YWCA Events
Throughout the year we offer events to raise funds and awareness. These events focus on our mission and goal to support and empower women.
Summary of our events.
(For more details, please click on the specific event on the left fly out menus.)
Summary of our events.
(For more details, please click on the specific event on the left fly out menus.)
 YWCA & Cheesecake Cafe Turning Point Golf Classic, annually in the summer. July 24, 2008 at the Picture Butte Golf Course. We are pleased to host a charity golf tournament with proceeds supporting programs of the YWCA. Get in the swing with the YWCA! Get your registration or sponsorships forms here. ________________________________________________________________ |
| YWCA Week Without Violence, October Imagine a week without violence. Now imagine a lifetime. Let's make it real! Week Without Violence is a trademark event of YWCA's around the world. It is hosted the third week of October every year with local events scheduled to promote messages of peace and education on violence in our society. Each year in Southern Alberta over 600 people take part in the events. For information on Week Without Violence visit www.weekwithoutviolence.ca . DETAILS ________________________________________________________________ |
| Young Girl / Savvy Woman (The Power of Being a Girl), annually in October. Funding from the City of Lethbridge FCSS as well as proceeds from the Women of Distinction Awards helps support future Women of Distinction through the Young Girl/ Savvy Woman Conference. This is a no-charge program offered in partnership with Lethbridge Public School District #51. DETAILS ________________________________________________________________ |
| The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Royal Gala and Silent Auction, annually in November. All funds raised are donated to YWCA Harbour House Women's Emergency Shelter to support services for women and children. The funding received through Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is instrumental in helping women and children whose lives are impacted by violence. DETAILS ________________________________________________________________ |
| December 6 - National Day of Remembrance The Parliament of Canada established this day following the death of fourteen young women tragically killed December 6, 1989 at l École Polytechnique in Montreal. This day represents a time to pause and reflect on the phenomenon of violence against women in our society and think about all the women and girls who live daily with the threat of violence and those who have died as a result of deliberate acts of violence. It is also a day for communities and each one of us to reflect on concrete actions that we can take to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. ________________________________________________________________ |
| YWCA Health & Wellness Open House, each September and January Each September & January, you can 'try before you buy' all the YWCA Health & Wellness Programs and Facilities. Childcare is available. DETAILS ________________________________________________________________ |
| Park Place Shopping Centre Park Place Shopping Centre finds it very important to give back to the community. For 13 years the YWCA Lethbridge and District has partnered with Park Place Shopping Centre to provide giftwrapping services during the Christmas Season. Together we host Prime Time Club the first Tuesday of every month. All proceeds support the programs and services of the YWCA. DETAILS ________________________________________________________________ |
| YWCA Women of Distinction, held annually in March Since 1975 women in Southern Alberta have been recognized through the annual Women of Distinction Awards. Awards are presented to women who have distinguished themselves through their achievements as individuals or groups, as members of their communities and as role models for other women. A new tradition of recognition commenced in 2001, The Young Women of Distinction Award which is presented to young women in southern Alberta who are role models, active members in our community and have made scholastic achievements. Proceeds from the Women of Distinction event support the Young Girl / Savvy Woman Conference (Power of Being A Girl) and YWise Women's Conference. DETAILS Congratulations to the Women of Distinction 2008: Karen Collin, Kim Laing, and Holly Lemieux ________________________________________________________________ |
| World YWCA Day, April 24, annually We celebrate our worldwide connection of over 25,000,000 members, in 23,000 communities and 122 countries with the 'Round the World Breakfast on April 24 every year as YWCAs all over the world host a breakfast event. This year we combine World YWCA Day with our annual Volunteer Recognition party. Join us for the fun and the breakfast! Click here for the details. ________________________________________________________________ YWise Women Conference, annually in JuneA Conference for women 45 years and maturing. Funded through YWCA Women of Distinction Awards and Lethbridge Lifelong Learning, the conference focuses on women (45 years and maturing) with information on balance of mind, body and spirit. It promotes local talent and provides a venue for women to connect their hearts and bring their wisdom together. This is a YWCA signature program. Get more information and your registration form here. |