KENDALLVILLE – Registration is open for July classes and activities at the Community Learning Center, 401 E. Diamond St.

Please call 260-544-3455, ext. 104, or visit thecommunitylearningcenter.org to secure a spot in the class or activities. Click on the Events tab.

A Star Sitters babysitting class will be offered on Friday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Learning Center. The Parkview Healthy Living Center will present the Grade 5-8 Boys and Girls Course as an overview of the duties and responsibilities of a babysitter.

The course is training in basic child care, medical emergencies, CPR, and home safety and security. Babysitters in training should bring a lunch bag and a doll. The cost is $ 25 for the class; register at thecommunitylearningcenter.org.

Farmers’ markets: every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Self-defense training: July 13 and 20, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn self-protection techniques from the Kendallville Police Department.

Bar & Lunch: July 29, 7 am-8am

Diabetes Support Group: July 29, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Yoga on the Lawn: July 24, 8 am to 8:45 am Participate in an outdoor yoga class before the farmer’s market.

Fine arts

Christmas in July: Quilted table runner, July 13, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $ 10. Make a table runner for the holidays. List of materials on the CLC registration page.

Christmas in July: quilted stockings, July 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $ 10. Make reversible, sew-on Christmas stockings as you go with a turn-and-sew method. List of materials on the CLC registration page.

Christmas in July: Paper Piecing, July 21, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $ 10. Learn how to make paper Christmas trees. All materials are provided.

Performing arts

“The Wizard of Oz”: Friday July 16, shows at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm, in the auditorium of the CLC. The show is a summer camp production presented by Oak Farm Montessori School. Admission is a free will gift for the benefit of Gaslight Playhouse.

“Moana Jr.”: performances at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the CLC.

health and wellbeing

Fresh salsa: July 15, 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Cost: $ 5. Use vegetables from the garden to create savory and sweet salsas with dietitian Caitlyn Bauer. Masks compulsory; social distancing will be practiced.

What’s Cookin ‘Food Challenge: July 19, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $ 25 (per team). Based on the TV series “Chopped”, teams of 2-3 people will be given ingredients and have limited time to prepare the best possible dish for judging.

Cannapalooza! Pickles and beans: July 20 and 21, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $ 10 (per class). Learn how to store pickles on the first night and green beans on the second night in the CLC kitchen.

Up in Smoke barbecue class: July 22, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $ 10. Learn the basics of barbecuing and how to cook on the grill. The menu is pork tenderloins with various rubs with a side of vegetables in a pan.

Teddy Bear Picnic: July 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: $ 10. Children ages 4-7 can enjoy a picnic with their favorite stuffed animal. Kid will help prepare rainbow fruit skewers, pinwheel sandwiches, pudding, and freshly squeezed lemonade.

Pickleball clinic (one night): July 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $ 10. Learn the basics of playing this popular sport.

Exercise

Pickleball open: Mondays, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Zumba: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Energetic movement on exotic rhythms of Latin and international rhythms.

Zumba Strong: Thursdays, 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. STRONG by Zumba® combines strength training, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric movements synchronized to original music specially designed to adapt to each movement.

Drums Alive: Tuesdays 5:15 to 6 p.m. Drums Alive® is a program that promotes healthy physical, mental, emotional and social balance.

Senior Strong: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 am to 9.45 am Senior Strong is a class focused on cardiovascular endurance, strength, balance and flexibility.

Barre: Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Combining the best of Pilates, yoga, aerobics and elements of dancer strengthening exercises, Barre Above ™ offers a fun, results-oriented workout.

Local literacy and learning programs focused on adults, families and Indigenous people arrive in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows as part of $ 2.9 million provincial fund for community literacy program adults.

In Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, funding will go to the Adult Lifelong Learning Program run by the Katzie Literacy Committee of Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows.

There are 97 programs in 128 communities that receive funding, part of which is a one-time top-up fund for the year 2021/22.

Programs are generally offered free in local communities.

