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Recreational
Programs (Weekly
Schedule)
The chapter assists in the development of various community-based programs such as massage and yoga for persons with MS. We are available to partner with your community group to develop new programs and services.
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Swim & Social
6 –8:30 p.m. Swim
Call (416) 392-0335 ext. 301 (arrange for vol. assistance in changing and pool) Scadding Court Community Ctr. 707 Dundas St. West.
Adapted Aquatic Program (Etobicoke Parks and Recreation)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Swim and Social
Albion Pool 1485 Albion Road, Call 416-394-8532.
Adapted Aquatic Program (Etobicoke Parks and Recreation)
4 - 5 p.m.
This is an outdoor pool during summer months.
Call 416-394-8532.
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| Tuesday |
Adapted Aquatic Program (Etobicoke Parks and Recreation)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Swim and Social
Humber Pool, 205 Humber College Blvd. Call: 416-394-8532.
Time – Together in Movement and Exercise
North Toronto Memorial Community Centre
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The exercise class is designed by Toronto Rehab physiotherapists and led by exercise instructors in ongoing 12-week sessions, 2 times per week.
$85/12 weeks
Randy Gouin, 416-392-6575
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| Wednesday |
Adapted Aquatic Program (Etobicoke Parks and Recreation)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Swim and Social
Gus Ryder Pool, 1 Faustina Drive. Call: 416-394-8532.
Adapted Aquatic Program (Etobicoke Parks and Recreation)
4 p.m.- 5 p.m.
This is an outdoor pool during summer months. Call in June for details: 416-394-8533.
You Should Dance
Designed specifically for people with neuro-skeletal chronic disease such as Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis. The class is dance/pilates based. No dance experience is required. Movement to music begins in a chair and progresses to standing movement. The ability to move to music helps those with PD and MS find joy and expression through dance.
-Classes $15 or $50 per month
-Students must be able to independently walk a minimum of 10 metres with or without walking aids. Elevator access.
-Classes are every Wednesday at 1:30pm.
-In The Empress Walk Mall, on 2nd floor @ Toronto Dance Salsa
info@boomersfitness.ca.
647-241-6547
Time – Together in Movement and Exercise
Wallace Emerson Community Centre
Wednesday and Friday, 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
The exercise class is designed by Toronto Rehab physiotherapists and led by exercise instructors in ongoing 12-week sessions, 2 times per week.
$85/12 weeks
Elizabeth Hill, 416-338-5131
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| Thursday |
Yoga
12 p.m – 1:15 pm
416-482-1334. Yoga Centre of Toronto, 2428 Yonge St. (Eglinton/Yonge). There is one flight of stairs at this location.
Adapted Aquatic Program (Etobicoke Parks and Recreation)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Swim and Social
Gus Ryder Pool, 1 Faustina Drive. Call: 416-394-8532.
Exercise, Fitness & Social
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. (gym)
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (lounge)
Exercise and Lunch program
Albion Pool and Health Club, 1485 Albion Rd. (Kipling Ave./ Albion Rd.) $40.00 for 12 week session. Call Rosemarie: 416-394-8676.
Swim and Social
SEE MONDAY INFORMATION FOR DETAILS.
Time – Together in Movement and Exercise
North Toronto Memorial Community Centre
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The exercise class is designed by Toronto Rehab physiotherapists and led by exercise instructors in ongoing 12-week sessions, 2 times per week.
$85/12 weeks
Randy Gouin, 416-392-6575
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| Friday |
Time – Together in Movement and Exercise
Wallace Emerson Community Centre
Wednesday and Friday, 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
The exercise class is designed by Toronto Rehab physiotherapists and led by exercise instructors in ongoing 12-week sessions, 2 times per week.
$85/12 weeks
Elizabeth Hill, 416-338-5131
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| Ongoing Recreational & Exercise Programs |
Yoga
Class geared to people living with MS who'd like to be more comfortable in their bodies. Specialized Gentle Yoga class done in Chairs. Location, Queen St. and Lee Ave., in the Beach.
Private Studio temperature controlled with elevator access.
Contact: Renee Knight (Yoga Rani), Internationally Certified Yoga Therapist, yogarani108@yahoo.ca (416) 690-5510 for more information and to register.
Tai Chi
Health Recovery call the Tai Chi Association at
(416) 656-2110. Monday, Thursday, Friday
Sunday, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
1376 Bathurst St. (at St. Clair)
(fees)
Parks and Recreation
For information about integration services at your municipal Parks and Recreation Department contact the following offices:
North York – (416) 395-6183
East York and Toronto – (416) 397-4677
Etobicoke York – (416) 394-8746
Scarborough– (416) 396-7760
Body Harmonics
416-537-0714. Pilates builds strength, flexibility, and alignment.
(Fees)
Power of Yoga - $7 per class. One and a half hours. You need to be able to transfer independently to floor. Call Jackie (416) 631-6137, (Allan Road/Sheppard Ave. W.), www.powerofyogafoundation.com
Centre for Independent Living (CILT)
416-599-2458
Peer support activities, which include:
- One-to-one supportDiner's ClubCoffee ClubPeer Support resourcesPeer Support Workshops
- Prime Timer club (evening social activities)
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Toronto Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
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with multiple sclerosis and their support network with
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