We first walk through the Summerhill LCBO, an amazing historic cavernous space (35K sq. ft). It is the magnificent former CPR Railroad Station, Toronto's main station from 1915 until the opening of Union in 1927. From here we walk through Rosedale to the ravine path leading down to Brickworks. After a tour we can pause…
Eleanor Wachtel, former host of CBC Radio’s Writers & Company, will talk about the relationship between writers and their work. She'll discuss the appetite for literary biography and how greater knowledge of the life of an author may affect the reader’s appreciation of their work; how writers reveal themselves in their writing; and the self-proclaimed…
This gorgeous neighbourhood has a long, rich history with an incredible collection of Edwardian houses set against an idyllically tree-lined urban landscape. Here we find, at one time or another in history, Margaret Atwood, McDonald’s George Cohen, Ex-GG Adrienne Clarkson, and a blend of many successful professionals, prominent artists, university students and faculty. Leader: Cindy…
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.
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.…
Professor of English Randy Boyagoda on the importance and challenges of civil discourse on and off campus, by way of his experiences as the University of Toronto's advisor on civil discourse, the first such position in Canada.Coffee at 9:30amSpeakers at 10:15amInnis College Town, 2 Sussex Ave. at St. George St., one block south of Bloor…
Never have so many people been displaced from their home countries and denied a place to settle. Award winning author, journalist and international affairs columnist for the Globe and Mail, Doug Saunders has spent two years tracking these “road people” on the world’s busiest migration paths using their stories to describe the origins of the…
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.
The route is all on paved parkland or sidewalks and goes north on the west side of the Humber, across the Dundas bridge and back down the east side to Jane/Bloor’s Dark Horse Pub. Jane subway station is across the street from the pub. Leader: Josie Szczasiuk Lunch: Dark Horse Pub, 2401 Bloor St. WestApril…
