Newsletter: May 2026
Upcoming Meetups & Events
- May 12: Royal City Brewing & Beer Hall (Guelph chapter) - RSVP
- May 13: Terra Nova Nordic Spa & Cafe (Stratford Area chapter) Meetup - RSVP
- May 20: The Mule (Cambridge chapter) Meetup - RSVP
- May 25: Stockyards Brewing (Eastbridge) Meetup - RSVP
- June 2: The Canadian Brewhouse (Kitchener-Waterloo chapter) - RSVP
- June 10: Bridgewater Brewery (Niagara Region chapter) - RSVP
- June 22: Cobblestone Public House (Paris Area chapter) - RSVP
Feeding Connections: Thanks to Our Happy Hour Meetup Sponsors!
- May 12: Royal City Brewing & Beer Hall (Guelph chapter)
- Blue22 Studios
- Eazy Benefits
- Photography provided by Rob Cooper Photography
- Blue22 Studios
- May 13: Terra Nova Nordic Spa & Cafe (Stratford Area chapter)
- A2Z BIZTECH
- Peter Pickett, Life Insurance Specialist, Experior Financial Group Inc.
- May 20: The Mule (Cambridge chapter)
- First Sons Solutions
- 1 x sponsorship opportunity available
- Photography provided by Rob Cooper Photography
- May 25: Stockyards Brewing (Eastbridge chapter)
- Depth Training & Physiotherapy
- 1 x sponsorship opportunity available
- Photography provided by Jason Panda
- June 2: The Canadian Brewhouse (Kitchener-Waterloo chapter)
- June 10: Bridgewater Brewery (Niagara Region chapter)
- June 22: Cobblestone Public House (Paris Area chapter)
Sponsor an upcoming meetup and help create an unforgettable experience! Your support not only enhances the event but also puts your business in the spotlight, connecting you with a diverse and engaged community. Click here for full sponsorship details.
Welcome Eazy Benefits to the Community Hub!
The Locally Connected Community Hub is thrilled to welcome John Ohorodnyk, Managing Director, Head of Benefits & Retirement at Eazy Benefits, as a new Associate Community Hub Partner.
Eazy Benefits is a leading Canadian group benefits consulting firm and a one-stop shop for employee group benefits and retirement programs. Their mission is simple: to make managing benefits and retirement plans effortless for businesses through tailored solutions, strategic insights, and exceptional service that help organizations support employee well-being, attract top talent, and achieve their business goals.
You’ll begin seeing John at a growing number of Community Hub meetups throughout 2026, and we encourage you to introduce yourself and learn more about how Eazy Benefits is helping businesses across Canada.
Please join us in giving John and the team at Eazy Benefits a warm welcome to the Locally Connected Community Hub!
Your Local Trusted Circle Starts Here
Everyone should have a Trusted Circle — a small group of go-to professionals you can rely on when it matters most.
These are the people who earn your trust over time through relationships, reliability, and genuine service. They’re the professionals you want on speed dial — your mortgage specialist, lawyer, mechanic, financial advisor, insurance specialist, and other trusted local experts who understand your goals and have your best interests in mind.
Building a Trusted Circle isn’t about transactions — it’s about connection. It’s about knowing who to call, feeling supported, and keeping your time, energy, and resources local.
One of the best ways to grow your Trusted Circle is by participating in LCCHub meetups, where local professionals and community members connect face-to-face and build meaningful relationships.
Since it’s May, this is a great opportunity to connect with and add a trusted Financial Advisor / Planner or Insurance Specialist to your circle. Whether you’re planning for the future, reviewing your financial goals, protecting your family or business, or simply looking for trusted advice, these are relationships you’ll be glad to have when the time comes.
Be sure to RSVP to one of our May meetups and start building those connections.
Join the Movement: We’re Building Something Special — With You
The Locally Connected Community Hub is growing… and we’re on the lookout for passionate, community-minded individuals to help us take things to the next level.
Across all of our chapters, we’re building a strong, energized volunteer team — people who care about connection, community, and making a real local impact. If that sounds like you (or someone you know), we’d love to hear from you.
We’re currently recruiting for the following volunteer roles:
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Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator
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Sponsorship Coordinator
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Sports & Recreation Coordinator
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Volunteer Coordinator
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Youth Engagement Coordinator
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Elder Engagement Coordinator
- Marketing & Communications Assistant
Whether you’re looking to give back, expand your network, build new skills, or be part of something meaningful — there’s a place for you here.
This isn’t just volunteering — it’s about being part of a growing movement that’s bringing people together across our communities.
Interested? Click here to complete our Volunteer Interest Form:
Let’s continue building stronger, more connected communities — together.
