Coffee, Conversation & Lunch
Tuesday, January 28
11:30AM – 1:00PM
FREE – Registration Required
Mill-Courtland Community Centre – 216 Mill St. Kitchener
Break bread with neighbours, meet friends, and have great conversations! At this peer-led group, participants are served a healthy lunch while they get to know each other. A take-out lunch is also available for participants who prefer that format. Registration is necessary to secure a meal serving. Click the link below for details on how to register.
Sensory Saturday at KW Art Gallery
Saturday, February 1
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FREE
KW Art Gallery – 101 Queen St N, Kitchener
Join us for an inclusive gallery experience designed specifically for neurodiverse visitors. KWAG’s Sensory Saturdays is a monthly all-day program that engages individuals of all ages and neurodiversity. Our Sensory Environment is available all day and features a variety of sensory devices, such as liquid tiles, wiggle chairs, texture tiles, and weighted animals and blankets. These devices provide support for calmness, focus, and comfort, helping visitors with self-regulation.
Creamy Tomato Soup Class
Friday, January 31
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$37
LEG Up! Classroom – 109 Ottawa Street South, Unit D
Warm up this wintery week with a Creamy Tomato Soup Class. This is one of several options available as part of the Soup Series being offered this season at LEG Up! Join Michelle to make delicious, hearty soups using fresh ingredients in these fun and interactive classes. Click the link below and sign up today!
Meander Shows and “The Wild Robot” Indoor Screening
Tuesday, January 28
6:20 PM – 8:40 PM
FREE
Tapestry Hall – 74 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge
Join us for what is sure to be a big winner at this year’s Academy Awards “The Wild Robot”, featuring the voices of Lupin Nyong’o, Kit Connor, Pedro Pascal, and more! The coolest part? We’re using Meander to help us set the tone! Meander is a soaring, flowing installation of spheres, columns and canopies, suspended from the wood timber ceiling of Tapestry Hall.
Community Conversation: Collective Visioning for 2SLGBTQIA+ Futures
Wednesday, January 296:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Workhaus Coworking & Office Space – 290 King St. E, Kitchener
Join the Rainbow Coalition of Waterloo Region (RCWR) for an inspiring evening of connection. This event is an opportunity to envision a vibrant future for all 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Waterloo Region. Attendees will come together to brainstorm actionable steps, explore existing resources, and share their perspectives on how our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities can collectively work towards shared wellbeing.
Life Skills
Wednesday, January 29
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
FREE
Health Caring KW – 44 Francis St. S, Kitchener
Each week, we’ll cover new topics to help youth build essential life skills. The sessions are interactive and engaging, with a delicious dinner provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts, grow, and connect!
Luner New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 1
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FREE
RIM Park Forbes Hall – 2001 University Ave. E, Waterloo
Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated with festive traditions and cultural festivities. Come and join the celebration on Lantern Festival Day, marking the final day of New Year festivities, with music, performances, crafts, and activities.
Ice Cream for Breakfast
Saturday, February 1
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
See Menu for prices
Four All Ice Cream – 75 King St S Unit 56, Waterloo
Four All Ice Cream – 97 King St W, Kitchener
Hey Ice Cream Lovers! It’s time to break the rules and have Ice Cream for Breakfast! All four of our exclusive breakfast-themed ice cream flavours will be available. The first 25 guests at each store get a free Four All Iron Coffee Mug! 10% of the day’s proceeds will be donated to Food4Kids Waterloo Region, supporting local kids in need. Pajamas are encouraged!
On Thursday afternoon, Simon Garcia (left) and Julie Clark (right) attended Open Space at Fairview Mall Food Court from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. When asked what they liked the most about Open Space, Julie said “I like the coffee and talking to people”.
Simon guesses he has been going to Open Space since about 2019. Simon enjoys “Having a nice community where you are talking to people and playing games”. Simon has also been to the Open Space on Mondays 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at Kitchener Central Library. Simon says “That one is really good too because it has a lot of games to choose from”.
Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together for fun and conversation. All are welcome regardless of ability. The program is run by Extend-A-Family, but you do not need to be supported by Extend-A-Family in order to attend.
