Wellesley Times 160 Wellesley Street East* Toronto, Ontario * 416-929-9385 * Fax: 416-929-0807

A Message from the Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services ….

Hello Everyone!

The holiday season is upon us!

I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy Kwanzaa! I am looking forward to seeing you all at our holiday parties

taking place on December 5th, 6th and 7th.

I encourage you all to look at the calendar and check out all the other exciting programs and outings taking

place in December!

Calendar Highlights: December 3rd – Praise Team Holiday Concert

December 11th – Hands on Exotics December 14th – Baking with Fernanda December 15th – Christmas with Kathy

December 18th – Jarvis Collegiate Christmas Concert December 20th – ETFO Elf Visits

December 25th – Christmas Social December 31st – New Year`s Party

Outing Schedule:

December 13th – Gerrard Square December 18th – Christmas Lights Tour

December 20th – Christmas Market December 27th – Swiss Chalet Lunch

Wishing you all a happy and joyous holiday season.

Kayla Johnston Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services

DECEMBER 2017

Table of Contents

Page 1:

A Message from the Director of Programs,

Community Partnerships and Volunteer

Services

Page 2:

Swimming Outing Update, Travelling Tuck

Shop, Family Council Update and WCP

Holiday Parties

Page 3:

Happenings at Wellesley Central Place,

Welcome Committee and Baking with

Fernanda

Page 4 -7:

Local & Community Happenings in December

2017

Page 8:

Volunteer Requests and Services

Page 9:

Resident, Family and Friends Feedback

Page 10:

Pet Therapy at WCP

Page 11:

Welcome to the Rekai Family, Artists Corner

and Wellesley Central’s Garden Centre

Page 12:

Christmas Movie Frenzy at WCP

Page 13:

Upcoming December Bus Outings, Residents

December Birthdays, Remembering our

friends

Page 14:

Upcoming Monthly Bus Outings

The Travelling Tuck

Shop!

The Travelling Tuck shop will be

visiting every Tuesday afternoon!

Make sure to check the calendar

each month to see the dates and

times it

Will be on your floor!

Just keep…

SWIMMING!

The Swimming Club will be

PUT ON HOLD

For the month of December.

Swimming outings will resume

in the New year!

WCP Holiday

Parties

Our multicultural day this month will be put on hold and resume in the new year. There will be floor holiday parties for the

month of December

2nd Floor Tuesday December 5th 2017

3rd Floor Wednesday December 6th 2017

4th Floor Thursday December 7th 2017

The parties will begin at 6:00 PM in

the Winter Garden.

December 2017

Family Council update

There will not be a Family Council meeting in

December. The next meeting will be

on Wed Jan 10th at 7:00 pm in the Chapel.

Happenings at Wellesley

Central Place

HELLO DECEMBER!

Make sure to make a note in your

calendars for all of the exciting

programs coming this month…

Intergenerational visits with Rose Avenue

December 1st

Praise Team Holiday Concert December 3rd

Sing A long with Kathy

December 8th

Hands on Exotics December 11th

Candy Cane Games

December 14th

Bingo with Fife House December 16th

Jarvis Collegiate Christmas Concert December 18th

EFTO Christmas Visits

December 20th

Candy Cane Craze December 21st

Christmas Social December 25th

New Years Party December 31st

Baking with Fernanda

Come join our friend Fernanda for some

Christmas baking to get us into the Holiday spirit!

When:

December 14th 2017

at 10:30 AM

Where: in the Main TV Room

WELCOME COMMITTEE

Our next Meet Your Neighbours held in January!

See you all in the new year!

December 2017

Local & Community Happenings in December 2017

Beauty and the Beast Experience a tale as old as time in Toronto this winter as the Beauty and the Beast takes the stage at the Young People’s Theatre. This beloved musical is a story of hope. Despite appearances, the pretty Belle and the cursed Beast are not what everyone assumes them to be. But their true selves could be

revealed – if they can find each other in time. Ticket prices range from $15.00-$49.00.

