As we step into a new year, we want to thank you for being part of our journey. Your kindness, support, and presence help create a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected. May the new year bring you peace, health, hope, and many meaningful moments with the people you love.
May your day be filled with warmth, peace, and beautiful moments with the people you love. Thank you for being part of our community—your kindness and support help make friendship and belonging possible. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a bright, hope-filled New Year!
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of visiting Wellesley Wilmot Resource Centre to share some holiday warmth with our senior community members. Together with the wonderful senior members of our society, we prepared 29 Christmas gift bags, each filled with lovingly handmade knitted hats, scarves, and gloves. Over the past three weeks, our knitting club came...
We were very happy to attend the Grassroots Christmas Meetup last Friday evening, kindly hosted by our Ukrainian friends. It was a joy to spend such a meaningful evening together with Ukrainian families, Canadian friends, volunteers, and partners. The warmth, connection, and shared moments made it a truly special night. We are grateful for the...
Last Friday evening, we had the pleasure of visiting our Indigenous friends for a truly meaningful gathering. This special evening marked the final program of the year, thoughtfully prepared together by Hope Engel and Flora. We are sincerely thankful for their warm hospitality and for the beautiful Indigenous songs and the powerful drum performance they...
On Friday evening, we were delighted to host our Ukrainian friends from Grassroots Response to the Ukrainian Crisis. This gathering was a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another — we introduced ourselves, they shared their inspiring work, and together we discussed how they support Ukrainians who have recently arrived in Canada. We also...
We hosted a fun snow sculpture competition for our Grade 8 students. Some of our youth formed teams and worked together, while others chose to create their own designs independently. The creativity was amazing — one team built a snow mosque, and one student even recreated a Clash Royale game map in the snow! It...
On Wednesday evening, we had the joy of visiting The Westhill Retirement Residence for a beautiful cross-generational craft program. Our youth and the senior residents came together, shared stories, created art, and built meaningful connections. This gathering was more than just a craft session — it was a moment where generations met, learned from each...
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 Friday evening, November 28, we had the pleasure of attending the Indigenous and Newcomers Gathering program at Victoria Park Pavilion, hosted by the inspiring healer, Hope Engel. As part of her meaningful collage workshop, we learned how art can help us understand, address, and gently heal the wounds we carry within ourselves. Through this...
