Haldimand Adult Learning Centre
227 Queen St N1A 1H8 Dunnville, ON, Canada

In accordance with the province-wide shutdown to stop spread of #COVID19 announced by the Government of Ontario, our offices are closed. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-declares-second-provincia Our staff will be working remotely and monitoring phones, emails and social media accounts. We will be scheduling all learner meetings virtually or by phone. Please stay home and stay safe!

Struggling with anxiety during this time of uncertainty? You’re not alone. Anxiety Canada has a series of online town halls with experts, answering your questio...ns on anxiety-related topics. Check them out by clicking on the link below. We're all working from home, so send us a message if you want more information about our Adult Literacy Programs! Or check out our location specific pages: Haldimand Adult Learning Centre London Adult Learning Centre Norfolk Adult Learning Centre

The Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton is hosting a 6 week course "Strengthen Your Mind: A Course for People Concerned About Age-Related Forgetfulness". Every Friday April 9 June 25, 2021 Time: 10:00am-11:00am... Where: Online via Zoom* Registration Link - https://zoom.us/.../tJUqf-urrDovGdD-9112eNqpz93iVP6QCpbY This 6-week learning series provides valuable information for those interested in learning tools to improve brain health. Class time will also be used to practice our skills and challenge our brains. This FREE course is available for anyone to attend! *For more information or if you need help using Zoom please call (905) 529-7030 Session Topics Include: Memory & Aging/Learning Styles Mental Aerobics/Exercise Strategies for Memory Improvement/Brain Dominance The Five Senses/Stress Optimism and Humour/Nutrition Socialization

Congratulations to Karl Dockstader, Sean Vanderklis and the crew from One Dish, One Mic as they expand the reach of their excellent broadcast to Windsor and London! Make sure to tune in this Saturday, February 27 at 10am to hear Jesse Thistle, Author of the bestseller 'From the Ashes - my story of being Metis, homeless, and finding my way', in the first hour of One Dish, One Mic LIVE! In the second hour we'll meet the "the people's poet" Janet Rogers and find out what it means to reach "auntie" status! Listen on AM 610 in Niagara, 800 in Windsor, 1290 in London, or online here: bit.ly/CKTBLIVE

Dunnville Salvation Army Community & Family Service wants us to share this information! FREE GROCERY GIVEAWAY AT THE DUNNVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET Anyone from Dunnville and surrounding area in need of groceries is encouraged to come for a drive-through/walk- through, contact less pickup of free groceries at the Dunnville Farmers’ Market on Sunday, February 28 starting at 10:00 am for as long as quantities last. Please be sure your trunk, truck-bed or backseat is empty and open fo...r bags to be placed inside. Pedestrians please follow COVID-19 precautions by wearing a mask and practice social distancing. A large truck load of groceries has been donated with a desire to help make ends meet during this challenging time. Everyone is welcome. Please share this post to help spread the word throughout our community.

UPDATE: We've changed the start date of the next Self Esteem Program! It will start on Tuesday March 2. There are 2 spots left so if you're interested call us 905-774-9141 as soon as you can. The Self Esteem Program that we provide has been one of our most popular and longest running programs! We're really pleased to announce that we're running another 8 week session beginning on Tuesday March 2! We'll be using Zoom so you can participate from home! Give us a call at 905-774-...9141 to register or to ask for more information. If we don't answer, please leave a message and we'll get back to you. You can also message us here on Facebook! If you need assistance using Zoom, or with being online in general, give us a call or message us!

We have an anonymous donor who is bringing a truckload of groceries to Dunnville for a FREE GROCERY GIVEAWAY for people in need on Monday, February 1 at 3pm. Please empty your trunk before attending and remember to be courteous while waiting your turn.

Are you looking for Grief Support? Our friends at Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services have programs available to anyone over 18 in Haldimand Norfolk. Below are two posters with information about online grief support groups. There is a daytime and and an evening option. If you can't view the posters, or if you want more information you can contact Julie Coulson at 866-529-0849 or email [email protected] to register or to get more information. Please reach out if you are in need, and also share these programs with your friends and family. We are glad that these types of grief support is available during these very difficult times.

The Self Esteem Program that we provide has been one of our most popular and longest running programs! We're really pleased to announce that we're running another 8 week session beginning on Tuesday February 9th! We'll be using Zoom so you can participate from home! Give us a call at 905-774-9141 to register or to ask for more information. If we don't answer, please leave a message and we'll get back to you. You can also message us here on Facebook! If you need assistance using Zoom, or with being online in general, give us a call or message us!

