Ramadan Mubarak to all who are observing in our region and around the world. May this sacred month bring peace, reflection, compassion, and renewed hope to every home and every heart. Ramadan reminds us of the importance of generosity, gratitude, and caring for one another — values that connect communities across cultures and borders. Wishing...
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...
Saturday, December 6th 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 1117 Snyder’s Rd E, Baden, ON N3A 3L2 Clothes • Household Items • Great Deals! Everything is priced VERY LOW — perfect for students, families, and anyone looking for good finds! What You’ll Find: ✔ Gently used clothing ✔ Kitchenware & home items ✔ Decor pieces ✔...
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 Wednesday, November 26, we visited Anishinabeg Outreach to deliver a large donation of winter essentials — including coats, jackets, boots, shoes, hats, gloves, socks, sweaters, shirts, and other warm clothing items. As Grand River Friendship Society, we are grateful for the opportunity to support the meaningful work that the Anishinabeg Outreach team does for...
We’re collecting winter clothing to support our neighbours. As the weather gets colder, warm coats, boots, hats, and mittens become more than just clothing—they’re a way of protecting health, dignity, and hope. Our first batch of donations will be delivered on the 26th, and we hope to continue bringing more items at regular intervals as...
Today we held the third session of our knitting club with our wonderful seniors, dedicated volunteers, and amazing members. Our Christmas gifts for people experiencing homelessness — handmade hats and scarves — are almost finished! The energy in the room was incredible. Everyone was excited, and today’s participation was even higher than before. A heartfelt...
