Beer and Burger Fundraiser at The Foundry Pub

When: August 14, 2010

·          6:00pm - 11:00pm

Where: The Foundry Pub

Cost: $10 ticket includes a beer and burger

More Info:

We are having 50/50 draws and a meat draw to raise money for the Women Centre. There will also be live music for your entertainment..

So don't forget to get out your dancing shoes and bring them with you ,its for a great cause !!!

Tickets are $10 and you will be able to purchase them at the Women's Center at 285 Selby St. We are open Tuesdays-Fridays from 10am-3pm.

...
Or you can email Karen at vkarenanne@yahoo.com; to make arrangements to pick them up..Hope to see you all out there!!!!!!

 

Creating Connections

 

When: August 21, 2010 · 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Where: Nanaimo Women's Centre

 Past Events:

Vagina Monologues

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT/ SISTERS IN SPIRIT

 

Sunday, October 4

 

The Nanaimo Women's Resource Centre and the Haven Society would like to invite you to participate in Take Back the Night event and  Sisters in Spirit vigil on Sunday October 4^th 2009. This date was chosen to pay respect to Aboriginal (First Nations Inuit and Métis) women, who face a particular racialized and/or sexualized violence because of their gender and Aboriginal identity. Take Back the Night is a night when women walk without fear and draw attention to a freedom they do not possess on any other night of the year.

 

Women and children are welcomed at the Nanaimo Women’s Centre: 285 Selby St (6:30 pm) for food and crafts. The Candle light procession will start at 7:30pm.  Supportive men are invited to assemble at Maffeo Sutton Park (8:00 pm) to cheer us on and listen to our words and music. Hot drinks will be served.

 

Annual General Meeting

The Nanaimo Women’s Resources Society’s will hold its Annual General Meeting on October 23. We will report on our achievements this passing year, discuss the focus of our work for next year, and elect new committee members. This is also a great opportunity for you to meet our members and support the work that we do with women and families.

 We recognize the critical importance of community involvement in meeting these challenges and are therefore urging all our members and interested parties to attend this year’s AGM. This annual gathering gives us the opportunity to recognize those remarkable women who have developed and sustained this agency and extend an invitation to those who would like to become involved.

 

 

The Vagina Monologues 2008

Feb 16 - 8pm & Sunday, Feb 17 - 2:30pm

V-Day promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. Through V-Day campaigns, local volunteers and college students produce annual benefit performances of The Vagina Monologues to raise awareness and funds for anti-violence groups within their communities.

This year's cast features students, Malaspina faculty, local actors, socially conscious individuals and Nanaimo-Cowichan Member of Parliament, Jean Crowder. Proceeds from box office revenue will be donated to the Nanaimo Women’s Resources Society.

Yvonne Van der Kooi

Visual artists, Yvonne Van der Kooi, Jan Mckegnie, and Iain Mckegnie have been madly painting the set for this year’s Vagina Monologues, a major fundraising event for the Women’s Resource Centre. In keeping with the artistic direction of director ElizaGardener, we have decided on hanging a series of large painted panels (generously donated by local artist Rod Corriani), doors, and windows (donated by Restore – Habitat for Humanity). These large vivid figurative works of woman will create a colourful backdrop for the actors and dancers on stage. The images resonate with the movement, music and monologues presented by the many talented artists. These large artworks which make up the set will be on sale to the general public and all proceeds will go directly to the Women’s Centre. Please come & join us, enjoy a visual feast of movement, music and imagery and take advantage of the opportunity to own a piece of the set and contribute to promoting awareness of woman’s issues locally and world wide.

 

 

Community Kitchens workshop

New! Community Kitchens is coming to the Nanaimo Women’s Centre starting May 11th 2007!
Community Kitchens will provide their two hour cooking workshop called "Cooking out of the Box", using the Good Food Box.
Participants learn new cooking methods, new recipes, and cooking with culinary herbs using the herb garden at the Women’s Centre. Lunch provided!

Go Girl! - free workshop

Go Girl is about setting and achieving your goals

Go Girl teaches you about boundaries, sex, and it's consequences

Go Girl gives you the facts about drugs and alcohol

Go Girl uses crafts & games to boost self esteem

Part 1 Aug 27th 2-5pm & Part 2 Aug 28th 2-5pm

Empowerment workshops for girls. Games, and beading activities. Topics: imagining yourself as an adult, healthy communication with friends, how to avoid being a rumour victim! Snacks provided. Location: Nanaimo Women's Centre 285 Selby Street. Call to register or for more info 753-0633

Paulette Roscoe – Surviving PMS April 18 2007

Our first Naturopathic lecture by Dr. Paulette Roscoe is on Feb 21st.The next lecture is April 18th, "Surviving PMS".
Please forward the poster to friends and relatives who may benefit from these informative sessions. Tickets are $8 in advance from the Women's Centre, or $10 at the door. For more information please call Nanaimo Women's Centre at 753–0633 or womenctr@telus.net.

Nanoose Bay – Women are invited to take part in a powerful rhythmical adventure with instructor Pamela Lynn. On April 28 at Fairwinds Community Centre, Lynn will offer her popular Fearless and Feminine empowerment drumming workshop as a fundraiser for the Nanaimo Women’s Centre.
The Fearless and Feminine workshop is for women who like trying something different in a supportive environment, enjoy having an outlet for creative self expression, and have an adventurous spirit that wants to get out and have some fun. Absolutely no musical experience or ability is needed, and all world drums and percussion instruments are provided.
Fearless and Feminine runs from 2–4pm April 28 at 3455 Fairwinds Drive, Nanoose Bay. Cost is $25 and space is limited.
To get tickets or for more information, call the Nanaimo Women’s Centre at 753–0633.
Click here to view the event poster.