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IN-PERSON EVENT ATTENDANCE RULES are in effect. Click here to review.

Let’s continue to practice social distancing and keep us safe and healthy!

MEETINGS

We meet the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 at the Connect Centre, 121 Chisholm Drive, Milton, Ontario. We have a 30 minute meeting, followed by a 20 minute social break, after which we have a speaker. Meetings usually finish by 11:30am. Members are invited to join the Lunch Bunch at a local restaurant (indicate your interest when registering for the meeting).

CONNECT CENTRE
121 Chisholm Drive, Milton, ON  L9T 4A6

You can cancel your registration for events that have no cost and have allowed self-cancellation. This will send a cancellation notice to yourself, your guest (if any) and the event host/hostess.

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Upcoming Meetings

  • January General Meeting

    • Wed, January 21, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Connect Centre
    Register

    Lunch Bunch: Swiss Chalet 
    WA admin: Diane Comstock

    Speaker: Kim Watson

    Topic:  History and Mission of the Bata Shoe Museum

    Kim notes that the mission of the Bata Shoe Museum is to communicate the central role of footwear in shaping the social and cultural life of humanity. Through acquiring, conserving, researching, interpreting and exhibiting material evidence of the history of footwear and shoemaking, Kim will illustrate the changing habits, lifestyles, culture and customs of the world’s inhabitants. The BSM’s international collection of nearly 15,000 artefacts spans 4,500 years of history.

    The Bata Shoe Museum is home to the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of shoes and footwear-related objects. In addition, it is an internationally recognized centre for footwear research that sponsors field research, publishes research findings and promotes education.

    Kim’s presentation will illustrate artefacts from virtually every culture in the world. Where else could you find French chestnut-crushing boots under the same roof as delicately-embroidered Chinese silk shoes, bear fur shoes made for Japanese samurai warriors and footwear made from human hair?

    We look forward to learning about history through the decades of foot ware innovation.

    Please use the correct ticket type when registering:

    • Option 1 - Meeting only (no max)
    • Option 2 - Meeting and Lunch Bunch (max 40 members) 
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  • February General Meeting

    • Wed, February 18, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Connect Centre
    Register

    Lunch Bunch: ?? 
    WA admin: Diane Comstock

    Speaker: Grant Linney

    Topic:  Outdoor Magic: The Power of Nature Connection

    My name is Grant Linney and I am a resident of Dundas. I grew up in Mississauga and am quite familiar with the Escarpment area, having worked for the Peel Board’s Jack Smythe Field Centre (Terra Cotta) for 13 years.

    In a career that spans 6 decades, I have been an outdoor and environmental educator for the Toronto Region Conservation, Authority, 2 school boards, the Ontario government, and an independent school (Upper Canada College).

    I have totally loved teaching in nature, exposing students of all ages to the life support systems of planet and teaching them to care about our natural surroundings.

    My topic, “Outdoor Magic: The Power of Nature Connection’ are stories about my own personal experiences in the outdoors (e.g., snowshoeing along the edge of James Bay; canoeing in the NWT; sea kayaking in Haida Gwaii) and many more…..

    Please use the correct ticket type when registering:

    • Option 1 - Meeting only (no max)
    • Option 2 - Meeting and Lunch Bunch (max 25 members) 
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  • March General Meeting

    • Wed, March 18, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Connect Centre
    Register

    Lunch Bunch: ?? 
    WA admin: Diane Comstock

    Speaker: Diana Trepkov

    Topic:  Forensic Artist: Reconstructing the face of John Gregory

    My name is Diana Trepkov, and I am a forensic artist with the unique expertise of working on over 250 law enforcement cold cases. 

    I am particularly excited to offer a keynote lecture on the topic of the 1845 lost Franklin expedition, during which I had the honor of reconstructing the face of John Gregory. This significant work was highlighted in esteemed publications such as The New York Times and showcased at the Royal Ontario Museum, the Canadian Museum of History, and the Greenwich Museum in the UK.

    Beyond my professional achievements, I am deeply committed to standing by families of missing loved ones, providing them with both support and hope. I will share my experiences working closely with these families and law enforcement agencies, offering a unique perspective that is both informative and inspiring.

    In addition to my speaking engagements, I am an author, cancer survivor, and podcaster with a global audience spanning 132 countries. I am thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my new book, "Unbreakable Spirit," which will be available later this month alongside my other works. I would be delighted to bring along copies of my books, including my latest release, 'Unbreakable Spirit,' for those who might be interested in exploring them further!

    I would be honoured to bring this presentation to your club, engaging your members with stories of resilience, dedication, and the power of art in forensic science. I also offer prizes to make the experience even more memorable.

    Forensic Artist, Keynote Speaker, Author

    Please use the correct ticket type when registering:

    • Option 1 - Meeting only (no max)
    • Option 2 - Meeting and Lunch Bunch (max 25 members) 
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