The Heliconian Literary Lecture Series
For busy people who like to read


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The Heliconian Literary Lecture Series runs from September 2008 until May 2009.

This popular series has been described as a cross between a traditional book club and a university course without exams. This year it will consist of two separate series consisting of nine two-hour sessions, each including a lecture, question period and refreshments. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. with lecture beginning at 7:30. Subscription cost for non-members of the Heliconian Club is $140, (members of the Heliconian Club $110). You will be sent tickets for each evening of the series you select and all tickets will be mailed in August.

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Series I - Tuesdays

When Speaker Author Book
Tues. Sept. 30 Eleanor Wachtel Eleanor Wachtel Random Illuminations
Tues. Oct. 14 Anna Porter Anna Porter Kasztner's Train
Tues. Oct. 28 Andre Alexis Andre Alexis Asylum
Tues. Nov. 25 Sandra Martin Michael Ondaatje Divisadero
Tues. Jan. 27 Steve Galloway Steve Galloway The Cellist of Sarajevo
Tues. Feb. 3 David Bergen David Bergen The Retreat
Tues. Mar. 24 Alissa York Alissa York Effigy
Tues. Apr. 21 Anne Simpson Anne Simpson Falling
Tues. May 26 Lorna Goodison Lorna Goodison From Harvey River

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Series II - Thursdays

When Speaker Author Book
Thurs. Sept. 18 Margaret Visser Margaret Visser The Gift of Thanks
Thurs. Oct. 23 Larry Hill Larry Hill The Book of Negroes
Thurs. Nov. 20 Gil Adamson Gil Adamson The Outlander
Thurs. Jan. 29 Francis Itani Francis Itani Remembering the Bones
Thurs. Feb. 12 Rosemary Sullivan Rosemary Sullivan Villa Air-Bel
Thurs. Feb. 19 Michael Winter Michael Winter The Architects are Here
Thurs. Mar. 5 Suanne Kelman Val Ross Robertson Davies A Portrait in Mosaic
Thurs. May 7 Joseph Boyden Joseph Boyden Through Black Spruce
Thurs. May 21 Neil Bissoondath Neil Bissoondath The Soul of All Great Designs

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Application Form

To view or print information and application form in pdf format, click on the following:

or print the following, complete, and mail to Heliconian LIterary Lecture Series

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APPLICATION FORM (Please print legibly)

Name:_________________________ Tel: (____) ___________Email: ________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________ Postal Code: ________________________

Heliconian Members: Cheque for $110 ______ Non-members: Cheque for $140_________

SERIES: Tuesdays ____________ OR Thursdays ______________

Please tick here if you would like the other series if your first choice is sold out _________

Please make cheques payable to Heliconian Literary Lecture Series and return this form to Heliconian Literary Series, 35 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto M5R 2E3. Your tickets will be mailed to you.

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For more information please contact:

Sheila Hawks
email: kismet1806[AT]rogers[DOT]com
phone: (416) 925-8576

or

Wendy Steepe
email: wendy.steepe[AT]gmail[DOT].com
phone: (416) 486-7391

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