To learn more about International Women's Day, click HERE

February 2012

Valentine's Chocolate Pot Luck & Movie

On Tuesday, February 14th, we woule like to invite women to the centre from noon – 2:30 for a chocolate pot luck and a movie  Please bring a delicious treat to share and indulge in a feel good movie. This event is free and is drop in, so no worries if you can’t stay for the whole movie. This will be a great opportunity to enjoy some delicious treats and connect with local women.

 January 2012

Expres Yourself! Improve your writing skills with the Women's Journal Writing Group. Starts on Thursday, Febuary.2. Ends Thursday, March.21.1-2:30 or 6:45-8:15 at The Golden Women's Resource Centre. Includes Free child care, writing materials and snacks. Limited spaces so register now! Latest registration January 23. Cost FREE!! 

December 2011

Please note that the centre will be closed Friday, December 23rd, Monday, December 26th, Tuesday, December 27th and Friday, December 30th for the Holidays.

24 hour crisis line will be available 250-344-2101

Annual Holiday Hot Lunch! Thursday, December 22nd from noon - 1:30pm

A time for delicious food, celebration of each other and the Holiday Season! This event is free. Let us know if you would like to bring something to share and we hope to see you!

Rockwater 3rd Annual Fashion Show

Local businesses & designers will be showing off their style on Saturday, December 17th at 8pm at the Rockwater Grill & Bar.  DJ s 360 & Mihajic Touch will be spinning after the Show.  Everyone 19 and over is welcome!

$5 at the door.  Proceeds are going to the Golden Women's Resource Centre.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada

December 6^th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. They died because they were women. For more information on this event please visit the Status of Women Canada  website

16 days of activism

The sixteen days of activism runs from November 25, the International Day Against Violence Against Women to December 10 which is International Human Rights Day.

These dates were chosen to symbolically link violence against women with human rights violations.

The 16 day period includes these significant dates:

• November 25: The International Day Against Violence Against Women
• November 29: International Women Human Rights Defender Day
• December 1: World AIDS Day
• December 3: International Day of Disabled Persons
• December 6: the Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre
• December 10: International Human Rights Day

The golden women's centre stands in solidarity with women and men around the world who are working vigorously to end all forms of gender-based violence.

Join us in the sixteen days of activism!

November 2011

Starlight Soiree: Walk the Red Carpet

Thursday, November 17th from 7pm - 10pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex

Tickets available in advance $20 from Moon River Gift Gallery and the GWRC, or at the door $25. Bring a non-perishable donation for the Golden Food Bank and receive $5 off the door price.

Each November, the Golden Women's Resource Centre staff and a group of wonderful dedicated volunteers put on The Starlight Soiree, our annual fundraiser. The event features a silent auction, local food challenge, live entertainment, a bar, a photo booth, and many wonderful people. Not only is it a fun and special evening, but it's for a good cause too! All proceeds benefit the Golden Women's Resource Centre's programs and services. All women and men 19 and over are welcome to this event. Feel free to drop by the Women's Centre to nominate someone for Woman of the Year. This prize will be awarded at the Soiree. So dust off your dancing shoes, pull out that gown, WALK THE RED CARPET and join us for a sophisticated evening.

October 2011

Women's History Month Pot Luck Women and children are invited to the Golden Women's Resource Centre on Thursday, October 27th from noon - 1:30 for a pot luck.  Guests are welcome to bring a dish to share or they can simply come and enjoy some delicious food and great company. 

Does Golden need an Infant/Toddler Group Child Care Centre? Let us know! The Giving Tree Child Care Society, the College of the Rockies, and the Early Childhood Development Coalition has hired Laurie Dalzell to conduct a community wide feasibility study on the need for and the ability to sustain an Infant/Toddler and/or Group Childcare Facility for Golden and Area A. To start the research, Laurie will be holding a few info sessions and focus groups in Golden from Friday, Sept. 30 – Tuesday, Oct. 4. One session will be a “Brown Bag Lunch” Topic at the Women’s Centre on Monday, October 3 from noon – 1 PM. If you are concerned about the topic of the availability of quality, affordable childcare, especially for infants and toddlers, please join us at this session for discussion. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. For more information or to find out the times of the other sessions, contact Laurie  on Facebook at Golden BC Child Care Feasibility Study.

