Event Calendar

We have 4 locations in the GTA where events are held. Please make sure to check your event's location, in the event details, before arrival.

Locations include:

Main Office:
20 Eglinton Ave W, Floor 16
Toronto, ON,
M4R 1K8
Toronto Memory Program:
1 Valleybrook Dr. #400
North York, ON
M3B 2S7
Providence Healthcare:
3276 St. Clair Ave E
Scarborough, ON
M1L1W1
Reconnect Community
Health Services:

(Formerly St. Clair West
Services for Seniors)
2562 Eglinton Ave W, Suite 202
Toronto, ON
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February 1, 2024
Ticketed U-First! for Healthcare Providers - Zoom - Special Funding
Zoom

U-First

U-First!® for Healthcare Providers supports health care
and other service providers who work with people living with dementia
or other cognitive impairments. U-First!® builds on
existing curriculum and encourages learners to make...
February 1, 2024 9:00 AM
RSVP CARERS Program for Spouse/Partner (8 sessions) - In Person
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office

Support Group

This 8-week online program is for spouses/partners of people with mid-
to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at Mount Sinai
Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care pro...
February 1, 2024 10:00 AM
Recurring Dance Fitness - Zoom
Online

online excercise

This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music
and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic
workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing,
this upbeat ...
February 1, 2024 11:00 AM
February 3, 2024
Ticketed Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals) - 20 Eglinton Ave W
20 Eglinton Avenue West

Palliative Care

Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care
providers.

GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for
team members who care for older adults who display responsive...
February 3, 2024 9:00 AM
February 5, 2024
Open Supportive Communication (for the General Public)- Alzeducate
Alzeducate

DCTP


This webinar will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of
how communication can change over the couse of the disease and ways to
supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

* In...
February 5, 2024 11:00 AM
Open Dementia Overview (for General Public) - ALZeducate
Alzeducate

online workshops

This presentation will discuss the difference between changes that come
with normal aging and when something is not normal, reversible causes
for these changes, and a general understanding of dementia. It also
will cover t...
February 5, 2024 2:00 PM
Open Enhancing Family Dynamics (for Care Partners) - ALZeducate
Alzeducate


This workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia.
The focus of the session will be on exploring significant sources of
conflict for families dealing with dementia and strategies for
assisting families, building on st...
February 5, 2024 5:00 PM
February 6, 2024
Recurring Wives Support Group - Zoom
ONLINE

women talking

This support group is full, Click here if you wish to be in
the wait list.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8280

In partnership with Providence, this ongoing support group will pro...
February 6, 2024 10:00 AM
RSVP Bereavement Support Group (In Collaboration with Hazel Burns Hospice) - Zoom
Zoom



bereavement


This 8-week online support group meets to provide participants with an
opportunity to support each other through the grief and bereavement
process. Both practical and emotional needs will be explored to help
participants cope w...
February 6, 2024 10:30 AM
RSVP Dementia 101 for Care Partners - Zoom
Zoom

online learning

This workshop will provide care partners with an overview of
Alzheimer’s disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis
and illustrates the progression of the disease.



For care partners related to a person livin...
February 6, 2024 1:00 PM
RSVP Minds in Motion (Virtual)
Zoom

Minds in Motion

Minds in Motion® is an evidence-based program that includes
physical activity, socialization, and mentally stimulating activities
for people living with dementia and th
February 6, 2024 1:30 PM
Open Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 2 - Communicating with Families - ALZeducate
Alzeducate

Family Dynamics in Caregiving

Recognize different ways in which communication occurs, the importance
of validating feelings, and learn strategies that support communication
with the family members of people living with dementia.

For Front...
February 6, 2024 2:00 PM
RSVP Open General Caregiver Support Group (5:00pm to 7:00pm) - Zoom
Zoom

Man talking to Andrea


This monthly caregiver support group will provide an opportunity for
caregivers/partners of individuals living with dementia to come
together to support each other through the caregiving experience.


Learning Objectives...
February 6, 2024 5:00 PM
February 7, 2024
RSVP Garden Wellness Cafe -Winter 2024 (Virtual)
Online (Zoom)

Garden Wellness Winter/Spring 2024

Biweekly on WEDNESDAYS: Feb 7, 21, March 13, and 27 (4 weeks) from
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

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February 7, 2024 10:00 AM
RSVP The Colour of Every Day Life - Art Series with Kathleen Downie (20 Eglinton Ave W)
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

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The Colour of Every Day Life, an Arts Series with Kathleen Downie
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February 7, 2024 1:30 PM
RSVP CARERS Program - Spouses (8 sessions) - ONLINE
ONLINE

