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COVID-19 might have “stolen” the ability of many to gather and socialize, but according to Canterbury ElderCollege director and founder Lloyd Brown-John the pandemic hasn’t robbed us of the opportunity to continue learning.
The local ElderCollege — designed for lifelong learning for those “ages 55 and better” — is going fully online for its winter offerings, meaning it’s open to the world, and the 25 courses are all free thanks to a federal and community foundation grant.
Registrations began Monday at www.eldercollege.ca, where course offerings, dates and times are listed.
Offerings include everything from fashion in Japan in the 1800s, computer security at home in the 2000s and Russia “then and now.” Learn how to unleash the inner artist with “fearless drawing” or how to create a healing garden. The eclectic selection will show you life in a submarine, the Chatham All-Stars story, how to cope with stress and loneliness during a pandemic, and memory tips and tricks to help confront the onset of dementia.
John Diefenbaker, the American Civil War, a trip through the Panama Canal, China’s history, aging gracefully and Windsor’s neighbourhoods and history on film are some of the other online classroom topics this semester.
Hurry, though — classes can fill quickly. And while courses are free, donations are always welcome.
dschmidt@postmedia.com
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