North York District Fall 2016/Winter 2017 Older Adults Recreation Programs and Services Snap and Share photo contest Photographer: Rafael Correa Programming Descriptions City of Toronto residents aged 60 and over can attend any adult program at 50% of the cost. Refer to the program listings for more great opportunities. Arts Whether you would like to learn a new art medium or practice your skills there is an art program for you. A variety of art programs are available at all skill levels. Dance Dance classes offer older adults an opportunity to learn a new dance or practice the steps to an old one. Whether you have a partner or not there is a dance class for you. Fitness There are a variety of fitness classes that are geared towards all levels of ability. From low impact, yoga and walking programs for those who are able to move independently, to chair fitness, Osteofitness and yoga classes for those older adults with some limitations. Refer to the fitness section for a complete list of program descriptions. Keep active for Your Health Meet new friends, visit with old ones, keep active and involved and stay healthy. Recreation programs, special events, workshops and gettogethers specially designed for older adults will keep your calendar full. Integration Services may be requested if an individual requires assistance to participate in recreation programs. Refer to the Adapted Recreation Programs and Integration Services section or visit toronto.ca/accessibility. Some recreational programs have additional fees associated with the program (ie: materials or supply fees). Contact your local recreation office for specific details. Social Programs Many of the centres offer older adults the opportunity to meet up with old friends or make new ones. Cards, a variety of games or just a time and place to socialize are offered at a number of the centres. Sports The City offers a wide selection of sports programs for older adults. Many of the centres have drop in programs where you can just come and play. Swimming Swimming helps in the development of cardiovascular and respiratory health, while providing multiple benefits toward achieving greater overall health. The city offers a variety of swim programs available for all ages and abilities. Refer to the swim section for information on leisure and lane swim, as well as learn to swim and aquafit classes. Volunteer Opportunities Looking for an opportunity to give back to your community? Why not volunteer? Contact your local community centre. 26 Older Adults Registration begins September 13
Non-Profit Centres The following centres are non-profit, multi-purpose centres offering a wide range of social, educational, recreational and leisure services in the community. Lumacare Northwood CC, 15 Clubhouse Crt 416-398-5511 email: info@lumacare.ca Are you an older adult looking for fun activities in your neighbourhood? Are you looking for inexpensive ways to stay active and fit? Our free programs make it easy. Join us at the Healthier Living Centre for a variety of programs such as ballroom dance, fitness, Zumba, yoga, walking club, tai chi, and nutritional workshops. No membership required. Call or email us for more information. North York Senior Games Earl Bales Seniors Clubhouse 4169 Bathurst Street (inside Earl Bales Park) 416-395-7881 The Earl Bales Seniors Clubhouse is a quaint brown house for older adults 60+ years. Serving the community since 1987, the Senior s Club offers a variety of