august 2021 sherbourne reporter
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Sherbourne Reporter Sherbourne Place | 345 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2S3 | 416-964-1599
A Message from the Manager of
Programs & Volunteer Services…
Hello Everyone!!
It has been so great seeing all of you out enjoying time with your family and friends
on the patio! We have planned an exciting month of
activities for you, so be sure to check out your calendar for all of the fun events you
can participate in!
Program Highlights
Outings: August 9th – Shopping Trip (2nd fl)
August 18th – High Park (3rd fl) August 20th – Burd’s Fish Farm (4th fl)
Special Events:
Raising Artists – August 9th Residents’ Council – August 9th
Cultural Day – August 11th Summer Camp Week: August 23rd – 27th
Wishing you a fantastic month!
Kayla Johnston
Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services
Table of Contents
Page 1: A Message from the Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services
Page 2:
Family Council, Welcome to Rekai, Fun Pages Contest, Cultural Day
Page 3:
Outings at Sherbourne Place, Rekai Summer Camp, Residents’ Council
Update
Page 4-6 Local & Community Happenings in
August 2021
Page 7: GSA News
Page 8:
Resident, Family & Friends Feedback
Page 9: Family & Resident Services
Page 10
Happy Birthday, In Memory
Page 11-13: Fun Pages
August 2021
Family Information Meeting
Next Meeting: September
If you are interested in starting a family council OR
for more information regarding our Family
Information Meetings, please contact
Welcome to the Rekai Family …
August 2021
FUN PAGES!
Don’t forget to check out the last two pages of our newsletter! It includes a colouring page and a crossword. Finish one of these pages and return it to your LE
staff before the end of the month for a chance to win a draw!
Cultural Day Argentina
Beautiful.Defiant.Intense Argentina seduces
with its streetside tango, wafting grilles,
futbol and gaucho culture and the mighty
Andes. 9:00 – Virtual Outing: Argentina
10:00 – Tango Appreciation!
10:00 – Music Trivia
2:00 – Empanadas Cart
2:30 – Argentina Facts
3:30 – What’s Popular in Argentina?
Residents’ Council Update
Next Resident’s Council Meeting will be
August 9th, 2021
1:30pm Location: TV Room
Resident’s Council Did You Know? Every resident has the right to communicate in confidence, receive visitors of his or her choice and consult in private with any person without interference.
August 2021
Rekai Summer Camp!
Join us as we celebrate the end of summer at Rekai Summer
Camp!!
Check out your calendar to see the exciting programs you can
participate in such as:
- Campfire Stories
- Discovering the Stars
- Scavenger Hunt
- Making S’mores
BUS OUTINGS
August 9th – Shopping Trip (2nd fl) August 18th – High Park (3rd fl) August 20th – Burd’s Fish Farm (4th fl)
*Sign Up with LE Required
Local & Community Happenings August 2021
Crews & Tangos Drag Show
For more than a decade, Crews and Tangos has been the #1 Drag Bar in Toronto. But don’t just read about it! Swing by our iconic Church and Wellesley Village location and see what the buzz is about. Experience cocktails and l ive entertainment hosted by our fabulous resident divas.
Date: August 7th Time: 8:00pm-10:30pm
Location: 508 Church Street Tickets: $25.12 -$49.10
Dream in High Park MUKUTHÔ
MUKUTHÔ is a new collaborative dance work by Casimiro Nhussi and Pulga Muchochoma. This world premiere work is based on a Mozambican ritual from the Chuabo tribe that is performed by elders to communicate with ancestors for guidance, forgiveness, and reconnection to the living. This ritual also serves to welcome new family members, connect different generations within families, and as the method of passing knowledge from elders to younger generations through dance, song, and music.
