Community Development Program

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Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre strives to create a safe and supportive place where everyone is welcome! We offer a number of community services including a clothing program, visiting program, phone support as well as a number of community programs.

For more information, please contact

Gaby Motta


Free Nutrition services

Your health and well being 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, emergency clothing and more. Please contact Gaby to make an appointment: 416.392.1509 x.328 | gaby@waterfrontnc.ca


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!

Check our Facebook page for garden photos: https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontnc/

For full details about our Community Connect Garden program, click the link in the sidebar or contact Natasha: 416.392.1509 ext. 309 | natasha@waterfrontnc.ca

Latest Information

Program Listings

Program Description & Schedule
Community Kitchen Program
Art, Dance, Education, Social
Ages 18 +

In-person Programming

Funded in part thanks to the City of Toronto – Community Services Partnership Program.

Join us for an evening of socializing and cooking together! Develop your cooking skills, learn, and share nutritional recipes, all while preparing delicious and affordable meals together as a group. Pre-register one day prior to attending programs to secure your spot.


WINTER 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
4 Jan 14 Feb 25 Tue 4:30 PM-6:00 PM Free
Drop-In: Yes
Meet On Jan 14 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Jan 28 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Feb 11 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Feb 25 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
SPRING 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
7 Mar 18 Jun 10 Tue 4:30 PM-6:00 PM Free
Drop-In: Yes
Meet On Mar 18 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Apr 1 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Apr 15 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Apr 29 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On May 13 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On May 27 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Jun 10 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
NEW! ESL – English as a Second Language-Conversation Circle
Art, Dance, Education, Social
Ages 18 +

In-person Programming

Funded in part thanks to Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility – Seniors Active Living Centres. (SALC)

ESL-Conversational Circle- is being held every week. Learn and share communication strategies when for everyday life. All are welcome.


WINTER 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
8 Jan 21 Mar 4 Tue 9:00 AM-10:30 AM Free
Drop-In: Yes
Meet On Jan 21 – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Meet On Feb 4 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Feb 18 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Mar 4 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
SPRING 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
12 Mar 25 Jun 3 Tue 9:00 AM-10:30 AM Free
Drop-In: Yes
Meet On Mar 25 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Apr 8 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Apr 22 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On May 6 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On May 20 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Jun 3 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Individual Support & Referral Service
Art, Dance, Education, Social
Ages 18 +

In-person Programming

We are always here to help connect you with the resources you need: Affordable Housing, Neighbourhood Programs, Food Access, Clothing, Education, Health Promotion, Health Issues, Legal Services, as well as Adults, Seniors, and Family Services & more.

By appointment only. Please contact: Seniors Program Worker – Elizabeth@waterfrontnc.ca or Manager, Seniors Programs and Community Development – gaby@waterfrontnc.ca


WINTER 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
8 Jan 17 Mar 6 Wed 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Free
SPRING 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
13 Mar 20 Jun 12 Wed 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Free
NEW! Stitch & Share
Art, Dance, Education, Social
Ages 18 +

In-person Programming

Join us and show off your intricate needle work while sharing your knowledge of stitching, sewing, knitting/crocheting. Please bring your own materials. Sewing machines provided.


WINTER 2025
Not Offered
SPRING 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
13 Mar 22 Jun 14 Fri 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Free
Drop-In: Yes

Programs information are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Please check our website for latest information.

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