ACT II STUDIO theatre programmes
File consists of one programme for Theatre Out of the Box, a set of four short plays written by ACT II STUIDIO's playwriting program students. The plays include :
Welcome to Nuit Blanche
The Will
make that Camomile
Karma Chameleon
File contains flyers for various events held by ACT II STUDIO including a 15th Anniversary clothing sale, and the Wacky Winter Festival.
ACT II STUDIO productions posters
File contains posters for plays put on by ACT II studio. Included are posters for The Madwoman of Chaillot, and I'm Still Here.
ACT II STUDIO Course Calendars
File contains course calendars for ACT II Studio.
Series contains materials created in relation to ACT II Studio.
File contains treasurer's reports and associated financial information.
Annual general meeting minutes
File contains meeting minutes and other materials associated with LIFE's annual general meeting.
Board of Director's President's binder
Binder [removed from binder] maintained by Jack Marmer in his role as President of the LIFE Institute Board of Directors. Included are committee reports, Board meeting minutes, Curriculum Committee meeting minutes, financial information, correspondence, LIFElines newsletters, constitution records etc.
File contains Committee reports including the Editorial Committee, the Curriculum Committee, and Fundraising. Also included are Annual General Meeting reports.
Board meeting minutes and Board related records, 2012-2013
File contains correspondence, board agenda and minutes, reports etc related to the Board of Directors for L.I.F.E. Institute.
Board meeting minutes and Board related records, 2008-2012
File contains correspondence, board agenda and minutes, reports etc related to the Board of Directors for L.I.F.E. Institute.
Board meeting minutes and Board related records, 2010-2011
File contains correspondence, board agenda and minutes, reports etc related to the Board of Directors for L.I.F.E. Institute.
Board meeting minutes and Board related records, 2009-2010
File contains board minutes, correspondence, notes etc related to the LIFE Institute Board of Directors.
Board meeting minutes and Board related records, 2005-2008
File contains board minutes, correspondence, notes etc related to the LIFE Institute Board of Directors.
Board meeting minutes and Board related records, 2004-2005
File contains Board of Directors meeting minutes and associated materials.
Board meeting minutes and finances, 1999-2004
File contains Board meeting minutes and supporting financial documentation.
Board meeting minutes, 2002-2003
File contains meeting minutes and related materials for the Board of Directors.
Board meeting minutes, 2000-2001
File contains meeting minutes and related materials for the Board of Directors.
Board meeting minutes, 2000-2003
File contains LIFE Institute board meeting minutes and supporting documentation.
Board meeting minutes, 1999-2001
File contains meeting minutes and related materials for the Board of Directors. Included is a list of members for 2000-2001.
Board meeting minutes, 1998-1999
File contains meeting minutes and related materials for the Board of Directors.
Board related reports, 1998-1999
File contains reports regarding special events, long range planning, The Sounding Board, Curriculum Committee report, and membership.
Board meeting minutes and Board related records, 1997-1999
Binder containing various records related to the LIFE Institute. Included are a Winter 1999 Curriculum calendar, a list of Board members for 1998-1999, Incorporation documents, LIFE constitution, Board policy resolutions listing, Board meeting minutes, Board's treasurer records, and papers from the Travel and Learn program.
Board meeting minutes, 1997-1999
File contains copies of the LIFE Institute Board meeting minutes and supporting documentation.
Board meeting minutes and Board related records, 1997-1998
Binder containing Board minutes, course information - French and Investing, and LIFE C.E.L. (Computer Education Laboratory) records.
Board meeting minutes, 1996-1998
File contains meeting minutes and related materials for the Board of Directors. Also included is an agenda and minutes from the 1998 Annual General Meeting.
Board meeting minutes, 1994-1995
File contains meeting minutes and related materials for the Board of Directors.
Board meeting minutes, 1992-1993
File contains meeting minutes and related materials for the Board of Directors in 1992-1993.
