MANA – Mary Allen Neighbourhood Association

The Mary Allen Neighbourhood Association was formed to bring our community together. The MANA executive encourages connection amongst our neighbours.

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Neighbours gathered in the park at golden hour

A movie night screening at Mary Allen Park

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MANA Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Join us at 7pm at the Church of Holy Savour!

Nov12

Uptown Skating

Come out for a neighbourhood skate from 3pm-5pm at WMRC!

Jan16

Uptown Skating

Come out for a neighbourhood skate from 12pm-2pm at WMRC!

Feb28

Learning Lounge

All children from grades 1-6 are welcome!

Every Thursday at 4:30 pm

THU

Yoga Classes

Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm

TUE

Indoor Play Sundays

Everyone Welcome! We’re excited to offer a cozy indoor play space at the Trillium Lutheran Church gym Sundays from 2:00–4:30 pm

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We're happy to announce that we are hosting our 6th MANA Barrier-Free/Treat Accessible Hallowe’en this year! Our event is shared with KidsAbility and Extend-a-Family. Please feel free to share our event information with local schools and groups to spread the word even further this year for families to come and enjoy our neighbourhood and get some treats. Please note: N2J and N2L addresses will be featured on our map. To see details and sign up to participate (it's easy to do!) please go to the "volunteer" link on our website.

The Mary Allen Neighbourhood Association invites all neighbourhood residents to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday November 12th at 7pm (location TBD). Join us as we review the past year, celebrate community achievements, recognize our volunteers, discuss plans and priorities for the coming year, and here from the City. More details to come!

In case you missed Sunday's Mayoral All Candidates Meeting or you'd like to hear more from our candidates - The Waterloo Forum (student club) is holding a MAYORAL DEBATE on Thursday October 8, 7:30 - 9:30pm, Lazaridis Hall. Everyone is welcome and no registration is required.

Everyone is welcome to come on out tomorrow night! Register at the link above.

Thanks to everyone who came out to Mary Allen Park on Friday night! Good times had by all 🍿🎶📽🎸

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MARY ALLEN BOOK CLUB MEETS: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:30 PM We are discussing: ONCE THERE WERE WOLVES by Charlotte McConaghy. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please message maryallenneighbourhood@gmail.com and we will add you to our list.

🍂 Fall Fun at Mary Allen Park - This Friday! 🎶🎬 Everyone is welcome - and after last year’s amazing turnout, we can’t wait to do it all again. 🧺 5 pm - Community Picnic & Live Music - bring your own picnic and settle in for games, good vibes, and live music from neighbourhood favourite Sean Stokholm - his tunes are perfect for all ages. 🍿 Movie in the Park - after 7 pm (when the light is right) we’ll be screening Monsters and Minions under the evening sky. Bring blankets and chairs to stay cozy! 🍭 Treats for Everyone including free popcorn, cotton candy, and freezies (while supplies last 😉). It’s a relaxed, family‑friendly night to enjoy the season and connect with neighbours. Can't wait to see you there! 🍁

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Want a say in local decisions? Meet the people who’ll be making them. Four Uptown Waterloo neighbourhood associations are hosting two All‑Candidates Meetings this October. This is a chance to hear from the candidates, learn their priorities, and ask your questions before election day. 🗓 Mayoral Candidates Sunday, Oct 4, 2026, 6–8 PM Register: https://waterloomayorACM.eventbrite.ca 🗓 Regional Council + Ward 7 Candidates Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026, 7–9 PM Register: https://Ward7_and_Regional_Councillors.eventbrite.ca 📍 Community Pavilion, Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (101 Father David Bauer Drive) Submit questions in advance: allcandidateswr@gmail.com Hosted by volunteers from MacGregor‑Albert, Uptown West, Mary‑Allen & Uptown North Neighbourhood Associations.

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