AGM, MMIWG2S Awareness, Centre Workshops, and More
CONNECTIONS
MAY 2022
Annual General Meeting
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Women’s Centre. Come and hear about the highlights from 2021 and help us elect a new Board of Directors. The business meeting will be followed by refreshments. This is a community event open to all genders.
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:
GST rebate
Canada child tax benefits
provincial child health benefits
assistance with other forms
For more information and to book an appointment this May, call us at (403) 264-1155 or stop by the Centre.
Chat about what matters to you! Join us in-person to talk about issues you care about, connect with women and enjoy coffee and snacks! These gatherings are open to all who identify as women.
Join us for a Family Law Workshop led by a volunteer lawyer to understand your rights in child support.
To register or to join the workshop on a computer at the Women's Centre, please email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org, visit ourwebsite, or call us at (403) 264-1155
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & Two-Spirit People Awareness
The Women’s Centre would like to recognize May 5th and acknowledge the 231 calls to action outlined in the Reclaiming Power and Place: the final report from the National Inquiry in Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls and reinforce the need to support advocacy efforts to implement the calls.
The Spirit animal is often considered to be a gift sent from the Creator to guide us on life’s journey. Join us in-person on Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. for an evening of painting led by artist Flora Johnson to express and paint your spirit animal.
To register or for more information, please email
Join us in-person on Tuesday, May 31, 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. for an informative panel discussion on the unique experiences of sexual violence in racialized communities. This event will take place in-person at the Women's Centre and will also be accessible online via Zoom and is open to all who identify as women.
We are making a large community crochet piece for the Women's Centre! Bring a piece 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.
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.
