Tuesdays

On this page:

• What’s News: Parkgate Series 1 & 2
• Homer’s Odyssey
• Issues and Ideas
• Introduction to Snowshoeing
• Intermediate Twilight Snowshoeing NEW

What’s News: Parkgate Series 1 & 2

This is a discussion group for people who are interested in current affairs and follow issues in the news. Group members contribute their views and are encouraged to take turns presenting background information on topics of interest.

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Homer’s Odyssey

Appreciate Europe’s second oldest literary work through lectures, reading and class discussions. Why did so many of the Greek victors of Troy run into trouble with the gods on their way back home? What happened to Helen, whose abduction started the war? Are the gods responsible for evil? Did Homer compose both the Iliad and the Odyssey? How could illiterate bards compose thousands of lines of poetry without writing? What is the meaning of all those fairy tales in the Odyssey? Murder, a wife’s faithfulness, a son’s search for his father, a husband’s 20 year separation from his wife, ancient fairy tales in the Odyssey–all these and more are subjects of discussion. Please read Homer’s Odyssey (Penguin translation by Robert Fagels). For discounted new or used copies, contact Garrett Polman 604.925.9899 or gpolman@gmail.com

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Issues and Ideas

This is a lively forum with speakers from a wide background of professional and life experiences who will share their insights on current and historical events and controversies.

March 12: A Panel on Volunteerism With Clare O’Kelly, President, Administrators of Volunteer Resources BC; Nancy Hollstedt, Manager, Volunteer Programs, NSCR; and Lorna Goodwin, Eldercollege volunteer.

March 19: Drug Treatment: What Works? Michael Berner, Founder and Executive Director of the X-Kalay Foundation Society will explore abstinence versus harm reduction.

March 26: Talking Taxes: Myths and Facts About Tax Fairness in B.C. and Why it Matters with Iglika Ivanova, economist and Public Interest Researcher at the B.C. office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alterntives.

April 2: Still Dreaming of Starting Your Own Business? with Barry Goodwin, MA, former manager of training and counseling with the Business Development Bank.

April 9: Would a Retirement Career Work for You? with Lorna Goodwin, retired employment program manager and career coach with over 20 years in the field of career development.

April 16: Leading in Learning with West Vancouver School Board Chair Cindy Dekker and School Superintendent Chris Kennedy.

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Introduction to Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing in the quiet of our North Shore forests is pure magic, and modern snowshoes make it easy. Our West Coast temperatures are mild, and the fresh air rejuvenates your body and soul. Vancouver’s winter wonderland awaits you. Meet locations will vary each week; you will be contacted with the location. A $30 equipment rental fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. This class is limited to 10 people so register early.

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Intermediate Twilight Snowshoeing NEW

Imagine snowshoeing through the forest as the setting winter sun transitions to evening. The forest is still and quiet as the stars slowly appear in the night sky and darkness envelopes us like a cozy blanket. The crisp white snow lightens our surroundings and our headlamps make each snowflake glisten like tiny little diamonds. This, above all, is the most magical time to be on the trails. Meet locations will vary each week; you will be contacted with the location. A $50 equipment rental fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. This class is limited to 10 so register early.

NOTE: Snowshoeing experience required.

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