2nd Soroptimist “Give Her Wings” Gala – March 31st, 2012
January 15, 2012 by alisonf
Join Soroptimist International of the TriCities for a wonderful evening of entertainment, appetizers and amazing prizes at the 2nd Annual Give Her Wings Gala.
James, Tara & Amy at the 2011 Gala
Featuring rock & blues musician Al Foreman and strolling magician Alex Seaman.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
The Inlet Theatre – 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
Cocktail Reception 6:30
Entertainment 7:30
Tickets only $55
No children please.
To purchase a ticket email us at sitricities@soroptimist.net
Featuring:
- Sumptuous appetizers from Design by Desire Catering
Divine by Desire Catering
- Amazing auction items
- Presentation of the Soroptimist Ruby, Women’s Opportunity & Violet Richardson Awards
- Raffle for the latest iPad
- Raffle for a Coach bag & wallet
- Fabulous entertainment
Proceeds to support:
- The “Give Her Wings” Girl Empowerment Workshops
- The Enchantment Project
- PoCoMo Youth Society Girls’ Sexual Health Kits
- The Soroptimist Ruby, Violet Richardson, and Women’s Opportunity Awards
- A Warm Place for Women
Councillors Diana Dilworth from Port Moody, Linda Reimer & Selina Robinson from Coquitlam and now mayor of Port Moody, Mike Clay
* Photos courtesy of Coquitlam Snap
“Empowering Our Teen Girls” – Workshop
January 15, 2012 by alisonf
On February 18th, 2012, Soroptomist International of TriCities is proud to host
Empowering our Teen Girls: A SafeTeen Workshop – Powerful Alternatives to Violence
This enlightening and educational workshop for teen girls and parents or adult figures in their lives will focus on developing useful skills to empower us to cope with verbal, emotional, social & physical challenges we are exposed to every day. (Adults and the teens will be in separate rooms.)
This workshop includes:
- Developing skills for teen girls and parents
- Keeping teens and adults safe
- Addressing issues facing teen girls
- Helping girls cope with verbal, emotional and physical threats
- An in-depth Q&A session
An afternoon drumming circle will be hosted by Rhythm Wellness following lunch.
When: Saturday, February 18 2012 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Grade 7 & 8 Girls – Outlet Room, Leigh Square by City Hall on Shaughnessy Street. Adults – Port Coquitlam Rec. Center Green Room (2150 Wilson Ave)
Lunch: Delicious and hot meals for everyone!
Entertainment: Rhythm Wellness Drumming Circle for all participants
Cost: Adults – $10, Teens – no cost
RSVP: To register, or for more information, contact Linda at Lindakozina@gmail.com or 604-942-9793.
Soroptimist International of the TriCities is a service organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls locally and around the world. 
We are pleased to host this workshop featuring the skills of SafeTeen – a Canadian organization focused on building esteem and keeping kids safe.
www.soroptimisttricities.org
www.safeteen.ca
Funding partially provided by the Soroptimist Foundation of Canada
