Birkdale Community Centre

Address: 1299 ELLESMERE RD M1P 2Y2 Map It
District: Scarborough

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.

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Arts

Arts & Crafts - Early Child

Courses offering instruction on a variety of arts and crafts techniques and projects.

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Young Artist (4 - 6yrs)

Apr-05-2020 to May-31-2020, Sun, 10 - 11am

Ballet - Child

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)

Mar-30-2020 to Jun-08-2020, Mon, 6 - 7pm

Crafts - Adult

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 25-59, offering instruction in a variety of crafts such as scrapbooking, woodcarving and stained glass

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Stained Glass (19yrs and over)

Apr-07-2020 to May-12-2020, Tue, 6 - 9pm

Stained Glass (19yrs and over)

Apr-08-2020 to May-13-2020, Wed, 6 - 9pm

Crafts - Older Adult

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)

Apr-03-2020 to Jun-05-2020, Fri, 10am - 12pm

Wood Carving (60yrs and over)

Apr-03-2020 to Jun-05-2020, Fri, 12:15 - 2:15pm

Dance - Adult

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)

Apr-06-2020 to Jun-15-2020, Mon, 7 - 8pm

Dance: Salsa (Couples) (19yrs and over)

Apr-06-2020 to Jun-15-2020, Mon, 8:15 - 9:15pm

Dance - Early Child

Variety of courses offering both dance instruction and basic dance skill development.

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Dance: Basics (3 - 5yrs)

Mar-30-2020 to Jun-08-2020, Mon, 5 - 5:45pm

Guitar - Group - Adult

Courses taught in group setting. Participants learn chords, strumming and picking techniques.

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Music: Guitar (19yrs and over)

Apr-07-2020 to Jun-02-2020, Tue, 1:30 - 2:30pm

Guitar - Group - Child

Courses taught in group setting. Participants learn chords, strumming and picking techniques.

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Music: Guitar (9 - 12yrs)

Apr-05-2020 to May-31-2020, Sun, 10:30 - 11:15am

Music: Guitar (6 - 8yrs)

Apr-05-2020 to May-31-2020, Sun, 11:15am - 12pm

Music: Guitar - Advanced (8 - 12yrs)

Apr-05-2020 to May-31-2020, Sun, 12 - 12:45pm

Piano/Keyboard - Group - Adult

Piano/Keyboard courses taught in group setting.

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Music: Keyboard (19yrs and over)

Apr-09-2020 to Jun-04-2020, Thur, 7:45 - 8:30pm

Piano/Keyboard - Group - Child

Piano/keyboard courses taught in group setting.

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Music: Keyboard (6 - 8yrs)

Apr-04-2020 to May-30-2020, Sat, 9:30 - 10:15am

Music: Keyboard (6 - 8yrs)

Apr-04-2020 to May-30-2020, Sat, 1:15 - 2pm

Music: Keyboard (6 - 8yrs)

Apr-04-2020 to May-30-2020, Sat, 2 - 2:45pm

Music: Keyboard (9 - 12yrs)

Apr-09-2020 to Jun-04-2020, Thur, 7 - 7:45pm

Music: Keyboard (9 - 12yrs)

Apr-04-2020 to May-30-2020, Sat, 10:15 - 11am

Music: Keyboard - Advanced (6 - 12yrs)

Apr-04-2020 to May-30-2020, Sat, 11 - 11:45am

Music: Keyboard (6 - 8yrs)

Apr-04-2020 to May-30-2020, Sat, 11:45am - 12:30pm

Music: Keyboard (6 - 8yrs)

Apr-04-2020 to May-30-2020, Sat, 2:45 - 3:30pm

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 (7 - 12yrs)

Apr-05-2020 to May-31-2020, Sun, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Drawing (6 - 12yrs)

Mar-30-2020 to Jun-08-2020, Mon, 5 - 6pm

Cartooning (6 - 12yrs)

Mar-30-2020 to Jun-08-2020, Mon, 6:15 - 7:15pm

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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Painting: Oil (60yrs and over)

Apr-09-2020 to Jun-04-2020, Thur, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Fitness

Cardio - Adult

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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Cardio High/Low (16yrs and over)

Jul-08-2020 to Sep-09-2020, Wed, 9:15 - 10:15am

Cardio - Older Adult

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Osteo Fit (60yrs and over)

Apr-06-2020 to Jun-22-2020, Mon, 1 - 2pm

Cardio High/Low (60yrs and over)

