Come and celebrate the holidays with BPW and explore Alberta’s most popular Victorian mansion~ The Lougheed House

Built in 1891 and originally known as “Beaulieu”, the French meaning “beautiful place”, Lougheed House is a national historic site located in the Beltline district of Calgary, Alberta. Lougheed House is operated by Lougheed House Conservation Society, an independent, non-profit society devoted to the restoration and public enjoyment of the historic house and its Gardens. Over its long history, Lougheed House has been a family residence, a training centre for young women, a women’s military barracks and a blood donor clinic.

For our Holiday Social, we will be raising money through a silent auction for our amazing Bow Valley College Scholarships.  If you have an item, product or service you would like to donate to the auction please contact us at info@bpwcalgary.com

Guests and partners are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

HOLIDAY SOCIAL TICKETS

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Connecting the Past with the Future

Nearly a century ago, the Famous 5 paved the way for women to participate in matters of public life. The “Persons Case”, has also opened doors for other marginalized groups to gain rights over time, and that’s something we can all celebrate.

Why a Pink Tea?

In the era of the Famous 5, the term “Pink Tea” was a code word to gather women and discuss the issues.

Then…

When the Famous 5 were campaigning for women to have the right to vote and run for elected office, their suffrage meetings were disrupted by their opponents. Women traditionally held teas for the birth of children, when someone left the community, or other reasons. Men didn’t attend these teas so suffragists started calling their political meetings ‘Pink Teas’ and very few opponents attended.

Now…

Join BPW Calgary on October 9th to commemorate this monumental moment of history and continue the conversation. What the Famous 5 began we can continue. Put on your pink and be a part of the conversation as we discuss the issues for women today; pay equity, human trafficking, domestic violence, mental health, missing Indigenous girls and women, racial inequity, and more.

What are you fighting for?

PINK TEA TICKETS

The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Calgary “BPW Calgary” is a supportive network of professional women from diverse industries whose focus is developing the leadership potential of women in Calgary. Through education, awareness, advocacy and mentoring, we strive to improve the economic, employment, political, and social conditions for all working women.

To celebrate the “Person’s Case” you can also join the Famous 5 Foundation on October 18th from noon to 1pm at Olympic Plaza. Details can be found at this link.

 

Click here for information on Olympic Plaza: Oct 18, 2019

September 11, 2019 5:30pm to 8pm at The Ranchmen’s Club

The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Calgary “BPW Calgary” is a supportive network of professional women from diverse industries whose focus is developing the leadership potential of women in Calgary. Through education, awareness, advocacy and mentoring, we strive to improve the economic, employment, political, and social conditions for all working women. This September 11, 2019 we will see the graduation of another round of protégées from our 9 month mentorship program. Come hear their stories of success and join in the celebration!

TICKETS HERE

Join us Wednesday, June 12th as we celebrate our last social event of the club year and honor the onset of summer in style! The evening will commence at 5:30 with networking and a reception style menu created with delectable, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.

The Reader Rock Garden was recently designated as a National Historic Site and dates back over 100 years. With BPW’s own rich history of 90 years in Calgary, this evening presents a unique opportunity to celebrate the history of our community. Bring your sneakers and wander through the gardens, enjoying one of their signature cocktails as you explore the beauty in our own backyard.

We are excited to commemorate another year of BPW advocacy and women working for women. If you’re new to BPW, come to learn about why we would love to have you join as a member.

RSVP HERE!