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Black History Month 2026 at Women on the Rise
After a tumultuous power outage in NDG, we are presenting our Black History Month activities with a number of important modifications. Ongoing repairs in the Women on the Rise centre After the power outage, the pipes in our radiators started leaking. Due to ongoing electrical and plumbing repairs, we are working offsite until further notice. The free boutique is closed, and the boutique's opening hours have been replaced by virtual consultation hours on Mondays and Wednesdays
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Feb 11 min read


Free activities for Women in January 2026
Happy 2026 everyone! We are grateful for the start of another year with you all, our members and supporters. Here's what we've got in store this month: The free boutique will be open as of next Monday, January 12th. Make sure you bring your bag or cart! Stronger Together will be back in-person on Monday, January 12th. We are also introducing a new online session of Stronger Together on Thursday evenings, starting on January 15th. Call or email us to sign up! The perinatal m
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Jan 91 min read


Winter Break is coming soon!
We're closing for winter holidays after Dec. 12th! Come see us before then.
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Dec 2, 20252 min read


Infant Loss Awareness Month in NDG
Infant Loss Awareness month with Millie Tresierra and Laura Aguilar. Other facilitators include Gail Griffith, Grace Campbell, Melanie Richards, Zeeta Maharaj, Ruth Bilefsky

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Oct 1, 20251 min read


We're Back!
Free activities for women in NDG, September 2025
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Sep 2, 20251 min read


More Free Summer Activities for women in NDG
July 2025 at Women on the Rise SUMMER Highlights: Trip to Confederation Pool Teens and addiction to screens and substances - a workshop...

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Jul 7, 20251 min read


Annual General Meeting and free activities for women in NDG - June 2025 at Women on the Rise
Happy summer everyone! School is ending soon and we are gearing up for fun in the sun. Annual General Meeting Our Annual General Meeting...

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Jun 1, 20251 min read


Happening in NDG this month: Mother's day and so much more
As always, get in touch with your questions!

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May 5, 20251 min read


Happening in NDG this month: Annual membership drive at Women on the Rise
This month's highlights: It's time to renew your official membership (or do it for the first time) in order to vote at the Annual General...

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Apr 1, 20251 min read


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Mar 17, 20250 min read


Black History Month 2025 at Women on the Rise
It's that beautiful time of year again when the days are noticeably longer and it's Black History Month again. Although technically,...

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Jan 30, 20251 min read


Free Workshops for Women in NDG, November 2024
This month's highlights: Perinatal loss support group Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Early Childhood Week November 19 Educational...
Ashley Reed-Lucas
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Infant Loss Awareness Month At Women on the Rise
This month's highlights: Putting an emphasis on Miscarriage and Infant Loss This topic is painful and upsetting for some people. Please...

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Oct 2, 20241 min read


We're Back!
Free activities for women in NDG, September 2024

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Sep 4, 20241 min read


See you in September!
You've probably heard the news already--we're closed for the rest of August. There's lots of cleaning and organizing to do before the end...

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Aug 15, 20241 min read


Summer celebration and holiday closures
August 2024 at Women on the Rise Key Points: Outing to Confederation pool Acrylic painting with Joanne - FULL Last days to shop in Distro...

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Aug 6, 20241 min read


Community Events Calendar
Greetings residents of NDG,
Please find attached a calendar of free events happening in the neighbourhood this summer. Vive l’été!
Margo Pineau
Jul 16, 20241 min read


More Free Summer Activities for women in NDG
July 2024 at Women on the Rise SUMMER Highlights: Acrylic painting with Joanne Berry picking at Marineau Farm - FULL (email us to get on...

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Jul 8, 20241 min read


Free Summer Activities for women in NDG
June 2024 at Women on the Rise This month's highlights: It's time to renew your official membership (or do it for the first time) in...

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May 23, 20241 min read


Women's Month 2024 in NDG
Annual Fundraiser To support our domestic violence support groups, " Stronger Together " 🦋 Every March we collect donations to support...

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Mar 4, 20241 min read
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