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The Tantramar Seniors’ College Inc is a not-for-profit organization with charitable status.

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FALL 2018 Registration Dates

Sackville – Sept 10, 2018, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre

 Amherst – Sept 11, 2018, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Nova Scotia Community College

 Codiac – Sept 12, 2018 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Crossman Centre/ Kay Arena, 99 Wynwood Drive, Moncton

 Shediac – Sept 13, 2018, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Shediac Multipurpose Centre    

 Bursaries are available, please contact Coordinator at tsccoordinator@gmail.com or 506-364-2780 for details

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In the event that schools are closed due to weather, all Tantramar Seniors’ College classes are cancelled.  

To check closures for Amherst click here or listen to local radio stations CFTA – 107.9 and CKDH or CBC.  

To check closures for Sackville, Codiac and Shediac click here  call 506-856-7669 or listen to local radio stations and CBC.

In the event that a registration session or course is cancelled, a notice will be placed on this page and members will be notified by e-mail of the new date.

New Waitlist Policy:  Priority will be given to on-site registrants; off-site registrants will be randomly assigned to class space.  Lists will not be carried to new semester unless instructor and committee chair so agree. 

Fees will be charged when a tangible product is created in the course.

 

Fall 2018 courses

Click on Course title to open outline – course outlines will be linked as they are available.

AMHERST

Bicycle Mechanics with Basil Hicks at The Bicycle Specialist 98 Church St., Tues & Weds, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, Date to be confirmed for 2 session/s Cancelled

Bridge Club with Nancy Allen at Trinity-St. Stephen United Church, Tues, 1:30 – 3:30 pm, 16-Oct, for 4 session/s

Chair Yoga with Joan Beswick  & Carol Oram, at NSCC, Fri, 10:00 – 11:00am, 5-Oct for 4 session/s

Colour and Composition in Art and Design with Shirley Ann Hallee at Baptist Church Parlour, Tues, 10:00 – 11:30am, 23-Oct for 4 session/s

Co-housing -Creating an Intentional Community with Kathlyn Hunter at NSCC, Tues, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, 2-Oct, for 1 session/s

Counted Cross Stitch with Linda MacDonald at NSCC and Field Trip to Moncton, Thurs, 10:00 am – Noon, 1-Nov for 4 session/s

Design and Decorate Decorate Apron with Carol Oram at NSCC, Fri, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, 5-Oct for 2, session/s

Disruptors – Lincoln Darwin Churchill Einstein: Lincoln, Darwin, Churchill & Einstein with Dick Beswick at NSCC, Fri, 9:30 – 11:00 am, 2-Nov for 4 session/s

History at our doorstep, Chignecto Ship Railway: The Ship Railway, with, Morris Haugg, at, NSCC, Mon, 2:00 –  4:00 pm, 24-Sep, for, 3, session/s

Presentation on the Wells Foundation – Cumberland County Cemeteries with Ian MacLean, Executive Director at NSCC, Thurs, 10:00 am – Noon, 11-Oct for 1 session/s

Writing and Performing – A Drama about the Life and Times of Thomas Pichon with, Dale Fawlthrop at NSCC, Tues, 10:30 am – Noon, 23 Oct for 4+ session/s Note change in start date

Somatic Yoga with Sherri Smith at Hatha Yoga Room, 10 Lawrence St., Amherst, Weds, 10:00 – 11:00 am, 3-Oct for 4 session/s

Spanish conversation with Antonia Rubio-Reyes at NSCC Tues, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, 6-Nov for 4 session/s

Tips and Tricks for Easy Travel with Ed Childs at NSCC, Mon, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, 15-Oct for 4 session/s

Tour of Waldale Manufacturing with Todd Lawrence, President at Waldale Manufacturing, 17 Tantramar Cres, Fri, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Oct 19 for 1 session/s

Walking Tour of Amherst’s Built Heritage with Leslie Childs at  Downtown Amherst (see Course Handout), Wed.  1:00 – 2:15 pm, 19-Sep for 4, session/s Note:  change to start day and date

What can you make in an Instant Pot with Jane Wood & Heather Dyble at Bridge Workshop, Thurs, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, 1-Nov for 4 session/s

