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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

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Jun 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 20 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 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.

Upcoming events

Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Jun 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Jun 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Thu, Jun 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Garden

Thu, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place,Reading Garden

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Oro Lions Room,Tinker Lab

Wed, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gathering Place

Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Gathering Place

Fri, Jul 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor ,Reading Garden

Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

Thu, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Fri, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor ,Reading Garden

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

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

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab