Special Interest Groups
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The Special Interest Groups (SIGs) / clubs are organized by the Special Events and Activities Committee. Special Interest groups and the Coffee Chat meet online via Zoom.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Coffee Chat
The Academy Special Interest Groups offer our members the opportunity to chat about various topics of interest in a discussion group. The Special Interest Groups typically meet monthly for 1-2 hours after 4:00 pm online via Zoom and presentations are not required (some groups may meet more frequently). In-person meetings may be scheduled at the discretion of the facilitator(s) in accordance with health protocols.
For those who are already members of any of the Special Interest Groups (including the Coffee Chat), you do not need to re-register.
Members can join any time. Simply click the link below for the requested group(s), fill out the form and you’ll be added to the invitation list.
Interested in facilitating a Special Interest Group?
SUGGEST A NEW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP >
COFFEE CHAT
Frequency: Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Duration: Fall and Winter
Delivery Method: Online via Zoom
Facilitator(s): TBA
Craving a little social time? Join your fellow members for an informal chat in the comfort of your home. Bring your favourite beverage and be prepared to be stimulated, informed and entertained while chatting with members new and familiar.
Free for Academy members
GARDENING
Frequency: Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Duration: Ongoing
Delivery Method: Online via Zoom
Facilitator(s): Gillian Long
Join fellow ALLTO members to chat about gardening topics. Come and exchange tips and ideas for the best way to tuck your garden in for the winter, plan for spring and maintain and enjoy in summer.
Free for Academy members
MAC USER’S GROUP
Frequency: Every two weeks on Wednesdays
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Duration: Ongoing
Delivery Method: Online via Zoom
Facilitator(s): Laura Tyson
Join fellow members to chat about all things Mac include Mac computers as well as iPhones and iPads. Start date and further details will be confirmed via email.
Free for Academy members
JOIN THE MAC USER’s GROUP SIG >
TRAVEL
Frequency: Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Spring / Summer
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Duration: Spring / Summer
Delivery Method: Online via Zoom
Facilitator(s): Sandra Linton, Ann Garnett and Esme McMonagle
Like to travel? Join the Travel Special Interest Group to chat about travel, where you’ve been and where you’d like to go. Start date and further details will be confirmed via email.
Free for Academy members
DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Frequency: Monthly on the 1st Tuesday of each month
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Duration: Winter / Spring / Summer
Delivery Method: Online via Zoom
Facilitator(s): Sandra Linton
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. Start date and further details will be confirmed via email.
Free for Academy members
JOIN DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES SIG >
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Frequency: Monthly on the 1st Monday of each month
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Duration: Spring / Summer
Delivery Method: Online via Zoom
Facilitator(s): Priscilla Platt
Join this special interest group to chat about ways to improve your health and wellness. Start date and further details will be confirmed via email.
Free for Academy members
JOIN HEALTH AND WELLNESS SIG >
BOOK CLUB
Frequency: Monthly on the 4th Tuesday of each month
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Duration: Ongoing
Delivery Method: Online via ZOOM
Facilitator(s): Priscilla Platt
Love to read but yearning to discuss what you’ve read with others? Join this book club to discuss interesting works of fiction and non-fiction. Start date and further details will be confirmed via email.
Free for Academy members
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special events include the Facilitators Forum, Volunteer Luncheon and the Annual General Meeting (AGM).