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December 6th Karma Yoga Classes
/Announcing our upcoming Karma Yoga Classes on December 6th being held at various yoga studios in Metro St. John’s. Yoga is restorative in nature, physically, mentally, and emotionally, and can open the door to new beginnings and emotional healing.
Hosting yoga studios include Alive With Yoga, Elements Yoga & Wellness, Exhale Pilates & Yoga Studio, Hot Yoga Bodies, Moksha Yoga, Nova Yoga, and Ocean Yoga will be holding classes.
Schedule for December 6th:
9:30 am - Hot Yoga Bodies, 558 Old Broad Cove Rd, Portugal Cove-St. Phillips (Suggested Donation: $5) [This class will be in a hot room and we will be doing a gentle flow style class of all levels]
10:00 am-11:30 am – Alive with Yoga, CNIB Building, 70 the Boulevard. Please email jyogapower@yahoo.ca to register
5:30 pm - Nova Yoga, 125 Long’s Hill, St. John’s (Suggestion Donation: $10)
5:45 pm-6:45 pm – Ocean Yoga, 120 LeMarchant Road, St. John’s (Suggested Donation: $10)
6:00 pm - Elements Yoga & Wellness, 12 Gleneyre Street (Suite 306A), St. John's (Suggested Donation: $10)
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm - Exhale Pilates and Yoga Studio, 11 Rowan Street, St. John's
8:30 pm - Moksha Yoga, 223-233 Duckworth Street, Suite 102, St. John’s (Suggested Donation: $10 for non members)
Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to YWCA St. John's.
Check back frequently as more studios and details are added!
Celebrating Women's Leadership Series: Midwifery
/Join us on November 20th as we discuss all things midwifery!
This panel discussion will be moderated by the NL Provincial Midwifery Consultant, Gisela Becker and will include panelists such as: Ann Noseworthy, the president of the Association of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador, who also represents Newfoundland and Labrador on the Board of the Canadian Association of Midwives; Pearl Herbert, who was an instructor in the former Midwifery Program at Memorial University and was a co-ordinator of the Canadian Confederation of Midwives; and Fiona Cunningham, from Friends of Midwifery NL, who will speak to her lived experience using the services of a midwife.
Light refreshments will be served.
We hope to see you there!
2018 Women of Distinction Awards
/The nominations for YWCA's 2018 Women of Distinction Awards are now open! The deadline to submit your nominations is December 1st, 2017.
Before completing the application, all nominators should read the Nomination Package, which outlines the award categories, the nomination process, and important tips for creating a successful nomination. To review this package, please click here.
To access the online application, please click here. Please note that you cannot save responses in this application without submitting. For this reason, we recommend that nominators complete a draft of the nomination form in this Application Template so that progress can be saved over time. While all nominations are to be submitted online through the link above, this document can be used as a tool to prepare responses before completing the online submission.
In addition to completing the online form, nominators must forward the following two documents via e-mail to info@ywcastjohns.ca:
1. A recent, high resolution photo of the nominee (note: please submit a close-range photo where the nominee’s face is clearly visible)
2. The WOD Nominee Consent Form signed by your nominee
Interested in supporting these awards as a sponsor? Check out this link to our 2018 Sponsorship Package.
The prestigious Women of Distinction Awards are presented annually by YWCA's across Canada to celebrate the achievements of women and provide a platform to share their stories in a way that empowers, inspires, and motivates others to learn, achieve, and participate. Within their respective domains, these women have inspired and empowered others by breaking barriers, overcoming obstacles, and meeting challenges to make a difference in the lives of others. YWCA St. John's fourth annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony will take place on March 8th, 2018 at Clovelly Golf Course (100 Golf Course Road, St. John's).
Young Women's Leadership Program 2017: Now Accepting Applications!
/YWCA St. John's is thrilled to be facilitating our 4th annual, Young Women's Leadership Program!
This FREE, 2-day program is open to all women and gender non-conforming youth between the ages of 16-19. YWLP will be taking place August 14th and 15th at the Housing and Homelessness Network, 77 Charter Avenue. This location is accessible and there are gender neutral washrooms on site.
To register, fill out THIS APPLICATION. Applications will be accepted until July 31st.
Have questions? Feel free to contact Programming Assistant Elizabeth Tuck at elizabeth@ywcastjohns.ca/(709) 726-9922 0r Program Coordinator Deanne Howlett at deanne@ywcastjohns.ca/(709) 726-9922
Host a Party of 10!
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Party and support YWCA!
Are you ready to party?
YWCA St. John's is thrilled to be partnering with Piatto Pizzeria and Enoteca to bring to you our second annual Party of 10!
What is Party of 10?
Party of 10 is a fundraising initiative where you get to party and support YWCA St. John's at the same time!
How does it work?
Host a party between July 1st and August 31st and invite at least ten friends who agree to donate a minimum of $20 to YWCA.
What do you win?
The host whose guests raise the most money for YWCA St. John's will win a night out for them and their guests at Piatto Pizzeria! This includes gift certificates for five free pizzas of your choice.
How do I participate?
To host a party, please e-mail your intent to Elizabeth Tuck, Programming Assistant at elizabeth@ywcastjohns.ca. All inquiries may be made to the same address.
Don't forget to use #YWpartyof10 on social media!
What are you waiting for? Get partying!
WOD 2017 Recipients Announced!
/We are very proud to announce the recipients for the 2017 Women of Distinction Awards!
Read about all of the nominees and recipients here!
Tickets for the 2017 Women of Distinction Awards are now available for purchase!
/How are you celebrating International Women's Day?!
Power of Being a Girl and Strength in Being a Boy Registration Now Open!
/Registration is now open for YWCA St. John's Power of Being a Girl and Strength in Being a Boy conferences!
Each year in October, YWCA St. John's holds two empowerment-based conferences for youth - Power of Being a Girl™ and Strength in Being a Boy™. Emphasizing violence prevention, the conferences respond to the needs of the community with this years workshops focusing on healthy relationships and consent, gender stereotypes, and the impact of media and social media. These conferences provide fun and safe learning environments that foster opportunities for youth to engage in character-building activities and learn decision-making skills.
Where: The Gathering Place, 172 Military Road
When: Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 9:30 am to 3:15 pm (registration starts at 9:00 am)
The conferences are FREE of charge and are open to youth ages 12 to 15. Preregistration required and closes on October 12; limited number of spaces of available. To access the preregistration form, please click here.
Have questions? Contact Deanne at 726-YWCA (9922) or at deanne@ywcastjohns.ca.
