The following are some of the most commonly asked questions we encounter. Please also look at our Policies and Procedures page for more information. If you still have a question, but can’t find the answer on this website – please contact us.
If you have been able to access the livestream lecture, look for the CHAT feature to the right of your video screen. If you're having technical problems (screen is frozen, volume, etc.), type questions into CHAT and our on-site technician will try to help you.
If you don't seem to have received the email with your livestream link, or have clicked on the link but it's not working, email us at info@talg.ca. We monitor this email during lectures. Please email when the problem is happening (not after the lecture) as it is difficult to figure out after the fact what the problem might have been. We will try to help you access the lecture as quickly as possible.
In general, we recommend reading our Information Sheet, before lecture series begin, to ensure you are set up properly for watching the livestream. Also, when you receive the weekly link - or at least a few minutes prior to the lecture starting - test that your link is working properly. Whenever there are problems or you have questions, please get in touch.
Yes, you may attend single lectures on a Pay-As-You-Go basis. The fee is $10/person/lecture (cash, please), which will be collected at the door. This option is available only for those coming in person at Harcourt.
Yes, our Policies and Procedures page lists how we handle such issues. These policies and procedures have evolved over time, in an effort to deal with situations consistently and fairly.
TALG’s Program Committee conducts an annual survey with registrants to determine current topics of interest. The committee also considers what topics have been covered in past years, and has access to suggested speakers lists through the Third Age Network of Ontario. If you have a suggestion for a topic or speaker, we’d love to hear it – please get in touch!
'Third Age' refers to the stage of life when one is no longer busy with a career and/or raising a family - a time when we can enjoy learning for its own sake. The Third Age Learning movement started in Europe in the 1970s; there are now organizations in many countries and communities (some go by other names such as Lifelong Learning, Elder University, etc.). While geared to those 55 and over, we have no set age or educational requirements. All adults with an interest in lifelong learning are welcome!
TALG is completely volunteer-run, and we’re always pleased to welcome new volunteers. We are a “working Board”, setting policy and direction, but also carrying out the various tasks involved in putting on our lecture series. If you are interested, please contact us – and let us know if you have skills/experience in any aspect of our work (i.e., speaker identification, programming, online technology, finance, publicity, registration).
As a nonprofit and volunteer-run organization, TALG is committed to making the cost very affordable. Your $55-per-person lecture fees are our only source of income. This covers various administrative costs, speakers’ fees, venue rental, and technical support to ensure smooth online lecture delivery.
TALG welcomes your enquiries, input and feedback! We’d love to hear from you, whether you have a question, a great topic or speaker to suggest, or are interested in volunteering.
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