CFUW KW upcoming events

Interest Group Sign-Up & Annual General Meeting (AGM) (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Come for last year's wrap-up and to hear plans for this coming year.

Register for this year’s interest groups—featuring both brand-new offerings and returning favorites! Enjoy a relaxed social hour with an assortment of snacks and beverages as we reconnect with familiar faces and warmly welcome our newest members.

Bring a friend!

Please note: if you have not yet renewed for 2026-27 you can do so at the meeting. Membership is payable by cheque, e-transfer or credit card.

If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to vote by proxy on motions that arise, please contact the secretary at office@cfuwkw.org

October General Meeting (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Returner’s Grass Notes: Adoptee Memoir & Tallgrass Prairie

Guest Speaker:Dr. Tanis MacDonald

Author, Adoptee, Dedicated Walker, & Professor Emeritus at Wilfrid Laurier University

Writing a memoir offers the opportunity to chart a life’s journey, but what happens when that path is less traveled and lacks clear signposts? In this talk, Dr. Tanis MacDonald discusses her memoir-in-progress an exploration of returning to the prairie landscape while navigating the nuances of an adoptee’s reconfiguration of "homeplace" beyond genetic inheritance.

Moving away from a simple search for family, this presentation explores what author Diane di Prima calls a cosmology: the affective landscape that shapes our evolving self and memory. Tune in for a special reflection on the bison as a symbol of shared history and contemporary resurgence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures.

November General Meeting (17 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Empowering Strong Bones: Evidence-Based Insights for Healthy Aging

Guest Speaker:Dr. Lora Giangregorio, PhD

Leading Expert in Bone Health & Exercise Science

CFUW Kitchener-Waterloo is pleased to welcome Dr. Lora Giangregorio! In this informative and empowering session, Dr. Giangregorio will share practical, evidence-based strategies for osteoporosis prevention and management. Learn key insights on how exercise, nutrition, and everyday lifestyle choices support strong bones, enhance mobility, and help maintain independence as we age.

December General Meeting (8 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A Special Musical Assembly & Performance

Featured Leader:Debbie Lou Ludolph

Dean of Chapel & Director of "Inshallah" Singing Community at Martin Luther University College

Celebrate the season with an uplifting musical assembly led by Debbie Lou Ludolph. Join us in the sanctuary of Knox Presbyterian Church for a captivating performance and shared experience of community through song.

January General Meeting (19 Jan 2027)

Wed, 20 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

How AI Disproportionately Affects Women

Guest Speaker:Dr. Lai-Tze Fan

Canada Research Chair in Technology & Social Change | Founder & Director, The U&AI Lab at University of Waterloo

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming modern society, but its impacts are not felt equally. Join technology expert Dr. Lai-Tze Fan for an engaging presentation on how AI systems and the hidden biases within them disproportionately affect women. Dr. Fan will explore how technology intersects with gender inequality and offer practical insights to help everyday users better understand and navigate the digital tools shaping our daily lives.

Note: ZOOM Meeting at 7:00 PM (Online only)

February General Meeting (16 Feb 2027)

Tue, 16 Feb 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Random Reflections by a Non-Famous Person on My Accidental Career as a Wordsmith

(Or: How I Never Got to Be an Astronaut)

Enjoy a lighthearted, insightful afternoon session with fellow CFUW K-W member Pauline Finch as she shares witty and candid reflections on her accidental life and career as a professional wordsmith.

NOTE: Special Time: 2:00 pm in the afternoon.

March General Meeting (16 Mar 2027)

Tue, 16 Mar 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Food Sovereignty & Local Initiatives: Community Gardens in Waterloo Region

Explore the vital connection between local food security, community action, and sustainability right here in Waterloo Region.

Note: Full speaker details and guest presentation updates will be announced in our upcoming newsletter!

April General Meeting (20 Apr 2027)

Tue, 20 Apr 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Annual Resolutions Meeting

Our annual Resolutions Meeting is an essential part of our advocacy work and organizational governance.

Important Notice: Quorum is required for voting on key resolutions. Your attendance and voice are vital!

May Year End Meeting (18 May 2027)

Tue, 18 May 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Leadership, Service, & Vision: Empowering Women & Girls

Guest Speaker:The Honourable Senator Marty Deacon

Senator Representing Waterloo Region | Advocate for Education, Health, & Sport

CFUW Kitchener-Waterloo is thrilled to wrap up our program year with guest speaker The Honourable Senator Marty Deacon. Senator Deacon represents Waterloo Region and is a lifelong champion for education, health, and community leadership, Senator Deacon will share firsthand reflections on her national advocacy work and her vision for empowering women and young girls across Canada and around the globe.