Past events

March General Meeting
Monday, 10 March 2025 (on Zoom)

 "Honoring the Past, Building the Future:
Montreal’s Black Rock Journey to Remember"

Fergus Keyes, C.Dir., holds a degree in Board and Governance issues from McMaster University and brings extensive experience with non-profit organizations. He has served—and continues to serve—on numerous diverse boards. Notably, he is a past Chairman of the Board at Centaur Theatre and a former board member of Alzheimer Montréal, and is a current member of the Quebec Anglo Heritage Network (QAHN) among others.

As a founding member of The Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation, Fergus was elected Chairman of its Board. He is a dedicated advocate for heritage, with a particular passion for promoting and preserving Quebec's rich history.

About the Montréal Irish Monument Park Foundation
The Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation was established over a decade ago by members of Montreal’s Irish community who sought to raise awareness about the Black Rock and the mass graves near its site.

The foundation's primary mission is to create a commemorative memorial space around the Black Rock monument to honor the memory of the Irish famine victims and the local caregivers who died while aiding them. Over the past decade, the foundation has worked tirelessly through events, media campaigns, and educational initiatives to highlight the historical significance of the Black Rock and advocate for the creation of a dedicated memorial park.

February General Meeting (on Zoom)
10 February 2025

Artificial Intelligence and our Leaders of Tomorrow
- Indra Kubicek -
Whether you realize it or not, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already part of our everyday lives. You may not be ready to embrace the idea of driverless vehicles, but you’ve likely experiencedthe use of AI in facial recognition technology, predictive text, online shopping, smart home appliances, and applications like WAZE and Siri. Indra Kubicek, CEO of Digital Moment, will tell us about how students are being educated in digital technologies and how Canada, and Montreal in particular, have become global leaders in AI.

Indra Kubicek is the CEO of Digital Moment, an award-winning Canadian charity dedicated to equipping youth with digital skills. Under her strategic leadership, Digital Moment has reached over 800,000 young people and 35,000 educators, making significant strides toward digital inclusion. Her vision to ensure access to AI education has placed the organization at the forefront of youth digital education in Canada.

MLUWC Potluck Events
13 January 2025

Each year in January, MLUWC holds potluck get togethers in lieu of a general meeting. In the earlier days, these get togethers were solely in the form of dinners. One of the members would host a dinner party with the participants each bringing a dish to the table or a bottle of wine. The number of participants varied and each dinner party welcomed 6-10 members. This function is only open to members who can sign up at previous general meetings.

The potluck format has become more varied in the last few years. Participants can choose between lunches, dinners or “5 à 7” get togethers. In addition, one person at each event is permitted to donate $25 in lieu of bringing a dish and/or a drink for everybody to share. The hostess provides her home, the bread and coffee/tea. The tables are always beautifully set for everybody to enjoy. The assistant hostess manages the menu and contacts the participants to make the final determination of what each participant will bring.

New members are encouraged to participate and are individually invited. This is a time for those new individuals as well as long-time members to spend some time together and have the opportunity to get to know each other better in a more cozy, informal setting. This year 69 members participated.

The Potluck coordinator, Linda Ricketts, offers special thanks to those who agreed to open their homes as hostesses, and those who took on the role of assistant hostesses, by managing and coordinating their groups. Thank you also to all the members who chose to participate in the Potluck this year. It is the perfect touch for a cold January meeting.

December General Meeting
Monday, December 9, 2024

MLUWC Christmas General Meeting
(cancelled BUT donations collected & distributed)
We were very disappointed that we had to cancel our Christmas Party. Unfortunately due to an issue at the power station on Sources Bouleveard, there were significant power outages in the West Island, which affected The Church of St John The Baptist.

The Presidet asked for all the Gift cards and Cash, Non-perishable foods, Gift baskets and Men's clothing to be delivered to the homes of MLUWC member volunteers which were subsequently delivered as shown below.

The Gift cards were delivered to Care Jeunesse
The Cash which members would have spent for the Raffle was sent in anyway and was given to Maison WILOH
The Non-perishable foods were delivered to the On Rock Food Bank
The Gift baskets were delivered to the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence
The Men's clothing was delivered to Resilience Montreal

Thank you to all the members for giving with open hearts for those in need.

Thank you also to all those who worked to make the event possible even though we didn't have our party:
Everybody who prepared goodies for the sweet and savory tables
All the elves who volunteered to sell raffle tickets
The Montreal City Voices for preparing to sing for us and to lead us in singing Christmas songs
(see below for a description of the group)

On behalf of the MLUWC executive, I wish you and all your loved ones a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a 2025 filled with Health, Love and lots of Laughter.
Nancy Acemian
President MLUWC

ENTERTAINMENT: Montreal City Voices
Founded in 1960, the Montreal, Quebec chapter of Harmony, Inc., also known as the Montreal City Voices chorus, brings four-part a cappella harmony to the local community through regular performances and educational events. The chorus consists of women representing a wide range of musical backgrounds, from novice to trained professionals.

Montreal City Voices not only stands for unity, community, equality, love and peace but they also believe in true and lasting harmony in all its forms.

Montreal City Voices will perform a variety of music, including traditional Christmas carols. They will also lead us as we all sing Christmas songs.

MLUWC Networking Breakfast Fundraiser
for 60 Million Girls
November 19, 2024

A fundraiser was held for 60 Million Girls, a CFUW Project to promote education by raising funds to keep more girls in school in Nepal. This breakfast was held at the Pigeon Club Café in Pointe-Claire.
Link for more information on CFUW's International Service Project : 60 Million Girls Retaining Girls in School in Nepal
https://www.cfuw.org/international-service-project-fundraising/

November General Meeting
Monday, November 11, 2024

Space For Earth - Space For All:
A journey from the classroom to the outer limits

Dianea Carroll Phillips
CEO/Education Director of Science Yourself No G's About It

As humanity reaches into space, the important big questions we are exploring on Earth get deeper. Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going? How can parents, schools, and community organizations provide learning content and experiences that help to prepare children for future jobs that will improve life here on earth? Take an intimate look into the life of an aerospace educator who is helping teachers and students prepare for the future as we attempt to improve life here on Earth. Discover why access to space should be given to everyone for the benefit of all.
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Biography
Dianea is a recognized ISF (DKG International Speaker's Federation), a global educator, and the CEO/Director of Science Yourself, No G's About It, delivering not-for-profit programs for girls (STEMGenuity) and learning opportunities for youth and teachers in more than 15 countries.

Dianea is an award-winning aerospace educator. She has been recognized for her STEM/STEAM Informal Education initiatives by NASA in Houston, Texas, and in 2023 was awarded the NASA/SEEC prestigious Cheri Brinley Outstanding Educator Award. Also in 2023, she became the first recipient of the Indigenous Legacy STEM+ Outreach Excellence Award at the Stardust Festival (Anangoka) held in Timmins and Mattagami, Ontario. In December 2024, Dianea was selected to FLIGHT 24 with the Space Foundation's Teacher Liaison Program located in Colorado. She has been the volunteer Director of Education at the Montreal Aviation Museum for more than fifteen years.

Dianea is a graduate of McGill and Concordia Universities and a former English Language Arts teacher. Among her STEM and STEAM skills, she is a certified Life Coach and a ZeroG Corporation Zeronaut, having completed experiments in space while weightless during a parabolic flight.

Every Child Matters
A Day of Action for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th
Linda Sestock and your President, Nancy Acemian, attended the "Every Child Matters" event joined by some members.

Start of the MLUWC 2024-2025 Season
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Sainte-Claire Ave, Pointe-Claire

Details: Finger foods along with wine and non alcoholic beverages will be served.
Cost: $20.00
The program for the evening is as follows:

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. : Sign-in, interest group sign-ups & social time
7:30 p.m.: Business meeting
8:00 p.m.: Speaker:
- Vanessa R. Sasson, professor of Religious Studies at Marianopolis College When Women Showed Up: The story of the first buddhist women

A special treat! We are pleased to announce that Carol Fiedler, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Thomas More Institute will be at our September 4, 2024 monthly meeting. She will draw 2 names to win a free course of their choice for the upcoming academic year. There will be a TMI pamphlet for you to consult at the meeting and coupons to complete if you want to participate in the draw. Good luck to all!

GUEST SPEAKER: VANESSA SASSON
WHEN WOMEN SHOWED UP: THE STORY OF THE FIRST BUDDHIST WOMEN

Vanessa R. Sasson is a professor of Religious Studies at Marianopolis College where she has been teaching since 1999. She is also a Research Fellow at the University of the Free State and a Research Member at UQAM.Vanessa R. Sasson is a professor of Religious Studies at Marianopolis College where she has been teaching since 1999. She is also a Research Fellow at the University of the Free State and a Research Member at UQAM.

Vanessa Sasson is the author and editor of a number of academic books. Her most recent academic contribution is a volume with Kristin Scheible entitled, The Buddha: A Storied Biography (Oxford University Press). A few years ago, Sasson tried something new and converted her research into a novel. The book, Yasodhara and the Buddha (Bloomsbury 2021) was the result. It tells the story of the Buddha from the perspective of his wife Yasodhara, who was left behind.

Vanessa will discuss how women were received by the Buddha and what his response was to their request for ordination.

MLUWC Tea Party #2 - August 20, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for the second MLUWC and City of Beaconsfield Joint Event as part of their
Building climate resilience through social connection program.

* When: Tuesday August 20 from 3 pm to 5 pm
* Where: At Montrose Park on Elm in Beaconsfield

* Directions: Easiest access is from Highway 20.

Take Autoroute 20 to the Woodland exit (Exit 45)
At the lights, cross the train tracks
Turn right on Elm
The park is on the left just before Montrose Drive with plenty of parking.

* Description:

Iced Tea and snacks will be served.
Open to all ages.
More details will follow in the reminder email.

A great time was had at the 1st one in July. Be sure to join us for the second one and bring a friend!

AGM Quebec Council of CFUW
AGA Conseil Québecois de la FCFDU

The AGM for the Quebec Council of CFUW will be held on April 27, 2024 and this year it will be hosted by MLUWC.

Please find attached the Invitation and Registration form. It includes some preliminary information and payment instructions. Be sure to register!

