Women's Business Network of Peterborough

The Inner Architect – A One-Day Retreat
2026-01-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
This one-day retreat is designed for leaders and entrepreneurs navigating complexity who want space to think clearly and decide what matters next. Through guided breathwork journeys, a walking meditation, and intentional reflection, participants step out of reaction mode and into presence. The day is carefully structured to support clarity, insight, and grounded decision-making.
Learn more and register here:
The Inner Architect

FREE Urinary Tract Infections Webinar
2026-01-23 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for this FREE webinar on January 23rd 2026!
Please RSVP to info@hfnc.ca or call us at 705-775-8118

FREE Metabolic Seminar
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Horizon Family Naturopathic Clinic, 403 McDonnel Street, peterboorugh, ON, K9H2X5, Canada
Metabolic Health Seminar – You’re Invited! ✨
Struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, blood sugar imbalance, or feeling “off” despite doing all the right things? Your metabolism may be asking for deeper support.
Join us January 28th from 7:00–8:00 PM at our clinic for an in-person Metabolic Health Seminar, where we’ll explore an approach that can support metabolic balance, energy, hormones, and long-term vitality.
🌿 What you’ll learn:
• What metabolism really is (and why it’s more than calories)
• Root causes of metabolic imbalance
• Nutrition, lifestyle, and functional strategies to support metabolic health
• An overview of our NEW Metabolic Balance Group Program launching February 9th 2026.
✨ About the Metabolic Balance Group Program:
This guided program is designed to support sustainable metabolic health using personalized nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and holistic support.
⚠️ Very limited spaces available
💫 Special introductory pricing for the first 6 people who sign up
🤍 Curious but not sure yet?
Kathryn is offering FREE 15-minute discovery appointments to learn more about what the program includes and see if it’s the right fit for you.
This is your opportunity to reset, rebalance, and support your body from the inside out. Spaces are limited—don’t wait!
📞 Contact the clinic to reserve your spot or book your complimentary 15-minute appointment.

Galentine's
2026-02-04 17:30 - 20:30 | The Venue, 286 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H2, Canada
Join us for Galentine’s Speed Networking, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with dozens of inspiring attendees! This fun and structured event is designed to help you discover valuable partnerships and resources in a lively atmosphere.
Pair up with a partner of the same color and engage in fast-paced, two-minute networking sessions to share insights and expand your connections. At the end of the evening, submit your completed matching sheet for a chance to win exciting prizes!
Don’t miss this chance to empower one another and build lasting relationships within our community. Let’s network and celebrate together!
Thank you to our Meeting Sponsor, Sugar Me Right! Beauty Studio!

Galentines/Valentines at Nostimo By the Original Greek !
2026-02-13 08:00 - 2026-02-14 17:00 | Nostimo By the Original Greek, 184 Marina Blvd, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 6M9, Canada
Come celebrate with us on these specials days !! Feb 13 and Feb 14th Our Greek – Mediterranean restaurant will feature some special menu items on these days, as well as our traditional favorites !! Call for reservations and details ! 705-991-3747 Available for Dine and Take out
Every dine in guest will receive a flower to take home from Janet at East City Flower Shop !

Jade Eagleson
2026-02-14 19:00 - 23:00 | The Venue, 286 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H2, Canada
19+ Event
Country music fans, saddle up — Jade Eagleson is hitting the road and bringing the heat to his hometown Peterborough, ON for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
🕺💃 Get ready for a night of boot-stompin
From chart-topping hits to powerhouse vocals, Jade Eagleson is ready to light up his hometown stage and deliver a performance you won’t forget.
🔥 This is a Valentine’s Day show like no other – whether you’re bringing your sweetheart or ridin’ solo, it’s the place to be.

IWD Celebration
2026-03-04 17:30 - 20:30 | Ashburnham Funeral Home, 840 Armour Rd, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Women’s Business Network on March 4th at Ashburnham Funeral Home. Join us for an inspiring evening featuring two dynamic guest speakers:

Joy Lachica, City of Peterborough Municipal Councillor, sharing insights on leadership, community impact, and women in public service.

Lisa Couture, founder of Candy Couture, who has built a thriving candy business and recently pivoted from in-store shopping to an online-only model. Lisa has also become a local social media influencer, with over 50,000 followers on TikTok alone.

Come connect with fellow members, reflect on the impact women make in our community, and leave feeling motivated and empowered!

