Access Alliance

Among Friends 2SLGBTQI+ Newcomers Program (Both Online/In-Person)
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Toronto, ON, Canada
Explore life in Canada as a 2SLGBTQI+ newcomer. Learn about preparing for your immigration hearing, navigating health and other systems, employment and education, and mental health. You can also join us in person at AccessPoint on Danforth.

For Registered Among Friends Clients Only.

Date: Every Thursdays
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Zoom (and at AccessPoint on Danforth)

To learn more about the program and to register as a client, please contact AmongFriends@AccessAlliance.ca

EarlyON Drop-In Program
2025-10-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-27 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-28 09:30 - 16:30 | 91 Barrington Avenue, Secord Community Centre, 91 Barrington Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 4Y9, Canada
Do you have a children 0-6 years old? We welcome all families including newcomers the 2SLGBTQI+ community to join our EarlyON Drop-In program. You will do art and craft, sings songs, read books and interact with other families.
WHO: Families with children 0-6 years old
WHEN: October 2–March 31
Mondays: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Tuesdays: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Thursdays: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Fridays: 9 am–1 pm
WHERE: 91 Barrington Ave. Secord Community Centre
Please register here

Seniors' Seated Yoga (Age 55+) (Both Online and In-Person)
2025-10-24 09:45 - 10:45 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
Calm your body and your mind with this accessible class, perfect for beginners and those who prefer a seated experience. Regular seated yoga practice improves flexibility, strength, and balance with yoga using a chair, in seated and standing positions.

Date: Every Friday, Until March 27, 2026
Time: 9:45 am – 10:45 am

Locations: You can attend either sessions in-person or online:
In-Person Sessions: Registration is required. Please email below to ensure there are spots still available for in-person sessions.
Online Sessions: Registration is not required but you can email below to request the link to the online sessions.

To learn more about the session and to register, please email: seniors@accessalliance.ca

Healthy Living For Seniors (Age 55+)
2025-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
Are you 65 years+? Do you wonder if you’re eating and exercising the right way?
Join us to learn how to age well, with exercise and good nutrition. Come learn how small changes can make a big difference – all in a friendly environment!

When: Every Friday, October 10 – November 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 12 noon
Location: AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave)

Registration is required.

To learn more about the program and to register, please contact: Seniors@AccessAlliance.ca

Newcomers Cooking Together - Heart Health Edition
2025-10-24 10:30 - 13:30 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
Are you a newcomer looking for heart healthy recipes ideas?

Join us for this 5-weeks, in-person FREE program!

We will:

learn about foods that can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure
Meet new people, cook dishes from around the world, and share meals together!

Date: Every Friday, October 24 – November 21, 2025
Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: AccessPoint on Jane (761 Jane Street, 2nd Floor)

Interpretations are available upon request.

To learn more about the program and to register, you can contact us at dietitians@accessalliance.ca or call us at 416-760-8677 ext 5115

Drop-In Bike Tune Up & Safety Check
2025-10-24 11:00 - 16:00 | 3939 Lawrence Ave East, 3939 Lawrence Ave East, Scarborough, Ontario, M1G 1R9, Canada
Drop by for tune-ups, minor bike repairs, and safety checks completed by our staff and volunteers.

Everyone is welcome!

Date: Every Friday, October 3, 2025 – March 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Lawrence-Orton Bicycle Repair Hub (3939 Lawrence Ave East) – Enter via doors on the north side lawn

To learn about this drop-in program, you can visit us at scarboroughcycles.ca/drop-in-bike-repair
For further inquiries, you can email ScarboroughCycles@AccessAlliance.ca

Greenwood SS Girls’ Group
2025-10-24 11:30 - 13:30 | 800 Greenwood Ave, 800 Greenwood Ave, Toronto, Canada
Express ideas, understand emotions, and make decisions in a safe, nonjudgmental community in order to strengthen skills and build resiliency when challenged.

*Open to Greenwood Secondary School students only*
For further information contact youth@accessalliance.ca

Community Dining Program
2025-10-24 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.

Newcomers Seniors' Program: Arts and Crafts
2025-10-24 13:30 - 14:30 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
Come and join newcomer seniors and other seniors from the community to share their culture and experiences and learn from each other through while making jewelry, colouring and knitting.

