AUGUST 3 RALLY HIGH PARK ACCESS TO ALL first Saturday of each month including September 3 and October 5 meet at 11 a.m. meet at Bloor Gate. Bring signs. City of Toronto council have voted to close the park until 2027 to cars. Have this bylaw amended to provide free access to the disabled, mobility challenged, seniors, young families to High Park. Sign a petition at www.change.org

AUGUST 4 PARKDALE CARIBBEAN FOOD FEST from 12 noon to 8 p.m. in honour of Michelle Davis at the Green P parking lot at 1624 Queen Street West, at Callendar Avenue, featuring vendors and other activities. Email kolorsinc@gmail.com or marketingparkdale@gmail.com

AUGUST 11 SHORELINE CLEANUP of cigarette butts rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. put on by Friends of Humber Bay Park and Unsmoke Canada. The shoreline will be cleaned up and the collecting of cigarette butts. Meet at the 2195 Humber Bay Park W. Trail, at Humber Bay West near the Mimico footbridge. For more info e-mail friendsofhumberbaypark@gmail.com

LOVE, LAUGH AND LEARN language and literacy programs for parents and their babies every Thursday until August 1 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Sunnylea Park, by south fence near the tennis courts, 195 Prince Edward Drive. To register e-mail early.years@stonegatechc.org

WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP EVERY Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. until July 4 to connect with others, reduce stress, increase energy and lower blood pressure. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat, water and sunscreen.  To register call 416-231-7070 ext. 307 or email health.promotion@stonegatechc.org.

AUGUST 29 LAKESHORE HEALTH and Wellness Fair from 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at LAMP CHC to join us for a back to school health and wellness fair for families in South and Central Etobicoke. To register for a backpack and for more information, email youth@lampchc.org or phone 416.252.9701 ext. 310.

SEPTEMBER 7 FAMILY EXTRAVAGANZA at Franklin Horner Community Centre, 423 Horner Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once again Royal LePage Porritt Real Estate is sponsoring a bouncy castle. Fun activities for all.

SEPTEMBER 15 ETOBICOKE TERRY FOX RUN for cancer research at West Deane Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of fun for all ages with live music, face painting, a bouncy castle, BBQ and more. For more email s.sprenger@rogers.com

SENIORS SOCIAL GAME GROUP for adults 55 and older last Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stonegate CHC, 10 Neighbourhood Lane, Unitg 201, to play euchre, dominos, Uno, bridge and more. Light lunch served. To register call 416-231-7070 ext. 307 or e-mail health.promotion@stonegatechc.org.

TUESDAYS YOGA INDOORS 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Stonegate CHC, Trillium Room, with Stephanie from Yoga Outreach Project. Bring your own mat and water bottle. To register call 416-231-7070 ext. 307 or e-mail health.promotion@stonegatechc.org.

SENIORS GENTLE EXERCISE on Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Stonegate CHC, Trillium Room, 10 Neighbourhood Lane, Unit 201, with a registered kinesiologist who will lead the group with exercises to increase strength, balance and flexibility. To register call 416-243-0127

WEDNESDAYS YOGA INDOORS 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stonegate CHC, Trillium Room, with Kat from Yoga Outreach Project. Bring your own mat and water bottle. To register call 416-231-7070 ext. 307 or e-mail health.promotion@stonegatechc.org.

WEDNESDAYS FOR CHAIR YOGA at 1 p.m. at LAMP CHC for a gentle seated workout to strengthen muscles and mobility and improve balance using bands or light weights. For more contact anthonya@lampchc.org or call 416-252-6471 ext. 246.

WEDNESDAYS FOR MINDFULNESS with Corin at 3 p.m. online via Zoom as Corin De Sousa provides evidence-based mindfulness programs and workshops. She is a certified teacher with the Canadian College of Educators. To register e-mail anthonya@lampchc.org or call 416-252-6471 ext. 246.

SHUTTLE BUS TO NO FRILLS for grocery shopping at The Queensway and Royal York Road for seniors or those with mobility issues. Buses run bi-weekly and will pick you up and drop you off at home. Call 416-231-7070 ext. 239 to fill out the necessary forms.

THE GOOD FOOD MARKET every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Stonegate CHC, 10 Neighbourhood Lane, second floor, for affordable produce. Bring your own bags and cash or debit accepted. For more call 416-231-7070 ext. 307.

WALKING GROUP WITH NIKI AND BINNY at 10:30 a.m. meet at LAMP CHC and step into a healthier, happier lifestyle with a local walking group. Lace up your shoes and let’s stride towards better health. To register, contact Niki at NikiM@lampchc.org or phone 416-252-6471 ext. 257.

SOUTH ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST become a member and be a part of a transformative movement. You’ll have a say in preserving affordable housing, green spaces, and community amenities for generations to come. For more contact info@SECLT.ca.

THE WEST TORONTO DIABETES EDUCATION program is a free service consisting of a team of Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses providing free diabetes education and support for adults (18+) living with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. For more information, call 416-252-1928 Ext. 100.