Starting the day together at 7:00 AM set a warm tone for connection, gratitude, and friendship. Sharing breakfast and nature helps us slow down, check in on one another, and build community — one simple moment at a time.
Small daily choices build a kinder community. Today’s Friendship Four: listen before speaking, ask—don’t assume, make room at the table, and end the day with gratitude.
Our new season has begun! Each month, we explore womanhood through one film, podcast, and article — diving deep into themes of identity, creativity, and transformation. For our October gathering, we discussed Women, Identity & Dreams through the film Julie & Julia. Inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s The Curiosity-Driven Life podcast, we explored the difference between...
Over the weekend, we had a wonderful time with our Grade 9 and Grade 10 students celebrating Friendsgiving together. The evening began with reflections on gratitude and friendship. Throughout the night, we enjoyed a Bingo icebreaker, unlimited food and desserts, and fun activities. Each table had the question “What are you thankful for?” to spark...
We are launching a knitting workshop to make winter gift packs for our unhoused neighbours. Thursdays: Nov 6, 13, 20 • 11:30 AM–1:00 PM Location: GRFS We’ll make: scarves, hats, gloves All skill levels welcome! Tea & snacks • No RSVP • Volunteer hours available
We open our 2025–26 Read & Watch Series with a warm, welcoming circle on women, identity, and becoming—why who we are (and who we’re becoming) matters for our dreams, dignity, and daily life. Fridays, 6–8 PM • Conrad Grebel College
Join us for a welcoming, practical “Know Your Rights” session with Izzy Li, Newcomer Gender-Based Violence Legal Advocate from the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC). Wednesday, 22 October • ⏰ 6:00 PM 1117 Snyder’s Rd E, Baden, ON N3A 3L2 Knowing your rights helps you stay safe, support friends, and access services...
On October 18, the first anniversary of his passing, our community gathered to honor Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi—remembering a life dedicated to knowledge, education, and serving humanity. His example reminds us that learning and kindness are powerful ways to build a better world. The evening opened with a Qur’an recitation that invited calm and reflection. A...
A heart-warming October 17 gathering at the Grand River Friendship Society brought neighbours, newcomers, seniors, and friends together to celebrate gratitude—the glue that strengthens community and deepens our sense of belonging. When gratitude moves our hands—cooking a meal, listening with care, showing up for one another—thanks becomes action. That’s Love in motion. Love is a...
As we look back on Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our community—neighbors, families, seniors, and newcomers—who make the Grand River Friendship Society feel like home. May this season bring peace, warmth, and abundance to everyone. Gratitude is more than a feeling—it moves us to act. When we call a neighbor, share a meal, or show up...
