Peer Learning
The annual meeting of Peer Learning will be held in the Boardroom on Thursday, April 25 at 9:30 a.m.
About Us
Peer Learning Discussion Group
Peer Learning is for those seniors who like to have a good discussion with a friendly group. It’s a great way to meet new people and have fun while learning. Join us and bring your own experiences and ideas to the sessions.
For further information, Contact
Margaret 519-766-8973 or
Malcolm 519-822-5789
BRICS Moderator: Brenda Prine
The BRICS countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. As a group, they are considered to be developing economies. Together, they represent approximately 42% of the world’s population, 27% of the world’s land mass and 25% of the world’s GDP.
Course No. 36903
Mondays: 9:30 – 11:30 Introduction: Jan. 8 Course: Jan. 22- Mar. 8
Migrations Moderator: Margaret Burnett
Migration is the permanent relocation of groups of people because of politics, religion, ethnicity, persecution, and economic conditions. The Irish potato famine and the partition of India and Pakistan are two good examples.
Course No. 36905
Tuesdays: 1:30 -3:30 Introduction: Jan. 9 Course: Jan. 23 – Mar. 12
Britain: Past and Present Moderator: Ken Woodside
Britain has a remarkable history of maritime navigation, imperial expansion and the evolution of parliamentary democracy. What is the future of Brexit? Will the Monarchy survive? How about the Commonwealth? What is the future of Scotland and Northern Ireland?
Thursdays: 9:30 -11:30 Introduction: Jan.11 Course: Jan. 25 – Mar. 14