“The daily impact of literacy on our communities will be felt for generations,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Higher Education and Vocational Training. “Literacy and numeracy programs help people fill out application forms, understand health information, help children with homework, budget household budgets, and read and understand labels. It goes beyond that too. For many adult learners, literacy programs are an important first step on an educational journey to post-secondary education as they work toward career and life goals for themselves and their families.

“Giving people the opportunity to improve their literacy opens up many possibilities,” said Lisa Beare, MPP for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. “It can mean anything from being more financially independent to spending time reading with your kids. This investment in a lifelong learning program for adults will be a great addition to our community.

Literacy programs typically include one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction that supports all levels of literacy. In 2020, many programs have switched to providing online services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Local literacy and learning programs focused on adults, families and Indigenous people are coming to Langley as part of a $ 2.9 million provincial fund for the Community Adult Literacy Program.

In Langley, this year’s funding will support the Community Adult One-to-One Learning Program run by the Encompass Support Services Society.

There are 97 programs in 128 communities that receive funding, part of which is a one-time top-up fund for the year 2021/22.

Programs are generally offered free of charge in local communities.

“The daily impact of literacy on our communities will be felt for generations,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Higher Education and Vocational Training. “Literacy and numeracy programs help people fill out application forms, understand health information, help children with homework, budget household budgets, and read and understand labels. It goes beyond that too. For many adult learners, literacy programs are an important first step on an educational journey to post-secondary education as they work toward career and life goals for themselves and their families.

“Literacy and numeracy can be a huge barrier for adults as they complete tasks in their daily lives and fully spend time with friends and family,” said Andrew Mercier, MPP for Langley. “Our government knows how important it is to invest in adult literacy programs to ensure all British Columbians have the tools they need to thrive.

Literacy programs typically include one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction that supports all levels of literacy. In 2020, many programs have switched to providing online services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Students at Debney Meadows Elementary School were put to the test at an AFL gala day on Friday, marking the last day of the second term.

Despite the cold weather, the students were excited to get out of their classrooms and get active. Preparations for the sixth-graders dressed in the colors of their favorite soccer team and participated in three different activities designed to improve their skills. This included a goal kicking exercise, a team handball game and a tackle and obstacle circuit.

“We find it really important to help schools and children connect to their local football clubs. The more kids playing football, the better, ”said Mufaro Muneri, Head of Development at The Huddle.

“One of the best parts of The Huddle program is building trust with the students and the club. It’s such a good thing to have one of the values ​​of “belonging”, and it’s quite important that we bring that word into the community. ”

Many students who frequent Debney Meadows also participate in other programs run by The Huddle, such as Huddle Up Junior and Huddle Holidays. This connection helps The Huddle help the community become more cohesive and foster that sense of belonging.

“My favorite activities have been handball and soccer,” said Awo, a third-year student.

“I’ve been to Bounce and Chesterfield Farm as well.”

The new document comes amid growing political emphasis on improving care for people with learning disabilities, but with few specialized training courses offered and varied services.

“I would like to highlight the fantastic commitment, commitment and shared passion of community nurses with learning disabilities”

Angie hack

The Queen’s Nursing Institute and Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland released the standards this week, noting that there are around 1.5 million people living with a learning disability in the UK.

They said they wanted to “articulate the specific elements” of the practice shown by those who took a Community Learning Disabilities (CQS) Nurse Specialist qualification course.

Both organizations hope that in this way the new standards will support the training and practice of nurses with community learning disabilities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

They noted that policy documents such as the NHS Long Term Plan set out ambitions to tackle health inequalities, unmet needs and to ensure that people with learning disabilities receive better support.

In this national policy context, the role of the practitioner community learning disability nurse has assumed major and growing importance, the institutes said.

However, they said that currently only four universities offer the Community Learning Disability Nurses program in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a small number of students.

Meanwhile, they warned that there are currently no higher education institutions offering the SPQ Learning Disability Community Nurse in Scotland.

The institutes pointed out that their voluntary standards were different from professional regulatory standards such as those established by the Council of Nurses and Midwives.

