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Pres ident ’ s Message The theme for CFUW Ontario Council is
“Women Helping Women”. That is what we are all about and all members of CFUW-Hamilton should feel proud of our activities and the accomplish-ments that we achieve together.
Here are a few fall highlights:
CFUW 100th Anniversary activities continued honouring our Sage Award Win-ner, Doreen McKerracher, and all the 50 year + members of the club with our
Regional Director, Mary Jane Wasznyski at the September meeting.
General Meetings were successfully relocated to First Unitarian Church.
Excellent Fall speakers Jeff Mahoney, Hamilton Spectator, and Lynda Lukasik, Executive Director Environment Hamilton, provided informative talks.
Successful October Author’s Event was held at the Hamilton Public Library in support of the CFUW-Hamilton Scholarship Fund.
Significant activities to recognize Women’s History Month were held in October.
Generous donations for Inasmuch House were collected at the November meeting.
Our executive welcomed 14 members, who joined in the past 2 years, with a fun potluck.
Intellectually stimulating, fun, educational Interest groups for all members. Winter 2020 proves to be just as exciting. Mark your calendars for the General Meetings on January 21st and February 18th at First Unitarian Church. Please note the meetings are in the afternoon, at 1:30 pm. We hope many members and guests will attend and enjoy engaging, informative programs. All members have an opportunity to assist the club to continue the membership drive by bringing one friend to the next meeting. Let’s increase our membership by at least another 5 - 10 members. CFUW, with its mission to make a difference locally, across Canada and internationally, regarding the rights of women and girls, and social justice issues, is an organization that is needed more than ever to face the challenges of the 21st century. I wish you an enjoyable, peaceful holiday season with family and friends. Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy new year! Rosemary Knechtel
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Sage Award Winner Doreen McKerracher, and all those who have belonged to CFUW for 50 Years Plus, with our Regional Director, Mary Jane Wasznyski.
September Meeting 100 years celebration
'The Plot Thickens' was an afternoon author event held on Sunday Oct. 27 to raise money
for our Scholarship Fund. It was a wonderful occasion, with our member Jill Downie interviewing fellow mystery/thriller authors Melodie Camp-bell and Ian Hamilton. They discussed the writing process and character devel-opment as well as the challenges of the publishing world today. A lively question and answer session attested to the audi-ence’s enjoyment and engagement. We raised $1,000.00 for the scholar-ship fund with around 65 people attend-ing, many of whom queued up to buy the authors’ books from our event partner, Epic Books. Brenda Wright
CONGRATULATIONS!
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CFUW–Hamilton 2019 – 2020 Programme
Held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 170 Dundurn Street South
January 21, 2020, 1:30 p.m.
“One Community for All”
Halton Multicultural Council (HMC) has been serving the Halton community for over 40 years. Learn how its dedicated teams of experi-enced and passionate staff work to help newcomers settle and integrate into a welcoming and inclusive community. This will be a joint meeting of CFUW-Hamilton and Blooms for Africa.
February 18, 2020, 1:30 p.m.
“Recipe for Success: Cake and Loaf, an award winning bakery”
Josie Rudderham, YWCA Woman of Distinction Award winner, and co-owner of this bakery on Dundurn St. S. with Nicole Miller, will talk about how their bakery got started through a microloan and how they are giving back to the community through a number of business initiatives such as using locally sourced ingredients and paying a living wage.
April 21, 7:00 p.m.
“Leaving No One Behind: Sustainable Development Solutions”
More information next newsletter
Club Membership Update
Cathy Tell & Trudi Down, Membership Co-convenors
Do you remember our membership chal-lenge of September? Well … We are pleased to report that CFUW-Hamilton has nine new members, eight of whom joined since the September 2019 mem-bership drive. We thank everyone who spoke to or brought prospective mem-bers to the September General Meeting. A New Members’ Welcome Potluck was held at the home of Myrtle Greve on Thursday, November 14th. Since the Club had not had a New Members’ Event in a couple of years, we included those mem-bers who had joined within the past two years, as well: Wilma van Zwol, Jo-Anne Nicholas-Ray, Janis North, Cathy McPherson, and Carole Peters. All new members were asked to tell a little about themselves.
