Life-Long Learning

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ZOOM Talks

HIES is pleased to present online Education & Discussion programming that presents speakers from within our own community, the regional community, and the networks of contacts which our members have. Subjects are incredibly diverse and range from the Arts, to Home Safety & Emergency Preparedness, Gardening, Local Biodiversity, Community Engagement, and more…. We are so pleased to host these conversations that invite us all to expand what we know about where we live and how we live here!

UPCOMING TALKS:

January 18th @ 3 pm.  Dr Michelle Riedlinger: Considering AI and its Use in Our World. (The speaker is in Australia).

 January 22nd @ 11 am.  Haiden MacDonald & Jen Rogers from the BC Wildlife Federation: Beaver Dam Analogues: What they are, what they do in and for the environment.

 February 1st @ 11 am. Felicity Roberts: Lichens! 

February 8th @ 11 am. Dr Anthony Pare:  What is Literacy?  A Historical Perspective

 February 22nd @ 11 am. Penelope Fletcher:  From Hornby Island to Paris: A Life in Books.  (This speaker will talk to us from Paris). 

Keep a look out for our announcement of two more talks to wind up the season!  

As always, we hope Hornby Islanders will let us know about topics they would like included in Zoom Talks:  email hieslifelonglearning@gmail.com with your thoughts!

Registration for each “ZOOM Talk” is by email, a link is sent out on the day & attendees are asked to make a donation of any amount. A donation is not required to attend – everyone is always welcome!

Life-Long Learning has immense gratitude for each of our presenters for sharing their time and knowledge with us! 

Please contact us at hieslifelonglearning@gmail.com  

Resources for the Community

Hornby Island Branch – Vancouver Island Regional Library

Branch Features
  • 2 public computers
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Free public WiFi
  • Updated interior with warm features and comfortable seating
  • Children’s area
  • Children’s early literacy station
  • Magazine nook
  • Study space
  • Hold pick-up and self-checkout
  • Collection size of more than 5,500 items
Branch Hours

Monday CLOSED ~ Tues/Fri/Sat 10am-2:30pm ~ Weds/Thurs 2:30pm-7pm

Location: 1765 Sollans Rd. Hornby Island, BC V0R 1Z0

First Credit Union Scholarships (open May 15th – July 15th)

One way FCU achieves our purpose of empowering through knowledge is by offering financial support through First Credit Union Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all members attending post secondary programs, including life-long (mature) learners.

Scholarships are $2,500 and are available to all First Credit Union members in good standing for one year or more. Applications are viewed through a diversity, equity and inclusion lens and challenges or barriers to education are considered. We strive to invest scholarship dollars equitably across the communities we serve.

Applications are accepted starting May 15th with a deadline of July 15th. Recipients are announced in early August. Due to the high volume of requests, only those selected for a scholarship will be notified.

Contact First Credit Union at community@firstcu.ca if you have any questions.

Vancouver Island Regional Library online

The Vancouver Island Regional Library offers a phenomenal catalogue of ONLINE learning subjects & activities for diverse audience communities and interests!

Enjoy searching through their catalogue & calendar for an online event for you! Please click HERE to access their catalogue…