Memorial Day for murdered Women

Everyone Welcome Sunrise Memorial to commemorate Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Thursday, December 6, 2012 Manitoba Legislative Building 8:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: Ms. Wanda Siatecki This year’s Guest Speaker will talk about the impact of violence against women on friends and family. Refreshments to follow This year, we are collecting new unwrapped toys for children at A Woman’s Place Contributions are welcome! Hosted by the Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council (Manitoba Status of Women) Please RSVP by Monday, December 3 to 204-945-6281 or msw@gov.mb.ca

Upcoming Event - MATCH

Upcoming Event - October 4

Upcoming Fundraiser for a good Cause

Fundraising Concert

for

Hospitality House

Sunday, Sept 30 - 2:30 p.m.

at

St. Mary’s Road United Church

613 St. Mary’s Road

Cost $15 - $10 for students

The concert/coffeehouse  will take place at St. Mary's Road United Church at 613 St. Mary's Road. In support of Hospitality House, the St. Mary’s Road United Church band has also created a wonderful instrumental CD which will also be for sale for $10.

Rayannah Chartier-Kroeker is a talented young jazz vocalist, whose experimentation with the tape loop station is downright magical - by the end of a song she is singing in 6 part harmony with herself, and the effect is astonishing. 

Refreshments -coffee, tea, juice and goodies are included in tthe price of your ticket. 

Hospitality House is currently supporting 13 refugee newcomers, 8 of whom arrived in the past month. One is a very active and adorable 18-month old toddler girl. Housing, feeding and clothing this many newcomers at one time is an expensive endeavour, so please come to the concert to enjoy some wonderful entertainment as well as supporting and learning more about the inspirational work of Hospitality House. 

Upcoming Event - Women's History Month

This message is from the Manitoba Status of Women:

The Honourable Jennifer Howard, Minister responsible for the Status of Women invites you to join her at a celebration of Women’s History Month:

·     Theme: Women’s Role as Mentors

·     Wednesday, October 3, 2012

·     Room 200, Manitoba Legislative Building

·     11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

·     A light luncheon will be provided.  Please RSVP by September 28, 2012 to 945-6281, toll-free: 1-800-263-0234, or via e-mail at msw@gov.mb.ca.