Partners concludes Climate Crisis Unpacked – better late than never

We completed this special program from the spring by adopting our new, favourite(?) technology – Zoom.  The contribution by our last two speakers is very well described in the article by Dan Rolph of the Exeter Lakeshore Times-Advance.

Partners in Learning holds back-to-back climate talks

Stay turned for programs and events in the new year.

“Coffee” Social – Our first Zoom get-together

… or you may want to have a cooler beverage during the meeting since it is hot and you don’t need to drive anywhere!
Event Details
Item Description
What? A Zoom meeting to reconnect PIL members
When? Monday, August 17, 10:00 to 11:00 am
Where? In the comfort of you own home
Hosts? Mike and Richard
Additional Notes An email will be sent to all members with a link to join the event.

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

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 !

Partners In Learning Changes and Grows

Partners In Learning, a non-profit group in Grand Bend, opened its doors in 2005 to answer the need for stimulating, casual-learning courses for mature adults.  There is good evidence to show that life-long learning not only increases one’s knowledge but also the ability to use that knowledge in meaningful ways. Doing so in the friendly social setting of Partners In Learning, makes for a very enjoyable activity.  We aim to provide peer learning in a relaxed setting, diversity in interests and learning styles, meaningful topics, discussion and practice courses, forums for current events, weekly meetings, and field trips.  All this is on offer as we begin our fourteenth season in a brand new location. We now meet at Huron Shores United Church, a stunning, fully equipped, and newly renovated space on Main St. in Grand Bend. It is an inspiring environment and we look forward to working with the Huron Shores community as we begin fall courses.

In addition to traditional listening/discussion courses, Partners In Learning launches two new initiatives this year. First, we know not everyone is comfortable with the “work alone” format normally used in planning and presenting a talk. And yet, all of us have wonderful stories to tell, topics we’d love to know more about, and friends who yearn to hear them! Our answer to this dilemma is the new PIL Co-operative Forum where members work in small groups with a friendly guide to find their preferred way of gathering information, putting together a talk, and sharing it.  As well, we have another practical course, Finding Better Balance, coming up in the new year. It provides a relaxing movement experience especially designed for retirees who wish to prevent falls and move more comfortably overall.

Partners In Learning Open House is on September 10th from 12noon – 2:00pm at Huron Shores United Church. Moderators for courses will be on hand to talk about their courses and registration begins. Light lunch is provided. Fall courses start September 17th and include PIL Co-operative, The Many Faces of Religion, Accomplished Canadian Women and It Was Better When. Socrates Café, a forum for discussion of current events, is on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

Please join us for many exciting new adventures!

kbsewell123@gmail.com   519.238.5419

Facebook:   partners in learning@thecoffeeishot

Partners has changed our venue!

Partners in Learning has enjoyed many successful years at PineDale Motor Inn.  Thank you Mary Jo for your gracious hospitality and support.

The Huron Shores United Church has recently undergone major renovations to create a community hub, that is ideally suited to our type of organization. Therefore we decided to relocate to the church.

This move is not without some nostalgia for PineDale, where we have been since our inception and held hundreds of interesting and stimulating sessions. We look forward to serving our life-long-learners in the new location.

Please consider Partners in Learning to keep your mind sharp and enjoy interacting with other area residents who have similar interests.

The new location can be accessed from Queen’s Ave.  Enter the double doors, go upstairs, turn left and enter the Sanctuary. Nancy is standing in front of the entrance.

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

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