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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, Nov 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 16 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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Fri, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Fri, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creative Spaces

Fri, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

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

Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Nov 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room

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

Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room
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Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Wed, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
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

Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Spaces
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Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
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Mon, Nov 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

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Tinker Lab

Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Angus Ross Room
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Mini-Flex

Wed, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Nov 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
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Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Nov 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Spaces
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Sat, Nov 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
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Mon, Dec 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
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Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Angus Ross Room
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Wed, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mini-Flex

Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
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Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
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Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Tuesday, November 18 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Angus Ross Room
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Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Wednesday, December 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mini-Flex

Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

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

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room
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Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Thursday, November 20 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration opens Saturday, November 22 2025 at 9:00am