Happy Spring to KALS Members and Newsletter Subscribers!
Our hard-working Program Committee is pleased to announce:
NEW COURSE: A Guardian Livestream
“The Assault on Freedom”. Monday, June 8, 12:30-2:30 PM. Parkview Community Centre, 500 McDonald Avenue. Join Mehdi Hasan as he sits down with the Guardian’s Arwa Mahdawi to discuss the current seismic changes in geopolitics, the alarming rise of populism and nationalism, and its global implications. They’ll also be answering your questions. Please arrive on time and feel free to bring a lunch.
Additional Winter-Spring Course Information
We are delighted that registration numbers are increasing. Some courses still have room, and some courses have changes, so have a close look below. Check www.kals.ca for the complete list of our Winter/Spring offerings.
“Spiritual Care: Compassionate Listening in Clinical Settings,”with Jane Gingrich, Spiritual Health Practitioner. Thursday, April 9, 10:00 AM- Noon, KSC.
“Findhorn Sanctuary,” Friday April 17, 10 AM- Noon, KSC. Michelle McGauchie (Machii) is eager to share her reflections on the inside of Findhorn Sanctuary (Isle of Iona, Scotland), taking us into the planning and poetry behind building an intentional community.
Course Time Change: Defending Canada’s Far North with Major-General (retired) Denis Thompson;
Monday, April 27,10:00 AM-Noon. Zoom.
New Date: “Tanzania,”
Friday, April 24,10:00 AM – Noon KSC. In this presentation, Bruce Thomson and his family travel to Arusha and northern Tanzania on a series of safari excursions to various wildlife and national parks, including the famous Ngorongoro Crater. They meet with local inhabitants and experience their widely varying lifestyles.
New Date: “Fibonacci Numbers, Spirals and the Golden Ratio,”
Monday May 4 from 10:00 AM- Noon, KSC.
“Coast to Coast with the Rolling Barrage,”
Tuesday May 5, 10:00-Noon, KSC. They begin by dipping their wheels in the Atlantic Ocean and end with their wheels in the Pacific Ocean. Join this enlightening presentation and learn about the Rolling Barrage of motorcyclists and their dedicated support for Canadian Veterans and First Responders who have sustained trauma in the line of duty. Karen Harvey will share her experiences riding with this amazing group as they are welcomed, celebrated and hosted across the country.
Register at:
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Registration Changes Coming
The KALS Board has voted to move to a new registration system for the 2025-26 semester. This system, based in Canada, is in use by numerous Canadian organizations, including many in Kamloops. The Board believes this will provide much better control of registration and membership.
Registration under the new system will be similar to the process currently used. The key change will be that you will need to register as a member before signing up for classes.
To ensure a smooth introduction and transition to this new system, we would greatly appreciate you renewing your membership in June, if possible. The new system will be fully operational for class registration in August. KALS will provide further instructions on the website and in this newsletter nearer the time. We ask for your patience and thank you for your ongoing support of KALS.
Save the Date: Spring Social,
Wednesday May 20, 2026, KSC, 2:00-3:30 pm.
An invitation is on the KALS website and will be emailed at a later date. To see the invitation now, go to
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