5 -Day List
SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY
Arts events Saturday, November 17 Lions Club of Kitchener Santa Claus Parade
Parade starts at Frederick Street heading north on Weber Street, ending at erb Street east; lionsclubofkitchener.com/1343-2/, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free
Cambridge Santa Claus Parade
Parade route: Hespeler road, from dunbar road to Langs drive; letters to Santa picked up along the route; cambridgesantaparade.com, 6 p.m. free, info@ cambridgesantaparade.com
tueSday, November 20 Bring Your Own Book
register by monday, Nov. 19: subject area for discussion: science fiction; bring whatever read you want to share within this month’s subject area; registration required, 7 to 8 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central branch, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, bit.ly/2vFgmey, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
WedNeSday, November 21 Beer & Brainiacs
museum after dark’s beer Series; unleash your inner geek with Nerd Nite Trivia in honour of our exhibition, “brain: the World Inside your Head”; 19-plus, doors open at 6:30 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m., $20, themuseum, 10 King St. W., Kitchener, event-tickets. themuseum.ca/beer-%2bbrainiacs-Nov.21.18-40beerbraIN18/, 519-749-9387
Classics SuNday, November 18 Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Performing verdi’s rigoletto,
2 to 3:30 p.m., pay what you can, Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand ave. S., Cambridge, www.cambridgeorchestra.ca/, 519-716-5566, sandrapbvm@gmail.com
Concerts Saturday, November 17 Music in the Lounge
Featuring eklepsis Guitar trio; no registration required, 1 to 2 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central branch, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
tueSday, November 20 Noon Hour Concert
Featuring Springdale trio: Wendy Wagler (flute); Ben Bolt-Martin (cello); and Boyd McDonald (piano); low-cost lunch available from 11:30 a.m., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., free, First united Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo, www.firstunitedchurch.ca, 519-745-8487 ext. 201
WedNeSday, November 21 Wednesday Noon Concert
Featuring Glen Soulis (multiinstrumentalist) and Joanne Bender (piano); bring your lunch or buy a low-cost meal at the church; doors open at 11:30 a.m., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., free, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener, paulinefinch@rogers.com
Events Saturday, November 17 Music Care Conference Waterloo 2018
Gathering of care partners interested in the role of music has in living and aging well; Room 217 Foundation partnering with Laurier Centre for music in the Community; theme: music, aging and wellness, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $135; student/senior $95, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), 67 Erb St. W., Waterloo, www.musiccareconference.ca, 1-905-852-2499
Making Music on the Go Using Pocket Synthesizers
Jesse Maranger demonstrates creating music with different, unique pocket synthesizers, from drum machine to lead synthesizer to noise percussion; Jesse is a singer-songwriter with a passion for creating, recording and mixing music, 2 to 4 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central branch, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, www.kpl.org, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
SuNday, November 18 Theatre of the Beat: Local Mennonite Churches Partner to Bring #ChurchToo to the Region
#ChurchToo: a powerful and relevant production that explores the struggles of wading into the realities of sexual assault and examines the difficulties of speaking out in a community where the topic of sex is often considered taboo; for ages 14plus, 7 to 9 p.m., admission by donation, Stirling avenue mennonite Church, 57 Stirling ave. N., Kitchener, johnny@theatreofthebeat.ca
moNday, November 19 Imagine It: Giller Gala at Kitchener Public Library
registration required; vote for your favourite book and enjoy a discussion about the Giller shortlist; each guest defends one title, then we’ll watch the Giller Gala live on the big screen and announce the people’s choice winner; in the theatre, 7 to 10:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central branch, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, www.kpl.org, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
tueSday, November 20 Living with Loss — Cambridge
Peer support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one; offered the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Langs Community Health Centre, 1145 Concession rd., Cambridge, www.bfomidwest.org/ programs/living-with-loss/livingwith-loss-cambridge/, 519-603-0196, support@bfomidwest.org
