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


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The Heliconian Literary Lecture Series runs from September 2009 until May 2010.

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 three separate series consisting of seven two-hour sessions, each including a lecture, question period and refreshments. The doors will open at 6:45 p.m. with lecture beginning at 7:30. Subscription cost for non-members of the Heliconian Club is $120, (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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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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Series I - Tuesdays

When Speaker Author Book
Tues. Sept. 15 Ken Whyte Ken Whyte The Uncrowned King--The Sensational Rise of William Randolph Hearst
Tues. Sept. 29 Mary Swan Mary Swan The Boys in the Trees
Tues. Oct. 13 Christopher Shulgan Christopher Shulgan The Soviet Ambassador
Tues. Nov. 17 Sandra Martin interviews Miriam Toews Miriam Toews The Flying Troutmans
Tues. Jan. 26 Kim Echlin Kim Echlin The Disappeared
Tues. Feb. 2 Suanne Kelman Patrick French The World is What it is
Tues. Apr. 6 Donna Morrissey Donna Morrissey What They Wanted

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Series II - Wednesdays - SOLD OUT -

When Speaker Author Book
Wed. Sept. 16 Thomas Trofimuk Thomas Trofimuk Waiting for Columbus
Wed. Sept. 23 Sheree Fitch Sheree Fitch Kiss the Joy as it Flies
Wed. Oct. 7 Wayson Choy Wayson Choy Not Yet
Wed. Nov. 11 Charlotte Gray Charlotte Gray Nellie McClung
Wed. Jan. 6 Nino Ricci Nino Ricci The Origin of Species
Wed. Jan. 20 Anthony De Sa Anthony De Sa Barnacle Love
Wed. Mar. 10 Suanne Kelman interviews Anne Michaels Anne Michaels The Winter Vault

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Series III - Thursdays

When Speaker Author Book
Thurs. Sept. 17 Andrew Davidson Andrew Davidson The Gargoyle
Thurs. Nov. 19 Claire Holden Rothman Claire Holden Rothman The Heart Specialist
Thurs. Jan. 14 James Orbinski James Orbinski An Imperfect Offering
Thus. Mar. 18 Helen Humphreys Helen Humphreys Coventry
Thurs. Apr. 8 Kenneth J. Harvey Kenneth J. Harvey Blackstrap Hawco
Thurs. June 3 (NEW date) Sandra Martin Aravind Adiga White Tiger
Thurs. June 17th (NEW date) Marina Endicott Marina Endicott Good to a Fault

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Application Form

To view or print information and application forms in pdf format, click here.

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 $120________

SERIES: Tuesdays _____ Wednesdays ______ Thursdays _________

Please tick here if you would like one of 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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