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Every Woman's Place for Support, Connections and Community.
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You're Invited to International Women's Day
Also, an editor's note from the previous newsletter: we did not properly attribute credit to Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). We apologize for that error and thank them for their understanding and generous support.
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Jane's Walk Committee is Looking for Volunteers
Our committee is looking for volunteers to help plan and run this year's Jane's Walk, which will take place on Saturday May 5th.
If you're interested to know more or get involved, please contact our Learning Coordinator Amanda by email: amanda@womenscentrecalgary.org or 403-264-1155 ext. 243.
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Call Out For Forks & Spoons
The Women's Centre kitchens are very low on utensils and looking for your help with donations of forks and spoons.
If you have new or gently used metal forks and spoons to donate please bring them to the Women's Centre (39 - 4th St NE) during
regular business hours.
Thanks in advance for your support!
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Free Queer Art Night
This month's event will take place on
Sunday March 18,
6:00-10:00 pm at the CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12th Ave. SW). No registration required, feel free to drop-in. For more details check out their Facebook event.
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Poverty Talks! Is Recruiting Committee Members
Poverty Talks! is supported by Vibrant Communities Calgary and was created to support people who are living in poverty to get involved in social change efforts, political processes, and to raise public awareness of poverty.
For details or to apply to join the Poverty Talks! steering committee please visit their
website.
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Run or Walk for the Women's Centre's Team
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Join the Women's Centre's team this year to run or walk and raise funds in support of women in our community in the Scotiabank Marathon Charity Challenge!
On May 27th, you will be running or walking to continue to provide women with a space where they can meet their basic needs.
Our Direct Assistance program was accessed over 16,000 times by women last year to receive food and personal care items like shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, tampons, and body wash.
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Social Issues Discussion: Food Sovereignty and Dignity
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Are you ready to stimulate your brain and your taste buds?
On Wednesday March 7, 6:00-8:00 pm you're invited to join us for March's Social Issues Discussion. The evening will include a discussion on food and a communal cooking experience. We'll be making some dishes for the International Women's Day Potluck the next day, and talking about the relationship between dignity, food, and women. Facilitators TBA.
For more details or to sign up please visit our website here.
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Girl Power After School Spring Break Camp
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Girl Power After School presents, Spring Break Leadership Camp from
Monday March 26 - Thursday March 29 (daily 9:00 am - 4:00 pm) at the Women's Centre.
This camp is open to girls who have attended Girl Power After School two or more times this year.
Supplies, bus tickets and food is provided. To secure your spot please contact Alexe by email:
alexe@womenscentrecalgary.org or call 403-264-1155.
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Girl Force Leadership Camp
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Girl Force Leadership Camp takes place
Monday March 26 - Thursday March 29 (daily 9:00 am - 4:00 pm) at the Women's Centre.
This camp is open to girls in grades 7-9 who have attended Girl Force After School two or more times this year.
Supplies, bus tickets and food is provided. To secure your spot please contact Sarah by email:
sarah@womencentrecalgary.org or call 403-264-1155.
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Upcoming Workshops
Our workshops are free and open to all women. View and register for the March workshops online
here.
Organized by the Renters' Action Movement (RAM), this interactive workshop will teach you about your rights as a tenant, share possible resources in case you have any issues, and introduce you to the work of RAM.
In our monthly Environmental Issues Discussion, we will be discussing the New Age of Recycling.Stay tuned for guest speaker announcements!
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Our Vision: Women Supporting Communities, Communities Supporting Women.
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