July Outing
Posted by Donna Thompson, July 16, 2026
On Wednesday July 15, 2026 seven members met at Curly Creek Farm in Erin, ON. Attending were Doris Calder, Annemarie McDonald, Susan Tupling, Linda Semerko, Glenna Smith, Dana Flemming and Donna Thompson. Keeping with our theme "Woman Farmer", Heather gave us an excellent and knowledgeable tour of their 33 acre farm property and the varied types of farming they do. A small orchard, sea buckthorn and haskap berries are grown for jams, hundreds of trees are relocated for landscaping purposes and our main focus was the bees. Heather explained the many steps required to process the honey. Bees are amazing creatures and are so vital in our ecosystem; Heather's farm is organic with wildflowers, lavender and fruit trees for the bees to enjoy and make wonderful flavoured honey. The process of wax removal off the frames, extraction, storing and the filling of the jars is hard manual labour. More importantly you have to understand the bees themselves and make sure they are safe, happy and healthy in their beehives. At the end of our tour Heather let us sample the lavender honey, it was amazing; so clear and sweet. It is marvelous what a Woman Farmer and hundreds of talented happy bees can create.
After our tour we convened at a members home in Hillsburgh for a wonderful lunch, fruit, cookies, tea and coffee. We had a brief meeting before Marlene and Joan(Glenna's sister and sister in law) each gave a memorable account of their childhood and married lives as women farmers. How it impacted their lives and that of their families. We all agreed it takes a special person to love the land, endure the stress, hard labour and still love what they do and accomplish. Before we departed for home we toured Doris's backyard garden, what a wonderful spot with many varieties of both flowers and vegetables. It was a great way to end our wonderful day together.
Pictured below is Heather talking to the members, a bee wax frame and the honey extractor machine.
June Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson, June 11, 2026
Our June meeting was held at a members home in Georgetown, Five members attended Doris Calder, Linda Semerko, Annemarie McDonald, Dana Flemming and Donna Thompson. Roll Call was name a type of paper...wow there are so many types of paper it's amazing what wood pulp can make. We had a brief meeting then proceeded onto our craft. It was paper related - making an Origami bookmark and a smash or exploding book.
You wouldn't think folding paper could be so complex, but with much laughter we each created our book and bookmark. Pictured below are the members crafting and the exploded book sample.
Wellington-Halton District Annual
Posted by Donna Thompson, May 27, 2026
This year the District Annual was held at Hillcrest United Church on Trafalgar Road in Halton Hills. Twenty four members attended from five Branches. Attending from Silver-Wood was Glenna Smith, Annemarie McDonald, Susan Tupling, Doris Calder, Dana Flemming and Donna Thompson. The business portion went quickly and the Roll Calls were very entertaining. The Branches were so creative in showing how Health, Transportation, Music & Movies, Recreation and Fashions had evolved over one hundred years. Following our wonderful lunch was a guest speaker Leah a Forensic Nurse, explaining the process of how victims of Sexual Assault are cared for. There was entertainment from a Barbershop quartet called the Dukes of Harmony. The Ashgrove Branch was also celebrating their 100th Anniversary on this date, past members attended, memories were shared along with a lovely cake. Pictured below is the In Memoriam candle burning and a very happy Annemarie winning two raffle prizes.
May Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson, May 14, 2026
Our May meeting was held in Glenna Smith's home. Six members attended; Annemarie McDonald, Susan Tupling, Doris Calder, Dana Flemming, Glenna Smith and Donna Thompson. We were program planning for our upcoming year keeping the theme "Woman Farmer" in mind. Great ideas with guest speakers, outings and community support have filled our program for the next ten months.
On May 27, 2026 we are all attending the Disitrict Annual being held at the Hillcrest United Church on Trafalgar Rd. We rehearsed our presentation on how health care has changed in the past one hundred years. It will be interesting and very entertaining!
April Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson, April 8, 2026
Another year comes to an end and a new one begins for Silver-Wood W.I. Our Annual Meeting was a pot luck dinner held at Dana Flemming's home. Seven members were present Susan Tupling, Doris Calder, Donna Thompson, Annmarie McDonald, Glenna Smith, Linda Semerko and Dana. We shared a lasagna dinner with many side dishes, fruit, desserts, tea and coffee.
