The History of Bollywood
Tuesday, April 2 at 1p.m. Join our wonderful speaker Aashna from the Connecting Seniors with Care UAlberta to learn about the history of iconic Bollywood. Expect to be surprised and inspired!
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Special Events & Presentations
Intergenerational Trauma
Thursday, April 4 1p.m. – 3p.m. As a society we are not well educated in resolving trauma or even knowing that as individuals we may be traumatized. The predominant individualistic attitudes of our culture can prevent people asking for help, often feeling ashamed. How can we help? Jonathan Hooton, PhD, SEP, PhC, was trained as ...
Friends Gather & Whisky Tasting
Join Jon Whisky Neighbour, a Canadian Whisky enthusiast who loves to share his passion in this liquid of life! He believes learning to appreciate whisky is a life-long journey. He brings a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of the process! We are proud to offer a selection of Whisky from all over the world! ...
Let’s Chat About Palliative Care
The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaOn Tuesday, April 9 1p.m. -3p.m. Dr. Robin Fainsinger graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa in 1981. He and his wife immigrated to Canada in 1985 and lived in rural Saskatchewan for a number of years, where Dr. Fainsinger worked as a Family Practitioner. Dr. Fainsinger obtained the CCFP in 1990 ...
Growing Up in Edmonton
The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaIn partnership with JAHSENA (the Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta) we are hosting three panel discussions “Growing Up in Edmonton” with Indigenous and Jewish panelist talking about their different life experiences in Edmonton. We would like to acknowledge the financial support of Heritage Canada, the Government of Canada that enabled ...
Community Tea and Book Launch with Special Guest Mr. Bernard Pinsky
The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaOn Sunday, April 14 at 11a.m. We are very honoured to invite you for tea & scones and book launch with Mr. Bernard Pinsky. Author Pinsky shares his dad’s compelling story of Holocaust survival in “Ordinary, Extraordinary: My Father’s Life” book. He will present this unique story at the event and you will be able ...
The History and the Sacred Meaning of Treaties
The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaTechnology: will it save, serve or sink us? With professor Emeritus David Wangler
The idea that technology might be less than beneficial or even harmful is surprising for many of us. Those who strongly support technology repeatedly point to and argue for its many benefits. These are indeed present and expanding but what is seldom noted is the fact that technology does many obvious things FOR us but ...
Growing Up in Edmonton
The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaIn partnership with JAHSENA (the Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta) we are hosting three panel discussions “Growing Up in Edmonton” with Indigenous and Jewish panelist talking about their different life experiences in Edmonton. We would like to acknowledge the financial support of Heritage Canada, the Government of Canada that enabled ...
Shakespeare at the Centre with Eileen Conway
The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaHang onto your hats! It's Shakespeare Season again in Edmonton! Get ready for your theatre experiences with two presentations at your Centre. Tricks! Triumph! And even...Trumpery! Questions are welcome, and lively discussion is promised! Pre-reading of "The Tempest" is recommended.
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Technology: will it save, serve or sink us? With professor Emeritus David Wangler
The idea that technology might be less than beneficial or even harmful is surprising for many of us. Those who strongly support technology repeatedly point to and argue for its many benefits. These are indeed present and expanding but what is seldom noted is the fact that technology does many obvious things FOR us but ...
What can you find at the Provincial Archives of Alberta?
The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaJoin Jaclyn Landry, a Program & Volunteer Coordinator of the Provincial Archives of Alberta, who will talk about the treasures of this unique place. You will learn what & how you can find, how to donate your records and how to preserve your family history.