Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign

Grandmothers for Grandmothers Mountainview Tea in the Garden (In Person)
2021-07-26 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Carstairs, Alberta
Tea is served with scones and jam and tours of a lovely local garden owned by one of our members. We have tables in the barn, around the pond and on the lawns.
Entrance by donation.

Grandmothers' Actions for Africa (Multi-Day, Last Day)
2021-07-29 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Toronto) | BC
The GANG in Edmonton is hosting a 15 week event to raise awareness, create community and raise money. Members are encouraged to identify an action that will work for them and request donations for the campaign. The actions can be walking, biking, knitting, baking, reading, gardening….etc. whatever is doable. We will celebrate the 15 African countries week by week and celebrate our accomplishments every week. A fun way to work and play together.

NanGo Grannies Summer Pop Up Sale (In-person)
2021-08-07 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | BC
The NanGo Grannies are holding a pop-up craft, baking and fabric sale in the parking lot of St. Paul’s Church, 100 Chapel Street, on Saturday, August 7, from 11 am to 3 pm.
In addition to their hand made fabric crafts (aprons, kitchen accessories, travel bags), they will have gourmet cookies and jams for sale. There will also be a large selection of quilting and specialty fabric for sale, which they normally offer at their annual giant fabric sale, which has not been held for the last two years. There will something for everyone!
All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The NanGo Grannies have been supporting grandmothers in Africa through the Stephen Lewis Foundation since 2006, and have raised over $100,000 for the Foundation’s work with African grandmothers and their grandchildren.
Due to Covid-19 precautions, admission will be controlled, and it is strongly recommended that shoppers wear masks and practice distancing. A reminder to bring your own reusable bags for your purchases, since the City of Nanaimo no longer allows vendors to supply single use plastic bags.
There is free parking in the Bastion Street parkade on Saturdays.

Victoria Grandmothers for Africa Cycle Tour 2021 - Go Anywhere From Anywhere (Online, Multi-Day)
2021-08-14 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Toronto) | BC
VG4A’s 15th annual Cycle Tour will again be a Covid-style individualized tour lasting for four weeks. Cyclists do not have to be members of a Grandmothers group. They can ride conventional bicycles, unconventional bikes, e-bikes or even stationary bikes. All women 55 or over are welcome, from beginner to veteran. Each cyclist will set their own personal target for the period from August 14th to September 10th and report their weekly kilometres to their team captain. As the grand total of kilometres grows, participants will be guided on a virtual tour of sub-Saharan African to meet some of the women working for the community-based organizations they are supporting.
Registration is $20. To receive the registration package and information as it develops, OR if you have questions, send your name to vg4acycleregistrar@gmail.com.

GrammaLink Africa at the Red Deer Farmers Market (In-person)
2021-08-14 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | BC
GrammaLink-Africa will have a table at the Farmers Market in Red Deer, AB. Stop by to shop for one-of-a-kind items and handmade treasures.

Grandmothers Campaign Call (Campaign-wide)
2021-08-19 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-09-16 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom

GrammaLink Africa at the Red Deer Public Market (In-person)
2021-08-28 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | 4725 43 St, 4725 43 St, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6Z3, Canada
GrammaLink- Africa will have a table at the Red Deer Public Market on August 28 from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. Stop by to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade treasures.

Grassroots Grannies 12th Ride to Turn the Tide
2021-09-08 | BC
A cycle ride in the Ottawa valley. 38 participants will choose from 3 routes – 50 km, 75 km or 100 km.