All community-based nursing learning disability programs leading to a recordable PQS must meet the current NMC standards for specialized training and practice, which dates back to 2001.

The regulator is currently revising its post-registration SPQ standards, and QNI and QNIS have said they expect their work on the project “will inform the NMC’s review process.”

Meanwhile, in addition to education, they said they hoped the voluntary standards would help promote consistency and a benchmark for best practices for service providers.

“The most compelling observation throughout this project has been the consistency of cohesion, passion and compassion”

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Those who wrote the standards noted that the complexities of community-based learning disability nursing were “apparent in the sense that no two services are the same in terms of employer and caregiving context.” .

For example, they observed “variability in the management of nursing services, some falling within the domain of social services rather than health services, resulting in professional and support implications for these independent practitioners”.

However, they said they said their commitment to services had “emphasized a true collaborative approach and an increased focus on person-centered care.”

“All of the teams demonstrated full commitment to co-production, supporting early intervention, avoiding hospital admissions, promoting early discharge and ensuring support in the best interest for individuals, caregivers and families at home or in their alternative community setting, ”they said.

They added, “The most compelling observation throughout this project has been the consistency of cohesion, passion and compassion demonstrated by all staff involved in providing care and support, from first contact. at the end of life, for people with a learning disability and / or autism. “

Angie Hack, deputy director of nursing programs at QNI, coordinated the development of the new standards.

“The standards reflect the current practice of the learning disability nurse practitioner in the modern community, including the specific skills for this specialized practice area,” she said.

She added: “To develop the standards, it was essential to gain insight into the challenges and experiences of nurses with learning disabilities working in the community setting today.

“I would like to highlight the fantastic commitment, commitment and shared passion of community nurses with learning disabilities across the UK who together promote best practice,” she said.

Over the past six years, QNI and QNIS have already published similar standards for district nurses, senior general practice nurses, children’s community nurses, entry-level generalist nurses and entry-level nurses in nursing care. home nurses.

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We will continue to help residents learn new skills and get their lives back on track after agreeing to support our borough’s brilliant cycling project for another five years.

The new five-year lease for the Guildford Community Learning Center at 109 Southway in Guildford, will allow Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership (SLLP) to offer social enterprise activities and learning courses as well as provide donated bicycles to new affordable through their Bike Project Surrey.

The head of the Council, Cllr Joss Bigmore says:

“The benefits of Bike Project Surrey and the Guildford Community Learning Center have been enormous and we are pleased that this new lease extends our support to a 14^e year. For students and adults alike, it is a chance to improve their employment opportunities, boost their confidence, develop their social skills and reduce loneliness and isolation.

“The Bike Project’s cycle maintenance qualification can make a big difference to people who might otherwise leave school without any qualifications. I know of a youngster who arrived after being kicked out of school and then went on to study auto mechanics at a local college. I hope the Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership can continue their work to create more of these success stories that help everyone in our borough. ”

Director General of the Surrey Lifelong Learning Project, Kevin Delf says:

“The charity’s directors, staff and volunteers are delighted that Council has decided to renew the lease. We look forward to continuing to work locally and to provide support and opportunities for people to learn locally. “

Launched in 2012 and located at 109 Southway since 2013, The Bike Project renovates donated bikes, provides free training and work experience to job seekers and local youth. The bicycles are then sold at a reduced price and the income is used to finance the project. Every year 1,500 bikes are refurbished or recycled, many of which are sold through 109 Southway.

The Bike Project offers out-of-school students an alternative to mainstream education and a chance to obtain a cycle maintenance and repair qualification from the Institute of the Automotive Industry. Qualifications are available at Levels 1, 2 or 3, with a Level 3 certificate the equivalent of a Level A. It also offers on-the-job training and mechanical training for adults who are not in employment. , studies or employment.

The Bike Project has now reopened after being forced to close during the pandemic. The store is currently open on Wednesdays and Thursdays to provide carbon-free transportation options for local residents and students.

