Birkdale Community Centre
Situated in the beautiful Birkdale ravine, the community centre offers programs for all ages and abilities with a focus on older adults. Large windows in most of the program rooms offer scenic views of the park scenery, wildlife and the creek.
Special Features
Contact
- Phone: 416-396-4069
- Accessibility
- Intersection: Near: Ellesmere Rd & Birkdale Rd
- TTC Information: Travel to Midland Station. Walk south on Midland Ave and then east on Ellesmere to Oakley. On the eastbound side of Ellesmere, board the 95B York Mills and travel to 1299 Ellesmere Rd.
Announcements
Arts
Courses offering instruction on a variety of arts and crafts techniques and projects.
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Young Artist (4 - 6yrs)
Jan-12-2020 to Mar-08-2020, Sun, 10 - 11am
Introductory and intermediate level courses that teach the basics of correct body alignment and proper ballet technique.
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Dance: Ballet (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-06-2020 to Mar-09-2020, Mon, 6 - 7pm
These courses, designed for participants over the age of 60, offer instruction in a variety of crafts such as jewellery making, wood burning and paper tole.
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Wood Burning (60yrs and over)
Jan-10-2020 to Mar-06-2020, Fri, 10am - 12pm
Wood Carving (60yrs and over)
Jan-10-2020 to Mar-06-2020, Fri, 12:15 - 2:15pm
These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 25-59, offer instruction in a variety of dance forms such as ballroom, salsa and latin.
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Dance: Club Latin (19yrs and over)
Jan-06-2020 to Mar-09-2020, Mon, 7 - 8pm
Dance: Salsa (Couples) (19yrs and over)
Jan-06-2020 to Mar-09-2020, Mon, 8:15 - 9:15pm
Variety of courses offering both dance instruction and basic dance skill development.
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Dance: Basics (3 - 5yrs)
Jan-06-2020 to Mar-09-2020, Mon, 5 - 5:45pm
Courses taught in group setting. Participants learn chords, strumming and picking techniques.
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Music: Guitar (19yrs and over)
Jan-07-2020 to Mar-03-2020, Tue, 1:30 - 2:30pm
Courses taught in group setting. Participants learn chords, strumming and picking techniques.
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Music: Guitar (9 - 12yrs)
Jan-12-2020 to Mar-08-2020, Sun, 10:30 - 11:15am
Music: Guitar (6 - 8yrs)
Jan-12-2020 to Mar-08-2020, Sun, 11:15am - 12pm
Music: Guitar - Advanced (8 - 12yrs)
Jan-12-2020 to Mar-08-2020, Sun, 12 - 12:45pm
Piano/Keyboard courses taught in group setting.
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Music: Keyboard (19yrs and over)
Jan-09-2020 to Mar-05-2020, Thur, 7:45 - 8:30pm
Piano/keyboard courses taught in group setting.
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Music: Keyboard (9 - 12yrs)
Jan-09-2020 to Mar-05-2020, Thur, 7 - 7:45pm
Music: Keyboard (6 - 8yrs)
Jan-11-2020 to Mar-07-2020, Sat, 9:30 - 10:15am
Music: Keyboard (9 - 12yrs)
Jan-11-2020 to Mar-07-2020, Sat, 10:15 - 11am
Music: Keyboard - Advanced (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-11-2020 to Mar-07-2020, Sat, 11 - 11:45am
Music: Keyboard (6 - 8yrs)
Jan-11-2020 to Mar-07-2020, Sat, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Music: Keyboard (6 - 8yrs)
Jan-11-2020 to Mar-07-2020, Sat, 1:15 - 2pm
Music: Keyboard - Advanced (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-11-2020 to Mar-07-2020, Sat, 2 - 2:45pm
Music: Keyboard (6 - 8yrs)
Jan-11-2020 to Mar-07-2020, Sat, 2:45 - 3:30pm
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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Drawing (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-06-2020 to Mar-09-2020, Mon, 5 - 6pm
Cartooning (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-06-2020 to Mar-09-2020, Mon, 6:15 - 7:15pm
Young Artist (7 - 12yrs)
Jan-12-2020 to Mar-08-2020, Sun, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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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Painting: Oil (60yrs and over)
Jan-16-2020 to Mar-12-2020, Thur, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Fitness
These classes are suitable for all levels, focusing on providing a minimum of 20 minutes of cardiovascular exercises that use large muscle groups in a continuous and rhythmic manner. Most classes will also include a muscle conditioning component. Regular participation can help improve one's cardiovascular system (heart/lungs), flexibility, balance and co-ordination. Small equipment may be used.
