Baycrest at Home - Programs
Thu 21, Sep, 2023 - Wed 27, Sep, 2023

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Join Howard Mednick for an engaging look at classical music. He brings a unique perspective and vast knowledge about old favourites and new listens! Each program will have a unique theme.

Join us for an evening of music with Steve Koven! You know and love him from Power of Music on Mondays, we invite him to sing with us once a month.

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.

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!

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.

Join Mixed Media artist Christina Muscatello, founder of MemoryMakers. Christina will use a variety of art forms including storytelling, creating art, and poetry writing in her weekly class. We will also welcome periodic guest artists to demonstrate and teach us their techniques. Join us to inspire your creativity, connection, and joy. 

Shauna Lindzon is a Registered Dietitian with over 30 years of nutrition experience. She has developed cooking demonstrations that combine scientific knowledge with culinary education for her clientele. Her demonstrations are inspirational, educational, and entertaining. Join her for this special event and you can cook with Shauna and your loved ones! Today’s recipe is No-Bake Granola Balls.

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.

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

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