North Shore Women's Institute

04/13/2026

Everyone Welcome!

11/09/2025

10/28/2025

On October 23rd, four representatives from our Institute attended the Area Annual General Meeting in Brighton, which encompassed Northumberland, Hastings, Prince Edward, and Peterborough. We gained insight into various events undertaken by different institutes over the past year, provincial board initiatives, and other areas, while also paying tribute to members who passed away this year. Additionally, we listened to an informative presentation by the Grandmother's Advocacy Network, a local group in Brighton, focusing on Child Hunger.
The luncheon was delicious, and our conversations with fellow members from other groups were engaging.
The North Shore Women's Institute continually seeks new members. Our mission revolves around participating in activities that facilitate knowledge, sharing, community care, and learning. Interested individuals are invited to contact Marg Burrett at
705 295 4728.

09/23/2025

Don't forget to do the Scavenger Hunt around Keene. Pick up your copy of it at Keene General Store or Township Office. It's a great way to learn about Keene. Make it a family event. Due October 10th. #10 is not available to find right now.

08/28/2025

The Women's Institute is running a Scavenger Hunt. Please see the pictures below and have fun finding these things in Keene. Enjoy.

01/01/2025

Many members of the North Shore Women's Institute met for their Annual Christmas Gathering on Monday. They enjoyed an afternoon of friendship and fun. If you'd like to join our amazing group please contact us at 705- 295-4728. We meet monthly to learn, share and enjoy activities.

12/24/2024

The North Shore Women's Institute would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and healthy New Year.

12/07/2024

Please join Mayor Taylor on January 1st, 2025 at the Mayor's New Years Levee. This is the kick off to the celebration of Keene's 200th anniversary. This event is free with complimentary food and beverages (cash bar). Memorabilia Display and slide show of Keene's history.
Keene Lions Den 1 - 4 pm.

10/22/2024

On Tuesday, October 15th many WI members came together for the Trent Valley Area Women's Institute 97th Annual Convention. It was held at the Keene United Church on a lovely fall day. Many thanks to Cathy Wood and Sarah Nelson for setting up, Three Roads Farms for catering, Michelle Phillippi, President of FWIO, for updating us on provincial happenings, Tina Benson for teaching us some relaxation and team building activities, Bonnie Clark, Deputy Mayor of Otonabee South Monaghan and Warden of Peterborough County, for her interesting talk and to Peterborough Area WI members who helped organize the tables, drinks and food.
Our theme this year was W.O.W. We are Women of Wonder, Work, Warmth, Words, Worldly Knowledge, Wisdom, Wit, Worth. What is your W.O.W.?
If you ever feel the Women's Institute would be a group you'd be interested in please reach out to Marg Burrett 705-295-4728. Our local North Shore WI meets monthly and takes part in many interesting activities.

10/19/2024

The North Shore Women's Institute is sponsoring a talk by Elwood Jones on the Peter Robinson Settlement in Peterborough County. Professor Jones is a Professor Emeritus of History at Trent University and an archivist at Trent Valley Archives. He will be describing the fascinating story of Peter Robinson's work in organizing the migration and settlement to Peterborough County of immigrants from Ireland in 1825. Under Robinson's supervision, free rations were distributed, cabins erected and approximately 2,000 settlers successfully established on land in the Peterborough region. This year, the 200th anniversary of Peter Robinson's work is being celebrated throughout the county.

WHERE: Keene United Church (30 North St., Keene ON)
WHEN: Tuesday, October 22 at 2:00pm
Refreshments will be served.
Please bring a donation towards the rental of the church hall.
For more information contact Marg Burrett (705-295-4728)