Willowbridge

Skill Up Sessions
2025-11-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Willowbridge Community Services – Hamilton Office, 141 Park Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Join us at 10:30 a.m. once a month for free, interactive groups on everyday skills. Each month features a new topic — from healthy living to budgeting to internet safety. Join us to expand your skillset, meet new friends and enjoy some yummy treats!
Topics and Schedule

October 21, 2025 – Staying Healthy Over the Winter
November 11, 2025 – Employment Readiness with YWCA
December 9, 2025 – Holiday Budgeting
January 13, 2026 – Pet Therapy
February 10, 2026 – Sexuality Clinic
March 10, 2026 – Healthy Eating
April 14, 2026 – Internet Safety
May 12, 2026 – Mental Health awareness
June 9, 2025 – Summer Sun and Heat safety

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Age Range: Developmental Services Adults Only
Location: Gasworks – 141 Park St. N.
Cost: Free!
Registration: To register, fill out the online registration form. Everyone who pre-registers and attends will receive a gift card!

Move & Mingle
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Williams Cafe, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, ontario, L8L 8K4, Canada
Looking for a fun, inclusive community? Move & Mingle is here for adults 18+ with developmental disabilities! We gather every two weeks to enjoy walks, games, and a chance to connect socially in a supportive environment.
Date: September 4 to November 27 (every two weeks on Thursday), and December 11
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Williams Cafe, 47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON
Registration: To register, fill out our registration form.
Join us every two weeks until November 27!
For questions, reach out to Sarah at smcvey@willowbridge.ca or 289-659-1568.

Games Group
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-01 14:00 - 15:00 and 7 more dates | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
A mix of Bingo, Pictionary, and Trivia. Open to current Willowbridge participants.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Registrant Requirements: Open to Developmental Services clients only.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free!
Registration
To register, contact Amanda Downs at 905.741.4723 or adowns@willowbridge.ca.

Men's Counselling Link - Walk-In Sessions
2025-11-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Free, specialized walk-in single counselling sessions for men at risk of, or who’ve engaged in challenging behaviours. Walk-in sessions are free, 1.5 hours long and designed to be impactful, helping you work toward building healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Dates:

Wednesday, November 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Age Range: 16 years and older
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Free!
Registration: No registration required. Just walk in! Appointments will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Move & Mingle
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Williams Cafe, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, ontario, L8L 8K4, Canada
Looking for a fun, inclusive community? Move & Mingle is here for adults 18+ with developmental disabilities! We gather every two weeks to enjoy walks, games, and a chance to connect socially in a supportive environment.
Date: December 11
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Williams Cafe, 47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON
Registration: To register, fill out our registration form.
For questions, reach out to Sarah at smcvey@willowbridge.ca or 289-659-1568.

Men's Counselling Link - Walk-In Session
2026-01-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Free, specialized walk-in single counselling sessions for men at risk of, or who’ve engaged in challenging behaviours. Walk-in sessions are free, 1.5 hours long and designed to be impactful, helping you work toward building healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Age Range: 16 years and older
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Free!
Registration: No registration required. Just walk in! Appointments will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

HER - Your Power Your Safety
2026-01-21 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-28 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-04 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-11 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Meeting
You deserve respect, safety and great relationships! Join HER — a free, virtual 8-week group for women (including trans and non-binary folk) aged 21+ with developmental disabilities who’ve been hurt, treated badly or made to feel unsafe in their relationships.
In our group, we’ll talk about:

Making friends, exploring romance and trusting others
Setting boundaries and saying no
What safe and healthy relationships look like

Date: Wednesdays from January 21 to March 11Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Location: This program will be delivered virtually using Zoom.
Cost: Free!
Registration*: To register, contact Elisha at 519.753.4173, ext. 298 or emacwhirter@willowbridge.ca
