Calendar
Care Partner
Events
January 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Disease-Modifying Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease in Canada: What They Mean for People Living with Dementia and their Families
This webinar will focus on how rehabilitation and technology can help people living with dementia stay at home longer and live more independently.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
January 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
What’s First Caregiver Support Group
This brand-new support group was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers, people experiencing cognitive changes, and various dementia specialists to offer key insight at the start of the dementia journey for the care partner.
Audiences:
January 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThis 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:
January 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Enhancing Family Dynamics
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:
January 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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
Audiences:
January 22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
East End Friends
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaJoin our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.
Audiences:
January 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Late Stage Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group offers care partners of individuals living with late-stage dementia a space to come together, share their experiences, and find connection with others who understand the realities of caregiving. The facilitator is there to offer support, answer questions and provide education as needed.
Audiences:
January 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Spousal Support Group
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:
January 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Yoga Program
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin a weekly breath-focused therapeutic movement practice to nourish mind, body, and soul. Each session will include gentle movements, breathwork, and guided relaxation to help you cultivate ease and presence. A principle of the yoga therapy tradition is that if you can breathe, you can do yoga! As such, this series is open and safe for students of all abilities and invitations to modify will be offered throughout.
Audiences:
January 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group
This 4-week online caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience, with a structured focus on the concept of “Ambiguous Loss”.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
January 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Royal Conservatory of Music – Rebanks Fellowship Community Concerts
Royal Conservatory of Music 273 Bloor Street W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaEnjoy 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
January 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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.
Audiences:
January 27 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Stories of a Lifetime, a Storytelling Program with Sage Tyrtle
Riverdale Public Library 370 Broadview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaStep 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!
Audiences:
January 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
AGO Museum Tour
Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThis is a one-hour guided tour of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) with a hands-on art making program for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The tour is facilitated by an experienced AGO Docent and is assisted by Alzheimer Society of Toronto Staff and Volunteers.
Audiences:
January 28 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
General Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThis 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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:
January 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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
Audiences:
January 29 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2SLGBTQIA+ Support Group
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:
February 2 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Yoga Program
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin a weekly breath-focused therapeutic movement practice to nourish mind, body, and soul. Each session will include gentle movements, breathwork, and guided relaxation to help you cultivate ease and presence. A principle of the yoga therapy tradition is that if you can breathe, you can do yoga! As such, this series is open and safe for students of all abilities and invitations to modify will be offered throughout.
Audiences:
February 3 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Drop-in Spousal Support Group
Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Healthcare 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThis 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.
Audiences:
February 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
U-First!® for Care Partners
U-First!® for Care Partners is an interactive education program for informal care partners (family, friends, neighbours) who are providing direct unpaid…
Audiences:
February 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wives Caregiver Support Group
This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for wives of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Stories of a Lifetime, a Storytelling Program with Sage Tyrtle
Riverdale Public Library 370 Broadview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaStep 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!
Audiences:
February 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
General Caregiver Support Group
This 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Reframing Guilt and Anger in Caregiving
AlzeducateThis workshop is to help care partners recognize and identify the causes of guilt and anger in caregiving and develop coping strategies to reframe guilt, anger and build resilience.
Audiences:
February 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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
Audiences:
February 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Retirement & LTC Caregiver Support Group
This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment residing in long-term care to come together to share personal feelings and support each other through the caregiving experience.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 9 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Yoga Program
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin a weekly breath-focused therapeutic movement practice to nourish mind, body, and soul. Each session will include gentle movements, breathwork, and guided relaxation to help you cultivate ease and presence. A principle of the yoga therapy tradition is that if you can breathe, you can do yoga! As such, this series is open and safe for students of all abilities and invitations to modify will be offered throughout.
Audiences:
February 9 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Lewy Body and Parkinson’s Dementia Caregiver Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThis 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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.
Audiences:
February 10 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Stories of a Lifetime, a Storytelling Program with Sage Tyrtle
Riverdale Public Library 370 Broadview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaStep 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!
Audiences:
February 11 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
The Scarborough Community Connections Cafe
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThe 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mid-Town Social
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaMid-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.
Audiences:
February 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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:
February 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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
Audiences:
February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fitness for Falls Prevention
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaFind 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Finding Joy and Humour in Caregiving
This educational workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia with a focus on looking at the lighter side of caregiving.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 12 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
General Caregiver Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
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.
Audiences:
February 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 13 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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.
Audiences:
February 17 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Stories of a Lifetime, a Storytelling Program with Sage Tyrtle
Riverdale Public Library 370 Broadview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaStep 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!
Audiences:
February 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Putting You First for Care Partners
This interactive 2-hour workshop will help participants reflect on all aspects of their well-being.
Through this guided reflection process, participants will identify opportunities for change and start creating a plan to attaining better balance in their lives.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 18 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Community Connections Cafe – Yonge and Eglinton
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
What’s First Caregiver Support Group
This brand-new support group was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers, people experiencing cognitive changes, and various dementia specialists to offer key insight at the start of the dementia journey for the care partner.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Advanced Care Planning (2-Part Series)
This workshop will be facilitated in a two-part series. Part one will review the importance of Advance Care Planning, and…
Audiences:
February 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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
Audiences:
February 19 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
General Caregiver Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 23 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Working with Clay with Noel Yardley
Noel Yardley Ceramics 112 Hampton Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWe 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Spousal Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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.