Event Highlights
New Members
Cambridge Chapter
- Adrian Loates - SNG Electrical Services
- Ashley Gould - Cinis Marketing
- Bill Cody - Connie Cody, Member of Parliament
- Connie Cody - Connie Cody, Member of Parliament
- Harneet Kaur -
- Jordan Siroky - Siroky Studios
- Karen Ellah - SwagHive
- Kurt Hendricks -
- Luis Dizon - Differentiated Solutions
- Sheeba Alam - Aaxel Insurance
- Sheri Roberts - City of Cambridge
- Sonya Dhillon - Sonya Notary Public & Commissioner of Oaths/ Wedding Officant
- Andrea Mai -
- Evan Crossman -
- Lisa Olsen - M&T Printing Group Ltd
- Madeleine Ritchie - Hear Right Waterloo
- Prasad Narayanan -
Eastbridge Chapter
- Andrea Mai
- Evan Crossman
- Lisa Olsen - M&T Printing Group Ltd
- Madeleine Ritchie - Hear Right Waterloo
- Prasad Narayanan
Kitchener Waterloo Chapter
- Andrew Tse - McCarter Grespan Beynon Weir PC
- Azadeh Far
- Brian Olynyk - People Focused Coaching
- Charlène Le Duc - Le Duc
- Colin Lumb - Hardline Organizing Solutions
- David Edgeworth - Depth Training and Physiotherapy
- Douglas Brown - Manage2Retain
- Edwin Larin - Waterloo Regional Health Network Foundation
- George Ibrahim - Scotiabank
- Holger Fischer - Always Best Care senior services - Kitchener-Waterloo
- James Barr - Strata Research Ltd.
- Jen Alderdice - Ladylike Electric
- Jennifer Wincey - AdaptPath Consulting Services
- Jenny Hall
- John Ohorodnyk - Eazy Benefits
- Kayla Ginsler
- Kholoud Abdelhamid
- Nadine Hull
- Nathan Farrish - Depth Training and Physiotherapy
- Neeraja Shanker - The Narrative Pivot
- Nigel Brooke - Leadership in Life
- Paul Randhawa - McCarter Grespan Beynon Weir PC
- Philip Varghese
- Samuel Rustenburg - 323 Digital Productions
- Sandra Lindo
- Sean McDonald - Ventri Technologies
- Sean McDonald - Waterloo Garage Doors
- Syleder Hardy-Snider - Experior Financial Group Inc.
- Trina Stewart
Guelph Chapter
- Megan Gauthier - Everworth Counselling Services
- Mike Barber - The hive
- Sarah Ahmad - Lady Labour Co.
- Stacey McDonald - Good Thanks Therapy
- Stacey McDonald - Stacey McDonald Virtual Assistant
- Stephanie Kulesha
- Terese Jakubowski - T&D Heating and Cooling
Niagara Region Chapter
- Benjamin Longval - Longval Landscaping
- Bruce Grigg - MicroAge Technology Services
- Chris Bradnam - Around The Corner Media Inc.
- Jeremy Popper - Poppers Plumbing & Mechanical
- Jillian Dowling - Ability Property Maintenance
- Rosa Larrondo - International Therapeutic Mass
Paris Area Chapter
- Reba Joy - Queer Joy Events
Stratford Area Chapter
- Ana Lyons - The Oxford School
- Barry Payne - What's OnLive Stratford
- Emily Branje - Facile Futures
- Nikketa Albrecht - Lumina Respite
Woolwich Chapter
- April March - April March Fitness
Member at Large
- Carrie Thomas - Nimbus HR Solutions Group Inc.
Annual Meetup Door Prize Sponsors
- ALL Corporate Print & Branding
- Andy's Custom Contracting
- Bailey's Local Foods
- Brentwood Custom Lasering
- Caudle's Catch Seafood
- Cellular Phoenix
- Chef On Call
- Creekside Hearing
- Cross Heating & Air Conditioning
- Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (King Street North)
- DT Shawarma (Bridge Street West)
- Eby Manor Golden Guernsey Dairy Market
- Enspire Edge
- Freshco (University & Bridge)
- Gecko Websites
- Gemstone Entertainment
- Grand River Beauty Lounge
- Grand River Tanning Salon
- Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
- Hand & Stone - Guelph
- Hand & Stone - The Boardwalk
- HeitechSoft
- HiWay Flowers
- InArch Consultancy
- irisHR
- Jackie Lauer, Leadership Consulting & Coaching
- Lavish Spa 387
- Les trois lys herbal clinic
- Morty's Pub
- OUR Community Dollar
- Pennzoil 10 Minute Oil Change
- Pharmasave - Carriage Crossing Pharmacy
- Red Swan Pizza (Northfield Drive)
- Renu Coaching
- ShineCo Cleaning
- St. Louis Bar & Grill
- Sugar Savvy Beauty Boutique
- The Poop Valet
- The Pickle Barrel (Conestoga Mall)
- Thiru's Gourmet
- ThunderStorm Snacks
- Ultimate Vision Web & IT Solutions
- Vasco Real Estate
- Vavoom Beauty
- Wally Parr Foods
- Waterloo Bike Shop
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We look forward to seeing you at one of our many upcoming Meetups! Click here to confirm your spot (if you haven't already)!
Founder & Chair, Locally Connected Community Hub
