We will be collecting donations for The Personal Care Bank (lip balm, cough drops, hand/feet warmers, hand cream, body lotion, socks, tissues, pads, tampons, soap, deodorant, bandaids and more!)

Thank you to our Meeting Sponsor, Kawartha Hypnosis!

Embracing Diversity: Creating Equitable Work Environments (Micro-credential)
2026-04-01 08:00 - 2026-04-28 17:00 | Virtual
Embracing Diversity: Creating Equitable Work Environments micro-credential course is designed to explore foundational principles, theories, and practical strategies for fostering inclusive environments within organizations, with a focus on Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs). This course examines the importance of EDI, theoretical frameworks for understanding diversity, strategies for creating inclusive organizational cultures, and methods for assessing and evaluating EDI initiatives.
April 1 – April 28, 2026 (must be completed within 4 weeks)
This course is delivered online, asynchronously, allowing participants to learn and complete coursework in their own time.
This course is one of nine courses offered in partnership with TRAICON, as part of our Nonprofit Management Essentials Suite.

Introduction to Non-profit Sector
2026-04-01 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 | Virtual
This course offers a comprehensive exploration into the dynamic world of the Not-for-Profit Sector, providing students with a foundational understanding of its evolution, structure, governance, and regulatory frameworks. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical case studies, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and contribute effectively within this vital sector. Topics include: evolution of the not-for-profit sector; navigating the nonprofit landscape; harmonizing governance and foundations of effective governance.
This is a virtual, asynchronous course enabling participants to learn and complete coursework at their own pace.

Sparking Community - WBN Tradeshow
2026-04-01 17:30 - 20:30 | The Venue, 286 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H2, Canada
We are excited to announce our two speakers coming to the Women’s Business Network Tradeshow on April 1st at The Venue, starting at 5:30 pm.

Sheena Howard of Acceptance will present The Hormone Tax on Women Entrepreneurs, a candid and timely workshop on the hidden physical and mental costs women often absorb while building a business.

Jessica Erickson of MicroAge Peterborough, Whitby, and Kingston will present Smart Tech Strategies for Today’s Business, a practical session on cybersecurity, privacy, liability, and the real opportunities and risks of AI.

Together, these workshops speak to two realities of modern business ownership that matter deeply: personal capacity and digital resilience. This is not surface level networking. It is an evening designed to give women in business real insight, useful takeaways, and meaningful connection.

Want to know what WBN is all about? Come as a guest and be part of the room on April 1st!

Thank you so much to our sponsor for this event, Peterborough Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce!

This month, we will be collecting in-kind donations for Cameron House. Please bring your in-kind donations of personal care products (shampoo/conditioner, body wash, deodorant etc.), hair brushes, ear plugs, umbrellas, slippers, spring jackets and clothing, running shoes, electric griddle, or winter coats!
Cameron House shelter offers emergency shelter, food, clothing and supports to women 18 years of age or older.

Junk Drawer Organizing Workshop
2026-04-15 12:00 - 16:00
Get your junk drawer organized at the RE:Connect event on April 15, 12-4pm. Free admission! Bring your junk drawer full of contents, and we will get it organized together. Supplies will be provided to create upcycled drawer organizers. See you there!
When: April 15, 12-4pm
Where: Morrow Building – 151 Lansdowne St. W.
FREE ADMISSION to the RE:Connect Event. See more details about that event here.

LYS DAYS
2026-04-24 10:00 - 2026-04-25 16:00 | A RIVER OF YARN, 353 Kent's Bay Rd, Keene, Ontario, K9J6X8, Canada
Save the Dates and make it a Road Trip!
What: Local Yarn Shop Days Celebration
Where: A River of Yarn Studio
When: April 24 & 25, 2026
Who: Open to the public (all skill levels welcome)
Cost: Free to attend
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Doodles: Design & Knit Custom Colourwork with Mix-and-Match Motifs
Virtual & In Person Class Friday April 24th at 1:00pm est
To register, click here: https://ariverofyarn.ca/collections/whats-new/products/doodles-design-knit-custom-colourwork-with-mix-and-match-motifs
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Join us on LYS Day, Saturday April 25th at 10:30am for a Making the Time activity with Pamela VanNest.
Pamela is a personal Confidence Coach and author of Making The Time Oracle cards. Pamela will help you identify areas of creativity in your self-care. How creativity enhances other areas in our lives. You will look at how small actions can make all the difference, and finally we’ll “play” with the Internal Obstacles” and how to “unravel” them for calmer, more satisfying creative work.
Curious? Come find out what this is all about!

