TOPIC: Hearing loss can be key factor in cognitive health. Lori Serafino-Harper - Manager of Audiology, Speech & AAC & Terri Dean - Terri Dean, Audiologist Hugh Learmonth introduced guest speakers, Lori Serafino-Harper and Terri Dean, both Audiologists working at the Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. Catharines. Lori has been employed at Shaver since 1991 and […]

Danielle Rosenblum - Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides - Community Partnerships Manager Danielle Rosenblum, from the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides will be joining us to share about the work of this national charity whose mission is to empower Canadians with disabilities to navigate their world with confidence and independence by providing Dog Guides at no cost to […]

Sara Nixon - Community Engagement Manager - The Brown Homestead Topic: The Brown Homestead History

Roddy MacKenzie - Canada’s Bomber Command in WWII. Churchhill's Greatest Triumph Roddy’s father served in Bomber Command during the Second World War, but unlike so many brave veterans who survived the war, he seldom spoke of his exploits.When Roddy tried to learn what his father achieved, he discovered the Allies were unclear about what Bomber Command accomplished because our intelligence […]

Jenna Wickens - CFS Counseling & Wellbeing as the MatureMinds Coordinator The Future is Old; Combatting Ageism for a Brighter Outlook and Better Interactions Words are powerful and language gives the opportunity for connection, community and meaning making- but what does it tell us when “Old” is consistently used in association with negativity?    

Andy Redman - President of Probus St. Catharines Topic: To be determined  

Jos Nolle Jos tells stories about his international experiences during the 1980 - 2020 period. He explains how he ended up working seven years full time for the international relief organization Doctors without Borders (1988 - 1995), and how he afterwards used those global experiences for his international development work at Niagara College (1995 - 2014) and Seneca Polytechnic (2014 […]

Miriam Mitchell - Citizen Services Specialist, Service Canada Government of Canada. Topics that Miriam will be covering include: • Canada Pension Plan • Old Age Security • Guaranteed Income Supplement • Canadian Dental Care Plan  

Patrick Little - Lawyer, St. Catharines Historian “Nino Donatelli: A Lifetime Transforming St.  Catharines’ Heritage” Patrick has  been privileged to work with Nino since the late 1970’s and he is anxious to give exposure to a lifetime resident of St. Catharines who has gone beyond talking about the preservation of significant examples of our vibrant history to applying his vision, […]

Brian Bratt Exec. Dir.- Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre The Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara (KFCACN) provides a safe place to help, heal, end child abuse for Niagara’s children and youth who have experienced alleged physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, become the targets of internet luring, or were the unwilling witness of violence. That’s why the Kristen French Child […]

Dan Sider Jr. - Operational Efficiency Manager at CAA Niagara    

Angie Sandow - Inspirational Speaker & Humourist | Author Angie Sandow is an Inspirational Speaker and Humorist who captivates audiences of all ages with her powerful story of resilience, determination, and humour. Whether sharing insights on overcoming challenges, embracing change, or finding strength in adversity, Angie connects with audiences in a way that’s both uplifting and unforgettable. Her engaging and […]