is a voluntary, non-profit, non-partisan organization for women
Join us for our Monthly Programs
For more information email: cfuw.northvan.president@gmail.com OR
Programs 2024-2025
OCTOBER 10, 2024, 7 pm.
Speaker: Covenant House Personnel
The Role of Covenant House, Vancouver
At the LegionNOVEMBER 14, 2024, 7 pm.
Speaker: Wendy Winslow, MSN
Working and Living in the UAE
At the LegionDECEMBER 12, 2024, 7 pm.
No Speaker: Christmas Party and Silent Auction
At the LegionJANUARY 9, 2025, 7pm.
Speaker: Pegah Arasteh, RPh., Pharmacy Manager
Medical Management
ZOOMFEBRUARY 13, 2025, 7 pm.
Speaker: Andy Pest, TheNorth Shore NewsChallenges of the Community News Industry
MARCH 13, 2025, 7 pm.
Speaker: Tara Doherty
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS)
At the Legion
APRIL 10, 2025, 7 pm.
No Speaker: Pot Luck Supper
Resolutions and member discussion
At the Legion
MAY 8, 2025, 2 pm. ***
Speaker: Ashlie Corcoran
The Life Cycle of a Production at the Arts Club
A.G.M.
At the Legion
JUNE 5, 2025, 6 pm. Annual Dinner
Speaker: Michael Kluckner
Surviving Vancouver
West Vancouver Yacht Club
ABOUT CFUW NORTH VANCOUVER
We educate and advocate locally, nationally and internationally to support girls’ and women’s education to the highest levels, women’s rights and equality, human rights, peace, justice, a healthy society and a sustainable environment.
Members Only: If you are a current CFUW North Vancouver member you can access the Members Only pages here.
We are part of the (CFUW), CFUW BC Council and Graduate Women International (GWI), which is a worldwide organization that advocates for women. We work in partnership with our nearest sister club, CFUW West Vancouver.
Read our latest posts here
To do this we:
Provide local scholarships and awards to North Shore women for post secondary education.
Participate in worthwhile projects within our community and beyond.
Provide our members with many opportunities for personal growth, friendship and fun!
CFUW Vision: “Women and girls are educated and empowered to make transformative change in the world.”
CFUW Mission: “Promote and enable women’s fellowship, continuous learning and empowerment to achieve educational and economic equality and social justice
Advocacy
We work with other clubs, our provincial council, CFUW National and GW International to advocate on women’s issues.
Interest Groups
In addition to general meetings, small groups of members join each other for discussion, activities, friendship and fun in a variety of Interest Groups.
Events and Meetings
We hold monthly meetings with speaker presentations on a wide variety of topics, social time and a short business meeting. Guests welcome.
Become a Member – Any person who identifies as a woman, 18 years of age or more who supports our purposes is welcome to join us. We are a fun and friendly group. A university education is not required. Find out how to become a member here.
Our priorities:
We advocate for the rights of women and human rights – locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Among our priorities:
- Elder rights and care
- Child Care
- Environmental Sustainability
- Youth Aging out of Care
Currently, meetings are online or in person. Check our Events page for details of meetings and events and the Interest Group page for information about interest group meetings
Coming Events
General Meetings
General meetings are held online via Zoom or in person at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 15th Street, North Vancouver. Meetings generally start at 7:00pm.
October 10th 7 pm Working and Living in the United Arab Emirates
Speaker: Wendy Winslow Royal Canadian Legion
MSN Wendy accepted a job as Director of Nursing for a 500-bed hospital in Saudi Arabia, however, upon arrival, she was shocked to learn what her role actually encompassed. Wendy spent five fascinating years in the UAE and has a multitude of stories that she can
tell, including dining regularly at the palace with the equivalent of the Queen Mother and her entourage. For her presentation, Wendy has agreed to wear her UAE wedding gown!
