Board of Directors

Ed Kry
Founding Chair

After a career in wholesale distribution and International Trade Consulting, Ed was drawn to the interesting variety of courses at ElderCollege. Besides starting the DocTalks course, Ed contributes annually to Incredible Journeys, and volunteers for the BC College of Registered Nurses.  “I enjoy the new friends I continue to meet and make at ElderCollege.”

Bruce Watt
Vice Chair

Retired from an active life as an architect in Alberta, Bruce has been a facilitator in the Urban Change course from its beginning, and presented many times in Incredible Journeys and Leading Edge. Bruce says, "I'm for the stimulating ideas and camaraderie that is Eldercollege."

Kate Weiss
Executive Director

Kate has seen first-hand the positive impact a social, stimulating learning experience has in the lives of adults and wanted to ensure the continued presence of a program like this in the community. A key organizer in ElderCollege, Kate’s philosophy is “never stop learning”.

Lorry Dickson
Treasurer

A retired accountant, Lorry is guiding our budget for the Society to ensure we will be here for years to come. Lorry considers ElderCollege to be “a wonderful post retirement opportunity to continue lifelong learning in a congenial environment while making new friends.”

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Janine Rousseau
Chair, Course Planning

Terry Popadiuk
Director at Large

Bob Gale
Director at Large

Ron Nelson
Director at Large

Janine was on faculty of Douglas College for Psychiatric Nursing and is currently a Director of the Marine View Housing Society.  Recently, Janine has been the co-facilitator of the Gourmet and Food Sustainability course.  “I like the curious like-minded people I meet at ElderCollege.”

Terry retired from the forest industry eight years ago and immediately became a member of ElderCollege. He enjoys the discussions and shared knowledge of all the participants. Terry loves golf, bridge and travel.

A retired Professional Engineer, Bob has enjoyed the variety of topics and courses offered by ElderCollege. “The opportunity to learn about subjects that were never part of my working career and to meet interesting  people is something that has kept me coming to ElderCollege year after year." Bob served on the board previously and facilitated the Leading Edge course for three years.

Ron is a retired chartered accountant with an international business and volunteer background. Ron looks forward to meeting, working and socializing with the interesting volunteers and members associated with North Shore ElderCollege.