We Are Going! From Earth to the Moon, and All Things Between and Beyond.
This presentation will demonstrate how Canadian students and their global counterparts are preparing for future space exploration missions to the moon and beyond. Learn how even the youngest children are doing important research through carbon farming so our global citizens can continue to provide food for our planet. Learn about the ever-increasing STEM and STEAM education movement to prepare young minds to meet the needs of our planet and other planets in
the solar system. See how Science Yourself: No G's About It is providing hands-on, real-life space exploration experiences for everyone from K to Grey.
Dianea Carroll Phillips

  We look forward to seeing you at this year's AGM!
When: Wednesday May 15, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:    The Church of Saint John the Baptist
233, avenue Sainte-Claire, Pointe-Claire H9S 4E3
Format: Finger foods, savoury and sweet, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be served
Cost: $20
Registration and payment is required
PayPal payment link is in the regitration form as well as instructions on how to pay via e-transfer
Link to Register
Note: Your payment is your confirmation

The program for the evening is as follows:
- 7:00 p.m.: Social time. Catch up with friends and partake in finger foods.
- 7:30 p.m.: Business Meeting - We will be hearing a few words from our Scholarship Recipients (Agenda will be included in the reminder email sent at the end of the week)
- 8:15 p.m. Guest Speakers
  - Scholarship Recepients
  - Marvin Rotrand on Human Rights
  - Marvin Rotrand is a former Canadian politician, last sitting as an independent. He previously served as a member of Montreal City Council, representing the district of Snowdon. Rotrand served on Montreal city council from 1982 until 2021, and was its dean for several years; he worked full-time in his duties.
  - Rotrand holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from SirGeorge Williams University and a Bachelor of Education from McGill University. Prior to becominga city councillor, he was a high school history teacher.
  - Rotrand’s political career had him part of the Montreal Citizens' Movement (MCM) which he left for the Coalition Démocratique in 1989. He was then a member of the Union Montréal political party,which he quit to sit as an independent on November 15, 2012, following the corruption allegations against the party in the Charbonneau commission hearings. In the election of November 3, 2013, he was elected as a councillor for Coalition Montreal - Equipe Marcel Cote, of which he eventually became interim leader.
  - After represented the Snowdon district for 39 years under eight different mayors, he left city politics for a new position at B’nai Brith’s League of HumanR ights as National Director.
  - From 2002 to 2017, he also served as the Vice-Chair of the Société de transport de Montréal (Montreal Transit Commission) and the president of its finance committee and of its customer service committee.

Are Women for Sale – Gabrielle Barrette from La Sortie

From our Guest Speaker :
I invite you to join me as we explore the mission and impact of our organization La Sortie as we delve into our journey. At La Sortie, we're not just an entity; we are a community driven by a shared vision and a passion to help women who have experienced sexual exploitation. Over the years, we have dedicated ourselves to bring hope to these women, to offer them alternatives and accompany them in the realization of their personal goals and dreams. I believe that through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, we can continue to shape a brighter future for all.

INVITATION RENCONTRE D’AUTOMNE DU CONSEIL QUÉBÉCOIS DES AFDU
FALL MEETING OF THE QUEBEC COUNCIL OF CFUW CLUBS
2023-10-14
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ANNE PANASUK Anne Panasuk est une journaliste d’investigation canadienne qui a travaillé pour Radio-Canada pendant 38 ans. Elle est connue pour ses reportages d’enquête sur des sujets tels que la corruption et les histoires touchant les Autochtones. Elle a également travaillé avec les Premières Nations, en particulier les Innus de la Côte-Nord, et a enquêté sur la disparition d’enfants dans la communauté de Pakuashipi. Anne Panasuk a étudié l’anthropologie et a commencé sa carrière en travaillant auprès des Autochtones au sein d’une organisation avant de devenir journaliste. Elle a pris sa retraite en 2020. Plus récemment, elle a été nommée conseillère spéciale pour le soutien aux familles autochtones qui ont perdu des êtres chers dans le système de santé du Québec. Elle habite à Saint-Lambert, Québec

Anne Panasuk is a Canadian investigative journalist who worked for Radio-Canada for 38 years. She is known for her investigative reporting on topics such as corruption and Indigenous stories. She has also worked with First Nations, particularly the Innu of the North Shore, and investigated the disappearance of children in the community of Pakuashipi. Anne Panasuk studied anthropology and began her career working with Indigenous people in an organization before becoming a journalist. She retired in 2020. Most recently, she was appointed Special Advisor for the Support of Indigenous Families who have lost loved ones in Quebec's Health Care System. She lives in Saint-Lambert, Quebec
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Wine Tasting & Pairing 101

2 October 2023

This presentation will introduce participants to the basics of wine tasting and pairing wine with foods. By the end of this presentation, participants will understand the factors that give a wine its unique and distinguishing characteristics, the standard practices to taste and appreciate wine, and the common strategies to pair food and wine.

Jordan L. LeBel, Ph.D., C.Dir.
Professor (Food Marketing)
Co-Director, Centre for Sensory Studies
Co-Lead, Concordia Food Studies Working Group
John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
linkedin.com/in/jordanlebel

Jordan LeBel is a professor in the department of marketing of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University where he teaches The Marketing of Food. He has been a pioneer of online education with his award-winning online course Marketing Yourself, taken by over 20,000 students. Graduate from the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec, he started his career in foodservice serving notably as restaurant inspector for Distinguished Restaurants of North America and becoming Executive Chef. Jordan taught foodservice management in Norway, in Switzerland and in the United States at Cornell University’s famed School of Hotel Administration. He has won numerous awards for his teaching and leadership in higher education including the prestigious 3M National Teaching Award. He is particularly interested in issues of governance at the intersection of food marketing and public health. Jordan is very involved in the Quebec agri-food sector; he is a member of the standing scientific committee on obesity prevention at the National institute of public health. His expertise and wide perspective make him a sought-after commentator in the media; he has served as regular columnist for a variety of television, radio, and print outlets.

Biographie (version longue)

Jordan LeBel est professeur titulaire au département de marketing à l’École de gestion John-Molson de l’Université Concordia où il enseigne le marketing alimentaire et le cours de marketing au MBA. Jordan s’intéresse aux stratégies de communication et marketing d’innovations, ainsi qu’aux enjeux de gouvernance et de santé publique dans le monde agro-alimentaire. Il a travaillé et publié sur la gestion et le marketing de services, le design et le marketing d’expériences, le commerce de détail, et les stratégies d’éducation des consommateurs. Il co-dirige actuellement le Centre pour les études sensorielles où il pilote une série d’études sur le design des centres commerciaux et le rôle de l’alimentation dans ces projets. Il co-dirige également le groupe de travail de Concordia sur les études alimentaires qui vise à favoriser et à développer des collaborations multidisciplinaires dans l’étude des comportements et habitudes alimentaires.

Jordan a travaillé plusieurs années en restauration avant de se lancer dans une carrière académique. Il est diplômé de l’Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec et il a obtenu un B.Sc. et M.Sc. du School of Hotel Administration de l’Université Cornell. Il a complété son doctorat sur le plaisir et le chocolat à l’Université McGill. Avant de se lancer dans une carrière académique, Jordan a occupé plusieurs fonctions dans le milieu de la restauration, de plongeur à chef de cuisine en passant par inspecteur de restaurants.

À date, Jordan a enseigné à plus de 30,000 étudiants en ligne et en présentiel. Il a développé plusieurs cours novateurs dont le cours en ligne « Marketing Yourself » et le cours au MBA « Design et marketing d’expériences ». Il a remporté plusieurs prix pour la qualité de son enseignement et son leadership en éducation dont le prix 3M décerné aux meilleurs professeurs universitaires au Canada. Jordan a enseigné la gestion de la restauration en Norvège, en Suisse, en Autriche, et aux États-Unis. Il a donné plusieurs séminaires et formations notamment au Ideation Centre de Procter & Gamble, au Boeing Leadership Centre et à l’Institut de Leadership.

Jordan est très impliqué comme consultant et conférencier dans le secteur agroalimentaire et est membre du Comité scientifique sur la prévention de l’obésité de l’Institut national de santé publique. Il partage régulièrement son expertise et son enthousiasme avec diverses entreprises en alimentation, petites et grandes, comme le Groupe BEL, Quaker, Campbell Soup Company et Cadbury. Son expertise et sa perspective large sur l’agro-alimentaire en font un commentateur fréquemment sollicité par les médias. Dans ses temps libres, il affectionne particulièrement la lecture d’ouvrages portant sur l’histoire de l’alimentation; sa collection de livre de cuisine remonte à 1724.

Version courte
Jordan LeBel est professeur titulaire au département de marketing à l’École de gestion John-Molson de l’Université Concordia où il enseigne le marketing alimentaire. Il s’intéresse aux stratégies de communication et marketing d’innovations, ainsi qu’aux enjeux de gouvernance et de santé publique. Il co-dirige actuellement le Centre pour les études sensorielles et le groupe de travail de Concordia sur les études alimentaires. Jordan détient un bac et une maîtrise de l’Université Cornell et un doctorat de l’Université McGill. Il a remporté plusieurs prix pour la qualité de son enseignement et son leadership en éducation dont le prix 3M décerné aux meilleurs professeurs universitaires au Canada. Jordan est très impliqué comme consultant et conférencier dans le secteur agroalimentaire et est membre du Comité scientifique sur la prévention de l’obésité de l’Institut national de santé publique.

Kick Off 2023
(Revised)
Invitation to the first meeting of
the 2023/2024 season!

Date: Wednesday September 6, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Church of Saint John the Baptist.
233 Sainte-Claire Ave, Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9S 4E3

Details: Bubbly (both alcoholic and non alcoholic versions) will be served along with some sweets.

The program for the evening is as follows:

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. : Sign-in
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. : Interest group & Social time
7:30 p.m.: Business meeting
8:00 p.m.: Speaker, Anthony Housefather
Representing English Montrealers in Ottawa

Please register by responding to your email.
Bring a friend who might be interested in joining MLUWC.

We will be having our 3rd annual mini-golf networking event Thursday August 31st - 17h
Drop by for mini-golf or dinner or both
You pay for your own mini-golf and dinner on-site
Save the dates:

MLUWC Networking Wednesday September 27th
West Island Women's SHELTER 🎰 casino night - October 20th - (We are looking for sponsorship and door prizes)
MLUWC Networking November 22nd

Like last year, there will be a 50/50 draw at the picnic, so bring some cash. Sheila Lausen, a west-island activist has been raising $1300 every month to support three Afghan students who are living in Islamabad in Pakistan and waiting for their immigration paperwork for Canada to join their sister here in Montreal. The profits from the 50/50 will go to this cause.

Annual General Meeting, May 10, 2023

In person event at Cedar Park United Church
7:00 Chit chat with friends
7:30 AGM meeting and meet the scholarship recipients
8:00 Guest Speaker

Ietsénhaienhs Tonya Perron is a Kanienkehakeh of Kahnawà:ke serving her second term as an elected Chief on the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake. Prior to her election to the Council in 2018, she was a criminal defense attorney in private practice representing Indigenous people before the courts (1997-2018). She is an alumni of the McGill Faculty of Law (1995) holding both a bachelor of civil law (B.C.L.) and a bachelor of common law (L.L.B.).

Ietsénhaienhs Perron is the lead portfolio chief responsible for both the justice and legislation portfolios, as well as the cannabis file. She is also a chief on the governance, administrative affairs and regulatory boards and commissions portfolios. Following her re-election in 2020, the Ratitsénhaienhs (Council of Chiefs) appointed her as the Assistant to the Ohén:ton Í:rate/Í:iente ne Ratitsénhaienhs (Grand Chief).

Invitation to
MLUWC 65th Anniversary
Fundraising Dinner

Join us for an enjoyable evening and a delicious Italian meal. We have much to celebrate – our 65th Anniversary, a return to normal activities, and the arrival of Spring – while raising money for our Scholarship Fund.
We will have a special door prize – a 65th Anniversary Patchwork Quilt made by member Janet Guay - as well as raffles for delightful gifts.
Feel free to bring a friend or your spouse – the more the merrier!
Looking forward to seeing you!
Date: Wednesday April 19th, 2023

Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Enoteca Monza Restaurant,
3800 St John’s Blvd, Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Price: 65$
Check your email for information about registering.
You must register by NOON this Friday April 14th.