September 2011

Take Back the Night!

Women Unite - Take back the night! Friday, September 23rd, 2011. Women & children are invited to join us for this empowering event and demonstration. Meet at the Dollar Store parking lot at 6:45pm and the march will begin at 7:00pm. Male allies are invited to join us for a rally outside the post office where we will be sharing ideas, thoughts, poetry and some entertainment!  Take Back the Night has been an on-going International demonstration to raise awareness about violence against women and the right to walk without fear. The women of Golden walk in contribution to the efforts of ending violence within our community as well as around the world. This event is free and we would be happy to provide transportation.

Woe to WOW! at work & home with Patricia Morgan

Wednesday, September 14th from 12:00pm - 1:30pm

at St.Andrew's United Church and Centre for Peace, 911 11th Avenue South 

The presentation, Woe to WOW! is based on Patricia's book, From Woe to WOW!: How Resilient Women Succeed at Work. Expect to discover that "You're stronger than you think." In this practical how-to session Patricia aims to help you strengthen your stress hardiness, empower your thinking and create a strategy to better cope and succeed.

You Will:

• Learn the power of internal locus of control
• Be inspired by the story of Lady Ragnell
• Identify a problem or adversity you face at work and/or home
• Explore and assess over 35 options from the Woe to WOW Resilient Strengthening Strategy Cards
• Create a personal strategy that is the best fit for your situation

Tickets are $5 before or $8 at the door. You can purchase tickets at the Golden Women's Resource Centre at Bacchus Books or at the door.

Non-Profit Connection/Registration Night

Wednesday, September 7th, from 6pm - 9pm at the Rec Plex.  The GWRC will have a table at this event where you can register to become a volunteer, register for Girlz Group, become a member or renew your membership, purchase tickets for Woe to WOW!, or just get information. 

CREATIVE WEDNESDAYS!

Women are invited to join us for some creative time here at the Golden Women's Resource Centre from 11:30am to 1:00pm every Wednesday. Whether you want to draw, paint, sketch, doodle, collage, or simply excercise your creative muscles! Please join us and we hope to see you here.

June 2011

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

"What it all comes down to"

When: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 6pm

Where: Kicking Horse River Lodge

Women from our community and surrounding area are invited to the Golden Women’s Resource Centre’s Annual General Meeting, "What it all comes down to".  

• 6:00pm Mingle and enjoy food from the Bugaboo Cafe 
• 6:30pm AGM business, find out how the GWRC has been doing, what we've been up to, elect board of directors, etc. 
• 7:00pm Enjoy speaker Leslie Adams, Golden's Woman of the Year!

This is an excellent opportunity to:·      

• Renew your membership or become a new member
• See what the past year has been like
• Elect a new Board of Directors for 2010/2011
• Visit with other fabulous women from the community

We would also like to invite women who are interested to put their names forward for the election of the board.  If you are interested please send an email by June 14th to the GWRC director at gwrced@uniserve.com.

April 2011

Let's Get Down to Business: 6-week Program for Women

April 17 - 23 is Prevention of Violence Against Women Week

CLOTHESLINE PROJECT 

The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears witness to the survivors as well as the victims of violence against women, to help with the healing process, and to educate, document and raise society’s awareness of the extent of the problem of violence against women. From April 11^th to April 21^st, the GWRC will have shirt decorating supplies available at any time during hours of operation for women (or the men who love them) to come and create a shirt, or other article of clothing to hang on the line. We have clothes available to use, or you can also bring your own article of clothing.  You can take some supplies home to create your shirt at home as well. Support will be available for anyone who might need someone to talk to throughout the process. 

April 21st, from noon - 2:30 the GWRC will be displaying the shirts and hosting a BBQ at Kumsheen Park, across from the movie theatre.  Everyone is welcome to join us for some yummy food and to see the clothesline project.

(If it's raining we will be at the Overwaitea)

March 2011

Let's Get Down to Business - Mini-Conference

(click here for full event schedule, subject to change)

 International Women's Day

When: Tuesday March 8th!

