GROUPS, CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS Advocacy & Activism Cobourg Toastmasters Club The Cobourg Toastmasters Club has been helping people in Cobourg and the surrounding region for 18 years. Through the Toastmasters educational program, their aim is to provide practical communication and leadership skills to help members become confident speakers, presenters and leaders. We meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Trinity United Church. Contact Information: 368.toastmastersclubs.org Canadian Federation of University Women Northumberland CFUW Northumberland was founded in 1991 and is one of over 100 Clubs existing across Canada. Our group seeks to promote lifelong learning and promote education and advocacy for gender equality and the rights of women and girls. CFUW-N raises funds annually for bursaries and scholarships for women across Northumberland County in a range of programs for further education including apprenticeships. Through regular meetings and interest groups, CFUW-N members have the opportunity to make friends and enjoy the benefits of learning, socializing, supporting one another and working together for positive change in our communities. All women who support lifelong learning are welcome. Contact Information: cfuw-northumberland .org Northumberland Learning Connection Northumberland Learning Connection (www.connectnlc.ca) presents terrific speakers on compelling topics. No need to travel to hear worldfamous subject matter experts: NLC brings them right to Cobourg! NLC offers two programs a year, each featuring 6-8 events on Thursday evenings at the Cobourg Columbus Community Centre, where friendly audiences gather for coffee and conversation before the event. Recent subjects have been Migration: How Movement Changes the World, The Power of Trees, The Brain & the Mind, and SPACE: Light Years and Dark Matter. Contact Information: info@connectnlc.ca Cobourg Farmers Market The Cobourg Farmers Market is where you meet your neighbours and friends, purchase excellent local produce and meats, try wonderful baked goods and take home some local crafts and ready-to-eat specialties. Open Saturdays May - December 8am -1pm in Rotary Park. www.cobourgfarmersmarket.org 49
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