Members Night April 3, 2023
An in-person event!
Date: Monday April 3, 2023
(Yes the date is correct - meeting was moved up by one week because of Easter )
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview, Pointe Claire
The program for the evening is as follows:

7:00 p.m.: Social time. Catch up with friends IN-PERSON and visit the many tables with the creations of our talented members. Some of the items that will be on display by our members are paintings, handmade cards, quilts, hook rugs, knitting, a bake sale table whose proceeds will go to the MLUWC Scholarship Fund, just to name a few.
7:30 p.m.: Business meeting
8:00 p.m.: Learn about the projects of two of our members:
- Jennifer Smart will share with us her special project
- Kate Hubley will talk to us about the precious stones she gets from Afghanistan and how she supports/encourages the women there.
8:40 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: More time to admire the work of our many talented members and buy something from the bake sale table.

Spring Fundraiser

We invite you to support our MLUWC Easter fundraiser, April 8 and April 9 in partnership with Beau Blooms, owned and managed by Christine Gurekian. ([email protected])

The Montreal Lakeshore University Women's Club (MLUWC) Scholarship Fund encourages education and life-long learning by awarding scholarships and bursaries to qualified and deserving West lsland women.

All profits from this fundraising event will benefit the MLUWC Scholarship Fund which awards $12,000 annually to West lsland women pursuing their education in Quebec. ln addition to three scholarships for university students, we provide 19 bursaries to students from John Abbott College, Place Cartier Adult Education Centre and Centre d'éducation des adultes Jeanne Sauvé.

ln a year when regular fundraising events have been postponed, your support of this initiative would be most appreciated.
ORDER PLACEMENT
To place your order(s) for $40.00 click on the following link: Place Order

Note:

Order early as there is a maximum of 50 arrangements/potted plants available
Order deadline Friday, March 24
Payment by E-transfer, cash or debit card at time of pick up

If you do not wish to place an order but would like to donate to the Scholarship Fund: click here

Scroll down for a great opportunity to get Spring Blossoms...
REMINDER
Please help us reach our goal with our Beau Blooms Spring fundraiser!
Congratulations and thank you! In one week, we have moved from 30% to 60% of reaching our goal for the Beau Blooms Spring Fundraiser!
Please keep in mind that the deadline to place orders is March 24th.
The "key to success" is to spread the word to family and friends. Your continued support is always appreciated.

Networking
March 22, 2023, 7PM
Studio 77, $25

Author "My Egregore"/Auteure "Mon Egregore"
Elizabeth Péladeau
514-802-1914 myegregore.com [email protected]

We are pleased to let you know that our guest speaker for our March 22nd event is our local Beaconsfield resident Elizabeth Péladeau, communication coach and author of My Egregore (also available in French - Mon Égrégore). Ever since she was a little girl, Elizabeth was always inspired by people’s stories. This has led her to an accomplished career in communications in which she uses her knack for capturing the essence of her clients and making them shine. During the pandemic, she started looking at the puzzle that is her own life story. The picture that emerged is captured in her debut book, My Egregore. The objective of the book: helps us find pieces of our own life puzzle.

Tickets are $25 and you need to RSVP and send payment by Friday March 17th.
E-transfer to [email protected]
Net proceeds benefit the MLUWC Scholarship Fund - for more information about the MLUWC or the MLUWC Scholarship Fund

General Meeting, March 13, 2023, by Zoom only
Speaker: Thomas Mulcair

Biographie – L’honorable Thomas Mulcair

L’Honorable Thomas Mulcair est commentateur politique. Il a été professeur invité au Département de Science politique de l’Université de Montréal. Avocat, diplômé en Droit civil et en Common Law de McGill, il a travaillé au ministère de la Justice du Québec et a servi comme Président de l’Office des Professions du Québec. Élu trois fois à l’Assemblée nationale, il a notamment été l’auteur de la Loi sur le développement durable lorsqu’il était ministre de l’Environnement. Élu quatre fois à la Chambre des communes, il a été élu Chef du Nouveau parti démocratique et Chef de l’Opposition officielle.

The Honourable Thomas Mulcair is a political commentator. He was a visiting professor in the political science Department at l’Université de Montréal. A lawyer, he holds degrees in French Civil Law (B.C.L.) and in Common Law (LL.B.) from McGill University. Mr. Mulcair began his legal career at the Québec Justice Department and served as President of the Québec Professions Board. Elected three times to Quebec National Assembly, he is the author of Québec’s landmark Sustainable Development Act when he was Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks. Elected four times to the House of Commons, he was Party Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition.

Thomas Mulcair is a lawyer and political commentator born on October 24, 1954. First elected as a Federal Member of Parliament for the New Democratic Party in a 2007 by-election (Outremont), he became, the very next year, the first New Democrat ever to be elected in a general election in his province of Quebec. Appointed as the Quebec lieutenant of his party, he was one of the architects of the “Orange Wave” which saw the New Democrats take three quarters of the seats in his home province and become, for the first time in the party’s history, the Official Opposition in the Canadian House of Commons. In 2012, he became the leader of the party.

With a government career spanning forty years, Mulcair came to Federal politics after serving three mandates as a provincial member of the Quebec National Assembly (Chomedey, Laval) (1994-2007). From 2003 to 2006, he served as Environment Minister in the Liberal government of Premier Jean Charest and was responsible for implementing Sustainable Development legislation, described as the most avant-garde in North America and still considered cutting-edge to this day.

Having devoted his career to public service, Mulcair was also president of the Office des professions du Québec (1987-1993), the body governing Quebec’s professional orders. He was the first Canadian elected to Board of Directors of CLEAR, the American Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation. Pursuant to the adoption of NAFTA, he lectured widely on its effects on the regulation of professions, including for the American Bar Association and the American Medical Association.

As a lawyer he has worked in the Legislative Affairs branch of the Quebec Justice department and at the Conseil de la langue française and in private law practice for ten years. He was in charge of the revision of the French version of the laws of Manitoba pursuant to the Supreme Court decision. He was Elected régional Secretary of the SPGQ, the Union of Quebec Government professionals, notably during the strike of 1982-1983.

Visiting Professor in the political science Department at l’Université de Montréal from 2018 to 2022 where he taught a Master’s level course in Environment and Sustainable Development, he has also taught at UQTR, Concordia and St‑Lawrence College.

He is a Fellow at the Centre for International Studies (CÉRIUM) and Senior Fellow of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights
He is chairman of the board of Jour de la Terre (Earth Day Canada).
Second in a family of ten children, Mulcair is married to Catherine P. Mulcair. They have two sons and four grand-children.

Networking Event

Great news, our next event will be held Wednesday February 22nd at Studio 77 with guest speaker Susan Williams.
Topic: A Totally New Career Doesn't Mean You Forget What You Know

Susan Williams spent over 28 years in the corporate world in Senior Leadership positions in strategic planning, organizational development and business transformation. When she left this world ten years ago, she had no idea that today she would be running one of the top websites for retirement and positive aging and be a recognized global social media influencer.
Susan will share her personal story of transformation with us and how she leveraged her previous skills to propel her into a totally different career.
Susan Williams is the Founder of Booming Encore - a digital media hub dedicated to providing information and inspiration to help people live their best later lives. Through strictly organic growth, Booming Encore has grown to become a globally recognized authority and social media influencer for baby boomers, aging and retirement. Susan is also the co-author of the book, Retirement Heaven or Hell: Which Will You Choose? and a contributor to the book Longevity Lifestyle by Design. Susan frequently writes and publicly speaks about baby boomers, aging and retirement.
To get on the waiting list for attendance contact Linda Sestock.

Monday February 13, 2023 General Meeting
Remotely via Zoom
Staying safe online!
While the internet is a vibrant place for connecting to others and accessing valuable services, it is also full of bad actors who hack and steal. In this talk, we will discuss passwords, cyber security, fake emails, and answer questions about staying safe online.

Jeremy Clark is an associate professor at the Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering. At Concordia, he holds the NSERC/Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton/Catallaxy Industrial Research Chair in Blockchain Technologies. He obtained his PhD from the University of Waterloo, where his gold medal dissertation was on designing and deploying secure voting systems including Scantegrity—the first cryptographically verifiable system used in a public sector election. He wrote one of the earliest academic papers on Bitcoin, completed several research projects in the area, and contributed to the first textbook. Beyond research, he has worked with several municipalities on voting technology and testified to both the Canadian Senate and House finance committees on Bitcoin.

POTLUCK, JANUARY 16, 2023

This year we are keeping up the tradition of the January POTLUCK gatherings. There will be both in person and Zoom potlucks. The registration for the in-person ones is over.
For participation by Zoom on Jan 16th, for the lunch time period, check your email for the invitation. You must register in order to get the Zoom link.
We hope to be seeing you all soon either in person or on Zoom.

Carole Newberry
Suzanne Chaussé

The Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club will gather soon for its annual holiday celebration......It's time to celebrate
— this time in-person only!
WHEN: Monday, December 5, 2022, at 7 pm.

LOCATION: Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview, Pointe Claire

WHAT TO BRING: Non-perishable food for donation to local food bank; gift cards from larger stores for CARE Jeunesse; donations for the club’s scholarship fund (no gift baskets will be raffled off this year, so our scholarships are dependent on your generosity).
ENTERTAINMENT/FOOD: The Sweet Adelines will perform, and your executive board will provide sweet and savory treats, along with a mulled wine punch. Guests are welcome.
Note: Parking is available in the church lot and on the south side of the street. Winter parking rules are now in effect, so parking is not allowed on the north side of the street. The sanctuary is also being used that evening so parking may be somewhat difficult. Carpooling is recommended. This meeting will not be hybrid—that is, no zoom!

General Meeting
Hybrid meeting - in person and by Zoom
Date: Monday November 14, 2022
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview, Pointe Claire
This event will be a hybrid model meeting, meaning for those who rather stay home, you will be able to participate via Zoom. When registering be sure to pick the right option.

The program for the evening is as follows:

7:00 p.m.: Social time. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served.
7:30 p.m.: Business meeting
8:00 p.m.: Speaker, Patterson Webster , a writer, visual artist, garden designer and speaker
Please respond to the email invite for the Zoom link or for the in person meeting...thanks!

Title: A Walk through the Glen Villa Art Garden by Its Founder, Patterson Webster

Patterson Roop Webster is a writer, visual artist, garden designer and speaker who lectures across Canada and the United States. She is the author of Autobiography of a Garden, a memoir about the creation and development of Glen Villa Art Garden in the Eastern Townships by Pat and her husband, prominent Canadian journalist Norman Webster. The 750-acre property is located on the traditional land of the Abenaki First Nation. According to Pat, “I believe that representing the history of a site and the people who inhabit it strengthens an emotional response and allows people to look deeper into the beauty that surrounds them. It opens their eyes and makes their hearts sing.”

October 3rd General Meeting Cancelled

It is with regret that we are cancelling the October 3, 2022 General Meeting.
Unfortunately, our guest speaker's mother is in palliative care.
As it is election night it will be difficult to find a replacement speaker
at the last minute.
Thank you for your understanding,

Program Committee

Guest speaker for the Sept 21 networking - Chantal Jacques
She will share her work with guided meditation.
$20.00 Please send e-transfer to [email protected] to reserve your spot

Kick-Off for 2022/23

Coming quickly is our First meeting of
the 2022/2023 season! Check your email for the official invite! Please note, the in person spaces are sold out, but there is still room for the Zoom.

