herART fundraising event Feb 9th 7pm at the Queens. Tickets 10 dollars. Come out and support community art. Call 250-753-0633 for details.
The NWRS is happy to announce the launch of...
The herART project will be a collobarative community art event that combines visual and performance arts, and will create an opportunity for women and girls to participate in workshops and performances free of charge. The intent is to celebrate the diversity in our community and create connections through a series of workshops and public events.
There will be a variety of ways for community members to participate or support the herART project;
1. Volunteer to run a workshop, and assist women in girls in creating pieces of performance or visual arts for the event that will take place May 18th and 19th.
2. Volunteer to help out at the event ir the fundraiser February 9th at the Queens.
3. Join a workshop, and create a piece of art for display or performance.
4. Make a donation either a monetary one, or a donation of art supplies.
5. Come out to our fundraising event Feb 9th at the Queens, doors open at 7pm, tickets are 10 dollars.
6. Call us at 250-753-0633 and let us know how you would like to help!
The NWRS AGM takes place Sept 29, 2011 at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street. Doors open at 6:30 pm, business begins at 7:00 pm. Join us afterwards for door prizes, and self care presentations.
The following by-laws will be voted on at the AGM.
Thanks for all the community support that went into making this years Vagina Monologues a success. We had a wonderful time and we got to raise money for our centre, and women in Haiti.
For Immediate Release
March 2, 2011
Nanaimo Women's Resources Centre Pushing its Limits for a Better Future
Centre Celebrates International Women's Day; Wants Nanaimo Residents to Join-in
(Nanaimo, BC) On Tuesday, March 8, thousands will gather to celebrate and honour women for the 100th International Women's Day event, and in Nanaimo, the staff and volunteers at the Nanaimo Women's Resources Centre (NWC) will be marking the day by pushing themselves to the limit.
"Every year we serve more than 1,000 women, many on multiple cases, helping these women push through fears and face their circumstances in a move towards achieving a better life for themselves or their families," said Lesley Clarke, NWC executive director. "So this year we have decided to celebrate this day by pushing ourselves to the near breaking point in order to reach one of our own goals - and we would love for Nanaimo to show their support."
So what will the NWC be doing this International Women's Day? Staff and volunteers will gather at their house on 285 Selby Street and will be dropping to give 20 for every 20 - that is - they will be doing either 20 sit-ups or 20 push-ups for every $20 donated or new member signed to the NWC on that day.
"We are incredibly fortunate to have a strong base of supporters, but like so many non-profit organizations across the country, we could really use a few more," said Clarke "Every day we work to provide women with the tools, education and resource planning to help them expand their social and economic opportunities. We have great programs and services, but there is a lot more we want to do for these women and their families."
The NWC has been acting as an outreach and resource referral centre sine 1981 in Nanaimo and currently serves approximately 150 women each month. Programs and services include housing support, food and clothing resources, counselling, programs for women living on the street and programs for teenage girls in distress. The house on Selby also offers a warm, non-judgemental space for women to gather and find support on their path to recovery.
"We have wonderful women working and volunteering with us, helping support fellow women in this community, but there is a lot more we want to do. On this centennial celebration of women, we hope to see people step up and honour women who have made a difference in their lives. And in donating to the centre or by becoming a member, they will help us continue to provide and increase opportunities to facilitate a desperately needed service in our community,"said Clarke.
For more information about the NWC, visit www.nanaimowomen.com or to make a donation please drop by the centre or call 250-753-0633.
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Photo cutline: Caitlin Dembicki, NWC case worker, Suzie Dunn, NWC coordinator and Jenna Sequi-Berg, NWC volunteer gather in-line at the NWC house on Selby street to prepare for the March 8 20-for-20 event, in which staff and volunteers of the NWC will be doing push-ups or sit-ups corresponding to every dollar donated.
For Further Inquiries:
Suzie Dunn, NWC Coordinator
250-753-0633
Past Events:
BRING WARMTH
1-800-GOT-JUNK? and Nanaimo Women’s Resources Society
EVENT: Nanaimo Clippers vs Vernon Vipers
WHEN: Sunday, December 12 at 2:30pm
LOCATION: Frank Crane Arena
1-800-GOT-JUNK? and the Nanaimo Women’s Resources Centre (NWRC) are hoping Clippers fans will “Bring Warmth” to the December 12th game against the Vernon Vipers. Clothing and money donated at the Clippers will be given the NWRC so they can distribute them to families in need over the Christmas Season.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? will be at the game on December 12th to fill their blue bins with mitts, hats, jackets, scarves and socks to be delivered to Nanaimo families in need of warm clothing this season.
With each item donated, Clippers fans will have the opportunity to fill out a ballot for a chance to win a fabulous prize on-ice, during intermission. Winners will be treated to dinner for 2 at the Firehouse Grill with a special menu and wine pairing designed by chef Dean Andrichuk. Transportation to and from the Firehouse Grill will be provided courtesy of Swiftsure Taxi.
To purchase tickets for the December 12th Clippers game call 250-751-0593.
Sisters in Spirit and Take Back the Night March and Vigil
When: October 4th, 2010
Where: Beginning at the Women's Centre (285 Selby Street) and we will march to Maffeo Sutton Park
On this night all women walk without fear to draw attention to a freedom they do not possess & to improve the human rights and address the
violence facing Aboriginal women.
Candle light procession starting at the Nanaimo Women’s Centre: 285 Selby St 6:30 pm.
Finishing at Maffeo Sutton Park with speeches and hot drinks. Women and children are welcomed to the Centre for food and crafts before the walk.
Supportive men are invited to assemble at the Park to cheer us on and listen to our words.
Women's Centre AGM 2010
Thank you for another great year at the Centre. We worked with hundreds of women and families in our community and your support has made a great difference in the lives of these women.
We would like to invited you to attend our Annual General Meeting. Everyone is invited to attend, so bring a friend or a family member along with you.
Please find information about the meeting and a copy of the agenda below.
Hope to see you there!
When: Friday, October 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m
Location: Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street
6:30 Meet and Greet
Refreshments and Prizes!
Everyone Welcome.
AGENDA
1. Welcome and Call to Order
2. Approval of the Meeting Agenda
3. Approval of the October 23, 2009 Annual General Meeting Minutes
4. Introduction of the Nanaimo Women’s Resources Society Board of
Directors 2009 – 2010
5. President’s Annual Report
6. Executive Director’s Report
7. 2010 Annual Financial Statments Review
8. Motion to appoint the Society’s accountant for the
fiscal year 2010 – 2011
9. Nomination and Election to the 2010 – 2011 Board of Directors
10. By-Law Vote
11. Recognition of outstanding contributions to the Women’s Centre
12. Other
13. Person’s Day Recognition. Short movie about Nellie Mclung, one of the Famous Five.
14. Adjournment
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.
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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
285 Selby Street
More Info:
The Nanaimo Women's Centre is proud to host Creating Connections; an inter-generational women's only event. The evening is about connecting with other two-spirited, queer and questioning women in our communities. Allies are welcome.
Format:
Speed Friending
Dessert Potluck
Sharing Our Stories
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Vagina Monologues
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 4th 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 iss
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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.
Fearless and Feminine – Empowerment Drumming Workshop For WomenApril 28 2007
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.
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