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BAN RIGH CENTRE CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2006

ART IN THE JEAN ROYCE LOUNGE Anna Elmberg Wright will show her work from September 6, 2006 until October 23, 2006 Anne Marsan-Cook will show her work from October 24, 2006 until December 7, 2006

32 Bader Lane NOON HOUR PROGRAMS

Friday, September 15 11:00 ~ 3:00 pm Homecoming Open House Tea Party with Leslie Allen and Joanna Malan

Bring friends and meet others at the Ban Righ Centre's Open House from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15th. A Tea Party will be held from noon until 1:00 p.m. when Leslie Allen from Tulipwood Teas will talk about various types of tea, its history and ceremonies as well as offering a tea tasting. Light refreshments will accompany your cup of tea.

Tuesday, September 19 at noon Sustainability Professor Gary Van Loon

Sustainability is a word we employ in personal conversations and encounter daily in the media. While this word can be used (and I think misused) in a variety of ways, I believe it carries with it concepts that are essential to the flourishing and even survival of life on the Earth. This talk will be a personal reflection on the meaning and significance of the term sustainability.

Wednesday, September 27 at noon “Make 2006 the Last Unfair Election” Angela Yenssen: President, Fair Vote Canada

The federal and provincial governments in Canada are currently elected using the first-past-the-post voting system. This voting system results in phony majority governments and thousands of wasted votes. People from across Canada have joined forces to advocate for a proportional voting system to address these problems and have formed an organization called Fair Vote Canada to advocate for voting reform. This presentation summarizes the case for voting reform made by Fair Vote Canada. All information will be shared also about the Citizens' Assembly established by the Ontario government that is currently examining the possibility of electoral reform for the province.

Tuesday, October 3 at noon Patience Wheatly Poet/Author

Patience will share life-shaping experiences from her membership in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) and her education in medical illustrating, all leading to a career as an author and poet. She also will share some poetry and stories.

Wednesday, October 11 at noon Restorative Justice: What is the current literature and research saying? Constable Bryan Bowers: Kingston City Police

Restorative Justice practices have been around for millennia, rooted in indigenous cultures. Recently many of these practices, namely victim-offender mediation, community reparative boards, family group conferencing and circle sentencing, have been taking hold in countries the world over. This presentation will explore what the current literature and research is saying about their implementation while asking the question: Is Kingston ready to ride this wave? Tuesday, October 17 at noon Disability in the World Community Dr. Malcolm Peat, Executive Director: the International Centre for the Advancement of Community Based Rehabilitation Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen’s University

Over 10% of the world population is disabled, marginalized and denied basic human rights. Disabled persons have become increasingly active internationally in promoting their interests.. Why is this the case? Universities could play a greater role in advancing human rights of vulnerable populations.

Monday, October 23 at noon Translations Anna Elmberg Wright: Student, Queen’s BFA Program

As a developing artist, Anna seeks to engage with her environment and translate it through a sense of interconnection and inner connection. New works will focus on responses to recent travels positioned within a cycle of change.

Wednesday, October 25 at noon Education and Calcutta Rescue Dr. Jack Preger

”One of the assumptions underpinning the work of Calcutta Rescue is that if you educate a woman, she will pass on that education to her family, and with luck, even to her husband!” Dr. Preger will talk about the efforts made by Calcutta Rescue in women's education through health education in the clinic; through the slum, street medicine and village projects; through the education of clinic staff using workshops; and through their two schools and describe Calcutta Rescue’s attempts to educate the escorts of illiterate and difficult to motivate slum children attending their schools.

Tuesday, November 7 at noon The Role of Radio in the Cyber Age Mary Lou Finlay: (former co-host of CBC Radio’s “As it Happens”)

Though many of us take advantage of them, few of us can keep up with technological advancements such as satellite technology, wireless design, cyber journals, blogs and podcasts. Mary Lou will help us to understand the role that radio plays in the ever- evolving media.

Thursday, November 16 at noon Mike Delorme President: Queen’s Juggling Club

The goal of this presentation is to increase participants’ juggling knowledge through a short performance and to get participants to try juggling for themselves. Juggling equipment will be provided. Bring a friend and have some fun!

Tuesday, November 21 at noon Entertain with Ease! Joanna Malan: Chef and Caterer

You can feed a party of friends just by looking in your pantry. Entertaining doesn’t have to cost a lot if you have time to do a little creative thinking and planning. The expensive dinners are of course equally tasty but the pocket book suffers. Come and talk with a woman who has invested years in the creation of peasant cuisine. Her results always are well received. Remember…the best appetizer is knowing that someone you like has made an investment to feed you!

Thursday, December 7 at noon From Sketch to Etch Artist: Anne Marsan Cook

Each singular piece is an original that cannot be reproduced and is sometimes a hazardous process requiring lots of repeated mistakes, all fun! I start all my work with a sketch since I love to draw al fresco everywhere I go. Attendees will enjoy making a small sketch, paint it on a plate and then transfer it to paper with the press.