The focus of the session will be on providing an overview of MCI and the differences between normal aging, MCI and dementia.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Increase knowledge of MCI and the differences between normal aging, MCI and dementia
• Explore how MCI impacts individuals and families
• Learn how to optimize cognitive health
• Develop an understanding of supportive services in the community

 

This workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and/or care partners of people living with MCI.

 

Workshop will be presented using Zoom, registration required to receive link.

The 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. This is an opportunity to enjoy simple refreshments and make new friends in a Dementia Friendly Community Space.

The Community Connections Cafe focuses on social wellness for people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners. The program is informal with the intended atmosphere of a local coffee shop where participants can chat over a beverage, do something creative, or play a game.

 

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person at our AST Head Office
Location: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)

 

Registration is required for this program and closes at midnight (12am) the day prior to the event.
Please specify the number of guests attending when you register. You may register up to 3 persons per group.

The 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. This is an opportunity to enjoy simple refreshments and make new friends in a Dementia Friendly Community Space.

The Community Connections Cafe focuses on social wellness for people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners. The program is informal with the intended atmosphere of a local coffee shop where participants can chat over a beverage, do something creative, or play a game.

 

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:30pm to 2:30pm In-person at our AST Mid Scarborough Hub.
Address: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1K2S3

 

Registration is required for this program and closes at midnight (12am) the day prior to the event.
Please specify the number of guests attending when you register. You may register up to 3 persons per group.

6-Week Series, Mondays May 25th – June 29th from 1:30-3:00 PM at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East. 

Join us for an immersive and playful weekly series exploring music, mindfulness, and movement. Each session is crafted to cultivate joy, support relaxation, and promote both self-expression and community connection. This series welcomes participants living with mild to moderate dementia or Mild cognitive impairments along with their care team. Music Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Michaela Bekenn will highlight the ways music and mindfulness can support wellbeing across the realms of cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health. Each session will feature an engaging and fun group music-making process including singing familiar and new tunes, rhythm-games, and improvised songwriting. Inclusive approaches will be taken to invite participants into mindfulness-based activities such as gentle movement, accessible meditation, and calm breathing. Participants will also experience the benefits of a soothing “Sound bath,” featuring a live soundscape to offer nourishment and ease. Tune in to the song of your heart and let’s celebrate the music of life, together! 

Please note: the content of this session does not intend to substitute for medical advice or formal therapy of any kind. Participants and care-partners assume full liability for their safety and wellbeing throughout each session. 

Michaela Bekenn (she/they) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Music Therapist based in Tkaronto (Toronto). Alongside her practice in healthcare, she works as a certified sound therapy practitioner, yoga instructor, meditation guide, and singer songwriter. Michaela is a certified facilitator of Compassion-Based Resilience Training and mindfulness for stress reduction, addiction recovery, and chronic pain. With an interdisciplinary background in theatre, music, dance, and energy-work, Michaela brings a holistic, eclectic, and playful energy to her practice. She supports people across the lifespan within both community and clinical settings including mental health care, oncology, long term care, palliative care, paediatric rehabilitation, and classroom settings where she provides expressive arts programming for neurodiverse youth. Michaela is passionate for approaches to community care anchored within a framework of social justice and collective liberation. Michaela strives to create a welcoming space for folks of all identities to feel seen, supported, and nourished. 

ROM Tour, Talk & Tea 

Thursday, June 25th, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:45 P.M at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) located at 100 Queen’s Park 

This is a one-hour guided tour of a gallery at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) followed by a conversation over tea and cookies for people living with dementia and their care partners. The tour and conversation are facilitated by an experienced ROM Docent and is assisted by Alzheimer Society of Toronto Staff and Volunteers. 

Please note: Your ticket will be valid for the rest of the day so please feel free to explore the museum after the guided tour. 

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

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 

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. 

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto invites you to join us in recognizing the incredible dedication of the caregivers in our community on National Caregiver Day.

Date: April 7
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: 20 Eglinton Ave East, 16th Floor

Caregiving is a journey filled with compassion, patience, and resilience. On this special day, we want to celebrate you.

Join us for a relaxing afternoon where caregivers can take a well-deserved break, connect with others who understand the caregiving journey, and enjoy a light lunch in a supportive community environment.

To help make this possible, we will also be offering on-site respite for individuals living with dementia during the event if that is needed. This will include an activity and a light lunch as well.

We want this to be meaningful for you, so you may choose to:

• Stay and relax with fellow caregivers and enjoy a light lunch and conversation; or
• Take a little “you time” to step out for lunch, run errands, or do some shopping in the neighbourhood

This day is about taking time for yourself.

If you plan to drop off your loved one for respite, we kindly ask that you:

• Spend a few minutes settling them in and ensuring they feel comfortable
• Remain in the Yonge and Eglinton area so you can return within 15 minutes if needed

Spots are limited, so we encourage you to register early.

We hope you will join us for this special opportunity to pause, recharge, and celebrate the compassion and dedication that caregivers bring every day.

If you have any questions please reach out to Cassandra Koenen at ckoenen@alz.to

We ask that you register yourself and the individual requiring respite (if needed) separately with the buttons below. This will ensure spots for both individuals.

4-week series from Wednesday June 3^rd to June 24^th, from 1:30-3:00. Please note that when you are signing up, you are committing to all four weeks that start on June 3rd.

Join us for a Seated Boxing program.  This unique and enjoyable fitness experience, led by a former Canadian professional boxer, is a fun and engaging way to stay active. Classes are done from a seated position, with the option to stand if comfortable.

Participants learn the six basic boxing punches and practice simple combinations that help keep the mind sharp while the body moves. Exercise can improve heart health, strength, coordination, and fine motor skills.

Everyone works at their own pace, and each participant receives individual attention within the group setting.  We also include gentle brain training activities during the class to support memory, language, and problem-solving skills.

This program is intended for people living with dementia along with their care partners. Light refreshments available.

The 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. This is an opportunity to enjoy simple refreshments and make new friends in a Dementia Friendly Community Space.

The Community Connections Cafe focuses on social wellness for people with memory loss or Dementia, and their care partners. The program is informal with the intended atmosphere of a local coffee shop where participants can chat over a beverage, do something creative, or play a game.

 

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person at our AST Head Office
Location: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)

 

Registration is required for this program and closes at midnight (12am) the day prior to the event.
Please specify the number of guests attending when you register. You may register up to 3 persons per group.