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- Groups: Purple Valley Women's Institute
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- Decade: 2010-2019
- Chesley Women's Institute Accomplishments
Chesley Women's Institutes Accomplishments Chesley Women's Institute was organized in 1910 with 60 ladies in attendance. One of their first petitions was to ask Council that sidewalks be snowplowed and that butcher shops and bakeries be inspected. During the First World War they disbanded to do their work through the … Chesley Women's Institutes Accomplishments Chesley Women's Institute was organized in 1910 with 60 ladies in attendance. One of their first petitions was to ask Council that sidewalks be snowplowed and …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Williscroft Cairn
Williscroft Cairn Williscroft Women's Institute was organized in 1901, disbanded in 1920, and then reorganized in March 1949. It continues to be an active branch of Bruce County District Women's Institutes of the Grey-Bruce Area Women's Institutes. The Williscroft Cairn is located on Bruce County Road #40 (Lot 12, Concession … Williscroft Cairn Williscroft Women's Institute was organized in 1901, disbanded in 1920, and then reorganized in March 1949. It continues to be an active branch of Bruce County District Women's …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Coningsby School Marker
Stone depicting building date of Coningsby School Stone depicting building date of Coningsby SchoolFederated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Renfrew South District W.I. Defibrillator Donation and Plaque
In celebration of the 100th year of Renfrew South District Women's Institute in 2013, a defibrillator was purchased and placed in the Renfrew Armouries. This multi-use building is in the Renfrew Fair grounds. It is used for meetings, wedding receptions, event space, indoor tennis and of course exhibits at the … In celebration of the 100th year of Renfrew South District Women's Institute in 2013, a defibrillator was purchased and placed in the Renfrew Armouries. This multi-use building is in the …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Balsam Hill-Horton W.I. Horse and Buggy "Share the Road" Signage
Photo of a roadside sign, alerting travellers to the presence of horse drawn vehicles on the road. The Balsam Hill - Horton W.I. was aware of a group of conservative Mennonite families coming to the area. The ladies arranged an information evening, for the neighbours and township council. The Women's … Photo of a roadside sign, alerting travellers to the presence of horse drawn vehicles on the road. The Balsam Hill - Horton W.I. was aware of a group of conservative …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Gillies Hill Pioneer Monument
A cairn was erecting on the site of the Township Hall at Gillies Hill in 1967. It reads "Gillies Hill - site of municipal government 1856-1963 in memory of the pioneers of Elderslie Township." A cairn was erecting on the site of the Township Hall at Gillies Hill in 1967. It reads "Gillies Hill - site of municipal government 1856-1963 in memory of the …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Samuel de Champlain Monument
In 1947 Zion Line WI petitioned the Historical Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to have a marker established to indicate Samuel de Champlain's travels through the Ottawa Valley and the discovery of his astrolabe. Local municipal participation enabled the erection of a cairn along Highway 17, just outside of … In 1947 Zion Line WI petitioned the Historical Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to have a marker established to indicate Samuel de Champlain's travels through the Ottawa Valley and …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Prince Edward County Service Club Signs
In 2000-2001 Service Club Signs were placed at three entrances to Prince Edward County; Carrying Place, Rossmore and Highway 49, Skyway Bridge. Prince Edward District W.I. member, Joyce Brown, (deceased) was instrumental in getting this accomplished. In 2000-2001 Service Club Signs were placed at three entrances to Prince Edward County; Carrying Place, Rossmore and Highway 49, Skyway Bridge. Prince Edward District W.I. member, Joyce Brown, (deceased) …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Mountain View Cemetery Bench
The Mountain View Cemetery was originally privately owned. Then from 1919 to 2002 members of the Mountain View W.I. Branch maintained the grounds, cutting grass and keeping it presentable. So a bench was donated to thank and remember the branch members who so diligently took care of this cemetery for … The Mountain View Cemetery was originally privately owned. Then from 1919 to 2002 members of the Mountain View W.I. Branch maintained the grounds, cutting grass and keeping it presentable. So …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Johnson Soccer Fields, Picton
The Prince Edward District W.I. believe in the importance of sports in the development of young people, so they made a substantial contribution to develop soccer fields, for anyone in Prince Edward County to enjoy. Every summer evening, the fields are busy with children of all ages, playing soccer. The Prince Edward District W.I. believe in the importance of sports in the development of young people, so they made a substantial contribution to develop soccer fields, for anyone in …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Sponsor, Prince Edward District Memorial Hospital Foundation
The Prince Edward District WI is a sponsor of the Prince Edward District Memorial Hospital Foundation. This plaque hangs in the Prince Edward District Memorial Hospital in recognition of donations made by the Prince Edward County District WI. The Prince Edward District WI is a sponsor of the Prince Edward District Memorial Hospital Foundation. This plaque hangs in the Prince Edward District Memorial Hospital in recognition of donations …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Prince Edward District WI: Donor to Radio 99.3 FM
We believe in the importance of local radio so the Prince Edward District W.I. made a donation to the founding of the radio station and were recognized by being named on a plaque. We believe in the importance of local radio so the Prince Edward District W.I. made a donation to the founding of the radio station and were recognized by being named …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Glasgow Women's Institute's Peace Pole
Glasgow WI erected a Peace Pole today in Waba Gardens, White Lake. This pole was carved out by one of our own members. The pole is a 6x6 cedar post. On each side we wrote the word peace in a different language. The languages we chose are English, Algonquian, French … Glasgow WI erected a Peace Pole today in Waba Gardens, White Lake. This pole was carved out by one of our own members. The pole is a 6x6 cedar post. …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Coningsby Road Sign
This photo, taken in 2015, depicts Coningsby WI's UK twin WI group from Coningsby, Lincolnshire, England. They visited to celebrate the Centennial of the Women's Institutes in the UK as well as the 110th anniversary of Ontario's Coningsby WI branch. The Coningsby road sign was put up to celebrate the … This photo, taken in 2015, depicts Coningsby WI's UK twin WI group from Coningsby, Lincolnshire, England. They visited to celebrate the Centennial of the Women's Institutes in the UK as …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Solway WI Plaque
Solway Women's Institute was organized May, 1951 and disbanded in April, 2017. This plaque was placed at the Brant Township Office and Workshop, Concession 5, Brant Township located on Bruce County Road #19 in June 2011. Solway was a little hamlet, consisting of a post office, sawmill, blacksmith shop, Methodist … Solway Women's Institute was organized May, 1951 and disbanded in April, 2017. This plaque was placed at the Brant Township Office and Workshop, Concession 5, Brant Township located on Bruce …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - North Tarentorus Tweedsmuir History, Volume 2
North Tarentorus Women's Institute, Tweedsmuir Community History Collections (Stoney Creek, ON: Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario), 2010 Volume Two Tweedsmuir History of the North Tarentorus W.I. Includes a history of the branch, charter member biographies, and a history of the surrounding area. - Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir, photos and biographies - Portrait and biography of Adelaide Hoodless - Photos of the Erland Lee Museum; pamphlet for the … North Tarentorus Women's Institute, Tweedsmuir Community History Collections (Stoney Creek, ON: Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario), 2010 Volume Two Tweedsmuir History of the North Tarentorus W.I. Includes a history of the branch, charter member biographies, and a history of the surrounding area. - Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir, …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Barn Quilt at South Dunwich Community Hall
Top Photo: South Dunwich Community Hall. Taken by Helen VanBrink, March 2012 Bottom Photo: Barn Quilt sponsored by Wallacetown W.I. Top Photo: South Dunwich Community Hall. Taken by Helen VanBrink, March 2012 Bottom Photo: Barn Quilt sponsored by Wallacetown W.I.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Memorial Maple Tree- Wallacetown W I
Top Photo: Community Hall in Wallacetown, showing location of memorial tree Bottom Photo: The Maple Tree on September 9, 2016; photo taken by Helen VanBrink Top Photo: Community Hall in Wallacetown, showing location of memorial tree Bottom Photo: The Maple Tree on September 9, 2016; photo taken by Helen VanBrinkFederated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Hampstead Women's Institute Heritage Plaque
Provincial Heritage Plaque (Marker) erected and unveiled September 24, 2013 at the site of Hampstead Women’s Institute inaugural meeting – little board-and-batten house (right in photo) STORY: On the evening of March 5, 1903 twenty-four women crowded into a small home at the southwest corner of Perth Road [county road … Provincial Heritage Plaque (Marker) erected and unveiled September 24, 2013 at the site of Hampstead Women’s Institute inaugural meeting – little board-and-batten house (right in photo) STORY: On the evening …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Brooksdale WI Tweedsmuir Community History, 2015-2016
Tweedsmuir Community History Collections (Stoney Creek, ON: Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario), [2015]-[2016] Brooksdale WI Tweedsmuir Community History, 2015-2016 WI Activities, 2015 - Ode to Rosina Morris - Brooksdale WI supports the Lung Association at the Stratford Garden Festival, 2016 - Oxford District WI recognized at International Women's Day event in Woodstock - April 2015, Women Walk the World - Oxford District Annual, … Tweedsmuir Community History Collections (Stoney Creek, ON: Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario), [2015]-[2016] Brooksdale WI Tweedsmuir Community History, 2015-2016 WI Activities, 2015 - Ode to Rosina Morris - Brooksdale WI supports the Lung Association at the Stratford Garden Festival, 2016 - Oxford District …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