Living with Loss — Kitchener
Peer support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one; first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Westmount memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, www.bfomidwest.org/ programs/living-with-loss/livingwith-loss-kitchener/, support@ bfomidwest.org
WedNeSday, November 21 Heffner Women’s Leadership: Women for the Environment
Panel discussion; moderator: tova davidson of Sustainable Waterloo Region; how leading women in business are tackling innovative and sustainable approaches to doing business; how women can contribute to a healthier planet; table of eight, $400, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Chamber member, $50; future member, $60, St. George banquet Hall, 665 King St. N., Waterloo, www.greaterkwchamber.com, 519-749-6048
Grand River Hospital: Annual Community Meeting
register by tuesday, Nov. 20: free community event; meet the hospital’s new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO); learn how Grand River Hospital is shaping the future of health care in our region, 6 to 8 p.m., free, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), 67 Erb St. W., Waterloo, www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-communitymeeting-tickets-51329150872, 519-749-4205, info@grhosp. on.ca
Virtual Reality Armchair Travel
register by tuesday, Nov. 20: embark on an exciting trip that doesn’t require any expenses, jet lag or sore feet; using their Google expeditions virtual reality headset, explore the hidden depths of the ocean and Great barrier reef, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, Idea exchange | Clemens Mill Library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/ programs/event/virtual-realityarmchair-travel-0, events@ideaexchange.org
Toronto Dominion (TD) Walter Bean Lecture in Environment
Free public lecture: “on the State of Freshwater Fish and Fisheries: Finding a Future for the Forgotten”; presented by Steven Cooke; hosted by the university of Waterloo, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, university of Waterloo, Humanities theatre, 200 university ave. W., Waterloo, uwaterloo.ca/science/events/td-walter-bean-lecture-environment, 519-888-4567 ext. 37655, kristy.hoffmann@ uwaterloo.ca
For seniors moNday, November 19 Polercise with Urban Poles
registration required; gain strength and stability through exercise and walking to music; outside if weather permits; certified instructor; equipment provided; mondays, to dec. 17, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; thursdays, to dec. 20, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., drop-in: $6.23 for 55-plus, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
tueSday, November 20 Darts
this co-ed group of adults age 50-plus welcomes new players of all abilities; tuesdays to may 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, www.kitchener.ca/ en/in-your-neighbourhood/rockway-centre.aspx, 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca
WedNeSday, November 21 Polercise with Urban Poles
registration required; gain strength and stability through exercise and walking to music outside, weather permitting; with certified instructor; equipment provided; Wednesdays, to dec. 19, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., drop-in: $6.23 for 55-plus, breithaupt Centre, 350 margaret ave., Kitchener, 519-741-2507 Ukulele
an opportunity for ukulele players of all abilities to get together and practise, learn from each other and play songs in a welcoming environment; pick up your ukulele and join us; Wednesdays, Kitchener Group Card needed, 10 to 11 a.m., annual rate: 55plus, $15.30; 18 to 54, $18.66, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, www.kitchener.ca/ en/in-your-neighbourhood/rockway-centre.aspx, 519-741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca
Falls Prevention Series: With Community Support Connections (CSC)
registration required; free sixweek program to reduce risk of falling with integrated gentle movements for all levels; topics include nutrition, building balance, bone health; call CSC for details; 10 to 11:30 a.m., free, Waterloo-Kitchener united mennonite Church, 15 George St., Waterloo, communitysupportconnections.org/, 519-772-8787 ext. 228, jennm@cscmow.org
Fundraisers Saturday, November 17 Mount on the Move: A Celebration of Music and Food
taste and Hear: mount on the move: a music and food extravaganza includes three stages, 10 musical acts, five tasting food stations in support of mount Zion’s Choral Scholar music program, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., $10; child free; further donations over $20 receipted, mount Zion Lutheran Church, 29 Westmount Rd. S., Waterloo, www.mzlc. ca, 519-885-4633, karen@ gastmeier.ca
