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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, Jun 01 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 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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Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room
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Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Creative Spaces,Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oro Lions Room

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

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gathering Place

Tue, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Creative Spaces

Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Jun 10, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

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

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mini-Flex

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room
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Thu, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Jun 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Spaces

Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Sun, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sun, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Creative Spaces,Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Garden

Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mini-Flex

Thu, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Fri, Jun 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room

Fri, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Spaces

Sat, Jun 20, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Spaces

Sun, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Creative Spaces,Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Creative Spaces

Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Garden

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mini-Flex

Thu, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room

Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Garden,Tinker Lab

Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Sun, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Creative Spaces,Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

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

Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mini-Flex

Thu, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

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

Sat, Jul 04, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jul 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sun, Jul 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

Mon, Jul 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Angus Ross Room,Creative Spaces,Massie Family Community Room