Name: 2026 International Women's Day Lunch
Start: 2026-03-06T11:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-06T13:30:00-05:00
Location: Pembroke Curling Centre

2026 IWD Theme: When We Give, We Gain
The International Women’s Day 2026 Give to Gain campaign encourages a mindset of generosity, collaboration, and reciprocity. When individuals, organizations, and communities give, through time, resources, knowledge, advocacy, or opportunity, we help create conditions where women can thrive. Giving is not a subtraction; it is intentional multiplication. When women succeed, communities and economies are strengthened, and we all rise.
Let’s come together to support, empower, and celebrate the women driving change in our region!
What Can Attendees Expect?
Buffet-style meal - cultural potluck from local women-led businesses
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverage
Complimentary flower
One participant at each table will win a gift from the table sponsor
Shopping opportunity at our vendor corner
Cash bar beverage service
Address from our Title Sponsor on Women in Nuclear
Fellowship and networking opportunities
Discount Golf Simulation Offer from the Pembroke Curling Club
Food Service
We are pleased to have Luiana of SOPA, joined by friends, leading the food offering for this event. Guests will enjoy a cultural potluck featuring a variety of menu selections inspired by diverse international cuisines. Menu offerings will be posted once complete.
We are thrilled that Sip Social by Sips Stirs will be joining us as a vendor at the event and serving our guests a complimentary non-alcoholic signature beverage.
Keynote Speaker
Debbie Fredericks, Bump Coaching
Presented in collaboration with Enterprise Renfrew County
Raised in the Ottawa Valley, Debbie is a Registered Therapist (OCSWSSW), Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and Professional Mediator (MCEO) with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s most complex transitions.
Keynote address from Debbie Fredericks of Bump Coaching