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Stephen Leacock Seniors Community Centre

Address: 2520 Birchmount Rd M1T 2M5 Map It
District: Scarborough
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  • Phone: 416-396-4040
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  • Hours:
     Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed

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  • Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre
  • Stephen Leacock Park


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arts icon Arts

Dance - Adult

These courses offer instruction in a variety of dance forms such as ballroom, salsa and latin.
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Dance: Ballroom - Advanced  (19yrs and over)
Oct-06-2023 to Dec-01-2023, Fri, 8:15 - 9:45pm
Dance: Club Latin  (19yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 7 - 8pm
Dance: Salsa  (19yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 8:15 - 9:15pm
Dance: Ballroom  (19yrs and over)
Oct-06-2023 to Dec-01-2023, Fri, 6:30 - 8pm

Dance - Child

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, offer instruction in a variety of dance forms such as cultural and tap.
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Dance: Bollywood  (10 - 12yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 10:45 - 11:30am
Dance: Bollywood  (6 - 12yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 10 - 10:45am

Dance - Early Child

Variety of courses offering both dance instruction and basic dance skill development.
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Dance: Bollywood  (3 - 5yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 9 - 9:30am
Dance: Bollywood  (3 - 5yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 9:30 - 10am

Dance - Older Adult

Variety of courses offering both dance instruction and social dancing
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Dance: Belly Dance  (60yrs and over)
Oct-02-2023 to Nov-27-2023, Mon, 10 - 11:30am
Dance: Belly Dance  (60yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 10:30am - 12pm
Dance: Line Dance  (60yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 12:45 - 2:15pm
Dance: Line Dance  (60yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 2:15 - 3:45pm
Dance: Latin  (60yrs and over)
Oct-05-2023 to Nov-30-2023, Thur, 10:15 - 11:15am
Dance: Latin  (60yrs and over)
Oct-05-2023 to Nov-30-2023, Thur, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Dance: Hawaiian  (60yrs and over)
Oct-06-2023 to Dec-01-2023, Fri, 10:15 - 11:45am
Dance: Line Dance  (60yrs and over)
Oct-06-2023 to Dec-01-2023, Fri, 1 - 2pm
Dance: Line Dance  (60yrs and over)
Oct-06-2023 to Dec-01-2023, Fri, 2:15 - 3:15pm

Guitar - Group - Adult

Courses taught in group setting. Participants learn chords, strumming and picking techniques.
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Music: Guitar  (19yrs and over)
Oct-06-2023 to Dec-01-2023, Fri, 7 - 8pm
Music: Guitar  (19yrs and over)
Oct-06-2023 to Dec-01-2023, Fri, 8 - 9pm
Music: Guitar  (19yrs and over)
Oct-03-2023 to Nov-28-2023, Tue, 10 - 11am
Music: Guitar  (19yrs and over)
Oct-03-2023 to Nov-28-2023, Tue, 11am - 12pm
Music: Guitar  (19yrs and over)
Oct-03-2023 to Nov-28-2023, Tue, 12 - 1pm
Music: Guitar  (19yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 7 - 8pm
Music: Guitar  (19yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 8 - 9pm

Guitar - Group - Child

Courses taught in group setting. Participants learn chords, strumming and picking techniques.
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Music: Guitar  (6 - 8yrs)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 5:30 - 6:15pm
Music: Guitar  (9 - 12yrs)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 6:15 - 7pm
Music: Guitar  (6 - 8yrs)
Oct-06-2023 to Dec-01-2023, Fri, 5:30 - 6:15pm
Music: Guitar  (9 - 12yrs)
Oct-06-2023 to Dec-01-2023, Fri, 6:15 - 7pm

Piano/Keyboard - Group - Child

Piano/keyboard courses taught in group setting.
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Music: Keyboard  (6 - 8yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 9 - 9:45am
Music: Keyboard  (6 - 8yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 9:45 - 10:30am
Music: Keyboard  (9 - 12yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 10:30 - 11:15am
Music: Keyboard - Advanced  (10 - 12yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 11:15am - 12pm
Music: Keyboard  (6 - 8yrs)
Oct-03-2023 to Nov-28-2023, Tue, 5 - 5:45pm
Music: Keyboard  (6 - 8yrs)
Oct-03-2023 to Nov-28-2023, Tue, 5:45 - 6:30pm
Music: Keyboard  (9 - 12yrs)
Oct-03-2023 to Nov-28-2023, Tue, 6:30 - 7:15pm
Music: Keyboard  (9 - 12yrs)
Oct-03-2023 to Nov-28-2023, Tue, 7:15 - 8pm
Music: Keyboard - Advanced  (10 - 12yrs)
Oct-03-2023 to Nov-28-2023, Tue, 8 - 8:45pm
Music: Keyboard  (6 - 8yrs)
Oct-05-2023 to Nov-30-2023, Thur, 5 - 5:45pm
Music: Keyboard  (6 - 8yrs)
Oct-05-2023 to Nov-30-2023, Thur, 5:45 - 6:30pm
Music: Keyboard  (9 - 12yrs)
Oct-05-2023 to Nov-30-2023, Thur, 6:30 - 7:15pm
Music: Keyboard  (9 - 12yrs)
Oct-05-2023 to Nov-30-2023, Thur, 7:15 - 8pm
Music: Keyboard - Advanced  (10 - 12yrs)
Oct-05-2023 to Nov-30-2023, Thur, 8 - 8:45pm