Date: August 19th -22nd Time: 8:00pm
Location: 1873 Bloor St W High Park Amphitheatre Tickets: $5-$50
Exhibition Place Walking Tour Battle of York
Did you know that Exhibition Place was once a battlefield? This guided walking tour will take you to the sites once occupied by two battling forces during the War of 1812 and will tell the story of one of its earliest skirmishes – the Battle of York. Join us on our tour and walk the ground where American, British and Indigenous forces fought for control of the town of York, now the city of Toronto. Date: August 19th Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: 100 Princes Blvd Tickets: Free
Local & Community Happenings August 2021
Heritage Toronto Indigenous Roots: A Living History
Discover Toronto’s living Indigenous history in the midst of the downtown bustle. Join us as we explore the stories from thousands of years ago from the earliest inhabitants of the area to the Indigenous presence today. Learn about Indigenous figures, cultures and the community that continues to exist in Tkaron:to’s busy streets.
Date: August 8th Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: start- 43 Gerrard St E End – 55 Bleecker Street Ticket: $20
Blue Jays Vs Red Sox
Let’s Play Ball!! Cheer on the Jay’s on the home turf.
Date: August 8th Time: 1:07pm
Location: Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jay Way Tickets: $63-$223
Kensington Market Taste the World Food Tour
International travel may not be so easy these days, but still we'll travel around the world in one lunch, savoring a variety of ethnic eats among the mom-and-pop shops and bright graffiti murals of Kensington Market. Plus, taste the famous Toronto Truffle™ (Toffle™), an exclusive dessert invented by us. You can only get this on a Tasty Tour!
Date: Every Friday Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm
Location: 30 St Andrew St,. Moonbeam Café Ticket: $69
Local & Community Happenings August 2021
Toronto Public Library – St. James Town Branch
495 Sherbourne Street
416-393-7744
Wellesley Community Centre
495 Sherbourne Street
416-392-0227
The 519 – LGTBQ communities
519 Church Street
416-392-6874
Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
The GSA all community members interested, LGBTQ2S+ and non-LGBTQ2S+.
Please contact Barbara Michalik – Director of Community Partnerships, Programs and Volunteer Services at 416-929-9385 ext:265 or [email protected], if interested.
LGBTQ Community Programming
The 519 will be running virtual older adult programs twice a week:
• Mondays: 2 to 4pm • Fridays: 2 to 3:30pm
The Sunshine Centre offers Virtual rainbow Circle every Wednesdays from 9:3am – 11:00 am Contact your Life Enrichment to register!
Xtra is an online magazine and community platform covering LGBTQ2S+ culture, politics and health. They aim to break boundaries, think outside of binaries and build bridges within our communities and beyond.
https://xtramagazine.com/
Contact Life Enrichment for an iPad to check this magazine out!
We want to know your feedback!!!
- What kinds of programs do you want to see?
- Do you enjoy the programs we have now?
- What kinds of outings would you like to go on?
- What kind of themed parties and events would you like to see?
We want to know your input. Please feel free to leave your drop box, or
with the Life Enrichment Staff on your floor.
Kayla Johnston – 416-929-9385 ext. 257 (Manager of Programs)
Life Enrichment Office – 416-964-1599 ext. 252
Have Any Questions about your Finances? Reach out to:
Annie Wong Resident & Family Services Coordinator
tel (416) 964-1599 ext. 225
Kim N – August 2nd
Grace N – August 7th
Elizabet K – August 13th
Elizabeth E - August 15th
Lillian M – August 17th
Joan S – August 21st
George M – August 24th
LEO
Like a crackling fire, Leos tend to be warm, passionate, and dynamic. They delight in opportunities to let their charismatic, inclusive personality shine. And like the lion that represents them, Leos are also strong, brave, and ready to dominate everything they set out to do.
VIRGO
Virgo is an earth sign historically represented by the goddess of wheat and agriculture, an association that speaks to Virgo’s deep-rooted presence in the material world. Virgos are logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life. This earth sign is a perfectionist at heart and isn’t afraid to improve skills through diligent and consistent practice.
In Memory …
Rosita I.
