MAY 11 HOMEBUYING WEBINAR hosted by Alterna Savings at 7 p.m. with an “UnScary” mortgage conversation to take the fear out of buying a home. For those purchasing their first home or renewing their mortgage. Presenters include local REMAX Professionals realtor Graham Rowlands; Alterna Savings Branch Managers Michael Borrelli and Ola Lukaczyn.

MAY 11 DEVELOPMENT without Displacement. A conversation about new development in South Etobicoke at 7 p.m. on Webex. Community Benefits. What are community benefits and how can we secure affordable housing in all new major developments. Guest speaker Kumsa Baker is Director of Community Benefits Campaigns, Toronto Community Benefits Network. Register at  eventbrite.com/e/147848786701 or contact  johnathan.palmer@humber.ca

MAY 12 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHY EATING, May 19 Eating for a healthy heart, May 26 label reading and June 2 foot care. Contact 416-252-1928.

FROM MAY 12 EVERY WEDNESDAYs from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for four Virtual Zumba sessions with diabetes education classes though the West Toronto Diabetes Education Program.

 MAY 14 VIRTUAL GARDENING WORKSHOP from 10:30 a.m. You must have an email address. Contact 416-252-1928 ext. 100. Free gift with attendance.

MAY 18 DIABETES EDUCATION and Therapeutic Yoga six part workshop series on ZOOM from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a discussion on various diabetes education topics prior to the Yoga. You must  have an email and only eight people can be accommodated. Contact 416-252-1928 ext.100.

MAY 18 AT 7 p.m. on ZOOM – A TENANT’s rights workshop on above average guideline rent increases (AGI’s) Guest Speaker is Starr Smith, of Mimico Estates Tenant’s Association. To register visit https://www.eventbrite.com/x/above-guideline-rent-increases-workshop-tenants-rights-series-tickets-151567407195. Or contact jasmind@lampchc.org

FREE CHIROPODY SERVICES for those who qualify at LAMP- Open for new patients who are prediabetic or diabetic. We treat nail concerns, ulcerations, pain and more.  Contact 416-252-6471 ext. 262

LAMP FREE INCOME TAX CLINIC is still booking appointments for low income individuals and families to drop off their taxes at our clinic. There are no in-person appointments. To qualify a single person must not earn more than $35,000 annually. Couples $45,000 or less. For more information, book a drop off or other criteria to qualify for service call 416 252-6471 ext. 280 or 281.

 TUESDAYS FROM 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. New Wellness Series: Feel better this spring by stretching and relaxation through breathing and mindfulness. To register contact jasmnd@lampchc.org or 416 252 6471.

MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FREE emergency food takeout meals continue to be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. through LAMP’s adult drop-in program. Group programs are closed,

FREE ADULT LEARNING PROGRAMS: Learn basic computer skills. Must meet registration criteria including 19 years and over and out of school, have a SIN number and access to a computer and an email account. Fluent in spoken English and provide proof of permanent residency. Small online group instruction on MS word, Internet, Keyboarding, e-mail and Zoom. Improve your reading and writing skills. For more information 416-252-9701 ext. 242 or 243.

CARDS OF HOPE PROJECT ONGOING – Volunteers to make cards offsite and looking for names of people who could benefit from a card. Jasmind@lampchc.org for more information.

 NEIGHBOURHOOD PODS PROJECT: Neighbours helping neighbours. Mutual aid and support phone check-ins. Community Leadership. Volunteer run. Contact Daniel Plant at 416-553-8263

STARTING JUNE 2 NEW EIGHT WEEK free mindfulness course on ZOOM on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. with Corin De Sousa, a certified mindfulness instructor with the Canadian College of Educators who  provides evidenc- based mindfulness programs. To register contact jasmind@lampchc.org