Willowbridge

Move & Mingle
2026-12-31 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Walk In Counselling Session
2026-12-31 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-02-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Free, specialized walk-in single counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families in Brantford-Brant. Walk-in sessions are free, 50 minutes long and designed to be impactful, helping you work toward improve mental health.
Age Range: All ages
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.

Games Group
2026-12-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-02-04 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Community Connection
2027-01-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2027-02-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Ontario
Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for engaging activities that will help you meet new friends while having fun! From crafting to creating vision boards, every session will feature a different activity to brighten your day.
Topics and Schedule

October 6 – Fall Craft
November 3 – Disney Trivia
December 1 – Cookie Decorating
January 5 – New Year Vision Boards
February 2 – Friendship Bracelets
March 2 – Escape Room
April 6 – Paint and Plant
May 4 – Polymer Clay Creations
June 1 – Summer Kick-Off Party

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Who Can Join: Open to all adults with developmental disabilities
Cost: Free!
Location: Gasworks – 141 Park St. N., Hamilton
Registration: To register, fill out the online form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FH1CELdr4M. For more information, contact Abby at across@willowbridge.ca.

Building Healthy Intimate Relationships
2027-01-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2027-01-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2027-01-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2027-01-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2027-02-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2027-02-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
A free, six-week group for women and non-binary individuals to learn about healthy vs. unhealthy conflict and how to improve relationships.
Date: Tuesdays from October 13 to November 17
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Who Can Join: Open to Counselling Clients Only
Cost: Free!
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Registration: To register, contact trichardson@willowbridge.ca or call 519.753.4173.

Thrive Workshops
2027-01-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2027-01-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2027-01-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2027-01-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2027-02-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2027-02-10 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 4: Chills and Skills: Helpful strategies for managing stress.
November 11: From Criticism to Kindness: Mastering the Art of Self-Compassion: Skills to help you practice self compassion
November 18: 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.
November 25: 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.
Who Can Attend: Adult Ontario Works Clients Only
Cost: Free
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Registration: To register, email welcome@willowbridge.ca or call 519.753.4173.

Cooking With Confidence: Stirring Up Independence
2027-01-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2027-02-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Designed to build independence in the kitchen, this 6-week group will teach kitchen safety, affordable meal planning, and how to prepare delicious, healthy recipes. Plus, each participant will receive 1 small kitchen item and a local grocery store gift card for attending!
Dates:
– September 24
– October 9
– November 9
– December 8
– January 11
– February 2
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Who Can Join: Developmental Services Adults Only (18+)
Cost: Free!
Location: 54 Brant Ave, Brantford
Registration: To register, contact welcome@willowbridge.ca or call 519.753.4173.

Creative Connections
2027-01-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Get creative and feel your best! Creative Connections is a monthly hands-on art group that boosts confidence, helps manage stress, and allows you to connect with others. Join us for a friendly, welcoming space to explore art and learn simple ways to support your daily wellness.
Date: The last Thursday of every month from September 24, 2026 to March 25, 2027*
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Who Can Join: Open to all adult clients/participants
Cost: Free!
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Registration: To register, contact welcome@willowbridge.ca.

*Our December group with run on December 17th.
