For the last 50+ years, we’ve been changing our clocks twice a year. While this was originally supposed to save energy, the disruption to our circadian rhythms has led people in countries engaged in this practice to wonder if it is still worth it anymore. While the vast majority of people feel we should “lock our clocks”, deciding on what permanent time to stick with is less clear. Are the choices arbitrary, or are there compelling reasons for one option over the other?
Speaker: Dr. Mike Antle
Dr. Michael Antle is a neuroscientist, Professor, and the Department Head of Psychology at the University of Calgary. He earned his PhD at Simon Fraser University in 2001. For the last 22 years, he and his research team in Calgary have been examining the inner workings of our brain’s circadian clock. This clock regulates all the daily rhythms of our body, including our sleep-wake cycle. Dr. Antle frequently applies his expertise in circadian rhythms to the public conversation around the biannual clock changes.
Date/Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026. The presentation begins at noon & concludes at 1 p.m.
Free to attend. Donations however, are gratefully accepted.
Location: SACPA sessions are held at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Atrium Dining Room, 500 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge
Lunch and Refreshments: If you like, please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy its excellent variety of good-value food/drink options in the Atrium Dining Room before the session.