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A Message from the Manager of Programs &

Volunteer Services…

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are all having a fantastic summer so far!

June was an extremely busy month – and we are

continuing to provide exciting programs and outings in

July!

Be sure to check your calendars for more information

on what’s happening this month.

Outing Schedule:

July 4th – Sunshine Centre

July 10th – Burds Fish Farm

July 17th – Niagara Falls

Program Highlights:

July 9th – Residents’ Council

July 11th – Social GSA

July 16th – Nashville Choir

July 18th – Raising Artists

July 18th – Birthday Party

July 25th – Horticultural Therapy

July 29th – Cultural Day

Wishing everyone a Happy Canada Day and a

wonderful July!

Kayla Johnston

Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services

JULY 2019

Table of Contents Page 1:

A Message from the Manager of

Programs & Volunteer Services

Page 2:

Travelling Tuck Shop, Family Council

Update, Cultural Day, Residents Council

Update

Page 3:

Happenings at Wellesley Central Place

and BBQs

Page 4 -7:

Local & Community Happenings in July

2019

Page 8:

Volunteer Requests and Services

Page 9:

Resident, Family and Friends Feedback

Page 10:

GSA Updates

Page 11:

Call for Donations- Summer Sale

Page 12:

Upcoming July Bus Outings, Residents

July Birthdays, Remembering our friends

Page 13:

Upcoming Monthly Bus Outings

Residents Council Update!

The next residents’ council meeting will be held on

TUESDAY JULY 9TH 2019

at

10:30AM in the CHAPEL

See you all at the meeting!

Family Council update

Family Council is on

summer break. See you again

September 9th.

The Travelling

Tuck Shop!

The Travelling Tuck shop is

taking a break during the

month of July. Please see your

Life Enrichment Staff if you

are interested in making a

purchase.

Cultural

Day

Our multicultural day this month will be held on

Monday July 22nd 2019 We will be celebrating

Belarus Some of the programs you can

participate in are Discussions, Trivia, Traditions and the Cultural Day Party!

Happenings at Wellesley Central Place

HELLO July!

Make sure to make a note in your

calendars for all of the exciting

programs coming this month…

July 1st Canada Day Social

July 4th

Sing Along with Kathy

July 9th Residents’ Council

July 10th

LGBTQ Movie Night

July 11th Social GSA

July 16th

Nashville Choir Performance

July 18th Raising Artists

July 18th

Birthday Party

July 22nd BBQ with Dixon Hall

July 29th

Cultural Day: Belarus

FIRE UP THE GRILL…

It’s that time of year

again!! BBQ Season is here! Every unit will have

2 bbq lunches this summer. BBQ dates are

as follows… June 7th – 2West

June 14th – 2East June 21st – 3West June 28th – 3East July 5th – 4West July 12th – 4East July 19th – 2West July 26th – 2East

August 2nd – 3West August 9th – 3East August 16th – 4West August 23rd – 4East

See you in the Backyard!

Local & Community Happenings in July 2019

Toronto Caribbean Carnival This is the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America and you can expect numerous events taking place around the city (from music to food-focused), culminating in a massica parade and street festival (formerly known as Caribana. When: July 7 2019 – August 11 2019

Where: Various Locations

Christie Pits Film Festival

This summer, join your friends and neighbours at Christie Pits Park for a cinematic journey from city to city around the world! On Sunday evenings Toronto Outdoor Picture presents the 9th summer season of its signature event, Christie Pits Film Festival. The programme will explore themes of partnership, friendship, coupledom, doppelgangers, and other dualities in the wide variety of cinematic two-handers.

When: June 30 2019 – August 25 2019

Where: Christie Pits Park

Beaches International Jazz Festival Unfolding each summer in the heart of the lakeside neighbourhood, the celebration of music features a dynamic roster, multiple stages, a popular street fest and an enticing line-up of gourmet food trucks. And all the performance are FREE. When: July 5th 2019 – July 7th 2019 Where: The Beaches Neighbourhood

Local & Community Happenings in July 2019

Toronto Art Fair The TOAE offers a fresh air and free alternative to conventional art shows and galleries, with hundreds of artists participating. It’s the quintessential Toronto summer weekend with great art – and beer! As the largest of its kind in Canada, the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair offers a fresh-air and free alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Over 300 artists participate and 100,000 visitors attend the fair every year. Side-by-side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students exhibit and sell their work directly to the public. . When: July 12 2019-July 14 2019 Where: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto

Summerlicious Toronto’s most mouth-watering culinary celebration is back – and it’s bigger and tastier than ever. Feeling a little overwhelmed by the 200+ restaurant options? We’re here to help. Start planning your Toronto gastronomical getaway with our Summerlicious 2019 guide. Visit the Summerlicious Website for details on participating restaurants and pricing. https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/summerlicious/ When: July 5 2019-July 21 2019 Where: Various participating restaurants throughout Toronto

TD Salsa in Toronto Festival

One of the largest Latino-themed cultural celebrations in Canada, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival spans a three-week period and culminates in Salsa on St. Clair, a scintillating two-day street fest. Canada’s hottest street festival, Salsa on St. Clair caps a three-week celebration of Latin music, dance, food and culture. This FREE family event in midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village is Canada’s biggest salsa party. With thousands of salseros and flavours from 15 countries, it’s going to be spicy! When: June 23 2019-July 7 2019 Where: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto

