JULY 2019

Sherbourne Reporter 345 Sherbourne Street * 416-964-1599 *

A Message from the Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services…

Hello Everyone! Table of Contents Page 1: I hope you are all having a fantastic summer so far! A Message from the Manager of June was an extremely busy month – and we are Programs & Volunteer Services continuing to provide exciting programs and outings in

Page 2: July! Welcom e to the Rekai Family, Family Information Night, Cultural Day, Be sure to check your calendars for more information Residents Council Update on what’s happening this month.

Page 3: Happenings at Sherbourne Place Outing Schedule: th Page 4 -7: July 4 – Sunshine Centre Local & Community Happenings in th July 17 – Niagara Falls July 2019 th July 24 – Dragon Pearl Buffet July 26th – TIFF Talks Movie Page 8:

Volunteer Requests and Services Program Highlights: th Page 9: July 8 – Residents’ Council Resident, Family and Friends July 15th – Cultural Day Feedback July 16th – Nashville Choir July 18th – Birthday Party Page 10: July 24th – Raising Artists GSA Updates July 25th – Horticultural Therapy

Page 11: Upcoming July Bus Outings, Residents July Birthdays, Remembering our friends Wishing everyone a Happy Canada Day and a wonderful July! Page 12: Upcoming Monthly Bus Outings

Kayla Johnston Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services

Family Information Night Residents Council Update!

The next residents’ council meeting

Family Information Night will be held on will be held on July 3rd TH in the chapel MONDAY JULY 8 2019

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1:30PM in the CHAPEL

See you all at the meeting!

Welcome to the Cultural Rekai Family… Day

Our multicultural day this month will be held on Monday July 15th 2019 Shirley Moffatt We will be celebrating Shirley Ivey Kenya Thomas Paraskevi Some of the programs you can participate in are Discussions, Trivia, Traditions and the Cultural Day Party!

Happenings at

Sherbourne Place

HELLO July! Make sure to make a note in your calendars for all of the exciting programs coming this month…

July 4th Sing Along with Kathy

July 8th Residents’ Council

July 12th Chinese Buddhist Temple

July 15th Cultural Day

July 16th Nashville Choir Performance

July 18th Birthday Party

July 24th Raising Artists

July 25th Horticultural Therapy

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 .

When: July 7 2019 – August 11 2019 Where: Various Locations

Christie Pits Film Festival

This summer, join your friends and neighbours at Park for a cinematic journey from city to city around the world! On Sunday evenings 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: 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: , 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 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 in Toronto. The festival celebrates Canada’s rich brewing history by featuring more than 120 brands from around the world as well as many 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.

Michelle – 2nd floor Lucy – 3rd floor Luca – 4th floor

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 – 416-964-1599 Michelle – 2nd floor Lucy – 3rd floor Luca – 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 [email protected], if interested.

Our next GSA meeting is scheduled for:

July 24th 2019 at 2:30pm Wellesley Central Place

July 2019

June 2019 Bus Outings July Birthdays

In astrology, those born between July 1–21 Sunshine Centre are Crabs of Cancer. Guided by their hearts, Crabs are deeply emotional and nurturing. They create deep th Thursday July 4 2019 bonds and comfortable homes and are always willing to welcome people into their circle. Those born between 9:00AM-4:00PM July 22–31 are Lions of Leo. Leos are natural-born Contact: Lucy Zhou 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 Niagara Falls Leonie Prociuk July 3 th Ray Thompson July 4 Wednesday July 17 2019 Grace Cumming July 4 9:30AM-4:00PM Peter Lee July 7 Norm Levac July 9 Contact: Luca Occhuizzi Patrick Hines July 13 Chun Wong July 15 Fred Jones July 21 Reginald Blanc July 21

Dragon Pearl Buffet th Wednesday July 24 2019 10:45AM-2:30PM Contact: Lucy Zhou

TIFF Talks Movie th Friday July 26 2019 9:45AM-1:30PM Yuen-Ting Wu Contact: Luca Occhuizzi

Henrietta Gabriel

WELLESLEY CENTRAL PLACE UPCOMING BUS OUTINGS

August: Sunshine Centre Swimming Club

September: Sunshine Centre Swimming Club

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