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Wellesley Times 160 Wellesley Street East * Toronto, Ontario * 416-929-9385 * Fax: 416-929-0807
A Message from the Manager of
Programs and volunteer Services …
Time to get out the hats and sunglasses… Summer is set to arrive on June 21st! Hopefully this chilly weather will be replaced with sunshine and warm weather. With
the warm weather comes exciting new programs for the month of June!
Be sure to check out your calendars to see what’s
happening at Wellesley Central Place
Program Highlights: Helping Hands – June 4th & 6th
Time After Time – June 8th Dixon Hall – June 10th
Drum Circle – June 10th Father’s Day Social – June 16th
Birthday Party – June 20th Slushy Social – June 21st
Cultural Day: Philippines – June 24th
Outings: Toronto Music Gardens – June 3rd
Helping Hands at Branksome Hall – June 11th Sunshine Centre Pride Festival – June 15th
Lunch at Stout – June 17th
BBQ Lunches: June 7th – 2West June 14th – 2East June 21st – 3West June 28th – 3East
Happy Father’s Day! Happy Seniors Month! Happy
Pride! Wishing you all a warm & sunny June!
Kayla Johnston
Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services
June 2019
Table of Contents
Page 1:
A Message from the Director of Programs,
Community Partnerships and Volunteer
Services
Page 2:
Family Council Update, Residents’ Council
Update, Welcome to Rekai, Cultural Day
Page 3:
BBQ Info, Info on Fun Pages, Tuck Shop
Announcements
Page 4 -7:
Local & Community Happenings in June
2019
Page 8:
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
Announcements
Page 9:
Volunteer Requests
Page 10:
Family and Resident Feedback
Page 11:
Pet Therapy
Page 10:
June Outings, June Birthdays, In
Memoriam
Page 13:
Upcoming outings
Page 14
Bingo Update
Page 15-16
Fun Pages
April 2018
Family Council update
Family council dates for
the rest of 2019 are as follows… June 3rd
September 9th
October 7th November 4th
All meetings are at 7PM in the Community Room
Cultural
Day
Our multicultural day this month will be held on
Monday, June 24th 2019 We will be celebrating
Philippines! Some of the programs you can participate
in are Fun Facts, Food tastings and the Philippines Party!
Residents’ Council Update!
The next resident’s council meeting will be held on Tuesday June 11th at 10:30 am in the chapel. Please come along
and let you voice be heard.
See you all at the council meeting!
Welcome to the Rekai Family…
Claude Don Mehra Grace Cummings
Irma Saturno Wo Wen Feng
NEW NEWSLETTER FUN PAGES!
Starting this month, the newsletters will
now include a colouring and a puzzle
page at the back. Give them a scribble,
or attempt to solve them. Turn them into
the Life Enrichment Staff before the end
of the month and you will be put into a
draw!
A small prize will be given to the winner
of the draw each month.
DON’T FORGET TO WRITE YOUR
NAME ON THEM!
BBQ’s at Wellesley Central Place
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!
The Travelling
Tuck Shop!
Grace will be coming around
with the travelling tuck shop
every Thursday at 2pm.
Local & Community Happenings in June 2019
Our Lady of Lourdes Bazaar Sale
Much more than just a yardsale, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church will once again hold their annual bazaar. This year features a food pavilion, a BBQ, Halo Halo, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle draw, and tons more. New this year: A karaoke booth and fun in the sun for kids. Happening from 9am-3pm! When: Saturday , June 1st, 2019 Where: 520 Sherbourne Street
BurgerMania 2019 BurgerMania 2019 is FREE ADMISSION! An outdoor, Three Day Food Extravaganza that features Toronto's top burger chefs and establishments all in one spot. In addition to serving up their finest patties between the buns, the festival delivers everything else relating to the burger experience from Sides and Shakes to a Beer Patio and much more! With some live music to go along with every bite, this event has all the fixings for a perfect family friendly weekend. Vendors will be serving meat, vegetarian and gluten-free options! When: Friday May 31st – Sunday June 2nd. Where: Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas Street East
ReelAbilities Film Festival 2019
ReelAbilities Film Festival returns to Toronto for the fourth year in a row, May 24 - June 2, 2019, showcasing Canadian and International shorts, features, and documentaries about Deaf and disability cultures and by filmmakers and actors with disabilities and/or who are Deaf. ReelAbilities Film Festival will also include filmmaker Q&As, dance performances, workshops and an Accessible Comedy Night. When: May 24 – June 2, 2019 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Where: Multiple Locations across Toronto, check https://reelabilities.org/toronto/ for more details
August: Osage County
When their father vanishes, three daughters return home to support their mother. The result is an epic portrait of the modern dysfunctional family. Fiercely funny and bitingly brutal. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play. Pulitizer prize for Drama. When: Saturday May18th – Saturday June 15th 2019. Where: Young Centre for the Performing Arts ,50 Tank House Lane
Campus Secrets and Spectres
Is Canada’s largest university also its most haunted? The grand architecture and tree-lined paths of the University of Toronto downtown campus is filled with dark history and ghostly tales. Hear about secret chambers, restless spirits trapped among the stars, haunting love stories and more. (90 minutes). Tickets cost $23.99. When: Friday, May 31st – Saturday, September 28th, 2019 Where: 100 Queen's Park Crescent
The Leslieville flea at Ashbridge Estate
Over 2 acres of green space to explore. Food, Beer, Music & the BEST Vintage & Handcrafted goods in the City. For all the details go to leslievilleflea.com. Admission is free. When: Sunday June 9th, 10am-5pm Where: 1444 Queen Street East
Balfolk Toronto Weekly Dance and Jam Dance social folk dances to live music, including fiddles, accordions and hurdy-gurdies! Dance a range of dances, including partner and mixed dances, which are all fun and easy to learn. People of all ages, identities and skill levels are welcome. You don't need a partner or prior experience. You are also welcome to come to watch, and enjoy the music! This is a pay what you can event; donations of $5-$10 are suggested. When: Every Monday until June 24th, 2019 Where: Drom Taberna, 458 Queen St. W..
