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2010 FALL WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES
1.
Wednesdays, September 15 - December 1.
Communication Skills for Computer Scientists.
University of Toronto.
For information, see http://web.lilblume.ca/computerscientists.htm.
2. Sunday,
September 26, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Family Stories and Memoirs.
Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue, 470 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, Room 29
DESCRIPTION: The
goal of this workshop is to help Jewish Genealogical Society members prepare
stories for the society's 25th anniversary anthology, to add the human world
with all its feelings and sensory experiences, its drama and comedy, to the
facts we've discovered about our ancestors. For more information, see http://www.jgstoronto.ca/content/view/336/184/.
3. Friday, October 8 - Saturday, October 9.
Theatre Arts 40th Reunion. Staircase Theatre, 27
Dundurn St. N., Hamilton, ON
In honour of our visionary teachers,
Bob Barton and Christine Knight, the first and only experimental four-year
theatre arts high school class is holding its first and only reunion.
Activities will include theatre arts workshops by our teachers and a
guided conversation with our teachers about how this class came to be and
how its success led to theatre arts being a high school option throughout
the province.
4. Sunday,
October 31, 1:00-4:30 p.m. Writing Jewish
Family Stories and Memoirs, Part III Themes of Chanukah.
JAHSENA: Jewish Archives
and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta, Edmonton JCC,
7200-156 St. Edmonton, AB.
DESCRIPTION:
The story of Chanukah invites thoughts about
darkness and light, rebellion and miracles. We light up our houses and sing
songs of triumph over oppression. Our family stories and personal memoirs
also involve moving from darkness to light and triumphing over oppression
through rebellion, faith, and miracles. This workshop hopes to uncover these
stories. To register,
phone (780) 489-2809, or email jahsena@shaw.ca. This is open to the public and will include
both people who attended the first session and newcomers.
5. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1:45-4:30 p.m. Facing Conflict with Confidence. ICE: The Tech Conference. Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton.
DESCRIPTION:
Work in IT and engineering can be demanding and stressful. We
might feel attacked and defensive when problems occur. Conflicts might
arise involving your team members, supervisors, and clients. When we avoid
discussing the conflict in a productive way, we create more conflict and
frustration. This interactive workshop can help you learn new ways of
dealing with difficult situations you encounter in the workplace and
everywhere in your life. Participants will:
6. Tuesdays, Nov.
9, 23 and 25, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Writing
Family Stories M.L. McConaghy Seniors' Centre, 10100 Yonge St
Richmond Hill, ON. This program is part of Ryerson University Continuing
Education Programs for 50+. For more information, contact
skerr@ryerson.ca.
DESCRIPTION:
Stories
passed from one generation to the next carry the values, culture, and unique
mythology of that family. Knowing our family stories strengthens identities
and feelings of belonging - both our own and those of our children and
grandchildren. If you would like to revive, collect, and write the family
stories that are now buried in your memory, then this workshop is for you.
Together with workshop leader, Lil Blume, you will find and write precious
family stories. Those who have already begun a family story project are
also welcome. Come prepared to do some writing and sharing. Registration
is limited to 18 participants.
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TESTIMONIALS
“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."
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