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The luncheon, which was sponsored jointly by the Body, Mind and Soul Committee and the Saskatchewan Status of Women, was held at RJ's in the banquet room in which about 30 women took part. The luncheon was hosted by Catherine Hynes and she introduced the speakers to the women. The first speaker was Lorene Bonnett from Northland's Community College. Bonnett spoke of the opportunities in distant education through the Universities of Saskatchewan and Regina. She also spoke of "Ed to Go" which is any type of training or learning on the Internet. Also she spoke of 'TEL' which is technology enhanced learning program that is offered and opened six hours a day with an instructor provided. This classroom sitting is located at 120 King Crescent across from the Bingo Palace. There is also what is known as 'I School' in which courses that aren't offered in a particular high school can be taken through the Internet. For further information on any of these programs please call Lorene at 688-8838. See 'Learning' P.# Con't from P.# The next speaker introduced was Heather Johnsgaard from the Community Learning Network, which is sponsored through Human Resources Canada. This has been set up to allow Canada to keep up with the rest of the industrial world helping people to learn more about things such as computers and the use of the Internet, through the learning network. This is a three-year trial in which the network is testing to see how people learn and develop skills. The Flin Flon Public Library is the governing body for this program and is very interested in increasing seniors' knowledge of the computer and particularly the Internet. Computers will be going into Rotary Court and the Legion Residence along with a person to give anyone who wants one-to-one training. It has been proven that people between the ages of 45 and 60+ who have no computer knowledge are actually afraid of them and the hope is to get our seniors more used to this technology. After all, computer technology is here to stay and people are never too old to learn. The next speaker (actually there were two) were from the Employment Links Development Centre. Rhonda McKinnon stated that this is one program in two buildings. One above Pharmasave on Main Street and the other at the Lutheran Church on Second Avenue. The Employment Links Centre has access Ð for anyone who wishes to use it Ð to computers for the making of a resume and also for Internet use. There is also a career resource library and a guidance person is available from time to time to help people in making career decisions. Barb Links spoke on the Employment skills setting at the Lutheran Church where there are two 17 week sessions held to help people re-enter the workforce or to upgrade their job status. There are also first aid, CPR, driver training and other courses available as well as there is a disability counselor there to help people reach their goals. There is computer training offered and the use of the Internet as a resource. This was a very informative workshop and for further information on any of these services that are offered, please feel free to contact the Nor-Man RHA CNRC at 687-1340.
