All of us at the YWCA feel fortunate for the support and involvement of our community in many ways, and this has been especially beautiful this month.
I saw many of you at our International Women's Day event, a comedy night called "My Jokes Are Up Here." We were grateful for the support of the Broadway Theatre, 98COOL, Cruz FM, Calories Restaurant and LB Distillers.
I would like to specially recognize the organizers and actors who produced Eve Ensler's Vagina Monolgues and selected the YWCA Crisis Shelter & Residence as their beneficiary. Thanks to the sponsors Masala Model & Talent, W. Brett Wilson, and the Saskatoon Inn.
I always appreciate the hard working volunteers of the Opportunity Shop, our YWCA thrift shop on First Ave., and would like to recognize them for their support of YWCA Adopt A Room through fundraising.
Thank you for everything you do this coming month to make our community a more compassionate place!
Shannon Zook,
Executive Director, YWCA
FITNESS ON 25th
New! We Have Flex Lessons for Your Child
Red Cross spring and summer swimming lessons are starting soon at the YWCA. Online registration is now available.
New this summer is a flexible scheduling option designed with your busy family in mind. You can select from 2 consecutive weeks of lessons, 2 lessons per day for a week, or 2 separate weeks with a break in between. Afternoons and evenings are both available.
We want to be your first gym. What is it like getting started at the YWCA?
"I set a goal to get more active. My friends who work out here say it's not too intimidating to get started. I like that my membership dollars help support community work..."
We know our customers, and we call them our friends
Today, as often happens, a customer complimented us on the thrift shop. She said it always looks so clean, and well organized. She loves to shop with us. She also donated some family jewelry treasures because she "knows and appreciates all the good work we do." Read the full article here.
CRISIS SHELTER & RESIDENCE
Self-Love and a Caring Volunteer
Last month was the usual celebration of romance and couple-focused activities all around us. At the YWCA shelter, we celebrated with a focus on self-love and celebrating life. A volunteer who has provided countless hours of childcare to the children who stay at the shelter created a special bouquets of flowers in handmade vases to hand out to the women on the shelter floor. Thank you! Your gift was so special.
EMPLOYMENT & LEARNING
March 16 YWCA Lunch & Learn
This March, we are hosting a BYO Lunch & Learn featuring Linda Yip from the Admin Gap. She offers advice on fitting in and thriving in the work place, talking to Human Resources, and prioritizing your work.
Location: Community Service Village Room 308
YWCA Saskatoon, 510 25th Street East
Date: Thursday, March 16
Time: 12:00 pm RSVP for this event
The Incredible Motivation of a Group!
We host a three week Job Finding Club every month at the YWCA. Within a group setting, job seekers learn job search techniques, gain confidence, and stay motivated in their job search. Our number one goal is to help a job seeker find a high quality job in the shortest possible amount of time. Read the full article about how the Job Finding Club works.
Employment Counselors Help Grow Careers
As winter comes to an end, employers in the garden, tree and landscape sector are gearing up for the season ahead, and hiring starts now. They need hard working people that love to work outdoors, are willing to do overtime, and have a good work ethic. Our YWCA employment counselors help job seekers reach their personal career goals. Read the full article here.
