Dear Community Members,
You are invited to a special screening of the inspiring documentary Tough Old Broads, a film about trailblazing women redefining aging with purpose, strength, and courage.
The film follows the journey of three remarkable women: Katherine Switzer, the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon; Siila Watt-Cloutier, an Indigenous climate and human rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize nominee; and Sharon Farmer, the first woman and person of colour to serve as Chief White House Photographer.
The screening will take place at the Douglas Hall Auditorium, located on the grounds of the Douglas Hospital (6875 LaSalle Boulevard, Verdun, Quebec H4H 1R3), on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The film’s duration is approximately 90 minutes and the film will be shown in English.
This free community event is presented by the McGill Dementia Education Program and the McGill University Research Centre for Studies in Aging. We welcome seniors, caregivers, students, social workers, nurses, and all members of our community to attend. We are also pleased to share that the film’s producer, Ms. Stacey Tenenbaum, will be present to meet attendees.
Following the film, refreshments will be served. You will also have the opportunity to explore resources and information, speak with our staff, and ask any questions you may have. For those who wish, staff will be available to provide information on how you can support the McGill University Research Centre for Studies in Aging and the Dementia Education Program.
This will help secure your space. Please note that seating is limited to 200 participants and is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early.
Parking is available on site (behind the Douglas Hall auditorium) at a cost of $10.00.
We hope you will join us for this meaningful and engaging event, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Douglas Hall Auditorium, Douglas Hospital.
For additional information please contact silvana.aguzzi@mcgill.ca