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December 2023

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6 events, 27

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Seated Exercise + Upper Body Strength & Mobility

November 27 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Seated Exercise + Upper Body Strength & Mobility

This seated fitness class will move you through a variety of seated exercises designed work on core awareness, cardio fitness, and includes a 10-minute mobility and strengthening section for your upper body using optional light weights, body weight, or household items such as a plastic water bottle.

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Mind, Body, Mood

November 27 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Mind, Body, Mood

Learn how to harness the power of the mind. Participate in mindfulness practices for calming anxiety, increasing gratitude and improving mood.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Power of Music

November 27 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Power of Music

Join Steve Koven and explore the power of music together!

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Bingo

November 27 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Bingo

Who doesn’t love to yell BINGO! Prizes for winners!

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Tech Lab

November 27 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Tech Lab

Welcome to the digital world! No way around it, technology is here to stay. This program is a gentle introduction to Zoom, getting online, and learning about the world of technology.

+ 1 More

4 events, 28

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Sit Tall or Stand Strong

November 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Sit Tall or Stand Strong

Ready to add some standing exercises to your routine? Progress from working on your seat to standing stronger on your feet. This program will offer optional standing versions to strengthen and stabilize the lower body using body weight and balance exercises.

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Storytelling Club

November 28 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Storytelling Club

Dan Yashinsky and Eden Nameri are iconic Canadian storytellers. Join Dan and Eden for a telling of age-old stories from cultures across the world.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Trivia

November 28 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Trivia

Designed to entertain, educate, and stimulate the mind, this program allows for socialization and friendly competition. According to experts, playing trivia provides a dopamine rush when you get the correct answer. Join our trivia program for a fun mental workout!

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Classical DJ

November 28 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

Classical DJ

Classical music composers, conductors and performers – even the great ones – are human beings. They have their likes and dislikes just like all of us. The great ones have some very high opinions of themselves, and low opinions on most others or things they dislike. This session will present the opinions, the likes and dislikes of several experts in the classical music field. You will be given a chance to agree or disagree with the opinions of the great ones and put them in their place.

4 events, 29

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Seated Exercise with Resistance Bands

November 29 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Seated Exercise with Resistance Bands

This seated session includes core awareness, cardio fitness and optional resistance band exercises to increase muscular strength and improve your activities for daily living. The facilitator will modify exercises for different fitness levels and the movements offered can be performed with or without a resistance band.

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Therapeutic Singing

November 29 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Therapeutic Singing

Did you know that singing is good for your health? It improves the ability to breathe deeply, helps with language, and keeps vocal chords strong. Led by certified music therapist Bethany Horsley, her beautiful voice, guitar playing and knowledge of music will have you singing along in no time!

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Travelogue

November 29 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Travelogue

Through a combination of vivid storytelling, stunning visuals, and engaging discussions, this unique program aims to transport participants to various destinations around the globe, igniting their sense of wanderlust and sparking delightful memories.

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Wellness Connection

November 29 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm EST

Wellness Connection

What are your thoughts and feelings about aging? Did you always think and feel this way? Let’s explore how we can all age well, no matter what age we are!

5 events, 30

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Keep On Moving

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Keep On Moving

Jennifer Hicks was voted “Best Virtual Fitness Teacher” by NOW Magazine. Her class draws from NIA, a creative movement practice that combines principles of dance, martial arts, in a low-impact workout that focuses on strength, flexibility and body positivity.

11:00 am - 11:45 pm

Virtual TSO

November 30 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 pm EST

Virtual TSO

Virtual TSO is back! Baycrest@Home welcomes a guest Toronto Symphony Orchestra musician to play a selection of music for us and tell us about themselves and their artistic journey!

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Music Circle

November 30 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Music Circle

Join us for Music Circle and hear beautiful music that is customized to you each week!

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Wisdom of Folktales

November 30 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Wisdom of Folktales

The lessons taught by folktales are timeless and applicable. Our guest Rabbi Rena will regale us with a folktale and facilitate group discussion about the lessons we can learn. Your participation is what makes this a fascinating program!

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Active Brains

November 30 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm EST

Active Brains

Puzzles and other word games offer a good mental workout and a few laughs as we try to solve them together.

3 events, 1

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Seated Exercise + Lower Body Mobility & Strength

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Seated Exercise + Lower Body Mobility & Strength

Friday’s refreshing classical music playlist will move you through a variety of seated exercises designed work on core awareness, cardio fitness, and includes a 10-minute mobility and strengthening section for your lower body using optional light weights, body weight, or household items such as a plastic water bottle.

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Welcoming Shabbat with Rabbi Rena

December 1 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Welcoming Shabbat with Rabbi Rena

Shabbat is the holiest time of the week and a time to come together in rituals of song and traditions. We will welcome the coming of Shabbat.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Mind, Body, Mood

December 1 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Mind, Body, Mood

Learn how to harness the power of the mind. Participate in mindfulness practices for calming anxiety, increasing gratitude and improving mood.

