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Table of Contents

Page 1:

A Message from the Manager of

Programs & Volunteer Services

Page 2:

Family Council, Welcome to Rekai, Fun

Pages Winner, Chinese Zodiac

Page 3:

Happenings at Wellesley Central Place, ,

Residents’ Council Update

Page 4 -7:

Local & Community Happenings in

January 2020

Page 8:

Volunteer Requests and Services

Page 9:

Gender Sexuality Alliance News

Page 10:

Resident, Family and Friends Feedback

Page 11:

Pet Therapy at WCP

Page 12:

Upcoming January Bus Outings,

Residents’ January Birthdays,

Remembering our friends

Page 13:

Upcoming Monthly Bus Outings

Pages 14-15

Fun Pages

January 2020

A message from the Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services…

Hello Everyone! I hope you all had a joyous

holiday season!

Although the weather is getting colder, things are heating up with great events in January! Make sure to check your calendars for all the details!

January Events:

January 6th – Cultural Day: China January 10th – Intergenerational Program

January 14th – Raising Artists January 14th – Residents’ Council

January 14th – Horticultural Therapy January 15th – Birthday Party

January 20th – Dixon Hall Bingo January 24th – Drum Circle with Greg

January 25th – Chinese New Year

January Outing Schedule: January 7th – Coffee Shop Stroll January 10th – Ripley’s Aquarium

January 21st – Lunch at Red Lobster

Wishing you all a Happy & Healthy 2020! Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services

Kayla Johnston

WCP

Family Council update

Family Council will be resuming this month!

Family Council will meet

on January 6th 2020 in the Chapel at 7PM.

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 December’s

Winner:

Norm L.

Happy Chinese New Year!

January 25th the year of the Rat begins. If you were born in the years 1912, 1924,

1936, or 1948 you are of this sign.

Rats are quick-witted, resourceful, and

smart but lack courage. With rich imaginations and sharp observations, they

can take advantage of various opportunities well.

In Chinese culture, rats represent working diligently and thriftiness, so people born in

a Rat year are thought to be wealthy and prosperous.

Welcome to the Rekai Family…

Rita M. Paul A.

Residents’ Council Update

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! Returning again

the second Tuesday of every month are the Residents’ council meetings. Open to all residents!

Join us at 10:30am in the chapel

and let your voice be heard.

The next meeting is January 14th!

Happenings at Wellesley Central Place

Don’t forget to check your calendars and

keep your eyes on all the upcoming events here at Wellesley Central Place…

January 6th

Cultural Day: China

January 7th Catholic Mass

January 8th

St. Luke’s Sing Along

January 10th Intergeneration Program with Rose Avenue

Day Care: Winter Craft

January 13th Mindful Mondays with Georgie

January 14th Raising Artists

Residents’ Council Horticultural Therapy

January 15th Birthday Party

Travelling ROM

January 20th Dixon Hall Bingo

January 27th

Mindfulness Mondays with Georgie

Vote for your Movie!!

Be sure to vote for the film you would

like to see at Movie Night on January

24th!

Be sure to let your LE team know which

film you are voting for! Cast your ballot

for the following movies:

Fried Green Tomato’s

The Two Popes

Murder on the Orient Express

The Da Vinci Code

Voting ends on January 23rd 2020.

Local & Community Happenings in January 2020

Casa Loma Christmas 2019

This December join us to celebrate and take part in the holiday magic at Casa Loma during A Nutcracker Christmas at the Castle. We are excited to host a widerange of activities and thrilling performances that are sure to be fun for the whole family. Guests will be surrounded by holiday magic throughout the castle which will be resplendent with holiday décor, including a 40ft tall tree in the Great Hall and eight other signature trees by talented Canadian designers. When: December 1st – January 5th , 9:30am-5pm

Where: Casa Loma - 1 Austin Terrace DeClute Light Up The Beach 2019

Join in this free family holiday event that brings the Beach and surrounding communities together to get into the holiday spirit. Watch Santa Claus as he magically illuminates the Beaches Boardwalk with 80,000 lights and turns it into a winter destination. Hot beverages, a photo booth and festive songs! The lights will sparkle nightly along the boardwalk from the Leuty Lighthouse to The Balmy Beach Club.

When: November 29 – February 23, 2020

Where: The Beaches Boardwalk

The Doctor Seuss Experience

A massive 15,000 square foot Dr. Seuss experience is coming to Toronto with 360-degree immersive spaces, the Seuss-tacular spectacle is a playground and presents a journey through the wondrous world of Dr. Seuss. The experience will include beloved stories and characters of Dr. Seuss, including “The Cat in the Hat”, “Horton Hears A Who!” and “The Lorax” as well as other timeless favourites. When: October 29, 2019 – January 5th, 2020

Where: Square One Mall, 100 City Centre Dr

Local & Community Happenings in January 2020

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 seventh 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.

