Literacy for life Foundation

Programs

Contact Literacy for Life Foundation at 403-652-5090 or literacy@telus.net for information on classes where an alternate number is not listed.  Calling the alternate number will ensure the most up to date information however Literacy for Life staff is always available for questions and will ensure you are directed to the right location and number.  Registration for some programs is carried out by the partners.  Sessions are open to all families who live in the Municipal District of Foothills.

Books for Babies

Mom and baby receive a special bag sewn by volunteer community members from the Public Health Nurse that includes books, a library membership for baby and information on the importance of reading and talking to baby. At the 18 month visit with the Health Nurse the mom and toddler receive an envelope with another book, library membership, and information on reading and eye care.

Are you looking for a volunteer activity? The Books for Babies Committee is looking for people - any individuals or groups - in the Municipal District of Foothills #31 to sew bags for the Books for Babies Program. Click here for directions for making bags and where to drop them off.

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Building Bridges Adult Literacy

• Trained volunteer tutors provide one-to-one help to learners, 18 and older with essential skills training, basic reading, math and speaking skills.
• English as a Second Language classes (Fee for class)
• GED preparation classes (Fee for class)

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English as a Second Language

Next scheduled classes:  Beginner classes in High River and Intermediate classes in Okotoks to start in September 2008.

Call 403-652-5090 for further information.

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General Equivalency Diploma Readiness Class

Next scheduled classes:  Location to be announced to start in September 2008.

Call 403-652-5090 for further information.

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Building Blocks
Family Literacy Program

Open to all parents with children between the ages of birth - 17. Trained Literacy Builders go into the home. The Builder shares ideas about learning and reading that gives parents tools that will help them help their children. This program is available on an ongoing basis from September to June.

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Toddler Time

Children will enjoy and learn language through rhymes, finger plays, music, songs, activities and simple stories. Parents/caregivers are the most important part of literacy building and are asked to stay with the children during the class. Siblings are welcome.

High River Toddler Time! (2 and 3 Year Olds)
High River Centennial Library

This program is a partnership between Literacy for Life and the High River Centennial Library.

Fall Session 2009: September 14 - December 14

• Registration: High River Library (403) 652-2917 (11 week session) Register before programs begin at any time.
• Monday session: 9:30 - 10:00am or 11:30 - 12:00pm
  • September 14, 21, 28
  • October 5, 19, 26
  • November 16, 23, 30
  • December 7, 14

Winter Session 2010: January 11 - March 22

• Registration: High River Library (403) 652-2917 (10 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time.
• Monday session: 9:30 - 10:00am or 11:30 - 12:00pm
  • January 11, 18, 25
  • February 1, 8, 22
  • March 1, 8, 15, 22

Spring Session 2010: April 12 - June 14

• Registration: High River Library (403) 652-2917 (9 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time.
• Monday session: 9:30 - 10:00am or 11:30 - 12:00pm
  • April 12, 19, 26
  • May 3, 10, 17, 31
  • June 7, 14

Okotoks Toddler Time! (2 Year Olds) - Okotoks Public Library

This program is a partnership between Literacy for Life and the Okotoks Public Library. You are permitted to register ONLY your own family for this program. Register in person or by calling (403)938-2220.

Fall Session 1 - 2009: September 14 - October 28

• Registration: September 2, 2009 at 10:00am at the Okotoks Public Library
  (6 week session)
• Monday session: 1:15pm - 1:45pm
  • September 14, 21, 28
  • October 5, 19, 26
• Wednesday session: 10:30am - 11:00am
  • September 16, 23, 30
  • October 7, 21, 28

Fall Session 2 - 2009: November 16 - December 16

• Registration: November 4, 2009 at 10:00 am at the Okotoks Public Library
  (5 week session)
• Monday session: 1:15pm - 1:45pm
  • November 16, 23, 30
  • December 7, 14
• Wednesday session: 10:30am - 11:00am
  • November 18, 25
  • December 2, 9, 16

Winter Session 2010: January 11 - February 10

• Registration: January 6, 2010 10:00 am at the Okotoks Public Library
  (5 week session)
• Monday session: 1:15 – 1:45 pm
  • January 11, 18, 25
  • February 1, 8
• Wednesday session: 10:30 - 11:00 am
  • January 13, 20, 27
  • February 3, 10

Spring Session 2010: March 1 - April 21

• Registration: February 24, 2010 10:00 am at the Okotoks Public Library
  (7 week session)
• Monday session: 1:15 – 1:45 pm
  • March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
  • April 12, 19
• Wednesday session: 10:30 - 11:00 am
  • March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
  • April 14, 21

Summer Session 2010: May 3 - June 16

• Registration: April 28, 2010 10:00 am at the Okotoks Public Library
  (6 week session)
• Monday session: 1:15 – 1:45 pm
  • May 3, 10, 17, 31
  • June 7, 14
• Wednesday session: 10:30 - 11:00 am
  • May 5, 12, 26
  • June 2, 9, 16

Turner Valley/Black Diamond Toddler Time! (2 and 3 Year Olds)
Lewis Memorial United Church

This program is a partnership between Literacy for Life and the Lewis Memorial United Church.

