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Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Alex Hutchinson speaking event scheduled for September 3 at Central Library will be postponed to a future date. Check back for updates!

Armchair Designer: The 1970S House- Groovy Design Trends

Description

Learn and keep your brain sharp by challenging yourself to see old favourites in a new light. Revisit the 1970s through the history of interior design, from Harvest Gold appliances to shag carpets.

Additional Information

This program is conducted through Zoom. Register to receive a reminder, the evaluation and any other resources. 

Click the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86550702272 

Dates: The program runs Mondays, on March (6th,13th, 20th and 27th), April (3rd, 17th, and 24th), and May (1st,8th,15th and 29th) from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Click the links below for more information and to register for other programs:

Armchair Learner: Home Supports Make It Possible to Age in Place, March 6, 2023
Armchair Traveler: Athabasca Sand Dunes, March 13, 2023
Armchair Designer: The 1970s House: Groovy Design Trends, March 20, 2023
Armchair Traveler: Backyard Safari, March 27, 2023
Armchair Traveler: Taiwan, April 3, 2023
Armchair Traveler: Malaysia, April 17, 2023
Armchair Traveler: Singapore, April 24, 2023
Armchair Traveler: Ciao Rome, Italy, May 1, 2023
Armchair Traveler: Bonjour Paris, France, May 8, 2023
Armchair Traveler: Hello London, England, May 15, 2023
Armchair Traveler: Explore Canada With Karen Prokopetz, May 29, 2023

Armchair Designer allows you to gain a new perspective on interior design trends from the comfort of your own home. Armchair designer is made for those want to reminisce about past design trends and those who want to fantasize about what their next room will look like.

Come to experience the 1970's with shag carpeting and harvest gold appliances.

Presenter  Information: Catherine Livingstone (CDCP) has a Masters in 18th-Century History from the University of York in the UK, and has worked as a museum and gallery curator across Canada. She is a Certified TimeSlips™ Facilitator, and a frequent presenter of cognitive engagement programs for older adults and intergenerational groups. She works with families and organizations across Canada & the US to support groups from all walks of life through purposeful and meaningful engagement, with a focus on neuro-aesthetics and reminiscing programming. She is currently working with institutions such as Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Alberta Health Services, and the United Church of Canada through professional training, research initiatives, and a focus on Elder-inclusive community development programming.

10 spots available

Registration Closed

When


Mar 20 2023, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Where


Online, Zoom 1

Event Type


Learn and Personal Interest

Topic


History and Genealogy
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