By Wendy Dyke

Over the summer months, North York Council sponsored two summer cooking class sessions. One session was held at the Victoria Park Hub using the community kitchen and Community Living Toronto’s program room, while the second session was held at the North York Adult Development Program, located on Finch Avenue. Both classes filled up quickly and we continued to receive calls about the classes well into August.

The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive as they each learned a variety of skills, including using a stove top, measuring and using seasonings, making healthy choices, and so much more.

Each class started with the group reviewing the recipes that they’d be using that day and planning how they would tackle making the meal. Instructors, volunteers and participants worked together to meal prep, cook, and clean up afterwards. Each participant received a binder filled with recipes to take home so they can practice and review what they learned in class at home, with the support from family or support workers.

For upcoming session details, make sure to check the calendar of events on Community Living Toronto’s website, ConnectABILITY.ca, as well as mycommunityhub.ca.

Upcoming North York Events

North York Region Strategic Planning Town Hall
Monday, October 24, 2016 at 6:30 pm
1122 Finch Ave. W., unit 18

All are welcome
RSVP:  Wendy Dyke 647-729-3627 wdyke@cltoronto.ca

Parent Share
A support group for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities
1122 Finch Avenue West, 10 am to Noon
Dates: October 6, November 3, December 1, 2016
RSVP:  Sarah Winter 647-729-1633 swinter@cltoronto.ca  or
Bonnie Heath 416-645-6000, ext. 1311 bheath@woodgreen.org

Community Living Toronto and Toronto Children’s Services Presents a support group for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Ancaster Community Center
41 Anacaster Rd.
The second Thursday of each month
9:30 am to 11:00 am.
For more information contact:
Rachele Zilli 647-729-3634
Stephanie Hannaoui 416-392-3464

Halloween Dance
Friday October 28^th
1122 Finch Avenue West, Unit 16
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Pizza/Bingo
Wednesday November 16^th
6 pm to 8 pm
Victoria Park Hub
1527 Victoria Park Avenue

RSVP for above events to:    
Wendy Dyke 647-729-3627 wdyke@cltoronto.ca

Jumpstart Literacy
Every Saturday
9:30 am to 11:30 am
1122 Finch Avenue West, Unit 16
Registration fee:  $20.00 per person
Weekly fee:  $5.00 per person

To learn more and to register, please contact: Sehrish Zehra at 647-729-1162                         
Sehris.zehra@cltoronto.ca