Events

This class will use bodyweight exercises and light bands to engage in a low-impact body workout. Focus on muscular endurance, balance, coordination, and fall prevention. Registration is required for all in-person seniors’ fitness classes. Registration is required for all in-person seniors’ fitness classes. For further information contact seniors@accessalliance.ca    

This class explores using light bands and alternative fitness styles like yoga and qi gong to engage in a low-impact body workout. It will increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance.  Registration is required. To learn more and to register, please contact seniors@accessalliance.ca

Newcomers and other seniors share experiences and learn from each other while designing crafts, making jewelry, knitting, and painting pottery. To learn more and register, contact seniors@accessalliance.ca

Socialize and connect with fellow newcomer seniors while playing bingo. To learn more and register, contact seniors@accessalliance.ca

The program offers 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers who are eligible to work in Canada weekly employment-focused workshops, designed to: Improve essential life skills, networking, and job searching; Prepare for job or post-secondary education applications; Educate on workers' rights and workplace health and safety, addressing the precarious work conditions many have experienced; Enhance understanding of the Canadian labour […]

Create a happy and healthy new year for yourself! We’ll learn together with a registered dietitian, social worker and Expressive Arts health promoter to plan for better physical and mental health. Join us for conversation, art making, and much discovery.

Nesting Grounds are weekly community arts workshops to support the mental well being of newcomer community members of all ages. It brings arts and mental health practice together to promote sustainable techniques for mental well being. Everyone is welcomed! To register, please click here.

This class goes through breathing exercises and promotes awareness of the body and mind. Tai Chi forms are used to warm-up the body and promote awareness of breath. Participants are guided through mindfulness meditation and full body stretches. To learn more and register, contact seniors@accessalliance.ca