EVENTS and ACTIVITIES
We are thinking globally and acting locally. Many of our activities involve fundraising - all for the purpose of supporting the Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. We also reach out into the community by speaking in schools, churches and retirement residences. Since 2006 Grassroot Grannies have raised $1,234,614 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
We are always very grateful to our community supporters.
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The Grassroot Grannies
16th Ride to Turn the Tide
September 3th-4th 2025
Fundraising Events for 2025
Grassroot Grannies
Plant Sale and Market Place
The whole team poses for a picture in Almonte in 2024
Having a rest
Books, Crafts and Coffee
Friday, October 25th, 2024
St. Isidore Church, 1135 March Rd.
Save the Date
"Pretty Pots" for Mother's Day
A great selection of plants for sun and shade
Enthusiastic Grassroot Grannies ready to help
Garden art, planters and more
Arrive early for best selection!
Watch this space for information about our next Books and Coffee event in the fall of 2025.
Friends enjoy catching up over coffee and goodies. Stock up on recent books at the book exchange and buy crafts made by talented Grassroot Grannies. It's a fun event filled with friendship and camaraderie.
In the 15 years that the Grassroot Grannies have hosted The Ride To Turn The Tide over $975,687 has been raised for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Last year we added $93,000.
The RTTTT Committee is already working hard to organize this year's ride which will be held the first week in September. The format of the ride and the routes will remain the same.There will be a two-day ride to Perth with both a shorter and longer ride. There will also be a one-day ride to Almonte where all groups will meet for lunch and a brief visit to an elementary school.
This year Michèle Dextras will take over the leadership of the RTTTT from Stella Val. The same popular features of the RTTTT will return. Riders can get fit and get to know one another through our Meet n' Greet rides of increasing distance throughout the summer. We are looking for more riders this year!
What makes the Ride special?
Riding with friends
Good food and companionship
Hospitality
Stay tuned for updates.A link to the fundraising page will be posted later in the summer.
