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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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
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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!!!…
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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…
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Fabric Frenzy set for May 4
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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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Art and Design Market
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,…
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GANG featured in PrimeTime Article
https://www.edmontonprimetimes.com/article/gang-of-grandmas-up-to-nothing-but-good-20190130
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Grandmother Flash Mobs
This fall grandmothers organized flash mobs in communities across Canada to raise awareness about the scale of the global AIDS pandemic, and…
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GANG donates handmade items
GANG members donated handmade items to Global TV’s Give Me Shelter project this week. All donations are shared with women’s shelters. Thanks…
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Delightful treasures in Grandmother’s Cupboard
Have you visited Grandmother’s Cupboard? You’ll find it at the Old Strathcona Antique Mall. Visit to discover what’s new in the Cupboard!…
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Scrabble at WP Wagner Leadership Conference
SCRABBLE AT W. P. WAGNER On Thursday September 27, 12 GANG members went to W. P. Wagner High School to play Scrabble…
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Grandmothers Gathering a great success!
THE NORTHERN ALBERTA GROUPS GATHERING Saturday, September 29 was a great day of connecting, learning, eating, laughing and shopping. Over 70…
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GANG donated fabric to northern communities
From Rita John, Society of Vincent de Paul: Good Day, This might be of interest to you….. The sea can from…
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The Shakers and Makers Market sneak preview!
Members and friends of The GANG have been busy creating handmade items for our first Market, Saturday October 20 at Southminster-Steinhauer United…
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Mark the date for Fabric Frenzy 2019!
It’s official – our next Fabulous Fabric Frenzy will be held on April 27, 2019. Watch this space for more details closer…
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Fabric Frenzy 2019 Donations
Thanks to everyone who has donated new, unused fabrics and notions for our next sale. If you have items to donate, please…
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Our first ever Shakers and Makers Market coming this fall!
Grandmothers Fall Gathering
Aeroplan Miles Matching Week Feb 5-11
Save the Date! Aeroplan Mile Matching Week is nearly here! From February 5-11, double your donated miles. Spread the word! Aeroplan is…
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GANG members honoured for social justice work
Congratulations to Marilyn McSporran and Kay Douglas, two GANG members who are facilitating the Blanket Exercise to teach the history of Canada…
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GANG Scarves selling at Gift Show