College for the Retired Open House, April 5, 2013

The Community College for the Retired (CCCR) in Burnaby, BC celebrates its 40th anniversary this Friday, 5 April 2013 with an Open House, 10 am - 3 pm. And the heritage building that houses the College is also celebrating its 100th. Here's a recent news article about the College - "College schools seniors on staying young" by Mario Bartel - Burnaby NewsLeader, published: March 12, 2013 9:00 AM. (Note that the date for the Anniversary in that article is incorrect.)

Come and check out the entertainment, displays and demonstrations.  And while you're there or before you go, check out the great variety of programmes offered throughout the year - music, art, history, computer skills, crafts and much more. CCCR website

For anyone interested in genealogy and family history, I regularly teach two 8 week courses, one for beginners and another for those wanting to learn more about using the Internet for genealogy.

I can also personally recommend the 'Prepare for the Unexpected' Workshop with F. Woodward about putting your life's papers in order and 'Stories from Things' with Sultan Somjee, the author of stories from things: write your memoir in 10 steps.  New this season is 'The History of Local Rail' with B. Vogler too.

Community College for the Retired, 6650 Southoaks Crescent,
Burnaby, B.C. V5E 4M7

604 517 8732

Upcoming Genealogy & Gaelic Classes - Vancouver Area

Coming up at the Community Centred College for the Retired - Burnaby BC. You need not be retired to register for these classes!

Beginning this week - 8 week sessions with 8 - 2 hour classes

Genealogy with M. Diane Rogers (Mondays)
Internet Genealogy with M. Diane Rogers (Wednesdays)

Also of special interest -

Gaelic with Murdo MacIver (Fridays)

Many other classes available, including these that may be of interest to genealogists and family historians: Digital Photography, Digital Photo Albums, Hands on Technology, Creative Writing and various languages - Mandarin, Italian, Spanish, French, Sign Language.

Community Centred College for the Retired,
in the historic Alan Emmott Centre,
6650 Southoaks Crescent, (just off Kingsway),
Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7
Telephone: 604-517-8732
Website: http://www.cccrburnaby.org