Bees are an essential part of your life! Learn about the life of a bee, its colony and their necessity to our environment and daily lives. You will see the construction of the hives and methods of extracting honey. You will have a new appreciation of these beautiful creatures. Don’t worry, I will not bring […]
We all hope that we will be able to navigate the end-of-life experience with confidence and dignity. It is important to think about and express our wishes for health care and treatment at the end of life. Join us at Encore Education for this session that will provoke thinking, conversation and planning. The aim is […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Sacred Office of the Holy Inquisition has come down to us through a lot of unflattering and in many cases inaccurate stereotypes. Although these have a ring of authenticity, none is particularly accurate. It is important to judge movements and events within their historical context. The Crusades are crucial to understanding the origins of […]
Belize is a country we don’t hear much about even though it is part of the Commonwealth. Elaine Kennedy travelled there in February with her sister Linda to birdwatch, learn about this country and enjoy its sights, sites and food. Join her for an afternoon in a new country.
Is it important to you that your obituary contain certain information? Do you want to avoid any possible mistakes that sometimes happen when obituaries are hurriedly written? Then consider writing your own. Join Duncan MacPhee for this interactive discussion. You will examine guidelines, content ideas, pitfalls and restrictions. Make this part of your life story […]
An exploration of the many, and strange, things people – and other animals – will do for the sheer FUN of it; along with some serious things that did not work out quite as hoped for. All presented in short videos, pictures, documents and stories with the aim to provide a, hopefully, interesting and entertaining […]