Additional resources
www.10kids.com site highlights articles, tips and book recommendations for women of all ages. From home management to fashion and professional development to parenting, there are a variety of topics covered. This website is updated regularly and organized according to theme. Irene Fruendorfer, who founded the website, is a social worker and mother of a large family who wanted to reach out to help women by "lending a helping hand" and inspiring them to be the best version of themselves.
www.familydevelopment.ca is part of the International Federation of Family Development (IFFD) and hosts courses and conferences for parents and, more recently, young professionals. The courses are modelled on the case study method and this unique methodology offers strategies and training to participants as they navigate the facts, problems and solutions through case studies designed to represent typical family or life situations. Currently, national courses are being offered remotely.
Spiritual Recollections for Women from Opus Dei
Recollections, mini-retreats, are a monthly opportunity to re-examine one's life goals and refresh one's spirit. The program includes a meditation given by an Opus Dei priest, free time for meditation and prayer and a short talk followed by a discussion. The priest is also available for confession.
Morning recollections include Mass (11:30 am Mass at Valrideau / 9 am parish Mass at Kanata); evening recollections include Adoration.
Ottawa/Kanata - There are two recollections in English on the Tuesday after the 2nd Sunday of each month, as follows:
Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am at Valrideau University Residence (Mass at 11:30 am) OR from 9 am to 11:55 am at Holy Redeemer, Kanata (Mass at 9 am). Please see the schedule below for dates.
Tuesday evenings from 7:15 to 9 pm at the Valrideau residence. Please see the schedule below for the dates.
Ottawa - There is a recollection in French monthly on Thursday evenings from 7:15 to 9 pm, at the Valrideau University Residence. Please see the schedule below for the dates.
Belleville/Kingston - Recollections take place in the evening at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Belleville, or at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kingston, from 7 to 9 pm, dates according to the schedule below.
The organization, Promotion of Education and Values, offers courses, workshops and seminars for women on a variety of topics including: planning the future for university students, marriage, professional development, fashion and parenting. Many of these events are offered virtually on a national level.
Chilawee Trails comes to Belleville in August 2021!
With some restrictions still in place, the traditional Barry’s Bay campsite was not an option. Organizers hit on the idea of pop-up camps in local clusters, where groups of girls could enjoy all the fun of camp together. Homeowners in West Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, and Belleville made their backyards available, and camp organizers and staff did the rest, planning traditional camp activities, from games to hikes to swimming and crafts. Check out what happened in Belleville!