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We connect seniors to their community & assist them to stay safe and independent
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As part of North York Seniors
Centre, the ALC strives to provide a wealth of programs and services to those 55+ in our community. We have prepared a publication for seniors, and those caring for them, to stay connected and informed. You will find our programs and services listed, as well as special government or community announcements, public health communications, and interesting referrals relevant to seniors within these pages. We hope that you will benefit from this publication, staying active and informed as a member of the ALC, a senior in our community, or a caregiver in the area.
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MAY UPDATES Greetings from the Program Office! Happy May to you! With Spring comes new life and new beginnings, and feelings of hope. Many of you have received your first dose of vaccine. We applaud you! However, we need to continue safety measures such as social distancing and wearing masks for the time being. At this time, North York Seniors Centre continues to provide essential services such as transportation to medical appointments and vaccinations, in-home assistance, and grocery shopping. Please call us if you need help in any way. Over Zoom, there will be an AGO art talk, a presentation on Energy Affordability, a 4-week Art History Course, a presentation on Species at Risk in the Great Lakes, and a special presentation by Lianne Harris: Royal Scandals! PLUS, all your favourite regularly scheduled programs. Over the Phone, we offer Trivia, Name That Tune, Biographies, Book Club, and You Be the Judge discussion group on a regular basis, plus a fun spin on BINGO at the end of the month. We would like to wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9th. We will be thinking of all the mothers and grandmothers out in the community.
Please call us if you need assistance of any kind, or would just like to chat.
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Weekly programming - may 2021 Sun.
MON.
tue.
wed. 11:30 am (Zoom)
11:30 am (Zoom)
9:30 am (Zoom)
Healthy Bones
Stretch n’ Spanish Club - Beginners OR Strength Advanced 1:00 pm (Zoom) 11:00 am (Zoom) Coffee & Chat Korean Club 2:15 PM ______________ (Phone)
1:00 PM (Zoom) TED Talks 2:15 PM (Phone) Trivia
1:15 PM (Phone) Book Club - OR-
Biography
thr.
fri.
10:00 am (Zoom)
10:30 am (Zoom)
Art History
Word Games
1:00 pm (Zoom)
2:15 pm (Phone)
Coffee & Chat
You Be The Judge
2:15 pm (Phone) Storytelling 2:30 pm (Zoom)
Sat.
2:30 pm (Zoom) Chair Yoga
Integration Of Strength
2:15 PM (Phone) Name That Tune ______________ 2:30 pm- (Zoom) Pilates
*Happy Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 9th, 2021
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Special programs - calendar May 2021 Sun. MON. 02 11:30 am (Zoom)
tue. 03 9:30 AM (Zoom)
Healthy Bones, Co-hosted by Chartwell
Sun. MON. 09 2:30 PM (Zoom)
wed. 04 10:00 AM (Zoom)
thr. 05 10:00 AM (Zoom)
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Save On Energy Art History
Spanish Club (Beginners)
2:30 PM (Zoom) 2:15 Pm Art Talk: (Phone) Name That Tune Weaving a Story tue. 10 9:30 AM (Zoom)
Brain Health, by Chartwell
Spanish Club (Advanced)
wed. 11 9:30 AM - (Zoom/ Phone)
thr. 12 10:00 AM (Zoom)
fri. 13
Art History
Legal Clinic
1:15 Pm (Phone) Book Club Sun. 16
MON.
tue. 17 9:30 AM (Zoom)
wed. 18
thr. 19 10:00 AM (Zoom)
Spanish Club (Beginners)
fri. 20
Art History
2:15 Pm (Phone) Name That Tune Sun. 23
MON.
tue. 24 9:30 AM (Zoom)
Victoria day Spanish Club (Advanced) 1:15 Pm ALC Closed (Phone) Book Club Sun. MON. 30 2:30 PM(Zoom)
wed. 25 3:00 PM (Zoom)
thr. 26 10:00 AM (Zoom)
Aquatic Species at Risk
fri. 27 2:15 Pm (Phone)
Art History
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Royal Scandals, by Canterbury
*Call: 416 733.4111 to register to any of our programs.
