Previous Events
March General Meeting
Yo Mustafa “My Life in Theatre”
A behind the scenes look at the world of theatre
Yilmaz (Yo) Mustafa is a director, actor and teacher. He graduated from the Sheridan College Theatre programme and went onto complete the one-year acting master class at the HB Studio. Directorial credits include: Hair, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Steel Magnolias, and Oliver. Highlights on stage include: Romeo in Romeo & Juliet for the Young People's Theatre, and Joseph Merrick in the Elephant Man. Yo is very much interested in mentoring the next generation of young performers and has been teaching since the early 1980s.
Theatre is a testament to the power of plays to stimulate us intellectually and move us emotionally. Tonight we learn about his experiences immigrating to Canada and how he became interested in theatre.
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Theatre is a testament to the power of plays to stimulate us intellectually and move us emotionally. Tonight we learn about his experiences immigrating to Canada and how he became interested in theatre.
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February General Meeting
Frank Ricciuti:
Guiding Third World Leaders to Develop Sustainable Economies
Based on his experiences in Peru, Columbia and Guyana, Mr. Riccuiti will focus on how the corporate world can enhance the economic well being of a country while at the same time advancing the development of its people. He explains how this can work alongside, and in a complimentary way, with the real role of NGO’s. Using the corporate sector to develop the economic growth must, almost by definition, cope with numerous social issues. Issues to consider are cultural differences, national and local traditions, environmental issues, development of local personnel, government relations, taxation and the perception of exploitation.
Mr. Frank Ricciuti is currently Chairman, President and CEO of International Resources Investment Corporation, an advisory company to Colombian natural resources companies. During his corporate career, Mr. Ricciuti has served on the Board of at least 25 not-for-profit and public corporations. He was an advisor to the government of Columbia and advised numerous mining companies in Columbia, Peru and Guyana. Mr. Ricciuti earned a degree in engineering technology from Ryerson University, a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Technological University and an MBA from York University.
Mr. Frank Ricciuti is currently Chairman, President and CEO of International Resources Investment Corporation, an advisory company to Colombian natural resources companies. During his corporate career, Mr. Ricciuti has served on the Board of at least 25 not-for-profit and public corporations. He was an advisor to the government of Columbia and advised numerous mining companies in Columbia, Peru and Guyana. Mr. Ricciuti earned a degree in engineering technology from Ryerson University, a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Technological University and an MBA from York University.
January General Meeting Guest: Cheryl Hayles, Regional Director, Ontario South
January 9, 2012
Remarkable Women of Peel County" - a presentation by Gail Crawford
Members of CFUW Mississauga, under the leadership and guidance of Gail Crawford and Joan Barrett are currently in the process of publishing a book of collected biographies of 36 women whose contributions to Peel County and its residents have truly been remarkable. These women have helped to shape or change the history of Mississauga.
For our first look at the book, Gail will be a guide and storyteller to explore the lives of five of these special women. All of them had very different interests, met the challenges of their times and led full lives. Gail will start us in the early 1800’s and for each of the five, make real for us details of the times and their personal stories.
December General Meeting Guest: Shirley Lewis (former member CFUW Mississauga)
December 5, 2011
Holiday decorating: indoor and outdoor arrangements,
a presentation by Sheridan Nurseries
Dress your home with festive flowers. A talented and experienced designer will demonstrate the art of creating unique holiday arrangements. Learn how to make the entrance to your home grand. Dazzle your guests this year at your holiday dinner table with a beautiful floral centerpiece.
Sheridan Nurseries has kindly agreed to donate 3 arrangements for a raffle. Prior to the presentation, we will sell tickets. Tickets cost $5.00 for 1 ticket, $10.00 for 3 tickets.
November General Meeting Monday, November 7, 2011
Betty, Eleni & Samantha Bakopoulos
Three Sisters Around the Greek Table
Betty, Eleni & Samantha Bakopoulos are three Greek-Canadian sisters with family and food in mind. Their cookbook, Three Sisters Around the Greek Table, garnered a Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best Foreign Cookbook in Canada and also placed 4th in the world at the Best in World competitions held in Paris, France. It was in France that the sisters became known as the ambassadors of Greek food for Canada. Recently, the book took the top prize at the New York Book Festival in the cookbook category.
These best-selling sisters have made countless television appearances, radio guest spots and newsprint media headlines. Some highlights include: The Steven and Chris Show, Canada AM, and Cityline.
Three Sisters Around the Greek Table is a reflection of Greek cooking and of living Greek. Heart-warming tales of how the recipes came to be staple dishes in the three sisters' homes are also shared throughout. This book sets itself apart with its beauty, simplicity and thoroughness. More than a cookbook, it is a work of art, making it a must-have cookbook for the coffee table and the kitchen.
For more information please visit www.3greeksisters.com. Copies of their book will be available after their presentation for $35.00 (taxes included).
These best-selling sisters have made countless television appearances, radio guest spots and newsprint media headlines. Some highlights include: The Steven and Chris Show, Canada AM, and Cityline.
Three Sisters Around the Greek Table is a reflection of Greek cooking and of living Greek. Heart-warming tales of how the recipes came to be staple dishes in the three sisters' homes are also shared throughout. This book sets itself apart with its beauty, simplicity and thoroughness. More than a cookbook, it is a work of art, making it a must-have cookbook for the coffee table and the kitchen.
For more information please visit www.3greeksisters.com. Copies of their book will be available after their presentation for $35.00 (taxes included).
October General Meeting Monday, October 3, 2011 at 8 p.m.
Bridget Stutchbury
Secret Lives of Birds
We are in for a real treat as Dr. Bridget Stutchbury, the Bird Detective, introduces us with humour and knowledge to the secret lives of birds. She has roamed the forests studying the social lives and sexual antics of birds. Her research illuminates how climate change and other pressures of the modern world are forcing birds to change their habits as they fight for their very survival.
Dr. Stutchbury is an international birding expert and is affiliated with more than a dozen organizations that seek to preserve bird habitats. She runs the Stutchbury lab at York University where she is a professor and Canada Research Chair of biology. You will never look at our feathered friends in the same way again.
Secret Lives of Birds
We are in for a real treat as Dr. Bridget Stutchbury, the Bird Detective, introduces us with humour and knowledge to the secret lives of birds. She has roamed the forests studying the social lives and sexual antics of birds. Her research illuminates how climate change and other pressures of the modern world are forcing birds to change their habits as they fight for their very survival.
Dr. Stutchbury is an international birding expert and is affiliated with more than a dozen organizations that seek to preserve bird habitats. She runs the Stutchbury lab at York University where she is a professor and Canada Research Chair of biology. You will never look at our feathered friends in the same way again.
September General Meeting
The Sept meeting is a membership and interest group signup.
Please bring your Membership Applicationand Membership Information Form to this meeting if you have not already mailed them to the Membership Secretary.
We are beginning a new year with membership registration and interest group sign ups. This is an excellent opportunity to:
• introduce a friend to the club
• meet new and returning members
• enjoy an evening with interesting women
• become a member
• hear about various interest groups
• join as many interest groups as you like
For more information about our meetings, click here!
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