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CFUW Guelph Book Discussion
13-member group meeting in members' homes for nine sessions, September through May. Fiction and non-fiction.
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13-member group meeting in members' homes for nine sessions, September through May. Fiction and non-fiction.
Women's book club community on Meetup. 150+ members.
Free GPL-hosted book clubs across branches. Welcoming, social, varied selections.
Monthly philosophy-leaning book discussions, first Sunday of the month at The Common (28 Wilson St).
Monthly philosophy-leaning book chat at The Common, 10 AM, first Sunday.
Local Guelph chapter of The Gloss, a global women's book club reading the same book each month.
Welcoming hiking group within CFUW Guelph. ~40 members on the mailing list, always open to new joiners.
Founded 1971. ~400 members maintaining the Radial Line, Speed River, and Kissing Bridge trails. Year-round guided hikes.
Volunteer-led hike on one of three Guelph-radiating trails.
Hiking, camping, climbing, and other outdoor activities. Open to U of G students and the broader community.
Free weekly timed 5k at Eramosa River Trail. Saturday mornings, every pace, walkers welcome.
Established 2024. University of Guelph run club open to all experience levels. Judgment-free and inclusive.
Adult run club (18+) for runners working to get faster. Group workouts 2-3 times per week: track, tempo, long runs.
Weekly 5K Thursday-evening social runs with a relaxed gathering at a local brewery after.
5K social run with brewery hangout after at a rotating local spot.
Inclusive community runs Saturdays at 10 AM from Pursuit Athletic Centre on Southgate Drive.
Inclusive 10 AM run from Pursuit Athletic Centre on Southgate.
Founded 2016. Registered charity supporting mental health and well-being through inclusive nature-based walking and running.
Free weekly timed 5k at Victoria Park. Saturday mornings, every pace, walkers welcome.
Free adult programs at Guelph Public Library branches: conversation circles, book clubs, craft drop-ins and talks.
Join others in the neighbourhood for conversations, games, puzzles, and more in a safe and friendly environment. Drop in. No registration is required.
AdultsReconnect with your body and calm your mind in this welcoming yoga program designed for beginners and anyone wanting a slower, more intentional practice. Each session offers a balanced blend of mindful movement, breath awareness, stretching, and deep relaxation. You’ll be guided through:
AdultsJoin a creative group of traditional rug hookers to work on your projects! Be inspired while sharing and learning from others.
AdultsJoin Susan Ratcliffe as she takes us on a walk through “the most beautiful cemetery in Ontario” to visit the resting places of Guelph’s most famous citizens. Learn the history of Woodlawn Cemetery and explore the stories that bring it to life.
AdultsGet ready to groove, sweat, and smile! In this beginner friendly dance fitness class, you'll learn simple disco-inspired combinations and move your body to the music of the disco era. No dance experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm and be ready to move.
AdultsJoin us at the Scottsdale Branch to be creative and meet fellow crafters. For adults. Please register.
AdultsDrop into the Main Library with your family history questions for one-on-one help from members of the Wellington County Branch, Ontario Ancestors. For adults. No registration required.
AdultsPractice speaking English in a friendly and welcoming place. Join us for this free weekly drop-in program. For adults. Registration is optional. Drop in attendees are welcome.
AdultsIt is estimated that one in ten Canadians is descended from a British Home Child, yet many families remain unaware of this important part of their heritage. Between 1869 and 1939, more than 100,000 children from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales were sent to Canada as part of a child migration program that profoundly shaped Canadian history.
AdultsBuild strength from the inside out with this accessible Pilates program designed for beginners and anyone looking to improve posture, stability, and overall functional movement. This class focuses on mindful, controlled exercises that help you move with more awareness and control. You’ll be guided through:
AdultsDrop-in for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. For teens and adults. No registration is required.
Adults, TeensSoothing stitches and conversation are the perfect combination. Grab your projects, a cup of tea and join us online. For adults. Please register.
AdultsRecurring trivia, craft, music and karaoke nights at local venues, listed by the venue on Meetup.
Every Thursday night we host live music! No hard cover charge, it's always Pay What You Can. Bands rotate every week. Check our Instagram for the current week's lineup!
We host karaoke on the last Friday of every month! Fills up fast! Best to make it in for 9 if you want to secure a table. You can book tables before 9 with the link below.
Every Tuesday we’re hosting a Bring Your Own Project - Crafting Meetup! There is no charge, no sign-up, and no real rules. Just bring whatever crafty project you’ve got going and work on it in the company of other crafty individuals!
Every week we host a trivia night on a different topic or theme. Visit our Instagram for updates on the theme of the week. There are alwaya prizes and no entry fee. Our tables fit 6 - 8 people and can be booked with the link below!
Browse this page by category. We track 15 clubs and groups in Guelph, including 7 run clubs, 5 book clubs and 3 hiking and outdoor clubs. Each listing links straight to the group's own signup page, so you can join without going through Culdesac.
Pick something that repeats. Run Clubs are the largest category in Guelph right now with 7 active groups. A weekly group means that by the fourth time you turn up, you already know someone's dog's name.
Most are. Run clubs, book clubs and library programs are almost always free and drop-in. Sports leagues and some fitness groups charge a season or membership fee, which the group's own page will state.
The listings here are filtered to groups that meet on a repeating schedule, usually weekly or monthly. One-off events are excluded. Research by Jeffrey Hall at the University of Kansas puts a casual friendship at roughly 50 hours of shared time, which no single event gets you to.
No. This directory is free to browse and every group links out to wherever it already organises. The app matters once a group runs its own chat and calendar on Culdesac, which puts you in the group chat the moment you say yes to an event.
The research on why this got harder, with the sources linked.
Run club participation rose 59% in a year. Adults are joining for the group as much as the run.
The places that were neither home nor work are disappearing. What replaces them matters.
The fastest-growing sport on the continent is mostly an excuse to see the same people every week.
Each group gets a chat and a calendar. You join the event, you're already talking before you show up.
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