Board meeting minutes and Officers' meeting minutes, 1991-1997
File contains LIFE Institute board meeting minutes, Officers' meeting minutes, and a copy of the annual general meeting minutes from 1997. Minutes run from June 1991 - April 1993 and from 1995-1997.
Board meeting minutes, 1990-1991
File contains meeting minutes and related materials for the Board of Directors. Also in the file is an agenda and minutes for the Annual General Meeting.
File contains various documents, correspondence, and notices. Included are variations and amended copies of the LIFE Institute constitution, Policy resolution listings, copies of the agreements and letters of understanding between LIFE and the School of Continuing Education, a letter re: LIFE's contribution to the Invest in Futures campaign, board related correspondence and minutes, a course evaluation summary and other assorted documents.
File appears to have been maintained by Jack Brown in his role as President of the LIFE Institute Board of Directors. Included are agenda and minutes from Board Meetings, correspondence, agenda and minutes for special meetings, agendas for LIFE Institute Officers, Board members lists and contact information, and a report on community relations.
LIFE Institute untitled binder
File contains a variety of materials related to the LIFE Institute. Included are records on/from: the constitution; policy resolutions of the Board of Directors; President's report from the 2003 AGM; Membership commitee; Curriculum committee
LIFE Institute Office and Operations study
File contains report prepared by Andrea Kier, of AKG Consulting Inc. and LIFE Institute member, for the LIFE Institute Board of Directors. Purpose of report is to study the current office services, procedures, and deficiencies. Presented to the Board in September 2005.
Kier, Andrea
Board of Directors position descriptions
File contains annotated descriptions for positions within the Board of Directors.
File contains Steering committee, Board of Directors, and Computer Education Laboratory committee members lists.
LIFE Institute Board of Director's Handbook created in 1994.
"Historical Stuff" floppy disc file
File contains 11 floppy discs containing LIFE institute records.
LIFE Institute Board of Directors records
Sub-series contain minutes, correspondence, notes, reports and other materials related to the Board of Directors of the LIFE Institute.
File contains copies of annual reports produced by the LIFE Institute.
Poem "Christmas Eve in the Toyshop" authored by Kay McMullen.
Recording Recollections miscellanea
File contains information about Recording Recollections, newsletters, and membership lists.
Recording Recollections at Ryerson sign
Plaque mounted sign in black and white: "Recording Recollections at Ryerson".
Recollections Group Luncheon photograph
File contains 1 photograph taken at the Recording Recollections Christmas Luncheon. Photograph shows an unidentified woman holding up a copy of the publication. Also included with the photograph is note regarding the origin of the photograph.
Recording Recollections 20th anniversary tea invitation
File contains an invitation to an anniversary tea celebrating the 20th anniversary of Recording Recollections at Ryerson. Event held on Wednesday September 27, 2000 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Oakham House.
"Telling Tales" by Kara Kuryllowicz
File contains memo from Dean of Continuing Education, to member other deans, v.p's and the president about at article written by Ryerson Journalism graduate Kara Kuryllowicz about the Recording Recollections group at Ryerson. The article was published in the January/February 1990 edition of GOOD TIMES magazine.
File contains 1 copy of "Dear Tom". Written by Lillian Taylor Hudson over a period of 10 years, it is a story about a family pet. Also included in the folder is an obituary from the Toronto Star for the author.
Hudson, Lillian Taylor
How to Write Your Memories - A Step-by-Step Guide to Recording Your Recollections
File contains 1 copy of the 1995 manual. Manual edited by Sue Pollick, Helen Dockman, Mildred Lewis, and Kate Malcolm.
The Recollections Manual for those who wish to write their memories
File contains 3 copies of the 1987 manual: "The Recollections Manual for those who wish to write their memories" edited by Grace A. Milne. Also in the file is a one page advertisement for the booklet.
