GROUPS, CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS Advocay & Activism Architectural Conservancy Ontario The local branch, ACO Cobourg & East Northumberland, focusses on community issues and programming opportunities. Typical branch activities include advocating for threatened heritage properties, providing conservation advice, publishing a newsletter, managing revolving funds for heritage restoration projects, creating fundraising events, leading tours, and providing social events for its membership. Contact Information: ACO Cobourg & East Northumberland Branch E: caolnamara@yahoo.ca www.ACOntario.ca Canadian Federation of University Women Northumberland CFUW Northumberland was founded in 1991 and is one of over 100 Clubs existing across Canada. The group has over 100 members drawn from Cobourg, Port Hope and the surrounding townships. They seek 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: E: news@cfuw-northumberland.org www.cfuw-northumberland .org Cobourg Toastmaster 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. Meetings are currently being held virtually. Contact Information: T: 613-849-4814 E: cobourgtoastmasters@gmail.com https://368.toastmastersclubs.org/ 46
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