GENEALOGY DROP-IN CLASS
FACILITATOR: PAUL ROSE
Paul Rose is a dedicated historian and registered genealogist, has passionately pursued genealogy since his teens, tracing his ancestry back to 1100.
Paul would love to discuss some points of interest with you at pr*******@gm***.com
Meeting 1st Wednesday of each Month from September 2024 to June 2025
- WSAC Boardroom
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Facilitator: Paul Rose
- $3.00 drop-in fee
- Bring your interest in Genealogy
- laptop, IPAD, tablet, or paper and a pen!
New members are always welcome! Guests are welcome to join for a one-time visit.
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT OUR PROGRAM TEAM
- Phone: 780-483-1209 Ext. 228
- Email: pr******@we*******.ca
- Visit our front desk
GENEALOGY DROP-IN UPCOMING TOPICS
A Follow-up on the Family History Fair
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025
This meeting is a follow-up to our attendance at the Family History Fair hosted by the LDS Church of Edmonton and the Edmonton Alberta Genealogical Society in October.
Six members will speak on eleven topics: Using Family Search, Organization Strategies of Research material, Elevating Cemetery Sleuthing, Protecting Sensitive Information, Cracking Crimes with your DNA, Creating an Ethical Will, and Writing Your Life Story, A Gift to Generations.
The Harvest Excursions and Women on the Prairies
- Wednesday, February 25, 2025
This meeting deals with the waves of men and women brought to the Prairies between 1901 and 1929 to assist with the annual fall harvest, many of whom remained on the Prairies as homesteaders. Also, the efforts of the Canadian Government and the Railways to deal with the shortfall of women coming to the Prairies.
Diseases, Illnesses and Remedies
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025
This meeting deals with the variety of diseases and illnesses that people faced during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the remedies and medications that were used to alleviate and hopefully cure victims of these illnesses.
Active Aging Series: GENEALOGY & HISTORIC EDMONTON
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, we hosted our Active Aging Series: Genealogy & Historic Edmonton. It was a wonderful morning as we learned about the City of Edmonton Archives, the different resources available at the Edmonton Public Library and the Genealogy group hosted at our centre!
