Applegrove Community Complex
60 Woodfield Road M4L 2W6 Toronto, ON, Canada

What an interesting year 2020 has been. Despite the hardships we hope it brought you quality time with your family and a new found appreciation for the little things. Heres to hoping to see you all in person in 2021. Happy new Year!

Wishing all those who celebrate a very Merry Christmas. Have a safe and wonderful holiday.

Applegrove’s EarlyON program is closed for the holidays. We will be back January 5th. Happy Holidays!

Applegrove will be closed from December 21 - January 8th, we will reopen our office and our after school program on January 11th. All other programs will remain virtual. Have a safe and wonderful holiday season! See you next year

This week City Council approved a motion by Councillor Paula Fletcher to deem Santa Claus an essential service so he can still make his annual trip to Toronto safely. On Thursday the Ontario government also voted to declare Santa an essential service. So no need to worry - he's coming!

There will be a discussion group for grown-ups at our EarlyON Digital Drop-In every Tuesday morning, come out to connect with other parents. Email [email protected] to receive an invite.

Our After School Program kids are in the holiday spirit! They're sharing great holiday wishes with the folks using Neighbourhood Food Hub services. Learn more about the Food Hub at https://www.neighbourhoodfoodhub.com/

On November 24 at 7 p.m., the Duke of Connaught school council is hosting a virtual parenting workshop with PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians And Gays). It is posted on their website https://facebook.com/events/s/pflag-parenting-workshop/412997789727785/?ti=ia You can register at this link.... https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us//tJcsc-CsrDsrHNFvQayn5VPByyqX8AT3w See more

Join us Monday November 23rd for our final Collage Art program! 647-548-8143 or email [email protected] for log-in information.

We may not be able to see you all in person but we hope to see you virtually at our Annual General Meeting. Email [email protected] to register. See poster for details

It’s the Ontario Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. Join the Applegrove EarlyONs this Tuesday morning to discuss this important topic.

Join our EarlyON programs tomorrow as they welcome special guest Joanne Gallagher from EECHC .

Applegrove has a FREE Pre/Post Natal Program called Helping Our Babies Grow. During the pandemic we have switched to online programming via ZOOM. Every week we have a workshop, and you can meet and chat with other new moms and pregnant women. Email [email protected] for ZOOM Log-in details.

Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day. It's a day to raise awareness about the history of Residential Schools, and to honour the stories of those affected. Learn more about Orange Shirt Day and the history of residential schools. check out https://www.orangeshirtday.org/about-us.html

Home with young children? Bring your lunch and join our EarlyON Digital Drop-In Tuesday to Friday!

We've been collaborating with some fantastic organizations on a new story telling project for the Don Summerville revitalization. Follow along for great photos and even better stories.

Check out next weeks digital drop in calendar for next week

The City of Toronto has links to parenting information? And it’s free. https://www.toronto.ca//children-/pregnancy-and-parenting/

The Applegrove EarlyON programs are wishing you a warm, healthy and happy first day of Autumn! In Fall we observe Leaves falling from trees Harvest Time... Animals migrating Animals hibernating Weather changing See more

Applegrove’s Free Pre-natal program runs every Monday 5:30 7:00 p.m. virtually via ZOOM; please email [email protected] for details and log-in information.

The City of Toronto invites residents and community leaders to help inspire climate action by becoming a Neighbourhood Climate Action Champion. Participants in this new City program will receive virtual training and support to empower them to support residents in developing innovative climate action projects that reflect the needs and values of their communities. Check out the link below for more info https://www.toronto.ca//neighbourhood-climate-action-cha/

Here’s the EarlyON Digital Drop-In calendar for next week.

Applegrove and East End CHC are teaming up to show you all the ways to cook your seasonal vegetables. Join us Wednesday September 23 at 11 am. Call 647-548-8143 or email [email protected]

Discover fresh, seasonal foods and safely support your local farmer’s market!

Check out next weeks EarlyON digital drop in schedule

The Community Care Package project is looking for support on a weekly or bi-weekly basis! If you'd like to participate, please see contact info below for more information.

Check out https://www.singalongtim.com/videos for a preview of what you’ll see at this Friday’s EarlyON Digital Drop-In. If you want to join us, please send an email with the names of adults and kids in your household to [email protected] and we'll send the meeting details.

Join our Seniors program for a picnic @ Applegrove on Wednesday Sept. 9 at 1pm. Bring your own Lunch & spend time with friends. Call 647-548-8143 or email [email protected] for more information.

Our early on post is getting craftier!

We’ll be talking about getting ready for school at this afternoon’s EarlyON Digital Drop-In. If you don’t already have log on information please email us at [email protected] and we will send it to you.

Tonight at Applegrove's Pre/Post Natal Programl. Please join Farzana to discuss "Feeding Baby Solids" and answer any questions about Breastfeeding. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. by ZOOM (please email [email protected] for log-in information

Here’s what we will be up to next week at the EarlyON Digital Drop-In:

Are you looking for back to school labels? Why not support this EarlyON program fundraiser?

Are you a senior interested in watercolours? Want to learn from a pro? Join Christine on Wednesday August 26 at 2 pm on Zoom for a step-by-step guide to help get your creative juices flowing. Contact 647-548-8143 or [email protected] for Zoom login information.