activities with a low membership fee of $25 a year. Activities range from card games, social lunches, exercise for older adults, monthly trips and evening dances with live entertainment. Wheelchair accessible with a large parking lot. Call for more information. The Ontario Senior Games Association helps to organize games for Older Adults, 55 years and over across Ontario. Within the North York District 15, there are 18 different one-day events for seniors during the months of April, May and June. Featuring amateur-level competition in events like; swimming, chess, golf, walking, tennis, cribbage, lawn bowling and many more. Come out and join your friends and follow competitors. For more information call: Helen Trainor 416-444-5723 Jane Robson 416-444-0819 OSGA Office 416-426-7031 ontarioseniorgames.ca York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors 2213 Dufferin St, 416-651-8300 York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors is a non-profit organization in operation since 1983. We provide a wide range of social, recreational, educational, wellness and intergenerational Programs for adults 55 years of age and older. The centre is fully accessible with free parking adjacent to the building. Membership per year, $30 and $15 after July 1. Program fees vary so please contact the centre for more information. Play Bocce Are you interested in trying out something different? Perhaps you are interested in meeting and socializing with some people from your community? Well, why not try your hand at bocce? Bocce, either a Team sport for up to 8 or a match between 2, is a game where a target ball (pallino) is launched about 5 metres on a secured court and the object is to bowl a larger ball closest to the pallino. Play for fun or engage in some amicable competition, either way come out to one of the City of Toronto s many bocce courts. Location/Address Phone # Fairbank Memorial CC 2213 Dufferin St 416-394-2473 Glen Long CC 35 Glen Long Ave 416-395-7961 Grandravine CC 23 Grandravine Dr 416-395-6171 Pleasentview CC 545 Van Horne Ave 416-395-6006 North York District Fall 2016/Winter 2017 Older Adults 27
Antibes CC 140 Antibes Dr, 416-395-0475 Club: Social and Wellness Wed 12:30pm-2:30pm Oct 5 2859687 Cooking Tue 12:30pm-2:30pm Oct 4 2881197 Painting Mon 9:45am-12:45pm Oct 3 2859681 Club: Social and Wellness Wed 12:30pm-2:30pm Jan 11 2882537 Cooking Tue 12:30pm-2:30pm Jan 10 2882538 Painting Mon 9:45am-12:45pm Jan 9 2882582 Armour Heights CC 2140 Avenue Rd, 416-395-7848 Fri 11:45am-1:15pm Sep 23 Drop-in 60 yrs+ $42/10 wks Mon 11:30am-12:30pm Oct 3 2857915 Painting: Oil Fri 1pm-3pm Oct 7 2890385 Fri 11:45am-1:15pm Jan 13 Drop-in 60 yrs+ $35/8 wks Mon 11:30am-12:30pm Jan 9 2858038 Painting: Oil Fri 1pm-3pm Jan 13 2890413 Banbury CC 120 Banbury Rd, 416-395-0267 60 yrs+ $42/10 wks Mon 10:30am-11:30am Oct 3 2857917 $46/11 wks Wed 10:45am-11:45am Oct 5 2857916 60 yrs+ $35/8 wks Mon 10:30am-11:30am Jan 9 2858040 $39/9 wks Wed 10:45am-11:45am Jan 11 2858039 Barbara Frum CC 20 Covington Rd, 416-395-6123 Tue 1:30pm-2:30pm Oct 4 2858153 Board Games Mon 1pm-3pm Jan 9 2889987 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Tue 1:30pm-2:30pm Jan 10 2858248 Broadlands CC 19 Castlegrove Blvd, 416-395-7966 Dance: Line Dance 60 yrs+ $44/9 wks Wed 9:30am-11am Sep 28 2896818 Wed 9:30am-11am Jan 11 2896879 Cummer Park CC 6000 Leslie St, 416-395-7803 60 yrs+ $48/11 wks Mon 9:15am-10:15am Oct 3 2889665 Mon 10:30am-11:30am Oct 3 2889666 