Father’s Day Boat Cruise
A cruise isn’t just a creative Father’s Day gift— it’s a unique experience your dad will never forget! See the city from a whole new perspective together, and treat him to delicious food and unbeatable skyline views. There are two Father’s Day feasts to choose from: our Father’s Day Brunch Cruise for daytime celebrations or our Father’s Day Dinner Cruise for evening festivities. Dad will love it either way! Adult tickets are $74.90.
When: March 28th to April 7th. Where: Mariposa Cruises at 207 Queens Quay West, Pier 6 (Queens Quay W & York St)
Murder at the ROM Scavenger Hunt A curator has been murdered and a trail of clues left behind, connected to secrets in the collections. As you solve clues, you’ll begin to piece together a tale of greed, lust, pride and revenge. There are multiple suspects, one victim and you, the sleuths, must crack a cryptic code left in the curator’s appointment book to solve the mystery. On an Urban Capers Scavenger Hunt, you don't collect items, but rather answers to tricky and humorous questions. Teams of 2-6 compete over the course of two hours. Tickets are $44.99. When: Sunday June 2nd,8th and 30th at 1:00pm until 3:30pm Where: The Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park
Local & Community Happenings in June 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
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 [email protected], if interested.
Our next GSA meeting is scheduled for:
July 24th 2019 at 2:30pm
LGBTQ2S+ June Programs:
June 8th - Time After Time: Bridging the Gap 2:00-5:00 in the Backyard
Does your loved one require 1:1 visits with a 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 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)
PET THERAPY AT WCP
Pictured in Photo: Scarlett visiting on 4E
Wellesley Central Place is lucky to have three teams of pet therapy dogs! Alison & Scarlett, Jessica & Chewy and Brenda and Ray & Cinnamon – we
would like to thank you for your dedication and hard work each week!
Please be sure to look for the wagging tail of Scarlett on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM
June Bus Outings
Toronto Music Garden
Monday June 3rd 2019
1:30PM-4:00PM
Contact: Maria Fabrychnava
416-929-9385 x 240
Helping Hands At Branksome
Tuesday June 11th 2019
10:45AM – 1:00PM
Contact: Millie McMillian
416-929-9385 x 241
Sunshine Centre
Rainbow Bridges Pride Festival
Saturday June 15th 2019
9:00AM-4:00PM
Contact: Millie McMillian
416-929-9385 x 241
OR
Contact: Anita Kett
416-929-9385 x 240
Lunch at Stout Pub
Monday June 17th 2019
9:00AM-4:00PM
Contact: Anita Kett
416-929-9385 x 240
April 2019
June Birthdays
There are two astrology signs for those born in June. Geminis are born June 1st to the 20th. They are talkative and social beings. They tend be on trend and are one of the most outgoing of the zodiac sign. People born June
21st and onward are ruled by the sign of Cancer. Cancer is the most emotional sign of the Zodiac. They may be
reserved when first meeting them, but when they form friendships they are for life.
Dorothy Shepard..........June 15th Morely Chalmers……..June 16th Laurier Matte………….June 17th Esther MacDonald……June 26th Doris Coates……….….June 27th Hans Wredenhagen….June 29th Tuula Kangas.………..June 30th
Florence Borovoy
Sue Kauffman
Martha Mann Southgate
Please stay tuned for upcoming outings and further details in the next few months.
WELLESLEY CENTRAL PLACE UPCOMING
BUS OUTINGS
July: Lunch Outing
Sunshine Centre
Niagara Falls
August: Sunshine Centre
Blue Jays Game
Lunch Cruise
September: High Park
Toronto Zoo
Lunch at Olde York Fish & Chips
THE NEW RULES
In May we started testing a new style of bingo rules – one that makes double, triple and
even quintuplet wins possible! Here are the new rules:
1. Each player can now win every round of bingo. HOWEVER, they can only win on
one card.
2. Each game still needs a new winner, but now people who have won in the previous
round can win again!
3. At the end of the Bingo session players can redeem their points right away or receive
Bingo Bucks! Bingo bucks can be traded in for various prizes. HOWEVER –
players can only claim 2 prizes per session.
4. Life Enrichment Staff will keep track of Bingo Buck balances – anyone who wishes
to hold off on claiming a prize can save their Bingo Bucks to trade in for a bigger
prize the next bingo session!
With this change comes some new bingo prizes, and prize packs! Below are some
examples.
$1 Prizes $2 Prizes $3 Prizes
Chocolate Bars Toothpaste Markers
Socks (1 Pair) Lotion Colouring Books
Tissues (2 packs) Foaming Hand Soap Sudoku Books
Chips Word Search Nail Care Package – Emery
Board and 2 Polishes
As always LEA are looking for your suggestions on prizes you want to see added, so
please let them know!
FUN PAGES
