Backyard Movie Night: “Pocket Hercules”
July 23, 20250
Join us for the inspiring true story of Olympic legend Naim Suleymanoglu—an evening of community, courage, and connection. ? Date & Time: 8:00 PM | 25 July, Friday ? GRFS...
Through the Neighborhood Connections Through Sport program, women came together for a walking hockey event that was all about joy, inclusion, and connection. Supported by Field Hockey Canada through the...
Canadian Multiculturalism Day
June 27, 20250
June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day — a time to honour the cultures, traditions, and communities that make Canada so vibrant. It’s a celebration of the unique stories, languages, and...
Yesterday marked the exciting kickoff of our Neighbourhood Connections Through Sport program—and what a joyful launch it was! With laughter, friendly competition, and lots of movement, our seniors (55+) truly...
On May 10, 2025, the African Canadian Association of the Waterloo Region Area (ACAWRA) and the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) came together to celebrate Mother’s Day with heartfelt purpose....
Karen Redman Joins Us for Breakfast
May 1, 20250
On April 30th, we were honoured to welcome Karen Redman, the Regional Chair of Waterloo Region, to our Turkish breakfast table. Her presence was a meaningful gesture of support and...
Celebrating Labour Day
May 1, 20250
May 1st marks Labour Day—an important day to recognize and appreciate the hardworking individuals whose daily efforts build, sustain, and uplift our communities. From frontline workers to educators, tradespeople, and...
On May 1st, we proudly recognized First Responders Day—a time to honour the courageous individuals who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe, healthy,...
GRFS Food Festival Update #2: A Warm Visit from Aislinn Clancy
February 10, 20250
We were thrilled to welcome Aislinn Clancy, former MPP for Kitchener Centre, and current MPP Candidate for the upcoming elections, to our GRFS Food Festival today at the Baden Campus!...
GRFS Food Festival Update: A Day of Flavor and Community
February 9, 20250
Today, despite the heavy snowfall, our Grand River Friendship Society Food Festival at the Baden Campus was an incredible success! We had the pleasure of introducing the rich and authentic...