Mosaic Home Care A tour of our Wonderful City. A Guide for Members, Families and Caregivers

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1 Mosaic Home Care A tour of our Wonderful City A Guide for Members, Families and Caregivers

2 Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Warden Woods Community Centre in partnership with South Riverdale CHC, invites you to join them for a 6-week workshop series on Chronic Disease Self-Management. When: 10:30am to 1:00pm, Every Tuesday, May 1 st to 15 th Where: Warden Woods Community Centre 74 Firvalley Court, Toronto ON, M1L 1N9 - Name: Lesley Harrison - lesleyh@wardenwoods.com - Phone: Website: Yoga Learn yoga techniques of posture, breathing and relaxation through practicing with instructor Charmain Rose. When: 4:00pm to 5:15pm, Every Tuesday, May 1 st to June 12 st Where: Senior Persons Living Connected 3333 Finch Ave. E., Toronto ON, M1W 2R9 Price Range: $32 members; $42 non-members - Name: Sukaina - Phone:

3 Caregiver Support Group Even Caregivers Need Care! Support groups for wives caring for individuals with Alzheimer s Disease or a related Dementia s. Attend any or all upcoming discussions. When: 9:30am to 11:30am, Sunday, May 1 st Where: Providence Healthcare - Scotiabank Learning Centre 3276 St. Clair Ave. E., Toronto ON, M1L 1W1 - Phone: Website: Kitchen Design Do s and Dont s Maximizing the efficiency of this multi-functional space requires smart planning. Learn from an expert where to begin, and what factors add time & cost to a project, and more. When: 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, May 1 st Where: S. Walter Stewart Library 170 Memorial Park Ave., Toronto ON, M4J 2K5 - Phone: Website:

4 Gentle Fitness These classes are designed for warm up, aerobic training, weight bearing and muscle conditioning and use light weights, resistance bands and cool down exercise. When: 11:00am to 12:00pm, Every Friday, May 4 th to June 22 nd Where: Senior Persons Living Connected 3333 Finch Ave. E., Toronto ON, M1W 2R9 Price Range: $25 members; $35 non-members - Name: Muthiah Sivanesan (Siva) - sivanesan@splc.ca - Phone: Caregiver Show 2018 At The Caregiver Show, guests will learn about various health topics, as well as watch demonstrations from participating organizations and experts. When: 10:00am to 4:00pm, Friday, May 4 th Where: Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto ON, M3C 1T3 - Name: Ronit White - rwhite@metroland.com - Phone: Website:

5 Waltz Dance Party + Beginner Classes Cross-step Waltz beginner class 7 p.m., Viennese Waltz beginner class 8 p.m. Waltz Dance 9:10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. No prior experience needed, no need to bring your own dance partners. When: 7:00pm to 11:30pm, Friday, May 4 th Where: Dovercourt House 805 Dovercourt Rd., Toronto ON, M6H 2X4 Price Range: $8 - $15 - Name: Mostly Waltz - mostlyw@gmail.com - Website: Flamenco Party Time Our second flamenco party workshop and get together at MBS Studios is on Friday, May 4th! The focus is on improvising in street shoes. All levels are welcome. The workshop is 90 minutes. When: 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Friday, May 4 th Where: Mind Body Soul Studios 4500 Sheppard Ave. E., Unit 36, Toronto ON, M1S 3R6 Price Range: $ contact@calujules.com - Website:

6 Land / Water / Sky Members of the Scarborough Museum Youth Collective present photographic works that reflect their connection to the land, water and sky. Part of art workshops led by Wyandot Artist/Mentor and Faith Keeper Catherine Tammaro. When: 10:00am to 11:59pm, Monday to Sunday, May 1 st to June 11 th Where: Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Road, Toronto ON, M1P 3E8 Price Range: Pay what you can - shm@toronto.ca Hot Docs Festival Hot Docs, North America s largest documentary festival, offers an outstanding selection of over 200 films from Canada and around the world to Toronto audiences of more than 200,000. Happening at various times in venues throughout Toronto. Visit for more information. When: 10:00am to 11:59pm, Tuesday to Sunday, May 1 st to May 6 th Where: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema 506 Bloor St W., Toronto ON, M5S 1Y3 Price Range: Various prices - boxoffice@hotdocs.ca - Phone:

