Oxford W.S.A. News
Executive team is working hard on planning the program for the new season.
As always they try to make a program that is attractive for all our members.
More information about that soon
As always they try to make a program that is attractive for all our members.
More information about that soon
April meeting!!
The attendance of our Annual General Meeting was very good.
The elections went well and our member Klaske Schuurmans had a great presentation about her trip to Vietnam.
The attendance of our Annual General Meeting was very good.
The elections went well and our member Klaske Schuurmans had a great presentation about her trip to Vietnam.
March meeting was very informative and with 36 & 10 speakers the attendance was very good. The Ladies shared their stories about walking the Bruce trail and all what comes with it. How to prepare, what to take with you. What to do and what not to. The fun they had and the beautiful views on the trail. Their stories has inspired a lot of us. It was a great evening.
Meeting Tuesday March 18, 2014
This meeting will be about the Bruce trail.
Our members Wilma, Helmy, Toni, Coby, Marian, Mariette, Wilma B, Vera, Martha and Dorrie will guide us through their personal journey on the Bruce Trail. The Bruce Trail is Canada’s oldest and longest footpath that provides the only continuous public access to the Niagara Escarpment, a Unesco World Biosphere Reserve.
It is one of North America’s most celebrated natural environments. The Bruce trail is 885 km.
We hope to see you.
This meeting will be about the Bruce trail.
Our members Wilma, Helmy, Toni, Coby, Marian, Mariette, Wilma B, Vera, Martha and Dorrie will guide us through their personal journey on the Bruce Trail. The Bruce Trail is Canada’s oldest and longest footpath that provides the only continuous public access to the Niagara Escarpment, a Unesco World Biosphere Reserve.
It is one of North America’s most celebrated natural environments. The Bruce trail is 885 km.
We hope to see you.
Winter workshop!
We had a great workshop with 44 members and guest attending. It was a very interesting day.
More pictures will follow soon.
We had a great workshop with 44 members and guest attending. It was a very interesting day.
More pictures will follow soon.
February meeting! We have still spots available for our Winter workshop!!
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 “Winter workshop Nutrition and Health”
Nutrition and Health is a theme we live with every day of our life and so we know that we will bring to you today an educational day: a day filled with new ideas, a new outlook and lots of fun!
We will start our workshop with a great cooking presentation by Fanshawe College!
Extreme Recipe Makeover: tired of making the same old recipe the same way every time? This workshop will take five tried and true recipes and make them each into three new amazing creations. An appetizer, salad, veggie, meat and dessert will be demonstrated. Whether you are an amateur in the kitchen or a seasoned cook- you will enjoy this workshop. Food, fun and laughter while expanding your recipe diversification and challenging your culinary creativity … the perfect combination!
Oxford County’s Market Basket: Celebrate all that our area has to offer - fresh from the grower to your table. You will learn how to buy, store and use local products in a variety of ways. Buy Ontario… we will show you how it benefits everyone!
Our instructor will be Francine Paquette. She is a certified Public Health Inspector and worked for Oxford county Public Health for over 20 years before becoming an Infection Control Consultant for Public Health Ontario. She has taught for Fanshawe College since 1994. Classes include Food handler certification and Re-certification, Infection Control for the Medical Office Assistant program as well as Extreme Recipe Makeover, Crock Star and Designer Snacks. Her background makes her the perfect instructor for our cooking classes and her personality makes it fun for everyone!
Lunch: We eat what we cook!!!
In the afternoon we will look at “Dirty Little Secrets of BigFood”. Join Pam Killeen as she exposes the methods food processors use to maximize profits at the expense of human health. She will also reveal what you can do to make sure you and your family are obtaining the most nutrient-dense foods possible. Pam Killeen is the author of: “The Hidden Epidemic” and co-author of the New York Times bestselling book: “The Great Bird Flu Hoax”. She has been independently studying nutrition and natural health for over twenty years. Her interest in these areas stems from overcoming a lengthy battle with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivities. Currently, she works in London, ON, as a nutritional consultant, but she is also a dynamic and diverse public speaker and radio personality. Her website is: www.pamkilleen.com
We will let loose at the end of our day with an half an hour of ZUMBA!
Jessica Black will teach us how.
Get your bodies moving ladies and maybe get inspired to stay in shape with this great workout over the winter month
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 “Winter workshop Nutrition and Health”
Nutrition and Health is a theme we live with every day of our life and so we know that we will bring to you today an educational day: a day filled with new ideas, a new outlook and lots of fun!
We will start our workshop with a great cooking presentation by Fanshawe College!
