en gngf Bloomingdale WI Ata recent meeting, Members ofBloomingdaler (Guelph Area) were introduced to the art of belly dancing! Anne Cameron spoke about her involvement with Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (based in Calgary, Alberta) and how she raises funds for this organization in a "fun" way by demonstrating the art of belly dancing to groups. She brings with her some costumes, recorded music, coin belts,jewe|leryand hairpieces. The participants wear these costumes and learn the movements for belly dancing. Anne explains how her fundraising efforts help women and girls in Afghanistan by paying a teacher’s salary. Anne charges $25 to come to a meeting, a bridal shower or a gathering of friends and there is also the opportunity to donate extra funds into a basket. When She has reached the sum of $750’ She forwards it on to PicturedlLiRHn front:DianeStricklerandAnneCameron. Standing: . . . . . , Mary Legault, Jackie Grigsby, Gladys Rellinger, Irene Weber, Karen the head Of the organ'zat'on m Calgary‘ Th's '5 Annes Reist, Judy Reist, Brenda Hagey, Joyce Hiemstra, Pauline Wei/and own unique way of raising funds for the organization. andSharon Agla. 4 4': Silver-Wood WI The Members of Silverâ€"Wood WI (Guelph Area) recently learned about the historical signiï¬cance of the Limehouse kilns and the ongoing restoration work. Despite heat, humidity, ominous skies, mosquitoes and the sound of thunder, the Members enjoyed an evening "walk and talk†led by Mary Shier, President ofthe Limehouse Kiln Society, on land now owned by the Credit Valley Conservation Authority. Left: After the "walk and talk,†Mary Shier discussed the new signage boards with Shirley Thaiss and Karen Carney. Alford & Park Road WI The Members of Alford & Park Road WI (Hamilton Area) were busy painting Easter Eggs at their meeting this past April. The ladies met at the Pine Grove & Howell Community Centre on Lynden Park Road in Brantford. Left: (LR) are Eleanor Fair, Betty Clubine, Helen Doctor, Joan Johnson, Lois Foster, Muriel Ferguson, Barbara Kernaghan, Joanne Hansen and Elaine Allardyce.