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Stretch, Flex and Relax: Seated Yoga – In-person & Virtual(55yrs+)

AccessPoint on Jane 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, Canada
Virtual Event Virtual Event

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

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Seniors’ Tea and Chat (55yrs+)

AccessPoint on Jane 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, 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

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Seniors Gentle Fit (55yrs+)

AccessPoint on Jane 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, 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    

Recurring Event

Seniors Gentle Fit (55yrs+)

AccessPoint on Jane 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, 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

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Seniors’ Arts and Crafts with Newcomers

AccessPoint on Jane 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, 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

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TURN (Thriving Under the Rainbow for Newcomers) Workshops

AccessPoint on Jane 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, 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 […]

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Newcomer Community Lunch Program

AccessPoint on Jane 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, 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

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Nesting Grounds: Art For Wellness

AccessPoint on Jane 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, Canada

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

Recurring Event

Stretch, Flex and Relax: Seated Yoga – In-person & Virtual(55yrs+)

AccessPoint on Jane 761 Jane St., York, Ontario, Canada
Virtual Event Virtual Event

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