C.F.U.W. London, Ontario

CFUW London 2011-2012 Brochure Available

2011-09-15T13:07:00.002-04:00

The 2011-2011 CFUW London brochure is now available.

2011 - 2012 Schedule

2011-09-14T15:23:00.002-04:00

A new calendar is available for 2011-2012.

2011-06-29T22:02:00.005-04:00

The Vintners and the Adventurous Diners held their annual "Beerfest". Because of the rain it was not the usual barbeque but nevertheless the event was a success. The occasion was also a fond farewell to Kathleen Hartford who will be moving to Edmonton later this summer.

Hiker's Overnight Trip June 1 and 2, 2011

2011-06-14T12:45:00.047-04:00

These photos tell the story of the Hiking Group's June 1st and 2nd overnight trip to the Burce Peninsula where we hiked sections of the Bruce Trail. We had great weather this year unlike the two days of rain last year...and we particularly thank Janet Stevenson for organizing everything and for the generous afternoon tea.

Hike Photos

Hikers June 1 and 2, 2011

2011-06-07T10:03:00.031-04:00

Janet Stevenson invited us up to the Bruce Peninsula to do some more walking on the Bruce Trail. http://www.brucetrail.org/

Six CFUW - London Club members accepted the challenge and drove to Wiarton. Janet met us there and provided a table cloth and a posy for our picnic lunch. She then guided us through the Spirit Rock Trial down to Georgian Bay.

At our Cape Chin B&B, Janet treated us to a lovely and filling afternoon tea.
Some of us used the Blue Lagoon hot tub at our B&B, providing the guests in the dining room with their free evening entertainment as we paraded through! Wine and cheese capped off our quite evening.

The next morning, our volunteer guide - Elaine met us and we hiked, and walked and hiked some more. It was still spring on The Bruce and the trilliums and wild flowers were wonderful. Elaine identified many kinds that we didn't know.

Janet led us to a small-town cafe for a salad lunch which we all enjoyed. Many, many thanks to Janet for the invitation, the tea and all her arrangments and generosity.

Renny directed us toward Owen Sound with 3 great stops, the Women's Institute bronze, the Tom Thomson Gallery and Inglis Falls. So, we added wine and culture to our walking holiday.

Hike Photos

CFUW-London Presents Cheque to My Sister's Place

2011-06-02T12:01:00.004-04:00

On May 11th, 2011 CFUW-London Club, President Willemina TerVrugt and Treasurer Donna Lansink, on behalf of our members, presented a cheque over $6,000.00 to My Sister's Place, London.Board Chair Ross Collishaw and Fund Developer Corey Allison accepted our donation and acknowledged our gift.

Located in a heritage home on Dundas Street, My Sister's Place provides a practical environment for homeless women. Mr. Collishaw made an informative presentation on the impact and role My Sister's Place makes in our city.

Thank you for making this a memorable occasion.

Donna Lansink, Willemina TerVrugt, Ross Collishaw, Corey Allison

Willemina TerVrugt, Ross Collinshaw, Corey Allison

Hiking Group Photos

2011-05-24T12:43:00.004-04:00

90th Anniversary Party Update

2011-01-18T13:16:00.004-05:00

The update on the successful 90th Anniversary event for the CFUW London club has been posted. Please download this PDF to read it.

December 2010 Newsletter

2010-12-01T13:51:00.002-05:00

The CFUW London newsletter for December 2010 is available in PDF format.

90th Anniversary Gala - CFUW London Club

2010-11-04T11:04:00.000-04:00

Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

6 PM Reception

7 PM Dinner

The London Club 177 Queens Avenue

Entertainment By Special Guest: Denise Pelley

Elegant Attire

Tickets $50 Per Person Cash Bar

RSVP by Nov. 1 Gwen 519.657.9248

Celebrate With Us - 90th Anniversary of CFUW London

2010-09-13T12:43:00.001-04:00

It’s a 90^th birthday celebration for the Canadian Federation of University Women – London Club, founded in 1920 when it was granted its charter by our national federation. CFUW, as it is known, is a national non profit, non-governmental organization with clubs across Canada. Next year our national Annual General Meeting is being hosted by a club in Newfoundland.

