Monthly Meetings

3rd Tuesday of the Month

Our monthly membership meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in-person at Hope Church. All members are welcome. Guests must register upon arrival and are restricted to attending no more than two membership meetings.

Membership meetings take place at Hope Church

10 A.M. to Noon

3rd Tuesday of each month

14480 Old Simcoe Road

Port Perry

Did you miss our March Meeting?

HERE’S A RECAP

Erica Nol, Professor in Biology at Trent University, shared her research on how climate variability impacts shorebird populations. Specifically, she talked about how songbirds are coping with human impact and climate change on the planet.

SHORT PRESENTATION

Tom Patton, President of the Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club, provided a brief history and description of the game and stressed the social aspects of playing. New members are welcome to join the club and our interest group.

Guest Speaker - APRIL 21

DIANA TREPKOV - "Forensic Art and the Lost Franklin Expedition of 1845"

Diana P. Trepkov is a renowned forensic artist, author, and transformational coach, making significant contributions to both the art and law enforcement communities. Her forensic art has played a crucial role in 253 cold cases across North America, earning recognition from major media outlets such as CNN and the New York Times.

As the creator and host of the podcast "Can I Help Find Your Missing Loved One?", Diana uses her skills and compassion to offer hope and closure to families in need. An accomplished author, she has penned several inspiring books, including the bestseller "No Time For B.S. Just Go For It & Kick Ass!" and her latest work, "UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT," which details her journey overcoming personal adversities, including being a cancer survivor.

Her forensic artwork of the 1845 lost Franklin Expedition has been showcased in international publications and exhibitions at esteemed institutions like the Canadian Museum of History, the National Maritime Museum in the UK, and the Royal Ontario Museum. She has published eight books!

Upcoming Speakers for our 2025 Monthly Meetings

May 19 - ROBIN CLIPSHAM - "No Wrong Answers: Improv for Adults"

June 16 - MIKE DALEY - "The Life & Music of Gordon Lightfoot"

July 21- STEVE BURROWS - "Travels & Travails: Researching and Writing the Birder Murder Mystery Series"