CW Co-Work Log Book

July 2026 Entry:

Welcome back travellers,

June sure started with a bang.

I returned from a five-day trip to rural Nova Scotia feeling refreshed and immediately jumped back into hosting five events in seven days.

Would I recommend scheduling it that way? Absolutely not.

Did I mean to? Also no.

Did everything somehow come together? Thankfully, yes.

Was it worth it? Without a doubt.

From author readings and writing workshops to networking breakfasts, puppy yoga, business workshops and a charity volleyball tournament, it was one of our busiest stretches yet. More importantly, it was another reminder that CW Co-Work has become so much more than just a place to work. It's becoming a place where people gather, connect, learn and support one another.

The rest of the month settled into a more familiar rhythm around the Cabin. We welcomed several new faces through Day Tripper passes, introduced new members to the community, and continued to see the space buzzing with productive conversations, client meetings and spontaneous collaborations. There's an energy in the space right now that's exciting to be part of.

Now that summer has officially arrived, a few friendly reminders:

• We have air conditioning! If your home office is feeling a little too warm, come escape the heat and enjoy a cool, comfortable workspace.
• The coffee is always fresh - Coffee is on by 9am M-F
• Don't hesitate to introduce yourself to someone new. Some of the best conversations around here start with a simple "What are you working on today?"

Here's a look back at June and everything coming up around the Cabin this month.

Weird Girls Book Tour & Writing Workshop

We closed out May by welcoming Jaclyn Desforges, Emma McKenna, and our own very own Colleen Fisher of Elora Writing Workshops for the Weird Girls Book Tour and Writing Weird Workshop. It was a wonderful afternoon of storytelling, creativity, and connection that brought together writers, readers, and curious minds from across the community.

26 Tuesday Coffee Talks

We were pleased to host the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce's travelling 26 Tuesday Coffee Talks networking event at CW Co-Work last month. It was a great morning of coffee, conversation, and new connections as local professionals gathered to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and support one another's businesses. We look forward to welcoming the group back again in the future.

Puppy Yoga

Thanks to the Collaborative Women of Wellington, Puppy Yoga returned to the

Cabin, once again filling the space with laughter, 17 wagging tails, and plenty of smiles. Thank you to Gray's Fit & Fabulous who took us through all the restorative poses and Yankeedoodle Pups for another unforgettable evening that supported both wellness and early puppy socialization.

Work With Your Wiring

We were pleased to host Liisa Kukk of SEED Education Strategies + Solutions for Work With Your Wiring, an interactive workshop exploring executive functioning and productivity through a neurodiverse lens. Participants left with practical strategies to better understand how they work best and build systems that support sustainable success.

The number of systems and productivity tools that Liisa shared with the group was unbelievably helpful and allowed for each participants to decide which ones they could incorporate immediately to improve their workdays. In case you don't know this, I come from a long line of neurospicy go-getters and although most of the time I appear to have it all figured out, often I have a Wrestle Mania match happening in my head. The way Liisa breaks down the neuroscience of whats happening in there helped me to better understand why I struggle with specific things but the best part was what came next. Once she set the ground work, she then laid out all of the different ways to Work with YOUR Wiring rather than against it. Highly recommend checking out Liisa's work, she work with neurodiverse learners of all ages and backgrounds and beyond that is a truly delightful human.

Let us know if you are interested in seeing us do more workshops like this. We are also playing around with the concept of offering small entrepreneur cohorts that meet monthly for continuous learning and support opportunities. Send us an email at hellow@cwcowork.ca if you think this or a version of it would be of value to you.

Play for a Purpose Beach Volleyball Tournament

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the second annual Play for a Purpose Beach Volleyball Tournament! Together with our friends at Move CW, we enjoyed a fantastic day of friendly competition while raising funds in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington. Congratulations to our tournament champions, the Ace Holes, and thank you to every player, volunteer, and sponsor who helped make the day such a success.

Special thank you to our member Enchanta Experiences for donating show passes to their 5th anniversary Enchanta Forest show happening Fri Sept 25th & Sat Sept 26th in the Forest behind the CW Sportsplex. Our second place team was stoked to receive gift cards for a free burritos generously donated by GUAC Mexi-Grill in Fergus.

Happy 10th Birthday Gizmo!

On June 27th, we had an intimate celebration for everyone's favourite

Door Man Gizmo. This guy is the total package and we are so grateful that he found is way into our hearts and home. What birthday isn't complete without a puppa-ccino?

New Co-Workers

​LEES & Associates is an award-winning landscape architecture and planning firm dedicated to creating beautiful, sustainable parks, trails, civic spaces, and community landscapes. We're excited to welcome Kelsey, Amanda, and Harley to the Cabin and look forward to seeing their creativity and expertise become part of our growing community.

