Learning opportunities available for people aged 55-and-over

There are two great goings on that may be of interest to readers.

The Canterbury Elder College offers great learning opportunities and we just had an opportunity at Fort Malden in early April. Our presenter took us to “1813” and what happened after the defeat on Lake Erie.

Once acquainted with the movements of the invaders and the defenders, I learned I may have unearthed some artifacts from the Kentucky cavalry encampment near the lake’s mouth. The Americans were preparing to descend on our town and pursue the fleeing British soldiers and

First Nations warriors. How exciting when perhaps 200-year-old history might have popped up underfoot in the garden. Our Fort Malden host thought my horseshoe and musket ball was worth looking at.

The Canterbury Elder College has a vast and varied programming for folks over 55 who love a life of learning. The spring registration is ongoing at www. eldercollege.ca.

The founder of this wonderful learning opportunity, Lloyd George Brown visited Essex County Council hoping to expand the reach of the rich programming on offer to the counties Municipal Senior Advisory committees.

Despite not having formed one in Amherstburg I would like to offer the Canterbury Elder College up as a real chance to connect with others 55-years-old or better in the pursuit of a lifelong learning experience.

The second thrilling thing on offer is an Evening with Margaret Atwood at the Olde Walkerville Theatre on May 9 starting at 5 p.m. The event is brought to us by the great folks at Biblioasis Bookshop and Publishing. The tickets are $25 each, that is including a $20 voucher for the book store and are available online at www.biblioasis. com.

Margaret Atwood was a Pelee Island neighbour to my parents. She is a clear eyed social and climate activist who gives to her readers and her admirers her perspectives and shares some of the objectives that lie ahead on the increasingly fraught climate and social horizons.

Hope to see you at Elder College and Olde Walkerville Theatre.

—Bille Gardner Amherstburg