When: November 23, 2019 – March 29, 2020 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM Where: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

Martin Scorsese: A Retrospective

Rediscover 25 essentials from one of America's greatest filmmakers. To mark the release of the American master’s highly anticipated new film The Irishman, we present the first-ever TIFF Cinematheque retrospective of a filmmaker whose entire oeuvre constitutes “one of the source points of modern movies” (Roger Ebert). Read the programmer essay. To see showtimes and get tickets, visit tiff.net/scorsese. When: November 22 - January 4 Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox - 350 King St W

Lumina Toronto Zoo Terra Lumina at the Toronto Zoo is the eleventh unique experience created in Moment Factory’s Lumina night walk series. After nightfall at the Toronto Zoo this winter, you are invited to pursue an immersive experience along a 1.5 km walking path that travels into the future and back. When: December 13, 2019 – April 13, 2020

Where: Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Rd

Local & Community Happenings in January 2020

The Blues: A Musical and Cultural History Rooted in the African-American experience, blues music is emotional, stirring, visceral and outspoken. Examine its origins in African antecedents and slave work songs and how the music came into its own on phonograph records, on street corners and in juke joints throughout the southeast United States. Hear the unforgettable stories and music of stars like B.B. King and Muddy Waters, and look at how a new generation of musicians in the 1960s adopted and repackaged the blues for an even wider audience. When: Janurary 9th – Feb 23rd 2020 Where: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema - 506 Bloor Street W

National Ballet of Canada presents THE NUTCRACKER

Toronto’s favourite holiday tradition! Ballet companies all over the world perform The Nutcracker during the holiday season, each with a special take on the beloved classic. The National Ballet of Canada has one of the very finest versions in the world in James Kudelka’s staging from 1995, set in 19th century Russia. With non-stop dancing and magnificent sets and costumes from Santo Loquasto, The Nutcracker is an unforgettable tribute to the imagination.

When: December 12 - January 4, 7:00 PM – 5:30 PM Where: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts 145 Queen Street West

MANDELA

MANDELA is an exhibition that looks at Nelson Mandela and the movement that formed around him. Follow Mandela into hiding after he is declared an outlaw, and then join him inside a replica of the prison cell that was his home for 18 years. Experience the bittersweet joy of his release, after 27 long years of imprisonment. Finally, witness South Africa’s first democratic elections, and find out about Mandela’s efforts to rebuild a nation shattered by racism and injustice.

When: October 10th – January 7th 2020 Where: Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts) - 5040 Yonge Street

Local & Community Happenings in Janruary 2020

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.

2020 Meeting Schedule: January 23rd

April 16th May 6th July 23rd

October 22nd

January Social GSA: January 28th 2019

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)

PET THERAPY AT WCP

Pictured in Photo: Scarlett visiting on 4E

Please be sure to look for the wagging tail of Scarlett on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM

Sassy on Sundays 3:30 PM

January Bus Outings

Coffee Shop Stroll

January 7th

2:30pm- 3:30pm

Contact: Millie MacMillan

Phone: 416-929-9385 x 241

Ripley's Aquarium

January 10th 2020

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Contact: Maria Fabrychnava

Phone: 416-929-9385 x 240

Lunch at Red Lobster

January 21st 2020

11:15pm - 1:45pm

Contact: Anita Kett

416-929-9385 x 232

January Birthdays

The two zodiac signs associated with January are Capricorn and Aquarius. Capricorns, who are born from January 1 - January 19 are one

of the zodiac's most energetic and hardworking of signs. Those born under this sign are sure to always reach towards great achievement. Those born from January 20 to

January 31 are members of the Aquarius sign. One can identify an Aquarius by the originality

that dominates all aspects of their life.

Veronica B. – January 1st Diana Lee G. – January 2nd

Franc H. – January 2nd Joy G. – January 3rd

Margaret H. – January 6th Muriel L. – January 6th Beryl M. – January 8th Tina P. – January 9th May F. – January 9th

Patricia B. – January 9th Silvia V. – January 13th

Margaret M. – January 17th Dale R. – January 18th Leo M – January 26th

Wo Wen F. – January 26th Ken D. – January 29th

William P. – January 30th

Leslie B.

Patricia B. John P.

WELLESLEY CENTRAL PLACE UPCOMING

BUS OUTINGS

February:

Mandarin Lunch

Brickworks Cider Tasting

ROM

March:

Canada Blooms

One of a Kind Spring Show

April:

Marlies Game

Aga Khan Museum

Please stay tuned for upcoming outings and further details in the next few months …

FUN PAGES

Connect the Dots and Colour in the picture!

January 2018