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Marriage seminar set for May 2
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New book club tackles issues
Are today’s youth becoming dumber? Mark Bauerlein, an American university professor and author of The Dumbest Generation, says yes, and that technology is largely to blame. In his well-researched polemic, Bauerlein writes that as information literacy has grown, real literacy — reading and writing — has suffered, due to the seductive power of the Internet and social media. His advice? “Don’t trust anyone under 30.” Whether you’re a parent, a high school student or an adult interested in the education system, you are invited to join a spirited debate about Bauerlein’s arguments in the first meeting of a new non-fiction book club.
Run by Centennial Secondary teacher Brad Edgington and Chris Miller, young adult services librarian at the Coquitlam Public Library, the club will discuss books that tackle controversial issues surrounding education. The club will distribute copies of The Dumbest Generation as members register. Participants must aim to finish reading the book by May 12, the date of the club’s first meeting. The meeting will coincide with an open house at Centennial. Details will be provided as members register. For more information about the club, or to register, contact Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208, or cmiller@library.coquitlam.bc.ca.
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Psychologist Denis Boyd will host a seminar called Marriage can be great — No, really! on Monday, May 2 in Port Moody. The seminar is aimed at helping participants learn to enhance their marriage or future marriage in a fun and relaxed setting, according to a press release from Boyd’s office. The seminar will take the form of a lecture, with no group sharing required. Individuals are also welcome to attend on their own. Topics will include attitude, peace with the past, listening, dating and sense of humour and forgiveness. The cost is $20 per person. Registration and payment in advance is required, and the deadline to sign up is April 26. Call 604-931-7211 or visit www.denisboyd.com for more information. The seminar is set for 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish, 140 Moody St. in Port Moody.
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