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Workshops & Groups
Program details
The Seniors and Caregivers Support Service Unit at Family Service Toronto offers training workshops for seniors' groups, the general public and service providers on a variety of areas.
Workshops cost:
For seniors and the public: Free
For service providers: Fees are based on an hourly rate and will be negotiated to meet individual circumstances.
Read below the list of workshops offered periodically this
year. For more information about the types of workshops
we are currently running, or to sign up, please
call 416-595-9618.
If you want to sign up for a group that has already started and registration is closed, you may be put on the waiting list for the next series.
Movie Discussion Group
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Support Group
Boost Group for Women 60+
Failure to Launch
Gaining Strength, Sharing Stories
Seniors and Caregivers Support Services Workshops
Caregivers Discussion Group
Senior Adivisory Council
Challenge of Anger Workshop
Movie Discussion Group
We invite you to come and watch a film, and afterwards have an informal & relaxed discussion on a diversity of topics that directly or indirectly affect your daily life.
Movies & Dates (2011/2012):
• Calendar Girls (October 25)
• An Education (January 31)
• Iris (November 2)
• Frankie & Johnny (February 28 )
• Hannah And Her Sisters (December 20)
• My Big Fat Greek Wedding (March27)
When: Once a month (6 months) starting October 25, 2011
Time: 1– 4 p.m.
Where: 355 Church St. (limited pay parking available)
Facilitator: Evelyn Kachanovzky
To participate please call 416-595-9618
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
The Seniors and Caregivers Support Service Unit at Family Service Toronto is offering an ongoing support group for grandparents and other kinship who are primary caregivers of their grandchildren.
We invite you to discuss in a safe and confidential environment topics such as
- Physical challenges (grandparent disabilities)
- Dealing with grandchildren disabilities
- Coping with age-related challenges: preschool, school age, teenager
- Economic burden
- Legal custody vs. informal care giving
- Reorganizing life
- Maintaining family unity
- Baby sitting vs. raising a grandchild
- Financial government assistance & supportive services
- Inter-generational conflict & role overload
- Rewards of raising your grandchildren
When: Wednesdays, starting October 5, 2011
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: 355 Church St. (limited pay parking available)
Facilitator: Evelyn Kachanovzky
To participate please call 416-595-9618
Boost Group for Women 60+
Join our discussion group for women 60+. Learn to restore your self-confidence and build support in your life. Meet others and share experiences.
When: 2nd and 4th Monday of every month (ongoing)
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Where: 355 Church St. (two blocks S. of Carlton St.)
Pre-Registration required. Please call Family Service Toronto’s Service Access Unit at 416 595 9618.
Failure to launch
A group for parents 55+ of adult children who have been unable to secure their independence due to:
- Chronic Illness
- Mental Health
- Addictions
Come out and meet other parents who are dealing with similar issues. Learn how to protect yourself against abuse while supporting your adult child in gaining independence.
- Understand your role in continuing the cycle of dependence
- Learn how to set limits and boundaries
- Become aware of the impact of guilt and shame
- Learn to cope with loss and change and moving forward
This support group will be open ended beginning September 22 and will explore themes relevant to the needs of the participants.
When: The fourth Thursday afternoon of each month from 2 – 4 p.m.
Beginning Sept. 22, 2011
Where: 747 Warden Avenue (north of St Clair); Limited Parking Available
Facilitator: Brenda Anderson
To participate please call 416-595-9618.
Gaining Strength, Sharing Stories
A group for seniors 50+
Sharing our stories, we discover we are not alone.
- Tell your story in a safe and supportive environment
- Ease isolation by connecting with others
- Learn strategies for emotional safety and self-care
- Focus on creating and maintaining healthy relationships.
When: First Wednesday of each month
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Pre-Registration required. Please call Family Service Toronto’s Service Access Unit at 416 595 9618.
Caregivers Discussion Group
For those who are caring for or concerned about an elderly parent, spouse, partner, relative or friend. Exchange ideas, offer support, share experiences
When: Mondays: February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14,
June 11, July 9, August 13,
September 10, October 15,
November 12, December 10, 2012
Where: 355 Church St. (two blocks South of Carlton St.). Limited parking available.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Lynne Gallagher
Pre-Registration required. Please call Family Service Toronto’s Service Access Unit at 416 595 9618.
Seniors and Caregivers Support Services workshops
Are you caring for, or concerned about, an elderly parent, spouse, partner, relative or friend?
Register for these informative workshops
| Topic | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
Preventing Caregiver Burnout |
Tues. Feb. 28 |
4:00 p.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m. |
Aging and Memory Loss |
Wed. Mar.28 |
4:00 p.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m. |
Advocating for Your Relative |
Tues. Jun. 5 |
6:00 p.m. ‐ 8:00 p.m. |
Coping with Change and Loss |
Thurs. May 24 |
4:00 p.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m. |
Anger and Guilt |
Thurs. Jun. 28 |
6:00 p.m. ‐ 8:00 p.m. |
Managing Caregiver Stress |
Thurs. July 24 |
4:00 p.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m. |
Caregiver Discussion Group meets every second Monday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: 355 Church St. (2 blocks south of Carlton St.)
Limited Pay Parking Available
Facilitator: Lynne Gallagher
Pre-Registration required. Please call Family Service Toronto’s Service Access Unit at 4165959618.
Challenge of Anger Workshop
Family Service Toronto’s Violence Against Women Program (Family Violence and Community Support Unit), is offering a Seven Session Education Workshop for all women interested in learning more about anger and its impact on family relationships. Sessions will explore the range of ANGER and styles of expression, as well as assertive, non-violent ways of managing it. A focus on self-reflection and mindfulness offers tools for Enhanced Well-Being, with time and attention provided for developing meditative skills.
Spring 2012
Starting date: Wednesday, April 4
Ending date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Location: Scarborough Office
For more information and registration please call Service Access Unit at 416.595.9618
Seniors Advisory Council - Senior Moments Team
A Speakers Bureau BY Seniors FOR Seniors ABOUT Seniors.
Community presentations regarding positive and negative aspects of aging with a special focus on effects of ageism.
To arrange a booking call Family Service Toronto at: 416-755-5565.
Honorariums are gratefully accepted.
Senior Moments Team is now looking for new members.
