Are you a father to a child on the autism spectrum or a developmental/intellectual disability of any age? Are you interested in meeting other fathers? If so, Community Living Toronto has a dads support group just for you!
Meet other fathers | Share experiences | Learn something new
WHEN: December 18, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm
WHERE: 20 Spadina Rd., Toronto
Mobile: 437-688-1139
E-Mail: tom.gaspar@cltoronto.ca
Celebrate creativity, connection, and community with our amazing BAMD dancers!
DATE/TIME: Sunday December 14th 2025- Doors open at 5:00pm / Show starts at 5:30pm
LOCATION: The Redwood Theatre (1300 Gerrard Street East Toronto)
THE THEME: “Dancing through the decades”
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Upcoming winter program for My Outlet Kids and Leaders In Training.
Interested families are also invited to try a complementary class (we run our classes on Sundays at Earl Bales Community Centre, from 2-3:30pm.
Please find two new flyers (one simplified and one detailed) attached with program details.
Below are the dates, time and location for our winter class.
Location: Earl Bales Community Centre
Time: 2-3:30pm
[7 Sessions in total]
This is a great opportunity for families to access an innovative, fun and skill-based program that serves children and youth, particularly those who have ADHD, level I Autism and/or learning delays. We accept all types of funding, including OAP, and have a registered social worker (MSW) integrated into the program.
Saturday, December 6, 8:00 PM
Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
60 minutes, no intermission
BEND is a glitch in the matrix. The brainchild of internationally acclaimed Canadian choreographer Aszure Barton and celebrated composer/trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, this genre-defying fusion of concert and dance remixes classical with vogue, live improvisation with electronica, analog with digital. BEND explores the dialogue between dance and music, transforming the theatre into a thrilling alternate universe that’s as visually striking as it is emotionally raw. Cool, captivating, and impossible to forget, BEND is the must-see performance of the season, an experience that will have both dance and music fans talking for years to come.
Learn more about BEND on the TO Live website at https://tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/Aszure-Barton-BEND-2025.
Sunday, December 7, 1:00 PM
Meridian Hall
75 minutes, no intermission
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and the Peanuts gang are coming to Meridian Hall to bring this holiday classic to life! With live actors, an animated backdrop, and Vince Guaraldi’s timeless music performed live by the TO Live Orchestra, this is a beloved holiday performance you won’t want to miss.
Learn more about A Charlie Brown Christmas on the TO Live website at https://tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/Charlie-Brown-2025.
Both performances will be described by Rebecca Singh of Superior Description Services.
$15 tickets are available for the blind and low vision community! Tickets can be booked by contacting the TO Live box office by phone at 416-366-7723 or by email at boxoffice@tolive.com. Complimentary tickets are offered for support persons.
Once you have booked your tickets, please email nathan@thedisabilitycollective.com to reserve your audio description device.
We are excited to invite you to our Respite Day – November 30 at Bryan’s Place!
This is a wonderful opportunity for kids of all ages to enjoy fun activities while families take some well-deserved time for themselves.
🗓 Dates: November 30
⏰ Time: Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
💲 Registration Fee: $65
📍 Location: 2238 Dundas Street West, Unit 102, Toronto, ON
✨ Activities include:
LAST SPOTS AVAILABLE
If you would like to register, please email us at programs@bryansplace.ca.
Toronto Community Participation Services (Toronto CPS) is excited to invite you to our Holiday Respite Days during Christmas Week—a season full of fun, friendship, and festive experiences! Our Holiday Respite events will run from December 29th to 31st, 2025, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Spots are limited, so don’t wait—sign up early to secure your place!
🕥 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 💲 $110
Click here to Register for Neb’s Fun World
🕥 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 💲 $75
Click here to Register For Cineplex Visit
🕥 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 💲 $60
Click here to Register For New Year’s Eve Party
Important Notes:
We can’t wait to make lasting holiday memories with you and our community! 🎄✨
See you this holiday season!
Toronto Community Participation Supports
2972 Islington Ave, Unit 5, North York
416.633.0614 ext. 0
torontocps@karis.org
On December 4th, we are hosting our Winter Season Meet and Greet. This event will give community members the chance to connect with new and old friends, meet our amazing roster of facilitators, and learn about the programming that we have planned for the new year!
Date: Thursday December 4, 2025
Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Location: Miles Nadal JCC (750 Spadina Ave)
This event is free to attend, but registration is required.
Click the link HERE or in the attached flyer to register.
On December 7th, we invite you to join us for our Winter Wonderland Party!
This event is being organized by our Social Committee made up of community members with disabilities. Some highlights of this exciting event include music, mocktails, pizza, sweet treats, arts and crafts, board games, and much more!
We will also have a “chill out zone” for anyone who wants to have a quiet moment.
Date: Sunday December 7, 2025
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Miles Nadal JCC (750 Spadina Ave)
Ticket Price: $25 (includes food and drink)
Click the link HERE or in the attached flyer to register.
If you have any questions about either event, please email beckyg@mnjcc.org
Our Winter Programs are open for registration, with sessions launching in January. Registration closes December 9, and we’re already seeing strong early traction. Full program details are available here: purplecarrots.ca/winter-programs/
A key evolution this season: we’re now offering Clinical Service Add-Ons, allowing participants who use clinical funding streams to engage in our workshops with the support of a regulated professional. This model enables families to leverage clinical dollars while maintaining the creative, strength-based programming we’re known for.
NOW OFFERING CLINICAL SERVICE ADD-ONS!
WINTER SERIES STARTS JANUARY 2026 – REGISTRATION IS OPEN
AVAILABLE: Monday – Thursday | 10:00am – 6:00pm EST
BOOK A MEETING: Click HERE to schedule a 30 minute meeting with me.
