Upcoming Events
15
September
2021
Vibrant Voices
Panelist: André Picard, Globe and Mail health reporter and columnist Health care systems have dismally failed older Canadians for decades. Andre Picard identifies solutions to the eldercare crisis.
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24
September
2021
Book Club
The book under discussion this month is "Bush Runner" by Mark Bourrie. Story of Pierre Radisson - 17th century explorer, exploiter, adventurer, merchant/peddler and co-founder of the Hudson’s Bay Company. “An eager hustler with no known scruples."
Contact Dianne Diniz to join the conversation.
29
September
2021
The Iron Lady - Margaret Thatcher
Zoom with Dr. David Bannerman
From grocer’s daughter to Downing Street – This talk examines the life, career, and legacy of Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first female Prime Minister. The Thatcher governments made many fundamental and controversial changes to the British economy and British society. Even today, after her death, she remains a highly influential, controversial, and divisive figure. Click here to register
Bridge Club
The Bridge Club meets virtually every Monday. This is a fun relaxing way to learn to play Bridge or to sharpen your skills. Contact Laura Lothian-Bryant to find out more.
12
October
2021
Canada's National Parks
Zoom with Jennifer Merrick
Canada has 47 national parks across our vast country that began with the establishment of Banff National Park in 1885. Join Jennifer to delve into our parks’ history and take a journey to some of Canada’s most breathtaking wild spaces.
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9
November
2021
Scattagories
Zoom with Debbie
Join us for a fun game of Scatagories hosted by our in-house expert, Debbie Plested.
The proceeds of this fun afternoon will be donated to the GBCRA Scholarship Fund. Click here to register
18
november
2021
Andy Warhol and the 15 Minutes of Fame
Zoom with Paul Dias
From painting to photography, from film to music, from kitsch to culture, Andy Warhol was the undisputed Pope of Pop. He conquered the art world, the 60s and the culture; he blazed a trail that led directly to The Simpsons, Seinfeld, Reality TV and the rise of the Youtube. Celebrity, Shaman or charlatan, commercial artist, high artist, or just plain con artist, explore Andy Warhol’s world of mass culture and consumerism, its decadence and delights. To register click here
30
November
2021
GBCRA AGM
Save the date for this annual get together. Following the business portion of the meeting, GBCRA member Jo Sorochinski will be talking about her writing journey, the ups and downs the ins and outs and her motivation for writing.
Save the date, More information coming!