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SUMMARY:Why are cancers so hard to cure?
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof. Emerita Mary Hitt | Fee: Members $36 | Non-Members $46 \nAlthough “cancer” is really over 200 different diseases\, there are some characteristics\, called “Hallmarks of Cancer” (a term coined by D. Hanahan and R. Weinberg)\, that cancers have in common. These Hallmarks of Cancer are characterized by the loss of regulation of specific processes that are under tight control in normal cells and tissues. Dr. Hitt’s lectures will provide an introduction to the Hallmarks of Cancer\, highlighting the challenges they pose to conventional and modern cancer therapies. \nDr. Mary Hitt is an Associate Professor\, Emerita\, recently retired from the Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta. She obtained her PhD in Biochemistry at University of California in Berkeley\, California (USA) in 1986\, and was post-doctoral fellow at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London (UK)\, the University of Washington in Seattle (USA)\, and McMaster University in Hamilton\, Ontario.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/why-are-cancers-so-hard-to-cure-3/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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SUMMARY:Why a Trump Presidency was Inevitable: a Critical Reinterpretation of American History
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emeritus Alvin Finkel\, Ph.D. Fee: Members $65 | Non-Members $75 \nLiberal critics of Donald Trump suggest that his regime amounts to a rejection of the “liberal order” that the United States supposedly stood for in past decades and centuries. From that point of view\, the retrograde policies of Donald Trump represent the overthrow of the United States as a beacon of democracy and enlightened thought. This course suggests that such viewpoints are based on carefully designed mythologies of the pre-Trump United States that don’t stand up to historical scrutiny. The course takes a close look at the United States from the founding of the Thirteen Colonies to the Civil War to the world wars\, the Cold War\, and the Cold War aftermath to search for the precedents that have created the openly anti-democratic\, paranoid\, racist\, and misogynistic Trump regime. The course does not deal with Trump himself or his time in government\, but rather with the realities of pre-Trump America that should have prepared us for what is now happening in the United States and with the United States’ dealings with the rest of the world.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/why-a-trump-presidency-was-inevitable-a-critical-reinterpretation-of-american-history-5/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250919T154838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160504Z
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SUMMARY:Why are cancers so hard to cure?
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof. Emerita Mary Hitt | Fee: Members $36 | Non-Members $46 \nAlthough “cancer” is really over 200 different diseases\, there are some characteristics\, called “Hallmarks of Cancer” (a term coined by D. Hanahan and R. Weinberg)\, that cancers have in common. These Hallmarks of Cancer are characterized by the loss of regulation of specific processes that are under tight control in normal cells and tissues. Dr. Hitt’s lectures will provide an introduction to the Hallmarks of Cancer\, highlighting the challenges they pose to conventional and modern cancer therapies. \nDr. Mary Hitt is an Associate Professor\, Emerita\, recently retired from the Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta. She obtained her PhD in Biochemistry at University of California in Berkeley\, California (USA) in 1986\, and was post-doctoral fellow at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London (UK)\, the University of Washington in Seattle (USA)\, and McMaster University in Hamilton\, Ontario.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/why-are-cancers-so-hard-to-cure-2/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cancers.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
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SUMMARY:Why a Trump Presidency was Inevitable: a Critical Reinterpretation of American History
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emeritus Alvin Finkel\, Ph.D. Fee: Members $65 | Non-Members $75 \nLiberal critics of Donald Trump suggest that his regime amounts to a rejection of the “liberal order” that the United States supposedly stood for in past decades and centuries. From that point of view\, the retrograde policies of Donald Trump represent the overthrow of the United States as a beacon of democracy and enlightened thought. This course suggests that such viewpoints are based on carefully designed mythologies of the pre-Trump United States that don’t stand up to historical scrutiny. The course takes a close look at the United States from the founding of the Thirteen Colonies to the Civil War to the world wars\, the Cold War\, and the Cold War aftermath to search for the precedents that have created the openly anti-democratic\, paranoid\, racist\, and misogynistic Trump regime. The course does not deal with Trump himself or his time in government\, but rather with the realities of pre-Trump America that should have prepared us for what is now happening in the United States and with the United States’ dealings with the rest of the world.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/why-a-trump-presidency-was-inevitable-a-critical-reinterpretation-of-american-history-4/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250919T154836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160506Z
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SUMMARY:Why are cancers so hard to cure?
