
Lori Serafino-Harper – Manager of Audiology, Speech & AAC & Terri Dean – Terri Dean, Audiologist TOPIC: “Hearing and what is new in this important health area”. Overview of Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre: As the only rehabilitation hospital in the Niagara ...
June 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Annemarie Hagan Topic: Hazel McCallion a dominate force as Mississauga mayor Harold Nash introduced guest speaker, Annemarie Hagan, an award-winning curator and museum professional with over 35 years of experience. She has a B.A. in history from the University of Toronto and from 1998 to 2014 she wa...
May 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Adele Alfano – Service dogs offer help to children with autism Joe Vanderkooi introduced guest speaker, Adele Alfonso, the fund development manager for Autism Dog Services overseeing fundraising and volunteers. Adele explained that there is a wide spectrum in people with autism. Some are highl...
April 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Topic: Owl Foundation has long history of helping raptors Ralph Stefan introduced Marcie Jacklin, a volunteer with the Owl Foundation, a Rehabilitation Centre for wild owls and other raptors in Vineland at Jordan Harbour. Marci, a former Brock librarian and active birder who earned a national award ...
March 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tom Herstad – Author – His book “2nd Line West” which is about a Lady who has “A Message For Us All” Author details process in telling mother’s inspiring story Vic Cicci introduced guest speaker and author Tom Herstad who has been a hockey player, coach, outdoor adve...
February 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
William J. Thomas – His most recent book “And That’s Why I Love Small Town Living!” a quaint and touching collection of stories set in a simpler time. William Thomas finds humour in everyday incidents Jim Cameron introduced guest speaker William Thomas, a Canadian author, scriptw...
January 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
John Hewitt – Topic will be “St. Catharines Hockey” and John will be offering copies of his book “Garden City Hockey Heroes”, priced at $20.00 [cash only City arena had long history with junior A hockey Rick Kent introduced guest speaker John Hewitt, a former high schoo...
December 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Paul Chapman – Speaker Topic “Decoration Day a Precursor of – Remembrance Day – A Remembrance of the Fenian Raids Tim Kaye introduced speaker Paul Chapman, a graduate from Brock and from the University of Waterloo. Paul, a former urban planner with the city of St. Catha...
November 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tom Owens – “St. George’s Church history tied to growth of St. Catharines”. Bill Holman introduced guest speaker Tom Owens and his topic “The history of St. Georges Anglican Church”. Tom has an Honours BA from Carleton, a Bachelor of Education from Queens and a Master of Educ...
October 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alex Olson – Senior Research Associate at the UofT’s Centre for Analytics and AI Engineering helps lift mystery surrounding world of AI Don Walker introduced his grandson Alex Olson who is a Senior Research Associate at the U of T’s Centre for Analytics and AI Engineering. Alex’s t...
September 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Angela Cancellara – Alzheimer Society Niagara Region. Programs to help those with dementia Angela Cancellara clears the mystery around aging and dementia Herb Woods introduced guest speaker, Angela Cancellara, Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region whose presentation...
August 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Emily Liefl, Outreach Manager Niagara Region “Seniors community programs” – Seniors community programs Many services available to Niagara’s seniors Andy Redman introduced Emily Liefl, Outreach Manager at Niagara Region Senior Services. Emily spoke on the range of services offered...
July 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am