Support Group

This 8-week online program is for spouses supporting their spouse in
the mid- to late-stage dementia. Developed by the Reitman Centre at
Mount Sinai Hospital, CARERS is a comprehensive dementia care program
that supports problem-...
February 7, 2024 2:30 PM
RSVP Mid-Town Social (IN-PERSON)
Alzheimer Society Toronto


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The Mid-Town Social focuses on social wellness for people with Dementia
and their care partners. In this series, we create purposeful
connections among people who are on similar journeys while ...
February 7, 2024 5:00 PM
February 8, 2024
Ticketed U-First! for Healthcare Providers - Zoom - Special Funding
Zoom

U-First

U-First!&reg; for Healthcare Providers supports health care
and other service providers who work with people living with dementia
or other cognitive impairments. U-First!&reg; builds on
existing curriculum and encourages learners to make...
February 8, 2024 9:00 AM
Recurring Dance Fitness - Zoom
Online

online excercise

This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music
and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic
workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing,
this upbeat ...
February 8, 2024 11:00 AM
RSVP The Emily & Bernice Early Stages Support Program - Zoom
Zoom

Early Stages Support Group


These short-term support groups are for people living with early-stage
memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, or
dementia. These four-session support groups aim to improve quality
of life by providing a space where ...
February 8, 2024 12:00 PM
RSVP Creative Movement -Yoga
St-Andrew's United Church

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Weekly on Thursdays, Feb 8th - 29th 2024 (4-week series) from 1:30
&ndash; 2:30 PM.
February 8, 2024 1:30 PM
RSVP Open General Caregiver Support Group (1:30pm to 3:30pm) - Zoom
Zoom

Support Group

This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care
partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to
support each other through the caregiving experience.



Learning Objectives:

* Opportunity to s...
February 8, 2024 1:30 PM
RSVP &#31925;&#35486;&#29031;&#39015;&#32773;&#25903;&#25588;&#23567;&#32068; Cantonese Peer Support Group - (Online)
Zoom

workshop



This Cantonese Peer-led Support Group provide care partners to connect
with one another and learn and discuss the practical and emotional
needs related to caring for a family member with Alzheimer&rsquo;s
Disease or other dementias. ...
February 8, 2024 4:00 PM
RSVP Open Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group (4:00pm to 5:30pm) - Zoom
Zoom

Family Dynamics in Caregiving


This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care
partners of individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia to come together
to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Learning Object...
February 8, 2024 4:00 PM
RSVP Adult Child Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ZOOM - Online

drop-in adult child support group

In partnership with Providence, this monthly open support group will
provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent living with
dementia to come together to support each other through the caregivi...
February 8, 2024 6:30 PM
February 9, 2024
RSVP Peer Support Group for Care Partners - Zoom
Zoom

Support Group

Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity
to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for a
family member with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementias. These groups
are facilitated by...
February 9, 2024 10:30 AM
RSVP The Emily & Bernice Early Stages Support Program - 20 Eglinton Ave W
20 Eglinton Avenue West

Early Stages Support Group


These short-term support groups are for people living with early-stage
memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, or
dementia. These four-session support groups aim to improve quality
of life by provi...
February 9, 2024 1:30 PM
February 10, 2024
RSVP Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) - Zoom
Zoom

DCTP students

Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education
journey.

This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia,
enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for
persons living with ...
February 10, 2024 9:00 AM
Ticketed U-First! for Healthcare Providers - Zoom - Special Funding
Zoom

U-First

U-First!&reg; for Healthcare Providers supports health care
and other service providers who work with people living with dementia
or other cognitive impairments. U-First!&reg; builds on
existing curriculum and encourages learners to make...
February 10, 2024 9:00 AM
February 12, 2024
Ticketed U-First! for Healthcare Providers - 20 Eglinton Ave W - Special Funding
20 Eglinton Avenue West

U-First

U-First!&reg; for Healthcare Providers supports health care
and other service providers who work with people living with dementia
or other cognitive impairments. U-First!&reg; builds on
existing curriculum and encourag...
February 12, 2024 9:00 AM
Recurring Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
Zoom

Family Dynamics in Caregiving

This support group is currently full. We encourage you to check out our
Open Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group, which takes place
Every 2nd Thursday of each month from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm online using
Zoom. ...
February 12, 2024 5:30 PM
February 13, 2024
RSVP Care Partner Stress and Building Resilience (for Care Partners) - Zoom
Zoom


This workshop is to help care partners identify their sources of stress
and develop coping strategies. The focus of the session will be on
exploring the concept of resilience and ways to build care partner
resilience.

