Date: Friday January 10
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Cost: $10
Where: 2972 Islington Ave
What to expect
- Hot dog or popcorn
- Drinks (hot or cold)
- Surprise entertainment
- Spend time with friends
Grief and Loss Group [online]
Join a group of peers and learn about grief and loss of hopes, dreams and expectations. Learn how to process your grief with peers, around a possible
- Death loss
- Loss of something or someone important to you
- Anticipatory losses
- New changes in your life
- Just missing the ‘old ways’
Take part in a 3-part series online
When: January 23, 30 and February 6, from 7pm – 8:30pm
* Please note a zoom link will be sent prior to each online session.
If you are interested in registering, please contact one of the following
Linda Ger Walters: lingerwalters@gmail.com or 416.716.8343
Relationship Group: relationship.group.toronto@gmail.com
Discovery Connect January Programming
January Programs
Cooking Classes 1:00pm – 3:30pm
- January 8 – Saucy Chicken Tenders with Cajun Fries
- January 15 – Chicken Souvlaki Wrap
- January 22 – Veggie Spring Rolls
- January 29 – Pulled Chicken Chipolte Burritos
Social Fridays
- January 10 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm – Hot Topics Over Hot Chocolate
- January 17 – 4:00pm – 6:30pm – Game Fest Night
- January 24 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm – Plant Pot Painting
- January 31 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm – Tie Dye Scarf
Monthly Programs
- January 7 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm – Maker’s Studio
- January 14 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm – Poser Play (Chair Yoga)
- January 21 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm – AV Club
- January 28 – 4:30pm – 7:00pm – Movie Night
Options Children Winter Resource Workshops
The Options Children team will be offering three resource workshops and a consultation service this winter. Two sessions of Financial Support, and three sessions of Camp Registration. New this winter we are offering two information sessions about Developmental Disabilities, and 60min Service Coordination Consultation Sessions.
Please see the attached flyers for more information or visit Family Service Toronto’s Website https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/workshops-groups-and-events/#Options
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New Year; New Events with the Mix and More!
Ready to kick off 2025 with fun, excitement and endless possibilities?
Join us at The Mix and More Events starting this January for an amazing lineup of activities across the city where you can hit the dance floor, sing your heart out or simply enjoy a lively atmosphere.
Entry is $7.
We encourage you to register in advance at mycommunityhub.ca. Cash at the door is accepted, however, pre-registration is preferred.
Check out the attached flyer for a full list of upcoming events.
Don’t forget to invite your friends! It’s going to be a blast! 🎉
Should you have any questions, please connect with Community Participation Supports at cps@cltoronto.ca or 647-729-2976.
Can’t wait to see you at the Mix!
Community Engagement Speaker Series: MyJobMatch
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Each month, CLTO’s Community Engagement Speaker Series highlights different topics of interest, providing education and information to individuals with disabilities, families, caregivers, and the community at large.
This month, we are pleased to announce an insightful session from MyJobMatch. MyJobMatch is a service created for employers, job seekers with a disability, and employment support professionals to come together to track, match, and secure meaningful job opportunities.
Respecting Rights Quarterly Meeting [online]
ARCH is hosting another quarterly meeting on Friday December 13th at 2:00pm for self advocates (people labelled with an intellectual or developmental disability).
We will be talking about the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), What it is, why it is important, and how accessibility affects people with disabilities. We will also talk about some projects we want to do in 2025 to send a message to the government about the importance of making Ontario accessible.
We would love for you to join us! Please share with anyone you think would like to attend.
Here is the zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82703126386
Meeting ID: 827 0312 6386
Email Jessica at: Jessica.field@arch.clcj.ca
SAAAC’s Holiday Market – FREE ENTRY
The holiday season is here, and SAAAC’s Holiday Market is the perfect place to celebrate. SAAAC’s Annual Holiday Market helps celebrate the season while supporting SAAAC’s impactful adult programs, such as Goodness Gift and Living’N’Learning.
What’s Waiting for You:
- Unique & Meaningful Gifts: Discover high-quality candles, wellness products, and more from our social enterprise and caregivers
- Exciting Local Vendors: Shop for unique products—perfect for last-minute gift ideas!
- Delicious Food & Desserts: Enjoy mouthwatering treats from local vendors.
- A Visit from Santa: Bring your camera to capture magical moments!
- FREE Cookie Decorating Station: Decor and enjoy your sugar cookie
- Hot Chocolate & Surprises: Warm up and immerse yourself in holiday cheer.
Spread the Joy:
Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit! Share this event with your network to help make this year’s market a memorable one for everyone.
Register Now:
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Ready Up! Employment & Volunteering Skills
This series, in partnership with Recreational Respite, aims to equip young adults with developmental disabilities with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to secure and maintain employment or volunteer positions through interactive activities.
WHEN: Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm | January 22 – March 12, 2025
Dungeons and Dragons [online]
Dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons in this fantasy and fiction storytelling game. Collaborative storytelling is the core activity. We will safely mediate and explore identity, empathy, agency and reflexivity.
For young adults with developmental disabilities and/or ASD.
WHEN: JANUARY 26, – MARCH 9, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
This program is entirely online.