Speaker Series & Lifelong Learning
Date |
Speaker |
Topic |
Biography/Details |
September 17 Virtual Meeting 7:00-9:00 |
Jenn Watt Managing Editor – Haliburton Echo, Minden Times & Haliburton County Life Newspaper |
Community Journalism – No Small Story |
Jenn Watt is the managing editor of several area publications including the Minden Times, Haliburton Echo and Haliburton County Life newspapers. She has been a journalist for the last 15 years and is currently a board member of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. Following a few years living in more urban settings, Jenn's love of small towns and rural life led her to the Haliburton Highlands to work in community journalism. She has been the editor of the Echo and Times since 2009. |
October 15 Virtual Meeting 7:00-9:00 |
Judy Paul Adult Leadership Educator working in literacy, recreational therapy, & community development. |
Basic Income - Part of a Post-COVID Recovery Plan |
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November 19 Virtual Meeting 7:00-9:00 |
Nancy Brownsberger Owner of Growing Optimism, Life Coach, Social Service Worker |
Navigating Life Through Uncertain Times Bouncing Back, being ok with not being ok during uncertain times. Nancy will focus on reminding ourselves & getting curious about our already developed coping strategies for Navigating Difficult times. *Open to Public* |
Nancy Brownsberger is owner of Grow Optimism, a registered Social Service Worker, Counsellor, Life Coach and a certified mindfulness and cognitive behavioural strategies practitioner. She is a graduate from Guelph University with a double major in Women’s Studies and Sociology as well as an honours graduate from Seneca College where she received her diploma as a Social Service Worker. Nancy delivers corporate training sessions to Provincial and Regional organizations, along with keynote addresses. Most recently, in the Spring of 2020, Nancy delivered a four week online training to over 50 Early Educators on coping during uncertain times. An optimist at heart, an advocate for others, and a core value of being of service has led Nancy’s professional trajectory over the past thirty years, where she has supported, educated and worked in youth justice, child protection, vocational rehabilitation, Poverty alleviation, developmental services and the healthcare sectors. Previously on the Board of Directors for Community Living Trent Highlands and HASP, Nancy remains dedicated to bringing light, love and education through her authentic and honest communications and her dedication to making the world a better place . - |
December |
Christmas Luncheon |
Cancelled |
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January 21 Virtual Meeting 7:00-9:00 |
Kim McBrien Evans Owner of Indigo Dragonfly, Fashion Designer & Author (Custom Shawls for the Curious Creative Knitter) |
From Kitchen Sink to the World Stage A life in Handmade Clothing & Master Evil Genius of all things Indigodragonfly |
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February 18 Virtual Meeting 7:00-9:00 |
Jody Curry & Faye Martin Places for People Haliburton Highlands Inc. |
Accomplishments to date and new plan for affordable housing in Haliburton County |
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March 18 Virtual Meeting 7:00-9:00 |
Susan Hay President of EH! |
Yes you can compost in Bear Country: Backyard Composting in Haliburton and a Pictorial Overview of her road trip to Gravenhurst Composting Facility |
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April 15 Virtual Meeting 7:00-9:00 |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Sharing Series May 20 Virtual Meeting 7:00-9:00 |
Christine Tworo National Finance Committee Board Member Past Regional Director Ontario North |
A Day in the Life of CFUW Fees - a highlight of national programs and outcomes |
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