GrammaLink-Africa Climate Change Fashion Show
2025-09-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton Street, Red deer, Alberta, T4N 0B8, Canada
GrammaLink-Africa presents A Quirky Climate Change Fashion Show
Saturday September 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm
Lower Hall Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton Street Red Deer
Free Will Offering
Cake, Coffee & Tea following the Fashion Show
Environmentally Friendly Merchandise for Sale
All Proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation

Grandmothers Bridge Crossing
2025-09-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Srathcona, Ottawa, ON, Canada
The Ottawa One World Grannies and the Aylmer (Quebec) GoGos are hosting the 2nd Grandmothers Bridge Crossing on National Grandparents Day, Sun. Sept. 7th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adawe Pedestrian Bridge in Strathcona Park in Ottawa.
It’s an awareness raising and eduction event with special activities and guest speakers. Visitors will be invited to write messages of solidarity to African grandmothers and pin them on a temporary clothesline; Grandmother volunteers will lead purposeful walks across the Bridge; an information table will have handout material about the work of the SLF and the Grandmothers Campaign; African music will entertain, and guests are invited to bring a picnic to the park. An ice cream truck has been invited. Guests include, Mme. Claudette Commanda, Chancellor of the University of Ottawa, a well-known indigenous elder and inspiring speaker, who will open the event. Local city Councillors have all been also been invited to speak.

Art from the Attic
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Regina) | Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre, 2900 13th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4T 1N7, Canada
Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers Regina is holding its 11th Art from the Attic event on Saturday, September 13th at the Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre from 10 until 4. This is a one-day sale of hundreds of pieces of two-dimensional art, and a great opportunity to purchase some new pieces for your home or office. There will be originals, limited edition prints, and other pieces available at a wide range of prices. All proceeds from the sale support the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers Campaign. For more information, contact g4gregina@gmail.com or call 306-537-5570.

Margaret MacMillan: How can history help us understand the present?
2025-09-17 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Matthew’s United Church, 729 St Clair Ave West, Toronto, Ontario, M6C1B2, Canada
Margaret MacMillan is a Massey lecturer, best-selling author, world-renowned historian, sought-after speaker, and professor emeritus of history. “MacMillan is a wry and humane chronicler of this troubled world.” (London Review of Books). Presented by the Togogos and the Old Orchard Blossoms.

Yard Sale for Kingston Grandmother Connection
2025-09-20 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | 150 Willingdon Ave. Kingston, 150 Willingdon Ave., Kingston, Ontario, K7L 4H8, Canada
Come to my Yard Sale for Kingston Grandmother Connection: 150 Willingdon Ave., Kingston, Ontario, on Saturday, September 20 from 8am to 2pm. Small antiques, household goods, linens, dog things, odds and ends.

Harmony for Hope benefit concert
2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | 413 rue main, hudson, 413 rue Main, Hudson, QC, J0P 1H0, Canada
A collaborative Choral Concert on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Hudson, QC benefiting Grannies Aid for Africa and St. James Anglican Church Rebuild. Featuring four local choirs – Chants de Coton, Greenwood Singers, Hudson Community Choir and Hudson Young Voices – this is a concert not to be missed! For more info, or tickets, call 514-770-9997.

Shakers and Makers Market
2025-10-18 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740 - 19 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 6W9, Canada
An exciting day of handcrafted treasures and delicious homemade goodies. There will be something for everyone — from unique crafts to baked treats, jams, and preserves. All proceeds benefit the Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation — helping grandmothers in Africa raise their grandchildren orphaned by AIDS.

Bags, Babies & Beyond Handcrafts Sale
2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Marda Loop Communities Association, 3130 16th St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Since 2006, Ujamaa Grandmas has held a handcrafts sale featuring beautiful items – primarily knitted, crocheted, quilted and sewn – created by our members and friends. You will find bags and purses of all shapes, sizes and function, children’s clothing and toys, fashion accessories such as shawls, hats, mitts, and socks, decorations for Hallowe’en and Christmas, jewelry, and home decor items such as placemats, aprons and cushions.
Walk-in shopping; no tickets required on Saturday.

Accessories Sale
2025-10-18 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. Andrews United Church, 218 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 2R2, Canada
Quesnel Gold Pan Grannies….
Accessory Sale ! Oct. 18th 11am-2pm
St. Andrews United Church, 218 Kinchant St.
Refreshments by donation…and fun shopping!
Scarves, purses, jewelry, gloves
All the things we can never have too much of!
Much of it priced “by donation”
All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign

Burlington Ubuntu Grandwomen present Freedom Train
2025-10-18 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Toronto) | 828 Legion Rd, 828 Legion Rd, Burlington, Ontario, L7S 1T5, Canada
The event show will feature Freedom Train, a well known band from Hamilton plus Line Dancing with Tammy Wyatt. The event will have a silent auction and cash bar held at the Burlington Legion. Doors open at 7 pm show begins at 9:00 pm. To purchase tickets contact judiscetta@gmail.com or lesley.jefferies@hotmail.com

African Dinner
2025-10-21 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Midland Legion, 196 Queen Street, Midland, Ontario, L4R5M9, Canada
Join In Grandmothers Hands Huronia for an evening of African inspired food prepared by us. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and is by donation. There will also be a silent auction. All proceeds go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

GrammaLink- Africa Chili for a Cause
2025-10-22 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta
GrammaLink-Africa Chili For a Cause
$20 for Lunch and a Pottery Bowl
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:30 until the chili runs out
Gaetz United Church 4758 Ross Street
Tickets at the door
All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation

Fabric & Yarn Sale
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Andrews United Church, 218 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 2R2, Canada
Saturday, October 25th
– 10am – 3pm
St. Andrews United Church
218 Kinchant Street Upstairs Hall.

Fair Trade and Artisan Market
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Trinity Grace United Church (803 East 16th Avenue), Vancouver, BC, 803 East 16th Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Please join the VanGogos at this wonderful Fair Trade and Artisan Market on Saturday, November 1, from 10 AM to 4 PM! We will have a table filled with lovely crafts for sale. We are raising funds are for the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, supporting grandmothers in 14 countries in Africa where SLF partners work. The SLF works with 98 community-led organizations across these countries.
Discover unique, ethically sourced products and handcrafted goods from local artisans and fair-trade organizations. Support businesses that prioritize sustainability, fair wages, and community impact.
This is a wonderful opportunity to:
• Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures
• Meet the makers and learn their stories
• Support ethical and sustainable businesses
• Connect with our community
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Trinity Grace United Church (803 East 16th Avenue), Vancouver, BC
Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family! See you there!

Annual Grandmothers Embrace Jewellery, Purse and Scarf Sale
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | St. John’s United Church Alliston ON, 56 Victoria St E, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1L5, Canada
We offer tables of gently used Jewellery, Purses and Scarves. Some new.
Silent Auction and Craft tables.
Cash and debit payment.

Market For Africa
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | BC
An amazing array of jewellery, antiques, art, African products, Tasty Baked Goods & Preserves; Crafted Gifts and Wearables, Christmas wreaths & decorations, Cotton quilting fabric and notions, Puzzles, Books & Plants. And, a cafe where shoppers can enjoy a beverage and a home-baked treat.

Runway of Hope, An afternoon of fashion, high tea and giving
2025-11-16 14:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Heintzman House, 135 By Thorn Drive, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Step into the historic Heintzman House for a chic fashion show presented by Lady Sophisticate on Avenue Road. Casual, smart and elegant looks will be modelled in this beautiful setting. Enjoy an elegant high tea including party sandwiches, scones, pastries and more.
All attendees will receive a 20% discount on purchases on the day of the event and afterwards at the store.

Grands 'n' More Winnipeg craft and vintage sale
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Winnipeg) | 288 Marion St, 288 Marion St, Winnipeg, MB, R2H 0T7
Come and shop the Grands ‘n’ More pop-up sale from 10am to 2pm at 288 Marion Street in Winnipeg.
Crafts include bags and felted items, vintage jewellery, pre-loved jigsaw puzzles and more!