Victoria Grandmothers for Africa Cycle Tour 2021 - Go Anywhere From Anywhere (Online, Multi-Day, Last Day)
2021-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | BC

Mini Yards and Yarn Sale (In-person)
2021-09-11 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | 3734, 3734 Line 12 N, Coldwater, Ontario, Canada

Everything but the Kitchen Sink Sale (In-person)
2021-09-11 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | 4981 Buxton St, 4981 Buxton St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 1J4, Canada
The Burnaby Gogos invite you to shop end of the line crafts at clearance prices and some crafts at regular prices: fabric, beads, jewelry, children’s items, plants, books and other quality used items.
This is an outdoor sale – Covid-19 guidelines will be in place.
cash-cheque-debit/credit
For more information email: burnabygogos@gmail.com

Kingston Grandmother Connection Market
2021-09-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 617 Earl St, Kingston, ON, Canada
Kingston Grandmother Connection’s Outdoor Baking & Crafts Sale: Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 am to 3 pm, outdoors at 617 Earl St. (Earl and Willingdon). Rain date: Sept. 12. We’re selling lots of our popular sewing crafts, baking and other goodies, used books, Sandglass Creations and African products. Plus, we’ll have some Christmas/Holiday items.

Salt Spring Island Pop-up Emporium (In-person)
2021-09-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | BC
Not your average yard sale! Lots of great bargains and many new and handcrafted items as well so it’s an Emporium of Delight!

Art in the Garden (In Person)
2021-09-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Theresa's, 78 Unity Rd, Caledonia, ON, N3W 1Y2, Canada
Grandmothers of Steel host an afternoon in the country, with lots of space to safely move about and shop an amazing collection of art: ”Travel trunk’ items, (Art from around the world), work from local artists and a collection of ‘art from the attic’, as well as a used jewellery table, baked and home-made goods table and tea on the patio.

Euchre Lunch and Fundraiser (In-person)
2021-09-13 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club, 9100 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6G 3E2, Canada

Kingston Grandmother Connection's Outdoor Market
2021-09-18 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | 273 Blenheim Terrace, Kingston K7M 4C8, 273 Blenheim Terrace,, Kingston, K7M 4C8, Canada
Come to our Driveway Sale on September 18 at 273 Blenheim Terrace, Kingston (rain date is September 25), from 9am to 2pm. We’re offering our popular Nature Photo cards and framed prints by Kingston photographer Dieter Ehlert, plus textile crafts, New to You clothing, jewellery and books, a special selection of art and Exquisite Things, and more. All proceeds are directed to helping Grandmothers in Africa and their families. COVID-Safe protocols in place. Please wear a mask and bring a shopping bag. Cash, credit/debit.

Small Change for Big Change Garden Concert (In-person)
2021-09-19 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | BC

GrammaLink- Africa's Fabulous Fabric Sale (In-person, multi-day)
2021-09-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Gaetz United Church, 4758 Ross St, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2, Canada
Join GrammaLink Africa for the return of their Fabulous Fabric Sale at Gaetz United Church! Admission is $2.

GrammaLink-Africa's Fabulous Fabric Sale (In-person, multi-day)
2021-09-25 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Gaetz United Church, 4758 Ross St, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2, Canada
Join GrammaLink- Africa for the return of their Fabulous Fabric Sale at Gaetz United Church! Admission is $2

Historical Hamilton: A Scavenger Hunt (In-person)
2021-09-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | BC
Don’t Miss Blooms for Africa Scavenger Hunt, Sept 26, 1-4 pm!
We are holding a safe fundraising event – a Historic Hamilton Scavenger Hunt – with light refreshments, live music and prizes. You can load up your car with as many participants as it holds for the price of $50.00 per car. Join us for a fun and informative 30 km. circular route that is appropriate for all ages while raising money for a good cause. We guarantee you will discover intriguing spots in Hamilton that you didn’t know existed. Please check the attached poster with information of how to register. Contact your friends, get a carload and put this on your calendar now

Kingston Grandmother Connection’s Garage Sale
2021-10-02 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 4767 Bath Rd, 4767 Bath Rd, Bath, Ontario, K0H 1G0, Canada
We’re hosting a Garage Sale at 4767 Bath Rd./Hwy 33 (2 km west of Amherstview) on Saturday, October 2, from 9am – 3pm, with a rain date of October 3.
You will find home décor and household items, baby things, woodcrafts, tools, used books, and tons more. Come check us out!
Covid protocols in place. Please wear a mask and watch your distance to others.
All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign to benefit African grandmothers and their families.

