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:
January
January (Chinese)
(it includes 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

Yoga

Days and Time

Mondays

11 am

Welcome to our Seniors Yoga Program!

This gentle yoga session is offered in the Applegrove Lounge during the colder months and outdoors at Applegrove during the warmer ones. Cost: $30/8 classes.

Line Dancing

Days and Time

Tuesdays and Thursdays

10:00am -12:00 pm

Enjoy music, movement, and community with instructor Yvonne. Beginner and Intermediate levels are offered.

Food Champions

Days and Time

Monthly Session

11:00 am

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.

Games and Puzzles

Days and Time

Thursdays

Weekly program, 11:00 am

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.

Knit & Crochet Socials

Days and Time

Every Other Tuesday

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!

Book Club

Days and Time

Monthly

Fridays, 1:00-2:00 pm

Join our monthly Book Club on Fridays from 1-2 PM in the Applegrove Lounge at our main location in Duke of Connaught School. See calendar for dates.

Book for January: Permanent Astonishment by Tomson Highway

Book for February: Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks

Book for March: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

Seniors Café

Days and Time

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

Days and Time

Fridays

Weekly program, 10:00 am

With two levels (Beginner & Intermediate) challenge yourself to learn some Spanish! All classes are in-person, Cost: $30/8 classes