Audiences:
February 25 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
General Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThis 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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:
February 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThis 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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
Audiences:
February 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
East End Friends
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaJoin our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
February 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2SLGBTQIA+ Support Group
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:
February 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Late Stage Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group offers care partners of individuals living with late-stage dementia a space to come together, share their experiences, and find connection with others who understand the realities of caregiving. The facilitator is there to offer support, answer questions and provide education as needed.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 2 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Working with Clay with Noel Yardley
Noel Yardley Ceramics 112 Hampton Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWe 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 3 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Drop-in Spousal Support Group
Scotiabank Learning Centre, Providence Healthcare 3276 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThis 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.
Audiences:
March 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wives Caregiver Support Group
This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for wives of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
General Caregiver Support Group
This 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Dementia Overview for Care Partners
This workshop will provide care partners with an overview of Alzheimer’s disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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
Audiences:
March 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Retirement & LTC Caregiver Support Group
This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment residing in long-term care to come together to share personal feelings and support each other through the caregiving experience.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
End of Life Care
This workshop is for care partners of persons in the late stage of dementia. It provides an opportunity to discuss issues regarding changes in the late stage, approaching the End-of-Life, making difficult decisions for this stage, grief and the need to take care of yourself.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 9 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Working with Clay with Noel Yardley
Noel Yardley Ceramics 112 Hampton Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWe 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 9 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Lewy Body and Parkinson’s Dementia Caregiver Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Creating Personalized Activities for Someone with Dementia
This workshop will help care partners of a person with dementia in mid-to-late stages to develop and participate in meaningful activities. The goal is to provide practical ideas on how participants can spend quality time together by identifying and drawing upon the person’s remaining strengths.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThis 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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.
Audiences:
March 10 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Pride in Our Memories
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
The TEACH Program consists of 4 weekly group sessions that focuses on common caregiving themes; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning. The program coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills, and provides an opportunity to share and learn from other care partners.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 11 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
The Scarborough Community Connections Cafe
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThe 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mid-Town Social
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaMid-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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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:
March 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
This workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and/or care partners of people living with MCI. The focus of the session will be on providing an overview of MCI and the differences between normal aging, MCI and dementia.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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
Audiences:
March 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fitness for Falls Prevention
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaFind 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 12 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
General Caregiver Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 13 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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.
Audiences:
March 16 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Working with Clay with Noel Yardley
Noel Yardley Ceramics 112 Hampton Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWe 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Mindfulness and Meditation
This hands-on, interactive workshop is for both care partners and the person they are supporting who has dementia or cognitive change. The overarching goal is for the care partner and person with dementia or cognitive change to, together, be more relaxed and grounded at the end of the workshop.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 17 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Pride in Our Memories
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 18 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Community Connections Cafe – Yonge and Eglinton
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
What’s First Caregiver Support Group
This brand-new support group was designed by AST social workers in collaboration with caregivers, people experiencing cognitive changes, and various dementia specialists to offer key insight at the start of the dementia journey for the care partner.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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
Audiences:
March 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Reframing Guilt and Anger in Caregiving
This workshop is to help care partners recognize and identify the causes of guilt and anger in caregiving and develop coping strategies to reframe guilt, anger and build resilience.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 19 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 19 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 23 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Working with Clay with Noel Yardley
Noel Yardley Ceramics 112 Hampton Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWe 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication
This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can change over the course of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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.
Audiences:
March 24 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Pride in Our Memories
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Peer Support Group for Care Partners
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:
March 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Advanced Care Planning (2-Part Series)
This workshop will be facilitated in a two-part series. Part one will review the importance of Advance Care Planning, and…
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Scarborough General Caregiver Support Group
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaThis 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2025
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
Audiences:
March 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
East End Friends
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaJoin our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Coping with Death and Grief
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2SLGBTQIA+ Support Group
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:
March 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Late Stage Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group offers care partners of individuals living with late-stage dementia a space to come together, share their experiences, and find connection with others who understand the realities of caregiving. The facilitator is there to offer support, answer questions and provide education as needed.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 30 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spousal CARERS Program
This 8-week in-person program is for spousal care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers, guided by expert clinical coaches, will learn how to address communication challenges.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 30 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Working with Clay with Noel Yardley
Noel Yardley Ceramics 112 Hampton Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWe 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 30 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Spousal Support Group
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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
March 31 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Pride in Our Memories
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
April 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Adult Child CARERS Program
This 8-week online program is for adult child care partners of people with mid- to late-stage dementia. CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program that supports problem-solving skill development and introduces the innovative use of standardized patients – actors trained to simulate real-life situations – so that caregivers, guided by expert clinical coaches, will learn how to address communication challenges.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
April 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
The TEACH Program consists of 4 weekly group sessions that focuses on common caregiving themes; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning. The program coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills, and provides an opportunity to share and learn from other care partners.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
April 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
The TEACH Program consists of 4 weekly group sessions that focuses on common caregiving themes; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning. The program coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills, and provides an opportunity to share and learn from other care partners.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
June 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
TEACH Program (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe TEACH Program consists of 4 weekly group sessions that focuses on common caregiving themes; self-care, healthcare system navigation, relationship changes and future planning. The program coaches care partners in practical communication and coping skills, and provides an opportunity to share and learn from other care partners.
Cost: Free
Audiences: