Event Calendar

We have 4 locations in the GTA where events are held. Please make sure to check your event's location, in the event details, before arrival.

Locations include:

Main Office:
20 Eglinton Ave W, Floor 16
Toronto, ON,
M4R 1K8
Toronto Memory Program:
1 Valleybrook Dr. #400
North York, ON
M3B 2S7
Providence Healthcare:
3276 St. Clair Ave E
Scarborough, ON
M1L1W1
Reconnect Community
Health Services:

(Formerly St. Clair West
Services for Seniors)
2562 Eglinton Ave W, Suite 202
Toronto, ON
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May 2, 2018
Open Webinar: Driving and Dementia
ONLINE

Recognize how dementia impacts driving abilities and exploring support
strategies.

Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a
live presentation

To REGISTER: Go to our NEW online learning site
at www.alzeducate.ca
htt...
May 2, 2018 12:00 PM
RSVP Adult Children Caregiver Support Group (4 sessions)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
This 4-week support group will provide an opportunity for caregivers to
come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Group members will decide on the focus and direction of the group, and
both prac...
May 2, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Boomers Club
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Boomers Club is a weekly wellness group for people living with Young
Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. Each week, we
do different activities that include gentle exercises, music, dancing,
art and brai...
May 2, 2018 5:30 PM
Open Brain Health
Toronto Public Library - Fairview Branch

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

COST: FREE, registration is required.

Please call Jona Unas at TPL -...
May 2, 2018 6:30 PM
May 3, 2018
Open Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (Cantonese)
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

Description:

Learn about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, the impact of
changes to the brain, and the progression of Alzheimer's disease!

Workshop is presented in Cantonese.

COST: FREE, r...
May 3, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Understanding Behaviours and Communication Strategies
Scarborough Village Recreation Centre

Brief Description:

This workshop is for family caregivers providing care for a person
in the middle stages of dementia. The primary focus of the
workshop is to provide caregivers with the necessary tools and
edu...
May 3, 2018 2:00 PM
May 4, 2018
RSVP Caring for your Partner Support Group

Location: Toronto Memory Program
https://www.torontomemoryprogram.com/

The initial agenda of this
group is flexible and should cover topics raised by the group. Brief
check-ins
are encouraged where each participant has the opportunity to share how
th...
May 4, 2018 1:30 PM
May 5, 2018
Ticketed Dementia Care Training Program (2 full days)

Location: Providence Healthcare
https://www.providence.on.ca/contact

PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line
health-care provider.

Description:
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing
the Alzheime...
May 5, 2018 9:00 AM
Open Brain Health (presented in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation)
Highland Heights Junior Public School

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

COST: FREE, please register

Interested participants are to register with...
May 5, 2018 10:30 AM
May 7, 2018
Open Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Toronto Public Library - Eatonville Branch

Description:

Learn about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, the impact of
changes to the brain, and the progression of Alzheimer's disease!

COST: FREE, registration is required.

Please call Monica Ra...
May 7, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Brain Health
Tendercare Living Centre

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

COST: FREE, registration is required.

Please call Peggy Li to register: 416-499-2020...
May 7, 2018 6:00 PM
May 8, 2018
RSVP Dementia 101

Location: Providence Healthcare
http://providence.on.ca/

This workshop will provide family caregivers with an overview of
Alzheimer's disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and
illustrates the progression of the disease.

Topics:

* G...
May 8, 2018 10:00 AM
Ticketed Dementia Care Training Program (4 Sessions)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a personal support worker or front-line
health-care provider.

Description:
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing
the Alzheimer Society of Toronto's specialized Dement...
May 8, 2018 5:00 PM
May 9, 2018
RSVP Understanding Behaviour and Communication Strategies
Woodgreen Community Services - 721 Broadview Ave. Lower Level

Brief Description:

This workshop is for family caregivers providing care for a person
in the middle stages of dementia. The primary focus of the
workshop is to provide caregivers with th...
May 9, 2018 4:30 PM
Open Boomers Club
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Boomers Club is a weekly wellness group for people living with Young
Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. Each week, we
do different activities that include gentle exercises, music, dancing,
art and brai...
May 9, 2018 5:30 PM
May 10, 2018
RSVP Dementia and Palliative Care Training (1 Full Day)

Location: Providence Healthcare
https://www.providence.on.ca/contact

PRE-REQUISITE: This workshop is for PSWs or Front-line Health Care
Providers.

This workshop is facilitated by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and the
Alzheimer Society of Toronto s...
May 10, 2018 9:00 AM
Open Brain Games (Cantonese)
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

Presented in Cantonese by Alzheimer Society of Toronto

CO...
May 10, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Alzheimer's Disease and Supportive Communication
Toronto Public Library - Humber Summit Branch

Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Through a free
workshop presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, learn to
recognize these different ways of communication and understand how
de...
May 10, 2018 7:00 PM
May 14, 2018
RSVP The Family Dynamics of Caregiving
SPRINT Senior Care

Building on Family Dynamics in Coping with Dementia

This workshop will explore the major challenges and concerns that can
arise for families caring for a person with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

* Identify family dynamics and ...
May 14, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Tour
Royal Ontario Museum


Part of the Active Living Program sponsored by Manulife

A guided interactive tour of the Royal Ontario Museum for people in the
early stages of dementia and their
May 14, 2018 2:30 PM
Open Supportive Communication
Tendercare Living Centre

Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Through a free
workshop presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, learn to
recognize these different ways of communication and understand how
dementia affects a pers...
May 14, 2018 6:00 PM
May 15, 2018
RSVP We Need Your Help
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Help us shape the future of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

Join us for a 2-hour workshop with Scott Russell, Chief Operating
Officer at Alzheimer Society of Toronto, to share your experience
living with dementia or car...
May 15, 2018 10:00 AM
May 16, 2018
Open Webinar: Executive Functions
ONLINE

Learn to recognize the symptoms of impaired executive functioning and
its implications in dementia.

Use your computer, internet connection and phone to participate in a
live presentation

To REGISTER: Go to our NEW online learning site
at www....
May 16, 2018 12:00 PM
Open Brain Games
Better Living

This workshop discusses myths and facts of Alzheimer’s disease
and dementia. It is an interactive workshop that provides the
opportunity for open discussion and questions regarding dementia.

Learning Objectives

* Understand wha...
May 16, 2018 2:00 PM
Open Boomers Club
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Boomers Club is a weekly wellness group for people living with Young
Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. Each week, we
do different activities that include gentle exercises, music, dancing,
art and brai...
May 16, 2018 5:30 PM
May 17, 2018
RSVP Dementia and Palliative Care Training (1 Full Day)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

PRE-REQUISITE: This workshop is for PSWs or Front-line Health Care
Providers.

This workshop is facilitated by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and the
Alzheimer Society of Toronto staff. Front-line healthcare
professional...
May 17, 2018 9:00 AM
Open Finding Your Way (Cantonese)
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

A workshop on reducing the risk of people with dementia from going
missing.

Participants will learn:

* Why people with dementia go missing
* What to look for and how to help someone who is lost ...
May 17, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Finding Your Way
Scarborough Village Recreation Centre

A workshop on reducing the risk of people with dementia from going
missing.

Participants will learn:

* Why people with dementia go missing
* What to look for and how to help someone who is lost and confused
* ...
May 17, 2018 2:00 PM
Open Brain Health
Toronto Public Library - Humber Summit Branch

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

COST: FREE, registration is required.

Please call Maria Barbier...
May 17, 2018 7:00 PM
May 18, 2018
RSVP First Steps (4 sessions)

Location: Reconnect Community Services (formerly St. Clair West
Services for Seniors)
http://www.servicesforseniors.ca/contact-us.html

A four-week session workshop for people in the early stages of dementia
and their family caregivers.

Topics inclu...
May 18, 2018 10:00 AM
RSVP We Need Your Help
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Help us shape the future of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

Join us for a 2-hour workshop with Scott Russell, Chief
Operating Officer at Alzheimer Society of Toronto, to share your
experience
living with dementia or car...
May 18, 2018 10:00 AM
RSVP TIFF Senior's Film Fridays - The Agony and the Ecstasy
TIFF Bell Lightbox

In partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival, we invite
you to a free screening of The Agony and
The Ecstasy.

