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Adult Programs

Fall program registration begins August 17 @6:30 a.m.

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Fall 2010

French for Beginners Adult

Do you have a child in French Immersion School? How about learning French as a 2nd language? Are you interested in learning French for business or work? Whether you are new to it or remember some high school lessons, come learn to communicate in French in a fun and relaxed environment. You will practice your pronunciation, develop vocabulary and understand how to construct sentences. 

Fee: $105

Library Date Time Barcode
Milliken Mills Branch Mondays, Sept. 13 - Nov. 22 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. 175516
Healthy Pregnancy Adult

Come enjoy this informative discussion on maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Discussion will involve a healthy pregnancy diet as well as common conditions in pregnancy with treatment options.

Fee: $10

Library Date Time Barcode
Unionville Branch Tuesday Sept. 14 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 175650
How to Start Your Own Business (1-day workshop) Adult

Are you an entrepreneur? This interactive one-day workshop will assist you in making your decision to pursue self-employment. Topics include assessing entrepreneurial potential, analyzing your business idea and how to get started in developing your business plan. We will also discuss market research, business registration, types of ownership, promotion, plus we'll look at other success factors towards determining your own readiness to start a business. $10 material fee will be collected by the instructor.

Fee: $50

Library Date Time Barcode
Markham Village Branch
Monday Sept. 13 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 175517
Mandarin Basics Adult

Learn Mandarin for a variety of purposes or occasions. Practical speaking and listening skills will be emphasized through class activities emphasizing daily conversations such as making phone calls and shopping.  $15 material fee will be collected by the instructor.

Fee: $95

Library Date Time Barcode
Unionville Branch Mondays, Oct. 18 - Dec. 6 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. 175515
Mandarin Intermediate Adult

Designed for those with some background knowledge of Mandarin this course will assist in gaining confidence in speaking and listening. The focus will be on using Pinyin to learn how to speak Mandarin accurately.  $15 material fee will be collected by the instructor.

Fee: $95

Library Date Time Barcode
Angus Glen Branch
Thursdays, Sep. 23 - Nov. 11 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. 175514
Start Your Own Business Adult

This interactive 4-week course will assist you in making your decision to pursue self-employment. Topics include assessing entrepreneurial potential, analyzing the viability of your business idea, understanding the importance and components of a business plan, introduction to market research, promotion and marketing. Common challenges and problem solving solutions to move your business towards the start-up phase will be examined as well as business registrations and different types of business ownership. We will look at business resources that support new businesses. $20 material fee will be collected by the instructor.

Fee: $100

Library Date Time Barcode
Angus Glen Branch
Wednesdays, Oct. 6 - Oct. 27 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. 175520
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