Date: Wednesday September 7, 2022
(Yes, Wednesday to keep with our tradition of having season launch on Wednesdays)

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Location: Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Pointe Claire
This event will be our first hybrid model, meaning for those who rather stay home, you will be able to participate via Zoom.
The program for the evening is as follows:

7:00pm: Social time Light refreshments in individual boxes (cost is $25) and complementary wine when in person.
7:30pm: Business Meeting
8:00pm: Speaker Maître Julius Grey on Bill 96 and its implications

Deadlines to register for the in person refreshment boxes/wine is midnight Sept. 2nd, (now sold out); for remote connection via Zoom, please register by midnight Sept. 6th.

Julius H. Grey, Ad.E.,

Member of the Quebec Bar

Education:
B.A. McGill (Great Distinction) 1970
BCL 1971, MA 1973
BCC Oxford (1st class) 1973

Senior Partner Grey Casgrain (numerous cases at all levels of court) 1978 –
Mentor, Trudeau Foundation – 2021-2022
Member of the Faculty of Law McGill 1977-2003
Teacher – Human Rights Course – PEI 1983 - 1994
Lecturer Université de Montréal 1977 – 1985
President Canadian Human Rights Foundation 1985 – 1988
Author – Capitalism and the Alternatives, 2019
Author – Immigration Law in Canada, 1984
Co-Author – Entretiens avec Julius Grey, Boreal 2014 (with Geneviève Nootens)
Numerous articles (law, politics, literature, music)
Médaille du Barreau du Québec - 2004 (highest distinction of the Quebec Bar)

Networking Event, May 18, 2022

Please RSVP by Monday May 16th for a spot at the MLUWC May Networking Event @Lutaflore in Pointe-Claire.

Join us for appetizers and cool lemonade and iced tea.

Reserve your spot by sending $20 to [email protected]
Question - what month is it? answer May

Net proceeds go to the MLUWC Scholarship Fund - donations can be made here: www.mluwc.com/

MLUWC Annual General Meeting
May 11, 2022
6:30 pm on Zoom

Guest Speaker: Lucinda Chodan
Lucinda retired in February as editor-in-chief of the Montreal Gazette. She will speak on the changes in the newspaper industry and particularly how they have affected women.
Lucinda Chodan is former senior vice-president, editorial, of Postmedia, overseeing the newsrooms of more than 120 brands across Canada. She also served as editor-in-chief of major newspapers in three Canadian provinces: the Montreal Gazette, the Edmonton Journal and the Victoria Times Colonist.
Lucinda’s career has been characterized by dedication to journalistic excellence as well as a commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation, particularly women and members of racialized communities. She championed the creation of Postmedia’s first Diversity Council and chaired the group until her retirement.

Before becoming an editor, Lucinda was an arts reporter specializing in music journalism. Her writing has appeared in national and international publications, and she won a National Newspaper Award and an NNA citation of merit as a reporter.

Cancellation of Games Day 2022

It is with regret that the Fundraising Committee must announce the cancellation of Games Day scheduled for Friday, April 22. (Details below)
Unfortunately with the current wave of COVID, the low registration numbers reflect the concern that we all have in participating in many such events.
For those who purchased a ticket and / or made a donation, I will be in touch with you shortly to discuss refunds.
Given the challenges that the Fundraising Committee has had in organizing successful events over the last two years, we do encourage and welcome any donations to the
Scholarship Fund that you are prepared to make at this time. Credit card donations are accepted online through www.canadahelps.org or by cheque payable to; MLUWC Scholarship Fund and sent to P.O. Box 383, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4P3. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $25 or more.

Sincerely,

Victoria
Victoria M. Pinnell
Chair – Fundraising Committee
Celebrating for over 60 years!

Networking Event - May 18, 2022

The MLUWC Networking Event - Our last event of this season will be Wednesday May 18th and will be hosted by Maryse Hudon, MLUWC member and owner of Lutaflore. Come join us for a glass of lemonade and networking at Maryse's atelier and back-yard.
Reserve your spot by sending your $20 to [email protected] - Net funds will benefit the MLUWC Scholarship Fund.

General Meeting
Monday,April 11, 2022; Via Zoom
Member’s Night
Topic: Crafting: Three MLUWC Members will share the ins and outs of their craft. 7:00 – Join your MLUWC friends for some chit-chat 7:30 – Start of business meeting 8:00 – Guest speaker Information on speakers and Zoom sign-in will be sent shortly
Guest Speakers: Janet Guay, Nancy Acemian and Marianna Newkirk
Traditionally, our April General Meeting is dedicated to our members. Three guest speakers will walk us through the major steps of their craft.
Nancy Acemian: Have you ever wondered how a stain glass comes to be? What are the steps in creating these beautiful pieces of art?

Marianna Newkirk: "Fun Abstract painting that everyone can do". (The secret ingredients are shaving cream, food colour and card stock or bristle board). Yes, you read right … shaving cream.

Janet Guay:"Applique Quilting vs Patchwork Quilting". What is the difference between the two types of quilting and what is involved in applique quilting?

More details will be in the invite email which will be send out shortly.

Networking Event, March 23, 2022

General Meeting, 7PM March 14, 2022, Zoom
Chronicles of an immigrant farmer
Cinthy Leyva Mancilla, owner and manager of Tierra Viva Gardens

tierraviva.ca
www.facebook.com/jardinstierraviva.ca
Rewards and challenges of farm life
Cinthya Leyva Mancilla is the owner and manager of Les Jardins Tierra Viva, an ecological community-scale farm located in Mirabel. She is originally from Mexico and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences as well as Master’s in Plant Science from McGill University.
Cinthya does not come from a farming background but has always been fascinated with nature and loves cooking. She credits a 2009 internship at the organic farm Croques-Saisons in Lingwick QC with sparking her inner passion for farming.
In 2014 she started Les Jardins Tierra Viva on leased land in Saint-Jacques-le-Mineur. For four years Cinthya worked the farm mostly on her own, growing her team as the farm grew. In 2018 she purchased 8 acres of land in Mirabel where the farm now produces a variety of fruits and vegetables as well as fresh eggs. Tierra Viva sells its products directly to consumers from June to October at the Saturday morning Valois market as well as through online sales.

February Monday, February 14 7:00 pm Zoom

Guest Speaker: Sam Watts, Executive Director of Welcome Hall Mission

He will be talking about women’s health and a variety of WHM initiatives that are in place to serve women in need.

Established in 1892, Welcome Hall Mission is the largest doorway to help for Montrealers in need. It operates in 7 locations in the city, has a professional staff team of more than 160 people and an annual budget of approximately 30 million dollars. The Mission has provided services to women since its inception. An early mission statement included the goal of preventing cruelty to women – a much overlooked societal reality in the early 20th century.

Welcome Hall Mission has a history of offering innovative programs that are designed to help people become independent. The philosophy is one of offering a “helping hand” rather than a “handout”. The presentation to the MLUWC will highlight a number of the programs that are offered in 2022 to support those experiencing homelessness, young single mothers, families and at-risk youth in the Montreal region. It will also cover how the establishment of partnerships with the healthcare network is an essential part of offering effective solutions to the vulnerable and disconnected.

BIOGRAPHY
Sam is the CEO of Welcome Hall Mission, an organization founded in 1892. It is dedicated to providing shelter, food and love to Montrealers in need. The Mission has an annual budget of approximately 30 million dollars, more than 160 full time employees and over 400 volunteers.

The Mission is dedicated to eradicating chronic homelessness and hunger in Montreal. It operates emergency and supported housing services. It has a mental health treatment unit affiliated with McGill and the Psychiatry Department of the Jewish General Hospital. It also operates a free Dental Clinic, managed in a partnership with McGill University’s Faculty of Dentistry. The youth services team manages an innovative program called “Coeur a Soeur” that provides practical support to young mothers and their children.

Sam is the author of “Good Work Done Better”, a book that proposes ideas for how community-based non-profit organizations can improve their impact. He has also authored numerous articles that have appeared in local and national publications.

He began his career in management at a Fortune 100 company in Montreal. In various global leadership roles, he learned to understand and appreciate principles that are required to turn good teams into high-performing teams. From 2001 to 2015, he was a team effectiveness consultant to corporations, governments and not for profit organizations acting as a catalyst, facilitator and executive coach.

Sam serves on a number of non-profit boards including The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness and L’Arche Canada. He lives in Beaconsfield, QC.

Potluck Events January 17, 2022
Due to growing concern with the circulating Covid variants (Delta and Omicron) we have decided to hold only virtual meetings on Zoom for our Potluck event on Monday January 17, 2022. In-person meetings are not recommended by Santé Québec at this time. As with the last successful Potluck event in January 2021 participants will be assigned to a group of 4-6 persons and will show and discuss their pot luck dishes virtually within their private groups.
There will be 2 virtual events to choose from: Lunch 11:30am-1pm Dinner 5:30pm-7pm or sign up for both times if you so wish. Sign up will start after January 1st 2022 and we’ll send you further details later. It might be fun to do a little online research for potluck recipes, choose a new one to try out on January 17 or before and share your critique with your group.
We hope to see you all healthy and happy on January 17.
Happy New Year!
Carole Newberry Suzanne Chaussé.

The MLUWC is collecting gift 🎁 cards for C.A.R.E. Jeunesse (supports young adults aging out of foster care). Gift cards can be mailed to MLUWC PO Box 383 Pointe-Claire H9R 4P3
Notes of encouragement also welcome
Until December 7th

Invitation to our December 6 Christmas General Meeting

As announced at the November meeting, we will be having an in-person Holiday Party on December 6th from 7-9 p.m. at Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave, Pointe-Claire!

This will be an excellent opportunity to get together with your friends in a festive and safe environment.

For this event, we will be seated at tables of 4. Since buffets are still verboten, we will have individual food boxes of sweet and savory finger foods from Les Biscuits Marookies for each attendee. Amazing door prizes! Cost: $20.

We want everyone to feel safe , so full COVID-19 regulations will be in effect: Vaccine passports, signing in for contact tracing, masks when not seated, hand sanitation, etc.

Payment by November 30th is required to attend the Holiday Party.

Send an Interac Transfer via your Online Banking
For this operation, you will need to set up the MLUWC Treasurer as a payee. The email address to be used is [email protected]
Please use December6 as the password. (Password is case sensitive)

OR
2. Use our Paypal link above:

Christmas Charity

While we will be meeting in person this Christmas, we will not be raffling off baskets for charity, because many of the Interest Groups are still not meeting. That being said, the Club Executive does not want to miss out on the opportunity to do good in the community at this difficult time.

Concerned by the impact of the pandemic on mental health, the charity we have chosen for this year is Friends of Mental Health. For those who were present at the November meeting when Victoria Kucynzski gave a wonderful presentation, you will know about the remarkable work being done in the West Island by this organization based in Beaconsfield. For more information, please check out their web site:
You may wish to consider donating the $5 you would normally contribute to each interest group leader, as well as the amount you would normally spend on raffle tickets. Like the raffle tickets and interest group donations, this donation would not be eligible for charitable receipts because the MLUWC is not a registered charity.

We thank you in advance for helping to keep this community tradition alive.
There are three easy ways you can donate before November 30th:
1. Write a cheque made out to the MLUWC and mail it to our post office box:
P.O. Box 383
Pointe- Claire, QC
H9R 4P3
2. Send an Interac Transfer via your Online Banking
For this operation, please check the email sent to you for instructions.
3. Use our paypal link above
Since we pay a small amount to process PayPal payments, we kindly ask that you only use this method for donations of $20 or more..

