Elder College Classes

Canada in the Age of the Arctic

Ken Coates

$10 by cash or cheque at the door no registration required.

Global interest in the Far North ebbs and flows. In the 18^th century, the search for northern passages from Europe to North America and East Asia h

Putin's Folly - The Consequences of Russia's War Against Ukraine

Chris Kilford

$10 by cash or cheque at the door no registration required.

Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine continues to be the biggest threat to peace and security in Europe

Irish Poet Laureate W. B. Yeats

This course will examine the works of Irish poet W. B. Yeats, from his late-19^th-century works to his more modern productions of the 1920s and 1930s. We will begin by sketching the outline of Yeats's life, briefly co

Road Safety for Seniors

This course is designed to enhance your driving skills and knowledge, providing you with a wealth of new material. Stay informed and up to date with the latest information, including a detailed exploration of the Enhanced Ro

Coal Mining History of Vancouver Island

For over 100 years Scottish, English, Italian, Croatian, Japanese and Chinese miners dug the coal that lies under the surface of Vancouver Island from Ladysmith to Port Hardy. Generations of miners worked wit

The History of First Nations Land in British Columbia

We will look at the the way that newcomers have treated First Nations people over their land from early contact to the present. We will learn about land lost and sometimes regained. It is import

The Fab Four of Florence.

An exploration of the work (in architecture, scuplture, painting and literature) of four friends (Brunelleschi, Donatello, Masaccio and Alberti) who initiated the Italian Renaissance. Participants will be encouraged to sha

Are you prepared for emergencies and disasters?

 In his course, you will learn what types of emergencies we are subject to, how bad they can be, how we can reduce the risk, and what we can do about them. You will also learn what governments' role is,