7 Brain Healthy Aging Project The Baycrest Rotman Research Institute is seeking healthy older adults who notice changes in memory/thinking skills, but do not have a diagnosis of neurological conditions (e.g. Alzheimer s, MCI, stroke). When: 10:00am to 12:00pm, Every Monday and Wednesday, May 2 nd to 23 rd Where: Central Eglinton Community Centre 160 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto ON, M4P 3B5 Badminton for Seniors - Name: Sherri Bulmer - olderadults@centraleglinton.com - Phone: Website: m At West Scarborough Community Center every Wednesday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Seniors. When: 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Every Wednesday, May 2 nd to February 27 th, 2019 Where: West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre 313 Pharmacy Ave, Toronto ON, M1L 3E7 Price Range: $30 for 12 months - Name: Bill - Phone:

8 Life as We Know It Filmmaker and visual humourist Cameron Tingley presents his short live-action films and shares his observations of modern society. Step back from the hubbub of daily life to see it with fresh eyes. It will make you laugh, think, and wonder all at the same time. When: 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Wednesday, May 9 th Where: Fort York Library 190 Fort York Blvd (Cityplace), Toronto ON, M5V 0E7 - Name: Cameron Tingley - CTLA@sympatico.ca - Phone: Website: North York Seniors Games Scrabble Amateur Competition 55+ in Scrabble When: 9:30am to 1:00pm, Wednesday, May 9 st Where: Edithvale Community Centre 131 Finch Ave. W., Toronto ON, M2N 2H8 Price Range: $5 registration fee - Name: Lynda Wise - Phone:

9 Buy Good. Feel Good. Expo The Fair Trade Show The Buy Good. Feel Good. Expo comes to the Enercare Centre Exhibition Place on May 12-13, Shop Canada's largest exhibition of ethically sourced products ranging from ethical fashion, Fairtrade certified and organic food, artisanal home decor to sustainable travel experiences. The exhibitors support communities in Canada and in countries around the world, including Peru, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Nepal and Mongolia. When: 10:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, May 12 th and 13 th Where: Enercare Centre 100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto ON Price Range: $10 Adult; $7 Seniors; $7 Student - Website: Murder on the DisOrient Express! Come and join the fun! Enjoy 3 course dinner and then participate in the solving of a hilarious whodunit? When: 6:30pm to 10:30pm, Saturday, May 12 st Where: Mysteriously Yours... Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre 2026 Yonge St., Toronto ON, M4S 1Z9 Price Range: $79 - $94 - Name: iliki - boxoffice@mysteriouslyyours.com - Phone: Website:

10 Toronto's Ultimate Chocolate Tour We will visit 6 unique stores and sample chocolates & chocolaty treats like macarons, gelato and more. Learn more about where chocolate comes from, how chocolate is used in other foods, and why we crave chocolate - while satisfying those cravings! Plus, leave with an exclusive Toffle aka the Toronto Truffle, a unique Toronto treat that s a decadent mix between a maple butter tart and a chocolate truffle. The Toffle is only available on a Tasty Tour. When: 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Every Saturday, May 5 th to December 8 th Where: SOMA Chocolatemaker 443 King St. W., Toronto ON Price Range: $49 Adult; $35 Kids - hello@tastytourstoronto.com - Website: Canadian Music Week Now in its 37th year, CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK is recognized as one of the premier entertainment events. The Canadian Music Week festival spans 7 nights of performances, over 800 showcasing bands at more than 40 live music venues in downtown Toronto. When: 9:00am to 11:59pm, Monday to Sunday, April 5 th to 13 th Where: Sheraton Centre Toronto 123 Queen St W, Toronto ON, M5H 2M9 Price Range: Various prices - registration@cmw.net - Phone:

