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January 2019 Sherbourne Reporter 345 Sherbourne Street, Toronto Ontario * 416-964-1599 A Message from the Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services Hello Everyone!

1 January 2019 Sherbourne Reporter 345 Sherbourne Street, Toronto Ontario * A Message from the Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services Hello Everyone! Table of Contents Page 1: A Message from the Manager of Programs, Community Partnerships and Volunteer Services Page 2: Cultural Day, Residents Council, Page 3-6: Local & Community Happenings in January 2019 Page 7: GSA Updates Page 8: Memorial Service Page 9: Happenings at Sherbourne Place, Resident, Family and Friends Feedback Page 9: Upcoming January Bus Outings, Residents January Birthdays, Remembering our friends Page 10: Upcoming Monthly Bus Outings I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! The New Year is finally here and the LE team is excited to make 2019 a year to remember! Be sure to let any member of the Life Enrichment department know if there are any programs/outings you want to see in 2019! Calendar Highlights January 3 rd Sports Social January 3 rd Sing Along with Kathy January 4 th Roman Catholic Mass January 8 th KFC Lunch *Sign up Required* January 11 th Drumming with Greg January 15 th Faith & Spirituality Support Group January 16 th Chinese Christian Mission Service January 17 th Horticultural Therapy January 22 nd Anglican Church Service January 25 th Cultural Day: England January 28 th Memorial Service January 30 th Raising Artists January 30 th Birthday Party Outings January 2 nd Lunch at Pearl Dragon Buffet January 21 st Hockey Hall of Fame Tour January 29 th Ripley s Aquarium Have a great month everyone! Kayla Johnston Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services

July 2018 Cultural Day Our multicultural day this month

Discussions, Trivia, Traditions and the Cultural Day

2 July 2018 Cultural Day Our multicultural day this month will be held on Friday January 25 th. We will be celebrating England! Some of the programs you can participate in are Discussions, Trivia, Traditions and the Cultural Day Party! Residents Council Meeting January 8 th :00PM Welcome to the Rekai Family Ross F. Kwabena A.

Local & Community Happenings in January 2018 Come from Away It s been called the edge of the world. The weather is wild, but the locals never lack for warmth.

When: December 15 2018 January 20 2019 Where: Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto David R Harper: Zodiac Toronto-born artist David R.

This original work was commissioned as part of New + Now, an annual celebration of emerging artists and contemporary ceramics, nationally and internationally. Seniors: $15.00.

3 Local & Community Happenings in January 2018 Come from Away It s been called the edge of the world. The weather is wild, but the locals never lack for warmth. And it s here, in Newfoundland, where a remote town became the epicenter of a remarkable true story filled with unusual characters, unexpected camaraderie and uncommon generosity. When: December January Where: Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto David R Harper: Zodiac Toronto-born artist David R. Harper presents a museumwide installation inspired by the twelve signs of the zodiac. This original work was commissioned as part of New + Now, an annual celebration of emerging artists and contemporary ceramics, nationally and internationally. Seniors: $ When: November January Where: Gardiner Museum- 111 Queens Park, Toronto Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes The Bata Shoe Museum is excited to present the highly anticipated travelling exhibition MANOLO BLAHNIK: THE ART OF SHOES, a stunning retrospective by one of the world s most influential figures within the fashion industry. The underlying theme of the exhibition that shoes are art aligns perfectly with Blahnik s own approach to creating footwear. The BSM is excited to be the final and only North American venue to showcase this travelling exhibition. When: December January Where: Bata Shoe Museum- 327 Bloor St. W, Toronto

Local & Community Happenings in January 2019 Peter Pan Pirates. Lost Boys. A ticking crocodile. The fantastical audience favourite is back! J. M.

When: December 15 2018- January 5 2019 Where: Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto ROM: Wild Life Photographer of the Year The longest-running and most prestigious nature photography

Whether you re a nature lover, aspiring photographer, or simply love a perfectly captured moment, you will appreciate the talent and technical expertise required to photograph such rare and

4 Local & Community Happenings in January 2019 Peter Pan Pirates. Lost Boys. A ticking crocodile. The fantastical audience favourite is back! J. M. Barrie s classic story about the boy who would never grow up is given a lively musical reimagining for kids and kids-at-heart. Ticket prices range from $ $55.00 pm. When: December January Where: Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto ROM: Wild Life Photographer of the Year The longest-running and most prestigious nature photography competition in the world returns to the ROM for the sixth year in a row. Whether you re a nature lover, aspiring photographer, or simply love a perfectly captured moment, you will appreciate the talent and technical expertise required to photograph such rare and surprising glimpses of the diverse life on this planet. New for : Every photo tells a story. Explore the story behind one finalist s photograph as you enter the underwater world of a coral reef. Adult Tickets price: $20.00 admission. Tickets range from $14.00-$ When: December March Where: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto ROM: Wild Life Photographer of the Year The longest-running and most prestigious nature photography competition in the world returns to the ROM for the sixth year in a row. Whether you re a nature lover, aspiring photographer, or simply love a perfectly captured moment, you will appreciate the talent and technical expertise required to photograph such rare and surprising glimpses of the diverse life on this planet. New for : Every photo tells a story. Explore the story behind one finalist s photograph as you enter the underwater world of a coral reef. Adult Tickets price: $20.00 admission. Tickets range from $14.00-$ When: December March Where: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

Local & Community Happenings in January 2019 Toronto International Boat Show With over 250 workshops and seminars, the world s largest indoor lake and, of course, beautiful boats of all sizes and

Highlights of the 2018 event include the Yamaha Fish Off (new this year); celebrity guest Brenda Lowe from the reality show Survivor: Nicaragua ; and for the kids, Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel.

To discover her place in the world she must embark on the adventure of a lifetime and conquer the mountain that stands in her way.