Join local author Brad Smith via Zoom on January 25th at 8PM. he will be talking about his book ‘The Goliath Run’ and you can join the conversation! If you register in advance, you will receive a free e-book (pdf format) of 'The Goliath Run'. The event will be approximately 1 hour long. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//regist/WN_-q8CqsMzQoC9DE_CeD-3sw

It's GIVING TUESDAY! Giving Tuesday Canada is a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. The Opening day of the giving season, it’s a time when charities, companies and individuals join together and rally for favourite causes. #GivingTuesday #lifelonglearning

Important update from out friends at Dunnville Salvation Army Community & Family Service

Good Tuesday morning to everyone! Here's a sweet message from 1973 when Ray Charles and Elmo from Sesame Street sang 'Believe in Yourself! Take it to heart and have a great day!

Greatness: The Great Lakes Project has brought outstanding participatory art to Haldimand County over the last 2 years. Currently, GAGL 2020: Paul Chartrand - The Grand Remediator is looking for public input on this fascinating project being installed near Muddy in Centennial Park Dunnville. This is the second video (we posted the first one yesterday so scroll down if you didn't watch it) and get involved! Check out the other projects this year! GAGL 2020: Layla Black - Bl...ood and Water GAGL 2020: Gina Mcintee - Water Wheel GAGL 2020: Thomas Anderson & Richelle Miller - Paddle Project www.facebook.com/groups/639192210191888 GAGL 2020: Heather Smith - hooked on the bay www.facebook.com/groups/228958204837846 See more

Local artist Paul Chartrand is looking for help completing his awesome, water project! Watch this video to find out more about his project and to find out how to participate. GAGL 2020: Paul Chartrand - The Grand Remediator

Tune in at 1pm thanks to the River Arts Festival.

The Last Post Andrew is playing this cavalry call to honor the men and women who served, and fought for the freedoms we humbly enjoy today. We thank you all, we never forget. #rememberanceday #lestweforget #keyofBflat BurlingTone Music Academy

In September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a History teacher at Valley Heights High School in Port Rowan, Ontario , did something not to ...be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks in her classroom. When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks. 'Ms. Cothren, where are our desks?' She replied, 'You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk.' They thought, 'Well, maybe it's our grades.' 'No,' she said. 'Maybe it's our behaviour.' She told them, 'No, it's not even your behaviour.' And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period. Still no desks in the classroom. Kids called their parents to tell them what was happening and by early afternoon television news crews had started gathering at the school to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room. The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the desk-less classroom. Martha Cothren said, 'Throughout the day no one has been able to tell me just what he or she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. Now I am going to tell you.' At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it. Twenty-seven (27) Veterans, all in uniform, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall. By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned. Martha said, 'You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. They went halfway around the world, giving up their education and interrupting their careers and families so you could have the freedom you have. Now, it's up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it.' By the way, this is a true story. And this teacher was awarded Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year in 2006. She is the daughter of a WWII POW. Do you think this is worth passing along so others won't forget either, that the freedoms we have in this great country were earned by our Veterans? Let us always remember the men and women of our military and the rights they have won for us.

Good Monday morning to you all! It's a beautiful, sunny day and hopefully you're all feeling ready for something great to happen to you today!! Maybe it's this awesome cover of 'Come and Get Your Love' by Derek Miller and his killer band... #turnituploud #getmoving

Dear friends of Great Art for Great Lakes, Please join us today at 3:30pm on Zoom for a special live stream unveiling of Gina Mcintee's GAGL 2020 project 'Water Wheel'! Water Wheel with Gina McIntee... Wednesday, October 28, 3:30-4:30pm Click the link below to join in!! Please join us on Wednesday, October 28, 3:30-4:30pm, for a special unveiling event of Gina Mcintee's GAGL 2020 project "Water Wheel". Join Gina as she installs her project at Dunnville Secondary School and answers questions about her experience working with the community with love for the water. We encourage all who participated and followed along with Gina's art this year to join us on Zoom to celebrate! Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council London Adult Learning Centre Norfolk Adult Learning Centre Greatness: The Great Lakes Project

We are offering a FREE Zoom Online SELF-ESTEEM program! Start or add to your Foundation... Achieving Balance in Life Taking Charge of Your Life Managing Emotions... The Worry Buster Unlocking your Potential Start date: Tuesday, October 27th 2020 Completion date: Thursday, December 17th 2020 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:00pm 3:00pm Please call 905-774-9141 referrals accepted Or email [email protected] or message us her on Facebook! Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council

