Are you a community member (55+) who loves food, cooking and collaboration?
Nourishing Connections will host a variety of food focused programs and activities for individuals in Guelph and Wellington County. Keep an eye out on this page for our listing of upcoming activities!
This programming is made possible with funding provided by the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
All programs are offered for free or on a sliding scale to increase access to seniors in the community. If you have questions about the program or would like to learn more about the events below get in touch with us- calling 519-780-5030 or email [email protected].
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Upcoming Events:
Cooking for One: Quick and East Sheet Pan Meals
- Date: January 12, 2026
- Time: 11am – 12:30pm
- Location: Church of the Apostles, 86 Glasgow St.N
Cooking for One – Did you ever think “It hardly seems worth the effort to cook just for one”. Explore sheet pan dinners that can offer variety and balance, with a hands-off cooking process and easy clean-up. Because YOU ARE WORTH IT.
Managing Blood Pressure with Food
- Date: January 15, 2026
- Time: 12pm – 2pm
- Location: Shelldale Centre, 20 Shelldale Cr. Guelph ON
Join us in learning how to use food to help reduce hypertension, or high blood pressure. This food demonstration is an opportunity to explore how ingredients and simple herbal remedies can support wellness, balance and vitality in later life. Using common kitchen tools, participants will be guided through step by step preparation of nourishing teas, soothing soups and healing meals designed to help reduce and manage your high blood pressure.
Instant Pot Confidence
- Date: February 3, 2025
- Time: 11am – 1pm
- Location: 10C Shared Space
Join us for this hands-on workshop perfect for beginners to the Instant Pot. We will test some essential pressure cooker functions and build familiarity with some of the most useful settings for easy one pot cooking!
Facilitator: Kim Logue
Kim loves making the most of her share of the harvest (as different as it can be by week, season or year). Creatively maximizing her food dollar, while minimizing waste, and striving to eat as local and super seasonal as possible… Beware The Crazy Soup Lady in Guelph!
Low Carb Cooking: Makes you want to live forever!
- Date: February 23, 2026
- Time: 11am – 12:30pm
- Location: Church of the Apostles, 86 Glasgow St. N Guelph, ON
Low Carb Cooking – Looking to manage blood sugar levels, or achieve a more balanced diet? Explore options to reduce carbohydrates without cutting out flavour or satisfaction.