Learning Objectives:

* ...
February 13, 2024 10:00 AM
Open Communication (for Healthcare Professionals) - ALZeducate
Alzeducate

online learning

Recognize different ways in which communication occurs and explain
how communication changes in a person with dementia. Learn
about strategies that can support communication with a person
with dementia and recognize the ben...
February 13, 2024 10:00 AM
Recurring Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers - Zoom
Zoom

DCTP students

This 4-session series explores the different issues Frontline Health
Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with
Dementia. In this series of workshops, participants will receive
information on a variety...
February 13, 2024 1:00 PM
February 15, 2024
RSVP Young Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group - Zoom
Zoom

drop-in adult child support group


This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care
partners of a person living with young onset dementia (diagnosed before
the age of 65) to come together to support each other through the
caregiv...
February 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Recurring Dance Fitness - Zoom
Online

online excercise

This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music
and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic
workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing,
this upbeat ...
February 15, 2024 11:00 AM
RSVP Workshop: Long Distance Caregiving in Collaboration with Providence Healthcare
Online via Zoom or In person at Providence Healthcare

This workshop will explore some of the unique challenges and issues
that can arise when caring from a distance, as well as identify the
different ways caregivers can provide support and be involved...
February 15, 2024 12:00 PM
RSVP East End Friends -Feb (2658 Eglinton Ave E)
Alzheimer Society Toronto - 2658 Eglinton Avenue East

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Thursday Feb 15 from 1:00 - 3:00
Held at our satellite location, Alzheimer Society Toronto - The
Mid-Scarborough Hub (2658 Eglinton Avenue East).
February 15, 2024 1:00 PM
Recurring LGBTQI2S+ Caregiver Support Group (Ontario-Wide) - ONLINE
Online

online workshops

Are you part of the LGBTQI2S+ community and caring for a person living
with dementia or Alzheimer&rsquo;s Disease?

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto is looking to run a province-wide
support group that will provide an opportun...
February 15, 2024 1:00 PM
Open LTC series (For Care partners): Session 1 - Considering Long-Term Care - ALZeducate
Alzeducate

teach

This educationall workshops aims to give care partners an overview of
issues related to long-term care (LTC). The goal is for care partners
to learn about how the decision for LTC could have an impact on them,
understand the applicat...
February 15, 2024 3:00 PM
Recurring Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE

Man talking to Andrea

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care
partners of individuals living with Frontotemporal dementia to come
together to support each other through the caregiving experience.

Learning Objectives:
&...
February 15, 2024 5:30 PM
RSVP Open Adult Child Caregiver Support Group - Zoom
Zoom

drop-in adult child support group

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for care
partners of a parent living with dementia to come together to support
each other through the caregiving experience.

Learning Objectives:
- Opportu...
February 15, 2024 5:30 PM
February 16, 2024
RSVP Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) - 20 Eglinton Ave. W
20 Eglinton Avenue West

DCTP students


Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education
journey.

This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia,
enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for...
February 16, 2024 9:00 AM
February 20, 2024
Ticketed U-First! for Healthcare Providers - Zoom - Special Funding
Zoom

U-First

U-First!&reg; for Healthcare Providers supports health care
and other service providers who work with people living with dementia
or other cognitive impairments. U-First!&reg; builds on
existing curriculum and encourages learners to make...
February 20, 2024 9:00 AM
Recurring Drop-in Spousal Support Group - IN PERSON
Providence Healthcare - Scotiabank Learning Centre

Support Group

This monthly, drop-in support group provides an opportunity for spouses
caring for a person living with dementia to come together and support
each other through the caregiving experienc...
February 20, 2024 9:30 AM
RSVP Open General Caregiver Support Group - 2658 Eglinton Ave. East
AST Mid Scarborough Hub

Support Group

This in-person monthly caregiver support group will provide an
opportunity for caregivers/partners of individuals living with dementia
to come together to support each other through the caregiving
experience.

Le...
February 20, 2024 11:00 AM
RSVP Putting You First (for Healthcare Providers) - Zoom
Zoom

Palliative Care


This workshop will follow a U-FIRST approach to enhancing your self
awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your
reflection for opportunities for creating better balance in your
life.

Workshop is for Healt...
February 20, 2024 11:00 AM
RSVP Enhancing Family Dynamics (for Care Partners) - Zoom
Zoom

This workshop is for care partners of individuals living with dementia.
The focus of the session will be on exploring significant sources of
conflict for families dealing with dementia and strategies for
assisting families, building on strengths ...
February 20, 2024 1:00 PM
Open Find your inner songbird with Robin Dann
Alzheimer Society of Toronto


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Find Your Inner Songbird with Robin (In-Person)

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February 20, 2024 1:00 PM
February 22, 2024
RSVP Open General Caregiver Support Group - 2658 Eglinton Ave. East
AST Mid Scarborough Hub

Drop in Long-Term Care Home Caregiver Support Group

This in-person monthly caregiver support group will provide an
opportunity for caregivers/partners of individuals living with dementia
to come together to support each other ...
February 22, 2024 10:00 AM
Recurring Dance Fitness - Zoom
Online

online excercise

This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music
and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic
workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing,
this upbeat ...
February 22, 2024 11:00 AM
RSVP Virtual Caregiver Education Forum: Empowering patients to live better - The Role of Palliative Care in Dementia
Zoom

Education Forum

This presentation will focus on palliative care in dementia and
empowering patients to live better.



