Adult program registration is open for our fall programs. Classes/Respite start on September 21st, 2026.
Here are the programs available: (schedule attached)
- Respite: (new location and day) We are now offering respite at our Hartsdale location. We now have access to the gym to facilitate activities such as basketball and other physical games. Offered Mondays from 4pm and 7pm, includes dinner.
- The Lifeskills with Lumenus program is geared to individuals learning key skills and enjoy working in a group setting.
- The Independence with Lumenus offers more complex topics and enhances fundamental skills already developed.
- The Relationship and Sexual Education program is offered in a group setting. Our facilitators encourage individual participation in group activities during the sessions. The following is a list of topics covered in the program:
- Understanding Emotions: Introduction to the four main emotions (happy, sad, anger and scared), ways to identify emotions in others, emotional expression and how emotions are helpful.
- Consent and Private vs. Public
- Relationships: How we interact with new and familiar people in our lives.
- Dating: Guidelines including what is flirting and knowing what a friend is vs. friendly.
- Romantic relationships: Setting healthy boundaries.
- Sex Education: Male and female anatomy, reproductive organs, pregnancy.
- Contraception: What are the different types of contraception and how they work.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections: How they are transmitted and prevention.
- Pornography: Risks and the legal issues to be aware of when accessing pornography.
- Sexuality and the Law: The difference between appropriate and inappropriate touch, sexual acts that are against the law, flirting vs. harassment.
- Social Media: How to stay safe online, when texting and sharing personal information.
- Healthy Relationships: 5 steps towards having a healthy relationship and the importance of communication.
Please reach out to Rakayla for the registration package: Rakayla Benjamin rbenjamin@lumenus.ca