PZ Zelonka

“An Insider’s View: What It’s Really Like Working at Google in the Age of AI“

You hear about Google and AI in the news—but what is it actually like to work there right now?

Join Kim Rellinger, a 13-year Google veteran, on January 19, as she pulls back the curtain on the tech giant during the AI revolution. Perfect for those outside the industry, Kim will share an engaging, non-technical look at her career journey,  the perks and the profit, and AI you can use.

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Colleen and Tom will share their years of experience in the Real Estate Industry with their presentation “Taking the Mystery out of Selling and Moving”  

Moving is one of the top most stressful things we can experience in life. With a visual presentation Colleen and Tom will focus on the  process of getting your house ready to sell, the resources they have that can help (such as downsizers, repair help, movers etc.). 

Natasha Henry-Dixon is an assistant professor of African Canadian History at York University. The 2018 Vanier Scholar is researching the enslavement of Black people in colonial Ontario. She will present “Black Women’s History in Canada” on February 17. The meeting link (zoom) will be sent to members before the meeting.

Natasha Henry-Dixon’s publications include 

· Emancipation Day: Celebrating  Freedom in Canada (June 2010), 

· Talking about Freedom: Celebrating Freedom in Canada (2012),

· a number of youth-focused titles,

· and several entries for the Canadian Encyclopedia on African  Canadian history. 

Through her various professional, academic, and community roles, Natasha’s work is grounded in her commitment to research, collect, preserve, and disseminate the histories of Black Canadians

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Age is Just a Number

Dr. Gillian Lockitch is the founder of Growing Older, Living Younger, a platform that aims to change aging at the cellular level, promote health span over lifespan, and help people feel vibrant, healthy, and energetic as they age. As a medical specialist with a doctorate from the University of Cape Town and degrees from the University of British Columbia she has over 25 years of experience in research and education in biochemistry, genetics, and nutrition. Dr. Lockitch uses her expertise to guide people to age gracefully by implementing strategies for wellness and youth preservation.

Women who decoded the universe

Women physicists and astronomers from around the world have transformed science and society, but the critical roles they played in their fields are not always well-sung. This talk celebrates these remarkable women’s incredible scientific contributions while also exploring the challenges they faced and the many ways they reshaped society. 

Shohini Ghose is a Professor of Physics at Wilfrid Laurier University and the Chief Technology Officer of the Quantum Algorithms Institute. Her research has contributed to foundational advances in quantum computing and communication.

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For our May dinner, we are pleased to once again enjoy the music of Valentyn Zadoianov, and Irina Samarin. Valentyn and Irina are professional musicians, and part of the Two Families band who entertained us at Christmas displaying a unique flair of Rhythm and Blues, Classic Rock, Jazz, Folk music, and Soul. They are recently arrived from the Ukraine and now live in Hamilton, Ontario.