As Baby Boomers gradually become senior citizens, they are taking more than a fleeting glance in life’s rearview mirror. As the lyrics in the song Memory Lane put it, “Let’s take a ride down memory lane and try to see where we’ve all been. It’s been so long and everything’s changed.” Presenter Claude McIntosh writes […]
The year of the union of the parliaments of Britain and Scotland in 1707 was rife with controversy, but it marked the beginning of the modern empire of Great Britain. Today, this creation is under assault from all sides and we, as Canadians, are in every sense, children of this creation. Our workshop will lay […]
A talk on climate change as seen through the prism of revolutions – from agricultural to industrial and on to the year 2022. There is a need for everyone, regardless of their standing in society, to understand that, even though we are contributing to climate change, we did not cause the problem in the first […]
Over the last two years, there is an accumulating body of evidence that suggests exercise can decrease the chances of severe outcomes from COVID-19. As we begin to lift mandates and shift measures, could the inclusion of exercise be part of the solution to giving us the resilience we need to live with the virus? […]
This session will provide an update on the SD&G Historical Society/Cornwall Community Museum’s new vision, plus improvements and upcoming community projects for 2022 and 2023. Attention will then focus on the history of the Indian Act and the Residential School System from the 1830’s to the present and it’s impact on Indigenous Peoples and Canadians […]
For many years, Hot Topics has offered an opportunity to present and discuss ideas and events of interest. Join us and bring your ideas and concerns to the discussion. Not a formal debate with winners and losers; but a moderated open discussion between members of our community. Subjects are chosen by the members. Registrations are […]
A course for ordinary people who wish to write their life stories as a gift to their children and grandchildren. Our aim is not to correct spelling and grammar. We merely want writers to tell and write their stories if they so wish. Join us for a ride and share in a wonderful journey of […]
Central America is an overlooked part of the Western Hemisphere, with six small countries separating Mexico from Colombia in South America. It might appear that the six countries would have much in common, including for the most part a common language, Spanish. But in this overview the objective is to show the differences within this […]
We will provide information on Maison Baldwin House as an agency – who we are, our services, and whom we serve. We will touch on different types of abuse, the cycle of abuse, narcissistic personalities, red flags, etc. We will also discuss our Social Enterprise, Serendipity Boutique, a thrift store we run in support of […]
For many seniors and their families who are new to the world of senior retirement living, wading through the vast array of residence options and care levels can be overwhelming. We will discuss the different levels of care, starting with fully independent options such as apartments up to higher levels of care that can include […]
Meditation has been shown to be beneficial from both a health and spiritual perspective. However, many of us have been unsuccessful in discovering a methodology that works for us. You might have wondered: “Is there something wrong with me?” Am I doing it the right way? You are not alone. Join David Rawnsley as he […]
For many years, Hot Topics has offered an opportunity to present and discuss ideas and events of interest. Join us and bring your ideas and concerns to the discussion. Not a formal debate with winners and losers; but a moderated open discussion between members of our community. Subjects are chosen by the members. Registrations are […]