Indulge in lunch and inspiring programming at TLPA’s First Thursdays

Are you looking for interesting things to do in the New Year? Pencil in the first Thursday of
each month for TLPA’s lunch and learn English edition.

The season kicks off on January 9 with a Vienna-style lunch, followed by an exploration of
Vienna’s architecture and music.

On February 6, gain firsthand insights into Baltic defense from a Latvian reservist and a
Canadian Army officer working with NATO.

Future Thursdays include a visit with the author of the Canadian bestselling
novel Daughters of the Occupation, and a peek into the world of Estonian ballet.

TLPA (Toronto Latvian Seniors’ Association) events are held on Thursdays from 10:00 am
to 2:00 pm at the Toronto Latvian Centre.

First Thursdays

TLPA’s monthly English events provide non-Latvian speakers with opportunities to connect
and learn.

The day begins at 10:00 am with choir practice and group activities such as novuss and
card games. An exercise class starts at 11:30, followed by a gourmet lunch at noon. Special
programming—concerts, presentations, and workshops—runs from 1:00 to 2:00.

First Thursday dates in 2025 are January 9, February 6, March 6, April 10, May 1, and June
5.

For those who can’t make it in person, TLPA events are accessible via Zoom and
livestreamed on TLPA’s Facebook page.

40 weeks a year

While First Thursdays are in English, TLPA offers a mix of Latvian and English
programming 40 weeks a year.

Recent highlights include a presentation on how AI is transforming photography, a concert
by 19-year-old virtuoso violinist Anna Štube, and an exploration of how the traumatic
events of 1944 have shaped collective memory.

For more information, contact us at tlpasaieti@gmail.com.