CFUW PERTH & DISTRICT 2016-2017 MONTHLY MEETING DETAILS ALL MEETINGS START AT 6:30PM AND HELD AT THE CANADIAN LEGION, 26 BECKWITH EAST, PERTH, ON DATE SPEAKER(S) PRESENTATION DETAILS October 17 Pam Hart The Truth and Reconciliation Quilt The KTRSG - Kawartha Truth and Reconciliation Support Group – meets once a month in Peterborough. They are led by Alice Williams—a First Nations woman, Residential School survivor, renowned quilter and graduate/professor at Trent University. The group was formed in 2009. The Quilt is a graphic mosaic of First Nations Stories. Pam Hart is one of the narrators of these stories. The Quilt…. "Life is too short to keep on walking backwards." Two of the stories that are often presented are of two transformations--one a First Nations youth, and the other, a very racist settler youth. Join us to hear more of the stories presented by Pam. November 21 Sue and Jim Waddington In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven and Tom Thomson Sue and Jim have been on a quest to locate the places that inspired the Group of Seven painters and Tom Thomson. They particularly like to search for sites that can only be reached by canoe and on foot. The talk will compare photographs of some of the 600 painting sites they have found with the corresponding artwork. They will discuss how they find the painting sites and what they have learned about the painters.
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CFUW PERTH & DISTRICT 2016-2017 MONTHLY MEETING DETAILS ALL MEETINGS START AT 6:30PM AND HELD AT THE CANADIAN LEGION,
October 17 Pam Hart The Truth and Reconciliation Quilt
The KTRSG - Kawartha Truth and Reconciliation Support Group – meets once a month in Peterborough. They are led by Alice Williams—a First Nations woman, Residential School survivor, renowned quilter and graduate/professor at Trent University. The group was formed in 2009.
The Quilt is a graphic mosaic of First Nations Stories. Pam Hart is one of the narrators of these stories.
The Quilt…."Life is too short to keep on walking backwards." Two of the stories that are often presented are of two transformations--one a First Nations youth, and the other, a very racist settler youth. Join us to hear more of the stories presented by Pam.
November 21
Sue and Jim Waddington
In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven and Tom ThomsonSue and Jim have been on a quest to locate the places that inspired the Group of Seven painters and Tom Thomson. They particularly like to search for sites that can only be reached by canoe and on foot. The talk will compare photographs of some of the 600 painting sites they have found with the corresponding artwork. They will discuss how they find the painting sites and what they have learned about the painters.
Sue is retired nurse. She is also an artist - a traditional rug hooker. Her rug hooking designs have won awards in the Burlington Art Centre and from the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild. In 1977 she was making a rug hooking adapted from A.Y. Jackson’s painting “Hills, Killarney, Ontario (Nellie Lake).” During a canoe trip in Killarney Provincial Park, Sue and Jim paddled to Nellie Lake and were surprised to find that they could locate the exact spot where Jackson had sat when he did the painting. After this initial success, they have continued to search for other painting locations. Since the artists did not keep detailed records of where they worked, each painting represents a puzzle to be solved.
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26 BECKWITH EAST, PERTH, ONFor each of the about 600 places that they have located, they have recorded what the view looks like now and have compared it with the artist’s impression of the same scene.
Jim is a retired physics professor from McMaster University who likes maps and the sport of orienteering. In 2003, he received the McMaster University President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has no artistic talent at all.
In their talks Sue and Jim show their photographs alongside art from the beautiful La Cloche hills of Killarney Provincial Park, from Bon Echo Provincial Park, the Georgian Bay islands, the Yukon and Nunavut.
Their book details their search for the sites that inspired the Group of Seven Painters. Many of the 550 painting sites that they have found are illustrated alongside the corresponding artwork. It is published jointly by the Art Gallery of Sudbury and Goose Lane Editions. A description of the book may be found at http://tinyurl.com/nuac2lu. This image of the book cover may be downloaded from http://www.gooselane.com/media/1314.jpg
They have also begun to describe our search for these special places on a Facebook page. You might “like’ it at www.facebook.com/FootstepsGroup7
All of the proceeds from the book sales will be donated to the Art Gallery of Sudbury.
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January 16 Madeliene Tarasick, President
An Update on Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan
Madeliene Tarasick is the co-founder of the Kingston chapter of 'Canadians for Women in Afghanistan' (C4WA), established in 2003. Her group has raised over $200,000.00 in the past decade to support their work to support Afghan women.
Madeliene is a retired school board Superintendent. Her career spans 31 years. She has served as a secondary school teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal and Instructor in the Ontario Supervisory Officer Qualification Program. Her Superintendent’s portfolio included Human Rights Education, which is a lifelong personal interest. Her passion and belief in public education is captured in the Kingston C4WA chapter’s motto, “Education Elevates a Child, a Community, a Nation”.
Recently, Madeliene and fellow Board Member and National Treasurer, Margaret Stewart, travelled to Afghanistan to visit the CW4W Afghan programs and mark the 10 years of the Kingston Chapter’s work. She will speak to us at our CFUW meeting on January 16th about the work of the organization and the plight of girls and women in Afghanistan she has witnessed and the work C4WA does to assist them.
Margaret Stewart is the Co-founder of the Kingston chapter of: "Canadians for Women in Afghanistan".
Margaret is retired as an Ontario educator at the secondary school and Board levels. She is still active with the Ministry of Education and local boards as an educational consultant. She oversaw the implementation of the new four-year high school curriculum as the Project Leader.
