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Happy Thursday from the Program Office!
Spring is really blooming as we have many events planned for you. North York Seniors Centre will join the Meridian Arts Centre for Doors Open Toronto this year- coming up May 28 & 29. Your very own ALC Instructor, Terri, will be providing a FREE Chair Yoga session there too! More details below.
The ALC will have its Spring Quarterly Members Meeting on Friday May 27th at 1:00pm over Zoom. This is a great way to get caught up on what has been happening in the Centre, and what is to come over the Summer session. Non Members are welcome to attend. Please call the Program Office to register.
There are still spots left to join in the celebration June 3rd at our Platinum Jubilee Tea – RSVP by May 27th. We are also pleased to present 20 Great Apps for Seniors- June 9th. Don’t miss out- register today!
Are you looking to buy something handmade? The Giftshoppe is OPEN for business! Come on by to the Active Living Centre to see what we have. You will always find something unique!
If you would like to book a tour of the Active Living Centre on a Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning, please call in to Reception. Tours are limited to 2 people at a time.
To participate in any of our engaging programs in person, on Zoom, or over the phone, please call the Program Office to register, 416-733-4111.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Stay Well!
Call us for registrations or any other assistance
you may need.
416-733.4111
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Upcoming Programs
May 2022
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Ancient Egyptian Art Treasures Course
Thursdays May12, 19, 26
10:00-11:30am
Instructor: Elizabeth I.
Ancient Egypt is a land of mysteries. Mystery surrounds its origins, its religion, and its monumental creations: the enigmatic Sphinx, colossal pyramids, and magnificent temples. You are invited to rediscover the wonders of ancient Egyptian art and culture through this vivid and fascinating course.
This course includes 4 sessions:
1. Egyptian Art Overview
2. The Great Pyramids of Egypt
3. Magnificent Egyptian Temples and New Treasures
4. Discovery of King Tut’s Tom
$25.00 (all four sessions)
RSVP: 416 733.4111
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Weight Management and Physical Fitness
Date: Monday, May 16, 2022
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Over Zoom or Phone
Free
Learn basic information about healthy weights including physical activity guidelines, setting SMART goals, healthy weight guidelines, setting realistic weightloss goals, and healthy eating for weight management.
By Vaughan Community Health Centre
Kathy Oghalai, Registered Dietician – Presenter
RSVP: 416-733-4111 (Register a week before the event)
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Caregiver Workshops
19 May 2022
Presented by Shrid Dhungel, Ontario Caregiver Organization.
Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 11:30 AM EDT
26 May 2022
Presented by Munishi Desai, Volunteer & Outreach Officer, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and Alfia Chan, Citizen Services Specialist, Service Canada
Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:30 AM EDT
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Card BINGO
Friday, May 27th
2:15-3:00pm
Over the Phone
Play BINGO with us over the phone! All you need is a deck of cards to participate.
RSVP: 416-733-4111 (Register a week before the event)
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Comedy Hour
Monday, May 30th
1:00-2:00pm
Over Zoom or Phone
Join us for a monthly comedy hour filled with laughter and interactive fun! We will see old famous comedy routines, television and movie clips. Perhaps you know some hilarious ‘clean’ jokes and riddles. So let’s laugh and have fun together.
RSVP: 416-733-4111
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North York Seniors Centre at Doors Open Toronto!
Join us for a FREE Seniors Chair Yoga with Terri!
Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge Street
Studio Theatre
Saturday May 28th | 11:00AM-12:00PM
Join Terri in this 60-minute all-level seniors chair yoga class that explores:
- relaxation and developing a better understanding of the body
- coordinating movement and breathing to release tension and increase energy
- combinations of standing and sitting exercises
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Platinum Jubilee Tea
Date: Friday, June 3rd
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
In-person at the Active Living Centre
Join us to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Hip, hip, hurray! Tea and light refreshments will be provided.
PRICE: $10 Members & $12 Non-Members In Person
*RSVP: 416 733.4111 by Friday May 27
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TO Live and Nova Dance present
DISCOVER DANCE with Victoria Mata
Discover Dance is a free, all-ages, lunch hour series introducing many of Toronto’s incredible dance artists. Discover, in a warm and intimate setting, diverse dance forms woven into Toronto’s vibrant cultural scene. Hosted by Travis Knights, Discover Dance is an hour packed with dance and conversation.
As of March 21st, TO Live ensures masks and hand sanitizer are readily available. To protect the health of immunocompromised attendees, we recommend that you wear a mask throughout the duration of the event.
Tuesday, May 17, 12:00PM-1:00PM
This event is on-site and will not be streamed. Join us in-person as we welcome you back to MERIDIAN ARTS CENTRE!
Registration is FREE.
If you cannot make it in person, and would still like to see this edition of Discover Dance with Victoria Mata, there will be a livestream of her program on Wed, May 18, 12:00pm-1:00pm. You can register here for a livestream ticket.
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COVID 19 Fourth Dose Vaccine
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Hours: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday to Thursday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (for appointments and walk-in). Appointment availability is in the Provincial booking system , including for any adjusted days/hours that may apply.
Accessibility: This clinic location is accessible. Please bring all required mobility devices with you.
A health card is not needed; a person need only attend the clinic with some form of identification.
Parking: 1-hour free parking in North Garage
Mitchell Field Community Centre
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (for appointments and walk-in). Appointment availability is in the Provincial booking system , including for any adjusted days/hours that may apply.
Address: 89 Church Ave. The clinic is located on the east side of the building in the gym. Please enter through the Community Centre main entrance.
Accessibility: This clinic location is accessible. Please bring all required mobility devices with you.
A health card is not needed; a person need only attend the clinic with some form of identification.
Parking:
- Parking is located on the east side of the Community Centre.
Parking is limited so please park for only as long as it takes to complete the vaccination process
Pharmacy at Carlo's No Frills at Centrepoint Mall
Pflizer and Moderna available.
Information needed - you want Pflizer or Moderna for their 4th shot, personal information, e-mail address, date of your 3rd shot, choose time and date availability. Once you submit your request, you will get a confirmation e-mail.
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