Extreme Recipe Makeover: tired of making the same old recipe the same way every time? This workshop will take five tried and true recipes and make them each into three new amazing creations. An appetizer, salad, veggie, meat and dessert will be demonstrated. Whether you are an amateur in the kitchen or a seasoned cook- you will enjoy this workshop. Food, fun and laughter while expanding your recipe diversification and challenging your culinary creativity … the perfect combination!
Oxford County’s Market Basket: Celebrate all that our area has to offer - fresh from the grower to your table. You will learn how to buy, store and use local products in a variety of ways. Buy Ontario… we will show you how it benefits everyone!
Our instructor will be Francine Paquette. She is a certified Public Health Inspector and worked for Oxford county Public Health for over 20 years before becoming an Infection Control Consultant for Public Health Ontario. She has taught for Fanshawe College since 1994. Classes include Food handler certification and Re-certification, Infection Control for the Medical Office Assistant program as well as Extreme Recipe Makeover, Crock Star and Designer Snacks. Her background makes her the perfect instructor for our cooking classes and her personality makes it fun for everyone!
Lunch: We eat what we cook!!!
In the afternoon we will look at “Dirty Little Secrets of BigFood”. Join Pam Killeen as she exposes the methods food processors use to maximize profits at the expense of human health. She will also reveal what you can do to make sure you and your family are obtaining the most nutrient-dense foods possible. Pam Killeen is the author of: “The Hidden Epidemic” and co-author of the New York Times bestselling book: “The Great Bird Flu Hoax”. She has been independently studying nutrition and natural health for over twenty years. Her interest in these areas stems from overcoming a lengthy battle with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivities. Currently, she works in London, ON, as a nutritional consultant, but she is also a dynamic and diverse public speaker and radio personality. Her website is: www.pamkilleen.com
We will let loose at the end of our day with an half an hour of ZUMBA!
Jessica Black will teach us how.
Get your bodies moving ladies and maybe get inspired to stay in shape with this great workout over the winter month
New years social January 10 2014.
Lots of members came out with their spouse, partner or friend.
The food tasted good and there was enough ( Thank you to Culligan real estate for sponsoring this).
The band played good and everybody danced a lot. So a great evening. More pictures on the picture page
Lots of members came out with their spouse, partner or friend.
The food tasted good and there was enough ( Thank you to Culligan real estate for sponsoring this).
The band played good and everybody danced a lot. So a great evening. More pictures on the picture page
Tickets for the New Years social can be ordered by our Treasurer Maria Donkers until December 31st Noon. This event is for members and their partners/friend only!! Tickets are $ 15.00 each. For an evening of Music, fun and friendship!!
Oxford Women for the support of Agriculture executive team wants to wish their members and the sponsors all the best for 2014 and hope to see you all in the New Year!!
Due to circumstances we have cancelled our December meeting.
November Meeting: Upper Thames River conservation District: “Working Trees for Working Farms”
unfortunately the pictures of this meeting are not clear because of an error of the camera, so I can't put them up.
This was a very interesting evening and we learned a lot about windbreaks made of trees. And what a re good trees to use for this.
unfortunately the pictures of this meeting are not clear because of an error of the camera, so I can't put them up.
This was a very interesting evening and we learned a lot about windbreaks made of trees. And what a re good trees to use for this.
October Meeting: Bus trip to Pioneer Flower Farm, Wholesale Greenhouse Specialists, in St. Catharines, Château des Charmes Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, fully guided tour of the Sir Adam Beck 2 Generating Station of Ontario's largest hydroelectric facilities since 1958 in Niagara and Niagara-on-the-lake was a great success. The group enjoyed the trip and learned a lot.
First meeting September 16 2013
The topics of the evening will be:
“Ingamo Homes”
Our first speaker will be Diane Harris, executive Director of Ingamo Homes since 1996. Ingamo Homes is a 21-townhouse unit
second-stage transitional housing facility in Oxford County for victims of domestic violence who are struggling to get back on their feet. Opening in March 1989, they handed out the first key to a family; “She took it, put it in the lock and began to turn her life around”! Since then, over 1000 families have come through the gate of Ingamo and made changes to their lives. Women and their children who live at Ingamo stay approximately 16-18 month in total. In addition to providing a home, Ingamo also provides support, safety planning, children’s programs, legal court support, and counselling. Diane Harris joined the agency in 1990 and became the Executive Director after the agency lost government funding. She and the board of directors have been instrumental in building up the funding base allowing the doors of Ingamo, along with its many services, to remain open and available to women and their children.
