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18 Seeking Longevity, Finding Connection: TheTransformative Power of Late-Life Language Learning Personal Growth/Social Connections Dr. Natalia Balyasnikova Learn how Natalia examines the complexity of learning processes in later adulthood, especially at the intersection of aging and immigration. Her research suggests we have an opportunity to update our educational policies in the face of a changing Canada. One-time lecture Activity Room A Feb. 1 Thursday, 7 - 8 p.m. The Knitting Lady Personal Growth/Social Connections Joyce Raymond Each semester we invite older adults to share the unique stories of their lives in the hopes that these stories inspire others to take on new adventures or approach life in a more innovative way. This winter, Joyce will tell us why she is known worldwide as "the Knitting Lady". One-time lecture Activity Room B Mar. 12 Tuesday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Navigating Life Transitions: Retirement and the New World of Work Personal Growth/Social Connections Pat Spadafora Join us for a conversation about navigating life's transitions. In this session, we will discuss work transitions such as, retirement, working later in life, launching new careers, and adapting to changes and new learnings. One-time lecture Activity Room B Apr. 17 Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Journey of Hope: Shanghai during the Shoa and the sheltering 20,000 European Jews Literacy/History Ian Leventhal Discover the little known story of how 20,000 Jewish Refugees escaping the Holocaust found refuge in Shanghai, China. Learn about the 1,000 year old history of Jews in China leading up to World War II and the the Gift of Friendship project that is now housed in the only synagogue in the old Jewish Ghetto of Shanghai. One-time lecture Activity Room B Apr. 15 Monday, 2 - 3 p.m.

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