Community En gagement Site is an d how i t can be of b enefit t o you.

S ERVICES AVAILABLE : VIDEO CONFERENCING - allows people in dif-

ferent locations to collaborate face-to-face as if they were in the same room. Get together with a few or a few hundred people while saving time and reducing travel expenses! SMARTBoard – is an interactive whiteboard sys-

tem that combines the simplicity of a whiteboard with the power of a computer. Best of all, this wonderful tool is incredibly easy to use! COMPUTER AND HIGH SPEED SPEED INTERNET ACCESS

We are l ocate d in t he Delbu rne Central ized School. Please st op by t o visit ou r delightful space spe cificall y de signed to advan ce rural community de velopment. I l ook forward t o meeting you and being of assi stance in connecting you wit h resou rce s specific t o you r needs and interests.

W ELCOME ! Sincerely, Nora Smith CES Coordinator For m ore details, vi sit

www.delburneces.wetpaint.com

NEW EVENTS! COMPUTER & IT TRAINING INTRODUCTORY COURSES specifically designed for learners new to computing. COMPUTER BASICS: WINDOWS XP Date: Tues., February 3 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $20 INTERNET, EMAIL & THE WORLD WIDE WEB Date: Tues., February 10 & 17 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $40 WORD 2003 - LEVEL 1 Date: Mon., February 23, March 2, 9, 16 & 23 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $100

FREE SMALL BUSINESS LEARN AT LUNCH SESSION 1: ACCESSING BUSINESS RESOURSES Business expert, Kathy Lineham, will be showcasing the vast array of business resources available to central Alberta businesses and entrepreneurs. Date: Monday, January 26 Time: 11:30am-12:15pm Location: Delburne Centralized School, Bowden Grandview School, Sundre High School & Olds Bell e-Learning Centre SESSION 2: BUSINESS PLANNING Date: Monday, February 23 Time: 11:30am-12:15pm Location: Delburne Centralized School, Bowden Grandview School, Sundre High School & Olds Bell e-Learning Centre SESSION 3: TBA Date: Monday, March 30

Community Engagement Site

Newsletter February 2009

Delburne Centralized School Box 280, Delburne, Alberta T0M 0V0 Phone: 403-749-3838 E-mail: [email protected] Website: delburneces.wetpaint.com

more EVENTS!

COME EXPLORE LEADING EDGE TECHNOLOGY T HE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS … •

Take a class for pleasure.

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Build professional skills through p ostsecondary courses for credit.

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Obtain resume writi ng assistance.

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Use t he SuperNet t o sup port bu siness applications. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT NORA SMITH AT (403) 749-3838

www.delburneces.wetpaint.com

Children’s Mental Health Telehealth Series

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ANXIOUS CHILDREN & YOUTH Date: Wed., January 28 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Cost: FREE

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INATTENTIVE/HYPERACTIVE CHILDREN & YOUTH Date: Wed., February 25 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm Cost: FREE

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A CHILD WITH DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR Date: Wed., March 18 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm Cost: FREE

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SAD AND DEPRESSED CHILDREN & YOUTH Date: Wed., April 29 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm Cost: FREE Sessions held at Delburne Centralized School.

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HORSE

Date: February 2 to April 1 Time: 3:45-4:45 pm Location: Delburne Centralized School, Bowden Grandview School, Sundre High School & Olds Bell e-Learning Centre

Basic introduction to the horse as an evolving mammal, and as a tool for man upon domestication. Basic equine identification, terminology, behaviors, external and internal anatomy descriptions and horse breeds are examined. Safe horse ground handling techniques, stable management, nutrition, reproduction, and grooming will be covered in theory and in a hands-on lab setting. Instructed by Olds College staff and students in equine science programs.