A Bridge Luncheon with the West Van Gogos and Lions Gate Gogos
2023-10-17 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Eagle Harbour Yacht Club, 5750 Eagle Harbour Rd, West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7W 1P5, Canada
Join the West Van Gogos and the Lions Gate Gogos for bridge and lunch in a lovely location. There will also be books and puzzles available for sale. Tickets are $40 or sold in groups of 4 for $160. Email campaign@stephenlewisfoundation.org if you are interested in purchasing tickets.

GrammaLink-Africa Chili for a Cause
2023-10-18 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta
$20 for Lunch and a Handmade Pottery Bowl
Wednesday October 18, 2023 11:30 until the chili runs out
Tickets at the door
Gaetz Memorial United Church 4758 Ross Street Red Deer
Twoney Lane and Merchandise Table

Women Aging with Wellness and Purpose
2023-10-21 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Drive, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 1H7, Canada
A day of speakers and workshops filled with information, inspiration, positivity and humour. Click here to read the full agenda for the day, to learn about the speakers and for registration details.

Shakers and Makers Quality Craft Market
2023-10-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740 - 19 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 6W9, Canada
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW and plan to attend our Shakers and Makers Quality Craft Market where you’ll find hundreds of unique, one-of-a-kind handcrafted items! A delicious array of home baked goodies and jams and preserves will be available too! Definitely something for everyone!

Fill a Bowl, Keep a Bowl
2023-10-21 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Shaughnessy Heights United Church, 1550 W 33rd Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6M 1A7, Canada
What could be better in October than a hot soup lunch with new and old friends? Please join us! Not only will your beautiful pottery bowl be filled with a delicious soup, but you get to keep the bowl too! There will also be a toonie auction, enticing crafts for sale and special musical entertainment! The VanGogos look forward to seeing you there!
Pre-registration and payment is required. Please email vangogos1@gmail.com

Toronto grandmothers group invite you to a 20th anniversary celebration!
2023-10-21 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Dr, North York, Ontario, M3A 2J5
View the stunning Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign solidarity quilt, and celebrate the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s 20th anniversary!
Click here to register for free, and click here to make an optional donation in support of the event.

International Grandmothers Gathering
2023-10-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-25 08:30 - 17:00, 2023-10-26 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0L5, Canada
The International Grandmothers Gathering will take place in Winnipeg at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, October 24–26, followed by an evening event on October 27 at the museum to celebrate the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s 20th anniversary, featuring the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign quilt.
This is a momentous time to gather, engage, connect, and invest in the future and the strength of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. We will hear from inspiring speakers, including grandmothers and staff from the SLF’s community-led partner organizations, who are at the forefront of grandmothers’ movements in countries across sub-Saharan Africa. Together we will renew our commitment, refresh our knowledge, and rejuvenate our spirit.

Bags, Babies & Beyond
2023-10-27 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Marda Loop Communities Association, 3130 16th St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Handcrafted items, made with love by friends and members of Ujamaa Grandmas (www.ujamaagrandmas.com), will be available for sale at our annual BAGS, BABIES & BEYOND on October 27th (from 1:00pm to 7:00 pm) and on October 28th (from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm).
Items for sale include scarves, mitts, seasonal items, children’s clothing, jewelry, and our famous handcrafted bags. Proceeds support the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.
Timed-entry tickets ($2) are required for Friday, October 27th, and are available for sale on Eventbrite as of October 01st at 08:00 a.m. (MT). Tickets are NOT needed for Saturday, October 28th.
Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/ujamaa-grandmas-32278280321

Celebrating the Stephen Lewis Foundation's 20th Anniversary @ Canadian Museum for Human Rights
2023-10-27 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0L5, Canada
Join us at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to celebrate the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s 20th anniversary. The event will showcase the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign solidarity quilt. More details to follow.

Threads of Hope Fabric & Yarn Sale
2023-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | St Marys United Church, 85 Church St S, St Marys, ON, Canada
Stonetown Grans of St Marys are holding their biennial sale of fabric, yarn and notions on Friday, October 27, from 6-8pm, and on Saturday, October 28, from 10am until 1pm at St Marys United Church, 85 Church St S, St Marys ON.

Book launch party, "I Think I Can" by Pat Dickinson
2023-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | First Unitarian Church, 170 Dundurn St, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Its never too late to tell your story.

Join Hamilton educator, Pat Dickinson, in a special Unitarian Odyssey event as she launches her memoir, I Think I Can, reflecting on what she’s learned from her life over the span of more than eight decades.

The event will include music, refreshments, an author talk and Q & A as well as a book signing. Free admission. Book sale proceeds to Blooms for Africa and the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton.

