Waterloo Public Library club where new and experienced players learn and play Mahjong, starting each session with a quick rules overview before relaxed games. It meets at the Main Library and John M. Harper Branch.
When and where
John M. Harper Branch games (varying days)
Varying days: Tue Oct 27, 6 to 8 pm; Fri Nov 6, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm; Mon Nov 23, 10:30 am to noon; Tue Nov 24, 6 to 8 pm
Open to adults and older adults, beginners included. Each session starts with a quick overview of the rules, tile meanings and gameplay, then relaxed games, and all materials are provided. Register separately for each date and branch on the library calendar.
Library social night for people in their 20s and 30s, held on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm at the John M. Harper Branch, with games and laid-back activities to help you meet new people. Register for each session.
When and where
Tuesday social night
Three fall Tuesdays, 6 to 8 pm: Sept 15, Oct 6 and Nov 3, 2026
For adults in their 20s and 30s. Register on the library calendar for each session; only the November 3 session is left this fall. Expect games and laid-back activities to break the ice in a low-pressure setting, with light refreshments.
Social group of local residents who meet to expand their circle of friends, with Sunday morning coffees, breakfasts, potlucks and an English and Spanish language exchange on Saturday mornings.
When and where
English Spanish Language Exchange
Saturday mornings about every two to three weeks, 11 am to 12:30 pm; recent dates: Sept 5, Sept 26 and Oct 10, 2026
Sunday Morning Coffee
Some Sunday mornings at 11 am; recent dates: Sept 20 and Oct 18, 2026
A mall (exact spot shown to group members)
First visit
Join KW Coffee and Stuff on Meetup first (a profile photo is required, and event details are for members). The organizer suggests Sunday Morning Coffee as the easiest first event: very casual, at the mall, and a way to meet the regulars. Members are local residents looking to widen their social circle.
Weekly discussion group that meets Thursdays at 11 am in a community hall at 414 Fischer-Hallman Rd. for coffee and casual conversation on a set topic, favouring dialogue over debate. No particular beliefs are required.
When and where
Thursday morning conversation
Every Thursday at 11:00 AM
Community Hall (a church hall; not a religious gathering), 414 Fisher-Hallman Rd, Kitchener, ON N2M 4Y1
Cost
No fee listed; donations to the charity welcome
First visit
Come to the community hall at 414 Fischer-Hallman Rd. on Thursday at 11 am; first-timers tend to RSVP on Meetup, regulars often don't. Each week has a theme with a few questions posted ahead. The tone is casual and inclusive: dialogue over debate, no particular beliefs required, LGBTQ+ affirming. It meets in a church hall but is not a religious gathering.
How many social clubs are there in Kitchener-Waterloo?
This page lists 4 social clubs in Kitchener-Waterloo that meet on a repeating schedule. Each listing links to the group's own page for joining details.
Are Kitchener-Waterloo social clubs free to join?
Costs and joining rules vary. Check each group's own page for fees, registration and membership requirements before you go.
Which parts of Kitchener-Waterloo do these social clubs meet in?
The listings on this page name Kitchener and Waterloo. The rest rotate venues or do not publish a fixed location, so check the group's own page before you go.
Do I need the Culdesac app to join Kitchener-Waterloo social clubs?
No. This page 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.