The Golden Women's Resource Centre will be hosting a performance salon at the Kicking Horse River Lodge that evening from 7pm-9pm so be sure to mark your calendars. We are currently looking for local talent who would be interested in sharing that evening whether it's music, poetry, a skit, etc. In the siprit of the evening, we ask that performances be one of the following: performed by women, written by women or celebrating women. We also ask that each performance be less than 10 minutes or a maximum of 2 songs. If you're interested please call the GWRC at 250-344-5317 so that we can ensure that you're part of the program!

Coupon Capers Lunch Event

When: Wednesday March 2nd, 12pm-1pm

Join us this Wednesday as Michele Brooker shows us "what the big deal is about coupons"! Michele will share tips and tricks on how to find and use coupons effectively to reduce your grocery shopping bill. During this "hands-on" workshop, we will be going on line to find and print coupons.

February 2011

January 2011

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES!

Sticking to Your Resolutions

January 7 - February 8th

DO YOU WANT TO....

Quite an addictive behaviour?

S.M.A.R.T. Recovery Coordinator Vicki Kennedy will discuss quitting techniques and provide tips to people who are trying to kick a habit. Noon-1pm, Thursday, January 27th

Be More Creative?

Local artist Susan Cowan will give sketching tips and techniques to people wanting to explore their creative side. Sketching materials provided. Noon-1pm, Thursday, February 1st.

Eat Healthier & Not Go Broke Doing It?

Professional cook and entrepreneur Nina Mitchell will have healthy treats on hand and recipes and tips for healthy and affordable eating. Noon-1pm, Tuesday February 3rd.

Stick to Your Financial New Year's Resolution?

Financial literacy coordinators Laurie Dalzell & Sarah Wegelin will have tips on how to save for that special something or just get a better handle on your finances. Noon-1pm, Tuesday February 8th

ALL FREE!

Women are invited to join us for these lunch sessions to discuss and explore the above topics 

Snacks & beverages provided!  

December 2010

Annual Holiday Hot Lunch!  Friday, December 17th from noon - 3:00pm

A time for delicious food, celebration of each other and Holiday Season!  This even is free.  Let us know if you would like to bring something to share and we hope to see you!

Financial Fun & Games!  Monday, December 13th, 11:30 - 1:30.

'Tis the season for spending money and you can't get around it... office parties, kids' activities, family obligations.  Forget about all of it for a moment and come over to the Women's Centre for some fun and games with a fun, financial twist.  There will be three different games to choose from: Settlers of Kataan, the Game of Life, and one more (surprise!).  Besides having fun with us, you will get a free lunch and you might even win a prize.  RSVP by Monday at 10am at 250-344-5317 and let us know your preference of game to play. 

National Day of Remembrance and Action

on Violence Against Women

Monday December 6: 12:00pm @ The Golden Post Office Fountain

           This event will include: speakers, reading of names of the victims of the Montreal Massacre, The Shoe Memorial, and a minute of silence in respect to those who were killed

       Women are invited to join us for snacks, after the ceremony at the Golden Women's Resource Centre.

For more information stop by the Women's Centre or call 344-2101

5th Annual Starlight Soiree: A Night in Paris,

November 25th: 7pm, Mount 7 Rec Plex

Features include: Draw for Woman of the Year, Photobooth, Silent Auction, Loonie Auction, Live Entertainment, Fabulous Finger Foods, Local Food Challenge

All proceeds to benefit the Golden Women's Resource Centre programs and services. Tickets are on sale now at Moonriver Gift Gallery, The Golden Women's Resource Centre, Lori Baxendal Formals. Advance tickets $20 - purchase an advance ticket and your name will go into a draw for a dress of your choice from Lori Baxendal Formals.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Golden Food Bank.

This year expect to find yourself surrounded by Paris-inspired decor and music, entertainment by the Golden Navel Academy, Tracy Mihajic and Southside Entertainment, Amuse Troupe, Masters of Nun and more...