Hand in Hand: Celebrating 15 Years of the Grandmothers Campaign (Online)
2021-10-06 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
This year marks fifteen years since the beginning of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign! Although we can’t be together in person, there is much to celebrate: African grandmothers are advocating for their rights, young people are becoming leaders, and over $40 million has been raised for the grandmothers movement.
Join us on Wednesday, October 6th at 11 am EDT for Hand in Hand: Celebrating 15 Years of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Click here to register.
Journalist Anna Maria Tremonti will host conversations with Canadian and African leaders of the grandmothers movement, as we honour the legacy they continue to build in their communities.

Bags, Babies & Beyond Sale (In-Person)
2021-10-15 14:00 - 20:00, 2021-10-16 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Marda Loop Communities Association, 3130 16th St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ujamaa’s annual Fabulous annual handcraft sale! October 15th 2-8pm and 16th 10am-3pm. 1000’s of high quality items!

Campbell River G2G Riddle Adventure Scavenger Hunt (In Person) [CANCELLED-POSTPONED]
2021-10-16 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | campbell river curling club, 260 Cedar St, Campbell River, BC, V9W2V2, Canada
A Covid-aware family and friends fun event. Saturday, October 16, 10am til 2 pm . Any weather and starting at the Campbell River Curling Club, Dogwood Street. The route for the hunt is suitable for car or bicycle. Come as a team, in costumes if you want a chance to win the Best Team Costume prize. Solve the riddles to figure out the next stop. Combine key words to solve the puzzle. Complete the answers on the question sheet to qualify for a gift basket draw prize. Fun challenges for young and not-so-young, all in together! Adults $20; carload $50. Kids under 12 FREE! Register by Oct 13 to receive 10% discount. THIS IS NOT A RACE. Challenge a neighbour family or a group of friends. Make your own fun and learn a bit about our town. Proceeds support the Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Home made snacks will be offered for sale along the route.

Special Campaign Call: Town Hall with Meg French (Campaign-wide)
2021-10-21 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
On Thursday, October 21st at 12:30 pm EDT, we’ll gather for a Grandmothers Campaign virtual Town Hall. Our Executive Director, Meg French, will share the bold vision that the Stephen Lewis Foundation is striving toward in the coming years.
Grandmothers groups provide integral support to the Foundation and we are excited to share our goals for the future as we continue our work together. Come learn, ask questions and get ready for what comes next.
To RSVP, email campaign@stephenlewisfoundation.org, or register using the Campaign Call sign-up form in the members only section of the website. Please invite members of your grandmothers group to do the same!

Threads of Hope Fabric & Yarn Sale ( In-Person)
2021-10-23 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Mary’s United Church, 85 Church St S, St. Marys, Ontario, Canada
Stonetown Grans of St Marys invite you to their biennial sale of fabric, yarn & notions, on Saturday, October 23, 9am – 3pm, at St Marys United Church, 85 Church St S, St Marys ON. Pre-registration required; call Nancy at 519-284-2698. Covid protocols apply.

GrammaLink- Africa Chili for a Cause (In-Person)
2021-10-27 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Gaetz United Church, 4758 Ross St, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2, Canada
Take Out Chili for a Cause
$20.00 for lunch and a hand made chili bowl
Wednesday October 27, 2021 11:30 am -1:00 pm
Same Great Gramma made chili (ready for you to reheat) , buns and pumpkin cupcakes
Pick up at Gaetz United Church, Red Deer or Delivery ( minimum order of 4 )
Lunch to be Pre -purchased by October 23 by visiting
www.grammalink.ca or calling 403 348-1239

Mike Daley presents the life and music of Carol King (Online)
2021-11-04 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Online
Toronto Grandmothers Embrace invites you to enjoy a wonderful musical interlude with Mike Daley’s fascinating presentation of Carol King’s music and life on Thursday, November 4th at 7:30pm EST. This is a free event but donations to the Stephen Lewis Foundation are always welcome.
Click here to register.
Click here to donate.