Networking Event November 24, 2021

Our last networking session of 2021 will be held, in person, at Studio 77 at 7pm on Wednesday November 24th.
The $20 cover charge includes wine and snack (and any proceeds from the event will support the MLUWC Scholarship Fund).
RSVP by sending your $20 payment to [email protected] by November 22nd.
Covid restrictions will be in place (vaxxi code & id and limited number of participants).
Does your business offer gift cards? Be sure to let us know and you could sell November 24th. Please remember to share on our facebook group as well : https://www.facebook.com/groups/352436898159745
The MLUWC is also collecting gift cards for young adults aging out of foster care through C.A.R.E. Jeunesse.
We look forward to seeing you at Studio 77 November 24th.

Linda, Susan and Vida

The State of the Mental Health Network on the West Island and How to Navigate the System
Victoria Kucynzski, Friends of Mental Health

7 PM, November 8, 2021
By Zoom

Victoria Kuczynski, counsellor at Friends for Mental Health, graduated from Yorkville University with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology in 2021. Victoria began her career in counselling with youth suffering from mental illness and dependencies on alcohol and drugs at Portage. She later decided to help a population often forgotten by the mental health system—the caregivers and families of individuals suffering from mental illness. Victoria joined Friends for Mental Health in 2018. She has since expanded her career into the private sector to continue working with individuals suffering from mental health difficulties. Having suffered from mental illness herself, Victoria has decided to dedicate her life to helping those still struggling. In addition to counselling, Victoria is also a strong advocate for ending the stigma associated with mental health disorders. She continues the fight through media reports, radio interviews and newspaper articles.

March to support women in Afghanistan

Sponsored by the MLUWC
Saturday October 2, 2021
For more information click here
For tickets click here

Monday October 4th, 2021 General Meeting
Remotely via Zoom

Our guest speaker, Stéphane Aquin, will share with us, as the new director of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), where the Museum goes to from here?

Biography

Stéphane Aquin. Photo Jean-François Brière

Director of the MMFA since November 2020, Stéphane Aquin was born in Montreal and has lived in the United States and Switzerland. He holds a Master’s in Art History from Université de Montréal. During the 1990s, following a first stint at the Museum in which he collaborated on the opening of the Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion, he made his mark as an art critic in Quebec and Canada. He rejoined the MMFA’s ranks in 1998 as Curator of Contemporary Art, a position he held for 16 years. Over the course of this period, he organized more than 40 exhibitions and significantly enhanced the institution’s reputation for excellence. In 2015, he left Montreal for Washington, D.C., to pursue the role of Chief Curator of the Smithsonian Institution’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Over the next five years, he would oversee numerous exhibitions, edit a variety of reference books and take part in a number of international conferences and juries on behalf of the Hirshhorn.
Through the recognition he has earned over the years – stemming notably from his vast knowledge of modern and contemporary art, art history in general, and the challenges facing today’s museum’s – Stéphane Aquin has become an important figure in the cultural milieu. As Director of the MMFA, he is pursuing the development of the great Montreal institution with a focus on an inclusive approach to art, the artist’s vision, education and innovation.

Networking Event

Wednesday September 22nd at Studio 77 in the Pointe-Claire Village (yes in person!). Local bakery/café Marookies will be providing covid safe snacks.

Our guest speaker will be Kerry-Anne Kutz, Founder and Artistic Director of the Festival de la Voix de Montréal and the Art Songs of Canada Project. More information about Kerry-Anne Kutz will be found on our website www.mluwc.com.events in the next coming days.

Kerry-Anne Kutz A proud Montrealer, Kerry-Anne studied music at the University of Saskatchewan and the Université de Montréal. Following a national audition, she was the first woman in Canada to become a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Band. She has sung around the world, for the Royal Family and Heads of State, she has performed on t.v., radio, and sung the national anthems for the Montreal Canadians. Kerry-Anne is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Festival de la Voix de Montréal and the Art Songs of Canada Project. She was the recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for her contribution to the arts.

RSVP by Monday September 20th is mandatory and payment of $20 will be by e-transfer to [email protected].

Covid regulations will be in place - vaccine passport and numbers will be limited so please RSVP early.

We look forward to seeing you,

MLUWC Networking Committee

Launch of the 2021/22 Season (Zoom)

Date: Wednesday September 15th, 2021
(Yes, Wednesday to keep with our tradition of having season launch on Wednesdays)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
The program for the evening is as follows:

7:00pm: We will start off with a bring your own cocktail/beverage with munchies and a little chit-chat to catch up on the latest news.
7:30pm: Meeting
8:00pm: Our panel discussion "What's with this housing market?" takes centre stage

Going once, twice….sold?! As we’ve learned, we’re in a real estate bubble…or are we? The housing market has been a hot topic since the onset of the pandemic. We’ve all heard stories of soaring prices, bidding wars and scarcity of properties for sale. Come join us September 15 via Zoom to listen and learn more from three certified residential and commercial real estate brokers. Linda Sestock is with Royal LePage, Georgiana Cretu with Adresz, and Pauline van Nieuwburg is with RE/MAX. Based on their collective vast experience, they will provide us with practical suggestions on how to navigate current market conditions, and they will arm us with the knowledge we need to improve our decision making.
Vida Guido has kindly agreed to moderate what promises to be a very lively, highly informative panel discussion!

We would be grateful if MLUWC members would email questions ahead of the event to [email protected].
Check your email for the invitation to the Zoom.
Note: Signing up for interest groups will be done digitally once again this year. You will soon receive an email with a link to a form allowing you to register for interest groups
Sabra Ledent
Program chair

Networking Event

Second Virtual Trivia Night

Thanks to Jane Cowell, once again, we are offering you an Evening of Trivia with lots of laughter.

Come test your knowledge of Trivia with your MLUWC friends!

Date: Monday July 12th, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m.

We will start off with a quick trial run to make sure everyone is comfortable with the process.

You are welcome to invite friends (non MLUWC members), but there is no guarantee they will be in your team, as teams are generated random by Zoom. Just forward this email to them and ask them to register. They will be required to enter the name of the member who invited them in the registration form.

Check your email for the invitation and please do register as per the email by 5PM July 11th, 2021

Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

Please join us for an exceptional evening with international bestselling author Jennifer Robson. You will have an opportunity to meet and chat with one of your favourite Canadian authors and learn about her latest book, Our Darkest Night.

We may all be living through an upheaval in history right now, but it is other periods of tumult, namely two world wars, that Jennifer Robson is drawn to writing about in her novels.
The Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club (MLUWC) Scholarship Fund encourages education and life-long learning by awarding scholarships and bursaries to qualified and deserving West Island women.

All proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the MLUWC Scholarship Fund which awards $12,000 annually to West Island women pursuing their education in Quebec. In addition to four scholarships for university students, we are proud to provide 17 bursaries to students from John Abbott College, Place Cartier Adult Education Centre and Centre d’éducation des adultes Jeanne Sauvé. In a year when our usual fundraising events have been disrupted, your support of this virtual event is most appreciated.

Biography: An academic by background, a former editor by profession, and a lifelong history nerd, Jennifer Robson is now a full time writer. An author of six international bestsellers set during and after the two world wars: Somewhere in France, After the War is Over, Moonlight Over Paris, Goodnight from London, The Gown and Our Darkest Night: A Novel of Italy and the Second World War. She was also a contributor to the acclaimed anthology Fall of Poppies: Stories of Love and the Great War.

She studied French literature and Modern History as an undergraduate at King’s University College at Western University, and then attended Saint Antony’s College at the University of Oxford, where she obtained her doctorate in British economic and social history. While at Oxford, she was a Commonwealth Scholar and SSHRC Doctoral Fellow.

Jennifer lives in Toronto with her husband and children and shares her home office with Ellie the sheepdog and her feline companions Sam and Mika.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
To purchase your ticket for $25 click on the blue "Click Here To Register".

Note:

A maximum of four tickets may be purchased at any one time.
Tax receipts will be issued only in the name of the purchaser.
Register early as tickets are limited.
A Zoom link will be sent the day before the event.

Annual General Meeting
May 12, 2021
Agenda:

7:00pm : Join Zoom session for some chit-chat
7:30pm : Meeting

8:00 pm : Guest Speaker: The Honourable Marlene Jennings
The Honourable Marlene Jennings, who became President of the Quebec Community Groups Network in November 2020, is a retired lawyer and former Member of Parliament who is a valued contributor to Quebec’s English-speaking community on a wide range of issues ranging from education to health and access to justice.

Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

In an upbeat and inspirational evening, Gina Cody will introduce us to her "Three Stages of Life". The first stage is where you are taught and nurtured by your parents, teachers and your environment. The second stage is when you forge your own path, and when you pursue your own personal and professional goals and ambitions. The third and final stage is when you can give back and help those coming after you. During her talk, she will discuss her own journey through these stages and some of the lessons she has learned and challenges she has faced.
The Montreal Lakeshore University Women's Club (MLUWC) Scholarship Fund encourages education and life-long learning by awarding scholarships and bursaries to qualified and deserving West Island women.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the MLUWC Scholarship Fund which awards $12,000 annually to West Island women pursuing their education in Quebec. In addition to 4 scholarships for university students, we are proud to provide 17 bursaries to students from John Abbott College, Place Cartier Adult Education Centre and Centre d’éducation des adultes Jeanne Sauvé. In a year when our usual fundraising events have been disrupted, your support of this virtual event is most appreciated.

Gina Cody is the first woman to be awarded a PhD in building engineering at Concordia University. In 2018, Cody made a $15 million gift to Concordia’s Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. The faculty was renamed the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, in recognition of her generosity and professional accomplishments. It became the first faculty in Canada named after a woman and one of the first of its kind in the world. Cody was the executive chair and principal shareholder of CCI Group Inc., a Toronto-based engineering consulting firm. It was named one of Canada’s best managed companies in 2013 and ranked the ninth most profitable woman owned company in 2010. She was named one of Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs in 2010. She earned an Award of Merit from the Canadian Standards Association, a Volunteer Service Award from the Government of Ontario and in 2010 the Professional Engineer’s of Ontario (PEO) Order of Honour, at the Officer level. Cody was named Alumna of the Year by the Concordia University Alumni Association in 2011 and a Great Concordian in 2014.

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General Meeting - Monday April 12, 2021

Remotely via Zoom
Dr. Marina Klein will tell us about COVID-19 Vaccines: What you need to know.
Marina B. Klein M.D., M.Sc., FRCP(C)
Dr. Marina Klein is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases/Chronic Viral Illnesses Service at the MUHC where she is Research Director. She is National Co-director of the CIHR-Canadian HIV Trials Network and co-leads the Mi4 Clinical Research Platform. Dr. Klein’s research program builds on years of multidisciplinary work leading one of the largest cohorts focused on HIV and HCV co-infection in the world (www.cocostudy.ca). As Canada Research Chair in Clinical and Epidemiologic Studies of Chronic Viral Infections in Vulnerable Populations, she is documenting the impact of new HCV therapies on health outcomes, designing and testing tailored approaches to increase access to diagnosis and treatment, building capacity for research with Indigenous communities and using evidence generated to advocate for policy change. Her goal is to pave the way to eliminating HCV and other chronic viral infections in Canada and globally. To this end she is leading an ambitious project called Montreal Sans Hep C which aims to make Montreal the first City in North America to eliminate HCV.