Special thank you to: Dj's Paper Place, Home Hardware, Kickinghorse Ford, Palliser Printing, Overwaitea Foods, The Golden Firefighters, Shear Perfection, Columbia Valley Credit Union, College of the Rockies, Mike and Lee Palumbo from Snowpeak Rentals, Lori Baxendale, Tracy Mihajic, Sher's Photography, Golden Navel Academy, Amuse Troupe, Fanny and Nicolas, Susan Cowen and to all of our volunteers for donating thier time to creating this event.

Movie Night at Bizarre Entertainment

On Sunday, November 7th, Bizarre Entertainment will be showing the movie Iron Jawed Angels (click on title to learn more about the movie!) at 7pm.  This movie tells the true story of how defiant and brillian your activists Alice Paul, and Lucy Burns took the women's suffrage movement by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American Women win the right to vote.  Please join us for this award winning movie and discussion.  Admission = $5 (all of which goes to the Food Bank)

Book Club: Suze Orman Women & Money 

The Women’s Centre wants to start a BOOK CLUB, so we thought we’d kick it off with a financial literacy book that a few of us at the centre have read called Women and Money by Suze Orman. If you are interested in joining this book club, please let us know by October 15. We’ll order you your very own copy of the book (and you only have to pay $5!) and get you started on our online discussion board.

Book Club will meet on Friday, November 5th from 4 - 6 PM. Location TBA. Or Visit our Discussion Group to participate in the conversation online.

October 2010

Women's History Month

Friday, October 8th the Women's Centre is hosting a FREE Thanksgiving lunch to women and children from our community as a token of thanks for all the support over the years and in recognition of all the wonderful women who are a part of Golden's history today!  Friday, October 8th at 12pm noon at the centre.

Come in to the centre and nominate a wonderful woman in your life for WOMAN OF THE YEAR!  This can be your mother, sister, friend, co-worker, or simply a woman you admire in the community.  The winner will be chosen by draw at the 5th Annual Starlight Soiree (see November events).

Financial Literacy Awareness Day

The GWRC will be hosting Financial Literacy Awareness Day Friday, October 8^th all day at the centre.  This day will be an open house of sorts with a few structured events (Coffee Talk at 10:30 AM and a Lunch Time topic at noon), and other informal activities; handouts, displays of financial information, and signup sheets for other upcoming activities. Local professionals will be on hand to answer your financial planning questions. And we will be giving away door prizes! One Suze Orman “Women and Money” book and one pair of tickets to the Starlight Soiree.

Coffee Talk

"Coffee Talk" a casual conversation (with coffee, tea and goodies) on various topics related to Financial Literacy.We provide the coffee (and tea and treats), you provide the talk.

Tuesdays in October from 10:30 - 11:30 AM at the Women's Centre.

October 5: "Your relationship with money." To some of us money could solve all of our problems (if I won the lottery...) or the root of all evil (those $@%* capitalists) or just something that we wish we had a better relationship with. Join me Laurie Dalzellfor a facilitated conversation about our money and how we can feel good about it (whether we have it our not!)

October 19: "Teaching your children about Money."  Have you ever wished you knew about managing money better when you were a kid (like, if I had only saved $50 a year from the time I was 12, how much money would I have now?)? OR do you want to try to give your children a better understanding of the value of money and instill good spending and savings habits at a young age? If so, this Coffee Talk Session is for you. We will be sharing ideas about allowance, paying your children to do chores, teaching the 10/10/10/70 rule, and giving some creative ideas on how to get your children interested in money matters. If your child thinks money magically comes out of the ATM, come to this session and learn more about Kids and Money.

September 2010

Take Back the Night!

Women Unite - Take back the night!  Friday, September 10th, 2010.  Meet at the Dollar Store parking lot at 7:15pm and the march will begin at 7:30pm.  Male allies are invited to join us for a rally outside the post office and an after party at the Rockwater, featuring music by Sarah Osadetz, Laurie Dalzell, and Cleo Corbett followed by DJ Mihajic Touch. 

Take Back the Night has been an on-going International demonstration to raise awareness about violence against women and the right to walk without fear.  The women of Golden walk in contribution to the efforts of ending violence within our community as well as around the world.

July 2010

Yoga in the Park!

