Celebrating our 30th Anniversary November 19th

Don’t miss this year’s 30th Anniversary Celebration on November 19th from 1-3pm at Kitchener’s City Hall Rotunda. We are so happy to be back in the swing of things to enjoy this milestone with all of our neighbours. You can RSVP for the celebration by clicking on the link on our right sidebar and just fill out the form.

Whether you are a new neighbourhood group just considering how to start your journey with creating more propinquity where you live, or you are a group that’s been around awhile, or you are well-established association this is a time to mingle and get to know each other just a bit better. If you are interested in having a display table to share your journey this year just connect with heather@waterlooregion.org. And she will help you make that happen.

We are thrilled this year to reinstate our draw for two $20,000 capital improvement fund projects. Those neighbourhoods who registered their inclusive gatherings before Halloween are eligible for the draw. We haven’t been able to offer this opportunity since before the pandemic. All you need to do is make sure someone from your neighbourhood attends the gathering and your neighbourhood will be added to the draw. These funds can be put towards all sorts of interesting projects like park benches, picnic tables, accessibility improvements to already existing structures, improvements to green spaces, outdoor fitness equipment, murals and the list goes on. Feel free to talk to us about your ideas if you are eligible to win these funds.

We are also presenting two special cash awards this year. The Trudy Beaulne Inclusion Award and the Pros of Propinquity Honour. Both of these awards support winning neighbourhoods with a gift of $500.00 that can be put toward activities and projects in the next year. Come and celebrate with us. Bring the whole family it will be an amazing time to connect. Kitchener is a great place to live. Let’s make it even better!

Are you up for a Neighbourhood Exchange?

Neighbourhood Exchagnger

Neighbours visiting each other neighbourhoods has been a thrilling experience during the pandemic when we could not gather as usual – but it seems to continue to attract attention. If you wish to learn more, go to a part of the city that you never visited before or unlike where you live, maybe we can connect you with another neighbour we know who would love to give you a tour, tell you about gatherings and activities people love doing together, and in return, come to visit your neighbourhood! Contact heather@waterlooregion.org to become the next Neighbourhood Exchanger!