Community Development
WNC strives to create a safe and supportive place where everyone is welcome! We offer a number of community services including a clothing program, community computer access (18+ years),Neighbour 2 Neighbour visiting program, emergency support as well as a number of community programs.
Free Nutrition services
Your health and wellbeing is important to us! Our Community Team offers food and nutrition workshops, personal food counselling, food resource referrals, grocery assistance, Adult & Seniors Community Kitchen, Community Connect Food Gardens and more! For more information and to make an appointment, please contact Gaby: 416.392.1509 ext. 328 or email us at: community@waterfrontnc.ca
Community Support and Referral services
We can help to connect you to the resources you need: affordable housing, community programs, daycare subsidies, food access, legal services, etc. Please contact Gaby to make an appointment: 416.392.1509 x.328 | gaby@waterfrontnc.ca
Community Connect Food Gardens
Did you know that WNC has its very own community food gardens? Everyone is welcome to participate and there is no cost. Produce is used for healthy snacks/meals in our community programs and shared with community members. Don’t know how to garden? No worries – we offer weekly organic gardening workshops during the growing season (Spring/Summer/Fall) to show how easy it is to be an urban gardener!
Special thanks to our hardworking Corporate Employee Volunteers: Starbucks Canada, Corby Spirit & Wine & TELUS Canada.
For full details about our Community Connect Garden program, click the link in the sidebar or contact Kiana: 416.392.1509 | kiana@waterfrontnc.ca
We’re excited about the upcoming growing season and are thrilled to welcome and thank Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for their financial support of our 2017 community connect food gardening program!
Visit our News & Events pages for upcoming activities!
Community Programs
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Community Connect Food Gardening Program Come garden with us! Each year we grow organic vegetables, herbs and flowers in our Community Connect Food Gardens. Learn new skills, teach others your green thumb tips or just come enjoy the outdoors! No experience needed and all ages are welcome! WNC gardens operate from Spring – Fall. Please register by calling Suada: 416.392.1509 ext. 304. This program is provided in part thanks to the support of Billy Bishop Airport and Canada Summer Jobs.
Wednesday 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm 8 sessions Fall
Summer
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Community Knitting and Crochet Group Join us for a casual evening of knitting/crocheting and yarn crafts. We share patterns, lessons, and conversation. Bring your own supplies – some supplies may be available. Everyone is welcome!
For more information, please contact Cassandra: 416.260.2576
Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Fall
Summer
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English As Second Language Program (ESL) Beginner Level This includes activities and lessons on daily-life scenarios which improves your confidence level while interacting with others. Meet people from all different cultures and exchange fun facts. ESL will take a maximum of 12 students, registration required.
Notes: maximum of 12 students, registration required for full session and no drop-ins offered.
Starts July 14
Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am 8 sessions Summer
$49Supported by Government of Ontario – Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat, Seniors Community Grant Program
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English As Second Language Program (ESL) Beginner Level This includes activities and lessons on daily-life scenarios which improves your confidence level while interacting with others. Meet people from all different cultures and exchange fun facts. ESL will take a maximum of 12 students, registration required.
Notes: maximum of 12 students, registration required for full session and no drop-ins offered.
Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am 14 sessions Fall
$98Supported by Government of Ontario – Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat, Seniors Community Grant Program
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English As Second Language Program (ESL) Intermediates Level This includes activities and lessons on daily-life scenarios which improves your confidence level while interacting with others. Meet people from all different cultures and exchange fun facts. ESL will take a maximum of 12 students, registration required.
Notes: maximum of 12 students, registration required for full session and no drop-ins offered.
July 13 to Aug 24
Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 pm 60+ 7 sessions Summer
$45Supported by Government of Ontario – Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat, Seniors Community Grant Program
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English As Second Language Program (ESL) Intermediates Level This includes activities and lessons on daily-life scenarios which improves your confidence level while interacting with others. Meet people from all different cultures and exchange fun facts. ESL will take a maximum of 12 students, registration required.
Notes: maximum of 12 students, registration required for full session and no drop-ins offered.
Sept 7 – Dec 14 ESL class time is subject to change
Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 pm 60+ 14 sessions Fall
$98Supported by Government of Ontario – Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat, Seniors Community Grant Program
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Liberty Village Toastmasters Looking to explore and improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment? We can help!
Contact: libertyvillage.TM@gmail.com www.libertyvillagetoastmasters.com
Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm 18+ 8 sessions Fall
Summer
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MJKO Boxing Safety First Summer Challenge (Age 6 – 18) This challenge teaches participants basic boxing as a form of self-defense while learning some very important personal safety tips. All fitness levels welcome. A healthy snack will be provided. All equipment is provided. To register and for more info please contact info@mjko.ca.
Saturday 1:15 - 3:15 pm 6 - 18 8 sessions Fall
Summer
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The Good Food Box Program Offered by FoodShare Toronto with the support of WNC. The boxes are delivered and picked up at 150 Dan Leckie Way. The Good Food Box program delivers fresh, affordable in- season produce.
For information, to order the Good Food Box and Community Support please contact WNC Food Access Team: Michelle railwaylandsgfb@gmail.com | Linh community@waterfrontnc.ca or |Gaby gaby@waterfrontnc.ca or call 416.392.1509 ext 328.
Wednesday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 8 sessions Fall
Summer
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Toronto Bathurst Lions Club Our mandate is to provide assistance to our neighbours especially youth in need. We meet at Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre on the first Wednesday of every month. Please join us!
For information please contact Abdul Gamandie at 416.573.2949.
First Wednesday of every month
7:15 - 9:15 pm 18+ 2 sessions Fall
Summer
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Waterfront Good Food Market Market takes place every Tuesday 4:30 -7:00 pm at 25 Bishop Tutu Blvd. (North off Queen’s Quay, just west of Bathurst, 1st floor community room) The building can be accessed via Bishop Tutu or by the pedestrian ramp beside the ESSO station at Lakeshore & Bathurst.
For information please email waterfrontgoodfood@gmail.com or call Gaby at 416-392-1509 ext. 328
Tuesday 4:00 - 7:00 pm 13 sessions Fall
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WNC Community Computers WNC has 2 computers available for general use and 1 computer for resumes on a first come, first serve basis. There is a 30 minutes limit per use. Computer have Internet access and Microsoft Office.
Print and photocopies cost 10¢ per page and 50¢ per page for local faxes.
Monday - Friday
10:00 am -8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
12:00 - 4:00 pm Fall
Summer
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WNC Neighbourhood Support & Referral Service We can help to connect you to the resources you need: Affordable Housing, Neighbourhood Programs, Daycare Subsidies, Food Access, Clothing, Education, Health Promotion, Health Issues, Legal Services, Neighbourhood Initiatives, Advocacy, Civic Engagement & more.
Notes: Contact Gaby to make an appointment at 416-392-1509 ext. 328 or gaby@waterfrontnc.ca.
Tuesday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 8 sessions Fall
Summer
Free
