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Programs & workshops coming up in March...


March Programs & Workshops | Halton Women's Centre
www.haltonwomenscentre.org
Income Tax Assistance. Free income tax assistance for women making under $30, 000. Please visit the website for financial eligibility. Monday March 5 & 19, & April 2 & 16th from 10 – 1 pm. First come, first served. No appointments.

What a wonderful initiative--a forum for abuse victims to talk about what they endured.


New website allows abuse victims to share their stories
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Income Tax Assistance sessions are starting soon. Visit our site for dates, times & eligibility requirements.


Need Income Tax Assistance? | Halton Women's Centre
www.haltonwomenscentre.org

With Valentine's Day coming up, remember to take time to love yourself!


On Valentine’s Day, Take Time to Love Yourself | Halton Women's Centre
www.haltonwomenscentre.org
As women, we may have an especially difficult time finding things to love in ourselves. We are inundated with messages in popular media telling us what needs fixing—our wrinkles, our weight, our cooking, decorating, and fashion sense. We are told how to be better friends, spouses, and supportive car...

Our next workshop...Women in Transition, this Thursday Feb. 16 from 7-9 PM. Details here.


http://www.haltonwomenscentre.org/content/women-transition-thurs-feb-16
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"Light Up Her Life" was a great success, raising $6,601 for The Women's Centre.

Thank you to the Bronte Legion Branch #486, The Fundraising Committee (Juliet, Ron, Christine and Melvina), The Women's Centre Volunteers (Joan, Naz, Berenice, Soraya, Erin, and Laura), Musicians and show producers (Christine and Katherine), Catering (Jane and Amanda), Video (Juliet, Mark), DJ (Gold Entertainment), Oakville Legion Branch #114 , generous auction donors and supporters of the Women's Centre!

We're on Pinterest! If you haven't seen it, check it out. It's a lot of fun.


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Halton is using Pinterest, an online pinboard to collect and share what inspires you.

Get your tickets for our Light Up Her Life fundraiser! It's this Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Bronte Legion. Click the link below for details.


Light Up Her Life! | Halton Women's Centre
www.haltonwomenscentre.org
Saturday, February 4th The Halton Women's Centre and The Bronte Legion will host the first annual "Light Up Her Life" with musicians taking to the stage to raise money to provide services and support for abused women. Join us for a showcase of local talent, a buffet dinner, dance and auction at the...

Love this quote from Viola Davis as she accepted her SAG award last night: ''The stain of racism and sexism, it's not just for people of color or women — it's all of our burden, all of us.''

What a great initiative! Yoga Without Borders...currently focusing on eradicating violence against women.


Yoga Without Borders to host first Take Action summit - Healthzone.ca
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Forget the yoga mat. For a group of Toronto yogis, what’s important is taking the message out of the studio and changing the world. “As yogis, what we...

Say Yes to Me! A guest blog post from Patti Wilson, who is hosting a workshop this weekend. Details in the post.


Say Yes to Me! | Halton Women's Centre
www.haltonwomenscentre.org
We are pleased to share this guest post from Patti Wilson. Patti is presenting a workshop called Come Home to Yourself on January 28, 2012 from 10AM to noon at the Centre.

Halton Seniors' Directory available now...


Updated Halton Seniors' Directory now available
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An updated Halton Seniors’ Directory is now available to seniors, families and caregivers in the...

Light Up Her Life! Enjoy a great night out in support of the Women's Centre! Music, dancing, dinner & auction. Feb. 4 at Bronte Legion. For details, click the link below, and please share :)


Light Up Her Life! | Halton Women's Centre
www.haltonwomenscentre.org
On Saturday, February 4th The Halton Women's Centre and The Bronte Legion will host the first annual "Light Up Her Life" with musicians taking to the stage to raise money to provide services and support for abused women. Join us for a showcase of local talent, a buffet dinner, dance and auction at ...

In Memory of Women Taken Too Soon...


In Memory of Women Taken Too Soon | Halton Women's Centre
www.haltonwomenscentre.org
The story of Ms. Newman’s death was reported in media outlets across the GTA and southern Ontario, and as far away as Vancouver. National media also picked up the story.

This article about the funeral for Katherine Newman also includes a link to a trust fund set up for her sons.


Funeral set for murdered woman
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Murder victim Katherine Newman’s family have announced visitation and funeral details for the 43...

Out of the Darkness & Into the Light..Maxine's Story.


Out of the Darkness and Into the Light: Maxine's Story | Halton Women's Centre
www.haltonwomenscentre.org
Maxine is a former client of The Women’s Centre who, with supportive counselling and meditation, recovered from a complete breakdown and brought her life back into balance.

For information on all of the programs coming up in January, see our most recent blog post...


Upcoming Workshops | Halton Women's Centre
www.haltonwomenscentre.org
Building Blocks for Self Esteem, with Nikki Rosen, starts Tuesday January 10 and runs for three weeks, from 10AM to noon. An empowerment workshop that focuses on building your self-esteem, finding your voice, and discovering your true potential. Participants will gain an understanding of what's hold...

5-week Employment Workshop starts Thursday January 12 & runs from 10AM to noon each week. No charge, but registration is required--call 905-847-5520. Full details on what is covered each week on our Flickr page...


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Unemployed? Learn resume writing, job search, interviewing and networking skills. Starting January 12, 2012 Thursdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please Call 905-847-5520 to Register No Charge.

A great quote to start the year...

"May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you're wonderful, and don't forget to make some art -- write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself." -- Neil Gaiman

Happy New Year everyone! Stay warm. It's supposed to be a cold one today!