During our meeting the members each paid their dues for the upcoming year and submitted their volunteer hours. There was a report from the Nominating Chair Annemarie and a year end report from the ROSE Chair Glenna Smith. We also heard reports on silk, corduroy and flannelette to conclude our theme of the year "Sustainable Style: Mindful Consumption" We learned a lot about fast fashion and it's huge detrimental environmental impact.
We all discussed and shared program ideas for the upcoming new year. The theme is "The Woman Farmer". Members who are attending the District Annual on May 27, 2026 were brainstorming a skit idea "How medicine has changed in the past 100 years" it is going to be fun day.
Pictured below are the members enjoying their dinner and samples of silk, flannelette and corduroy.
March Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson, March 18, 2026
Today's meeting was a social get-together to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of our Silver-Wood W.I. Branch. We met at the Symposium Restaurant in Georgetown, ON. Seven members: Glenna Smith, Doris Calder, Susan Tupling, Donna Thompson, Dana Flemming, Linda Semerko and Hania White attended. President Doris Calder read a card from the Conningsby W.I. Branch and read an opening reflective statement. Both are pictured below. We also shared discussions about how we can keep our Branch meetings more interesting, upbeat, and helpful to our communities.
February Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson February 12, 2026
Tonights meeting was held via ZOOM, six members Glenna Smith, Doris Calder, Susan Tupling, Linda Semerko, Dana Flemming and Donna Thompson attended. Our guest speaker to begin the meeting was Glenna Smith's daughter Cathy who works at Rootham"s Preserves. This is a local company in Aberfoyle, ON that has been in production since 1983. Their preserves are "field to jar" meaning local produce from local farmers contribute to their 20+ recipes that are sold in 250 stores across Canada. Because of the ongoing conflict due to the American tariffs jars and caps used in packaging is causing inconsistencies with their pricing. Our meeting continued with discussions about how we are spending our time during the long cold winter days. Book suggestions were flying about and our hobbies help pass the time. Next month is our 75th Branch Anniversary a lunch together is being planned.
January Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson January 15, 2026
Happy New Year !! Tonights meeting was held via ZOOM which was a good thing because earlier that day we had received over 20 cm of snow. Seven members Glenna Smith, Donna Thompson, Hania White, Dana Flemming, Linda Semerko, Susan Tupling and Annemarie McDonald attended. Roll Call was to tell of at least two items that you recycled, regifted or reused. We all had wonderful ideas such as clothes to consignment shops, sharing books, reusing small jars, binders, material, CDs, DVDs, floss, furniture, old gas stove, toothbrush heads and buttons. Being mindful that items can have more than one purpose is terrific and reduces garbage.
Our program was the History of Our Clothing. We each shared what we wore the first day of school, first day of high school, our prom dress, our wedding dress, our maternity clothes and our church or special going out clothes. The members shared lovely stories, memories and photos.
December Luncheon
Posted by Donna Thompson December 12, 2025
Our Christmas Luncheon was held at the home of Glenna Smith, attending was Annemarie McDonald, Hania White and Donna Thomspon. It was a small gathering but we all had fun sharing a pot luck lunch, Christmas stories, jokes and playing a game. Pictured below is a funny poem called "O Christmas Tree"
November Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson November 13, 2025
Five members of the Silver-Wood W.I., Glenna Smith, Susan Tupling, Linda Semerko, Hania White and Donna Thompson met at a members' home in Georgetown. After a brief business meeting we had three presentations on our theme "Sustainable Style; Mindful Consumption". We discussed and shared information about three fibres: cotton, rayon and polyester. Each fibre shared positive attributes like easy to care, wash and wear but polyester was the worst fibre because it is made from petroleum and natural gas by products. These are not sustainable and not biodegradable. Although polyester is very common in our clothing retail stores it is not an environmentally friendly product. Pictured below (right) are three samples of polyester, rayon and cotton. We also had a collection for the Georgetown Food Bank.
October Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson October 9, 2025
Six members of the Silver-Wood W.I., Glenna Smith, Susan Tupling, Linda Semerko, Annemarie McDonald, Dana Flemming and Donna Thompson met at the Caretaker's Cottage in Norval, ON. This cottage is beside the Manse where Lucy Maude Montgomery lived with her husband Rev.
