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Group Formats
Meet at East End CHC 1619 Queen Street East (at Coxwell Ave). Registration is required as there is room capacity limit. Mask are now optional.
Meet virtually over zoom and in person at the Centre at the same time. Registration is required as there is room capacity limit for the in-person group.
Meet on Zoom and requires access to an electronic device (computer, phone, or tablet) and a WIFI connection.
Free Group Program Descriptions
** We may cancel groups with low attendance **
Drop into one of our special events running during the month, all are welcome!
| Wednesday, October 2 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Tai Chi led by Master Jiang Qiu |
| Wednesday, October 9 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Self-Care |
| Wednesday, October 16 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Microgreens with giveaway kit |
| Thursday, October 17 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Seniors Together – Perspectives on Aging |
| Friday, October 25 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Why Muscles Matter – Let’s Talk & Lift Light Weights |
| Wednesday, October 30 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Nutrition for Bone and Joint Health |
| Thursday, October 31 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Seniors Together – Grief and Loss in Older Age |
Drop-In: No registration required!
Improve stability and build your strength to reduce fall risks. Join us on Thursdays from 12:00 – 1:00 PM and get weekly home exercises. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Contact: Sarah at 416-778-5805 x237
Join DECNET (Diabetes Education Community Network of East Toronto) for exercise! Our kinesiologist will lead this 8-week exercise program (Oct. 21st – Dec. 23rd, 2024) on Mondays from 4:00 – 5:00 PM.
Contact: Asmita at 416-461-9043 x2362
Living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? Join DECNET – Diabetes Education Community Network of East Toronto. Learn about diabetes, mental health and well-being. Share experiences and support peers in a safe welcoming environment. Monday Sept. Oct. 7th, Nov. 4th, Dec. 2nd, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 PM.
Contact: Asmita at 416-461-9043 x2362
Is life making you feel anxious? Want tools to help you reduce your anxiety? Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 1:00 – 2:30 PM. Practice mindfulness, problem-solving, learn stress management and self-care. Discover community programs and services. This is not a therapy group.
Contact: Zari at 416-778-5805 x214
Want to end an emotional overeating pattern? Join this 10-week program (Sept. 12th – Nov. 21st, 2024) to break free from a diet mindset and develop a healthy relationship with food and your body! Join our dietitian on Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00 PM and learn to eat in a balanced way without dieting.
Contact: Yulia at 416-778-5805 x208
Empower yourself and get fit in a program designed for beginners. Join us virtually over zoom on Mondays from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Get a complete body workout, reduce joint pain, and risk of falls.
Contact: Sarah 416-778-5805 x237
Empower yourself and get fit in a program designed for beginners. Join us in-person on Wednesdays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Get a complete body workout, reduce joint pain, and risk of falls.
Contact: Sarah 416-778-5805 x237
Did you attend our Intuitive eating groups? Join our dietitian on the first Wednesday of the month from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Connect in a judgement-free space to share and support each other’s journey to a balanced, guilt-free relationship with food.
Contact: Yulia at 416-778-5805 x208
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (Oct. 2 & 16, 2024) from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Share in the self-care experience and pamper your mind and body! Learn how to develop your personal self-care plan and discover relaxation techniques.
Contact: Makeda at 416-778-5805 x216
Click here to the Self-Care Group (Hybrid: In-Person & Virtual Group) Online
A community health program series dedicated to people age 55+ who are looking to connect and learn with each other. Program sessions will cover topics including mental and physical health, exercise, nutrition, gardening, financial and digital literacy, art and photography, as well as fun, social engagement opportunities. The program starts Jul. 11th, 2024 running on Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 AM.
Below are brief descriptions of program sessions presently available:
October 3 – Mindfulness: Skills to support emotional awareness and improved well-being
October 10 – Dance Together: Dance and movement that helps us connect, improve our mood, and support healthy aging
October 17 – Perspectives on Aging Drop-In: How do we see aging from different perspectives
October 24 – Visual Art: Join us as we paint cityscapes in acrylic
October 31 – Grief and Loss in Older Age Drop-In: How does grief and loss impact us and our health
Additional dates and topics to be announced soon!
Contact: Justin at 416-778-5805 x212
Click here to Book Seniors Together group (Hybrid: In-Person & Virtual Group) Online
Struggling with shoulder pain or looking to prevent it? Join us on Thursdays from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. Learn how the shoulders work, common injuries and how posture can impact your shoulders. Discuss strategies you can use to manage shoulder pain. Try shoulder strengthening and stretching exercises. Get tips on foods that provide sources of nutrients that build muscle and contribute to healthy joints.
Contact: Sarah 416-778-5805 x237
Tai Chi involves slow, gentle movements, postures, meditation and controlled breathing. Drop-in on Wednesdays from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, you don’t need to pre-register. You’ll need to fill out forms when you attend for the first time. Improve strength, flexibility and balance. Relieve pain, enhance sleep and boost mood.
Contact: Sudha at 416-778-5805 x218
Use mindfulness to improve sleep, lower anxiety, and boost self-esteem! Join us on Mondays from 5:30 – 6:30 PM for 8-weeks (Oct. 21st – Dec 9th, 2024). Learn how to use formal meditation practices to enhance self-care and manage difficulties with ease. Feel renewed and refreshed. Connect with like-minded folks in a safe-space. The facilitator will lead the group on Zoom. We will set-up a room at the Centre.
Contact: Justin at 416-778-5805 x212
Click here to Book The Mindful Renewal Series (Hybrid: In-Person & Virtual Group) Online
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