Connections  |  July 2015 
Every Woman's Place for Support, Connections and Community.
Howdy Partners, It's Time for Stampede Lunch!

 

We are getting into the Stampede spirit and we want you to join us! Come for food, music and dancing at our annual Stampede Lunch. This is a public event and everyone is welcome, so please bring your family and friends!

When: Wednesday, July 8, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Where: 39 - 4th Street NE
RSVP: (403) 264-1155 or The event is free to everyone. We will be collecting donations of new and unopened personal care items as our supplies are running low.
Football Volunteers 
We need volunteers to usher the Stampeder game on Monday, July 13 at 5:45pm. Watch a great game, enjoy the outdoors, and help us with one of our major fundraisers. Individuals, groups and employee groups are welcome. Meal tickets provided.
Please email Filsan or call 403-264-1155 to sign-up!
Welcoming Thunder  
Thunder is the newest member of the Women's Centre team! Find out what brought her to the Women's Centre in her welcome blog. 
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Girl Power Volunteers
& Registrants Needed 

 

Missing the carefree days of summer camps past? Here's your chance to get involved again! Our Girl Power Camps are gearing up and volunteers are needed! If you're enthusiastic about inspiring the next generation of women, having fun, and being a kid at heart, please call 403-264-1155 to sign up! (All volunteers must be over 18.) 

There are still spots open for girls too! All girls between the ages of 10 and 12 are invited to join us for a week of free camp programming where they can learn all about activism, healthy relationships, peer pressure, and so much more.  

The camps run July 13-17, 20-24 and August 10-14. The hours are 9am - 4:30pm Mondays - Thursdays, and 9am - 1pm on Fridays.  

We hope to see you at camp!
Homeless Rights in Calgary  

People experiencing homelessness have the right to be treated the same as any other person by the government and public services. They have the right to be treated fairly in the legal system. They have the right to not lose or miss out on services because they do not have identification.
In June, we attended the launch of the Homeless Charter of Rights (pdf). Read about the Charter, and what homelessness looks like at the Women's Centre on our blog. 
Social Issues Committee Update 

 

Women have stories to tell, have experiences that can inform issues, and face barriers to equity and participation in society. At the Women's Centre, we work to provide a space where women can openly explore social issues that affect our communities like poverty, childcare and violence against women. Together, we can bring about positive change in society.

Find out what the Social Issues Committee volunteers are up to in this blog by one of our volunteers.  
Upcoming Workshops 

 

Our workshops are free and open to all women. Click here to see the complete July calendar.  

 
Song Circle | Mondays, 6-7pm

Join us in song circle - a celebration of the restorative and joyful nature of singing together. We will warm up our voices, explore various ways of singing together and discover the meaning of a women's song circle.  

 

Paint a Korean Paper Fan | July 9 & 16, 6-8pm
We're painting fans to help cool you down this summer! Learn about Korean Minhwa painting - a humorous and satirical kind of Korean folk painting from the 18th century. All supplies provided.

The Power of Networking | July 23, 6-8pm
Social connections are not only good for your emotional well-being, but also for your overall health. Map your connections and find out which can support your goals, which need more investment, and which you might want to let go of.

Period Talk: Reusable Menstrual Products | July 30, 7-8pm
Come and learn about reusable menstrual products to replace your pads and tampons. Not only are they comfortable, they're also inexpensive and good for the earth.

No children in these workshops please.
Our Vision: Women Supporting Communities, Communities Supporting Women.