Community Engagement - Newcomer Women's Group
AKA: IRSA Women's GroupProvided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association
Service Description
Provides an opportunity for immigrant women to be social, make friends, practice language skills, and learn more about Canadian culture and other cultures. Group is hosted by female IRSA staff and volunteers, and activities are held from once per month (summer) to one or more times per week during much of the winter. Activities may include:
- Potluck meals
- Health and fitness activities like dance, hiking, kayaking, Zumba
- Cooking
- Arts and crafts
- Attending performances
- Info sessions and discussion groups
- Gardening
- Seasonal celebrations
- Participating in International Women's Day events in PEI
Information
Eligibility:
Female clients who are registered with IRSA and women from the general public * Most activities are for those ages 18 years and older but teen girls and children may attend certain activities
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Each event/activity has a registration process and may have a maximum number of participants * Call to sign up for the IRSA Women's Group newsletter or visit IRSA Women's Group Facebook page for information on current/upcoming activities
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Program Hours:
Varies
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Most activities are held in Charlottetown * If there is demand in another area, satellite groups can be set up
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 49 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A3
- Coverage Area:Kings County * Queens County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- September to June: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
July to August: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-628-6009