CODIAC

5 Element Tai Chiwith Barbara Gould at Crossman Centre Kay Arena, Thurs, 10:30am – noon, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov 1, Nov. 8, for 4 session/s

A Trip Back in Time 1950, with Jacek Brachaniec at Crossman Centre Kay Arena, Tues, 10:00am –  noon, Oct. 16, 23, 30 & Nov. 6 for 4 session/s

Create Felted Bowler Hat with Brenda Trafford at Dieppe Library, Weds, 10:00 – Noon,  Sept 26, Oct 3  +1 for 4 session/s Cancelled

Easy, Elegant Recipes with Lorraine MacLeod Thursdays November 1 and 8, 12:00-2:30pm, 107 Parkwood Drive $10 payable at registration (Note change of date)

Fall Hikes with Elizabeth Gardner at Various locations, Weds, 10:00am – Noon, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 for 5 session/s

Fall Tour of the Enchanted Fairy Garden with Susan Duquette & Linda Sheppard at two locations, Fri, 10:30 – 11:30am,  Sept 28 and Oct 5 for 2 session/s

Forest Bathing with Susan Duquette & Jean Siddall at Various trails, Mon, 1:30 – 2:30pm,  Oct. 1, 15, 22 for 3 session/s

Intro Cross Stitch with  Francine Allain at  Rose Hall, Camden Place,  Tues, 1:00 – 3:00 pm,  Oct. 23, 30, Nov 6 & 13 for 4 session/s $12 approx for supplies from instructor, payable at registration

iPad Basics with  Eric Guy at Riverview Town Hall Gunningsville Room,  Thurs,  2:00 – 4:00 pm,  Nov. 1, 8 & 15 for 3 session/s

Knit a pair of Honeycomb Mittens with Ruthmary G  MacPherson at Riverview Town Hall, Fri, 1:30 – 3:30pm, Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 for 4 session/s

Learn How the Flow of Energy Changes your Life  with Holly Gotell at Crossman Centre Kay Arena, Tues, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30  for 4 session/s

Learn how to draw with Diane Ryan at Riverview Town Hall & Rec Centre, Fri, 10:00 -11:30 am, October 5, 12, 19, 26 for 4 session/s

Let’s do lunch with David Beckerson at 3 Restaurants, Weds, Noon – 2:00pm,  Oct. 3, 17 & 31 for 3 session/s

Make the Most of Your Free Librard card with Chantale Bellemare at  Moncton Public Library,  Thurs,  9:00am – Noon,  Nov. 8 for 1 session/s

Making a coiled basket with Phyllis Murray at Camden Court, 55 Camden Court, Mon, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, Oct.15,  22,  29, Nov 5, 19 for 5 session/s $10-12 payable at registration for rope and twine or provide your own.

Making Christmas Cards with Gail Chartrand at Micheal’s Craft Room, 35 Plaza Blvd., Weds, 10:00 – 11:30am, Nov.7, 14, 21 & 28 for 4 session/s Additional novelty card can be made, available from instructor for $2

Making Paper Flowers with Rose Robichaud at Micheal’s Craft Room  35 Plaza Blvd., Weds, 3:00 – 4 :30 pm, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 & Dec. 5 for 5 session/s

Mineral Identification$10 payable at registration with Gary Plewes at Crossman Centre Kay Arena, Sat, 10:00am- Noon,  Oct. 13 for 1 session/s

Pour L’amour du cinema with Debbie Cooney at Dieppe Public Library, Tues, 1:00 – 3:30 pm, Oct. 23, 30 Nov. 6, 13 & 20 for 5 session/s Cancelled

Sew Cloth Bags for Charity with Joannie Sichel at Michael’s Craft Room 35 Plaza Blvd., Weds, 10:00am – noon, Oct. 17 for 1 session/s Cancelled

So you think you are an expert on NB with Mike Sullivan at Crossman Centre Kay Arena , Thurs, 1:00 – 3:00pm, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 for 5 session/s

The Civil War and other Highlights of American Historywith John Gould at Crossman Centre Kay Arena , Fri, 10:00am – Noon, Oct. 19, 26, Nov 2 & 9 for 4 session/s

