Golden Thread Choir
2026-10-07 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-14 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-21 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-28 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-11-04 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-11-11 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A9, Canada
6-Week Series on Wednesdays from October 7th – November 11th from 1:30 – 3:00 PM at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East.
Join the Golden Threads Choir for an enriching in-person singing series, designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Led by acclaimed musician Robin Dann, this program explores the joy of making music together, fostering connection and creativity.
During our workshops, you’ll experience:

Vocal warm-ups
Harmonizing
Exploring vocal ranges
The energizing experience of singing as one collective voice

No prior singing or choral experience is necessary—just a willingness to express yourself!
About Your Choir Leader:
Robin Dann is a critically acclaimed singer and the leader of the band Bernice, recognized internationally and nominated twice for Canada’s prestigious Polaris Prize. With over 15 years in Toronto’s vibrant music scene, Robin brings passion and expertise to our choir.
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.

The Royal Conservatory of Music - Rebanks Fellowship Community Concert
2026-10-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor Street W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday, October 13th from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M at the Royal Conservatory of Music Mazzolenni Concert Hall located at 273 Bloor St. West.
Sign up today to experience the amazing talent of this year’s Rebank Fellowship Musicians within the beautiful Mazzoleni Concert Hall.
The Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering a rich curriculum for career development. Alumni of the program grace the world’s great stages, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and Koerner Hall, perform with major orchestras in Canada and abroad. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2026-27 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session.
This program is appropriate for anyone living with dementia or cognitive impairments and their care team.

For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett by email kbartlett@alz.to or by phone at 416-389-6099

Drum Circle with Thyra
2026-11-06 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-11-13 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-11-20 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-11-27 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-12-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, Canada
Drum Circle with Thyra
Fridays, November 6th – December 4th from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM at Mid Scarborough Hub located at 2658 Eglinton Ave E Scarborough, Ontario M1K 2S3.
Join the circle and feel the rhythm in this 5-week hand drumming series led by renowned music Therapist, Thyra Andrews.
Active Living Programming offers quality social recreation programs designed for individuals living with dementia, or together with their care partners in the community. No prior experience is necessary -just a willingness to have fun and express yourself!
About Your facilitator:
Thyra Andrews is the Founder and President of New Song Music Therapy, an Ontario based practice presently serving long term care facilities with a specialized team of Music Therapists. New Song Music Therapy has succeeded for years in enhancing senior living with tailored high quality Music Therapy programs distinctly designed to overcome barriers, engage and uplift residents and reduce isolation.
For more information, please contact Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau by email at TraceyAT@alz.to or phone 647-456-6168
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.

The Royal Conservatory of Music - Rebanks Fellowship Community Concerts
2027-01-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor Street W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sign up today to experience the amazing talent of this year’s Rebank Fellowship Musicians within the beautiful Mazzoleni Concert Hall.
The Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering a rich curriculum for career development. Alumni of the program grace the world’s great stages, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and Koerner Hall, perform with major orchestras in Canada and abroad. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2026-27 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session.
This program is appropriate for anyone living with dementia or cognitive impairments and their care team.
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett by email kbartlett@alz.to or by phone at 416-389-6099