Do you want to learn to organize your writing so you can communicate clearly? This free course begins on Wednesday October 28. -Brush up your writing skills to prepare for working on highschool credits (and get referred to GELA). -Practice writing so that you can communicate better at work... or when looking for employment. -Improve your writing skills to pursue post secondary opportunities. -Feel more confident writing emails and communicating online. 1 hour class per week on Wednesdays 2-3pm (online) 1-2 hours of homework per week Instructor support by email or phone Monday-Thursday For more information and to register please call Gina at (905) 774-9141 or email [email protected] We may be able to provide a computer for you. Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council (photo of poster)

The good folks at Dunnville Salvation Army Community & Family Service are always working hard for our community!

Thanks so much to Jodi from Buswa Beadwork for helping us to acknowledge #orangeshirtday. And thanks to The Sachem for stopping by too! From www.orangeshirtday.org Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) Residential School (1891-1981) Commemoration Project and Reunion events that took place in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in May 2013. This project was the vision of Esketemc (Alkali Lake) Chief Fred Robbins, who is a former student himself. It brought tog...ether former students and their families from the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’in, Southern Dakelh and St’at’imc Nations along with the Cariboo Regional District, the Mayors and municipalities, School Districts and civic organizations in the Cariboo Region. The events were designed to commemorate the residential school experience, to witness and honour the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. Chief Justice Murray Sinclair challenged all of the participants to keep the reconciliation process alive, as a result of the realization that every former student had similar stories... Read more www.orangeshirtday.org/about-us.html Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to talk about #orangeshirtday this morning! Thanks to our volunteers Sue and Pat for helping today and being such a huge part of our work here at the Dunnville Learning Centre. Thanks to Jodi from Buswa Beadwork for bringing your beautifully designed t-shirts. Make sure you all give Jodi's page a follow :) Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council Haldimand County

We'll be out front of the Centre from 11am until Noon today, to acknowledge Orange Shirt Day: communities coming together in a spirit of reconciliation and hope because every child matters. Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) Residential School (1891-1981) Commemoration Project and Reunion events that took place in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in May 2013. This project was the vision of Esketemc (Alkali Lake) Chief Fred Robbins, who is a former student ...himself. It brought together former students and their families from the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’in, Southern Dakelh and St’at’imc Nations along with the Cariboo Regional District, the Mayors and municipalities, School Districts and civic organizations in the Cariboo Region. The events were designed to commemorate the residential school experience, to witness and honour the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. Chief Justice Murray Sinclair challenged all of the participants to keep the reconciliation process alive, as a result of the realization that every former student had similar stories... READ MORE www.orangeshirtday.org Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council Norfolk Adult Learning Centre London Adult Learning Centre

Hello and happy Friday to everyone! We want to remind you that we're here for you if you want to upgrade your reading, writing, math and other academic skills. We can help you get ready to succeed if you're thinking about highschool credits, post secondary opportunities, apprenticeships, career changes or achieving more independence in your life! Please call or email for an appointment: Dunnville (905) 774-9141 [email protected] Or message us here on Facebook :)... You may also request an appointment using the Referral Form button on the home page of our website: hnliteracy.com/referrals

Please read our current Safety Policy regarding Covid-19. Give us a call if you have any questions 905-774-9141 Thanks!

Frances, one of the instructors here in our Dunnville office, says 'Song for the Water' by Logan Staats, Rob Lamothe and Suzie Miller is one of her favourite 'pick me up' songs'. You can stream and download it for free (click on the photo below). This song was written with the help of 250 community members, as part of the 2019 Greatness: The Great Lakes Project. Connections to the natural world and to our communities are key to a healthy minds and bodies. #reachour4mentalhealth Literacy Link South Central Quality in Lifelong Learning - QUILL Learning Network Learning Networks of Ontario - North Region

We're open by appointment so give us a call! 905-774-9141 Just asked Gina what her 'pick me up' song is and she said it's 'Shambala' by Three Dog Night What's your favourite song to get you going and make you feel good?... #reachout4mentalhealth Literacy Link South Central Learning Networks of Ontario - North Region Quality in Lifelong Learning - QUILL Learning Network See more

Happy World International Literacy Day! Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council Norfolk Adult Learning Centre London Adult Learning Centre

Reach out to Dunnville Salvation Army Community & Family Service if you're in need of support!

You know we love reading!! Grace United Church - Dunnville has an online used book sale going on! Great deals!

