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SIP Talks: Stories Inspire Passion
September 24, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$65
SIP Talks: Stories Inspire Passion. If you ever wonder what inspires a person to write a book, embark on fascinating research, or what it is like to compete in a World Championship, then you will want to attend the 2022 SIP Talks.
Come hear extraordinary stories from 7 dynamic women who live in the Kootenay region. If you ever wonder what inspires a person to write a book, embark on fascinating research, or what it is like to compete in a World Championship, then you will want to attend the 2022 SIP Talks.
This year’s dynamic line-up is:
* Patricia Henman – Director, Actor, Singer/Songwriter, Producer, Educator, Author;
* Zaynab Mohammed – award-winning poet, artist and BC Cultural Days Ambassador;
* Lori Anne Donald – physiotherapist, business owner, member of Canada’s National Ski Mountaineering team, avid mountain biker, trail runner, whitewater kayaker, and salsa dancer;
* Luanne Armstrong – award winning author and mentor to emerging writers;
* Jane Byers – poet, writer and Nelson’s Cultural Ambassador;
* Sydney Black – mama, performer, producer and the Executive Director of the Nelson & District Arts Council, and
* Avery DeBoer Smith – Master’s student, Environmental Consultant and Chair of Neighbours United and the Youth Climate.
This event supports the scholarship fund of Nelson & District Canadian Federation of University Women and enables us to continue awarding scholarships to women in the community to further their educational goals.
There will be 50/50 tickets as well as door prizes.
Tickets are $65.00, which includes a beverage, appetizers, and of course, inspirational stories.
To purchase contact a club member or go online at http://siptalks.eventbrite.ca/ and tickets will also be sold at Otter Books commencing Sept. 1st. If you would like to sponsor someone to attend, please let us know. Limited sponsored tickets are available – contact us at email:nelsoncfuw@gmail.com . Ticket sale ends Sept. 21st.
CFUW Nelson & District: The Power of Women Working Together
Saturday, Sept 24th 4-7pm at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Doors open 3:30 pm.
