Birkdale Community Centre

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

Announcements

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
Hours:
Monday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday: Closed (permits only)
Sunday: Closed (permits only)

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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 - 5yrs)

Oct-09-2022 to Dec-04-2022, Sun, 12:30 - 1:15pm

Crafts - Child

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, offering instruction in a variety of crafts such as card making, ceramics and sewing.

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Multi Arts (6 - 9yrs)

Oct-05-2022 to Nov-30-2022, Wed, 5 - 6pm

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)

Oct-07-2022 to Dec-09-2022, Fri, 10am - 12pm

Wood Carving (60yrs and over)

Oct-07-2022 to Dec-09-2022, 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: Line Dance (19yrs and over)

Oct-05-2022 to Nov-30-2022, Wed, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Dance: Line Dance - Advanced (19yrs and over)

Oct-05-2022 to Nov-30-2022, Wed, 7:45 - 8:45pm

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: Jazz (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-03-2022 to Dec-12-2022, Mon, 6 - 7pm

Dance - Older Adult

Variety of courses offering both dance instruction and social dancing

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Dance: Line Dance (60yrs and over)

Oct-22-2022 to Dec-17-2022, Sat, 9:30 - 10:30am

Piano/Keyboard - Group - Adult

Piano/Keyboard courses taught in group setting.

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Music: Keyboard (19yrs and over)

Oct-06-2022 to Dec-01-2022, Thur, 7 - 7:45pm

Music: Keyboard (19yrs and over)

Oct-08-2022 to Dec-10-2022, Sat, 3:15 - 4pm

Piano/Keyboard - Group - Child

Piano/keyboard courses taught in group setting.

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Music: Keyboard - Advanced (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-08-2022 to Dec-10-2022, Sat, 12:30 - 1:15pm

Music: Keyboard (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-06-2022 to Dec-01-2022, Thur, 6 - 6:45pm

Music: Keyboard (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-08-2022 to Dec-10-2022, Sat, 10:30 - 11:15am

Music: Keyboard (9 - 12yrs)

Oct-08-2022 to Dec-10-2022, Sat, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Music: Keyboard (6 - 8yrs)

Oct-08-2022 to Dec-10-2022, Sat, 2:15 - 3pm

Visual Arts - Adult

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 25-59, fall within visual arts that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.

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Drawing (18yrs and over)

Oct-05-2022 to Nov-30-2022, Wed, 6:30 - 8pm

Painting (19yrs and over)

Oct-11-2022 to Dec-06-2022, Tue, 6:30 - 8:30pm

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 (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-09-2022 to Dec-04-2022, Sun, 1:30 - 2:30pm

Drawing (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-03-2022 to Dec-12-2022, Mon, 5 - 6pm

Cartooning (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-03-2022 to Dec-12-2022, 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)

Oct-06-2022 to Dec-01-2022, Thur, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Workshops - Child

A wide variety of half day and one day or short term courses.

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Workshop: Jewellery Making (8 - 12yrs)

Oct-27-2022 to Nov-17-2022, Thur, 4:30 - 6pm

Workshop: Holiday Crafts (6 - 12yrs)

Nov-27-2022 to Dec-11-2022, Sun, 10:45 - 11:45am

Camps

CampTO

CampTO is a fun and creative full-day experience for children 6 to 12 year olds. Campers get to enjoy games, arts and crafts, sports and more while making new friends.

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CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Jan-03-2023 to Jan-06-2023, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

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 and Strength (13yrs and over)

Oct-03-2022 to Dec-05-2022, Mon, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Cardio - Older Adult

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Gentle Fit (60yrs and over)

Oct-06-2022 to Dec-15-2022, Thur, 9:30 - 10:30am

Osteo Fit (60yrs and over)

Oct-06-2022 to Dec-15-2022, Thur, 10:45 - 11:45am

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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Cardio Dance (13yrs and over)

Oct-01-2022 to Dec-10-2022, Sat, 9:30 - 10:30am

Cardio Dance - Older Adult

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Zumba Gold (60yrs and over)

Oct-07-2022 to Dec-16-2022, Fri, 1:15 - 2:15pm

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)

