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Composting and gardening go hand in hand!Don’t toss those kitchen scraps—turn them into garden gold! 🥕🍂🌿![]()
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Composting is easier than you think and helps reduce waste while nourishing your plants. Start with fruit & veggie peels, coffee grounds, and yard trimmings. Skip meat and dairy!![]()
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Ready to dig in? Help us grow a greener, healthier community by planting your favourite edible plants this season and joining our #BrantInBloom campaign. ![]()
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To learn more about Communities in Bloom visit brant.ca/BrantinBloom![]()
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To learn more about Composting visit brant.ca/Compost
Learn about the CDCP!!Seniors—wondering if the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) can help with dental costs? Join us for a quick 45-minute info session on May 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Branch to learn who’s eligible, how to apply, and what services are covered. Take charge of your smile and your health! No registration is required.
Volunteers Make Waves
Together, we create ripples of change
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 from April 27 to May 3 is Volunteers Make Waves. It highlights the power, impact and importance of individual and collective volunteer efforts across Canada. Like a wave, volunteering is movement building.
Each individual volunteer contribution, big or small, creates momentum and has the power to influence and inspire, joining a wave of positive change.
Special thanks to all our dedicated GRCOA Volunteers!
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What’s New!
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.
Finding a New Normal 
The Grand River Council on Aging invites you to join Don Bernard to learn how to cope with different types of loss. Find out about the stages of grief, the common emotions and physical symptoms, and the outlook for healing.
Wednesday May 21, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
To register for this virtual workshop, please email admin@grcoa.ca or call 519 754-0777 ext. 439
County Senior Active Living Expo a Success!
The GRCOA was invited to provide resources at the Senior Active Living Expo at Sojourn Church in Paris on April 9 from 9 to 2 p.m. The community was invited to learn about how to get connected in the community and take part in a variety of activities, and demonstrations. Volunteers Janet and Modupi shared GRCOA resources and discuss “What’s New” at the GRCOA!
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