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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 ...
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 ...
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 - ...
$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 ...
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 ...
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-e...
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 ...
Giving Tuesday
Giving is at the heart of what the Women's Centre does, will you join us? Support women in our community.
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2023 Holiday Baskets
Annual Holiday Basket Campaign! Until December 1st, the Centre is collecting items for mothers and their babies in need. We are looking for the following NEW items: toys for babies, diapers (sizes 2-3-4), toiletries for baby and mom, and feminine hygiene products. Non-perishable food items are also accepted.
Please bring your items to the Centre between Monday- Friday (8:30am-3:00pm).
For more information, please send us an email: womenscentre@wiwc.ca
Thank you for your generosity!
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!
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.
Holiday Closure Reminder
Please note that the West Island Women's Centre will be closed and there are no classes on Friday, April 15th and Monday, April 18th.
New Free Course! Employment Connections Workshop
Are you looking to get into the workforce but don’t know where to start? Are you working an unfulfilling job, and dreaming of finding something better? This 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 ...
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 ...
Important Information about our Winter Session (February Update)
Public Health Guidelines for In-Person Programming:
With a return to in-person programming, please make sure that you do not attend your class if you are exhibiting any Covid-related symptoms or you have come into contact with a positive case. Please follow public health guidelines before returning to the Centre.When you enter the Centre and you are moving around the building, please ensure that you are wearing a mask. Specific masking guidelines for each type of programming have been sent to participants before in-person classes begin.Please ensure that you respect ...
