Tag: Person Living With Dementia
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 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.
November 11th 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.
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.
February 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.
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.
March 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.
Click HERE to learn more about what to expect in our Active Living Programs.
Mid-Town Social
April 8th 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.