Federated Women's Institute of Ontario - Windermere - Windermere Women's Institute

Organization:

Email:

muskokawi@gmail.com

Address:

Meeting location - Windermere Community Centre
2416 Windermere Rd
Windermere, ON
P0B 1P0

Intersection:

Windermere Rd and Longhurst Rd

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

basement

Hours:

Meetings: Third Tue 6:30pm-8pm

Dates Available:

Sep-Jun

Executives:

Dianne Annette - Archive Curator and Women's Institute member

Public Contacts:

Darlene Poirier - President
705-769-3830
Marg Bonisteel - Secretary

Service Description:

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

Fees:

Set Fees * Membership

Application:

Call for information or complete online application on website.

Eligibility / Target Population:

Women

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Muskoka Lakes Township