Alzheimers Society of Toronto

Dance Fitness 2026
2026-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-10-08/
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. You will be motivated by the joyful, welcoming and supportive environment that encourages you to let go and have fun! No experience required.
Jenn Hicks is a Personal Trainer Size and Inclusive Fitness Specialist who has taught dance fitness classes for the past 17 years. She was named NOW Magazine’s Best Virtual Fitness Instructor for 2020. Jenn customizes routines for every class and helps attendees modify steps or movements whenever they need a little extra care.
This program will be held on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
PLEASE NOTE: Dance Fitness will revert to starting at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm beginning January 8th

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

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

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

Mid-Town Social
2026-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
October 14th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 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.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.

Dance Fitness 2026
2026-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-10-15/

Minds in Motion
2026-10-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A9, Canada
8-Week Series on Mondays – October 19th – December 7th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East.
October 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, & December 7th 2026
Give your mind and body a boost!
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.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.

Dance Fitness 2026
2026-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-10-22/

East End Friends
2026-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, Canada
Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough on the 4th Thursday of the month.
This program is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, to engage in meaningful conversations, tap into our creativity and get active. This two-hour social is a great way to find your community and partake in gentle movement to great playlists. East End Friends is intended for people living with dementia and their care partners, and it is offered through a culturally inclusive, accessible and dementia-friendly lens. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Please contact Tracey for more information or by phone at 647 456 6168

Individual Art Therapy with Tamiko Potts
2026-10-23 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-30 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-11-06 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-11-13 10:30 - 15:30 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
6 Week, Fridays from October 23 – November 27th at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor.
Choose ONE of the time slots below:
10:30 – 11:30 AM
1:00 – 2:00 PM
2:30 – 3:30 PM

Facilitated by student art psychotherapist Tamiko Potts, these one-to-one sessions are for people living with mild to moderate dementia alone or with a care partner. These sessions use the creative process to support self-expression, emotional wellbeing, identity, and connection. Through art-making and guided reflection, participants are invited to explore memories, strengths, relationships, emotions, and meaningful life experiences in a way that is accessible and adaptable to changing cognitive abilities. Sessions are individualized and may incorporate visual art, sensory experiences, mindfulness, reminiscence, and nature-based approaches. No artistic experience is necessary.
Tamiko Potts is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist and student art psychotherapist studying at the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy who believes creativity can help people connect, reflect, and find joy in everyday moments. Drawing from their background in visual arts, storytelling and community engagement, they create inclusive and welcoming spaces. Their approach is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity, cultural humility and compassion incorporating artmaking, sensory experiences, and mindfulness alongside creative exploration.

For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.

Dance Fitness 2026
2026-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-10-29/

Fitness for Falls Prevention
2026-10-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2S3, Canada
Join us for Fitness for Falls Prevention at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.
4-Week Series on Thursdays, October 29th – November 19th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Find your steady groove with us as we have fun, move to some great playlists, and work on the muscles we need to keep ourselves strong. 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.
For more information about this program, please contact Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau or phone 647-456-6168

Creative Movement - Aquafit
2026-11-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-11-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, M4G 1R8
Tuesdays, November 3rd to December 8th (6-week program) from 10:30-11:30 at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital located at 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, ON Canada M4G 1R8.
Aquafit is not swimming, it is a way to exercise in the water that can accommodate all ages, fitness levels, health considerations and abilities. It welcomes participants to choose their own intensity level, speed and range of motion. The principles of water protect joints, and build strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. Aquafit not only benefits the body, it stimulates the mind and rejuvenates the spirit.
This program is for people living with mild to moderate dementia and/or cognitive impairments and their care partners, who both have comfortability in the water.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone 416-389-6099.

Dance Fitness 2026
2026-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-11-05/

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

Mid-Town Social
2026-11-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office, 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8, Canada
November 11th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 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.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.

Dance Fitness 2026
2026-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | https://alz.to/calendar/dance-fitness-2025-2/2026-11-12/