Piano/Keyboard - Group - Youth

Piano/Keyboard courses taught in group setting.
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Music: Keyboard  (13 - 18yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 12 - 12:45pm

Visual Arts - Adult

These courses fall within visual arts that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.
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Photography  (19yrs and over)
Oct-03-2023 to Dec-05-2023, Tue, 6:30 - 8pm

Visual Arts - Child

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, fall within visual arts area that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.
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Young Artist  (6 - 8yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 9 - 10am
Young Artist  (9 - 12yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 10 - 11:30am
Cartooning  (9 - 12yrs)
Sep-30-2023 to Nov-25-2023, Sat, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Visual Arts - Older Adult

These courses, designed for participants over the age of 60, fall within visual arts area that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.
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Photography  (60yrs and over)
Oct-03-2023 to Dec-05-2023, Tue, 2 - 4pm
Photography  (60yrs and over)
Oct-03-2023 to Dec-05-2023, Tue, 4 - 6pm
Painting: Watercolour  (60yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Drawing  (60yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 1 - 3pm
Drawing  (60yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Nov-29-2023, Wed, 1 - 3pm
Painting: Watercolour  (60yrs and over)
Oct-05-2023 to Nov-30-2023, Thur, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Painting: Acrylic  (60yrs and over)
Oct-05-2023 to Nov-30-2023, Thur, 1:15 - 3:15pm
Painting: Acrylic  (60yrs and over)
Oct-05-2023 to Nov-30-2023, Thur, 1:30 - 3:30pm

Workshops - Arts - Adult

A wide variety of half day and one day or short term courses.
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Workshop: Paper Flower Making  (18yrs and over)
Oct-02-2023 to Oct-02-2023, Mon, 5:30 - 7pm
Workshop: Jewellery Making  (18yrs and over)
Oct-06-2023 to Oct-06-2023, Fri, 1:15 - 3:15pm
Workshop: Cricut  (18yrs and over)
Oct-14-2023 to Oct-14-2023, Sat, 2 - 4pm
Workshop: Beeswax Candle Rolling  (18yrs and over)
Oct-27-2023 to Oct-27-2023, Fri, 1:15 - 3:15pm
Workshop: Paint Night  (18yrs and over)
Nov-03-2023 to Nov-03-2023, Fri, 6:30 - 9pm
Workshop: Melt and Pour Soap Making  (18yrs and over)
Nov-10-2023 to Nov-10-2023, Fri, 1:15 - 3:15pm
Workshop: Cricut  (18yrs and over)
Nov-18-2023 to Nov-18-2023, Sat, 2 - 4pm
Workshop: Jewellery Making  (18yrs and over)
Nov-24-2023 to Nov-24-2023, Fri, 1:15 - 3:15pm
Workshop: Beaded Holiday Ornaments  (18yrs and over)
Dec-08-2023 to Dec-08-2023, Fri, 1:15 - 3:15pm
Workshop: Paint Night  (18yrs and over)
Dec-15-2023 to Dec-15-2023, Fri, 6:30 - 9pm

fitness icon Fitness

Cardio - Older Adult

This group of programs is suitable for all fitness levels, focusing on providing cardiovascular exercise that use large muscle groups. Classes may include music and dance movements to create an aerobic workout. Most classes will also include a muscle conditioning component. Small equipment may be used.

Programs may include: Zumba; Boot Camp; Cardio Dance: Bollywood; and Cardio Dance: Hip Hop.

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Gentle Fit  (60yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Dec-20-2023, Wed, 10:15 - 11:15am
Osteo Fit  (60yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Dec-20-2023, Wed, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cardio Dance  (60yrs and over)
Oct-05-2023 to Nov-30-2023, Thur, 1 - 2pm
Gentle Fit  (60yrs and over)
Oct-06-2023 to Dec-22-2023, Fri, 10:30 - 11:30am

Muscle Conditioning - Older Adult

This group of programs is suitable for all fitness levels. Classes focus on muscle strengthening and endurance with no cardio component. Classes may be specific to certain areas of the body and may use equipment such as bars, stability balls, hand weights and exercise bands.

