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Hygge and the Art of Coziness
Feb 25, 2021
Hygge (pronounced hue-guh) is another buzzword you might have been hearing lately! What is it? Hygge is a Danish word that has no exact English translation, but is defined as “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being” by the Oxford dictionary. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? There are similar terms in other languages as well, such as lagom in Swedish which refers to a happier, slower and more balanced lifestyle, and gezellig in Dutch which refers to a cozy, convivial, or pleasant atmosphere. Although these other terms are popular in
Join us for "Tea Tuesdays"!
Feb 23, 2021
Welcome to our new series talking about...tea! Join us every Tuesday for a new article! Robert Fortune and the British Tea Heist Robert Fortune (1813-1880) was a Scottish botanist and traveller. He was employed by both the Edinburgh Botanical Gardens and the Royal Horticultural Society. He is known for his extensive travels in China and Japan, where he discovered many plants that were unknown in Britain at the time. He collected plant specimens on his travels and introduced many new trees, shrubs, and flowers to European gardens. In total, he introduced approximately 250 species of
Prince Edward District WI Donates to Local Hospitals on WI Day
Feb 19, 2021
In celebration of WI Day on February 19th, the Prince Edward District WI donated bags filled with books stuffed toys and blankets to local Hospitals. These blankets and bags are made by Prince Edward District WI Members, to be used by children who come into the emergency room for an extended period of time. Since 2017, the District has donated an estimated 175 bags.
Women’s Institute Celebrates 124 Years
Feb 19, 2021
February 19th 1897. The weather was cold and the snow piled high on the Niagara escarpment. Women from across the community made their way through the hilly rural landscape to their meeting place for the evening – Squires Hall. Over 100 women piled into the hall to hear the inspirational words of Adelaide Hunter Hoodless; words which would spark a movement and spread across the globe. Thanks to the efforts of Janet & Erland Lee of Edgemont farm, women across Saltfleet Township (modern-day Stoney Creek) heard Adelaide’s message of education, empowerment and support among women. So inspired by

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March Zoom Gathering

Join the FWIO Membership Committee for their monthly "Zoom Bloomer" Gathering!

Date: March 25, 2021

Time: 7:00 pm

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Nomination Deadline: Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Canadian Woman of the Year Award

The Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Canadian Woman of the Year Award is the premier national award of Women’s Institute, celebrating the achievements of Canada’s most inspirational and influential woman. This award recognizes a woman for demonstrating excellence - from leadership to social change, from local to global reach, across multiple sectors.

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