1 event, 2

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Recollectiv

December 2 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Recollectiv

A music based program that brings together local Toronto musicians via Zoom while song sheets are put up for participants to sing along.

1 event, 3

10:45 am - 11:15 am

Sunday Morning Moves

December 3 @ 10:45 am - 11:15 am EST

Sunday Morning Moves

As we all look forward to a brighter future, we continue to learn and connect with each other in creative and meaningful ways. Virtual TSO brings the symphony to you! Feel engaged, entertained, and inspired. Every week, we spotlight one TSO musician who will guide viewers through a personalized live musical journey, while also learning more about the musician's background and artistic accomplishments.

7 events, 4

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Seated Exercise + Upper Body Strength & Mobility

December 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Seated Exercise + Upper Body Strength & Mobility

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Forest Bathing @ Home

December 4 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Forest Bathing @ Home

Take the time to recharge with nature regardless of where you are, even while indoors! Learn about forest bathing and some of the benefits of connecting with nature. Take part in a guided nature visualization that will enliven all five senses. Explore your immediate surroundings with new eyes and take a moment to share what you’re noticing with our supportive Baycrest @ Home community.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Power of Music

December 4 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Power of Music

Join Steve Koven and explore the power of music together!

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Bingo

December 4 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Bingo

Who doesn’t love to yell BINGO! Prizes for winners!

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Tech Lab

December 4 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Tech Lab

Welcome to the digital world! No way around it, technology is here to stay. This program is a gentle introduction to Zoom, getting online, and learning about the world of technology.

+ 2 More

6 events, 5

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Sit Tall or Stand Strong

December 5 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Sit Tall or Stand Strong

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Storytelling Club

December 5 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Storytelling Club

Dan Yashinsky and Eden Nameri are iconic Canadian storytellers. Join Dan and Eden for a telling of age-old stories from cultures across the world.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Trivia

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Trivia

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Seated Exercise

December 5 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Seated Exercise

This fun seated fitness session will move you through a variety of seated exercises designed work on core awareness, cardio fitness, and includes a 10-minute mobility and strengthening section for your upper and lower body.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Classical DJ

December 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

Classical DJ

+ 1 More

5 events, 6

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Seated Exercise with Resistance Bands

December 6 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Seated Exercise with Resistance Bands

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Therapeutic Singing

December 6 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Therapeutic Singing

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Travelogue

December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Travelogue

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Artistic Explorations

December 6 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Artistic Explorations

Join Baycrest@Home's Art Therapist, Bailey, while she guides you through an exploration of art. Designed to provide an enriching experience for older adults, this program offers opportunities to learn, discuss, and share thoughts about art from around the world. We recognize the importance of lifelong learning and the benefits of engaging with artistic expressions, fostering creativity, and promoting social connections.

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Wellness Education

December 6 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm EST

Wellness Education

Did you know there are 9 different types of wellness? We will explore interesting topics together where you can learn what it means to live well and maybe even make some small changes to improve your overall well-being!

5 events, 7

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Keep On Moving

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Keep On Moving

11:00 am - 11:45 pm

Virtual TSO

December 7 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 pm EST

Virtual TSO

Virtual TSO is back! Baycrest@Home welcomes a guest Toronto Symphony Orchestra musician to play a selection of music for us and tell us about themselves and their artistic journey!

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Music Circle

December 7 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Music Circle

Join us for Music Circle and hear beautiful music that is customized to you each week!

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

ROM For You

December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

ROM For You

Celebration On special occasions, most get-togethers include food and drink and, sometimes, objects that commemorate an event, honour someone, mark a milestone, or symbolize status, wealth, or love. Let us take you on a journey through Africa, North and South America, Asia, and Europe to look at ancient and timeless objects and traditions that we associate with celebration.

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Spiritual Connection

December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Spiritual Connection

Today’s topic is “Spirituality and Self-Expression”

3 events, 8

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Seated Exercise + Lower Body Mobility & Strength

December 8 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Seated Exercise + Lower Body Mobility & Strength

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Welcoming Shabbat with Rabbi Rena

December 8 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Welcoming Shabbat with Rabbi Rena

Shabbat is the holiest time of the week and a time to come together in rituals of song and traditions. We will welcome the coming of Shabbat.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Mind, Body, Mood

December 8 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Mind, Body, Mood

Learn how to harness the power of the mind. Participate in mindfulness practices for calming anxiety, increasing gratitude and improving mood.

1 event, 9

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Recollectiv

December 9 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Recollectiv

A music based program that brings together local Toronto musicians via Zoom while song sheets are put up for participants to sing along.

