Access Alliance

Employment Support Services in partnership with The Neighbourhood Group Community Services (TNGCS)
2025-01-13 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
In partnership with TNG, Access Alliance offers employment counselling/supports at APOD every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Clients and community members will have access to one-on-one guidance with employment counsellors to assess individual’s needs, qualifications, provide resources for job searching, as well as assist in developing a unique return-to-work plan. Individuals accessing this program will also have access to information on how to access Government of Ontario training programs, such as Better Jobs & Apprenticeship opportunities. To book an appointment with an Employment Counsellor, please complete a referral form at our Community Resource Centre Desk.

Stretch, Flex and Relax: Seated Yoga - In-person & Virtual(55yrs+)
2025-01-13 09:45 - 10:45 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
This classes goes through a series of stretches using a chair in seated and standing positions. Focus on flexibility, mobility and balance. Registration is required for all in-person seniors’ fitness classes.
To register and learn more, contact seniors@accessalliance.ca

Seniors’ Tea and Chat (55yrs+)
2025-01-13 11:00 - 11:45 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
A free drop-in program where newcomer seniors can meet, play board games and have a cup of tea or coffee with snacks while mingling with others in the community.
To learn more and register, contact seniors@accessalliance.ca

Seniors Gentle Fit (55yrs+)
2025-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
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

Seniors Gentle Fit (55yrs+)
2025-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
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

Seniors' Arts and Crafts with Newcomers
2025-01-13 13:15 - 14:15 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
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

Seniors’ Bingo with Newcomers (55yrs+)
2025-01-13 14:30 - 15:30 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
Socialize and connect with fellow newcomer seniors while playing bingo.
To learn more and register, contact seniors@accessalliance.ca

TURN (Thriving Under the Rainbow for Newcomers) Workshops
2025-01-13 17:00 - 19:00 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
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 market, industry regulations, and career advancement opportunities through upskilling;
Inform about and facilitate connections to cost-effective job training, apprenticeship, and pre-apprenticeship programs.
Enhance knowledge, skills and support for entrepreneurial and small business endeavours.

To inquire about how to join one of the TURN cohorts, please contact: amongfriends@accessalliance.ca with the word “TURN” in the subject line

Nesting Grounds: Art For Wellness
2025-01-14 12:00 - 16:00 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
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.

Seniors' Mat Yoga & Flow - Virtual (55yrs+)
2025-01-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
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

Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
2025-01-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
If you are pregnant and looking for services, the CPNP/EYHBHB program provides weekly workshops and discussions about how to have a healthy baby. The AccessPoint on Danforth dietitian attends every 2nd Tuesday of the month to provide nutritional information for a healthy pregnancy. All sessions take place over Zoom.
Registration information is available at https://eyetfrp.ca/pre-natal/

DO-IT-YOURSELF DROP-IN BIKE REPAIR
2025-01-14 14:00 - 18:00 | 3939 Lawrence Ave East, 3939 Lawrence Ave East, Scarborough, Ontario, M1G 1R9, Canada
Fix and maintain your own bike, with guidance from our staff.

For more info: scarboroughcycles.ca/drop-in-bike-repair
Everyone is welcome!

NEWCOMER HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH: FROM THE WORLD TO THE 6IX
2025-01-14 15:30 - 16:45 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
Explore ways to express yourself through painting, drawing and singing! Lunch is provided.
Volunteer youth leaders are invited to share knowledge and skills (and log volunteer hours!)
WHO: Newcomer high school youth
WHEN: Tuesdays 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
WHERE: AccessPoint on Danforth

Seniors Mindfulness Meditation & Stretch - Virtual (55yrs+)
2025-01-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
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 register and to learn more, contact seniors@accessalliance.ca

Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
2025-01-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Online, Toronto, ON, Canada
If you’re pregnant and want to learn all that there is to know about pregnancy, please join us each week at our drop-in CPNP Group. Access Alliance Dietitians and Unison Health & Community Services cover all the topics you need to know to make your pregnancy as healthy as possible. All sessions take place over Zoom. Language interpretation services are available. The AccessPoint on Jane Dietician attends every 4th Wednesday of the month.
Registration : Call Unison at: 416-653-5400 Ext 1300 (and leave a message) OR 416 787 1661 Ext 3234

