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Belinda Zylstra started the discussion April Greetings from Elizabeth in the forum Circle of Care

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:37:37 -0400

April Greetings from Elizabeth

April greetings,

In our garden, the primulas have tiny yellow and pink flowers; the red

noses of rhubarb now are leafy, and the daffodils are in bud.

We welcome signs of new life.

Faith communities have had times of reflection with Ramaddan, the

Passover which ends tonight and Holy week culminating on Easter

Sunday. We include each other with…

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Advocacy: https://cfuwburlington.ca/you-are-invited-to-join-cfuw-oakvil […]

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:29:10 -0400

https://cfuwburlington.ca/you-are-invited-to-join-cfuw-oakville-for-a-special-advocacy-speaker-event/#:~:text=InvitationMay11SpeakerEvent

You are invited to join CFUW Oakville for
A special Advocacy Speaker Event
“Piercing the Deafening Silence:
How Storytelling Advocacy Combats Silencing Women”
Featuring J. Nadia Headley
May 11, 2026, 7:00 pm –…

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Nature Walk and Talk: We had a great turnout, despite the cold weather! […]

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:22:56 -0400

We had a great turnout, despite the cold weather! Maybe next time it won’t snow (wishful thinking).

Belinda Zylstra replied to the discussion Golf is Around the Corner! in the forum Calling all Golfers to Tee Off

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:44:53 -0400

Reply to Golf is Around the Corner!

Count me in, thanks!

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Travel Discussion: Ahoy Everyone,I hope you're all ready to pack your […]

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:19:41 -0400

Ahoy Everyone,

I hope you’re all ready to pack your dessert, wine, tea, whatever your pleasure, and head over to your computers to embark on an adventure with Val Marshall. We’re off on a Mediterranean cruise.

All aboard around 7:00 pm on Monday March 16, and we’ll set sail around 7:10.

Looking forward to seeing you,

Belinda

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Belinda Zylstra started the discussion Climate Mitigation: Peatlands of the World March 26th at 12:30-1:30 pm ET in the forum Advocacy Affairs

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:37:31 -0500

Climate Mitigation: Peatlands of the World March 26th at 12:30-1:30 pm ET

Here is the link to the Peatland article written by Gail Neff:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12GhZnK0ooLv_xR53z8HF97SeIpFaqHPLEZq_JY_9a-o/edit?tab=t.0

Added to the article is the date of the session we will have. Registration details will be coming after March 11th. Keep an eye out for it.

Climate Mitigation: Peatlands of the World March…

docs.google.com

Third Draft

International Conversation Scheduled for World Climate Action Day, March 26, 2026 By Gail Neff Liaison to GWIOIC This Conversation is intended to publicize the impending possibility of greatly increasing the amount of green-house gases in the world’s atmosphere by a … Continue reading

Belinda Zylstra started the discussion In Celebration of International Women's Day: Special screening of "The Nest" in the forum Advocacy Affairs

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:40:40 -0500

In Celebration of International Women's Day: Special screening of "The Nest"

Please see the poster below inviting you to join me on Zoom on Sunday, March 8 at 7:00 PM to view the film The Nest.

To view this film, please contact Carol Harding at CFUW Welland & District: harding.welland@gmail.com, she will set up the Zoom meeting and send out the link for the evening.

You are welcome to invite anyone you feel would…

Belinda Zylstra joined the group Advocacy

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:04:10 -0500

Belinda Zylstra and CFUW Burlington Admin are now connected

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:56:53 -0500

Belinda Zylstra joined the group Duplicate Bridge

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:21:11 -0500

Belinda Zylstra joined the group Circle of Care

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:39:01 -0500

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Travel Discussion: Hi All,Please join the meeting on this evening as I take […]

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:45:22 -0500

Hi All,

Please join the meeting on this evening as I take you to Eastern Quebec. This time we’re off to Gaspe!

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Happy Family Day,

Belinda

Belinda Zylstra is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Travel Group

Time: Feb 16, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Travel Discussion: Hi All,Please join the meeting on Monday evening as I […]

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:43:10 -0500

Hi All,

Please join the meeting on Monday evening as I take you to Eastern Quebec. This time we’re off to Gaspe!

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Happy Family Day,

Belinda

Belinda Zylstra is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Travel Group

Time: Feb 16, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Belinda Zylstra started the discussion Women of Halton Action Movement "Dinner Party" - March 4, 2026 in the forum Advocacy Affairs

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:30:21 -0500

Women of Halton Action Movement "Dinner Party" - March 4, 2026

Since inception, The Dinner Party has raised approximately $660,000 for these two important charities:

RIGHT TO LEARN AFGHANISTAN

SAVIS OF HALTON

Date

Wednesday March 4, 2026

Location

Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre
2515 Wyecroft Road
Oakville, ON L6L 6P8

GUEST SPEAKER

Kate McKenna
‘Canadian Screen Award’ winning broadcaster and producer. A…

Belinda Zylstra started the discussion Hon. Paddy Torsney's 30th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast, Feb. 27 in the forum Advocacy Affairs

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:24:27 -0500

Hon. Paddy Torsney's 30th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast, Feb. 27

The wonderful Brigitte Nolet, President and CEO of Roche Canada Pharma, will be the speaker this year! She’s such an accomplished, caring businessperson, sure to inspire young and old alike.

This community event offers people a chance to celebrate women’s accomplishments in our nation, recommit to working for equality and network with new and…

Belinda Zylstra started the discussion Ontario Council Speaker Series, Women Leading Change - February 21, 2026 in the forum Advocacy Affairs

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:19:11 -0500

Ontario Council Speaker Series, Women Leading Change - February 21, 2026

WOMEN LEADING CHANGE

Please join us for our next Speaker Series Event:

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

10 AM to 12 Noon

on Zoom

This is a free event but please register to attend.

AI: Artificial Intelligence and Education

Our guest speakers:

Dr. Janette Hughes is Professor in Digital Literacies and Canada Research Chair, Technology and Pedagogy, in…

cfuwontcouncil.org

Speakers Series Events for 2025-2026 | CFUW Ontario Council

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Nature Walk and Talk: Just four of us braved the cold on Monday. Despite […]

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:48:29 -0500

Just four of us braved the cold on Monday. Despite the frigid temperature, we enjoyed the walk with the view of the lake and beautiful Lakeshore homes at Burloak Waterfront Park. The swans were shying away from the camera with their heads tucked into their feathers while perched on a little piece of ice in the lake. Rarely do we see Lake Ontario so calm!

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Healthy Living and Healthy Eating: Thanks to Andrea again for hosting such a wonderful […]

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:26:45 -0500

Thanks to Andrea again for hosting such a wonderful lunch. I’ll bring copies of my soup recipe to our next gathering. I thought you might enjoy this wonderful picture!

Belinda Zylstra posted a new activity comment

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:41:47 -0500

Glad you’re joining us Halina!

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Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Travel Discussion: Hi Everyone,I'm looking forward to seeing everyone […]

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:37:31 -0500

Hi Everyone,

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at 7pm.

Incase you’ve misplace earlier emails, the Zoom link is below.

See you tonight!

Belinda

Belinda Zylstra is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Travel Discussion Group

Time: Jan 19, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join…

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Travel Discussion: Happy New Year Everyone!Are you ready to embark on a […]

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:03:33 -0500

Happy New Year Everyone!

Are you ready to embark on a new adventure? Join us next Monday evening as Cynthia takes us to a very interesting destiny. A land so steeped in history and tradition yet it may be the most modern in the world. I can’t wait to hear about Cynthia’s holiday to Japan and see her lovely photos.