Programs may include: Body Strength, Mobility and Strength: Chair, and Stretch and Strength.

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Stretch and Strength  (60yrs and over)
Oct-04-2023 to Dec-20-2023, Wed, 9 - 10am
Stretch and Strength  (60yrs and over)
Oct-06-2023 to Dec-22-2023, Fri, 9:15 - 10:15am

Tai Chi - Older Adult

Enjoy the benefits of improved health, relief of stress and concentrated relaxation. Emphasis is on general health and fitness through the development of slow and controlled movements in a fixed sequence.

Various styles are offered which may include: Tai Chi, and Qigong.

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Tai Chi  (60yrs and over)
Oct-03-2023 to Dec-19-2023, Tue, 10:15 - 11:15am
Tai Chi  (60yrs and over)
Oct-03-2023 to Dec-19-2023, Tue, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Yoga - Adult

Classes include exercises that focus on a series of postures promoting flexibility, specific breathing and relaxation techniques, while strengthening and toning muscles.

Various styles are offered, these may include: Yoga/Pilates Fusion, and Yoga: Power.

Required Equipment: Mat

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Yoga  (13yrs and over)
Oct-03-2023 to Dec-19-2023, Tue, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Yoga  (13yrs and over)
Oct-05-2023 to Dec-21-2023, Thur, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Yoga - Older Adult

Classes include exercises that focus on a series of postures promoting flexibility, specific breathing and relaxation techniques, while strengthening and toning muscles.

Various styles are offered, these may include: Yoga - Beginner, and Yoga: Chair.

Required Equipment: Mat

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Yoga: Chair  (60yrs and over)
Oct-03-2023 to Dec-19-2023, Tue, 9 - 10am
Yoga  (60yrs and over)
Oct-05-2023 to Dec-21-2023, Thur, 9 - 10am

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Workshops - Arts - Youth

A wide variety of half day and one day or short term courses.
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Workshop: Jewellery Making  (13 - 19yrs)
Oct-06-2023 to Oct-06-2023, Fri, 3:30 - 5:30pm
Workshop: Paper Flower Making  (13 - 22yrs)
Oct-06-2023 to Oct-06-2023, Fri, 6 - 7:30pm
Workshop: Beeswax Candle Rolling  (13 - 19yrs)
Oct-27-2023 to Oct-27-2023, Fri, 3:30 - 5:30pm
Workshop: Melt and Pour Soap Making  (13 - 20yrs)
Nov-10-2023 to Nov-10-2023, Fri, 3:30 - 5:30pm
Workshop: Jewellery Making  (13 - 20yrs)
Nov-24-2023 to Nov-24-2023, Fri, 3:30 - 5:30pm
Workshop: Beaded Holiday Ornaments  (13 - 20yrs)
Dec-08-2023 to Dec-08-2023, Fri, 3:30 - 5:30pm

arts icon Arts

Previous WeekNext Week
ProgramMon Sep 18Tue Sep 19Wed Sep 20Thu Sep 21Fri Sep 22Sat Sep 23Sun Sep 24
Bunka
(60yrs and over)		   10am - 12pm   
Crochet
(60yrs and over)		9:30 - 11:30am      
Dance: Social
(60yrs and over)		 12:45 - 3pm     
Decoupage
(60yrs and over)		 10am - 12pm     
Wood Carving
(60yrs and over)		10am - 12pm      
ProgramMon Sep 25Tue Sep 26Wed Sep 27Thu Sep 28Fri Sep 29Sat Sep 30Sun Oct 01
Bunka
(60yrs and over)		   10am - 12pm   
Crochet
(60yrs and over)		9:30 - 11:30am      
Dance: Social
(60yrs and over)		 12:45 - 3pm     
Decoupage
(60yrs and over)		 10am - 12pm     
Wood Carving
(60yrs and over)		10am - 12pm      
ProgramMon Oct 02Tue Oct 03Wed Oct 04Thu Oct 05Fri Oct 06Sat Oct 07Sun Oct 08
Bunka
(60yrs and over)		   10am - 12pm   
Crochet
(60yrs and over)		9:30 - 11:30am      
Dance: Social
(60yrs and over)		 12:45 - 3pm     
Decoupage
(60yrs and over)		 10am - 12pm     
Wood Carving
(60yrs and over)		10am - 12pm      
ProgramMon Oct 09Tue Oct 10Wed Oct 11Thu Oct 12Fri Oct 13Sat Oct 14Sun Oct 15
Bunka
(60yrs and over)		   10am - 12pm   
Dance: Social
(60yrs and over)		 12:45 - 3pm     
Decoupage
(60yrs and over)		 10am - 12pm     

