Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Date: October 22
Time: 11:35 am
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Events from this organizer
November 5 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Unforgettable: The Benefit of Laughter
The Second City One York Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaUnforgettable: The Benefit of Laughter brings together community leaders, supporters, and advocates for a one-of-a-kind night of comedy, connection, and purpose. Every ticket purchased helps ensure people living with dementia and their care partners can access the programs, education, and support they need—when they need it most.
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November 4 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Golden Thread Choir
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin 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.
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November 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dance Fitness 2026
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:
November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fitness for Falls Prevention
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaFind 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
November 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:
November 6 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Drum Circle with Thyra
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaJoin the circle and feel the rhythm in this 5-week hand drumming series led by renowned music Therapist, Thyra Andrews.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
November 9 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Minds in Motion
St. Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaMinds 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.
Audiences:
November 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Unpacking Denial in Dementia
The focus of the session will be on exploring the concept of denial and anosognosia, how it impacts persons with dementia and their care partners, and strategies for assisting families.
Cost: Free
November 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:
November 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Creative Movement – Aquafit
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital 150 Kilgour Road, TorontoAquafit 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.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
November 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
South Asian Art Series
Mid-Scarborough Hub 2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a four-part South Asian Art Series bringing together South Asian-inspired art, culture, and creativity in a welcoming and social setting for individuals living with mild to moderate dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), along with their care partners.
Cost: Free
Audiences:
November 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 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