Toronto Council on Aging

Building Dementia Capable Communities: Free Webinar

Many people living with dementia continue to face stigma and exclusion in their own communities. What would it look like if our neighbourhoods were designed to truly support inclusion, safety, and participation?

Join us for a free webinar exploring the Dementia Capable Community project — a collaborative initiative that brings together people with lived experience, care partners, community members, and researchers to reimagine more inclusive communities.

The project is led by Laura Middleton (University of Waterloo / Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging) and Samantha Biglieri (Toronto Metropolitan University).

📅January 12, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM EST
💻 Free webinar

Register here:

Building a Dementia Capable Community Discover how you can start aging well in place from Schlegel Research Chairs and Specialists.

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our community, partners, and supporters for being part of Toronto Council on Aging.

Your continued care, collaboration, and commitment to older adults in Toronto mean so much to us. We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful New Year.

We look forward to reconnecting in the year ahead.

Community Event Highlight: Winter Dance Workshop at Daniels Spectrum

Our partners at Dancing With Parkinson’s (DWP), together with Community Music Schools of Toronto (CMST), are offering a special intergenerational Winter Dance workshop tomorrow, December 11 at 5 PM at Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas St. E, Ground Floor Living Room).

This workshop brings together DWP participants from 252 Sackville along with seniors from across the community, accompanied by live music from CMST students, including ukulele, senior strings, jam ensemble, steel pan, and saxophone.

All community members and seniors are welcome to attend.
Please feel free to share widely with anyone who may enjoy dance, music, and connection this winter season.

Community Invitation: Special "BEND" Workshop with Dancing With Parkinson's (DWP)

In partnership with TO Live, our community partner DWP is offering a special one-day workshop inspired by A a | a B : BEND, the new work choreographed by Aszure Barton with music by Ambrose Akinmusire.

Date: Friday, December 5
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East (in person)
An online option is available.

Schedule:
• Daily Dance Connect: 11:00 to 11:30 AM
• "BEND" Workshop: 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Light refreshments will be provided for those attending in person.

Exclusive Ticket Offer:
TO Live is offering our community 20 percent off tickets to the BEND performance (December 4 to 6).
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/artist/1317304venueId=131122&did=dwp&brand=tolive

Join the Daily Dance Connect program anytime:
https://www.dancingwithparkinsons.com/senior-daily-dance-connect

DAILY DANCE CONNECT — Dancing With Parkinsons DAILY DANCE CONNECT DAILY AT 11:00 AM ESTVIA ZOOM 30 MINUTESFREE ALL CLASSES Move, connect and make new friends, seven days a week via Zoom. This free, online, seated dance and movement program is a safe, accessible, and inclusive space to stay active and engaged with the community. Open to people ...

Today we honour the bravery, sacrifice, and service of those who fought for our freedom.

May we never forget their legacy and continue to build a kinder, more connected community.

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Lest we forget.

Learn more about Remembrance Day here:
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance

Call for Artists – Art Nest 2026 | Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF)

The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is celebrating its 65th anniversary with Art Nest 2026, a public art program inviting artists to explore the theme of creativity and aging; legacy, purpose, identity, and intergenerational exchange.

TCA is pleased to share this opportunity with our community members who reflect on aging through art, storytelling, and connection.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://toaf.ca/art-nest-call-for-proposals-toaf65

Art Nest Call for Proposals | Toronto Outdoor Art Fair Submissions close November 10th, 2025, 11:59pm ET As Toronto Outdoor Art Fair celebrates its 65th anniversary, Art Nest 2026 invites artists to reflect on what it means to reach this milestone—both for an organization and in the human life cycle. […]

Are you a professional who helps older adults apply for Old Age Security (OAS)?

The Wellesley Institute is conducting a research study on OAS uptake in Toronto and is inviting professionals to share their insights.

1-hour Zoom interview
$40 honorarium
Help improve access to OAS for older adults

Learn more and read the full post on our website:

Opportunity to Share Your Experience: Research Study on Old Age Security (OAS) Uptake The Wellesley Institute is conducting a new research project examining Old Age Security (OAS) uptake in Toronto, with ethics approval from the Toronto Metropolitan University Research Ethics Board (REB #2025-317).The study aims to better understand the challenges older adults face when applying for....

On October 4, the Toronto Council on Aging took part in the Davisville Community Festival at June Rowlands Park. It was a wonderful afternoon connecting with residents and local organizations who share our goal of building an age-friendly Toronto.

Our Co-President Ann Marie Yamamoto, Vice President Aarani Sivasekaram, and volunteer Jennifer Howlett represented TCA, sharing our mission and vision while engaging residents in a short community poll about what's working well in the city and what could be improved for older adults.

Participants highlighted important topics such as affordable housing, safer transit, accessible public spaces, better access to information for those who are not online, and more employment and internship opportunities for older adults. Their feedback will help inform our future outreach and advocacy work.

We are grateful to everyone who stopped by to share their ideas and to the organizers of the Davisville Community Festival for bringing people together for such a meaningful day.

To learn more about the Toronto Council on Aging or to get involved as a volunteer or Board member, visit torontocouncilonaging.com or contact us at [email protected].

https://www.torontocouncilonaging.com/post/tca-engages-residents-at-the-davisville-community-festival

TCA Engages Residents at the Davisville Community Festival The Toronto Council on Aging participated in the Davisville Community Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at June Rowlands Park. The festival brought together community members and organizations from across the city for an afternoon of connection and learning.Representing TCA were Ann Marie Yamam...

Volunteers wanted!

Toronto Rehab is looking for adults 65+ to join an aquatic balance training study. No swimming skills required.

Learn more here:

Aquatic Balance Training Study – Volunteers Wanted Are you over 65 and experiencing problems with balance?Toronto Rehab (University Health Network) is currently recruiting older adult volunteers to take part in a fall prevention research study.What's involved: • 12 one-on-one training sessions (twice a week) in a warm therapy pool • Guided aquat...

Happy Seniors Day from TCA!

Today, we celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older adults, and our commitment to building an age-friendly Toronto.

This year, we launched our new Digital Literacy Program, helping seniors build confidence with technology and stay connected through interactive workshops on everything from online banking to YouTube.

We’re also celebrating the success of our very first Grand Parade on September 20. Together, we raised $13,025, just above the national average for first-year events. Thank you to everyone who walked, donated, and supported us!

On this Seniors Day, let’s carry forward the spirit of connection, learning, and community.

🔗 Read more on our website: https://www.torontocouncilonaging.com/news