This month’s Lunch & Learn was presented by Emilio de Santis, Assistant Branch Head of Richview Public Library. He amazed residents by running through a long long list of services available there. Did you know that there is a 3D printer, or that you can gain free admission to local attractions through the library website? You can take an online course, or learn a foreign language, download movies for free or read magazines from around the world.  Would you be interested to read consumer reports, or learn about your car? There is so much more than can be listed here. Libraries have certainly kept pace with the changing world.

After the presentation some residents stayed to get library cards and others gathered in the Bistro for coffee and treats.

Yesterday families joined in an afternoon of Halloween crafts in the Recreation Centre activity room. The themed crafternoons have become increasingly popular with grandparents, parents and their little ones. We are grateful to all the volunteers who plan, prepare, organize and clean-up afterwards. 

Our Lunch and Learn about  Recognizing and Avoiding Scams was well attended. Two  officers from the local Crime Prevention department showed slides and videos. They explained how scammers operate and how to recognize fraud.  The audience joined in too with questions and anecdotes that indicated how frequently this crime happens.

We were advised to take the time to think before reacting especially when we sense we are being rushed, and to never divulge private information. Scammers are relentless and although many frauds are deliberately targetted at seniors, everyone is vulnerable.