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These classes are suitable for all levels incorporating various culture inspired music and dance movements to create a dynamic, exciting, aerobic workout. Participants will benefit by having a total body fun workout that improves rhythm, burns calories and strengthens muscles. May include a muscle conditioning component.
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Zumba (16yrs and over)
Jan-11-2020 to Mar-14-2020, Sat, 9:30 - 10:30am
These classes are suitable for all levels incorporating various culture inspired music and dance movements to create a dynamic, exciting, aerobic workout. Participants will benefit by having a total body fun workout that improves rhythm, burns calories and strengthens muscles. May include a muscle conditioning component.
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Zumba Gold (60yrs and over)
Jan-10-2020 to Mar-06-2020, Fri, 1:15 - 2:15pm
These classes are suitable for all levels, focusing on building bone mass, muscular strength and endurance with no cardio component. Classes may be specific to certain areas of the body and may use equipment such as body bars, stability balls, BOSU, hand weights and exercise bands.
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Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)
Jan-06-2020 to Mar-16-2020, Mon, 9:15 - 10:15am
Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)
Jan-06-2020 to Mar-16-2020, Mon, 10:30 - 11:30am
Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)
Jan-17-2020 to Mar-20-2020, Fri, 9:15 - 10:15am
Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)
Jan-17-2020 to Mar-20-2020, Fri, 10:30 - 11:30am
Gentle Fit (60yrs and over)
Jan-17-2020 to Mar-20-2020, Fri, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Emphasis is on general health and fitness through the development of slow and controlled movements in a fixed sequence. Enjoy the benefits of improved health, relief of stress and the promotion of concentrated relaxation. Various styles are offered.
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Tai Chi (60yrs and over)
Jan-08-2020 to Mar-11-2020, Wed, 9:15 - 10:15am
A series of postures promoting flexibility, specific breathing and relaxation techniques, while strengthening and toning muscles. Various styles are offered. Participants are required to bring their own mat.
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Yoga (16yrs and over)
Jan-07-2020 to Mar-10-2020, Tue, 6:45 - 7:45pm
Yoga: Kundalini (16yrs and over)
Jan-12-2020 to Mar-15-2020, Sun, 10 - 11am
A series of postures promoting flexibility, specific breathing and relaxation techniques, while strengthening and toning muscles. Various styles are offered. Participants are required to bring their own mat.
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Yoga: kundalini (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-12-2020 to Mar-15-2020, Sun, 8:45 - 9:45am
A series of postures promoting flexibility, specific breathing and relaxation techniques, while strengthening and toning muscles. Various styles are offered. Participants are required to bring their own mat.
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Yoga: Hatha (60yrs and over)
Jan-07-2020 to Mar-10-2020, Tue, 10:30 - 11:30am
Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)
Jan-07-2020 to Mar-10-2020, Tue, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Yoga: Hatha (60yrs and over)
Jan-09-2020 to Mar-12-2020, Thur, 9 - 10am
Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)
Jan-09-2020 to Mar-12-2020, Thur, 9:30 - 10:30am
Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)
Jan-13-2020 to Mar-23-2020, Mon, 9:45 - 10:45am
Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)
Jan-13-2020 to Mar-23-2020, Mon, 11am - 12pm
General Interest
Cooking programs teach participants the basics of how to measure and combine ingredients while making delicious and nutritious recipes that consider Canada's Food Guide. There is a variety of interest-specific cooking courses available that focus on a particular technique such as baking or recipes from a specific culture. The City of Toronto and its staff cannot guarantee that the foods or supplies within its cooking programs is free of allergens. Notify staff at your cooking program location of any food allergens or dietary restrictions.
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A wide variety of half day, full day or short term courses.
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Workshop: Island Cooking (60yrs and over)
Mar-31-2020 to Mar-31-2020, Tue, 1 - 3pm
Sports
Variety of martial arts courses from beginner to advanced levels including Tae Kwon Do and Karate.
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Karate - Beginner (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-10-2020 to Mar-06-2020, Fri, 7 - 8pm
A variety of activities that incorpoarate a variety of sports and skills.
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Karate - Beginner (4 - 5yrs)
Jan-10-2020 to Mar-06-2020, Fri, 6 - 6:45pm
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| Facility Type | Quantity | Facility Rating * |
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| Craft Room | 1 | B |
| Gallery | 1 | B |
| Kitchen | 1 1 | B |
| Lounge | 1 | C |
| Multipurpose Room | 1 1 | B 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 416-396-4069,
prior to your visit to determine if the facility can meet your needs.
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