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The Community at Home workshop series is designed by volunteers to encourage socialization, participation, and community connections, while creating awareness about topics and issues of interest.
The Poppy Project 
The Grand River Council on Aging invites you to join Chad Martin, Chair of the Brantford Poppy Project, to learn about this powerful community initiative honours Canada’s veterans through the creation and display of thousands of handmade poppies. Chad will share the story behind the project, its growth, and how it has brought the community together in remembrance.
Wednesday, October 28
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
To register for this virtual workshop email admin@grcoa.ca or call 519 7540777 ext. 439
GRCOA Makes Valuable Connections at Chamber Trade Show
The Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA) was pleased to participate in the 18th Annual Chamber Trade Show, held October 20 at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brantford.
The event provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with local businesses, community organizations and potential partners while sharing information about GRCOA’s programs, services and resources for older adults.
A key focus was introducing our upcoming Housing Guide for Older Adults, a new resource designed to help older adults and their families explore housing options in Brantford, the County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River.
Throughout the evening, GRCOA representatives made numerous valuable connections with organizations interested in learning more about potential sponsorship opportunities for the Guide.
A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers who staffed the booth and helped make the evening a success. Volunteers Linda Davies and Janet Barnard provided Chamber of Commerce President Joy O’Donnell with a 2027 Age-Friendly Calendar.
We look forward to building on these connections and developing partnerships that support an age-friendly community!