The Working Centre - Waterloo School for Community Development


The Simplicity Circle Study Guide for Waterloo Region helps a small number of people (6-10) to work and learn together without need of outside resources or leaders. This Guide provides all necessary information to start a circle of your own, including practical organization tips, facilitation skills, and healthy conversation habits.

It is intended to support people interested in learning more about voluntary simplicity and putting it into practice in their own lives. Divided into ten weekly sessions, the guide provides structure and focus for discussion, background information on issues, and offers local resources and examples. The texts, from both international and local authors, illustrate the diverse range of lifestyles and concerns within the simplicity movement.

Simple Living Workshops
are available on a range of topics:

  • Starting A Simplicity Circle - For people interested in starting study circles in voluntary simplicity. The guide gives you step-by-step instructions, but this workshop can help you to feel more fully prepared and may help you to find others who want to join a study circle. Call to check on next date or to arrange for an introductory meeting for your group.
  • Living Simply On Less - Runs from time to time at The Working Centre. A study circle designed for people living on a fixed income who want to explore ways to live better with less money.
  • Voluntary Simplicity
  • Simplify Your Holidays
  • Parenting In A Commercial Culture

We may also be able to help you join with others who are interested in a forming a study circle.

Price of the Guide:

$16.05 inc. GST for information please call (519) 743-3840 or 1-877-252-2072


For more information contact Karin at (519) 743-1151 ext. 113 or by email.