The 2019 new members are:
Nancy Baker
Leslie Bell
Zoe Branigan-Pipe
Joanne Carson
Jenn Merritt
Valerie Neely
Marie Robbins
Janina Vanderpost
Kelly Watt
Please look for our new members at General Meetings and Interest Groups. Introduce yourself and get to know them better!
Jan. and Feb. meetings will be held at 1:30 p.m.
March 17, 2020 7:00 p.m.
“CFUW Resolutions” The Actions and Advocacy Committee will facilitate our discus-sions of the proposed CFUW national or Ontario Council resolu-tions, and update us on the many forms of action and advocacy locally. Join with us as we build policy and make a positive dif-
ference in our community.
2020 AGM: NEW VENUE, NEW FORMAT!
This year's AGM will be held in the hall of St. Andrews United Church and it will be a LUNCHEON instead of our usual dinner. Please make plans to attend.
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Action and Advocacy The goal of Action and Advocacy in the 100th Anniversary year was to complete 100 acts of advocacy. Members have achieved the goal with a good response to our letter-writing campaign addressed to the provincial government to advocate for an increase in benefits for social assistance recipients so they can afford healthy food, and to support Bill 60 which could lead to more adequate levels social assistance. We meet on an ad hoc basis to deal with any resolutions coming forward from the Ontario Council or CFUW National. When there are new resolutions, members of the group do an extensive review of the background materials used and make a recommendation to the club as to whether or not the resolution should be supported by our club. These recommendations are presented at the March general meeting and our club's delegate to the National AGM is charged with voting on our behalf. We are always looking for members to assist in this interesting work. If you are drawn to the issues of equality, social justice, and lifelong learning for women and girls, please let me or any of the executive know. Contact: Sheri Selway 905-527-1697 [email protected]
Myrtle Greve 905-648-7581 [email protected]
Art Appreciation Art Appreciation offers members the opportunity to visit local galleries, to study artists through papers given by members and to enjoy the company of the other members over the occasional lunch but always over art. Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm with some exceptions Jan. 2 No meeting Feb. 6 True North Gallery, also known as The Music Gallery of Fine Art, is the world’s first fine art gallery dedicated to visual art by musicians, and artwork connected to the music experience. Mar. 5 Art Gallery of Hamilton: Michael Snow: The Early Years Contacts: Myrtle Greve 905-648-7581 [email protected]; Mary Barrette 905-648-3783, [email protected]
Bridge We are now playing on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm, at each other’s homes. Jan. 28 at Nina Macintosh’s Feb. 25 at Norma Young’s Mar. 24 at Dorothy Gruggen’s Contact: Nina Macintosh, [email protected] Creative Writing The Creative Writing group generally meets at 1:30 pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Each member brings copies of what she has written that month and we critique it. The meetings are fun. The hard part is writing.
Usually meets the third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. Dec. 11 at Debbie Welland’s Jan. 15 at Alexandra Gall’s Feb. 19 at Trudi Down’s Mar. 18 at Linda Helson’s Contact: Linda Helson, [email protected]
Held monthly in various locations.
The Music Gallery of Fine Art in Waterdown
Daytimers A walk to explore the natural and built landscapes of Hamilton and area. After our walk, usually about an hour, we always find some place to stop for a cup of coffee/tea. Please call or email Jan if you plan to come, so we will be sure not to leave without you, also to ver-ify details, as plans are subject to change.
Meets on the first Friday of the month at 9:30am Jan. 3 Durand area walk Feb. 7 Waterfront Trail from Bayfront Park Mar. 6 Stoney Creek downtown More detailed plans will be sent out before each walk. Contact: Jan Armstrong, 905-575-0934, [email protected]
Déjà Lu A book group where members give a short summary and impressions, recommendations or otherwise, about the book they have read on the topic selected for that month. A scholarly review is not expected. Generally meets on the fourth Friday of the month, 10am, at Alex Gall’s. Jan. 24 Woman Feb. 28 Science Mar. 27 World War II Contact: Alexandra Gall, 905-628-6861
Friday Group Our meetings in 2020 will focus on our own members and we look forward to hearing about interesting lives and engaging in great conversations.
