Willowbridge

Hellos to High Fives
2026-02-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | 108 Queenston Road, Hamilton, 108 Queenston Road, Hamilton, Ontario, L8J 2M9, Canada
Build confidence, connect with others and strengthen your social skills in a fun, welcoming group for adults with developmental disabilities. Learn how to start conversations, make friends and keep them through interactive activities, role-plays and games.
Date/Time: Wednesdays from Jan. 28 to March 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Age Range: Adults
Location: Bloom Day Program – 108 Queenston Road, Hamilton
Cost: Free!
Registration: Fill out our online form to register.
For more information, contact Sarah at smcvey@willowbridge.ca.
For accessible transportation to Bloom, contact DARTS at info@dartstransit.com.

HER - Your Power Your Safety
2026-02-04 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-28 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-21 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

Games Group
2026-01-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 and 4 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.

To register, please contact:
Amanda Downs
905-741-4723
adowns@willowbridge.ca

Move & Mingle
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-08 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: Every other Thursday starting January 8
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.

Skill Up Sessions
2026-01-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-09 10:30 - 11:30 | 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!

Men's Counselling Link - Walk-In Sessions
2025-12-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-26 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.
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.

Thrive Workshops
2025-12-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
A series of supportive, practical workshops to help build resilience, manage stress and find balance in everyday life.
Topics and Schedule

November 12: Chills and Skills: Helpful strategies for managing stress.
November 19: From Criticism to Kindness: Mastering the Art of Self-Compassion: Skills to help you practice self compassion.
November 26: The Science of Happiness: Learn about what makes us happy (and what doesn’t) according to science, and practical strategies for building a happier life.
December 3: Coping with the Holidays: Learn skills for dealing with difficult family dynamics, financial stress, and loss and loneliness over the holidays.

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Age Range: Adult Ontario Works Clients Only
Cost: Free
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
To register, fill out the online form. For more information, email jperras@willowbridge.ca or call 519.753.4173, ext. 334.

Move & Mingle
2025-11-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-13 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.
