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 everevolving 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.