Cummer Park CC... 60 yrs+ $53/12 wks Thu 9:15am-10:15am Oct 6 2889667 Thu 10:30am-11:30am Oct 6 2889668 60 yrs+ $50/11 wks Mon 9:15am-10:15am Jan 9 2896090 Mon 10:30am-11:30am Jan 9 2896091 $54/12 wks Thu 9:15am-10:15am Jan 12 2896092 Thu 10:30am-11:30am Jan 12 2896093 Dennis R. Timbrell RC 29 St. Dennis Dr, 416-395-7972 -Drop-in Tu/Th 2pm-3pm Sep 27 2886986 Dance: Line Dance Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm Sep 26 2886991 Wed 1:30pm-2:30pm Sep 28 2886989 Mon 11:50am-12:50pm Oct 3 2857924 Painting Sat 11am-1pm Oct 1 2901066 Mon 6pm-7pm Sep 26 2887550 -Drop-in Tu/Th 2pm-3pm Jan 10 2887079 Dance: Line Dance Wed 12:30pm-1:30pm Jan 11 2887081 Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm Jan 9 2887080 Mon 11:50am-12:50pm Jan 9 2858047 Painting 60 yrs+ Free/9 wk Sat 11am-1pm Jan 14 2910398 Mon 6pm-7pm Jan 9 2887637 28 Older Adults Registration begins September 13
Douglas Snow Aquatic Ctr 5100 Yonge St, 416-395-7585 60 yrs+ $42/10 wks Thu 10:50am-11:50am Oct 13 2858156 60 yrs+ $43/10 wks Fri 10:30am-11:30am Oct 14 2858225 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Thu 10:50am-11:50am Jan 12 2858251 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Fri 10:30am-11:30am Jan 13 2858320 Driftwood CC 4401 Jane St, 416-395-7944/6019 Mon 9am-10am Oct 3 2858157 Wed 10:15am-11:15am Oct 5 2904392 Fri 9am-10am Oct 7 2858158 Mon 9am-10am Jan 9 2858252 Fri 9am-10am Jan 13 2858253 Earl Bales CC 4169 Bathurst St, 416-395-7873 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Thu 1pm-2pm Jan 12 2858255 Edithvale CC 131 Finch Ave W, 416-395-6164 60 yrs+ Free/17 wks Wed 10:15am-12:15pm Sep 7 Drop-in Free/14 wks Mon 10am-12noon Sep 12 Drop-in Dance: Belly Dance 60 yrs+ $29/9 wks Wed 12:30pm-1:30pm Oct 5 2897979 Dance: Line Dance Tue 6:30pm-8pm Oct 4 2897981 Fri 9am-10:30am Oct 7 2897982 Fri 10:30am-12noon Oct 7 2897983 Drawing and Painting Mon 1pm-3pm Oct 3 2897984 Edithvale CC... Drawing and Watercolour Tue 1pm-3pm Oct 4 2897986 -Beginner Tue 9:15am-10:15am Oct 4 2857922 -Intermediate Tue 10:30am-11:30am Oct 4 2857923 Painting: Oil Fri 10am-12noon Oct 7 2897985 60 yrs+ Free/17 wks Tue 12noon-3pm Sep 6 Drop-in Rughooking Thu 1pm-3pm Oct 6 2897971 Table Tennis 60 yrs+ Free/17 wks Thu 1:15pm-3:45pm Sep 8 Drop-in Fri 1pm-3pm Sep 9 Drop-in 60 yrs+ $44/11 wks Wed 11am-12noon Oct 5 2858007 : Chair 60 yrs+ $43/10 wks Mon 1pm-2pm Oct 3 2858008 Mon 10am-12noon Jan 2 Drop-in Free/10 wks Wed 10:15am-12:15pm Jan 4 Drop-in Dance: Belly Dance 60 yrs+ $30/9 wks Wed 12:30pm-1:30pm Jan 4 2898462 Dance: Line Dance Tue 6:30pm-8pm Jan 3 2898464 Fri 9am-10:30am Jan 6 2898465 Fri 10:30am-12noon Jan 6 2898466 Drawing and Painting Mon 1pm-3pm Jan 2 2898467 Drawing and Watercolour Tue 1pm-3pm Jan 3 2898469 -Beginner 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Tue 9:15am-10:15am Jan 10 2858045 -Intermediate 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Tue 10:30am-11:30am Jan 10 2858046 Edithvale CC... Oil Painting Fri 10am-12noon Jan 6 2898468 Tue 12noon-3pm Jan 3 Drop-in Rughooking Thu 1pm-3pm Jan 5 2898458 Table Tennis Thu 1:15pm-3:45pm Jan 5 Drop-in Fri 1pm-3pm Jan 6 Drop-in 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Wed 11am-12noon Jan 11 2858130 : Chair 60 yrs+ $35/8 wks Mon 1pm-2pm Jan 9 2858131 Fairbank Memorial CC 2213 Dufferin St, 416-394-6172 60 yrs+ $44/11 wks Fri 7pm-8pm Oct 7 2858226 60 yrs+ $36.50/9 wks Fri 7pm-8pm Jan 13 2858321 Goulding CC 45 Goulding Ave, 416-395-0123 60 yrs+ $48/11 wks