The Agony and the Ecstasy recounts the struggle between
Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) and his patron Pope...
May 18, 2018 11:00 AM
May 19, 2018
RSVP Dementia 101
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This workshop will provide family caregivers with an overview of
Alzheimer's disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and
illustrates the progression of the disease.

Topics:

* Gain a greater understanding ...
May 19, 2018 10:00 AM
May 22, 2018
Open Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (Cantonese)
Woodgreen Senior Active Living Centre

This presentation allows participants to learn about Alzheimer's
disease and other dementias, the impact of changes to the brain, the
progression of Alzheimer's disease, strategies to reduce risk factors
and how t...
May 22, 2018 10:00 AM
RSVP Long Distance Caregiving
Providence Healthcare

For family caregivers caring from a distance

This workshop will explore some of the unique challenges and issues
that can arise when caring from a distance, as well as identify the
different ways caregivers can provide support a...
May 22, 2018 5:30 PM
May 23, 2018
Open Boomers Club
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Boomers Club is a weekly wellness group for people living with Young
Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. Each week, we
do different activities that include gentle exercises, music, dancing,
art and brai...
May 23, 2018 5:30 PM
May 24, 2018
Open Alzheimer's Disease and Supportive Communication (Cantonese)
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

Changes in communication occur in people with dementia. Through a free
workshop presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, learn to
recognize these different ways of communication and understand...
May 24, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Finding Your Way
Toronto Public Library - Humber Summit Branch

A workshop on reducing the risk of people with dementia from going
missing.

Participants will learn:

* Why people with dementia go missing
* What to look for and how to help someone who is lost and con...
May 24, 2018 7:00 PM
May 25, 2018
RSVP We Need Your Help

Location: Reconnect Community Health Services
http://www.reconnect.on.ca/contact-us/

Help us shape the future of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

Join us for a 2-hour workshop with Scott Russell, Chief Operating
Officer at Alzheimer Society of Toro...
May 25, 2018 10:00 AM
Open Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
SCHC - Toronto Community Housing

Description:

Learn about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, the impact of
changes to the brain, and the progression of Alzheimer's disease!



COST: FREE, please call to register

Please contact Dominika Siemia...
May 25, 2018 10:30 AM
May 26, 2018
RSVP Monthly Mindfulness for Caregivers Group
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This once a month group will offer family caregivers of person with
dementia a chance to learn and practice mindfulness techniques in an
open and relaxed environtment. The goal is to be focused on the present
moment while ...
May 26, 2018 10:00 AM
May 28, 2018
RSVP We Need Your Help

Location: Providence Healthcare
https://www.providence.on.ca/contact

Help us shape the future of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

Join us for a 2-hour workshop with Scott Russell, Chief Operating
Officer at Alzheimer Society of Toronto, to share yo...
May 28, 2018 10:00 AM
May 29, 2018
Open Brain Health (Cantonese)
Woodgreen Senior Active Living Centre

Come and learn about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias, and how to improve and maintain the health of the brain.

Presented in CANTONESE

COST: FREE

Please call or email Nicole Joseph to...
May 29, 2018 10:00 AM
May 30, 2018
RSVP Meaningful Activities
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

This workshop will help caregivers to develop and participate in
meaningful activities with their family member or friend with dementia.
The goal is to provide practical ideas on how to spend quality time
together by ident...
May 30, 2018 1:00 PM
Open Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Tour
Royal Ontario Museum

Part of the Active Living Program sponsored by Manulife

A guided interactive tour of the Royal Ontario Museum for people in the
early stages of dementia and their family caregivers.

Light refreshments are served following the to...
May 30, 2018 2:30 PM
Open Boomers Club
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Boomers Club is a weekly wellness group for people living with Young
Onset Dementias (under age 65) and their care partners. Each week, we
do different activities that include gentle exercises, music, dancing,
art and brai...
May 30, 2018 5:30 PM
May 31, 2018
RSVP 2nd Annual Caregiver Education Forum
Scarborough and Rouge Hospital - Birchmount Campus

Please join us for an engaging and informative afternoon filled with
talks by experts in the field of dementia, and information booths by
community partners.

The following topics will be covered and ...
May 31, 2018 11:00 AM

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