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Events that require registration to attend

31 Mar

The Royal Conservatory – Rebanks Fellows Concert (273 Bloor Street W)

2024-09-19T12:34:57-04:00

Monday, March 31st from 3:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M at The Royal Conservatory of Music located at 273 Bloor St W.

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 at kbartlett@alz.to
The Royal Conservatory – Rebanks Fellows Concert (273 Bloor Street W)2024-09-19T12:34:57-04:00
18 Mar

Virtual Art Talks with Art Gallery Ontario (AGO) – (ONLINE)

2024-09-19T12:34:55-04:00

Tuesday, March 18th from 1:30 – 3:00 P.M.

Join us for an engaging virtual art talk and more in-depth experience of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). The AGO Art Educator will help participants explore their collection through conversation, exchanging ideas and observations about the selected artworks. 

This program is designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The virtual art talk is facilitated by an experienced AGO Art Educator.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.

Virtual Art Talks with Art Gallery Ontario (AGO) – (ONLINE)2024-09-19T12:34:55-04:00
12 Mar

Mid-Town Social (IN-PERSON)

2024-09-19T12:34:54-04:00
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 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)2024-09-19T12:34:54-04:00
19 Feb

Minds in Motion (In-Person) 117 Bloor St E

2024-09-19T12:34:53-04:00

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 In-Person at St-Andrew’s United Church located at 117 Bloor St. E, Toronto, On, M4W 1A9.

Wednesdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM from February 19th – April 9th 2025
Feb 19th, 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, April 2nd, & 9th 2025

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 (In-Person) 117 Bloor St E2024-09-19T12:34:53-04:00
18 Feb

U-First!® for Care Partners – Zoom

2024-09-19T12:34:52-04:00

What is U-First!®  for Care Partners?

U-First!® for Care Partners is a new education program for family and friends who are providing direct support to someone experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment.

This 6 hour education program will help you to:

  • Enhance well-being of care partners and of the person they are supporting who is experiencing behaviour changes
  • Reduce responsive behaviours by using the U-First!® framework
  • Improve collaboration among all team members through a common knowledge, language and approach to care. 
Mandatory Session Dates:
Tuesday, February 18th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday, February 25th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday, March 4th from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Optional Session Date:
Tuesday, March 11th from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Who should attend?

U-First!® for Care Partners is for family and friends of people experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment who provide direct support for that person in an unpaid role. 

What’s involved in the program?

  • Interactive learning approach that has participants reflect on their experiences, engage with new content, practice using a variety of methods including case studies and plan for how they will implement what they have learned.
  • Learners receive a Participant Workbook and a U-First!® Wheel to use during the program and keep as useful resources for applying their learning.
  • Learners will also be invited to take part in an evaluation to better understand the effectiveness and outcomes of the program.  In addition, a sample of participants will be invited to take part in an interview with the Evaluator. All learners will be invited to participate in evaluation activities but will not be excluded from the program if they choose not to participate in the evaluation.

What’s the cost for the program?

There is no cost for participants of U-First!® for Care Partners. 

Please note that there will be additional screening of all interested participants to ensure there is a fit between the program and participant.

Registration closes January 19th, 2024.

 

U-First!® for Care Partners – Zoom2024-09-19T12:34:52-04:00
12 Feb

Mid-Town Social (IN-PERSON)

2024-09-19T12:34:51-04:00
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 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)2024-09-19T12:34:51-04:00
30 Jan

Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group – Zoom

2024-09-19T12:34:50-04:00
 
This 4-week online caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience, with a structured focus on the concept of “Ambiguous Loss”. This group is inspired by Pauline Boss’ book “Loving Someone With Dementia“.
 

Learning Objectives

– Develop an understanding of the concept of “Ambiguous Loss” and ambiguous loss in the context of dementia, and how this unique type of loss differs from other losses
– Develop coping strategies to implement in their own lives
– Obtain a better understanding of their own experiences of grief related to caring for their family member
– Engage in self reflection and share insights related to their caregiving experience
– Learn from others on adjusting to the losses and their own changing relationship to self and others
This group will run for four consecutive weeks online using Zoom.
Zoom information will be provided via email at least 24-48 hours prior to the start date.
 
 
Session dates:
Thursdays from 10am–12pm, starting Januray 30th ending February 20th.
– Week 1 – January 30th
– Week 2 – February 6th
– Week 3 – February 13th
– Week 4 – February 20th
 
* Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 4 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you. If this schedule does not work for you at this time, you’re encouraged to check out our ongoing support groups that are available for registration month-to-month. See a list of upcoming support groups here!
 
 
Registration is required and closes on January 23rd at 11:59 pm.
Please check your junk/spam if you do not receive a confirmation email upon registration. Zoom information will be provided via email approximately 24-48 hours prior to the first session. If you need registration support, please contact us at: intake@alz.to.
 
 
THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS ONLY.
If you are a FORMAL Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/
 
 
 
 
Living with Ambiguous Loss Support Group – Zoom2024-09-19T12:34:50-04:00
21 Jan

Virtual Art Talks with Art Gallery Ontario (AGO) – (ONLINE)

2024-09-19T12:34:49-04:00

Tuesday, January 21st from 1:30 – 3:00 P.M.

Join us for an engaging virtual art talk and more in-depth experience of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). The AGO Art Educator will help participants explore their collection through conversation, exchanging ideas and observations about the selected artworks. 

This program is designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The virtual art talk is facilitated by an experienced AGO Art Educator.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.

Virtual Art Talks with Art Gallery Ontario (AGO) – (ONLINE)2024-09-19T12:34:49-04:00
15 Jan

The Power of Music with Steve – Virtual Music Program

2024-09-19T12:34:49-04:00
 
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
Join The Power of Music with Steve – our Weekly Virtual Music Program! This program explores different musical genres though 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 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.
For more information about this program, please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or by phone at 416-389-6099
The Power of Music with Steve – Virtual Music Program2024-09-19T12:34:49-04:00
13 Jan

The Royal Conservatory – Rebanks Fellows Concert (273 Bloor Street W)

2024-09-19T12:34:49-04:00

Monday, January 13th from 3:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M at The Royal Conservatory of Music located at 273 Bloor St W.

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 at kbartlett@alz.to
The Royal Conservatory – Rebanks Fellows Concert (273 Bloor Street W)2024-09-19T12:34:49-04:00

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