Rexdale Community Health Centre - Community Programs
Ethnocultural Seniors Program
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: CWL0237 | Last Modified: 21 Dec 2020 | Last Full Update: 21 Dec 2020 |
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| Social Media |  Twitter: twitter.com/Rexdalechc Website: www.rexdalechc.com/Seniors-55yrs-above.php?p=2&pg=62 |
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| Description & Services | |
| Description | A safe and friendly space for older adults (age 55+) from diverse cultures to meet The program •reduces social isolation of 'at risk' ethnic seniors •supports development of social networks •promotes health and wellness •builds self esteem and self confidence to lead an independent life Program activities: •exercise classes (yoga, gentle fitness, stretch and strength) •health and wellness workshops and seminars •diabetes education - pre and post exercise blood sugar testing •English language classes •arts and crafts Currently, there is a wait period of approximately one year for programs offered on Tue and Thu Program Locations and time: 111 Kendleton Drive, Etobicoke, in the auditorium Mondays 10:30 am-11:15am - Active Fitness 11:15 am-12noon - Gentle Fitness 10:30 am-12noon - Diabetes Education All programs are followed by the Health Snack Program at 11:15am and 12noon Rexdale CHC, 8 Taber Road, Etobicoke Tuesdays 10:30 am-11:45am - ESL Class 12noon-1pm - Active Fitness and Gentle Fitness 1pm-2pm - Congregated Dining 2pm-3pm - Health Education Workshop/Social Program Rexdale CHC, 8 Taber Road, Etobicoke Thursdays 10:30am-11:45am - ESL Class 12noon-1pm - Active Fitness and Gentle Fitness 1pm - Healthy Brown Bagged Lunch Program 1:15pm-3pm – Dressmaking/Visual Arts/Handicrafts Rexdale CHC, 8 Taber Road, Etobicoke Fridays 2pm-3:30pm - Ethno Cultural Seniors Choir |
| Hours | Program Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10:30am-3pm |
| Areas Served | Etobicoke ; Toronto |
| Eligibility | Ages: 50 year(s) and up Service is available to residents within the geographic boundaries - W to Highway 427, N to Steeles Avenue, E to Humber River, S to Dixon Road. Service for older adults-ages 55+ |
| Application | Registration is required. Registration forms are available at the main reception desk at Rexdale CHC |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Arabic ; Hindi ; Italian ; Punjabi ; Somali ; Spanish |
| Contact Information | |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Kipling Ave and Taber Rd |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 416-744-6312 ext 2317 |
| Fax | 416-744-1881 |
| info@rexdalechc.com | |
| Website | www.rexdalechc.com |
| Primary Contact | Wendy Caceres-Speakman, Seniors Program Coordinator; Phone: 416-744-6312 ext 2233; Email: wendy.caceres-speakman@rexdalechc.com |
| Alternate Executive | Althea Martin-Risden, Program Director; Phone: 416-744-6312 ext 4251 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1993 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Subjects | |
| Subjects | Congregate dining ; Crafts ; Diabetes ; Fitness activities ; Health education ; Multiculturalism ; Music ; Outdoor activities ; Seniors ; Visual arts ; Workshops |