Older Adults & Seniors Program
Aimed at adults aged 55+ this program offers a selection of activities to choose from each week. Activities are designed to create social connections, keep people active, promote life long learning and have fun. Some, like Games and Spanish Language lessons happen on a regular schedule. Other activities change from month to month based on what people are looking for. Staff can also make check-in calls and provide referrals to other services.
Some program fees apply and subsidies are available – please speak to the Seniors Coordinator for details.
Check out our calendar:
June (English) June (Chinese)
(Calendars include the programs listed below + additional special events/activities)
For information or to register contact Aida Badillo, Seniors Coordinator at [email protected] or 647-548-8143
Line Dancing
Thursdays
1pm -3 pm
Enjoy music, movement, and community with instructor Yvonne. Beginner and Intermediate levels are offered. Summer hours. Usually in the Applegrove Lounge, we are moving to The East End Food Hub (Glen Rhodes Church, 1470 Gerrard St E) basement for the summer (July and August). See calendar for details.
Food Champions
Monthly Session
11:00 am
East End Food Hub
Looking to volunteer in your community and support people experiencing food insecurity. Join us for social sessions at which we prepare food for delivery to local seniors, groups and organizations. See our calendar for information on dates.
Please note: we are breaking for the summer and will be back in the fall.
Games and Puzzles
Thursdays
Weekly program, 11:00 am to 1pm
Do you enjoy doing puzzles and playing Mahjong, Rummy or Bridge? Want to learn to play something new? Join us on Thursdays for a friendly game of cards, dominoes, etc. A light snack, coffee, and tea are provided. Usually in the Applegrove Lounge, we are moving to The East End Food Hub (Glen Rhodes Church, 1470 Gerrard St E) for the summer (July and August). See calendar for details.
Knit & Crochet Socials
2 Tuesdays a Month
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for our Knit and Crochet Socials to learn, teach, share and inspire others. All levels welcome! Bring your own project if you wish! Usually in the Applegrove Lounge, we are moving to The East End Food Hub (Glen Rhodes Church, 1470 Gerrard St E) for the summer (July and August). See calendar for details.
Book Club
Monthly
Fridays, 1:00-2:00 pm
Join our Book Club on the first Friday of teach month from 1-2 PM, usually in the Applegrove Lounge, but moving to the Gerrard/Ashdale Library (1432 Gerrard St E), 2nd floor for the summer. See calendar for details.
Book for July 4th: “The ship of brides” by Jojo Moyes
Book for August 1: “The covenant of water” by Abraham Verghese
Seniors Café
4th Monday of the Month
January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23
Drop-in anytime between 3-5 pm for our free Café for older adults aged 55+. Enjoy coffee, tea and light refreshments while you socialize, meet new friends or play some cards, board games or Mahjong. Stay afterward for the free Nourish East End Community Dinner.
Spanish Language Classes
Fridays
Weekly program, 10:00 am
The Applegrove Lounge
With two levels (Beginner & Intermediate) challenge yourself to learn some Spanish! All classes are in-person, Cost: $30/8 classes.
On break for summer; see you in the fall!