Grand River Friendship Society marks Remembrance Day 2026 with respect and gratitude for those who served and sacrificed, reflecting on the impact of war and our shared hope for a more peaceful future.
GRFS invites you to Mentor Appreciation Night on November 15, 2026, at Kitchener Portuguese Club. Join us to celebrate our mentors and volunteers and reflect on a year of community programs.
High school students joined a campus tour organized by the University of Waterloo, exploring buildings, services and resources while learning about university life and future educational pathways.
Grand River Friendship Society wishes everyone celebrating a Happy Diwali. Our Festival of Lights message celebrates cultural traditions, hope, kindness and the joy of bringing communities together.
Grand River Friendship Society is inviting volunteers to join the GRFS Media Team. Develop your photography, videography, editing or live sound skills while helping capture community events.
Join GRFS for a Sushi Cooking Class on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:30 PM at 1117 Snyder’s Rd. Explore Japanese cuisine, learn new skills and connect with others through cooking.
Young Professionals Waterloo Region (GRFS) and the Centre for Mutual Wellbeing invite youth and young professionals aged 20–35 to a Cultural Friendsgiving Dinner on November 16, 2026. Register to celebrate gratitude, culture and friendship.
GRFS participants gathered on October 24, 2026, to make pumpkin pie, explore a Canadian fall tradition and connect through cooking, conversation and shared experiences.
During Reading Week, 22 GRFS mentors and assistant mentors supporting Kitchener-Waterloo students joined a three-day camp for discussion, academic study, personal reflection and friendship.
GRFS opened a new Dialogue Book Club season at Conrad Grebel University College on October 23, 2026, with Dreams & Possibilities: From Dreaming to Becoming. Participants shared reflections on aspirations, personal growth and meaningful connections.
