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On July 25th, GGSCF volunteers took the seniors to Niagara Falls for the Annual Seniors Trip. Two buses took seniors to the falls from Mayfield, Dixie, Malton, and Scarborough Gurdwaras. The seniors were first able to visit and have langar at the new Gurdwara in Niagara and learn about the Sikh community there. Read more…
The GGSCF again collected donations and served food at the Can-Sikh Tournament at Wildwood Park in Malton. This year the amounts collected were much less due to their being no kabaddi but there was an excellent children/youth soccer tournament with lots of excitement. The day was wonderful, it did not rain like previous Read more…
C-SASIL held its fifth annual Abilities Challenge Event on May 30, 2015. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about disability rights. In total, 12 teams consisting of three members each participated in the race. The GGSCF volunteers assisted C-SASIL with setting up and officiating the races and keeping times. Read more…
Waheguru (God) blessed us with inspiration at the 3rd annual Inspirational Steps event held on Sunday May 17th which hosted 329 participants of all ages. Each and every one of the participants was unique, making one wonder how Waheguru has made all of us such gifted individuals, and how much our soul can create when Read more…
There was a great turn out this year at the Nagar Kirtan in Mississauga where sangat came to join in the procession from Malton to Rexdale Gurdwaras. Although much of the focus was on the food and festivities, the GGSCF had a table set up at both Gurdwaras to tell people about the upcoming Inspirational Steps event. Read more…
Foundation volunteers were at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives for the closing reception of the Sikh Heritage Month exhibit. Along with displays of beautifully painted and drawn art pieces with Sikhi as the theme, there were many activities such as a dhol circle, poetry slam, and art battle to celebrate Sikh heritage Read more…
This year, 3321 lbs of food was collected for the Daily Bread Food Bank by the Sikh sangat at Scarborough Gurdwara during Vaisakhi celebrations. The GGSCF volunteers would like to thank all those who contributed to this effort as it helps to feed some of the needy in Toronto.
Thousands of people turned out at this year’s Khalsa Day Celebrations in Downtown Toronto. Once again, GGSCF volunteers were looking after the shuttle bus service which gets people to the CNE Grounds and back home from the Nagar Kirtan finish at City Hall. With the warm and sunny weather, even more sangat came Read more…
Thirteen climbers took part in this year’s CN Tower Stair climb. The number was down from previous years but that did not deter these competitors from racing up the 1776 steps and collecting $975 for the Canadian World Wildlife Fund. The fastest climber was Harjot Singh Bains who climbed in 14m 55s and will be Read more…
GGSCF volunteers were honoured to help out Navjivini guests from India, Dr. Sodhi and journalist Baltej Pannu, who hosted a fundraiser at Chandani Banquet Hall. The evening included a video documentary of the work being carried out the Navjivini School of Special Education in Patiala. In addition, Dr. Sodhi Read more…
