Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign

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.

Kingston Grandmother Connection's Market for Africa
2025-11-01 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Salvation Army Citadel, Kingston, 816 Centennial Dr., Kingston, Ontario, K7M 0A4, Canada
Our Market for Africa returns November 1 at 9AM in our new location: Salvation Army Citadel, 816 Centennial Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0B2.
Discover our superb handwoven African baskets and crafts, exceptional nature cards, spectacular Sandglass creations and African angels. Also exquisite Christmas crafts, hand-sewn and knitted toys and crafts for any occasion. Browse for treasures among our select pre-loved women’s fashions and jewellry, quality used books and puzzles. You’ll love our array of original artworks, photography and prints. And don’t forget those essential eco-cleaning products that make you and your clothes sparkle.
Enjoy a coffee, tea and sweets on site. Pick up some of our delicious jams, jellies, cookies, scones, and Christmas baking. Breads, pies, cakes and more! Come early to secure your favourite baking.
Bring your friends and family. All high-quality merchandise. Bargains galore. Spread the word!
Cash and cards accepted.
www.g2gkingston.ca

Grands & Friends Cafe @ All Saints Craft Fair
2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Each year our Grands & Friends group runs the cafe during the All Saints High School Craft Fair. Visit us for our delicious homemade chili, soups, sandwiches and our famous sweet treats.
Join us Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm!

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!

Movie night - Friendship Bench and Last Ranger
2025-11-03 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Drive, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Friendship Bench, a movie about a mental health treatment program in Zimbabwe that uses grandmothers in the community to assist in the delivery of this treatment. When the community loses hope, grandmothers take action. The Last Ranger, a short film about rhino poaching and conservation in Amakhala Game reserve. This film was nominated for Best Live Action – Short Film at 2024 Academy awards.
Together these movies celebrate the strength of the communities and the courage of individuals who rise to protect others echoing the mission of Education without Borders and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Movie night - Friendship Bench and Last Ranger
2025-11-03 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Drive, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto Grandmothers Groups together with the South African Film Festival are hosting a movie night on Monday November 3rd, 2025 at Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto.
The Friendship Bench, a movie about a mental health treatment program in Zimbabwe that uses grandmothers in the community to assist in the delivery of this treatment. When the community loses hope, grandmothers take action. The Last Ranger, a short film about rhino poaching and conservation in Amakhala Game reserve. This film was nominated for Best Live Action – Short Film at 2024 Academy awards.
Together these movies celebrate the strength of the communities and the courage of individuals who rise to protect others echoing the mission of Education without Borders and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

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) | Ontario
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.

Trivia with VanGogos
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Ontario
Saturday, February 21 at 2 PM PST/5 pm EST on Zoom
$15 per person
Proceeds to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign
The event will run approximately 1.5 hours. No prizes, just Bragging Rights.
Last day to sign up: Feb. 19
Event Format
3 rounds of 12 questions. Each round formatted as 4 questions, a break out with your team to discuss answers, and then return to the main Zoom room for the answers and the next 4 questions, etc.
4 or 5 people per team (form your own or we can assign you to a team)
Questions will be given verbally and also entered into Chat.
NOTE: To view the questions once you are in the breakout room, click the Chat button again. (This feature is not available on all devices.)
Participants should have pen and paper handy.
Winners will get a Certificate of Trivia Glory emailed to them.
How to Join
Contact Arline at aoishi@telus.net with the following information:
Your name and email address (if replying for a team, name and email for each team member). Participants will be emailed a Zoom link just prior to Feb. 21
Name of your team, if applicable, OR let us know if you want us to assign you to a team
If more than one person is playing from one computer, the names of the people.
How to Pay
Let Arline know the following information when you pay:
That the payment is for Trivia
If paying for more than yourself, names of the other players
If making an additional donation, the amount of the donation
(For donations over $20, please include your name and full address if you want a tax receipt.)
Where to send your Money:
e-transfer $15 to VanGogos at vangogospay@gmail.com
(Put relevant info in the Message box)
Mail a cheque made out to VanGogos
c/o Arline Oishi
591 West 19th Ave
Vancouver, B.C.
V5Z 1W8
Hope to see you then!
Your Hosts,
Arline and Marilyn

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) | Ontario
Wow! A fun day on Salt Spring! Come with friends or on your own and make new ones!

Contemporary African Voices
2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Please join us on Zoom for our 2026 CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN VOICES event!
Otoniya Juliane Okot Bitek, with her novel, We,The Kindling, in Conversation with Garvia Bailey, followed by a Q & A
Live On Zoom on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 10 AM PDT/ 1 PM EDT
Registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/contemporary-african-voices-tickets-220144948467 Recording available from Thursday, April 9 to Thursday, April 23, 2026
Otoniya Juliane Okot Bitek is a Kenyan-born Ugandan-raised diasporic poet and scholar. She has lived in Canada for more than three decades and is an Assistant Professor in the Black Studies Program at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, joint-appointed in Gender Studies and English. She is an award-winning author. We, The Kindling is her first novel; it was long listed for the 2025 Giller Prize.
There is no charge for this event. Donations to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign are welcome and greatly appreciated. To make an online donation, please click here: https://slf.akaraisin.com/ui/grandmotherscampaign2026/p/90a585f5c42049119759eccc7af8c18a Donations of $20 and more will receive a charitable tax receipt directly from the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
This online event is presented by 5 SLF Grandmothers Groups: East Van Gogos, Tikun Olam Gogos, VanGogos, and Welisa Gogos in Vancouver; and One World Grannies in Ottawa.
For more information, please contact vangogos1@gmail.com

Pasta Dinner
2026-04-10 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Paul’s United Church, 308 King St, Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M6, Canada
Join us for a warm, community‑focused evening in support of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
Dinner is by donation,

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.

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) | Ontario
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
