By: Aida Nitura, Mike Ritz and Janis Edwards

Our New Horizons Seniors program in North York Region provides meaningful opportunities for adults 55 and over to experience community at its best. The group, which meets on Mondays at the Earl Bales Community Centre, offers many activities, including exercise, board game nights, and bingo. Over the years, our seniors have also attended concerts at Nathan Philips Square, visited the Harbourfront Centre, taken trips to botanical gardens, went apple picking at Chudleigh Farms, spent time at Pioneer Village, and so much more! The group also enjoys walks in the park while capturing our photogenic personalities for our Photo Album project. Picnic lunches in the summer are a bonus, since there is no planning involved. We lunch, play outdoor games and enjoy the time in the sun!

Our program has an educational component with a major focus on health. Speakers from various agencies are invited to address our group on a wide range of topics including dental health, hygiene, nutrition, and financial planning. All special occasions are celebrated by the seniors in their own unique fashion, from designing poppies on Remembrance Day to creating original costumes on Halloween. preparing their own meals.

Those of us who have seen our seniors develop their cognitive, physical and social skills as a result of attending this program hope that the program continues to thrive and broaden its horizons for years to come!

Upcoming North York Events

North York Council Meeting
Monday, March 7, 2016
18 – 1122 Finch Avenue West
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
All Welcome!
Please call to RSVP to:
Wendy Dyke 647-729-3627

Upcoming Sibshops
Victoria Park Hub
1527 Victoria Park Avenue
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Please call to register:
Wendy Dyke 647-729-3627 or
Cate Whiteley 647-729-3635

Pizza/Bingo at the Victoria Park Hub
1527 Victoria Park Avenue
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: $3.00 per person
Call to register your attendance:
Wendy Dyke 647-729-3627