Program

From October to April each year, our programs are housed in St. Andrew’s United Church at Yonge and Bloor, located at 117 Bloor Street East.

When there is a chill in the air outside, participants can always find warmth and friendship, laughter and joy in our programs. New seniors are always welcome to drop in. The various day programs and classes at Yonge and Bloor are great ways for seniors to make new friends and find companionship in a fun and caring environment. The activities are geared to older adults of all abilities, and can range from games and gentle fitness to outings, festive holiday parties and nutritious hot lunches.

A typical day at St. Andrew’s: Seniors are singing their favourites such as “You Are My Sunshine” and “A Long Way to Tipperary”. Volunteers from the business community are baking with our seniors and they are listening to the seniors tell their stories. Our senior volunteers are baking apple pies for the other seniors with donated apples from one of our community supporters.

The following programs take place every week at St. Andrew’s United Church. Click on the program for more information or scroll down to see a description of each program. Click here hyperlink for this month’s program calendar.

Triple S Program (Seniors, Saints and Sinners)

Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $2 per visit

Recommended for: Seniors looking for socialization opportunities. Suitable for frail and active seniors.

Seniors greet each other and start the day with coffee or tea and cookies. Then they delve into a sing-a-long. Gentle movement exercises and a discussion groups follow. At noon they enjoy soup and tea prepared by volunteers. Members bring their own sandwich. After lunch, activities can range from movies, craft making, cards and games like Bingo, special cultural celebrations, guest speakers, as well as time to just chat with their friends as they have a cup of tea. At 3 p.m., staff waits with members until Wheeltrans pickup arrives. About 25 – 40 seniors attend the program, which has a rich 20 year history.

Circle of Friends Program

Every Thursday, October to April, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $6.00 per day

Recommended for: Older adults looking for socialization, active lifestyle and healthy eating.
The program includes a hot, nutritious lunch. We have many multi-cultural lunches, including a soup, cultural-specific main dish and dessert. We start the day with gentle fitness and health walks to get us revved up for lunch. After lunch we have speakers and discussions about health issues, such as nutrition, safety in the home, disease management and prevention. The day often features craft-making and fun games, and is different every week. At 2 p.m., staff waits with members until Wheeltrans pickup arrives. Approximately 25 seniors and people with disabilities attend this program weekly.

Additional activities at our Yonge and Bloor Centre include:

The Lunch Bunch

• Seniors on the Go: group day trips both inside and outside the city. Past trips have included Dundurn Castle, St. Jacob’s village, Redpath Sugar, Port Dover and Gravenhurst.
• Luncheons: There are regular luncheons celebrating multicultural holidays at Yonge and Bloor throughout the year. Check our monthly calendar for the next luncheon date.
• Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Programs

There are currently three TDSB programs geared toward older adults held at our Yonge and Bloor location. If you are interested in signing up for these programs, or would like more information, please contact the Toronto District School Board’s Learn 4 Life Office at 416-338-4111
To register online, please Click Here

Gentle Fitness on Mondays 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Enjoy a workout that includes stretching, muscle toning exercises and a variety of low impact aerobic exercises. Bring your own towel and weights. Exercise tubes and mats are provided. Please Click Here

Painting & Drawing on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1p.m. to 3p.m.

Study form and composition and introduces drawing while learning and experimenting with materials used in drawing and painting. We will explore proportion, depth and colour. Material costs: extra. Please Click Here