Social Activities & Extras

Elevate your conference experience! The optional activities listed below are available for in-person attendees only. 

Thursday, June 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Wine & Designing Your Financial Foundation: Key Consideration for Medical Professionals

Presented by TD Bank

*Seats are limited. RSVP required*

This session offers practical, decision-focused financial guidance tailored to medical professionals at every stage of their career. Through an engaging, moderated discussion, attendees will discover how TD Financial Planning helps professionals navigate financial priorities, clarify their options, and make confident decisions. The conversation will address core topics such as managing cash flow, balancing lifestyle and long-term wealth, and determining when to incorporate advanced financial strategies. By tackling these essential subjects, the session aims to provide actionable insights that empower attendees to avoid common missteps, address ongoing challenges, and create a thriving financial future. Our experts will share real-life examples and perspectives, making the dialogue relevant and accessible regardless of experience level. In addition, the TD Financial Planning team will be available throughout the event for personalized follow-up conversations, ensuring attendees can ask specific questions and explore solutions tailored to their unique circumstances. This interactive format is designed to spark meaningful discussions and drive valuable connections, so participants leave with practical tools and clarity for their financial journey.

 

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Winnipeg Welcome: Neon Nights Kick-Off Event

Join us as we kick-off CWIM Conference 2026 at the Winnipeg Welcome: Neon Nights Kick-Off Event. There will be music, some fun activities, and a cash bar. Come catch up with old friends and meet some new fellow physicians. 

No additional ticket is required to attend - all registered attendees are welcome to join us. 

Friday, June 12, 2026
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Morning Workout

Start your morning off with a sweat! Join Jake Wright of The Canadian Women Physicians Fitness Community (CWPFC) for an indoor morning workout. This optional activity is open to all in-person conference attendees, space permitting. 

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

CWIM Ultimate Coast-to-Coast Closet Swap & Dance Party

Join the Canadian Women in Medicine Organization for the sunset hours to celebrate CWIM 2026 in style at the CWIM Ultimate Coast-to-Coast Closet Swap & Dance Party! Bring up to three gently loved clothing or accessory items and trade them for something “new-to-you.” Enjoy drinks, dancing and connection with your fellow women physicians while refreshing your wardrobe sustainably and supporting a fantastic local charity. We'll have a DJ, sweet treats and a few surprises, too!

Tickets must be purchased to attend. You will see an option to purchase a ticket as you're completing your conference registration. 

Partners - $30.00

Non-Partners - $40.00

  • All proceeds and remaining items at the end of the event will be donated to a local charity.
  • No need to swap to join—come sip, dance and unwind with us!
  • Dress code suggestion: Prairie Sunset - get out your red, orange, yellow and pink outfits and get ready to shine.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Morning Yoga: Steady State

This all-levels yoga class will explore breath-linked movement, mobility, and stillness through a grounded and steady practice. Designed around our ability to maintain stability and responsiveness while balancing various demands and inevitable change, this class offers space to settle your attention, reconnect with your body, and begin your day with greater ease and awareness.

Keleigh James is a family physician and yoga teacher based in Ottawa. She teaches yoga regularly at Yogatown, works in physician wellness at the CMPA, and develops educational and reflective programming through Locus Collaborative. Her yoga teaching integrates breath, movement, strength, and stillness.

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

From Passenger to Driver: A Physician's Guide to Self-Directed Investing

Presented by TD Bank

This breakfast session will focus on making self-directed investing feel clearer and more approachable. We will explore when DIY investing makes sense, walk through common investing myths, and discuss how control, flexibility, and long‑term thinking can work together, so investing feels more aligned with real‑life goals and less overwhelming.