Ewan Macdonald and their two sons Chester and Stuart for 9 years. Kathy Gastle gave a wonderful and informative talk about L.M. Montgomery's life and involvement in the community of Norval, including her participation with the Norval W.I. L.M. Montgomery was a prolific writer along with her stories, poems and correspondence she also published journals of her daily life. She loved the peaceful and picturesque surroundings of Norval and the Credit River. Kathy's vision is to open a L.M. Montgomery Museum and Literary Centre for the world to visit and enjoy. We ended our evening with a meeting at the local Tim Horton's to discuss upcoming events. Pictured on the left is Kathy surrounded by some of L.M. Montgomery's books and journals.
September Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson September 13, 2025
For the September meeting the Silver-Wood W.I. members, along with one husband met at the Tim Horton's in Acton for a brief meeting before we enjoyed a second tour of the dairy farm belonging to the two brothers, David and Charles Bird. During this visit we learned other aspects of dairy farming including farm machinery, crops and what the dairy cows are fed. A specialized nutritionist formulates a balanced diet to promote the health of their cows and their milk production. Doris Calder presented the brothers with gift certificates in appreciation for their time, answering our questions and showing us another side of the operation of the Birdholm Dairy Farm.
Pictured below David is explaining the nutritional breakdown of the cow feed to Susan. On the right this cutie was born recently along with four sets of twins, which was amazing.
July Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson July 9. 2025
Five members of the Silver-Wood W.I. Doris Calder, Annemarie McDonald, Hania White, Glenna Smith and Donna Thompson met at the Hillsburgh Library in Wellington County. Our noon meeting was held outdoors at the library and we all shared a wonderful picnic lunch. We talked, played a few games which had us laughing and then we had a tour of the beautiful library. The library is incorporated into an 1892 brick house on Station Street in Hillsburgh. Filled with natural light, beautiful art, with surrounding grounds beside the Mill Pond, this library is quite remarkable and a wonderful addition to this growing community.
Pictured below are our W.I. members having lunch and on the right is a sculpture made from an old tree that once lived on this property. The sculpture is called "Perfect Balance".
June Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on June 12, 2025
Six members of the Silver-Wood W.I. Doris Calder, Annemarie McDonald, Glenna Smith, Dana Flemming, Linda Semerko and Donna Thompson, met at a members' home in Hillsburgh for our June meeting. Program ideas were discussed for our upcoming year and ways to deal with our dwindling membership. The theme for this year is SUSTAINABLE STYLE; MINDFUL CONSUMPTION, each month a member will talk about a type of material and is it sustainable. Roll Call tonight was "an experience I have had with wool!" unfortunately quite a few woollen sweaters have been lost due to shrinkage. Donna Thompson gave a talk about wool, which is the original eco fibre, 100% natural, renewable and biodegradable. Wool does not contribute to microplastics in our soil or oceans and when decomposing returns valuable nutrients and carbon back into the soil. Pictured below are some of the wool types mentioned merino, alpaca, mohair and cashmere. Wool is a natural product that comes from other animals besides sheep: angora goats and rabbits, musk ox, vicuna and camel. Wool is used for clothing, blankets, carpeting, insulation and upholstery.
May Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on May 14, 2025
Six members of the Silver-Wood W.I. met at a members' home in Guelph for our May meeting. Roll call was do you wear much jewellery and what type do you like. Glenna Smith introduced our two guests Ev and Karen, two members if the Grand River Bead Society. They each gave a talk about the types of jewellery they design and make with a rainbow of colours, shapes and sizes of beads. It was amazing craftsmanship, such delicate work with stunning results. Karen gifted a lovely beaded angel clip to each member, she crafts hundreds of these special angels. After refreshments our meeting continued, discussing upcoming events and issues. A collection of hygiene items was also collected for Chalmers Community Services. Pictured below are Susan Tupling, Annemarie McDonald and Dana Fleming. Pictured below are Ev and Karen members of www.grbs.ca
Women Walk the World
On Saturday, April 26, a cold and windy day, two members of Silver-Wood W.I. Annemarie McDonald and Hania White, participated in the Southern Ontario Support (SOS) groups' "Women Walk the World" event that took place on the Elevated Park in St. Thomas,ON. Every year at the end of April, women encircle the earth to celebrate the work of The Associated CountryWomen of the World (ACWW) and to raise awareness and funds in support of rural women everywhere.
April Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on April 9, 2025
Eight members of Silver-Wood W.I. met at a members' home in Georgetown for our Annual Meeting. We all shared a lovely pot luck dinner with wings and salads. Followed by wonderful desserts, chocolate fondue and many cups of tea. The members each paid their dues for the upcoming year and submitted their volunteer hours. We also heard the year end reports from the Treasurer and Nominating Chair Annemarie McDonald, Tweedsmuir Coordinator Dana Flemming, and ROSE Committee Chair Glenna Smith.
We shared the highlights of our passed year, the automated Birdholm Dairy farm was a group favourite, followed by the ceramics evening and our outing to the Dufferin Museum. The ROSE Committee discussed ideas for the upcoming year with many interesting suggestions for outings and activities. It is going to be another great year for learning and sharing. Pictured below Annemarie, Susan and Dana enjoying the fondue, desserts and tea.
March Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on March 12, 2025
Seven members of Silver-Wood W.I., Linda Semerko, Susan Tupling, Doris Calder, Annemarie McDonald, Dana Flemming, Glenna Smith and Donna Thompson shared a lovely lunch together, followed by our meeting at a members home in Milton. Roll Call was to describe the first home you remember living in. We each shared wonderful stories, photos and memories. We also had a discussion on home shortages, the cost to buy a home and the homeless situation.
December Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on December 11, 2024
Seven members of Silver-Wood W.I.; Glenna Smith, Donna Thompson, Annemarie McDonald, Doris Calder, Linda Semerko, Ros Edwards and Hania White had a Christmas potluck lunch/meeting at a members' home in Guelph. Roll call was tell a Christmas story, poem or game. Our secret Santa gifts were also revealed and these gifts were in turn donated to the Chalmers Community Services in Guelph. The members had gifted food, toiletries and winter woolies. It was a wonderful afternoon together sharing Christmas memories, jokes, a game and stories with a wonderful shared lunch. Pictured below is our members enjoying each others tcompany and Glenna Smith who volunteers at Chalmers Community Services and will be delivering all our donations.
November Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on November 14, 2024
Nine members of the Silver-Wood W.I.; Glenna Smith, Susan Tupling, Doris Calder, Linda Semerko, Dana Flemming, Ros Edwards, Hania White, Annemarie McDonald and Donna Thompson, had an evening meeting in one members' home in Georgetown. Roll call was a verse for your Christmas card and a clue to describe your Secret Santa. After we accomplished the business portion of the program we had a crafting activity. The members created Christmas cards which will be sent onto Belleville, ON and then distributed to the Troops in the Canadian Military. Crafting is a wonderful way to share and enjoy each other's company. Pictured below are samples of the cards created and the members crafting!
October Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on October 10, 2024
Nine members of the Silver-Wood W.I. met at a local Georgetown coffee shop called Silvercreek Socialhaus for a quick business meeting before walking over to Glazed Expressions for our evening activity. Doris Calder, Susan Tupling, Linda Semerko, Phyllis Beer. Ros Edwards, Annemarie McDonald, Dana Flemming, Hania White and Donna Thompson met the owner Ron and creative assistant Emily. Ron gave us a lesson in painting techniques and how to work with the paint, Emily was encouraging and answered all our questions. We each selected a piece of bisque ware and the creativity began. It is an usual craft because you're not really sure how it will look until after it has been fired in the kiln. As with all our group activities there was much laughter and we all enjoyed our crafting time together. Photos below show the studio and the members applying many layers of paint to their soon to be stunning mugs, pumpkins and an owl.
