INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION
Join us for a special screening of "THE DAY ICELAND STOOD STILL" in celebration of International Women's Day.
The Day Iceland Stood Still tells the remarkable true story of October 24, 1975, when 90% of Iceland’s women walked off their jobs and out of their homes to demand equality. The film captures the courage, humor, and determination of ordinary women who created extraordinary change. Inspiring and deeply moving, it celebrates the power of collective action and reminds us that it’s never too late to stand up and make a difference.
We will also be collecting funds (cash or cheque) at the theatre for Period Poverty (see below).
Friends are welcome.
The Details
Date: Thursday March 12, 2026
Time: The doors will open at 3:00pm. Please arrive at the theatre between 3:00pm - 3:20pm to get checked in by volunteers. (Anyone arriving before 3pm will need to wait outside.) The event will start at 3:30pm with opening remarks, followed by the movie screening, and should be finished around 5pm.
Location: Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank St.
Cost: $15 per person (no discounts)
Parking: Please allow time to find street parking around the theatre.
Advanced Registration and Payment
- Registration for the movie can be done in advance by completing the form in this link. Deadline to use this link is March 10th. After this date, tickets can be purchased at the door.
https://forms.gle/rqoqWAyr9zVdRfXg6
- Payment of $15 per person can be done by:
- E-transfer - this is our preferred method. Send to treasurer@cfuw-ottawa.org. Add “your name” and “For movie tickets” in the Notes section of the e-transfer.
- Cheque - mail a cheque made payable to “CFUW-Ottawa” and mail to Catherine Smith, 120 Dorothea Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 7C7. Make sure your name is on the cheque.
- Cheque at the door– make cheque payable to “CFUW-Ottawa”.
- Cash at the door. Please do not pay with a $50 bill.
Parking and Carpooling
There is street parking around the Mayfair Theatre. Please leave enough time to find parking and walk to the theatre.
We are strongly encouraging carpooling. Try the "Find Your Neighbour" list on the club website (https://www.cfuw-ottawa.org/sys/website/?pageId=1863213; you must be logged in first) to find other members in your neighbourhood who may be going.
Concession Stand
What is a movie without popcorn? The concession stand will be open.
Restaurants Nearby the Theatre
CFUW-Ottawa is not organizing any formal dinner or reservations afterwards, but if you’d like to get a group together on your own to meet for dinner after the movie, there are several restaurants within walking distance. Reservations are recommended for large groups. Here are some nearby.
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Period Poverty Persists in Ottawa – Donate at the Mayfair screening
Thousands of women and girls in Ottawa face their periods without menstrual products. Rent, food, clothing must come first.
CFUW women can help by donating money by cash or cheque (made out to CFUW-Ottawa) at the Mayfair screening. A desk will be set up inside the theatre to collect these funds. With these funds we will buy exactly what E Fry and the Centretown Community Food Bank have asked for. Please be generous.
