Torchlight ShakespeareWomen’s Institute Student Scholarship 2019
In 2019, the Eastern Area Women’s Institute (WI) will award two $400 scholarships to deserving students. The students must have completed at least one year of college or university study. Eligible applicants include students of WI families from across Eastern Ontario. The student may be a child, grandchild, niece or nephew of a present or past WI member. Applicants should be able to demonstrate volunteer accomplishments, an interest in community involvement, what her connection is to Navan WI and satisfactory academic performance. The application includes a short (250+) word essay. Navan WI End of Year
We are coming to the end of another successful and fun year with the Navan WI. We Women are sure Informed and having fun. Due to our very successful fundraisers over the past year, we are able to “Play it Forward” more than ever. We would very much like to thank everyone for supporting our initiatives and welcome the assistance of our partners, most notably the Navan Lions and Nifty 50 Plus Clubs. At our last meeting, we decided to contribute to a number of community and WI projects. We will once again be giving $500 to the Navan Fair for the Parade, Ambassador Competition and Kids Zones as well as the Homecraft, Culinary Arts, Floriculture and Educational Divisions. We will also donate $500 to the Hannah Billings Fund, and contribute to the St. Mary’s Church Hall renovations, the Cumberland Resource Centre and WI projects at the Provincial and International level, most notably this year to support a Lyme Disease Research Project at the University of Guelph. We will also donate to the Women’s Heart Institute at the University of Ottawa and will be awarding 2 bursaries of $300 to deserving local women. Watch our web site for further details. We very much believe in our goal of helping to make our community a better place and to that end, we will be sponsoring a “Twelfth Night” production of Shakespeare in the Park on July 4 where all are welcome and you will see us again partnering with the Navan Lions Club to provide a small meal after the Remembrance Day. So thanks once again everyone! |
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103rd Eastern Area Women's Institute Convention - Hosted by Russell District
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Monday, October 16th the Russell District is hosting the Eastern Area Women's Institute's Area Convention. We are celebrating Canada's 150th and the Women's Institute's 120th Anniversaries.
This will be a wonderful day to meet and catch up with our members from the Ontario branches. Our guest speaker will be Kathie Donovan, who will also be joining Diane Wade to present Scholarships to this year's winners. Along with our annual reporting, there will be fun and games, entrtainment and our continued support within our communiies. |
A Special Thank You to our Sponsors |
Sip & Savour
On Sunday, September 17th more than 100 people enjoyed a warm sunny afternoon at the Domaine Perrault winery in support of the Navan Women’s Institute. Guests sampled Perrault wines and tasty appetizers, and chatted with friends and family in the beautiful setting of the Perrault Winery.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to making the event such a success again this year: to those who attended, to the WI members who volunteered with all aspects, and to Denis and Lyse Perrault, Julie Ricard and the staff of Perrault Wines. Funds raised will support programs and projects in our local community.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to making the event such a success again this year: to those who attended, to the WI members who volunteered with all aspects, and to Denis and Lyse Perrault, Julie Ricard and the staff of Perrault Wines. Funds raised will support programs and projects in our local community.
NAVAN WOMEN'S INSTITUTE CORNER
Ramsey, Isle of Man Women's Institute visits Navan WI - Meet Karen Smithwaite
Wednesday, October 11th our members enjoyed a fabulous presentation by Karen and Vic Smithwaite who are visiting from the Isle of Man, situated in the Irish Sea just north of Wales and between England and Ireland.. We are one of many stops as they travel across Canada. We enjoyed some of the history and geography of the Isle of Man compliments of Vic. They have their own government, money, postage and did you know Queen Elizabeth is actually known as The Lord of Man there on the island? The first and second oil tankers in the world were built on the Isle of Man. And they are the home of the largest water wheel (which pumped water out of the mine). Steam trains and trams still run too!
Karen took over and educated us about the Branches of Women's Institutes that are on the island (there are 26). The first branch, Lezayne WI, was formed in 1949. We learned about their Coffee & Chats, Denham College which was donated by Lady Denham as an educational institution that provides education for W.I. members.There are many more events and fun that happens on the Isle of Man. Be sure to connect with Sue Woram (Karen's cousin) to learn more about our Women's Institute Branches located on the Isle of Man.
Karen took over and educated us about the Branches of Women's Institutes that are on the island (there are 26). The first branch, Lezayne WI, was formed in 1949. We learned about their Coffee & Chats, Denham College which was donated by Lady Denham as an educational institution that provides education for W.I. members.There are many more events and fun that happens on the Isle of Man. Be sure to connect with Sue Woram (Karen's cousin) to learn more about our Women's Institute Branches located on the Isle of Man.
Catering Luncheons at the Nifty Fifty Club
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Members of the Navan Women's Institute cater luncheons for the
Navan Nifty Fifty Club These ladies have a reputation for delicious meals! |
WI: "A sisterhood of women"
This video was made for the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce Awards Night on May 21st. It provides an interesting background and history of the Women's Institute in Ontario and the Erland Lee Museum.
Domes of Navan
The Cumberland Township Historical Society has produced a booklet telling the story of how the "Domes of Navan" found their way from LeBreton Flats to the Navan Fairgrounds back in 1984. Anyone who likes the Navan Fair (and let's face it that's just about everyone) will find this to be a nice read on a bit of local history from the mid 1980s, and a great gift idea for friends and relatives. You can pick up copies of these booklets at Bradley's Store or by calling Verna Cotton at 613-835-2490 or Ross Bradley at 613-835-2199. The price is $20 or 2 for $30.
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Navan Community CalendarBe sure to check out the many activities being held in our wonderful village. Click here for the link.
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