Canadian who made a difference - celebrating 15 years of recording recollections at Ryerson
File contains one copy of the 15th anniversary edition of the Recording Recollections publication. This edition contains stories about Canadians who made a difference.
Treasured Memories: Winning Contest Essays
File contains two copies of the Treasured Memories book of essays. The book was created as a result of a contest sponsored by the Recording Recollections group and funded by a grant from New Horizons Canada. Half of the book contains essays written by members of the recollections group and the other half were chosen from essays submitted from across Canada.
Recording Recollections publication
Short stories of memories by senior students. Once produced as a small publication two or three times per year, more recently as an more profession end-year publication. First offered in Continuing Education, the course was established and taught by Greta Wood until her retirement in 1996. The final publication was printed in 2015. The course is still offered, but the format changed and they no longer publish.
Sub-series contains records, photographs, and objects relating to the Recording Recollections course offered through the LIFE Institute.
Celebrating LIFE and our coming of age: A five-part healthy ageing education series
Celebrating LIFE and our coming of age education series were held between February 28th and June 20th, 2015 in LIB 72. They were co-sponsered by The Chang School, the LIFE Institute and Mount Sinai Geriatrics. The series ran as follows:
Toronto's Coming of Age: How ready is our city to meet the needs of ageing Torontonians? with Dr. Samir Sinha February 28, 2015,
2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Many Ways that Technology will help up age gracefully with Dr. Geoff Fernie March 28, 2015, 2:00pm-4:00pm
The Doctor will see you now...at Home with Dr. Mark Nowaczynski April 25, 2015, 2:00pm-4:00pm
You could live a long time, are you ready? with Lyndsay Green May 9, 2015, 2:00pm-4:00pm
How, Where, and When would YOU like to Die? with Dr. Leah Steinberg June 20, 2015, 2:00pm-4:00pm
File contains brochures and programs for the LIFE Institute education series.
File contains reports and notes from various conferences attended by LIFE Institute members.
LIFE Institute - Founding Workshop
File contains announcements and other materials relating to the Founding Workshop held Saturday October 27, 1990.
Long Range Planning committee records
File contains meeting minutes, correspondence, notes, and other materials of the LIFE Institute's long range planning committee.
Canadian Seniors Virtual Community Centre materials
File contains correspondence, notes, and other materials associated with the planning and launching of the online magazine through the SeniorCentre.ca website.
File contains copies of blank membership surveys as well as copies of the survey results.
File contains records pertaining to the LIFE Institute's "Legacy for Learning" fundraising campaign.
20th Anniversary Committee materials
File contains correspondence, notes, minutes and other materials associated with the planning of the LIFE Institute 20th Anniversary and the Founder's Lunch.
LIFE annual walkathon fundraiser
File contains announcements and related material for the LIFE Institute's annual walkathon.
Living it up for Life fundraising catalogue
File contains correspondence and a copy of the catalogue produced for LIFE Institute members as as fundraising inititative. The catalogue has products and services for sale with all proceeds going towards LIFE's legacy for learning campaign.
File contains correspondence written to or received from Harriet Law in relation to the L.I.F.E. Institute.
Executive Committee meeting minutes
File contains meeting minutes and accompanying materials from the Executive Committee of LIFE Institute.
Outstanding Member Award Committee records
File contains information on the Outstanding Member Award. Included are some names of winners and their biographical information.
File contains correspondence and planning materials for the Seniors' Studies Institute, University of Strathclyde visit to Toronto.
Ryerson trip to Glasgow and TALIS conference
File contains correspondence, travel information, brochures for Glasgow, and information on the TALIS conference including the LIFE Institute's submission to present at the conference.
Great Scot study group and Glasgow student exchange trip
File contains information about the Great Scot study group and basic information about the student exchange trip with the Seniors' Studies Institute, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Scotlland.
University of Strathclyde - Ryerson University student exchange
Sub-series contains information on the Ryerson LIFE Institute and University of Strathclydes' Seniors' Studies Institute exchange and LIFE's participation in the TALIS (Third Age Learning International Studies) conference.
