Seniors' Outreach Program
(Winter 2017)
(Winter 2017)
SNAPSHOTS OF FAMILY LIFE
“Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.” Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees
From Adam and Eve to Elton and David; in an ever-changing world, family life faces many challenges. What constitutes today’s family? What are some of the changes that have occurred in the family unit? How do family members support (or fail to support) one another?
This year’s course will use short stories, memoirs, and other media to explore the family relationship. What can present and future generations learn from storytelling? How do the various generations interact? Has our perception of childhood altered through the years? How do various cultures treat family? Through our readings and discussions, we will look at the family unit and turn snapshots into portraits of family life.
Hosted at:
Villa Beaurepaire
Address: 23 Fieldfare Ave., Beaconsfield
Day/time: Thursdays: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
First session: January 19, 2017
Program Fee:
$15 per term (10-weeks)
For information, contact:
Jennifer MacGregor at 514-633-9578
or Thomas More Institute 514-935-9585
“Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.” Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees
From Adam and Eve to Elton and David; in an ever-changing world, family life faces many challenges. What constitutes today’s family? What are some of the changes that have occurred in the family unit? How do family members support (or fail to support) one another?
This year’s course will use short stories, memoirs, and other media to explore the family relationship. What can present and future generations learn from storytelling? How do the various generations interact? Has our perception of childhood altered through the years? How do various cultures treat family? Through our readings and discussions, we will look at the family unit and turn snapshots into portraits of family life.
Hosted at:
Villa Beaurepaire
Address: 23 Fieldfare Ave., Beaconsfield
Day/time: Thursdays: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
First session: January 19, 2017
Program Fee:
$15 per term (10-weeks)
For information, contact:
Jennifer MacGregor at 514-633-9578
or Thomas More Institute 514-935-9585