June 2010

Golden Women's Resource Centre's Annual General Meeting 

Tuesday, June 22nd from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the Golden Family Centre Meeting Room (421 9th Ave. North). Light snacks and beverages will be provided.  For more information, please contact the GWRC at 250-344-5317

• Renew your membership or become a new member
• See what the past year has been like
• Elect a new Board of Directors for 2010/2011
• Volunteer, Support and Member appreciation gifts
• Visit with other fabulous women from the community

Please RSVP so that we know how many women to expect!  See you there.

May 2010

Financial Journal Writing Program with WRITING OUTLOUD, Tuesday's May 18th - June 21st, 7pm-8:30pm -  Participate in activities and discussions that work to:

• Write and improve your writing and journaling skills.
• Rediscover your relationship with money.
• Bring consciousness to your daily spending.
• Set financial goals and ways to achieve them.
• Build your financial resources.

Sign Up Today!

Contact Sarah at 250-344-5317 for more information. This program is funded by Status of Women Canada and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

DOLLAR$ & SENSE FOR WOMEN: Discussion Group Series

Women are invited to come and learn, ask questions and share their experiences surrounding money in an informal environment.  Attend one or all of the following free discussion groups:

• Women, Finances & Safety; what every woman should know about money & safety.
• The Basics;savings, chequings, credit cards and how to get by.
• Getting out of the Red: debt management and helpful tips on how to pay it off.
• Principle Parent: being a single mother and how to make finances work.
• Financial Goal Planning: Know what you want and how to make it happen
• Retirement Savings Strategy: What to do, no matter when you're starting.
• Simplet Saving STrategies: Make your money go futher in simple and realistic ways.

For more details surrounding dates and times click HERE.

April 2010

National Volunteer Week - April 18th-24th

Pancake Breakfast (Yum!), April 28th, 10am-Noon, Golden Women's Resource Centre (419C 9th Ave. N) - In celebration of all of our wonderful volunteers the Golden Women's Resource Centre will be hosting a pancake breakfast. All volunteers are welcome.

Prevention of Violence Against Women Week - April 18th-24th

Clothesline Project and BBQ, April 21st, Noon-2pm, Kumsheen Park (across from the movie theatre) - In recognition of National Prevention of Violence Against Women Week we invite all women (and the men who love them) who have survived, are experiencing and/or have witnessed violence against women to express your experiences by decorating an article of clothing with works, symbols and pictures. All clothing items will be hung together outside during the BBQ. 

March 2010

March 8th is International Women's Day!  Please come celebrate with us at our annual Performance Salon.  There will be music, spoken word and other performances by locals in honour of this special day!  We will be at the Kicking Horse River Lodge, on Monday, March 8th.  There will be food, snacks and beverages available from 6pm - 7pm and performances from 7pm - 9pm.  See you there!

December 2009 

November 2009

4th Annual Starlight Soiree, Thursday, September 26th, 7pm at the Golden Civic Centre!  Join us for our annual fundraising event! There will be a food challenge, bar, silent auction, photo booth, live entertainment and more.  All Women & Men over 19 are welcome.  This is an event not to be missed!

Tickets: $15 before, $20 at the doorTickets are available at the Golden Women's Resource Centre, Moon River, Elite Nutrition, & Lori Baxendale Formals. 

** Buy your ticket before Monday, November 23rd and your name will be entered into a draw to win a dress of your choice from Lori Baxendale Formals.

September 2009

Sept. 14 - 18: Fall Girlz Group registration grades 5, 6/7, 8/9, at the Golden Women's Resource Centre, during business hours. $15 registration fee. Space is limited. Contact Sarah or Cheryl for more information: 250-344-5317

Friday, September 18th: Take Back the Night, 8:15-10pm -

Women and Children Celebrate your right to walk without fear at night! We'll be meeting at the Dollar Store Parking lot at 8:15pm. Walk will begin at 8:30pm. Features include: Fire Dancing, Drumming, Music, speakers and Discussion. Bring: Noisemakers, placards and a source of light to shine on the walk! Male allies are asked to join us for a rally at the Post Office and an after-party at the Rockwater.