Sounding board committee records
File contains meeting reports and associated materials for the LIFE Institute's Sounding Board committee - established in 1994.
Special Events committee records
File contains meeting notes, reports, flyers, and other materials relating to Special Events organized by LIFE.
File contains notes, correspondence, moderator lists, and calendar committee meeting notes.
Strategic Planning Committee report - phase 1
File containing an annotated copy of the April 2006 LIFE Institute Strategic Planning Committee report - phase 1. Also included in the folder is correspondence and other materials related to the committee.
File contains Curriculum committee minutes, correspondence, notes etc related to courses offered or potential courses to be offered through the LIFE Institute.
File contains photographs related to the LIFE Institute events.
LIFE Welcome Day September 2005
File contains 2 videocassettes with footage with the LIFE Institutes Welcome Day in September 2005.
LIFE Christmas Party December 6, 1991
File contains one videocassette for the LIFE Institute Christmas party held December 6, 1991.
File contains 36 LIFE Institute Oral History Interviews totaling 14.6 hours of interviews. The interviews were conducted by Fran Gruber and Geoff Arnold.
Also included are 9 cassettes containing programs related to Senior citizen education and social issues.
Moderators Development committee records
File contains Moderators' Development Committee records including meeting minutes, and course proposals.
Learning Styles workshop for course moderators
File contains basic information for course moderators, notes from workshop, and a completed learning styles questionnaire.
File contains mostly handwritten notes relating to various Moderators workshops.
Moderators Guide/Moderator's Handbook
File contains copies of the LIFE Institute moderator's manuals (various versions), correspondence and other materials relating to moderator workshops held by the LIFE Institute.
Life Institute Moderators materials
Sub-series contains materials related to course moderators for Life Institute courses. Included are handbooks, workshop materials, and committee materials.
Long Range Planning Committee Minutes and Notes
File contains records of the LIFE Institute Long Range Planning Committee including minutes, notes, and external reference docs.
LIFE Rae Commission submission
File contains records related to LIFE communication with The Post Secondary Review by Bob Rae.
Notes and Files of Jack Marmer
File contains correspondence, clippings, and AGM President award address.
File contains records related to LIFE Institute incorporation. Includes incorporation documents, correspondence, notes and financials.
Photographs: events, courses, meetings etc.
File contains 167 photographs taken from a photograph album showcasing the meetings, courses, events and other things.
Fall 2000 issue of "Write Away!"
File contains records indexing the skill sets of LIFE Institute members.
LIFE Institute Treasurer's Documents - J. Twomey
File of financial records and notes maintained by Treasurer for the LIFE Institute.
LIFE Treasurer's records pre June 1996
File contains records maintained by the LIFE Institute's treasurer and contain financial records and notes.
File contains financial records related to the LIFE Institute.
File contains constitution and ammendments, notes, and related documentation.
File contains notices for study groups, events, classes, trips, winterfest, new member events, valentine's day, and membership brochures
File contains material related to the Jack Brown Award. Included is correspondence, brochures, and forms.
File contains 2 copies of a documentary created by the LIFE Institute in conjunction with the Programs for the 50+ at the Raymond G. Change School of Continuing Education and the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors program. The documentary tells eleven stories of people who are involved with the LIFE Institute and Programs for the 50+. Included in the documentary are stories about Geoff Arnold, Sharon Hampson, Dorothy Knight, Joan Lee, John Simke, Josephine Spencer, John Twomey, Kitty Wintrob, Charles Wright, and Marilyn Wright.
File contains two copies of the DVD.
The LIFE Institute Archival DVD
One copy of the Life Institute Archival DVD created in 2006. It contains historical background information about the program, photographs taken at events, a CBC video, and audio interviews with LIFE Institute members.
Sub-series contains copies of the course calendars for the LIFE Institute.