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Lectures and Discussions

Activities are for members only unless otherwise indicated.
Review the Cancellation Policy regarding paid activities.

Winter 2026

Member* registration opens on Tuesday, January 6 at 10 am.
Non-member registration opens on Friday, January 9 (on the phone or in-person only)
*Remember to renew your membership before participating in any programs in 2026.

- Paid Courses
- Free lectures, forums & discussion groups

Programs with this icon indicates Zoom attendance is available.

Paid courses

Paid courses are open to non-member registration. Please view course details to find out.

LD101 The Joy of Classical Music

$50 for members; $75 for non-members for 5 sessions
Registration required
Halpern Room
Mondays, Jan 23, Feb 13 & 27, Mar 13 & 27
11 am to 12:30 pm

See more details and register for this course.

LD102 Music of the 60s - A Tumultuous Decade

$150 for members; $225 for non-members for 6 sessions
Registration required
Halpern Room
Mondays, Jan 19 to Mar 9, 1:00 to 2:30 pm
(No classes on Jan 26 and Feb 16)

See more details and register for this workshop.

LD103 The Weird and Wonderful World of Colours

$60 for members; $90 for non-members for 3 sessions
Registration required
Begg Room & Halpern Room
Tuesdays, Mar 24 to Apr 7, 1:00 to 2:30 pm

See more details and register for this course.

Free lectures, forums & discussion groups

The following programs are open to members only unless otherwise specified.
Registration for members open on Tuesday, August 26 at 10 am.

Author Talks

Free
Registration required
Halpern Room
Date and time of each talk is different.

Please click on each Author's name to view details about the talk.

Connect with authors of books you’ve loved and new titles you’ll want to try. In this intermittent series, authors will read from their work, share their experiences, answer your questions, and sign copies. Expect engaging talks on a wide range of good fiction and non-fiction.

Tuesday, Feb 10 - Ruth Derksen
Thursday, Mar 5 - Stella Harvey

Embracing Life in Our Later Years

Free
Registration required
Halpern Room
Tuesday, January 20, 1 to 2 pm

See more details and register for the presentation.

Living with Architecture in Canada

Free. 6 sessions
Registration required
Halpern Room
Thursdays, Feb 12 to Mar 19, 12:30 to 1:30 pm

See more details and register for the presentation.

Planning Ahead Series

Free
Registration required
Halpern Room
Thursday, March 12, 10:30 am to 12 noon

Practical, expert-led workshops to help you and your loved ones face the future with clarity and peace of mind.

See details and register for:
Preparing Your Will – Useful Tips

Travel Series

Free
Drop in.
Halpern Room & on Zoom
Mondays, On-going, 10:30 to 12 noon
Contact Rose Taylor at monday.travel@bhsociety.ca if you'd like to be added to the Zoom mailing list.

Tuesday Lecture Series

Free
Drop in.
Halpern Room & on Zoom
Tuesdays, On-going, 10:30 to 11:30 am
Contact Allan Strain at lecture.discussions@bhsociety.ca if you 'd like to be added to the Zoom mailing list.

Wednesday Discussion Series

Free
Drop in.
Halpern Room
Wednesdays, On-going, 10:30am to 12 noon