Apr-14-2020 to Jun-16-2020, Tue, 9:15 - 10:15am

Cardio High/Low (16yrs and over)

Jul-06-2020 to Sep-21-2020, Mon, 9:15 - 10:15am

Osteo Fit (60yrs and over)

Jul-06-2020 to Sep-21-2020, Mon, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Cardio Low Impact (60yrs and over)

Jul-07-2020 to Sep-08-2020, Tue, 9:15 - 10:15am

Cardio High/Low (60yrs and over)

Jul-08-2020 to Sep-09-2020, Wed, 10:30 - 11:30am

Cardio Dance - Adult

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)

Apr-04-2020 to Jun-06-2020, Sat, 9:30 - 10:30am

Cardio Dance - Older Adult

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Zumba Gold (60yrs and over)

Apr-17-2020 to Jun-12-2020, Fri, 1:15 - 2:15pm

Zumba Gold (60yrs and over)

Jul-10-2020 to Sep-11-2020, Fri, 1 - 2pm

Muscle Conditioning - Older Adult

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)

Apr-06-2020 to Jun-22-2020, Mon, 9:15 - 10:15am

Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)

Apr-06-2020 to Jun-22-2020, Mon, 10:30 - 11:30am

Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)

Apr-17-2020 to Jun-19-2020, Fri, 9:15 - 10:15am

Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)

Apr-17-2020 to Jun-19-2020, Fri, 10:30 - 11:30am

Gentle Fit (60yrs and over)

Apr-17-2020 to Jun-19-2020, Fri, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)

Jul-06-2020 to Sep-21-2020, Mon, 10:30 - 11:30am

Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)

Jul-10-2020 to Sep-11-2020, Fri, 10:30 - 11:30am

Tai Chi - Older Adult

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)

Apr-01-2020 to Jun-03-2020, Wed, 9:15 - 10:15am

Tai Chi (60yrs and over)

Jul-08-2020 to Sep-09-2020, Wed, 9:15 - 10:15am

Yoga - Adult

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 (16yrs and over)

Apr-05-2020 to Jun-07-2020, Sun, 10 - 11am

Yoga (16yrs and over)

Apr-07-2020 to Jun-09-2020, Tue, 6:45 - 7:45pm

Yoga (16yrs and over)

Jul-05-2020 to Sep-06-2020, Sun, 10 - 11:30am

Yoga (19yrs and over)

Jul-07-2020 to Sep-08-2020, Tue, 6:45 - 7:45pm

Yoga (16yrs and over)

Jul-09-2020 to Sep-10-2020, Thur, 9:15 - 10:15am

Yoga - Child

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Yoga: Kundalini (6 - 12yrs)

Apr-05-2020 to Jun-07-2020, Sun, 8:45 - 9:45am

Yoga- Beginner (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-05-2020 to Sep-06-2020, Sun, 8:45 - 9:45am

Yoga - Older Adult

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Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)

Apr-06-2020 to Jun-22-2020, Mon, 9:45 - 10:45am

Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)

Apr-06-2020 to Jun-22-2020, Mon, 11am - 12pm

Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)

Apr-09-2020 to Jun-11-2020, Thur, 9:30 - 10:30am

Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)

Jul-06-2020 to Sep-21-2020, Mon, 10 - 11am

Yoga: Hatha (60yrs and over)

Jul-07-2020 to Sep-08-2020, Tue, 10:30 - 11:30am

Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)

Jul-07-2020 to Sep-08-2020, Tue, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Yoga: Hatha (60yrs and over)

Jul-09-2020 to Sep-10-2020, Thur, 9 - 10am

Yoga: Hatha (60yrs and over)

Apr-07-2020 to Jun-09-2020, Tue, 10:30 - 11:30am

Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)

Apr-07-2020 to Jun-09-2020, Tue, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Yoga: Hatha (60yrs and over)

Apr-09-2020 to Jun-11-2020, Thur, 9 - 10am

General Interest

Cooking - Child - With $25 Supply Fee

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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Cooking (6 - 9yrs)

Apr-04-2020 to Jun-06-2020, Sat, 9:30 - 11:30am

Cooking (10 - 12yrs)

Apr-04-2020 to Jun-06-2020, Sat, 11:45am - 1:45pm

Workshops - Older Adult

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

Martial Arts - Child

Variety of martial arts courses from beginner to advanced levels including Tae Kwon Do and Karate.

