SPECIALTY

Learning for Every Interest

Spain

Spanish Advanced

Beyond the Basics

This course is designed for learners who are comfortable expressing themselves in Spanish and wish to refine their fluency, accuracy, and comprehension. Through rich and varied content—including current events, literature, film, and cultural discussion—you’ll deepen your vocabulary, master complex grammar structures, and engage in nuanced conversation.

    • FEE: $150

    • SCHEDULE: Ten Wednesdays, September 17 to November 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm

    • LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Centre

    • INSTRUCTOR: Rossana McCormack is a Spanish teacher and interpreter from Lima, Peru. A seasoned educator with B.Ed. and M.Ed. degrees, she has taught Spanish at all levels, including for Manitoba Education. Rossana also served as the Honorary Consul for Peru in Winnipeg from 1998-2010 and has been teaching with us since 2002. She brings a wealth of experience and a passion for her students.

Retro Typewriter

Self-Publish Like a Pro

Your Book, Your Legacy

You’ve got a book in you—and guess what? You don’t need a second mortgage or a degree in computer science to share it with the world. We’ll walk step by step through everything you need: how to get your own ISBN, figure out formats and covers, and upload it to Amazon and other major retailers (yes, you can do this!) By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, confidence, and tools to self-publish your book the smart, empowering way—keeping your rights, your profits, and your peace of mind.

    • FEE: Free for Members

    • SCHEDULE: 4 Wednesdays, October 8 to 29 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm

    • LOCATION: This is an online class

    • INSTRUCTOR: J.H. Moncrieff is an award-winning author of eighteen dark fiction novels. Her City of Ghosts won the Kindle Book Review Award for Best Horror/Suspense. Moncrieff began her writing career as a journalist, tracking down snipers and canoeing through crocodile-infested waters. Her articles have appeared in many publications, including Chatelaine, FLARE, Writer’s Digest, and The Globe and Mail.

Computers and Older Men

Basic Computer Skills

Confidence with Every Click

Would you like to have a computer that is more than a glorified typewriter? Would you like to keep track of your family budget but don’t know how? Are some of your pictures begging to be in a show? The Basic Computer Skills course is what you are looking for. We will cover the basics in the Microsoft Office programs PowerPoint, Word and Excel, using sample files and hands-on training. We will also learn some Windows operating system basics so you can keep your files organized.

    • FEE: $80

    • SCHEDULE: 8 Fridays, October 24 – December 12, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am

    • LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue, Winnipeg

    • INSTRUCTOR: Katharine Langille, taught MS Office programs at Red River College Polytechnic for 23 years.

Older Adults playing cards

Bridge

Weekly Drop-In

Love bridge? Want to play more? Join a group of bridge enthusiasts to have fun and develop your skills. This is an informal bridge gathering where we all help each other to improve our game using the standard duplicate bridge format. Instead of getting masters points for high scores…you will get a little cash. The cost is $4 per session, payable in cash at each session. You do not need to come with a partner and no registration is necessary.

    • FEE: $4 Drop-In Fee

    • SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, September 2 – December 23, 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

    • LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue, Winnipeg

Registration Begins September 2nd