Building vibrant and supportive communities is a big part of the work we do here at the centre. This is why we organize and host many public events throughout the year. We organize events as needs arise in our communities, as well as host the following regular events that are open to the public. All events are kid-friendly.
Monthly Community Lunches
Throughout the year, we organize monthly lunches where we provide food for participants to celebrate various significant South Asian events such as Eid, Diwali, Nowruz, the start of spring and more. These events are not potlucks, but we still encourage people to bring food to share if they wish. We strongly believe that food has the power to bring people together, and these gatherings provide an opportunity for women in our communities to enjoy a shared meal and cherish our time together.
These community events usually take place on the last Thursday of every month. For the latest information on this month’s event, please refer to our calendar.
SAWCC Annual Picnic
Every summer, our centre organizes a picnic for women and their families at a public beach. There is a small fee, and it includes transportation and entry to the park. The annual picnics are a chance to enjoy the outdoors during the short Montreal summer, and a chance to meet people, and eat and relax in the sun. Picnics are usually organized at the end of July or start of August.
Year End Party
To celebrate the end of the year, we host an annual party in December that is open to all! The event is a celebration of our vibrant community and the magic we were able to share all year. The party includes performances, music and dancing, games for children, and food.
Public Showcase by the Youth Program
The youth program organizes an annual showcase near the end of the school year which displays their talents and art they created throughout the year. Every year, there is a theme and/or an artistic medium that the youth explore. In the past, youth have hosted a spoken word showcase, and dance show, and a photography exhibit.
The event is organized by the participants in our girls groups, who are encouraged to be creative, push boundaries, and vocalize their perspectives on pertinent social justice issues.
