Speaker Series and Events

Continuing education is reflected in our values and stated in the objectives of the Club.

– We regularly host educational Speakers Series and short business sessions at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney.

– Throughout the year our Club has fun, socializing activities including a Summer Picnic and Christmas Party.

– Check the website regularly for upcoming events.

Speaker Series

The public, friends and guests are welcome to attend the CFUW Saanich Peninsula Speaker Series at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on the 4th Tuesday of the month, September through April.

Cost – Members and their guests Free; $10.00 Non-members

2025/26 Member Events

May 23, 2025 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Annual Book Sale Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beaon Avenue Sidney
May 27, 2025 11:30 am Cost: $45 per member Invite a Friend	Annual General Meeting and Lunch Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue Sidney *Launch of the 30-Year Anniversary Celebration*
August – Day to be determined, 2025 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Cost: TBD Invite a Friend	Summer Picnic Centennial Park 7526 Wallace Drive Saanichton Picnic Area 2
December 2, 2025 11:30 am Cost: TBD Invite a Friend	Christmas Lunch Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue Sidney

September 23, 2025 2:00 pm	Speaker: Lucille Proulx, Direcctor Emerius Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy (Click to read Bio) Topic: The Towel This book is an Art Review of my life. Meet my French Canadian and Metis Ancestors, my eight children, some of my 19 Grands. I will introduce you to art therapy, to the enjoyment and the healing power of art. To creativity and problem solving. My life is an adventure that I wish to share with you, as its never too late, its always the right time.

January 27, 2026 2:00 pm	Speakers: Bonnie Yarish and Laurie Wilson, Grandmothers for Africa Topic: Visiting the Grandmothers in Africa. Both of these ladies are part of a group that is visiting Africa this year. They will speak about the AIDS situation at present and how the Canadian group is helping.