Community Bulletin - Behind the Scenes Improvements

1. Workspace Booking:

As our community grows, we're working on implementing a desk and space booking system that makes it easier for everyone to access the spaces they need while keeping the experience as simple and transparent as possible.

Throughout July, we'll be testing a few different approaches with a small group of members before rolling anything out more broadly.

We're looking for your feedback.

If you've used booking systems you loved (or hated), we'd love to hear about your experience. Our goal is a process that's:

• easy to use
• low-touch for members
• transparent
• flexible
• minimizes confusion around shared spaces

We appreciate your patience as we test, learn and refine the process.

2. Cabin Socials

One thing we've learned this spring is that spontaneous socials can be difficult to fit into everyone's schedules, especially after work hours when you are all home with your families. We're exploring a more consistent approach by introducing a monthly Cabin Social on the third Wednesday of each month from 3:30–5:00 PM.

The vision isn't another networking event.

It's simply an opportunity to sit down with other co-workers, maybe share some food, celebrate wins, ask question, meet fellow members on a more personal level and catch up with the people you don't see every day.

Low pressure. No agenda. Just community. And maybe some snacks.

Before we make it official, we'd love your feedback. Would this work for you? Is there another day or time you'd prefer? Do you have idea for a social that we could host? Email us hello@cwcowork.ca!

3. Member Stories Coming Soon

We're excited to begin sharing more of the incredible people behind CW Co-Work. We have already started reaching out to members to request a chance to interview you to learn more about your business/work, better understand what brings you to our space daily or weekly and offer some promotional opportunities for whatever it is you are working on yourself!

These stories will celebrate the businesses, people and journeys that make our community unique.

If you're interested in being featured, stay tuned for more information or drop us a note so we can coordinate a time to connect or share collateral to draft the content to be shared on social media.

July Events Bulletin

🌟July Cabin Social🌟​
Wednesday July 15
3:30pm to 5pm

We're keeping things simple this month with some local cold treats to help beat the summer heat and plenty of time to catch up with fellow members. Whether you're wrapping up your workday, looking to make a few new connections, or simply want an excuse to step away from your desk for a bit, we'd love to see you there.

An invitation will be sent to all members shortly, so keep an eye on your inbox and be sure to save the date. We hope you'll join us!

🌟Elora's Longest Barbeque hosted by Food Day Canada🌟​
Tuesday July 28
4pm to 10pm
Downtown Elora

If you consider yourself a foodie, this is one event you won't want to miss. Insider Info: Early bird tickets are on sale now which will allow you to skip the long lines on the day of. I got my tickets already, here is the link in case you want to too: Get Elora's longest BBQ Ticket - Early Bird Pricing​

Presented by Food Day Canada, and organized by our CW Co-Work member organization, Food Day Canada, Elora's Longest BBQ transforms downtown Elora into one of Canada's most exciting culinary celebrations. More than 25 local restaurants and beverage vendors come together for an evening of incredible food, live music, and community, all while celebrating Canadian farmers, chefs, producers, and the incredible ingredients that make our food culture so special.

We've attended the past two years, and it has quickly become one of our favourite summer traditions. Trust us, come hungry, bring your friends, and experience one of the best food events Centre Wellington has to offer.

Out-of-Office Note

Sara will be out of the office from Mon/Tues July 6/7 to celebrate Dave's Birthday camping after a weekend at Mariposa! Happy Birthday Dave (June 6th)! Office will be open, our good friend Colleen will be holding down the fort, make sure to tell her how awesome she is ;)

Sara is also going to be off camping Mon/Tues July 20/21 but don't fret, members will still have access to the space.

Log Book Closing

As we head into the heart of summer, I want to thank each of you for being part of what we're building here.

One of my favourite moments each month isn't an event or a milestone—it's watching members stop to chat over coffee, celebrate a new client, offer a referral, or simply ask, "How's your week going?" Those everyday interactions are what transform a shared workspace into a community.

Over the coming months, we'll continue refining the member experience with initiatives like our new desk booking system, Member Spotlights, interview series, and regular Cabin Socials. As always, your feedback plays a huge role in shaping these ideas, so please don't hesitate to share your thoughts. The best ideas often come from conversations around the Cabin.

Whether you're escaping the heat for a productive workday, joining us for a coffee, or simply dropping in to say hello, I hope you'll find time to connect with someone new this month.

Here's to a productive, collaborative, and sunshine-filled July.

Looking for a place to work, host a workshop, pop up your business, or gather your team? Let’s co-create. Reach out anytime at hello@cwcowork.ca.

Until next time, keep building, keep connecting, and we will keep the coffee hot.

Signing off,
​Sara, Gizmo and the Co-Workers

CW Co-Work 6512 Wellington Rd 7, Elora, ON, N0B1S0
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