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof. Emerita Mary Hitt | Fee: Members $36 | Non-Members $46 \nAlthough “cancer” is really over 200 different diseases\, there are some characteristics\, called “Hallmarks of Cancer” (a term coined by D. Hanahan and R. Weinberg)\, that cancers have in common. These Hallmarks of Cancer are characterized by the loss of regulation of specific processes that are under tight control in normal cells and tissues. Dr. Hitt’s lectures will provide an introduction to the Hallmarks of Cancer\, highlighting the challenges they pose to conventional and modern cancer therapies. \nDr. Mary Hitt is an Associate Professor\, Emerita\, recently retired from the Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta. She obtained her PhD in Biochemistry at University of California in Berkeley\, California (USA) in 1986\, and was post-doctoral fellow at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London (UK)\, the University of Washington in Seattle (USA)\, and McMaster University in Hamilton\, Ontario.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/why-are-cancers-so-hard-to-cure/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cancers.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251201T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211901Z
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SUMMARY:Why a Trump Presidency was Inevitable: a Critical Reinterpretation of American History
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emeritus Alvin Finkel\, Ph.D. Fee: Members $65 | Non-Members $75 \nLiberal critics of Donald Trump suggest that his regime amounts to a rejection of the “liberal order” that the United States supposedly stood for in past decades and centuries. From that point of view\, the retrograde policies of Donald Trump represent the overthrow of the United States as a beacon of democracy and enlightened thought. This course suggests that such viewpoints are based on carefully designed mythologies of the pre-Trump United States that don’t stand up to historical scrutiny. The course takes a close look at the United States from the founding of the Thirteen Colonies to the Civil War to the world wars\, the Cold War\, and the Cold War aftermath to search for the precedents that have created the openly anti-democratic\, paranoid\, racist\, and misogynistic Trump regime. The course does not deal with Trump himself or his time in government\, but rather with the realities of pre-Trump America that should have prepared us for what is now happening in the United States and with the United States’ dealings with the rest of the world.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/why-a-trump-presidency-was-inevitable-a-critical-reinterpretation-of-american-history-3/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/trump.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161011Z
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SUMMARY:When the Elephant Goes Rogue: Canada-US relations from 1945-2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emerita Elizabeth Smythe Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nThis course will deal with Canada-US relations from the post WWII period to the present. \nAs Pierre Elliot Trudeau once remarked about dealing with the US. It is like: \nsleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast\, if I can call it that\, one is affected by every twitch and grunt. \nThat remark captures two aspects of the reality of the relationship. One is the size and capacity of the United States economically and militarily and\, thus\, given Canada’s proximity and dependence on the US\, its capacity to harm Canada. Second\, while Canada is often depicted as the closest ally and best friend of the US\, that relationship is much more complicated and driven not so much by shared values as material interests. The course will examine relations thematically\, rather than chronologically\, focussing on three main themes: \n\nBorders\, security and defence\nTrade\, investment and economic integration\,\nPolitical and diplomatic issues\n\nThe themes will be approached from a Canadian perspective looking at these relationships and key actors including national leaders\, parties\, corporations and sub-national governments (e.g. provinces). The course will address the perennial question: can Canada be fully sovereign and independent\, especially in periods when it is facing unpredictable and hostile actions from the elephant? If so\, how?
