New! Recordings of Zoom Guest Speakers!

 

Program for 2026-2027

We have an exciting program of guest speakers!
All are welcome to join us for any of these sessions, at no charge.

We are grateful to meet on the traditional unceded, unsurrendered territory
of the Anishinabe Omàmìwininì/Algonquin Nation
whose presence on this land goes back thousands of years.

General Meetings

General meetings for September-December and March-May will take place in person.
Presentations will be from 1:00-2:00 P.M., followed by socializing,
coffee/tea and treats. Remember to lug a mug!
Meeting times and location: First Tuesday of the month from 1:00-3:00 P.M., Bells Corners United Church,
3955 Old Richmond Road at Moodie Drive, unless otherwise specified.
General meetings for January and February will take place on Zoom.
Invitations to Zoom meetings will be sent a few days in advance of each meeting.

September 8, 2026 1-3 P.M., in person	Open House – Bring a Friend – All Women Welcome! Our first meeting will be an Open House to welcome our members back and welcome guests. We encourage you to “Bring a Friend” to introduce them to CFUW Nepean. The big draw will our speaker, author Carol Bujeau, and a relaxed atmosphere with food and conversation. Carol will be present before the meeting from 12:00 to 1:00PM to autograph and sell her book Triple Sex & Other Tales from an Ambassador’s Wife, $30. Cash and cheques will be accepted. We are planning a Trivia Quiz based on Canadian authors – do brush up on your knowledge!! There will be a table set up between 12:00 and 1:00PM where you can complete your 2026-2027 Membership and Interest Group sign up. Annual fees are $125.00 for full members and $45.00 for dual members. We encourage you to donate to our Scholarship Trust if you have not already done so online.
October 6, 2026 1-3 P.M., in person	CFUW Nepean member Catherine Cosstick will discuss Language Instruction to Newcomers Program (LINC) and English as a Second Language. She will also be bringing two of her students from Afghanistan who will share their experiences when they came to Canada. If you have some free time and are looking for a rewarding experience, please contact LINC as they are  looking for volunteers to participate in this program.(613-228-3338) https://conted.ocsb.ca/adults/esl-linc/
November 3, 2026 1-3 P.M., in person	CFUW Nepean member Marlene Sylvester will present her play about Canada’s Japanese Internment Camps during WWII.
December 1, 2026 11:30 A.M., Waterford Grand Retirement Residence	Holiday Party at the Waterford Grand Retirement Residence, 121 Marketplace Ave in Barrhaven from 11:30-3 pm. Feel free to wear your holiday hats and sweaters.  We will be entertained by their Activity Manager. If you wish, bring period products to donate to Barrhaven Food Cupboard (pads preferred). Cost for the lunch will be around $40.
January 5, 2027 1-3 P.M. on Zoom	Joanna Dermenjian will speak about Quilting in War on Zoom.
February 2, 2027 1-3 P.M. on Zoom	Halifax Atlantic Museum will do a Zoom presentation on the Titanic.
March 2, 2027 1-3 P.M., in person	Carol Tomaszewski will bring her award-winning dog Brody who will show some of his tricks for us. Her dog also acts as a service animal at nursing homes. NOTE: If the weather is inclement, this meeting will be held on Zoom.
April 6, 2027 1-3 P.M., in person	Joan O’Malley received a call from her father on Nov. 6, 1964 to help in the creation of the Maple Leaf Flag. It was a night to remember; making history was beyond exciting.  Joan will share the story of how she sewed the first Canadian Flag.
May 4, 2027, 11:30 A.M., Waterford Grand Retirement Residence	Lawyer Antonio Gamberdino will talk about wills and estate planning at the Waterford Grand Retirement Residence, 121 Marketplace Ave. If you wish, bring period products to donate to Barrhaven Food Cupboard (pads preferred). Cost for the luncheon will be around $40.

 

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