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THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 ~ 1:30 P.M.
St. Andrew's United Church
117 Bloor Street East, Toronto
Wheelchair accessibility via Hayden Street
GUEST SPEAKER: Hugh Christopher Brown
is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist; and a passionate and committed social justice activist. He is the founder of Pros and Cons Project at Joyceville Institution (Kingston area) which has become internationally recognized as ground breaking in fields of restorative justice and inmate mentorship. This program continues to expand with the generous support of funds granted by The David Rockefeller Fund. Chris is an artist who understands the power of music, a healing force for those who need it most, in transforming lives going forward. He has played with The Tragically Hip and The Barenaked Ladies.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 ~ 1:30 P.M.
St. Andrew's United Church
117 Bloor Street East, Toronto
Wheelchair accessibility via Hayden Street
GUEST SPEAKER: Bruce DeMara
is an entertainment columnist with the Toronto Star. Bruce will bring us his insights into the world of film. What are the current trends? Which movies are likely to be winners or losers in the upcoming Oscar race? What are some of the challenges in today's movie industry?
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018 ~ 1:30 P.M.
St. Andrew's United Church
117 Bloor Street East, Toronto
Wheelchair accessibility via Hayden Street
GUEST SPEAKER: Carly Silberstein
is the CEO of the Redstone Agency, an event and association management company. She leads marketing and event teams that service corporate clients, not-for-profit organizations and professional associations. She is an authority on live streaming, digital and hybrid events and is considered a social media guru. Carly will provide a perspective on the importance of social media to business today.
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018 ~ 1:30 P.M.
St. Andrew's United Church
117 Bloor Street East, Toronto
Wheelchair accessibility via Hayden Street
GUEST SPEAKER: Elaine Charal
is a Certified Handwriting Analyst who works with companies and groups to reveal how handwriting can exhibit strengths and talents. This information is helpful in team building and hiring practices. Elaine is an entertaining speaker who will analyze the handwriting of some of our members.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 ~ 1:30 P.M.
St. Andrew's United Church
117 Bloor Street East, Toronto
Wheelchair accessibility via Hayden Street
GUEST SPEAKER: JEAN ASHWORTH BARTLE
is best known as the Founder/Conductor Laureate of the Toronto Children's Chorus. She created the choir in 1978 in order to provide a children's choir for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. She stepped down as artistic director in 2007, after 29 years of leadership. She is highly active as a choral clinician, adjudicator and guest conductor.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 ~ 1:30 P.M.
St. Andrew's United Church
117 Bloor Street East, Toronto
Wheelchair accessibility via Hayden Street
GUEST SPEAKER: DONNA JEAN MACKINNON
worked at the Toronto Star for 21 years as a reporter, columnist and features' writer. She is now a freelance writer and the author of "Newsgirls: Gutsy Pioneers in Canada's Newsrooms", which highlights ten female reporters who worked in pre-feminist times (1930-1960).
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 ~ 1:30 P.M.
St. Andrew's United Church
117 Bloor Street East, Toronto
Wheelchair accessibility via Hayden Street
GUEST SPEAKER: MAIRLYN SMITH
is a professional home economist and food writer who is also a TV and media food personality. She is a regular on Breakfast TV, as well as the popular CityLine. She is also an actor and alumnus of Second City and has a comedic flair in presenting information about food and nutrition. She has written three best-selling cookbooks.
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