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Brantford news, Meetings

Brian Wood, Our Speaker at the April 23 General Meeting


Brian Wood knows telephones! After more than 36 years as curator of the Bell Homestead Historic Site, there is not much that
he doesn’t know about the Alexander Graham Bell invention and its importance to the world. He has shepherded restoration of
the Bell Homestead to its original 1981 state, and has raised the profile of the site so that it is one of Canada’s important
museums, and a source of pride for residents of Brantford and Brant County. Brian will show and tell all about the
development of telephones from the very early versions to today’s advanced cell phones. Please join us for this fascinating presentation
Brantford news, Interest Groups

Dining Out, local!

Our Dining out Group stays close to home in the winter months when driving conditions may be challenging. In February, twelve of us enjoyed lunch at Pupusa City, a family owned and operated restaurant in West Brant that features Salvadoran and Mexican food. Our assessment:  Good food, very affordable, an informal atmosphere, attentive service — and walking distance for our members in the Blackburn/Conklin area.

Brantford news, Meetings

Laurie Macintyre, our March 25th speaker

Meet Laurie the Executive Director behind Jaycees Brantford Non-Profit Homes Corporation, a proud mom of four and a ‘Lolli’ of three adorable grandchildren.

Laurie brings a wealth of experience in juggling chaos with love. A dedicated Rotarian and social advocate, Laurie is passionate about building communities and empowering others.

With a knack for fundraising, team-building and a commitment to leaving things better than she found them, Laurie jumped into the housing sector just over 7 years ago, embracing the challenges and learning opportunities it brings. Excited for the journey ahead, she looks forward to making a positive impact with her new project.

Brantford news, Meetings

February speaker: Graham White

Graham White is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Toronto. He has been writing about
the politics and culture of Northern Canada since the late 1980’s, based on dozens of trips to the three territories
during his career. He has written a number of books about the north, including Made in Nunavit: An Experiment in
Decentralized Government (2015) and ‘We Are In Charge Here’: Inuit Self-Government and the Nunatsiavut
Assembly (2023). With the current threat to northern Canada’s freedom by foreign leaders, Graham’s White
knowledge of the north will help us think about the future of this part of Canada.
PS Please note that this is a change in speakers, due to a conflict in the schedule of the previously planned speaker
for February.