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October 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Minds in Motion®

St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Minds in Motion® is a program that combines physical activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their care partners. This program is offered once a week for 8 weeks and offers a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences.

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October 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

EASE Session 3: Tips in Supporting People with Dementia

Virtual Event

The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
It is empowering to have a tool belt of resources at our fingertips. In this session we explore various methods we can use to provide a positive approach to interaction.

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October 22, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Drum Circle w/Thyra

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Join the circle and feel the rhythm in this 4-week hand drumming series designed for people living with dementia and their care partners, led by renowned music Therapist, Thyra Andrews.

October 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Peer Support Group for Care Partners

Virtual Event

Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment.

Cost: Free

Audiences:

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October 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 1 – Adjusting to Long Term Care

Alzeducate
Virtual Event

This session will cover strategies to support persons living with dementia and their family or care partner(s). This webinar looks to address the challenges that come with the adjustment to moving to Long Term Care, to reflect on the importance of validating feelings, and learn strategies that support communication with the family members of people living with dementia.

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October 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

This in-person monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Audiences:

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October 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bereavement Support Group (In Collaboration with Hazel Burns Hospice)

Virtual Event

This 8-week online support group meets to provide participants with an opportunity to support each other through the grief and bereavement process. Both practical and emotional needs will be explored to help participants cope with a loss.

Audiences:

October 23, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dance Fitness 2025

Virtual Event

This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing, this upbeat class is set to positive, playful and uplifting music.

Cost: Free

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October 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

East End Friends

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.

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October 24, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Singing for Health – Music Therapy Choir

Trinity Community Recreation Center 155 Crawford St., Toronto, Canada

Discover the power of music in this uplifting 8-week choral program, led by Applied Music and Health students from the University of Toronto. Together, we’ll use the joy of singing to boost memory, attention, and communication skills through engaging, personalized music-based exercises incorporating evidence-based applications of Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT)®.

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October 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. 

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October 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Coping with Death and Grief

Virtual Event

Losing someone who had dementia can be a unique and complex experience for those who cared for them. This presentation will explore these issues, identify various approaches to grief, and suggest ways for care partners to cope with loss.

Audiences:

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October 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

General Caregiver Support Group

Virtual Event

This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Audiences:

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October 27, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Spousal Support Group

Virtual Event

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for spousal caregivers of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Audiences:

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October 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Minds in Motion®

St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Minds in Motion® is a program that combines physical activity and mental and social stimulation for individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their care partners. This program is offered once a week for 8 weeks and offers a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences.

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October 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

EASE Session 4: Personal Challenges

Virtual Event

The E.A.S.E program is a 4-session program developed for PSWs currently working with persons living with dementia.
Persons we work with may exhibit behaviours that trigger a response in our own selves. In this session we explore coping strategies

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October 29, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Drum Circle w/Thyra

Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Join the circle and feel the rhythm in this 4-week hand drumming series designed for people living with dementia and their care partners, led by renowned music Therapist, Thyra Andrews.

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October 29, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Enhancing Family Dynamics

Virtual Event

This workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia. The focus of the session will be on exploring significant sources of conflict for families dealing with dementia and strategies for assisting families, building on strengths and resilience.

Audiences:

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October 29, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

General Caregiver Support Group

Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Audiences:

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October 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Understanding Behaviours of Dementia

Toronto Public Library - Don Mills 888 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This sessions goal is to help participants understand why people living with dementia express change in their behaviour.
This session is hosted at the Toronto Public Library- Don Mills Branch.

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October 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bereavement Support Group (In Collaboration with Hazel Burns Hospice)

Virtual Event

This 8-week online support group meets to provide participants with an opportunity to support each other through the grief and bereavement process. Both practical and emotional needs will be explored to help participants cope with a loss.

Audiences:

October 30, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dance Fitness 2025

Virtual Event

This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing, this upbeat class is set to positive, playful and uplifting music.

Cost: Free

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October 30, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Unpacking Denial in Dementia

Virtual Event

The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of denial and anosognosia, how it impacts persons with dementia and their care partners, and strategies for assisting families.

Audiences:

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October 30, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2SLGBTQIA+ Support Group

Virtual Event

Are you part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and caring for an individual diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment?
This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to share and learn with other care partners in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Audiences:

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October 31, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Singing for Health – Music Therapy Choir

Trinity Community Recreation Center 155 Crawford St., Toronto, Canada

Discover the power of music in this uplifting 8-week choral program, led by Applied Music and Health students from the University of Toronto. Together, we’ll use the joy of singing to boost memory, attention, and communication skills through engaging, personalized music-based exercises incorporating evidence-based applications of Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT)®.