LooKING aHead The Sounds of Christmas 2018 for KidsAbility — Nov. 23
Christmas music, harmony singing, instrumentals, various styles of dance; Friday and Saturday performances to dec. 1; tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/ events/21892/, at Kidsability Foundation Office or call box office: 519-502-8390,
2 p.m. $30; 18 and under, $20; group rate (20 or more), $20, Waterloo mennonite brethren Church, 245 Lexington rd., Waterloo,guseproductions@ gmail.com
Free Fridays at Flag Raiders Paintball — Nov. 23 and 30
Join us on Fridays in November for free entry and free rentals with any donation to the Cambridge Self-Help Food bank and the Food bank of Waterloo region, 5 to 10 p.m., free, Flag raiders Paintball Games Indoor Field, 483 Conestogo rd., Conestogo, 519-653-3322, games@flagraiders.com
Block Party, A Better Together Event — Nov. 24
registration required; celebrate the neighbourhoods of Waterloo Region with an evening of fun, live music, craft beer, ‘street eats’; stroll through their versions of uptown, midtown and downtown; all proceeds go to Extenda-Family Waterloo region, 8 to 11:55 p.m., $100, Catalyst 137, 137 Glasgow St., Kitchener, www.bettertogetherevents.ca, 519-741-0190 ext. 302, kates@ eafwr.on.ca
Operation: Rogue Elf — Nov. 25
Join us for our 11th annual Christmas charity game, rogue elf; help us support the Cambridge Self Help Food bank, join the Red (Bad) or Green (Good) elf team; call 519-653-3322 for more information or visit our website, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., see website for prices, Flag Raiders Paintball Games, 425 bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, flagraiders-paintball.myshopify.com/ collections/rogue-elf, games@ flagraiders.com
Mindfulness Challenge 2018: Meditate-a-thon for Mental Health — Nov. 25
New and seasoned meditators in Kitchener and other cities come together on to meditate and raise pledges for mental Health, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., raise pledges, Sunshine montessori School, 10 boniface ave., Kitchener, mindfulnesschallenge.ca, 647-524-6216, jeremy@mindfulnessstudies.com
Health tueSday, November 20 The Great Brain Workout
dispel some of the negative myths of aging; learn how best to maintain both physical and cognitive health throughout a lifetime; bring runners for movement, your brain and a smile; tuesdays to dec. 4, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., $6.50 per session, Centreville Chicopee Community Centre, 141 morgan ave., Kitchener, bodymindandmovementprogram.com/home/, 519-998-3024, thegreatbrainworkout@gmail.com
Self-Help Mental Health Program
recovery International: a free, self-help cognitive-behavioural program; learn to change your thoughts in a structured, supportive setting; tuesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener, www.recoverycanada.org/meetings.php, 519-722-1220
Kids stuff Saturday, November 17 Italian Language School
Children ages four to 14 in Waterloo region can learn Italian on Saturdays, from September to June; register online, 9 to 11:30 a.m., free, St. Louis adult Learning and Continuing education Centre, 80 young St., Kitchener, stlouis.wcdsb.ca/programsandcourses/il/elementary/, 519-888-0788, deleana.robles@ wcdsb.ca
Luncheons and dinners WedNeSday, November 21 Interfaith Counselling Centre Mental Health Awareness Breakfast
How mental health affects first responders: hear Scott Chisholm, a professional firefighter and former paramedic, who has seen first hand and experienced the direct effects of mental health; founder of the Collateral damage Project, 8:30 to 11 a.m., $30, Steinmann mennonite Church, 1316 Snyder’s rd. W., baden, mentalhealthbreakfast. eventbrite.ca, 519-662-3092, interfaith@golden.net
Community Dinners at Highland Baptist Church
Food and conversation, kids’ activities and homework help; first and third Wednesdays of month, to may 15, 5:30 to 7 p.m., $2; family $5, Highland baptist Church, 135 Highland rd. W., Kitchener, www.highlandbaptist. ca, 519-745-9461, office@highlandbaptist.ca
Sales and bazaars Saturday, November 17 MCC Marketplace
For unique gifts and accessories; gourmet soup, handmade aprons, bags, comforters, items created by Indigenous artisans and more; monthly sales to december, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, mennonite Central Committee, 50 Kent ave., Kitchener, mcccanada.ca/get-involved/events/ mcc-marketplace, 519-745-8458 ext. 235, katiebuchnea@mcco.ca
Workshops moNday, November 19 Write Now Writing Group
