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It’s Scrabble time!
The GANG is excited to be hosting our annual Scrabble event, the Power of Words, with staff and students at WP Wagner High School in Edmonton. On March 18, 2020, grandmothers and students will test their Scrabble skills and have some fun in the process! You can support this event by sponsoring a Grandmother or …
HIV and AIDS in a climate emergency
Turning the Tide of HIV and AIDS in the Context of Climate Change Our planet is facing a climate emergency. This is a fact that communities around the world are confronting in very tangible ways each day. For many years, our partners across sub-Saharan Africa have been reporting about and responding to the impact of …
Ongoing donations for Fabric Frenzy
We appreciate the many generous donations that we receive which help us to have a successful sale each Spring, while keeping things out of the landfill. If you would like to donate new fabric, notions, yarn or craft items during the year, please contact one of the following members who can supply information about drop …
Fabric Frenzy 2019: Bob Layton editorial
Bob Layton is a well known Edmonton broadcaster who attended the Fabric Frenzy. Here is the editorial he created with his impressions of the Grandmothers Campaign and the Edmonton Grannies. Listen to it here.
Fabric Frenzy 2019: City News Edmonton
Click on the link below to see a video of the Fabric Frenzy, featuring several GANG members who articulate so clearly the need for the Grandmothers Campaign, and how the GANG responds to that need. https://www.facebook.com/CityNewsYEG/videos/2221471794783343
Fabric Frenzy 2019: CBC Coverage
Click on the link below to read the article from CBC News Edmonton: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-fabric-frenzy-recycled-fabrics-charity-1.5123539?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar&fbclid=IwAR1zunZiM5vm08uoGV5Hokz7kxwcSnVgJIQvyctxqkAb4mJoKJ8e07SMdPk
Donations closed for this year’s Fabric Frenzy
Thank you to all of our generous donors. We are now busy preparing everything to be ready for the big sale day May 4 so we are closing donations for this year. We will resume donation collection in early June. Please check this site or our Facebook page for details. The sale on May 4 …
Scrabble fundraiser featured in all local media
Lauretta Howard battles W.P. Wagner High School students Wednesday as 25 grandmas and 90 students in Grades 10-12 played Scrabble during Power of Words 2019, an intergenerational fundraiser for Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation. Edmonton Journal, Front Page, February 21, 2019
Special Granny Bulletin
Please click on this link to read an update on the impact of Cyclone Idai and the response of grassroots organizations. https://mailchi.mp/stephenlewisfoundation/campaign-special-announcement-feb-160401?e=10f68b01da
Sewing projects with fabric from the Fabulous Fabric Frenzy
From Dawn Gibbs: “Here is a photo of the girls we taught to make an apron in 1 and a half hours!!! Thanks so much for the fabric – it was perfect for this project. The girls were able to complete it and were very proud of their work!!! We hope to connect with you …
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Time for Spring Cleaning
If you are cleaning out your sewing or craft cupboard, we are actively seeking donations of fabric, wool and notions for our Fabulous Fabric Frenzy May 4 at Hardisty School. Donations may be dropped off any Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm at Strathearn United Church, or send us a message and we will come …
Hundreds of pieces of art sold in our first Art and Design Market
Wow, what an event! A very large thank you to all of you who volunteered and those who came to shop. We started the day with more than 350 works of ‘art’ and sold about 200 of them. A special thanks to the GANG Publicity Team for doing an outstanding job of sharing the message …
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Fabric Frenzy 2019- New Date and Location
Due to construction on 95 Avenue, the GANG fabric sale date and location has changed this year.New location: Hardisty School, 10534 62 Street, Edmonton. Lots of free parking. New date: May 4th 2019, 9.00 a.m.-3.30 p.m., admission $2. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our loyal clients and look forward to seeing you …
Art and Design Market March 9
We are excited about our latest venture, coming this Saturday, March 9, Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission $2. We have lots of art and home decor items for purchase, at great prices. Plus, we have local artist Shauna Madsen creating an original work of art on site, which will be available …
CTV coverage of Scrabble fundraiser
https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/scrabble-tournament-for-charity-at-local-high-school-1.4306060 A gang of grandmas played Scrabble with Edmonton high school students for a good cause. The Grandmothers of Alberta for a new Generation (GANG) organized a Scrabble tournament at W.P. Wagner High School to raise money, along with other non-profits across the world, for grandmothers in Africa who have to deal with the fallout …
Scrabble featured on CBC
https://i.cbc.ca/1.5027342.1550709828!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_780/gang-scrabble.jpg Click on the link to watch a video of the GANG’s Scrabble Fundraiser with W. P. Wagner students on February 20, 2019.
Tantalizing treasures from the Art and Design Market
Shop for the unexpected at our first Art and Design Market, March 9 from 10 am to 4 pm, Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740-19 Avenue, Edmonton.
Update regarding donations for the Fabric Frenzy
Important information about DROP-OFF OF DONATIONS The current LRT construction work being done on 95th Avenue makes it impossible to turn north onto 86th Street to reach the church back door.But we are definitely there at the posted times and grateful for material being delivered.There are three alternative ways to approach:A) going west on 95th …
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GANG featured in PrimeTime Article
https://www.edmontonprimetimes.com/article/gang-of-grandmas-up-to-nothing-but-good-20190130
Have you looked in Grandmother’s Cupboard?
March, 2019 marks the two year anniversary of Grandmother’s Cupboard, a co-operative venture between GANG and the Old Strathcona Antique Mall. During that time we have found new homes for a range of well loved family treasures: a child’s sled. A foot stool covered in needle point. A hand carved wooden troll from Norway. Tea …
Stephen Lewis: A Vote for Optimism in 2019
In this video, Stephen tells us he is feeling well and is cancer free! A very optimistic start to 2019.
Art and Design Market
We are excited to announce our newest venture…an Art and Design market, to be held March 9, 2019. We are looking for donations of art and home decor items such as pottery, candle holders, vases, and ornaments. If you have items to donate you can bring them to Redeemer Lutheran Church every Tuesday in January …