REGISTRATION for Our 69th Annual AGM Convention
Join Our Grand Getaway! June 3-5, 2025
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
FREE WORKSHOPS!
1:30 pm
INSURANCE WORKSHOP – with LeAnne Taylor ; Demonstration and hands on practice filling out forms on the Manulife website. If possible, please bring a tablet or laptop that is fully charged. ~1:30 pm ~ Ballroom A~
MARKETING WORKSHOP – Serenity Creative Agency ; will present a workshop about using
social media to recruit new members. ~1:30 pm ~ Ballroom B ~
2:30 pm
BRANCH TREASURERS’ WORKSHOP – with Linda Huffman ; Suggestions for setting up Branch Books
and Budgets. ~2:30 pm ~ Ballroom A ~
SOCIAL JUSTICE WORKSHOP – “Music Care Room 217” ; will present a fun and interactive
workshop about using music training to change the culture of care in LTC. ~2:30 pm ~ Ballroom B ~
WEDNESDAY TOURS!
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Tour 1: BELL HOMESTEAD: National Historic Site
On the banks of the Grand is the home of Alexander Graham Bell, revamped for the 150th anniversary in 2024. Tour the furnished home of the Bell family, see the first Telephone Office and interactive exhibits. Make a call on the 1930 phones! Includes a movie and gift shop. **Lunch first
at the Sherwood Restaurant.
Cost: $60 Limit 44 – Moderate
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Tour 2: BRANTFORD CITY TOUR: Travel Through History.
Lunch at the Sherwood Restaurant. Tour will include many historic places, including the Woodland Cultural Centre and the Mohawk Chapel. We see many highlights of “The Telephone City”, home of A. G.Bell, Wayne Gretzky, Pauline Johnson,
James Hillier, Lawren Harris and Phil Hartman to name a few.
Cost: $80 Limit 44 – Moderate
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Tour 3: CRUISING THE GRAND: Travel Through History.
Designated Canadian Heritage River Learn about the historic Grand River, past and present, from the Captain during a leisurely 3 hour cruise. Enjoy a full-course luncheon.
Cost $90 ~ Min 30 – Max 44 ~ Easy
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Tour 4: GLENHYRST – A SPOT OF TEA, PLEASE!
Enjoy an amazing afternoon tea at The Golden Teapot, located in the Glenhyrst Art Gallery and Gardens on the Grand River. Tour the art gallery with its
permanent collection of 600 pieces and a pottery gallery. Wander the gardens enjoying river views.
Cost $60 ~ Limit 22 – Easy
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Tour 5: CANADIANS in PAREE – Paris on the Grand “The Prettiest Little Town in Canada”
Eat at famous Stillwaters or Capeesh Restaurants, overlooking the Grand. Tour and shop the delightful boutiques, markets and unique stores
Cost $55 ~ Limit 44 – Moderate Easy or hard, it’s up to you!
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON STAYCATIONS!
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Event 6: CREATING A DREAM CATCHER ~ Diane Ford
Be guided through the creation of your own dreamcatcher while hearing about indigenous folklore and beliefs from Diane. She has run lessons and
workshops in indigenous communities throughout Canada. All materials supplied.
Cost: $40 Limit 20 – Easy
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Event 7: ANCESTRAL MEDICINE WOMAN ~ Make and Take
Gail Whitlow, renowned Medicine Woman owns Ancestral Voices Healing Centre on Six Nations of the Grand River. Gail will lecture about many aboriginal
and historical ways to support women’s health. She has over 200 ancient botanical medicines. You will make and take home some Rosehip Tea and Hawthorn Tea, with many health benefits. Botanicals can be ordered.
Cost: $25 Minimum 15 – Easy
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Event 8: THE POWER OF HEALING WATERS and AQUAFIT
Instructor Wendy Fowler will be at the Hampton Inn Pool, speaking for 30 minutes about the use of water to assist healing muscles with heat, stretches and
exercise. A 30 min aquafit lesson for seniors follows. Bring suit and towel.
Cost $10 ~ Min 10 – Max 20 ~ Moderate
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