Thursday program
10:00 Games and activities; choir rehearsal with Irisa
11:30 Exercise and health with Peter; Zoom open
12:00 Chef’s signature soup (11:50 Chef Ingo’s lunch)
12:30 Group song, Ivars’ report, surprises
1:00 Program highlight (guest speakers, concerts, films)
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January 22
From DP camps to a new land: Nova Scotia’s Latvian stories – Viesturš Zariņš & Latvia’s Honorary Consul for Nova Scotia Ingrīda Šķetris
Halifax’s Pier 21 was the gateway for thousands of Latvians fleeing Europe during the Second World War. Viesturs Zariņš uncovers the stories of those who came and those who stayed in Nova Scotia in his latest book Nova Scotia Latvian Connections. Latvia’s Honorary Consul in Nova Scotia, Ingrīda Šķetris, joins via Zoom, with Q&A to follow.
12:00 Chef’s signature soup. 1:00 Special program in ENGLISH
TLPA members: $0 | Guests: $5
January 29
Saturday School: 75 years together – Ilze Maksiņa
School principal Ilze Maksiņa will share a personal story of the TLB Saturday School’s journey from 1951 to today. Photographs and video will illustrate how the school has grown, evolved and brought generations together. Ilze will also touch on the Draudzīgais aicinājums tradition and the annual theatre production. The school’s 75th anniversary celebrations culminate on May 30.
12:00 Chef’s signature soup. 1:00 Special program in LATVIAN
TLPA members: $0 | Guests: $5
February 5
Wine tasting – Zinta Steprāns
Following lunch, sommelier Zinta Steprāns will lead an elegant and accessible wine tasting that sharpens how you sip, smell and select wine.
Recognized by Toronto Life as one of the city’s top young sommeliers, Zinta will explore organic, natural and non-alcoholic wines, with a bonus look toward the Baltics. Come curious; leave with newfound expertise!
First Thursday: 11:50 Chef Ingo’s lunch. 1:00 Special program in ENGLISH
TLPA members: $25 | Guests: $30. Register for lunch by February 3 with Maruta Freimuta: 416-233-9552, mfreimuts@gmail.com