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December 10, 2025: What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood?

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A person with their eyes closed, their elbows on a desk and hands lifted towards their had each with an index finger touching their thumb.YEP Skills Winter 2026
Thursdays January 8 to February 12
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
$200 for 6 weeks
KW Habilitation – 99 Ottawa St. S, Kitchener

Youth Exploring Possibilities is running their Winter Skills Session on Conflict Resolution and Communication. Learn to manage conflicts and cope effectively with disagreements and misunderstandings. Dive into active listening and learn how it closely relates to conflict resolution. Learners will strengthen their skills through role playing scenarios with their peers. Register today!

Note: The shop is currently under construction. Hoping to be done Friday, December 12.

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A group of people wearing warm coats and scarves with books of sheet music, singing outdoors.Holiday Songfest
Wednesday, December 17
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE
Waterloo Public Square – 75 King St. S, Waterloo

Come sing your heart out with neighbours and friends. There will be hot chocolate, snacks and lots of songs to celebrate the season. Be eco-friendly by remembering to bring a reusable mug for the hot chocolate!

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Two people looking goofy with some festival holiday sweaters. The person on the left has a christmas tree on theirs. The person on the right has a red bowtie on with a white shirt and a christmasy sweater vest with different patterns on it including trees, stars, a present and plaid.Ugly Sweater Dance
Tuesday, December 16
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
$17
Sunbeam Centre – 2749 Kingsway Dr. Kitchener

Dig through your closet for that ugly old Holiday Sweater. Then join your friends at Sunbeam for some festive fun. There will be lots of holiday spirit to go around!

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A furry green hand holding a red tree ornament. The Grinch (2019) Outdoor Screening
Saturday, December 20
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
FREE
The Gaslight District – 64 Grand Ave. S, Cambridge

Come watch the heartwarming holiday favorite The Grinch (2019) on the big outdoor screen. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the magic of Christmas in the heart of the District. Outdoors — so bundle up and get cozy! Don’t miss a visit with The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who in person at Foundry Tavern from 12PM–2PM! It’ll be a festive afternoon filled with Christmas magic.

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Connections

A circle of friends looking down at a camera in the middle. The Karis Disability Services logo.Circle’s Cafe
Fridays
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
FREE
Karis Disability Services Atrium – 26 Peppler St. Waterloo

Circles Cafe is a great place to connect with friends or expand your friend circle further. Every Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM The Atrium at Karis Disability Services is opened for coffee, snacks and fun! On Friday, December 19th they will be singing Christmas Carols with everyone. Sometimes there is live music, crafts or other activities. This past Friday people were helping make decorations for the upcoming Winter Dance at Karis Disability Services.

All of the snacks and drinks are provided by the people that come to the cafe. Everyone is invited and everything is free. If you want you can contribute, but you don’t have to. You are simply invited to come, socialize and have a good time. That’s what Circle’s Cafe is all about!