PRESENTATIONS
Financial Planning: For a loved one with a disability
Ensuring that your loved ones are cared for after you pass is a common goal. This is especially relevant where your loved one is a person living with a disability. You want to ensure that throughout your life and beyond, you do everything possible to ensure they have access to the support and care needed to live life on their terms. Join Michael Toogood, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) with Nolin Toogood IG Private Wealth Management as he discusses financial planning tools designed to empower families and their loved ones to gain confidence for the future. Michael will explain key government programs and tax credits, saving strategies (including Registered Disability Savings Plans), and important estate planning considerations as you plan for your loved one’s financial well-being. FEE: This program is free for patrons. SCHEDULE: Tuesday, May 27 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM LOCATION: IG Wealth Management - Unit 2, 461 Sterling Lyon Parkway ABOUT THE PRESENTER: As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional with Nolin Toogood IG Private Wealth Management, Michael Toogood, B.Comm (Hons.), CLU, CFP® provides personalized detailed financial plans that are grounded in extensive knowledge of investments, tax considerations and estate planning. With a passion for knowledge and people, Michael helps clients achieve their financial goals. Whether you are planning for retirement, are concerned about increasingly complex tax considerations, or are evaluating the best options to share your wealth, Michael strives to ensure that each part of your financial picture is synchronized within your personalized financial plan.
CANADIAN HISTORY
Uncovering Injustice: The Hidden Stories of Wrongful Convictions in Canada
What happens when the justice system gets it wrong? Renowned law professor Kent Roach takes us on a riveting journey through Canada’s history of wrongful convictions, shining a light on little-known cases that reveal the flaws in our legal system. Drawing from the Canadian Registry of Wrongful Convictions, which he co-founded, Professor Roach will explore how these tragic mistakes occur—and, more importantly, how they can be prevented. From forensic failures to unreliable eyewitness testimony, he will outline key reforms needed in policing, investigative procedures, and judicial oversight. He will also discuss the groundbreaking legislation recently passed in Ottawa, designed to move Canada toward a more just and accountable system. Join us for this eye-opening presentation that challenges our assumptions and calls for real change. FEE: This program is free for patrons. SCHEDULE: Wednesday, June 4 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM FORMAT: This is an online program. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Kent Roach is a Professor of Law at the University of Toronto and a leading expert in criminal and constitutional law. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a Member of the Order of Canada, he has received numerous awards for his research, including the Molson Prize and a Trudeau Fellowship. Author of 18 books and over 275 articles, his work spans wrongful convictions, counter-terrorism, Indigenous justice, and policing. His books, such as False Security, The 9/11 Effect, and Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice, have earned prestigious awards and nominations. Professor Roach has served as research director for major public inquiries, including the Goudge Inquiry and the Air India Commission. He has advised on wrongful convictions, civil liberties, and Indigenous justice and co-founded the Canadian Registry of Wrongful Convictions. His upcoming book, Justice for Some, will be published by Cambridge University Press in 2025.
ART HISTORY
Artemisia Gentileschi: Defiance, Talent, and Triumph in Baroque Art
Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 – 1654) was a trailblazing Italian Baroque painter whose genius defied the limits placed on women of her time. Though celebrated today, her talent was long overshadowed by scandal—she was at the center of one of history’s first high-profile rape trials. But Artemisia refused to be defined by tragedy. Through her bold, dramatic paintings, she turned pain into power, revenge into art, and cemented her legacy as both a master artist and a 17th-century feminist icon. FEE: This program is free for patrons. SCHEDULE: Thursday, May 22 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM FORMAT: This is an online program. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Sharon Harris had a career in education as a teacher, consultant and administrator while simultaneously pursuing a successful career as a fine-arts photographer. After taking an early retirement from education, she has been actively involved in the Academy for Lifelong Learning Toronto, where she has facilitated numerous courses and has participated in the administration of the organisation for many years. Sharon’s personal interests mainly involve various fields of the arts however she is curious about almost all subjects.
Canadian Impressionism: Part I & II
Join us for an exploration of Canadian Impressionism, a vibrant chapter in the country’s art history. This course will guide participants through the development and significance of Impressionist painting in Canada, from its early roots in European traditions to its distinct Canadian evolution. We will discuss key artists like James Wilson Morrice, Laura Muntz Lyall, William Blair Bruce and others who embraced the movement’s emphasis on light, color, and fleeting moments in nature. Through guided discussions, we will examine the themes, techniques, and cultural context of the movement, as well as its impact on modern Canadian art. This class is designed to engage participants with the artistic and historical context of the Canadian Impressionist movement, encouraging critical thinking and deeper understanding of the artists’ roles in shaping Canada's cultural identity. FEE: This program is free for patrons. SCHEDULE: PART I: Three Mondays, April 7 to 28 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM PART II: Three Mondays, May 26 to June 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM FORMAT: This is an online program. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Susan Moffatt has degrees from The University of Winnipeg and The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, England. Over the years, she has taught a creative span of art history courses, that include The Art Survey through African, Contemporary, both Dutch and Italian Renaissance, Art Between the Wars, Manitoba and Canadian Art, Prehistoric Art, Impressionism, Art Nouveau/Art Deco, and others. Her other interests include heritage buildings. She is a member of the Friends of Dalnavert Board and has been associated with Dalnavert since its inception as a museum in 1974. She has also worked for the University of Manitoba (School of Art), the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and the Manitoba Museum.