The Canadian federation is a member of the larger group, the International Federation of University Women (IFUW) with clubs worldwide, from the U.K. to Argentina, Japan, and beyond.

Members are women university graduates and women with equivalent education who wish to continue to educate themselves in the company of other like-minded women. To that end, clubs participate in advocacy to create or improve government policy on issues touching women – education, the environment, social justice, women’s equality, human rights, --- issues where women graduates can use their education to effect change.

In London, members enjoy their explorations in many ways, through our monthly speakers and our interest groups, such as a reading and discussion group, a hiking group, a wine-tasting group, or a current affairs group. Groups emerge and change according to member interests. This year a guided hike on a side trail of the Bruce Trail near Wiarton was fun and inspiring. Our now well known creative writing contest for children, “Write On!”, was capped by a banquet at the Delta Armouries where we enjoyed the company of the contest winners and their families. If you yearn to learn more about London and area, or the world beyond, come join us for the adventure.

CFUW-London Club will be celebrating its 90^th birthday at the Aeolian Hall on Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 P.M. You are invited to join present and past CFUW members for an evening of music and entertainment by Clark Bryan and his music arts students. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served.

Norma Exley,
Member, CFUW-London Club

Download the flier

2010 Write On! Children's Short Story contest !!

2010-01-29T10:54:00.009-05:00

CFUW-London invites children to submit original stories to "WRITE ON !" Ca$h Prize$ !!

The contest is the 4th Annual Story Contest co-sponsored by The London Free Press and invites children 15 years and under to submit their creative stories.

Mail entries:
c/o THE LONDON FREE PRESS, P.O. BOX 3000,
369 YORK STREET,
LONDON, ONTARIO, N6A 4H9.

or E-mail to: writeon@lfpress.com

Entries will be received during February up to and including Friday, March 5th, 2010.

2009 WriteOn! Contest

2009-02-10T12:48:00.002-05:00

The annual writing contest managed by CFUW London and London Free Press is now accepting applications. Get more information about this junior writing contest.

Winter 2009 Newsletter

2009-02-10T12:28:00.003-05:00

The latest newsletter is now available at:
http://www.cfuwlondon.ca/docs/NewsletterWinter09.pdf

September 2008 Newsletter

2008-09-10T13:11:00.002-04:00

The 2008 September Newsletter has been released. Download the PDF.

Write On! Contest

2008-02-01T10:09:00.003-05:00

CFUW-London invites children to submit original stories to "WRITE ON ! "

The contest is the 2^nd Annual Story Contest co-sponsored by The London Free Press and invites children fifteen years and under to write creatively and submit their stories to us.

Entries can be mailed:
c/o THE LONDON FREE PRESS,
P.O. BOX 3000,
369 YORK STREET,
LONDON, ONTARIO, N6A 4H9.

Send your entries with entry information as required in our ballot also by e-mail. Entries will be received during February up to and including February 29, 2008.

Stories should not exceed the required number of words: Junior ages 9 and under, 400 maximum, and Senior ages 10 to 15 maximum 600. Only stories will be accepted.

Prizes: Junior @ Senior: First prize $100, Second prize $75 and Third Prize $50. The prizes will be awarded at the CFUW-London Banquet May 14, 2008.

The emphasis is on creative writing. We ask children to use their imaginative skills. CFUW encourages literacy and with our major sponsor, The London Free Press, reaches out to children in London and Region to take on our challenge.

Published stories in a major newspaper can be a platform for the next generation to launch their academic skills.

We look forward to the entries of 2008 and anticipate a new vision of our Canadian literary landscape from the youth of London and Region.

Download the Entry Form.

GOOD LUCK!