Open Space

Important Notice: We welcome you to join us at a different location for our Monday Open Space group in January while the staff at Kitchener Public Library take some time to develop programs for 2026.

We will be hosting our Monday Open Space at our WALES Building (the blue portable building across from the EAFWR Office), located at 14 Braun St.

Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation.

In addition to weekly coffee and conversation, with the support of facilitators, attendees plan special events such as Halloween parties, and Open Mic Nights. All are welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region to attend.

Check out the Open Space flyer and see below to find an Open Space near you!

For more information, contact Trena Barnes at 519-741-0190 ext. 216 or trena.barnes@eafwr.on.ca

Locations and Times:

Upcoming Events

Open Space – Wednesdays in Cambridge

February 4 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Cambridge Centre, 355 Hespeler Rd.
Cambridge, Ontario Canada

COFFEE & CHATS When: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00pm Where: Cambridge Centre, Food Court, 355 Hespeler Rd. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to […]

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Open Space – Thursdays at Fairview Park Mall

February 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Fairview Park Mall, 2960 Kingsway Drive
Kitchener, Ontario N2C 1X1

COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […]

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Open Space – Fridays at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo

February 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Conestoga Mall, 550 King St. N
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6L2 Canada

COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […]

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Open Space – Mondays at KPL Central Branch

February 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Kitchener Public Library – Central Branch, 85 Queen St. N.
Kitchener, Ontario N2H 2H1 Canada

GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […]

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