Well, friends, this all feels like the new route opened up on the long journey that George Luste started many years ago. Many of you started on this journey alongside George and Linda, right in their living room. How many memories, inspirations, warm embraces, smiles and tears. How many trips told at the Symposium recounted around the campfires, far and wide.
And so we paddle on, in the new (for most of us) venue, with more stories to tell, new friends to be made, and old ones to be hugged.
I respectfully ask that we all arm ourselves with patience. Navigating the grounds of York U could seem more daunting than finding that hard-to-find portage trail. Give yourself plenty of time and come early. I apologize in advance for everything and anything that fate may throw our way. At the same time, I have enormous confidence in our amazing team of volunteers! Can't wait to see you all! On behalf of WCS Team, Aleks Gusev
Location
All Programs are held at:
Family Price Cinema @ York University, Accolade East Building, 83 York Boulevard, North York
92 - Accolade East (Family Price Cinema) - blue arrow
84 - Underground Parking (black circle)
24 - York Lanes Food Court
99 - The Quad Restaurants (Bottom of blue arrow)
Seat Map
Here are the updated seating charts after I made some changes to add last-minute reservations and shuffle few things around. Please check the most up-to-date seating chart that will be posted at the entrance to the Auditorium.
Important: if you don't see your name on the seat assignment list, please call me asap @ 416-433-8413.
Friday door opens at 6pm. If you come early, there's plenty of spaces to hang around, grab a drink or a bite at the food court etc.
Program start at 7pm on Friday. Saturday's session starts at 9am, Book Table opens at 8:30am.
Wilderness Music concert by Jerry Vandiver & Anne Lindsay starts at 2pm on Saturday! You don't want to miss this :)
Book Sales
There are 3 different book tables: New Books by present and past Speakers, Used Book for sale from Luste collection, courtesy of CCM, and Donated books.
Indoor Parking at 84 James Giilies Street, North York
Look for volunteers carrying WCS red signs on key intersections close the East Accolade Building and in the parking garage. Make every effort to use TTC, subway exit is literally 50 meters away from the building entrance!
Important Reminders
Refunds & Payments - please see Cathy and Dobrila at the check-in desk as you walk in.
No catering, bring your own lunch & dinner or enjoy what local food court has to offer
Coffee & Tea & Snacks provided in AM/PM breaks
Friday evening Reception - light snacks & juice & water provided
BRING YOUR OWN MUG!!!
No need to check-in at the registration desk except those of you picking up refund cheques for the meals previously purchased.
Bring patience, you will need some as we adjust to the new venue!
Pick up your NAME TAG please and wear it at all times.
Check out past emails here. Maybe I already answered your question? If not, call me 416-433-8413
Send your '21 WCS Speaker recommendations to wcsymposium@gmail.com
