Adult Community Education - Hamilton

Issues of Ageing in Later Life

In later life we face many issues arising from physiological and cultural changes. This four-session lecture/discussion course is intended to cover major issues of ageing in later life. In particular, the following topics will be explored: ageing and social change, mental health in older age, ageing in place, and financing one's older years.

Tutor	Dates	Times	Fee	Course Code	Enrol	Request for Infomation
Brian Findsen Prasad Prasadarao, Patrick Barrett, Krishna Reddy	Thursdays 19 April 26 April 3 May 10 May	7-9pm	$20 (entire series)		Online	to be Posted

Dogs 101: How to better communicate with and train your dog

A good relationship with your dog is achieved through effective communication and training. Owners will learn how dogs learn, and how to interpret their dogs' body language. We will discuss setting dogs up to succeed at home through the use of some common-sense rules. How to train basic commands will be explained along with tips for training successfully. Strategies to prevent and/or manage common behaviour problems will be discussed. Participants will be given opportunities to ask questions throughout the seminar.
Presenters: Amanda Tucker Amanda works with the Hamilton City Council and is an education officer dealing specifically with difficult/dangerous dog handling, dog rehabilitation and re-homing. She is also a canine behaviour assessor. Clare Browne PHD student in the School of Psychology at UOW, studying dog human communication factors that affect dog training. Tracy Wilde holds a M Soc Sci and deals with the principles of canine behaviour. She works as an instructor in the Hamilton dog obedience club.

This is a repeat seminar, three date options are offered

Tutor	Times	Fee	Dates	Course Code	Enrol	Request for Infomation
Amanda Tucker, Clare Browne and Tracy Wilde	7.00-8.30pm	$5 per session	Tuesdays 1 May 19 June 24 July	CEAL491D CEAL491E CEAL491F	Online Online Online	to be Posted

Hamilton Community Centre of Music

The Hamilton Community Centre of Music is the Saturday morning music programme run in conjunction with Continuing Education. All age groups are catered for and you you can select from a wide range of instruments. You may also choose to play in our many groups and bands, or like to join our choir. Our friendly and experienced tutors will help you develop your skills, and you can rent most instruments from us at very competitive rates. Open Day 9.00am to 12noon on Saturday 11th February 2012 at the Faculty of Education student cafeteria, signposted from Gate 4, Hillcrest Rd.

To enrol or for further details, go to: www.hccm.org.nz

Rauawaawa Charitable Trust Programmes

In partnership with the Frankton/Dinsdale Rauawaawa Charitable Trust, the Centre for Continuing Education offers the following courses. All courses align with school holidays. The following courses begin each term, and are held at Te Puna o te Ora, 50 Colombo Street, Frankton.

Please Note: A small resource fee may apply to some courses.

Kaumatua Senior Net - Computer training (55yrs +)
Harakeke - (day and night option) weaving of flax
Korowai-(day and night option) Weaving of feather cloaks
Waiata - Whaikorero and Karanga (Tainui)
Carving - bone and wood
Te Reo and Performing Arts - Music and performance combined
Maori History

To Enrol in any of these courses or for more information, please contact Caccia Ngakuru on (07) 847 6980

http://www.rauawaawa.co.nz/

Community Development for Clubs & Associations

This programme is made up of four sessions and will focus on club planning, club support, funding and sponsorship and getting volunteers on board.
Sessions are available in Hamilton, Hauraki, South Waikato, Taupo, Te Kuiti and Raglan areas.
For further information, please contact Robyn Polley at Waikato Institute of Leisure and Sports Studies (WILSS) on (07) 839 9908 ext 4.

Smart Coach

The Smart Coach community delivery is for new/beginner coaches seeking to support a school level sport team. Tailored to suit the needs of participants the programme can lead to a national qualification. The programme covers the basic of being an effective coach, as well as planning sessions, codes of conduct and more! Workshops available in Hamilton, and all regions.

For further information, please contact Robyn Polley at Waikato Institute of Leisure and Sports Studies (WILSS) on (07) 839 9908 ext 4.

Thriving on a Shoestring

A community development programme that is practical based designed to engage and provide people with the tools and skills to think critically and reflect upon how they can build capacity and resilience within recessive economic times.

Available throughout Hamilton and Morrinsville, Te Kuiti, Otorohonga and Paeroa

Term Dates:
17 February to 7 April
4 August to 22 September
20 October to 8 December

For further information, please contact Sarah Gibb at Waikato Institute of Leisure and Sports Studies (WILSS) on (07) 839 9908 ext 3.