Heather Beaumont

Saturday – 4pmMovement, Mind, and a Little Magic to Find Calm Do you struggle to wind down at the end of the day, with a restless body and a racing mind? Heather Beaumont, from Heron Port Hope and East Studio Cobourg, has created a simple, effective mini-movement routine to help you find calm. Heather’s “come […]

Pat Dunn

In this insightful workshop, Pat Dunn, Founder and Executive Director of Senior Women Living Together, will explore the critical issues within our broken housing system—specifically, how it affects senior women. Currently, over 300,000 single senior women in Ontario are living in poverty, with many forced to spend up to 70% of their income on housing. […]

Chelsey Alderson

Nearly half of domestic abuse survivors delay or avoid leaving dangerous situations if they can’t bring their pets with them. With most shelters unable to accept pets, families face a heartbreaking choice. SafePet Ontario, a grassroots charity, addresses this gap through a foster-based pet safekeeping program, allowing victims of violence to seek refuge without leaving […]

Sandra Mercer

Sandra Mercer will share her transformative journey of self-discovery with everyone at NEW. After encountering a confident, mysterious version of herself in the mirror, Sandra is initially shaken but soon embarks on a path to uncover the truth behind this reflection. Along the way, she confronts her past, challenges societal expectations, and embraces her authentic […]

Cheryl Ockrant

Join Cheryl Ockrant in the workshop room as she shares The Evolution of Her Tiny House Journey. In this engaging talk, Cheryl will discuss her background before deciding to design her own tiny home, explore why the majority of tiny homeowners are women, and touch on her experiences as a single parent navigating housing restrictions. […]

Cheryl Sanders

Join Cheryl Sanders for an empowering self-defense workshop! Cheryl is the co-founder and lead instructor of Empowered Women’s Self Defense & Empowerment Training and the Empowered Kickboxing and Defense System. With over 13 years of experience at Cobourg Taekwondo, Cheryl holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo under Grandmaster Jonathan Field and a 2nd […]

Angela Roest & Astrid Young

This is a 19+ Workshop Chocolate and wine are two of life’s pleasures, but enjoying them together can be challenging. There is a science to pairing the two properly, allowing both to shine and compliment each other.  Join Angela Roest, award-winning chocolatier and owner of Centre & Main Chocolate Co. and Wine Spectator-awarded sommelier, Astrid […]

Lynne Templer

A retired teacher and business owner, Lynne has never been one to sit still. Always eager to learn new skills and apply them in her life, she’s embraced retirement by shifting her focus from her career to volunteer work at the Northumberland Players Costume House. There, she enjoys helping dress people for various events and […]

Jean Palacios

With eight years of experience in the cosmetics industry, Jean discovered her passion for medical aesthetics while working at one of the busiest laser clinics in downtown Toronto. She honed her skills and built a foundation in the field before co-founding Artisan Aesthetics. As a specialist in Aesthetic Nursing, Jean believes that enhancing one’s natural […]