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A Life Story in 50 Christmas Cards, 1945-2003

This recently published soft-cover coffee table book by Warren Roy—would make a unique Christmas gift! Since 1945 the author has designed and published his own greeting card nearly every year. The book contains full colour reproductions of his 50 card designs (often semi abstract), along with a short story or explanation on each opposite facing page. 

The graphics employed for the original cards include linocuts, serigraphs, reproductions of the author’s drawings and paintings, and finally, computer graphics. Together, the cards and notes present an insight into the life of a family and the changing shape of society over the last six decades.

The book sells for $29.95 which includes shipping costs.

Please contact Warren Roy at royhw@telusplanet.net or 403-249-0002.

Posted Ocotber 10, 2008

 

 

 

 

Teach English to Newcomers!
 

Cultural Connections Institute – The
Learning Exchange is a not-for-profit
organization that offers ESL classes for
both permanent and temporary residents
of Canada in downtown Edmonton.

 

The LEX Program has openings for                                                   A typical LEX classroom.
committed volunteers. Spend one
morning or afternoon a week teaching
a class of adult newcomers to Canada.                                               

During the 2007/2008 year,
students from 75 various countries
registered to take part in the LEX. 
As a result, it is a great way to 
expose yourself to cultures & people
from around the world.

We supply parking or transit tickets,
pre-planned lessons, an extensive tutor
resource library, and all LEX volunteers                                    2008 School photo outside our building.
receive an initial orientation and have                                         
access to various ESL training workshops.                                   

You only need to supply the enthusiasm
in sharing your knowledge of English
and the time!

Please, direct any questions to the
LEX Program Coordinator at:
lexprogram@cci-lex.ca

780-944-0792

                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                           ‘Bag of Tricks’ – Training Workshop

Posted Ocotber 9, 2008

CHESS and/or SCRABBLE INSTRUCTORS REQUIRED!


The Roving ChessNuts, a unique chess instructional programmer operating in many schools in Edmonton and region, plus occasionally in various communities around the province, is looking for retired teachers.

Applicants with a good knowledge of chess would teach basic chess, usually on a weekly basis during lunch periods or after-school, in elementary and junior high schools in Edmonton and area. Arrangements could also be made to have the program operating in other parts of the province where there is interest and an instructor. We provide the training, materials, liability insurance and administrative support, along with wages starting at a minimum of $25 per hour.

A similar type of program involving tournament-level Scrabble is now being developed for launch in schools by January 2009 and might be a good fit for retired language arts teachers with a love for words, vocabulary and definitions. If you feel you could teach either chess or scrabble, and would like to return to the classroom part-time, this might be an excellent fun opportunity.

For further information, contact Bruce Thomas, 780-474-2318 or rovingchessnuts@shaw.ca

Posted September 26, 2008.