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• Memoirs Made Easy Course

  • Start
    2 Mar 2024
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  • End
    4 May 2024
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Thunder Bay Museum
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    17 registrants

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  Join us at the Thunder Bay Museum for this in-person course.  The course will be taught in 8 sessions, 2 hours every Saturday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.  On some Saturdays, the group may meet at other locations such as the public library or other locations to explore.  The instructor will communicate this to the group with ample notice.

  Full Course Registration is $50 for Society Members and $100 for non-members.  To purchase a membership visit here: Membership Application

  Session Schedule: 

  • Saturday, Mar 02, 2024
  • Saturday, Mar 09, 2024 
  • Saturday, Mar 16, 2024 
  • Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 
  • Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 - No Class - Easter Weekend
  • Saturday, Apr 06, 2024 - Rescheduled
  • Saturday, Apr 13, 2024
  • Saturday, Apr 20, 2024
  • Saturday, Apr 27, 2024
  • Saturday, May 4, 2024

  Cancelled sessions will be rescheduled for Saturdays in May.  

  Memoirs Made Easy is an 8-week course.  See below for the course objectives, topics to be covered, information about the instructor, and supplies needed.  Memories, what are you doing with yours?

  Course Objective:

  The plan is to encourage you to begin documenting your life's story in a fun and interactive setting. There is no one way to document your story. Come and discover your way. Future generations will thank you.

  Course topics:

  • getting started
  • organizational tips
  • writing prompts
  • genealogy
  • researching
  • preserving documents and photos
  • publishing/sharing
  • the fun of it all :) 

  Instructor:

  Catherine Mochrie is a retired teacher with over 20 years experience in the education field having worked in the elementary and high school panels as well as with adult literacy. Catherine has delivered workshops on Writing and Communication at various conferences and in her local community. She has combined her love of heritage scrapbooking and encouraging people to write into an 8-session course, "Memoirs Made Easy". It is her passion.

  Supplies:

  Each participant will receive a folder for the many handouts relating to memoirs and genealogy. Recommended supplies: a binder with dividers and paper.

  
  

  In all of us there is a hunger, marrow-deep, to know our heritage, to know who we are and where we come from.

  ~Alex Haley~

  
  

  
  

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• Murder Mystery Event

  • When
    1 Jun 2024
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    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Thunder Bay Museum
  • Spaces left
    115

  This new Murder Mystery Event is presented in partnership with Science North.  

  

  
  

  This will be an in-person ticketed event.  This is a 19+ event.

  
  

  Tickets are $35 per person, but only $29 for Museum members.

  
  

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  Beverages and Snacks - Sleeping Giant Brewing Company

  

  Frequently Asked Questions

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  Frequently asked questions

  When and where is the event?

  The event runs on Saturday May 4th from 7pm-10pm at the Thunder Bay Museum (425 Donald St E)

  What do I need to attend the event?

  You must have purchased a ticket online and show ID that proves you are 19+. Valid forms of ID MUST be a physical copy of Government Issued ID with a date of birth. Pictures of your ID will NOT be accepted. This is a 19+ event.

  Is there parking available?

  Yes - the Thunder Bay Museum has a free parking lot, and a lot of available street parking (payment is not required for parking metres after 6pm).

  Where can I find more event information?

  Check out our event on Facebook for details and updates

  What can I expect at this event?

  Participants (with the help of Science North’s Bluecoats) will use fascinating and hands-on science to help solve a murder! We provide everything you need, so just show up for investigative fun, socializing, drinks, snacks, and an after-hours peek into the Thunder Bay Museum.

  Will I be able to check out the Museum exhibits during the event?

  Yes! Outside of the activity areas, you can explore the museum. Food and drink are not permitted in exhibit areas to protect the artifacts.

  How do I get tickets?

  Tickets can be purchased online through this link:

  https://thunderbaymuseum1.wildapricot.org/event-5689137

  How much do tickets cost and what do they include?

  Tickets are $35 for the public and $29 for Museum Members. Tickets include access to the event, activities, and one drink from Sleeping Giant Brewing Company (non-alcoholic options are available). Sales from these tickets will support both the Thunder Bay Museum and Science North’s Northwestern Ontario operations.

  Will there be food at the event?

  Sleeping Giant Brewing Company will have light snacks for sale along with their beverages.

  Why should I attend?

  Do you like dressing up (costumes are encouraged!), museums, science, solving mysteries, Sleeping Giant Brewery, or just getting out for an evening? Then this event is for you! You will also feel great knowing that proceeds from this event will support The Thunder Bay Museum, and Science North’s work in Northwestern Ontario, as they are both registered charity organizations.

  
  

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• 2024 Thunder Bay Museum Summer Camp Registration

  • Start
    8 Jul 2024
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    12:00 AM
  • End
    23 Aug 2024
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    11:30 PM
  • Location
    Thunder Bay Museum

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  The day you have all been waiting for is finally here! 

  SUMMER CAMP SIGN-UP

  Registration for the Thunder Bay Museum Summer camps is open. We offer 7 week-long summer camps consisting of different themes. There should be something to interest every camper. 

  HOW TO REGISTER

  To register for our camps you MUST fill out a registration form for each week and each child you are registering. 

  Please click the registration link below. This link will bring you to a page with a registration column. At the bottom of the column, there is a button marked register. Click and then choose the week/s you wish to register, click the link and fill in the form. You MUST do this for each child and each week you want your child/ren to attend. 

  Please note that there are only 12 spaces per week long camp.

  Register here

  IMPORTANT! You must complete and submit the

  EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WHICH INCLUDES SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ALLERGIES AND PHOTO RELEASE FORM.

  Click here for the link to the forms.

  Complete and submit both the emergency contact form and photo release two weeks in advance of your child's start date. This will ensure that any allergies or medical needs are properly accommodated. 

  There is more information and details about the week/s you have signed your child/ren up for on our website. 

  Summer Camp runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm with drop off times between 9:00am - 9:30am and pick up times between 4:00pm - 4:30pm. Camp is for children ages 6-12.

  **Other forms and further updates will be sent in an additional email closer to the camp start date. 

  Please do not hesitate to contact  education@thunderbaymuseum.com if you have any further questions about our Summer Camps.

  Please note that Summer Camp weeks will be cancelled with full refunds and up to 1 week's notice if there are:

  - Under registered camp weeks (e.g. less than 50% attendance)

  - Concerns about health risks

  - Issues with staff availability 

  
  

  
  

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