Adult Learning Centre - Thunder Bay Literacy Group

Newsletter archive of Plain Language

1. Volume 22, Issue 2 - Winter 2013 (533 KB)

   The OALCF has a new way for a learner to see if they are ready to meet the demands of their next-step-goal: the Culminating Task. This task will assess many skills at once. And it will show that you can use what you know in a new way.

2. Volume 22, Issue 1 - Fall 2012 (449 KB)

   Our 15th Annual Scrabble® Fundraising Tournament is coming up in February 2013. Tell your friends and practice those 7 letter words!

3. Volume 21, Issue 3 - Spring 2012 (310 KB)

   Thanks to all of the players and volunteers that made our 14th annual Scrabble Tournament another huge success! This year we raised over $11,500 which will go toward our adult literacy programs.

4. Volume 21, Issue 2, Winter 2012 (377 KB)

   Last issue we talked about having clear goals. That has always been important. The new OALCF is very much transition-oriented—or all about learning the skills you need to leave our program (your long-term goal). We can help you get ready for one of 5 transition paths.

5. Volume 21, Issue 1, Fall 2011 (423 KB)

   Literacy programs all over Ontario are making changes. We will be using the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework (OALCF). This will strengthen our program. And it will help our students move on to employment, higher skills training or a more independent life.

6. Volume 20, Issue 3, Spring 2011 (1.41 MB)

   Thanks to all of the players and volunteers that made our 13th Annual Scrabble Tournament a huge success! We raised over $11,900 for literacy programtning and everyone had a great time! Check back with us next year for our 14th annual tournament. It's sure to be another fantastic event!

7. Volume 19, Issue 3, Spring 2010 (1.29 MB)

   Thunder Bay Literacy Group has a new look! Staff, students, and volunteers have been enjoying our new look. We are proud of where we work and it shows!

8. Volume 19, Issue 2, Winter 2010 (1.22 MB)

   The Thunder Bay Literacy Group is a comnmunity-based adult learning organization. We welcome and support adults in Thunder Bay who wish to improve their basic reading, writing, math and computer skills in a self-directed manner.

9. Volume 19, Issue 1, Fall 2009 (1.16 MB)

   We are now open for night classes every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. We offer these classes: English upgrading, Math upgrading, Basic Computer or E-mail & Internet, Intermediate Computer or E-mail & Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

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