Ryder Lake Women's Institute

Connect. Learn. Contribute. Have fun.

YOU’RE INVITED

The Ryder Lake Women’s Institute (RLWI) is a friendly group of local women who get together to learn, create, socialize and contribute to our community.

From interesting speakers and hands-on workshops to potluck dinners, community projects and special events, there’s always something different happening.

Guests are always welcome. Come to a meeting, meet us and see what the Women’s Institute is all about.

First Wednesday of the month from September to June
Ryder Lake Hall - usually at 7pm.

THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING

No two meetings are quite the same. Our program reflects the interests of our members and our community.

Members and friends enjoying a recent Paint Night

LEARN
Interesting speakers, member presentations, demonstrations and discussions on topics ranging from travel and local food to technology and emergency preparedness.

CREATE
Get hands-on with activities such as soap making, Christmas crafts, wreath making, paint nights and other workshops.

CONNECT
Enjoy potluck dinners, social evenings and the simple pleasure of getting together with other women from the community.

CONTRIBUTE
Take part in community projects, local events and activities that make Ryder Lake an even better place to live.

WHY JOIN?

Women join the Ryder Lake Women’s Institute for all sorts of reasons. Some want to meet more people in the community. Others enjoy learning new things, sharing their own skills or getting involved in worthwhile local projects.

Whatever brings you through the door, you’ll find opportunities to:

Meet new people and build friendships
Discover new interests and learn from others
Share your own knowledge, talents and experience
Get involved in community projects and events
Help shape future WI activities
Be part of an organization with a remarkable history in Ryder Lake

Potluck evening

Curious? You don't have to join to come and meet us. COME AS OUR GUEST

CONNECTIONS CAFÉ

One of our favourite community projects!

Every Thursday afternoon from September through April, the RLWI hosts the Connections Café at the Ryder Lake Hall — a welcoming place to meet friends and neighbours over coffee and treats.

Visitors can bring along their technology questions for help with phones, tablets and computers, and our weekly presentations cover a wide variety of useful and interesting topics.

Thursdays · 1–4 pm · Everyone welcome · Free.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

Community service has been at the heart of the Ryder Lake Women’s Institute for generations.

Today our members continue that tradition by supporting local organizations and programs, sponsoring community activities, helping care for and improve Ryder Lake Hall, organizing Connections Café and working alongside other community groups on projects and events.

Recent initiatives have included support for Vedder Elementary food programs, sponsorship of Kitchen Arts prizes at the Chilliwack Fair, and successful grant applications that have helped fund improvements to Ryder Lake Hall.

Working together, even a small group can make a big difference.

90 YEARS IN RYDER LAKE - 1935–2025

For more than 90 years, generations of local women have shared friendship, knowledge and skills while contributing to life in Ryder Lake.

We're proud of our history — and we're looking forward to what comes next.

Anniversary Tea with Mayor Ken Popove, WI members and their friends.

The Ryder Lake Women's Institute (RLWI) is a member branch of the BC Women's Institute

EXPLORE OUR HISTORY →

COME AND MEET US

Whether you've lived in Ryder Lake for decades or you're relatively new to the community, we'd be delighted to meet you.

Join us at an upcoming meeting or get in touch to find out more.

First Wednesday of the month · 7 pm · Ryder Lake Hall

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Contact rlwiinfo@gmail.com for more information.