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In the year 2018, the East and West Learning Club held 33 in-house events, including 7 East&West dialogues, 7 workshops and lectures, and 19 regular book club meetings.  We also organized a couple of field trips to the Royal Ontario museum.  The activities drew around 300 visits by professionals, business owners, home-makers as well as students.  It was a fruitful year! Continue reading “Our 2018: A Retrospect”

Come out to meet with Mason, listen to what an expert has to say about
leadership in the wake of cultural differences, an raise your questions!

Mason Zhou was born in China, and has been living in Canada for 18 years.
During this time he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Justice Study, a
Master’s degree in Leadership, and has worked in judicial system in recent
years.  A gold medal award-winning performer at work, and a pro in
leadership and communication skills, Mason is a popular lecturer to various
organizations.  He writes for newspapers, and has been interviewed by
several radio and TV stations, including SingTao, MingPao, OmniTV, WOwtv,
and CNTV etc.

The East and West Learning Club is delighted and honoured to  have Mason here for our members.  He will showcase how
to overcome cultural barriers, and execute leadership with good
communication skills.  With his expertise in judicial area, he will also
facilitate an interactive Question & Answer session, covering Canadian Law,
self-improvement, and
other topics of audience’s interest.

When: Thursday November 22, 2018
6:30 – 7:00 PM  Meals & social
7:00 – 8:30 PM  Lecture session

Where: Iroquois Junior Public School
265 Chartland Blvd., Scarborough (near Finch & Brimley; free parking lot at
the west side of the school building)

Cost: Free, including a simple meal.  A donation of a loonie or a toonie
from each participant would be appreciated.

Please RSVP as soon as possible, and by Wednesday November 21 at:
ericliujt@gmail.com.  Thanks!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tore and Marilyn Eriksen have been married over 40 years.  They have two sons who are both vegan, in their 20’s and living at home.

Continue reading “The East&West Dialogue with Tore and Marilyn Eriksen”

The East and West Learning Club is a not-for-profit, grass-root group that provides interesting and meaningful learning opportunities to immigrant families for free or at a low cost, with a focus on social skills and cultural knowledge.  We meet every Thursday night and Friday noon unless it’s a public holiday or school break.

SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 2018

Continue reading “November 2018 Event Schedule”

Doris Purchase is a conceptual artist focusing on the painting.  Continue reading “The East & West Dialogue with Artists and AGO Tour Guides”

We meet every Thursday night and Friday noon unless it’s a public holiday or school break.

Continue reading “The East and West Learning Club October 2018 Event Schedule”

We will run two sessions  in a week now, one on Thursday night as before, and the other at Friday noon.  Check it out for the session that’s more convenient for you.

Continue reading “EAWLC 2018-19 Fall Semester Regular Book Club Meeting Begins!”

Kaye Leslie was born and raised in South Western Ontario in a big family. Graduated from Fanshawe College and University Of Western Ontario, Kaye had a complex career path, selling Real Estate, working as a Social Worker and finally working for the past 25 years in Human Resources for major banks.  Continue reading “The East&West Dialogue with HR Veterans II on June 14 2018”

May 24 2018

Minutes by Agnes

Participants: Yang, Yong, Jackie, Aaron, Yan, Wendy, Agnes, Jeffery

Continue reading “Minutes for May 24th, 2018”