FWIC 23rd National Convention
Posted by Donna Thompson on September 21, 2024
Four members of the Silver-Wood W.I. met up in Truro, NS to attend the FWIC National Convention. For three days we laughed, learned and shared ideas, stories and ways to achieve our "Recipe for Success"(theme). We had wonderful guest speakers and learned about The Mental Health Foundation, Agriculture, The Nova Scotia Cookie Company, AI, Canadian author Lesley Crewe, and a motivational speaker. One evening we had four mini sessions about Gaelic, Beach glass, Coldstream Coolers and Truro Waste Management. As with all conventions there was also business, reports and resolutions to be amended and passed.Pictured below are Hania White, Glenna Smith, Donna Thompson and Annemarie McDonald.
September Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on September 12, 2024
Eight members of the Silver-Wood W.I. Susan Tupling, Glenna Smith, Annemarie McDonald, Hania White, Donna Thompson, Linda Semerko, Dana Flemming and Doris Calder had a small meeting at the Tim Horton's in Acton before heading to the Birdholm Dairy Farms on the 7th Line Rockwood. This family farm runs with 50 head of holstein dairy cows, it's computerized milking system was amazing to watch. The cows decide when it's time to be milked and the automated machine cleans, milks and calculates the quantity of milk received from each cow. What a wonderful way to see and hear about the complete milking process. It was a great learning opportunity and the owners answered all of our questions. Doris Calder presented the brothers with gift certificates in appreciation for their time and showing us the operation of the Bird Family Farms.
August Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on August 14, 2024
Eight members of the Silver-Wood W.I.,Susan Tupling, Glenna Smith, Doris Calder, Linda Semerko, Dana Flemming, Ros Edwards, Annemarie McDonald and Donna Thompson met at the Norval W.I. Gazebo. It was a beautiful sunny warm day to have a shared picnic lunch followed by games and races. Roll Call was name your favourite summer food and why, we also discussed upcoming meetings and the ongoing issue with food waste. The pictures below show we all had a wonderful time with talking, eating and much laughter, especially during the games like "kick your shoe"
June Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on June 14, 2024
Five members of the Silver-Wood W.I., Donna Thompson, Glenna Smith, Susan Tupling, Ros Edwards and Doris Calder, drove up to the Duffern Museum on Airport Road in Mulmar. We had an outdoor lunch and talked before we toured the museum. Inside the museum were two log cabins, so many artifacts, a cornflower glass display and an art exhibit.
May Presentation
Posted by Donna Thompson
On May 23, 2024 at the District Annual that was held in the Drayton United Church; Glenna Smith was presented with a certificate commemorating her 60 year membership with the Women's Institute. Doris Calder was the presenter. Doris and Glenna are both members of the Silver-Wood W.I.
April Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on April 11, 2024
Nine members of the Silver-Wood W.I. met at the home of Donna Thompson in Georgetown. We shared a pot-luck supper with tea and cupcakes before we began our Annual Meeting. Roll Call was the payment of dues, volunteer hours and a highlight of the past year. We discussed ideas for this years program and areas for charitable donations. Glenna Smith read a hilarious story called "Google Pizza" a satirical story how computers have control of our lives. This photo below depicts "How many W.I. ladies are required to open a vegetable platter???" The struggle was real, but after team work and much laughter the lid finally came off.
March Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on March 14, 2024
Nine members of the Silver-Wood W.I. met at the home of Glenna Smith in Guelph. The program was Food Pantries, How Can We Help? We learned about the Chalmers Community Services Food Pantry in Guelph, where Glenna has volunteered for fifteen years. Each member also shared a recipe that uses "leftovers" and we also made food donations. The issues of food insecurity, homelessness and poverty is reaching a crisis level.
Happy Holidays
Posted by Donna Thompson on December 14, 2023
Eight members of the Silver-Wood Women's Institute me at the home of Glenna Smith for a potluck lunch. After lunch we played a game, shared Christmas stories, poems and a letter. We also had a cookie exchange. What a great way to enjoy two dozen different homemade cookies along with the recipes. It was a wonderful day spent with amazing friends, tasty food and laughter!!!
Christmas Wishes
Posted by Donna Thompson on November 15, 2023
Members of the Silver-Wood W.I. contributed donations for Seniors through our local Links to Care. Along with these toiletries, puzzle books, snacks, winter scarves a a quilt; the members also hand crafted Christmas Cards to send them our best wishes this holiday season.
