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The Hamilton Association for the Advancement of Literature, Science and Art presents “Peter Gzowski and the Complexities of Biography” by Rae Fleming.  McMaster University Medical Centre, Ewart Angus wing, Room 1A1.  Free.

Devoted listeners of CBC radio programs This Country in the Morning and Morningside knew Peter Gzowski as the “voice of Canada.”  His interviews with guests from all over the country ran the gamut of Canadian culture and politics, brought everyday life into the media, and were credited wit nurturing a low-key, yet unabashed, form of nationalism.  Long before that he started out as a print journalist, praised as something of a boy wonder.  When Peter left the airwaves, and on his death, many Canadians felt they had lost a friend they knew well.

Dr. Rae Fleming’s biography examines the Gzowski persona and the complex man behind it.  He describes every biographer’s struggle with availability and reliability of sources, the tension between objectivity and empathy, and the unexpected discoveries.  He is also author of articles and books about Canadian history and heritage issues.

For more information, see www.haalsa.org or call 905-522-6067.

Tickets: $17 Adults, $7 Children age 6-12, Children age 5 and under are free.

For reservations call: 905-529-0740

Babies are attracted to people’s faces from the moment they are born, yet newborns do not see faces as adults do, and it takes years for children to become adept at identifying people and their expressions.  Dr. Maurer will draw from extensive psychology research to show how we learn to see, judge, and remember faces–indeed, how we learn to see–and will describe both what happens when this process goes askew and how effects might be ameliorated by new therapies.

Dr. Maurer is a Distinguished University Professor at McMaster University, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and a leading authority on infant vision.

(The annual general meeting for members will take place before the talk from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.)

Join us for another awesome community potluck at the lawn bowling clubhouse in Churchill Park.  Come celebrate the harvest and the start of Thanksgiving weekend.  Volunteers will be cooking a few turkeys, and the kitchen is fully equipped, so just bring some side dishes, desserts, etc., to share with neigbhours and friends.  Please bring your own drinks, and lawn chairs if you would like to sit outside.  We will be asking for donations to cover the costs of the rental and the turkeys.  Your generosity will be greatly appreciated!  Everyone welcome.  Hope to see you there.  For more information:  Mary Louise Pigott at friendsofchurchillpark@gmailcom , or check out our page at https://www.facebook.com/events/346538352107525/?context=create

SPONSOR:    Ainslie Wood/Westdale Community Association of Resident Homeowners Inc.

DATE:             Monday, September 24, 2012                

TIME:             5:30 to 8:45 p.m.

AGENDA:      

• Keynote presentation by Chief of Police Glenn De Caire

Small interactive group discussions:

• Police Concerns
• Role of the AWWCA
• McMaster in the Community 

Have your say and hear from the professionals

Full agenda available at http://media.awwca.ca/agm-2012/agm-agenda.pdf

WHERE:    Westside Baptist Church, 261 Whitney Ave.

(diagonally across from St. Mary’s Secondary School)

Plenty of free parking available on the church property

BUILDING COMMUNITY BLOCK BY BLOCK ~ BECAUSE WE CARE

The Hamilton Hammerheads youth triathlon club is accepting registrations for our upcoming season. Like to swim, run or bike?  Want to improve or maintain your fitness?  Want to make some great new friends? Triathlon is the one of the fastest growing mainstream sports in the world, and for good reason.  Why not give it a “tri” and find out for yourself.

Our recreational program allows for any combination of up to 3 workouts per week.  Our competitive program offers full access to all workouts 7 days a week, plus long term one-on-one planning and progress sessions. Only want to swim?  Only want to run?  That’s fine too.  Our coaches would love to work with you on building your ideal program.  Check out our current schedule at www.hamiltonhammerheads.com.

Registration night is Wednesday, September 19th from 7 – 9pm at the Bowling Green Clubhouse in Churchill Park, Westdale.  Come on out.  We’d love to meet you.  Contact Coach Deanne with any questions at  deanne@coachdeanne.ca or 905-538-8611.

In celebration of McMaster’s 125th anniversary, McMaster University is partnering with Open Streets Hamilton, inviting the community to McMaster and Westdale to explore, learn, and play.

This event will be the first expansion of Open Streets Hamilton beyond James Street North. Open Streets Hamilton is a community-based partnership dedicated to promoting active, healthy, and inclusive lifestyles by temporarily transforming streets into a shared space for everyone to experience.

There will be food, music, community vendors and exhibitors, street art, family-friendly programming, campus and planetarium tours (golf carts available), a free educational lecture series, and open streets to walk, ride, and roll down. (The streets will be closed to cars to promote alternative transportation. However, there will be free parking that day for those for whom busing/walking/biking to the event is not an option).

Here are some highlights:

Campus Tours: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Explore the beautiful McMaster campus in an enlightening guided walking tour. Meeting point: central campus.

Open Lectures: 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Learn from two of McMaster’s exceptional professors in these Classes without Quizzes. Bring the kids along to see what a university lecture is like! Location: Burke Sciences Building, Room 137

11:30 a.m.: “What is the universe made of?”–Dr. Cliff Burgess, professor, physics and astronomy

1:00 p.m.: “The science of instructional design and University 2.0”– Dr. Joe Kim, associate professor, psychology, neuroscience and behaviour.  The centuries-old tradition of the university is ready for change and educators should pay attention to research on best practice, learning technology and cognitive processes underlying effective learning. Dr. Joe Kim explains how research from the science of instructional design is helping to reboot the university to serve the next generation of learners.

McMaster Museum of Art:  Open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tours at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Explore the cultural hub of campus and treasure of a museum in our neighbourhood!

Planetarium Tours:
20-minute shows running every half hour, beginning at 11:30 a.m., located in Burke Science Building, lower level, Room B149.
Enjoy a tour of the night skies above Hamilton, through the Solar System and beyond at McMaster’s own Planetarium. Registrations recommended to reserve your spot in these popular and limited seating shows.  Register here: www.physics.mcmaster.ca/planetarium. Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Live Music and Dance:

Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, on two stages, one on Sterling Street and the other on the lawns in central campus featuring the music and talents of: 

Of Gentlemen and Cowards
All About Maggie
Penske File
William Ross
McMaster Gospel Choir
Bhangra Dance Company
Verve Dance Team

Get Active!: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Visit the Athletics & Recreation Active FuN Zone on central campus to participate in Pro Vs, sports such as street hockey or basketball, fitness class demos including Zumba, and learn about a number of recreational clubs open to the community. Be sure to look out for MAC the Marauder!  AND, plan to visit the athletic complex and try out the facilities yourself!

David Braley Athletic Centre Open House: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Explore the amazing facility and see what is available to community members.

The Pulse:
Take in a workout and check out our state-of-the art fitness gym

Open Swim: Ivor Wynne Pool, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

– Used clothing
– Kitchen & household Items
– Books and much, much more
– Some items priced individually

– Cookies, pies, tea biscuits, fruit loaves
–Many other delicious bakery goods, all fresh and homemade!

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Fill a grocery bag with used clothing for only $5