Write stories to share with others; to improve their writing craft, the group will offer suggestions for alternative approaches for consideration; every other monday, Kitchener Group Card required, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., annual rate: 55-plus, $15.31; ages 18 to 54, $18.66, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., Kitchener, www.kitchener.ca/en/in-yourneighbourhood/rockway-centre. aspx, 519-741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca
Maker Mondays
register by Sunday, Nov. 18: Clemens Mill welcomes you to the maker movement with three projects to get your creativity flowing; use their Cricut, Lego and more to personalize a phone case, dock and other tech accessories, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., free, Idea exchange | Clemens Mill Library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/ programs/event/maker-mondays-0, events@ideaexchange. org
Advanced Photography SLR (Film or Digital)
register by Sunday, Nov. 18: after an introduction to studio lighting, this class examines low light photography, special effects, photojournalism, and topics raised by the class; registrants should master the skills of intermediate photography before attempting this course, 7:30 to 9:45 p.m., $70 plus HSt, Idea exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/ event/advanced-photographyslr-film-or-digital-0, events@ ideaexchange.org
WedNeSday, November 21 French: Not Just Child’s Play
Parlez-vous français: brush up on your French conversation skills or learn a little of Canada’s second official language in a comfortable setting; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, Idea exchange | Preston Library, 435 King St. e., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/ event/frenchnot-just-childs-play, events@ideaexchange.org Meet a Maker: Libs Elliot
registration required; ongoing project: an exploration in how modern technology can transform a traditional and tactile craft into modern functional art without abandoning the inherent pleasures of handcrafted products, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/ event/meet-maker-libs-elliot, events@ideaexchange.org
LooKING aHead One Girl Inspired and Encouraged — Nov. 24
register by Friday, Nov. 23: one Girl workshop: Be-YOU-tiful for young girls aged eight to 13; topics include:understanding healthy self-esteem, reflecting on qualities, skills and talents that make you beautiful, and building confidence; at Veritas Café, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $49, Wilfrid Laurier university, 75 university Ave. W., Waterloo, onewoman. ca/product/one-girl-registration/, kitchenerchapter@1girl.ca
Make an Embroidered Holiday Ornament — Nov. 24
registration required; stitch a gingerbread man with the Canadian embroiderers’ Guild, Kitchener-Waterloo; learn chain, satin and running stitch, and French knot; bring a small pair of sharp scissors if you have them, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Grand river Stanley Park branch, 175 Indian rd., Kitchener, www.kpl.org, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Complimentary Toastmasters Workshops — Nov. 24
as part of the 10th anniversary of district 86, division t presents a few complimentary workshops and a demonstration meeting to thank the surrounding area and businesses for their ongoing support, 1 to 4 p.m., free, Langs Community Health Centre, 1145 Concession rd., Cambridge, www.eventbrite. ca/e/division-t-marketing-eventtickets-51472857703, 519-502-8194, divisiontdirector@ toastmasters86.org
Play with Clay — Nov. 25
an open clay studio experience designed for people of all ages and skill levels; over two Sundays, you make an object out of clay and paint it with our glazes; workshop offered at
1 or 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 25 to create and dec. 9 to paint, $12, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St. N., Waterloo, shop.theclayandglass.com/playwithclay, 519 746 1882 ext. 233, nadine@theclayandglass.ca
Winter & Warm Up — Nov. 25
design a personalized sign for the perfect Christmas gift; includes a glass of spiked hot chocolate, selection of festive treats, supplies and direction to create a sign; bit.ly/2omd61l , 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., $45-$85, the bruce Craft House, Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre, 700 Hespeler rd., Cambridge, 519-622-1505 ext. 7772, events@bhospitality.ca
Printmaking for the Holidays — Nov. 27
registration required; learn to design and hand print your own stationery for the ultimate holiday chic on the cheap; all materials provided; no printmaking experience necessary, 6 to 8 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central branch, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, www.kpl.org, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org