Safety for Seniors
Posted by Donna Thompson on September 13, 2023
Nine members of the Silver-Wood W.I. met in the Common Room at 8 Durham Street in Georgetown. Our newest member Nicky Romita received her W.I. pin from Hania White. Two members from the local Ashrove W.I. Branch; Verna Bird and Marian McPhail were introduced and joined us for the evening. Following a brief business meeting our guest speaker Constable Michael Fabac, Senior Inspectorwith Halton Regional Police spoke about Scams and Safety for Seniors. It was very informative and we all learned steps to take when dealing with these ongoing issues.
Needle Felting with Joan
Posted by Donna Thompson on August 9, 2023
Eight members of the Silver-Wood W.I. met at the home of Joan Matheson for a picnic lunch and then a hands on demonstration of needle felting. It was an enjoyable afternoon of laughs and creativity. Joan is a very talented fibre artist, we were in awe of her crafted animals, birds, framed pictures, snowmen and pumpkins. With Joan's step by step directions and needle felting tools we each crafted a pumpkin with unique and wonderful facial expressions. Pictured below is Joan demonstrating the needle felting craft and the opposite photo shows our results.
Wellington-Halton 20th District Annual
Posted by Donna Thompson on May 25, 2023
Eight members of the Silver-Wood W.I. attended the Wellington-Halton Area 20th District Annual in Eden Mills. The theme was: Happy Together. Silver-Wood was also the Hostess and Caterer for this event with 48 attendees from 6 Branches. Guest speaker was Joe Gray from the organization called S.H.A.R.E. (Sending Help and Resources Everywhere). This group does amazing work helping countries like Haiti, Thailand and Belize with potable water, farming, dairy cows, and education. We also had 6 women in the W.I. from the UK, they were staying with the Coningsby Branch. They had a whirlwind two weeks visiting all the local sights. It was a great day with singing, business, leaning about ACWW and installation of Officers for the upcoming year.
Pictured below is Annemarie McDonald and Glenna Smith This was our "Song" for roll call
Indigenous Craft Workshop
Posted by Donna Thompson on April 15, 2023
Donna Thompson and Annemarie McDonald two members of the Silver-Wood W.I. branch took part in an Indigenous craft workshop held at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home. We were instructed on how to make a smudging wand and learned how to use it in a smudging ceremony. The wand was made with a turkey barred feather and a few other decorative feathers glued together and wrapped in a piece of leather and tied with decorative beads. The smudging ingredients were sage, sweetgrass, charcoal and aztec tobacco these would be put in a quahog shell and set a light.
Annual Meeting
Posted by Donna Thompson on April 13, 2023
Six members of the Silver-Wood branch met at a home on the 6th Line. After a wonderful pot luck supper we conducted our annual meeting which included payment of fees and collection of volunteer hours. Our By-Laws were updated and reports were read from the ROSE and Tweedsmuir Committee Chairs. May will be a busy month when we cater and host the District Annual.
Congratulations to the Georgetown Citizens of the Year
Posted by Donna Thompson on April 12, 2023
The honour of Citizen's of the Year was bestowed upon Susan Tupling and her husband Ken Thorn. Susan is a member of our Silver-Wood W.I. branch. Together with her husband they are very involved in the Georgetown community, their recent work involves bringing two Afghan families to Halton. Pictured below is Susan, Ken and their dog Cali.
March Moments
Posted by Donna Thompson on Monday March 6, 2023
Nine members of the Silver-Wood W.I. met at Donna Thompson's home for our March meeting. This meeting was also the 72nd Birthday of our Branch which we celebrated with cake, ice cream, fruit along with tea and coffee. The topic of our meeting was Recycling and our members discussed ways they recycled and repurposed many objects about the house. Ideas included reusing mason and peanut butter jars, quilts from fabric scraps and mens shirts, alternate uses for wooden pieces like an old milking stool, painting old saw blades, a zipper tape becomes a bag, orphaned socks become dusters and old clothes become rags. Our group has wonderful ideas for reducing, recycling and reusing many things.
Holiday Moments
Posted by Donna Thompson on Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Seven members of the Silver-Wood W.I. met at Glenna Smith's home for a wonderful afternoon of holiday celebrations. We shared memories and laughter over a nice lunch followed by a cookie exchange. What a nice way to enjoy two dozen different types of homemade cookies. We also tried a fundraising gift auction that was very successful. Gifts included jewellery, baked and canned goods, homemade crafts and tasty food treats. It was a wonderful day spent with amazing friends, tasty food and great fun.
