Share your story! Be a part of history!

Do you have a story to tell? A memory to share? A photo to show and be remembered?

 

Seniors Stories of BWG aims to preserve and share the unique personal stories of BWG residents age 55 and older. 

 

Local seniors can submit their stories in any format (including writing, audio, video, art, and photography) to be featured in an exhibit both in the Library and online.

 

Submitted stories will be preserved in the Local History Collection for future generations to learn from and enjoy!

 

What kinds of stories?

 

Stories can include:

• Portraits of loved ones
• Memories from your childhood
• Photos of your garden
• Interviews with your friends
• Your favourite spot in Town
• How you came to BWG
• A favourite recipe
• Videos of your daily life

 

Submit your stories to LHistory@bradford.library.on.ca

 

Questions? Call us at (905)-775-3328 ext. 6125

Thursday, December 19 • 1:30 p.m. Hard Miles A coming-of-age sports film about a coach who must get students at a medium security correctional school to work together on a gruelling bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon. Starring Matthew Modine and Sean Astin.

 

November 27 at 1 p.m.

Next Chapter Café happens the fourth Wednesday of the month from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Drop in! Free!

Join us for an hour and a half of puzzles, brain games and conversation for older adults.

 

Join other seniors at the Library for fun programs, presented in partnership with CONTACT Community Services. We've got two art programs this November.

 

For questions, or to register: contact Linda 705-435-4900 ext 210 or programs@contactcommunityservices.ca

 

Coaster Art with Tab!

Thursday, November 7 • 1 - 3 p.m.

 

Dot Mandala Art Class - Cancelled

Friday, November 15 • 2 - 3 p.m.

 

 

 

Seniors Stories of BWG provides workshops to help residents age 55 and older develop skills that will help them to express, record, and share their unique personal stories.

All the workshops are free. You are welcome to take part in the workshops without obligation to contribute your stories to the Seniors Stories project.

 

Register for Workshops

 

Genealogy for Seniors - Registration is full for this workshop

Tuesdays, October 22 - November 26 • 1 - 2 p.m.

Learn how to navigate digital tools that will help you put together your family tree! Barrie-based genealogist Nancy Lee leads this free six-week workshop that provides an introduction to genealogy with a focus on using digital platforms and resources. 

 

Portraiture

Mondays: November 18 and December 2 • 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Jim Craigmyle leads this two-part workshop introducing how to take a compelling portrait photograph with a shoe-string budget. Come with your own camera, or practice with a lender camera at the Library. Learn easy ways to create the setting for a beautiful portrait! Registration required.

 

Remember This: Introduction to capturing oral histories

Friday, November 29 • 1 - 2:30 p.m.

In this workshop, Lead Podcast Founder Amanda Cupido introduces her award-winning podcast initiative Remember This. Remember This is an interactive and easy-to-use software that allows anyone to capture the oral stories of those they love and transform them into a shareable audio file. Registration required.

 

Smart Shots: Mastering Smartphone Videography - Cancelled

Wednesday, December 4 • 12 - 1 p.m.

Filmmaker Tom Strnad of The South Georgian Bay Media Association introduces the basics of using smartphones and iPads, including fundamentals and techniques for capturing quality footage. Registration required.

 

Preservation of Family Archives

Friday, December 6 • 12 - 1 p.m.

During this one-hour drop-in workshop, BWG Local History Assistant Samantha Firman shares best ways to care for and preserve a personal or family archive. This will include best practices for digitizing older media (i.e. VHS, slides, cassettes) as well as best practices for preserving sensitive documents and photographs. Registration required.

 

Cut to Perfection: Video Editing 101 in DaVinci Resolve - Cancelled

Wednesday, December 11 • 12 -1 p.m. 

Tom Strnad from the The South Georgian Bay Media Association introduces professional video editing software for iPads, covering fundamental editing techniques to create cohesive and engaging videos. iPads will be available for use during the workshop. Registration required.

 

Social Media for Seniors

Friday, December 13 • 12 - 1 p.m. 

During this one-hour drop-in workshop, BWG Library Local History Assistant Samantha Firman provides training and support for navigating Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Registration required.

 

Knit Happens at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

 

Gather with other knitters in a relaxed environment to chat, share projects and pick up new tips.  All ages are welcome. Come a bit early, we'll meet you outside the Board Room starting at 6:30.

Thursdays: October 3 - December 19 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join fellow chess players for a few friendly battles on the board.

Free, drop-in!

 

Want some coaching to become a better chess player? Check out the Featured Resources on our Brainfuse site for live chess tutoring and more!

Free with your Library card.

Canadian Hearing Services offers free counselling services and supports to people aged 55 and over who have hearing loss, to help improve communication with family, friends, and service providers; stay involved in social activities; and remain safe and independent at home.

 

Services are provided by hearing care counsellors in an accessible and safe environment, including home visits, in office appointments, or virtually. 

 

Click here for more information, on the Canadian Hearing Services website. See the brochure.