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Lectures and Discussions

Activities are for members only unless otherwise indicated.
Review the Cancellation Policy regarding paid activities.

Winter 2025

Registration opens on January 9 at 10:00 a.m.

LD101 French Impressionism: First Generation

$135 for for members; $155 for non-members; 6 sessions
Registration required
Halpern Room
Fridays, Jan. 31 - Mar. 7, 10:00-noon

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LD102 Forget Planning: How can we create a dementia-friendly future?

$100 for for members; $120 for non-members; 4 sessions
Registration required
Halpern Room
Thursdays, Feb. 27 - Mar. 20, 1:30-3:00

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LD103 The Roots and History of the Beatles

$125 for members; $145 for non-members; 6 sessions
Registration required
Halpern Room or Zoom
Mondays, Jan. 27 - Mar. 10, 1:00-3:00
No class on Feb. 17

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to attend in person
to attend via Zoom

Pop-up Lectures for Lifelong Learners

Free
Drop in
Halpern Room
Many BHS members are avid lifelong learners. For the Winter program, we are exploring some exciting and stimulating pop-up presentations. Stay tuned!

Travel Series

Free
Drop in.
Halpern Room & Zoom
Mondays, On-going, 10:30-noon
Contact John Smith at brock.house.point.grey@gmail.com if you 'd like to be added to the Zoom mailing list.

Tuesday Lecture Series

Free
Drop in.
Halpern Room & Zoom
Tuesdays, On-going, 10:30am-11:30
Contact Allan Strain at bhstuesdaylectureseries@gmail.com, bhtuesdaylectures@gmail.com if you 'd like to be added to the Zoom mailing list.

Wednesday Discussion Series

Free
Drop in.
Halpern Room
Wednesdays, July 3 to August 28th, 10:30am-12:00pm

Fall 2024

Registration opens on September 3 at 10:00 a.m.

DNA is not our Destiny

Free, 2 sessions
Registration required
Games Room
Wednesdays, Oct. 16 & 23, 1:00-3:00

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UBC Golden Voices

Free, 1 session
Registration required
Halpern Room
Monday, Oct. 7, 12:45-1:45 PM

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Discussion with Jericho Theatre Director

Free, 1 session
Registration required
Halpern Room
Tuesday, Nov. 12, noon-1:00

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Diversity Dialogues: Celebrating BHS Members with Wojciech Ostroski

Free, 1 session
Registration required
Halpern and Sun room
Thursday, Oct. 10, 10:30-noon

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Diversity Dialogues: Celebrating BHS Members with Elizabeth Herejk

Free, 1 session
Registration required
Halpern and Sun room
Thursday, Nov. 21, 10:30-noon

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LD403 Your Wishes, Your Way: Essential Information about accessing end-of-life care and treatment

Cancelled.

LD404 Don’t make your Will “a won’t”: Essential information about legacy planning: the will & beyond

Cancelled.

LD405 Canadian Controversies: New Monuments for Ottawa

Cancelled.

LD406 Simple, Inexpensive Funeral Planning Tips: Essential Information about Cremation, Burial and Ceremony

Cancelled.

LD407 Blue Christmas: Grief and the Holidays

$30 for members; $40 for non-members; 1 session
Registration required
Halpern Room
Thursday, Dec. 5, 10:30-noon

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LD408 Romantic Wines of the World

Cancelled.

LD409 Aging: A Work in Progress

Cancelled.

SAGE Learning Together

Group for people who like to learn together

Cancelled.

Senior Financial Fraud Education

Free, 1 session
Registration required
Arts Room
Thursday, Oct. 17, 1:00-2:30

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