All those who have participated in Partners course are welcome, and you can bring a friend who might be interested in life-long learning.
| When: | December 9, 2024, 12:00 noon |
Category Archives: News & Event Archives
PIL Hosts Presentation about Aviation at Sexsmith Airport
On May 26, 2024 five local presenters from the aviation community talked about key aspects of recreational / general aviation. Topics included training, maintenance, home-built aircraft, operating a charter business and how pilots promote and get new people involved. The story was captured by Scott Nixon of the Lakeshore Times-Advance.
Annual Summer Solstice Event
Molly’s celebration of the summer solstice at Maple Grove is a tradition. Gather with friends, watch the sunset and talk to fellow Partners.
| Date: | Wednesday, June 21, 2023 7:00 PM, of there about |
| Location: | Molly Russell 33999-5 Maple Grove, Grand Bend |
| Requirements: | BYOC (a chair to sit on) BYOB (your beverage of choice) BYOF (snacks to share) |
An Invitation to our AGM and Potluck Luncheon
All those who have participated in Partners course are welcome, and you can bring a friend who might be interested in life-long learning.
PIL Annual Get-together and General Meeting
Our traditional Christmas Pot Luck and AGM is a go! Please plan on coming to the basement of the Huron Shores United Church on Monday, December 6 at 12 noon and bring something tasty. Get a preview of our winter and spring program.
It has been a challenging year, but your executive is determined to do what we can in spite of the COVID restrictions and offer a chance to learn and socialize in the new year.
We hope to work the November 22nd session on “Insights of a Photographer”, which was cancelled, into the program at a later date.
Huron Shores United Church announced procedures for reopening
The following excerpt from their August 22nd Newsletter explains these procedures.
Open this post to view the document.
Summer Socrates Café, 2021
Socrates Café is a friendly gathering for informal discussion about the latest and most engaging news of the day. We choose a topic, by vote, and take turns offering our – often very differing – views. In summer, a BBQ lunch is added for a congenial get together. Expect a good time!
Tuesday, July 20th, on Molly Russell’s lawn at 2:00 pm
33999-5 Maple Grove, Grand Bend
- No charge
- BYO Chair and please park below
- Guests and non-members welcome!
- Please observe all COVID-19 Stage 3 guidelines. (Stage 3 starts July 16th)
- Contact Jean Weigand if you have any questions, 519-237-3418
Monday, August 16th, at Jackie and Jim Southcott’s, 12 noon – 2:30 pm
10121 Shoreline Drive, Grand Bend
Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been postponed. If it is rescheduled a communication will be sent to PIL members and friends, and posted here.
- BBQ lunch, no charge
- Guests and non-members welcome!
- Please contact the Southcott’s at jsouthcott@hay.net if you plan to attend.
- There is no parking on the street; tickets have been issued in the past. Please car pool if you can. Both of Southcott’s lane-ways can be used – the main entrance and one immediately to the south.
- Please observe all COVID-19 Stage 3 guidelines.
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.
Climate Crisis Unpacked
Host: Jean Weigand
Course Type: Guest Speakers and Discussion
Registration Fee: no cost
Times and Content:
Course Type: Guest Speakers and Discussion
Registration Fee: no cost
Times and Content:
Nov. 16, 1:30 PM – Pat Morden presents:
The Importance of Trees
Nov. 23, 1:30 PM – Daniella Kricper represents the
Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation, and
Mickey Gurbin gives the
Psychological Effects of the Climate Crisis
Location: a Zoom meeting
Notes: Event Flyer
Mike Ash (indabush at hay dot net) will send out the Zoom meeting link to members and friends 2 days before. If you are not sure you are on our contact list, let him know and you will be added.
The Importance of Trees
Nov. 23, 1:30 PM – Daniella Kricper represents the
Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation, and
Mickey Gurbin gives the
Psychological Effects of the Climate Crisis
Location: a Zoom meeting
Notes: Event Flyer
Mike Ash (indabush at hay dot net) will send out the Zoom meeting link to members and friends 2 days before. If you are not sure you are on our contact list, let him know and you will be added.
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. 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.
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.
“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!
| 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. |
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