REACHING OUT! REACHING YOU!

JANUARY 24TH – MARCH 17TH, 2022
6 FREE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

The Cummings Centre’s 50+ community of volunteers invites you to participate in a unique series of free English-language programs and training sessions which will allow you to connect with your peers virtually.

To register call 514.343.3510 or email [email protected]

MOVE TO THE MUSIC

Enjoy different genres of music in these weekly 30-minute chair exercise classes. Our instructor, Mariangela Pereira will be available before and after each session to answer questions.

Tuesdays, Jan. 25 – Mar. 15 | 3:30 – 4pm | 8 sessions

GAME & SOCIAL HOUR

Please join our afternoon Coffee Chat! Be prepared to play some casual games in a friendly environment.
A hot beverage in hand is highly recommended!

Thursdays, Jan. 27 – Mar. 17 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | 8 sessions

THE POWER OF MUSIC CONCERT SERIES

Spring-a-long Monday Join Rafi and friends Victoria, Penny and Steve for a virtual Spring celebration of music and fun.

Monday, Mar. 14 | 2 – 3 pm

Snow to Song Tuesday Sing and tap your feet to beautiful music with classical guitarist Steven Cowan. Listen to familiar hits with a modern twist!

Tuesday, Feb. 1 | 2 – 3 pm

MOVIES AND MORE

Movies and More will carry you to a different world with compelling and exciting adventures. Put up your feet, pop the popcorn and enjoy.

Mr. Mergler’s Gift: Nine-year-old prodigy takes lessons from a piano teacher at the end of his career.
Wednesday, Mar. 16| 2 – 4 pm

Gander’s Ripple Effect: : How a Small Town’s Kindness led to the Broadway play Come From Away.
Wednesday, Feb. 23 | 2 – 4 pm

Soul: Joe discovers his passion for Jazz and finds his soul.
Wednesday, Jan. 26 | 2 – 4 pm

Joining us will be Oscar winner Beverly Shaffer, Director.

GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH TECHNOLOGY

A series of 6 classes to help you feel more comfortable with technology:

  • How Technology Can Make Your Life Easier- using apps, calendar and
  • Security- How to Prevent Being
  • Communicating- The A, B, C’s of Emailing
  • On-line Communications- Facetime, WhatsApp, Skype
  • Websites- How to Access Services; Clic Santé, shopping and more
  • Social Media- What’s Everybody Talking About?

Thursdays, Jan. 27 – Mar. 3 | 10:30 – 11:30 am | 6 sessions

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: FEEDING YOUR BODY, MIND, & SENSES

  • The Body Mind Connection; Exploring The Therapeutic value of Humor & Play with Joe Schwarcz
  • How to Selfcare with Natalie Segall
  • Healthy Eating and Label Reading with Cindy Bassel Brown

Tuesdays, Feb. 8 – 22 | 2 – 3 pm | 3 sessions

Reaching OUT! Reaching YOU! is a multi-faceted project with the goal of delivering free English-language programs and training sessions to address 50+ adults’ emotional and physical needs, social isolation, and lack of inclusion.

The Cummings Centre received funding from Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program which encourages participation from the English-speaking vulnerable population of low income and/or disabled older adults.