APRIL 6 TO MAY 25 MINDFULNESS for upcoming series taking place on Zoom at LAMP Community Health Centre. Join our teacher Corin De Souza to learn how to practice and thrive with Mindfulness. To Register contact norkyit@lampchc.org or jasmind@lampchc.org  416.252.6471 ext. 257 or 308.

FREE EMERGENCY FOOD TAKEOUT MEALS offered Monday to Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. through LAMP’s adult drop-in program. Thursday harm reduction supports from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE operating from St. Margaret’s Church on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meals, snacks, washrooms, showers, and laundry available for folks who are unhoused.

EVERY THURSDAY The Good Food Market from 12 to 4 p.m. at Stonegate CHC at 10 Neighbourhood Lane for affordable produce, outdoor market and bring your own bags. COVID-19 protocols are in place. For more information call 416-231-7070 ext 307.

SUMMER YOUTH JOB CONNECTION for students aged 15 to 18 to obtain 20-hours of paid pre-employment training, free certification, training and work-related supports. Must be eligible to work in Ontario and be ready and willing to work during COVID-19, March Break and Summer 2022. Contact Sheroni at 416-405-5259 or email schristian@woodgreen.org

HELP WITH TAXES LAMP Community Health Centre is providing a free income tax clinic for area residents. You can book an appointment to meet the tax clinic worker to help you file your taxes or you can drop off your documents at the office screening desk. For more information or to book an appointment call 416-252-9701 ext. 208 and 281.

CO-OP HOUSING OPTIONS AFFORDABLE Housing Workshop Series. Are you interested in Co-op Housing Options?  Join us to get information on new Co-op Housing Models on Thursday April 21 at 2 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is available on eventbrite at  https://www.eventbrite.ca or by contacting jasmind@lampchc.org 416 252 6471 ext. 308

FREE ONLINE AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORKSHOP – Do you know how to apply for Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing Subsidy? LAMP is offering an online workshop on how to get onto the Toronto housing subsidy list. Details on how the program works and other resources will be offered through this free educational workshop on April 12 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. To register e-mail nekpeno@lampchc.org or call 416-252-6471 Ext. 238 or jasmind@lampchc.org or 416.252.6471 ext. 308.

APRIL 26 STRENGTH BASED LEADERSHIP WORKSHIP – Would you like to build your leadership skills? Join our strength-based leadership workshop on April 26 at 7 p.m on Zoom The workshop focuses on identifying the unique strengths of individuals through interaction and questions. This workshop will help participants to identify their unique strengths to enhance self-development and community services. To register e-mail nekpeno@lampchc.org or call 416-252-6471 Ext. 238.

MUSIC & WELLNESS is a virtual music therapy group designed to use music to bring people together, improve connections and talk about things that are uplifting. Participants have the opportunity to discover more about themselves within a creative outlet of singing, music listening and encouragement. Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Zoom. To register contact norkyit@lampchc.org or 416 252 6471 ext. 257

CATCH MY BREATH RAY PROGRAM is a youth mental health program at LAMP for ages 14 – 21. The past two years have been hectic and we deserve to have a space where we can share how we’re feeling and what we’re thinking. Let’s share a space to support and have one-on-one conversation with youth in the community. Every Monday 6 p.m. to- 7:30 pm on Zoom. To register contact Isha Green youth@lampchc.org.

HEALTHY EATING IS GOOD – Have you been thinking of changing your eating habits? Then join our Healthy Eating workshops through the West Toronto Diabetes Education Program. Part one introduction to Diabetes Wednesday April 16 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom. Part two Diabetes and Healthy Eating Wednesday May 4, 6 pm. Our experienced health care professionals will give you the information you need to achieve success. Call 416-252-1928 ext. 100.

HAVING A BABY? Etobicoke Pre and Post-Natal Dietician program on Zoom is being offered with agencies as LAMP, Toronto Public Health, Rexdale community Health Centre and other partners in a free health education and nutrition program with health professionals and food demos. One-to-one prenatal and post-natal support and discussions. Grocery cards and other supports as needed. For more information or to register 416-737-9874 or 416-898-1225 or e-mail martha.morales@rexdalechc.com.

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at the Salvation Army Lakeshore Community Church, at 5 Thirtieth Street, on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to sign up call 416-251-8372.

PATTY DAY Celebrating the Jamaican patty and introducing Toronto Patty Fest at the Afro-Caribbean Farmers Market in the heart of Little Jamaica (Eglinton Ave. W. and Oakdale Rd. area), on August 6. Little Jamaica is recognized as an important ‘cultural and culinary destination.’

THE ETOBICOKE CENTENNIAL Choir after two years of Zoom rehearsals and virtual concerts is finally bringing live choral music back to Etobicoke. Their first live concert takes place on May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Humber Valley United Church, at 76 Anglesey Blvd. The concert title ‘With Heart, In Hope,’ expresses the joy we feel in singing together again. For more information contact Lauren Mayer at 416-433-5495 or at publicity@etobicokecentennialchoir.ca