August 2009

Sunday, August 16th: Golden Women's Baby Shower, Kinsmen Park, 4pm-7pm: Breastfeeding Awareness for those who've tried, are or are interested, guest speakers, bbq, games and activities, raffle draw. Everyone Welcome! For more information please call Sarah 250-344-5317 or Amber 250-348-6807

June 2009

Golden Women's Resource Centre Society: AGM

Wednesday, June 24th: Golden Family Centre Meeting Room - All Ladies Welcome! Come on out and meet our Board of Directors for 2009/2010. Celebrating another successful year, find out about our 2008/2009 year. Light snacks will be provided.

May 2009

May 19 - 22 - Spring Girlz Group Registration at the Golden Women's Resource Centre, $15 Registration Fee.

Spring session open to all girls in grades 5-9!

May - September - Women's Healing Garden: Sign up today, at the Golden Women's Resource Centre!

The Garden will be a sanctuary for women and girls to learn and share knowledge and expertise, connect with nature, and grow their own food. If you are interested in being involved in the garden in any capacity or would like more information contact Cheryl: 250-344-5317

April 2009

Saturday, April 18 - Kickinghorse Culture presents.....Summer of My Amazing Luck at the Golden Civic Centre at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm): Tickets are $20

Summer of My Amazing Luck is a play written by Chris Craddock, it is 'a comedy about two young mothers who are out to shatter stereotypes--or should they really give a rats ass?'

'Lucy and Lish are simple women at the mery of a large, complex and often heartless social safety net and they are hitting the road in a beat up van full of kids and toys.'

For more information please call: 250-344-6186 or check out www.kickinghorseculture.ca

April 1st - 25th: Golden Women's Resource Centre's ...

Clothesline Project

In Recognition of National Prevention of Violence Against Women Week we invite all women (and the men who love them) who have survived, are experiencing and/or have witnessed violence against women to share their experience with words, symbols and pictures on a piece of clothing. All items will be hung together at our NPVAW wrap-up BBQ on April 25th.

Supplies will be availalbe at the GWRC, during business hours. Support is available to women who may need someone to talk to during the event and creation process. 

March 2009

Save the Date: March 7th, International Women's Day celebrations.

February 2009

Feb. 23 - 27th - Newcomer's Welcome Week: Welcoming all newcomer's to Golden, activities include...

Friday, Feb. 27, 11am: Let's Go Tobogganing: We're meeting at the Women's Centre at 11am for an afternoon of fun winter activities at snake hill. Kids welcome! Hot lunch to follow at the Women's Centre. Please RSVP at 250-344-5317 by Thursday to arrange transportation.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, Noon - 1pm: Newcomer's Info Session: Meet us in the Golden Family Centre's meeting room for information on volunteer opportunities and programs/services that are available in Golden.

December 2008

We will be closed December 24th, 25th, 26th and January 1st

Our Safe Homes 24-hr Emergency Crisis Line is always available: 250-344-2101

Thursday, December 11, Noon - 1:30pm: Holiday Potluck Lunch at the Golden Women's Resource Centre: Please come for a delicious lunch, good company and cheery Christmas music.

Click here for PDF flyer

December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Friday, December 5, Noon - 1:30: December 6th Memorial: Join us at the Post Office fountain for a memorial to honour the 14 women who were murdered at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, Que. in 1989.

November 2008

Thursday, November 27, 7 - 9 PM: 3rd Annual Starlight Soiree Gala Fundraiser for the Golden Women's Resource Centre:  Join your friends at the first festive event to usher in the holiday season...and the only event where you can dress to the nines and wear your most fabulous shoes. Our theme this year is Colorful Foods of the World, and our sponsoring restaurants promise to please your palate with their unique creations.

Last year's event had over 200 guests and this year ticket sales will be capped at 250. Buy your $15 ticket at Bacchus Books, Moon River Gallery or the Golden Women's Centre. Support one of Golden's important community services and look great while you are doing it! This event is a party, men and women are invited, but since there will be a cash bar, all guests must be of legal drinking age.

