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Climate Crisis Unpacked

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Moderator: Karen Bowes-Sewell
Course Type: Guest Speakers and Discussion
Registration Fee: $25 or $5 per session, PIL membership is not required.
Time: Mondays from 2:30 to 4:30 on February 24 to March 23, 2020
Location: Huron Shores United Church, 25 Main St., Grand Bend
Notes:

This course is running in a similar way to Realizing Reconciliation last season. It is designed to appeal to members as well as to the general public who may attend
without membership for $5. per weekly session. Climate change is worse than many of us expected. Our survival is threatened and we have to respond quickly and wisely
for our grandchildren’s sake. How do we decide which issues should be priorities when so many seem urgent? Which activist groups should we support? How do we
organize as a community to be effective? This series brings together speakers from government, the Indigenous community, activist groups, and others to share their
views on a feasible path forward. If you want to worry less and find positive solutions, please join us.

HSUC

Huron Shores United Church

Partners in Learning gratefully acknowledges the support of Huron Shores United Church and the Grand Bend Community Foundation for making this special program possible.

GBCF

“Twelfth Night” Party

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Event Details
Item Description
What? Twelfth Night

Beer by GoodLot, Finger Food
and the famed King Cake
When? Monday January 6th, 4 to 8 pm
Where? Chez Winters – 10204 Pineview Crescent, Merrywood
Who to Contact Nancy Winters, 519-238-5419
Additional Notes “Twelfth Night” is a reference to the twelfth night after Christmas Day, called the Eve of the Feast of Epiphany. It was originally a Catholic holiday and therefore, like other Christian feast days, an occasion for revelry. Servants often dressed up as their masters, men as women and so forth. Therefore, COME AS YOU AREN”T

Kick-off Open House

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Event Details
Item Description
What? Wine and Cheese social to start the new season and hear what’s on the program for 2019-20
When? Monday September 9th, 2 to 4 pm
Where? Huron Shores United Church
Who to Contact Any executive member
Additional Notes Sid Huff will speak briefly about our favourite subject: Life-Long Learning.  Plan to rejoin PIL and sign up for our great courses.

Annual Potluck Lunch and General Meeting, Dec. 3, 2018

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Dear Friends, 
Please find attached news about our upcoming 
 
Partners In Learning Pot Luck and Annual General Meeting.
Monday December 3rd  at 12 noon
Southcott Clubhouse
 
Former members and guests are warmly welcome.
We hope to see you at this warm and cozy get-together!
Winter Newsletter: CLICK HERE
Cheers from all of us on Executive !

Realizing Reconciliation, Jan. 14 to Feb. 11

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Moderator: Bob Kennedy
Registration Fee: $25
Time: 5 weeks from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm starting Jan. 14
Location: Huron Shores United Church, 25 Main St., Grand Bend
Notes: This is a course that no one will want to miss!  This a special course offering from Partners.  No preparation required.

Words are not enough …

There is a deep hope for Canada that there can be reconciliation. We would like to believe that every Canadian could imagine a Canada in which every person will live with dignity, value, and a shared purpose. But to do that, there must be a reflection of our shared history and the harmful events that continue to haunt us.

Come and explore the progress, or lack of progress that we are making in our current undertakings with this important issue.

  1. Jan. 14 – The program will lead off with some words from Chief Jayson Henry, of the Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, followed by Elizabeth Stevens who will talk about preserving indigenous languages.
  2. Jan. 21 – Bill Henderson and Bonnie Reynolds will discuss native spirituality.  Bill is an artist and has studied Native cultural and spiritual traditions for the past 40 years.  Bonnie is engaged in spiritual healing workshops for women and youth.
  3. Jan. 28 – Tom Patterson is a Deacon of St. James Anglican Church in Stratford and will describe his commitment to helping non-Indigenous people seek truth and reconciliation, and why it is important to build new relationships between our communities.
  4. Feb. 4 – Jeffrey George (a.k.a. Red Dog) a well known local artist will talk about his personal journey: Living through abuse and restoring ones self-worth as a native person, overcoming challenges, facing fears and following a dream with the wisdom of his elders.
  5. Feb. 11 – Jorden George is a Research Consultant, and a Member of the Kettle and Stony Point Community. He will speak about First Nations Treaties and Reconciliations, as well as Restorative Justice. He will also address the history of his People.

President invites everyone to the Open House for 2017-18 Season

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Hello Everyone,
 
Please find attached the brochure for Partners In Learning new Fall courses 2017. 
 
I hope you can join us at our Open House on Monday September 11, 10:00 am  Pine Dale Inn, Grand Bend
 
Enjoy a sneak preview of the excellent line-up courses over coffee and snacks, and discover what’s new this year!
 
Jean Weigand will be handling membership renewal and registration at Open House. 
 
Note: I am also re-sending our May newsletter for information. You may need to enlarge the attachments once opened.
 
Wishing you a very fine end of summer,
 
Karen Bowes-Sewell,
President, Partners In Learning

Summer Solstice at Molly’s June 21

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Molly Russell is again hosting her celebration of the Summer Solstice!
Come one, come all to welcome the sun and all its glorious gifts!

Date:  Wednesday, June 21st
Time:  7:30 pm
33999 Maple Grove, #5, Grand Bend

Molly will provide a non-alcoholic punch and we are encouraged to bring any other beverages we might enjoy and/or munchies, and a lawn chair. Swimming is also available.

Bring a simple musical instrument if you’re so inclined (I’m bringing a rain stick) and/or a song.

Park at the left side of the driveway before going around the circle.

Very mellow. Hope to see you there.