Our meetings are held at 2:30pm on the third Sunday of each month (except for July, August and December).
We strive to have our speakers and their topics identified at least 3 months in advance.
The status of our Current Programs is given below. As the date for each talk approaches a more detailed description will be posted.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
Until further notice the following protocols will be in place for all talks:
- Social distancing will be available for some seating. If you wish to use this capability, we recommend that you arrive early so that you can be suitably seated.
- We will not be having our normal coffee, tea and cookies at the end of the meeting.
Notification of postponement/cancellation due to weather
As a service to our members, the Athenæum Society of Nova Scotia will post on its website a notice of postponement or cancellation by 9am on the day of the presentation as well as sending the information direct via email. When a postponement is feasible, the new date will be posted. If you are in any doubt due to the vagaries of winter weather in Nova Scotia, please check before leaving home.
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Upcoming Talks Sunday 15 February 2026 “Parkinson’s Demystified: A Journey of Awareness and Hope” presented by Jon Denman Born in Yorkshire, Jon Denman emigrated to Canada in 1973 after a career in shipping. In Canada he started his own business which he ran for 30 years. He continues to work in small business after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2019. He now is involved with a Parkinson’s research organization and a global support group. Jon will present his own research activities and share experiences with his support group. Sunday 15 March 2026 “Chalice” presented by Father Pat Cosgrove Formed in Springhill, 30 years ago by its president, Father Patrick Cosgrove, Chalice is a charity that assists children and families in developing countries. It is also an organization that instantly mobilized in response to disaster relief, e.g. Haiti and Ukraine. In 2026, Chalice is celebrating 30 years of life-changing, compassionate work. Father Cosgrove will present the current and future challenges Chalice faces in coordinating worldwide relief and development that improves the lives of thousands. Sunday 19 April 2026 “The Challenge of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” presented by An Expert Panel Jim Hanlon, businessman and engineer, will address the promise and potential of AI; Defence scientist Dr. Mark McIntyre will address the water, electrical and computing challenges AI presents; and education and workforce expert, Sherry Scully will give her assessment of the potential effects on people, society and the workforce. Our panel will briefly address the range of issues regarding AI, open the discussion and answer your questions. All talks are held at Ocean Swells Community Centre in Northwest Cove, starting at 2.30pm. |
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