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"Identity Theft and Mortgage Fraud Presentation"
Thieves are getting smarter, so be sure you are up to date on how to protect yourself. Peter Dale will make the presentation on Monday instead of Farhaneh Haque who got involved in a bike accident. He will be presenting topics like: *Why are we still talking about fraud? * What’s new: cyber-tactics (malware, phishing, email takeover) * Return to basics (cheque fraud, Mail theft, etc.) * What can we do about it?: Increased awareness and education* and Fraud management framework – how the Banks are improving fraud prevention efforts.
This night is also the night to renew your membership.
If you would like to go with us on the Niagara exclusive bus tour in October it is the closing night to sign up.
You can find the information in your fall newsletter.
Bring the filled out registration forms and cheque with you. Payments can only be made by cheque to Oxford WSA.
Friends/guests who want to learn more about Oxford WSA or who would like to become a member are more than welcome to come to a meeting.
“Ingamo Homes”
Our first speaker will be Diane Harris, executive Director of Ingamo Homes since 1996. Ingamo Homes is a 21-townhouse unit
second-stage transitional housing facility in Oxford County for victims of domestic violence who are struggling to get back on their feet. Opening in March 1989, they handed out the first key to a family; “She took it, put it in the lock and began to turn her life around”! Since then, over 1000 families have come through the gate of Ingamo and made changes to their lives. Women and their children who live at Ingamo stay approximately 16-18 month in total. In addition to providing a home, Ingamo also provides support, safety planning, children’s programs, legal court support, and counselling. Diane Harris joined the agency in 1990 and became the Executive Director after the agency lost government funding. She and the board of directors have been instrumental in building up the funding base allowing the doors of Ingamo, along with its many services, to remain open and available to women and their children.
&
"Identity Theft and Mortgage Fraud Presentation"
Thieves are getting smarter, so be sure you are up to date on how to protect yourself. Peter Dale will make the presentation on Monday instead of Farhaneh Haque who got involved in a bike accident. He will be presenting topics like: *Why are we still talking about fraud? * What’s new: cyber-tactics (malware, phishing, email takeover) * Return to basics (cheque fraud, Mail theft, etc.) * What can we do about it?: Increased awareness and education* and Fraud management framework – how the Banks are improving fraud prevention efforts.
This night is also the night to renew your membership.
If you would like to go with us on the Niagara exclusive bus tour in October it is the closing night to sign up.
You can find the information in your fall newsletter.
Bring the filled out registration forms and cheque with you. Payments can only be made by cheque to Oxford WSA.
Friends/guests who want to learn more about Oxford WSA or who would like to become a member are more than welcome to come to a meeting.
Summer is almost over, schools are starting so it is Oxford WSA meeting time again.
First meeting on September 16, 2013 @ OMAFRA building 8:00 pm
Don't forget your registration forms!!
Bike tour
Next Bike tour is coming Wednesday look at our new bike tour page for more information.
Newsletter is out!!
The Fall Newsletter is out and you have received it in the mail!!
If you haven`t received it yet contact us.
If you haven`t received it yet contact us.
Reminder of our meeting on Monday March 18, 2013 @ 8 pm O.M.A.F.R.A. building
" AALP program "
Today our member Marian Sterk together with a coordinator of AALP will learn us more about this program.
Marian will also tell us about her trip to India with the AALP. Established in 1984, the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is an executive development program for men and women who want to broaden their horizons and expand their networks to help shape the future of the agriculture and food sectors in Ontario. AALP is administered by the Rural Ontario Institute. Through a series of seminars, AALP participants develop leadership skills, an increased knowledge of the agri-food system and perspectives on critical issues in the industry. Study topics include: government and political systems, marketing and economics, environmental impact, national and international trade, communication and organization skills, decision making, consumer and social issues, working with the media, trends in the agri-food industry and society, and globalization and the dynamics of change. The value of this program is further enhanced as participants expand their networks across the agri-food and rural sectors, through their North-
American and international study tours.
Today our member Marian Sterk together with a coordinator of AALP will learn us more about this program.
Marian will also tell us about her trip to India with the AALP. Established in 1984, the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is an executive development program for men and women who want to broaden their horizons and expand their networks to help shape the future of the agriculture and food sectors in Ontario. AALP is administered by the Rural Ontario Institute. Through a series of seminars, AALP participants develop leadership skills, an increased knowledge of the agri-food system and perspectives on critical issues in the industry. Study topics include: government and political systems, marketing and economics, environmental impact, national and international trade, communication and organization skills, decision making, consumer and social issues, working with the media, trends in the agri-food industry and society, and globalization and the dynamics of change. The value of this program is further enhanced as participants expand their networks across the agri-food and rural sectors, through their North-
American and international study tours.
Winter workshop February 12 2013
"Farm safety on all fronts ".
Lisa Woods is going to talk to us about" fire prevention".
