When traditional hearing aids no longer provide sufficient benefit, what can be done?
Glenn Hole
Thursday, September 4, 2025 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
The world of implantable hearing devices - cochlear implants will be explored. How these technologies work, how they have been able to prevent lifelong deafness in children born without hearing, which adults might be a candidate, and what life is like as a cochlear implant user will be detailed. Drawing on clinical experience and fellowship training in cochlear implants, the presenter will demystify the process of assessment, referral, and post-implant care.
What is the Current State of Childcare in Alberta?
Dr. Susan Cake, Assistant Professor in Human Resources and Labour Relations
Thursday, September 11, 2025 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
Dr. Susan Cake will explore the progress made since the federal government’s historic 2021 investment in child care, the challenges Alberta families and educators still face, and why child care remains a cornerstone issue for the future of our province. Speaker: Dr. Susan Cake Dr. Susan Cake is an Assistant Professor in Human Resources and Labour Relations. Dr. Cake has been with Alberta’s Athabasca University since 2020. Susan serves as the Chair of Child Care Now Alberta and is on the board of Child Care Now.
Being Trans Is Amazing! So Why All The Hate?
Kattie Aurora
Thursday, September 18, 2025 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
Exploring the highs of trans joy, the lows of being a scapegoated minority, and the history of reactionary hatred against us to help explain the era of emerging fascism we’re living through. Speaker: Kattie Aurora I was born in Saskatoon where I lived until my family moved to Lethbridge as I was starting high school. After that, I moved to Ottawa to study space systems engineering at Carleton University. I grew up on hopeful sci-fi like Star Trek and Stargate, and my dream was to make these futures a reality.