To Tweet or not with Wayne Harrigan at Riverview Town Hall, Thurs, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Nov. 22 for 1 session/s

Walking Soccer with TBA, at Moncton Sports Dome, Tues, 10:00-11:00 am, Sept.25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 for 6 session/s

Wine Bites with Lorraine MacLeod at 1-1 Russ Howard Dr.,  First course: Wednesdays, October 10 and 17, 12:00-2:30, 107 Parkwood Drivefor 2 session/s  Second Course:Thursdays October 11 and 18, 12:00-2:30, 107 Parkwood Drive $10 payable at Registration (Note change of date)

SACKVILLE

An Introduction to Spanish with Judith Weiss at Lafford Classroom, Tues,  10am – Noon, Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6 for 5 session/s

Art with Hart – what you see when you view visual Art – what you see when you view visual Art with Hart Swedersky at Lafford Classroom, Weds,  2 – 4 pm, Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 (28) for 5 session/s

As We Grow Older …. with Harold Popma at Lafford Classroom, Thurs,  1:30 – 3pm, Nov 8, 15, 22, 29 for 4 session/s

Badminton with Harold Popma at Middle Sackville Baptist Church, Thurs,  10:30 am – Noon, Sept 27; Oct 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov 1for 6 session/s

Bridge Tips and Play with, Anne Posch & Jon Shute at Middle Sackville Baptist Church, Weds,  7 – 9 pm, Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 for 4 session/s

Bridge in a day – for new or rusty former players with Anne Posch & Jon Shute at Middle Sackville Baptist Church, Saturday,  1-5 pm, 6-Oct for 1, session/s

Cohousing  – creating an Intentional Community with Kathlyn Hunter & Richard Lachance at T.B.A., Thurs,  1 – 4 pm, 4-Oct for 1 session/s

Colourful Fall Hikes with Roy Pierog & Carole Konesky at Various, Fri, 1 – 3 pm, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 for 4 session/s

Dancing with the Stars with Don MacIntyre at Sackville Curling Club, 22 Lansdowne, Tues,  8:15 – 9:15 pm, Oct 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13, 20 for 6 session/s

Gentle Yoga for Low Back Pain (LBP) with Monika Boehringer at St Paul’s Church, Tues,  10 – 11:15 am, Sept 25; Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 for 5 session/s

Improving your Balance with Renee Rioux at Perpetual Motion Dance Studio, 53E Main St, Tues or Weds,  2 – 3:30 pm, Oct 16 or Oct 17 for 1 session/s

Inside the Ivory Tower series with Various profs at Council Chamber, 110 Main St., Weds,  Noon, Sept 26, (11.30am) Oct 31, Nov 28 for 3 session/s

Knitting for Intermediate Knitters with Susan Spence at Lafford Classroom, Mon,  1.30 – 3.30 pm, Oct 22, 29; Nov 5, 12 for 4 session/s

Making Mini-Masterpieces – fun with Artist’s Trading Cards, $5 payable at registration, with Helen Dyer & Susan Richards at, Lafford Classroom, Tues,  1:30 – 3.30 pm, Oct 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13 for 6 session/s

Relaxed Cycling with Kate Bredin & Richard Elliot at Various, Weds,  10am – Noon, Oct 3, 10,(16) for 3 session/s

T’ai Chi– Yang style stages 1 and 2  with Alex Whitla at Perpetual Motion Dance Studio, Tues,  10:30 am – Noon, Oct 30; Nov 6, 13, 20, 27; (Dec 4), for 6 session/s

The Wonders of the Wetland with Sarah Boorne at Wetlands Centre at rear of TRHS, Weds,  1 – 3 pm, Sept 26; Oct 3, 10, 17 for 4 session/s HANDOUT

Traditional and Genetic Genealogy Workshop with David McKellar at Anderson House, THT, 29 Queen Rd., Weds,  10am – Noon, Nov 7, 14, 21 for 3 session/s

Up Close and Personal with the Arts with Janet Hammock introduces various artists at United Church, Thurs,  10am – Noon, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 for 4 session/s  Handout