Date: Every Friday until March 27, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave)

For more information about the program, please email to: seniors@accessalliance.ca

Zumba
2025-10-24 13:30 - 14:30 | 91 Barrington Avenue, Secord Community Centre, 91 Barrington Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 4Y9, Canada
Zumba is a form of aerobic fitness exercise based on Latin American dance rhythms. You will join in basic easy-to-learn and simple movements for six weeks. Childcare is provided for children 1 year and older. All newcomers welcome.

SENIORS’ SING-A-LONG
2025-10-24 14:45 - 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 and cultural songs. No professional singing skills needed. Learn about other cultures and share songs from your home country.

Date: Every Friday, Until March 27, 2025
Time: 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Location: AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave)
To learn more about this program and to register, you can email us at seniors@accessalliance.ca

Harvest Festival
2025-10-25 11:30 - 14:00 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
Come and join us to celebrate the harvest from our rooftop garden at AccessPoint on Danforth and our local community gardens!

Appreciation event for Green Access volunteers!

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Location: AccessPoint On Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave)

To learn more about the event and to register, you can contact us at GreenAccess@AccessAlliance.ca

Indoor Garden - Grow All Winter
2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
Learn how to grow all winter long! All you need is a window and some creativity!

Dates: Every Saturday, September 27 – November 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave)

To learn more about the program and to register, you can contact us at GreenAccess@AccessAlliance.ca

Employment Program - Coaching Sessions
2025-10-27 10:00 - 18:00 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
Enhance your job readiness and career skills. This program offers personalized coaching and practical resources to help you thrive in the workforce.

Dates: October 20, 2025 & November 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

To learn more about the program and to register, please email to: CommunityWest@AccessAlliance.ca

Greenwood Secondary School Seriously Salads
2025-10-27 10:30 - 11:30 | 800 Greenwood Ave, 800 Greenwood Ave, Toronto, Canada
Seriously Salads is a salad bar program run by the Access Alliance Youth Team at Greenwood Secondary school. Through a combination of exposure to healthy ingredients and fun nutrition education displays, we hope to influence youth to make healthier food choices now and in the future.
*Open to Greenwood Secondary School students only*
For further information contact youth@accessalliance.ca

Seniors' Active Living Fair (55+ Years)
2025-10-27 11:00 - 15:00 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
Discover services and activities for older adults as you visit exhibitors to learn about resources in your community!
Attend presentations and participate in nutrition and fitness demonstrations.
This event is made possible with support of OACAO and the Provide of Ontario.

Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: AccessPoint on Jane (761 Jane Street, 2nd Floor)

To learn more about the event and to register, please contact: Seniors@AccessAlliance.ca

Greenwood Secondary School Boys Program
2025-10-27 11:30 - 12:30 | 800 Greenwood Ave, 800 Greenwood Ave, Toronto, Canada
The Boys Program is aimed to provide young men an opportunity to express ideas, identify and normalize a full range of emotions, and make decisions in a safe, nonjudgmental community in order to strengthen skills and build resiliency when challenged.
*Open to Greenwood Secondary School students only*
For further information contact youth@accessalliance.ca

Greenwood Secondary School Cooking Program
2025-10-27 14:30 - 17:00 | 800 Greenwood Ave, 800 Greenwood Ave, Toronto, Canada
Greenwood Secondary School Cooking Program provides an opportunity for newcomer youth to cook together and learn about healthy eating.
*Open to Greenwood Secondary School students only*
For further information contact youth@accessalliance.ca

Healthy Living For Seniors (Age 55+)
2025-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
Are you 65 years+? Do you wonder if you’re eating and exercising the right way?
Join us to learn how to age well, with exercise and good nutrition. Come learn how small changes can make a big difference – all in a friendly environment!

When: Every Tuesday, October 7 – November 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 12 noon
Location: AccessPoint on Jane (761 Jane Street, 2nd Floor)

Registration is required.

To learn more about the program and to register, please contact: Seniors@AccessAlliance.ca

Newcomers Cooking Together (NCT): Heart Health Edition
2025-10-28 10:30 - 13:30 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
A fun cooking program for newcomers! You’ll learn how to make lots of culturally diverse, delicious recipes using whole food ingredients.
They’ll be tasty AND nutritious!

