Events Calendar

Financial WISDOM 1 - Money & Finance Made Easy E1082

When: Fridays, 9–10 a.m.: April 17 (April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, and May 22)
Who: Grade 9 and up
Cost: $295
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams

Money and Finance Made Easy: Money can be a mystery. What is it? How does it work? How do I earn it? How do I save it? How do I invest it? Whether we like it or not, money affects us all and is essential to our lives in the twenty-first century. In this course, Travis Callaway will make money and the financial decisions we all encounter simple to understand, using practical examples and real-life scenarios to help students prepare for their financial futures. The course includes six lessons, each focusing on a separate piece of the overall financial puzzle:

1. What Is Money, and How Does It Work?
2. Banking Basics
3. Budgeting and Spending Wisely
4. Credit, Debt, and Credit Cards
5. Saving and Investing for the Future
6. Real-World Financial Decisions

Travis earned an MBA in finance from Durham University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He has worked as a private equity analyst, a senior portfolio management analyst, a director of private equity, a managing director of venture capital, the vice president of finance for a technology start-up, and a part-time chief financial officer for several companies. He is an active investor in start-up companies, the co-founder of a finance advisory business, and teaches business and finance at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University.

A minimum of five registrants is required for this workshop to run, so please spread the word.

Chess: Intermediate Continuation Class - All Ages P E961

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Chess
When: Tuesdays from 11:00–12:00 pm, April 7–May 12
New time: Wednesdays from 11:00–12:00 pm, April 8–May 13
Where: Online

Intermediate chess course is for students who want to learn complex concepts that revolve around seeing at least 2 moves ahead or more. This challenging 6 week course helps students reach their full potential as they master all fundamentals and start visualizing multiple variations. Classes can only be taken by students who took the beginner chess class offered by WISDOM or for students who contacted Mr Bloom directly to verify skill level.

Fundamentals of Chess - All Ages T E962

When: Wednesdays from 11:00 - 12:00pm April 8 - May 13
Where: Online

Does your child love to play chess? This six-week program is a unique opportunity to play the game while improving skills in Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning and Creative Thinking by solving chess puzzles and executing a systematic process to beat your opponent.

While this program is called "beginner" it will challenge your chess player and keep them engaged, even if they have been playing for years.

Spruce Grove Open House Event

When: Wednesday, April 8th, 6:30 - 8pm
Where: Spruce Grove Alliance Church - Oasis Room, 250 Century Rd

Are you considering homeschooling?  Join us at our open house event to gain more insights into homeschooling through WISDOM.  Already homeschooling but know someone who is interested?  Invite your friend/neighbour to come to our information night.

The WISDOM Facilitators will reflect on their own homeschooling experiences. We will also provide some basic information about homeschooling in Alberta with WISDOM.  Then we will open the discussion to all in attendance to introduce themselves and share their thoughts on homeschooling. To be followed by a Q&A session.

We are looking forward to meeting you.

Coffee, water and snacks provided. Door prizes and children's activities, too.

RSVP by April 6th.

For questions and late registrations, please contact:
Desmond Kilgannon 780-225-6688 or email desmond@wisdomhomeschooling.com 
Randy Kopp 780-723-5382 or email randy@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Kyla Mould 306-716-6328 or email kyla@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Meghan Lupien 438-349-2592 or email meghan@wisdomhomeschooling.com

In Person Chess Workshop - Edmonton D E1071

When: 11 April, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (arrive just before 10)
Where: Bethel Lutheran Church, 298 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park

Chess players! Up your game with an in-person WISDOM chess workshop with Marty Barter, a rising contender with more than 11,400 games played and a chess.com rating of 1900. He is passionate about sharing his love and skill with others and has worked with students online and in person, helping them develop stronger strategic skills. A clear and engaging communicator, Marty will inspire you to become a rising star.

See prerequisites and what to bring here.

Parental presence is required.