LIFELONG LEARNING FOR SENIORS
Have you ever wanted to continue your education but feel you are too old to go back to school? Does having your mind stimulated through a University quality course without the homework and tests excite you? If it does, then we have an opportunity for you!
Rocky Ridge Retirement Community is pleased to announce a new pilot education series for Seniors this October, facilitated by a highly qualified former professor with a passion for lifelong learning. Our goal is to challenge you, and provide an educational and social outlet to keep your mind sharp while interacting with like-minded peers.
Rocky Ridge believes Seniors have much to contribute, and are pleased to offer History 4400-Current Affairs, at no charge to interested Seniors.
HISTORY 4400 – CURRENT AFFAIRS:
The world is a vibrant, dynamic place and ever increasingly more connected. What happens in one seemingly isolated area may have ripple effects that circle the globe. Our country is involved in global marketing, resource extraction, armed confrontations and human rights issues around the world. From Nigeria, Sri Lanka and the Middle East to China, Ukraine and the EU, Canada has interests. Many Canadians are aware of the various conflicts but know very little about the roots of these conflicts. This course will deal with selected issues in current affairs: Terrorism, the EU, expanding Russia, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and the World Bank.
Classes: 2:00 p.m. every Tuesday & Thursday, starting on October 6th for 4 weeks.
*No need for prior expertise and knowledge. All are welcome.
Bio: Dr. Eric Teehan completed his Masters and Ph.D at Duke University, before going on to teach at the University of New Brunswick and Mount Allison University. He also served as the Head Master at Royal Queen’s Academy in Hangzhou China and was the Director of Education of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation in Manitoba. As well as his long academic career, Dr. Teehan has also worked for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat in New Brunswick and the Atlantic Region of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada in the areas of historic treaties, education, consultation and policy development.
As this is a pilot project, there will be limited spots available and we will add courses as per demand. Please contact either Heather Sutherland or Nori Wiesner at 403-930-4848 or email us at info@rockyridgeretirement.com if you are interested in participating.