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Golden Threads Choir

Join us for a transformative musical experience!

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

This series will revolve around the theme of “time,” culminating in an exciting multidisciplinary performance at the Tarragon Theatre in February 2025. 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.

Choir Workshop Dates:
Mondays & Thursdays from January 13th to January 30th, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St East

Choir Workshop Schedule:
January 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, & 30, 2025

Choir Rehearsals:
Dates: February 3rd – February 13th, 2025
Location: St. Andrew’s United Church & Tarragon Theatre

Performance Dates:
February 14th, 15th & 16th, 2025
Location: Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, M5R 1X3

For more information, please contact:
Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau
Phone: 647-456-6168

We can’t wait to sing with you!

 

Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of snuggling with animals from One Health Partners while we sway along to live music brought to you by Producer/Songwriter Simon Law. This program is designed for people living with dementia along with their care partners. Light refreshments will be provided.

Contact Tracey Adams-Thibaudeau with any questions or by phone at 647-456-6168.

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.

The Power of Music with Steve – Virtual Music Program (5-Week Series)

Weekly on Wednesdays from January 15 – February 12th from 2:00 P.M – 3:00 P.M

 January 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, & 12th 2025

This program explores different musical genres through live musical performances and engaging conversations such as music on Broadway, music and meditation, great composers, jazz, musical improvisation, and music and memories! It is an hour of pure joy and fun!

Steve Koven is a composer, performer, producer, educator, and filmmaker. His band the Steve Koven Trio has toured the world for more than two decades, and they have been coined the ‘Canadian Cultural Ambassadors’. As an educator, Steve has been teaching in the Faculty of Music at Toronto’s York University, teaching Contemporary Improvisation and Jazz Piano Studies. He also teaches in the Music Department at Centennial College.

This series is appropriate for learners at all levels and provides opportunities for each participant to engage at their own pace and in their own style.

For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or by phone at 416-389-6099

The Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering a rich curriculum for career development. Alumni of the program grace the world’s great stages, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and Koerner Hall, and perform with major orchestras in Canada and abroad.

Enjoy a 45-minute chamber music recital by one of the 2023-24 Rebanks Fellows, followed by a short Q&A session led by Program Manager Jessica Wright.

For more information about this program please contact Kristin Bartlett

Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office located at 20 Eglinton Ave W, 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.

Saturday, December 7th from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M at Meridian Hall, located at 1 Front St. East, M5E 1B2.

In partnership with TO Live and Alzheimer Society of Toronto, Xenia Concerts is proud to present Duo Perdendosi!

Join us to experience the music of Duo Perdendosi! Consisting of pianist Tong Wang and violinist Maitreyi Muralidharan, Duo Perdendosi thrills audiences with immersive musical stories and fairy tales, with music by Sergei Prokofiev, Fazil Say, Leoš Janáček, and Joe Hisaishi!

This concert is designed to encourage intergenerational interactions through shared listening experience in a relaxed concert environment. Meridian Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue. A complete list of accessibility features is below.

Accessibility features:

  • All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, or get up.
  • Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
  • PDF Venue Guide
  • Accessible e-programs emailed before event
  • Sensory objects, balance seats, weighted pillows, and weighted blankets available
  • Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
  • Movement activities
  • Visual schedule
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 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 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.