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Wellesley Times 160 Wellesley Street East * Toronto, Ontario * 416-929-9385 * Fax: 416-929-0807
A Message from the Manager of
Programs and volunteer Services …
Hello Everyone! Another summer has come and gone… but
that doesn’t mean the excitement stops! September might just be our most exciting
month yet! Be sure to check your calendars so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!
Our Fall Sale will take place on Saturday
September 7th 2019. If you are looking to drop off donations, please see an LE staff or
reception.
Resident-Staff Choir Practice Dates: September 2nd September 11th September 16th September 25th
2:00-3:00 in the Main TV Room!
Outings: Sunday September 8th – Strolls to Cabbage
Town Festival Friday September 13th – Rainbow Tea at
Dorothy’s Place Monday September 16th- Sunshine Centre,
Country Harvest Friday September 20th – Toronto Argo’s Game
Hope everyone has a fantastic month!
Kayla Johnston Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services
September 2019
Table of Contents
Page 1:
A Message from the Director of Programs,
Community Partnerships and Volunteer
Services
Page 2:
Family Council Update, Residents’ Council
Update, Welcome to Rekai, Cultural Day
Page 3:
Happenings at Wellesley Central Place, Fun
Pages Winner, Pancake Breakfast
Page 4 -7:
Local & Community Happenings in
September 2019
Page 8:
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
Announcements
Page 9:
Volunteer Requests
Page 10:
Family and Resident Feedback
Page 11:
Fall Sale
Page 10:
September Outings, September Birthdays,
In Memoriam
Page 13:
Upcoming outings
Page 14
Bingo Update
Page 15-16
Fun Pages
Family Council update
Family Councils’ next
meeting will be on September 9th at 7PM.
Cultural
Day
Our multicultural day this month will be held on
Thursday September 26th, 2019 We will be celebrating
Denmark! Some of the programs you can participate
in are Discussion Groups, Language Classes, and of course the Party!
Residents’ Council Update!
The next resident’s council meeting will be held on Tuesday Septhember 10th
at 10:30 am in the chapel. Please come along and let you voice be heard.
See you all at the council meeting!
Welcome to the Rekai Family…
James Bredin
Tammara Boughen
NEW NEWSLETTER FUN PAGES!
Don’t forget to check out the last two
pages of our newsletter! It includes a
colouring page and a crossword. Finish
one of these pages and return it to your
LE staff before the end of the month for
a chance to win a draw!
Congratulations to August’s Winners:
Tuula K. & Beryl M.
Happenings at Wellesley Central Place
HELLO SEPTEMBER!
Make sure to make a note in your
calendars for all of the exciting
programs coming this month…
September 4th
St. Luke’s Group
September 5th
Sing-A-Long with Kathy
September 7th
Fall Sale!
September 11th
Staff-Resident Choir Practice!
September 17th
GSA Social
&
Alzheimer’s Society: Coffee Break!
September 19th
Horticultural Therapy
&
Bingo with St. James Town
September 20th
Birthday Party
September 23rd
Dixon Hall Bingo!
September 25th
Resident and Staff Choir Practice!
September 26th
Cultural Day Party: Denmark
Pancake Breakfast!
Join us for a special
pancake breakfast on
September 30th!
Where: TV Room
When: 8:00am
**Sign up with any LE
staff!**
Local & Community Happenings in September 2019
One Love Music Festival
The Ca-Rib, Jerk and BBQ Fest featuring the One Love Music Festival is North America’s largest 4-day Caribbean food and music festival to-date. This amazing festival will showcase some of the biggest names in the Reggae, Dance Hall and Soca music industry. Not to be outdone, this festival will host some of the most awesome food and business vendors and showcase some of the most unique Ribbers. When: August 30th -September 2nd 2019 Where: Downsview Park
Toronto International BuskerFest 2019 Now in its milestone 20th year, the event is widely recognized as one of the best and biggest street performer festivals in the universe, and the largest epilepsy awareness event in the world! Join comedians, escape-artists, sword-swallowers, musicians, magicians, fire jugglers, acrobats, aerial artists, clowns and daredevils; over a hundred of the most extraordinary street performers on earth, as they descend upon Woodbine Park for some serious fun! When: August 31st -September 2nd 2019 Where: Woodbine Park
CNE 2019
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest community event and one of the top 5 agricultural fairs in North America. Founded in 1879 as the Toronto Industrial Exhibition, the CNE has enjoyed a distinguished history as a showcase of the nation. People came to experience the latest innovations in technology and commercial products, to enjoy the popular entertainers of the time, and to engage in a collective community celebration When: August 16th -September 2nd 2019 Where: Exhibition Place – 100 Princes’ Blvd.
