Explore, share, connect, and take action on social issues
CONNECTIONS
FEBRUARY 2022
Social Issues Discussion: Black History Month
Happy Black History Month. We celebrate Black women in our community. Join us for an online discussion on Tuesday, February 22, 6:00 - 7:30 P.M., to examine the history of feminism and of Black women.
We will explore how the feminist movement was racist and excluded Black women, who did not see themselves as part of the movement due to racism.
This online workshop is open to all who identify as women. If you would like to join this discussion on a computer at the Women’s Centre, please email rsvp@womenscentrecalgary.org or call 403-264-1155.
For more information and to register, email Nicole or visit our website.
We use our social issues readings section to share articles on current events and analysis on a variety of topics. Sign up for our Social Issues Readings newsletter for more!
Did You Know That The Women's Centre is Now a Food Bank Depot?
Women can pick up their Food bank hampers on Mondays or Tuesdays at the Women’s Centre (39 - 4 Street NE). Please call 403-264-1155 or stop by the Centre for details and to make a referral.
Memories - An Artist in Residence
Join us in-person on Tuesday, February 1, 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. at the Women’s Centre with our Artist in Residence, Honey Jalali, for an evening of exploring and expressing your memories through art! There will be various materials provided to get creative in a variety of ways.
For more details and to register, email Jessica or visit our website.
Financial Wellness: Savvy Spending
Join us on Wednesday, February 2 from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. for an online workshop to learn important tips and skills for your financial wellness.
If you would like to join online workshops on a computer at the Women’s Centre, please email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org.
For more details and to register, visit our website.
Women's Issues
Explore women’s issues and concepts such as sexism and patriarchy on Thursday, February 10, 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. Participants will also have the chance to gain a better understanding of the Women’s Centre’s Work for Change efforts and initiatives.
This workshop will be held online via Zoom. For more information and to register, please visit our website.
Income Tax Basics
Connect with us on Wednesday, February 16 from 6:00 -7:30 P.M. for an online workshop on Income Tax Basics.
For more details and to register visit our website.
Tax Clinics (Mail Filing)
Women’s Centre volunteers can prepare taxes for low-income women. While doing the taxes, volunteers provide information on how to access associated benefits such as:
GST rebate
Canada child tax benefits
provincial child health benefits
assistance with other forms
Walk-in sessions will be held on Wednesdays, February 16, & 23, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Participants will be attended to on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information, call us at 403-264-1155 or stop by the Centre.
Active Diversity
Learn how the Women’s Centre works to celebrate diversity and fight oppression, both in our individual interactions and in broader society.
This workshop will be held online via Zoom on Thursday, February 17, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. For more information and to register please visit our website.
Financial Wellness: Identifying Frauds and Scams
Join us on Wednesday, February 23, 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. for an online workshop to learn important tips and skills to keep you and your finances safe.
For more details and to register visit our website.
Casino Volunteer Call
As part of our fundraising efforts, the Women’s Centre of Calgary will be hosting a two-day Casino event on Wednesday, March 2 and Thursday March 3 at the Elbow River Casino (218 18 Ave SE). Funds raised contribute to our rent.
We are looking for volunteers to fill Casino positions at this time, and highly encourage members of our community to consider lending their time. Please visit here to view availabilities and roles.
Keep in mind that all volunteers have to be 18yrs and older, are able to present valid photo ID, and will be required to show a record of their COVID-19 vaccines. For more information and to apply, please contact Diane.
Girls' Afterschool Programs
The Girls Programs provide girls-only safe spaces where they can learn about and share their knowledge of leadership, activism, and community building. We facilitate various activities that include crafts, discussions, and most importantly, girl-led sessions where girls practice their leadership skills.
The programs are absolutely free. We will provide all supplies that will be needed and we will provide snacks for girls during the program. Bus tickets will be available for girls to attend program as needed.
Please note, keeping the safety measures in mind, that in-person programs have a limit of up to 12 participants. We have a waitlist where we can add your child until a spot opens up. For more details, please email Era.
Black Women’s Caucus
Join us for an online gathering to explore, share, connect and take action on issues that affect us on Wednesday, February 2, 6:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Women will work together to recognize distinctive barriers that Black woman face in everyday life
Identify barriers that prevent or preclude Black woman from occupying spaces of leadership
Work together to identify and conceptualize steps towards the creation of an inclusive and anti-racist toolkit
Working together to identify priority issues for developing an inclusive feminist recovery agenda
This workshop is open to all who identify as Black women. For more information and to register, email Nicole or visit our website.
Diversities Women's Caucus
We are facilitating an online gathering to explore, share, connect and take action on issues that affect us on Wednesday, February 9, 6:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Women will work together to recognize distinctive barriers that racialized (non-white) woman face in everyday life
Identify barriers that prevent or preclude racialized (non-white) woman from occupying spaces of leadership
Work together to identify and conceptualize steps towards the creation of an inclusive and anti-racist toolkit
working together to identify priority issues for developing an inclusive feminist recovery agenda
This workshop is open to all who identify as racialized women. For more information and to register, email Nicole or visit our website.
Drawing Your Daily Life (In-Person)
Learn how drawing your life experiences can help you see things in a different way. Drawing is something we all do as kids, but then stop because we think we’re bad at it. But drawing can benefit us all, no matter our skill level.
Join cartoonist and graphic memoirist Teresa Wong in a workshop full of fun and easy exercises designed to kickstart creativity and improve your mental health on Tuesday, February 15, 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. No artistic experience required.
Staff and volunteers will wear masks to keep each other safe and we ask you do the same. For more details and to RSVP, please visit our website.
FEBRUARY WORKSHOPS SPOTLIGHT
February Workshops
For a full list of upcoming and ongoing workshops, and to register, view ourcalendar here.
Learn about the history of the Women’s Centre, the peer model, and why we do what we do. This workshop is required for anyone to volunteer at the Women’s Centre.
We are excited to be bringing back Creative Women Power to the Women’s Centre! Choose to work on your own creative piece, or join local Eco Artist Andrea Meeredew to start your very own art Journal! All supplies will be provided.
Join us weekly to learn about the practice of Qi Gong meditation using breathing, visualization, simple body movements and sound to help balance energy.
This gentle moving meditation is a grounding practice that promotes focus, calmness and peace of mind. This practice is easy to learn and can be done by everyone, at any age and fitness level. It can be practiced standing, seated or even lying down.
This workshop will be held monthly online via Zoom.
We are making a community crochet piece for the Women’s Centre! Bring a piece that you made at home or join the workshop series to learn how to crochet and contribute your piece!
Pieces should be 4 inches x 4 inches, or 8 inches x 8 inches.
OPERATING HOURS
The Women's Centre will be open 9:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M., Monday - Thursday,
