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
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Community Connect Food Garden
Did you know that WNC has its very own community food garden? 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 2018 Corporate Employee Volunteers: TELUS Canada, Elevation Church, TD Bank & Aramark Canada.
For full details about our Community Connect Garden program, click the link in the sidebar or contact Karen: 416.392.1509 ext. 315 | karen@waterfrontnc.ca
Check our Facebook page for garden photos: https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontnc/
Special thanks to our garden funders for their generous support: Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Seeds of Change Canada as presented by Evergreen
Help us celebrate the Harvest! Find out how easy it is to grow the latest super food -microgreens. Bring your urban gardening questions & Michael our master gardener will be happy to help. Pick up a complimentary jar of dried herbs or a seedling from our garden (while quantities last). Enjoy some light refreshments & live entertainment. Everyone Welcome! Our gardens grow thanks to the continued financial support of our friends at: Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Seeds of Change Canada as presented by Evergreen & Government of Canada – Canada Summer Jobs.
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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: Cassandra, 416.260.2576
Sept 13 to Dec 13, 2018
Thurs - 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM 14 sessions Fall
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NEW! HEALING HARMONIES OF MUSIC & SONG This new program is open to youth, adults and seniors! Throughout this program we will come together as an inter-generational vocal group and we will utilize iPad’s for song writing and music composition. This is a great opportunity to learn, share and create music. Registration is limited to 15 participants.
Registration required.
Session #1: Sept 14 to Oct 26
# Classes or Weeks: 7Session #2 Nov 2 to Dec 14
# Classes or Weeks: 7Fri - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 18+ 14 sessions Fall
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NEW! SENIORS CONNECT, SHARE & ENGAGE WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY! This is a social engagement project where seniors assisted by instructors, peer mentors, and inter-generational youth/adult volunteers increase their understanding of computer literacy, learn to safely/effectively use social media tools, share their knowledge and perspectives with others and reduce social isolation by actively connecting with and contributing to their community networks.
Please Note: Registration is required for this class is limited to 15 participants.
Sept 20 to Dec 20, 2018
Thurs 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 16 to 66+ 14 sessions Fall
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NEW! WOMEN’S CIRCLE Women’s Circle is a space for women’s growth, discovery, discussion, leadership, knowledge, resource sharing and advocacy – inspiring each other and our communities. Open to all women from all communities. There is an open mic during each session. Community Speakers and Storytellers, educational topics and fun themes.
Meet On: Sept 18, Oct 2, 16, 30, Nov 13, 27 & Dec 11
Tue - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM All 7 sessions Fall
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THE GOOD FOOD BOX PROGRAM The Good Food Box program delivers fresh, affordable in-season produce. The boxes are delivered and picked up at 150 Dan Leckie Way. For information or to order the Good Food Box, please contact WNC Food Access Team: Michelle: railwaylandsgfb@gmail.com | Gaby: gaby@waterfrontnc.ca t: 416.392.1509 ext. 328
Sept 12 to Dec 12, 2018
Wed - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM All 14 sessions Fall
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WATERFRONT GOOD FOOD MARKET This local market takes place every Tuesday 4:30-7:00pm. The market offers fresh, in-season vegetables and fruits at reasonable prices. We accept cash & e-transfer. Everyone welcome! Located 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 more information email: waterfrontgoodfood@gmail.com or call Gaby: 416.392.1509 ext. 328.
Sept 11 to Dec 11, 2018
Tue - 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM All 14 sessions Fall
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WNC INDIVIDUAL 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, Adults, Seniors and Family Services & more.
For more information please contact
Jun Emperador, 416-392-1509 CKitchen.Referrals@waterfrontnc.caSept 10 to Dec 14, 2018 by appointment only.
Sept 10 to Dec 14, 2018 14 sessions Fall
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