"Mosaic Home Care - A tour of our Wonderful City" August 2018 - A Guide for Members, Families and Caregivers
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“Mosaic Home Care – A tour of our Wonderful City”
August 2018
A Guide for Members, Families and Caregivers
AUGUST LONG WEEKEND – IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD!
Event Details
Toronto Food Truck Festival
A great opportunity to sample foods from over 50
different food trucks! Daily free music concerts and
eating challenges! This is an annual festival with funds
raised going to Sick Kids Hospital. A fun event for kids
too with a Children’s Village. Can you say ‘Beaver Tails’?
How about Poutine? So many choices!
There are also non-food vendors for those more
interested in hand-made products (eg. Soaps). So,
something for everyone.
When: August 3 (5-10pm), Aug 4-6 starts at 12noon
Where: Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen Street East
Upcoming Food Truck Festivals in the GTA – check
website for more information:
- Pickering – Aug 10-12
- Richmond Hill – Aug 18-19
- Brampton – Sept 1-2
Price Range: Free (donation for Sick Kids Hospital at
entrance recommended)
Information:
- Website:
http://www.canadianfoodtruckfestivals.com/
Event Details
Scarborough Ribfest
Every year the Rotary Club of Scarborough puts on a
HUGE Ribfest with donations going towards programs
that benefit the community. There will be 10 ‘Ribbers’
from Canada and the United States, as well as 20 other
food vendors. Also, 11 live bands. And for those of you
who like to sing, there is Karaoke daily at 11am!
When: August 3-6, 11am-11pm except Aug 6 until 8pm
Where: Thompson Memorial Park, Lawrence/Brimley
Price Range: Admission is by donation; Food cost extra
Information:
- Website: http://www.scarboroughribfest.com/
Dusk Dances – Catch the Wave!
Event Details
In its 24th season, Dusk Dances returns to Withrow Park for
band and workshops, plus live dance performances
following the ‘lesson’.
Bring your own chairs and blankets and enjoy the music and
watch the performers. Better yet, get there early and take a
lesson yourself. All are welcome!
When: August 5-12th
Opening band and dance class at 7pm with performance
following at 7:30pm + 2pm on Aug 12
Where: Withrow Park, 725 Logan Avenue
Price Range: Donation - Pay what you can
Information:
- Phone: 416-504-6429 x 24
- Website: http://duskdances.ca
Horsecapades at the CNE
Event Details
Yee Haw! Everyone loves to see and pet the horses, and
what better way to do this than to visit Horsecapades
before CNE starts? For the two weeks prior to the CNE,
HorseCapades offers the young and young at heart an
opportunity to get up close and personal with these
beauties. Free pony rides for the kids! Giddy Up!
When: July 28 – August 16, 11am-2pm daily (except Aug 4)
Where: CNE, Horse Palace
Price Range: Free
Information:
- Email: horsecapades@theex.com (for reservations)
- Website:
https://theex.com/main/entertainment/animals-
and-more/horsecapades
- Brochure:
https://theex.com/assets/pdf/documents/Horsecap
ades/horsecapades_2018_brochure.pdf
Pop Up NIA Classes – learn the latest new dance moves!
Event Details
Bring a friend and try out the newest dance craze – NIA. A
blend of martial arts, dance, healing arts and spiritual self-
healing arts will get you moving and energized. Bring
water, dress comfortably and wear shoes or dance
barefoot in the grass!
When & Where:
August 4 – 2:00pm at north end of East Lynn Park
August 15 – 7:00pm Christie Pits Park (bowl area down
the hill)
Price Range: Pay what you can to benefit Dotsa Bitove
Wellness Academy for those living with memory loss
Information:
- Email: jenniferhicks@rogers.com
Shakespeare in the Park
Event Details
Enjoy a warm night by spending it at an outdoor theatre!
Two plays: Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s
Dream are being offered on various dates. Open seating,
but you can reserve a seat for a $25 donation.
When: Until Sept 2; open seating after 6pm, show starts
at 8pm
Where: High Park (Amphitheatre)
1873 Bloor Street West (entrance to Amphitheatre near
the Grenadier Restaurant on Colborne Lodge Road)
Price Range: Pay what you can
Information:
- Phone: 416.368.3110
- Website: www.canadianstage.com
Dancing in the Park
Event Details
The Downtown BIA is hosting its 6th Play the Parks
events. If music and/or dancing are your thing, this is
the place to be! Enjoy some shopping at the Eaton
Centre and then join in the fun at the park for music and
dancing. Different types of danceable music each week!
There are multiple parks hosting dances, check out the
website below!
When: Tuesdays, 12:30-2:00pm July-Sept
Where: Trinity Square Park
19 Trinity Square (behind the Eaton Centre)
Price Range: Free
Information:
- Phone: 416.597.0255
- Website:
www.downtownyonge.com/playtheparks
Gibson House Museum - Tea & Tour or Pennies & Purses??
Event Details
Gibson House in North York offers a glimpse back in
time and is a wonderful location for interactive
programs for the whole family. The current exhibit of
Pennies and Purses is open daily – great for those little
ones who like purses and for those who enjoy historical
fashion.
When:
Tea & tour Sundays: 1-4pm
Pennies & Purses – daily (regular hours)
Family Night – Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Gibson House Museum, 5172 Yonge St
Price Range: Regular Admission: $5-8 except for Family
night, which is pay what you can
Information:
- Phone: 416.395.7432
- Website: www.toronto.ca
- Email: gibsonhouse@toronto.ca
Toronto Botanical Garden
Event Details
Stroll through the gardens on your own or take a
scheduled tour. Many other events – a definite
place to visit this summer!
