On Friday evening, January 30, as Grand River Friendship Society, we had the pleasure of hosting a collage workshop in collaboration with the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre, as part of the Indigenous & Newcomers Gathering organized by Indigenous Creatives United, specially organized for the women in our community. The workshop was incredibly meaningful and productive. Our...
With the participation of our 18 incredible women mentors, we hosted a very special Mentors Appreciation Night to celebrate dedication, generosity, and impact. It was a meaningful evening where we expressed our heartfelt gratitude for their time, guidance, and unwavering commitment, and created beautiful memories together. Thank you for inspiring our community and lighting the...
This month’s book club gathering felt deeply layered and quietly powerful. We didn’t just watch the movie Tully, we used it as a mirror. Through Marlo’s story, we explored experiences many of us recognize in our own lives: constant exhaustion, carrying invisible loads, and slowly losing touch with parts of ourselves while trying to keep...
This month in our book club, our theme is Women, family & Motherhood. We’ll explore the film Tully through the lens of womanhood, the mother archetype, and self-parenting—using the film as a way to understand ourselves more deeply. Motherhood is often discussed through social roles and responsibilities, but we’ll step outside that frame and reflect...
On Thursday, November 21, we closed our Women & Relationships theme with Marriage Story, guided by insights from Brené Brown’s The Power of Vulnerability podcast. We talked about the defense mechanisms we carry into our relationships, emotional numbness as a form of self-protection, the courage to speak about hard things, and what it truly means...
On Tuesday, we delivered the generous donations prepared by our community members to the Pregnancy Center. These included clothing for children aged 0–4, baby blankets, toys, winter jackets, shoes, diapers, and many other essentials for young children. We were warmly welcomed by Liz Perez, the Outreach Coordinator at the Pregnancy Center. She shared her appreciation...
We are excited to invite all girls in Grades 6–8 to our GRFS Middle School Costume Competition! This special event celebrates creativity, confidence, and sisterhood. Participants will showcase their handmade costumes on the catwalk—no store-bought costumes allowed! We can’t wait to see the imagination, craftsmanship, and vibrant energy our girls bring to the stage!
Our Young Professional Women Committee hosted an unforgettable Halloween-themed evening full of laughter, creativity, and connection! ???? From unique costumes to delicious food and lively music, the night was filled with joy, energy, and sisterhood. It was truly inspiring to see everyone bring their own flair and spirit to the night — celebrating friendship, fun,...
We continue our Dialogue Book Club with a brave dive into Women, Love & Relationships—how courage, boundaries, apology, and repair shape the way we love in real life. Vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the doorway to connection. When we show up with honesty and care, we build relationships that can heal and grow.
Our Young Professional Women Committee gathered at Victoria Park on October 18 for a cozy breakfast filled with laughter, inspiration, and connection. We enjoyed meaningful conversations, shared new ideas, and celebrated the beauty of community and togetherness. Because there’s nothing quite like spending time with strong, inspiring women!