Networking Event, March 24, 2021, 7PM

Cinthya Leyva Mancilla, owner and manager of Tierra Viva Gardens will be our guest speaker Wednesday March 24th. She does not come from a farming background but has always been fascinated by nature and loves cooking. She has a bachelor's degree in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and a master's degree in Plant Science from McGill University. It was an internship at the organic farm Croques-Saisons in Lingwick, Quebec in 2009 that sparked her passion for farming.
Please RSVP to Linda Sestock [email protected] by March 23rd to receive your zoom link.
As always, donations to our Scholarship Fund are welcome : www.mluwc.com
or https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/10093

General Meeting - Monday March 8, 2021
Remotely via Zoom

In celebration of International Women's Day (March 8) our March meeting is dedicated to women leaders in our community, and, of course to you, our members.

We will start the evening by welcoming Kemba Mitchell, Chairperson of the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) and Sarah Ford, Executive Director of the West Island Women's Center (WIWC). They will speak about the work their organizations are doing in the West Island community.

Our March General Meeting is always dedicated to our Members – Member’s Night. This year we will change the format and have as many of you who wish to participate to tell us something about yourself we may not know. Each member will have a 3-minute time block to share.

We are looking forward to seeing you on Zoom for an informative and fun meeting.

Kemba Mitchell
Kemba Mitchell is a proud 3rd generation African-Canadian, a mother, and a relentless activist for the empowerment and advancement of the Montreal Black Community. Inspired by her late mother, Ina Cassell, a Pan Africanist, artist and community activist, Mitchell continues to follow in her mother’s footstep through her volunteer work now proudly serving as the 15th Chairperson of the West Island Black
Community Association (WIBCA), a long-standing pillar of the community. Kemba holds a B.A in Human Relations from Concordia University. She has over 17 years of experience in customer support, project management, and international logistics management. Her diverse skill set serves her on many fronts, from volunteering with the West Island Blues Festival Committee to, most recently, holding a position as Community Development Agent at a local high school. Kemba is a proud mentor volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sister of the West Island and recently appointed to the Lester B. Pearson Task Force on Equity and Inclusivity as well as a biweekly contributor on Bell Media Let’s Talk radio station CJAD 800s 8:40 Second Breakfast Table with Elias Makos.

Sarah Ford
Sarah Ford is a non-profit professional who has worked for the past 12 years in both community and international organizations. Prior to this, Sarah worked as a communications and marketing specialist in the private sector for both companies and agencies. She currently is the Executive Director of the West Island Women’s Centre and sits on the Board of Directors for Social Justice Connection. Sarah is a mother of two young daughters and lives with her family in Pointe-Claire.

Kemba Mitchell Sarah Ford

Networking event February 24, 2021

Lilly Rahmann, PhD….naturopath, specializing in phyto-therapy and minerals, author of CRYSTAL HEALING. She is a gemologist with an uncanny ability to find rare, genuine, unique gemstones and crystals which she uses in her jewelry designs and workshops. Lilly was born in Bankok, Thailand, graduated from the Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences where she worked at the institute as a teacher and a lab technician for three years. She came to Canada and is an entrepreneur, utilizing her knowledge of gems and minerals to develop a line of natural cosmetics, Aish. Lilly uses pure, natural ingredients and essential oils that are not only environmental friendly, but skin and body friendly..

Monday February 8, 2021
General Meeting
Remotely via Zoom

Get more pleasure out of your chocolate!

In an upbeat and fun adventure through the ages, Dr. Chocolate (Dr. Jordan LeBel) will take you through a guided history of chocolate, show you how cocoa beans and transform into chocolate, and he’ll share useful tasting tips to get more pleasure out of every bite of your favorite comfort food. He’ll answer any question you have and we’ll talk about matching chocolate and wine. So pour yourself a glass, break open a nice bar of chocolate and join us!

Jordan LeBel is a professor at the John Molson School of Business (Concordia University) where he teaches The Marketing of Food. Jordan is a graduate of the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec, and held various positions in foodservice, notably as Executive Chef and as restaurant inspector for Distinguished Restaurants of North America. He taught foodservice management in Norway, in Switzerland and in the United States at Cornell University’s famed School of Hotel Administration, from which he holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. He completed his Ph.D. (on chocolate!) at McGill University.

Networking event January 27, 2021

We are happy to announce that our first networking event of 2021 will happen Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 7pm on Zoom. A zoom link will be sent out a few days prior to the event. As we are still on zoom, there is no fee, but donations to our scholarship fund are always welcome www.mluwc.com/scholarship

Our guest speaker will be Darlene Phair, owner of Santé Kor, a boutique personal training studio located in Valois, Pointe Claire. Darlene has 29 years experience working in the fitness industry. She is a certified personal trainer, Pilates and Yoga instructor, Cancer Exercise and Corrective Conditioning Specialist as well as a Level 2 Precision Nutrition coach.

Santé Kor
87A Lucerne
Pointe Claire Québec H9R 2V9
514-265-7864
[email protected]
www.santekorwestisland.com

Future networking dates:
Wednesday February 24
Wednesday March 24
Wednesday April 28

POT LUCK DINNERS
Monday, January 18, 2021
This year we are keeping up the tradition of the January Pot Luck Dinners with a small twist to them. Just think, ladies: NO hosting, NO cooking, NO late-night driving and dealing with the elements. It will all be virtual through ZOOM, as is the rest of our lives lately. You can join us from the comfort of your home. We will have two sessions, brunch/lunch at 11:30 a.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. There is also a third option: you can attend both sessions since you do not have to leave your home. We will be in chat rooms of six persons to make for easier conversation and to meet new people. An invitation will be sent out to you early in January. Do not hesitate to contact Carole Newberry or Mary Vlahos if you have any questions.
Information on the Zoom sign-in will be sent shortly

Virtual Christmas Concert for our December 2020 Meeting

When: Monday December 7, 2020 at 7 pm
Where: virtual this year (via Zoom)
Barbara Lewis and her team will help put us in the Christmas spirit.

Barbara Lewis performs powerful folk and pop songs that are both entertaining and highly emotional. With her wide-range, classically-trained voice, vulnerable stage presence and elegant storytelling ability, she is known as “a hugely gifted singer, a born communicator.” Barbara is also a vocal coach who specializes in working with singers over 40 - both beginners and professionals. Her YouTube channel is called, Singing After 40.

Doug Balfour is a multi faceted pianist, arranger, composer and as of late a singer. He worked extensively in music theatre as a music direct, arranger, and keyboardist. As an accompanist, he has played with the likes of Barbara Lewis, Suzi Wesson, Karin Plato, and on a couple of brief occasions Michael Bublé. An old time rock n roller, he still plays with Toronto's legendary Robbie Lane and the Disciples

Beverly McGuire is a well-known singer and voice teacher in many Montreal circles. Her versatility as a performer has charmed audiences in classical, Celtic and folk music. Equally compelling as an opera singer or accompanying herself in a ballad with acoustic guitar, she brings a sincerity to the music she serves.

Networking Event

Join us Wednesday November 11th, 7pm for our Virtual Networking Event with
Taline Nalbandian

The topic is Branding; identity, Strategy & Social Media. What stories do we want to tell?

Email Linda Sestock for the zoom link by Tuesday November 10th - your friends are always welcome.

No charge, but donations (usually $20) to our Scholarship Fund are always welcome - www.mluwc.com/scholarships

Invitation
à la réunion ZOOM du Conseil québécois des AFDU
to the ZOOM meeting of the Council of CFUW clubs of Quebec
Date: 2020.10.17 13 h – 16 h

C'est avec grand plaisir que je puis confirmer la présence de Me Marie Rinfret, Protectrice du citoyen du gouvernement du Québec à notre rencontre du Conseil québécois des AFDU le samedi 17 octobre. J'ai reçu un appel d'une conseillère de sa direction des communications tout à l'heure.

Elle sera présente à partir de 13 h 10 jusqu'à 14 h. Elle fera une présentation de 20 minutes et pourra nous parler des constats qui étaient déjà ressortis dans les CHSLD avant la crise vécue au printemps. Ensuite, elle répondra à nos questions.
Cependant, elle ne touchera pas aux éléments de l'enquête qui est en cours et nous demande de respecter ceci. Par contre, Mme Huot, la conseillère, m'a demandé de lui envoyer les deux résolutions d'urgence adoptées à l'AGA de la FCFDU au cours de l'été.

Please note that Me Rinfret does not speak English so if you wish to ask a question, please have it translated in French by a colleague before the meeting. I can translate her answer for you.

Veuillez vous inscrire en envoyant les informations demandées à [email protected] Nom-prénom-association-courriel-Je participe le 17 octobre. Please register by sending the information requested to [email protected] Name – first name – club--email – I will attend on October 17th .

Monday November 9, 2020 General Meeting

Biography
Nakuset, the Executive Director of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montréal, is Cree from Lac la
Ronge, Saskatchewan. She is also the co-director of Resilience Montreal, a low barrier shelter for men and women in
the Cabot Square area of Montreal. She has three beautiful boys, Kistin, Mahkisis and Mahihkan and was adopted by a Jewish family in Montreal. Nakuset draws on her adoptee experience in her advocacy work for Indigenous children in care and is dedicated to improving the lives of urban Indigenous people. An upcoming documentary titled "Becoming Nakuset" on her experience as a 60's Scoop survivor is set to premiere at imagine Native film festival on October 21st 2020.

When: 7:00 for coffee and chat prior to the regular meeting at 7:30, with the talk to start at 8:00
Where: Remotely via Zoom (email invitation will be sent out prior to the event)

Our guest speaker, Nakuset, will share with us "The Resilience of Urban Indigenous people". Nakuset will speak on her role as Executive Director at the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal and her advocacy work, particularly during the current pandemic and her work in the context of the recent death of Joyce Echaquan.

General Meeting October 5th, 2020

Date: Monday October 5th, 2020
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Your home by Zoom (look for the invitation sent by email)

The program for the evening is as follows:

7:00pm: We will start off with a bring your own cocktail/beverage with munchies and a little chit-chat to catch up on the latest news.
7:30pm: Meeting
8:00pm: Guest speaker Paul Clarke
Topic: The challenges faced by refugee claimants and sponsored refugees arriving in Canada

In February 2013, Paul Clarke became Executive Director of Action Réfugiés Montréal after retiring from a 33 year career in banking. He seized the opportunity to work at Action Réfugiés Montréal, which has been a chance to fulfill a long-held dream to work towards social justice. Since 2015 Paul has been regularly interviewed by media outlets in French and in English on topics related to refugee rights. Paul and his colleagues are regularly invited to speak in university classes and conferences.
Paul will share some statistics and discuss how one small not-for-profit accompanies refugeed people after their arrival in the Montreal area. As well, he will highlight some of the effects of a change in the climate of acceptance in Quebec.'