Kingston Grandmother Connection's 14th Market for Africa
2023-11-04 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Crossroads United Church, 690 Sir John A MacDonald Blvd, Kingston, Ontario, K7M 1A2, Canada
We are excited to welcome you to our popular Market for Africa, back for its 14th year. Come to Crossroads United Church on Saturday, November 4, where you can “shop with purpose” through 3 rooms of goods: African crafts and baskets, handmade Sandglass Creations, Christmas crafts and cards, pre-loved jewellery and ladies’ winter wear, our sewing masterpieces, baking, Art for Everyone, Nature Photo Note Cards, and eco products. Be sure to take a break for a coffee or tea and something sweet.
Every purchase you make contributes to a brighter future for African grandmothers and their families, affected by the AIDS epidemic and other challenges, through the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Part of the proceeds are also donated to Help Lesotho.
When: Saturday, November 4, 9am-2pm
Where: Crossroads United Church, 690 Sir John A MacDonald Blvd., Kingston (near the Kingston Centre)

Jewellery Sale
2023-11-04 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | St. John’s United Church Alliston ON, 56 Victoria St E, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1L5, Canada
Our sale features well loved jewellery, purses and scarves. Christmas decorations, Christmas and all-purpose cards are available. Come and enjoy!

Quilt on display @ Conestoga Mall, Waterloo ON
2023-11-09 10:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-10 10:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-11 10:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Conestoga Mall, 550 King St N, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 6L2, Canada
Visit the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign Solidarity Quilt on display at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo, ON.

Prison Perspectives: An activist, a judge, a prisoner, and an author
2023-11-09 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Law School, 78 Queens Park, Toronto, Ontatrio, M5S2C5, Canada

Quilt on display @ Omas Siskona Holiday Market
2023-11-12 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Parkminster United Church, 275 Erb St. E, Waterloo, Ontario, N2J1N6, Canada
A one-day fundraising market including a craft market place, a kids’ toonie shop, used books, puzzles and games, a tea room, gift baskets, baking and preserves, face painting, and information about joining and supporting the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign!
The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign solidarity quilt will also be on display.

Quilt on display @ Button Factory, Waterloo ON
2023-11-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-14 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | The Button Factory, 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1R8, Canada
Visit and admire the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign solidarity quilt on display at the Button Factory Community Arts Centre in Waterloo, Ontario.

Craft Show & Breakfast
2023-11-18 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | Woodside Community Centre, 230 Pleasant, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 3R8, Canada
The Dartmouth Grandmothers will be selling crafts, art, jams & jellies, pickles, baked goods, hand-knitted socks, candy, decorations, etc. at the popular Kris Kringle Craft Show & Breakfast at the North Woodside Community Centre, 230 Pleasant St., Dartmouth, NS.
Admission $6.00 includes breakfast (pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee, tea)
Craft Show Only $2.00 (Children under 12 free – accompanied by an adult)

Storytelling & Music with Burlington Storytellers Guild
2023-11-19 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | First Unitarian Church, 170 Dundurn St, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Join Blooms for Africa for Together We Can, an afternoon of storytelling and music featuring the Burlington Storytellers Guild (suitable for young adults and adults). Enjoy complimentary tea and cookies and shop for treasures at the jewelry sale. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Voices for Africa Concert
2023-11-22 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Temple Sholom, 7190 Oak St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6P 3Z9, Canada

Holiday Craft Fair
2023-11-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Findlay Community Centre, 26 Elliot St, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 2X7, Canada
The Dartmouth Grandmothers will be set up at the Holiday Craft Fair at the Findlay Community Centre, Elliot St., Dartmouth (across from Sullivan’s Pond.) Lots of great things for sale: baked goods, fudge, arts and crafts, jams & jellies, pickles, candy, holiday decor.

Quilt in Sherwood Park, AB
2023-12-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | WeSeniors Strathcona, 501 Festival Ave #140, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A 3W7, Canada
Join the Eastside Grannies at WeSeniors (located in the Strathcona County Community Centre) to celebrate the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign quilts.

Quilt in Sherwood Park, AB
2023-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Holy Redeemer School, 53117 Range Rd 222, Ardrossan, Alberta, T8E 2M8, Canada
Join the Eastside Grannies and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign quilts at Christmas in the Country!

Educating for Change: Local, National and Global Responses to HIV
2023-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | B.C.
In keeping with our mandate to raise awareness, the GANG partnered with the Canadian Association for Nurses in AIDS Care (CANAC) and HIV Edmonton to produce a video and we are excited to be able to share it now with interested members of the public.
Join us for an inspiring event that aims to educate and raise awareness about the local, national, and global responses to HIV. This in-person and live streamed event will take place on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 4 p.m. The event will be held in the Fiegel Conference Centre (11-204, Allard Hall), MacEwan University, 11110 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta.
Following the viewing of the 20 minute video, expert speakers from diverse backgrounds will share their knowledge and experiences, shedding light on the challenges and progress made to reduce the spread of HIV. Light refreshments will be provided.
If you are interested in learning more about HIV, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, gain valuable insights, and connect with others in the local and global community.
Click here to register for free on Eventbrite for the in person or virtual event https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/educating-for-change-local-national-and-global-responses-to-hiv-tickets-756038901707?aff=oddtdtcreator

Solidarity Quilt @ Chilliwack Cultural Centre
2023-12-14 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 4A6, Canada
The Abbotsford Area Gogos are excited to announce that the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign quilt will be on display from December 14 through January 6 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. The quilt will be displayed as part of the Chilliwack Visual Artist Association’s Golden Mean exhibit.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Saturday Noon to 5:00 pm