The Guildford Community Learning Center has also hosted SLLP’s free training and support program in a range of topics including IT, Business Advice, Debt Management, Mental Health, Self-Confidence, Skills skills, job interview skills, math and English, as well as weekly art and chess clubs. During the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, it became the new home for their Park Barn learning center and currently has a four-week waiting list.

Current participants referred to the Center include former offenders, through the Probation Service, and people with physical and mental health issues.

The space has also been used by local organizations, including Warmth Matters, which helps people pay or reduce their energy bills, Make it Click computer charity, Foodwise culinary charity, financial services charity Boom Credit Union and Young Mother Midwifery Services, which help young mothers return. in education.

The garden of the Guildford Community Learning Center, at the rear of the building, is used as a community respite and free allocation space in collaboration with Zero Carbon Guildford and its food security program.

As part of his ongoing expert lecture series on Thursday, June 24, World Food Program Logistics Officer and Nobel Prize Winner Zeff Kapoor will talk about his 28 years with the world’s largest humanitarian organization in the world.

SLLP works to help people in Surrey and beyond who may have missed learning in the past by giving them opportunities to learn and reach their full potential.

Guildford Philanthropy, which we set up in 2014 with the Community Foundation for Surrey to help underprivileged members of our community, donated over £ 7,000 to the Bike Project to fund cycling mechanics training for young adults who are struggling to find a job, and to set up a new workshop to repair more bicycles.

Previously home to a video rental business, the shop was renovated in 2013 by ourselves, SLLP, Guildford College, Surrey County Council and property consultants Tuffin Ferraby Taylor.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has announced that Greg Rankin will become Director of the RVS Community Learning Center (CLC) for the 2021/22 school year.

With campuses in Cochrane, Airdrie and Chestermere. CLC is an alternative school that offers students in Grades 9-12 a flexible program to meet their learning needs. The school offers outreach and home education programs including Building Futures, The Farm, and the Mechanics Training Center.

RVS Superintendent Greg Luterbach says Rankin’s experience and skills will set the stage for success in his new role.

“Greg’s innovative spirit, strong leadership background and history with alternative RVS programs make him well positioned to take the lead of RVS CLC,” said Luterbach. “I know he will excel in his new role and I wish him every success.”

Rankin first joined Rocky View Schools in 2010 and has served as Principal of Meadowbrook School in Airdrie since 2018.

During his time with RVS Rankin worked as a teacher at George McDougall High School, where he later became assistant principal. He also served as Deputy Principal at Springbank Community High School and helped establish the first of two Building Futures programs in 2013.

RVS Board Chair Fiona Gilbert sent her congratulations in a written statement.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend our congratulations to Greg,” says Gilbert. “We appreciate his leadership and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will have in these school communities.

Learning tools

Community Learning Platform Adds Deeper LMS Integration

• By Dian Schaffhauser
• 05/27/21

Piazza, an education technology company developing a community learning platform, updated its app to give campus administrators more control over course creation and course registrations through the school’s management system. ‘learning. Key enhancements include the integration of Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) 1.3, the latest version, of IMS Global Learning Consortium, and Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) single sign-on (SSO).

The program serves as a question-and-answer platform for a course that allows students to ask questions and answers by name or anonymously, take surveys, and get feedback from their instructors. The software uses a wiki style format which supports code, mathematical notation, videos, images, and other file types. Professors who use Piazza have reported that this eliminates email clutter and requires more student participation.

The upgrade enables connection management through LMSs including Blackboard, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Moodle and Sakai, as well as course registrations. Depending on the company, the LMS administrator will be able to:

• Provision and manage more easily course creation and course registrations in Piazza via the LMS;
• Enable single sign-on with the university’s identity provider;
• Automatically synchronize lists between the LMS and Piazza; and
• Integrate Piazza’s gradebook functionality with the LMS, to transfer student participation statistics.

“As our university customers continue to simplify processes and navigate new learning models, we are excited to bring this protocol update which will allow university administrators to manage access to Piazza directly through their LMS. “, Said Pooja Sankar, founder and CEO of Piazza, in a press release.

The update is available for current institutional clients.