Happy New Year!
The Seniors Project is announcing a new program of Lifelong Learning at the Centre
One of the aims of the Seniors Project is to provide programs that enrich the lives of seniors through a range of social, recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities.
“Conversations with…”, a monthly series of interesting talks, has proven very popular. In addition, we are now launching a broader program of “Lifelong Learning at the Centre”. In January we are starting a series of seminars with more emphasis on the learning experience: learning about subjects like literature, history, art, the environment, etc, and learning how, taking up new skills and hobbies – rug-hooking, quilting, dancing, writing, and so on.
Further seminars are being planned for April through June, and beyond.
Below we list the first couple of months. You can pick up a brochure at the Centre office with the full program. The cost of each seminar is $5. Contact Ted Hobson at 624-0914 or tedhobson@yahoo.com to register and for more information.
Winter 2010 Seminar Series
Wednesday, January 27, 2:00 pm
Peter Eaton: “Environmental Issues in Our Own Backyard”
Peter will discuss issues common to Nova Scotia, and lead the group in exploring possible actions and lifestyle changes to help mitigate their environmental problems. Dr. Eaton is a retired biologist who has a Ph.D. in Marine Environmental Science and Physiology from Dalhousie University.
Wednesday, February 10, 2:00 pm
Rosalie Osmond: “The Pastoral in Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’
“Where do our ideas of town and country come from? Rosalie will discuss our ideas about the pastoral, and show how Shakespeare plays with them in “As You Like It”. Dr Osmond has a Ph.D. from Cambridge, has published three books on the history of ideas, and has taught literature courses in universities in Canada and the UK.
Wednesday, February 24, 2:00 pm
Polly Greene and Laurie Swim: “Quilting A to Z”
Two recognized quilting experts will share their expertise and diverse talents and expertise. Polly will begin with development of patterns and textiles in early quilting. Laurie’s art quilts will illustrate unique treatments for creating imagery in textiles with fabric and thread.
Conversations with…
Thursday, January 21, 2:00 pm.
Merrillynn Swinemar-Wilson, Chinese New Year – early.
Merrillynn will tell about Chinese customs, holidays, and traditions from her experience of living in China 1994-99.
Thursday, February 18, 2:00 pm.
Mike Wearing, talk & slide show
Mike and Beth Wearing walked the ancient pilgrimage Camino de Santiago, the way of St. James across northern Spain, from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela. Mike will tell about it, with slides.
Contact Ted Hobson at 624-0914 or tedhobson@yahoo.com for more information.
