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On Wednesday , Southport heard from Natalie Mehra who with the Ontario Health Coalition and the Advocacy for the Elderly Centre is leading the charge to demand the government step up to save people in long-term care. This is her press conference from just before our meeting. Please write your MPP, the Premier and the Ministers of Health and Long-Term care to demand change!

While COVID has us cooped up, CFUW Southport has some very exciting zoom events that are open to the public as well as members. So members, alert your friends! November 11, 7 PM, Natalie Mehra of the Ontario Health Coalition will be speaking on " "The Current State of Ontario's Long Term Care in a COVID Pandemic - and What Needs to Change" November 24, 7 PM Discussion on the film, "Resilience: Transforming a Community" with some of the producers. Lots of tips on making big an...d smaller changes to support our environment.https://resiliencedoc.info/ December 6, Noon, Vigil Against VIolence Commemorating the 31st Anniversary of the Montreal massacre. Speakers to be announced. Stay tuned!

Hello BookClubs - One of Southport's Book Clubs SKOOB (Books spelled backward (!)) read "A Warning" by Anonymous. The author has come out to say who he is and what he knew! https://abcnews.go.com//anonymous-author-white-hous/story

Southport was very proud to be a part of this event. Miigwetch.

This is from the Sudbury Star - https://www.thesudburystar.com//2748e53b-c182-459e-8662-06

Good news for the environment - finally. https://www.cbc.ca/n/politics/single-use-plastics-1.5753327

Congratulations to Annamie Paul for her historic win! https://www.cbc.ca//polit/green-party-new-leader-1.5749648

October 18 - Happy Day, all you persons!

Devastating - What help can we provide? Let's talk.

This does look awesome!

These look great!

Orange Shirt tomorrow!!

Women everywhere - not just women in the US - lost a hero when RBG died. As it is said, Rest in Power, Justice Ginsburg.

Possible re-naming of the 10th Street Bridge in Owen Sound to acknowledge Indigenous territories. https://www.owensoundsuntimes.com//city-asked-to-name-10th

We will be sure to share this information with everyone. Different this year but I'm sure still so meaningful!

Violence Prevention Grey Bruce presents the results of a recent survey on gender-based violence in the days of COVID 19. The graphic tells it all!

Today members of CFUW Southport came together to say , "Hi, How are you doing? Missed you this summer. So glad to see you again!" The Welcome-Back Gathering, while held under cloudy skies was warm with friendship. Next week, book clubs start, scholarship meetings begin, dinner clubs meetings are being planned and we get ready to hear our program of speakers. This is going to be a GREAT year! If you think you'd like to join us, leave a comment below.

For our many book lovers in Southport, this looks like an amazing opportunity to see and hear from wonderful Canadian authors. Even though it says registration starts on Sept 1, I was able to register for Margaret McMillan's presentation on October 15. Check it out http://www.greenwood-centre-hudson.org/storyfest.html

Southport is proud to support this event with Saugeen First Nation!

It is voting day at Saugeen First Nations. CFUW Southport wishes all candidates good luck and to the new Council, we hope to work with you in the near future!

It Is Here! The program brochure is here so we are definitely about to begin our year of advocacy, fellowship and fun again. If you'd like to join us contact Heather Mulchey or Jane Harlock. Many thanks to the program committee for the stellar lineup of speakers!