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July 30, 2023 by SouthEtobicokeNews

AUGUST 4, 11 AND 18 FUN IN THE SUN at Bell
Manor Park, 1 Bayside Lane, from 9:30 a.m. to 11
a.m. Children up to six-years-old are invited to play
in the park while enjoying some rays. Dress for the
weather and note the program will be cancelled
due to extreme heat or thunderstorms. To register
call 416-231-7070 ext. 307 or email
health.promotion@stonegatehc.org

AUGUST 4 MAXIMIZE YOUR GARDEN at Bell
Manor Park, 1 Bayside Lane, from 9:30 a.m. to 11
a.m. for a free gardening workshop led by South
Etobicoke News writer Monika Meulman. She will
show you how to add more edible plants to your
garden. Take home a garden care package to
continue your learning at home. To register call
416-231-7070 ext. 307 or email
health.promotion@stonegatehc.org

AUGUST 9 JOIN US ON ZOOM as we continue
work on establishing a land trust to develop
affordable housing in South Etobicoke. For more
information contact brig@lampchc.org.
AUGUST 9 LINE DANCING is being offered to get
you moving. We are holding two free classes with
Allie our new instructor at 1 p.m. Learn some
simple steps and move to both country music and
pop tunes to dance to. To register
contact jasmind@lampchc.org or crystaln@lampch
c.org 416 252 6471 ext. 246 or 308

AUGUST 9 TO OCTOBER 10 the New Toronto
Holiday Market is accepting vendor applications for
the fourth annual market on November 25 that runs
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Resource Centre
building on Humber College’s Lakeshore campus,
2 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive. Proceeds
from vendor table fees will go to support LAMP
Community Health Centre. For more information
visit lakeshoregrounds.ca

UNTIL AUGUST SIGN UP FOR new online
Mindful Renewal program at LAMP. It’s free and
runs on Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. 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 with
Practitioner Briar Boake. 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.

AUGUST 12 WATERFRONT FESTIVAL 11th
Annual Humber Bay Shores Waterfront Festival
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Humber Bay Shores.
Loads of family entertainment, food and live music.
There will be a farmers and artisan markets, kids
zone and live music. For more call 416-357-3899
or visit www.hbsca.ca/events

AUGUST 12 TORONTO POLICE 22 DIVISION
COMMUNITY SUMMER FESTIVAL
at Bloordale
Park South, behind 4258 Bloor St. W., from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Free activities for the kids including
training by members of pickleball, soccer and
tennis teams. Call 22 Division at 416-808-2200.

AUGUST 13 OPEN DANCE REHEARSAL at
Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.,
from 1:00-2:30 p.m., presented by Assembly Hall
and TOES FOR DANCE. Open Rehearsal for the
first-ever Process+Practice Dance Residency for a
glimpse into the works of inaugural artists,
Rakeem Hardy (western contemporary dance)
and Tanveer Alam (Kathak), followed by a
discussion. For more information:
https://www.toesfordance.ca/process-practice

UNTIL AUGUST 14 SPACE CAMP run by Mimico
Baptist Church, at 80 Hillside Ave., is a day camp
that runs from 9:30 -3:30 p.m. each day where
children do a wide range of games, arts and crafts,
science, music and more. Registration is $100 but
subsidies are available upon request.

AUGUST 15 MEDITATION IN THE PARK at Bell
Manor Park, 1 Bayside Lane, from 11:30 a.m. a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
Participants are asked to bring their own chairs,
mats, sun protection and e-mail
health.promotion@stonegatehc.org

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.

AUGUST 18 SIGN UP FOR HEARING screening
at LAMP 185 Fifth Street. Canadian Hearing
Service. Contact jasmind@lampchc.org or 416 252
6471 ext. 308.

TUESDAYS AT 1 p.m. WITH MEAUX for a gentle
workout to strengthen muscles and improve
balance. Stretch and enjoy some music and
movement. Offered in person or online for more
information contact crystaln@lampchc.org or call
416-252-6471 ext. 308 or 246.

WEDNESDAYS UNTIL END OF AUGUST for free
online mindful program from 3 to 4 p.m.
Experience a calmer and centred version of
yourself through mindfulness meditation. Coach
Corin De Sousa will guide you through our weekly
meditation that will help reduce stress and anxiety.
Contact jasmind@lampchc.org or crystsln@lampc
hc.org or call 416 252 6471 ext. 246 or 308.

HOW TO ACCESS RENT-GEARED-TO-INCOME
housing in the City of Toronto lead by Kay Hodge
from Access to Housing Toronto. Kay will go
through the application process and let you know
what documents you will need. For more
information contact jasmind@lampchc.org or 416
252 6471 ext. 308.

SAFETY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN is being
organized at LAMP for the Fall. Participate in a
women’s self defence class to increase your
awareness of community safety practices and
teach you moves that will keep you protected. It
will include an Introduction to Women’s Self
Defence Wen-Do and community safety. For more
or to register call jasmind@lampchc.org or 416 252
6471. ext. 308 or crystaln@lampchc.org ext.246

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