Stories of a Lifetime, a Storytelling Program with Sage Tyrtle
2026-02-17 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

Working with Clay with Noel Yarley
2026-02-23 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-09 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-23 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Noel Yarley Ceramics, 112 Hampton Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd. 30th 2026
This 6-week course will familiarize participants with the basic techniques of working with clay with your hands – a great introduction to clay work. We will focus on three fundamental hand building skills: making a pinch pot, a coil pot and finally a slab pot. The skills required are relatively simple and accessible to anyone with the right encouragement and support. In this in studio course, all tools and materials will be provided. We will alternate weekly between forming a new type of pot and learning how to add easy decorative elements to our pots such as carving, using an underglaze or slip and creating feet and handles.
This program is for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners. No previous pottery experience necessary.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett or call 416-389-6099.

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-8/2026-02-24/
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.

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-10/2026-02-25/
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
2026-02-26 15:00 - 17:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/2slgbtqia-support-group-5/
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
2026-03-03 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/

Explore the Wonders of Virtual Reality Together
2026-03-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
Join us for a relaxed and engaging virtual reality session designed for people living with mild dementia. You’ll discover 3D videos based on your interests, experience the joy of exploring new places through virtual reality, and share meaningful conversations and moments with others in the group. Care partners are welcome to take advantage of our adjacent Respite Room with refreshments.
Join our Virtual Reality Program – In-Person at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office
Friday, March 6th | 1:30 – 3:00 P.M
Please note that we have two sessions available one on March 6th and one on March 13th you are only allowed to sign up for one session. Thank you!

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-03-10 13:00 - 14:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-8/2026-03-10/

Pride in Our Memories
2026-03-10 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-03-17 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-03-24 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-03-31 13:30 - 15:00 | St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A9, Canada
4-Week Series on Tuesdays, March 10 – 31, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us for Pride in Our Memories, a 4-week art series designed to celebrate self-expression and identity through a variety of artistic mediums in a welcoming, inclusive community space.
This series is intended for LGBTQ2+ individuals living with mild to moderate dementia, their care partners, and allies who wish to deepen their understanding and connection to this vibrant community. Participants are encouraged to engage at their own pace and in their own unique way—no previous art experience is necessary.
For more information, please contact:
Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau
Email: TraceyAT@alz.to
Phone: 647-456-6168

Mid-Town Social
2026-03-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
Wednesday, March 11th, 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
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-9/2026-03-11/
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/

Fitness Friends
2026-03-12 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
2026-03-13 10:30 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-5/2026-03-13/
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 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.

Explore the Wonders of Virtual Reality Together
2026-03-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
Join us for a relaxed and engaging virtual reality session designed for people living with mild dementia. You’ll discover 3D videos based on your interests, experience the joy of exploring new places through virtual reality, and share meaningful conversations and moments with others in the group. Care partners are welcome to take advantage of our adjacent Respite Room with refreshments.
Join our Virtual Reality Program – In-Person at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office
Friday, March 13th | 1:30 – 3:00 P.M
Please note that we have two sessions available one on March 6th and one on March 13th you are only allowed to sign up for one session. Thank you!

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-8/2026-03-24/

Peer Support Group for Care Partners
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | https://alz.to/calendar/peer-support-group-for-care-partners-10/2026-03-25/

2SLGBTQIA+ Support Group
2026-03-26 15:00 - 17:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/2slgbtqia-support-group-6/
