55 Up! Women’s Group

Starting on Friday May 7th at 1pm We are pleased to announce that we will host a free drop-in women’s group twice a month for women 55 years and up! Guided by our bilingual facilitator and surrounded by your peers, you will be able to openly exchange about topics and issues that you face in your day-to-day lives. Come and enjoy connecting with other women from our community; break out of isolation and create friendships. REGISTER TODAY! http://bit.ly/55UpS21R The 55 Up Women’s Group will meet outside of the West Island Women’s Centre. We have installed a tent that will provide an open and airy space. Procedures are in place ...

Time for Two – Online!

NEW! Online Time for Two. An online version of our popular free Time for Two program begins Friday, April 9, 2021. During this fun activity, you and your child will make a craft, read a story and have time together with other local mothers! Join us each Friday morning from 10 to 11am online via Zoom. A free craft kit will be prepared for each family every month. That way you will have access to all the materials that Iva will use during each session. In addition to stories and crafts, there will be engaging educational activities for your little ones each time. The West Island Women’s Centre’s Time for Two program encourages a ...

Support Groups

The Women’s Centre’s support groups offer women the psychological and emotional support they need to take up a new challenge, handle a problem, or further develop as individuals. Participants share their experience, support each other, and receive information and advice. The groups are free of charge, but donations are welcomed. Registration is required. To join a group, please call the Women’s Centre’s Outreach Line at 514-781-8529 or e-mail outreach@wiwc.ca. Space is limited. Dealing with Separation and Divorce Women in Isolation New Moms Healing Together

WIWC Connection Program Survey

The Centre has heard from women looking for volunteer opportunities. Some wish to support the organization, while others are hoping to relieve their feelings of isolation. As part of our search for innovative measures through which community members can remain engaged, we are launching an intergenerational connection program. With their life experiences, seniors represent an untapped source of support. Be it personal or professional, we could all benefit from their knowledge. Conversely, women of other generations can provide support and companionship, particularly during these challenging times. The potential for diverse mentoring ...

Women in Isolation Support Group – Spring 2021 Dates

Having less social contact due to restrictions of the pandemic is having a profound effect on many of our community members' mental health. This discussion-led support group is to help women in isolation connect in a meaningful way, learn coping skills and strategies to create balance, find happiness and feel peace in their current reality and beyond. Day and Time: Mondays, 1:00-2:30 April 19, 26May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31June 7 Facilitator: Ann Papayoti, PCC (Professional Certified Coach) and co-author of the soon to be released self-help book, The Gift of Shift. Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/IsolationS21R Info: outreach@wiwc.ca

Dealing with Separation and Divorce – Spring 2021 Dates

Day and Time: Mondays Jan 18, 25- Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22- March 8, 15 Facilitator: Ann Papayoti, PCC (Professional Certified Coach) and co-author of the soon to be released self-help book, The Gift of Shift. This 8-week discussion-based support group offers hope ...

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, ...

Healing Together Online Support Group – Spring 2021 Dates

Healing Together is an evening online support group for women dealing with miscarriage, still birth or infant death.

Animatrice pour Groupe D’enfants d’âge Préscolaire

Le Centre des Femmes West Island est à la recherche d'une animatrice pour un nouveau projet communautaire. Depuis octobre 2005, nous offrons «Temps pour Deux», un programme d’art et d’artisanat pour les jeunes familles du territoire du CLSC Lac St. Louis. Le but de cette activité est de briser l'isolement et de soutenir toutes les familles, en particulier celles dirigées par de jeunes mères, les familles à faible revenu ou les familles ayant immigré récemment au Canada. «Temps pour Deux» encourage une expérience positive et joyeuse à partager entre mère et enfant. Un avantage supplémentaire du projet est la possibil...

Making New Connections Workshops this Fall

Women who are new to Canada are invited to join our 5-week Making New Connections workshops on Tuesday afternoons at Place Cartier's Riverdale Campus this fall. Here are the dates and topics: November 5: Sharing Your Story Coming to Canada November 12: How YOU Can Make a Difference with a special guest from Volunteer West Island November 19: Job Searching CV writing, interview skills November 26: Women's Health What you should know December 3: Discover Your Community! Leisure, health and social services These free workshops take place from 1 to 2 p.m. at Riverdale High School, 5060 Sources Boulevard, Pierrefonds. Bring your ...

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