Looking to spend an afternoon with friends? Seniors Club is just for you!
Overview
In 2007, founding members recognized the need for seniors to have a regular meeting, to socialize at our center, with like minded members to learn and laugh, share experience and knowledge. Thus, we started our seniors’ sessions.
We offer various kinds of activities for seniors throughout the year that are both engaging & fun. Get involved by being a member of this club as it provides an enriching experience through a variety of educational programs, speaker led presentations which enhances your knowledge on various topics, get engaged in different types of fitness fun that helps in creating a sense of overall well being, attend outdoor picnics, join excursions, play board games with your buddy, or simply relax in our recently opened senior’s lounge & much more.
We also help seniors keep their mind active by engaging in intellectual stimulation by teaching digital literacy. So they can feel comfortable getting online and learning and exploring digital devices such as tablets, smart phones, laptops and computers with ease.
Senior club is a great way to make new friends, connect with other seniors who have common and meaningful interest in a group setting. Even during this pandemic, we seek to learn together and have fun via ZOOM.
Mandate
To enhance our knowledge on good physical, spiritual, financial and mental health and learn modern day technology It is important to recognize changing values and life style, available services and help to integrate with community at large. In addition, our sessions include networking. We take an integrated approach to these topics throughout our sessions.
Participation
Attendance: From across Greater Toronto Area and surrounding cities.
Age group: 55 years- 94 Years (male and female). Jain or Non-Jain. All welcome.
Language
Gujarati, Hindi and English. Instant translations are done for clarification, as needed.
Timing
We meet on third Saturday the month. Time 10:30-1:00 pm.
Format
- Key speaker: Subject matter experts in the form of guest speaker or our own community members or representative from other organisations, groups etc.
- Brain Games for mental stimulation: puzzles, riddles, Sudoku, memory games
- Physical exercise: Tai Chi/ Yoga-Meditation, Sit and Be Fit/Light Stretch/ Laughing club
- Cultural/ Religious factor: Visiting faith leaders, Sing along, Antakadi, Ras- Garba, Bhakti -Geet. Jokes.
- Workshops: Medical issues
Benefits
Our participants enjoy a holistic approach to improve their physical, mental & spiritual health. They also learn about financial and legal issues, understand available government and other institutions’ services. Get exposure to other faith and cultures.
So join in activities that keep you young and active. Have new & interesting activities for all of us? Share with us your ideas and we will include it in our upcoming events!
For more information, please contact:
Bhadraben Kothari
Organizer, Seniors activities at Jain Society of Toronto.
Phone: 905-820-0659 Email: bhadrawon@yahoo.ca