CONNECTIONS
AUGUST 2022
The Women's Centre is Turning 25!
Celebrate with Us
The Women's Centre will be marking 25 years of community, outreach, and impact this October.

The Centre first opened in the early 1970s as a program at the YWCA. It became an independent organization in October 1997, under the umbrella of Oxfam-Canada, and in July 2000 received its own charitable status from Revenue Canada. Today, the Women’s Centre has over 400 active volunteers who provide thousands of women in our community with free access to basic needs support, services, lifelong learning programs and community-building opportunities.

As we draw closer to our Silver Anniversary, connection with our community is more important now than ever.

"What does the Women's Centre mean to YOU?"
Have your voice heard and share with us what the Centre means to you in the survey below. Answers recorded will be incorporated into our community project for our Anniversary Celebration this October.
Women's Centre of Calgary 25th Anniversary Survey
To stay updated on news and updates on our 25th Anniversary, add us on social media (linked at the bottom of this email) and stay subscribed to our monthly newsletter!
UPDATES IN AND AROUND OUR COMMUNITY
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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 drop-in information this July, call us at (403) 264-1155 or stop by the Centre.

Join us at the Women’s Centre for an introduction to mindfulness practice workshop. This workshop is open to all who identify as women.

For more information and to register, please email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org or call us at (403) 264-1155

Join us to make Dream Boards using Canva on computers at the Women’s Centre. Final products can be printed or used as a screen saver. This workshop is open to all who identify as women.

To register, please email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org, visit our website, or call us at (403) 264-1155
2022 Calgary Pride Parade
The Women's Centre will be participating in the 2022 Pride Parade this September 4, and we hope you can join us! We are looking for volunteers and community members to walk with us in the parade.

Interested? Please reach out to us as soon as possible, as spots are limited!
Call us at (403) 264-1155 or email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org
Shaw Birdies Fundraiser
Time is running out to have your donation to Girls' Programs matched. Shaw Birdies for Kids Campaign presented by AltaLink, a non-profit program run under the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation ends on August 31. All donations through Birdies for Kids are matched up to 50% making your donation go further.
Dinner Table Conversations
The Dinner Table Conversation are sessions aiming to create a safe and inclusive space where racialized women-identifying folks can chat about the barriers and unique challenges they faced during the pandemic. These conversations aim to build a feminist recovery agenda for policy work.

There are limited spots available. Participants will be compensated for their time with a gift card for either event occurrence they choose to attend. Food will be provided.

First Event (Two-Part):
August 9 & 10, 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M., Community Room, Village Square Community Centre

Second Event:
August 22, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., Room D105, Genesis Centre

For more information or to register, please email nicole@womenscentrecalgary.org or call us at (403) 265-1155
Summer Wrap Party!
Join us to celebrate the summer this August 23 from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.! Drop in to enjoy fun activities, refreshments, music, piñatas and a puppy visit from the Pet Access League Society (PALS)! Children are welcome to join this event.

For more information and to register, please email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org or call us at (403) 264-1155
AUGUST WORKSHOPS SPOTLIGHT
August Workshops
For a full list of upcoming and ongoing workshops and to register, view our calendar here.

Join us every Wednesday at the Women’s Centre for relaxing Yoga sessions! We will enjoy physical, mental, and spiritual practices to calm the mind. This event series is perfect for all abilities. These workshops are open to all who identify as women.

Join us every week for a fun time as we connect with Zumba! Zumba class is the ultimate fitness party. It blends upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography for an effective, total-body workout. Zumba is all about dance and groove, designed for everyone regardless of fitness level.

This workshop is open to all who identify as women. Women are welcome to come to the Centre for the session, and there is also an option of joining online.

Join us any Monday starting next week, this summer, in the garden to connect. Grow your connection with plant life and people in our community garden, and relax with provided refreshments. Drop-ins are welcome!

Join us for a two-part workshop series at the Women’s Centre to learn to crochet a sunflower square! All supplies will be provided. This workshop is open to all who identify as women.
For more information on these workshops and events, please email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org or call us at (403) 264-1155
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.
Stay Connected!
Women's Centre of Calgary www.womenscentrecalgary.org