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Women’s Groups

 

Aglow of Canada

Foursquare Gospel Church, 4640 Manson Avenue

Kris Riley,  (2005),   604 483 4002

A spiritual and social Christian network of caring women that is interdenominational and worldwide. Works towards unity among Christians in Powell River.

Meetings: 1st Monday, 7:00 pm

Assumption Parish Catholic Women's League Council

7109 Glacier Street, V8A 1R8

Ilene Hannon, President  604 485 5677

MEETINGS: First Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Assumption Church Meeting room

Beta Sigma Phi

Doreen Merdith     604 485 6880

A sorority offering cultural and social services to its members. Membership by invitation. Not affiliated with any universities or colleges.

Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #97

Barb Amour    604 485 7308    Email  

Website    Calendar of Events

Largest fraternal organization in the world.  Raises funds for cancer research; prepares bandages for cancer dressings and supplies dressings to cancer patients upon doctor’s referral.  Does other community work and provides scholarship for local student.

Paddling For Life

Leslie Graham   604 483 9120

Lorraine Matheson   604 485 6114

Dragon Boat paddlers for breast cancer survivors. Phone for more information.

Red Hat Society

Cranberry Red Hatters
for Seniors at the Seniors Centre
Shirley Lee   604.485.4781  

Powell River Purple People Eaters   Website
Shirley Caulfield, Queen  604.487.1781    Email

A sisterhood of friendship and fun for women who meet for lunch, dinners, go to movies, attend functions, play mini-golf, bowling, etc., learn new things and crafts, visit with other Red Hat groups on the Island, etc., have tea parties or just socialize with each other. Dessert, which is always served first is important to us!

Anyone can join. Under 50 members wear lavender with a pink hat and over 50 wear purple with a Red Hat. It is fun and a great way to meet people.

Royal Canadian Legion Pacific Branch # 164 Ladies Auxiliary

Karen Crashley, President  604 485 5176
Judy Boxall, Secretary

Fund-Raising for the Legion. Meetings: 3rd Monday, 7:30 PM at Alexander House.

St. Andrew’s Ladies Club

Ann Mckenzie, President   604 485 5907

Jean Lamont, Vice President   604 483 4485

Nan Dunn Secretary   604 483 2158

Elaine Bagan, Treasurer 604 485 1951

Scottish ladies’ social club. Robbie Burns dinner in January. Ceiligl every November.

MEETINGS: 2nd Thurs., 7:30 pm at the lower Legion Hall. Layettes for low-income mothers-to-be.

United Church Women

Barbara Armour  604 485 7308  Email

Women’s Institute, Powell River and District

Elaine Steiger    604 487 9340   Email
Pat Hanson   604 483 9890

Educational service and social organization for women, concerned with a wide range of issues: local, national and global.

Women’s Health Network, Powell River

604 485 3310
Sponsors speakers and events on health issues important to women in Powell River.
Meetings: Breakwater Books, Alberni at Marine
Call for meeting dates and times.

Women’s Network

Disbanded as of November 2009