Seniors Mat Yoga & Flow - (55yrs+)
2025-01-16 09:45 - 10:45 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
This class includes full body stretches laying on a mat and in standing positions. Focus on core strength, flexibility, and breathing techniques.
To register, contact Rae at seniors@accessalliance.ca

SENIORS’ NORDIC POLE WALKING
2025-01-16 09:45 - 10:45 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
This class makes walking more fun and engaging with poles while exploring your local neighborhood. Focus on cardiovascular fitness, balance and stability.
For further information contact Rae at seniors@accessalliance.ca

Seniors Cardio & Resistance Mix (55yrs+)
2025-01-16 09:45 - 22:30 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
This class will use bodyweight exercises and resistance bands to engage in interval training. Focus on cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength. A perfect environment for newcomer seniors to get in shape and meet other seniors.
For further information contact seniors@accessalliance.ca

SENIORS’ CARDIO & RESISTANCE
2025-01-16 11:00 - 11:45 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada

Newcomer Community Lunch Program
2025-01-16 12:30 - 14:00 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
The Community Lunch Program is a food access and socializing initiative that offers a free weekly home-cooked, healthy and nutritious meal. It is also an opportunity for newcomers to connect with others in the community while trying food from diverse cultures.
To learn more, contact TalkToUs@accessalliance.ca

SENIORS’ SING-A-LONG
2025-01-16 15:00 - 16:15 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
A great program for seniors to participate in sing-a-longs to selected popular songs. No professional singing skills needed.
Email seniors@accessalliance.ca to register.

Youth Program (For Newcomers Youth Age 13-17)
2025-01-16 16:00 - 19:00 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
Youth Program is back at Jane location! Join us for chat & chill, food, and arts & wellbeing sessions!

You will also expect:

TTC tokens provided
Art materials
Info about support resources and services
Safe and trusting space
Do you want to learn more about wellbeing?
Engage in games and music
Learn a new art making activity
Meet new friends and hangout with old ones!

To Register: youth@accessalliance.ca

Among Friends: 2SLGBTQI+ Learning Circles
2025-01-16 17:00 - 19:00 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
This in-person program is for registered Among Friends clients only. In these fully facilitated learning circles, participants will learn about

Life in Canada as 2SLGBTQI+ Newcomers
Preparing for Immigration hearing
Navigating health and other social systems
Pathways to employment and higher education
Maintaining good mental health & wellbeing

To register and to learn more, contact amongfriends@accessalliance.ca

Among Friends: 2SLGBTQI+
2025-01-16 17:00 - 19:00 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada

Seniors Yoga (55yrs+)
2025-01-17 09:45 - 10:45 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
This class goes through breathing exercises and promotes awareness of the body and mind. Participants are guided through mindfulness meditation and full body stretches.
To learn more and register, contact seniors@accessalliance.ca

Intro to Fitness (55yrs+)
2025-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
This class goes through a series of stretches using a chair in seated and standing positions. Focus on flexibility, mobility and balance. Registration is required for all in-person seniors’ fitness classes.
To register and learn more, contact seniors@accessalliance.ca

DROP-IN BIKE TUNE UP & SAFETY CHECK
2025-01-17 11:00 - 16:00 | 3939 Lawrence Ave East, 3939 Lawrence Ave East, Scarborough, Ontario, M1G 1R9, Canada
Tune-ups, minor bike repairs, and safety checks will be completed by our staff and volunteers.
For more info: scarboroughcycles.ca/drop-inbike-repair

WHO: Everyone
Lawrence-Orton Bicycle Repair Hub
3939 Lawrence Ave E (Enter via doors on north side lawn)

Community Dining Program
2025-01-17 12:00 - 14:00 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
Serving free, freshly prepared, nutritious meals to newcomers and other community members on a weekly basis. Enjoy a warm meal and socialize in
a welcoming and inclusive environment.
No need to register.

DEMOS WITH THE DIETITIAN
2025-01-17 12:30 - 14:30 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
Join us for this drop-in at our Community Dining program! Learn about using common foods in creative and healthy ways, and explore new ingredients and healthy budget foods on a grocery tour!

WHO: Newcomers
WHEN: Fridays, Nov.8 to Feb 14.
TIME: 12:30 – 2:30 pm
WHERE: AccessPoint on Danforth

SENIORS’ BINGO
2025-01-17 13:30 - 14:30 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