WHO: Newcomer adults
WHEN: Tuesdays, Oct. 7–Nov. 11 from 10:30 am–1:30 pm
WHERE: AccessPoint on Danforth
To learn more and register, contact dietitians@accessalliance.ca

Seniors Cardio and Resistance Exercise (Age 55+)
2025-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
Gain cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and independence with interval training using bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and free weights!

Registration is required. To learn more about the session and to register, please email to: seniors@accessalliance.ca

Seniors Gentle Fitness Exercises (Age 55+)
2025-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
This class includes the use of bodyweight exercises and light bands to engage in a low-impact body workout, focuses on muscular endurance, balance, coordination and falls prevention.

Registration is required. To learn more about the class and to register, please email to: seniors@accessalliance.ca

Local School Visits To The Rooftop Garden
2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
Our Green Access Program uses green roof at our AccessPoint at Danforth hub as a launching pad for activities that build skills around food and gardening. The program brings together community development, environmental education, and health.

Local elementary schools can book a fun and educational visit to rooftop garden on weekdays mornings or afternoons. We offer curriculum-linked, outdoor, garden-based programs.
Schools will be provided with registration links to book directly.

Curriculum Dates: September – October 2025
Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Thursdays: 10:30 am – 11:30 am

To learn our about Green Access Program, you please visit us at https://accessalliance.ca/programs-services/green-access-program/

To learn more about this program and to register, you can contact us at GreenAccess@AccessAlliance.ca

Parent Advocacy Program: Speaking Up For Your Child
2025-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 | AccessPoint on Jane, 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, M6N 4B4, Canada
In collaboration with Macaulay Centres for Children, join our 5-week workshop that bring together parents and caregivers to support each other and learn new ways to speak up for their children right and needs.

Date: Every Tuesday, September 30 – October 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: AccessPoint on Jane (761 Jane Street, 2nd Floor)

We offer childminding!

To Register Contact:

Sarabjit Lall
Tel: 416-789-7441 ext 253
Cell: 437-925-4624
Email: slall@macaulaycentres.org

Silvea Chowdhury

Email: CommunityWest@AccessAlliance.ca

*If you have an extra support need and need accommodations to participate, we may be able to help. Please call Sarabjit at 437-925-4624 or slall@macaulaycentres.org

Yoga for Moms
2025-10-28 13:30 - 14:30 | 91 Barrington Avenue, Secord Community Centre, 91 Barrington Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 4Y9, Canada
RELAX, RELATE, RELEASE.
Join our free fitness program and learn simple stretches for 6 weeks from our certified instructor. Newcomers can connect with others in the community.
Childcare is available for children 1- 6 years of age

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Drop-in Bike Repair
2025-10-28 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.

Everyone is welcome!

Date: Tuesdays, October 7, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Lawrence-Orton Bicycle Repair Hub (3939 Lawrence Ave East) – Enter via doors on the north side lawn

To learn about this drop-in program, you can visit us at scarboroughcycles.ca/drop-in-bike-repair
For further inquiries, you can email ScarboroughCycles@AccessAlliance.ca

Newcomer Young Adults Arts Program: From the World To The 6ix (Ages 18-24)
2025-10-28 15:30 - 16:45 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
The ultimate arts experience! This unique program combines both creativity and nourishment. With the guidance of our experienced youth works, explore ways to express yourself through painting, drawing and singing!

Snacks and TTC tickets are provided.

WHO: Newcomer young adults (18-24 yrs)
WHEN: Every Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – March 31, 2026
TIME: 3:30 pm–4:45 pm
WHERE: AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave)

To learn more about the program and to register, you can contact us at Youth@AccessAlliance.ca

Newcomers High School Youth & Young Adults: Newcomers Cooking Together (Age 13-24)
2025-10-28 15:30 - 19:00 | AccessPoint on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1A9, Canada
Hang out, cook together, and learn about healthy eating! Open to all newcomer youth and young adults ages 13-24!

Date: Every Tuesday, September 2 – November 18, 2025
Location: AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave)

To learn more about the program and to register, you can contact us at Youth@AccessAlliance.ca
