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SUMMARY:All Joking Aside\, Improv Workshop Series with Nigel Downer
DESCRIPTION:4-Week Series on Tuesdays from June 9th – 30th from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor. \nJune 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th 2026 \nDid 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. \nFor more information about this program\, please contact Kristin Bartlett or by phone at 416-389-6099
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/all-joking-aside-improv-workshop-series-with-nigel-downer-2/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA® Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA® curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nMonday\, July 6th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto   M4R 1K8\n(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) \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Thursday\, July 2nd\, 2026
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-38/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260713T170000
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA® Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA® curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nMonday\, July 13th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto   M4R 1K8\n(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) \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Thursday\, July 9th\, 2026
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-39/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260715T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260715T163000
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SUMMARY:The Community Connections Cafe – Yonge and Eglinton
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \n  \nEvery 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person at our AST Head Office\nLocation: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(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) \n  \nRegistration is required for this program and closes at midnight (12am) the day prior to the event.\nPlease specify the number of guests attending when you register. You may register up to 3 persons per group.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/the-community-connections-cafe-yonge-and-eglinton-21/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Social
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SUMMARY:U-First!® (for Health Care Professionals)
DESCRIPTION:U-First!® for Health Care Professionals supports health care and other service providers who work with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. U-First!® builds on existing curriculum and encourages learners to make lifelong learning a goal. The vision is to provide every member of the care team with consistent education on key skills and best care practices. It sets the stage for common knowledge\, language for communicating with all members of the care team (including informal care partners)\, and a comprehensive approach to care. \nThis program is for personal support workers and other front-line health care workers (including dietary\, rehabilitation and social service staff\, activationists\, nurses\, and health care students). \nWe highly recommend that you take Dementia Foundations prior to registering to this course. \n\n  \nDate and Time: \nFriday\, July 17th\, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm \nCost: $80 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(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) \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Friday\, July 3rd\, 2026
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/u-first-for-health-care-professionals-12/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Health Care Professionals,U-First
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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SUMMARY:General Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care partners of individuals diagnosed with OR suspected of having cognitive impairment to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOpportunity to share insights with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences\nDiscuss and share different strategies regarding self-care and care for their family members (including stress\, communication and responding to behaviours)\nLearn about how others are adjusting to their own changing relationship\nReceive updated information about dementia and the services available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto\n\n  \nEvery last Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm In-person\nLocation: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(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) \n  \n*Disclaimer: Registration for this group closes on the Monday prior to the session. Your registration for this session does not apply to future dates. Please check your junk/spam email box if you do not receive the registration confirmation email. If you’re having trouble registering\, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS. If you are a PAID Healthcare Provider\, please see program offerings here: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/general-caregiver-support-group-69/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T190000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Town Social
DESCRIPTION:September 9th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor. \nMid-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. \nFor more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/mid-town-social-23/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T170000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Town Social
DESCRIPTION:October 14th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor. \nMid-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. \nFor more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/mid-town-social-22/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T183124
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SUMMARY:Mid-Town Social
DESCRIPTION:November 11th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor. \nMid-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. \nFor more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/mid-town-social-21/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261209T190000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Town Social
DESCRIPTION:December 9th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor. \nMid-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. \nFor more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/mid-town-social-20/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270113T190000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Town Social
DESCRIPTION:January 13th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor. \nMid-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. \nFor more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/mid-town-social-19/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270210T190000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Town Social
DESCRIPTION:February 10th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor. \nMid-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. \nFor more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/mid-town-social-18/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T183124
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SUMMARY:Mid-Town Social
DESCRIPTION:March 10th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at AST located at 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor. \nMid-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. \nFor more information please contact Kristin Bartlett at kbartlett@alz.to or call 416-389-6099.
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/mid-town-social-17/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:info@alz.to
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