Meet Our 2026-2027 Guest Speakers
October 27, 2026
Anton Coetzee
Men’s Shed Aurora: Lead & PR Coordinator
Friendship, Skills, Laughter & Purpose
November 24, 2026
Nivedita Balachandran
Executive Director of Women's Centre of York Region
Strengthening Women and Community
January 26, 2027
Sarah and Dan Nicksy
Strengthening and Protecting Canada's Democracy
February 23, 2027
Naomi Simpson
Coach & Accredited Astrologer
Cosmic Connection
March 8, 2007
Angel Freedman
President & Founder
Fill a Purse for A Sister – IWD
March 23, 2027
Tim Henry
Jazz Band Leader of New Horizons
The Jazz Experience
April 27, 2027
Farah Semeh
Journey of a Refugee From Afghanistan to Canada
Interested in attending?
Guests are welcome
Our speaker presentations are part of our regular club meetings and feature engaging voices from our community and beyond.
Contact us to let us know you’re interested in attending. We’ll provide all the information you need and have a member there to welcome you when you arrive.
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What Our Members Say
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IWD Reference for 2027 event page
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also an opportunity to recognize the progress that has been made, reflect on the work that still lies ahead, and renew our commitment to creating a more equitable future for women and girls.
International Women’s Day – Join us on March 6, 2026.
Where: Trinity United Church Hall in Newmarket
10:00 AM Welcome
10:30 AM Speaker – Ellen Campbell of Abuse Hurts.
11:30 AM Lunch – catered by A Million Mouthfuls.
12:30 PM – IWD Walk to Water Street Bridge in Newmarket.
All women are welcome.
Please note – only 100 spots available – Register in advance.
Please note: Admission is free. Free will donations to help offset event costs are gratefully appreciated.
About Ellen Campbell of Abuse Hurts
Ellen and her team were recognized by the Province of Ontario with an Attorney General’s Victim Services Award of Distinction for their dedication to reducing abuse through public education and providing support to adult survivors, their families, and caregivers.
For more information about IWD
CFUW Aurora/Newmarket’s Annual IWD Walk to Water Street Bridge
WHEN – March 6, 2026, at 12:30 PM
START – We will meet at the entrance of Fairy Lake on Water Street in Newmarket
FINISH – Following the short walk, we will meet at the Water Street Bridge and sing “Oh, Canada”.
We invite other York Region women’s groups to join us in celebration. This year’s IWD celebration no doubt will reinforce the mission of CFUW and the power of women working together for change. Our traditional walk to the bridge at Fairy Lake demonstrates our solidarity with women around the world.