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When: Thursday’s from 2:00 – 3:30pm
Where: Brantford Library (Colborne st) – open area by the Colborne entrance

This is a safe and open space to gather and connect in the spirit of friendship and community. Join us every Thursday for arts and crafts, board games, coffee, snacks and pleasant conversation. All are welcome!

For more information contact: Belonging Brant by email: belongingbrant@gmail.com or call 519-758-5394 ext. 204

When: Friday’s at 11:00am

Where: Location across Brantford and Brant County changed weekly check Belonging Brant social media!

Join us on Friday afternoons for a weekly walk and chat! These walks are a great opportunity for community connection, pleasant conversation, and of course, exercise! 

Each week we choose a new location to explore across Brantford and Brant County, let us know your favourite spots! 

Each walk is aimed to be around an hour but may sometimes be less or more. Our walks are open and welcome to anyone, there are no expectations. We walk at all different levels and paces! 

For more information: Contact Belonging Brant by email: belongingbrant@gmail.com or call: 519-758-5394 ext. 204

When: February 11th, 12:00-3:00pm

Where: Brantford Public Library (Colborne) – 3rd Floor Meeting Room

Are you struggling with grief and loss? 

Come out and join this in-person, peer-led support group. Openly share your own story and experiences, or simply listen to others. This is a safe and empathetic space for healing. Refreshments provided. 

Please register by sending us an email at belongingbrant@gmail.com or call us at 519-758-5394 ext.204

A few words from Community Member, and group facilitator Sandy: 

“Hi there! My name is Sandy and it is my honor to offer this Positively Grieving Group to our lovely Brantford Community. While I have done some studying on grief and attended as many teachings on grief that I can I am not an expert. I believe we individually become experts at our own grief, since no two look alike. 

I am looking forward to gathering together to hear and embrace each other’s story and hear from the group members what they would like this group to look like. It’s your group, I am only there to facilitate it.”

Join us and the Random Acts of Kindness group on Monday February 13th at 11am to spread some good cheer and happy thoughts at Lansdowne Children’s Centre! 

For more information contact Belonging Brant by email at belongingbrant@gmail.com or call us at 519-758-5394 ext.204  

When: Wednesday, February 1st at 6:00pm AND Wednesday February 15th at 2:00pm

Where: Brantford Public Library (Colborne), 3rd floor Auditorium 

Diamond dot painting is a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers. “You use an applicator to apply hundreds of sparkling resin rhinestones, one-by-one, on an adhesive color-coded canvas painting,” The end result is a shimmering, beautiful picture.

Join Jacky and Sherry on the first and third Wednesday of every month in the Brantford Public Library – all are welcome. Supplies provided!

For more information contact Belonging Brant at belongingbrant@gmail.com or call us at 519-758-5394 ext. 204

When: Thursday’s from 2:00 – 3:30pm
Where: Brantford Library (Colborne st) – open area by the Colborne entrance

This is a safe and open space to gather and connect in the spirit of friendship and community. Join us every Thursday for arts and crafts, board games, coffee, snacks and pleasant conversation. All are welcome!

For more information contact: Belonging Brant by email: belongingbrant@gmail.com or call 519-758-5394 ext. 204

When: Thursday February 16th at 5:00pm

Where: TBD (contact Belonging Brant by email at belongingbrant@gmail.com or call us at 519-758-5394 ext. 204)

ViBrant Arc meets monthly to chat about community art and ways to bring it to life in Brantford and Brant county community. Some ideas in the works include: art murals, chalking, Salons, and more! 

Join us in this exciting adventure! 

“May the art circle ever expand” – Rishia

When: Friday’s at 11:00am

Where: Location across Brantford and Brant County changed weekly check Belonging Brant social media!

Join us on Friday afternoons for a weekly walk and chat! These walks are a great opportunity for community connection, pleasant conversation, and of course, exercise! 

Each week we choose a new location to explore across Brantford and Brant County, let us know your favourite spots! 

Each walk is aimed to be around an hour but may sometimes be less or more. Our walks are open and welcome to anyone, there are no expectations. We walk at all different levels and paces! 

For more information: Contact Belonging Brant by email: belongingbrant@gmail.com or call: 519-758-5394 ext. 204

When: Thursday’s from 2:00 – 3:30pm
Where: Brantford Library (Colborne st) – open area by the Colborne entrance

This is a safe and open space to gather and connect in the spirit of friendship and community. Join us every Thursday for arts and crafts, board games, coffee, snacks and pleasant conversation. All are welcome!

For more information contact: Belonging Brant by email: belongingbrant@gmail.com or call 519-758-5394 ext. 204

When: Friday’s at 11:00am

Where: Location across Brantford and Brant County changed weekly check Belonging Brant social media!

Join us on Friday afternoons for a weekly walk and chat! These walks are a great opportunity for community connection, pleasant conversation, and of course, exercise! 

Each week we choose a new location to explore across Brantford and Brant County, let us know your favourite spots! 

Each walk is aimed to be around an hour but may sometimes be less or more. Our walks are open and welcome to anyone, there are no expectations. We walk at all different levels and paces! 

For more information: Contact Belonging Brant by email: belongingbrant@gmail.com or call: 519-758-5394 ext. 204

ViBrant ARC (Art Reconnecting Community) presents the Salon ARC Series

What is a salon?  It is a gathering of curious people, exploring artful ideas, nurturing culture and encouraging conversation.

WHEN:  Friday February 24, 2023

TIME:  7pm to 9 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm

WHERE:  Glenhyrst Art Gallery, 20 Ava Road,  Coach House

WHO:   David McKee, Brantford’s Town Crier

As of May 25th, David McKee will have been Branford’s Town Crier for thirty-one years.  David has proclaimed Brantford’s many virtues at home, throughout Canada and around the world.  A lot of people in Brantford do not realize that David has been a musical and theatrical entertainer for almost seventy years – starting well before he became Town Crier.  He is looking forward to revealing a few secrets to the Salon guests.

SALON ARC (Art Reconnecting Community) is presented by ViBrant ARC and supported by Belonging Brant and Glenhyrst.  We will continue to host this event on the 4th FRIDAY of each month (no salon in December).
It is our intent to highlight the artistic and cultural talent that resides in our community of Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations of the Grand River. 

ViBrant ARC gratefully accepts donations of cash/cheque to help us continue our efforts to
bring our community together for an evening of exploration and conversation. 

Arrive early on Friday February 24, 2023 as this is a FIRST COME, FIRST SEATED event, maximum 50 guests.  The Coach House is fully accessible and FREE parking is available.    

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

ViBrant ARC is looking to expand our group so if you feel you want to explore with us then
please join us at our monthly meetings at the Brantford Public Library, 5pm-6pm,
3rd floor meeting room of the library.  Meetings are posted on the Belonging Brant Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BelongingBrant,
you can email belongingbrant@gmail.com
or call 519-758-5394, extension 207.  Please feel free to ask any questions about our group’s future ideas and/or to contribute your ideas.  

“May the art circle ever expand”–Rishia Burke