September 2008

Friday, September 19, 7 PM (6:30 gathering time): Take Back the Night Celebration: Join the Women's Centre staff, friends, and supporters at the Women's Centre for the annual Take Back the Night March. This parade down Main St. (9th Ave. North) will include dancers, jugglers, firetwirlers, musicians, and speeches. This event is open to anyone who supports a woman's right to feel and be safe walking alone at night. We look forward to seeing you there.

Click here for PDF Flyer

Tuesday, September 23, noon - 1 PM at Golden Secondary School in Room 1: Women and Employment: Community Information Session: Laurie Dalzell will present the final report of the Women's Centre's 2007/08 Status of Women Canada funded project on Helping women overcome barriers to getting and keeping satisfying employment in Golden. Free lunch. RSVP by Monday, September 22 to 250.344.5317.

Wednesday, September 24, noon - 1 PM: Ready, Set, School @ Alexander Park School in the gym: Help your preschooler get ready for school by attending this fun, interactive activity session. Free Lunch, so an RSVP to Mrs. Rondeau @ 250.344.5513 is much appreciated! Local service providers will be there to give parents information about local Early Childhood programs.

Friday, Sept. 26 1 - 2:30 PM, Newcomer's Group Info Session: Golden Women's Resource Centre, . Contact Sarah Wegelin for more info: 250-344-5317

Click here for PDF flyer

Girlz Group Pre-Registration & Information Night: Mount 7 Rec Plex, Community Registration Night, Tuesday, September 10, 7pm, for girls in Grade 5-9. Contact Sarah Wegelin for more info: 250-344-5317

Click here for PDF flyer

Employment Workshops: Golden Women's Resource Centre, Monday, Sept. 8-12, Noon-1:30, Contact Laurie Dalzell for more info: 250-344-5317

The Bra Clinic: Hosted by Beauty Concepts' Teresa Gastel: Super 8 Hotel, Friday, Sept. 5 from 2:30pm-7pm and Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9am-7pm Golden Women's Resource Centre Clients will receive $10.00 off their bra purchase. Contact Teresa for more info: 403-816-1075

June 2008

Tuesday, June 3, 7 PM: Emotional Freedom Therapy with Liza Hindmarch: EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a fast and effective self help technique that is remarkably simple to master and helps to break free of a whole range of emotional problems from anxiety, phobias & fears to full blown addictions and post traumatic stress disorder - permanently and painfree.Based on the theory of chinese accupuncture and meridian points it uses a technique of gently tapping on certain acupressure points whilst focusing on the emotional problem and relief is found instantly. It really is that simple!
Liza will walk you through this remarkable process and by the end of the evening you will have experienced for yourself how amazingly effective this technique is for liberating oneself from emotional trauma and you will go away with a set of tools that you can use with a whole range of issues for the rest of your life. We hope to see you there."

On Thursday, June 5, NOON: Yoga as a part of your total wellness plan, Wendy Grant: We live in a time where there is little encouragement for paying attention to our body's natural energy levels and giving it what it needs, so sometimes we override the signals and do more when we need to rest and rest when we need to move.  Yoga offers us a choice-to listen to what our body requires to nourish ourselves with appropriate practices that create more energy or relaxation. This workshop will explore some simple but effective tools to help relax and renew our bodies and minds. No experience needed. Workshop is FREE and will be held at The Golden Yoga Center, 1213 10th Ave S., red and orange house, backdoor.

Tuesday, June 10, 5:30 PM: Annual General Meeting held at the Women's Centre.

May 2008

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Monday, May 5^th, NOON: Lunchtime Health Topic. Next week is Mental Health Week and Making Mental Health your Business is the theme. We will be hosting an lunchtime health topic on “Helping your friends, helping yourself. Normalizing and recognizing the importance of taking care of your mental health.” Face it, if you had an embarrassing rash, you would probably go to the doctor to get it checked out, right? Why don’t we address issues of mental health with the same attention? MaryLynn Lewis and Victoria Kennedy from Interior Health will come and present information and answer your questions about staying mentally healthy. 

