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Program Guide 2023

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7 one-time lecture Tuesday, November 7 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Activity Room B Class size: 15 to umlimited one-time lecture Wednesday, December 13 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Theatre Class size: 30 Overview of Services for Seniors in Toronto Lectures/In the Neighbourhood Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: John Wilson and Julia Hemphill Come learn about the Division of Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, and the services that are available to help older adults and their caregivers across the City of Toronto. Toronto Public Library Lecture Series: Getting Started with Kanopy Lectures/In the Neighbourhood Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Emily Kim Not finding what you like on Netflix? Maybe it's time for Kanopy, the on-demand streaming service available to you via your library card. Learn how to access classic films, world cinema, documentaries, and popular movies for free. one-time lecture Wednesday, November 8 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Activity Room A Class size: 30 Toronto Public Library Lecture Series: Meet Libby, the Library Reading App Lectures/In the Neighbourhood Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Emily Kim Want to know how to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks from your local library for free? We will teach you how to download the app and navigate the e-borrowing process. one-time lecture Wednesday, October 17 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Activity Room B Class size: 30 Toronto Public Library Lecture Series: Library Resources and Services for Older Adults Lectures/In the Neighbourhood Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Emily Kim Think you know all you can do with a library card? Think again. Join this talk to discover all that the Toronto Public Library has to offer you: books, digital resources, services, and so much more! series of 2 lectures Sunday, October 22 and 29 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Activity Room B Class size: 30 Abrahamic Religions: Sibling Rivals or Tight-Knit Family Lectures/Religion Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Dr. Christopher Zeichmann This lecture series will discuss the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) in relation to each other. The first lecture will outline important beliefs, such as level scriptures, practices, and rituals, paying attention to the unique ways they draw upon an overlapping heritage to engage in their own unique tradition. The second lecture will focus on the history of interactions between these three religions, which have shown incredible range over the years. Attendees will be invited to think about what this might mean for the future of all three religions.

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