CONNECTIONS
APRIL 2022
Volunteer Appreciation
We're inviting all our volunteers for a day of appreciation! We will be having our annual volunteer appreciation event in person this year on Wednesday, April 27 at the Centre.

To maintain social distance and offer a diversity of activities, we will have three different times available to celebrate with each other:
10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

We will have some delicious food, awesome swag bags, games to play, and time to connect. We would love to see you there and celebrate all the amazing support you offer the Women's Centre!

For more details or to sign up for a time please call us at (403) 264-1155 or email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org.
UPDATES IN AND AROUND OUR COMMUNITY
Social Issues Readings




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.
Tax Clinics

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:

  1. GST rebate
  2. Canada child tax benefits
  3. provincial child health benefits
  4. assistance with other forms

For more information and to book an appointment this April, call us at (403) 264-1155 or stop by the Centre.

Join us in person at the Women’s Centre for a live virtual screening for LunaFest! LunaFest features short films by and about women. We will have popcorn and drinks to share!

Register by emailing RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org or call us at (403) 264-1155
Childcare Keynote - Martha Friendly | April 7, 6:30 P.M.

In partnership with Child Care Now Alberta, join world-renowned child care advocate and policy researcher Martha Friendly as we explore what's next -- how to move from what we've won to ensuring the child care system we build is part of creating a just future for all. 
Women Lead YYC
Women Lead YYC is a program designed to support women who want to lead, influence or participate in collective action in order to improve their community. This program explores mindsets, leadership approaches and communication strategies that boost the chances of successfully influencing change. The deadline to apply is Friday April 8.

Please call (403) 264-1155 or email Monique@womenscentrecalgary.org for more information or to register.
Social Issues Discussion: Food Security
Join us for an online discussion on April 26 from 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. where we will look at Food Scarcity – Accessibility to healthy foods and its effect on physical and mental health and well-being. We will explore issues around food deserts, how increasing food cost is affecting vulnerable women and children.

Register here. For information, call (403) 264-1155 or email Nicole@womenscentrecalgary.org.
Run or Walk for the Women's Centre
As the weather continues to warm up, consider running for the Women's Centre in the Calgary Marathon! The 2022 Calgary Marathon returns on Sunday, May 29 and the Women’s Centre is excited to be a charity partner again this year.

Sign up and select the Women's Centre to run, walk or roll to support the Women’s Centre Team. This year’s marathon event includes 5km walk/run, 10km run, 21.6 km Half marathon, 42 km full marathon, and the 50km ultra marathon.

All of dollars fundraised by participants will support providing direct assistance to women and their families. With costs rising we know many women and their families need assistance to make ends meet. We are so grateful for your support!
APRIL WORKSHOPS SPOTLIGHT
April Workshops
For a full list of upcoming and ongoing workshops, and to register, view our calendar here.

Want to know what’s under your car hood? Come and learn some basic mechanic skills, including training and tips to keep you safe on the road. This event is open to all who identify as women. 

To register or for more information please email: 

Join us for an Employment Skills Workshop focusing on Job Search skills. This employment workshop is the first of three workshops supporting women with employment. Future topics will cover resume writing and interview skills. This workshop will be held on Zoom and is open to all who identify as women.

For more information, please email: RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org.

We are excited to be bringing back Creative Women Power to the Women’s Centre! Join us every 4th Wednesday of the month to get creative.

Choose to work on your own creative piece, or join the group in an activity together! We will continue to have local eco artist Andrea Merredew join us for some inspiration in using some materials from nature!

To register or for more information please email: 
OPERATING HOURS
The Women's Centre will be open 9:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M., Monday - Thursday,
and Friday 9:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Women's Centre of Calgary www.womenscentrecalgary.org