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Organization:
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Federated Women's Institute of Ontario - Windermere - Windermere Women's Institute
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Address:
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Meeting location - Windermere Community Centre
2416 Windermere Rd
Windermere, ON
P0B 1P0
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Intersection:
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Windermere Rd and Longhurst Rd
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Hours:
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Meetings: Third Tue 6:30pm-8pm
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Executives:
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Dianne Annette - Archive Curator and Women's Institute member
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Service Description:
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Non-denominational and non-political organization focusing on education, advocacy and support for women in rural and small towns in Ontario. Advocates for social, environmental and economic change.
Community involvement initiatives:
- visiting the elderly and "shut ins" at Christmas
- celebrating the seniors' birthday party at the Pines Senior Residence
- supporting school programs
- donating to projects for local hospitals and women's hostel
- monitoring the well being of the community and expressing any concerns to local
government
- participating in community events such as the annual spring "roadside garbage clean up"
- organizing and encouraging local artist's display at the small Heritage Village Hall in the Windermere Village Park
- fundraisers including bake sales at Chatagua Arts & Cultural Festival in July or August
- Collection of Community history which is maintained in the Windermere Area Archive
Located in the Windermere Community Centre
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Application:
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Call for information or complete online application on website.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women
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Area Served:
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Muskoka Lakes Township
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