CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY TO MARCH 2003

The Ban Righ Centre is an educational resource founded by Queen's women in 1974. Whether a woman, a man, a student, a prospective student, staff, faculty or seeker of good company and conversation, you are invited to our brown-bag lunch series and other events. All programs are FREE and take place at the Ban Righ Centre, 32 Queen’s Crescent unless otherwise indicated. Everyone is welcome - there is no membership. Centre staff are available Monday - Thursday 9:00-3:30 Friday 9:00-noon. Please drop in, or call 533-2977 if you prefer an appointment.

Food for Thought
The Ban Righ Centre’s Brown Bag Speaker’s Series, serves up a number of interesting and thought-provoking speakers, topics and experiences for the New Year. Feast your eyes on the beautiful art adorning the walls of the lounge, warm your cold-weary bones with our homemade soup, whet your appetite for adventure and discovery with talk of personal journeys and quench your thirst for knowledge with discussions which will inspire, exhilarate and fuel debate. Come and join us for noon hour talks at the Ban Righ Centre at 32 Queen’s Crescent. There’s so much waiting!
january
DAY / DATE / TIME / EVENT / PROGRAM
Wed / 15 / Noon / Helen Humphreys
Writer / Meet the Writer: Helen Humphreys is the author of four books of poetry and three novels. Her work has received various awards and citations and has been translated into many languages. She will read from and talk about her most recent novel, The Lost Garden, a story that takes place in England during the second World War.
Tues / 21 / Noon / Mary Elizabeth Mason B.A. (Psychology), B.Ed., M.Ed. (Counselling) / Dreams: a doorway to creative potential Dreams come in the service of health and wholeness, exploring the psychological and spiritual growth of the dreamer. Why not begin the new year by ushering in new levels of awareness? Mary Elizabeth Mason, who has been in private practice as a psychotherapist, dream worker, and workshop retreat facilitator for 23 years, offers tips on how to explore the layers of meaning in these gifts of the night.
Thurs / 30 / Noon / John P. Smol, FRSC
Professor
Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change
Editor, Journal of Paleolimnology / GREENHOUSE WARMING - THE SCIENCE, THE CONFUSION, THE PROBLEMS, AND THE CHALLENGES The issue of climate change has been receiving considerable attention over recent months, with a polarized debate ensuing between industry and environmentalists, various levels of government, and the public at large. This has led to confusion regarding the causes and consequences of greenhouse warming. John P. Smol, a professor in the Department of Biology at Queen’s University and holder of the Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change, will summarize what the so-called “greenhouse effect” is, and the scientific evidence showing how human activities have been affecting our atmosphere and climate. John Smol’s views are that greenhouse-induced warming is probably the most critical issue facing society today, and that much of the current debate is simply meant to obfuscate the issues and to delay action.
february
Tues / 4 / Noon / Ka-yu Law
Bob Burke
Tri Science / Tri science specializes in objective conditioning assessments through the use of lactate testing & breath-by-breath metabolic analysis. TRI-SCIENCE assessments identify appropriate training intensities thereby ensuring that prescribed programs produce the intended effects.
Tri-Science specialists will discuss fitness basics - what you need to know to train well and minimize your risk of injury.
Wed / 12 / Noon / Dr. Jackie Davies and Rabbi Justin Jaron Lewis / "Can you be a Jew and a feminist too?" Can the religious practice of an ancient, patriarchal tradition be reconciled with a contemporary commitment to women's rights and justice? Two practicing Jews come together in dialogue about how their feminism and their Judaism interact and interfere with each other, in thought and practice. We'll also look at the impact of feminism on the Jewish community as a whole, as well as the impact of Jewish feminism on feminist thought and practice.
Dr. Jackie Davies (Queen's Department of Philosophy) teaches Women and Judaism in the Queen's Jewish Studies Program. Rabbi Justin Jaron Lewis is the director of the Jewish Studies Program, and rabbi of Kingston's Reform Jewish congregation, Iyr HaMelech.
Thurs / 27 / Noon / Black History Month
Loyalties / Loyalties: The chance meeting between two women brings together two halves of an astonishing story of slavery. No admission charge. Soup, coffee and tea available at cost.
MARCH
Thurs / 6 / Noon / International Women's Day
Panel Discussion
Ban Righ Centre
32 Queen's Crescent / INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Once again, the Ban Righ Centre is pleased to work with the International Centre to provide a special panel discussion to commemorate International Women's Day. The process of adjusting to a new culture has similarities whether we are changing countries or careers. This is an opportunity to compare the feelings, behaviours and bureaucratic hoops which accompany such transitions. Among the resource people on the panel will be Marg Kubalak from Kingston and District Immigrant Services and Arunima Khanna (Queen's cross-cultural counselor).
Tues / 11 / Noon / Marney Simmons / RIGHT OF PASSAGE What could possibly be the attraction for anyone to a remote Northern Manitoba river, especially one that is wild, changeable, cold and long? Why would a middle-aged woman want to experience such an environment and what could she ever hope to bring away with her from such a journey? As streams, tributaries and smaller rivers converge with the mighty Hayes on its way toward Hudson Bay, so too does the convergence of life events sometimes precipitate the need of humans to reach out for a significant validation of reality. For Marney, a two-week canoe trip on the Hayes River in August of 2002 served as an educational and joyful right of passage as she prepared to enter the 'second half of her life'. Come to hear her stories, see photographs, and learn about some rich and exciting Canadian History. You might even be inspired to embark on your own personal adventure!
Thurs / 20 / Noon / Jillian Booth (Queen's B.F.A. '90)
Adjunct Instructor, Art / Meet the Artist Jillian Booth spent the 1990's living and working in Britain, with most of her time spent at the Glasgow Print Studio and Camberwell College of Arts in London, where she received her Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking. Jillian is currently a teaching adjunct in the art department at Queen's, teaching silkscreen to third year students. The recent works on show at the Ban Righ Centre are smaller more intimate pieces which make use of collage materials and watercolours. Jillian will discuss her experiences as a printmaker and how she adapts to lifestyle changes as an artist.
Jillian Booth's work is on display in the Ban Righ Centre Lounge from February 24 to April 4.

Wed / 26 / Noon / Colleen Lawrie
Credit Union / Colleen Lawrie (B.B.E., CFP., STI) will be on hand to discuss some of the key differences between banks and credit unions. She will address issues such as determining your priorities, ownership and governance differences, ownership and membership, available services and investment options.
APRIL
Tues / 8 / Noon / Betty-Anne Howard, M.S.W., B.A.(Hons.), CFP
Financial Planner
Money Concepts / Women’s Relationship To Money: A discussion on how to have a healthy relationship with money that will sustain you throughout your life. Our attitudes towards money are deeply ingrained and have a major impact on how we approach our money and financial goals. Coming to understand how your own personal attitude can either support or sabotage your approach to money will be addressed. Come join us for a lively discussion. What you can do with money is very exciting and need not be overly onerous or complex.
Mon / 14 / Noon / KATHERINE PORTER / IF THIS TABLE COULD TALK Katherine Porter: Professional Artist with International Gallery representation, Founding Director of H'art School of Smiles Inc. (H'art Studio Phase l / H'ArTWORKS Phase ll) In its fifth year of operation without government funding, the two studios facilitate curriculum based entrepreneurial day programmes for youth and adults with developmental challenges. Recently H'art has established a partnership with the Children's Aid Society and is incorporating the many abilities of their youth in an integrated programme called "Mentor" - Youth inspiring. She shares this opportunity to speak and exhibit with writer Elizabeth Greene, fine cabinetmaker Lyn McMillan and several young women who have "Conversations Shared Over a Round Table"

YOGA AT THE BAN RIGH CENTRE
Back by popular request, Jackie Adams returns to the Ban Righ Centre with classes tailored to the needs of participants. No matter the state of your body or mind, yoga is an accessible, safe and gentle form of exercise. You will learn to improve your health through safe and relaxing yoga stretches and postures. Learn to breathe naturally, calming your nervous system. Practice systematic relaxation skills to relieve mental tension, aid concentration and achieve an inner sense of well being. Yoga mats are provided. Loose, modest, comfortable clothing is recommended.
January 23 - April 10, 2002,
Thursday 4-5p.m
Course of ten classes costs $120.00, plus GST (total=$128.40
EVERYONE IS INVITED, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED! PRE-REGISTRATION with Jackie is required. Call 549-5564.

