Person Living With Dementia Archives

4-Week Series on Mondays from November 10^th – December 1^st from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16^th floor.

November 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, December 1^st 2025

Did you know that you improvise everyday? Believe it! In Joking Aside: Improv …with Nigel, we will take that very skill you already have and use it to creatively learn, play – and most importantly – laugh. A bunch! Best part is – you don’t need to be funny. You just need to be in the moment. Yes, and… this 4-part series workshop will include entry level games and exercises that expand the world of improv and open other ways for you to communicate with your family, friends and peers. No Experience necessary. Positivity and an open mind, a must. This series is appropriate for people living with mild to moderate dementia or cognitive impairments, no background in improv, all are welcome.

For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone at 416-389-6099

6-Week Series on Thursdays, July 3rd – August 7th from 1:30 – 3:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th floor.

July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, & August 7th 2025

Photography is more than just taking pictures—it’s a way to see the world, tell stories, create and hold onto wonderful memories. In this interactive workshop, we invite you to explore the joy of capturing everyday moments through photography.

Over six sessions, we will reconnect with personal memories, discover new ways of seeing, and engage in meaningful conversations inspired by the images we create. Each week, we will reflect on our photographs, share our experiences, and explore different themes—from light and shadow to storytelling through pictures. No prior photography experience is needed; it is said that the best camera is the one you have, this workshop is about creative expression and personal connection.

Join us as we slow down, curiously observe the world around us, and find beauty in the small details. Let’s create together, share our stories, and celebrate the moments that matter.

About the Instructor:
Pradeepto Roy is a visual storyteller who believes that photography offers a unique way to engage with the world. It allows us to slow down, reconnect with our senses, and discover the beauty that often goes unnoticed. Through intentional photography, we not only capture memories but also create new ones—bringing joy and meaningful connections. Pradeepto has worked with children, adults and individuals living with dementia and their care partners, and through this workshop, he invites you to be present, explore your creativity, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2658 Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough.

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.