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p rogr am Descri pt i on s Healthy Bones Every Monday
Every Monday
Time: 11:30am-12:15pm
Time: 2:15-2:45pm
Over Zoom
Over the Telephone
Tone up your body and improve your health with this fulfilling program which accommodates participants who have varying degrees of Arthritis or Osteoporosis. This program is designed to improve your flexibility, muscle strength and balance. by:
Trivia
Co-hosted on Monday, May 03rd
Test yourself on general knowledge and more in this half-hour session. Chartwell presents: Keeping Your Brain Healthy As You Age Date: Monday, May 10, 2021 Time: 2:30-3:30pm Over Zoom
TED Talks Discussion Every Monday Time: 1:00-2:00 pm. Over Zoom Join us as we watch and discuss different informative TED talk YouTube videos, on different themes.
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Boost your brain Fitness with Chartwell and Fit Minds. Did you know? Keeping your brain active by giving it a new experience and workout every day can help reduce your risk of dementia. Do you want to improve or maintain your cognitive health? Register now for this exclusive Fit Minds workshop conducted by retirement living consultant Mary Minielli!
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Canterbury Presents: Royal Scandals Date: Monday, May 31, 2021 Time: 2:30-3:30pm Over Zoom Gossip, intrigue, love affairs, clandestine meetings, mystery children . . . secrets shared and confidences broken---it’s all in a day’s work for the royals! Some royal scandals were nothing more than juicy tittle-tattling or passing fancies--but some were real ‘game changers’. Tiptoe around the European courts for 1-hour with Lianne Harris and with chop-licking anticipation, uncover those true scandals that really did change history. Spanish Conversation Club Beginner: Every other Tuesday (May 04 & 18) Advanced: Every other Tuesday (May 11 & 25) Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Over Zoom (or Phone) Join a member of North York Seniors Centre who is a native Spanish speaker, for an hour of Spanish conversation. Learn new vocabulary and phrases, socialize and have fun! *Must have some previous knowledge of Spanish to join. *
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Korean Social Club ( 한국인
사교 클럽)
Date: Every Tuesday Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Over Zoom This program is for Korean speaking seniors to chat, learn and socialize together on Zoom!
Book Club Every other Tuesday Time: 1:15-2:15 pm Over the Telephone Members of our Book Club reunite to discuss each week’s Book. Name That Tune Every other Tuesday Time: 2:15 - 2:45 pm Over the Telephone Test your musical smarts as we guess the song title & artist of these mysterious melodies!
RSVP: 416 733.4111 Pilates with Terri
North York Seniors Centre Stretch n’ Strength with Karen
Every Tuesday
Every Wednesday
Time: 2:30-3:15pm
Time: 11:30am-12:15pm
Over Zoom
Over Zoom
This program promotes the building of long, lean muscles, particularly focusing on the core muscles and lower body while using a combination of wall and chair exercises.
This program is designed for the purpose of strengthening and lengthening muscles and increasing your flexibility through a variety of exercises that are done both standing and sitting. This program uses weights and chairs are used to encourage balance exercises. Coffee & Chat
*20-minute appointments
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Over the phone, Zoom, or Facetime
Time: Usually 1:00-2:00 pm
Does your Will need updating? Wills, Powers of Attorney, estate planning, notarization and other legal advice and services are available.
Over Zoom (or phone) Get to know other seniors/members of North York Seniors in this one-hour, informal chat program. Bring your own coffee! Biography Every Wednesday Time: 2:15 - 2:45 pm
The new Energy Affordability Program is designed to help incomequalified Ontarians reduce their utility bills and increase their home comfort - at no cost. Join us to learn the key benefits, eligibility, and enrollment process for this valuable program.
Over the Telephone Discover the fascinating life story of a famous individual. Discuss their impact on world events, technology, and more.
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Art History: Great Museums of the World - The Frick Collection Every Thursday in May Times: 10:00-11:30am Instructor: Elizabeth Iturbe According to legendary fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert, “Fashion; it’s history in fabric. It frames the time you live and the place you live, and the mood of people. It also can open the door to many narratives in visual art. For centuries, artists have often used fashion to inform their narratives. Allow us to weave these stories together, and explore their varied portrayals, that reflect society, culture and values throughout the ages.
