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Program:
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Older Adult Services
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Phone Numbers:
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416-691-7407
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Fax:
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416-691-8466
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Address:
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c/o Joyce MacDonald
3036 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON
M4C 1N2
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Intersection:
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Victoria Park Ave and Danforth Ave
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Location:
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Toronto (Taylor-Massey)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Bill Sinclair - Executive Director
416-925-4363 * bsinclair@tngcs.org
Danielle Payne - Vice President, Independent Living
416-649-1000 ext 1252 * vmacdonald@cnh.on.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Joyce MacDonald - Senior Manager, Community Support
416-691-7407 ext 223 * jmacdonald@tngcs.org
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Service Description:
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Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps individuals remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services
Meals on Wheels Program
- Hot or frozen meals delivered Sun-Fri * second meal can be delivered on Friday for Saturday * also meals for relief of caregiver. New mothers can access the service up to six weeks.
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Adult Day Program
- Adult Day Program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for clients with dementia provided in a group setting designed to focus on, and retain, remaining strengths in a safe, and secure setting
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Client Intervention and Assistance
- Client intervention and assistance for people facing homelessness, critical life changes, abuse, or isolation * referrals to other community support services as necessary
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Community Programs and Congregate Dining (SALC)
- Social activities and a hot meal * activities can include games, crafts, trips and physical activities
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East Toronto Seniors Centre
- Community/recreation/wellness centre for older adults * air conditioned
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Friendly Visiting
- Regular volunteer visits and/or phone calls to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance. Must have VSS check and references
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Security Check
- Daily telephone calls and medication reminders made to seniors to ensure they are safe in their own home
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Social and Recreational Activities - Chinese Programming
- Social, recreational, and educational activities in Cantonese and Mandarin * may include recreational games, monthly luncheons, music, art classes, day trips and special event celebrations * monthly newsletter in Cantonese or Mandarin for participants
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Transportation
- In partnership with Toronto Ride- provides Non-emergency transportation services within the GTA for medical appointments, grocery shopping, banking, social programs and other errands * service provided in partnership with Toronto Ride
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Fees:
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Varies per program
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults and adults with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
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Languages:
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English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin)
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Area Served:
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North to Danforth Ave, south to Lake Ontario, west to Coxwell Ave and east to Warden Ave
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Last Updated:
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5/12/2022
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=159426
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