19 results for author: Nadia

New Connections Cafe

  Goals: Builds Community: Fosters a sense of belonging and community among new arrivals. Encourages Open Dialogue: Provides a platform for women to share their ideas and experiences. Supports Integration: Helps women feel integrated into the local society by connecting them with others. Access to Information: Educates women on important topics like legal rights, housing, and health resources. Facilitates Resource Access: Guides women in accessing local resources, such as schools for children and healthcare. Empowers Women: Encourages women to explore opportunities and feel confident in navigating their new environment. Promotes ...

Free Seminars

Learn about midwifery care here in the West Island. We will discuss the benefits of natural childbirth, continuity of care, informed choice and choice of birthplace and look at how all these elements combine to create greater empowerment in pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum. And it's all free and integrated into our public health care system! Presented by: Catherine Mason completed her Bachelor's degree in midwifery at Laurentian University in 2003 and her Master's degree in Public Health at the University of Toronto in 2009. She has worked as a midwife in Ottawa, Burundi and Nunavik, as well as working as the coordinator at the ...

55 Up! Women's Group

Goals: Social Connection and Reducing Isolation: Foster social connections to help break isolation and build friendships. Support Network: Create a safe space for women to share stories, listen to others, and feel supported. Educational Opportunities: Offer workshops and seminars to promote continuous learning and personal growth. Health and Wellness: Encourage physical, mental, and emotional well-being through various activities. Community Engagement: Provide opportunities for participants to get involved in activities that support other women in need. Cultural and Recreational Activities: Inspire a sense of enjoyment and fulfillment ...

Thanksgiving Closure Reminder

Friendly reminder that the Centre will be closed and there will be no online classes this Saturday October 7th as well as Monday October 9th. Have a lovely long weekend surrounded by family and friends!

Free Breastfeeding Drop-In

Nourri-Source offers free Breastfeeding Drop-Ins at the Centre with nurses from CLSC Lac St. Louis and a IBCLC lactation consultant. Weekly on Fridays from 9:30 – 11:30am West Island Women's Centre,11 Av. Rodney, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4L8, Canada What is a breastfeeding drop-in? A friendly place where mothers-to-be, young mothers, fathers and siblings are welcomed to share their breastfeeding experience and receive the support they need. Allows you to meet breastfeeding mentors or health professionals (nurse, lactation consultant, etc.); Helps to break the isolation that can occur after childbirth; Provides information on ...

Fall 2023 Community Outreach Schedule – Free Activities

The Women’s Centre endeavors to provide support to all of the women who seek its services – mothers, women with part-time or full-time jobs outside the home, seniors, and women in financial difficulty. Our free outreach initiatives include support groups, Moms & tots activities, seniors groups, language classes, female adolescent programs and programs for women who have recently immigrated to our country. The groups are free of charge, but donations are welcomed. Registration is required. Space is limited. Click on the activity to see the description. Call the office at 514-695-8529 to inquire about waiting lists for FULL activi...

Free Mini-Session – New Satellite Location

Classes are open to all, with priority given to Pierrefonds-Roxboro residents. Registration required More to come!

Free Seminar – Managing Big Emotions in Kids

Wednesday, January 18th 12:00-1:30pm  (HYBRID) In person at the West Island Women's Centre, 11 Rodney (enter by Vincennes) in Pointe-Claire and online via zoom  Lunch Hour Series - Bring your own lunch!  Veronique Belanger, S.W., MSc is a clinical social worker in private practice. She has been practicing in the field of counselling for over 10 years. Her practice is currently focused on working with families of young children and her holistic approach is based on principles from attachment theory, respectful parenting (RIE), positive parenting and mindfulness. Emotions are normal and they are part of everyday life ...

Moms & Tots Playgroups/Conversation and Support Groups

Time for Two playgroups Since October 2005, we have been offering Time for Two, an arts and crafts program for young families in the CLSC Lac St. Louis territory. The purpose of this mother-and-child playgroup is to offer an enriching, stimulating, and healthy environment where parents can bond with their child and socialize with other families. The goal is to help break isolation, foster connections with their child, and create a support network of fellow parents. Held in two locations (Pierrefonds and Pointe-Claire), the Time for Two playgroups promote early educational development through play, arts and crafts, sensory stimulation activities, ...

Language Courses

Converse in French NOW IN TWO LOCATIONS! Comment allez-vous aujourd’hui? This FREE course is designed for women wanting to improve their skills in French, helping to communicate effectively in everyday situations. The aim of this class is to improve listening and speaking skills for conversation. A large amount of time is dedicated to addressing your specific needs (professional conversation, informal and formal conversation, etc.) that each participant can benefit from. Don’t miss this great opportunity to improve your French in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! Instructor : Hasnaa Rzouzi, Baccalauréat en Droit Français, Maitrise ...

Free Support Groups

The Women’s Centre’s support groups provide women with essential psychological and emotional support to overcome challenges, address problems, and foster personal growth. Participants have the opportunity to share their experiences, offer mutual support, and access valuable information and advice. The groups are free of charge, but donations are welcomed. For information and to register click on the selected support group: Dealing with Separation and Divorce Goals: Provide Hope and Healing: Offer emotional support to women going through separation or divorce. Explore Realities and Stages: Help participants understand the various stages ...

Time for Two South

Free/ In-person at the WIWC, 11 Av. Rodney, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4L8 Fridays, 9:00-11:00 April 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9 Register Here New Partnership Nourri-Source will be hosting their Halte-allaitement during Time for Two South. Do you need help with breastfeeding? Come meet our breastfeeding support volunteers and a lactation consultant IBCLC to ask all of your questions and meet with other parents. For more info about Nourri-Source: info@nourrisourcemontreal.org All required health and safety regulations from Quebec Public Health will be in place.

Infertility Support Group – Spring 2023

The hope of this group would be to bring together women who know each other's struggles and to make it known that they are not alone.

Employment Connections Workshop

NEW DATES WILL BE ADDED SHORTLY Are you looking to get into the workforce but don’t know where to start? Are you working at an unfulfilling job, and dreaming of finding something better? This free online workshop is for any woman that’s looking for employment, needing help to prepare for interviews, and would like guidance through the job search process The WIWC Employment Connections Workshop is designed to guide you through the job search process by helping you:Create a dynamic CV and cover letterPractice your interview skillsCreate a Linkedin profile, and explore how to use itFigure out what kind of work is best for you Thanks to ...

Support Group Facilitators

On-going, from September to May Every session, the West Island Women's Centre offers both weekly and monthly support groups to all women of the larger community. We are currently accepting proposals for 8-week support groups. Our support group facilitators provide content, guidance, and encourage discussion and sharing. It is crucial for the facilitator to create a safe space for women participating to be heard and feel validated. Examples of support groups that have been offered in the past: Journey of Self-DiscoveryHealing RelationshipsParenting a Child with Learning DifficultiesCaring For an Aging Parent To submit a proposal, ...