International Women’s Day Event Roundup

International Women’s Day is Tuesday, March 8^th, but Sudbury has plans to make it a week-long affair! See our roundup below, or visit the International Women’s Week Sudbury Facebook page!

MARCH 6

SDLC International Women’s Day Brunch – Hosted by the Sudbury & District Labour Council Women’s Committee and the Canadian Labour Congress are hosting. Information booths, guest speakers, and a silent auction. Proceeds support a local women’s organization. Tickets: $25 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ the Radisson Hotel Downtown – 85 St. Anne Road 

Journée de la femme – Présenté par le Club Amical du Nouveau Sudbury, en collaboration avec le Centre Victoria. Vin et fromage, ateliers avec Maria McAdam, Diane Lagrandeur et Lise Denis, defile de mode par la Boutique ‘Addition Elle’ et monologue avec Françoise Gaudet-Geseron. Téléphonez 705-566-2113 pour acheter vos billets – 10:00 – 16:00 @ 553 rue Lavoie

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MARCH 7

Sudbury Wen-Do Workshop: Stoke Your Fire – In this body-positive 2-hour workshop your whole self will be invited to get big, get loud and take up space. We will take some time to stop minimizing ourselves and our experiences and we will celebrate what women and girls have done to make more room for themselves and others. Register here – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Location disclosed upon registration. More information here.

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MARCH 8

Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce Panelist Lecture – Join the Chamber of Commerce and celebrate International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8th. Hear from three local women and how their challenges and triumphs into how they balance life and a career. Registration Information available here – 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Ristorante Verdicchio – Enoteca Natura –1351-D Kelly Lk Road 

CUPE International Women’s Day Brunch – Tickets: $25 – 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. @ The Radisson Hotel – 85 Ste. Anne Rd

NISA: “Honoring Women’s Wisdom” – A Writing exercise to help participants offer thanks to the important women in their lives. Registration: 705-222-6472 – 1:00 p.m. @ NISA, 36 Elgin St., 2nd Floor

J’entends chanter: Une célébration de la femme – Pour la 21ième année consécutive, le Centre Victoria pour femmes (CVF) de Sudbury soulignera la Journée internationale de la femme le mardi 8 mars prochain en rendant hommages aux femmes lors d’un souper-spectacle. Les billets à 20$ 17:00 @ the Caruso Club – 385 Haig Street

International Women’s Day Prosecco and Crème Brulee – In celebration of International Women’s Day we are offering, once again, a free creme brulee and a glass of prosecco to every woman dining with us on Tuesday, March 8th! So get your girls together and make a reservation. Reservations: 705-523-2794 – 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Ristorante Verdicchio – 1351 Kelly Lake Road

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MARCH 9

Around the World, Girls! A Wen-Do Seminar – In honour of International Women’s Day, the Laurentian University Women’s Centre/Centre des femmes de l’Université Laurentienne is kicking the power up in your Wednesday afternoon with an energy-driven self-defence seminar from Wen-Do Women’s Self-Defence Instructor Shailagh Keaney. Tickets – Free (purchase to register) – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Laurentian University Brenda Wallace Reading Room – 935 Ramsey Lake Road. More information here.

20^th Anniversary Screening of MY FEMINISM – Sudbury Indie Cinema Co-op in association with Thorneloe University Gender Studies Program + The Coalition to End Violence Against Women for a SPECIAL EDITION OF #WOMENINFILMWEDNESDAYS. Partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to VOICES FOR WOMEN. Tickets – $30 – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Thorneloe Univeristy – Ramsey Lake Road

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MARCH 10

A Walk Through Wonderland Fashion Show – Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Week with Style! The Sudbury Women’s Centre, along with our volunteers and board, are hosting A Walk Through Wonderland. If you love fashion this is the time to get a glimpse at the fabulous treasures you can finds in Our Sisters Closet! You can bid on some incredible Sudbury-themed Gift Basket in our Silent Auction and mingle with guests, volunteers and our board. This fashion, friends and fundraising event will go to support Sudbury women and children who are in need of support. 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ The Art Gallery of Sudbury

2016 International Women’s Day Celebration in Sudbury East– Soup and sandwich lunch will be served. don’t forget to tell a friend and come and celebrate this unique activity celebration in Sudbury-East. 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. @ the Warren Arena Hall – 39 Lafontaine Road

 

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MARCH 12

Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence Course – Day 1 – For all women and girls ages 10+! Participants will learn the basic skillset for verbal, psychological and physical self-defence. The oldest self-defence organization in Canada, Wen-Do means “Women’s Way.” This course promotes empowerment in a compassionate, supportive environment. No martial arts experience necessary and all bodies are welcome! Tickets: $150 – 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location disclosed upon registration. More information here.

Ladies Luncheon – We are excited to bring together the women of Greater Sudbury for what is expected to be an elegant and inspiring afternoon. The Ladies Luncheon will be held on March 12, 2016 at the Natura Banquet Hall in support of the Sudbury Women’s Centre (SWC). We are inviting mothers, daughters, sisters and friends to celebrate International Women’s Day and come together for one purpose: women supporting women. Tickets: $40 – 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. @ Natura Banquet Hall – 1351 Kelly Lake Rd

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MARCH 13

Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence Course – Day 2 – For all women and girls ages 10+! Participants will learn the basic skillset for verbal, psychological and physical self-defence. The oldest self-defence organization in Canada, Wen-Do means “Women’s Way.” This course promotes empowerment in a compassionate, supportive environment. No martial arts experience necessary and all bodies are welcome! Tickets: $150 – 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location disclosed upon registration. More information here.