On Saturday, September 9, 2023, join special guest, Edda Manley, Handwriting Analyst and Cursive Writing Educator, at Toronto’s First Post Office for a one-of-a-kind presentation and workshop as she introduces you to the benefits of cursive handwriting and its evolution. She guarantees you will never look at handwriting the same way again. All materials will be supplied. Attending this event will also give you all you need to teach cursive handwriting to others. If you have a favourite pen to make notations, be sure to bring it along. Pre-registration is required and spots are strictly limited!
About Edda Manley
Edda has studied various aspects of handwriting for over 30 years. Her passion has been keeping cursive handwriting in school curriculums. To that end, she was one of the founding members of Campaign for Cursive and contributed to information given to U.S. politicians in the 21 states that enacted legislation to bring cursive back after it was removed from the Common Core curriculum. For seven years, she also organized the Cursive is Cool handwriting contest for English schools in Canada.
For several years, she has given cursive handwriting classes through the Oakville Library system in both Oakville and Milton, ON; and has privately tutored students in cursive for many years.
About Toronto’s First Post Office
Built in 1833, Toronto’s First Post Office is a museum and full-service Canada Post outlet operated by The Town of York Historical Society. As a museum, Toronto’s First Post Office serves as a hub for sharing the history of the Town of York and the City of Toronto. The Post Office also hosts monthly Letter Writing Socials organized by the Toronto Letter Writers Society.
(Photo credits: Toronto’s First Post Office/Town of York Historical Society)
Event details
Hosted by: Toronto’s First Post Office | Town of York Historical Society
Type of event: presentation & workshop
Guest facilitator: Edda Manley, handwriting analyst and cursive writing educator
Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Start time: 10:00 AM ET
Duration: 3 hours (non-recurring event)
Number of sessions: 1
Cost: C$5.00-$10.00
Location: Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1N1
Booking link: Book your spot here
Contact Details: Rebecca Rizzo, Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1N1; 416-865-1833, info@tos1stpo.com, townofyork.com
Accessibility: There is a stair-free entrance at the rear of the building. Enter the courtyard behind the Post Office building from the laneway just east of 262 Adelaide Street East, or just south of the Post House Condo on George Street. Look for the ramp and a sign that says “Toronto’s First Post Office.”
Refund policy: Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.