Manitoba Labour and Immigration

Events and Information of Interest to Women and their Families

Tuesdays

• 2nd Floor - 419 Graham Avenue (entrance is opposite the elevator on the 2nd floor)
• 12:10 - 12:50 p.m. (doors close promptly at 12:10)
• This is a weekly drop in for women who want to learn and practice relaxation, guided imagery and mindfulness skills to improve mood, coping and overall health and wellness.
• Intake is not required.
• Info: Lori at 947-2422 ext. 506, e-mail: lpeters@womenshealthclinic.org

Monday, November 9

• Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre
• 1150-A Waverley Street
• 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• This the second workshop in a four-part series designed for women who are experiencing legal issues and concerns.
• Workshops are presented by lawyers Karen Dyck and Rekha Malaviya and will provide basic legal information and resources.
• Space is limited. Registration is required.
• Healthy snacks, child care and bus tickets provided.
• Registration/info: 477-1123, fax: 475-9127, e-mail: info@fgwrc.ca, or visit: www.fgwrc.ca

Tuesday, November 10

• WISH Inc. (Women in Second Stage Housing) together with Urban Oasis Mineral Spa
• Urban Oasis Mineral Spa
• Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Avenue
• Guests will be treated to a variety of luxurious mini-spa services, such as mini-manicures, massages, make-up touches, hand massages, and more.
• Tickets/info: Lori at 275-2600, e-mail: wishinc@mts.net

Thursdays, until November 26

• Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre
• 1150-A Waverley Street
• 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (doors close at 12:00 noon)
• Great for stress release and relaxation.
• All treatments are free. Donations welcome.
• Registration is required.
• Registration/info: 477-1123, fax: 475-9127, e-mail: info@fgwrc.ca, or visit: www.fgwrc.ca

Thursday, November 12

• Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
• Main Floor, 207 Donald Street
• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Participants will learn what it takes to build business relationships, develop credibility with others, as well as master essentials to be the best in selling themselves, their ideas, products and services.
• Registration/info: 988-1860, toll-free: 1-800-203-2343, or visit: www.wecm.ca

Thursday, November 12

• CUPE Locals 2343 & 2348 and
• CUPE Union Development
• Union Centre, 275 Broadway, Room 2C
• 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Facilitators: Joy Dupont, Department of Justice, and David Zinger, David Zinger Associates
• Pizza will be served
• Registration/info: Sheree at 942-0343 ext 208,
• e-mail: scapar@cupe.ca

Monday, November 16

• Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre
• 1150-A Waverley Street
• 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• This third workshop in a four-part series provides basic legal information and resources.
• Space is limited. Registration is required.
• Healthy snacks, child care and bus tickets provided.
• Registration/info: 477-1123, fax: 475-9127, e-mail: info@fgwrc.ca, or visit: www.fgwrc.ca

Fridays, until November 27

• Provided by the Addictions Continuing Recovery Program
• North End Women's Centre, 394 Selkirk Avenue
• 9:45 - 11:45 a.m.
• Limited spaces available. Coffee/tea, bus tickets and child minding provided.
• Registration/info: Dorothy at 927-2429

Monday, November 16

• SMD Clearinghouse, 825 Sherbrook Street
• 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Guest speaker Dr. Michelle Owen will speak on Episodic Disabilities
• Sign language and attendant care available upon request.
• Refreshments will be served.
• Registration/info: 975-3275, e-mail: dawnmb@mts.net, or ternette@mts.net

Wednesday, November 18

• 442 Scotia Street
• 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
• The event includes lunch, a presentation of the Marymound Student Bursary, presentation of the first annual Milestone Achievement Awards, as well as an update on Marymound's progress this past year. Tours will be available.
• Registration required by November 10.
• Registration/info: Katherine at 338-7971, e-mail: klower@marymound.com

Thursday, November 19

• The Crossing Communities Art Project
• Winnipeg Art Gallery, Muriel Richardson Auditorium
• 300 Memorial Boulevard
• 7:00 p.m.
• The website hosts films made by women and girls who are in marginalized positions. The website is a place for global dialogue about issues that they bring forward in their films, such as violence against women, social exclusion, HIV Aids, and self-harm, including drug addictions.
• Several short films will be featured, made by women in Winnipeg and women in Kathmandu, Nepal. A public forum will follow the screenings.
• Info: 947-5430

Thursday, November 19

• Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre
• 1150-A Waverley Street
• 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• The workshop will focus on three main areas: what is domestic violence; resources and supports available, and the court process.
• Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
• Child care and bus tickets available. Healthy snacks provided.
• Registration/info: 477-1123, fax: 475-9127, e-mail: info@fgwrc.ca, or visit: www.fgwrc.ca