Date: Wednesday September 16th, 2020
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Your home by Zoom

Yes, it is that time again ... The start of a new MLUWC season. It has been a difficult summer but we have made it this far! Your MLUWC tried to keep as many of its members connected with its 1st ever summer program and many of our interest groups have also continued to meet during the summer remotely. We have done this while following the government's 2m distance rule from the comforts of our own homes and gardens and all without a mask thanks to technology.
A few notes:

To have a digital copy of our program as it stands now, please click on the following link: https://www.mluwc.com/events.html (The program will be updated as information becomes available).
A digital copy of the members directory will be emailed after September 15 to all members who have paid their 2020/2021 dues.
Signing up for interest groups will be done digitally this year. You will soon receive an email with a link to a form allowing you to register for interest groups.

The program for the evening is as follows:

7:00pm: We will start off with a bring your own cocktail/beverage with munchies and a little chit-chat to catch up on the latest news.
7:30pm: Meeting/Interest Groups
8:00pm: Our guest speaker Doug Bellevue, author of "Montreal's Golden Square Mile - A Neighborhood" will entertain us with stories of the residents of the Golden Square Mile.

If you will be attending the evening please RSVP to the email invitation that was sent to you.

Looking forward to seeing you ... and don't forget your favorite beverage!!

Jewellery
You are cordially invited to the last
MLUWC Zoom Summer Evening Get-Together! (For Members Only)
Date: Wednesday August 12th, 2020
Time: 7:00 p.m.

This time we ask you to wear your loudest or most outrageous necklace. It can be one you already own or you can get creative and make one for the evening. The showier the better! We will start off by admiring each others necklaces while we sip on our favorite beverage.

At 7:30 p.m. (or so) our guest speaker Linda Richer, G.J. ( graduate Jeweller) F.C.Gm. A (Fellow graduate gemologist) and co owner or Robert Richer Jeweller in Dorval, will tell us about The History of Jewellery

As she says " since the beginning of time we have adorned ourselves with gifts from Mother Nature. Please join me in exploring this fascinating journey that brought us from wearing seashells, feathers and sculpted bones to gold , diamonds and stunning gems found nestled deep within the earth, some for millions of years! "
If you will be attending the evening please RSVP to the email invitation that was sent to you. This will take you to a form where you will be asked to enter your name and email address. Within a few days, you will get a confirmation email, with the link to the Zoom meeting as well as some simple instructions.
Looking forward to seeing you ... and don't forget your most outrageous necklace!!

Trivia Night

(For Members Only)

Date: Thursday July 9th, 2020
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Your home
Thanks to Jane Cowell, we are offering you an Evening of Trivia with lots of laughter.
Come test your knowledge of Trivia with your MLUWC friends!
You must register....please contact Nancy Acemian/Program Chair <[email protected]>

Pink Tea Party (for Members only)
Date: Friday June 5th, 2020
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Where: from the comfort of your home, by Zoom

Bring your own tea, wine or bubbly with your Spring Hat!
We will start off by oohing and awing at each others Spring Hats (they can be chic or funny) while we sip on our favorite beverage.

At 4:30 p.m. (or so) our guest speaker Olga Shevchenko, a gemologist and designer of jewelry, will tell us about Gabrielle Coco Chanel a woman, business woman, and designer.

If you will be attending the pink tea party please RSVP by responding to the invitation that you received by email.

Annual General Meeting, May 13, 7 PM
Great news. We will be having our AGM on May 13 at 7pm!!! Not in person but via Zoom, a video conferencing software. As well as our meeting we will have as a guest speaker Carmen Z. Robinson, a clinical Psychologist who specializes in Family Therapy (for more information on Carmen, see biography below). Carmen will talk to us about how to deal with isolation and loneliness of being quarantined from others, what are "normal" things to feel, what are things to watch out for and how to deal with these feelings.

If you have questions for Carmen, we will ask you to send them when you register for the AGM. An email invitation will be send to you shortly.
For those who have never used Zoom before, we will have a dry run on Monday May 11 to give you a chance to join a Zoom meeting and get comfortable with the environment. Nancy Acemian will be hosting the meeting and will help you navigate the environment. Details to follow.

Carmen Robinson's Biography:
Career Experience:
Staff Psychologist Day Hospital Allen Memorial Institute 1970-1985
Started Sexual Dysfunction Unit RVH
Abortion Clinic. RVH
Family Therapy Unit AMI
Private Psychotherapy Practice Individual/Couple/Family. 1985 -2020
Other:
Volunteer Psychologist Trauma Unit. May-September 2003
Rabin Medical Center
Working with Victims of Suicide Bombings and their Families
President, Cultural Mission to Israel Quebec-Israel Committee. June 2006
Cultural Exchange between French Canadian Representatives from the Arts and their Israeli Counterparts
Mission to Ethiopia. 2013
Accompany last group of Immigrants to resettle in Israel

Networking Event
March 11, 2020, 7 pm
Studio Works, Pointe Claire

The March networking event will be for networking only (no speaker). Prepare your elevator pitch, be prepared to share your business or dream. There will be ice breakers.
The Studio Works can hold up to 40, so bring a friend.
We just ask that you RSVP by March 6 so that we can prepare. [email protected]

Members' Night
Monday, March 9, 2020, 7 pm
Karnak, 3350 Sources Blvd., DDO

Always an interesting evening in which we meet some fascinating members - some who are new, and hear about their careers and others who will show off their creativity!

PROGRAM
Our General Meeting in March is always dedicated to our members. This year four members will talk about their careers. We will hear from a writer, a nurse who worked with autistic children, a violinist for the MSO and a singer/songwriter, who will share with us their career path and experiences. It will be a most informative evening and an excellent opportunity to get to know some of our members a bit better.

Bitcoins: What, why and how…

Where: Karnak, 3350 Sources Blvd., DDO
When: Monday, February 10, 2020, 7 pm

You might have heard about Bitcoin, a digital currency launched in 2008 that has been widely discussed in the media for a variety of reasons, both good and bad. Is it the future or a scam? I will try to demystify the technology for you, explain how it works, why people are excited about it, and who is worried about it.

Jeremy Clark is an associate professor at the Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering. At Concordia, he holds the NSERC/RCGT/Catallaxy Industrial Research Chair in Blockchain Technologies. He wrote one of the earliest academic papers on Bitcoin, completed several research projects in the area, and contributed to the first textbook. Beyond research, he has worked with several municipalities on voting technology and testified to both the Canadian Senate and House finance committees on Bitcoin.

Networking Event

Where: Studio 77
When: Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 7 pm
RSVP: [email protected]

Topic: Handmade Plant Powered Skincare: Reconciling Personal Values and Creativity with Christina Minak-Tobin

MLUWC Christmas Concert,
Monday, December 9, 2019

The club's Christmas concert will be held Monday, December 9, at Beaconsfield United Church, 202 Woodside Rd., Beaconsfield. Activities begin at 6:00 pm (or at 4:30 if you are part of the Hospitality team or at 5:45 if you are one of the Interest Group leaders bringing baskets).
The Philomela Singers under the direction of Margo Keenan will put us into the Christmas spirit as we enjoy listening to their wonderful voices. Founded in 2010, Chorale Philomela Singers is a community choir based on Montreal’s West Island. Choir director Margo Keenan was presented in 2013 with the Prix Jean-Pierre Guindon in recognition of her contribution to choral singing in Quebec over more than 25 years.
This year we are supporting West Island Community Shares with the funds raised from our Interest Group raffle baskets.

“A Photographic Journey: Fragrant Spruce and the Voice of First Nations”

Monday, November 11, 2019, 7 pm
Karnak, 3350 Sources Blvd., DDO

It is with great pleasure that the Program Committee invites members and guests to a unique experience on Monday, November 11. We will welcome one of our members, Maria Korab-Laskowska who will take us on a hiking and canoeing journey through the unspoiled paradises of Adirondacks and several Quebec parks (including La Maurice, Gaspésie, Bonaventure Island, Mingan Islands).
We will learn about efforts being taken to protect and restore these natural habitats; meet Quebec Indigenous artists and leaders; listen to beautiful poetry and music which reflects deep connection between First Nations culture and the Nature.
The talk is in English, poetry and songs in French, English, Cree, Innu, Micmac.
For more information about Maria Korab-Laskowska, click here.

Networking Event, November 6, 2019

Social Media Do's and Don'ts
Guest speaker: Orly Ashair.
7 pm, Studio 77, Pointe-Claire Village
$20

Fall Fundraiser, October 23, 2019

Performance and demonstration throughout the evening by renowned Opera Singing Chef Davide Bazzali. Accompanied by pianist.
Five course meal catered by Restaurant Casa Mare . Wine extra.
Italian trivia quiz conducted by table with prizes. Door Prizes
See:
Casa Mara FaceBook link
and Montreal Gazette article
For more information click here

Meet the Candidates Night
October 7th, 2019
For information about the candidates and the event, click here.
Location: Karnak Shriners: 3350 Boulevard des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec H9B 1Z9

Networking Event, October 2, 2019

"Finding Your Passion" Doing what you love - through flowers with Maryse Hudon - Flower producer and designer

Fall Kick-Off 2019

AGM and Dinner
Speaker: Dr. Anja Geitmann, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, McGill:
"Cannabis"

Dr. Geitmann is the Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-Principal (Macdonald Campus) of McGill University. She obtained her PhD in Environmental Biology in 1997 from the University of Siena (Italy), following undergraduate and graduate studies in biology at the University of Constance (Germany), Oregon State University (USA), and Stockholm University (Sweden). Between 1997 and 2001 she performed postdoctoral research at the Université Laval, Québec, and at the University of Wageningen, The Netherlands. From 2001 to 2015 she was Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences of the Université de Montréal and a member of the Institut de recherche en biologie végétale. She is the holder of the Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Biomechanics of Plant Development and her research program focuses on the cellular processes that underlie the development and reproduction of plants.

Monday, May 13, 2019, 7 pm
Olympia Restaurant, 3855 St. Jean's Blvd., DDO

The recent legalization of cannabis has triggered a tremendous amount of economic activity in Canada with an increasing number of companies setting up to produce raw material and derivatives in demand for both pharmacological and recreational markets. The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of McGill University is preparing to set up a high-level training program for those interested in working in the burgeoning industry related to medicinal cannabis. The challenges in the industry range from quality control to the genetics of the plant, its sensitivity to pathogens and its complicated chemistry.

Spring Fundraiser,
Bingo Bonanza!

Friday, April 12, 2019, 7-10 pm

Speaker: Dr. Dolly Dastoor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University
"Strategies for Healthy Aging: An Active Brain"

Monday, April 8, 2019, 7 pm
Karnak, 3350 Sources Blvd., DDO
Dr. Dastoor is well known in the psychiatric community for her prominent work in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Her presentation will demonstrate that the essence of healthy aging is an active and efficient brain, which can be maintained by diet and exercise—both physical and mental—to keep the neurons firing at their maximum. Working with challenging cognitive activities will help you develop strategies to navigate normal age-related changes.

"Wine and Cheese Networking Event: "The Cultured Foodie"

Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 7-9 pm
Studio 77, 271 Lakeshore, Pointe-Claire

Members' Night

Monday, March 11, 2019, 7 pm
Karnak, 3350 Sources Blvd., DDO

Short talks or presentations by new members. Always an entertaining and informative meeting!