Country Night with The Steve Waters Band
2026-04-24 19:30 - 22:00 | The Venue, 286 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H2, Canada
Country Night
🚨🤠 COUNTRY NIGHT IS UNLEASHED 🤠🚨
This is your warning.
There will be boot stompin’.
There will be bad decisions.
There will be yelling lyrics like you wrote them.
🔥 Tyler Lorette
🔥 Hunter James
🔥 Steve Waters Band
📍 The Venue
📅 April 24th
🕢 Doors @ 7:30pm
💸 $15 | 19+
If you leave with your voice intact and your dignity untested…
you did Country Night wrong.

Listening Inward, A Compassionate, Self-Led Approach to Self-Care and Well-Being.
2026-04-30 08:00 - 2026-06-25 17:00
If you’re feeling the pull to slow down, quiet self-doubt, and reconnect with what matters, you’re welcome to explore what becomes possible when self-care begins with compassion. You know it’s time to care for yourself differently – not by doing more, but by listening more closely.
Listening Inward – A Compassionate, Self-Led Approach to Self-Care and Well-Being.
An 8 Week Virtual Group Program to Support Your Self-Care
You may be at a point where you know, quietly and clearly, that something has to change. You’re tired of putting your own plans, needs, and longings on hold while you take care of everyone else.
Let me ask you…
Are you tired of putting your own plans, needs, and longings on hold while you take care of everyone else?
Do you have an inkling that you have gone along ALL THESE YEARS to get along?
Do you find yourself wanting to:
Reduce overwhelm and meet your needs with greater calm and confidence?
Strengthen your trust in yourself and your inner knowing?
Soften negative self-talk and relate to your inner critic with compassion?
Self-care is an outward expression of self-compassion. When we practice self-kindness, we begin to understand ourselves more clearly – and that understanding naturally flows outward to others. Compassion doesn’t stop with us. It moves through us, shaping how we relate to our families, friends, communities, and the wider world.
When self-care is rooted in compassion rather than obligation, it becomes a quiet force for change.
You don’t need to be certain — only curious.
If you feel a quiet pull toward caring for yourself differently, this program may be a supportive place to begin.
You’ll be invited to explore what truly matters to you and design a self-care blueprint that fits your life — one thoughtful step at a time.
Included in this this 8 week masterclass
Weekly 75 minutes sessions 7:00pm-8:15 pm ET on Zoom
1 personal coaching session from May to July 1st.
The oracle deck Making the Time
An MP3 meditation
A 200 page blank journal, Listening Inward, A Compassionate Self-Care Journal
Rather than following a formula, you’ll design a self-care blueprint that reflects your values, your rhythms, and your real life – supported by a small group and a compassionate, steady container.

Digital Marketing Fundamentals
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2027-05-28 17:00 | Virtual
Digital Marketing Strategies for Nonprofits is a specialized course designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to leverage digital marketing tools and strategies effectively within Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs). This course explores the fundamentals of nonprofit digital marketing, website optimization, content marketing, social media marketing, analytics, and the tools necessary for achieving digital marketing success.
Upcoming Sessions:
May 1 – May 28, 2026 (must be completed within 4 weeks)
February 1 – February 28, 2027 (must be completed within 4 weeks)
May 3 – May 28, 2027 (must be completed within 4 weeks)
This course is delivered online and asynchronously, enabling participants to learn and complete coursework at their own pace.

Board Governance Essentials for Nonprofits
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2026-10-28 17:00 | Virtual
Board Governance Essentials for Nonprofits is a specialized course focused on equipping students with essential knowledge and skills to effectively lead and govern Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs). This course explores the fundamentals of board governance, strategies for building strong foundations, effective risk management practices, and board succession planning.
Upcoming Sessions:
May 1 – May 28, 2026 (must be completed within 4 weeks)
October 1 – October 28, 2026 (must be completed within 4 weeks)
This course is delivered online and asynchronously, enabling participants to learn and complete coursework at their own pace.

Paint & Sip Party
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Venue, 286 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H2, Canada
🎨✨ Ready to unleash your inner artist? ✨🍷
Join us for a Paint & Sip Party at The Venue this Friday, May 1st at 6pm! 🖌️🌅
No experience needed—just bring your creativity and we’ll handle the rest.
🍷 Sip, relax, and paint a stunning sunset masterpiece
🍽️ Delicious food available for purchase throughout the evening
🎉 Fun vibes, great company, and a night to remember
📍 286 George Street North, Ptbo
💥 Spots are limited—reserve yours now for just $40!
📞 705-876-0008
📧 april@venueptbo.ca
Let’s make it a colorful night!

