Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign

Conversations on Global Health: Impact & Inspiration
2026-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | 680 York Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 680 York Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S1J0, Canada
Conversations on Global Health: Impact & Inspiration
Join a moderated discussion with the Honourable Bob Rae (ally of SLF) and Meg French, Executive Director of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, hosted by Nyanyas of Niagara, a Grandmothers’ group supporting the SLF.
EVENT: April 23, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Central Niagara,
Hosted by Nyanyas of Niagara (nyanyas means grandmothers)
Fundraising event for the Stephen Lewis Foundation
To purchase tickets:
https://events.niagaratix.ca/events/an-evening-with-bob-rae-4-23-2026
We are living through a moment of significant change in global health funding.
As international funding declines, communities across Africa are facing increasing challenges in responding to HIV and AIDS and related crises—making local, community-led support more important than ever.
Meg French will share inspirational stories and insights into the current global landscape and what these funding shifts mean for communities on the ground. The discussion will also explore Canada’s role in decades of progress—and how to sustain that momentum despite declining funding.
6:00 pm: Reception, Hors D’Oeuvres & Refreshments, Cash Bar
6:45 pm: Introductions & Overview
7:15 pm: Moderated Conversation
Be inspired, be educated—and be part of a collective solution.
Ticket purchases directly support grassroots organizations working on the frontlines of HIV/AIDS across Africa.
Tickets
$125 per person | $40 charitable tax receipt per ticket
$200 for 2 tickets (Save $50) | $50 charitable tax receipt
Cash Bar $8/glass
Hors D’Oeuvres by Stonemill Ballroom Catering
We hope you will join us and be part of the solution.
This is a non-political, non-partisan event.
Nyanyas of Niagara has submitted over $130,000 to the Stephen Lewis Foundation through the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Nyanyas means ‘grandmothers’ in Swahili.
The Stephen Lewis Foundation was created with the express purpose of supporting community-led organizations working on the frontlines of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in countries across Africa.

Kingston Grandmother Connection Spring mini-Market
2026-04-25 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | St. John’s Anglican Church, 41 Church St, Kingston, Ontario, K7M 1H2, Canada
Kingston Grandmother Connection’s Mini-Market comes early this spring! 9 AM to 2 PM Saturday April 25, 2026. Welcome all early bird Mother’s Day shoppers – and others! Join us at St. John’s Anglican Church, 41 Church St, Kingston, Ontario.
Our extensive selection of gifts suitable for Mother’s Day (and other occasions) includes a wide variety of beautiful Sandglass Creations, the inimitable and gorgeous African baskets, and distinctive note cards both hand-crafted and featuring stunning nature photography. If you’re familiar with our range of eco-products, you’ll be delighted to be able to stock up on your favourite sustainables. Then choose amidst our magnificent range of sewn and handcrafted items – totes, purses, fabric bowls, aprons, place mats, table napkins, water bottle carriers, and the list goes on. Find a fresh springtime outfit in our quality pre-loved Ladies Wear section. Jazz it up with a choice piece of select jewellry. Sample some of our delicious home-made jams, jellies, cakes, breads and cookies. These vanish quickly. Bring your family and friends to this fun spring market.
All proceeds go directly to Help Lesotho and to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign in support of families affected by the continuing AIDS epidemic in greater southern Africa.

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

Songs and Sweets
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Dr, North York, Ontario, M3A 2J5
A lovely concert of Emerging Artists of the Amadeus Choir with some Choir members, followed by tea with refreshments.

Burnaby Gogos at Burnaby Blooms
2026-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Shadboldt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 2J3, Canada
Burnaby Gogos will be selling crafts at Burnaby Blooms for Sunday only – amigurumi (crocheted creatures), aprons, jar openers, pot holders, microwave bowl buddies, quilts, zip pouches & more. Burnaby Blooms is a huge city-sponsored garden-themed family event.

Glacier Grannies' 11th Spring Sale
2026-05-09 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
Vegetable starters and many other outdoor and indoor plants for sale. Also our own crafts, baking, gently-used treasures, locally-made pottery and fashion jewelry

O-GRGN Grannyfest 2026, Ubuntu - Community of Grandmothers
2026-05-21 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 130 Cleary Ave., Ottawa ON K2A 4A1, 130 Cleary Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 4A1, Canada
Bi-annual gathering of grandmother groups in the Ottawa-Gatineau Region.

Fabric, Yarn & More Sale
2026-05-25 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Regina) | St. James United Church, 4506 Sherwood Dr, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 4B4, Canada
Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers is holding its popular fundraiser – Fabric, Yarn & More Sale! This one-day sale is in support of the life-enhancing programs run by grandmothers in Africa and the community-led organizations that help them reclaim hope and rebuild resilience across their communities. Donation drop-off days are Wednesdays, April 8 and 15 from 4 – 7, and Saturdays, April 4, 11, and 18 from 10 – 2.
The sale itself will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9:00 – 3:30. All this is happening at St. James United Church, 4506 Sherwood Drive, Regina.
Should you have any questions, or would like to join our group, please don’t hesitate to contact us at g4gregina@gmail.com or visit our website at www.grandmothers4grandmothersregina.ca.

Without Prejudice: my life as a gay judge
2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Harvey Brownstone will speak about his newly published memoir

Art From the Attic 2026
2026-10-04 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Winnipeg) | St. Vital Centre, 1225 St. Mary's Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
A sale of art donated by residents of Winnipeg and surrounding area, with all proceeds going to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign

A Spoonful of Shauna
2026-11-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
An on-line cooking class led by the nutritionist Shauna Lidzon where the participants will cook a full meal
