10/22/19
FALL 2019 SCHEDULE
MICHAEL CRABB: Dance critic for the Toronto Star and National Post and broadcaster for CBC's award winning Arts Report.
His topic: Dance at the Movies
In this vividly illustrated presentation, Michael highlights some of the greatest stars who've danced their way across the big screen and shares his insights into the evolving role of dance in the movies.
11/11/19
DR. PHILIPPA SHEPPARD: Author and Professor of English at U of T
Her Topic: Shakespeare and Religion: An Ongoing Mystery
Dr. Sheppard looks at the personal life William Shakespeare and, in particular,
the controversy over his religious beliefs as evidenced in The Merchant of Venice.
10/28/19
DR. GUY PROULX: Professor of Psychology at Glendon College
His topic: The Aging Brain – Opportunities and Challenges
In this lecture, Dr. Proulx surveys the fascinating brain and cognitive changes that take place over a lifetime.
11/18/19
DR. MIKE DALEY: Ph.D in Music from York and lecturer at several universities.
HIs topic: The Music of
Leonard Cohen.
In this lively and fascinating presentation, Dr. Mike Daley looks at the life of one of Canada's greatest musical and literary artists and performs a few of his greatest songs.
11/04/19
KEN WEBER: Professor at U of T regularly nominated for Teacher of the Year
His topic: Stand by your Man – The Wives of Canada's Prime Ministers
Ken looks at the role sometimes called “toughest job in Canada” – the role of the Prime Minister’s wife.
11/25/19
BARBARA DICKSON: A much sought-after public speaker, historian, and author of both fiction and non-fiction.
Her topic: Bomb Girls:
Trading Aprons for Ammo.
Barbara offers a unique, intimate, and extraordinary glimpse into the lives and hearts of the dedicated Canadian women who worked in the munitions plant during World War II.