Somatics and Breathwork in the Helping Profession
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Trent U
Professionals working in helping and caregiving roles are routinely exposed to high levels of emotional demand, cognitive load, and nervous system activation. Over time, this sustained exposure can contribute to dysregulation, burnout, and reduced capacity for presence. Increasingly, somatic approaches are being recognized as essential complements to cognitive and relational models of care, offering practical methods for understanding and supporting regulation through the body.
This one-day micro-credential workshop introduces participants to the foundational principles of somatics and the applied use of breathwork as a regulation-based practice within helping professions.
The workshop is designed for educators, healthcare workers, therapists, social service professionals, and others working in service-oriented roles who are seeking evidence-informed, body-based tools to support both personal wellbeing and professional effectiveness.
Course Details:
Date: May 2, 10:00am – 4:00pm
In person and virtual options available
Cost: $445
Location: Trent University Symons Campus

Mid Life Crisis
2026-05-02 20:00 - 22:00 | The Venue, 286 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H2, Canada
Make plans to relive the best days of your life at the MLC Spring Prom Bash! Saturday May 2nd! 🎉✨
Whether you were rocking the dance floor in the 80s, vibing through the 90s, or living it up in the 00’s, this night is all about bringing those unforgettable moments back. From slow dances to standing along the gym wall waiting for that one song — we’re bringing it ALL back! 💃🕺
Dress the part however you remember it best — go all out with a wild tux or keep it classic with your 3/4 sleeve band tee. However you show up, you’ll fit right in.
This is shaping up to be the event of the year — you won’t want to miss it!!
🎟️ Tickets $25 at Anden Kitchen & Bath and Pro-Tect Lock & Safe
Doors 8pm
Spread the word and start planning your throwback look now!

Strategic Planning
2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00 | Virtual
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the essential steps, tools, and best practices for developing and implementing a strategic plan that aligns with an organization’s mission, vision, and values. Participants will learn how to assess their organization’s current state, define strategic priorities, set measurable goals, and create an action plan for achieving those goals. Emphasizing real-world application, the course incorporates case studies, interactive activities, and practical examples to prepare participants to lead effective strategic planning processes.
Location: Online, asynchronous
Program Length: 6 weeks
Time Commitment: Approximately 12 hours of instruction plus assignments
Course Start Dates:
May 4, 2026 – June 12, 2026
September 14 – October 25, 2026

Facilitating Public Dialogue
2026-05-05 08:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00 | Virtual
This course teaches the basics of systems thinking and practical tools to help create policies that address complex challenges through collaboration. This requires policy analysts and leaders to step back and take on relationship-building roles in discussions led by the public/affected interests. Key questions to be considered concern how to nurture democratic agency across people contributing to public policy ideas and how to find a shared direction within a set of divergent views.
This course is designed for policymakers, analysts, community leaders, and practitioners who want to learn collaborative, systems-based approaches to tackling complex social challenges.
Course Details:
Online
4 weeks
Start Date: May 5, 2026
There will be online asynchronous content plus a live Zoom meeting each week.
Meeting time: Tuesdays 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Cost: $375 for community members

AGM & Awards
2026-05-06 17:30 - 20:30 | The Venue, 286 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H2, Canada
Join us for our Awards & AGM on May 6th at The Venue—an exciting evening of connection, reflection, and celebration.
Come celebrate the achievements and contributions of our network, hear important updates during the AGM, and be part of an unforgettable night honoring the women who help our community thrive.
PLUS we will have $20 headshots by Jordan Lyall Photography!!!
Members, arrive at 5pm to attend our AGM, and the rest of the meeting (open to guests) will start at 5:30pm!
Thank you to Maureen Tavener for presenting the WBN Member of the Year award! Maureen started this award in 1982 to showcase an outstanding member every year.

