Active Living
Active Living offers quality social recreation programs designed for individuals living with dementia, or together with their care partners in the community. Our programs foster the creation of meaningful relationships and joyful moments in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
To learn more about what to expect when registering for an Active Living Program at AST, click here.
Learn more about the Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s Active Living Programs and how we engage with people living with dementia and their care partners.
Minds in Motion, is a research-based social program offered by Alzheimer Societies across Ontario incorporates physical and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage dementia.
Musical Engagement: Music is LIFE

Experience the power of music and creativity as we bring people together through song and rhythm. Join friends and professional musical facilitators to create and enjoy music in a shared experience.
- Drumming Circle (In-Person)
- Sounds in the Key of Life Music Program (In-Person)
- Royal Conservatory Rebanks Fellows Concert (In-Person)
- Choir Programs (In-Person)
Physical Engagement: Move your body
Engage your body and mind with our fun, accessible physical programs. Evidence points to the benefits of physical activity for brain health. Join our talented facilitators as they help you stay active and limber.
- Minds in Motion (Hybrid)
- Dance Fitness (Virtual)
- Making Strides Walking Group -East and West (In-Person)
- Creative Movement (In-Person)
- Yoga
- Aqua Fit

Creative Engagement: You CAN do it!

Rediscover your creative spark with us. Our programs are designed to inspire joy, curiosity, connection and expression through the creative process.
- Working with Clay (In-Person)
- Multi-Media Art Series & Art Education (Hybrid)
- Pride in Our Memories, 2SLGBTQIA+ & Allies Art Series (In-Person)
- Capturing Moment Photography Program (In-Person)
- Stories of a Lifetime Storytelling Workshop (In-Person)
- All Joking Aside Improv Workshops (In-Person)
Social Engagement: You’ve Got a Friend
Dementia can be an isolating journey, but you’re not alone. Join us to discover the power of social connection with people who are going through a similar journey.
- Mid-Town Social (In-Person)
- Museum Tours (Hybrid)
- East End Friends (In-Person)
- Creative Conversations with Robin Gertin (In-Person)

Hear from our clients
“Thank you, thank you, a thousand times for adding my wife and I to a “Date Night” event. We met interesting people and old friends in the band. The evening couldn’t have been more joyous. My wife, whose problems surrounding dementia are primarily around her difficulty speaking, she is now chattering about everything. She ploughed through a barrier on Friday night.”
“Thank you again for the experience of the Music Memory Program. The benefits and positive resonance were clear from the first session – for both our Mom and me. Ruth was certainly apprehensive – but you, Thyra, and the rest of the group did an incredible job of helping to engage her. You created an important connection and community for all of us.”
“I witnessed my father come alive and be excited to participate. He was able to be more expressive and communicative than he usually is. I was thrilled to witness my father’s emotional expressiveness be transformed while participating in the Virtual Reality Program. He became enlivened and was interested in discussing his experiences after each group.”
Upcoming Events
Creative Movement Series – Seated Yoga with Lisa Brodie
Join us for an in-person 6-part creative movement series and enjoy activating your body in a fun and inclusive space. Each week we will breathe, stretch and find our flow with Lisa Brodie, a Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist.
August 17
Making Strides West End
Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us! This series is appropriate for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners who love walking! We will start with a warmup and then walk for 45 minutes, so please come prepared with comfortable supportive shoes and a bottle of water.
September 17
Making Strides East End
Join us for an in-person 6-part walking series and enjoy activating your body in the beauty of nature. Get your steps in and then enjoy a chat with a drink in the cafe – on us! This series is appropriate for people living with dementia and their care partners who love walking! We will start with a warmup and then walk for 45 minutes, so please come prepared with comfortable supportive shoes and a bottle of water.
September 18
Contact Us
To learn more about our Active Living Programs, please reach out to:
Kristin Bartlett
Active Living Program Coordinator
Phone: 416-389-6099
Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau
Active Living Program Coordinator
Phone: 647-456-6168
Chitra Devi
Active Living Program Coordinator
Phone: 416-201-3678
