Special Events
Events That Inspire,
Connect & Build Community
Upcoming Special Events
October 28 , 2026
Women of Song – Honouring Female Artistry at Aurora Public Library
🗓️ October 28, 2026
🕕 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Aurora Public Library
Celebrate Women’s History Month on October 28 (6–8 PM) with an inspiring evening of live music, community, and storytelling! Enjoy iconic hits by female legends like Cher, Stevie Nicks, and Cyndi Lauper, performed live. Explore community tables hosted by local advocacy groups and connect with regional initiatives supporting girls and women across York Region. CFUW will have a table at this event. Presented in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police, this event offers a meaningful way to honour female artistry!
Festive Lunch 2026 – December 3, 2026
Contact Brigitte Brennan or Sarah Langdon for more information.
Festive Lunch
Save The Date – Thursday, December 3, 2026
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Stonehaven Banquet Hall, 63 Eric T. Smith Way, Aurora
🎟️ Tickets: $60
🗓️ Ticket purchase deadline:November 19
(Cash or Cheque payment for tickets at the September 22 and October 27 General Meetings. You can also pay by e-transfer by the ticket deadline.
Send your payment to aurnewcfuw@gmail.com)
Note – no tickets will be available at the November meeting.
Once again, we will be back at Stonehaven Banquet Hall. This is one our most popular social events of the year – a wonderful way to start the holiday season.
Contributions benefit our outreach programs and donations to the Winter Warmth table will be given to Inn from the Cold and Rose of Sharon.
Festive Lunch Memories – Celebrating the season together.
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Break the Silence
Walk for Yellow Brick House
Every dollar and every step helps break the silence and create safer pathways forward!
Our Goal: Last year, our CFUW team raised $3,005. This year, we are aiming even higher!
Date & Location: Sunday, November 1, 2026, at St. Andrew’s College, Aurora
The Cause: Supporting women and children affected by gender-based violence. Funds raised will support public education and prevention programs that empower youth and adults to recognize abuse, build healthy relationships, and access help early.
How You Can Help:
Donate: Support the CFUW Aurora/Newmarket Team Page.
Walk with Us: Register to join our walking team through the Break the Silence Walk Registration.
Spread the Word: Share the campaign with family, friends, and neighbours.
Contact Donna Unwin or Kymm Buckman, Advocacy Co-Chairs for more information.
Our Signature Events
From signature fundraising events to seasonal celebrations and community gatherings, CFUW Aurora/Newmarket offers a diverse calendar of events throughout the year. Whether you're learning something new, celebrating with friends, or supporting our charitable initiatives, our events provide opportunities to connect, engage, and make a meaningful difference.
International Women’s Day in March
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 8, 2027
Event Details Coming Soon
Monday, March 8, 2027
10:00 a.m.
About Angela Freedman of Fill a Purse For a Sister
Angel Freedman is the President and Founder of the Fill a Purse For a Sister Campaign. As an advocate for gender equality and women's rights, she works to support victims of domestic violence and raise awareness across local communities. Her annual initiative provides purses and backpacks filled with personal care items to women, youth, and men in crisis, distributing them directly to women's shelters, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centres, and regional social services.
In this presentation, Freedman will highlight the remarkable success of the 2025 campaign—which collected over 3,500 purses across Toronto, York Region, and Durham—and share details on how the 2026 campaign expanded to lease dedicated space to accommodate the rapidly growing volume of contributions. Attendees will learn about the direct impact of these vital supplies and explore practical ways to support the initiative moving forward, including becoming community leads, hosting local drop-off locations, or providing financial contributions.
For more information about IWD
CFUW Aurora/Newmarket’s Annual IWD Walk to Water Street Bridge
WHEN – March 8, 2027
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.
International Women's Day Highlights
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BINGO for Scholarships
Our Bingo Nights bring people together for an evening of fun while raising funds to support scholarships for young women in our community.
Thursdays in May – 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2027
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM. Come early 5:15-5:30 PM to secure your table.
Location: Market Brewing Company , 17775 Leslie St. Unit 4, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3E3
Cost: $25 (CASH ONLY) for each BINGO pack good for 5 rounds of play.
🧑🏼🎓 $10 from each pack bought supports the Charitable Trust scholarship program.
See How Your Participation Helps
Grab your dabbers! Bring your friends! And let's dab for a cause! Join us at Market Brewing Company in Newmarket with a group of friends or family to play bingo on Thursday nights in May from 7-9 PM.
How it works
This is an 18+ event.
Please bring your own dabber. Some will be available if you forget.
Each BINGO pack is $25 (CASH ONLY) and good for 5 rounds of play.
$10 from each pack bought supports the Charitable Trust scholarship program.
$15 goes into the pot for the players to win.
The more players that come out, the more $$$ to donate and to win.
Make an evening of it
Each week different food options are available on-site.
You can bring in your own dinner/snacks.
Beer, cider, wine, Fancy sparkling water, gin/vodka or non-alcoholic and pop are served.
No outside alcohol is allowed.
Note: We encourage you to arrive between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m. to secure a table, enjoy some refreshments, and settle in before the bingo begins.
For more information, contact us.
Supporting Scholarships, One Game at a Time
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May Celebration
PEACE, LOVE, AND ROCK 'n' ROLL
What a Groovy Night!
Our Peace, Love & Rock 'n' Roll May Celebration brought members together for an evening filled with laughter, friendship, delicious food, and fantastic music.
Contributions benefit our outreach programs and donations of socks and toiletries will support Yellow Brick House.
May Dinner – Relive the Memories
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