fitness icon Fitness

Previous WeekNext Week
ProgramMon Sep 18Tue Sep 19Wed Sep 20Thu Sep 21Fri Sep 22Sat Sep 23Sun Sep 24
Cardio: High/Low
(16yrs and over)		   8 - 9pm   
Stretch and Strength
(16yrs and over)		   6:45 - 7:45pm   
ProgramMon Sep 25Tue Sep 26Wed Sep 27Thu Sep 28Fri Sep 29Sat Sep 30Sun Oct 01
Cardio: High/Low
(16yrs and over)		   8 - 9pm   
Stretch and Strength
(16yrs and over)		   6:45 - 7:45pm   
ProgramMon Oct 02Tue Oct 03Wed Oct 04Thu Oct 05Fri Oct 06Sat Oct 07Sun Oct 08
Cardio: High/Low
(16yrs and over)		   8 - 9pm   
Stretch and Strength
(16yrs and over)		   6:45 - 7:45pm   
ProgramMon Oct 09Tue Oct 10Wed Oct 11Thu Oct 12Fri Oct 13Sat Oct 14Sun Oct 15
Cardio: High/Low
(16yrs and over)		   8 - 9pm   
Stretch and Strength
(16yrs and over)		   6:45 - 7:45pm   

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Previous WeekNext Week
ProgramMon Sep 18Tue Sep 19Wed Sep 20Thu Sep 21Fri Sep 22Sat Sep 23Sun Sep 24
Cards: Bridge Open
(60yrs and over)		   12:15 - 3pm   
Cards: Bridge Team
(60yrs and over)		12:30 - 2:45pm      
Cards: Progressive Bridge
(60yrs and over)		    12:15 - 3pm  
Cards: Progressive Euchre
(60yrs and over)		   12:15 - 2:45pm   
Cards: Social
(60yrs and over)		 12:45 - 3pm     
Games: Bingo
(60yrs and over)		12:30 - 3pm      
Games: Mahjong
(60yrs and over)		10am - 4pm   10am - 4pm  
Games: Snooker
(60yrs and over)		9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm  
ProgramMon Sep 25Tue Sep 26Wed Sep 27Thu Sep 28Fri Sep 29Sat Sep 30Sun Oct 01
Cards: Bridge Open
(60yrs and over)		   12:15 - 3pm   
Cards: Bridge Team
(60yrs and over)		12:30 - 2:45pm      
Cards: Progressive Bridge
(60yrs and over)		    12:15 - 3pm  
Cards: Progressive Euchre
(60yrs and over)		   12:15 - 2:45pm   
Cards: Social
(60yrs and over)		 12:45 - 3pm     
Games: Bingo
(60yrs and over)		12:30 - 3pm      
Games: Mahjong
(60yrs and over)		10am - 4pm   10am - 4pm  
Games: Snooker
(60yrs and over)		9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm  
ProgramMon Oct 02Tue Oct 03Wed Oct 04Thu Oct 05Fri Oct 06Sat Oct 07Sun Oct 08
Cards: Bridge Open
(60yrs and over)		   12:15 - 3pm   
Cards: Bridge Team
(60yrs and over)		12:30 - 2:45pm      
Cards: Progressive Bridge
(60yrs and over)		    12:15 - 3pm  
Cards: Progressive Euchre
(60yrs and over)		   12:15 - 2:45pm   
Cards: Social
(60yrs and over)		 12:45 - 3pm     
Games: Bingo
(60yrs and over)		12:30 - 3pm      
Games: Mahjong
(60yrs and over)		10am - 4pm   10am - 4pm  
Games: Snooker
(60yrs and over)		9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm  
ProgramMon Oct 09Tue Oct 10Wed Oct 11Thu Oct 12Fri Oct 13Sat Oct 14Sun Oct 15
Cards: Bridge Open
(60yrs and over)		   12:15 - 3pm   
Cards: Progressive Bridge
(60yrs and over)		    12:15 - 3pm  
Cards: Progressive Euchre
(60yrs and over)		   12:15 - 2:45pm   
Cards: Social
(60yrs and over)		 12:45 - 3pm     
Games: Mahjong
(60yrs and over)		    10am - 4pm  
Games: Snooker
(60yrs and over)		 9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm9am - 4:30pm  
Facility TypeQuantityFacility Rating *
Craft Room2
C
Gallery1
B
Games Room1
C
Kitchen1
Lounge1
C
Multipurpose Room1
C

* Facilities can be available to permit. Permit rates are dependent on facility rating of Premium, A, B or C and your group category. Use the Facility Classifications and Rating Criteria to learn more about amenities that might be available at each facility.
Please contact the facility at 416-396-4040 , prior to your visit to determine if the facility can meet your needs.
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