How I Discovered a Life in Broadcasting

with Klaudia Van Emmerik

Thursday, 10am

January 22nd

Martin Centre Auditorium

Klaudia's Adopt a Pet segment

Klaudia reporting local news

Join us for an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at a career that ultimately found a home in Kelowna at CHBC (now Global News). What was meant to be a short stop in the Okanagan became a 20-year career rooted in a community she loves.

This talk is a reflection on resilience, career pivots, newsroom realities, and the privilege of telling the stories that matter—the good, the bad, and everything in between. You’ll also hear about community involvement, emceeing local events, volunteering, and a beloved weekly Adopt-a-Pet segment that has helped countless animals find loving homes.

An engaging, talk about following opportunity, finding your place, and the power of sharing community stories.

Supporting Ukraine: What We’ve Done; 

What More Could We Do

Friday, 1pm 

January 23rd

Martin Centre Auditorium

Since 2022, Canada has committed $6.5 billion for military aid, training, equipment and transport, to support Ukraine in its counter-offensive against Putin’s Russia.

Professor Howard Hisdal specializes in the history of the Canadian Armed Forces. He’ll describe Canada's and other countries' efforts so far, and look at what else we, the US and NATO could do to help Ukraine in its struggle.

Society for Learning in Retirement

1434 Graham Street, Kelowna, B.C.

Contact us @ registrar@slrkelowna.ca or phone: 250-448-1203