May the new year bring you peace, health, hope, and many meaningful moments with the people you love.

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Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a bright, hope-filled New Year!

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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 together with care and dedication, creating these items stitch by stitch to support those in need.

We are truly grateful to have met the team at Wellesley Wilmot Resource Centre and to be part of this meaningful act of giving.

From all of us at Grand River Friendship Society, we wish everyone a Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas. May this season bring warmth, kindness, and hope to all.

This event was organized as part of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)-supported Project CARES (Community Activities for Resilient, Engaged Seniors), aiming to encourage older adults to actively engage in social issues.

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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 invitation and for the opportunity to be together. Thank you for welcoming us and for a beautiful evening of community and friendship.

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Throughout January, there is a strong need for
Baby clothing for ages 0–4

We kindly accept new or gently used, clean items, including
-Baby clothes
-Socks and pajamas
-Seasonally appropriate outfits

Your donation helps support families and brings comfort and care to mothers and their little ones.

A small gesture can make a big difference
Strong communities are built through kindness

Drop off: 1117 Snyder’s Rd E, Baden, ON N3A 3L2.

Thank you for supporting our community

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As Grand River Friendship Society, we are grateful for the opportunity to support the meaningful work that the Anishinabeg Outreach team does for Indigenous community members. Their commitment to helping and uplifting the community inspires us, and we are honoured to stand alongside them.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to these donations. Together, we continue to build warmth, connection, and friendship in our community.

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Our first batch of donations will be delivered on the 26th, and we hope to continue bringing more items at regular intervals as the community gives. Each delivery is a small bridge of care, reminding families that they are seen, valued, and not alone.

Thank you for helping us share warmth, comfort, and friendship this winter.

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The energy in the room was incredible. Everyone was excited, and today’s participation was even higher than before.

A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers and members who joined us and continue to support this meaningful project.

Together, we’re making the season warmer for those in need.

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In a busy world, this evening will create a gentle pause—space for young people and older adults to meet, talk, laugh, and make something beautiful together. It’s a chance to honour the wisdom of our seniors, uplift their spirits, and show our youth the joy of giving their time and attention.

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Our participants shared their excitement as their knitting projects take shape, and the warmth in the room was truly inspiring.
We’re also sharing some photos from the session in this post.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined and contributed their time, creativity, and kindness. Together, we’re stitching warmth and hope into every piece.

This is as part of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)-supported Project CARES (Community Activities for Resilient, Engaged Seniors), aiming to encourage older adults to actively engage in social issues.

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