JULY 9, JULY 30 FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH
from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Margaret Church New
Toronto, 156 Sixth Street, in partnership with Haven on
The Queensway and sponsored by Robert Kerr
Foundation. Donations of non-perishable foods,
toiletries, shampoo or feminine products are also being
accepted. Call St. Margaret at 416-259-2659 for further
information.
JULY 12 WORKING GROUP for a land trust in
South Etobicoke hosts its first meeting. Join some very
progressive residents in taking action to form a land
trust. For more information contact brig@lampchc.org.
Meeting tentatively set for Wednesday July 12 to 6
p.m. at LAMP in person.
JULY 19 and AUGUST 2 TWILIGHT CONCERTS
IN THE PARK at 7 p.m. at Applewood – The Shaver
Homestead, at 450 The West Mall. This free event is
open to everyone. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair
and come enjoy the live music. All concerts are on
Wednesday nights, starting at 7 p.m.- a great way to
enjoy the warmth of a summer evening and meet new
friends in your community.
JUNE 24-JULY 29 OPEN AIR DANCE all Saturdays,
various times, Mimico Square.
This festival transforms the neighbourhood through
open air dance space with free workshops and
community events that celebrate positive and accessible
dance experiences. It continues July 8th-29th with open
dance workshops in Afro Cuban, West African, Vogue,
Brazilian Samba, Popping, Ukrainian Folk, Latin Fusion
and Contemporary Indigenous Dance. This year will
also feature community mural painting, live music and
dance performances on the mural. Open to all ages,
levels and abilities.
JULY 24 – 28 HOLIDAY “SPACE CAMP” run by
Mimico Baptist church, at 80 Hillside Ave. It is a day
camp that runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from July
24-28 and August 14-18. Children do a wide range of
games, arts and crafts, science, music and more.
Registration is $100 but subsidies are available upon
request. Register
at https://mimicobaptist.ca/holidayclub2023/. For
further information or questions
email: holidayclub@mimicobaptist.ca
JULY 24 AN INTRODUCTION to Women’s Self
Defence Wen-Do and community safety is being offered
from 6 to 8 p.m. Protect yourself and others in
vulnerable situations. Learn new ways to deal with
unsafe situations. A new in-person community safety
program for women is being organized in person. For
more information or to register in advance
contact jasmind@lampchc.org or 416 252 6471 ext.
308.
UNTIL AUGUST SIGN UP FOR new online
Mindful Renewal program at LAMP. It’s free and runs
on Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 4 pm to the end of August.
Corin De Sousa is a certified mindfulness teacher
through the Canadian College of Educators and
provides evidence-based mindfulness programs
throughout the GTA. For more information
contact jasmind@lampchc.org or call 416 252 6471
ext. 308
FREE SUMMER CHAIR YOGA SERIES; Join us
on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. with Meaux for a good workout
to strengthen muscles and improve balance.
Wednesdays at 1 p.m. we offer a gentle, seated yoga
with certified Hatha Yoga Practitioner Briar
Boake. Stretch and enjoy some music and movement at
the These sessions are offered both in person and
online. For more information
contact crystaln@lampchc.org or call 416 252 6471
and ask for Idman
JULY 14 AND AUGUST 18 TORONTO
MEMORY PROGRAM; are you noticing some
problems hearing? Sign up for hearing screening at
LAMP, 185 Fifth Street. Get tested by the Canadian
Hearing Services. Screening for hearing loss; check for
ear wax. Call reception at 416 252 6471 to register.
JULY 28 FREE MEMORY SCREENING; are you
aged 50 – 90 and noticing changes in your memory?
Come get a check on July 28 at LAMP, 185 Fifth
Street. Sign up at reception 416 252 6471.
SENIORS SOCIAL; Contact brig@lampchc.org for
more information and date.
SALVATION ARMY summer camp space still
available. Call Jenn at 416-251-8372 ext 101 or visit
www.salakeshore.com
JULY 24 JEAN AUGUSTINE CENTRE summer
camps and programs are in full swing! Next session of
summer camp starts Monday, July 24 to August 4.
Programs include Girls In Sports, All About Me. Call
416-253-9797 or email info@jeanaugustinecentre.ca.
Training Tips Corner for Summer
Sports;
For Parents and KidsHYDRATE BEFORE YOU GO
-Drink plenty of water before you head out to the ball
game (1-2 hours before)
-Your kids will learn by example and they will play their
best game
Why:
Our body takes a few hours to tell us we are
dehydrated. Don’t wait until you are thirsty.
Dehydration can cause fatigue, poor concentration,
reduce muscle power and strength
WARM-UP ON THE SIDELINES
-As your kids warm up on the pitch, warm up as well
along the sidelines. Walk and get your steps in. Your
cheer will be in good form and your joints will thank you.
Why:
We sit so much every day for work, meetings and
commuting. Warming up with walking and active
stretching shows your kids support and keeps you
healthier. Warming up before cheering also helps
reduce injuries!
-Enjoy going over the practice or game highlights with
your kids and their teammates? Sit on the grass and do
some stretches with them. Relive some of their best
plays and lengthen those hamstrings. Then, head over
to the bbq and eat a well deserved dinner!
Why:
Stretching can keep you young in body and young at
heart. Taking time to stretch and rehash the game
means you are actively supporting your spine, your
muscles and your family.
Training Tips Corner by Monika Meulman
For Ontario Performance Rehab – Y