The objectives of the webinar are to:

1. Describe role of palliative care in advanced dementia
2. Address common myths abo...
February 22, 2024 1:00 PM
Recurring LGBTQI2S+ Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
Online

online workshops

Are you or a loved one part of the LGBTQI2S+ community and impacted by
dementia and/or Alzheimer&rsquo;s Disease?

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto will be running a support group that
will provide an opportunity for participa...
February 22, 2024 3:00 PM
Open LTC Series (For Care Partners): Session 2 - Adjusting to Long-Term Care - ALZeducate
Alzeducate



TEACH image 1

This workshop aims to give care partners an overview of issues related
to long-term care (LTC). The goal is for care partners to learn about
how the decision for LTC could have an impact on them, understand the
application...
February 22, 2024 3:00 PM
Ticketed U-First! for Healthcare Providers (Half-Days) - Zoom - Special Funding
Zoom

U-First

U-First!&reg; for Healthcare Providers supports health care
and other service providers who work with people living with dementia
or other cognitive impairments. U-First!&reg; builds on
existing curriculum and encourages learners to make...
February 22, 2024 5:00 PM
February 23, 2024
RSVP Date Night - Winter Wonderland (IN-PERSON)
Chef's House - George Brown College

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Friday, February 23 from 5:30 P.M - 8:30 P.M
Date Night Spring Awakening will be hosted at the Chef's Hous
February 23, 2024 5:30 PM
February 26, 2024
RSVP Open General Caregiver Support Group (10:00 am to 12:00 pm) - Zoom
Zoom

Support Group

This ongoing monthly support group provides an opportunity for care
partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to
support each other through the caregiving experience.

Learning Objectives:

* Opportunity to sh...
February 26, 2024 10:00 AM
Recurring Spousal Support Group - Zoom
Zoom

Support Group

This support group is full, Click here if you wish to be in
the wait list.

http://on.alz.to/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=8276

This monthly support group will provide an opportunity for spousal
ca...
February 26, 2024 1:30 PM
Open Dementia, Delirium, and Depression (for Care Partners) - ALZeducate
Alzeducate

Workshop 1

Learn about the 3 D's - Delirium, Depression and Dementia and how you
can support the person you are caring for when they are experiencing
any of these conditions.

Learning Objectives:

* Define delirium, depression and dement...
February 26, 2024 4:00 PM
RSVP Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) for Care Partners - Zoom
Zoom


This workshop is for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
and/or care partners of people living with MCI. The focus of the
session will be on providing an overview of MCI and the differences
between normal aging, MCI and dementia....
February 26, 2024 6:00 PM
February 27, 2024
Ticketed U-First! for Healthcare Providers - 2658 Eglinton Ave E - Special Funding
2658 Eglinton Avenue East

U-First

U-First!&reg; for Healthcare Providers supports health care
and other service providers who work with people living with dementia
or other cognitive impairments. U-First!&reg; builds on
existing curriculum and encour...
February 27, 2024 9:00 AM
February 28, 2024
RSVP In-Person Caregiver Support Group - 20 Eglinton W
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

workshop

This in-person monthly caregiver support group will provide an
opportunity for caregivers/partners of individuals living with dementia
to come together to support each other through the caregiving
experience.

Le...
February 28, 2024 2:30 PM
February 29, 2024
Recurring Dance Fitness - Zoom
Online

online excercise

This gentle low impact dance fitness class with Jenn uses diverse music
and simple dance movements to create a dynamic and energizing aerobic
workout. With easy to follow moves that can be done seated or standing,
this upbeat ...
February 29, 2024 11:00 AM
Open Safety at Home (for Care Partners) - ALZeducate
Alzeducate

webinar 2

This webinar will focus on helping care partners identify possible
risks and make the necessary modifications at different stages of the
disease.

For family caregivers related to a person living with dementia.

February 29, 2024 12:00 PM
Open LTC Series (For Care Partners): Session 3 - Residents' Rights in Long-Term Care - ALZeducate
Alzeducate



TEACH image 1

This workshops aims to give care partners an overview of issues related
to long-term care (LTC). The goal is for care partners to learn about
how the decision for LTC could have an impact on them, understand the
applicatio...
February 29, 2024 3:00 PM

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