Recreational Programs for Seniors
Join us in person, over the phone, or via the internet! For more information, please contact [email protected] or 416-924-3979.
Virtual and Dial-in Programs:
- Coffee, Tea, and Sunshine
- Grab your favourite morning beverage, and come chat with friends and Sunshine Centres staff members.
- Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
- Web/App: https://zoom.us/j/122029652
- Phone Dial in: 647-558-0588
- ID: 122 029 652
- Exercise
- Social distancing doesn’t mean sitting around! Join our staff as we stretch it out and stay active with some gentle, easy-to-follow fitness classes!
- Note: Since this is a virtual class and we cannot assist you in person, please listen to your body and use your discretion to choose which exercises you do and how intensely you do them. We want everyone to be safe!
- Schedule: Tuesday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Web/App: https://zoom.us/j/824872400
- Phone Dial in: 647-374-4685
- ID: 824 872 400
- Main Sunshine Program
- Our Main Sunshine Program has it all. From informative workshops to games to guest speakers, this program has something for everyone.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Web/App: https://zoom.us/j/122029652
- Phone Dial in: 647-558-0588
- ID: 122 029 652
- What’s on Your Mind?
- If you’re looking for a place to find support and discuss life’s challenges, What’s on Your Mind? is the program for you. Whether you feel like talking or just want to come and listen, this program provides participants with a caring space to find community around life’s challenges.
- Schedule: Fridays, 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Web/App: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84335212310
- Dial-in: 647-558-0588
- ID: 843 3521 2310
- Sunshine After Hours
- We’ve expanded our schedule! We are now providing your favourite Sunshine activities in the evenings, on weekends, and in additional languages!
- Schedule:
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Bengali)
- Saturdays, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (Mandarin and Cantonese)
- Web/App: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89360004907
- Phone/Dial in: 647-558-0588
- ID: 893 6000 4907
- Rainbow Tea and Talk
- 2SLGBTQ+ seniors, join us for an afternoon chat!
- Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Web/App: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84762894207?pwd=NnVYQmk0b1N6QjFObStxdmZ1RTMvUT09
- Phone Dial in: 647-558-0588
- ID: 847 6289 4207
- NOTE: Rainbow Tea and Talk requires a passcode to access. Please contact [email protected] to join this group.
In-Person Programs:
- Wellesley Community Centre
- Join Michelle and Sergio every Monday morning at Wellesley Community Centre!
- Schedule: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Location: Wellesley Community Centre, 495 Sherbourne Street
- Sunshine in the East
- Join Mallory and Martin in Toronto’s East York for bingo, arts and crafts, and more!
- Schedule: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Location: East York Community Centre, 1081 1/2 Pape Avenue
- College and Bathurst
- Join Martin and Michelle in this warm and welcoming space for your favourite Sunshine games and activities!
- Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Location: College Street United Church, 452 College Street or 502 Bathurst Street for the Wheel-Trans accessible entrance
- Rainbow Circle
- 2SLGBTQ+ seniors are invited to join Irene and Sergio for morning chit-chat and activities!
- Schedule: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Location: College Street United Church, 452 College Street or 502 Bathurst Street for the Wheel-Trans accessible entrance
- 250 Davenport
- Join Martin and Michelle every Friday morning at 250 Davenport!
- Schedule: Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Location: 250 Davenport Road
- 460 Jarvis
- Join Mallory and Sergio every Friday morning at 460 Jarvis!
- Schedule: Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Location: 460 Jarvis Street
COVID-19 Safety Measures for In-Person Programming
Updated Vaccination Policy:
- 1. Staff, seniors, volunteers, outside facilitators and contractors are required to have 2 doses of the vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required to attend our programs and to work or volunteer at them;
- 2. Masks are required for all indoor activities in common areas. Masks are not required outside;
- 3. Screening of seniors will take place the day before program and when the seniors arrive at program. The Program Coordinators of seniors groups attending Camp Sunshine will be asked to ensure that their seniors are screened prior to attending our program;
- 4. Social distancing of 2 metres will be practised wherever possible. Please do not come to program if you are feeling unwell or showing symptoms of COVID-19;
- 5. This policy will be reviewed monthly and modified in accordance with government regulations and public health measures related to COVID-19.
Sunshine Centres for Seniors is committed to keeping our employees, visitors, and the public safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will monitor and follow the guidelines set forth by provincial, federal, and world health authorities, and update our protocols as recommended or mandated.