Margaret has vast experience in developing School Board policies and has presented to national, provincial and local conferences on topics of Business Studies, curriculum implementation, cooperative education and pathways for student success. She taught in and developed programs in the areas of Business, Guidance and Cooperative and Adult Education at many schools in Kingston and
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has also worked at a Provincial level on program initiatives.
Perth and District CFUW looks forward to hearing about the work and initiatives that Margaret and Madeliene have undertaken with Afghani women as part of CW4W.
February 6 Dr. Shelley Ball, biologist, educator, photographer and environmental storyteller
Homeward Bound Women in Science Leadership Expedition to Antarctica
Westport’s Dr. Shelley Ball - a biologist, photographer, educator and storyteller - will share photos and stories of her recent experience on the Homeward Bound Women In Science Leadership Expedition to Antarctica. In December 2016, the largest-ever all female expedition to Antarctica boarded their ship, headed for the frozen continent. They were seventy-six women with science backgrounds, from around the world, on a mission to increase the influence and impact of women in science, women who will influence policy and decision making in ways that will lead to a more sustainable future for our planet . Amidst the stunning backdrop of Antarctica, the women spent 20 days on a ship exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, learning about climate change, and antarctic science, all while undergoing leadership development and strategy training as a means of enhancing their own leadership capabilities. This was the inaugural expedition of a 10 year global initiative to aimed at providing transformative leadership development for 1,000 women in science. Come and learn about women’s leadership, women in science and Antarctica.
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Dr. Shelley Ball shows some of the wonderful photography that she took while on her recent trip to the Antarctic.
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March 6
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March 20
Anita Payne
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Susan Samila
The first meeting is on March 6 to discuss the CFUW national and provincial resolutions.
CFUW resolutions are important because they are how our organization encourages our governments to implement policies that benefit all citizens.
The Resolutions Meeting will start with pizza, salad and dessert for $5. There will be an alternative for people who do not eat pizza. Please let Anita know by February 28 if you plan to attend and if you have specific food needs.
There are two resolutions this year, with the possibility of us also crafting an emergency resolution regarding the Canada – USA safe third country agreement.
Discussion leaders should be familiar with the topic of the resolution but you don't have to be an expert. Please read over the resolutions and background information and let Anita know if you would like to lead the discussion of Resolution 1, safe drinking water and sanitation on First Nations Reserves, or Resolution 2, universal pharmacare.
The Perplexing word “Cohousing”: What is it ! And Why are Seniors attracted to it?
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Cohousing is a growing phenomenon in Europe and the United States. And it is slowly developing in Canada. In B.C. there are currently over 21 well-established cohousing communities, ranging from urban to agricultural, from seniors to mixed generation, with dwellings from modest apartments to rather elegant dwellings overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The word “cohousing” may sound like communal living, but it is not !
What are Cohousing’s key features?
A grouping of homes or apartments developed and managed by the residents
Fully private, independent but most often smaller than average homes. Homes and site designed to encourage interest and mutuality among
neighbours, to create a sense and experience of community Typically built with sustainability and energy efficiency concerns
Seniors Cohousing, based on a positive and realistic appreciation of aging, is opportunity for
Living independently but in proximity to truly supportive neighbours Being able to participate in the design, development & management of
the place they live in According to individual preference, enjoying social and cultural
gatherings, and weekly dinners in an attractive common area
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26 BECKWITH EAST, PERTH, ON Living with less responsibility for the upkeep of a traditional single-family
home Experiencing less isolation, greater sense of security and safety Knowing that you are important to others, and experiencing how
important others are to you. Continuing to be simulated, grow as thoughtful, caring and fun-loving
human beings Demonstrating a way of living which is an answer to individual, social
and environmental challenges of our time
A 12 Unit cohousing project within walking distance of downtown is being planned for Perth ! Susan Samila and some of the members of the Perth Cohousing Initiative will share their stories, intentions, as well as invite the audience to share their ideas and concerns. Photographs will illustrate the varied design possibilities of such a project.
Bio:
Always interested in the lives and welfare of seniors, Susan Samila is now a senior herself. As a relatively young social worker she was concerned about the security, the well-being, the stimulation and the overall quality of life of seniors living in large cities. Thirty years ago this concern led to the co-founding a seniors’ housing project in Vaughan, north of Toronto, which within a year of its opening was recognised nationally by the CMHC for its Innovations. Cohousing, a later development which began in Denmark, is even more effective at meeting seniors’ desire for a continuing, engaged personal and social life. Since moving to Perth 15 years ago, Susan has seen over and over again local people’s amazing energy and initiative in artistic, environmental and social activities here. She sees Perth Cohousing as just one more way that Perthites are showing how forward-thinking and dynamic they are !
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This year’s April Environment meeting will actually be held on Monday, May 1.To start off the meeting Anita Payne will provide a brief overview of Ontario’s Cap and Trade carbon pricing program, which is in its early stages of implementation. The rest of the meeting will focus on the Guatemala Stove Project, a local initiative founded by Tom Clarke. Tom will explain the origins and achievements of the organization. Volunteer Tammy Morrison will share insights gained from her trips to Guatemala to help build masonry stoves for indigenous Maya families in the highlands of western Guatemala. Traditionally these families cook over open fires in their homes. The stoves
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26 BECKWITH EAST, PERTH, ONimprove the health of family members and are beneficial to the environment because they reduce the use of firewood. An associated project is the Cantel Scholarship Fund which will be explained by another volunteer, Keith Walker. More information on the Guatemala Stove Project can be found at http://www.guatemalastoveproject.org/