Barbara Lewis, entertainer

Monday, February 11, 2019, 7 pm
Karnak, 3350 Sources Blvd., DDO

It is with great pleasure that the Program Committee invites members and guests to a unique experience on Monday, February 11. We will welcome one of our new members, Barbara Lewis, for an evening of entertainment. Barbara will present a selection of her original show entitled Blood Orchid:
BLOOD ORCHID: How Women Feel is a concert that blends songs and stories about how women feel… from the outrage of the #Me-too movement, to the joys of deep sexual bonding. From the heart break of lost love to the mystic pleasure of ancient times. Blood Orchid is a heart’s journey traced through the powers of music and story.

To learn more about Barbara Lewis visit: https://www.barbaralewis.com/blog/2018/08/blood-orchid-how-women-feel/

TEDxMontreal

Saturday, February 9, 2019, 9 am-4:30 pm

Wine and Cheese Networking Event

Wednesday February 6, 2019, 7-9:30pm
Open to nonmembers, $20.00
RSVP: Linda Sestock, [email protected]

Proceeds from this event will go to the MLUWC's scholarship fund.

Christmas Meeting and Raffle

Monday, December 10, 2018, 6:30 pm
Beaconsfield United Church
202 Woodside Drive, Beaconsfield
(Parking is available on the streets surrounding the church)
Our annual festive evening of song, good food, and good company awaits members and guests.
The interest groups are preparing wonderful gifts to be won – gourmet baskets, gift certificates, and other surprises!
The Philomela Singers, directed by Margo Keenan, will be regaling us with Christmas songs.
Our charity this year is the West Island Citizen Advocacy, whose purpose is to improve the quality of life and defend the rights of all those who are living with a handicapping condition or who are disadvantaged.

Cardio-metabolic Diseases and Lifestyle

Speaker: Colin Rose, M.D., Ph.D.
Monday, November 12, 2018
Karnak Shriners' Temple
3350 Sources Blvd., DDO
7 pm

Dr. Colin Rose will speak about cardio-metabolic diseases which are a spectrum of metabolic derangements, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and atherosclerosis that are directly related to lifestyle choices that kill and maim millions of people per year. Treatment of these diseases by surgery and drugs is expensive and largely futile in terms of life expectancy. For example, the USA spends far more than any other developed country on its medical system but has the lowest of any measure of health. This talk will explain how the individual’s environment can cause disease and describe current recommendations to optimize habits to prevent and treat cardio-metabolic disease.

Bowser & Blue

Meet the scholarship recipients
Karnak, Blvd. des Sources, DDO
October 22, 7:15 pm
Short presentations by MLUWC scholarship recipients

Networking meet & greet wine and cheese
Studio 77, 271 Lakeshore, Pointe-Claire
October 17, 7-9 pm
Laurie McCullagh, guest speaker

Beaconsfield Golf Club
September 12, 2018
7 to 9 pm
$18.00 includes light appetizers and coffee & tea + cash bar
Please buy your ticket by September 5 using the option below or contact Kathleen McGrath, [email protected], for more options.
Opportunity to sign up for club groups and activities

Fall Kick-Off

Janet Torge: “Radical Resthomes: A Senior Housing Shake-up”

Monday, February 12, 2018, 7:15 pm
Karnak, 3300 Sources Blvd., DDO
Janet Torge currently wears the hats of television documentary producer, bookkeeper, archivist and prenatal teacher. In past careers, she’s been a radio talk-show host and traffic reporter, Montreal Gazette columnist, author, construction site manager, software manual creator and co-founder of the first rape relief centre in Canada.
Radical Resthomes was conceived when her friends put her in charge of their senior housing some 30 years ago. The vision has changed considerably since then, and Janet has aged--along with everyone else-- but she has never lost sight of the idea and is determined to foster more and more self-directed housing projects in the future.

Bone Health Basics: Get the Facts!

Monday, November 13, 2017, 7:15 PM
Karnak, 3350 Sources Blvd, DDO
Suzanne N. Morin, MD MSc FRCP FACP
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, McGill University; Associate Member, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University; General Internist, McGill University Health Center; Clinician-Researcher, McGill University Health Center Research Institute.

The Lyric Theatre Singers
“Bravo Broadway!”

Wednesday October 25, 2017, 7:30 PM
Lakeside Academy Auditorium, Lachine

Women Helping Women, a
Networking Event

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 7-9 PM
40 Golf Ave., Pointe-Claire
Cost $10, wine and appetizers
Feel free to bring a friend.
RSVP by Monday, October 16, to Marlene Whittome

The Mental Health Needs of Students

Monday, October 16, 2017, 7:15 PM
Karnak, 3350 Sources Blvd, DDO
Increasingly, mental health and wellness is a topic of discussion in education. The speaker at the October 16 meeting will focus on how schools are working to meet the mental health needs of youth. Cindy Finn is the Director of Student Services at the Lester B. Pearson School Board in Montreal. She holds a Ph.D. in educational psychology from McGill University and is a licensed psychologist. Cindy is a founding member of the Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, which supports school-based mental health initiatives in Quebec.

Past events

March General MeetingMonday, 10 March 2025 (on Zoom)

MLUWC Potluck Events​13 January 2025

December General MeetingMonday, December 9, 2024​

​​MLUWC Networking Breakfast Fundraiserfor 60 Million GirlsNovember 19, 2024​

​November General MeetingMonday, November 11, 2024​

Every Child MattersA Day of Action for Truth and ReconciliationSeptember 30thLinda Sestock and your President, Nancy Acemian, attended the "Every Child Matters" event joined by some members.​

Start of the MLUWC 2024-2025 SeasonWednesday, September 4, 2024 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.​Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Sainte-Claire Ave, Pointe-Claire​

GUEST SPEAKER: VANESSA SASSON ​WHEN WOMEN SHOWED UP: THE STORY OF THE FIRST BUDDHIST WOMEN

MLUWC Tea Party #2 - August 20, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.Join us for the second MLUWC and City of Beaconsfield Joint Event as part of their ​Building climate resilience through social connection program.

AGM Quebec Council of CFUWAGA Conseil Québecois de la FCFDU​

Annual General Meeting, May 10, 2023

Invitation toMLUWC 65th AnniversaryFundraising Dinner

Spring Fundraiser

Networking​March 22, 2023, 7PMStudio 77, $25

Networking Event

Kick-Off for 2022/23

Networking Event, May 18, 2022

MLUWC Annual General MeetingMay 11, 20226:30 pm on Zoom​

Networking Event - May 18, 2022

Networking Event, March 23, 2022

Christmas Charity

Networking Event November 24, 2021

March to support women in Afghanistan

Networking Event

Launch of the 2021/22 Season (Zoom)

Networking Event

Second Virtual Trivia Night

​Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

General Meeting - Monday April 12, 2021 ​

Networking Event, March 24, 2021, 7PM

Kemba Mitchell Sarah Ford

Networking event February 24, 2021

Networking event January 27, 2021

Virtual Christmas Concert for our December 2020 Meeting

Networking Event

​Monday November 9, 2020 General Meeting

General Meeting October 5th, 2020

Networking Event March 11, 2020, 7 pmStudio Works, Pointe Claire

Members' NightMonday, March 9, 2020, 7 pmKarnak, 3350 Sources Blvd., DDO

​​Bitcoins: What, why and how…​

Networking Event

​​MLUWC Christmas Concert,Monday, December 9, 2019

​ “A Photographic Journey: Fragrant Spruce and the Voice of First Nations”

Networking Event, November 6, 2019

Fall Fundraiser, October 23, 2019​

Meet the Candidates Night​October 7th, 2019For information about the candidates and the event, click here.Location: Karnak Shriners: 3350 Boulevard des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec H9B 1Z9​

Fall Kick-Off 2019

AGM and DinnerSpeaker: Dr. Anja Geitmann, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, McGill:"Cannabis"

Monday, May 13, 2019, 7 pmOlympia Restaurant, 3855 St. Jean's Blvd., DDO

Spring Fundraiser, ​Bingo Bonanza!

Friday, April 12, 2019, 7-10 pm

Speaker: Dr. Dolly Dastoor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University"Strategies for Healthy Aging: An Active Brain"

"Wine and Cheese Networking Event: "The Cultured Foodie"

Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 7-9 pmStudio 77, 271 Lakeshore, Pointe-Claire ​

Members' Night

Barbara Lewis, entertainer

TEDxMontreal

​Saturday, February 9, 2019, 9 am-4:30 pm

Wine and Cheese Networking Event

Christmas Meeting and Raffle

Cardio-metabolic Diseases and Lifestyle

Speaker: Colin Rose, M.D., Ph.D.Monday, November 12, 2018Karnak Shriners' Temple3350 Sources Blvd., DDO7 pm

Bowser & Blue

Fall Kick-Off

Janet Torge: “Radical Resthomes: A Senior Housing Shake-up”

Bone Health Basics: Get the Facts!

The Lyric Theatre Singers ​ “Bravo Broadway!”

Women Helping Women, aNetworking Event

The Mental Health Needs of Students

March General Meeting
Monday, 10 March 2025 (on Zoom)

MLUWC Potluck Events
13 January 2025

December General Meeting
Monday, December 9, 2024

MLUWC Networking Breakfast Fundraiser
for 60 Million Girls
November 19, 2024

November General Meeting
Monday, November 11, 2024

Every Child Matters
A Day of Action for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th
Linda Sestock and your President, Nancy Acemian, attended the "Every Child Matters" event joined by some members.

Start of the MLUWC 2024-2025 Season
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Sainte-Claire Ave, Pointe-Claire

GUEST SPEAKER: VANESSA SASSON
WHEN WOMEN SHOWED UP: THE STORY OF THE FIRST BUDDHIST WOMEN

MLUWC Tea Party #2 - August 20, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for the second MLUWC and City of Beaconsfield Joint Event as part of their
Building climate resilience through social connection program.

AGM Quebec Council of CFUW
AGA Conseil Québecois de la FCFDU

Invitation to
MLUWC 65th Anniversary
Fundraising Dinner

Networking
March 22, 2023, 7PM
Studio 77, $25

MLUWC Annual General Meeting
May 11, 2022
6:30 pm on Zoom

Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

General Meeting - Monday April 12, 2021

Monday November 9, 2020 General Meeting

Networking Event
March 11, 2020, 7 pm
Studio Works, Pointe Claire

Members' Night
Monday, March 9, 2020, 7 pm
Karnak, 3350 Sources Blvd., DDO

Bitcoins: What, why and how…

MLUWC Christmas Concert,
Monday, December 9, 2019

“A Photographic Journey: Fragrant Spruce and the Voice of First Nations”

Fall Fundraiser, October 23, 2019

Meet the Candidates Night
October 7th, 2019
For information about the candidates and the event, click here.
Location: Karnak Shriners: 3350 Boulevard des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec H9B 1Z9

AGM and Dinner
Speaker: Dr. Anja Geitmann, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, McGill:
"Cannabis"

Monday, May 13, 2019, 7 pm
Olympia Restaurant, 3855 St. Jean's Blvd., DDO

Spring Fundraiser,
Bingo Bonanza!

Speaker: Dr. Dolly Dastoor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University
"Strategies for Healthy Aging: An Active Brain"

Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 7-9 pm
Studio 77, 271 Lakeshore, Pointe-Claire

Saturday, February 9, 2019, 9 am-4:30 pm

Speaker: Colin Rose, M.D., Ph.D.
Monday, November 12, 2018
Karnak Shriners' Temple
3350 Sources Blvd., DDO
7 pm

The Lyric Theatre Singers
“Bravo Broadway!”

Women Helping Women, a
Networking Event