International Women’s Day Lunch – March 7
Join us for a delicious lunch buffet on Friday, March 7th to celebrate International Women’s Day at The GrandWay! While you enjoy your meal, you’ll get to hear from Mandi Fields, Founder of Tampon Tuesday and innovative, results-driven change maker locally and nationally! She will share how Tampon Tuesday came about and what impact it has made in our surrounding communities. Mandi will be joined by her good friend Anneke Donkers-Stickney, from Egg Farmers Ontario. She is a young entrepreneur making waves within the Poultry Industry. She is deeply connected within local farming initiatives and supports many local causes, such as Tampon Tuesday alongside Mandi.
Mandi will chat about her involvement in Tampon Tuesday and the program’s importance and impact on anyone who uses feminine hygiene products.
TAMPON TUESDAY: Menstrual hygiene products are one of the most requested yet least donated items at food banks. Learn more about Tampon Tuesday here: https://www.tampontuesday.com/
BRING A DONATION – We encourage donations of feminine hygiene products to this event or consider a monetary donation to The Centre Wellington Food Bank.
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, March 7, 2025
The GrandWay Events Centre, 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora
11:00 am Doors open
11:30 am Buffet available
12:45 pm Formal program begins
1:30 pm Wrap-up
Tickets = $50 per person +HST
A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to Centre Wellington Food Bank.
No refunds.
NO RESERVED SEATING. It is first-come-first-serve seating for all single tickets. Purchase a table (8 tickets) to ensure you and your friends sit together!
BUY TICKETS!
BUFFET MENU:
- Lemon-infused Mediterranean chicken (GF)
- Grilled ribbon veggies – eggplant, zucchini, etc (vegan and GF)
- Quinoa salad – Quinoa blend, mixed with scallions, diced tomatoes, craisins, cucumber, bell peppers, roasted garlic and lemon vinaigrette, pea shoots, and fresh herbs (GF and vegan)
- Greek Orzo Salad – Orzo, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, red onion, and feta, tossed with Greek dressing
- Citrus Arugula Salad – Arugula, swiss cheese, grapes, red onion, yellow peppers, tossed in an orange and lemon vinaigrette (GF)
- Lavender crème brulée, or chocolate brownie (vegan and GF)
- Coffee/tea will be available throughout the lunch
Anneke Donkers-Stickney:
Anneke Donkers-Stickney is a second generation egg farmer from Elora Ontario and a proud mother to 4 boys. After obtaining a business degree and gaining a decade of experience in financing, Anneke returned back to her roots to take over the family egg farm. To kick start her career, Anneke participated in the Egg Farmers of Canada national young farmer program. After the completion of the program, Anneke transitioned the laying barn into an enriched housing system. When Anneke is not managing the books, barns or raising her four sons she is giving back to her community. As part of the Egg Farmers of Ontario egg donation program, Anneke coordinated the donation of hard boiled eggs to local school breakfast clubs and farm fresh eggs to local food banks and community groups. Anneke also lends her time supporting local initiatives, including Tampon Tuesday, Fergus Fall Fair Agriculture Education section, Volunteering at local events and supporting other local farmers. Anneke’s experience and positive attitude lead to her being awarded the Top 4 under 40 poultry producers in Canada.
Mandi Fields:
An ambitious, creative, and results-driven change maker and project manager Mandi Fields integrates fresh ideas to drive impactful community projects and generate revenue through innovative initiatives. Skilled in managing diverse teams and projects, excelling in community engagement, social change, and developing sustainable programs. A member of the JUNOS 2019 Host Committee, The Canadian Country Music Awards, 2021 and the recipient of multiple awards, whatever the task may be, Fields is all in.
Mandi’s work has been recognized locally, provincially and nationally:
- Distinctive Londoner – Annual Mayor’s Honor Roll, City of London, 2021
- Distinctive Alumnae – Brescia University College, 2020
- National Change Maker Award – United Way for Tampon Tuesday, 2019
- Leading Women Building Communities Provincial Recognition Certificate, 2016
Mandi is the creator of Tampon Tuesday, Fields to Forks, The Pledge to End Bullying and most recently the Imagine Build which is a housing initiative in support of Oneida Nation of the Thames.
Questions about the event? Please email bookings@thegrandway.com.