TALK about ‘The Pitt,’ Tommy Douglas and more in Surrey this spring

TALK about ‘The Pitt,’ Tommy Douglas and more in Surrey this spring

Published 4:30 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The spring season of Third Age Learning at Kwantlen (TALK) brings a variety of stimulating learning opportunities for adults aged 50 and over.

A non-profit organization launched in 2000, TALK offers short, informative non-credit courses at KPU campuses in Newton, Langley and Richmond, also online.

Diverse subjects — generative AI, reclaiming vitality at any age, the future of food production, the hit TV series The Pitt and more — are taught by community volunteers including KPU instructors, for an annual membership fee of $10 and course costs of $15 to $20, depending on number of sessions.

“TALK is a great way to meet new people, engage in stimulating conversations and keep your brain healthy and active by learning new things,” said Paul Tyndall, English professor at KPU and new chair of the TALK board.

“At a time when many people feel isolated and overwhelmed by the news, our courses and public lectures are designed to foster community and to give participants the opportunity to engage in timely and meaningful conversations about current affairs and other issues of interest to them,” Tyndall added.

TALK events listed on kpu.ca/talk include several at KPU Surrey’s main campus on 72 Avenue:

• Ancient Rome: Art, Politics & Legacy on March 16, 1:30 to 3:20 p.m., Room 232 of Fir Building with guest lecturer Linda Quigley.

• Hands-On Mobile Device Training, March 18, 10 to 11:50 a.m., Room 326 of Fir Building with guest lecturer Rahim Virani.

• Film Study: The Pitt TV series, March 23 and March 30, 10 to 11:50 a.m. in Room 1364, Fir Building, with guest lecturer Greg Chan.

• Who Was Tommy Douglas?, March 27, noon to 1:50 p.m. in Room 1362, Fir Building, with guest lecturer Dr. Allan Quigley.

• Tea and Culture In East Asia, April 7, 10 to 11:50 a.m. in Room 3010, Cedar Building, with lecturer Dr. Jack Hayes.

• Poetry of the First World War, on April 22, 10-11:50 a.m. in Room 2332, Fir Building, with guest lecturer Dr. Paul Tyndall.

TALK’s Philosophers’ Corner series offers drop-in public events intended to foster lively discussions, in South Surrey at Crescent Gardens (1222 King George Blvd.). Spring sessions include Traditional Versus Alternative Medicines (March 12), Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories? (April 23) and The Future of Work in Changing Times (May 14), all 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Admission is free, donations encouraged, lunch available for $20.