Fraser Wilson will tell about "Markets, Economy and Avoiding pitfalls with Estate"
John McKercheris going to speak about " 10 things you should ask your lawyer "
In the afternoon we will make a nice piece of leather craft with Marjan van Stee. Cynthia van de Oetelaar-Kretschmann and Irma te Koppele will help us make jewellery
Lisa Woods is going to talk to us about" fire prevention".
Fraser Wilson will tell about "Markets, Economy and Avoiding pitfalls with Estate"
John McKercheris going to speak about " 10 things you should ask your lawyer "
In the afternoon we will make a nice piece of leather craft with Marjan van Stee. Cynthia van de Oetelaar-Kretschmann and Irma te Koppele will help us make jewellery
New Years social January 11th 2013
For our members there are still tickets available so order them now!!
Your opportunity to have a wonderful social evening with your spouse/ partner and Oxford WSA friends.The theme is Magic and the evening will be filled with Magic.
The fabulous world class entertainer Aaron Paterson Magic will perform for us this evening. His performance is totally sponsored by Culligan Real Estate Ltd.
Tickets only $ 15,00 each evening starts at 8.00 pm
Craigowan golf and Country club 595838 Hwy 59 N R.R. # 6 Woodstock, ON N4S 7W1
(519) 462-2743
Your opportunity to have a wonderful social evening with your spouse/ partner and Oxford WSA friends.The theme is Magic and the evening will be filled with Magic.
The fabulous world class entertainer Aaron Paterson Magic will perform for us this evening. His performance is totally sponsored by Culligan Real Estate Ltd.
Tickets only $ 15,00 each evening starts at 8.00 pm
Craigowan golf and Country club 595838 Hwy 59 N R.R. # 6 Woodstock, ON N4S 7W1
(519) 462-2743
Happy New Year
Oxford WSA executive team wishes the members and sponsors of Oxford WSA a Happy and healthy 2013
Bustrip to Cambridge and Kitchener december meeting
The visit to Grand valley fortifiers was very nice. We were had a warm welcome with coffee and cookies and saw a video whit an explanation of the firm. We have seen the pharmacy, the shop and the feed plant what was very interesting and learned a lot. We finished with a delightful lunch provided by Grand Valley fortifiers. Thanks a lot. In the afternoon we went to Christ kindle market and had lots of fun and Christmas shopping. The choir was very good and made it a nice end of the day.
November meeting
The November meeting with Katy Hutchison was well attended and very interesting.
Also the First Aid course was a success.
Also the First Aid course was a success.
November meeting with guest speaker Katy Hutchison
We would like to let our members know that they can bring a friend, neighbour, relative, family member or teenage child to listen to the this extremely powerful and moving presentation of this really good speaker Katy Hutchison.
If you plan to bring somebody let us know by email so we will have enough coffee and tea for everybody.
picture by Raincoast Books
If you plan to bring somebody let us know by email so we will have enough coffee and tea for everybody.
picture by Raincoast Books
Successful October meeting
During the October meeting we made together with Lyric Flower
a very nice Fall/ Thanksgiving Flower arangement.
Everybody worked hard and enjoyed themself.
On the pictures page you can find more pictures of this evening.
a very nice Fall/ Thanksgiving Flower arangement.
Everybody worked hard and enjoyed themself.
On the pictures page you can find more pictures of this evening.
ATTENTION!!
Date November meeting has been Changed!!
The November meeting with guest speaker Katy Hutchison will be moved to
Thursday November 8th 2012 instead of November 15 2012
Thursday November 8th 2012 instead of November 15 2012
The new season 2012-2013 has been started.
We had a succesful september meeting with very interesting speakers.
Our next meeting will be Wednessday october 3rd. We will make a Fall flower / Thanksgiving table piece
Our next meeting will be Wednessday october 3rd. We will make a Fall flower / Thanksgiving table piece
Bike tour
Marriette Bardoel is willing to plan a new bike tour. Thanks Marriette. As soon as we have more information we will announce it to our members and also put it up here.
New WSA calendar is in the making
The executive team 2012/2013 is busy with chosing toppics, trips and activities for the WSA Calendar of Events 2012/2013 you can expect your newsletter end of August or beginning of September
Older news
On the 21st of March 2012 our Website has been made public!!!
Today our Chairperson, Rose Keunen, will show the Oxford WSA members and the other female guest at the symposium " The Key to Successful Farm Financial Management" for the first time our website.
From this day on everybody who is interested can view our page at
www.WomenfortheSupportofAgriculture.org
From this day on everybody who is interested can view our page at
www.WomenfortheSupportofAgriculture.org
