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Speaker Schedule |
FALL 2010 September 14 Registration Come join us at the 1st meeting of the 2010-2011 school year. Register, learn about the group and have some fun socializing with other moms! September 21 Toronto Public Library Learn about starting and running a Book Club and the great and free resources available at the Toronto Public Library September 28 Rob Nelson of Bosley Real Estate Considering buying or selling? Wondering what your home is worth...or what you can do to make it worth more? Rob will speak about market trends, the value of homes in this and the surrounding neighborhoods, and what you can do to maximize the value of your home. Rob, his wife and their four sons live in our neighborhood. Rob has been among the Top Ten agents with Bosley Real Estate for 8 straight years and is within the top 1% of the 28,000 agents in Toronto. October 5 Theresa Albert DHN,RNCP. Theresa hosts Food Network Canada's popular show Just One Bite: a daily television show where she teaches parents to feed their kids better while not giving up on their own plate. She also wrote and published her best selling cookbook: Cook Once a Week, Eat Well Every Day. October 12 Robin Hellendoorn, Toronto Therapy Center Toronto Couples Therapy is always one of our most popular speakers. Robin Hellendoorn will talk to us about communicating with our partners and tackle some of our relationship questions. October 19 Starbucks Barista: Tanis Learn about all things coffee and how to make an award winning Cup 'a Joe at home October 26 Lesley Belows R.N. BSc.N, Public Health Nurse & Sexual Health Educator Sexuality and your Family. We will be joined by a Toronto Public Health nurse who specializes in all issues dealing with sexuality in your family; healthy relationships, raising sexually healthy children and promoting a healthy and safe attitude to sex. Lesley will be sharing techniques about how and when to speak to our children about sexuality. Be sure to ask tons of questions. November 2 Caryle Jansen, Good For Her Caryle believes that there is nothing shameful about an open, honest dialogue about sex and sexuality, and that everyone deserves to explore their own sexuality in a safe and comfortable environment. She runs informative seminars about sexuality as well as running her fabulous store in downtown Toronto. November 9 Mastermind Toys They have been coming to us for years to highlight the years best toys! There is always a big turn out for this speaker and there is usually a coveted coupon just in time for the holiday season! November 16 Andrea Gilbert Clark Andrea will guide us though the confusing and often misleading Nutritional Label. She will help us understand the Canadian guidelines for labeling and highlight some of the widely misunderstood terms on food packaging. November 23 Amy Stoddart, Say-She-Ate Amy trained as a chef at George Brown College and has ten years experience in the industry. Amy now owns and operates her own company, Say-She-Ate, which specializes in nutritious, gourmet meals prepared and delivered to her clients' homes. Amy will talk to us about preparing for the holiday entertaining season and will share a few secrets of party planning, creating simple but sensational food and presentation that will wow your guests. November 30 Speaker: Alyson Shafer NOTE: members only day (sorry, no guests) Alison Schafer is a psycotherapist and one of Canada's leading parenting experts. Need a sounding board to know that you're on the right track? Ayson will impart her knowledge and insite into modern-day parenting solutions with her usual candor and wit. NOTE, due to Alyson's popularity, and space limitations, this is a MEMBERS ONLY EVENT. December 7 Becoming Maternity - Ariana Birnbaum Ariana is one of the Founders of Becoming Maternity & Parenting Centres where she helps new parents with a variety of issues and offers sleep consulting services. Her advice has been quoted in Today’s Parent Magazine and the Toronto Star. Ariana’s interactive talk will help you and your little one (newborn to 1 year) get a better night sleep. She will also share secrets to improve day time naps. December 14 TBA _________________________________________ WINTER/SPRING 2010 - PREVIOUS SPEAKERS FALL 2009 - PREVIOUS SPEAKERS WINTER/SPRING 2009 - PREVIOUS SPEAKERS FALL 2008 - PREVIOUS SPEAKERS WINTER/SPRING 2008 - PREVIOUS SPEAKERS FALL 2007 - PREVIOUS SPEAKERS |