Events List
7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, February 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, February 2, 2026
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February 2, 2026 -Democracy: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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February 2, 2026 -Memoir Writing and Reading (FULL)
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Virtual EventFebruary 2, 2026 -Short Stories: The Long and the SHORT of It (FULL)
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February 2, 2026 -Climate Change—Challenges And Opportunities
Democracy: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Can democracy be saved? Join us for a wide-ranging discussion about democracies; how they flourish and how they fail. How do democracies become dictatorships and how do dictatorships become democracies? What is populism and when did it start? Can a single, strong leader have a significant impact on the course of a country? Each participant…
Memoir Writing and Reading (FULL)
Memoir, unlike autobiography, is the art of reminiscing about particular events, people and/or time periods in our lives and is becoming increasingly popular. As in previous years, participants will present extracts from their own writing. Ideas/prompts are offered to stimulate writing in class and provide a source for longer pieces. Time will be given to…
Short Stories: The Long and the SHORT of It (FULL)
A short story is a love affair; a novel is a marriage. Short stories are one of the oldest types of literature and are a growing and important aspect of contemporary literature. We will learn about significant and influential contemporary short story writers as well as focus on Irish short story writers. We will discuss…
Climate Change—Challenges And Opportunities
New this year!This workshop will help you go beyond the headlines to explore the complex issue of climate change and its global impact. Grounded in science and cutting-edge research, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the science behind climate change, its current and projected effects on the environment, and the societal challenges it presents.…
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Virtual EventFebruary 3, 2026 -Henry James Novels Adapted to Film
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Virtual EventFebruary 3, 2026 -Canada on the Edge: China + the US in the Evolving World Order (FULL)
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Virtual EventFebruary 3, 2026 -Documentary Films
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Virtual EventFebruary 3, 2026 -Disruptive Technologies
Henry James Novels Adapted to Film
New this year!Henry James is considered among the greatest of English novelists and was nominated for the Nobel literature prize three times. He was born into a wealthy American family. As a child he travelled with them frequently to England, where he finally settled as an adult. He briefly attended Harvard Law School but preferred…
Canada on the Edge: China + the US in the Evolving World Order (FULL)
China’s rise coupled with “America First” are fundamentally changing the dynamics of the world order. Canadian alliances and trade have been tied to the U.S. for decades. Recent events suggest that even with a “reprieve” from tariffs, the status quo with the U.S. may not be tenable or advantageous for Canada on the not-too-distant future.…
Documentary Films
Documentary films are a powerful medium that can be used to inform, educate, observe, persuade, expose, improve, and challenge ideas. In this workshop, participants will watch documentary films available on various streaming services including Netflix, Kanopy (free with a library card), CBC Gem and YouTube and then we will discuss the films at each meeting.…
Disruptive Technologies
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.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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February 4, 2026 -Exploring the World of Podcasts
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February 4, 2026 -Canada in the Twentieth Century
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February 4, 2026 -World of Opera: Listening and Learning
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February 4, 2026 -Contemporary Film A
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February 4, 2026 -Genealogy
Exploring the World of Podcasts
Podcasts are a relatively new use of technology to share information, expand our understanding of the world as well as to entertain us while we go about our active lives. There is a topic for every interest. This workshop aims to explore the world of podcasts by examining those that tackle a variety of topics…
Canada in the Twentieth Century
New!In 1904, Canada’s Prime Minister, Wilfred Laurier, predicted that “the 20th century will be the century of Canada.” Looking back at the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, what do we think of Sir Wilfrid’s prediction? What does Canada’s twentieth century look like from this vantage point in the 21st century? The…
World of Opera: Listening and Learning
This workshop aims to touch the entire world of opera: from its early beginnings in the 16th C. to the modern day. We will learn about and listen to the music of the historic opera repertoire, the most beautiful music in the world, and view exciting performances on stage by the most enthralling voices. There…
Contemporary Film A
Please join us for lively discussions of contemporary films. At each meeting we choose two films released since 2019 and available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Kanopy, to view before the next class. Decisions about cinema films will be made on a case-by-case basis. Films may be from any genre — indies, art films, documentaries,…
Genealogy
Genealogy involves collecting, organizing, and analyzing information about ancestors of a particular person or family. Using databases (such as Ancestry, MyHeritage, Billion Graves) and data like birth records, marriage certificates, census data, military records, wills, archives, and family stories, a family tree can be built. We will focus on people’s experiences, people’s intentions, and the…
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Virtual EventFebruary 5, 2026 -Economist Readers (FULL)
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February 5, 2026 -The New Yorker Readers (FULL)
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February 5, 2026 -The Web of Natural Science
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February 5, 2026 -The Supremes: Function and Impact of Our Supreme Court
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February 5, 2026 -Jazz, Blues and More
Economist Readers (FULL)
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…
The New Yorker Readers (FULL)
The New Yorker Readers workshop provides provocative and thoughtful engagement with The New Yorker magazine. At each meeting, we discuss three to five items from among recent articles, commentary, reviews, criticism, short stories, poems, cartoon contests and magazine covers. Readers choose items from recent issues and online material and let the facilitator know their willingness…
The Web of Natural Science
Our natural world is a web of wonder, beauty and complexity. In this workshop we will take a broad look at natural phenomena through many scientific disciplines. These may include psychology, chemistry, physics, geology, bacteriology and more. We will see that there are many ways in which scientific studies overlap to inform our everyday existence.…
The Supremes: Function and Impact of Our Supreme Court
Are you interested in learning more about the highest court in Canada and how it shapes our country’s laws and policies and impacts Canadian society? Do you want to find out about the Supreme Court’s rulings affecting social, moral and ethical issues including reproductive rights, human rights, medical assistance in dying, the environment and indigenous…
Jazz, Blues and More
The workshop features all aspects of jazz such as various eras, styles, musicians, groups, and instruments. Each participant is requested to select a jazz related topic and prepare one or two presentations (depending on workshop size) of 50 minutes, the majority of which will be recorded music. Discussion occurs spontaneously during and after each presentation.…
Friday, February 6, 2026
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February 6, 2026 -ALLTO Board Meeting
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February 6, 2026 -Best Films, Ever (FULL)
Best Films, Ever (FULL)
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…
Saturday, February 7, 2026
No events on this day.