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G. Magnotta Foundation Hosts Vaughan Walk for Lyme on September 23
Sep 13, 2018
A great way to enjoy the early fall weather! Spend a fun filled morning on a 5 km leisure walk with your family and pets to help raise awareness of Lyme Disease. All net proceeds from this event will go directly to the G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases to benefit Canada's first translational Lyme Disease Research Lab at the University of Guelph. Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 Vaughan City Hall Registration: 8 am to 10 am Walk: 10 am * Music *Food *Refreshments For more information, click here.
Explore Australia with FWIO
Sep 07, 2018
The Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) Triennial Conference takes place in Melbourne, Australia from April 4-10, 2019. Following the conference, join FWIO and partner Collette for a 6-day tour, concluding April 16, 2019. Exploring Australia 6 Days • 8 Meals • 5 Breakfasts • 3 Dinners Click here for a detailed PDF brochure on this tour! Day 1: Melbourne Get to know Melbourne on a tour that features the historic Fitzroy Gardens. Later, you may join a tour to Phillip Island, the home of the world's largest colony of Little Penguins. Protected and studied by rangers, hundreds
History Comes Alive as Live History Pays a Visit to Stoney Creek, Ontario!
Jul 06, 2018
By Jeremy Jagusch WHO: Live History, A Governor General's Award nominated international touring theatre company who produces site specific customizable mysteries around the world. WHAT: "The Round Table", interactive theatre event WHERE: Erland Lee Museum, 552 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek, ON WHEN: Sunday, August 12th at 12:00pm and 2:00pm INTENDED AUDIENCE: Designed for adults The Round Table" - It's 1890 and on the eve of the most joyous occasion in town - a grand wedding between Erland Lee & Janet Chisholm, and you have been invited to a meal with the lucky one headed down the aisle
125th Anniversary Challenge: Show Us Your Creative Talent!
Jun 29, 2018
A challenge is being issued to WI Members in the creation of a graphic/picture design to be placed on a T-Shirt, but also may be used for a poster or sign to help with the celebration of our upcoming 125th Anniversary in 2022! The design must include: The number "125" The name "Women's Institute" Home & Country logo The design may be the colour of your choice and should commemorate what you feel the Women’s Institute has accomplished in the last 125 years in your Branch, District, Area or provincially. The design would be handed into your District or Area and then forwarded to the FWIO

Upcoming Events

Oct

Trent Valley Area Convention

Lange Pioneer Village

Keene, ON

Oct

Southern Area Convention

St. Pauls, ON

Oct

Candlelight Spirit Walk

Join us for an after-hours tours of the Erland Lee Museum and grounds. Guided by lantern light, hear about the history of the home and surrounding area and stories of the unexplained on a behind the scenes tour of the Lee. For entertainment only. Get your tickets today!

Location: 552 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek

Time: 7:00pm

Tickets: $15 (limited number available)

Contact: 905-662-2691 or erlandleemuseum@fwio.on.ca

Oct

Hamilton Area Convention

Vittoria & District Community Centre

35 Oakes Blvd, Vittoria, ON

Time: 8:30am

Oct

Kids Halloween Party

Calling all boys and girls, ages 4-9! You're invited to a Halloween party at the Erland Lee Museum. Put on your costume and get ready for a spooky, silly and fun-filled time, including games and activities, crafts, prizes, healthy snacks, and lots more!

Location: 552 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Admission: $5 per child, accompanying adults are free.

Contact: 905-662-2691 or erlandleemuseum@fwio.on.ca

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125th Anniversary Challenge: Show Us Your Creative Talent!

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