Federated Women's Institute of Ontario - Windermere - Windermere Women's Institute

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Meeting location - Windermere Community Centre
2416 Windermere Rd
Windermere, ON
P0B 1P0
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Meetings: Third Tue 6:30pm-8pm
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Sep-Jun

Application

Call for information or complete online application on website.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Women

Fees

Set Fees * Membership

Executives

Dianne Annette - Archive Curator and Women's Institute member

Contacts

Darlene Poirier - President
705-769-3830
Marg Bonisteel - Secretary

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Muskoka Lakes Township

Accessibility

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Accessibility Note

basement

Description of Services:

Non-denominational and non-political organization focusing on education, advocacy and support for women in rural and small towns in Ontario. Advocates for social, environmental and economic change.

Community involvement initiatives:
  • visiting the elderly and "shut ins" at Christmas
  • celebrating the seniors' birthday party at the Pines Senior Residence
  • supporting school programs
  • donating to projects for local hospitals and women's hostel
  • monitoring the well being of the community and expressing any concerns to local
    government
  • participating in community events such as the annual spring "roadside garbage clean up"
  • organizing and encouraging local artist's display at the small Heritage Village Hall in the Windermere Village Park
  • fundraisers including bake sales at Chatagua Arts & Cultural Festival in July or August
  • Collection of Community history which is maintained in the Windermere Area Archive

Located in the Windermere Community Centre
Last updated: Feb 5, 2025: Suggest an edit