AGM in Brantford
Posted by Donna Thompson on Friday, November 25, 2022
Annemarie McDonald, Glenna Smith, Donna Thompson and Hania White recently attended the FWIO AGM in Brantford Ontario. It was a two day conference with good food, fellowship and great discussions.
Donations for Links to Care
Posted by Donna Thompson on Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Eight members of Silver-Wood W.I. and one guest met at the home of Annemarie MacDonald for our September meeting. The program was Natural Burials. Annemarie gave an informative presentation with humour and lots of questions and answers. We all left knowing there is another option for burials. The members also collected toiletries, puzzle books and personnel items for Links to Care. These will distributed to Seniors in our local area.
Picnic in the Park
Posted by Donna Thompson on Wednesday, August, 10, 2022
Six members of the Silver-Wood branch and two spouses met at the Glen Williams Park to enjoy a summer time picnic. We shared a tasty lunch, played picnic games like toss the shoe, catch the ball in a bucket, a card and word games too. It was a wonderful afternoon spent with great people.
A Visit to St. George
Posted by Donna Thompson on Saturday, July 16, 2022
Seven members of the Silver-Wood branch drove to St. George, Ontario and enjoyed a tour of the Hoodless Homestead. Over the course of an hour-long tour, members saw artifacts and heard stories of the Hunter family during the early 1900s. To plan your own tour of the Homestead, visit the Homestead's webpage for more information.
The members had a walk downtown and enjoyed lunch at a local pub. Across the street from the pub was a striking house (photo, right). The members went to go take a closer look and learned it is called Sunnyside. This home was owned by Dr. E. E. andMrs. Kitchen, who were friends of Adelaide Hoodless. The first meeting of the St. George Women's Institute took place here on January 13, 1903. Mrs. Kitchen was the first local and district president. A very interesting visit to St. George!
Wellington-Halton District 125th Anniversary 1897-2022
Posted by Donna Thompson on Sunday, June 19, 2022
Eighty-eight past and present members of the Wellington-Halton Women's Institutes came together on Saturday, June 18, 2022. We celebrated the 125th Anniversary of the Founding of the First Women's Institute on February 19, 1897 at Stoney Creek, Ontario. This celebration was held in the Aboyne Hall of the Wellington Museum and Archives (invitation photo on left). Everyone enjoyed an Old-Fashioned Tea with dainty sandwiches and marvellous cupcakes.
Annemarie McDonald (centre photo) from Silver-Wood Branch researched, compiled and edited a commemorative booklet (photo on right) that was distributed to all who attended. It was a wonderful event and so heartwarming to see friends coming together, sharing stories and chatting over cups of tea. Congratulations for 125 years of continued work, support and education from all the Branches past and present.
Wellington-Halton District Annual
Posted by Donna Thomspon on Wednesday, May 26, 2022
On Wednesday May 26, 2022 eight members of the Silver-Wood branch attended the Wellington-Halton District Annual at the Norval Presbyterian Church. In total six Branches from the District attended. Pictured above is Dana Flemming, District Tweedsmuir Coordinator reading her report. It was wonderful to meet together as a group, sharing our Covid -19 stories with skits and discussions followed by an enjoyable lunch and a game.
Visiting local artist Bonnie Dopfer
Posted by Donna Thompson on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Visit with Carry-On Branch in Palmerston
Posted by Donna Thompson on Thursday, May 19, 2022
On Wednesday May 18, 2022 nine members of Silver-Wood spent the day in Palmerston with the members of the Carry-On Branch. Palmerston was once the hub of the Grand Trunk Railway, trains were featured on benches, the museum, local art work and the stunning overhead walking bridge. We also enjoyed a walk downtown as part of the Barn Quilt Trail. We met the local artist Bonnie Dopfer who was the inspiration behind these historic colourful quilt blocks. The ladies of Carry-On prepared a wonderful lunch and it was so enjoyable to sit, talk and be inspired with their wonderful community activities and fundraising ideas. It was an excellent day for learning, sharing and fellowship.
