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 Adults & Seniors Coordinator for details.
June (English) June (Chinese)
(Calendars include the programs listed below + additional special events/activities)
For information or to register contact Aida Badillo, Adults & Seniors Coordinator at [email protected] or 647-548-8143
Line Dancing
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Multi-purpose Room @ SH Armstrong
Enjoy music, movement, and community with instructor Yvonne. Beginner and Intermediate levels are offered. See calendar for details.
Food Champions
Monthly
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.
The Social Circle
Thursdays
11:30 am – 1:30pm
The Applegrove Lounge @ Duke
A warm and welcoming weekly drop-in program where seniors can come together to relax, socialize, and have fun. Whether you’re into board games, cards, mahjong, crafts, or knitting, there’s something here for everyone. Bring your current project, try something new, or just enjoy a cup of tea and good conversation.
Book Club
Monthly
Friday, 1:00-2:00 pm
The Applegrove Lounge @ Duke
Join our Book Club on the first Friday of teach month from 1-2 PM in the Applegrove Lounge. See calendar for details.
Book for Jan 30: Blood, Fire & Gold (Estelle Paranque)
Seniors Café
1 Monday / Month
Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23, Apr 27, May 25, Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 24, Sep 28,
Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec TBD
East End Food Hub – Auditorium
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. Most months it’s the same day so you can stay afterward for the free Nourish East End Community Dinner.
Please note: we are moving downstairs to the Auditorium in 2026.
Income Tax Clinics
By Appointment
February — April
60 Woodfield Rd
We offer free income tax preparation for low income community members by trained Applegrove staff and volunteers. This service is provided from March to April by appointment only. We start taking appointments in February.
For information and to find out if you are eligible contact Josh Grainger, Program Director at [email protected] or 416-461-5046.