Join us on Friday, July 15, for an environmental walk in Fish Creek Park led by Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). We will learn about the impact of smoke and heat on our health and how to be safe while outdoors. The Bus leaves the Women’s Centre at 10:00 A.M.
Feminist Walk
Join us for a walk on Saturday July 23, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., to learn about the Women's Centre's surrounding community through a gender+ lens. All ages & genders are welcome! Light breakfast will be offered at the Women's Centre at 9:00 A.M. before our walk.
To register and get more information on these events and activities, please email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org or call us at (403) 264-1155
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 drop-in information this July, call us at (403) 264-1155 or stop by the Centre.
Join us for a collaborative paint session led by artists Valentina Caraballo (she/her) & Laura Caraballo (she/her), also known as RAZA, at the Women’s Centre.
The workshop will consist of a painting session in which RAZA will support women-identifying participants in creating pieces inspired by their understanding of and relationship with the public space.
We need your help planning our 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Women's Centre.
We are looking for 3-4 highly enthusiastic community members to join our planning committee. Your perspective is highly valued, and we hope you can share your time with us!
For more volunteer opportunities please visit our website.
Shaw Birdies Fundraiser
Want to support Girls' Programs at the Women's Centre and have your donation matched? Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink is a non-profit program run under the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation. All donations through Birdies for Kids are matched up to 50% making your donation go further.
This summer, the Women's Centre is offering FREE girls leadership programs for girls going into grades 5-9. There are online and in-person program options. All supplies are provided, and there are free lunch meals and bus tickets for in-person programs.
Spots are still open for Girl Power and Girl Force is waitlistable.
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! All we need is a beat; let it move you. It is all about dance and groove designed for everyone regardless of fitness level.
Zumba class is the ultimate fitness party. Zumba blends upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography for an effective, total-body workout. This workshop is open to all who identify as women.
Women are welcome to come to the Centre for the session. 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!
