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Events that require registration to attend

9 Oct

Mid-Town Social (IN-PERSON)

2024-04-25T21:19:18-04:00
Wednesday, October 9th, 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.
Mid-Town Social (IN-PERSON)2024-04-25T21:19:18-04:00
19 Sep

East End Friends -Sept (2658 Eglinton Ave E)

2024-04-25T21:19:13-04:00

Thursday Sept 19 from 1:00 – 3:00
Held at our satellite location, Alzheimer Society Toronto – The Mid-Scarborough Hub (2658 Eglinton Avenue East).
Join us for an in-person Social/Recreation program.

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub! 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.

East End Friends -Sept (2658 Eglinton Ave E)2024-04-25T21:19:13-04:00
17 Sep

AGO Art Talk Museum Tour (IN-PERSON)

2024-04-25T21:19:12-04:00
 

Tuesday, September 17th from 1:30 P.M – 3:00 P.M

This is a one-hour guided tour of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) with a hands on art making program for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The tour and art program is facilitated by an experienced AGO 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 parking and directions, please refer to this link: https://ago.ca/visit

Contact Kristin Bartlett at 647-327-6542 or by email at Kbartlett@alz.to if you have any trouble signing up for this program.

 

AGO Art Talk Museum Tour (IN-PERSON)2024-04-25T21:19:12-04:00
11 Sep

Mid-Town Social (IN-PERSON)

2024-04-25T21:19:10-04:00
Wednesday, Septmber 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.
Mid-Town Social (IN-PERSON)2024-04-25T21:19:10-04:00
3 Sep

Minds in Motion (Virtual)

2024-04-25T21:19:08-04:00


Minds in Motion® is an evidence-based program that includes physical activity, socialization, and mentally stimulating activities for people living with dementia and their care partners to participate in together. 
 
This program runs once a week for 8 weeks on Zoom.

Tuesdays from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM from September 3rd – October 22nd

September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 & 22nd.

This is a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences. Combining physical, mental, and social stimulation improves brain health and may slow the disease progression.

Minds in Motion (Virtual)2024-04-25T21:19:08-04:00
28 Aug

The Power of Music with Steve Koven

2024-04-25T21:19:06-04:00


Wednesdays, August 28 – October 2 (6-week series) from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Power of Music with Steve will be held in person at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St East.

Join us in-person for The Power of Music, a 6-week series facilitated by Steve Koven. This program explores different musical genres though live performances, conversations about music, composers, creativity and improvisation. It is an hour of pure joy and fun!

Steve Koven is a composer, performer, producer, educator and film maker. His band the Steve Koven Trio has toured the world for more then 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. As well he 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.

Face masks will be provided and encouraged to be worn throughout the duration of the program.
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to
The Power of Music with Steve Koven2024-04-25T21:19:06-04:00
15 Aug

East End Friends -Aug (2658 Eglinton Ave E)

2024-04-25T21:19:03-04:00

Thursday August 15 from 1:00 – 3:00
Held at our satellite location, Alzheimer Society Toronto – The Mid-Scarborough Hub (2658 Eglinton Avenue East).
Join us for an in-person Social/Recreation program.

Join our monthly social at our Mid-Scarborough Hub! 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.

East End Friends -Aug (2658 Eglinton Ave E)2024-04-25T21:19:03-04:00
29 Jul

Open General Caregiver Support Group (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)

2024-04-25T21:18:58-04:00

This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Opportunity to share insights and experiences with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
  • Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
  • Receive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Sociery of Toronto and in the community
 
Support Group meet every last Monday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm online using Zoom.  

Registration required; group will be held via Zoom and instructions will be provided prior to the group.


**Disclaimer: Please note that registration for this group closes at midnight (12am) the business day prior to the session.  Your registration for this session does not apply to future drop-in dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email**

* PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/


Open General Caregiver Support Group (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)2024-04-25T21:18:58-04:00
16 Jul

AGO Art Talk Museum Tour (IN-PERSON)

2024-04-25T21:18:55-04:00
 

Tuesday, July 16th from 1:30 P.M – 3:00 P.M

This is a one-hour guided tour of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) with a hands on art making program for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The tour and art program is facilitated by an experienced AGO 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 parking and directions, please refer to this link: https://ago.ca/visit

Contact Kristin Bartlett at 647-327-6542 or by email at Kbartlett@alz.to if you have any trouble signing up for this program.

 

AGO Art Talk Museum Tour (IN-PERSON)2024-04-25T21:18:55-04:00
27 Jun

Open General Caregiver Support Group (10:00am to 11:30am) – 2658 Eglinton Ave. East

2024-04-25T21:18:49-04:00

This in-person monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for caregivers/partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Learning Objectives:
– Opportunity to share feelings and insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences
– Discuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for the person they are supporting (including stress, communication and responding to behaviours)
– Learn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship
– Receive information about the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Every fourth Thursday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am In-Person at the AST Mid-Scarborough Hub. 

Location: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1K 2S3 (attached to the Scarborough Center for Healthy Communities (SCHC) building). 

If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to

*Disclaimer: Registration is required and closes at midnight (12am) the Sunday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. We kindly ask that you only register for sessions you are most likely able to attend. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email.


PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/

 

Open General Caregiver Support Group (10:00am to 11:30am) – 2658 Eglinton Ave. East2024-04-25T21:18:49-04:00
HEAD OFFICE

Alzheimer Society of Toronto

20 Eglinton Ave West, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 (16th floor)

OPEN Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, CLOSED Sat-Sun

SATELLITE OFFICE

Mid-Scarborough Hub

2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1K 2S3

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