CFUW is an inclusive, non-government, non-partisan organization open to all women regardless of education level. It is committed to the pursuit of knowledge, the promotion of education, the improvement of the status of women and the advancement of human rights through scholarships, advocacy, education, and fellowship.
We hold monthly meetings, organize lectures with informative speakers, and often plan trips. We have several Interest Groups that meet regularly during the year to provide networking, fun and fellowship to our Members.
CFUW Owen Sound
Land Acknowledgement
Officers 2025-2026
President: Ruth Henderson
Vice President: Helen Penfold
Secretary: Sandra Shantz
Treasurer: Styn Furness
Past President: Cynthia Lemon
Interest Group Leaders
Art Explorers: Cynthia Porter
Book Club 1: Anne Seymour & Sydney Misener
Book Club 2: Meran Farmer
Games Group: Judy Keeling
Gardeners: Judy Beth Armstrong
Healthy Lifestyles: Janet Barker & Rosemary McCann
Women Exploring Issues: Anne Seymour
Committees
ADVOCACY
Cynthia Lemon (Chair), Leslie Garnett, Donna Phillips, Anne Seymour, Marianne Williams, Angela Yenssen
ARCHIVES
Meran Farmer
MEMBERSHIP
Anne Dondertman
NEWSLETTER
Judy Beth Armstrong
POLICY COORDINATOR
Janet Glasspool
PROGRAM
Brenda Bergen (Co-Chair), Meran Farmer (Co-Chair), Judy Beth Armstrong, Styn Furness, Cynthia Lemon, Pat McCoy, Kathy Needham, Donna Phillips, Sydney Misener
EDUCATION
Cynthia Lemon (Chair), Brenda Bergen, Roberta Cuthbertson, Meran Farmer
SOCIAL MEDIA
Anne Dondertman (Chair), Judy Beth Armstrong, Linda Crawford, Ruth Henderson, Cynthia Lemon, Shawna Macivor, Donna Phillips