Community Activities

Author's Night

An author is selected, and invited to come to speak to the community.  This session, usually held in the late spring, is a fundraiser and open to all comers.  Funds raised go towards the CFUW Bursary program.  Go to Upcoming Events for details. 

Current Issues Lectures

In conjunction with Nipissing University, CFUW sponsors speakers at free lectures which are open to all comers.  Topics are as varied as: "the physics of music", "mapping the continental shelf", "what's happening in Libya". Go to Upcoming Events for details..

Bridge Luncheons

After a sandwich lunch, attendees play bridge through the afternoons.  These events  usually occur twice a year.  Funds raised go towards the CFUW Bursary program.         Go to Upcoming Events for details.

Bridge Seminar

An accredited bridge teacher is invited to Bracebridge to offer coaching in the finer points of bridge.  Funds raised go towards the CFUW Bursary program.  Go to Upcoming Events for details.

 Opening Doors

CFUW members assist at a session designed for Grade 8 female students.  The program exposes these students to professions that are not traditionally open to women, such as those that need the math and science stream.

Bursaries 

CFUW provides bursaries to students at the four high schools in the area - Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville and St. Dominics.  Bursaries are also provided to students from Nipissing University and Georgian College.

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