Pacific Women's Day
Come take a day just for yourself and spend it at Hatley Castle! The MFRC's 21st annual women’s conference unites women in the local military community. Meet new people, experience great food, learn something new and have fun! Secure your space by calling 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).
- Location: Hatley Castle, Royal Roads University (2005 Sooke Road)
Saturday November 19, 2011
8:30am-4pm
$65
Day at a Glance Schedule (.pdf)
Early Bird Prize - Win an $800 Makeover
Great Escape Door Prize
Keynote Speaker
Registration Form (.pdf)
Workshop Descriptions
Early Bird Prize - Win an $800 Makeover!
Register by September 10th and you'll be entered to win a complete makeover. Draw will be on Saturday September 10th at West Coast Welcome. Prize includes:
- 2 hours with Bonnie Pollard, Mayfair’s Fashion Stylist (value $125)
- Clothing and accessories at Mayfair Shopping Centre (value $500)
- Hair cut and colour by Arq Hair Salon – Douglas Street (value $175)
The winner will have her photo taken before and after the transformation. The reveal will take place at Pacific Women’s Day!
Great Escape Door Prize
Buy a ticket to Pacific Women’s Day and you’ll be entered to win one of these fabulous door prize packages. The draw is made near the end of the day on November 19th. Prizes are subject to change.
- 2 nights at the Fairmont Vancouver, 2 passes on BC Ferries (car & passenger), 2 cleaners for 2 hours from Merry Maids
- 2 nights at Hemingway’s by the Sea Victoria, whale watching trip for 2 with Prince of Whales, $50.00 gift certificate at Side Street Studio, family pass at Fort Rodd Hill, 2 passes on BC Ferries (car & passenger)
- 2 nights at Marriott Victoria, 2 passes on BC Ferries (car & passenger), 3 months unlimited Bikram Yoga
- 2 nights at Hotel Grand Pacific Victoria, 2 passes on BC Ferries (car & passenger), 2 cleaners for 2 hours from Merry Maids
Keynote Speaker
On September 23, 2007 at 2pm, Glenn Wakefield set sail from Victoria, British Columbia on Kim Chow, his Phil Rhodes designed Offshore 40 in an attempt to fulfill his life’s dream – to be the first person from North America to complete a single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation in a westerly direction - against the wind and currents. To chronicle his extraordinary journey and provide daily updates, his wife Marylou created a website www.kimchowaroundtheworld.com.
After 215 days non-stop and approximately 750 miles from Cape Horn, Glenn and Kim Chow were knocked down twice in a series of violent storms in the Southern Ocean and both suffered considerable damage. In the days that followed, Glenn would face the single most important decision of his voyage and his life while thousands of supporters around the world logged on to the website and held their breath.
What unfolded over the next three days was an extraordinary display of courage by a group of dedicated sailors motivated by a shared code of honour.
Join Glenn and Marylou at Pacific Women’s Day as Glenn recounts his incredible journey and hear about the wife's story from the homefront.
Workshop Descriptions
Registration fee includes three workshops, buffet lunch and keynote speaker.Geocaching Adventure
Helen & Robyn from Landsharkz
Try your hand at geocaching, the real-world outdoor treasure-hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices. All supplies provided for this exciting adventure! Website: www.landsharkz.ca
Code: A010
Fiona MacKay
Whether you mind your p’s and q’s, dot your i’s and cross your t’s, these practices can say a lot about how you think and behave. Find out about yourself and others, a “Laugh and Learn” Workshop. Website: www.potentiality.biz
Code: A020
Adventures in Fashion!
Bonnie Pollard, Mayfair’s Fashion Stylist
Is your closet a JUNGLE? Full of clothes, yet it seems like there is nothing to wear? Let's explore ... what to wear, how to bring out the best in you, trends vs. essentials, and what NOT to wear!! Bonnie will navigate you through the jungle - show you how to clear the clutter, and avoid costly mistakes when shopping for clothes!
Code: A030
Gardening Tour & Floral Creation
Barrie Agar, Head Gardener, RRU
Join Royal Roads University's Head Gardener, Barrie Agar, in a session that will have each attendee create a seasonal arrangement to bring home while learning more about the RRU grounds, gardens and history.
Code: A040
Cruising Power Getaway
Nicola Greeley
Join travel expert Nicola Greeley as she introduces you to the wonderful world of cruising. Learn the difference between a la carte and All Inclusive Cruising. Which ships have children’s characters onboard or which ships are built by women for women. There are smaller ships that bring back the romance of cruising under a sail and then there are ships that make the South Pacific affordable. One size does not fit all. Find out what size fits you. Website: www.vision2000.ca
Code: A050
Discover the Power of Social Media
Janis La Couvée
Discover how social media allows us to engage beyond our existing networks and build strong communities wherever we go, no matter our circumstances or situation. Website: www.janislacouvee.com
Code: A060
Indulge Yourself
Massage
West Coast Massage
Your personal 30 minute massage with therapists from West Coast Massage.