When: Where: November 6, 2017- December 31 2017 Young People’s Theatre- 165 Front St. E, Toronto

Toronto Christmas Market The Toronto Christmas Market takes over the Distillery Historic District for another year of holiday

magic and romance. Now in its eighth year, the market has become one of the city’s favourite holiday traditions. Take in sparkling Christmas light canopies, traditional music and carols, dance

performances and family-friendly activities like Santa’s House, life-sized gingerbread house, as well as Canadian holiday treats and sip on cold and warm brews in the beer gardens.

When: Where: November 16, 2017- December 23 2017 The Distillery District, Toronto

Body Percussion Festival

Head to the Harbourfront Centre this December to experience Movement, Dance, and Voice created solely through the body, footwear, and instruments that are extensions of the body at the Body

Percussion Festival. The range of forms includes throat singing, ethno-contemporary, tap, beatbox, English sword dance, belly dance and more. Three performances feature six groups per show.

Tickets range from $12.00 - $30.00

When: Where: December 1, 2017- December 3 2017 Harbour Front Centre, Toronto

Local & Community Happenings in December 2017

Home Alone in Concert

Watch the certified holiday classic, Home Alone at Toronto’s Roy Thompson Hall alongside a live

orchestra and choir. John Williams’s delightful score packs extra punch and sparkle when the Toronto Symphony Orchestra—and the lively voices of the Etobicoke School of the Arts Junior Chorus—

perform it live with the film. Shows begin at 7:30 pm.

When: Where: November 30, 2017- December 2 2017 Roy Thompson Hall- 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto

A Christmas Carol

Toronto holiday tradition, Soul pepper’s beloved production of A Christmas Carol returns to the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts this December. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts who help him understand the importance of charity in the holiday season. Tickets are priced

from $35.00.

When: Where: December 7, 2017- December 24 2017 St Lawrence Centre for the Arts- 27 Front Street, Toronto

The Nutcracker

The National Ballet of Canada presents its annual Christmas show, The Nutcracker. This ballet is one of the most recognizable in the world, and premiered at the National Ballet of Canada in 1995.The

classic story takes place on Christmas Eve in Imperial Russia and tells the tale of Marie and Misha. They are brought into the magical world of the Nutcracker, with Sugar Plum Fairies, rat kings, and

more. Tickets are priced from $35.00- $180.00.

When: Where: December 9, 2017- December 30, 2017 Four Seasons Centre - 145 Queen St W, Toronto

Local & Community Happenings in December 2017

The Illusionists

The record-breaking magic show that has been on Broadway and around the world arrives, featuring some of the most talented magicians gracing the stage today. Performing a series of elaborate tricks

that use impressive special effects, these magicians put on a show that has delighted thousands while becoming the highest grossing magic show ever. The Illusionists takes the stage at Toronto’s

Princess of Wales Theatre from December 12, 2017 – January 7, 2018.

When: Where: December 12, 2017- January 7, 2018 Princess of Wales Theatre - 300 King St W, Toronto

Hockey Hall of Fame NHL Centennial Exhibit

This limited-time exhibition is an immersive tribute to 100 years of NHL hockey, highlighting the most memorable players and moments in league history. Cost: $12.00-$18.00| Youth: $12.00 | Adult:

$18.00 | Senior: $14.00

Building Toronto: Stories of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood

Ginning with the Town of York’s early modest footprint, Building Toronto: Stories of the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood explores urban development and the civic engagement of its population. Discover how our city’s first planned neighbourhood served as the building blocks for Toronto’s

commercial, cultural, social, and political history. The exhibit will also include art works from the City of Toronto Art Collection that feature architectural landmarks and neighbourhood character. Please

see website for hours of operation. FREE Event.

When: Where: December 2, 2017- February 24, 2018 Market Gallery – 2nd Floor, St Lawrence Market-95 Front St

Local & Community Happenings in December 2017

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

Does your loved one require 1:1 visits with a volunteer?

