Lectures or Info sessions

Messages from the Departed

Mar 5 2009 - 7:00pm
Location: 
Central Library

After leaving the psychic show circuit in 2002, Psychic Medium Angie Aristone is once again offering readings to the public and will be appearing for an evening of gallery readings at the Central Library. Apart from hiatuses to work on other projects, Angie has been bringing clients together with loved ones from the other side for over seven years, garnering a dedicated following of private clients, both at home in London, Ontario, and around the world.  read more »

Wasting precious time: theories and tips to beat procrastination

Feb 28 2009 - 1:30pm
Feb 28 2009 - 3:00pm
Location: 
Stevenson & Hunt room B, Central Library, 251 Dundas street

Procrastination is a common condition.The good news is there are many ways to reduce it. Come and learn how to get a handle on procrastination and start living life...today. In this lecture you will learn some bacground theories and simple tips and techniques to help get things done.

Saturday, February 28, 1:30-3 pm

 Stevenson & Hunt room B, Central Library, 251 Dundas street, free, no registration

Healthy living for kids: the importance of nutrition and exercise

Feb 28 2009 - 12:00pm
Feb 28 2009 - 1:30pm
Location: 
Stevenson & Hunt room B, Central Library, 251 Dundas street

We all know that diet and exercise are important in living a healthy life but encouraging young ones to adhere to a healthy lifestyle can be difficult. Especially, when yummy trats and sedentary activities are so popular and fun! This presentation will focus on why healthy lifestyle promotion is so important for kids. Practical methods and  tips to get kids enjoying and even choosing healthy snacks and activities will be provided.

Saturday, February 28th, noon- 1:30 pm  read more »

Parenting: developing healthy relationships with your children

Feb 28 2009 - 10:00am
Feb 28 2009 - 12:00pm
Location: 
Stevenson & Hunt room B, Central Library, 251 Dundas street

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Emotional Fitness for Couples

Feb 24 2009 - 7:30pm
Feb 28 2009 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Stevenson & Hunt room A, Central Library, 251 Dundas street

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Girl Power: ways of fostering self-esteem in young girls

Feb 24 2009 - 6:00pm
Feb 24 2009 - 7:30pm
Location: 
Stevenson & Hunt room A, Central Library, 251 Dundas street

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Mindfulness Meditation

Feb 21 2009 - 2:30pm
Feb 21 2009 - 4:00pm
Location: 
Stevenson & Hunt room B, Central Library, 251 Dundas street

Mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment nonjudgmental awareness that is rooted in Buddhist meditation. It is often used to help cope with stress and related conditions such as anxiety and high blood pressure. This talk will offer a brief introduction to Mindfulness Meditation, including background information, potential benefits, and the opportunity to briefly practice different forms of this technique.

Saturday, February 21st, 2:30-4 pm

Stevenson & Hunt room B, Central Library, 251 Dundas street, free, no registration required

Increase your happiness

Feb 21 2009 - 1:00pm
Feb 21 2009 - 2:30pm
Location: 
Stevenson & Hunt room B, Central Library, 251 Dundas street

What truly makes you happy? Is it money? Good Health? The quality of your relationship? This talk will explore scientific research on people's sources of happiness and considers what strategies you can use to bring more happiness into your life.

Saturday, February 21st, 1-2:30 pm

Stevenson & Hunt room B, Central Library, 251 Dundas street, free, no registration required

How to get your child into bed in the evening and staying in bed at night

Feb 21 2009 - 11:00am
Feb 21 2009 - 1:00pm
Location: 
Stevenson & Hunt room B, Central Library, 251 Dundas street

Having trouble getting your kids into bed at night? Do your kids often get up at night and wake up other family members before they go back to sleep?  Routines can help! This presentation will focus on how good night time routines can help children understand what's expected of them and reduce bed-time and night-time struggles. Practical strategies to help children enjoy a calming night-time routine will be discussed and material will be presented to help parents find routines that work best for their family.

Saturday, February 21st, 11-1 pm  read more »

Kids and Stress: understanding what stresses kids out and how to help them

Feb 18 2009 - 7:30pm
Feb 18 2009 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Stevenson & Hunt room A, Central Library, 251 Dundas street

Even very young children can experience stress and that can be difficult to understand for parents. In this talk, Patricia Jordan will review some of the common factors that contribute to stress in children. She will also provide some basic strategies for parents to help children cope with stress.

Wednesday, February 18th, 7:30-9 pm

Stevenson & Hunt room A, Central Library, 251 Dundas street, Free, no registration required

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