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Brantford news, Interest Groups

Just TRY to tell us what to read!

In addition to the great company and conversation, the neat thing about our group is no one has to cook or clean up, and no one has to do homework. We each choose our own books and discuss eloquently. Ten of us today has a fantastic meet-up!

They Left Us Everything, The Girls of Ennismore, Trespasses, The Testaments, The Gift of Read, Solace in Winter, The Bereaved, The American Way of Killing, Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt, The Governor’s Road.
Brantford news, Meetings

October’s general meeting: Rola Berger, Moving With Compassion

Our lovely speaker, Rola Berger, owns Moving With Compassion, a local moving company that specializes in helping seniors downsize, let go of belongings and move more easily. As well, she will help individuals just de-clutter their homes. She motivated us by pointing out the advantages of de-cluttering e.g. safety at home, reduced cost, and peace of mind. Start, she said, by setting a goal and putting it on paper. Then, break down the job into tasks, and set a timer for the amount of time you have for one task. Next, gather supplies such as boxes, totes, tape. It is helpful to set up boxes designated for garbage, donations, re-location, seasons, and for sales. Then tackle one room, one closet or one drawer. Members of the audience had questions and suggestions to add to the talk. It was apparent that this is a topic on the minds of many, and we appreciated Rola’s excellent advice.
Colette Wilson, for the Program Committee
Brantford news, Club Projects, Events, Issues and Advocacy

Thank you, times four!

This fundraising tea was a huge club success, raising $25,000 plus for the Scholarship fund, and this will assist so many women to reach their educational goals, but it would not have been possible without the initiative, hard work, ingenuity and creativity of four members in particular.

A big shoutout of thanks to Arlene C and Teddy B, whose creation, birth and planning to the finest detail this was.

All of the printed matter for the event was created by Mary P — a monumental task of creativity, tech savvy and hard work!

And Maria T looked after the financials — massive, particular and hair-tearing work!

Brantford news, Club Projects, Issues and Advocacy, Meetings, uncategorized

Fundraiser High Tea was a great success and so much FUN!

The High Tea Scholarship Fundraiser 2026 was a huge success. Not only did we meet and surpass our goal of $25,000 to support the women of Brantford in their educational goals we enjoyed a lovely afternoon of tea, scones and sweets, and good friendship. Our guest speaker, Chantal Saldahna, embodied the characteristics we see in our scholarship recipients and left us with a glimpse as to the heights that can be achieved when women are supported in their dreams and pursuits. Many thanks to all scholarship donors, to all who supported our event in gift donations, and to all who helped to set up and clean up the venue.

Thank you to all who attended, to those who wore fascinators and to those who brought out the spirit of friendship. You are the reason the event is a success.