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Books for Babies
Dates: Friday's (4 weeks)
Jan 27 - Feb 17
Time: 2:00 pm
Where: Lions Learning Centre
9625 Prairie Rd.
Register: 780.539.6077
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ABL Adult Basic Learning
Adult Basic Learning classes are for adults who have learning challenges and/or disabilities.
Morning classes - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Afternoon classes - Tuesday & Wednesday
Cost: $40
Classes are held at the Lions Learning Centre - 9625 Prairie Road, Grande Prairie, AB
The building is wheel friendly (for walkers, wheelchairs & strollers) and we request aides remain with clients who require their assistance.
This program is funded in part by the Pearson Family Trust and the Swan City Rotary Club.
Program Coordinator:
Melissa Hunt
ESL English Language Learning (ELL, ESL, EAL)
Come and improve your English speaking, reading, writing, and listening abilities.
FAMILY ENGLISH - Beginner and Intermediate levels
Classes are Monday, Wednesday (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Cost is $100 per adult for the 12 week program ESL Childcare is available for $50 for one child $25 for each additional child (subsidy is available) Location is the Church of Christ (9602 - 92 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB) WORKPLACE ENGLISH - Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced levels
Classes are Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (6:30 pm - 9:00 pm) Cost is $50 per adult for the 12 week program (refundable upon course completion) Temporary Foregin Workers cost is $100 (non-refundable) Location is at the Lions Learning Centre (9625 Prairie Road, Grande Prairie, AB) Program Coordinator:
Sadia Khan
Family Literacy Family Literacy
The focus of these programs is to educate parents to the importance of literacy in the lives of young children.
These programs are available to agencies that have existing parent groups. Limited programs are sometimes offered to the general public at a cost. Contact us for more information about Books for Babies Program Coordinator:
Sadia Khan
GED GED Exam Prep
Improve your success for writing the GED exam
Dates January 9 - March 30
Days/Times: Monday 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Focus on Math
Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Focus on Writing
There is no cost for this program
Program Coordinator:
Shane Wallis
The Reading Network The Reading Network
The Reading Network is a Volunteer Tutor Adult Learning Program (VTALP) that provides adults with free one on one tutoring by a dedicated and trained volunteer tutor. This program is available to all adults who wish to bring literacy into their lives.
Volunteer tutors are the backbone of this program and we provide comprehensive tutor training for those who offer to share their knowledge with those seeking assistance.
The Reading Network welcomes learners who are focused on:
Learning English as another language. Those who wish to embrace the gift of literacy for the first time. Those who wish to improve the knowledge they already have. There is no charge for this service and tutors and learners are matched according to each others needs.
IF YOU CAN READ THIS, PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT!
Program Coordinator:
Melissa Hunt
WEST Workplace Essential Skills Training (WEST)
Many businesses are becoming more aware that it is essential to maximize the skills of their workforce. This means enhancing or refreshing the essential workplace skills of their employees.
Our Learning Coach will provide free training in any of the 9 Essential Skills:
Essential skills training doesn't have to be time consuming or complicated. It can be comprehensive or quick and targeted depending on your needs.
Reading text Writing Math Working with others Oral communication Continuous Learning Thinking Skills Document use Computer Use Program Coordinator:
Shane Wallis
Public Legal Education01 
Law Foundation Workshops
January 18 - LANDLORD / TENANT RIGHTS- Cyril Gurevitch (Gurevitch, Headon & Associates)
February 16 - EMPLOYMENT LAW & DISCRIMINATION - Mike Hussey (Kay, McVey, Smith & Carlstrom)
February 17 - WILLS AND ESTATES (Hythe)
February 22 - WILLS AND ESTATES (French) - Patrice Brideau (Stefura, Greber & Beal LLP)
March 14 - FAMILY LAW - Natalia Reiman
March 28 - BUYING & SELLING A HOME - Lyle Carlstrom (Kay, McVey, Smith & Carlstrom), Cheryl
Schindel (Century 21), Cheryl Morrison (Mortgage Intelligence)
April 4 - ESTATE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING - Lyle Carlstrom (Kay, McVey, Smith & Carlstrom), Don
Blonke (Don Blonke Professional Corp.)
April 18 - POWER OF ATTORNEY AND GUARDIANSHIP -
April 19 - IMMIGRATION LAW - Michaela Blahutova (Millcreek Law, Edmonton)
April 25 - SMALL CLAIMS / FAMILY LAW - Natalia Reiman
Click here for information or to register online
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Sadia's Blog Sadia Khan English Language Learning & Family Literacy Coordinator
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CONTACT US MENU Contact Us
9625 Prairie Road (Lions Learning Centre)
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6G5
780.539.6077
Board of Directors Board of Directors
President - Melodie McCracken
Director - Joan Godbout
Director - Rachel Nyransengimana
Vice-President - Brittany Trudeau
Treasurer - Matt Zakresky
Secretary - Michelle Margarite