PLUS choose one of the following 30 minute activities and indulge…
a) Glam Makeover
Mary Kay
Learn to apply Glamour makeup and try it on the spot.
b) Rescue Remedy
Sarah Brune, Inner Harmony Healing
Fascinating facts on how to stay calm, cool, and collected in any stressful situation. Find out what the Bach Flowers/Rescue Remedy can do for you. Website: www.bachflower.com
c) Learn to Live Your Priorities
Sarah Daviau - Piece of Cake Communications
What are your priorities? Time with your kids? Exercise? The environment? Are you spending your time living your priorities? Create your own tool to help you live your priorities. Website: www.pieceofcakecommunications.net
Code: A070
Geocaching Adventure
(See A010 for full description)
Code: B010
Tarot Reading for Self Discovery
Jessica Olsen
Tarot card reading is a skill to be learned by all that wish to go deeper into their own psyche. This session will give you some beginners’ skills in reading the cards, regardless of past experience. Tarot can be used for fortune telling, writer’s block, creative play and self-discovery. We’ll be looking at the classic deck categories and introduce you to a few basic reading techniques. This workshop will help teach you how to trust your own instincts and get in touch with inner wisdom through tarot symbolism. Website: www.tarotsynthesis.com
Code: B020
10 Easy Tips for Taking Better Photographs
Frances Litman
Learn how to save those memories forever. Frances Litman is a full-time, international award-winning Master photographer (MPA) with 20 years of experience, plus an accredited international photography judge, speaker, Laughter Yoga instructor and former newspaper journalist. Her unbridled enthusiasm, love for people, photography and mixed media guarantees an uplifting and educational experience for all. Website: www.franceslitman.com
Code: B030
Burlesque
Cheesecake Burlesque
Get in touch with your playful side. Armed with a love of sequins, glamour and sass, the cheesecake burlesque revue was officially born in 2007. They have won 5 Monday Magazine M-Awards, performed in Las Vegas, Victoria and Vancouver. The “girls” will present a brief history of burlesque, select burlesque names and teach some classic burlesque moves (bump & grind, shimmy, etc.), and present one classic burlesque act to the group. Website: www.cheesecakeburlesque.com
Code: B040
Wine Tasting
Truffles Catering
Relax while sipping a variety of BC wines and learn about their characteristics and food pairing suggestions.
Code: B050
“Refresh” at Mixology 101
Travis Merriman
Learn some quick basics of mixology: How to use the important tools, create mocktails and go home with some fun homework for you and your friends. Website: www.fineartofbartending.com
Code: B060
Indulge Yourself
(See A070 for full description)
Code: B070
Self Leadership: Learning to Manage Personal Strengths and Energy for Optimal Health and Performance
Jennifer Walinga, RRU
Jennifer brings a new twist to her popular Energy Management workshop, which is sure to impress and provide practical takeaways for attendees!
Code: C010
Learn Wrapagami
Jenn Playford
Just in time for Christmas - with a few simple twists and ties, learn the Japanese art of Origami using fabric wraps inspired by Traditional Japanese Furoshiki cloth and take your own cloth home! No scissors or tape required and reusable too! Website: www.jennplayford.com
Code: C020
Cake Boss
Truffles Catering
We are delighted to have the Truffles Catering Chef from Habitat Café join Pacific Women's Day again, this time to present a demonstration session on techniques and tips on the art of cake decorating.
Code: C030
Wine Tasting
(See B040 for full description)
Code: C040
Avoid the Decorating Domino Effect
Renetta Nagel
How to avoid making basic errors that will cause an expensive domino effect for years to come. Starting with "sensible" decisions and purchases, will ensure a look that can be updated and enhanced easily and affordably. Email: roomsbyrenetta@roomsbyrenetta.ca
Code: C050
Risqué Groove
Cadence Fitness
Get outside the fitness box by using multiple movement directions and help to develop spatial awareness, functional strength, flexibility and balance…while flexing your creative and sassy sides. No dance experience necessary. Website: www.cadencefit.com
Code: C060
Indulge Yourself
(See A070 for full description)
Code: C070
Some pictures from the 2010 event:
More Info
- Day at a Glance Schedule (.pdf)
- Phenomenal Woman Award
- Registration Form (.pdf)
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