Alzheimers Society of Toronto

Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-28/
In partnership with Providence, this monthly open support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/young-onset-dementia-caregiver-support-group-14/
This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a person living with young onset dementia (diagnosed before the age of 65) to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-01-09 10:30 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-5/2026-01-09/
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. These groups are facilitated by volunteers who have lived experience as care partners and have received training on group facilitation. Participants and peer facilitators decide on the focus and direction of the group.
Learning Objectives:

Provide a safe setting which promotes mutual support, both practical and emotional, throughout the course of the disease
Enhance care partner’s knowledge of the illness, available supports, and coping strategies.

This support group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm online using Zoom
Registration and a short pre-screening are required before attending this support group.
For more information about this peer support group or other peer support groups, please contact intake@alz.to or complete the interest form below.

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-12 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/lewy-body-dementia-caregiver-support-group-15/
This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Learning Objectives:

Interact with other group members caring for those with Lewy Body Dementia
Become familiar with the specific type of dementia
Opportunity for therapeutic support as well as education information
Share experiences and concerns and receive support from the group facilitator and other group members

Every 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Wednesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-01-13 13:00 - 14:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-8/2026-01-13/
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. These groups are facilitated by volunteers who have lived experience as care partners and have received training on group facilitation. Participants and peer facilitators decide on the focus and direction of the group.
Learning Objectives:

Provide a safe setting which promotes mutual support, both practical and emotional, throughout the course of the disease
Enhance care partner’s knowledge of the illness, available supports, and coping strategies.

This support group meets every other Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm online using Zoom
Registration and a short pre-screening are required before attending this support group.
For more information about this peer support group or other peer support groups, please contact intake@alz.to or complete the interest form below.

Stories of a Lifetime, a Storytelling Program with Sage Tyrtle
2026-01-13 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-20 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-27 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-03 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-10 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Riverdale Public Library, 370 Broadview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2M8, Canada
6-Week Series on Tuesdays from January 13th – February 17th from 1:30-3PM at Riverdale Public Library located at 37 Broadview Ave.
January 13th, 20th, 27th, February 3rd, 10th & 17th 2026.
Step into Stories of a Lifetime, a joyful and inclusive workshop where every voice matters. Designed to embrace mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia participants and their care partners. This series—led by storyteller Sage Tyrtle—celebrates the magic of shared memories and the connections they bring. No experience needed!
To lighten the mood, we will have short laughing exercises with Magarita Caropresi.
What you’ll experience:

Gentle, inspiring prompts to spark your unique stories
A safe and supportive space where all voices and cognitions are respected and valued
Creative expression through words, gestures, or keepsakes
The power of storytelling to connect and uplift

Every story is a gift—whether whispered, remembered, or newly discovered. Come as you are, and let’s celebrate the tales that make us
who we are.
Sage Tyrtle is a professional storyteller and writer based in Toronto. Her work appears in New Delta Review, The Offing, Lunch Ticket, and Apex Magazine. She’s told stories on NPR, CBC Radio, and PBS’s Stories from the Stage, and has performed in Canada, the U.S., and India. A Moth StorySLAM winner and GrandSLAM champion, she teaches “The Art of Storytelling” in both educational and corporate settings.
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone at 416-389-6099

The Scarborough Community Connections Cafe
2026-01-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, Canada
The Community Connections Café is a welcoming space where people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners, can come to connect with others and support their brain health while socializing. This is an opportunity to enjoy simple refreshments and make new friends in a Dementia Friendly Community Space.
The Community Connections Cafe focuses on social wellness for people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners. The program is informal with the intended atmosphere of a local coffee shop where participants can chat over a beverage, do something creative, or play a game.

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:30pm to 2:30pm In-person at our AST Mid Scarborough Hub.
Address: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1K2S3

Registration is required for this program and closes at midnight (12am) the day prior to the event.
Please specify the number of guests attending when you register. You may register up to 3 persons per group.

Mid-Town Social
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
January 14th, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office located at 20 Eglinton Ave W, 16th Floor.
Mid-Town Social focuses on social wellness for people with Dementia and their care partners. In this series, we create purposeful connections among people who are on similar journeys while engaging in a variety of engaging activities including art making, games, creative movement, cooking, meaningful conversations and more. The program is flexible and will be catered to the interests and needs of the group participants. Let’s come together, break bread, have a laugh and be creative together.

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-9/2026-01-14/
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. These groups are facilitated by volunteers who have lived experience as care partners and have received training on group facilitation. Participants and peer facilitators decide on the focus and direction of the group.
Learning Objectives:

Provide a safe setting which promotes mutual support, both practical and emotional, throughout the course of the disease
Enhance care partner’s knowledge of the illness, available supports, and coping strategies.

