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Lil Blume

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Fall 2009 Toronto workshops.
 
Sunday, October 18, 2009  1:00-5:00 p.m.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Canada - Toronto
Writing Jewish Family Stories and Memoirs Part 1
This workshop was already successfully held.  They are planning to run a repeat of part 1 and a follow-up workshop in April.  For information contact 
program@jgstoronto.ca http://www.jgstoronto.ca.
 
 
Sunday, October 25, 2009   1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The Jewish Book Fair, Koffler Centre for the Arts, Toronto
Writing Your Jewish Family Stories and Memoirs
Room 123, Gales Pavilion
http://www.kofflerarts.org/Whats-On/Event-Detail/?recordid=99
*Advanced registration required for the workshops, space is limited. Contact Aviva Babins, 416-638-1881 x 4381 / ababins@kofflerarts.org
 
Sunday, November 1, 2009  1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
JAHSENA:  Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta
Writing Jewish Family Stories and Memoirs, Part II
Edmonton JCC
Phone the office at (780) 489-2809 to register.
This is open to the public and will include both people who attended the first session and newcomers.
 
Saturday, November 7, 2009  2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
An open workshop in Vancouver
Writing Memoirs and Family Stories #5
Some participants will have met with Lil previously; some will be attending for the first time.
Please contact Lil if you are interested in attending.
 
Sunday, November 8, 2009  1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia
Writing Jewish Family Stories and Memoirs
Seating is limited, contact the Jewish Museum & Archives at (604) 257-5199 to register for this program.
This event is generously supported by:  Catherine Youngren Interior Designers Inc.
  
Tuesday, November 24, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.:  Successful Communication in Stressful Moments.  A communication workshop run by the Microskills Centre of Excellence for Women and Newcomers
 
 
 
Tuesday, December 1, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Listening with Empathy, a parenting workshop, run by the Albert Campbell Collegiate Parent Council.  For the flyer, click here. 
 
 
Sunday, December 6, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
Writing Family Stories & Memoirs, Chanukah 2009 - Darkness, Rebellion,and Light
 
Day:          Sunday, December 6, 2009
Time:        1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:   Downtown Toronto, information provided upon registration
Cost:        $20   -- Note:  $10 for a second member of your family
Registration:  To register, use the feedback link on the website menu.
 
Bring:       
  • writing equipment
  • optional -- an old menorah.
Participation is limited to 12.
In case of allergies, there are cats.

 

 
 

TESTIMONIALS

"I wish you’d come back to Victoria to give the faculty another session. The few hours I got to spend with your were some of the most useful I’ve ever spent on professional development." Lorna Crozier, award-winning poet, professor University of Victoria

The ability to communicate effectively is especially important in my role as an elected official, and I have Lil Blume to thank.  Her communications course has taught me important lessons on how to listen with empathy and communicate non-defensively – skills that are essential whether I am in a boardroom debate, being interviewed by the media, or on the phone with a constituent.  Lil is a dynamic and energetic teacher who delivers with passion."
– Shaun Chen, Trustee (Ward 21, Scarborough-Rouge River), Toronto District School Board