“Mosaic Home Care – a Tour of Our Wonderful City” January 2020 a Guide for Members, Families and Caregivers
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“Mosaic Home Care – A Tour of Our Wonderful City” January 2020 A Guide for Members, Families and Caregivers If you would like to download the most recent Activity Booklet please visit: https://www.mosaichomecare.com/news-events/activity-booklet/ Or call our Mosaic offices to send you our most recent copy in the mail 905-597-7000 or 416-322-7002 Website: www.mosaichomecare.com Winter Events & Festivals Event Details: We all know how the “January blues” can feel. So why not gather your family and friends for one of these fun events to enjoy this chilly Winter month. 1. Toronto Aurora Winter Festival Celebrate the light and adventure that Toronto Aurora Winter Festival has to offer. When: November 22, 2019 - January 5, 2020 (see website for specific dates and times) Where: Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Cost: Regular $14.99 (see website for other ticket packages) Information: Website: https://www.aurorawinterfestival.com /toronto/ 2. Union Holiday Lace up your skates at the Gateway to Toronto with this year’s Union Holiday. When: November 29, 2019 - January 4, 2020 Monday to Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday to Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Where: Union Station, 65 Front St. W. Cost: Free Information: Website: https://www.blogto.com/events/union- station-skating-rink-toronto/ 3. Community Skate Are you looking for something to do on New Year’s Day? Bring your family and friends for a mid-day skate at the historic Maple Leaf Gardens! When: January 1, 2020 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where: Mattamy Athletic Centre, 60 Carlton St. Cost: Free Information: Website: http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail /free-public-skate-new-years-day Phone: 416-598-5966 Email: [email protected] 4. UTChinese New Year Concert 2020 Featuring pianists, violinists, string quartets, choirs and orchestras. This New Year Concert is a one-of- its-kind. When: January 11, 2020 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Where: Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. Cost: $30 - $60 Information: Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/utchinese- new-year-concert-2020-tickets- 81255261675?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 5. Toronto Blue Jays Winter Fest The Winter Fest features two days of baseball fun and winter festivities. Activities include rookie appearances; Jr. Jays™ activities, live entertainment, historic memorabilia, ballpark tours, and much more. When: January 18 & 19, 2020 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where: Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way Cost: $20 adults (see website for other ticket packages) Information: Website: https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/fans/winter-fest Email: [email protected] 6. Toronto International Boat Show Over 250 workshops and seminars, the world’s largest indoor lake and, of course, beautiful boats of all sizes and types. When: January 17 - 26, 2020 Weekdays 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sunday, January 19 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday, January 26 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where: Enercare Centre, 100 Princes' Blvd. Cost: Adult (17+) $20, Senior (65+) $17 (see website for other ticket packages) Information: Website: https://www.torontoboatshow.com/ Email: [email protected] Health and Wellness Events Event Details: Dance is a great exercise to keep the body and brain active and it’s tons of fun! Be sure to check out one of these dancing events taking place this January. 1. UMSRA Dance Class Looking to be active in the New Year? Enjoy a fun dance class with structured workouts and dance moves to Bollywood, Belly dance, Soca, hip hop, salsa, and Bhangra! When: January 6, 2020 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where: Xing Dance Theatre, 452 College St. Cost: Free Information: Website: https://www.eventbrite .ca/e/burn-400-calories-for-free-umsra-fitness-brand- tickets-84694319991?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 2. Tango Class Love to dance? Come to a free Tango Class. The master teachers will share their experience through a fun and easy Argentine dance class. When: January 24, 2020 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Where: 206 Beverly St. Cost: Free Information: Website: https://www.bulentylina.com/free-tango- class-tango-toronto 3. Lunar New Year Dance Performance Come and celebrate Lunar New Year with us at the Markham Public Library! The Carol C Dance Studio will be performing three dances. When: January 26, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Where: Milliken Mills Library, 7600 Kennedy Rd. Cost: Free Information: Phone: 905-513-7977 Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lunar-new- year-dance-performance-tickets- 83864768781?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Community and Family Events Events Details: Here are some fun community-based events happening throughout the City in January. 1. Saturday Family Clay Reunite family and friends to spend some creative time during this indoor season. Make a clay sculpture and other hand-built objects at LucSculpture. When: January 4, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Where: LucSculpture Art School, 663 Greenwood Ave. Cost: $15 + HST per child & $20 + HST per adult for 1.5 hour class Information: Website: https://lucsculpture.com/kid/saturday- family-clay-toronto/ Phone: 416-461-7936 Email: [email protected] 2. The Quest Book Launch Party Launch party of the children’s book “The Quest” - a gut health adventure. There will be face painting, a photo booth, a coloring contest and two book readings. When: January 12, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: East End Family Wellness Clinic, 1250 Woodbine Ave. Cost: Free Information: Website: https://www.blogto.com/events/the-quest- book-launch-party-toronto/ Email: [email protected] 3. Tet Community Festival 2020 Celebrate Vietnamese Lunar New Year with various traditional activities, music and food (both Vietnamese and Western cuisine). When: January 18, 2020 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Where: International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd. Cost: Free under 18 & Student, $10 Senior & $20 Adult Information: Website: https://www.blogto.com/events/vietnamese-lunar- new-year-tet-community-festival-2020-toronto/ 4. Toronto Pug Grumble Love cute little pugs? Join or even bring your pugs to the Dog Bowl for a Toronto Pug Grumble! When: January 19, 2020 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: Trinity Bellwood’s Park, 790 Queen St. W. Cost: Free Information: Website: https://www.helmutthepug.com /torontopuggrumble/2019/5/11/may-2019-toronto- pug-grumble-yya2d-6kkec Email: [email protected] 5. Chocolate Tale Enjoy a unique workshop to learn the history and how to make a delicious chocolate treat. When: January 31, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Where: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave. Cost: Free Information: Website: https://www.torontopublicli brary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT426717&R=EVT4267 17 Phone: 416-396-3975 .