Monthly Archives: December 2024

Consultation results – 2025 Women’s Forum

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An item from Veterans Affairs Canada that may be of interest to members.

This Fall, we asked women Veterans and women serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to share their feedback on the topics and activities they want to see included in the 2025 Women’s Forum. Their valuable feedback will guide the development of the 2025 Women’s Forum agenda.

 

You can read the consultation recap on 2025 Women’s Forum | Let’s Talk Veterans.

 

Sincerely,

Community Engagement Team

Veterans Affairs Canada
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Nordic countries distribute booklets preparing populace for war

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An item from the Legion Magazine.
Front Lines
Front Lines

Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian targets have been indiscriminate. Much of Eastern Europe is on elevated alert levels as the prospect of a wider war looms. [Ukrainian Ministry of Defence]

Nordic countries distribute booklets preparing populace for war

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

As the rhetoric escalates and violence spreads, Nordic countries have issued formal instructions to their citizenries on how to prepare for war and other crises.

“We live in uncertain times,” declares a Swedish government booklet distributed to households across the country. “Armed conflicts are currently being waged in our corner of the world.

“If Sweden is attacked, everyone must do their part to defend Sweden’s independence—and our democracy…. In this brochure, you learn how to prepare for, and act, in case of crisis or war.”

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On War : Exploring why and how we fight
Military Milestones
Military Milestones

Newfoundlanders at the their camp known as the “Beothuk,” in the south of Inverness, Scotland during WWII. [Bob Clarke/NOFU.ca]

The WW II contributions of Newfoundland’s foresters

STORY BY ALEX BOWERS

Just two months after the outbreak of the Second World War, despite having an abundance of woodlands, Britain found itself facing an acute timber shortage.

The reason was simple: too few loggers to meet increased demand.

A widespread absence of wooden frames to literally and figuratively prop up the nation’s coal-mining industry proved to be the most pressing challenge. Without that infrastructure in place, such a critical part of the war effort was under threat.

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Special Guided Viewing of the Historic Presidio Chapel – December 15, from 11 am to 4 pm

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As this is immediately following the Wreaths Across America event, folks may be interested in attending.

Interfaith Center

at the Presidio

Unleashing the Power of

Interreligious Cooperation

Special Guided Viewing

of Presidio Chapel,

Victor Arnautoff Mural

and Willemina Ogterop

Stained Glass Windows

with Chapel Docent Mary Zamboukos

and Mural Expert Robert Cherny

Sunday, December 15, from 11 am to 4 pm

Free to the public

The Interfaith Center at the Presidio (ICP) and the Presidio Historical Association (PHA) are pleased to announce an exceptional and rare guided viewing of the historic Presidio Chapel, Willemina Ogterop stained-glass windows, and Victor Arnautoff mural.

On Sunday, December 15th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., please join Robert Cherny, PHA Board Member and expert Arnautoff biographer, and Mary Zamboukos, ICP Board Member and docent, and their associates as they thoughtfully describe to guests in great detail the historical, artistic, and architectural significance of having three national treasures all in one national park setting.

The Presidio Historical Association will also conduct outreach at the Presidio Visitor Center alongside National Park rangers and direct park visitors to the nearby chapel viewing.

This event is free to the public. Metered parking is available at the chapel. Light refreshments will be served. 

Please register at https://app.aplos.com/aws/events/interfaithchapel2024

Sunday, December 15, from 11 am to 4 pm

Presidio Chapel

130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA 94129

FREE admission

Metered parking ~ Donations appreciated

To make a donation please visit:

https://www.interfaithpresidio.org/donate.html

or

scan the QR code below. Thank you!

Upcoming concert and interfaith service dates:

November 11: Veterans Day Interfaith Service

November 16: Yung Kyung Han Flute Recital

December 24: Christmas Eve Mass

January 18: John Zorn Clarinet Recital

February 22: Junwen Liang Piano Recital

March 29: Gabriel Liboiron-Cohen Tenor Recital

April 26: Celeste Stella Trio Concert

June 28: Gretchen Hull Piano Recital

July 19: Jennifer Kloetzel Cello Recital

Interfaith Center at the Presidio

P.O. Box 29055, San Francisco, CA 94129

(415) 561-3930 (office) * (415) 686-2639 (cell)

www.interfaithpresidio.org * mailto: presidiointerfaith@gmail.com
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Interfaith Center at the Presidio
130 Fisher Loop
San Francisco, CA 94129