Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign

The Story of Paul Simon's Graceland (Online)
2021-12-02 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Event is free. Donations welcome. Registration required.
Dr. Mike Daley will relay the story of Paul Simon’s unique album Graceland, a milestone in worldbeat music. He will discuss the controversial process by which Simon incorporated the work of South African musicians, with live music, video clips and recordings, featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Q&A will follow.
Dr. Mike Daley holds a PhD in music from York University and has lectured at several universities and retiree learning programmes around Toronto. He is a musicologist, specializing in the history of popular music.

Slocan Valley Grassroots Grammas Bake Sale
2021-11-27 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 3036 BC-6, Slocan Park, BC V0G 2E0, 3036 BC-6, Slocan Park, BC, V0G 2E0, Canada
The Slocan Valley Grassroots Grammas will have a loaves and cookies bake sale. Various loaves and cookies are available. Pre-order and pick up om November 27 and December 11.

Grandmothers Campaign Call (Campaign-wide)
2021-11-18 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-09-16 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom

The Impact of Colonization on Indigenous Communities in Canada and Africa - Similarities and Differences (Online)
2021-11-16 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Alberta
Join Grandmothers Partnering with Africa for a panel discussion featuring:
Panelists:
Margaret Sault – Director, Lands, Membership and Research, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
– esteemed public speaker on the history of the First Nation
– has successfully settled four land claims
Mohamed Kassim – Professor Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
– taught African and world history at UofT and Brock University
– co-editor of Servants of The Sharia: The Civil Register Of The Qadi’s Court Of Brava 1893-1900 – a comprehensive volume covering a wide range of issues in Southern Somalia and the Swahili coast
Facilitator:
Martin Klein – Professor Emeritus, UofT Dept. of History
– taught African history at Univ. of California at Berkley andUofT
– author of Slavery and Colonial Rule in French West Africa.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcOiqrzwuHtC9Cn68pgZtY8GNI_D9Prmm
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Kingston Grandmother Connection's On Line Store REOPENS
2021-11-14 08:00 - 2021-12-14 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Our successful Online Store reopens for Christmas and Holiday shopping November 14-December 14. Local pickup and delivery in Kingston, Ontario. Art, Textiles & Sewing, Gifts, Body and Bath, Jewellery and more. Check us out! https://kingston-grandmother-connection.myshopify.com/

Rockingham Grannies' Christmas Market
2021-11-06 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | 12 Flamingo Dr, 12 Flamingo Drive, Rockingham, NS, Canada
Join the Rockingham “Grannies” at their Outdoor Christmas Market! Shop for unique Christmas gifts for all ages to put under the tree, Christmas ornaments, Christmas baked goods, Christmas stockings, handmade crafts, knitting, Christmas vintage items, Christmas Holly decorations, homemade fudge, cookies and surprises. Social distancing and masking may be in effect at that time but prudent regardless.
Rain Date November 7

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.

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

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.

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!

Bags, Babies & Beyond Sale (In-Person)
2021-10-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-15 14:00 - 20:00 (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.

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.

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.

Historical Hamilton: A Scavenger Hunt (In-person)
2021-09-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Alberta
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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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) | Alberta
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.

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

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.