The Friday Group meets on the third Friday of the month at the homes of our members. Jan. 18 To be announced. Feb. 21 tba. Mar. 20 tba. Contact: Christine Gerth, 905-627-7894, [email protected]
HEAL – Healthy Eating And Living A fun group to learn and practise ways to stay vibrant and healthy. We have discussions on various health-related topics, participate in some healthy activities and share good food together, along with a good dose of lively conversation and humour. We meet in members’ homes and are a friendly, supportive group for one another. We welcome others to join us.
Meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless other-wise noted Jan. 26 Host Jan Armstrong Food demonstration at Sobeys, Ancaster Feb. 24 at Theresa MacDonald’s HEAL Jeopardy - Round Two; Bring a healthy sandwich. Mar. 23 at Marilyn Hill’s Shakespeare with ‘Savory and Sweet Somethings’ Contact: Heather Oliver, 905-627-0632 [email protected]
Modern Books Group Each member pays $20 that is used to purchase new books throughout the year. The books that are purchased become a lending library for the members. Each member is encouraged to review a book and these reviews help us to decide which books we would like to read.
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Daytimers enjoy a chilly fall walk.
HEAL members Christmas Potluck The eating is over and the carol singing begins.
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:45 p.m. in the homes of members. Jan. 28 at Jill Downie's Reviews by Helen Hadden - The Gown by Emilie Autumn, and Carolyn VanHoevelaak - Olive Again by Elizabeth Strout Feb. 25 at Carolyn VanHoevelaak's Reviews by Cathy McPherson - TBA, and Michelle McGinn - TBA Mar. 24 at Marg Johnson's Reviews by Marilyn Mallard - A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier, and Barbara Ledger - The Difference by Marina Endicott Contacts : Carolyn Van Hoevelaak 905-679-1002 [email protected] Kathy Scarth, 905-628-0883, [email protected]
OUT and ABOUT We meet on the forth Friday at noon. Other CFUW members are welcome to join us. Jan 24 Plains Road Bistro, Burlington Feb 28 Tea at the White House, 35 Main St. N., Waterdown Mar 27 Dundas Do Mar, 255 James St N., Hamilton Contact: Pat Cino, 905-304-9696, [email protected]
Readers’ Circle There are two groups; one meets on the second Tuesday evening and the other on the second Wednesday afternoon. Both meet at members’ homes to discuss books selected the previous June.
Tuesday Group; meets at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 14 at Wilma van Zwol’s Laughing All the Way to the Mosque, by Zarqa Nawaz Feb. 11 at Jan Armstrong’s Dear Evelyn, by Kathy Page March 10 joint meeting at Brenda Wright’s The Fishers of Paradise, by Rachel Preston Contact: Barbara Ledger, 905-526-7405, [email protected] Wednesday Group; meets at 1:30 p.m. (except 7:45 p.m. in March — see below) Jan. 8 at Penny Allen’s The Huntress, by Kate Quinn Feb. 12 at Pat Stevenson-Cino’s The Library Book, Susan Orlean Tues. Mar. 10 joint meeting at Brenda Wright’s The Fishers of Paradise, by Rachel Preston
Contact: Sandy Gmell, 905-627-1425, [email protected]
“Women's History Month at Whitehern Sheri Selway
CFUW celebrated Women's History Month (October) with an event at Whitehern Museum. The McQuestens made a big contribution to early Hamilton, but faced many challenges along the way.
The workshop "Women of Whitehern, the Life and Times" fo-cused on the women, especially Mary, mother of Tom, and Ruby his sister. Discussion was lively as we contemplated mental health issues, poverty, illness, and addiction. We came to real-ize that life 100+ years ago had many challenges, and the McQuestens were doing their best in difficult circumstances. The discussion was followed by a tour of the house.
A big thank you to the staff of Whitehern, especially Tom Minnes and Nonni Iler (dressed as the maid who worked at Whitehern for many years) for the presentation, discussion, and tour but especially their enthusiasm for celebrating Women's History Month!
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Until December 24 at 4pm CFUW mem-bers can identify themselves when buying a book at Epic Books, 226 Locke Street South. Epic Books staff will print a second copy of the receipt which will be saved until Christmas. All re-ceipts will be to-taled up and 10% of that will be given as a gift card to Modern Books. Also from December 1 onward 12 books of Christmas will be sold at 25%off.