Speakers
Join us at the monthly meeting for interesting and enlightening topics.
November 2025
Keven Duguay, Peterborough Councillor will be discussing Peterborough Planning Then and Now
Kevin’s extensive background with the City of Peterborough was with Planning and Development Services. In that senior role he was responsible for Land Use Approvals – Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments.
He worked tirelessly on Accessibility Planning, Land Use Planning and endless projects. He has also worked with many Ontario communities and National organizations towards the realization of an accessible Ontario.
In 2005 Kevin opened his own Community Planning and Consulting business offering his Professional services to both the private and public sectors.
This - being in addition to his busy schedule as a City Councillor - having been first elected in 2002. In that role he serves on numerous committees such as Accessibility Advisory; Transit Liaison, Citizen Appointment as well as being a Director of the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority. And, he has served on the Board of 5 Counties Children’s Centre and a member of Rotary.
Kevin’s address is wearing his hat as a City Councillor and giving us his perspective on Community & Planning Development.
December 2025
Christmas Luncheon! A fabulous and festive meal for all the members!
January 2026
Lisa Fisher and Frank Peters, Dignity Memorial
Do you Have Your Affairs in Order?
January is often a time of reflection and when we prepare our ‘To Do’ lists for the upcoming year. There is no better time, with the commotion and activity of the Christmas season behind us, than January to give thought to this very important topic. Hence, the title “Putting Your Affairs in Order”.
Lisa Fisher and Frank Peters come with numerous years of experience working with families through Comstock-Kaye Funeral Home helping people deal with difficult questions which require educated answers.
Both Lisa and Frank will join in a power point presentation covering all aspects of their field of expertise and guide us through what, how and when to put pencil to paper. And, most importantly, who to contact for answers with yours or your family’s daunting questions.
Those who have been through the process of dealing with the death of a loved one or, has started to ‘put their affairs in order’ but has many questions, will find this presentation insightful and extremely helpful.
This is a sensitive topic but one that we all go through. Being prepared will reduce stress at a later date and be most helpful to family members and for yourself.
Don’t miss this invaluable presentation on January 7th, 2026.
March 2026
Lisa Browning, Education Coordinator, Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre
TURTLES – What do we really know about them? How can we help protect them?
Lisa has a Bachelor of Science degree from Trent University and an Ecosystem Management Diploma from Fleming College.
She started as a volunteer and has since developed a passion for Ontario turtles which she will share with us.
Lisa’s marvelous background and her role as Education Coordinator at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre will guide us through what we need to know about freshwater turtles and how we can be a steward in their protection. The rehabilitation of injured and neglected turtles from issues most often caused by humans will enlighten our understanding. This fascinating presentation will focus on the passionate work the OTCC does. And, how fortunate for us, its headquarters are right here in Peterborough.
This will no doubt be a presentation which will spur you on to take family and friends to the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre to learn and be more vigilant about our own behavior with our precious environment.
Don’t miss it !!
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