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• The Big Sneaky - How marketing affects your spending

  • When
    30 Apr 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - zoom
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  The Big Sneaky - How marketing affects your spending 

  A Momentum workshop – “Consumerism: decide for yourself.” 

  FREE 2hr Workshop  

   

  Tuesday, April 30th @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 

   

  Marketing isn’t just pretty pictures and information. In this workshop you will become aware of the impact of consumerism and advertising on your spending habits.  

   

  Instructor:  

  Liz Wong, Financial Empowerment Facilitator, Momentum  

   

  Location: Online  

  Class Size Limit: 15  

  
  

  Registration Details:   

  You can register online, by contacting Active Aging at 403-705-3233 or by emailing heatherd@unisonalberta.com   

  ***An email with the Zoom link and password will be sent to you the day before the class | Please note information will be emailed to the email address that is associated with your Active Aging account***  

    

  
  

  Instructor Bio:   

  Liz Wong is a Financial Empowerment Facilitator at Momentum, a local non-profit that works with individuals living on low incomes and partners in the community to create a thriving local economy for all. When Liz isn't running workshops on money management, she facilitates the Savings Circles program at Momentum, an incentivized savings program that matches participants' savings on a 3:1 basis.   

  
  

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• Creative Mandalas Workshop ZW03-SP24

  • When
    17 May 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  Creative Mandalas Workshop ZW03-SP24

  Creating mandala art, with its intricate patterns and colours has the power to evoke a sense of peace and calm. In this class, you will learn how to create concentric patterns and designs on paper. Then take your design to the next level by adding watercolour and ink.  

  *Supplies not included 

   Click here to watch a short video

  
  

  Instructor: Sally Towers-Sybblis 

  Location: Online 

  Member Price: $40.00 |  Non-Member Price: $60.00 

  Day of the Week: Friday 

  Time: 10:00 am - Noon 

  Start Date: May 17^th  

  Class Size Limit: 15 

  Registration Details:  

  You can register online, by contacting Active Aging at 403-705-3233 or by emailing heatherd@unisonalberta.com 

  *Non-refundable. Course credit may be requested up to 1 week before class start date.  

   

  ***An email with the Zoom link and password will be sent to you the day before the class | Please note information will be emailed to the email address that is associated with your Active Aging account*** 

  
  

  Supply List: 

  • A 1” flat brush  

  • 2 sheets of paper towel  

  • Watercolour paints: red, blue and yellow (any brand is fine and other colours are okay too)  

  • Palette or paper plate  

  • Water container  

  • A set of finer tipped crayola coloured markers  

  • Rag  

  • 1-8.5x11” sheet black card stock  

  • 1-6x6” piece of 140lb. Canson or Strathmore watercolour paper  

  • A very fine black waterproof pen such as an ultra fine sharpie or size 01 black micron pigma pen. Glue stick or double sided tape  

  • Scissors  

  • Ruler  

  • Pencil Eraser  

  • Compass (Found in math geometry set that you attach a pencil to, not a directional compass) 

  • Protractor (Found in a Math Geometry set) 

  • Hair dryer 

   

  
  

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• Food for thought... and Energy (Online Workshop)

  • When
    4 Jun 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  Food for thought... and Energy (Online Workshop) 

  Tuesday, June 4th | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

  Food has been one of our greatest joys since birth. Regardless of our favourite meals and snacks, there are certain foods that are essential for our continued health, and to stay mentally and physically active. 

  Join Dan Leung for an introduction to the essential food groups, common sources for each, nutritional requirements for the Older Adult, and how food can help us maintain or facilitate our mental and physical health. 

    

  Instructor: Dan Leung 

  Location: Online - Zoom 

  Member Price: $ 45.00  |  Non-Member Price: $ 75.00 | Max 25 participants 

   

  Registration Details:  

  You can register online, by contacting Active Aging at 403-705-3233 or by emailing heatherd@unisonalberta.com 

  *Non-refundable. Course credit may be requested up to 1 week before class start date.  

   

  ***An email with the Zoom link and password will be sent to you prior to the workshop| Please note information will be emailed to the email address that is associated with your Active Aging account*** 

   

  
  

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• What are Assets? What do I do with them? - FREE Online Workshop (ZW04-W24)

  • When
    6 Jun 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  What are Assets? What do I do with them? (ZW01-SP24) 

  FREE Online Workshop  

  Thursday June 6th @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 

  This workshop will help you discover all the valuable qualities and things you have in life. Learn how to use all your different types of assets to overcome the challenges you face. 

  
  

  Instructor: 

  Liz Wong, Financial Empowerment Facilitator, Momentum 

  
  

  Location: Online 

  Class Size Limit: 15 

  
  

  Registration Details:  

  You can register online, by contacting Active Aging at 403-705-3233 or by emailing heatherd@unisonalberta.com 

   

  ***An email with the Zoom link and password will be sent to you the day before the class | Please note information will be emailed to the email address that is associated with your Active Aging account*** 

   

  Instructor Bio:  

  Liz Wong is a Financial Empowerment Facilitator at Momentum, a local non-profit that works with individuals living on low incomes and partners in the community to create a thriving local economy for all. When Liz isn't running workshops on money management, she facilitates the Savings Circles program at Momentum, an incentivized savings program that matches participants' savings on a 3:1 basis.  

  
  

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• Mixed Media Cards Workshop ZW04-SP24

  • When
    7 Jun 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  Mixed Media Cards Workshop ZW04-SP24 

  Create a set of unique mixed media cards to inspire and nurture your art practice! Learn how to mix various media together to create interesting backgrounds for inspirational words. Keep the cards on your art studio desk to inspire and motivate your creativity! 

  *Supplies not included 

  Click here to watch a short video

  
  

  Instructor: Sally Towers-Sybblis 

  Location: Online 

  Member Price: $40.00  |  Non-Member Price: $60.00  

  Day of the Week: Friday 

  Time: 10am - Noon 

  Start Date:  June 7th 

  Class Size Limit: 15 

   

  Registration Details:  

  You can register online, by contacting Active Aging at 403-705-3233 or by emailing heatherd@unisonalberta.com 

  *Non-refundable. Course credit may be requested up to 1 week before class start date.  

   

  ***An email with the Zoom link and password will be sent to you the day before the class | Please note information will be emailed to the email address that is associated with your Active Aging account*** 

   

  Supplies List: 

  • An 11x15" or 9x12” sheet of 140 lb. Canson or Strathmore watercolor paper 

  • #10 round brush for your watercolor (or similar size)  

  • An old brush or foam brush to use for gluing  

  • HB pencil  

  • Ruler  

  • An old book (we are going to be tearing 2-3 pages from it and collaging with the papers)  

  • Modpodge, mat medium, or white glue for gluing  

  • White gesso or white acrylic paint  

  • A white or grey Crayola crayon  

  • A butterfly stamp (can be any kind of stamp)  

  • Black stamp pad  

  • An ultrafine black sharpie water container  

  • Rag  

  • A pale yellow and black pencil crayon   

  • Water container 

  • watercolor paints (any brand)  

  • A small jar lid  

  • A printer to print out the words below for collaging onto your cards  

    

  Words for Collage  

  I have many Gifts to share  

  I am TALENTED beyond what I know  

  I am born to CREATE  

  I can INSPIRE others with my ART  

  I am here to SHARE my TALENTS  

  I AM CREATIVE  

  My CREATIVITY is a GIFT 

   

  
  

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