Kids Christmas Shoppe, Edmonton
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Old Strathcona Antique Mall, 10323-78 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1N8, Canada
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 & Sunday, Nov. 23 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Old Strathcona Antique Mall, 10323-78 Avenue NW
Who: Kids aged 3–12
The Antique Mall’s vendors have carefully selected ($5-20) gifts appropriate for children to give to parents, grandparents and siblings. Children aged 3–12 get their very own “secret shopper”
experience with help from our wonderful volunteers from The GANG (Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation – Stephen Lewis Foundation). No GST, cash only, no entrance fee.
The Edmonton Grandmothers will also be selling delicious jams, preserves, and baking.

Kids Christmas Shoppe
2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Old Strathcona Antique Mall, 10323-78 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1N8, Canada
The Antique Mall’s vendors have carefully selected ($5-20) gifts appropriate for children to give to parents, grandparents and siblings. Children aged 3–12 get their very own “secret shopper” experience with help from our wonderful volunteers from The GANG (Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation – Stephen Lewis Foundation). No GST, cash only, no entrance fee. The Edmonton Grandmothers will also be selling delicious jams, preserves, and baking.

Burnaby Gogos Craft & Bake Sale
2025-11-30 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby, BC, British Columbia, V5E 2T2, Canada
Holiday baking and a wide variety of
high quality crafts created by our members.
Signature “gogo” totes, kitchen items, home accessories, seasonal decorations & more.
Gifts for all occasions & prices for every budget!
All proceeds to the Grandmothers Campaign.

Yoga Morning and Breakfast
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Hudson Community Center, 481 Main Road, Hudson, QC, J0P 1H0, Canada
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by starting with a relaxing yoga session with loved ones and friends. Grannies Aid for Africa, Hudson are hosting a morning of regenerative yoga with Maureen Ruiter, followed by a light breakfast consisting of delicious home baked goodies. Begin this weekend with peace, compassion and love in your hearts!
Grannies Aid for Africa, Hudson has been working for 15+ years to raise funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. The Stephen Lewis Foundation‘s community-led partners are building a future free from AIDS by providing care and support to women, children orphaned by AIDS, grandmothers, LGBTIQ communities and people living with HIV and AIDS. For more information, or how you can get involved, please contact 514-770-9997.

18th ANNUAL SCRABBLE FUNDRAISER
2026-03-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Wow! A fun day on Salt Spring! Come with friends or on your own and make new ones!

MUSICATHON 2026
2026-04-11 | Create St. James Anglican Church, 7 Bond St. E., 7 Bond St. East., Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes-Brock, ON, K0M 1N0, Canada
7 continous hours of music, all genres; big band, choir, country and folk, guitar, Celtic fiddle music, African drumming circle. Audience particpation prizes. Refreshments are available. Come and spend the whole day or come to hear your favourite singers or group. Admission by donation to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, Grandmothers Campaign.

Harmony & Hope: Jazz, Soul and Blues Benefit Concert
2026-04-16 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A concert to celebrate the 20th year of the Grandmothers Campaign featuring two great Canadian icons: Jay Douglas and Jackie Richardson!
Headlining the evening is Jay Douglas, a three-time Juno nominee whose rich career spans global music festivals and iconic stages such as Koerner Hall, Harbourfront Theatre, the CNE Bandshell, and The Old Mill. Known for his deep connection to reggae, blues, jazz, and soul, Jay has collaborated with reggae legends and is the subject of the new TVO original film Play It Loud, chronicling his life, struggles, and triumphs.
Jay will perform with a full band and backup singers. Joining him as a special guest is Jackie Richardson, award-winning vocalist and actress, widely regarded as Canada’s foremost singer of gospel, blues, and jazz, a Canadian jazz legend, and a proud recipient of the Order of Canada.
Guests are invited to arrive early for a silent auction and light refreshments, with doors opening at 6pm and the concert beginning at 7:30 pm. The Fairview Library Theatre offers comfortable, fully accessible seating, free parking, and easy TTC access.

Songs and Scones
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Dr, North York, Ontario, M3A 2J5
Brookbanks for African Grannies present the Emerging Canadian Artists of the Amadeus Choir.
A traditional Afternoon Tea will follow. 2 pm at Jubilee United Church 40 Underhill Dr
Tickets $30 call 416 427 4357
