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Want to join a youth council or community group in Dorset Park? Contacting your Community Development Officer (CDO), Rosemary Bell is the perfect place to start. She has the information you need to help you get involved and make a difference in your community.
If you would like to advertise your community-based group, meeting or event on the Dorset Park page of the Neighbourhood Action News website contact Rosemary for more details!
Dorset Park event listings
Grade 8 Youth Drop In
Are you going into grade nine next year? We want to help you develop healthy and positive relationships with tour community as you enter in the new world of grade 9. This is your opportunity to come and have a fun welcoming place to do their homework, meet new people, play some interactive games and sports. Enjoy a positive environment where we can integrate our future youth to the current youth in High school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at McGregor Park CRC-Harrison Room. Contact Maggie Bozdarov, 416-396-4921 mbzodar@toronto.ca
Older Youth Drop In
To allow the youth to have a space where they can feel welcomed to catch up and chill with each other and to play ping pong and other interactive games at McGregor Park CRC-Harrison Room on Mondays to Fridays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Contact Maggie Bozdarov, 416-396-4921 mbzodar@toronto.ca
Youth Group
Youth to participate in events help organize events, to collect their volunteer hours, to fundraise money so that they are able to take part in exciting events over the summer time and throughout the school year. It’s a place for youth to be a voice in the community, to take part in and understand leadership, develop skills and commitment. Also for youth to have a place of social interaction and allow them to feel they have importance at McGregor Park CRC-Harrison Room. From 3:30- 5:30 p.m. Contact Maggie Bozdarov, 416-396-4921 or mbzodar@toronto.ca to get more info about the dates.
Learn to Play an Instrument
Music programs offer participants an opportunity to learn basic musical theories such as reading music and timing for keyboards, piano and guitar to various strings and woodwind instruments and vocal. Students may be expected to provide the instrument as indicated. At McGregor Park CRC, various dates and times, please see the Toronto Fun Guide. Contact Terry Chung 416- 396-7566 tchung@toronto.ca
Fitness Classes (Cardio, Youth Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi)
Cardio -Intense intervals of various cardio and conditioning exercises.
Yoga - Gentle exercises promoting flexibility, proper breathing and relaxation, while strengthening and toning the muscles.
Pilates - Exercise system which promotes the building of long, lean muscles, particularly focusing on the core muscles and lower body.
Tai Chi - Stress release and concentrated relaxation through slow and controlled movements in a fixed sequence. At various dates and times at McGregor Park CRC, please see the Toronto Fun Guide. Contact Terry Chung, 416-396-7566 tchung@toronto.ca
Learn to Lead and Leadership discovery
Leader in training programs allows participants to explore various leadership styles through in class practical experiences, and volunteerism. Upon program completion, participants will receive a certificate and will have the opportunity to apply for additional volunteer hours or part-time employment with the City of Toronto. Programs are scheduled for various dates and times, please see Toronto Fun Guide. Contact Terry Chung, 416-396-7566 tchung@toronto.ca
Girls Yoga
Free yoga for girls, age 13-19. Yoga mats will be available. At Glamorgan Jr P.S. 51 Antrim Crescent. Every Tuesday from 3:30-6:00 p.m. starting July 5th to August 16th. For more information please contact Nicole Waters at 647-269-6912 or wnicole@ agincourtcommunityservices.com
Dorset Park P.S Sports Drop-in
Come on out and join us for sports filled fun at Dorset Park public school at 28 Blair Side Road, where having fun is what we do. Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. are for youth ages 9-12 and Saturdays from 6:30-8:30p.m are for youth ages 13-16. Contact Terry Chung at 416-396-8566 or Steve Jordan at 416-396-5540.
Not sure how to report a pothole? Need to request pick-up of an old appliance? Was your street missed on garbage collection day? Looking for a program at your local community centre? Simply call 311 or visit our website to access City information and non emergency services. 311 customer service representatives are available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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