September 27, 2017
At 7:30 p.m.— Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for socializing over appetizers.
Speaker: Sarah Grittani, Health Promoter, Brant County Health Unit.
Topic: Tick Talk: Vector borne illness
Category Archives: Brantford news
Pics from the Jan General Meeting
Trivia Night flyer downloadable here
Program 2016-2017
Sept. 28 “Change a Life, Enrich Yours” – Carolyn Hudson, Founder/CEO, Mighty Oaks Global Initiatives. Welcome Back Meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. Join us for appetizers and socializing!
Oct. 26 “Brantford Airport – A Vital Part of Regional Transportation Infrastructure” – Heather McNally, General Manager, Brantford Municipal Airport and Brantford Flying Club
Nov. 23 Motivational Speaker/Litigation Lawyer – Jodie-Lynn Waddilove, Aboriginal Division of the Attorney General’s Office
Jan. 25 “Brantford Community Healthcare System Foundation and Women’s Health Issues” – Representative from BCHS Foundation and Guest Physician
Feb. 22 “Issues and Action: CFUW Resolutions Discussion” – CFUW Executive/Advocacy Committee
Mar. 22 “Rape Culture 101” – Terra Manuliak, Sexual Assault Centre Brant
Apr. 26 “What Can We do to Help the Bees?” – Paul Hoekstra, PHD
May 24 CFUW Banquet/AGM – Brantford Golf & Country Club – Well-known local author and retired infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Ross Pennie, will unveil his newest book.
Walking group, Feb 2016
Basketeers Program of Nova Vita
CFUW Brantford Members enthusiastically supported the Basketeers Program of Nova Vita, our local women’s shelter, again this year, donating enough money and articles to put together three full kitchen baskets. These baskets will benefit women leaving the shelter to set up their own residences after leaving difficult situations. Good job all!
2015 Scholarship Winners
CFUW Brantford Program Committee 2015/2016
September 23, 2015
“Feed your Passion”: Speaker – Lori Chisholm
Recently retired from teaching, Lori will describe how she seized the opportunity to feed her passion for food & travel. Lori believes that many of life’s greatest memories are often associated with the combination of place and taste – and she
will share some of her best!
October 28, 2015
Creating an Age Friendly Community: Speaker – Kathy Poirier, Grand River Council on Aging
Life Transition Services – an Emerging Market: Speaker – Cindy Snider, Upstage B4 U Sell Cindy Snider provides professional staging services which help people to transition happily. She will describe her senior life transition services and why this
is a much needed emerging market.
November 25, 2015
Teaching Mothers to Teach: Speaker – Barbara Melara, CFUW Member
Barbara Melara will describe her recent humanitarian mission with Amorak Society, which seeks to educate children by educating mothers who, in turn, educate their own/neighbour children.
January 27, 2016
Five Oaks: Moving Into a Green Future: Speaker – Melissa Connor, Director Five Oaks
Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre is taking bold, green & forward-thinking steps into the future by entering a dynamic partnership with Earthship, an eco-humanitarian organization. Melissa will describe the development of a new off-grid
retreat centre that is gentle to the earth and the spirit.
February 24, 2016
Airport Impact: Speaker – Heather McNally, General Manager Brantford Municipal Airport & Brantford Flying Club
After flying as a Commercial Pilot for 20 years, Heather McNally came to Brantford Municipal Airport August with a vision to take our airport to new heights. She will discuss the impact of the airport on the future development of Brantford
and the County of Brant.
March 23, 2016
Issues & Action – CFUW Resolutions Discussion: Advocacy Committee
This meeting will provide an opportunity for all members to become engaged in our CFUW resolutions process – our collective way of making a difference!
April 27, 2016
Building Community for the Deaf-Blind: Speaker – Cathy Proll, Executive Director, Canadian DeafBlind Association, Ontario Chapter
Cathy will speak about the organization’s latest project, an apartment complex for individuals who are deaf-blind – and provide a tour of the new premises.
(off-site option)
May 25, 2016 – Annual Meeting and Banquet at the Brantford Golf and Country Club:
Glenhyrst: Celebrating the Legacy: Speaker – Ana Olson, Manager, Glenhyrst Art Gallery
Reflecting on the legacy of Glenhyrst and how it echoes the history of Brantford and community. Contributions of CFUW members, particularly those of Mary Stedman, will be highlighted.
Potluck at Blue Lake
CFUW members gathered at the home of Pat Clemons on beautiful Blue Lake for our annual Potluck Picnic. Those who wanted took a dip while the others enjoyed the scenery and the conversation. Dinner, as always, was a real treat! Thanks are extended to Pat for welcoming us to her lovely home.
Annual Meeting May 2015
