Writing the Short Story Presentation – Friday, February 14th at 1:30 pm

Join us on Friday, February 14^th at 1:30 p.m. for a FREE presentation on Writing the Short Story with acclaimed author Jerry Levy!

This presentation will be an introductory to his short story writing course and  will explore the fundamentals of short story writing, including:
character, plot, and tension, dialogue and setting , narrative structure and more.

Through  this presentation you’ll gain valuable insights into the art of storytelling and explore if short story writing is something  that you would like to pursue.

About the Presenter:
Jerry Levy is the author of three published short story collections and has served as a judge for The Writer’s Union of Canada’s annual short

Retirement Income Management – Friday, March 7th at 1:30 pm

Learn what happens to investments when you retire, what to consider when deciding to start your CPP pension, and investment and withdrawal strategies to build your retirement income. Its common for a retiree to have to manage 5 to 10 different investment accounts and sources of income. Each having different tax treatment withdrawal rules and impact government benefits differently. This session will give you an overview of considerations when deciding how to manage your retirement income.

7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis- Friday, March 14th at 1:30 pm

The 40-minute presentation is based on the book, “Hope For The Best Plan For The Rest” by palliative care physician Dr. Sammy Winemaker and prominent researcher Dr. Hsien Seow. It will be followed by a 20-minute question and answer session. Like the book, the presentation describes the seven keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis. These keys unlock the secrets that can help patients and their supporters manage their illness journey. The book and presentation invite audiences to become active, informed patients who advocate for themselves. The work necessary to advocate for ones’ self or loved ones isn’t easy. However, as the book recommends you must persist, because it’s more than important: it’s your life.