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 […]
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 […]
Maggie Wheeler, the Seaway Valley’s Queen of Crime, shares her experiences and process for bringing history to life on the page. Learn the basics of working with setting, characters and plot within the added challenge of an historical framework. Wheeler will top off with a brief sample from her seventh and final Farran Mackenzie mystery […]
Haunting highland beauty and an interesting blend of Mi’kmaw, Scottish and Acadian cultures and warm hospitality. We will explore its’ geography, resources, economy, languages and government: also the lives of the early pioneers as they eked out a living from the land and the sea in their new rugged homeland. This is the story of […]
This session will be about comparative love melodies between Western and Egyptian music. There will be live play by keyboard with explanations. We will examine the impact of 1/4 tone on some Melodies. The melodies of famous western and eastern singers will be compared.
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 […]
The brain has two main sides. Left science and right art. We will study science as a means to an end and art as an end in itself. Each person’s life is an art form. Learning to play a musical instrument is pure science. The art is how the composer uses this science. By the […]
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 […]