Thursday, May 8, NOON: Very Basic Violin Lesson. If you’ve ever wanted to play the violin, here’s your chance…we’ll sort of. In one hour, Laurie Dalzell will show you how to hold a violin and make a sound on it. You will even “play” one song by the end of the hour. This workshop is designed for those of you that have a violin kicking around (and I know you are out there). But even if you don’t have an instrument and are interested in the violin, you should come! PS…those of you who already know how to play should come too. It will be fun. 

Monday, May 12, NOON: An Ayurvedic Approach to Cleansing. Dalia Yanai will present information about Ayurveda and how using the principles of Ayurveda can help make your spring cleanse more effective.

Tuesday, May 13, 7 PM: Get Involved, Make a Difference, Run for Town Council! Carmen Gustafson and Christina Benty will share information on how and why they got involved in local government and how you can, too! There will be a daytime presentation on Monday, May 26 as well. Come on out, women. There will be an election this fall and what a great opportunity to get more women involved in our government. Tell all your female friends to come and learn more. 

Thursday, May 15, NOON: Journal Writing. Sarah Wegelin will lead this workshop on journaling and the fun and benefits associated with it. Journals provided for the first 10 participants. 

Monday, May 19, NOON: You are more than what you eat: An introduction to transformative nutrition. Tammra Green of LivingProof Nutrition will lead us through some exercises to learn more about our well being, the food we eat and how the two are completely intertwined. This information will change your life J. 

Tuesday, May 20, 7 PM: Sushi Workshop with Nina Mitchell. If you were part of this workshop last year, you know that Nina is a genius and her creative approach to Sushi is not to be missed. Sign up for this workshop early. Max. 15. There is a minimal fee for this workshop to cover costs of the supplies.

Thursday, May 22, NOON: Develope a Life Balance Wheel. We all want rich and fulfilling lives, which means we usually have lots of competing priorities and ways we'd like to improve ourselves.  Join life coach, Leslie Adams to look at your own life balance wheel to look at your priorities and current level of satisfaction of those priorities.  Use the Balance Wheel tool to assess where you are in order to put plans in place to get you where you want to be.

Monday May 26, NOON: Get Involved, Make a Difference, Run for Town Council! Carmen Gustafson and Christina Benty will share information on how and why they got involved in local government and how you can, too! Come on out, women. There will be an election this fall and what a great opportunity to get more women involved in our government. Tell all your female friends to come and learn more. 

Tuesday, May 27, 7 PM: Creating with Clay

Thursday, May 29, NOON: Reflexology

April 2008

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April 27 - May 3: National Volunteer Week: volunteers. from compassion to action

• Wednesday, April 30, 10:30 am: Pancake Breakfast for volunteers.
• Friday, May 2, 5:30 pm: Nacho Night at the Mad Trapper with volunteers.

April 20-27: Prevention of Violence Against Women and Children Week

• Monday, April 21, Noon - 1 pm: The Opposite of Violence is Respect - discussion of how men and women can help end violence against women together. This discussion is being held at the Golden Family Centre (two doors west of the women's centre on 9th Ave.), a light lunch will be available.
• Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, Noon - 2 pm: Old becomes new: T-Shirts - Bring an old t-shirt to the women's centre and make it new with your creativity and our supplies.
• Friday, April 25, Noon - 1:30 pm: Picnic in Clown Park - We'll have hot dogs, veggie dogs, and more. Meet us at the Clown Park. The Event is for everyone!!! 

April 13-20: BC Victims of Crime Week/National Victims of Crime Week

April 8, 7 pm – 8:30 pm: Gardening Workshop at the Golden Women's Resource Centre

• Join Penny Shapperd from True Value Hardware to learn about basic spring garden care and specifically how to wake up your roses. Penny takes care of the gardens at Abbyfield and will share some of her tricks for making those roses so happy. Maybe she’ll even inspire you to join her in the garden where you can learn hands on how to prune and care for roses.

April : Time to start thinking taxes. The volunteer tax program will run through the Women's Centre until the end of April.

March 2008

March/April : Time to start thinking taxes. The volunteer tax program will run through the Women's Centre until the end of April.

 March 8

International Women's Day Celebration: Saturday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.

• Join us at the Kicking Horse River Lodge for a mix of performances by some of Golden's most talented women. Bar service and food available.