November 14th. 7 pm The Role of Covenant House Vancouver
Speaker: Staff from Covenant House Vancouver Royal Canadian Legion
Founded in 1997, Covenant House Vancouver (CHV) supports homeless youth by serving their basic needs, and helping them to build a strong future. The staff at CHV understand that youth who find their way to their location have often been impacted by various forms
of trauma. In addition, CHV is aware that an offer of food is more than just a nutritional necessity, it is a bridge to hope and healing. Come and learn how we can help the underprivileged youth in our community!
December 12th 7 pm Annual Christmas Party and Silent Auction at the Legion.
For members and their guests. Wear your ‘Christmassy’ outfit to our enjoyable social event of the season! Plan a treasure
or baking/canning/jamming/pickling/saucing/sewing/knitting for the silent auction.
2025
January 9, 2025, 7pm.Medical Management
Speaker: Pegah Arasteh, RPh., Pharmacy Manager
Via ZOOM
February 13, 2025, 7 pm. Challenges of the Community News Industry
Speaker: Andy Pest, The North Shore News
March 13, 2025, 7 pm. Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS)
Speaker: Tara Doherty At the Legion
April 10, 2025, 7 pm.
No Speaker: Pot Luck Supper – Members Only
Resolutions and member discussion. At the Legion
May 8, 2025, 2 pm. *** Note time change – The Life Cycle of a Production at the Arts Club
Speaker: Ashlie Corcoran
A.G.M. At the Legion
Thursday, June 12th June Dinner: Location to be announced. Members and invited guests.
Speaker: Michael Kluckner, author, artist and educator. He has written
many best-selling books, including ‘Vanishing Vancouver’. In this book, he discusses the
demise of beautiful old homes and mansions in the Vancouver area. He has also published
a similar book which focuses on the areas of Victoria.
Previous Events
June 13 Annual Dinner, West Vancouver Yacht Club, Speaker, Madison Mailey, Olympic Rower, Gold Medalist. Members and guests.
March 14, 7:00 pm BC and National Resolutions Discussion for members only. At the Legion
April 11, 7:00 pm . Kirsty Gordon from the Elizabeth Fry Society
May 9, 7:00 pm Annual General Meeting. Speaker: Lieutenant Commander Rebecca May.
February 8, 7:00 pm Speaker: Joseph Fall, Computing and Data Science, Capilano University. “The State of AI – Technologies, Capabilities, Problems”. Via Zoom.
January 11, 7:00pm Kelowna Symphony Conductor, Rosemary Thompson via Zoom
2023
December 14, 7:00 pm. Annual Christmas Party and Silent Auction at the Legion. Members and guests.November 9, 7:00 pm Speaker: Daniel Kalla: Author. Via Zoom
October 19, 2023, 7:00 pm Speaker: Angela Steininger – In the Artic –Views of the North. In person at the Legion.
Thursday, September 14 Fall Lunch. Speaker: Sheila Service, CFUW Vice President BC. At the Northland Golf Course Bar and Grill from 12:00 – 2:00pm. Cost is $43.00 per person. To register contact us at cfuwnv2@gmail.com.
Thursday, June 8th June Dinner: Speaker: Amanda Burrows, Acting Executive Director First United Church Ministry, Downtown Eastside. Members and guests.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 – Theatre Night Fundraiser at Deep Cove Stage. See above for information. Funds raised go to support scholarships through our Education Trust.
Thursday, May 9th: AGM and CFUW NV Scholarship winners talk about their first year of university. In person at the Legion.
Thursday, April 13th: Nancy Hermiston, Chair of the School of Music’s Voice and Opera Division/Director of UBC Opera, will bring an Opera Ensemble to entertain us. In person at the Legion. Members and guests welcome.
Thursday, March 16th: Resolutions, Making a Difference in the Community. In person. Members Only. Note the change of date.
Thursday, February 9th: Dr. Andrew Trites, ‘Southern Resident Orca Whales: Risks and Realities’. Dr. Trites is a UBC Professor. Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries/Department of Zoology. Via Zoom.
Thursday, January 12th, 2023: Margie Taylor, CBC Radio Host/Producer and local author of four novels. Via Zoom.