Community Programs
55 Plus Program
KNOW HOW
to achieve personal growth throughout your life.
Stimulate your mind and remain an intellectually active, vital member of the community as you approach or enjoy retirement. From a study of film classics of the 1940s to current world events, the 55 Plus Program offers non-credit courses that deliver know how as diverse and interesting as the students who attend them.
Fall 2011
Well Being for Seniors - Instructors: B. Trunzo/L. Berube
Rock 'n Roll is Here to Stay - J. Einarson
Making A Difference: A Speaker Series Presentation - Presented by the MLA Association
Eyes on the World - Presented by Global College
The Gary Cooper Story - S. Minuk
Performing on the World Stage: Canadian Prime Ministers and Foreign Policy - P. St. John
The Voice of Nahoway: Echoes in Fur Trade - D. Sutherland
Opening the Scriptures: An Introduction to the Bible - J. Christie
Writing Your Memoirs Part 1 - D. Kristjansson
Art for the Ancient Greeks & Romans - B. Gold - CANCELED
From Plato to Luther - R. Young
Examining Religion in Mind, Body & Soul - K. Toole
Winter 2012
Well Being for Seniors 2 - Instructors: B. Trunzo/L. Berube
Beethoven & Brahms Symphonies - D. Anderson
Examining Five Chronic Diseases - Various Speakers
Women's Voices in Canadian Literature: 100 Years of Women's Lives - C. Kear
Norse and Celtic Mythology: The Old Stories are Still With Us - M. Chown
Poland: From Aristocratic Democracy to Modern Democracy - D. Stone
Torah! Torah! Torah!: The Heart of the Hebrew Scriptures - J. Christie
Explorations in the Visual Arts - Various Speakers
History of Winnipeg - R. Robinson
Pioneers at the Root of Scientific Thought - L. Lockhart
Writing Your Memoirs Part 2 - D. Kristjansson
To apply for this program or for more information please contact us at 204.982.6633.
The 55 Plus Advisory group comprises of 12 - 16 students of the program. These individuals sign on for 3-year terms and assist the UWinipeg DCE in determining the program structure and future courses. If you are interested in more information please contact n.stokes@uwinnipeg.ca.
Life Long Learning Certificate
In an effort to recognize the commitment of students who have participated in the 55 Plus Program for ten years or more, we are awarding the Lifelong Learning Certificate. If you have taken at least one course per term over ten years, i.e. a total of 20 or more courses over ten years, you are eligible to receive this certificate. The ten years need not be consecutive. Certificates will be awarded at the Annual General Meeting of the 55 Plus Program Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 12:00pm. Application Deadline is March 1st.
Bursaries Available to 55 Plus Students
Helen S. Maroy Memorial Bursary
Please fill out the application form and submit it to the registration office or call 982-6633.