Who We Are

We are a group of like-minded women in Muskoka who have a lot of fun while providing opportunities for social interaction and networking, advocating actions that benefit the community, advancing human rights, improving the status of women, and initiating action to ensure that various levels of government are aware of our issues.

We are committed to

  • The pursuit of knowledge and education

  • Providing a forum for social interaction and networking

  • Improving the status of women and human rights

  • Advocacy and participation in public affairs

  • Raising funds to provide bursaries to local students

The History of the Club

The first iteration of our club occurred in the 1960’s as a discussion group. It was not until 1990 that members formally approached the National office to form a CFUW club in Muskoka. The club’s charter was presented in June 1993. By 1996 there were over 50 members in the club and the activities were many and varied.

The History of the CFUW Muskoka Gavel

"When I was president my brother made it for me in his woodshop in our basement, with wood from my family island on Georgian Bay. The tree it came from is called eastern red cedar, although it is listed in tree books under Juniper Trees and has blue berries that look like extra big juniper berries. For several years, at the annual meeting,  the outgoing president  handed the gavel to the incoming president to indicate the formal taking of office.  The gavel has been used by some of the ensuing presidents and ignored by those, who could call a meeting to order without it.”

History of the CFUW Muskoka Banners


Two banners have been displayed with honour at each CFUW Muskoka meeting since its founding in 1994. Having a club banner is a CFUW tradition.

The first was a simple Muskoka scene created on felt by 3 CFUW members, Carol Scholey, Eunice Sikorsky and Pam Brown. We are sure there is a wonderful story to be told and continue to look for more information to share with you.  



The second banner was hand made by members Mary McFarlane, Rena Liebster, Ann Gray and Paddy Taylor back in 2013. This energetic group began by gathering scraps of material which they tediously cut into 1" squares.  They had an idea in mind for the picture they were creating, and each had a separate task. creating the land, the water, sky and other sections. Eventually they gathered as a group and piece by piece brought their vision to life. Over much laughter they quickly realized a tree was needed so Val Whitton of the Pinetree Quilters Guild of Muskoka was asked to do it. 

Story as told by members Rena Leibster, Paddy Taylor & Jill James, April 2020