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The Federation of Muslim Women Presents:
G I R L S I N A C T I O N
The "Fun Swim" event is now full! We are pleased to announce our next event:
Free "Bodyblast" Aerobics Session at the Mississauga Valley Community Centre on Monday, July 25th!
A certified fitness instructor will conduct this aerobics session!
She will also talk about how to create your own personal fitness plan to achieve your goals!
Only 20 spaces are available! Register today to reserve your space at info@fmwgirlsinaction.com!
Monday, July 25th, 2011 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
At the Mississauga Valley Community Centre, Program Room 3
1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard, Mississauga, ON, L5A 3R8
Click here for a map: http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=Mississauga+Valley+Community+Centre,+Mississauga,+Ontario&hl=en&ll=43.597176,-79.62513&spn=0.014079,0.0421&sll=43.59859,-79.625087&sspn=0.007039,0.02105&gl=ca&z=15
Open to Muslim girls and women ages 15 and up!
All registrants will receive an email confirming their registration.
For more information, please email us at info@fmwgirlsinaction.com.
The Federation of Muslim Women Presents:
G I R L S I N A C T I O N
Free "Fun Swim" at the Terry Fox Pool, Mississauga Valley Community Centre!
Only 25 spaces available! Register today to reserve your space by emailing us at info@fmwgirlsinaction.com!
Sunday, July 24th, 2011 from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm
At the Mississauga Valley Community Centre
1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard, Mississauga, ON, L5A 3R8
Click here for a map: http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=Mississauga+Valley+Community+Centre,+Mississauga,+Ontario&hl=en&ll=43.597176,-79.62513&spn=0.014079,0.0421&sll=43.59859,-79.625087&sspn=0.007039,0.02105&gl=ca&z=15
Open to Muslim girls and women ages 15 and up!
Please continue to support programs like these:
1 Fill out our online survey to tell us which programs you want to have!
Link to survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CJJRG7V63/
2 Sign the petition to support our efforts to have more fitness activities for Muslim girls and women.
Link to petition: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/fmwgirlsinaction/
3 Join the mailing list by emailing us at info@fmwgirlsinaction.com
FMW – Invitation to Join Board of Directors
FMW invites its members, friends and volunteers to consider joining the Board of Directors of the FEDERATION OF MUSLIM WOMEN.
Please read the excerpt below to find your best fit.
About the FMW
Formed in 1999 as a not-for-profit organization, the Federation of Muslim Women (FMW) works with women, health and social service providers,community organizations and others to advocate on behalf of Muslim and other minority women in Canada. For more information about FMW please visit our website at http://www.fmw.org
Our mission is to empower women and children through raising awareness andeducation to ensure the dignity and worth of all people.
FMW isseeking to add to its Board of Directors passionate volunteers who share an interest and commitment to enhance FMW role in advocating for women’s rights.
The Board of Directors role is to:
- Direct the organization according to its by-laws
- Develop planning strategies and ensure their implementation
- Apply for funding for various projects
- Keep abreast of community needs, health and social trends
- Represent and interpret FMW to the public, community organizations and governemnt agencies
A Board member’s responsibility is to:
- Commit to a one year term
- Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in board meetings. Meetings are held approximately every 6 weeks
- Serve in a volunteer capacity, without remuneration or profit.
Women with experience in community development and capacity building are encouraged to apply. Interested individuals are asked to submit their resumes to info@fmw.org by August 5, 2011. Nominations and elections will take place at the AGM in September 2011.
Feed the Streets – An FMW Initiative
Islam teaches humanity to help the needy and lei ss fortunate. Following the path of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), we would like to invite you to help FMW make the Feed the Streets event a success during the auspicious month of Ramadan.
When: August 2011 (Ramadan)
Where/Drop off location: To be disclosed to volunteers and donors who express interest
Goal: Sandwich, Tim Hortons coffee, juice, fruit, cereal bar, and bottle of water.
In the past, we’ve found this event to be a lovely bonding experience for us, and we’ve enjoyed having youth help out with the sandwich-making.
Badminton for women 50 and over
Brought to you by, Muslim Seniors Circle
Regular physical activity is important for you as you age. It helps maintain strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, and can help reduce the risk of falls. Being physically active not only strengthens your body, it also makes you feel good about yourself.
When: Every Wednesday evenings at 7pm
Where: ISNA, 2200 South Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4
Have fun while getting physically active.
Join the badminton program for women organized by the Muslim Seniors Circle.
For more information call Sr. Razeena Mirza at 905- 891-1910
Muslim men and women 55 and over meet at ISNA after salat al Jum’a on the first Friday of every month for refreshments, socialization and interesting talks. No membership required to attend. All welcome. If you wish to be kept informed of events and activities, or for more information, please write to: muslim.seniors.circle@gmail.com
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Disclaimer: The Federation of Muslim Women (FMW) forwards announcements, surveys and other e-mails it receives on behalf of other persons or organizations as a public service to its members. Please do not reply to FMW with queries regarding the forwarded emails. FMW assumes no responsibility or liability to any of the forwarded announcements. Forwarding of emails does not imply endorsements.
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