We’ll be traveling via Zoom,…

Belinda Zylstra joined the group Snowshoe Shufflers

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:31:58 -0500

Belinda Zylstra joined the group Calling all Golfers to Tee Off

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:56:07 -0500

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Travel Discussion: Hi all, This is a reminder of the meeting on November […]

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:33:43 -0500

Hi all,

This is a reminder of the meeting on November 17th at 7p.m. Linda Williams will be taking us to Morocco!

Please contact me if you need a copy of the Zoom invitation.

Belinda

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Evening Book Club: Our Tuesday evening book group met last night at […]

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:38:45 -0500

Our Tuesday evening book group met last night at LaSalle Park Retirement Community. We bid farewell to Lyn Robinson who also very bravely presented an interesting book leading to a lively discussion (The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett).

Belinda Zylstra posted a new activity comment

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:28:55 -0500

Welcome Brenda!!

In reply to - Brenda Bagley joined the group Wine and Words

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Wine and Words: November 3, Sherri KellerDecember 1, Marianne […]

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:44:45 -0500

November 3, Sherri Keller

December 1, Marianne Waraich

January 5, Ruth Levkoe

Feb 2, Sharon Roczniak

May 4, Dee Taylor Anderson

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Wine and Words: What a lovely evening last night. Great books and […]

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:09:01 -0500

What a lovely evening last night. Great books and company, not to mention the pizzas, wine and martinis! Our best wishes to Lyn Robinson with her upcoming move – we hope to see you in Napanee!

Belinda Zylstra and Sherri Keller are now connected

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:26:56 -0400

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Healthy Living and Healthy Eating: We had a great outing to the Mum Show at Gage Park […]

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:31:17 -0400

We had a great outing to the Mum Show at Gage Park in Hamilton on Thursday October 23rd.

Ten of us enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the displays, followed by huge pasteries and delicious coffee at Cafe Baffico.

Thanks to Val for making all the arrangements!

Belinda Zylstra started the discussion October Books Discussed in the forum Wine and Words

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 16:25:54 -0400

October Books Discussed

The Drowning Woman – Robyn Harding

· A twisted story of friendship, retribution, and betrayal about a homeless woman fleeing a dangerous past—and the wealthy society wife she saves from drowning, who pulls her into a dark web of secrets and lies. Setting: Pacific Northwest U.S., Washington State.

The Emperor of Gladness – Ocean…

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Travel Discussion: Hi All,I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving […]

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:28:47 -0400

Hi All,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Are you ready to travel?

This is a reminder that we’re off to Ireland on Monday evening at 7:15 – boarding begins at 7:00. For those new members to our group, Zoom commences at 7:00 P.M. There is a bit of a social time, as people settle in and then we begin with the…

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Wine and Words: Hi Everyone,For some of you, this will be redundent until […]

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:36:13 -0400

Hi Everyone,

For some of you, this will be redundent until we have everyone signed up on the website Interest Group feed.

I have booked The Martini House for Monday October 6th at 4:30 and am looking forward to seeing you there.

Belinda

Belinda Zylstra joined the group Mystery Book Club

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:54:15 -0400

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Le Cercle français: Partage d'un délicieux déjeuner à Loondocks en juin.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:49:26 -0400

Partage d’un délicieux déjeuner à Loondocks en juin.

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Nature Walk and Talk:

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:52:21 -0400

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Nature Walk and Talk:

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:49:50 -0400

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Nature Walk and Talk:

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:47:33 -0400

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Nature Walk and Talk: A freezing day down by the lake.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:42:57 -0400

A freezing day down by the lake.

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Nature Walk and Talk: Our favourite tree at Hidden Valley!

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:40:04 -0400

Our favourite tree at Hidden Valley!

Belinda Zylstra posted an update in the group Nature Walk and Talk: Hike at Bronte Park - June 9, 2025

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:43:00 -0400

Hike at Bronte Park – June 9, 2025

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Belinda Zylstra posted an update: Weekenders at the Tulip Farm

Mon, 26 May 2025 00:33:59 -0400

Weekenders at the Tulip Farm

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