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Great news! The Intergenerational Speaker Series has received a New Horizons Seniors Program Grant which will allow us to offer a third year of the series. CALL has partnered with the Nursing Program at Mt. Royal University to offer a series of five lectures in the next year that will bring together older adults and university students to meet and engage in discussion. It will be a unique opportunity for learning and for forming new connections across generations. Over the coming year we will offer 5 events, each beginning with a guest speaker, a panel, a film … something to set the stage and provide a focus for a lively and informative discussion. Following a light lunch snack, we will meet in small intergenerational groups for a facilitated conversation. All the events will take place in the Lincoln Park Room of Mt. Royal University from 11 am to 1pm. Save the Date for 2024-2025: Other events in the series will be held at the same time and place on Watch the CALL newsletter for information about upcoming topics and speakers and link to the program website (www.mru.ca/igss)
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Event 1 - The Power of Connections and Relationships Wednesday September 25, 2024 The first event of the 24/25 series will focus on the importance of friendship and social connection in our lives; how they positively impact overall well-being. The event will cover topics such as Making New Connections After Transitions, The Importance of Social Connections, Creating Safe Relationships and Mentorships. Our guest speaker will be Richard Lee-Thai. Richard is a TEDx Speaker, Connection Consultant, and co-author of Become Your Superself: Connect with Yourself to Connect with Others. His TEDx talk: How to Find Excuses to Connect outlines how people can make meaningful connections easier. His ultimate vision is to create a world without loneliness.
To register for the event, go to the IGSS website at www.mru.ca/IGSS |
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