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An Evening of Resilience, Discovery and Hope

2019-05-08 19:00:00 2019-05-08 21:00:00 America/New_York An Evening of Resilience, Discovery and Hope Join inspirational speaker Forrest Willett, Mental health Specialist Dr. Chantal Coward and Happiness expert Peter Jennings as they discuss ways to build a stronger, happier, you. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Wednesday, May 08
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-05-08 19:00:00 2019-05-08 21:00:00 America/New_York An Evening of Resilience, Discovery and Hope Join inspirational speaker Forrest Willett, Mental health Specialist Dr. Chantal Coward and Happiness expert Peter Jennings as they discuss ways to build a stronger, happier, you. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Downtown Branch

Gathering Place

Join inspirational speaker Forrest Willett, Mental health Specialist Dr. Chantal Coward and Happiness expert Peter Jennings as they discuss ways to build a stronger, happier, you.

Featuring 3 specialists who can change your life!

Forrest Willett, an enlightening, entertaining speaker, inspires people to be positive, do their best and be their greatest. Having experienced a near-death automobile accident that left him with a catastrophic brain injury, he struggled to relearn everyday tasks. Forrest refused to give up and trained his brain to work around the damage, moving forward to create a new, productive and meaningful
life. Today he speaks around the world.

Chantel Coward offers wellness expertise through her doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Having provided services to numerous respected organizations, she now delivers individual therapy for adults, children, couples and families, as she reviews the benefit of Emotional Resilience: the armour you need for today's world. She has created Assessment, Counselling and Consultation Services by providing treatment for mental and physical health.

Peter Jennings is a published author and a Happiness Expert. In his book "Why Being Happy Matters", he interviewed 37 people from around the world about staying happy in unhappy times, including several PhDs studying positive psychology. His entertaining presentations introduce audiences to people whom he profiles in the book, as well and revealing 7 Secrets to Happiness to enhance your peace of mind.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Travel & Lifestyle | Health & Wellness |

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Downtown Branch

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Phone: 705.728.1010

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Mon, Oct 20 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 21 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 24 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 26 9:30AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.

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Creative Spaces

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

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Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gathering Place

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Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Oro Lions Room
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Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Tinker Lab

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Tinker Lab

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Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

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Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

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Oro Lions Room

Fri, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

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Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

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Gathering Place

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Tinker Lab

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Sun, Nov 16, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

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Tinker Lab

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Tinker Lab

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Angus Ross Room

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Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
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Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room