Local & Community Happenings in July 2019

Toronto Festival of Beer

The Toronto Festival of Beer, also known as Beerfest, is an annual event that takes place at Exhibition Place in Toronto. The festival celebrates Canada’s rich brewing history by featuring more than 120 brands from around the world as well as many Ontario craft brewers. The event has become Canada’s largest beer festival with 30,000 people attending every year. Established in 1994, the Toronto Festival of Beer has been sampling beer for those aged 19+ for 17 years. When: July 26 2019-July 28 2019 Where: Bandshell Park, Toronto

Toronto Summer Music Festival

The Toronto Summer Music Festival is one of the city’s most eagerly-awaited classical music events with concerts performed by Canadian and international artists, plus masterclasses, lectures, interviews, workshops and free outreach concerts. When: July 11 2019- August 3 2019 Where: Koener Hall, Toronto

Honda Indy Toronto

Honda Indy Toronto is among the most respected motorsports events in North America and features a week-long festival-like atmosphere that includes the fastest racing series on the planet, celebrity athletes, live entertainment and interactive activities. Tickets begin at $70.00. Visit the Website for more information on ticket pricing. http://hondaindy.com/tickets/pricing When: July 12 2019- July 14 2019 Where: Exhibition Place, Toronto

Local & Community Happenings in July 2019

Toronto Public Library – St. James Town Branch

495 Sherbourne Street 416-393-7744

Wellesley Community Centre

495 Sherbourne Street 416-392-0227

The 519 – LGTBQ communities

519 Church Street 416-392-6874

Does your loved one require 1:1 visits with a v volunteer?

Volunteers at Wellesley Central Place can spend

time with your loved one while engaging in various leisure activities such as outdoor strolls in the

backyard or courtyard, a visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, a trip to the library or coffee shop, reading

and reminiscing.

If you would like to sign your loved one up for 1:1 volunteer visits please contact the Life Enrichment

Staff on your floor.

Maria – 416-929-9385 ext. 240 Anita -416-929-9385 ext. 232 Millie – 416-929-9385 ext. 241

Dear Residents, Family and Fri Friends

We want to know your feedback!!!

- What kinds of programs do you want to see?

- Do you enjoy the programs we have now?

- What kinds of outings would you like to go on?

- What kind of themed parties and events would you like to see?

We want to know your input. Please feel free to leave your drop box, or with the Life Enrichment

Staff on your floor.

Kayla Johnston – 416-929-9385 ext. 257 (Manager of Programs) Maria – 416-929-9385 ext. 240 (2nd Floor) Anita -416-929-9385 ext. 232 (3rd Floor)

Millie – 416-929-9385 ext. 241 (4th Floor)

Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) The GSA welcomes all community members interested, LGBTQ2S+ and non-LGBTQ2S+. Please contact Barbara Michalik – Director of Community Partnerships, Programs and Volunteer Services at 416-929-9385

ext:265 or barbaram@rekaicentres.com, if interested.

Our next GSA meeting is scheduled for:

July 24th 2019 at 2:30pm

LGBTQ2S+ Programs:

LGBTQ Movie Night – July 10th at 6:30pm GSA Social – July 11th at 11:00am

2019 FALL SALE!

We need your china, games, toys, furniture, books, plants,

costume jewellery, small appliances and anything you wish to

assist us in.

We will also be having a mini BAKED GOODS TABLE.

Date: September 2019

June 2019 Bus Outings

Sunshine Centre

Thursday July 4th 2019

9:00AM-4:00PM

Contact: Millie MacMillian

416-929-9385 x 241

Burds Fish Farm

Wednesday July 10th 2019

10:00AM-3:00PM

Contact: Maria Fabrychnava

416-929-9385 x 240

Niagara Falls

Wednesday July 17th 2019

9:30AM-4:00PM

Contact: Anita Kett

416-929-9385 x 232

July Birthdays

In astrology, those born between July 1–21 are Crabs of Cancer. Guided by their hearts, Crabs are

deeply emotional and nurturing. They create deep bonds and comfortable homes and are always willing to welcome people into their circle. Those born between

July 22–31 are Lions of Leo. Leos are natural-born leaders: confident, charismatic, creative, and

warmhearted. Leos also use their humor and loyalty to bring people together to work

for a common cause.

Morrison Hewitt July 1 Leonie Prociuk July 3 Ray Thompson July 4 Grace Cumming July 4 Peter Lee July 7 Norm Levac July 9 Patrick Hines July 13 Chun Wong July 15 Fred Jones July 21 Reginald Blanc July 21

July 2019

Shantaben Mehta

Francesca Fasullo

Denis Drummond

Therese Strutt

Jestina Lewis

WELLESLEY CENTRAL PLACE UPCOMING

BUS OUTINGS

August: Sunshine Centre

Blue Jays Game

Grand River Lunch Cruise

September: Sunshine Centre

Chudleigh’s Apple Farm

Toronto Zoo

Swimming Club

October: Brickworks Cider House

AGO

Please stay tuned for upcoming outings and further details in the next few months