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The next online monthly meeting of the Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) takes place via Zoom April 2 beginning at 6 p.m., and community members are invited. The format includes novice astronomy classes, a main presentation, and a question-and-answer period.

The main presentation, beginning shortly after 7 p.m., will feature a video and discussion around Perseverance, the newest Mars Rover that landed on and is now exploring Mars, the Red Planet.

“There is so much to learn from and about this largest vehicle ever to drive around on another world in our solar system,” says Rick Stankiewicz, PAA publicity director. “Come join our club for a look at what you might have missed so far on this Mars mission.”

Novice astronomy classes begin at 6 p.m. and run for approximately 45 minutes prior to the main meeting. These classes focus on the practical aspects of learning about astronomy, introducing astronomy related subjects at a very basic level in a logical sequence. The month’s session is entitled “Low Earth Orbit.”

“You will learn about what all encircles the Earth, the history of the ways humans have been living in outer space since the 1970s, what other things do we do to share the orbit around Earth with, and what can be done about issues like space junk,” says Stankiewicz.

The Sky This Month, a regular meeting feature, will be posted on the club website for all to access. To access it, visit peterboroughastronomy.com.

There will also be an opportunity during the meeting to have any questions you may have answered. There is no cost and the meeting is open to all ages and anyone interested in seeing what the PAA is all about. The PAA can also be followed on Twitter (@PtbAstronomical) and Facebook (@Peterborough Astronomical Association).

Register at peterboroughastronomy.com/zoom_register.php.

Trent Talk

An Evening with Dr. Max Eisen: Holocaust Survivor, sponsored by Lady Eaton College, takes place virtually April 6 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Dr. Eisen, a public speaker and Holocaust educator who travels and speaks across Canada, will talk about his experiences as a concentration camp survivor.

Eisen is the author of By Chance Alone, a memoir that details his normal childhood, events during the Second World War, and his migration to Canada. He is also a Trent honorary degree recipient and honorary fellow of Lady Eaton College.

This is a free event but you must register by April 1. Register at Eventbrite.ca.

Activity Haven

Zoom classes are now happening at Activity Haven and some in-person classes will begin in April. Classes on Zoom include Yoga with Heather on Mondays at 9 a.m., Bone Building with Heather on Mondays at 10:30 a.m., Yoga with Anna on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Kim MacLean will also lead a Yoga class on Mondays. The cost is $5 per class.

In April several classes will begin at the centre. Call early to register as space is limited. Terri Phripp will lead Yoga classes on Mondays beginning April 22: Gentle Yoga at 9 a.m. and Yoga Stretch at 10:30. Line dancing on Fridays with Kay begins April 23. The Line Dance 3+ class takes place from 11 a.m. until noon; Line Dance 2 class from 1 until 2 p.m. Lori Edwards will teach Equilibrium Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 until 2 p.m. This class incorporates elements of yoga, meditation, seated flexibility, strengthening, and seated/standing balance.

Renew your annual membership and you will receive $30 worth of user fees in punch cards. If you have already renewed your membership you can still receive the punch cards. Drop by the office to pick them up.

For further information or to register for any of the above classes, call the office at 705-876-1670.

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