Oct-07-2022 to Dec-16-2022, Fri, 9:15 - 10:15am

Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)

Oct-07-2022 to Dec-16-2022, Fri, 10:30 - 11:30am

Gentle Fit (60yrs and over)

Oct-07-2022 to Dec-16-2022, Fri, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)

Oct-03-2022 to Dec-19-2022, Mon, 9:15 - 10:15am

Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)

Oct-03-2022 to Dec-19-2022, Mon, 10:30 - 11:30am

Gentle Fit (60yrs and over)

Oct-04-2022 to Dec-13-2022, Tue, 9:15 - 10:15am

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 - Beginner (60yrs and over)

Oct-05-2022 to Dec-14-2022, Wed, 9:15 - 10:15am

Yoga - Older 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 - Beginner (60yrs and over)

Oct-06-2022 to Dec-15-2022, Thur, 9 - 10am

Yoga - Beginner (60yrs and over)

Oct-03-2022 to Dec-12-2022, Mon, 9:45 - 10:45am

Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)

Oct-03-2022 to Dec-12-2022, Mon, 11am - 12pm

Yoga - Beginner (60yrs and over)

Oct-04-2022 to Dec-13-2022, Tue, 10:30 - 11:30am

Yoga: Chair (60yrs and over)

Oct-04-2022 to Dec-13-2022, Tue, 11:45am - 12:45pm

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)

Oct-07-2022 to Dec-09-2022, Fri, 7 - 8pm

Martial Arts - Early Child

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

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Karate - Beginner (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-07-2022 to Dec-09-2022, Fri, 6 - 6:45pm

Arts

Previous Week

Next Week

Program	Tue Oct 04	Wed Oct 05	Thu Oct 06
Bazaar Crafts (60yrs and over)		10am - 12pm
Crotcheting (60yrs and over)		10am - 12pm
Dance: Line Dance (60yrs and over)	1 - 3pm
Knitting (60yrs and over)		10am - 12pm
Stained Glass (60yrs and over)			1 - 3:30pm
Woodworking (60yrs and over)	1 - 3pm

General Interest

Previous Week

Next Week

Program	Mon Oct 03	Tue Oct 04	Wed Oct 05	Thu Oct 06	Fri Oct 07
Cards: Bid Euchre (60yrs and over)			12:30 - 3:30pm
Cards: Bridge (60yrs and over)	12:30 - 3:30pm
Cards: Cribbage (60yrs and over)	12:30 - 3pm
Cards: Euchre (60yrs and over)				12:30 - 3:30pm
Games: Bingo (60yrs and over)			1 - 3pm
Games: Dominoes (60yrs and over)		1 - 3pm
Games: Mahjong (60yrs and over)	12:30 - 3:30pm
Games: Scrabble (60yrs and over)				10am - 12pm
Games: Shuffleboard (60yrs and over)		10:45am - 12:15pm
Games: Shuffleboard (60yrs and over)			10:30am - 12pm
Games: Snooker (60yrs and over)	9:30am - 3:30pm	9:30am - 3:30pm	9:30am - 3:30pm	9:30am - 3:30pm	9:30am - 3:30pm

Sports

Previous Week

Next Week

Program	Sun Oct 02	Mon Oct 03	Tue Oct 04	Wed Oct 05	Thu Oct 06	Fri Oct 07	Sat Oct 08
Table Tennis (60yrs and over)		9:30am - 1pm		9:30 - 10:30am		9:30am - 1pm

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

Crafts - Child

Crafts - Older Adult

Dance - Adult

Dance - Child

Dance - Older Adult

Piano/Keyboard - Group - Adult

Piano/Keyboard - Group - Child

Visual Arts - Adult

Visual Arts - Child

Visual Arts - Older Adult

Workshops - Child

Camps

CampTO

Fitness

Cardio - Adult

Cardio - Older Adult

Cardio Dance - Adult

Cardio Dance - Older Adult

Muscle Conditioning - Older Adult

Tai Chi - Older Adult

Yoga - Older Adult

Sports

Martial Arts - Child

Martial Arts - Early Child

Arts

General Interest

Sports

Historical timeline of this location