GET TOGETHER WITH FELLOW GRAD STUDENTS:
Ban Righ Centre Opens Door to SGPS Series
In conjunction with the Ban Righ Centre, the SGPS Student Advisors are pleased to announce a series of workshops tailored to graduate and professional students, with an emphasis on issues affecting mature students and women. The Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS) Student Advisor program assists graduate and professional students with any questions or concerns regarding life as a grad student. The program has been designed for students by students with the hope of making your time easier by acting as advocates, facilitators, mediators, advisors and resource people. The get-togethers at the Ban Righ Centre offer a safe, friendly space for sharing concerns, no matter how large or small. We encourage you to drop in and pick up resources regarding the selected topic for the day, or talk to the Advisors and fellow students about anything that's on your mind. Snacks and refreshments provided!
Monday Jan. 27, 3-5pm: Graduate studies funding: What should you be getting, where does it come from, and what you can do if your stipend isn't sufficient for your needs.
Monday Feb. 24, 3-5pm: Applications to graduate school, professional programs, and scholarships: Tips on writing a great statement of interest, polishing your curriculum vitae, and interviewing with style.
Monday Mar. 31, 3-5pm: Balancing school with your social and family life: Brainstorm and talk about ideas for a guilt-free experience as a grad student while still finding time for social activities, family, partner, kids, and so on.
Monday Apr. 28, 3-5pm: I convocated, now what? Benefits and downfalls of immediate employment, continuing education, and other options.

"Outside a dog, a book is a man's best friend
Inside a dog, it's too dark to read"
~Groucho Marx~
Feminist Book Club
Come and share the joys and mysteries of books with others at the Feminist Book Club. Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to the Ban Righ Centre for the continuing noon hour group that meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 32 Queen's Crescent. If you would like to read the books from the list below, they are easily accessible at bookstores and libraries. If you have not read the book but would like to join in anyway…feel free! Homemade soup is provided for a small donation.
January 15th
The Lost Garden by Helen Humphreys: " Luminously written in Humphreys' subtle, graceful language, The Lost Garden is a novel that exquisitely captures the almost unbearable feelings of love and loss. Multi-layered in its themes and shot through with an undercurrent of wartime passion and danger, The Lost Garden is unforgettable."
February 25th
Fall on your Knees by Ann-Marie Macdonald: This epic novel was the winner of the Commonwealth Prize for Best First Novel and the Globe and Mail Editors' Choice and Notable Book of the Year Award. Fall On Your Knees is a complex narrative about family secrets and the deeply buried events, memories and motivations behind human relationships."
March 25th
Clara Callan by Richard B. Wright: Clara Callan is set in the middle of the Great Depression, chronicling the lives of two sisters. Clara is a spinsterish school teacher whose quiet life in a small Ontario town masks a passion for love and adventure. Nora, her flighty and very pretty sister, travels to New York where she lands a starring role in a radio soap opera. Written in diary and letter form, the novel brilliantly reveals the sisters' stories, as their lives become increasingly complex.
April 29th
Nightwood by Djuna Burns First published in the United States in 1937, Nightwood is a novel of bold imagining and passionate, lyrical prose. At Nightwood's center are the love affairs of Robin Vote--a character based on Barnes's lover, Thelma Wood. Nightwood brilliantly depicts the all-consuming power of obsession in language that twists and turns, drawing the reader into a labyrinth of meaning and revelation."

Retirement Discussion Group
The Ban Righ Centre held its third retirement discussion group (topic: adjustment to retirement) in December. The group is open to students, staff and faculty as well as community members interested in discussing retirement issues. Discussion can be loosely organized around retirement topics such as relationships, leisure, planning etc. Please come with some ideas for discussion and register with Karen Knight at 533-2976. This group meets on the second Monday of each month at noon. Soup will be available for a small donation.