On October 26, Beant Kaur Grewal's family went out to serve at the Salvation Army. Preparations began early Saturday. A team of 15 volunteers prepared the Langar and 6 volunteers went to serve the homeless and hungry. See event pictures here.
The first ever Shaheedi Smagam family movie night was a great success! Families gathered to watch the movie Kaum De Heere which follows the lives of Bhai Satwant Singh and Beant Singh. This movie night helped Sangat learn and reflect on the events of 1984, which will be further discussed at the annual Shaheedi Smagam taking place on October 31, 2019. See event pictures here
On October 26, 2019, Simran club members enjoyed a delicious waffle breakfast. Preparation began at 5:30 AM by Seva club, followed by waffle making at 7:00 AM by Simran club moms. The menu consisted of waffles, maple syrup, whipped cream, blueberry and strawberry sauce, white chocolate sauce, ice cream, and milk! If you'd like to sponsor or help prepare for the upcoming waffle breakfast on Saturday, November 30, 2019, contact the office now!
The 17th Annual Shaheedi Smagam was a great success! Families came together on October 31st to remember the Shaheeds of 1984. The program started with wristband distribution and appetizers. Afterwards, students went to Darbar for Kirtan and Katha by Bhai Navreet Singh followed by three grand prize draws. Sangat enjoyed pizza and ice cream sandwiches for Langar and watched a Gatka performance led by Bhai Jagjit Singh. The event ended off with prize draws for students and parents and free candy bags for all students who chose to spend their evening in Sangat!
On Saturday, October 12, Seva club members went candy shopping. See pictures here
On Saturday, October 19, over 70 volunteers came out to pack candy bags! Volunteers prepared 300 candy bags that will be distributed to kids who chose to come to the Gurdwara instead of going trick-or-treating. See pictures here
Kirtan classes take place from Monday to Friday, from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. The day of class depends upon the student's level:
Classes happen from 7:00 - 8:00 PM.
We are very pleased to have launched level 5 this year. Read more about Kirtan classes here. See pictures from Kirtan classes here.
On Saturday, October 12, 2019, 21 volunteers came out to clean up Gurmat Center's adopted park. Children of all ages and parents came together and collected garbage. After cleaning up, participants ate some snacks and participated in an active game of soccer. This group of volunteers is very special as their morning began at 7:00 AM at Simran club, followed by cleaning up Clearbrook park from 10:00 - 12:00 PM! Click here to see pictures!
To honour the great Shaheeds of the Sikh nation, Gurmat Center held its first ever Shaheedi Smagam Movie Night. Families gathered to watch the movie Kaum De Heere which follows the lives of Bhai Satwant Singh and Beant Singh. This movie night allowed Sangat to learn and reflect on the events of 1984. Children that attended this event received an extra entry in the grand prize draw!
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, Sevadars will be preparing hundreds of candy bags that everyone will receive on Shaheedi Smagam day. We would like for you to sign up to take part in this Seva. This is great event for children to get together, do Seva, spend time in Sangat! See details below:
As in the past 16 years, Gurmat Center will be remembering the great Shaheeds of the Sikh nation at the 17th Annual Shaheedi Smagam. Gurmat Center’s goal has always been to promote the message of Sikhi and to remember the legacy of our brave Shaheeds. The Shaheedi Smagam is always held on the 31st of October so our youth can spend a wonderful evening with Sangat.