SHEDIAC

100th Anniversary of End World War I with Jocelyne Ross at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Mon, 2:00-4:00, Sept.24 for 4 session/s

Addictions with Dr. Bill Allanach at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Thurs, 10:00-noon, Sept 27,  for 3 session/s (note change of start date)

Astronomy with Emma MacPhee at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Mon, 7:00-8:30pm, 15-Oct for 1 session/s

Biology – Positive Life of Parasites with Andrew Boghen at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Tues, 2:00-4:00, Oct.2 for 1 session/s

Bridge Beginners Part 2  with Joanna LeBlanc at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Tues, 10:00-noon, Sept.25 for 6 session/s

Canada in WWII with Jack Brachaniec at, Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Weds, 10:00-noon, Oct.31 for 4 session/s

Computers and Social Media with Jeremie Landry at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Mon, 9:00-11:30, Sept.24 for 8, session/s

Cribbage with Jean-Paul Hebert at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Thurs, 1:00-3:00, Sept.27 for 5 session/s Cancelled

Current Events with Bill Belliveau at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Mon, 7:00-9:00pm, Sept.24 for, 8, session/s

Elder Abuse with Chantal Thanh at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Weds, 10:00-noon, Sept.26 for 1 session/s

Equine Therapy with Double Diamond Stables at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Tues, 7:00-9:00 pm, Sept. 25 for 1 session/s  Handout

Fall Trails with Bea Patterson at Local Trails, Tues, 2:00-4:00, Sept. 25 for 4 session/s Handout

Healthy Cooking with Susan Jardine at Shediac United Church, Tues, 10:00-1:00, Sept. 25 for 5, session/s

Impacts of Cannabis with Dr. Peter Ford at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Tues, 2:00-4:00, Oct.19 for 1 session/s Please note date change

Kazakh Eagle Hunters with Bonnie Folkins at, Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Tues, 2:00-4:00, Oct.9 for 1 session/s

Knit Wits with Batog, Horsman, Keast at Shediac Bay Church, Thurs, 1:00-4:00, Sept. 27 for 8 session/s

Line Dancing with Lorraine Milburn at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Weds, 2:00-3:30, Sept.26 for 6 session/s

Natural Burial with Denise LeBlanc at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Tues, 1:00-4:00, Oct.30 for 1 session/s

Aesthetics or Philosophy of Art with Dr. Serge Morin at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Fri, 10:00-noon, Sept.28 for 8 session/s

Photography Field Trip and Editing, $10 payable at registration, with Louis Melanson at Kingston Peninsula, Thurs, 7:30am-5:00pm, Sept.27 for 2 session/s

Pickleball An Introduction, $5 payable at registration, with JP Boudreau at Pickleball Court, Shediac, Tues, 2:00-4:00, Sept.25 for 1 session/s

Preparing Home and You for Winter with Northrup, Rees, Murchson, Ainsworth at, Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Thurs, 2:00-3:30, Oct.4, 11, 18, for 3 session/s

Senior Bullying with Chantal Thanh at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Weds, 10:00-noon, Oct.3 for 1 session/s

Shakespeare Lightly Final with Steve Campbell at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Thurs, 10:00-noon, Sept.27 for 4 session/s

Small Acrylic Painting $10, with Clarence Cormier at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Fri, 1:00-3:00, Oct.5 for 4 session/s

Tai Chi with Maria Gillespie at Pointe du Chene Centre, Thurs, 10:00-11:30, Sept.27 for 6 session/s

The Beatles with Floyd Anderson at Shediac Multipurpose Centre Weds, 10:00-noon, Sept.26 for 4 session/s

Trivia Fun with Dr. David Harpp at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Weds, 2:00-4:00, Oct.10 for 1 session/s

Wills – Basics with John Filliter at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Tues, 2:00-4:00, Nov. 6 for 1 session/s

Write Away! with Zev Bagel at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Mon, 10:00-noon, Sept.24 for 6 session/s  Handout

Know Your Car Today with Jim Challes at Shediac Multipurpose Centre, Thurs, 2:00-3:30, Sept.27 for 1 session/s

NOTE:  Some people are very sensitive to perfume and other scents.  Please respect a scent free environment by not using scented products.  Thank you.