31 results for author: Donna Pare

Open Play (Ages 0–5 with Parents/Caregivers) 

We welcome families to enjoy our Open Play Room. It's a fun, flexible time for children and adults to play together in our gym space during the winter months. Registration is required!Date: Saturday, January 31Time: 2:30–5:00 PMCost: $10 per familyActivities include:Mini obstacle courseRide-on carsHula hoopsColouring tableBowling pins and more!Families are welcome to arrive anytime between 2:30 and 5:00 PM.Please note:This is not a drop-off program. Parents and caregivers must supervise their children at all times.A WIWC membership is required for the parent or guardian to register their child. Registration here  &nbs...

Women’s Social Group (Ages 30–50) 

You asked and we listened. In Fall session we surveyed our community and hosted a workshop to better understand which topics and formats feel most meaningful for women aged 30-50. One theme stood out clearly: A strong desire for social gatherings where women can connect, exchange, and support one another. Based on this feedback we’re excited to introduce a Social Group for women age 30 to 50y. There are 2 options: Thursday Evenings (6:30–8:30 PM) January 22 | February 19 | March 12 Drop in on Thursday evenings here Saturday Mornings (10:00 AM–12:00 PM (childcare provided) January 31 ...

Holiday Caroling

The holidays are right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by gathering as a community to sing and laugh and bring sweets to share together. Join us for a fun and festive Holiday Caroling Get-Together with our WIWC Singing Group! No worries if you don’t know the lyrics. We’ll have all the words projected on a screen, so everyone can sing along at their own pace: loudly, softly, or simply from the heart. 📅 Thursday, December 11th 🕡 6:30 – 8:30 pm 📍 West Island Women’s Centre - Church Hall To make the evening extra cozy, we invite you to bring a small ...

$50 FOR 50 YEARS

This year, the West Island Women’s Centre is celebrating a remarkable milestone - 50 years of empowering, supporting, and uplifting women in our community.   Over the past five decades, thousands of women have walked through our doors to find programs, resources, and a caring community that made a difference in their lives. Now, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re asking for your support to ensure we can continue this vital work for the next 50 years.   By donating, you’ll help us: Strengthen and expand our programs Reach even more women who need support Continue building a safe and welcoming space for every woman in ...

Celebrate 50 Years of the West Island Women’s Centre!

We are proud to invite you to join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the West Island Women’s Centre.For half a century, our Centre has been committed to empowering women through various programs, valuable resources, and strong community support. 📅 Event Details Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: West Island Women’s Centre11 ave Rodney, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4L8 👉 Confirm your presence here This milestone is both a celebration of our history and a moment to look forward—to the next 50 years of supporting and uplifting women in our ...

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 Develop...

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 – EVENT PLANNER

Reporting to: Executive Director Position Type: Part-time (approximately 15 to 20 hours per week, contract, hybrid role) Location: Pointe-Claire (West Island) Timeline: January 12, 2026 (earliest start, subject to change) to March 31, 2026 Position Summary: The West Island Women’s Centre (WIWC) is seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and highly organized Event Planner on a short-term contractual basis to coordinate all planning aspects of our International Women’s Day (IWD) “Women in Action” event, taking place on March 13, 2026. The Event Planner will oversee logistics, supplier coordination, communications support, ...

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 ...