Volunteers at Wellesley Central Place can spend time with

your loved one while engaging in various leisure activities

such as outdoor strolls in the backyard or courtyard, a

visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, a trip to the library

or coffee shop, reading and reminiscing.

If you would like to sign your loved one up for 1:1

volunteer visits please contact the Life Enrichment Staff

on your floor.

Sydney – 416-929-9385 ext. 240

Maria -416-929-9385 ext. 232

Joy – 416-929-9385 ext. 241

Dear Residents, Family and Friends

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)

Sydney – 416-929-9385 ext. 240 (2nd Floor)

Maria -416-929-9385 ext. 232 (3rd Floor)

Joy – 416-929-9385 ext. 241 (4th Floor)

PET THERAPY AT WCP

Pictured in Photo: Scarlett visiting on 4E

Wellesley Central Place is lucky to have two teams of pet therapy dogs! Alison & Scarlett and Jessica & Chewy – we would like to thank you for your

dedication and hard work each week!

Please be sure to look for the wagging tails of Scarlett on Wednesday mornings at 10:00AM

And Chewy on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 PM!

Wellesley Central’s

Garden Centre

With Help from our Horticultural

Therapist, Olivia - Everyone has a

little bit of a green thumb… Make

sure to check your calendar each

month for the horticultural therapy

program!

Sewing Poppies for Remembrance Day with

Olivia

Welcome to the REKAI Family

At WCP …

Maria Demelo

Dae Chon Kim

Reginald Blanc

Fun at WCP

Christmas Movie Frenzy

It’s beginning to look a lot like …. CHRISTMAS!

Get into the spirit of the holidays at the Christmas movie frenzy!

Throughout the month of December, the Life Enrichment Team

will be playing Christmas movies to get WCP into the Christmas

spirit!

White Christmas – Tuesday December 12th 2017

Miracle on 34th Street – Tuesday December 19th 2017

A Christmas carol – Tuesday December 25th 2017

All movies will be shown in the Main TV Room beginning

at 6:30 PM.

December Bus Outings

Shopping Outing to Gerrard Square

Wednesday December 13th 2017

10:00 AM- 2:00 PM

Contact: Maria Fabrychnava

Phone: 416-929-9385 x 232

Christmas Lights Tour

Monday December 18th 2017

6:30 PM- 8:30 PM

Contact: Sydney Ferguson

Phone: 416-929-9385 x 240

Distillery District Christmas Market

Wednesday December 20th 2017

1:00 PM- 4:00 PM

Contact: Joy Dungog

Phone: 416-929-9385 x 241

Swiss Chalet Lunch

Wednesday December 27th 2017

11:15 AM- 2:30 PM

Contact: Maria Fabrychnava

Phone: 416-929-9385 x 232

December Birthdays

In astrology, those born between December 1–21 are Archers of Sagittarius. Sagittarians are

travelers, open-minded, and constantly in search for meaning. Extroverted and optimistic, Archers seek

change and take concrete steps to achieve their goals. Those born between December 22–31 are Capricorn’s

Goats. Goats are practical, determined and focused on their ambitious goals. They follow a straightforward, well-planned path and persevere with grit and honesty. Their

sympathetic and caring natures make them devoted friends.

Elaine Macleod December 2 Margaret Armstrong December 3 Susan Narrain December 4 Estelle Willock-Dowdye December 5

James Purchase December 14 Joydeb Dutta December 15 Margaret MacIntosh December 19 Janet Gladish December 19 Etta Wilson December 21 Eva Frona December 21 June Lockhart December 21 Tony Au December 21

Edit Fabenyi

Joseph Kirk

Susan Narain

December 2017

WELLESLEY CENTRAL PLACE UPCOMING

BUS OUTINGS

January: Royal Ontario Museum

Ripley’s Aquarium

Dragon Pearl Buffet

Swimming at YMCA

February: Aga Khan Museum

All Fired Up Ceramics

Swimming at YMCA

March: Sugar Bush Outing

Swimming at YMCA

Please stay tuned for upcoming outings and further details in the next few months …