Haldimand County is looking for public input. If you're interested in the future of our trees and forests check out the link below.

Working from home sometimes means folding laundry while your laptop updates! If you're looking for support with your digital skills we're available Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 1-4:30. Send us a message to get started! Thanks to Canadian Innovation and Literacy Link South Central for partnering with us to make this program possible.

Do you have thoughts and ideas about what Haldimand County can be like in the future? Please consider clicking the link and being part of the review! Make your voice heard

We'd like to acknowledge the passing of Eddie Shack and send condolences to his family, friends and everyone who loved him. Mr. Shack was open and courageous about his challenges with literacy, and he used his platform to help others. For that we thank him.

St. Leonard's Community Services is hosting something good online workshops this week! We're available online, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 1-4pm if you are looking to improve your digital skills. Message us for details!

We're all set up for our online learning sessions today! Send us a message here on facebook if need help with your digital skills! We are available Tuesday's an...d Wednesday's from 1-4pm through the summer. Thanks to our partners Canadian Innovation and Literacy Link South Central If Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons don't work for you, message us and we'll do our best to accommodate you!

Many thanks to our friends at Dunnville Salvation Army Community & Family Service for their continued and very valuable work in our community!

Extended Heat Warning issued for residents and visitors of Haldimand and Norfolk counties. https://bit.ly/3iBsDB7

Are you looking for some help using a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone to search the internet, fill in online forms, apply online for jobs or programs, or to use video apps and social media to connect with friends and family? ... We're available online or by phone: Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons between 1-4pm No tests, no homework (unless you want some!), just good information you can use right away to feel more comfortable using digital technology. To register call us at 905-774-9141 and leave a message Email [email protected] Or message us here on Facebook!

Parents and guardians: Grand Erie District School Board needs your input! This short survey is meant to gather perspectives from our school communities that will help shape the planning for reopening schools in September. Please provide your feedback by July 1: bit.ly/3ewKPcM

From our friends at Haldimand-Norfolk REACH. Family Early Intervention Program Although licensed child care and after-school programs are currently closed, The Family Early Intervention Program sees you and is here for you. Our Resource Consultants and team are still: Connecting with Families... Connecting with Community Partners Assisting with Transition to School Processes Providing Resources for Families Accepting Referrals For referrals please call CONTACT Haldimand-Norfolk REACH at 519-587-2441, EXT 350 See Less

Here is the lastest #COVID19 update from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit.

Scotlynn Group is looking for people to work harvesting asparagus. For updates regarding the outbreak of Covid-19 in Norfolk please visit Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and www.ontario.ca

Speaker School this Thursday at 11am! Learn how to become a great communicator and self advocate! Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information. St. Leonard's Community Services - Haldimand Community Legal Clinic - Brant Haldimand Norfolk

Join Gina tomorrow afternoon at 4:30pm and learn about the All Nations Grand River Water Walk! Register in advance to join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us//regist/WN_wReDkW64QkywBM-Db8JeYw to register! This is part of Gina's GAGL 2020: Gina Mcintee - Water Wheel project and a great opportunity for online learning. If you need assistance getting set up with Zoom send us a message and we can help! Literacy Link South Central Canadian Innovation

A reminder to all that Gina is doing the first live event for her Water Wheel project TODAY 3-4pm. Join in to talk about water and life, and all good things!! Wednesday May 13, 2020, 3:00-4:00pm on Zoom. Please visit https://greatnessglp.com/GAGL/tv to register.

Another great offering from Haldimand County Public Library! Free music streaming of over 16 million songs. If you don't have a library card, e-mail [email protected] to get set up & start creating your stay-at-home playlist.

The fine folk at Haldimand-Norfolk REACH wrapping up #mentalhealthweek by wearing green at their weekly staff meeting! Are you wearing green today? Are you doing something good for your mental health? Maybe you're going to go outside and brave the cold and snow and enjoy nature? Let us know in the comments if you want to share!