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Karate - Beginner (6 - 12yrs)

Apr-03-2020 to Jun-05-2020, Fri, 7 - 8pm

Sports - Early Child

A variety of activities that incorpoarate a variety of sports and skills.

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Karate - Beginner (4 - 5yrs)

Apr-03-2020 to Jun-05-2020, Fri, 6 - 6:45pm

Arts

Previous Week

Next Week

Program	Tue Mar 31	Wed Apr 01	Thu Apr 02	Sat Apr 04
Wood Working (60yrs and over)	1 - 3pm
Bazaar Crafts (60yrs and over)		10am - 12pm
Dance: Hawaiian (60yrs and over)		11am - 12pm
Stained Glass (60yrs and over)			1 - 3:30pm
Dance: Line Dance (60yrs and over)	12:30 - 3pm
Wood Working (60yrs and over)	1 - 3pm
Bazaar Crafts (60yrs and over)		10am - 12pm
Dance: Hawaiian (60yrs and over)		11am - 12pm
Stained Glass (60yrs and over)			1 - 3:30pm
Dance: Social (60yrs and over)				7:30 - 10:45pm

General Interest

Previous Week

Next Week

Program	Mon Mar 30	Tue Mar 31	Wed Apr 01	Thu Apr 02	Fri Apr 03
Cards: Bridge (60yrs and over)	12 - 3pm
Cards: Cribbage (60yrs and over)	12:30 - 3pm
Games: Mahjong (60yrs and over)	12:30 - 3:30pm
Games: Snooker (60yrs and over)	8:45am - 3:45pm	8:45am - 3:45pm	8:45am - 3:45pm	8:45am - 3:45pm	8:45am - 3:45pm
Games: Dominoes (60yrs and over)		1 - 3pm
Games: Shuffleboard (60yrs and over)		10:30am - 12pm
Cards: Bid Euchre (60yrs and over)			12:30 - 3pm
Games: Bingo (60yrs and over)			12:45 - 3pm
Cards: Euchre (60yrs and over)				12:30 - 3pm
Games: Scrabble (60yrs and over)				10am - 12pm
Cards: Bridge (60yrs and over)	12 - 3pm
Cards: Cribbage (60yrs and over)	12:30 - 3pm
Games: Mahjong (60yrs and over)	12:30 - 3:30pm
Games: Snooker (60yrs and over)	8:45am - 3:45pm	8:45am - 3:45pm	8:45am - 3:45pm	8:45am - 3:45pm	8:45am - 3:45pm
Games: Dominoes (60yrs and over)		1 - 3pm
Games: Shuffleboard (60yrs and over)		10:30am - 12pm
Cards: Bid Euchre (60yrs and over)			12:30 - 3:30pm
Games: Bingo (60yrs and over)			12:45 - 3pm
Cards: Euchre (60yrs and over)				12:30 - 3pm
Games: Scrabble (60yrs and over)				10am - 12pm

Sports

Previous Week

Next Week

Program	Sun Mar 29	Mon Mar 30	Tue Mar 31	Wed Apr 01	Thu Apr 02	Fri Apr 03	Sat Apr 04
Table Tennis (60yrs and over)		8:45 - 9:45am	8:45 - 9:45am	8:45 - 9:45am		8:45 - 9:45am
Table Tennis (60yrs and over)		8:45 - 9:45am	8:45 - 9:45am	8:45 - 9:45am		8:45 - 9:45am

Facility Type	Quantity	Facility Rating *
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.

Accessibility Features

Birkdale Community Centre

Special Features

Contact

Related Locations

Arts

Arts & Crafts - Early Child

Ballet - Child

Crafts - Adult

Crafts - Older Adult

Dance - Adult

Dance - Early Child

Guitar - Group - Adult

Guitar - Group - Child

Piano/Keyboard - Group - Adult

Piano/Keyboard - Group - Child

Visual Arts - Child

Visual Arts - Older Adult

Fitness

Cardio - Adult

Cardio - Older Adult

Cardio Dance - Adult

Cardio Dance - Older Adult

Muscle Conditioning - Older Adult

Tai Chi - Older Adult

Yoga - Adult

Yoga - Child

Yoga - Older Adult

General Interest

Cooking - Child - With $25 Supply Fee

Workshops - Older Adult

Sports

Martial Arts - Child

Sports - Early Child

Arts

General Interest

Sports

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