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Events & Workshops at Grounded

Join one (or many) of our low-demand, all-ages-friendly space to play, move, and connect. Every activity is open-ended and designed for enjoyment at any age—because play isn’t just for kids. See event descriptions below. 

 

📌 Parent/guardian supervision is required. We are not able to provide child-care on site.

🎟️ Drop-in programming is FREE with membership or at a reduced price for Members. 

Upcoming Workshops

February 2026
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Mediation With Lisa
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4:00 p.m.
Kids Club - Science With Meemaw
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Euchre Tournament - Lonely Heart is Are Trump
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Family Day Karaoke With DJ Shades
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Mediation With Lisa
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Kids Club - MYO Picky Pad - FREE WITH MEMEBERSHIP
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Mediation With Lisa
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Mind Over Mic With The Coaching Mind
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Kids Club - LEGO Creation
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Mediation With Lisa
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Mediation With Lisa
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Event Descriptions

🌿 Monday – Reset & Recharge

☕ Coffee Hour & Games
A welcoming space for the community to gather, enjoy a warm drink, play games and connect. Whether you're here for conversation, connection, or just a cozy atmosphere, this is a low-pressure way to start the week. Everyone is welcome—come build community across generations! All Ages. Drop-in, no registration required. 

📋 Low-Stakes Productivity (Body Doubling Session)
Need a little help getting things done? Join us for a low-stakes body doubling session, where you can bring your tasks—emails, reading, planning, or even just resting—and get them done alongside others in a judgment-free, supportive environment. Drop-in, no registration required. 

📖 Tuesday – Stories & Silliness

📚 Intersectional Storytime with Dani
A community-centered storytime featuring books that celebrate diverse voices, identities, and experiences. Open to all ages, this session is an inviting space for connection, learning, and storytelling. All Ages. Drop-in, no registration required. 

🎵 Shake It Off Movement: A fun, accessible movement class designed to help you release stress and reconnect with your body. Expect light stretching, playful movement, and a judgment-free space. Best suited for 8+ but all ages welcome. Drop-in, no registration required. 

 

🎶 Wednesday –Create & Rest

🎨 Junk Journaling: A hands-on creative journaling session where you can explore collage, mixed media, and self-expression. All supplies provided, or bring your own materials to personalize your journal. Drop-in, no registration required. 

🧘 Quiet Time (Sensory Reset): A dedicated low-stimulation space for anyone needing a break. Whether you’re seeking a moment of stillness, gentle lighting, or just a quiet place to recharge, this open session provides a calm environment for sensory regulation. Drop-in, no registration required. 

🎨 Thursday – Recess for Adults

💃 Morning Dance Class with Lisa
Move, express, and reconnect with yourself in this joyful dance class led by Lisa. No experience necessary—just come as you are and let movement be a form of release and connection. Registration Required. 

 

☕ Fern’s x Grounded: Night Out
In partnership with Fern’s mobile café, this relaxed evening is for adults to take a break, unwind, and connect. Whether you’re solo or with a partner, enjoy warm drinks, casual conversation, and low-pressure activities. 
Registration Required. 

 

📚 Friday – Creativity & Curiosity

 

📖 Low-Pressure Book Club
Love books but hate the pressure of traditional book clubs? This is for you. Bring whatever you’re reading (or not reading), enjoy a cozy communal reading space, and share recommendations without the stress of assigned reading. 
Drop-in, no registration required. 

 

🤝 Saturday – Community & Connection

 

🔍 Scavenger Hunt (First Saturday of the Month)
Join us for a monthly scavenger hunt adventure, designed to get you exploring, noticing, and engaging with your surroundings in a fun, low-key way. 
Drop-in, no registration required. 

 

🎭 Dead Hobby Swap
Got a hobby you started and never finished? Swap supplies, share ideas, or pick up something new at this casual meetup. A perfect way to reignite creativity or pass along materials you no longer need. 
Drop-in, no registration required. 

 

✏️ Picky Pad Workshops (PAID WORKSHOP)
A hands-on sensory craft workshop where you’ll create your own custom Picky Pad. We provide everything—silicone, gloves, mixing materials, stir sticks, and molds—so you can make a tactile fidget tool that’s uniquely yours. Registration Required. 

Land Acknowledgement 

Grounded and The One in Five Project operate on the traditional and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, part of the larger territories of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples. We recognize that we are settlers on this land and are committed to ongoing learning, unlearning, and taking meaningful action toward reconciliation. 

Learn what this looks like for us here.

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Grounded Bowmanville: 

📍 33 King St E, Bowmanville, ON

(Between Norms & King St. Barber and Dam Foods)

Paid parking available out front & across the street. 
 

Come Visit Us:

Monday & Tuesday: 10am - 3pm

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10am - 6pm

Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Sunday: REST DAY

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All photography by Mandy Jo Photography
© 2025 by The One in Five Project

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