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For Seniors THINGS TO DO 

June 27: How does the law affect you?

June 13, 2019 Streeter staff Barbara Frum Library, Covington Road, law, Ontario Bar Association, seniors

The Ontario Bar Association presents an informative session on law for seniors at the Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd., on June 27 from 2 to 3 p.m.

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For Seniors THINGS TO DO 

March 26: Seniors fair at community centre

March 12, 2019March 11, 2019 Streeter staff Central Eglinton Community Centre, Eglinton Avenue East, seniors

The Central Eglinton Community Centre presents its annual “Healthy Brain, Happy Life” fair for seniors on March 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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For Seniors THINGS TO DO 

Nov. 9–Dec. 21: Chair exercise for seniors in Riverdale

October 26, 2018October 28, 2018 Streeter staff Broadview Avenue, chair exercise, Riverdale Library, seniors

A free community chair exercise program for seniors, age 65 and older, is offered at the Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave. starting Nov. 9.

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Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

June 26: Senior expo at Anne Johnston Health Station

June 12, 2018July 8, 2018 Streeter staff Anne Johnston Health Station, seniors, Yonge Street

The SAC senior achievement expo will take place on June 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Anne Johnston Health Station located at 2398 Yonge St.

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Locke Library scene of talk on balance for seniors
Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO 

May 25: Helping seniors improve balance, coordination

May 11, 2018May 25, 2018 Streeter staff fitness, Locke library, seniors

A talk to help seniors improve their balance and coordination is scheduled for May 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Locke library branch at 3038 Yonge St.

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licence
THINGS TO DO 

April 4: What seniors need to know about their licence

March 16, 2018January 13, 2020 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library, seniors

Registration is required for the free presentation “Senior Drivers  & The Licence  Renewal Process” at S. Walter Stewart Library on April 4 from 10 to 11 a.m.

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THINGS TO DO 

March 20: Happy brain, happy life for over 50s

March 6, 2018March 17, 2018 Streeter staff Central Eglinton Community Centre, seniors

A one-day fair at the Central Eglinton Community Centre aims to help those 50 and over to enjoy an active life. The Happy Brain, Happy Life information fair takes place on March 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Food & Dining NEWS 

Cookbook by and for North Toronto seniors

October 13, 2015March 28, 2017 Jordana Rovet cookbook, POINT, seniors

POINT aims to revive the sense of comfort, warmth and care that was once cherished by compiling a cookbook for seniors that is also written by seniors.

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NEWS 

Official status for midtown Probus club

May 14, 2015 Shawn Star John Agnew, Probus, seniors

The Probus Club of Toronto, based in midtown, was officially recognized as a club by Probus International Wednesday morning.

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NEWS 

City to province: Get sprinklers in seniors’ homes

March 5, 2014June 21, 2014 Shawn Star fire, Joe Mihevc, Prevention, seniors

Toronto city council is asking the province to bump up the timeline for requiring seniors’ homes to be equipped with

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Health & Wellness 

Education continues into retirement

March 1, 2014June 8, 2014 Ann Ruppenstein fitness, seniors

The working days may be long gone, but that doesn’t mean school is out for all older adults.

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Health & Wellness 

Staying motivated is key to keeping in shape

March 1, 2014June 8, 2014 Ann Ruppenstein fitness, seniors

Erin Billowits launched Vintage Fitness to get people over age 50 energized with physical activity.

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Home 

Prepare for the worst case with fires

February 27, 2014June 8, 2014 Perry King fire, seniors

Whether you live in a retirement residence or in your own home, there are many precautions to take to ensure home and self safety.

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Sports 

Senior games bigger than ever

August 8, 2012 Town Crier staff North York Senior Games, Pickleball, seniors

Participation up by 35 percent in annual sporting events

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NEWS 

Strawberry social

July 20, 2012 Town Crier staff Active Fingers Knitting and Crochet Club, farmers' market, seniors, SPRINT, Strawberry Social

SPRINT celebrates senior’s month

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That was then.

Empringham Hotel 1903
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

November 19, 2020May 5, 2021 Eric McMillan

The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danfoirth and Dawes from the late 1800s into the 1980s.

Queen and Waverley 1903
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?

February 27, 2020March 4, 2020 Eric McMillan
Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019February 6, 2020 Eric McMillan
Yonge-Eglinton southeast
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 Eric McMillan

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