This support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm online using Zoom
Registration and a short pre-screening are required before attending this support group.
For more information about this peer support group or other peer support groups, please contact intake@alz.to or complete the interest form below

For more information about this peer support group or other peer support groups, please follow the link to complete the form: Interest Form
(Completion of this interest form does not guarantee a spot in this group. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive a confirmation email.)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS.
If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/

Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/frontotemporal-dementia-caregiver-support-group-15/
This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Frontotemporal dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Learning Objectives:
– Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
– Become familiar with this specific type of dementia
– Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
– Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
– Receive updated information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm online using Zoom.
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/adult-child-caregiver-support-group-29/
This monthly open support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

The Community Connections Cafe – Yonge and Eglinton
2026-01-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
The Community Connections Café is a welcoming space where people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners, can come to connect with others and support their brain health while socializing. This is an opportunity to enjoy simple refreshments and make new friends in a Dementia Friendly Community Space.
The Community Connections Cafe focuses on social wellness for people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners. The program is informal with the intended atmosphere of a local coffee shop where participants can chat over a beverage, do something creative, or play a game.

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person at our AST Head Office
Location: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)

Registration is required for this program and closes at midnight (12am) the day prior to the event.
Please specify the number of guests attending when you register. You may register up to 3 persons per group.

Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, 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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every fourth Thursday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am In-Person at the AST Mid-Scarborough Hub.
Location: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1K 2S3 (attached to the Scarborough Center for Healthy Communities (SCHC) building).

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Spousal Support Group
2026-01-26 13:30 - 15:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/spousal-support-group-14/
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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behavioural and cognitive changes)
Learn about how others are adjusting to and coping with their caregiving journey
Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every last Monday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm online using Zoom
(Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the date)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Wednesday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

The Royal Conservatory of Music – Rebanks Fellowship Community Concerts
2026-01-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor Street W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Monday, January 26th 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, and are members of leading chamber ensembles such as The ARC Ensemble, The Rolston Quartet and The Dior Quartet. Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2025-26 Rebanks Fellow Musicians, followed by a short Q&A session led by the Royal Conservatory Program Lauren Levorson-Wong.
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.

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-8/2026-01-27/

General Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, 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.
Learning Objectives:

Opportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every last Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person
Location: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)

*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-10/2026-01-28/
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. These groups are facilitated by volunteers who have lived experience as care partners and have received training on group facilitation. Participants and peer facilitators decide on the focus and direction of the group.
Learning Objectives:

Provide a safe setting which promotes mutual support, both practical and emotional, throughout the course of the disease
Enhance care partner’s knowledge of the illness, available supports, and coping strategies.

This support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm online using Zoom
Registration and a short pre-screening are required before attending this support group.
For more information about this peer support group or other peer support groups, please contact intake@alz.to or complete the interest form below.

2SLGBTQIA+ Support Group
2026-01-29 15:00 - 17:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/2slgbtqia-support-group-4/
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.
Participants decide on the focus and direction of the group, and both practical and emotional needs are explored.
This support group meets on the last Thursday of every month from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm online using Zoom
Please fill out the following form to be added to the waitlist to join the ongoing support group:
(Once there is room in the group, the facilitator(s) will contact you for a brief telephone screening. Please note that being added to the waitlist signifies your intentions and general capacity to attend each monthly meeting.)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS.
If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Drop-in Spousal Support Group
2026-02-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Healthcare, 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1W1, Canada
This monthly, drop-in support group provides an opportunity for spouses of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment come together and support each other through the caregiving experience.
The goals of this group are to share personal feelings, increase healthy coping strategies, decrease isolation, and improve awareness of resources and supports in the community. Topics for discussion will be tailored to group needs, but may include:

Managing stress
Ambiguous loss
Guilt
Family dynamics
Self-care
Understanding responsive behaviors
Long-term care

Every 1st Tuesday of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am In-person at Providence Healthcare.
Location: Scotiabank Learning Centre (Room B-156) within Providence Healthcare
Address: 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1L 1W1.
(Parking is available on-site for 2.75/each ½ hour or 10.00 daily maximum.)

Registration is NOT REQUIRED – This group is a Drop-in Format

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS.
If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-8/2026-02-10/

Mid-Town Social
2026-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
Wednesday, February 11h, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office located at 20 Eglinton Ave W, 16th Floor.
Mid-Town Social focuses on social wellness for people with Dementia and their care partners. In this series, we create purposeful connections among people who are on similar journeys while engaging in a variety of engaging activities including art making, games, creative movement, cooking, meaningful conversations and more. The program is flexible and will be catered to the interests and needs of the group participants. Let’s come together, break bread, have a laugh and be creative together.

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-9/2026-02-11/

Fitness Friends
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, Canada
Join us this Winter for Fitness Friends at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.
Find your groove with us as we engage with some gentle movement set to some great playlists! This 1-hour movement session will be offered standing, with seated options available. Fitness Friends is intended for people living with dementia along with their care partners. Light refreshments available.
Fall Dates: Jan 8, Feb 12, March 12
Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-02-13 10:30 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-5/2026-02-13/