5 Local & Community Happenings in January 2019 Toronto International Boat Show With over 250 workshops and seminars, the world s largest indoor lake and, of course, beautiful boats of all sizes and types, this is the place to be to shake off the January doldrums. Highlights of the 2018 event include the Yamaha Fish Off (new this year); celebrity guest Brenda Lowe from the reality show Survivor: Nicaragua ; and for the kids, Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel. When: January January Where: Bandshell Park, Toronto Rose: A New Musical Meet Rose, a quiet kid from the town of Somewhere, who sees the world a little differently. To discover her place in the world she must embark on the adventure of a lifetime and conquer the mountain that stands in her way. See just how high Rose can go in this inspiring new musical from Sarah Wilson and Mike Ross, co-creator of Spoon River (Critics Pick New York Times). When: January February Where: Young Centre for the Performing Arts- 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery District, Toronto Toronto Light Festival Lighting up the long winter nights with distinctive works from local and international light artists, the Toronto Light Festival illuminates the Distillery Historic District from January to March. Visitors are taken on a visual journey as the festival transforms the picturesque historic neighbourhood into a large open-air gallery. When: January March Where: Distillery District, Toronto

6 Local & Community Happenings in January 2019 Toronto Public Library St. James Town Branch 495 Sherbourne Street Wellesley Community Centre 495 Sherbourne Street The 519 LGTBQ communities 519 Church Street

Please contact Barbara Michalik Director of Community Partnerships, Programs and

7 Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) The GSA welcomes all community members interested, LGBTQ2S+ and non-lgbtq2s+. Please contact Barbara Michalik Director of Community Partnerships, Programs and Volunteer Services at ext:265 or if interested. Our next GSA meeting is scheduled for: February 19 th 2019 at 2:30pm

8 A Celebration Of Life Please join us for the Sherbourne Place Memorial Service, to celebrate the lives of our friends who have passed. Date: Monday January 28 th, 2019 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Chapel Light Refreshments will be served.

July 2018 Happenings at Sherbourne Place January 1 st Discussion Group: New Years Resolutions January 7 th Fried Noodle Social January 8 th - KFC Lunch Club January 10 th Bakerella January 12 th

January 30 th Birthday Party January 30 th Raising Artists Does your loved one require 1:1 visits with a volunteer?

9 July 2018 Happenings at Sherbourne Place January 1 st Discussion Group: New Years Resolutions January 7 th Fried Noodle Social January 8 th - KFC Lunch Club January 10 th Bakerella January 12 th Buddhist Temple Visit January 14 th Board Game Bonanza January 17 th Horticulture Therapy January 19 th Berea Choir January 21 st Lucy s Kitchen January 25 th High Tea January 28 th Memorial Service January 30 th Birthday Party January 30 th Raising Artists Does your loved one require 1:1 visits with a volunteer? Volunteers at Sherbourne Place can spend time with your loved one while engaging in various leisure activities such as outdoor strolls at Allen Gardens, a trip to the library or coffee shop, reading and reminiscing. If you would like to sign your loved one up for 1:1 volunteer visits please contact the Life Enrichment Staff on your floor. Dear Residents, Family and Friends We want to know your feedback!!! - What kinds of programs do you want to see? - Do you enjoy the programs we have now? - What kinds of outings would you like to go on? - What kind of themed parties and events would you like to see? We want to know your input. Please feel free to contact the Life Enrichment Staff on your floor. Kayla Johnston kayla@rekaicentres.com Sydney 2ndfloorle@rekaicentres.com Lucy 3rdfloorle@rekaicentres.com Luca 4thfloorle@rekaicentres.com

. Outings at Sherbourne Place Lunch at Dragon Pearl January 2 nd 10:45AM-2:30PM Contact: Lucy Zhou

00 Ripley s Aquarium January 29 th 1:00 PM - 4:30PM Contact: Sydney Ferguson Cost: $30.

Aquarius. those born between January 1- January 19 Are Capricorns.

Those born under this sign are sure to always reach towards great achievement.

10 . Outings at Sherbourne Place Lunch at Dragon Pearl January 2 nd 10:45AM-2:30PM Contact: Lucy Zhou Cost: $20.00 Hockey Hall of Fame January 21 st 10:15AM-2:00PM Contact: Luca Occhuizzi Cost: $20.00 Ripley s Aquarium January 29 th 1:00 PM - 4:30PM Contact: Sydney Ferguson Cost: $30.00 January Birthdays In astrology, the two zodiac signs associated with January are Capricorn and Aquarius. those born between January 1- January 19 Are Capricorns. They are on of the zodiac s most energetic and hard working of the signs. Those born under this sign are sure to always reach towards great achievement. Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the astrological year ad is known by its astrological symbol, the water bearer. With Uranus as the ruling planet, people born under this sign are free-thinking and unconventional. Chiung Yu Shaui January 7 Vasilica Oprea January 13 Ene Paabo January 13 Hazel Martin January 16 Pearl Tsechoff January 25 Michael Caldwel January 29 Anna Kurvinen Ralph Knowles

11 SHERBOURNE PLACE UPCOMING BUS OUTINGS February: All Fired Up Ceramics ROM Museum Shopping Trip March: Sugar Bush Outing Marlies Game Canada Blooms Show April: Lunch at Stout Pub Marlies Game Aga Khan Museum Please stay tuned for upcoming outings and further details in the next few months

Sherbourne Reporter DECEMBER A Message from the Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services. Hello Everyone!

Sherbourne Reporter DECEMBER A Message from the Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services. Hello Everyone! DECEMBER 2018 Sherbourne Reporter A Message from the Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services. Hello Everyone! Table of Contents Page 1: A Message from the Director of Programs, Community Partnerships