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We recently became aware that long time CFUW-Hamilton member Ethel Lapp underwent surgery this week at the Juravinski to repair a badly broken femur . She came through the procedure nicely but will face a long recovery period.

Violence against women is pervasive and affects all sectors of society. CFUW-Hamilton offers its support to women in distress with it’s support to Inasmuch House in Hamilton. We are asking that our members take a stand against family violence by helping to provide the essentials needed by local women and children who are striving toContinue reading “CFUW Hamilton Supports Inasmuch House”

For over a decade CFUW Hamilton has been pleased to be able to present one Hamilton’s premier literary events. This year we have been fortunate in securing award winning author Mariana Endicott as our guest. The event will take place Thursday April 14, 2016 at the Spectator Auditorium, 44 Frid St. S., Hamilton ON at 7:00Continue reading “Live Lit in Hamilton”

Next Meeting Tues. Feb 16, 2015 @7:30 pm 1020 Upper James Hamilton, The Cresmont Building Dr. Christine Lei, Professor, Laurier University, McMaster University ” Three Sisters: the experiences of the First Women at McMaster 1930-31″ Dr. Lei is a committed advocate for heritage preservation. She believes if we are to survive as a city, it is vitalContinue reading “The Experiences of the First Women at McMaster 1930-31”

There was some discussion at the January meeting about how we can help the Syrian refugees coming to Hamilton. CFUW-Hamilton is not in a position to take on sponsorship of a family but there was interest in helping. So after a bit of research we are forwarding the following information on to our members whoContinue reading “Helping In Our Community”

CFUW-Hamilton invites you to spend an evening with Canadian novelist Marina Endicott Thursday, April 14, 2016 @ 7:00 pm Spectator Auditorium, 44 Frid St., Hamilton ON Tickets $15.00 Tickets can be purchased at our general meetings, from Bryan Prince Bookseller 905.528.4508 (cash only) or online from Eventbrite Tickets (includes a small service fee)

I thought I had figured out how to protect the directory information. It did not work so until I have figured out how to do this we will not be able to access the directory from the site.

January 19, 2016 7:30 pm @1020 Upper James St., The Cresmont Building Dr. Laurel Trainor, Director, McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind; Professor, Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, McMaster University Dr. Trainor will discuss what children learn through exposure to music and how it shapes behavior. You can take a peek at what McMaster’s AuditoryContinue reading “Jan 19 “Music That Moves Us””

Susan Jasper, Telling Tales Festival Chair & Founder, was the guest speaker at CFUW-Hamilton’s November 17, 2015, meeting. There was considerable excitement and enthusiasm from the audience about Hamilton’s own free, one-day, family-friendly, outdoor festival (annually in September) and the association’s year-round commitment to promoting literacy and inspiring a love of reading. See the wonderful photo gallery ofContinue reading “Updates From Our November Meeting: Telling Tales Supports Literacy and the Love of Reading”

The CFUW 2016 Proposed Resolution package has been released. Our Action and Advocacy Committee is preparing to review the following proposed resolutions; Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls-Ending the Marginalization of Indigenous Women in Canadian Society Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder-Diagnosis, Intervention and Support Plan for children,adults and families affected by FASD Strengthening the PestContinue reading “Resolutions 2016”