The Book of Life
In Kiki Katese's new project, The Book of Life, she leads an audience through a remarkable journey – a kind of how-to guide to rebuild a deep understanding of life in the aftermath of incalculable loss.The play is based on Kiki's years-long project of accumulating letters written by survivors and perpetrators of Rwanda's genocide, ordinary people, addressed to those who are gone. It is infused with original music performed and sung by the internationally acclaimed Women Drummers of Rwanda. When: September 17th-September 29th 2019. Where: Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley Street
Campus Secrets and Spectres
Is Canada’s largest university also its most haunted? The grand architecture and tree-lined paths of the University of Toronto downtown campus is filled with dark history and ghostly tales. Hear about secret chambers, restless spirits trapped among the stars, haunting love stories and more. (90 minutes). Tickets cost $23.99. When: Friday, May 31st – Saturday, September 28th, 2019 Where: 100 Queen's Park Crescent
A Tapestry of Spirit: The Torah Stitch by Stitch Project
"A Tapestry of Spirit" presents the ambitious and inclusive social project to cross stitch the first five books of the bible as well as sections of the Scriptures and Qur'an. It is an immersive installation that has been collectively executed by almost 1500 volunteers of many faiths. Adult admission price is $15 and $10 for seniors. When: August 12 – October 27, 2019 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Where: Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Ave.
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love "Laugh and cry and cry and laugh" as you take in the beautiful and troubled 1960s romance of poet and musician Leonard Cohen and his greatest muse, Marianne Ihlen. The two met serendipitously in their twenties on the idyllic Greek island of Hydra, when Leonard was a struggling artist, and continued their affair over the years as he transformed into one of the world's most renowned songwriters. Through old photos, archival footage, and a few interviews, trace the love story that gifted listeners with songs like "Bird on the Wire" and, of course, "So Long, Marianne." When: August 30th – September 5th 2019 Where: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema 506 Bloor Street W
Alegria by Cirque du Solei Alegría is the nostalgic story of a monarchy that has lost its king. The Old Birds, who resist change and cling to old values, hover around Mr Fleur, a tricky and power-hungry man who proclaims himself king. Fleur and the Old Birds, with their outdated ideas, struggle to maintain power in a world they no longer understand. On the other hand, the Bronx, the strong and confident next generation, embrace modernity and strive to topple their oppressors to build a flourishing new society. Follow the story of Alegría, a world where the old order is being challenged and replaced by something new and unknown. When: September 12 – December 1, 2019 from 8PM – 10PM Where: Ontario Place, 909 Lake Shore Boulevard West
Just for Laughs 2019 Celebrating its fourth anniversary this September, ComedyCon is back for more fun and games at this year’s JFL42, with an unrivaled slate of daytime programming that is guaranteed to knock your socks off. From September 20 to 22 and September 27 to 29, ComedyCon will feature even more In Conversations with some of today’s top comedic masterminds, as well as incredible cast panels, hilarious live podcasts, and so much more. All ComedyCon events are available to JFL42 pass holders. Ticket prices vary per shows. When: September 19 – 29, 2019 starting at 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM Where: Various locations, visit https://www.jfl42.com/ for more info.
Local & Community Happenings in September 2019
Toronto Public Library – St. James Town Branch
495 Sherbourne Street 416-393-7744
Wellesley Community Centre
495 Sherbourne Street 416-392-0227
The 519 – LGTBQ communities
519 Church Street 416-392-6874
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 416-929-9385 ext:265 or barbaram@rekaicentres.com, if interested.