Mon 1:15pm-2:15pm Oct 3 2858154 Fri 10:30am-11:30am Oct 7 2858150 Painting: Oil 60 yrs+ $81/9 wks Mon 9:45am-12:15pm Oct 3 2892774 $46/9 wks Tue 1pm-3pm Oct 4 2892820 Thu 1pm-3pm Oct 6 2892821 60 yrs+ $41/9 wks Mon 1:15pm-2:15pm Jan 9 2858249 Fri 10:30am-11:30am Jan 13 2858245 Painting: Oil 60 yrs+ $82/9 wks Mon 9:45am-12:15pm Jan 9 2892825 $47/9 wks Tue 1pm-3pm Jan 10 2892872 Thu 1pm-3pm Jan 12 2892873 Grandravine CC 23 Grandravine Dr, 416-395-6171 Mon 10am-11am Oct 3 2858151 Thu 10am-11am Oct 6 2858152 North York District Fall 2016/Winter 2017 Older Adults 29
Grandravine CC... Mon 10am-11am Jan 9 2858246 Thu 10am-11am Jan 12 2858247 Jenner Jean-Marie CC 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr, 416-396-2874 Mon 11am-12noon Oct 3 2857919 Free/11 wks Wed 11am-12noon Oct 5 2857918 Tai Chi-Beginner Tue 1pm-2:30pm Sep 27 2904628 Mon 11am-12noon Jan 9 2858042 Wed 11am-12noon Jan 11 2858041 Tai Chi-Beginner Tue 1pm-2:30pm Jan 10 2904857 John Booth Arena 230 Gosford Blvd, 416-395-6019 Mon 1:45pm-3:15pm Oct 3 2905870 Free/11 wks Tue 1:45pm-3:15pm Oct 4 2905872 Thu 1:45pm-3:15pm Oct 6 2905875 Mon 1:45pm-3:15pm Jan 9 2906030 Tue 1:45pm-3:15pm Jan 10 2906031 Thu 1:45pm-3:15pm Jan 12 2906032 Lawrence Heights CC 5 Replin Rd, 416-395-6118 Dance: Line Dance Mon 10am-12noon Oct 3 2864733 Tue 11am-12noon Oct 4 2858146 Pottery Wed 9:30am-11:30am Oct 5 2864755 Tai Chi-Beginner Fri 10:30am-12noon Oct 7 2864749 Thu 11am-12noon Oct 6 2864756 Lawrence Heights CC... Dance: Line Dance Mon 10am-12noon Jan 9 2864691 Tue 11am-12noon Jan 10 2858241 Pottery Wed 9:30am-11:30am Jan 11 2864711 Tai Chi-Beginner Fri 10:30am-12noon Jan 13 2864705 Thu 11am-12noon Jan 12 2864712 Thu 9:45am-10:45am Jan 19 2864713 Leaside Memorial Gardens 1073 Millwood Rd, 416-396-2822 Thu 9:30am-10:30am Oct 6 2857926 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Thu 9:30am-10:30am Jan 12 2858049 Mitchell Field CC 89 Church Ave, 416-395-0262 60 yrs+ $44/10 wks Mon 10:15am-11:15am Oct 3 2857911 60 yrs+ $134/11 wks Tue 12:30pm-2pm Oct 4 2858004 60 yrs+ $37/8 wks Mon 10:15am-11:15am Jan 9 2858034 60 yrs+ $112/9 wks Tue 12:30pm-2pm Jan 10 2858127 North Toronto Memorial CC 200 Eglinton Ave, W, 416-392-6591 M/W/F 1:30pm-3:30pm Sep 26 Drop-in Cardio Low Impact 60 yrs+ Pass Option Tu/Th 1:30pm-2:30pm Sep 22 Drop-in Club: Bridge Contract Thu 1pm-4pm Oct 6 Drop-in Games/Movies: Movie Matinee Wed 2:30pm-5pm Oct 5 Drop-in Games: Board Games Fri 1pm-4pm Oct 7 Drop-in North Toronto Memorial CC... Games: Duplicate Bridge Tue 1pm-4pm Oct 4 Drop-in Pancake Brunch/BBQ Max. 30 participants 60 yrs+ $5/visit Fri 11:30am-12:30pm Oct 7 Drop-in Pilates 60 yrs+ $65/11 wks Thu 11am-12noon Oct 6 2858197 Weight Room 60 yrs+ Pass Option Tu/Th 1:15pm-2:15pm Sep 29 Drop-in 60 yrs+ $134/11 wks Mon 9:30am-11am Oct 3 2858223 $62/12 wks Thu 9:30am-10:45am Oct 6 2858222 $46/11 wks Sat 11:30am-12:30pm Oct 8 2858224 M/W/F 1:30pm-3:30pm Jan 9 Drop-in Cardio Low Impact 60 yrs+ Pass Option Tu/Th 1:30pm-2:30pm Jan 17 Drop-in Club: Bridge Contract Thu 1pm-4pm Jan 19 Drop-in Games/Movies: Movie Matinee Wed 2:30pm-5pm Jan 18 Drop-in Games: Board Games Fri 1pm-4pm Jan 20 Drop-in Games: Duplicate Bridge Tue 1pm-4pm Jan 17 Drop-in Pancake Brunch 60 yrs+ $5/visit Max. 30 participants Fri 1pm-4pm Jan 20 Drop-in Pilates 60 yrs+ $54/9 wks Thu 11am-12noon Jan 12 2858292 Weight Room 60 yrs+ Pass Option Tu/Th 1:15pm-2:15pm Jan 17 Drop-in 60 yrs+ $100/8 wks Mon 9:30am-11am Jan 9 2858318 $48/9 wks Thu 9:30am-10:45am Jan 12 2858317 $38.50/9 wks Sat 11:30am-12:30pm Jan 14 2858319 30 Older Adults Registration begins September 13