Happy 71st Birthday
Posted by Donna Thompson on Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Nine members of the Silver-Wood Branch met at Glenna Smith's home for our March meeting. After the business part was complete we celebrated this wonderful birthday with cake and coffee followed with a craft for an Easter table favour. It was good to laugh and enjoy each other's company again. Things are looking promising and our meetings can be held in person again.
Together again
Posted by Donna Thompson on Thursday, December 9, 2021
Writing a hilarious letter to Santa Claus
Posted by Donna Thompson on Thursday, December 9, 2021
Coming Together
Posted by Donna Thompson on Thursday, December 9, 2021
On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, ten members met at the home of Glenna Smith. Together we shared a Christmas luncheon followed with a small program. We shared cookie recipes, sang and heard funny stories. It was so enjoyable to be in each other's company to talk, laugh and catch up. Due to the current Covid 19 uncertainties our meetings for the new year will continue to be on ZOOM.
Update
Posted by Shirley Thaiss on Wednesday, November 17, 2021
The members of Silver-Wood W.I. have been holding their meetings virtually during these uncertain times. We've had two speakers, one from the Milton Public Library and the other with the Guide Dogs. Our July meeting was held outdoors at the Glen Williams Park, having a picnic lunch and playing games.
Even though we aren't meeting in person, seeing each other over Zoom is always fun and we are staying connected. Visit the home page to see our upcoming programs coming in the New Year.
Staying together via Zoom
Posted by Shirley Thaiss on Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Great May meeting
Posted by Shirley Thaiss on Thursday, May 11, 2017
Silver-Wood had a great May meeting. Our speaker was Mary Ann Matthews the owner of www.handwriting.ca. Mary Ann is a Certified Graphoanalyst and a Certified Cursive Writing Coach. She gave us some interesting and informative information about ourselves and our character traits that we could discover in our handwriting.
Mary Ann (right ) with a Silver-Wood member
Very Informative September meeting
Posted by Shirley Thaiss on Sunday, September 18, 2016
Our September meeting last week it was well attended by our members and 3 guests. Our speakers were two members of Advanced Tactical Training and Communication Search and Rescue Services, plus a member of the canine division. They are a not for profit volunteer group who have many means at hand to search for missing persons. They gave a very interesting talk about the different ways they have for searching and the different types of training the dogs in the canine unit have.
Great June Meeting
Posted by Shirley Thaiss on Thursday, June 9, 2016
We had a wonderful June meeting with 2 speakers Mary Ann and Edythe from the Vintage Doll Club, who told us about the History of Dolls. They brought along members of their own collections to pass around. Our roll call was to bring your favourite doll or teddy and this was answered by all the members and four guests. Information on these dolls was given to us by Mary Ann and Edythe.
Garage Sale
Posted by Shirley Thaiss on Tuesday, June 16, 2015
We will be holding a garage sale on the 27th of June from 8am -11.30 in the Devereaux House parking lot.
Annual Meeting 2014/15
Posted by Shirley Thaiss on Friday, April 17, 2015
Once again we have had a wonderful year of interesting and varied meetings. We are planning this coming year so check back on our main page and they soon will be posted. We anticipate another interesting and exciting year with many different topics. Our annual meeting was great success. This year we had High Tea and hats and gloves were worn for the occasion by members and our guests from the Devereaux House board. We would like to mention that Devereaux House are holding a Mothers Day Tea 10th of May 2015. Go to our links page and click on the link to Devereaux House then click on the calendar and you will see all the details. We look forward to seeing you at a meeting this year.
Annual Meeting 2013/14
Posted by Shirley Thaiss on Thursday, April 10, 2014
Last night Silver-Wood had a wonderful annual meeting a pot luck dinner which as always was wonderful and plentiful. Followed by our annual meeting. It was well attended by members and several guests and everyone had a good time
New ACWW Support Group
Posted by Shirley Thaiss on Thursday, August 11, 2011
Our Mission Statement
To help other women and their communities where we can through education, compassion and sustainable projects attained through ACWW.
To treat others as we would want to be treated, with dignity and respect.
To do what we know to be fair and right for all.
See the link to the website on the links page to find out more.