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 …

Hello everyone!

Fall is finally here! This month it’s time to give thanks, enjoy some hot chocolate and watch

the leave change colours.

This month’s activity calendar is filled with Halloween movies, pumpkin decorating and sweet treats to celebrate October. Be sure to check out your calendar so you don’t miss out

on any of the exciting events!

October Outings: Tuesday October 1st 2019 - 519: Celebrating

International Day of Older Persons

Friday October 4th 2019 - Rainbow Tea Time at

Dorothy’s Place

Friday October 11th 2019 - Windreach Accessible

Farm

Saturday October 19th, 2019 - Seniors Day Fair at

Dorothy’s Place

Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 - Lunch at Olde York

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving & Happy Halloween!

Hope everyone has a fantastic month!

Kayla Johnston Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services

October 2019

Table of Contents

Page 1:

A Message from the Manager of Programs

& Volunteer Services

Page 2:

Family Council Update, Residents’ Council

Update, Welcome to Rekai, Cultural Day

Page 3:

Happenings at Wellesley Central Place, Fun

Pages Winner, Sunshine Singers/National

Ballet

Page 4 -7:

Local & Community Happenings in

September 2019

Page 8:

Gender and Sexuality Alliance

Announcements

Page 9:

Volunteer Requests

Page 10:

Family and Resident Feedback

Page 11:

Pet Therapy

Page 10:

September Outings, September Birthdays,

In Memoriam

Page 13:

Upcoming outings

Page 14

Bingo Update

Page 15-16

Fun Pages

Family Council update

Family Councils’ next

meeting will be on October 7th at 7PM.

Cultural

Day

Our multicultural day this month will be held on

Thursday October 24th, 2019 We will be celebrating

Spain! Some of the programs you can participate

in are Discussion Groups, Language Classes, and of course the Party!

Residents’ Council Update!

Elections for residents’ council will be happening on Thursday October 10th,

2019. They will take place in chapel between 10:30 am and 12 pm. Please contact

the life enrichment staff if you would like to run for a position!

The next resident’s council meeting will be held on Tuesday October 15th at

10:30 am in the chapel. Please come along and let you voice be heard.

See you all there!

Welcome to the Rekai Family…

Tai-Sun C. Doreen C. Howard B. Ken D.F.

FUN PAGES!

Don’t forget to check out the last two

pages of our newsletter! It includes a

colouring page and a crossword. Finish

one of these pages and return it to your

LE staff before the end of the month for

a chance to win a draw!

Congratulations to September’s Winner:

Iva P.

October Highlights

October 2nd

Coffee Social with Ryerson!

St. Luke’s Group

Toronto Maple Leafs – Home Opener Party!

October 3rd

Sing Along with Kathy

October 4th

Intergenerational Program with Rose Avenue

Day Care: Getting to Know You

October 10th

Residents’ Council Elections

October 15th

Residents’ Council

Drum Circle with Greg

October 16th

St. Luke’s Group

October 17th

Horticultural Therapy

Karaoke with St. James Town

Ocotober 18th

Federal Elections: What you Need to Know

Birthday Party

October 20th

Soul Winners Gospel Choir

October 21st

Federal Elections

Dixon Hall Bingo

October 22nd

GSA Social

October 24th

Cultural Day – Spain

October 28th

Decorating with Dixon Hall

October 29th

Halloween Crafts with JVS

October 30th

Raising Artisits

October 31st

Intergenerational Halloween Costume Parade!

Rekai Halloween Costume Party!

Sunshine Singers Choir

Practices on October 5th, 9th, 23rd, and 30th. Open

to all residents, family, friends and staff. Joins us

at 2:00PM on the main floor in the TV room!

National Ballet Virtual Dance Class

Join us each week in the chapel for seated dance

classes created by the Canadian National School

of Ballet! Happening on October 7th, 14th, 23rd,

and 28th. Bring any old shoes and we’ll turn them

into dancing ones!

Local & Community Happenings in October 2019

Cabbagetown Farmers' Market Weekly community market offering fresh sustainable produce and good eats every Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in Riverdale Park West. The market is run by the Riverdale Farm Stewardship Group with proceed going in support of educational programming and capital improvements at Riverdale Farm. When: Every Tuesday until October 15th, 2019 Where: Riverdale Park West

Honeyland

Travel through the breathtaking Balkan mountainsides with Europe’s last female beekeeper in this ravishing triple Sundance award winner. As the last of the Macedonian wild honey farmers, Haditze Muratova cultivates her beloved cache of honeybees thanks to one golden rule: take half the honey and leave half for the bees. But with the arrival of some new neighbours, it doesn't take long for human nature to take its course, leaving the hive and Hatidze irrevocably changed. Sumptuously filmed over three years, this extraordinary debut fable imparts a timeworn message about humankind's true place in the natural order. When: October 11th – October 16th Where: Hot Docs Cinema - 506 Bloor Street W

Toronto After Dark Film Festival

14th Annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival is a showcase of horror, sci-fi, action and cult cinema held annually in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The festival premieres a diverse selection of feature-length and short-films from around the world including new works from Asia, Europe and North America. When: October 17th – October 25th Where: Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto 259 Richmond St W

