Get involved

Become a Block Connector!

Block Connectors and volunteers hosted an ice cream party with the help of the operating grant.

The neighbours had ice cream, games and were able to make new connections with people in their neighbourhood.

Looking to build and support relationships within your neighbourhood? Then the Block Connector program is for you. You can help plan fun events like this one!

Register for the Neighbourhood Summit!

Come network with residents across Waterloo to discuss all things neighbourhoods.

This is a free event taking place on November 7, 2024 at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Community Pavilion from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Highlights include:

• booths from local organizations
• food and drinks will be provided
• a discussion around sustainability in neighbourhoods
• candle making workshop

Register for the Neighbourhood Summit

Waterloo committees

Volunteering on a City of Waterloo committee of council or local board is one of the ways you can get involved and make a difference. 

• Learn more about Committees at the City of Waterloo.
• The Waterloo Public Library is also recruiting for the Older Adult Services Advisory Group

Get inspired

Party in the park

Neighbours in the Foxhunt Neighbourhood hosted their annual party in park!

There were local musicians, rock painting, face painting, refreshments and games for all neighbours to enjoy.

This was supported by our operating grant.

Reply to this email if you are interested in learning more about all our grants.

Movie night at the park

Block connectors in Lincoln Heights hosted a movie in the park at Roselea Park!

Neighbours gathered and enjoyed live music, crafts, games, snacks and a movie.

This event used items from our special events equipment program. Contact us to host a movie night in your neighbourhood!

Get in the know

Apply for the Neighbourhood Fund!

The Neighbourhood Fund application deadline is on October 15 at 2 p.m.

Brainstorm projects that you want to see in your neighbourhood that will help neighbours develop connections, foster a sense of belonging, and create opportunities for placemaking. Then, we'll work with you to bring it to life!

Groups of two or more neighbours may apply for up to $,7500 to support their idea. 

Reply to this email if you have any questions!

Drop-in programs are available!

More things to know!

• Oct 5: Dig in and plant native wildflowers and shrubs within natural areas in Waterloo Park on October 5 at this community planting event

• Oct 5: Come join the Ride-A-Bus program and get to know Grand River Transit. This free event is for older adults wishing to become comfortable with bus services in the Waterloo Region. A bus ride and training session with GRT's travel training experts is included. This will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Community Room, second floor, WMRC Community Pavilion, 101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo. To register call 519-579-1020.

• The City of Waterloo’s Sports and Recreation Grant Program is now available online. The deadline to submit applications is October 22 by 2pm. 

• Looking to make your Halloween more accessible? Check out this great resource to find accessibility tips and more!

• City of Waterloo Home Support Services seeks individuals to assist seniors needing snow removal. Please fill out the form if your interested in being a Brokered Worker or a Volunteer.

• Looking for a place to host your event? Check out our gathering space map to find the best location for you.

• Check out the Waterloo Public Library's website for details on upcoming programs, activities and events.

• Spectrum Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community space offers a variety of programs and services, check out their website for more information.

• Learn more about reporting Hate Incidents or Discrimination: involving Islamophobia, Racism, Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.

• Waterloo Region has a long history of welcoming refugees and refugee claimants. Immigration Waterloo Region shares information on community support for refugees living in our region.

October Diversity Calendar

October 01: International Day of Older Persons / National Seniors Day

October 01: Treaty Day

October 3 – 12: Navratri (Navaratri)

October 04: St. Francis Day

October 05: World Teacher Day

October 06 – 12: Mental Illness Awareness Week

October 10: World Mental Health Day

October 11: International Day of the Girl Child

October 11: National Coming Out Day

October 12: Dussehra

October 13 – 19: Workplace Bullying Awareness Week

October 14: Thanksgiving

October 15: International Day of Rural Women

October 16: International Pronouns Day

October 18: Persons Day

October 20 – 26: Invisible Disabilities Week

October 22: International Stuttering Awareness Day

October 23-25: Shemini Atzeret

October 23-25: Simchat Torah

October 26: Intersex Awareness Day

October 31: Halloween

Source: Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion's Diversity Calendar

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