1 event, 10

10:45 am - 11:15 am

Sunday Morning Moves

December 10 @ 10:45 am - 11:15 am EST

Sunday Morning Moves

6 events, 11

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Seated Exercise + Upper Body Strength & Mobility

December 11 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Seated Exercise + Upper Body Strength & Mobility

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Mind, Body, Mood

December 11 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Mind, Body, Mood

Learn how to harness the power of the mind. Participate in mindfulness practices for calming anxiety, increasing gratitude and improving mood.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Power of Music

December 11 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Power of Music

Join Steve Koven and explore the power of music together!

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Bingo

December 11 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Bingo

Who doesn’t love to yell BINGO! Prizes for winners!

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Tech Lab

December 11 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Tech Lab

Welcome to the digital world! No way around it, technology is here to stay. This program is a gentle introduction to Zoom, getting online, and learning about the world of technology.

+ 1 More

6 events, 12

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Sit Tall or Stand Strong

December 12 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Sit Tall or Stand Strong

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Storytelling Club

December 12 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Storytelling Club

Dan Yashinsky and Eden Nameri are iconic Canadian storytellers. Join Dan and Eden for a telling of age-old stories from cultures across the world.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Trivia

December 12 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Trivia

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Seated Exercise

December 12 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Seated Exercise

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Chanukah Concert with Cantor David

December 12 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Chanukah Concert with Cantor David

Celebrating Hanukkah with a special concert featuring Cantor Edwards and Reuven Grajner!

+ 1 More

4 events, 13

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Seated Exercise with Resistance Bands

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Seated Exercise with Resistance Bands

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Therapeutic Singing

December 13 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Therapeutic Singing

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Travelogue

December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Travelogue

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Artistic Explorations

December 13 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Artistic Explorations

4 events, 14

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Keep On Moving

December 14 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Keep On Moving

11:00 am - 11:45 pm

Virtual TSO

December 14 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 pm EST

Virtual TSO

Virtual TSO is back! Baycrest@Home welcomes a guest Toronto Symphony Orchestra musician to play a selection of music for us and tell us about themselves and their artistic journey!

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Music Circle

December 14 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Music Circle

Join us for Music Circle and hear beautiful music that is customized to you each week!

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Spiritual Connection

December 14 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Spiritual Connection

Today’s topic is “Spirituality and Self-Expression”

3 events, 15

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Seated Exercise + Lower Body Mobility & Strength

December 15 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Seated Exercise + Lower Body Mobility & Strength

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Welcoming Shabbat with Rabbi Rena

December 15 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Welcoming Shabbat with Rabbi Rena

Shabbat is the holiest time of the week and a time to come together in rituals of song and traditions. We will welcome the coming of Shabbat.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Mind, Body, Mood

December 15 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Mind, Body, Mood

Learn how to harness the power of the mind. Participate in mindfulness practices for calming anxiety, increasing gratitude and improving mood.

1 event, 16

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Recollectiv

December 16 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Recollectiv

A music based program that brings together local Toronto musicians via Zoom while song sheets are put up for participants to sing along.

1 event, 17

10:45 am - 11:15 am

Sunday Morning Moves

December 17 @ 10:45 am - 11:15 am EST

Sunday Morning Moves

7 events, 18

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Seated Exercise + Upper Body Strength & Mobility

December 18 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Seated Exercise + Upper Body Strength & Mobility

11:00 am - 11:45 pm

Virtual TSO

December 18 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 pm EST

Virtual TSO

Virtual TSO is back! Baycrest@Home welcomes a guest Toronto Symphony Orchestra musician to play a selection of music for us and tell us about themselves and their artistic journey!

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Power of Music

December 18 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Power of Music

Join Steve Koven and explore the power of music together!

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Bingo

December 18 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Bingo

Who doesn’t love to yell BINGO! Prizes for winners!

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Tech Lab

December 18 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Tech Lab

Welcome to the digital world! No way around it, technology is here to stay. This program is a gentle introduction to Zoom, getting online, and learning about the world of technology.

+ 2 More

5 events, 19

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Sit Tall or Stand Strong

December 19 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Sit Tall or Stand Strong

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Storytelling Club

December 19 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Storytelling Club

Dan Yashinsky and Eden Nameri are iconic Canadian storytellers. Join Dan and Eden for a telling of age-old stories from cultures across the world.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

The Stories Behind The Songs

December 19 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

The Stories Behind The Songs

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2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Seated Exercise

December 19 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Seated Exercise

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Classical DJ

December 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

Classical DJ

4 events, 20

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Seated Exercise with Resistance Bands

December 20 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am EST

Seated Exercise with Resistance Bands

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Therapeutic Singing

December 20 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am EST

Therapeutic Singing

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Musical Tour Around The World

December 20 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Musical Tour Around The World

Rob Lutes, our guest lecturer and performer from The Stories Behind The Songs, joins us in this new program that offers a compelling blend of music, history, and travel, making it an enchanting journey that broadens horizons and ignites the wanderlust in all who watch.

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm