Civitas Award

Anne Hilliard and Barbara Jones

Civitas Award

Anne Hilliard and Barb Jones are both prominent members of the vibrant seniors' community in Orillia, and keen advocates of lifelong learning. In 2018, they were instrumental to establishing Third Age Learning Lakehead (TALL), a program that has now hosted more than 100 lectures in the Orillia community, providing seniors with opportunities to learn and connect. The first series, "The 60s: The decade that changed the world?" was followed by others, including those addressing climate change, fake news, aging in place, music, and - most recently - artificial intelligence. Both Anne and Barb retired from exceptional careers in education, and their passion for lifelong learning, Lakehead, and the community is incredible.