There were six of us today but we discussed a whole whack of books, had a lovely lunch, and didn’t have to do dishes!
Monday afternoon book group
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Scholarship award winners
Canadian Federation of University Women Scholarship Awards 2026
The CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) Brantford is one of 95 clubs across Canada. The club focuses on the rights, freedoms and education of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Brantford club has given out scholarships yearly to women in Brant County since 1949. The CFUW Brantford Scholarship Fund has two categories. Our spring awards are for high school female graduates, and the fall awards are for women who have been out of school for at least two years and are presently enrolled in a program to upgrade or change careers.
There are five high school graduates this year who are each receiving $1,200.00. They have demonstrated a vitality for living, enthusiasm for learning and intellectual curiosity about the world. They are committed to their academic pursuits and play an important role in services to their family, school, and community.
The 2026 recipients are:
– Aisha Eldaioub graduating from PJCVS, enrolled at McMaster University in Social Science.
– Destiny Foa graduating from SJC, enrolled at the University of Alberta in Business Studies.
– Brook Henriksen graduating from NPC, enrolled at Western University in Political Science.
– Danica Petrella graduating from ASC, enrolled at McMaster University in Life Science.
– Evelyn Waldron graduating from PJCVS, enrolled at Trent University in Global Development Studies.
In the Photo: (Left to Right) Evelyn Waldron, Danica Petrella, Destiny Foa, Brooke Henriksen. Absent was Aisha Eldaioub.
Remembering our longtime member, Barb Perry
How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.
Winnie the Pooh – A.A. Milne
We are saddened to say that our friend, Barbara Elizabeth Perry, died in the early hours of June 10, one month to the day after her 77th birthday. The end came suddenly, and she passed quietly and peacefully at Hamilton General Hospital.
Barb was a long time member of CFUW Brantford where she had many friends who remember her very fondly. She supported the club through her work on the executive as president, chair of the social and program committees and member of the scholarship committee. Barb was a well-respected teacher for the Brant County Board of Education in various schools throughout her career.
In her active life, Barb loved travelling, her garden, fashion and her cats, especially the Burmilla breed, after her dad gave her one as a gift. For her human friends, Barb was a loyal, thoughtful, generous and kind companion. Travelling with Garry and Joan B, Barb experienced Europe, Africa and the Americas. She was quite a dressmaker in her younger years, sewing her own clothing and doing needlework. Her garden was even featured on a TV program. Her cats, however, were always at the centre for Barb, the most spoiled felines imaginable.
She also loved the theatre; musicals, opera and drama. Stratford and The Shaw provide many happy memories for many CFUW friends. The COC and Opera Atelier in Toronto, with its historical, classical dance and the Tafelmusik orchestra were real treats, as were the great meals at the Queen Mother’s restaurant on Queen Street! And the shopping…
Barb was an intelligent reader, enjoying book groups, exchanging interesting choices with others and participating in the ensuing lively conversations together. The COVID shutdown, however, was not kind and Barb became rather cloistered. Kind friends tried to keep in touch. On her last garden centre outing with two long-time friends, Barb bought a blue rose which will now bloom in Lynne M’s garden, a beautiful reminder of our mutual friend.
We will miss her. Submitted by Jenny D., Lynne M.
June 2026 Newsletter
A New Location for Monthly Meetings
Starting in September, 2026, our Wednesday evening meetings will be held at the Best Western on Holiday Inn Drive in Brantford. At the May AGM, members voted unanimously for the move. This change was made to allow more time for our meetings, especially for socializing after the business part of the meetings. While we are grateful to McCleister for hosting us for the past year, we have had to sacrifice some things due to the time constraints at that site. The room we will be using at Best Western is the Alexander Graham Bell room across from the main reception desk. It will be available to us for as long as we would like each evening. It will be wonderful to have time for our meetings, for the speakers, and especially for chatting over treats at the end of the meeting. Hope to see you all there at 7:00 pm on September 23.
Colette W for the Search Committee
Lunch and chat and books books books!
Our Monday lunchtime book group has wide-ranging taste!
It’s about the friendships as much as it is about the exercise
Sometimes it’s too hot to walk, or too cold to walk. Sometimes it’s the perfect day to walk, but no matter what the weather, there’s always a group of our walkers who find the time to gather and chat. That activity in itself is so soul-rewarding. Thanks, Norah O, for the great photo.
Pics from our May banquet!
We walk, we talk, we admire the view …
Last week it was frost warnings, and this week it was heat warnings. No matter the weather, we walk, we talk and we admire the view! It’s always a great outing for our walking group!