11 East York Farmers Market Farmers market with fresh Ontario products from fruit and vegetables to honey, preserves, baking, and cheese as well as a BBQ and other prepared foods. When: 8:00am to 2:00pm, Tuesday, May 15 st Where: East York Civic Centre 850 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto ON, M4C 5R1 - Name: Ruth Abbott - rabbott@sympatico.ca - Phone: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert Relive the magic of your favourite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert at the Sony Centre. Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling s classic saga, Harry Potter fans of all ages can now experience the thrilling tale accompanied by the music of a live symphony orchestra and choir for a magical evening as Harry soars across the big screen. When: 7:30pm to 11:30pm, Wednesday to Friday, May 16 th to 18 th Where: Sony Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Front St E, Toronto ON Price Range: $49 - $99 - Website:

12 North York Senior Games Chess Amateur Competition 55+ in Chess. Seniors. When: 7:30pm to 10:00pm, Tuesday, May 15 th Where: Edithvale Community Centre 131 Finch Ave. W, Toronto ON Price Range: $5 registration fee - Name: Fred Kormendi - Phone: Taoist Tai Chi Open House : Free Class Join us and try Taoist Tai Chi. Gentle movements promote well-being for people of all ages and in all conditions. They also serve as a moving meditation that reduces stress and provides a way to cultivate body and mind. When: 9:30am to 11:30am, Friday, May 18 th Where: Knox Presbyterian Church - Agincourt 4156 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto ON, M1S 1T3 - Name: Jane Sigen - scarborough@taoist.org - Website: nt/standard

13 Ma Rainey s Black Bottom Chicago in the 1920s is a city on a collision course with change - and through it all plays the Blues. In August Wilson s masterpiece a routine music recording session becomes the front line for issues of race, power, and opportunity. When: 8:00pm to 10:30pm, Monday to Saturday, May 4 th to 31 st Where: Young Centre for the Performing Arts 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto ON, M5A 3C4 Price Range: Student $25 - $37; Adult $35 - $ info@soulpepper.ca - Phone: Website: Inside/Outside, Fool s Paradise An exhibition of paintings depicting the Ontario Heritage home of the late Doris McCarthy. Barbara Sutherland, painting companion and neighbour to McCarthy presents a series of oils of Fool's Paradise. When: 12:30pm to 2:00pm, Monday to Saturday, May 1 st to 24 th Where: Yorkminster Park Gallery 1585 Yonge St., Toronto ON, M4T 1Z9 - Name: Barbara Sutherland - sutherland.studio@gmail.com - Phone: Website:

14 Roncy Flea Market Vendors Wanted Do you sell antiques, collectables? Do you enjoy all things kitsch? Maybe make your own fantastic craft? If so, join us for this popular summer tradition. We are hosting a series of outdoor, upscale flea markets and need vendors! Tables start at $60, and sell quickly, so if you are interested contact us for an application. Markets will be Saturday, May 19, June 9, July 21 and September 8. When: 10:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday, May 19 th Where: Roncesvalles United Church 240 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto ON, M6R 1L3 Price Range: $60 and up - Name: Lisa - roncesvallesuc@gmail.com - Phone: Website: Outside Looking In s Annual Dance Performance Indigenous Youth Dancing to the Music of the 70s! Hosted by Ben Mulroney of Etalk and Your Morning. All ages. When: 7:30pm to 10:00pm, Saturday, May 26 th Where: Sony Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Front St. E., Toronto ON, M5E 1C3 Price Range: $10 - $25 - Name: Ryan Schuurman Hess - rschuurmanhess@national.ca - Phone: Website: ar-event-details/?id=433

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