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Giving Tuesday
Giving is at the heart of what the Women's Centre does, will you join us? Support women in our community.
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 ...
Spring 2021 Course Schedule
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Important information on our upcoming Spring 2021 session:
Our Spring 2021 courses will take place online, mostly through Zoom.The membership fee for programming from January to June 2021 is $5.Courses begin April 12. There are no classes May 22 and 24. This year some of our fitness and yoga courses, marked below with an asterisk, will be offered in a virtual drop-in class bundle. The price of the bundle is $40 if you register by April 12 and $45 after April 12. Please see the course descriptions for more details.This spring we will offer a ...
Spring 2021 Course Schedule
Click here to register
Important information on our upcoming Spring 2021 session:
Our Spring 2021 courses will take place online, mostly through Zoom.The membership fee for programming from January to June 2021 is $5.Courses begin April 12. There are no classes May 22 and 24. This year some of our fitness and yoga courses, marked below with an asterisk, will be offered in a virtual drop-in class bundle. The price of the bundle is $40 if you register by April 12 and $45 after April 12. Please see the course descriptions for more details.This spring we will offer a ...
12 Days of Holiday Fun
Each day on Facebook, we will post a new opportunity to discover the wonderful and amazing parts of our lives. For those not on Facebook, we wanted to share with you what we will post each day.
Day 1: There are many parks and green spaces around the West Island - send us a photo of your favourite place!
Day 2: What's your favourite holiday treat? Send us a photo of what you most enjoy during this season.
Day 3: What was your favourite winter activity when you were young? Snow angels, snowmen, discovering holiday lights in your neighbourhood? Share ...
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.
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Social Engagement: How to use the power of play for resilience and recovery
3-4 p.m. Session
Are you looking for ways to become more present and energized in your life through building personal connections? Is it getting more difficult to find ways to connect with people in your own community? This session will explore the power of in-person and face-to-face connections to build resilience, reduce social isolation, and improve mental well-being.
Presenter: Paula M. Toledo
Paula M. Toledo is a Social Entrepreneur; singer-songwriter, writer, speaker and mental health facilitator using the power of wonder, play and art to promote mental ...
Supporting women in the West Island: Services that strengthen our community
Are you interested in learning more about services that support women in the West Island? Do you want to learn about how you can be more engaged in our community and further strengthen causes that support women? Discover how West Island organizations are improving the quality of life for women across our community.
2-3 p.m. Session
Finding the strength to continue being strong: Caregivers of children with challenging needs
3-4 p.m. Session
Raising a child that has challenging needs can mean drawing upon a lot of personal strength and resources. This session will cover how to take care of yourself so that you can continue to be strong for your own child.
Presenter: Lyne Charlebois
A McGill University graduate, Lyne Charlebois has been working in early childhood with a disadvantaged population for over 15 years. She began her financial career at Laurentian Bank, where she remained for eight years, before devoting herself to educating her two young sons who were born with Tourette ...