For an unusual and provocative view of older women, see this video.

A series of lectures, to be held 4-6 pm on Thursdays from now through mid-April, has been announced, co-sponsored  by University College Health Studies Programme, Canadian Pugwash Group, Science for Peace, and Voice of Women for Peace.  Topics and speakers vary: see the complete list (pdf) and note on your calendar.

See today’s Star, page A21, for Catherine Porter on Mary Hynes and “repeat deputers,” and a mention of OWN.  An informant with an ear to the ground told me recently that they’re calling Mary “the yelly granny”!

The Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG; http://www.cagacg.ca) is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for our 41st Annual Scientific & Educational Meeting, Oct. 18 – 20, 2012, Vancouver, BC. The CAG Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting is the primary multi-disciplinary conference in Canada for those interested in individual and population aging.  It features world renowned keynote speakers from the health and social sciences, cutting-edge symposia, opportunities to present papers and posters, and an exciting social program.  We also invite participation in our exhibit hall and sponsorship opportunities.

The theme of the 2012 conference is “Aging in a Changing World,” and we invite you to take part in this dynamic forum for knowledge exchange and networking.  Individuals are encouraged to submit abstracts that address the conference theme, although all submissions will be given equal consideration.  Abstracts are due April 2, 2012.

The Iron Lady excursion has been moved from Jan. 16 to Jan. 25.  We’ll meet at the Pickle Barrel (312 Yonge St.) for lunch at 11:45 am, and then proceed to the AMC Theatre, corner of Yonge & Dundas, to see “The Iron Lady” at 2:15 pm.  This is the much-publicized movie with Meryl Streep as Prime Minister Maggie Thatcher. All are welcome — please join us!  – Susan Mansfield-Jones