When: 9am-4pm daily
Farmer’s Market – Thursdays from 2-7pm
Edward’s Summer Music Series – Thursdays at 7pm
until Aug 23rd
Where: Toronto Botanical Garden
777 Lawrence Avenue East (near Leslie St)
Price Range: Free
Information:
- Phone: 416.397.1340
- Website: https://torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Tuesday Nights - Music in the Park
Event Details
Now that the nights are cooling off, it’s the perfect
time to enjoy a dinner picnic in the park, followed by
a free music concert. Tuesdays in August have
different concerts to please all different age groups.
When: Tuesdays August 7, 14, 21 from 7-8pm
August 7 Royal Canadian Legion Concert Band
August 14 Sidecar78
August 21 Shul of Rock
Where: Earl Bales Park
4169 Bathurst Street, south of Shephard Ave.
Price Range: Free
Information:
- Phone: 416.392.3846
- Email: Melissa.clare@toronto.ca
- Website: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-
enjoy/festivals-events/festivals-events-
calendar
Farmer’s Markets
Event Details
Communities everywhere are hosting small events with fresh
fruits, veggies, music, and artists selling their wares. Here are
just a few and listed below are the markets that are part of the
Toronto Farmer’s Markets Network:
When: Various times
Where: Various – see below and website
Distillery District Arta Gallery: Summer Pop-Up Market
14 Distillery Lane
Sundays, from 11am-6pm
Toronto Botanical Gardens
777 Lawrence Avenue East
Thursdays: 2-7pm Farmer’s Market, with music following at
7pm
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview Ave.
Saturday Farmer’s Market- 8am-1pm
North York Farmer’s Market at Mel Lastman Square
5100 Yonge Street
Thursdays, 9am-2pm
Price Range: Free
Information:
For a list of Farmer’s Markets near you: www.tfmn.ca
Appletree Markets
Cabbagetown Farmers’ Market
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers’ Market
FoodShare Toronto
Junction Farmers’ Market
Leslieville Farmers’ Market
Montgomery’s Inn Farmers’ Market
Sick Kids Farmers’ Market
Sorauren Park Farmers’ Market
Stonegate Farmers’ Market
The Stop’s Green Barn Farmers’ Market
Trinity-Bellwoods Farmers’ Market
Withrow Park Farmers’ Market
Sunday Artisan Market at Evergreen Brick Works
Event Details
Meet and shop local makers, enjoy delicious food and drink, and
explore the surrounding nature. This market runs every Sunday
until the November 4th.
When: 10:00am to 3:00pm, Sundays in June.
Where: Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview Ave., Toronto ON, M4W 3X8
Price Range: Free
Information:
- Email: info@evergreen.ca
- Phone: 416.596.1495
Textile Museum – ‘Thread Journeys’
Event Details
The Textile Museum offers a glimpse in to the history of textiles
dating back 2000 years! In addition to this, there are summer
drop-in activities where you can learn how to spin, weave and
quilt. If Museums are not your thing, but the topic of textiles
interests you, then the Textile Museum now started an on-line
site for Torontonians to find out more about our multicultural
city and the threads that bind us.
When: Open daily from 11-5pm, Wed from 11am-8pm
Call for details on times for each program:
Summer Drop-In – every Wednesday
Learn to Knit – Aug 11 and Aug 22
Where: The Textile Museum, 55 Centre Avenue (near St.
Patrick’s Subway)
Price Range: $6-15
Information:
- Website: www.textilemuseum.ca or for online snippets
of textile history in Toronto:
http://txtilecity.ca/intro.html
- Phone: 416.599.5321
Camp Sunshine for Seniors
Event Details
Enjoy a day at Ward’s Island at a camp specifically designed for
Seniors! Travel by golf cart around the island, enjoy exercise,
sing-a-longs and other programs. Bring your own picnic lunch
or purchase. Call in advance to book.
When: Daily throughout the summer
Where: Ward’s Island
Price Range: $8.00 for the day; or $15 including lunch.
Toronto Island Ferry: $5.16-$7.87 plus tax
Information:
- Phone: 416.924.3979
- Email: info@sunshinecentres.com
Yoga in the Park
Event Details
For those of you who like the outdoors, and who want to learn
yoga, various parks in the City have outdoor yoga classes.
When/Where:
St. James Park – Wednesdays at 12noon
Kew Gardens Park – Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Riverdale Park – Thursdays at 7pm
Toronto Botanical Gardens – Wednesdays at 4:30pm and
6:30pm
Price Range: Free - $20
Information:
Google various locations for more detailed instructions or visit
the Facebook page:
- https://www.facebook.com/ParkYogaToronto/
Letäs Go To the Ex! CNE 2018
Event Details
Every year, we all know the end of the summer is upon us
when the CNE opens. There is so much more to do there than
the rides and tasting really weird food. Did you know there are
daily Heritage Walking tours and Ghost Walks? Check out the
robots and inventions in the Innovation Garage. Enjoy the East
Coast Kitchen Party with food, music and a bit of
Newfoundland screech. And, of course, the Superdogs! Can’t
help but smile when you see these dogs…
When: August 17-Sept 3 daily
Where: CNE
Price Range: varies by age, rides additional costs.
Online advance ticket price – save up to 35=8%
Community Pass Initiative – 20,000 free passes
Toonie Monday for kids under 13
Free kids passes through online application
Information:
- Website: https://theex.com/
Best Picnic Spots for the Entire Family
Event Details
There are so many wonderful spots to enjoy nature and have a
picnic. All parks are open daily. Here are just a few:
Bluffers Park
1 Brimley Road South (TTC now has buses during the day!)
https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/2/i
ndex.html
Harbourfrontcentre.com
Open daily and enjoy free classical music on Thursdays at 7pm
or Sundays at 4pm
Riverdale Park East
550 Broadview Avenue
416.392.2489
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen Street West
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