New CLASS Directors

CLASS welcomed Judy Misick and Gary Walsh to the CLASS Board on October 28, 2015 at our AGM meeting.  See their biographies under CLASS team.  

CLASS Acknowledgements

Judy Misick, Lynda Moses and Alva Andersen (pictured from L to R) were honoured at the CLASS AGM meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Lakeland College’s CSI facility.  Judy has been a fitness instructor with CLASS since 1986, almost 30 years.  She was honoured for her commitment in making the Vermilion River County a better and healthy place to live.  Unfortunately, with the change of government funding and the increase of our fees, we were no longer able to have Judy’s fitness classes at CLASS.  Lynda Moses joined CLASS in 2009 and came with a willing heart to help CLASS and do whatever she could to support us.  Her kind heartedness lead her to CLASS, but she is saying goodbye after 6 years of volunteer service to do other community work.  Alva Andersen has been a CLASS Board member since 2004.  She has been an active member as a director, treasurer, Vice Chair and helper with fundraisers and promotions over the years.  She has been a key pillar in keeping CLASS as a healthy and active non-profit organization, and this is a well overdue appreciation of her volunteer work.  All the recipients received a small token of appreciation for their faithful and dedicated service to CLASS in promoting lifelong learning and literacy.  CLASS welcomed Judy Misick and Gary Walsh as part of the 2015-16 CLASS Board at our AGM meeting. CLASS continues to grow and develop in foundational learning and Newcomers to Canada support.  Volunteers are always welcomed.  For more information about CLASS and our work, please visit the CLASS office.  

Winners of the International Adult Learners Week Writing Contest

Thank you so much for all the Newcomers who wrote to CLASS telling us how learning English has changed your life.  We had 8 entries, all of them were interesting to read and we value each of your papers.  We hope that with your permission we can display them on our website.  It is important for others, Canadians and Newcomers, to know that learning English is essential to living in Canada, and that CLASS is willing to help them. 

Our judges for this contest were 2 CLASS Board members:  Donna Garnett and Alva Andersen.  It was a difficult decision they said and each were very interesting to read.

Our winners for the 2015 International Adult Learners Week Writing Contest are:

1^st place:  Sung Chul Kim from Korea (Won a $100 Coop Gift Certificate, article in newspaper with picture)

·        Inspiring

·        Passion to learn English fluently

·        Love of learning

·        Desire to obtain his career in Canada

2^nd place:  Esmeralda Giadalipe Alvarez Agilera from Mexico (Won a $50 Harp Gift Certificate)

·        Determination

·        CLASS has helped her to be more confident

·        She set goals and will achieve them

3^rd place:  Mamadama (Adama) Camara from Guinea, West Africa (Won a $25 Boston Pizza Gift Certificate)

·        CLASS helped her to learn English, make friends and support her

·        CLASS taught her information about Canada

·        She joined in the town events and parades

Congratulations to each of you, and also thank you for all the Newcomers who wrote papers.  

Needed Computer Coaches

For Basic and Beyond Computer skills.

Are you willing to share your computer knowledge and experience with one or more adults who are struggling with Technology? Call CLASS! Paid and Volunteer Positions. 

For More Information call CLASS @ 780-853-2000 or www.classab.ca