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**Members of the public are welcome to attend (at a cost of $5 at the door). Registration is not required.
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Stroke of Luck: My Life in Amateur Athletics |
Steve Kelly will be discussing his memoir, Stroke of Luck: My Life in Amateur Athletics. Steve’s main messages are to remind everyone of the benefits of an active lifestyle; to raise awareness of the full range of stroke symptoms; and to support the essential work of the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) Stroke Unit Stoke of Luck is a chronicle of passion and rediscovery—the emotional story of Steve’s lifelong connection to the sport. As a teenager, Steve searches for his niche while dealing with challenges that will be familiar to many families. After he discovers running, it soon becomes part of his identity. In the summer of 2017, a series of strokes threaten not only Steve’s athletic pursuits but his life. By eventually returning to the road, he realizes new opportunities for growth. Steve’s story, told with honesty and humility, will resonate with athletes in all sports and with anyone who has faced adversity in their life. Steve is a semi-retired engineer and a dedicated amateur runner, who has competed in road races for almost fifty years. He grew up in Hamilton, Ontario. Telling the story of his running adventures and his stroke journey has allowed Steve to pursue another of his interests, non-fiction writing. He has lived in Calgary for 34 years, and while he still enjoys running along the river pathways, it is now at a slower pace and usually includes photography. Besides running, Steve and his wife Deborah enjoy hiking, travelling, golf and reading. They have two grown sons. |
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Neurology of Aging |
Dr. Andrea Protzner, a cognitive neuropsychologist, is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on how individual differences in brain relate to individual variation in behaviour, cognition, and disease state. She has examined cognition in healthy individuals across their lifespan, and treatment effectiveness in people with mental health conditions such as depression. Her research is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
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