The Ghost Quartet

From Crow's Theatre and Eclipse Theatre Company: The haunted, time-travelling musical about love, death and whiskey. A camera breaks and four friends drink, in interwoven stories spanning seven centuries. Murder ballads, doo-wop, jazz, and campfire drinking songs collide in the Canadian premiere of this surreal chamber musical from Dave Malloy, composer of Broadway's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. When: October 5th – October 27th Where: Streetcar Crowsnest - 345 Carlaw Ave

In Colour: An Exhibition of Canadian Contemporary Jewellery

18Karat Studio & Gallery is proud to present work from four Canadian contemporary jewellery artists: Korinna Azreiq, Amy Bond, Mary Lynn Podiluk & Magali Thibault Gobeil. This group exhibition will celebrate the power of colour with bold collections combining precious metal with alternative materials including fibre, nylon, glass & acrylic. When: October 8th – December 22nd Where: 18Karat Studio & Gallery - 1156 Yonge Street

MANDELA

MANDELA is an exhibition that looks at Nelson Mandela and the movement that formed around him. Follow Mandela into hiding after he is declared an outlaw, and then join him inside a replica of the prison cell that was his home for 18 years. Experience the bittersweet joy of his release, after 27 long years of imprisonment. Finally, witness South Africa’s first democratic elections, and find out about Mandela’s efforts to rebuild a nation shattered by racism and injustice. When: October 10th – January 7th 2020 Where: Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts) - 5040 Yonge Street

TRIVIA TUESDAY!

Toronto's new pub trivia night has just launched in the historic Distillery District. Test your knowledge and challenge your friends every Tuesday at Flipside Donuts Cafe & Bar. Flipside's Trivia Night is the perfect weekday evening out, the short and exciting quiz game is fun for all levels and ages, as well as, a great warm-up event for teams who play elsewhere in the city later in the week. Teams of 4 or less. Prizes to be won. When: Every Tuesday in October and November Where: Flipside Donuts - 12 Case Goods Lane

Alegria by Cirque du Solei]

Alegría is the nostalgic story of a monarchy that has lost its king. The Old Birds, who resist change and cling to old values, hover around Mr Fleur, a tricky and power-hungry man who proclaims himself king. Fleur and the Old Birds, with their outdated ideas, struggle to maintain power in a world they no longer understand. On the other hand, the Bronx, the strong and confident next generation, embrace modernity and strive to topple their oppressors to build a flourishing new society. Follow the story of Alegría, a world where the old order is being challenged and replaced by something new and unknown.

When: September 12 – December 1, 2019 from 8PM – 10PM Where: Ontario Place, 909 Lake Shore Boulevard West

Reflections Vintage & Antiques Sale Save the date and don’t miss out on this fantastic start to a mega sale.Starting on Saturday, September 28th Reflections Vintage and Antiques Sale store will be liquidated 80% of their inventory. Happening in-store only. Take advantage of this great opportunity! Vintage Clothing - Halloween Costumes - Accessories, Shoes & More When: September 28 – October 31, 2019 Where: 839/841 Gerrard St E, Toronto

Local & Community Happenings in October 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 barbaram@rekaicentres.com, if interested.

Our next GSA meeting is scheduled for:

Wednesday October 2nd 2019 at 2:30pm

LGBTQ2S+ October Programs:

GSA Social: October 22nd at 10:30am

Halloween Movie Night: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Friday October 25th at 6:30pm

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

Please be sure to look for the wagging tail of Scarlett on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM

Sassy on Sundays 3:30 PM

September Outings

519: Celebrating International Day of Older

Persons

Tuesday October 1st, 2019

1:30PM-4:30PM

Contact: Kayla Johnston

Rainbow Tea Time at Dorothy’s Place

Friday October 4th 2019

1:00PM-4:30PM

Contact: Anita Kett

416-929-9385 x 232

Windreach Accessible Farm

Friday October 11th 2019

10:00AM – 3:30PM

Contact: Millie McMillian

416-929-9385 x 240

Seniors Day Fair at Dorothy’s Place

Saturday October 19th, 2019

1:30-3:30PM

Contact: Kayla Johnston

416-929-9385 x 257

Lunch at Olde York – Fish and Chips

Tuesday October 22nd, 2019

11:00AM-2:00PM

Contact: Maria Fabrychnava

416-929-9385 x 240

October Birthdays

The two signs associated with the month of October are Libra and Scorpio. People born from October 1st to October 22nd are members of the

Libra sign. As a Libra desires security and harmony above all else, those born under the

sign can be identified by the organization applied to all aspects of their lives. For those born from

October 23rd to October 31st, they are members of the Scorpio sign. The Scorpio is resilient and

opinionated, which explains why they are amongst the most driven of the zodiac signs.

Nancy D. …..…. October 1 Nancy P. ……....October 3 Irene K. ………...October 4 Sam E. ………... October 5 Robert S. ……....October 7

Andras S. ………..October 14 William F. ………..October 16 John M. …………..October 21 John S. …………...October 22 Martha H.J. ……....October 31

Dorothy S.

Jose F.

Suna S.

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

WELLESLEY CENTRAL PLACE UPCOMING

BUS OUTINGS

November:

Art Gallery of Ontario

Mandarin

Royal Winter Fair

December: Swiss Chalet

Christmas Lights Tour

Dorothy’s Place

FUN PAGES

Don’t forget to try them and hand them in to you LEA to be entered into a contest!