Tag: Care Partner
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
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
May 13th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor.
Mid-Town Social: Ikebana Program
Mid-Town Social supports social wellness for people living with dementia and their care partners. In this session, Aya Sugino and Keith Francis introduce Ikebana—the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging.
Ikebana, meaning “the way of flowers,” is a 500-year-old practice that emphasizes balance, simplicity, and mindfulness. Its focus on minimalism, natural forms, and connection to nature can support mental well-being, making it a meaningful activity for those living with dementia and their care partners.
Aya Sugino (Sogetsu School) and Keith Francis (MA) will explore biophilia—our connection to nature—while demonstrating Ikebana. They will also explain its core elements: Shin, Soe, and Hikae, representing heaven, humanity, and earth. A raffle for the Ikebana display will follow the session.
About the Presenters
Aya Sugino is a certified Ikebana instructor with over 15 years of experience, having taught widely and created installations for major cultural, corporate, and hospitality venues.
Keith Francis is an interdisciplinary researcher specializing in design, biophilia, and dementia. His work focuses on the relationship between environment, cognition, and well-being, and has been presented internationally.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
June 10th 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.
September 9th 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. This month we are collaborating with LUMP Studios!
Mid-Town Social: Pottery Making
Join us for a relaxing and creative pottery making session. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore the basics of working with air dry clay while creating your own unique piece in a welcoming and supportive environment. The workshop encourages creativity, self-expression, and social connection through the calming, tactile experience of hand-building with clay.
About LUMP Studio
LUMP Studio is a collaborative ceramic practice by Yvette Yanne and Liz Lau. Between us, we have over 20 years of experience working with clay in the UK, Hong Kong, and Canada.
We love bringing people together through hands-on clay experiences that are welcoming, creative, and accessible to all. Our goal is to share the joy of ceramics, encourage creativity and connection, and help build community—one piece of clay at a time.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
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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 living with dementia and their care partners. Through a variety of engaging activities, participants build meaningful connections with others who are on similar journeys in a welcoming and supportive environment. In the second part of the program, we enjoy a light dinner together, sharing good food, laughter, and meaningful conversation.
This month, we are pleased to welcome Rachael Cardiello for a special program, Where Sound Dances with Sight. Together, we will explore the connection between music and visual imagination, discovering how sound can inspire images, colour, and textures. No musical or artistic experience is required, just a willingness to join us on this creative journey.
Rachael Cardiello is a Montana-born musician and songwriter who has spent more than half her life in Canada. After studying classical viola with the Lafayette Quartet at the University of Victoria, she became deeply involved in Toronto’s vibrant music community, performing on viola, synthesizer, guitar, and vocals. Her band, ZINNIA, has released two albums and toured throughout North America and Europe. Rachael has long been fascinated by the intersection of artistic disciplines, a passion rooted in her childhood experiences with ballet, painting, and orchestral music.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.
Join us at Providence Healthcare for our Transitioning to Long-Term Care education session.
This session is taking place both in-person at the Scotiabank Learning Centre at Providence Healthcare, and online via Zoom
This presentation looks to review choices and options and discuss the dilemmas when it comes to making the decision to move a person living with dementia to a Long-Term Care (LTC) home.
Develop strategies in assessing an LTC home that meets the needs of the person living with dementia.
Register for the session via any of the following methods:
Via Phone: 416-285-3666 Ext. 54177
Via Email: ScotiabankLearningCentre.PHC@unityhealth.to
Via Zoom: Webinar Registration – Zoom
For those attending in-person, the event is taking place in the following room at Providence Healthcare:
Scotiabank Learning Centre – Room 156/157
(Enter through the main entrance and head down to the 1st floor)
Additional Information:
Paid parking is available on-site
Everyone is invited to attend this event free of charge
Image caption:
Samia Halaby,
Green Hay, 1999
Oil on canvas, 45 x 45 centimeters
November 11th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor.
Mid-Town Social brings together people living with dementia and their care partners for connection, conversation, and fun. Each session offers an engaging social activity, followed by a shared meal. It’s a welcoming space to meet others, build meaningful connections, and enjoy time together.
This month, we welcome arts educator Jano Cortijo, who will guide us in exploring the colourful and experimental work of Samia Halaby, an artist who has been creating abstract paintings since the 1960s. We’ll look at works from throughout her career and explore her bright, vibrant compositions together. Bring your curiosity and come ready to share your thoughts and ideas. We’ll finish the session with an opportunity to draw and colour.
For more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.
December 9th 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.
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.
January 13th 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.
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.