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/when-the-elephant-goes-rogue-canada-us-relations-from-1945-2025-6/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160447Z
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SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nLeopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children\, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829)\, on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781\, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style. \nMozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music\, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827)\, represents the height of the Viennese Classical style. \nMozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music\, symphonies\, concertos\, choral music\, and\, above all\, operas\, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works\, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor\, K. 550\, Piano Concerto in B-Flat\, K. 456\, String Quintet in G minor\, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major\, K. 364\, and the opera Don Giovanni\, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience. \nPlease join in this remarkable musical journey!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-6/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/free-walking-tour-salzburg-gmOg3PUPPwg-unsplash-scaled-uOeQtk.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160403Z
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SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel\, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nPlease Join Prof. Stovel\, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies\, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius\, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you\, the audience\, of the six recent movies.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/from-page-to-screen-film-adaptations-of-jane-austens-masterpieces-6/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jane.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T210846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160030Z
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SUMMARY:Three Enchanting Nights with Bertrand Malo: Night Three
DESCRIPTION:Join our very own Bertrand Malo\, acclaimed bass-baritone and captivating presenter\, for three unforgettable Monday evenings celebrating the golden voices of opera! \n🎶 Night One – November 10:\nThe Greatest Sopranos of the 20th Century\nExperience the legendary voices that defined an era. \n🎶 Night Two – November 17:\nThe Greatest Tenors of the 20th Century\nA powerful tribute to the most iconic male voices in opera history. \n🎶 Night Three – November 24:\nLive Performance by the Divas Opera\nA dazzling live show featuring the sensational Divas Opera. \n🍷 Enjoy complimentary hot hors d’oeuvres and wine each night!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/three-enchanting-nights-with-bertrand-malo-night-three/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series,Special Events & Presentations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/malo-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160427Z
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SUMMARY:Why a Trump Presidency was Inevitable: a Critical Reinterpretation of American History
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emeritus Alvin Finkel\, Ph.D. Fee: Members $65 | Non-Members $75 \nLiberal critics of Donald Trump suggest that his regime amounts to a rejection of the “liberal order” that the United States supposedly stood for in past decades and centuries. From that point of view\, the retrograde policies of Donald Trump represent the overthrow of the United States as a beacon of democracy and enlightened thought. This course suggests that such viewpoints are based on carefully designed mythologies of the pre-Trump United States that don’t stand up to historical scrutiny. The course takes a close look at the United States from the founding of the Thirteen Colonies to the Civil War to the world wars\, the Cold War\, and the Cold War aftermath to search for the precedents that have created the openly anti-democratic\, paranoid\, racist\, and misogynistic Trump regime. The course does not deal with Trump himself or his time in government\, but rather with the realities of pre-Trump America that should have prepared us for what is now happening in the United States and with the United States’ dealings with the rest of the world.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/why-a-trump-presidency-was-inevitable-a-critical-reinterpretation-of-american-history-2/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/trump.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160433Z
UID:10005091-1763643600-1763650800@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:When the Elephant Goes Rogue: Canada-US relations from 1945-2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emerita Elizabeth Smythe Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nThis course will deal with Canada-US relations from the post WWII period to the present. \nAs Pierre Elliot Trudeau once remarked about dealing with the US. It is like: \nsleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast\, if I can call it that\, one is affected by every twitch and grunt. \nThat remark captures two aspects of the reality of the relationship. One is the size and capacity of the United States economically and militarily and\, thus\, given Canada’s proximity and dependence on the US\, its capacity to harm Canada. Second\, while Canada is often depicted as the closest ally and best friend of the US\, that relationship is much more complicated and driven not so much by shared values as material interests. The course will examine relations thematically\, rather than chronologically\, focussing on three main themes: \n\nBorders\, security and defence\nTrade\, investment and economic integration\,\nPolitical and diplomatic issues\n\nThe themes will be approached from a Canadian perspective looking at these relationships and key actors including national leaders\, parties\, corporations and sub-national governments (e.g. provinces). The course will address the perennial question: can Canada be fully sovereign and independent\, especially in periods when it is facing unpredictable and hostile actions from the elephant? If so\, how?
