President: JIM LEFLER, Vice President: HOWARD DOBSON, Treasurer: BRIAN MAGEE, Secretary: HUGH BERGES

Sept. 15 - Dominique O’Rourque MP Guelph “An MP’s Work Behind the Scenes” Everyone is familiar with Question Period but where does the real work happen? In 2018, Dominique was first elected as city councillor for Guelph’s Ward 6. In April 2025 she was elected to the House of Commons for the riding of Guelph.

Sept. 22 - Harry Oussoren President, Insitu Contractors “Eglinton Crosstown Subway Construction ” TTC Line 5 Eglinton (Eglinton Crosstown LRT) recently opened to Toronto transit riders and included tunnelling and construction of deep metro stations Founder of firm engaged in design and construction of dewatering and environmental groundwater control projects

Sept. 8 - Dr. Eric Hirshberg Former Chief of Urology, Guelph General Hospital “New Treatment for BPH, (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) ” While BHP is not cancer, current treatments can severely affect quality of life in men. Guelph General Hospital is pursuing a new non-evasive treatment for BPH call Rezume. Dr. Eric D. Hirshberg, MD, FRCSC, is the former Chief of Urology at Guelph General Hospital and has practiced in Guelph since 2002. A University of Toronto graduate, he completed specialized fellowship training in erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence and is recognized for expertise in complex urological care. Dr. Hirshberg is an active member of leading medical organizations and is committed to ongoing education and advancements in urology.

Sept. 1 - Marion Riedel Author and Volunteer at Royal City Mission “Stories from the Mission” Through dramatic reading of short stories, the services of the Royal City Mission, and the nature of their clients will be clarified. Empathy will be nurtured by sharing true tales. Marion Reidel has written three books of satirical short fiction. Her inspiration comes from observation and her characters take real situations in unexpected directions. “Stories from the Mission” is a book that shares true tales from Guelph’s most needy citizens.

Sept. 29 - Dr. Charlene Pauls Artistic Director, Guelph Chamber Choir “The Choir, The Community, & The Composer: A Morning with Guelph Chamber Choir’s Dr. Charlene Pauls ” The Guelph Chamber Choir has created “inspired choral music to stir the human spirit” since its inception in 1980, with exceptional concert programming and community outreach through the choral arts. GCC continues to inspire today with expanded mentorship programs, community partnerships, and a concert series that sells out every show. Enjoy a morning with Dr. Charlene Pauls, Artistic Director of the Guelph Chamber Choir, as she unpacks stories of GCC’s past and present impact on our community. Dr. Pauls is a Bach specialist and will also include a few rarely-heard stories about this iconic composer. Dr. Charlene Pauls has enjoyed a varied musical career as a choral conductor, soprano soloist, clinician, adjudicator, academic, and pedagogue.