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    Economist Readers (FULL)

    Magazine Journalism
    Tartu College – G1 310 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Virtual Event

    This group will meet to extract the wit and wisdom in politics, business, finance, culture, literature and science from this influential international journal. Subscription copies can be delivered by mail (phone 1-800-456-6086) or electronically (economist@neodata.com). At each session, the group selects about eight articles and the discussion is begun by the proposer of each article…

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    Nobel Prize Winners in Science and Medicine

    History
    Tartu College – G1 310 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Nobel Prizes for Science and Medicine have been awarded since 1901. In this workshop, participants will explore the winners in the four categories: Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine and the additional Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences (in Memory of Alfred Nobel). Participants will investigate what the winners discovered and what the impact of the…

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    The Golden Age of Entertainment: TV, Film, Music

    Visual and Performing Arts
    Virtual Event

    New this year!Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Johnny Carson, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Gleason, Mary Tyler Moore, Ed Sullivan, Alan Alda, Bea Arthur, Carroll O’Connor, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Sammy Davis Jr. These are just some of the legendary performers who defined the golden age of entertainment. These stars from the world of TV, film and…

  • Celebration of Song

    Music
    Virtual Event

    Songs are a vital part of our lives. First, participants will give presentations on their choice of performers (e.g., Tiny Tim, the Beatles, Mel Torme), composers (e.g., Cole Porter, Jim Webb, Lennon & McCartney), historical period or favourite songs. Second, we can choose to sing the songs we discuss acapella or with accompaniment. Just listening is welcome…

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    Best Films, Ever (FULL)

    Film
    Tartu College – G1 310 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Devoted film buffs want to share their love of fine films by viewing them together and having great discussions about them. This in-person workshop is designed for just that. The 12 films will be chosen by Workshop members and the Co-facilitators. The films will be drawn from the list of 100 Best Films as ranked…

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    Events of the Fortnight

    Socio-Political
    Tartu College – G1 310 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    At the start of each session the participants suggest topics from the recent newsworthy of further discussion. The discussion of each topic starts with a brief introduction by the person suggesting the topic followed by a general discussion. Facilitators Joan Bartel has lived in four countries, ending up happily in Canada. She enjoyed a long…

  • Disruptive Technologies

    Disruptive Technologies
    Zoom
    Virtual Event

    Join fellow ALLTO members to chat about what’s happening in the field of Disruptive Technologies including artificial intelligence, drones, robotics, security, and any other technology-related topics the group would like to discuss. Details will be confirmed via email.

  • Health and Wellness

    Health and Wellness
    Zoom
    Virtual Event

    If you are interested in the latest science and what’s new and exciting in the fields of Health and Wellness, please join us for discussion and insights.

  • Gardening

    Gardening
    Virtual Event

    The Gardening Club is for anyone who loves growing things, whether in a garden, on a balcony or indoors. We meet very informally, year round, with no set agenda or presentations. We share updates on the health of our plants, and how best to maintain them, soil cultivation, watering schedules, pruning, pest control, etc., etc.…

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    Book Club B

    Book Club B
    Zoom
    Virtual Event

    Love to read but yearning to discuss what you’ve read with others? Join one of the book clubs to discuss interesting works of fiction and non- fiction. Details will be confirmed via email. All meetings are conducted on Zoom.