26 results for author: Donna Pare

Job Posting: Member relations specialist – contract position

Reporting to: Executive Director  Position Type: Part-time (15hrs per week)   Location: Pointe-Claire and Pierrefonds (West Island)   Contract duration: August 2025 to March 2026, with possible extension  Working conditions: On-site with occasional remote work possible    About the Centre: The West Island Women’s Centre is a community-based organization offering a safe space where women can connect, learn, and grow. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for women by providing affordable courses, childcare services, psycho-social support, programs for senior women, resources for newcomers, and ...

International Women's day 2025 was a huge success!

"Thank you all for joining us to celebrate International Women's Day! Your presence made this event truly special. Together, we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Let’s continue to uplift and support one another, today and every day. Your energy, support, and commitment to equality inspire us all. Merci de célébrer avec nous!" 

An evening with Tarah Schwartz

We have a very exciting collaboration coming up in January with our friends at the Pointe-Claire Citizen's Association! Join us at Arthur Séguin Chalet (365 Saint-Louis Ave, Pointe-Claire) on January 29th, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for a story of women’s strength in the face of challenges with veteran news anchor Tarah Schwartz as she tells us about her journey to motherhood! We are also excited to annouce our MC for evening will be Lori Graham, weather specialist at CTV News! Reserve your spot by following the link --->  https://www.zeffy.com/.../an-evening-with-tarah-schwartz-2 -25$ will give you entry and a signed copy of her ...

Postion: French Instructor

About the Women’s Centre:  The West Island Women’s Centre (WIWC) is a dynamic and widely-used non-profit community organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of women. We provide educational, social and recreational services for women living in the West Island and the community at large.     Job Description:  We are seeking a passionate and experienced French Instructor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for teaching French to students of beginner to intermediate levels, fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment.  Key Responsibilities: Teaching and Curriculum Developmen...

Privacy Policy

The West Island Women’s Centre – WIWC, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of women. We provide educational, social and recreational services for women living in the West Island and the community at large.Our services are available upon registration on an online registration software – Amilia. This third-party gathers the pertinent information necessary to open a client account and our participant form gathers personal information to ensure safety precautions.This privacy policy reflects our best efforts to respecting your private information. It explains how we collect, use and safeguard your personal ...

Job Posting for Events Coordinator – Maternity Leave Replacement

Reporting to: Executive Director Position Type: Part-time (15 hours per week, contract, hybrid role Location: Pointe-Claire (West Island) Timeline: August 2024 to April 2025 Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Events Coordinator organizes all aspects of the Women’s Centre special events to raise awareness of women’s issues, raise crucial funds for the Centre’s programs, and engage the community and its participants. To see the complete job description, please click here. Please send your resume to Isabelle Prosnick, Executive Director by email to director@wiwc.ca before July 12, ...

Giving Tuesday

Giving is at the heart of what the Women's Centre does, will you join us? Support women in our community. [wpforms id="22708"]

2023 Fall Schedule

Check out all the courses being offered at the Centre this fall!
Courses begin Monday, September 11th

Last Class Calendar

Our Spring 2023 session is ending in the coming weeks. Check the last class calendar to find out when your last class is.

2025 Annual General Meeting

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING  THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre 90 Chemin Bord-du-Lac Pointe-Claire, QC  H9S 4H7 Mark your calendars for our upcoming 2025 Annual General Meeting for the West Island Women’s Centre. We are looking forward to having you join us! Come hear about what we have accomplished over the past year, elect the Board of Directors, and review our financials and Annual Report. Some of the important issues to be voted on include: * Acceptance of the 2024/2025 Activity Report * Acceptance of the audited financial statements to March 31, 2025 * Nomination of the auditor for fiscal year ...

Winter 2023 Session

PLEASE CLICK HERE  TO SEE THE WINTER 2023 SCHEDULE   Important information about the Winter 2023 session: Registration begins on Friday, December 2nd at 9 a.m. on amilia.com Winter 2023 courses will be online via Zoom and in person at the Centre. In-person registration is by appointment only; please email programming@wiwc.ca or call 514-695-8529 Courses begin Monday, January 9, 2023    

WIWC HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

The office is open until Tuesday, December 21 at 3:00 p.m., when the West Island Women’s Centre will close for the holiday break. The office will re-open on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 and most courses will begin the week of January 10th. Our online course participants will receive their login details during the week prior to the start of classes. For our in-person courses, if there is a need to move them online, we will be ready to do so. For any urgent inquiries, please email womenscentre@wiwc.ca. For all other inquiries, we will respond once the office is open on January 5th. We wish you a safe and relaxing holiday!

Participate in our Seniors’ Social Hour on Fridays

Are you, or a senior in your life, in need of some social contact this fall? We are very pleased to have a Senior Social Hour every Friday at 1pm at the West Island Women's Centre. It will start on Friday, September 25th. All physical distancing measures will be in place, with the group meeting outside as much as possible. This activity is free and anyone interested can register with Nadia at outreach@wiwc.ca or by calling 514-781-8529.Come join us for informal discussions, a chance to meet others in similar situations, and a relaxed atmosphere that is safe. Register today!

Become a Member Online

Join by March 6th, 2020, to be eligible to pre-register for the Spring 2020 session!

Free seminar: Laughter Wellness

In this workshop you will learn about the incredible benefits laughter has on the mind and body. You will be guided through warm-up exercises and during the workout will alternate between laughter exercises, rhythmic clapping, and deep breathing exercises. They are designed to simulate laughter in a group setting with eye contact, childlike playfulness allowing for real, contagious hearty laughter to flow from the body. Throughout the exercises, positive energy builds and positive feelings emerge. Come and experience this very fun and interactive workshop in a safe space that allows you to feel more joyful and connected! Come dressed in comforta...