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From garage sales to bird festival – things to do and stay busy in the nice weather

May 15, 2024 by Toronto Newswire

22 Division Annual Open House

LAMP CHC Awards of Merit

Annual Grill Cheese Challenge

MAY 18 ETOBICOKE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Annual Plant Sale rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fairfield Seniors Centre, 80 Lothian Ave., for a large selection of perennials, native and pollinator friendly plants, herbs, annuals, shrubs and house plants. Also garden accessories, tools and gardening advice. Cash or credit card accepted. More at www.etobicokehort.ca

MAY 23 MOVIE MATINEE at LAMP CHC at 1 p.m. in the community room for the screening of a family friendly film. For more information, contact AnthonyA@lampchc.org or phone 416-252-6471 ext. 246

UNTIL MAY 24 FREE ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASSES learn and improve your English skills with ESL teacher. Adults only, beginners and intermediate levels are welcome. Fridays to May 24 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stonegate CHC Meeting room, 10 Neighbourhood Lane, Unit 201. To register call 416-231-7070 ext. 307 or e-mail health.promotion@stonegatechc.org

MAY 25 COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Do our Spring cleaning together at Franklin Horner Community Centre, on Horner Avenue, in its garage sale. All is welcome. Tables $25. Also a BBQ that day. For more contact 416-252-6822.

MAY 25 FREE GIANT GARAGE SALE presented by the Royal York United Church from 8:30 a.m. to noon to come and shop for treasures, like housewares, small furniture, games, toys and puzzles, jewelry and purses. There will be a gardening area with perennials, houseplants, pots and gardening items. At 851 Royal York Road, three blocks south of Bloor Street W. Call or text 647-292-2448 or visit ryru.ca for further information.

MAY 25 – 15TH ANNUAL SPRING BIRD FESTIVAL at Colonel Sam Smith Park, Lake Shore Blvd. W., and Kipling Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of guided bird walks, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, backyard habitat building, art workshops and children’s activities. Bird walks run regularly during the festival and place your dog on a leash. The festival is part of the annual Toronto Bird Celebration that runs through May. See more at Toronto.ca/SpringBirdFestival.

EVERY THURSDAY UNTIL JUNE 6 Virtual Chair Exercise on Zoom for older adults at 11:30 a.m. Join Fitness Instructor Cynthia as she leads a group for 45 minutes with seated exercise in your own home to improve mobility and endurance. To register call 416-231-7070 ext. 307 or e-mail health.promotion@stonegatechc.org

 STONEGATE CHC THE GOOD FOOD MARKET runs every Thursday from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at 10 Neighbourhood Lane, 2nd floor, for affordable produce. Cash and debit accepted. Any questions call 416-231-7070 ext. 307.

EVERY TUESDAY SENIORS GENTLE CHAIR EXERCISE from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Trillium Room at Stonegate CHC, 10 Neighbourhood Lane. A Registered kinesiologist will lead a group with exercises to increase strength, balance and flexibility. To register call 416-243-0127 ext. 503 and specify Stonegate location or visit www.stonegatechc.org.

LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH OLDER ADULTS 55 PLUS Seniors Social Game Group from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stonegate CHC, 10 Neighbourhood Lane. It is an opportunity to meet, socialize and take part in card and board games. Light lunch served. To register call 416-231-7070 Ext. 307 or email health.promotion@stonegatechc.org.

EVERY FRIDAY LATIN DANCING Spice up your dance moves and immerse yourself at LAMP CHC in the vibrant rhythms of salsa, bachata, and more. No partner or experience needed – just bring your passion for dancing! For more e-mail anthonya@lampchc.org or call 416-252-6471 ext. 246.

DAILY WALKING GROUP WITH NIKI AND MARY at 2:30 p.m. at LAMP. Step into a healthier, happier lifestyle by joining our local walking group! Lace up your shoes and let’s stride towards better health and stronger community bonds together! To register, contact Niki at NikiM@lampchc.org or phone 416-252-6471 ext. 257.

THURSDAYS AT 3 P.M. FREE ART CLASSES in person at LAMP CHC join local artist Nataliya Sydorenko and experience the health benefits of painting and drawing-enhance your creativity, improve memory and reduce stress. To register, please email anthonya@lampchc.org or phone 416-252-6471 ext. 246. WEDNESDAYS UKELELE 101 at 2:30 p.m. at LAMP call Anthony 416-252-6471 xt. 246.

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