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SUMMARY:Sonja Gustafson
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Jazz and Other Holiday Vocals”. \nLondon’s award-winning jazz songstress is a talented vocalist with a unique style and polish. With a background as a classical soprano and a Master’s Degree in Music from Western\, Sonja loves opera and performs passionate ballads and popular music. Her self-titled debut CD in 2007 was followed by a double Christmas CD in 2010\, and her performance will include selections from these and many more.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/sonja-gustafson/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Student Speaker: Joanna Gorska
DESCRIPTION:Our Youth Speaker for November is Joanna Gorska\, a talented young musician who has won many awards\, both on piano and violin.  She will talk about her favourite composers and what she enjoys the most in the music she practices and plays.  She will also perform a piano selection for our enjoyment!
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/student-speaker-joanna-gorska/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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SUMMARY:Pauline Kok
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “The Remains of War“. \nWhen the Japanese Imperial Army invaded Dutch Indonesia in 1942\, they moved from country to country\, taking\, killing\, and spreading terror and brutality among their prisoners. Pauline will talk about her experience as a nine-year-old in concentration camps which saw her change from a happy\, normal child into an inward\, silent\, and lonely person. Finally\, after sixty years\, she spoke out through her book\, The Remains of War\, and today delights in taking its message to audiences wherever she can.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/pauline-kok/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141009T140000
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SUMMARY:Student Speaker: Dan Alferov
DESCRIPTION:The October Youth Speaker is Dan Alferov\, a student at A.B. Lucas Secondary School.  He will talk about how he became interested in science and especially about his experience of winning first place at an international science fair.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/student-speaker-dan-alferov/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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SUMMARY:Linda Cottell
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Look Good\, Feel Better“. \nWith a background in fashion design\, retailing and business marketing\, Linda entered the cosmetic field twenty-five years ago. In the early nineties\, she joined the Look Good Feel Better program which offers hair and cosmetic workshops for women with cancer. She has her dream job as the Regional Manager of Ontario for this program and speaks about the purpose\, methodology\, and benefits derived for women living with cancer through the management of appearance-related effects of cancer and its treatment.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/linda-cottell/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Student Speaker: Shauna Vink
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Overcoming Challenges”. \nOur September Youth Speaker is Shauna Vink\, a recent graduate of Catholic Central High School. She will talk about her challenges in learning and sports when faced with both ADHD and Dyslexia. She was recognized for her accomplishments when she was named London’s “Female 2014 Beyond Disability SPECTRA Award Winner.”
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/student-speaker-shauna-vink/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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SUMMARY:Peter James
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “My Career as a Sports Broadcaster”. \nAt a young age\, Pete James attended the School of Radio Technique in New York City. He has since worked in radio and television and spent most of his career in his beloved London as a sportscaster and anchor with CHLO\, CKSL\, CFPL\, and CJBK. Now semi-retired\, Pete anchors The Wrap on Rogers TV after every Friday night Knights’ game covered by Rogers. He also writes a column four times a week for five weekly newspapers. As he says\, full retirement will come only when he loses the ability to talk and write.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/peter-james/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Maureen McTeer
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “In My Own Name: Lessons Learned and Challenges Left” \nIn the decade since publishing her book In My Own Name\, Maureen has spoken across Canada on legal issues at the end of life\, worked for women’s health and equality rights\, and co-chaired the National Expert Commission on the transformations of the Canadian health care systems\, established by the Canadian Nurses Association in 2011. She will share lessons learned during her life as a young woman\, a political wife\, mother and grandmother\, striving to ensure that her voice has been heard and heeded on issues of equality and legal reform that have been her life’s passion. \nSpring Luncheon (at extra cost) – Hilton Hotel on King St.\, London\, Ont
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/maureen-mcteer/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Student Speaker: Elizabeth Almost
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “My experience as an International Student”. \nThe March Youth Speaker is Elizabeth Almost\, 17\, a student at Banting High School in London. She will talk about her experience last summer at an international school\, where she attended classes in Toronto\, New York\, London\, Paris\, Hong Kong\, and Beijing.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/student-speaker-elizabeth-almost/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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SUMMARY:Sandra Smeltzer
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Academics & Activism: The Perils of Researching International Political Media” \nDr. Smeltzer holds a Masters degree in Anthropology and a Ph.D. in Communication from Carleton University. Her primary areas of research and publication include: communication in developing countries\, the ethics of activist research and information\, and communication technologies (ICTs) for social justice. \nFood Drive Month
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/sandra-smeltzer/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140213T140000
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SUMMARY:Student Speaker: Ashleigh Beacham
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “My Swim Across Lake Ontario”. \nThe February Youth Speaker is Ashleigh Beacham\, 16\, a student at Medway High School\, who lives in Komoka. She will talk about her swim across Lake Ontario last summer\, to raise money so a young boy with cancer could go to Disney World.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/student-speaker-ashleigh-beacham/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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SUMMARY:Bryan and Shannon Prince
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Black Canadians in the U.S. Civil War” \nBryan and Shannon are both from Canada’s historic Elgin Settlement and Buxton Mission. Bryan is an historical consultant as well as an award-winning author. Shannon is a graduate from the Museum Studies Program and Chair of the National Historic Sites Alliance of Ontario. She is also a sought-after storyteller and stage performer. \nReception to follow
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/bryan-and-shannon-prince/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140109T140000
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SUMMARY:Patrick Donnelly
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “The River Runs Through It: Our Connection to the Thames River” \nPatrick is a “river guy” from growing up near the Assiniboine River\, attending university beside the Red River to managing various watersheds\, including the Ausable\, Bayfield\, Grand and Thames rivers. Holding a Masters in Science and being a Registered Professional Planner\, he is eminently qualified to share his knowledge of our Thames River.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/patrick-donnelly/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20131212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101007
CREATED:20200206T150329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T150329Z
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SUMMARY:Denise Pelley
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “A Jazzy Concert for the Season” \nWe are delighted to welcome back Denise! She has performed with orchestras as far afield as Portugal and Germany\, opened for Aretha Franklin as well as performed with the Jeans and Classics Series. Although Denise will be singing for us\, she is also an accomplished actress and respected volunteer with Canadian Aid for Southern Sudan. \nReception to follow
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/denise-pelley/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20131114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T101007
CREATED:20200205T153843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T154645Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Peters
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Food and Politics” \nSteve was born and lives in St. Thomas. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Western. He was first elected MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London in 1999 and served as Minister of Agriculture and Food and later as Minister of Labour. His extensive agricultural and political background well informs his topic of Food and Politics.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/steve-peters/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20131010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20131010T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T153727Z
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SUMMARY:Sheila Whelan
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: “WOMEN ASTRONAUTS – THE NEW RIGHT STUFF” – \nSheila was born in Kitchener\, raised in Windsor and attended the University of Windsor. She worked for 17 years at NASA/Johnson Space Center in Houston managing the science space program on the shuttle and space programs. Since 2009\, Sheila has been teaching Space Medicine at McMaster University. \nReception to follow
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/sheila-whelan/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20130912T140000
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CREATED:20200205T153516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T153516Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Heather Ross
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “The TestYourLimits Odyssey” \nDr. Ross\, a medical professor at the University of Toronto and Director of the Cardiac Transplant Program at Toronto General Hospital\, received her medical degree from the University of British Columbia\, her cardiology training at Dalhousie and a postdoctoral fellowship in Cardiac Transplantation at Stanford. She will share her experiences of travelling to the South Pole to raise awareness of heart disease.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/dr-heather-ross/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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