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/when-the-elephant-goes-rogue-canada-us-relations-from-1945-2025-5/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/greg-rosenke-3ULMRQZ5APA-unsplash-scaled-nJEC8c.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160449Z
UID:10005085-1763557200-1763564400@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nLeopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children\, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829)\, on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781\, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style. \nMozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music\, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827)\, represents the height of the Viennese Classical style. \nMozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music\, symphonies\, concertos\, choral music\, and\, above all\, operas\, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works\, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor\, K. 550\, Piano Concerto in B-Flat\, K. 456\, String Quintet in G minor\, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major\, K. 364\, and the opera Don Giovanni\, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience. \nPlease join in this remarkable musical journey!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-5/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/free-walking-tour-salzburg-gmOg3PUPPwg-unsplash-scaled-uOeQtk.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160405Z
UID:10005097-1763470800-1763478000@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel\, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nPlease Join Prof. Stovel\, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies\, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius\, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you\, the audience\, of the six recent movies.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/from-page-to-screen-film-adaptations-of-jane-austens-masterpieces-5/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jane.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T210846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160024Z
UID:10005070-1763402400-1763409600@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Three Enchanting Nights with Bertrand Malo: Night Two
DESCRIPTION:Join our very own Bertrand Malo\, acclaimed bass-baritone and captivating presenter\, for three unforgettable Monday evenings celebrating the golden voices of opera! \n🎶 Night One – November 10:\nThe Greatest Sopranos of the 20th Century\nExperience the legendary voices that defined an era. \n🎶 Night Two – November 17:\nThe Greatest Tenors of the 20th Century\nA powerful tribute to the most iconic male voices in opera history. \n🎶 Night Three – November 24:\nLive Performance by the Divas Opera\nA dazzling live show featuring the sensational Divas Opera. \n🍷 Enjoy complimentary hot hors d’oeuvres and wine each night!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/three-enchanting-nights-with-bertrand-malo-night-two/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series,Special Events & Presentations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/malo-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160430Z
UID:10005099-1763384400-1763391600@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Why a Trump Presidency was Inevitable: a Critical Reinterpretation of American History
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emeritus Alvin Finkel\, Ph.D. Fee: Members $65 | Non-Members $75 \nLiberal critics of Donald Trump suggest that his regime amounts to a rejection of the “liberal order” that the United States supposedly stood for in past decades and centuries. From that point of view\, the retrograde policies of Donald Trump represent the overthrow of the United States as a beacon of democracy and enlightened thought. This course suggests that such viewpoints are based on carefully designed mythologies of the pre-Trump United States that don’t stand up to historical scrutiny. The course takes a close look at the United States from the founding of the Thirteen Colonies to the Civil War to the world wars\, the Cold War\, and the Cold War aftermath to search for the precedents that have created the openly anti-democratic\, paranoid\, racist\, and misogynistic Trump regime. The course does not deal with Trump himself or his time in government\, but rather with the realities of pre-Trump America that should have prepared us for what is now happening in the United States and with the United States’ dealings with the rest of the world.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/why-a-trump-presidency-was-inevitable-a-critical-reinterpretation-of-american-history/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/trump.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160435Z
UID:10005090-1763038800-1763046000@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:When the Elephant Goes Rogue: Canada-US relations from 1945-2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emerita Elizabeth Smythe Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nThis course will deal with Canada-US relations from the post WWII period to the present. \nAs Pierre Elliot Trudeau once remarked about dealing with the US. It is like: \nsleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast\, if I can call it that\, one is affected by every twitch and grunt. \nThat remark captures two aspects of the reality of the relationship. One is the size and capacity of the United States economically and militarily and\, thus\, given Canada’s proximity and dependence on the US\, its capacity to harm Canada. Second\, while Canada is often depicted as the closest ally and best friend of the US\, that relationship is much more complicated and driven not so much by shared values as material interests. The course will examine relations thematically\, rather than chronologically\, focussing on three main themes: \n\nBorders\, security and defence\nTrade\, investment and economic integration\,\nPolitical and diplomatic issues\n\nThe themes will be approached from a Canadian perspective looking at these relationships and key actors including national leaders\, parties\, corporations and sub-national governments (e.g. provinces). The course will address the perennial question: can Canada be fully sovereign and independent\, especially in periods when it is facing unpredictable and hostile actions from the elephant? If so\, how?
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/when-the-elephant-goes-rogue-canada-us-relations-from-1945-2025-4/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/greg-rosenke-3ULMRQZ5APA-unsplash-scaled-nJEC8c.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160452Z
UID:10005084-1762952400-1762959600@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nLeopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children\, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829)\, on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781\, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style. \nMozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music\, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827)\, represents the height of the Viennese Classical style. \nMozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music\, symphonies\, concertos\, choral music\, and\, above all\, operas\, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works\, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor\, K. 550\, Piano Concerto in B-Flat\, K. 456\, String Quintet in G minor\, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major\, K. 364\, and the opera Don Giovanni\, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience. \nPlease join in this remarkable musical journey!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-4/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/free-walking-tour-salzburg-gmOg3PUPPwg-unsplash-scaled-UIjVqG.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160409Z
UID:10005096-1762866000-1762873200@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel\, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nPlease Join Prof. Stovel\, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies\, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius\, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you\, the audience\, of the six recent movies.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/from-page-to-screen-film-adaptations-of-jane-austens-masterpieces-4/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jane.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T210648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160017Z
UID:10005069-1762797600-1762804800@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Three Enchanting Nights with Bertrand Malo: Night One
DESCRIPTION:Join our very own Bertrand Malo\, acclaimed bass-baritone and captivating presenter\, for three unforgettable Monday evenings celebrating the golden voices of opera! \n🎶 Night One – November 10:\nThe Greatest Sopranos of the 20th Century\nExperience the legendary voices that defined an era. \n🎶 Night Two – November 17:\nThe Greatest Tenors of the 20th Century\nA powerful tribute to the most iconic male voices in opera history. \n🎶 Night Three – November 24:\nLive Performance by the Divas Opera\nA dazzling live show featuring the sensational Divas Opera. \n🍷 Enjoy complimentary hot hors d’oeuvres and wine each night!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/three-enchanting-nights-with-bertrand-malo-night-one/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series,Special Events & Presentations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/malo-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160438Z
UID:10005089-1762434000-1762441200@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:When the Elephant Goes Rogue: Canada-US relations from 1945-2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emerita Elizabeth Smythe Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nThis course will deal with Canada-US relations from the post WWII period to the present. \nAs Pierre Elliot Trudeau once remarked about dealing with the US. It is like: \nsleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast\, if I can call it that\, one is affected by every twitch and grunt. \nThat remark captures two aspects of the reality of the relationship. One is the size and capacity of the United States economically and militarily and\, thus\, given Canada’s proximity and dependence on the US\, its capacity to harm Canada. Second\, while Canada is often depicted as the closest ally and best friend of the US\, that relationship is much more complicated and driven not so much by shared values as material interests. The course will examine relations thematically\, rather than chronologically\, focussing on three main themes: \n\nBorders\, security and defence\nTrade\, investment and economic integration\,\nPolitical and diplomatic issues\n\nThe themes will be approached from a Canadian perspective looking at these relationships and key actors including national leaders\, parties\, corporations and sub-national governments (e.g. provinces). The course will address the perennial question: can Canada be fully sovereign and independent\, especially in periods when it is facing unpredictable and hostile actions from the elephant? If so\, how?