Our next GSA meeting is scheduled for:
October 2nd at 2:30PM in the Chapel
LGBTQ2S+ September Programs:
GSA Social – September 17th in the Chapel at 11 AM
LGBTQ Netflix Series: Queer Eye –
September 9th & 23rd at 2:30pm in the TV Room
Does your loved one require 1:1 visits with a volunteer?
Volunteers at Wellesley Central Place can spend time with
your loved one while engaging in various leisure activities
such as outdoor strolls in the backyard or courtyard, a
visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 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.
Maria – 416-929-9385 ext. 240
Anita -416-929-9385 ext. 232
Millie – 416-929-9385 ext. 241
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 leave your
drop box, or with the Life Enrichment Staff on your floor.
Kayla Johnston – 416-929-9385 ext. 257 (Manager of Programs)
Maria – 416-929-9385 ext. 240 (2nd Floor)
Anita -416-929-9385 ext. 232 (3rd Floor)
Millie – 416-929-9385 ext. 241 (4th Floor)
SAVE THE DATE: 2019 FALL SALE!
We need your china, games, toys, furniture, books, plants,
costume jewellery, small appliances and anything you wish
to donate.
Date: Saturday September 7th 2019
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Corner of Sherbourne & Wellesley
All proceeds to fund resident programming at The
Rekai Centres – Wellesley Central Place
September Outings
Rainbow Tea Time at Dorothy’s Place
Friday September 13th 2019
1:15PM-4:30PM
Contact: Millie McMillian
416-929-9385 x 241
Sunshine Centre
Country Harvest
Monday September 16th 2019
9:00AM-4:00PM
Contact: Anita Kett
416-929-9385 x 232
Toronto Argo’s Game
Friday September 20th, 2019
5:00PM-10:00PM
Contact: Maria Fabrychnava
416-929-9385 x 240
September Birthdays
The two zodiac signs associated with the month of September are Virgo and Libra. People born from
September 1st to September 22nd are members of the Virgo sign. As one of the zodiac's most understanding and caring signs, a Virgo can be easily spotted by their innate
compassion. For those born from September 23rd to September 30th, they are members of the Libra sign.
Those born under the Libra sign can be identified by their organized and harmony-driven personalities.
Edith C............September 2nd Ursula S…...…September 3rd Lola T…..….…September 4th Robert G…...…September 4th Maggie F..…….September 5th Peter L………..September 7th Patricia B……September 10th Beverly W.….September 11th Henry W..…..September 21st James C..…..September 21st Iva P…….….September 29th Saima P…….September 30th
Irene Fowler
Claude Don Mehre
Oye Onipede
Etta Wilson
Please stay tuned for upcoming outings and further details in the next few months.
WELLESLEY CENTRAL PLACE UPCOMING
BUS OUTINGS
October:
Lunch at Olde Yorke Fish & Chips
Dorothy’s Place: Over the Rainbow but not Over the Hill
Windreach Farms
November: Royal Winter Fair
McMichaels Art Gallery
Dinner & Leafs Game at Boston Pizza
December: Shopping at Dufferin Mall
Christmas Lights Tour
Lunch at Swiss Chalet
THE NEW RULES
In May we started testing a new style of bingo rules – one that makes double, triple and
even quintuplet wins possible! Here are the new rules:
1. Each player can now win every round of bingo. HOWEVER, they can only win on
one card.
2. Each game still needs a new winner, but now people who have won in the previous
round can win again!
3. At the end of the Bingo session players can redeem their points right away or receive
Bingo Bucks! Bingo bucks can be traded in for various prizes. HOWEVER –
players can only claim 2 prizes per session.
4. Life Enrichment Staff will keep track of Bingo Buck balances – anyone who wishes
to hold off on claiming a prize can save their Bingo Bucks to trade in for a bigger
prize the next bingo session!
With this change comes some new bingo prizes, and prize packs! Below are some
examples.
$1 Prizes $2 Prizes $3 Prizes
Chocolate Bars Toothpaste Markers
Socks (1 Pair) Lotion Colouring Books
Tissues (2 packs) Foaming Hand Soap Sudoku Books
Chips Word Search Nail Care Package – Emery
Board and 2 Polishes
As always LEA are looking for your suggestions on prizes you want to see added, so
please let them know!
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