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Additional Information

Soctrates Café

This course will appeal to anyone who wants the chance to express an opinion in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect. No preparation is required prior to attending. You may want to think about a topic that is of interest to you and bring it forward.

The moderator will ensure that each participant has a chance to express their opinion, uninterrupted, starting with the person whose topic was chosen.

If you enjoy a lively discussion, like expressing your opinion and have an interest in current affairs and controversial topics, this is for you.

Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Powers

We have partnered with the Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning to present this series. You will need to sign up with BALL at bluewaterlearns.com starting in October 2026. Only paid course subscribers may attend at Grand Bend Place.

We offer a group setting that will allow us to discuss the presentations and share ideas.

Here is what BALL says about the series.
This will be an exciting and timely series considering the latest Geopolitical news involving some of our Nordic Nation neighbours. These lectures will take us on a fascinating journey from the late 700’s, through to the powerful Golden Age of Sweden right up to modern day and the Nobel Prize! Christianity, the Renaissance, and the Reformation all were influenced by the Nordic Nations. We will learn what was behind the waves of emigration to North America and how significant the Nordic Nations were to the Second World War. Join us on this journey through history and discover its impact on today’s world.

Lecturer, and published author, Dr. Carolyn Harris teaches history at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. She received her Ph.D in European history from Queen’s University in 2012.