Well it's Wednesday! Just thought we'd start out with that for those of us who are losing track of what day it is :) It's #mentalhealthweek and Brant's Mental Health Awareness Week and Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Campus are reminding how important Positive Self-Talk is. Positive statements encourage us and help us cope through distressing times. Some people find music really helpful during distressing times. What are you listening to today? Post a link in the comments if you feel like sharing :)

All of us working in Adult Literacy are truly realizing how important digital skills are, for people of all ages! These tablets will help residents connect with their families now and in the future. Huge thanks to everyone who made this happen!! Dunnville Rotary Literacy Link South Central Canadian Innovation Rotary Connecting Family Rotarians Nyree Segui and @JulieMarchese deliver tablets to Grandview Lodge. During this pandemic communicating with loved ones is critical ...for mental health. Residents will be able to connect with family, enjoy music therapy and more. This is another Rotary Community Wellness Fund initiative! #seniors #mentalhealth #Dunnville #RotaryResponds #RotaryinAction

Just up the street from our Centre is a truly wonderful, art filled creative space called the Creative Barracks for Kids, run by local artist Lacie Williamson. Since we've all been staying home and social distancing, Lacie has been hosting an online Storybook Brainstorm session every Tuesday afternoon at 3pm. She goes live on Facebook and reads the previous weeks story, complete with outstanding illustrations submitted by artists of all ages. Then afterwards, everyone brainstorms a new story! Join in!! You'll be amazed at the stories, and the drawings.

Thanks to True Experience Supportive Housing & Community Work Program United Way of Haldimand and Norfolk Community Support Centre Haldimand-Norfolk and the good folks at Dunnville Salvation Army Community & Family Service for facilitating this great idea!

There is funding available families that have children who are not in school or child care because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Today we are thankful for the truly awesome learners in our Self Esteem Group. Despite the strangest of days #pandemic #stayhome they are still meeting remotely and learning 3 days a week, with coordinator and facilitator Gina Wilson-Mcintee. As part of this excellent program, Rob Lamothe meets with the group and talks about writing, encouraging people to "write without fear and edit without mercy". Rob has been a musician, writer and producer for many years. He is the Director of IMC's Songwriting camp, he sits on the Board of Directors for Haldimand-Norfolk REACH and yesterday a CD he sang on was number one on the Japanese Billboard Chart!! #MaximumHuavo Stevie Salas

Message from the good folks at Dunnville Salvation Army Community & Family Service.

Good things are still happening! This session was super fun, and look at the great drawings!

We're all working from home with our laptops, tablets, ipads, phones, pens and notebooks too!! The learning curve is real for #lifelonglearning but the real heroes are our learners!! We are inspired daily by their resiliency and resolve. Reach out if you want to know more about what we offer, we're checking phones, emails and facebook messages Monday through Friday. Thanks to Literacy Link South Central and Canadian Innovation for their support of our digital literacy initiatives!

Congratulations to artist Gina Wilson-Mcintee the Coordinator at our Dunnville Office!! Please follow along as she creates 'Water Wheel' and make sure you get involved! Head over and follow her project page and show her some love! "My people will sleep for one hundred years, but when they awake, it will be the artists who give them their spirit back." Loius Riel

Message from our friends at the Dunnville Salvation Army Community & Family Service.

We were working on our digital literacy skills this afternoon. If it looks like we had a good laugh while we were at it, that's because we did! Thanks to our wonderful learners who are adapting to online learning and to our Community Tech Connect partners Canadian Innovation and Literacy Link South Central #LLSCTechConnect

Today, as always, there are many things and and many people to be thankful for. Thanks to Toni Hayes Powell for deciding to make a daily gratitude post, and thanks to everyone who out there doing their very best. We are truly stronger than a bundle than a twig. A reminder that we're still here, working from our homes, checking our email and phone messages. Message us if you want to check in, say hi, get some digital help or learn more about adult learning!

Please make sure that you are getting information about the COVID-19 outbreak from reliable, frequently updated sources only. We're providing a link to the Ontario Provincial Government website. Our offices are closed now, but we are all checking emails and phone messages, as well as our facebook pages Haldimand Adult Learning Centre Norfolk Adult Learning Centre London Learning Centre so reach out if you have any questions about our services! We're still here supporting adult learners!

Join us tonight at 8pm for a Facebook Live drawing of the winner via the Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council page!

We're doing a Google Hangout this evening 6-7pm. Tuesday evenings are usually our Community Tech Connect so we thought we'd get online and see how folks are doing. Message or comment your email address and we'll invite you!

The HNLC Learning Centres of Simcoe, Dunnville and London are closed from March 16 to April 5th, observing the provincial government mandated school closures. W...e will re-open on Monday, April 6, 2020. We'll be monitoring our emails and voicemails from March 23rd through April 5th. To refer yourself or a client please: -visit our website www.hnliteracy.com -on our home page please fill in the referral form If your matter is urgent, please call the Executive Director at: (519)716-0155 Haldimand Adult Learning Centre Norfolk Adult Learning Centre London Learning Centre