Games Group
2025-10-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-06 14:00 - 15:00, 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 (America/Toronto) 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

HER - Your Power Your Safety
2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services – Hamilton Office, 141 Park Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
You deserve respect, safety and great relationships! Join HER — a free, 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: Thursdays from September 18 to November 6Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Location: 141 Park S. N., Hamilton
Cost: Free!
Registration*: To register, contact Elisha at 519.753.4173, ext. 298 or emacwhirter@willowbridge.ca

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

Thrive Workshops
2025-11-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-03 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.

AI Tools for Everyday Life
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Learn how AI tools like Alexa, Siri and ChatGPT can make daily life easier. These workshops will show you how to use voice assistants and ChatGPT for reminders, communication, planning and more — with simple steps to stay safe and independent.
Topics and Dates

ChatGPT – October 23
Alexa, Siri, Echo – November 13

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Age Range: Developmental Services Adults Only
Location: Willowbridge – 54 Brant St., Brantford
Cost: Free (limited space available)
Registration: To register, fill out the online registration form.

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.

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.

Move & Mingle
2026-01-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 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.

Families Helping Families: Navigating Guardianship and Power of Attorney
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Ontario
As your child enters adulthood, new systems and responsibilities can feel complex and hard to navigate. This session, led by a parent with lived experience, will explore advocacy, financial planning, housing options and guardianship considerations for caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities.
Date: January 15, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Age Range: Open to anyone
Cost: Free
Location: This event will be offered both in person and virtually. The in-person session will be held at Gasworks (141 Park St. N., Hamilton), and virtual access details will be shared by email.
To register, fill out the online form. For more information, email smcvey@willowbridge.ca.

HER - Your Power Your Safety
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
