© the other press ¢ Mews

David Lam’s Women’s Centre

Angie Cameron
David Lam Contributor

VVOMEN’S

CENTRE

Up until the middle of last semester, the
Women’s Centre was located next to the
Registrar's office. With the new and improved
David Lam campus, it’s in room A1301 of the
Student Assistance hallway.

The Centre is run by the energetic Kim
Longmuir who welcomes all women from
Douglas College and the public. Longmuir
has set up many workshops. The Centre is
open from 7:30a.m. - 9:30p.m. Monday to
Thursday, and 7:30a.m. - 5p.m. on Fridays.

Longmuir put together a successful Open
House on September 18 from 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Colourful cookies, coffee and a warm atmos-
phere were provided. She would like to see an
increase of women using the facilities, which
include Wenlido (self-defence for women) and
the Women’s Homework Club (in conjunc-
tion with the Learning Centre). Additional
information can be obtained at:
< www.douglas.bc.ca/stuserv/women.html >.

Women can volunteer at the Centre by sign-
ing up on the Volunteer sheet on Longmuir’s
door, or speak to her in person.

 

The Women’s Centre also promotes the
resources of free computer use. There is only
one computer—early arrival is encouraged.
Those who must wait can sit on one of the
comfy chairs and chat with Longmuir or the
other women.

The Centre offers a free phone, microwave,
teakettle, and a large selection of teas.
Longmuir would like to see an increase in
donations of non-perishable food and cloth-
ing for needy women. Those with donations
can see Kim or leave them in the boxes in the
Women’s Centre.

A wide selection of pamphlets on abuse,
self-help, crisis lines, and eating disorders are
available. There are also a wide variety of
books on the shelves. The Centre encourages
contribution of books you are willing to pass
on.

If you have an idea or a topic for a workshop
for women, tell Longmuir or leave a note
under her door. Or, drop by for Coffee Chat
on Thursdays at 9:45a.m.

October 1, 2003

 

7

Wenlido

Budget & Money

Emotional Eating

How to Console

Journal Writing

for Wellness

Addiction Issues

HERstory in History

 

XM

Up Coming Workshops for Women
(Required to pre-register with Kim)

i

What: Personal Safety for Women

Where: Room TBA

When: October 14, 21, 28 and
November 4

Time: 4p.m. — 6p.m.

What: They Do Matter
Where: TBA

When: October 9, 2003
Time: 12p.m.-2p.m.

What: Awareness and Networking
Around Disordered Eating
Where: TBA

When: October 16, 23, 30

Time: 2p.m.-2p.m.

What: Crossroads Hospice
Where: TBA
Time: TBA

What: Journal Writing
Where: Women’s Centre
When: October 2, 2003
Time: 12p.m.-2p.m.

What: Addictions
Where: TBA
When: TBA
Time: TBA

What: Influential Women in
History

Where: TBA

When: TBA

Time: TBA

Experience an authentic German Octoberfest at Londsdale Quay Market & Shops!
Polka the afternoon away with music by The Rheinlanders and feast on hearty
German food and beverages! Free facepainting for kids in the Kinder Zone.
Proceeds go to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

Sunday, October 5th, 2003. 2pm to 6pm.
Lonsdale Quay, Outdoor Plaza.
For more info, call 604.985.6261

FREE ADMISSION.

Be Page 6  _http://www.otherpress.ca