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/when-the-elephant-goes-rogue-canada-us-relations-from-1945-2025-3/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/greg-rosenke-3ULMRQZ5APA-unsplash-scaled-B0wl5K.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160454Z
UID:10005083-1762347600-1762354800@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nLeopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children\, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829)\, on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781\, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style. \nMozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music\, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827)\, represents the height of the Viennese Classical style. \nMozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music\, symphonies\, concertos\, choral music\, and\, above all\, operas\, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works\, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor\, K. 550\, Piano Concerto in B-Flat\, K. 456\, String Quintet in G minor\, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major\, K. 364\, and the opera Don Giovanni\, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience. \nPlease join in this remarkable musical journey!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-3/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/free-walking-tour-salzburg-gmOg3PUPPwg-unsplash-scaled-uOeQtk.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160411Z
UID:10005095-1762261200-1762268400@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel\, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nPlease Join Prof. Stovel\, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies\, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius\, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you\, the audience\, of the six recent movies.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/from-page-to-screen-film-adaptations-of-jane-austens-masterpieces-3/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jane.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160440Z
UID:10005088-1761829200-1761836400@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:When the Elephant Goes Rogue: Canada-US relations from 1945-2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emerita Elizabeth Smythe Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nThis course will deal with Canada-US relations from the post WWII period to the present. \nAs Pierre Elliot Trudeau once remarked about dealing with the US. It is like: \nsleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast\, if I can call it that\, one is affected by every twitch and grunt. \nThat remark captures two aspects of the reality of the relationship. One is the size and capacity of the United States economically and militarily and\, thus\, given Canada’s proximity and dependence on the US\, its capacity to harm Canada. Second\, while Canada is often depicted as the closest ally and best friend of the US\, that relationship is much more complicated and driven not so much by shared values as material interests. The course will examine relations thematically\, rather than chronologically\, focussing on three main themes: \n\nBorders\, security and defence\nTrade\, investment and economic integration\,\nPolitical and diplomatic issues\n\nThe themes will be approached from a Canadian perspective looking at these relationships and key actors including national leaders\, parties\, corporations and sub-national governments (e.g. provinces). The course will address the perennial question: can Canada be fully sovereign and independent\, especially in periods when it is facing unpredictable and hostile actions from the elephant? If so\, how?
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/when-the-elephant-goes-rogue-canada-us-relations-from-1945-2025-2/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/greg-rosenke-3ULMRQZ5APA-unsplash-scaled-nJEC8c.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250918T214220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T155955Z
UID:10005141-1761760800-1761764400@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Emilio De Mercato performs for You at the Centre with Bert Malo as MC
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 29th at 6:00p.m. Fee: $40 (including a glass of Sangria (red or white) & hors d’oeuvre) \nProgram\nL. V. Beethoven\nSonata Quasi una Fantasia in C-sharp minor Op.27 No.2 “Moonlight” \nAdagio Sostenuto \nAllegretto \nPresto agitato \nF. Chopin\nNocturne in B-flat minor Op.9 No.1 \nNocturne in C-sharp minor Op.27 No.1 \nScherzo in B minor No.1 Op.20 \n——— Intermission ———\nS. Rachmaninoff\nPrelude in C-sharp minor Op.3 No.2 \nPrelude in G minor Op.23 No.5 \nF. Liszt\nSonetto del Petrarca No.104 \nAprès une lecture du Dante (Fantasia quasi Sonata) \nEmilio De Mercato\nItalian concert pianist\, composer and conductor\, Emilio De Mercato holds Master’s Degrees in Piano and in Composition from the Conservatory of Music “Giuseppe Verdi” in Milan\, Italy\, and the Konzertdiplom in Piano from the Hochschule für Musik in Bern\, Switzerland. Since his move to Canada in 2012\, he has been a featured pianist and conductor on many stages\, performing in numerous tours and festivals. Since 2015 he is the founder and Music Director of the Alberta Symphony Orchestra which presented events such as Symphony of Hope\, Celebrate The Season at the Alberta Legislature Building\, A Stradivarius for the People\, Tribute to Renoir\, Music in the Air\, Ode to Humanity 2022/23 Series\, Verdi-ssimo\, and Tribute to Glenn Gould for Canada’s 150th anniversary at the Winspear Centre for Music in partnership with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, featuring 55-piece ASO and Emilio as the pianist and conductor. In 2017 Emilio debuted in a piano recital at the renowned 63rd Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago\, Italy. He is a member of the Piano Faculty at the Mount Royal University Conservatory in Calgary. In 2025 Emilio performed a Piano Tour with stops in Edmonton\, Red Deer\, Calgary\, Ottawa\, Vancouver\, leading up to his piano recital debut in New York at the Carnegie Hall. Full biography and concerts schedule available at www.emiliodemercato.com.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/emilio-de-mercato-performs-for-you-at-the-centre-with-bert-malo-as-mc/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EmilioDeMercato-65-web.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160414Z