The Frick Collection is a unique art museum in New York City that is internationally recognized as a Premier Museum and Art Research Centre. Its permanent collection features European fine and decorative arts and Old Master paintings. In this course you will have the opportunity to enjoy and learn about some highlights of this museum. May 6: Introduction to The Frick Collection. May 13: Spanish Painting Masterpieces: El Greco, Velazquez and Goya. May 20: Dutch Painting Masterpieces: Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Michelle from the Toronto Zoo’s Great Lakes Program will lead a presentation about some of the fascinating species at risk in the Great Lakes region and how we can protect them.
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May 27: French Painting Masterpieces: Boucher and Fragonard.
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Gossip, intrigue, love affairs, clandestine meetings, mystery children . . . secrets shared and confidences broken - it’s all in a day’s work for the royals! Some royal scandals were nothing more than juicy tittle-tattling or passing fancies - but some were real ‘game changers’. Tiptoe around the European courts for one hour with Lianne and with chop-licking anticipation, uncover those true scandals that really did change history.
Presented by Canterbury Place and the North York Seniors Centre.
Presentation link provided by North York Seniors Centre
Please call 416-733-4111 to RSVP 13 416-227-1643 | 1 Canterbury Place, North York, ON M2N 0G7 | verveseniorliving.com/canterbury-place/
RSVP: 416 733.4111 Storytelling
You Be The Judge
Every Thursday
Every Friday
Time: 2:15-3:00 pm
Time: 2:15-2:45pm
Over the Telephone
Over the Telephone
Join us for some multicultural stories, told by Marjorie, a Professional Storyteller.
In this discussion-based group, we will discuss court cases and debate the results.
Integration of Strength with Nina Every Thursday Time: 2:30-3:15pm Over Zoom This program gets you moving! Bodyweight exercises use functional movements that can help you in your everyday life. You’ll help your posture, gain better coordination & balance. Not to mention, your cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength will improve. Word Games Every Friday Time: 10:30-11:30am Over Zoom (or Phone) Join us as we play different grammatical games, make smaller words out of bigger words, and complete Crossword Puzzles. Strengthen the brain!
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Play bingo with us over the phone! All you need is a deck of cards to participate! Chair Yoga with Terri Every Friday Time: 2:30-3:15pm Over Zoom (or Phone) Chair Yoga focuses on relaxing the mind and stimulating the body and spirit. Yoga coordinates movement, breathing and helps release tension and increase energy. It firms the body and tones muscles without pressure.
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COVID RESOURCES If you are 40+, and/or you are part of a high priority group, you will have the opportunity to register to be vaccinated. Check eligibility at covid-19.ontario.ca/ontarios-covid-19vaccination-plan Hospitals and Ontario Health Teams in the City of Toronto are currently accepting registration and/or appointment booking for the COVID-19 Vaccine.
Booking an appointment The easiest ways for eligible seniors to book appointments are: Online (City-operated clinics): covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ Phone (City-operated clinics): 1-888-999-6488 (TTY 1-866-797-0007) Online (hospital clinics): vaccineto.ca Phone (hospital clinics): 1-888-385-1910 COVID-19: Vaccine Clinic Locations - toronto.ca/COVID19vaccinemap
To Learn More about COVID-19 V accines
& What Older Canadians Need To Know
Help getting to a clinic The City has partnered with transportation organizations to get eligible seniors, adults with disabilities and adults who are immunocompromised to and from vaccination appointments within Toronto. To book a ride contact: - Toronto Ride, torontoride.ca or call: 416-481-5250 - iRide, circleofcare.com/vaccinerides
or call 1-844-474-3301
- Scarborough Ride, schcontario. ca/scarboroughride.html or call 416-736-9372
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North York General and North York Toronto Health Partners are currently registering priority populations for COVID-19 Vaccination:
HELPING SENIORS IN NEED The Seniors Hotline is here to assist seniors to get vaccinated in North York. If you are 40+, you will have the opportunity to register to receive vaccination:
NYGH.ON.CA/COVID19VACCINATION
for a COVID vaccine appointment later this month. If you need help with registration or getting vaccinated, call the Seniors Hotline:
416 447.5200 Learn about Ontario’s vaccination program to help protect us against COVID-19covid 19.
