NEWS FROM SECOND STORY WOMEN'S CENTRE
Contact us at 543-1315 or 640-3044 or secstory@eastlink.ca
visit us at 22 King Street (upstairs), Lunenburg or www.secstory.com
June 28, 2010
“Canada has serious work to do to fulfill the human rights of women.”
Shelagh Day
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Scroll down for Dates and Details and be sure to visit our website for more info.
GIRL TALK! Register now for free summer day camp
CANADA DAY CLOSURE: SSWC will be closed on Thursday, July 1 and Friday, July 2
YARD SALE DONATIONS WANTED!
HELLOS AND GOODBYES: News from the AGM
NEED TRANSPORTATION? Give us a call. Our Volunteer Driver program is revved up!
PROGRAMS
Revolutionary Knitters
Story Seekers
Collective Cooking (over until the FALL)
SUPPORT GROUPS
From the Inside Out – Self-Esteem and Assertiveness
Support for Women Who Gamble
EVENTS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Making Change – jars and gardens
Social Action
Soup Makers
Volunteer Drivers
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DATES AND DETAILS:
Please register by contacting the Centre. All programs are free and open to all women.
For more information, visit our website at www.secstory.com.
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GIRL TALK
SSWC has hired Kate Glen and Emma Bollivar to facilitate our summer day camp. Girl Talk is a free four-day program offered through SSWC to girls who are 9-12 years old. The program aims to increase self-esteem and confidence in young girls. Our goal is to empower girls in a fun and safe environment where they are able to express their creativity, engage in active games, and voice their opinions on various issues. The program is generously supported by United Way Lunenburg County. Please call Kate Glen at 543-1315 or 640-3044 ext. 19 or e-mail girltalk@eastlink.ca for information or to register.
In 2010, Girl Talk will be offered in the following locations:
Bridgewater, July 5-8, Kinsmen Hall
Lunenburg, July 12-15, Central United Church
New Germany, July 19-22, New Germany Elementary School
Chester, July 26-29, Forest Heights Community School (WAITING LIST)
Bridgewater, August 2-5, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Hall
New Ross, August 9-12, New Ross Family Resource Centre
YARD SALE
SSWC is planning a fundraising yard sale for September. If you have books, household items, jewelry, CDs, movies, toys, furniture…. Please contact us to arrange a drop-off.
HELLOS AND GOODBYES
Last week’s Annual General Meeting was a wonderful opportunity to review our challenges and successes over the last year. The meeting also brought some changes to the Board of Directors, which welcomed new members Laura Smith and Attracta Daurie, and welcomed back Sylvia Booth. We said goodbye to Stacey Godsoe and Ruth Anne Whicher, who are both leaving the board. Best wishes and thanks for all your efforts!
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PROGRAMS
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REVOLTIONARY KNITTERS
Every Tuesday, 3:00 pm
Whether you’re an experienced knitter or a beginner wanting to learn, come be part of this friendly and informal gathering.
STORY SEEKERS
Do you enjoy listening to stories of the past? Are you interested in preserving the memories of women who have lived full and fascinating lives? Over six sessions, members of this group will create partnerships with senior women in our communities to collect and share their stories.
Call if you are interested in joining this group as a story-teller or story-collector. We can help you find a partner.
Facilitated by Joanne Jefferson, SSWC’s Community Relations Coordinator
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SUPPORT GROUPS
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FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Thursday afternoons, 1:00 to 2:30 pm
This support group focuses on the link between Self Esteem and Assertiveness. Do you find it difficult to say no or set limits? Do certain people test your boundaries? In a safe and supportive environment, we will examine beliefs and attitudes about ourselves, and the link to our ability to act assertively. We will discuss and practice effective ways to respond in challenging relationships.
Facilitated by Sally Hutchinson, Support Coordinator.
SUPPORT FOR WOMEN WHO GAMBLE
Confidential support is available for women who have stopped gambling and women who are still gambling and wanting to stop.
For further information call Sally Hutchinson 543-1315 or 640-3044 ext.14
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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MAKING CHANGE NEEDS YOUR HELP WITH JARS AND GARDENS
In preparation for a fall launch of our Social Action Committee’s campaign to address violence against women and girls, we’re looking for more one litre jars (no need for covers). During the summer, we’ll be holding a labeling party to apply specially designed sticky labels with a compelling image and information about the campaign. Many hands will make the job lighter! We’re also seeking helpers to begin preparing the ground for a new remembrance garden outside the centre. If you would like to do some digging and weeding, give us a call.
SOCIAL ACTION
We are asking for your involvement and input by becoming a member of the Social Action Committee! The more people who are involved, the more clout we can have. Have your voice heard. Our current focus is action on violence against women. For more information or to become a member call 543-1315 or 640-3044.
SOUP MAKERS
Soup Lunch comes once a month, and we’re adding to our list of soup-makers. If you would like to prepare, or provide ingredients for a batch of soup to feed at least 8 people, give us a call (640-3044 or 543-1315).
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
If you are a licensed driver and are willing to help out, we need your help. Please contact the Centre to complete the necessary documentation to join our squad of transportation support.
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