UID:10005094-1761742800-1761750000@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel\, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nPlease Join Prof. Stovel\, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies\, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius\, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you\, the audience\, of the six recent movies.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/from-page-to-screen-film-adaptations-of-jane-austens-masterpieces-2/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jane.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160456Z
UID:10005082-1761742800-1761750000@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nLeopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children\, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829)\, on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781\, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style. \nMozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music\, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827)\, represents the height of the Viennese Classical style. \nMozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music\, symphonies\, concertos\, choral music\, and\, above all\, operas\, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works\, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor\, K. 550\, Piano Concerto in B-Flat\, K. 456\, String Quintet in G minor\, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major\, K. 364\, and the opera Don Giovanni\, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience. \nPlease join in this remarkable musical journey!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-2/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/free-walking-tour-salzburg-gmOg3PUPPwg-unsplash-scaled-nJw4z7.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160442Z
UID:10005087-1761224400-1761231600@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:When the Elephant Goes Rogue: Canada-US relations from 1945-2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emerita Elizabeth Smythe Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nThis course will deal with Canada-US relations from the post WWII period to the present. \nAs Pierre Elliot Trudeau once remarked about dealing with the US. It is like: \nsleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast\, if I can call it that\, one is affected by every twitch and grunt. \nThat remark captures two aspects of the reality of the relationship. One is the size and capacity of the United States economically and militarily and\, thus\, given Canada’s proximity and dependence on the US\, its capacity to harm Canada. Second\, while Canada is often depicted as the closest ally and best friend of the US\, that relationship is much more complicated and driven not so much by shared values as material interests. The course will examine relations thematically\, rather than chronologically\, focussing on three main themes: \n\nBorders\, security and defence\nTrade\, investment and economic integration\,\nPolitical and diplomatic issues\n\nThe themes will be approached from a Canadian perspective looking at these relationships and key actors including national leaders\, parties\, corporations and sub-national governments (e.g. provinces). The course will address the perennial question: can Canada be fully sovereign and independent\, especially in periods when it is facing unpredictable and hostile actions from the elephant? If so\, how?
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/when-the-elephant-goes-rogue-canada-us-relations-from-1945-2025/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/greg-rosenke-3ULMRQZ5APA-unsplash-scaled-B0wl5K.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T075629
CREATED:20250806T211101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160459Z
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SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nLeopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children\, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829)\, on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781\, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style. \nMozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music\, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827)\, represents the height of the Viennese Classical style. \nMozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music\, symphonies\, concertos\, choral music\, and\, above all\, operas\, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works\, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor\, K. 550\, Piano Concerto in B-Flat\, K. 456\, String Quintet in G minor\, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major\, K. 364\, and the opera Don Giovanni\, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience. \nPlease join in this remarkable musical journey!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel\, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nPlease Join Prof. Stovel\, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies\, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius\, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you\, the audience\, of the six recent movies.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/from-page-to-screen-film-adaptations-of-jane-austens-masterpieces/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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