Fall Session 2009: September 16 - December 16

• Registration: Literacy for Life (403) 933-5092 (11 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time or at 1st session.
• Wednesday session: 10:30 - 11:00am
  • September 16, 23, 30
  • October 7, 21, 28
  • November 18, 25
  • December 2, 9, 16

Winter Session 2010: January 13 - March 3

• Registration: Literacy for Life (403) 933-5092 (10 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time or at 1st session.
• Wednesday session: 10:30 - 11:00am
  • January 13, 20, 27
  • February 3, 10, 24
  • March 3, 10, 17, 24

Spring Session 2010: April 14 - June 16

• Registration: Literacy for Life (403) 933-5092 (9 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time or at 1st session
• Wednesday session: 10:30 - 11:00am
  • April 14, 21, 28
  • May 5, 12, 19
  • June 2, 9, 16

The church hosts a coffee and snack time from 11:00 - 11:15am. Arrive early for your program so you can connect with other parents and children in your community.

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Rhythm and Rhyme

Are you and your baby ready to get our and meet new people while learning songs, rhymes and tips for development? This is a program for caregivers and babies newborn to 15 months.

High River Rhythm and Rhyme (Newborn to 15 months)
High River Centennial Library

This program is a partnership between Literacy for Life and the High River Centennial Library.

Fall Session 2009: September 14 - December 14

• Registration: High River Library (403) 652-2917 (11 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time.
• Monday session: 10:30 - 11:00 am
  • September 14, 21, 28
  • October 5, 19, 26
  • November 16, 23, 30
  • December 7, 14

Winter Session 2010: January 11 - March 22

• Registration: High River Library (403) 652-2917 (10 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time.
• Monday session: 10:30 - 11:00 am
  • January 11, 18, 25
  • February 1, 8, 22
  • March 1, 8, 15, 22

Spring Session 2010: April 12 - June 14

• Registration: High River Library (403) 652-2917 (9 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time.
• Monday session: 10:30 - 11:00 am
  • April 12, 19, 26
  • May 3, 10, 17, 31
  • June 7, 14

Okotoks Rhythm and Rhyme! (Newborn to 15 months)
Okotoks Public Library

This program is a partnership between Literacy for Life and the Okotoks Public Library.

Fall Session 2009: September 16 - December 16

• Registration: September 9, 2009 beginning at 9:00am. Call Literacy for Life Foundation at (403) 652-5090 (11 week session).
• Wednesday session: 1:00 – 1:30pm
  • September 16, 23, 30
  • October 7, 21, 28
  • November 18, 25
  • December 2, 9, 16

Winter Session 2010: January 13 - March 24

• Registration: January 6, 2010 beginning at 9:00 am. Call Literacy for Life Foundation at (403) 652-5090 (10 week session).
• Wednesday session: 1:00 – 1:30pm
  • January 13, 20, 27
  • February 3, 10, 24
  • March 3, 10, 17, 24

Spring Session 2010: April 14 - June 16

• Registration: April 7, 2010 beginning at 9:00 am. Call Literacy for Life Foundation at (403) 652-5090 (9 week session).
• Wednesday session: 1:00 – 1:30pm
  • April 14, 21, 28
  • May 5, 12, 19
  • June 2, 9, 16

Crystal Shores Beach House

This program is a partnership between Literacy for Life and the Crystal Shores Beach House.

Fall Session 2009: September 17 - December 17

• Registration: September 9, 2009 beginning at 9:00 am. Call Literacy for Life Foundation at (403) 652-5090 (11 week session).
• Thursday Session: 10:30 - 11:00 am
  • September 17, 24
  • October 1, 8, 22, 29
  • November 19, 26
  • December 3, 10, 17

Winter Session 2010: January 14 - March 25

• Registration: January 6, 2010 beginning at 9:00 am. Call Literacy for Life Foundation at (403) 652-5090 (10 week session).
• Thursday session: 10:30 - 11:00am
  • January 14, 21, 28
  • February 4, 11, 25
  • March 4, 11, 18, 25

Spring Session 2010: April 15 - June 17

• Registration: April 7, 2010 beginning at 9:00 am. Call Literacy for Life Foundation at (403) 652-5090 (9 week session).
• Thursday session: 10:30 - 11:00am
  • April 15, 22, 29
  • May 6, 13, 20
  • June 3, 10, 17

Turner Valley/Black Diamond Rhythm and Rhyme (0-15 months)
Lewis Memorial United Church

This program is a partnership between Literacy for Life and the Lewis Memorial United Church.

Fall Session 2009: September 16 - December 16

• Registration: Literacy for Life (403) 933-5092 (11 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time or at 1st session.
• Wednesday session: 11:15 - 11:45 am
  • September 16, 23, 30
  • October 7, 21, 28
  • November 18, 25
  • December 2, 9, 16

Winter Session 2010: January 13 - March 24

• Registration: Literacy for Life (403) 933-5092 (10 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time or at 1st session.
• Wednesday session: 11:15 - 11:45 am
  • January 13, 20, 27
  • February 3, 10, 24
  • March 3, 10, 17, 24

Spring Session 2010: April 14 - June 16

• Registration: Literacy for Life (403) 933-5092 (9 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time or at 1st session.
• Wednesday session: 11:15 - 11:45 am
  • April 14, 21, 28
  • May 5, 12, 19
  • June 2, 9, 16

The church hosts a coffee and snack time from 11:00 am - 11:15 am. Stay after the program so you can connect with other parents and children in your community.

Seniors and Babies Rhythm and Rhyme!

Experience how much joy your brand new baby can offer. Show them off while sharing in rhymes, songs and early literacy strategies with seniors. For parents/caregivers with babies 0-15 months. Seniors fully participate in the program. Phone for details and to register: High River (403) 652-2917 and Okotoks/Black Diamond call (403) 938-2959.

High River-Medicine Tree Manor (Newborn to 15 months)

This program is a partnership between Literacy for Life, the High River Centennial Library and the Medicine Tree Manor.

Fall Session 2009: September 18 - December 18

• Registration: High River Library (403) 652-2917 (10 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time.
• Friday session: 10:00 - 11:00 am
  • September 18, 25
  • October 2, 16, 23
  • November 20, 27
  • December 4, 11, 18

Winter Session 2010: January 8 - April 2

• Registration: High River Library (403) 652-2917 (10 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time.
• Friday session: 10:00 - 11:00 am
  • January 8, 15, 29
  • February 5, 12, 19
  • March 5, 19, 26
  • April 2

Spring Session 2010: April 16 - June 11

• Registration: High River Library (403) 652-2917 (9 week session)
  Register before programs begin at any time.
• Friday session: 10:00 - 11:00 am
  • April 16, 23, 30
  • May 7, 14, 21, 28
  • June 4, 11

Okotoks-Sandstone Lodge

This program is a partnership between Literacy for Life and The Sandstone Lodge.

Fall Session 2009: September 14 - December 14

• Registration: Call Bonnie at (403) 938-2959 or Literacy for Life Foundation at (403) 652-5090 prior to first session.
• Monday session: 10:00 - 10:30 am
  • September 14, 21, 28
  • October 5, 19, 26
  • November 16, 23, 30
  • December 7, 14

Winter Session 2010: January 11 - March 22

• Registration: Call Bonnie at (403) 938-2959 or Literacy for Life Foundation at (403) 652-5090 prior to first session.
• Monday session: 10:00 - 10:30 am
  • January 11, 18, 25
  • February 1, 8, 22
  • March 1, 8, 15, 22

Spring Session 2010: April 12 - June 14

• Registration: Call Bonnie at (403) 938-2959 or Literacy for Life Foundation at (403) 652-5090 prior to first session.
• Monday session: 10:00 - 10:30 am
  • April 12, 19, 26
  • May 3, 10, 17, 31
  • June 7, 14

Black Diamond-High Country Lodge

This program is a partnership between Literacy for Life and the High Country Lodge.

Registration: Call Bonnie at (403) 938-2959 prior to program start date for details
(11 weekly sessions).

Fall Session 2009: September 15 - December 15

• Tuesday Session: 10:30 - 11:00am
  • September 15, 22, 29
  • October 6, 133, 20, 27
  • November 3, 10, 17, 24
  • December 1, 8, 15

Winter Session 2010: January 12 - March 23

• Tuesday Session: 10:30 - 11:00am
  • January 12, 19, 26
  • February 2, 9, 23
  • March 2, 9, 16, 23

Spring Session 2010: April 13 - June 15

• Tuesday Session: 10:30 - 11:00am
  • April 13, 20, 27
  • May 4, 11, 18
  • June 1, 8, 15

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Pool Rhyme Time

Pool Rhyme Time is an innovative program that combines aquatic instruction with rhymes, songs and stories. This program is available for public use and may be photocopied and adapted for use in your community. The only restriction is that Literacy for Life Foundation is acknowledged as the developer of the program.

• Pool Rhyme Time (program manual)
• Pool Rhyme Time (Collection of Rhymes and Poems)

Check out Rae Pica’s website at www.movingandlearning.com for information on how literacy and movement are linked.

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Other Programs and Services

No Fee for Services.

Donations Welcomed.

Income tax receipt for donations $10 and more.

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