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The public is invited to view “Canadian Games," the latest exhibit at the Uni, versity of Waterloo's Elliott Avedon Museum and Archive of Games. "Whether you are new to Canada or are simply inter- ested in learning more about the different games that have been played and Learn about authentic Canadian games, eh? Conestoga College Ptyhttrttthttttttt home study program ( "g:)),',??,,",?':,'?,': home study program offers adult learners many things: the chance to gain, refresh or upgrade skills in math, science and/or com- munications; the flexibility to fit in with busy schedules and commitments; and the opportunity to move for- ward for those who may not have completed secondary school, or who want to pre- pare for entry to a college- level program. or just want to brush up on a skill that's important for work. last year, more than 350 learners took part in home study, and Conestoga hopes that a new initiative begin- ning this month will see those numbers increase. At certain times. home study learners need to visit Conestoga for necessary activities: orientation to the program, meetings with tutors. purchasing of course materials. academic assess- ment activities and taking examinations. For many years. these college-access periods have been in the evening only. The Laurel Creek Nature Centre was the location of the 10.000 Trees Pro;ed's annual Mother's Nature Day and family event last Saturday The event saw the planting of 1.000 indigenous trees at the nature centre Other activities includ~ ed. nature crafts and hikes guided by nature (entre staff Deker Brasseur helped plant one of the many trees. Leaving his legacy are still being played in Canada. then come and visit us," said graduate student Marianne Staempfli. muse- um technician. There's a selection ot educational games for visi, tors to test their knowledge about Canada and historic games that have traditional~ ly been played by the Inuit. Beginning on May ll (today). Conestoga will institute a daytime access period, from 9 aan. to noon each Wednesday at the Dean campus, for home study learners who find day- lime hours more conve- nient, perhaps as the result of evening family responsi- bilities or work schedules. Home study is self- paced. Learners can set their own schedules at home. during workday breaks. or during college- accessperiods. Tutoring services are available at Conestoga or by telephone during scheduled access periods. Courses deal with a vari- ety of basic-level subjects such as mathematics. com- munication and language skills. biology. chemistry and physics. If additional time is needed to complete a course, an additional block purchase must be made. Each participant pur- chases home study time in 12-week blocks at a current tuition fee of $180.72. - no! mom Board games related to spe- cific Canadian regions and topics are on View. as well as sports-related games and (Iorkinole. "a truly Canadian experience." As with all the exhibits at the museum. marking its 35th year, there are "hands, an opportunities" for visi- tors to play and enjoy a Home study has proven to be an effective vehicle for adult learners to get the number of the games, Staempflisaid. There is no charge to visit the museum, with viewing hours varying with each exhibit. Generally. the gallery is open to the public Monday through Thursday afternoons (noon m 5 p.m.]. Groups are accommodated by appointment. The gallery basic skills they need in order lo open up pathways to their educational or is in B.C. Matthews Hall, near the Columbia Street entrance to UW. There is a public parking lot [$4 in coins) beside the building. There are some 5,000 objects in the museum's col- lection. They come from many parts of the world and are the result of public and corporate contributions. A work-related goals. For details on home study. contact the Conesto- few hundred of these are documented on the muse- um web site: www.ahs.uwa- terloo.ca/ -museum The museum is operated by the department of recre- ation and leisure studies, staffed by graduate students and administered by the faculty of applied health sci- antes. ga College information cem tre at 748-5220. ext. 3656 during business hours.