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- THE VALUE OF ONE, THE POWER OF MANY-
Thinking about this year’s theme for National
Volunteer week, it is an opportunity to showcase the impact of volunteer service and highlight all of the awesome acts of kindness that individuals give……. in their time, in their expertise and in themselves. Our past year was full of challenges for NYSC where our programs and services pivoted, changed and new services emerged due to the pandemic. Even through these uncertain times, some of our volunteers have shone through, ready to assist, ready to help, ready to “be there” for the member/clients of the organization. We are so grateful for the flexibility of our Volunteers. National Volunteer Week provides us the opportunity to pause and take time to formally applaud our Volunteers….but please know, we appreciate you every day. You have tackled a year of the greatest challenges and supported each other through it with your outpouring of care and compassion. Volunteers are special people who make the community a better place. It is the power of many hands and hearts of our volunteers that combine to provide the foundation of the value of one organization, NYSC Thank You to all of the volunteers who dedicate their time! We miss you and we can’t wait to see everyone back with us soon! Take the best of care,
Candace Thomson, Executive Director
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Co mmu nity resources DEMENTIA FRIENDLY CANADA The Alzheimer Society of Canada, in partnership with the College of Family Physicians of Canada, is asking you to participate in this 20-minute survey to help usunderstand your experience with the care you receive from your family physician or other healthcare provider. Your experience is essential for us to design and develop new dementia care resources so family physicians can better support people and their caregivers through the dementia journey. The Alzheimer Society will also be able to create culturally specific dementia tools so we can address the gaps in supports and services for diverse communities. There are two surveys: one for people living with dementia, and one for caregivers of people with dementia.
alzheimer.ca/en/take-action/change-minds/dementiajourney-survey If you have any questions, you can reach out to one of the lead investigators either by email (research@alzheimer.ca) or calling 1-416-669-5715.
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Are you 65 years of age or older? Would you like to help seniors keep well? Researchers at North York General Hospital need your help to participate in a research study (funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health) to test “KeepWell”, a new web-based application that was created by seniors for seniors!
KeepWell was designed to empower seniors to make positive lifestyle changes toward keeping well. No travel is required for your participation, you can use the KeepWell App at your leisure from the comfort of your own home! To be eligible, you must: • Be 65 years of age or older (or turning 65 this year) • Have one or more chronic diseases (for example, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, COPD, osteoporosis, depression) • Have an email account • Have access to a computer or tablet device By taking part in this research project, you can play a valuable role in helping seniors! For more information. You can also visit:
www.nygh.on.ca/keepwell - Email: keepwell@nygh.on.ca - or Phone: 416 209 4055 or 416 540 7519 How will my information be used? Your participation in this evaluation study will help us to understand the effectiveness of the keep well application for helping seniors to manage their health and wellness. All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential.
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To register for the event, please CLICK THE REGISTRATION PAGE
Funded by New Horizon for Seniors by Government of Canada
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June 3 T h e H e a lth Im p a cts o f C lim a te C h a n g e
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J u n e 17 C o p in g : W h a t’s in y o u r to o lb o x ?
June 2 4 B r a in fitn e ss: Use it o r lo se it
Ju ly 8 De p r e ssio n : M o r e th a n th e b lu e s
J u l y 15 En g a g in g in W e lln e ss fo r th e R e st o f Y o u r Life : O v e r v ie w
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“Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!” -Ingrid Bergman
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CONTRIBUTION HELPS enhance LIVES. North York Seniors Centre provides programs and services that promote the physical, emotional and social well-being of over 3,000 seniors in our diverse community. Help them live their best lives.
Over 45 years of Experience
To donate or volunteer: 416 733.4111 | email@nyseniors.org www.nyseniors.org
North York Seniors Centre operates with funding from:
An agency of the Government of Ontario Un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario