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Overview

The Bermuda College Seniors Learning Centre, founded in 1990, is a self-supporting, non-profit organisation of approximately 800 members, open to anyone who has reached the tender age of 55. Housed in the Bermuda College South Hall (Rm. 150), classes are conducted daily on campus in the spring and fall semesters. The average course is held once a week for between one to two hours, and can run anywhere from four to twelve weeks. Course fees are charged to cover expenses and are purposely kept to a minimum.

Membership Fees

Initial one-time fee: $20.00

Annual dues: $20.00 (May – April)

Lifetime membership fee:  (optional/covers annual dues): $170.00

Fall 2010

MONDAY MORNING

NO.1 KEEP FIT FOR LIFE PAULETTE PEETS
PLACE North Hall Gym
DATE September 20 – December 6 (12 sessions)
TIME 9:30 - 10:30 PRICE $60
We are happy to have Paulette who will continue with stretching and deep muscle exercise for more flexibility, better balance and freer joint movement. “FEEL HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER”

NO.2 BRIDGE RAYMOND BROOKS
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room B164
DATE September 20 – December 6 (12 sessions)
TIME 9:30 – 12:00
PRICE $50
Raymond will sharpen your skills with his experience and patience.

NO.3 SCRABBLE CLUB
PLACE Hallet Hall Room H105
DATE September 20 – December 6 (12 sessions)
TIME 10:45 – 12:30
PRICE $15
Join the fun with the Scrabble players. How about some male players?

MONDAY AFTERNOON

NO.4 BERMUDA FORUM & LUNCH MARLENE B. LANDY
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room B146
DATE October 11, 25, November 8, 22 (4 sessions)
TIME Lunch – 12 noon – 12:30
PRICE $50
Guest speaker 12:30 – 1:30 Marlene has arranged for some interesting speakers to talk on a variety of Bermudian topics. A light lunch is included.

TUESDAY MORNING

NO.5 LINE DANCING MARY JOHNSON
PLACE North Hall Room G125
DATE September 21 – December 7 (12 sessions)
TIME 9:30 - 11:00
PRICE $72
Mary, an experienced line dancing instructor will continue to teach Line Dancing for experienced dancers. This class is for men and women. We certainly would like to see more guys.

NO.6 BEGINNERS’ LINE DANCING MARY JOHNSON
PLACE North Hall Room G125
DATE September 21 – December 7 (12 sessions)
TIME 11:00 - 12:30
PRICE $72
This class is for less experienced dancers. Mary will help you to improve your skills. Men are welcome to join in this fun exercise.

NO.7 DUPLICATE BRIDGE MARGE WAY
PLACE Bermuda Bridge Club
DATE September 21 – November 9 (8 sessions)
TIME 10: 00 – 12:00
PRICE $65
Come and join Marge’s bridge group. A basic knowledge is required. Marge supervises the play while she re-enforces bridge strategies. It’s a great way to improve.

NO.8 BASIC FLOWER JEANINNE SMITH ARRANGING & IKEBANA
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room B164
DATE September 21 – November 9 (8 sessions)
TIME 9:30 – 10:30
PRICE $60
Jeaninne enjoys flower arranging and once again has agreed to share some of her ideas with us this term. She is extremely fond of arranging greenery from the garden or from the roadside, so put on your creative hats and come join the class. Bring your container and oasis.

NO.9 WATER COLOURS EMMA INGHAM
PLACE North Hall Room G204
DATE October 5 - November 9 (6 sessions)
TIME 12:00 – 2:00
PRICE $85 (not including materials)
This course is designed to motivate and stimulate your creativity. You will have an hour and a half of painting instruction and the remaining time for your practicum. (Limited to 10 members)

TUESDAY AFTERNOON

NO.10 BEGINNERS’ YOGA ELAINE WHITE
PLACE North Hall Room G125
DATE September 28 – November 30 (10 sessions)
TIME 12:30 – 2:00
PRICE $75
The beginner’s class was successful so we decided to continue it this semester. Elaine is a qualified teacher of Integral yoga and this class has proven beneficial to our members. New members are welcome.

NO.11 INTERMEDIATE YOGA ELAINE WHITE
PLACE North Hall Room G125
DATE September 28 – November 30 (10 sessions)
TIME 2:15 – 3:45
PRICE $75
 Elaine has taught for six years and has lots of experience with seniors. She is qualified to teach Integral Yoga and she plans this class for the more experienced students who wish to move on to a higher level.

NO.12 LEAVE A WRITTEN LEGACY RAWLE FREDERICK
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room B164
DATE September 14 – October 19 (6 sessions, max. 12 students)
TIME 12:00 – 1:00
PRICE $45
Rawle Frederick, National Prize winner for fiction/poetry and Senior lecturer at the college shares and monitors the skills of new writers. This session (fall 2010) is restricted to writers who completed the most recent session (Spring 2010) and are currently completing work on their manuscripts. Restricted to ten (10) members – new members should be completing work on manuscripts for publication.

NO.13 HEALTHY SKIN, NATURAL LOOKING  MAKE-UP AND TECHNIQUES TO RELIEVE STRESS NANCY CABRAL
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room B146
DATE October 26 & November 9 (2 sessions)
TIME 10:30 – 12:00 noon
PRICE $45
A beauty consultant will give tips on healthy, natural looking skin and makeup techniques. Massage techniques for relaxation and stress relief will also be demonstrated.

NO.14 MICROSOFT WORD FUNCTIONS STEVE LAWRENCE
PLACE North Hall Room G323
DATE Tuesday & Thursday, September 21- October 14 (8 sessions)
TIME 1:00 – 2: 30
PRICE $85
Steve, a qualified computer instructor will concentrate on skills like formatting and printing letters, creating flyers, invitations, mailing list, printing labels and envelops. Knowledge of Windows operating system and access to a computer off campus are essential. (Limited to 10 members)

NO.15 THE INTERNET STEVE LAWRENCE PLACE North Hall Room G323
DATE Tuesday & Thursday, October 19 - November 16
TIME 1:00 – 2:30
PRICE $60
Steve has agreed to teach this additional course. Learn how to surf the web, send e-mails and include attachments and photos. You will be introduced to making airline and hotel reservations. Knowledge of Windows operating system and access to a computer off campus are essential. (Limited to 10 members)
NB: Nov. 11 is a Public Holiday.

WEDNESDAY MORNING

NO.16 EXERCISE FOR SASSY SENIORS KATHY TROTT
PLACE North Hall Room G125
DATE September 22 – December 8 (12 sessions)
TIME 9:30 - 10:30
PRICE $60
Kathy, an experienced instructor is with us again. She combines active aerobics with other Pilates, using a variety of music. She will tailor the course to suit the students’ needs and abilities. Men are welcome to join this class.

NO.17 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY LISA BARDGETT
PLACE North Hall Room G305
DATE September 29. Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, (4 sessions)
TIME 11:00 – 12:30
PRICE $85
Learn how to download pictures for editing and e-mailing them to family using Photo Shop Software. Bring your camera. Knowledge of the computer is essential.

NO.18 MY LIFE STORY
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room B164
DATE September 29, October 6, October 13, (3 sessions)
TIME 10:30 - 12:00
PRICE $35
This is a new course that will give our own members an opportunity to share their interesting lives. The Hon. Deirdre Chapin, Anne Pearson and Muriel Archer have agreed to be the speakers for this first term.

NO.19 TECHNOLOGY AND MICHAEL SHEPARD, MARK SIRJU TODAY’S GADGETS & SHACOI DANIELS
PLACE BROCK HALL, (South Hall) Room B 146
DATE October 6 and October 13 (2 sessions)
TIME 1:00 – 2:30
PRICE $45
Michael, the manager of P-Tech is taking the time from his busy schedule to acquaint us with the latest gadgets in today’s market. He is willing to demonstrate or answer any question that will help us keep up to date and understand today’s technology.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

NO.20 COLDWELL BANKER SUSAN THOMPSON BERMUDA REALTY STEPHANIE ROBINSON
PLACE BROCK HALL,(South Hall) Room B146
DATE October 20, 2010
TIME 1:00 – 2:30
PRICE $40
Susan Thompson (agency manager) will be addressing new buildings, new businesses, new technology, and new life styles for seniors. Stephanie Robinson is Bermuda’s first Senior Real Estate Specialist. While still actively helping people buy and sell real estate, she also has a consultative role wherein she speaks to such matters as: Re-defining Retirement, Caring for aging Parents, Pre-bereavement planning, Aging in Place, Downsizing, Active Seniors, Wills, etc.

NO.21 CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN ANNELIES SCHELAND
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room H164
DATE September 22 – December 8 (12 sessions)
TIME 1:30 – 3:00
PRICE $85
Some knowledge of the language is essential.

THURSDAY MORNING

NB: Nov. 11 is a Public Holiday.

NO.22 KEEP FIT FOR LIFE PAULETTE PEETS
PLACE North Hall Gym
DATE September 16 – December 9 (12 sessions)
TIME 9:30 - 10:30
PRICE $60
(See Monday’s class for details.)

NO.23 BRIDGE RAYMOND BROOKS
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room B164
DATE September 16 – December 9 (12 sessions)
TIME 9:30 – 12:00
PRICE $50
This class is open to players who have attended the Monday morning classes for at least two terms and desire more playing experience. Players with equivalent skills are also welcome.

NO.24 NEEDLE ARTS CLUB RITA SCOTT-LANDY & JUNE PITT
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room H264
DATE September 16 – December 9 (12 sessions)
TIME 10:00 – 12:00
PRICE $15 Come join our club and bring your work. If you know anyone who has some new craft to teach us please let us know. Whatever we know we are willing to share.

NO.25 WORLD & CURRENT AFFAIRS DR. DAVID SAUL
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room B146
DATE September 23 – November 18 (8 sessions)
TIME 10:30 - 12:00
PRICE $40
World and Current Affairs will be extremely exciting this term. Dr. George Cook will start the first two sessions, followed by Dr. David Saul (3 sessions). The final three speakers will be Sir John Swan, Dr. Walwyn Hughes and Mr. James Smith.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON

NO.26 LE CLUB PETANQUE MICHAEL KIRK
PLACE College Petanque Court
DATE September 16 – December 9 (12 sessions)
TIME 1:30 – 3:00
PRICE $15
A century’s old game played during Roman times - similar to British lawn bowling or Italian Bocce. Petanque is the sport closest to French hearts. The college Petanque court is next to BROCK HALL (South Hall).

NO.27 HEALTH MATTERS MEREDITH SMITH
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room B146
DATE September 23 – October 14 (4 sessions)
TIME 2:30 - 3:45
PRICE $30
Meredith, retired from the Health Department will be arranging some interesting and informative speakers to address this class. They will help you keep abreast with changes in health matters. Get your questions ready!

FRIDAY MORNING

NO.29 CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH JACKIE BACON
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room B164
DATE October 8 – December 10 (10 sessions)
TIME 11:00 – 12:00
PRICE $65
Jackie Bacon is back with us again eager to teach you French. Take this opportunity to start a foreign language or brush up on your French.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

NO.30 SLC BRIDGE CLUB
PLACE Brock Hall (South Hall) Room B164
DATE September 17 – December 10 (12 sessions)
TIME 1:00 – 3:00
PRICE $15
Come and join this Friday group. There will be no instructor for this club. You can simply play.

Seniors' Learning Centre



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October Tours:

BOWLING and LUNCH
JUNE PITT

DATE: Friday,October 8, 2010
PLACE: Warwick Bowl
TIME: 10:00am - 12:00 noon PRICE $35.00
LUNCH: BLU Restaurant
Please come out for a fun time!


DINNER AND THEATRE RITA
SCOTT-LANDY

DATE: Tuesday October 12, 2010
DINNER:Red Carpet
TIME: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm PRICE $105.00
THEATRE: City Hall
TIME: 8:00 pm (Curtain)
“The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”. This Broadway musical has come to Bermuda by way of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. This comedy is about a sheriff and a regular patron who fight to keep the historical Whorehouse open when a TV preacher targets it as the Devil’s Playhouse. This play has a 5 star rating.


THE BERMUDA TELEPHONE COMPANY
DATE: Friday, October 22, 2010
PLACE: The Bermuda Telephone Company
TIME: 10:00 am - 11:30 am PRICE $40.00
LUNCH: Hamilton Princess Hotel
Bermuda is up to date in technology



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The Academic Resource Centre (ARC) provides FREE learning assistance to all registered BC students.

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The Academic Resource Centre (ARC) provides FREE learning assistance to all registered BC students.

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Contact Information

Seniors' Learning Centre
Bermuda College
Stonington Avenue
South Road
Paget, PG 04

Tel: 441-239-4029
Email: slc@college.bm

Janice Trott
Executive Director

Marion Ezedinma
Office Administrator

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

SENIORS AUDIT


It is possible to attend a course at the college during the day if you are over 60 for only $50. It usually involves three hours a week for 14 sessions.

Please check with the Registrar’s office at the College for registration information. Certification is not awarded for audited courses.

Several of our members have taken up this excellent opportunity and the lecturers love having our members in their classes.