Today is Patricia Whitfield's birthday and also Don and Barb Whitfield celebrate 37 years of marriage.

 

 

 

 

   Linda and Jackie gave us a presentation on the very special Humanities 101 course at Lakehead.   It is special because it is free for deserving members of our community who would benefit from a taste of the university experience.  It truly is a taste because it begins with a chemistry , baking class and in following weeks includes various lectures on sciences and academics. all of the lectures are done by volunteer professors who donate their time and are not based on teaching facts and formulas but concentrate on inspiring an enquiry approach to learning by discussions and learning  exercises.

  To enable people of all ages  and backgrounds, only a high school level is the prerequisite and aids are offered such as  meals , bus passes, child care and even a YMCA membership.  After the 12 weeks of Friday evening lectures the participants may possibly find it a  life changing experience.   Classes are limited to about 20 per year and the  costs , just under $1,000 per student to fund the program are covered by donations from local service clubs or business.