Programme for 2022-2023

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at noon, Welcome-Back Celebration Tea
Costs: Members: $25.00 Guests: $50.00
Viera Zmiyiwsky, professional violinist and composer. You may have captured Viera’s performance on CBC as she serenaded her grandmother at an outdoor event when nursing homes were in lockdown. Viera performs both classical and popular music.

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 1:30 p.m., Afternoon Tea
Marie Chapman, chief executive officer of the award winning Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax, Nova Scotia will highlight the historic significance of Pier 21, revisiting stories of our history.

Friday, December 2, 2022 at noon, holiday luncheon
Costs: Members: $75.00; Guests: $80.00
Retro Ramblers, back by popular demand, will entertain us with their engaging music – a special holiday concert not to be missed.

Friday, January, 20, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., afternoon tea
Julia Zarankin, author of Field Notes From An Unintentional Birder, will discuss her journey of discovery in our own backyard.

Friday, February 10, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., afternoon tea
Shelly Sanders, author of several historical novels, will discuss her most recent published work Daughters of the Occupation. Much of her work is inspired by her family’s history in Latvia with some parallels to what we are experiencing today.

Friday, March 10, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., afternoon tea
Dr. Peter Derkach specializes in family medicine in Toronto, serving as Medical Director for a number of organizations. Throughout his career, Dr. Derkach has supported Ukraine and Nepal to develop strong viable healthcare systems. Listen to his most recent humanitarian efforts delivering front line medicine.

Friday, April 14, 2023 at noon, spring luncheon
Luncheon costs: To be advised
Emilio Zarris, professional singer, entertainer and performer. Emilio puts his heart and soul into his music. Come with your requests and enjoy wonderful live music.

Note that the fee for guests to attend the afternoon teas on November 8, January 20, February 10 and March 10 is $15.00 per person for each tea. Afternoon tea costs for members is included in their annual membership fee.

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