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Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

April 2008

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Women's Institute - Coming Events - Regional Conventions 2008
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Manitoba Women's Institute's (MWI's) one-day Regional Convention program is held in each of the five provincial WI regions annually. Although organized by MWI members, these educational and fun-filled seminars are open to everyone - men and women - who are interested in the topics. Invite your friends and neighbours to join you.

If you are interested in self-improvement and personal development, as well as in having a fun day, check out the seminar nearest you. Remember -- Manitoba Women's Institute is a group like no other!

Winnipeg-Interlake / Northwest / Eastern / Southwest A / Southwest B / Provincial Convention

Southwest B

Southwest A

Date: April 9 Date: April 10
Location: Clearwater Memorial Hall - Clearwater MB Location: Rivers United Church
Theme: Our Place in the World Theme: A Bright Future - OUR Responsibility
Speaker (s): Linda Matchallus - Global Warming
Alvin Jocobs - Water in Uganda
Speaker (s): Chronic Disease Prevention - Betty Kozak, Albert Parsons - Brighten our Gardens
Host: Clearwater Women's Institute Host: Rivers Women's Institute
Contact: Joan Odlum (204) 873-2697 for information Contact: Dianne Kowalchuk (204) 328-7690 for information

Northwest

Winnipeg-Interlake

Date: April 11 Date: April 12
Location: Silverton Community Hall Location: Fisher Branch Community Center
Theme: Pharmaceutical Futures in Agriculture Theme: Spring Creations
Speaker (s): Twila Luba - Local Hay Processing Plant Speaker (s): TBA
Host: Silverton Women's Institute Host: Fisher Branch Women's Institute - 60th Anniversary
Contact: Rose Kieper (204) 773-2011 for information Contact: Dianne Magnusson (204) 372-8567 for information

Eastern

 
Date: April 18
Location: Center Jubinville, Lorette
Theme: Staying Healthy & Happy in Your Golden Years
Speaker (s): Don Byers
Host: Dufresne Women's Institute - 50th anniversary
Contact: Kathy Kaye (204) 853-2093 for information

2008 Manitoba Women's Institute Personal Development Day & Provincial Convention

Date: May 8 & 9, 2008
Location: Victoria Inn, Brandon - 3550 Victoria Ave. West
Theme: "Listen Laugh Learn"
Speaker (s): A Day in the Life of a Border Crossing Guard
Meeting Management
Primary Care and Healthy Living
Registration: 10:00- 10:30 Thursday, May 8th - Personal Development Day
4:30 - 5:30 Thursday, May 8th - Convention
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Friday, May 9th - Convention

Please note there is no charge for the Personal Development Day

Contact: Donna Young (204) 728-2714 or Fran Dickinson (204) 673-2468 for more information
   

For further information on any of these events, please call Manitoba Women's Institute, 903-401 York Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 0P8 Ph: (204) 945-8976. Everyone is welcome to attend. Registration fees apply to all events and must be paid in advance.

 
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