Spring Education Seminars
The AESES Education Committee would like to offer members seven seminars to help you thaw into spring!
AESES Spring 2023 Education Seminars
Self Defence Workshop | Sunday, April 16, 2:00 – 4:00 pmThe Leaf Guided Walking Tour (Members Only) | Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 – 8:00 pmLearn Basic Bicycle Maintenance | Wednesday, May 3, 6:30 – 8:30 pmFULLBannock Making Tutorial & History | Thursday, May 18, 7:00 – 8:30 pmCrock-a-doodle: Bowl Making/Painting | Saturday, May 27, 1:00 – 3:00 pmFULLHome Buying & Selling in Manitoba | Thursday, June 1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm- Management Rights (Virtual) | Monday, June 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
All seminars are delivered in-person unless otherwise noted (Virtual) and have limited capacity. Waitlists will be available if necessary.
While we anticipate offering all seminars listed, details and times are subject to change and availability.
These seminars are for AESES signed members* and a guest (limit of one guest per member, per seminar). Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with your completed registration form and payment (if required).
Seminars being offered (click on the title for complete details)
An introduction and warm-up will be provided by the coach and assistant coach. The participants will work through striking, basic jiu-jitsu, practical escape situations, controlling a larger person and submission holds with time allotted for questions and answers at the end.
Self Defence Workshop
Sunday, April 16 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Innovative Martial Arts Facility, 15-1559 Dugald Road
$1.50 for AESES members | $11.50 Non-members | Max 30
Register to enjoy this member-only guided tour. The Leaf is an indoor horticultural attraction at Assiniboine Park where visitors can walk through four distinct biomes; the Hartley and Heather Richardson Tropical Biome, Mediterranean Biome, Babs Asper Display House, and the Shirley Richardson Butterfly Garden. Experience a stunning showcase of our diversity, expressed through plants that shape our lives here and across the globe. Please consider wearing light clothing as the biomes can get warm. This is a member-only event, no guests are allowed on the tour.
The Leaf Guided Walking Tour (Members Only)
Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Assiniboine Park, The Leaf Bio-Dome, 145 The Leaf Way
$13.85 for AESES members | Max 20
Learn about bicycle maintenance that you can do on your own from this seminar. We will have an in-person demonstration of what can be done including a tool list to accomplish the job easily. Our instructor will identify bike parts, talk about some accessories, important tools to have and demonstrate a flat repair. Bring your bike and tools along for a quick look-over by the instructor.
Learn Basic Bicycle Maintenance
Wednesday, May 3 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: AESES Business Office – 880 Harrow Street East
Free for AESES members | $10 Non-members | Max 20
FULL
Gather with this group to make your own Bannock at this seminar. While you learn to make this delicious Bannock you will also be taught about its significance and history of it. A list of ingredients will be provided to participants, but they will be supplied for the seminar.
Bannock Making Tutorial & History
Thursday, May 18 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Presenters: Vanessa Lillie and Doris Quill
Location: Migizii Agamik – University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus
FREE for AESES members | $10 Non-members | Max 20
Pick and paint your choice of a ceramic cereal bowl from the two options available. Crock-a-doodle will then fire the pieces and have them ready for pick-up approximately two weeks later for you to bring home and enjoy.
Crock-a-doodle: Bowl Making/Painting
Saturday, May 27 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Crock-a-doodle Winnipeg-Kildonan, 101-1605 Regent Avenue West
$7.50 AESES members | $17.50 Non-members | Max 15
FULL
Are you considering buying or selling a home? This seminar will highlight some important things to consider, such as: staying within budget and your financial stress, lawyer fees, mortgage rates and the importance of pre-approvals. Other ideas that will be discussed are old vs. new, renting vs. buying and a stand-alone home vs. a condominium. Join this seminar to get some answers to your questions.
Home Buying & Selling in Manitoba
Thursday, June 1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Presenter: Winn Adair from FX1 Realty
Location: AESES Business Office – 880 Harrow Street East
$4.00 for AESES members | $14.00 Non-members | Max 30
Registration deadline is May 25 or until full.
What does the term “Management Rights” mean? How does this fit with employees’ Collective Agreement rights? Where does one stop and the other begin? Join our Labour Relations team for an interactive session where we will answer these and other related questions. Bring your own questions too!
Management Rights (Virtual)
Monday, June 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom (link will be provided)
Presenters: Lorne Hilton, Colleen Thompson, and Leanne Shumka, AESES
Free for AESES members | Max 65
Registration deadline is June 12 or until full.
Register
These seminars are for AESES signed members* and a guest (limit of one guest per member, per seminar). Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with your completed registration form and payment (if required).
*Please note that as of 2018, AESES implemented a policy that requires members to be signed as union members to participate in our education seminars. If you are not yet signed (or not sure) but are interested in attending, contact the AESES Business Office, and we can check and provide you with a membership form if needed.
