Speaking
Multimedia presentations to Probus and community groups.
This multimedia audience participation presentation is Rob's most popular, given three times in Bobcaygeon for the community, for Probus clubs in Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Uxbridge, Whitby, and Collingwood, on a river cruise up the Danube (Gate 1 Travel), and for private audiences from Ottawa to Arizona.
Given approximately 20 times
The most famous photographs of our lifetime, accompanied by a little discussion of each, the photographer, the historical circumstances. Presented four times, in Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and over ZOOM (for Probus).
Much detail is for senior audiences.
Given approximately 10 times
Images of the planets, moons, stars, nebulae, galaxies, black holes and other exotic astronomical objects with accompanied explanations and information. Presented 7 times, for Probus clubs, the Peterborough Astronomical Association, Shore Spa Community (Bobcaygeon)
Given 8 times
A new presentation, developed especially for seniors: What artificial intelligence is, how it works, how you can use it, cautions. People will come away from the presentation able to use AI in countless ways.
Given four times in 2026
This presentation discusses several of the most significant intellectual leaps that forever changed how we perceived ourselves and our world. Topics include discovering that the Earth moves and is not the centre of the universe, the universe follows scientific laws, the Earth is old, life evolves, magic vs science, and others. Magic tricks included!
Given 3 times
This entertaining multimedia presentation deals with how we measure time and its uses. Topics include where the units came from (i.e. hours, seconds, years), the invention of the calendar, horoscopes, time travel, how GPS works. It culminates in a fascinating description of a recent top-level scientific experiment that shows (or seems to show) information travelling backward in time!
Given 2 times
This presentation highlights the most famous and revolutionary musical shows, from Showboat to today. It includes archival clips of legendary performers, songs, and dances from stage and screen. The presentation runs about 90 minutes, including a 10-minute break for coffee and cookie at the midpoint. Its inaugural presentation in Bobcaygeon earned a standing ovation, according to the community newsletter.
Given once
This was a ZOOM presentation during COVID for a Rotary Club in Toronto. Photographs and videos show the latest advances, discoveries, and cosmological controversies.
Given once
Rob has hosted audience participation multimedia Trivia Quizzes in person and on ZOOM. His topics and questions are entertaining, rather than random knowledge, and include pictures and music.
Given 3 times