Rave Bingo
2026-05-08 18:00 - 2026-05-09 01:00 | The Venue, 286 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H2, Canada
Brace yourself for 3.5 hours of pure, unhinged chaos on May 8th 💃🔥
Unholy dance-offs.
Aggressively dramatic lip-sync battles.
Wall-to-wall chaos.
90s & 2000s throwback bangers.
Reckless energy. Zero shame.
And wild prizes you absolutely don’t deserve (but will win anyway). 🎤💥
Voices gone.
Legs sore.
This Is Not Your Grandma’s Bingo.
**** Dance floor opens right after Bingo till 1am bring your dancing shoes ****

Mother's Day Brunch
2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | The Venue, 286 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3H2, Canada
🌸💐 Celebrate Mom in Style 💐🌸
Join us at The Venue for a beautiful Mother’s Day Brunch filled with great food, family fun, and unforgettable moments!
📅 May 10
⏰ Doors open at 10AM
✨ All You Can Eat Brunch
🎈 Bouncy Castle for the kids
📸 Photo Booth to capture the memories
Reservations required by May 8th
📞 Call 705-876-0008
📧 april@venueptbo.ca
💲 Adults $40
💲 Children (4–13) $10
👶 Under 3 FREE
(+ taxes)
Make this Mother’s Day one to remember 💖

Plain Language for the Public Sector
2026-05-11 08:00 - 2026-07-24 17:00 | Virtual
This micro-credential course provides students with knowledge and practice in plain language communication. It focuses on learning to communicate in a clear, simple, and user-focused manner for a public sector setting. The goal of this course is to offer students the opportunity to develop a skill often sought after by public sector employers and valuable for work within such institutions.
Course Details:
Online and asynchronous
Approximately 12 hours to complete
Course Date: May 11 – July 24, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business Solutions
2026-05-21 08:00 - 2026-06-30 17:00 | Virtual
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business Solutions is a six‑week online course designed to help professionals understand how to practically apply AI tools in real workplace contexts. Rather than focusing on programming, the course teaches participants how AI works, how to use it responsibly, and how to integrate AI technologies into business development, marketing, productivity, and problem‑solving. Learners explore prompt engineering, chatbots, AI‑supported market planning, and automation using current AI platforms and tools.
Course Details:
Online six week course
Two hours of online asynchronous instruction per week
One hour of online meetings per week: Thursdays 5-6 pm
Start Date: May 21, 2026

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton - Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
2026-05-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Confederation Square, 499 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2H7, Canada
Join us for the 2026 Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event on Friday May 22nd!
On Friday May 22nd, 2026, the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton will be holding our annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event at Confederation Square located at 499 George Street North in Peterborough! Together, we will walk in solidarity to raise awareness about the epidemic of domestic violence in our community while raising funds for our life saving programs.
Your donations and fundraising efforts will support the YWCA’s Journey of Care, which encompasses each of the signature programs and services offered to the women, children, and gender-diverse people we serve. From our Crossroads Shelter to our START Program and everything in between, your support ensures that a woman who is fleeing gender-based violence not only has a safe place to recover, but also the wrap-around healing programming she needs as she stands on her own, walking her path to the life of her choosing, free from fear and violence.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Training for Healthcare Professionals
2026-05-25 08:00 - 2026-06-30 17:00 | Virtual
This micro-credential equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to address health disparities and promote inclusivity in healthcare settings. Designed to bridge gaps in equity and accessibility, the program offers interactive, asynchronous self-paced online modules developed by experts in the field. Participants engage with various reflective activities and practical strategies for implementing best practices at the intersections of EDI and healthcare.
Unique innovations include employer-responsive training, real-world applications, and content tailored to support local and regional workforce needs. Completion of this program provides a competitive edge in the job market and prepares participants for leadership roles in healthcare, ensuring impactful, equitable care delivery.

Summer Gala
2026-06-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Luck Pond, 529 HWY 7A, Cavan, Ontario, L0A 1C0, Canada
🌻 WBN Summer Social: Country Fair Edition 🌻
Join us for a joyful summer evening designed to celebrate connection, community, and the incredible women in our local business network! Our Women’s Business Network Summer Social brings together women professionals and entrepreneurs for a relaxed, high-energy gathering with a country fair twist.
Expect plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and opportunities to connect as you enjoy classic country fair–inspired games, fun challenges, and exciting prizes. Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or making new connections, this is the perfect chance to unwind, celebrate wins (big and small), and strengthen your professional circle in a laid-back summer setting.
🎯 What to expect:

Country fair–themed games and prizes
Casual networking and meaningful conversations
A welcoming, fun-first atmosphere
Summer vibes and good company

We’ll be hosted at the beautiful Luck Pond Event Barn, learn more about the breathtaking property here: https://luckpond.ca/our-story/
So grab your summer fun attitude, come ready to play, and let’s make it a night to remember—where business meets community and celebration!
