The Falstaff Family Centre

06/03/2026

Are you a senior—or do you know a senior—who could benefit from social connection?

You’re warmly invited to the Stratford 3rd Age Learning (S3AL) monthly Coffee Break.

Join us for a relaxed morning of conversation, connection, and community.

📍 Falstaff Family Centre
📅 June 3
⏰ 10:00 a.m.

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, meet new people, and learn more about what S3AL has to offer. Everyone is welcome!

05/03/2026

12/01/2025

To help get children and families into the holiday spirit, the Falstaff Family Centre (FFC) is inviting the community to its annual Cookies & Carols event Saturday, December 20.

For the first time, the presentation will be offered twice, with an afternoon event starting at 3:30 p.m. and remounted that same evening at 6:30 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes prior)

Once again, the event will be hosted by Michael Fox, with carols, music and readings by Loreena McKennitt, as well as Gemini Award-winning actor Cedric Smith, who will narrate a portion of A Child’s Christmas in Wales, by Dylan Thomas. Santa Claus himself will appear at 4:15 and 7:15 p.m. and there will be lots of carol singing in between with everyone invited to join in. Cookies and beverages will also be on offer.

“This is a cherished tradition we love hosting for the community,” says McKennitt, owner and director of the FFC. “We look forward to seeing people again in person and enjoying the spirit of the season.”

The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted for Wellspring Stratford.

The FFC has been hosting the Cookies & Carols event on and off, as time and circumstances have allowed, since McKennitt bought the former school in 2000.

09/30/2025

Join us this evening, for the last in the series of Truth and Reconciliation events.

The National Film Board () documentary “Birth of a Family” will be featured at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room. The film highlights the reunification of four siblings Betty Ann, Esther, Rosalie, and Ben who were amongst the 20,000 Indigenous Canadian children taken from their families between 1955 and 1985, to be either adopted into white families or live in foster care.

A post screening story will be offered by knowledge carrier Christin Dennis () Gzhiiquot or Fast Moving Cloud (Aamjiwnaang First Nation), himself a Sixties Scoop Survivor.

A special thanks to The Stratford Perth Community Foundation () for their generous support of programming this week, and today.

09/30/2025

Join us on the grounds of the centre at 07h30 on this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — for a sunrise ceremony with Oneida elders Patsy Day.

See our full schedule of learning and unlearning events and activities today in our bio link

09/29/2025

For the fourth year, the Falstaff Family Centre will be hosting events on The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

These events are intended to help foster learning, awareness, inclusivity, as well as an understanding of the impact of colonialism, including the legacy of residential schools.

FULL DETAILS in bio link

Join us tomorrow, September 30 when a series of activities will honour the day, beginning early in the morning on the grounds, or in the Community Room in the event of inclement weather.

7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunrise Ceremony and Indigenous Teachings with Oneida First Nation elder and a member of the Turtle Clan, Patsy Day . (Patsy Day offers Grandmother Moon Teachings in the area, providing insights into the natural world and the human spirit.)

6:00 p.m.
Solidarity Walk around the river for the public led by Falstaff Family Centre Owner/Director Loreena McKennitt departing from the FFC Tipi.

7:00 p.m.
NFB film “Birth of a Family” will be shown in the Community Room. The film highlights the reunification of four siblings Betty Ann, Esther, Rosalie, and Ben who were amongst the 20,000 Indigenous Canadian children taken from their families between 1955 and 1985, to be either adopted into white families or live in foster care. A post screening story will be offered by knowledge carrier Christin Dennis Gzhiiquot or Fast Moving Cloud (Aamjiwnaang First Nation), himself a survivor.

09/23/2025

For the fourth year, the Falstaff Family Centre will be hosting events during Truth and Reconciliation Week leading up to The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. These events are intended to help foster learning, awareness, inclusivity, as well as an understanding of the impact of colonialism, including the legacy of residential schools.

Visit our bio link for a full list of activities.

Legacy of Hope Exhibition – “We Were So Far Away” with generous support from The Stratford Perth Community Foundation.
Orange Shirts – by Howling Moon Aboriginal Arts
Indigenous Artifacts Micro Exhibit – on loan from Stratford Perth Museum
The Legacy of the Residential School System: An Event of National Historic Significance – a Parks Canada short film.

09/04/2025

Join Juno-nominated soprano and current Stratford Festival () company member Julie Lumsden () for an evening of her musical offerings!

Ta Promess/Dedication/Zueignung is a culmination of Julie’s Métis and German heritage, sewn together through song. Partnered with fellow company member Michael Man on piano together they will guide you through an evening full of beloved Lieder, arias old and new, and a special presentation of living Métis composer, Ian Cusson’s Five Songs on Poems of Marilyn Dumont.

Proceeds from the recital will be donated to Kaswentha/Two Row Now ().

This recital is a dedication to her family, ancestors living and in spirit, and the love of song and music they have passed on to her!

TICKET LINK in bio 🎫 🔗