Category Archives: Brantford news

Brantford news, Interest Groups, review

Quatrefoil in Dundas: top notch!

Sixteen of the Dining Out Group enjoyed dinner on April 16th at Quatrefoil in Dundas.  The ambiance, food, and service were top notch.  Of special note were the beef tenderloin, which two people said was the best they had ever had, and the almond financier dessert which we felt was spectacular.  Quatrefoil was commended by Michelin, and we can see why.  It has an outdoor patio that looks charming and some of us might try it in warmer weather.  If you are celebrating a special event and have saved up your allowance, this little gem of a restaurant is well worth the drive to Dundas.

Brantford news, Events, Meetings

May Banquet

Social committee members: Marla M, Jeanne C, Lynne D.

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    Brantford news, Meetings

    Brian Wood knows telephones! Our Speaker at the April 23 General Meeting

    Brian Wood knows telephones! After more than 36 years as curator of the Bell Homestead Historic Site, there is not much that
    he doesn’t know about the Alexander Graham Bell invention and its importance to the world. He has shepherded restoration of
    the Bell Homestead to its original 1981 state, and has raised the profile of the site so that it is one of Canada’s important
    museums, and a source of pride for residents of Brantford and Brant County. Brian will show and tell all about the
    development of telephones from the very early versions to today’s advanced cell phones. Please join us for this fascinating
    presentation.

    Brantford news, Interest Groups, review

    Looking for Jane: Thursday Night Book Club

    The Thursday night book club read ” Looking for Jane” by Canadian first time author Heather Marshall. The book is based on the real Jane Collective, an underground network of courageous individuals who provided safe abortions in the late 60’s, 70’s and 80’s in Canada. Marshall says it is really a book about motherhood.-” a story that has a solid foundation in the historical facts surrounding underground abortion networks, the post war era maternity homes system and forced adoption mandate in Canada. The story is told through the eyes of three fictional women whose experiences come from 2017,1971 and 1980.

    This book puts a very personal and sometimes very emotional face on the relationships between mothers and daughters, motherhood itself and the struggle for “the right to choose.” It brings the advocacy of so many women in events such as the 1970 Abortion Caravan, the clinic raids and the support for Dr. Morgentaler to life. The book group found it well-written, informative and emotional. The discussion was thoughtful. Given the situation in the USA today it is also very topical. This is a piece of Canadiana worth remembering. As usually happens in our group the discussion broadened into other0 issues of the day!

    Brantford news, Club Projects, Scholarship and Donating, What's new

    Our Scholarship fundraiser is looking for Sponsors

    The CFUW Brantford Scholarship Fund has given out scholarships yearly to women in Brant County since 1949. We have two categories of scholarships.  

    One category is for girls who have graduated from high school and have been accepted at a university or college. This year we gave out five scholarships to outstanding young graduates. While marks are important, a minimum of 80%, we really look for those who have been involved in their school and community and are most likely to give back.

    The second scholarship category was introduced a few years ago for women who have been out of school for at least two years and are presently enrolled in a facility to upgrade or change careers. These women often juggle work and school along with caring for their families. Their stories are heartwarming and very inspiring! This scholarship is unique, as I’m not aware of others like it. We usually give out 2 to 3 of these awards per year.

    Funding for these scholarships has come from yearly initiatives, such as our Trivia Night, and the generous donations received from our membership.

    This year we are planning an Afternoon High Tea Fundraiser on October 25, 2026. Devlin’s Country Bistro is doing the catering.  In order for us to sustain the scholarship fund at the present level, we need to look to our community for sponsorship for this event. It should be noted that 100% of money donated goes directly to scholarships for the women we support. Donors will be acknowledged on the CFUW Brantford website, on our Facebook page and at the 2026 High Tea Scholarship Fundraiser. 

    Teddy Buzek, Co-Chair of Brantford CFUW‘s High Tea Fundraiser


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      CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) is a non-partisan, voluntary, self funded organization under the Canada-for-Profit Corporations Act  S.C. 2009,c23. It was founded in 1919 and has grown to now have clubs in 120 countries. CFUW Brantford is one of 95 clubs across Canada. The purpose of CFUW is to focus on the rights, freedoms and education of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally.