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2017 January - March Recreation Guide

St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre | 3333 Finch Avenue East, Scarborough | www.splc.ca

Image courtesy of SPLC’s Craft Group Dec 1, 2016

MISSION STATEMENT

St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre supports healthy aging by providing client centered

housing, programs, and services that meet the needs of diverse older adults.

VISION

We envision a community in which all older adults live in wellness & dignity with equal

access to the support they need.

Values

S.E.N.I.O.R.S

Services: We are committed to providing efficient and effective services

Excellence: We offer excellent & competent programs, services, and housing

Nurturing: We create a nurturing environment to serve the best interests of our clients

Inclusive: We maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment regardless of race,

ethnicity, color, religion, and sexual orientation

Outcomes: We create positive outcomes through collaboration with clients, caregivers,

staff, partners and volunteers

Respect: We create a culture of respect

Safety: We ensure client, staff, and volunteer safety

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Regulations and Guidelines

Mission Statement………………………………………………………..………..…………………………………………………………...1

Guidelines & Emergency Procedures for Recreation Program Participants.………………………………………….2

Membership & Programs registration Information…………………..…………..……………………………………………..3

Class / Trip withdrawal / Refund Policies……………………………………………………………………………………………..4

Remarks for Fitness & Dance Program Participants………………………………………………………………………………4

Program Schedule

Education…………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………... 5

Leisure…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

Games………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………...6

Arts & Crafts…………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………..7

Music…………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………..7

Fitness…………………………………………………………….………………...………………………………………………………………….8

Dance……………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………….9

Calendar………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10-11

Computer / cellphone / website Programs & Internet Café ………………………………………………………… 12

Course Description

Education……………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………...13

Leisure………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13

Arts & Crafts………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...14

Games…………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………………………………………….14

Music……………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………15

Fitness…………………………………………………………………..…….…………………………………………………………………..15-16

Dance…………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………….17

Trips……………………………………………………………………...…………….………………………………………………………………..17

Trip Procedures & Guidelines ….………………...…………….…………….…………………………………………………………….18

Special Events………………………...…………………………….…...………..……………………………………………………………….19

Health Promotion Programs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20

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Guidelines For Recreation Program Participants

The following guidelines have been created to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. All participants are expected to adhere by the following rules:

Be respectful towards staff, volunteers, program instructors, guests, and participants.

Follow your instructor’s guidelines.

Inform instructor/staff of safety concerns.

St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre will not tolerate any use of physical and / or verbal violence that threatens the safety and well-being of staff, volunteers, instructors, other participants and /or property. The Recreation Department reserves the right to suspend or terminate the participation of any person who has demonstrated inappropriate, rude, intimidating, aggressive or unsafe behaviour.

Client Safety If you experience flu symptoms i.e. fever, cough, sore throat, soar muscles, please refrain from

attending recreational programs.

Due to the health concerns arising from exposure to scented products, the use of scented products will not be allowed within program venues at any time

Emergency Procedures

St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre adheres to safety and risk prevention measures for all of our programs and services.

If an emergency occurs, remain calm and call 911. If the situation is out of control, pull the emergency cord at your nearest location. Stay and wait for help.

When the emergency cord is pulled, the emergency response staff will arrive at the pulled cord location. Lead the emergency staff to the scene, and let the staff handle the situation. The emergency response staff will assess the situation. They will call an ambulance if necessary.

There are 2 emergency pull cords located in the Recreation Room. You can find 1) near the Recreation Office and 2) by the Church doors.

Access Door Entrance For Recreation Participants

Recreation Program participants to enter from entrance C located beside the customer service desk when attending recreational programs.

Entrance C will be locked at the following times: 8 PM - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9 PM - Thursday

Fire Alarm

When the fire alarm is activated, Recreation Staff / Instructor / Convener / Volunteer will stop the activity to pay attention to the announcement for instructions. Stay calm.

All Recreation program staff / Instructor / Convener / Volunteer must be familiar with location of the assembly point, and alternate emergency exits.

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Membership Registration

Sign up for a Recreation Program Membership today for price discounts on classes, trips and

events. Adults 55+ are eligible for memberships. Please note, Membership fees are non-refundable and

non-transferable. 1 Year Membership is $20 from enrolment date

How to Register:

Membership registration is available at the Customer Service desk at St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre.

Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Please bring a valid identification. Payment is accepted

via cash, credit or cheque.

Cancellation Policy

The recreation department reserves the right to cancel or reschedule programs within appro-

priate guidelines. In the case of cancellations, make-up classes will be arranged or refunds will

be given according to the number of classes remaining.

Registration Schedule

Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm at SPLC Customer Service desk

Fall Classes: January – March 2017

Registration Begins: Thursday December 1, 2016

Spring Classes: April – June 2017

Registration Begins: Thursday March 2, 2017

For inquiries Call : 416-493-3333 (English) 416-490-2970 (Chinese)

Office Hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

STATUTORY HOLIDAYS (Centre is closed)

New Year Day Sunday January 1, 2017

Holiday in lieu for New Year Day Monday January 2, 2017

Family Day Monday February 20, 2017

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Class Withdrawal/Refund Policy

To ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to enroll in a class, a $10 administrative fee will be charged for

each class withdrawal.

Notification of withdrawal is required at least 3 business days prior to the second class.

Computer class participants must withdraw one week before the date of the class

Notifications are to be made in person at the Customer Service Desk or by fax at 416-493-3391.

Refund cheques are mailed within 3 weeks.

Registration for special events is non-refundable.

Trip Withdrawal/ Refund Policy

Withdrawals can be made 14 days prior to departure to receive a refund but a $10 charge will apply. The

refund will be processed in 3 weeks.

If less than 14 days notice is given prior to departure [but before 48 hours of trip departure] a 50% refund will

be issued.

Ticket transfers can be arranged by the participant at the front desk before 48 hours of departure. A fee of

$10 will apply.

No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of departure.

Remarks for Fitness & Dance Program Participants

We recommend that you consult your doctor before registering for fitness and dance classes.

St. Paul's L’Amoreaux Centre will not assume financial responsibility for any medical expenses or

compensation for any injuries sustained either during, or resulting from participation in these programs. We

strongly advise participants enrolled in the fitness programs to observe the respective program

requirements such as wearing suitable clothing & appropriate footwear.

We strongly advise program participants to do warm-up stretches before starting a program.

MILD Requires little or no skills; low physical impact

MODERATE Requires skills acquired from previous course, moderate physical impact.

INTENSE Requires advanced skills; high physical impact

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COURSE DAY TIME CODE FEE

Fingertip Acupuncture Instructor: Philip Mo

Level 2A Mon Jan 9 9:15 am - 10:30 am EDAM2AWI17

Member $45

Non-Member $55

Level 2B Fri Jan 13 9:15 am - 10:30 am EDAM2BWI17

Level 2C Fri Jan 13 10:45am - 12:00 pm EDAM2CWI17

Level 2D Mon Jan 9 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm EDAM2DWI17

Mandarin Learning Instructor: Ya Fang Ding

Level 1A Mon Jan 9 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm EDMC1AWI17

Member $35

Non-Member $45

Level 1B Fri Jan 13 9:30 am – 11:00 am EDMC1BWI17

Level 2A Wed Jan 11 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDMC2AWI17

Level 2B Fri Jan 13 11:00 am- 12:30 pm EDMC2BWI17

Level 3A Wed Jan 11 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm EDMC3AWI17

Level 3B Mon Jan 9 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm EDMC3BWI17

English: for Beginners

Instructor: Ali Wed Jan 11 10:30 am-12:00 pm EDEC0AWI17 Member $5

Non-Member $10

English: Conversation for

Beginners

Instructor: Ali

Tues Jan 10 10:30 am-12:00 pm EDEB0AWI17

Member $5

Non-Member $10

Recreational Programs Schedule

Education Programs See page 13 for course description

Visit www.splc.ca to download a FREE copy of the

January to March Winter

Recreation Program Guide

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Bingo Sat 7:00pm-9:00pm GABC0AFW16

Member only Free+ card fee

Bridge Tues 1:00pm-3:30pm GABR0AFW16 Member only $5

Board Game Tue - Fri 5:00pm - 7:00pm GABG0AFW16 Member only Free

Bridge Drop In Fri 1:00pm-3:30pm GABX0AFW16 Member only Free

Carpet Bowling Mon 9:00am-10:00am FTCA0AFW16

Member only Free

Shuffleboard Wed 5:00 - 6:00pm FTSB0AFW16

Member only $2

Euchre Mon 6:30pm-8:30pm GAEC0AFW16 Member only Free+ optional 50 cents

Supervised Machet (east / west mahjong, no gambling)

Practice session 1 Tues 9:00am-12:00pm GAMP0AFW16 Member only $5

Practice session 2 Tues 12:30pm-3:30pm GAMPOBFW16 Member only $5

Practice session 3 Thurs 9:00am-12:00pm GAMP0CFW16 Member only $5

Games See page 14 for course description

Leisure Programs See page 13 for course description


Mandarin Sharing Group Wed 8:45 am-10:45 am LAMS0AFW16

Member Only: Free

Sri Lankan Gathering

Tamil / English

Jan 8, Feb 14, Mar

14 7:00pm-9:00pm N/A

Member $5

Non-Member $7

Movie Night

English

Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar

31 7:00pm-9:00 pm N/A

Free

Gardening Club

English

1st Tuesday of the

month 10:30am-12:00pm HPGE0AWS17

Free

Gardening Club

Mandarin

1st Friday of the

month 10:30am-12:00pm HPGM0AWS17

Free

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Music Programs See page 15 for course description


Cantonese Opera

Singing Level 1

Instructor: Lun Shi Wang Wed Jan 11 10:15 am-11:45 am MACN1AWI17

Member $45

Non-Member $55

Cantonese Opera

Singing Level 2

Instructor: Lun Shi Wang Mon Jan 9 1:20 pm-2:50 pm MACN2AWI17

Member $45

Non-Member $55

Karaoke A. Thurs Jan 12 3:05 pm - 6:00 pm MAKO0AWI17 Member only $5

Karaoke B. Fri Jan 13 1:00 pm -3:00 pm MAKO0BWI17 Member only $5

Karaoke C. Fri Jan 13 3:05 pm - 6:00 pm MAKO0CWI17 Member only $5

Merry Music Makers Sun 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm MAMM0AFW16 Member only Free

Peking Opera Mon 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm MAPO0AFW16 Member only Free

People Link Choir Thu 10:00 am - 12:15 pm MAPL0AFW16 Member only $30

Digital Piano

Instructor: Milton Woo Wed Jan 11 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm MADP1AWI17 Member $20

Non-Member $30

Wed Jan 11 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm MADP1BWI17


Chinese Painting: Beginner

Instructor: Chilun Amen Cheung Mon Jan 9 12:00pm-1:15pm MACB1AWI17 Member $45

Non-Member $55

Chinese Painting/Intermediate

Instructor: Chilun Amen Cheung Mon Jan 9 10:45am -

12:00pm MACB2AWI17

Member $45

Non-Member $55

Sketching

Instructor: Chilun Amen Cheung Wed Jan 11 11:00 am-12:15

pm MASK1AWI17

Member $45

Non-Member $55

Calligraphy & Painting Club Wed 12:45-2:15pm MACP0AFW16 Member only Free

Knit N Chat Thurs 10:00am-12:00pm MAKC0AFW16 Member only free

Craft Group Thurs 1:00 - 3:00 pm MACG0AFW16 Member only Free

Chinese Calligraphy Thurs Jan 12 7:30 - 9:00 pm MACC0AWI17

Member $38

Non-Member $45

Arts & Crafts Programs See page 14 for course description

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Bridlewood Mall Morning Exercises

Mon- Tai Chi

Mon & Thurs- Dance

Tues,/Wed/Fri- Line Dance

8:30 am-9:30 am FTBR0AFW16

Member only $15

Fitness for Better Bones & Brain Instructor: Viktoria Thurs Jan 12 3:00 pm-4:00 pm FTFB0AWI17

Member $15

Non-Member $20

Gentle Fitness Chair English Instructor: Maija Mon Jan 9 1:30 pm-2:30 pm FTGC0AWI17

Member $22

Non-Member $32

Strength & Stretch English Instructor: Maija

Wed Jan 11 2:15 pm-3:15 pm FTSS0AWI17 Member $22

Non-Member $32

Gentle Fitness English Instructor: Maija

Fri Jan 13 11:00 am-12:00 pm FTGF0AWI17 Member $22

Non-Member $32

Fall Prevention Home Exercise Tue Jan 10 11:45am –12:30 pm FTHE0AWI17

Member $20

Non-Member $30

Chair Tai Chi

Instructor: Jason Kwok Wed Jan 11 1:15 pm-2:00 pm FTCT0AWI17 Member $10

Non-Member $15

Tai Chi Wu

Instructor: Philip Mo

Level 1 Mon Jan 9 11:45 am-1:00 pm FTTW1AWI17

Member $45

Non-Member $55

Level 2 Mon Jan 9 10:30 am-11:45am FTTW2AWI17

Level 3 Mon Jan 9 11:45 am-1:00 pm FTTW3AWI17

Level 4 Mon Jan 9 10:30 am-11:45am FTTW4AWI17

Tai Chi Yeung - Kent

Level 1 Tue Jan 10 10:05 - 11:20 am FTTC1AWI17 Member $30

Non-Member $40 Level 2 Wed Jan 11 10:05 - 11:20 am FTTC2AWI17

Table Tennis

1A Mon Jan 9 4:45 pm - 7 :00 pm FTTT1AWI17

Member only $4 2A Tues Jan 10 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm FTTT2BWI17

3A Fri Jan 13 4:30 pm - 6:45 pm FTTT3AWI17

B Mon Jan 9 3:00 pm - 4:30pm FTTT0BWI17 Member only $5

Mini Tennis Tue，Fri Tues 8:30 - 9:55 am

Fri 8:30 - 10:00 am FTMN0AFW16 Member only $2

Yoga

Instructor: Charmaine Tue Jan 10 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm FTYO0AWI17 Member $32

Non-Member $42

Fitness See page 15-16 for course description

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Ballroom Dance Instructor: Joseph & Shirley

Ballroom Beginner Sat Jan 7 1:00 - 2:30 pm DABD1AWI17

Member $75

Non-Member $85 Ballroom Intermediate Thurs Jan 5 2:15 - 3:45 pm DABD1BWI17

Ballroom Advanced Sat Jan 7 2:30 - 4:00 pm DABD2AWI17

Line Dance Instructor: Yvonne

Level 1 A Fri Jan 13 12:30 - 2:00 pm DALY1AWI17

Member $40

Non-Member $50

Level 2 A Fri Jan 13 2:00 - 3:30 pm DALY2AWI17

Level 1 B Sat Jan 14 9:45 am-11:15 am DALY1BWI17

Level 2 B Sat Jan 14 11:15 am-12:45 pm DALY2BWI17

Beginner Line Dance Mon Jan 9 11:45 am-1:00 pm DABL0AWI17 Member $20

Non-Member $30

Line Dance Instructor: Irene

Level 0 Beginner Fri Jan 20 11:50 pm - 12:50 pm DALI0AWI17

Member $40

Non-Member $50

Level 1 A Tue Jan 17 10:15 am-11:45 am DALI1AWI17

Level 1 B Fri Jan 20 10:15 am-11:45 am DALI1BWI17

Level 2 A Tues Jan 17 7:30 pm – 9:00pm DALI2AWI17

Line Dance Instructor: Rhoda

Absolute Beginner Thurs Jan 12 9:30 am-11:00 am DALR0AWI17 Member $40

Non-Member $50

Beginner-Improver L1

Level 1A Tues Jan 10 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm DALR1AWI17 Member $40

Non-Member $50 Level 1B Thurs Jan 12 11:00 am-12:30 pm DALR1BWI17

Level 1C Thurs Jan 12 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm DALR1CWI17

Intermediate L2

Level 2A Tues Jan 10 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm DALR2AWI17 Member $40

Non-Member $50 Level 2B Thurs Jan 12 8:20 pm - 9:50 pm DALR2BWI17

Dance See page 16 for course description

Gentle Salsa

Instructor: Charmaine Wed Jan 11 11:30 am– 12:30 pm DAGS0AWI17 Member $30

Non-Member $40

Nia

Instructor Viktoria

Fri Jan 13 9:30 am -10:30 am DANI0AWI17 Member $32

Non-Member $40

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■ English □ Chinese ♁ English & Chinese ∆ English & Tamil (HP) - Health Promotion program Recreational Programs January - March 2017

Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Recreation

Room

■ 9:00 - 10:00 am Carpet Bowling

♁ 8:30 - 9:55 am Mini Tennis

♁ 9:45 - 11:00 am Tai Chi L2 Yeung

♁ 9:30 - 11:00 am Line Dance L0A / Rhoda

♁ 8:30 – 10:00 am Mini Tennis

♁ 9:45 - 11:15 am Line Dance L1B / Yvonne

∆ 10:30 - 11:30 am (Yoga Beginner Class) (HP)

♁ 10:05 - 11:20 am Tai Chi L1 /Yeung

■ 11:30am - 12:30 pm Gentle Salsa

♁ 11:00am - 12:30 pm Line Dance L1B / Rhoda

♁ 10:15 – 11:45 am Line Dance (L1B) / Irene

♁ 11:15am - 12:45 pm Line Dance (L2B) /Yvonne

□ 11:45am - 1:00 pm Beginner Line Dance

♁ 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Home Exercise (HP)

□ 1:15 - 2:00 pm Chair Tai Chi

♁ 1:00 - 2:30 pm Ballroom Dance L1B

♁ 11:50 am – 12:50 pm Beginner Line Dance (L0A) / Irene

♁ 1:00 - 2:30 pm Ballroom Dance L1A

■ 1:30 - 2:30 pm Gentle Fitness (Chair) A

■ 1:00 - 3:30 pm Bridge

■ 2:15 - 3:15 pm Strength & Stretch

♁ 3:00 - 4:00 pm Fitness for better bones & brain

♁ 4:30 – 6:45 pm Table Tennis (3A)


♁ 3:00 - 4:30 pm Table Tennis B

♁ 4:00 - 6:15 pm Table Tennis 2A

■ 5:00 - 6:00 pm Shuffleboard

♁ 6:45 - 8:15 pm Line Dance L1C / Rhoda

■ 7:00 - 9:00 pm Movie Night (Last Fri of the month)

■ 7:00 - 9:00 pm Bingo


♁ 7:30 - 9:00 pm Line Dance L2A / Irene

♁ 8:20 - 9:50 pm Line Dance L2B / Rhoda

Church Hall

♁ 10:30 - 11:45 am Tai Chi (Wu style) L2/L4

♁ 10:15 - 11:45 am Line Dance L1 / Irene

■ 9:30am - 10:30 am Nia Class

♁ 11:45am -1 :00 pm Tai Chi (Wu style) L1/L3

♁ 12:30 - 2:00 pm Line Dance (L1A) /Rhoda

■ 11:00am - 12:00 pm Gentle Fitness

□ 1:20 - 2:50 pm Cantonese Opera Singing L2A


♁ 12:30 - 2:00 pm Line Dance L1A / Yvonne

□ 3:15 - 5:30 pm Peking Opera Appreciation

■ 4:00 - 5:15pm Yoga ♁ 2:00 - 3:30 pm Line Dance L2A / Yvonne

Craft Room

□ 12:45 - 2:15 pm Mandarin Learning L3B

□ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Self Management Program (HP)

□ 8:45 - 10:45 am Mandarin Sharing Group

■ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Knit & Chat

□ 9:30 - 11:00 am Mandarin Learning (L1B)

□ 2:30 - 4:00 pm Mandarin Learning L1A

■

11:00 - 12:15 pm Sketching

□ 1:00 - 3:00 pm Craft Group

□ 11:00am - 12:30 pm Mandarin Learning (L2B)

□ 12:45 - 2:15 pm Calligraphy & Painting Club

□ 3:05 - 6:00 pm Karaoke (A)

1:00 - 3:00 pm Karaoke (B) (English)

3:05 - 6:00 pm Karaoke (C) (Chinese)

Activity Room

□ 9:15 - 10:30 am L2A Fingertip Acupuncture Therapy

♁ 9:00am - 12:00 pm Machet Practice A

□ 10:15 - 11:45 am L1A Cantonese Opera Singing

♁ 9:00am-12:00 pm Machet Practice C class

□ 9:15 - 10:30 am Fingertip Acupuncture Therapy (L2B)

■ 7:00 - 8:30 pm Sunday Merry Music Makers Choir

□ 10:45am - 12:00 pm Chinese Painting L2

♁ 12:30pm - 3:30 pm Machet Practice B


∆ 5:00 - 7:00 pm Board Games - Scrabble

□ 10:45 - 12:00 pm Fingertip Acupuncture Therapy (L2C)

□ 12- 1:15 pm Chinese Painting L1



□ 7:30 - 9:00 pm Chinese Calligraphy


□ 1:30 - 2:45 pm L2D Fingertip Acupuncture Therapy

∆ 7:00 - 9:00 pm (2nd Tue) Sri Lankan Gathering

♁ 4:15 - 5:15 pm Digital Piano (L1B)

■ 6:30 - 8:30 pm Euchre

Computer

Lab

■ 10:00am - 12:00 pm Cellphone /Tablet Support Program

■ 10:30 - 12:30 pm English Conversation for Beginner

■ 10:30am - 12:30 pm English for Beginner

■ 10:00am - 12:00 pm SPLC Website Tutorial

□ 9:30 am - 11:00 am iPad Tutorial in Mandarin

1:30 - 3:00 pm Free Internet Access

□ 1:15 - 3:15 pm iPad / Android Tablet Class

♁ 2:45 - 3:45 pm Digital Piano (L1A)



■ 3:30 - 5:00 pm Internet Cafe


Bridlewood Mall ♁ 8:30 - 9:30 am Bridlewood

Morning Exercise ♁ 8:30 - 9:30 am Bridlewood

Mall Morning Exercise ♁ 8:30 - 9:30 am Bridlewood

Mall Morning Exercise ♁ 8:30 - 9:30 am Bridlewood Mall

Morning Exercise ♁ 8:30 - 9:30 am Bridlewood Mall

Morning Exercise

Other ( Chapel /

Seminar Room C)

□ 10:00am - 12:15 pm People Link Choir (Church Chapel)

■ 1:00 - 3:30 pm Bridge Drop in

(Seminar Room C) □ 10:00 – 11:30 am (Library)

Touch Screen computer in Can.

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■ English □ Chinese ♁ English & Chinese ∆ English & Tamil (HP) - Health Promotion program Recreational Programs January - March 2017

Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Recreation

Room

■ 9:00 - 10:00 am Carpet Bowling

♁ 8:30 - 9:55 am Mini Tennis

♁ 9:45 - 11:00 am Tai Chi L2 Yeung

♁ 9:30 - 11:00 am Line Dance L0A / Rhoda

♁ 8:30 – 10:00 am Mini Tennis

♁ 9:45 - 11:15 am Line Dance L1B / Yvonne

∆ 10:30 - 11:30 am (Yoga Beginner Class) (HP)

♁ 10:05 - 11:20 am Tai Chi L1 /Yeung

■ 11:30am - 12:30 pm Gentle Salsa

♁ 11:00am - 12:30 pm Line Dance L1B / Rhoda

♁ 10:15 – 11:45 am Line Dance (L1B) / Irene

♁ 11:15am - 12:45 pm Line Dance (L2B) /Yvonne

□ 11:45am - 1:00 pm Beginner Line Dance

♁ 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Home Exercise (HP)

□ 1:15 - 2:00 pm Chair Tai Chi

♁ 1:00 - 2:30 pm Ballroom Dance L1B

♁ 11:50 am – 12:50 pm Beginner Line Dance (L0A) / Irene


■ 1:30 - 2:30 pm Gentle Fitness (Chair) A

■ 1:00 - 3:30 pm Bridge

■ 2:15 - 3:15 pm Strength & Stretch

♁ 3:00 - 4:00 pm Fitness for better bones & brain

♁ 4:30 – 6:45 pm Table Tennis (3A)


♁ 3:00 - 4:30 pm Table Tennis B


■ 5:00 - 6:00 pm Shuffleboard

♁ 6:45 - 8:15 pm Line Dance L1C / Rhoda

■ 7:00 - 9:00 pm Movie Night (Last Fri of the month)

■ 7:00 - 9:00 pm Bingo


♁ 7:30 - 9:00 pm Line Dance L2A / Irene

♁ 8:20 - 9:50 pm Line Dance L2B / Rhoda

Church Hall

♁ 10:30 - 11:45 am Tai Chi (Wu style) L2/L4

♁ 10:15 - 11:45 am Line Dance L1 / Irene

■ 9:30am - 10:30 am Nia Class

♁ 11:45am -1 :00 pm Tai Chi (Wu style) L1/L3


■ 11:00am - 12:00 pm Gentle Fitness

□ 1:20 - 2:50 pm Cantonese Opera Singing L2A


♁ 12:30 - 2:00 pm Line Dance L1A / Yvonne

□ 3:15 - 5:30 pm Peking Opera Appreciation

■ 4:00 - 5:15pm Yoga ♁ 2:00 - 3:30 pm Line Dance L2A / Yvonne

Craft Room

□ 12:45 - 2:15 pm Mandarin Learning L3B

□ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Self Management Program (HP)

□ 8:45 - 10:45 am Mandarin Sharing Group

■ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Knit & Chat

□ 9:30 - 11:00 am Mandarin Learning (L1B)


■

11:00 - 12:15 pm Sketching

□ 1:00 - 3:00 pm Craft Group

□ 11:00am - 12:30 pm Mandarin Learning (L2B)

□ 12:45 - 2:15 pm Calligraphy & Painting Club

□ 3:05 - 6:00 pm Karaoke (A)

1:00 - 3:00 pm Karaoke (B) (English)

3:05 - 6:00 pm Karaoke (C) (Chinese)

Activity Room

□ 9:15 - 10:30 am L2A Fingertip Acupuncture Therapy

♁ 9:00am - 12:00 pm Machet Practice A

□ 10:15 - 11:45 am L1A Cantonese Opera Singing

♁ 9:00am-12:00 pm Machet Practice C class

□ 9:15 - 10:30 am Fingertip Acupuncture Therapy (L2B)

■ 7:00 - 8:30 pm Sunday Merry Music Makers Choir

□ 10:45am - 12:00 pm Chinese Painting L2

♁ 12:30pm - 3:30 pm Machet Practice B



□ 10:45 - 12:00 pm Fingertip Acupuncture Therapy (L2C)

□ 12- 1:15 pm Chinese Painting L1



□ 7:30 - 9:00 pm Chinese Calligraphy


□ 1:30 - 2:45 pm L2D Fingertip Acupuncture Therapy

∆ 7:00 - 9:00 pm (2nd Tue) Sri Lankan Gathering

♁ 4:15 - 5:15 pm Digital Piano (L1B)

■ 6:30 - 8:30 pm Euchre

Computer

Lab

■ 10:00am - 12:00 pm Cellphone /Tablet Support Program

■ 10:30 - 12:30 pm English Conversation for Beginner

■ 10:30am - 12:30 pm English for Beginner

■ 10:00am - 12:00 pm SPLC Website Tutorial

□ 9:30 am - 11:00 am iPad Tutorial in Mandarin



♁ 2:45 - 3:45 pm Digital Piano (L1A)



■ 3:30 - 5:00 pm Internet Cafe


Bridlewood Mall ♁ 8:30 - 9:30 am Bridlewood

Morning Exercise ♁ 8:30 - 9:30 am Bridlewood

Mall Morning Exercise ♁ 8:30 - 9:30 am Bridlewood

Mall Morning Exercise ♁ 8:30 - 9:30 am Bridlewood Mall

Morning Exercise ♁ 8:30 - 9:30 am Bridlewood Mall

Morning Exercise

Other ( Chapel /

Seminar Room C)

□ 10:00am - 12:15 pm People Link Choir (Church Chapel)

■ 1:00 - 3:30 pm Bridge Drop in

(Seminar Room C) □ 10:00 – 11:30 am (Library)

Touch Screen computer in Can.

Computer / Cellphone / Website Programs & Internet Cafe

Free Internet Access for Residents & Members Location: Recreation Department, Computer Lab

Mondays: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursdays & Fridays: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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Cellphone/ Tablet Support

Workshop (1 Session)

English

Instructor: Annie Peng

Mon Jan 9 10:00am-12:00pm COEW1AWI17

Member $3

Non-Member $5 Mon Feb 6 10:00am-12:00pm COEW1BWI17

Mon Mar 6 10:00am-12:00pm COEW1CWI17

A one session workshop providing with you a basic overview of the various functions on your cellphone and tablet. You

will be reviewing the settings function, volume control, pictures, videos and how to attach files. There will also be a brief

look at some useful apps.

20 Minute One to One Cellphone/

Tablet Support

English


Mon Jan 16, 23, 30 10:00am-12:00pm COEC1AWI17

Member $1

Non-Member $2 Mon Feb 13, 20 , 27 10:00am-12:00pm COEC1AWI17

Mon Mar 13, 20, 27 10:00am-12:00pm COEC1AWI17

Unfamiliar with specific tasks or functions on your phone or tablet? If so, book a one to one 20 minute appointment with

Annie our volunteer instructor. Annie will be sure to assist you with any of your cellphone and tablet needs. Book

appointments at the front desk!

SPLC Website Tutorial

(3 Sessions)

English


Thu Jan 12, 19, 26 10:00am-12:00pm COES1AWI17

Member $10

Non-Member $15 Thu Feb 9, 16, 23 10:00am-12:00pm COES1BWI17

Thu Mar 9, 16, 23 10:00am-12:00pm COES1CWI17

Have you ever accessed our St. Paul's L’Amoreaux Centre (SPLC) Website! Attend the 3 workshops and learn:

How to access the various programs and services we offer

Change the website to suit your mother tongue for better understanding

Learn how to print, save and open PDF files

Offer your feedback on the website

Mon Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 3:30pm-5:00pm COIC0AWI17

Member $5

Non-Member $10

Internet Café (4 Sessions)

English

Assisted by SPLC Volunteers

Mon Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 3:30pm-5:00pm COIC0BWI17

Mon Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 3:30pm-5:00pm COIC0CWI17

Weekly practices of computer skills in the computer lab with support of volunteers

Note: For Chinese Computer, Tablet & iPad classes information, please refer to the Chinese Program Guide.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Mandarin Sharing Group

Mandarin

Chat as a group in Mandarin. Individuals wishing to practice Mandarin

are welcome!

Sri Lankan Group Gathering

Tamil & English

Cultural gathering consisting of a meal and fun activities

Movie Night

English

Join us for movie night where we feature movies on a large screen in

the company of family and friends. We do not recommend bringing

children under age 16 due to some mature content

Leisure

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Fingertip Acupuncture 10 lessons

Therapy Level 2

Cantonese; instructor: Philip Mo

Prerequisite: Fingertip Acupuncture

Therapy 1

This course is designed to teach the concepts and theories of

Meridian system and acupuncture therapy; emphasis is on

application

L2 A The Conception Vessel Meridian

L2 B Single Point Fingertip Acupuncture

L2 C Pericardium Meridian

L2 D The Bladder Meridian

Mandarin Learning Level 1A

Instructor: Ya Fang Ding 10 lessons

Beginner

This course is designed to teach the standard Chinese phonetic

alphabet; focus is on pronunciation of consonants/vowels

(Instruction in Mandarin)

Mandarin Learning Level 1B


Review lessons from Mandarin Learning Level 1 A

classes. Prerequisite required: L1A

Mandarin Learning Level 2


This course is focused on improving pronunciation and

practicing daily conversation. Prerequisite required: L1

Mandarin Learning Level 3


Practice additional conversation skills; learn the difference

between Mandarin and Cantonese. Prerequisite required: L2

English for Beginners

Instructor: Ali 8 lessons

Beginner

This class is designed for individuals with little English speaking

skills. Course objectives: You will be able to communicate your

daily needs

English Conversation for

Beginners Ali 8 lessons

Beginner

This course is designed for individuals with minimal English

speaking skills like Formulate descriptive sentences, asking/

responding to questions. This course is designed to be practical

and interactive.

Course Descriptions

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Leisure

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Chinese Painting for Beginners 10 Sessions

Cantonese/English

Instructor: Amen Cheung

Learn basic Chinese painting techniques such as painting flowers,

plants, insects animals and more.

Chinese Painting for Intermediate students Cantonese/English 10 Sessions Instructor: Amen Cheung

In addition to learning basic painting styles of flowers and animals,

students will learn how to paint landscape & use traditional and

modern ink

Calligraphy & Painting Club Cantonese/Mandarin

Learn and discuss Chinese arts, painting, and

calligraphy

Sketching 7 Sessions

English / Cantonese

Instructor: Amen Cheung

This class will continue to touch upon the key elements of sketching, perspective, figure and still life sketching at a novice level.

Craft Group

English

Learn new crafts in a group setting that can be featured at St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre events such as craft sales

Knit and Chat

English

Meet new people while knitting

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Bingo

English

Social bingo game/cards are .75 cents

Additional cards are .10 cents

Bridge

English

Learn how to play bridge

Bridge Drop In

English

Experience playing bridge is required

Carpet Bowling

English

Bowl indoors and meet new friends!

Euchre

English

Learn how to play a new and fun card game. Beginners are

welcome!

Board Games

English / Tamil

Join us playing board games (Scrabble)

Supervised Machet (East & West; no gambling)

English / Cantonese

Student will learn & improve their technique in the game.

Prerequisite: Machet beginners class

Arts & Crafts

Games

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Cantonese Opera Singing Level 1 10 Sessions

Cantonese Learn the basic theory and practice of Cantonese opera singing

Cantonese Opera Singing Level 2 10 Sessions

Cantonese

Learn and practice Cantonese opera singing on an in depth level

Prerequisite: Cantonese Opera Singing L1

Karaoke 10 Sessions A & C Karaoke in Cantonese and Mandarin

B Karaoke in English

Merry Music Makers Choir

English

Join a choir for musical relaxation and a fun social gathering. If

you enjoy singing, this class is for you!

Peking Opera Appreciation

Mandarin Discover the style and tradition of Peking Opera

Digital Piano

Cantonese / English 10 Sessions

Instructor: Milton Woo and Associates

Learn to play popular Chinese and English songs on the piano or

electronic keyboard. No experience is required. A simplified

method using simple notation will allow students to learn in an

enjoyable way

People Link Choir

Cantonese/Mandarin Join a choir for musical relaxation and a fun social gathering


Bridlewood Mall Morning Exercise English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Opportunities for exercise in the Fall/Winter seasons Instruction

on exercise is not offered. Exercises include Tai Chi, Line Dance/

other dances

Fitness for Better Bones & Brain 6 Sessions

English & Cantonese; Instructor: Viktoria

This class is designed to maintain bone strength and brain

function; reduce the risk of falls/bone loss, low impact aerobics,

stretching & brain activities

These classes are designed to increase the functional fitness of

seniors with limited mobility. Most activities are in a sitting

position with light resistance training

Gentle Fitness Chair A 10 Sessions

English; Instructor: Maija

Strength & Stretch 10 Sessions


This class focuses on muscle strength & improving joint mobili-

ty /flexibility. Activities in seated & standing positions.

Gentle Fitness 10 Sessions


This class is designed for warm up, aerobic training, weight

bearing, and muscle conditioning and uses light weights,

resistance bands and cool down exercises.

Fall Prevention Home Exercise 10 Sessions

English and Cantonese;

Learn safe & easy exercises you can do in the comfort of your

own home in both seated and standing positions

Chair Tai Chi beginners 10 Sessions

Cantonese Instructor: Jason Kwok

Learn 18 basic stretching and breathing Tai Chi Qigong steps.

Seniors who wish to participate in a seated position are welcome

Music

Fitness

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Tai Chi Wu 10 lessons Languages: English / Cantonese

Level 1 Learn forms 1-14. Basic Tai Chi warm up exercises/emphasis is placed on body joint

movements, improving muscle relaxation and strength. Objective includes better balance

and decreasing falls

Level 2 Learn 15 - 54 forms. Focus on kicking exercises/emphasis on leg and foot movement

Level 3 Learn 55 - 80 forms. Emphasis on lower back, waist and hip joint exercises

Level 4 Learn 81 - 108 forms. Emphasis on punches and leg Exercises & an overview of all 108

forms

Tai Chi Yeung 10 Sessions Languages: English / Cantonese

Level 1 Learn 18 basic forms of Tai Chi Quan

Level 2 Learn 24 forms of Tai Chi Quan

Table Tennis Indoors with racquets and Table Tennis balls on the standard tables

Mini Tennis English Play mini tennis indoors with lightweight racquets and sponge balls on a full size court

Yoga English Learn yoga techniques such as postures, breathing & relaxation

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St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre - Meals on Wheels Program is accepting new clients.

This program delivers hot or frozen nutritious meals, Good Food Box right to your home.

We also provide information on how to eat healthy and live an active lifestyle which helps you to continue living independently.

Please call 416-493-3333, fax 416-493-3391 or email [email protected].

Fitness Programs Continue ………..

mailto:[email protected]


Ballroom Dance Beginner Learn basic ballroom dance techniques

Ballroom dance Intermediate Level 1 Learn special ballroom dance techniques

Ballroom Dance Advanced Level 2

English & Cantonese

Learn more challenging Latin and ballroom dances such as the

waltz (Prerequisite: Ballroom Dance beginner )

Beginner Line Dance Lily Yuen Cantonese Learn and practice basic line dance steps, no experience required

Line Dance Beginner Irene English & Cantonese Learn and practice basic line dance steps.

Absolute Beginner Line Dance Rhoda

English & Cantonese

Learn basic line dance steps.

Line Dance Level 1

English & Cantonese; Instructors: Irene & Yvonne

Learn basic line dance steps Prerequisite: Completion of line

dance beginner / basic line dance skills

Line Dance Beginner Improver English & Cantonese; Instructor: Rhoda

Learn more complex line dance steps and techniques

Prerequisite: Completion of line dance beginner

Line Dance Level 2 English & Cantonese; Instructors: Rhoda, Irene & Yvonne

Learn more line dance steps to improve and enhance balance and

posture.

Dance (10 Sessions for each class unless specified)

Trips & Outings

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OUTING DAY & TIME FEE DESCRIPTION

Lunching Out Club

English

2nd Friday of each

Month

11:15 am-1:15 pm

Transportation

only

Members: $4

Non Members: $6

Join us for lunch at local restaurants.

Transportation is $4.00 for members &

$6.00 for Non-members. Meals will range

in price from $10 to $30. Each person is

responsible for the cost of their meal.

OUTING LOCATION DATE

Boston Pizza Jan 13

Dragon Legend Feb 10

The Mandarin Mar 10

Gentle Salsa 8 Sessions

English

Instructor: Charmaine

No experience of dance or exercise is required. dance includes

salsa and Caribbean full dance (African, Latin, Traditional Jazz &

Baller) in the mix.

Nia 8 Sessions

English

Instructor: Viktoria

Nia is a heart opening, body-mind-sprit holistic fitness class set to

danceable beats of world music. Nia blends the marital arts, the

dance arts & the healing arts into a non impact cardiovascular

workout.

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TRIP PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

Participants must be at least 18 years old, independent and be able to:

Understand and follow instructions

Load on and off buses

Walk for at least 30 minutes

Remain with the trip group

Climb several stairs

Complete the trip registration form [pre-day questionnaire and personal

information]

Provide an emergency contact number upon registration to the Recreation

Coordinator prior to the trip

Present an OHIP card at the time of the trip

Consult with family doctors (for those with health conditions) before

registering and are required to stay home if they are unwell

Park your car before the trip in the upper southeast parking lot in Bridlewood Mall

& retrieve a parking pass from SPLC’s front desk

Disclose information to receptionists regarding additional services such as walkers

(4 seats are assigned for walker users for most events and are allocated on a first

come first serve basis)

Important Notes

Coaches and school busses are not wheelchair accessible

Participants who require additional assistance must have an escort 18 years/older

Oxygen tanks and cylinder users are responsible for carrying and maintaining their

own equipment. SPLC is not responsible for maintenance of any equipment.

The Recreation Department reserves the right to suspend or terminate the

participation of any person who has demonstrated inappropriate behavior

Anyone with food allergies or special dietary needs must make arrangements for

themselves

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Special Events 19

EVENT DAY & TIME FEE DESCRIPTION

Vocal Training Concert

Location: The Anglican Church of St. Paul’s - Chapel Cantonese / Mandarin

Tuesday

January 10

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Free

Come and enjoy Gabrielle Tung Vocal training class students’ term ending concert.

Cheese Day

Location: Recreation Room

English

Friday

January 13

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Members: $5

Non Members: $10

Let's talk Cheese!

Discover some interesting facts about cheese,

and the natural benefits of consuming it. Let's

watch a video of how cheese is made and

taste a few different types of cheeses.

Welcome Lunar New Year Event


Cantonese / Mandarin

Sunday

January 22

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Free The members of Chinese Calligraphy Association of Canada will write and give away Chinese New Year Couplets. There will be booths selling gifts and supplies to welcome Lunar New Year.

Chinese New Year

Celebration


Cantonese / Mandarin / English

Sunday

February 5

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Free for Members

Non Members: $3

Come celebrate the Chinese New Year!

Enjoy entertainment , games and lucky draw.

Valentines Day Lunch & Choir

Location: Terrace Restaurant &

Recreation Room

English

Friday

February 10

11:30 am - 2:00

pm

Members: $15

Non Members: $18

Enjoy a delicious lunch provided by SPLC

Terrace Restaurant with sweet spirited

performance dedicated to Valentines day by

the wonderful students from Sathiya Sai

School Choir. Don't forget to bring your

singing voices with you

Chinese Afternoon Tea

Location: Terrace Restaurant

Cantonese / Mandarin

Friday

March 3

2:30 - 4:00 pm

Members: $5

Non Members: $8

Have a fun afternoon. Enjoy Chinese dessert

& games

St. Patrick's Day Lunch

Location: Terrace Restaurant

English

Thursday

March 16

11:30 am - 12:30

pm

Members: $ 15

Non Members:

$ 18

Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with a

delicious lunch provided by SPLC Terrace

Restaurant, followed by some games and

prizes to be won

Active Living Fair


Saturday

March 25

10:00 am - 2:30

pm

Free Older adults, seniors and caregivers are

invited. Come & enjoy fun games, workshops

and exhibits on: Active Living, Healthy Eating,

Protect Your Money & etc.

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Health Promotion Programs

Diabetes Program for People Under 65 years old (5 Weeks)

St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre - Seminar Room C

Event Day & Time

Healthy Sri- Lankan Recipes Saturday January 7, 2016

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Tai Chi Saturday January 14, 2016

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Healthy Chinese Recipes Saturday January 21, 2016

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Yoga Saturday January 28, 2016

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Potluck Saturday February 4, 2016

9:30 - 11:30 AM

GOOD FOOD BOX

St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre

Thursday January 12, 2016

Thursday February 9, 2016

Thursday March 9, 2016

Up coming Health Promotion Workshops / Events

St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre - Recreation Room

Workshop Day & Time

Safe Winter Driving Friday December 16, 2016

1:30 - 3:00 PM

TTC Pass Distribution by CNIB Friday January 20, 2017

1:00 - 4:00 PM

Debt Management workshop Friday January 27, 2017

1:30 - 3:00 PM

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Button on Facebook & the “follow” button on Twitter for the latest updates!

Would you like to be featured on our social media platforms or share new things

happening at SPLC with your loved ones?

Make sure to tell your family & friends to “like” & “follow” us online too!

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Are you interested in showing off your artwork on our next cover page?

Visit the Recreation Department or email our

Marketing & Communications Administrator at [email protected] for details!

See What We’re up to Online!

PARKING

All visitors/program participants can park in the upper southeast parking lot at Bridlewood Mall

(located as B on map below).

Please contact SPLC Customer Service desk for a visitor parking permit & display it on your dash-

board.

Vehicles are subject to ticketing/towing if not parked in designated area of Bridlewood Mall and/

or if parking permit is not displayed correctly.

Protect the environment and please recycle.

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