Oakdale CC 350 Grandravine Dr, 416-395-0484 Mon 10:15am-11:15am Oct 3 2858159 Tue 8:45am-9:45am Oct 4 2858148 Wed 10:15am-11:15am Oct 5 2858155 Thu 8:45am-9:45am Oct 6 2858149 Mon 10:15am-11:15am Jan 9 2858254 Tue 8:45am-9:45am Jan 10 2858243 Wed 10:15am-11:15am Jan 11 2858250 Thu 8:45am-9:45am Jan 12 2858244 O Connor CC 1386 Victoria Park Ave, 416-395-7957 Art Studio Tue 11:30am-1pm Oct 11 2875186 Tue 1pm-3pm Oct 4 2875171 Thu 1pm-3pm Oct 6 2875172 Club: Social M/Th 10:30am-1:30pm Oct 3 2875146 Mon 10am-11am Oct 3 2857920 Free/11 wks Wed 9:30am-10:30am Oct 5 2857928 Art Studio Tue 11:30am-1pm Jan 10 2875246 Tue 1pm-3pm Jan 3 2875233 Thu 1pm-3pm Jan 5 2875234 Club: Social Th/M 11am-1:30pm Jan 5 2875211 Mon 10am-11am Jan 9 2858043 Wed 9:30am-10:30am Jan 11 2858051 Parkway Forest CC 55 Forest Manor Rd, 416-392-6383 Thu 9am-11am Oct 6 Drop-in Cards: Bridge Mon 1pm-3pm Oct 3 Drop-in Cards: Euchre Thu 1pm-3pm Oct 6 Drop-in Club: Coffee Social Mon 9am-11am Oct 3 Drop-in Club: Karaoke Tue 1pm-3pm Oct 4 Drop-in Dance: Line Dance-Social Wed 1pm-3pm Oct 5 Drop-in 60 yrs+ $38/9 wks Fri 9:30am-10:30am Oct 7 2857921 Wed 1pm-3pm Oct 5 Drop-in Table Tennis M/F 10am-12noon Oct 3 Drop-in Tu/Th 1pm-3pm Oct 4 Drop-in Zumba Gold 60 yrs+ $38/9 wks Mon 9:30am-10:30am Oct 3 2857934 Thu 9am-11am Jan 12 Drop-in Cards: Bridge Mon 1pm-3pm Jan 9 Drop-in Cards: Euchre Thu 1pm-3pm Jan 12 Drop-in Club: Coffee Social Mon 9am-11am Jan 9 Drop-in Club: Karaoke Tue 1pm-3pm Jan 10 Drop-in Dance: Line Dance Social Wed 1pm-3pm Jan 11 Drop-in 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Fri 9:30am-10:30am Jan 13 2858044 Wed 1pm-3pm Jan 11 Drop-in Table Tennis M/F 10am-12noon Jan 9 Drop-in Tu/Th 1pm-3pm Jan 10 Drop-in Zumba Gold 60 yrs+ $35/8 wks Mon 9:30am-10:30am Jan 9 2858057 Pleasantview CC 545 Van Horne Ave, 416-395-6006 Games: Cards Mon 1pm-3pm Oct 3 2892998 Tue 9:30am-10:30am Oct 4 2857912 Tue 9:30am-10:30am Oct 4 2857913 Thu 9:15am-10:15am Oct 6 2857914 Games: Cards Mon 1pm-3pm Jan 9 2893005 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Tue 9:30am-10:30am Jan 10 2858036 Thu 9:15am-10:15am Jan 12 2858037 Roding CC 600 Roding St, 416-395-7964 Tue 10:15am-11:15am Oct 4 2858147 Tai Chi-Beginner 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Wed 1pm-2pm Oct 5 2886673 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Tue 10:15am-11:15am Jan 10 2858242 Seneca Village RC 1700 Finch Ave, E, 416-395-7671 60 yrs+ $53/12 wks Wed 10am-11am Oct 5 2898480 Painting: Oil Mon 1pm-3pm Oct 3 2898508 Stained Glass Tue 1pm-3pm Oct 4 2898475 60 yrs+ $54/12 wks Wed 10am-11am Jan 4 2898521 Painting: Oil Mon 1pm-3pm Jan 2 2898549 Stained Glass Tue 1pm-3pm Jan 3 2898516 St. Leonard s Church 25 Wanless Ave, 416-395-7848 Wed 10:45am-11:45am Oct 5 2857925 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Wed 10:45am-11:45am Jan 11 2858048 North York District Fall 2016/Winter 2017 Older Adults 31
Trace Manes Centennial Bldg 110 Rumsey Rd, 416-396-2853 Tue 9am-10am Oct 4 2857927 : Hatha 60 yrs+ $66/11 wks Wed 9:30am-11am Oct 5 2858006 Fri 9am-10:30am Oct 7 2858005 60 yrs+ $39/9 wks Tue 9am-10am Jan 10 2858050 : Hatha 60 yrs+ $110/9 wks Wed 9:30am-11am Jan 11 2858129 Fri 9am-10:30am Jan 13 2858128 Victoria Village RC 190 Bermondsey Rd, 416-395-0143 Wed 1pm-3pm Oct 5 2878542 Wed 1pm-3pm Jan 11 2904661 32 Older Adults Registration begins September 13