West Island Women’s Centre

The West Island Women’s Centre (WIWC) is a dynamic and widely-used non-profit community organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of women. They provide educational, social and recreational services for women living in the West Island and the community at large.

Programs and Services

The West Island Women’s Centre offers a variety of courses to members in the following areas:

Personal Development
Special Interests
Fitness
The list of available courses can be found on their website at www.wiwc.ca

Outreach

Support Groups: The Women’s Centre’s support groups offer psychological and emotional support to help women take up a new challenge, handle a problem, or further develop as individuals. Groups offered:

Women in isolation
Dealing with separation and divorce
New Moms online
Healing Together: an online support group for women dealing with miscarriage, still birth or infant death.

Teen Workshops: Each workshop series consists of 2 to 5 one-hour workshops that are designed for Secondary I – III female teens. Topics include:

Girls Online
Teen Sexuality
Self Defence

Recent Immigrants: A program designed specifically for women who have arrived in Canada in the last 5 years. With a focus on employment, the workshops provide tips and strategies for finding a job as well as information about the local community.

55 Up! Women’s Group: A free drop-in women’s group twice a month for women 55 years and up. This group offers an opportunity to openly exchange topics and issues with peers.