Third Age Learning Kitchener-Waterloo

10/15/2026

Tuesday, Oct. 20- Matthew Hayday, professor of Canadian history at the University of Guelph, will present the lecture, "Vive le Québec libre: Separatism, Sovereignty, and Nationalisms in 1960s Quebec and Canada." He will untangle the different forms of nationalism, sovereigntism, and separatism that were coursing through Quebec’s politics, social movements, and society in the 1960s. What were their ramifications for Quebec and for the rest of Canada—then and now? Come join us for lecture 2 in our Fall 2026 series, “Eras of Turmoil: 1960s and Now.” Find more about the series and how to buy tickets here: tal-kw.ca.

10/13/2026

We hope to see you today at RIM Park for this interesting presentation. You can buy individual tickets at the door. And there's still time to purchase season tickets online. https://kwtickets.evenue.net/events/TALKW

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m. Historian, educator, and author Andrew Hunt will present a lecture, “From Deference to Defiance: How the 60s Unraveled the Cold War Consensus.” This presentation will examine how the upheavals of the 1960s transformed public attitudes toward the Cold War, moving them from broad acceptance to skepticism, dissent, and, in some cases, outright defiance. This first lecture in our series “Eras of Turmoil: 1960s and Now” will be held at RIM Park in Waterloo. We hope you will join us on Tuesday—and for this entire series—which offers an insightful and stimulating look at a decade that had a lasting impact on democracy, identity, equality, conflict and social change. There’s still time for you to buy season tickets to these eight lectures. More here: tal-kw.ca

10/12/2026

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m. Historian, educator, and author Andrew Hunt will present a lecture, “From Deference to Defiance: How the 60s Unraveled the Cold War Consensus.” This presentation will examine how the upheavals of the 1960s transformed public attitudes toward the Cold War, moving them from broad acceptance to skepticism, dissent, and, in some cases, outright defiance. This first lecture in our series “Eras of Turmoil: 1960s and Now” will be held at RIM Park in Waterloo. We hope you will join us on Tuesday—and for this entire series—which offers an insightful and stimulating look at a decade that had a lasting impact on democracy, identity, equality, conflict and social change. There’s still time for you to buy season tickets to these eight lectures. More here: tal-kw.ca

10/08/2026

October 8—the early-bird deadline for ticket purchases is coming soon! Don’t miss out on this excellent series, “Eras of Turmoil: 1960s and Now.” Eight experts will explore the transformative social, political, and cultural movements of the 1960s and their lasting impact on democracy, identity, equality, conflict, and social change. The series begins October 13 and will be presented on eight consecutive Tuesdays on RIM Park in Waterloo. More info here: tal-kw.ca/how-to-buy-tickets. (Photo by Stephanie Gibeault on Unsplash)

10/07/2026

In case you missed it: come participate in the Creative Aging Expo tomorrow, Oct. 7, and stop by our table to meet some of our Third Age Learning volunteers! They will have info about our upcoming lecture series.

Creativity and connections are themes at the upcoming Creative Aging Expo, on Oct. 7, at the John M. Harper Branch of the Waterloo Public Library. TAL-KW will be there! Stop by our booth to get info about our upcoming lecture series and to meet some of our volunteers. The Expo will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will showcase programs, services, and opportunities for lifelong learning and artistic exploration. More info here: https://calendar.wpl.ca/event/17181007

10/05/2026

October 8—the early-bird deadline for ticket purchases is coming soon! Until then you can buy season tickets for $50. Don’t miss out on this excellent series, “Eras of Turmoil: 1960s and Now.” Eight experts will explore the transformative social, political, and cultural movements of the 1960s and their lasting impact on democracy, identity, equality, conflict, and social change. The series begins October 13 and will be presented on eight consecutive Tuesdays on RIM Park in Waterloo. More info here: tal-kw.ca/how-to-buy-tickets. (Photo by Benoit Gauzere on Unsplash)

10/03/2026

Creativity and connections are themes at the upcoming Creative Aging Expo, on Oct. 7, at the John M. Harper Branch of the Waterloo Public Library. TAL-KW will be there! Stop by our booth to get info about our upcoming lecture series and to meet some of our volunteers. The Expo will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will showcase programs, services, and opportunities for lifelong learning and artistic exploration. More info here: https://calendar.wpl.ca/event/17181007

09/24/2026

Do you remember life in the 1960s? Come and join us for a fantastic new lecture series about that time. “Eras of Turmoil: 1960s and Now” will explore the transformative social, political, and cultural movements of the 1960s and their lasting impact on democracy, identity, equality, conflict, and social change. The Cold War. The Quebec separatist movement. The struggle for civil rights. Women’s lib. Psychedelic rock. And more. The lectures start Oct. 13 and run for eight consecutive Tuesdays. To learn more, visit tal-kw.ca. (Image by AestheticPix from Pixabay)

09/09/2026

Inviting all lifelong learners! Come join us for TAL-KW’s upcoming series, “Eras of Turmoil: 1960s and Now.” The eight speakers will explore the transformative social, political, and cultural movements of the 1960s and their lasting impact on democracy, identity, equality, conflict, and social change. The lectures will run on Tuesdays, 1:30–3:00 pm ET, from Oct. 13, 2026, through Dec. 1, at RIM Park in Waterloo. For more info, click on the flyer here or visit tal-kw.ca. Tickets are on sale now.