Ontario College of Trades Orientation Session

Orientation on how to get your certification and licenses in trades occupation

Tuesday 28 June 2016

Reoccurring Events

ACSA Main Office

Drop-In Services

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Wednesdays: CLOSED
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 9:00am to 4:00pm

November to March

Fridays: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 8:30am to 3:30pm

The Drop-In operates 6 days a week, offering programs to adults that are homeless or living in precarious housing. We offers breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks, access to computers, internet, phones, TTC tokens, showers, clothing and other personal care supplies. We have a primary care physician clinic operating on alternating Mondays, a foot clinic on Thursdays, and Dental Coach Services.

Lunch is held every day, excluding Wednesday, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. On Thursdays, lunch is held at the St. Timothy Church instead of the Main Site.

For more information, contact Nayema and Claudine at (416) 321-6912 ext. 235 and ext. 236.

Housing Help Program

Wednesdays: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Housing Follow-up Case Management: Provides intensive case management support services to clients with complex needs, including significant mental and physical health and addictions issues. Services are provided within the housing-first model, where securing and stabilizing housing is the primary goal. Clients receive regular community visits to help maintain their housing and access referrals to other relevant community services.

Housing Help Worker: Provides intake and assessments to support clients towards finding both market-rent and social housing. Our worker provides follow-up supports for clients that have completed Special Priority Program applications, to ensure housing stability and connections are made with community resources.

Landlord Recruitment Specialist: Conducts outreach to prospective landlords in Scarborough, in order to build a registry of affordable and quality market-rent housing listings.

Financial Empowerment & Problem Solving (FEPS)

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10:00am to 3:30pm

The program provides one-on-one financial coaching and support to empower clients to increase their financial problem-solving skills; income tax filing throughout the year; an annual income tax clinic in March and April; workshops on banking, credit and other budgeting; and volunteer opportunities.

Please note: The Income Tax Clinic holds the same hours as FEPS.

For more information, contact Lay Lee at (416) 803-7836 or Irene at (416) 321-6912 ext. 246 to book appointments. To book tax appointments, contact us at (416) 321-6912 ext. 221.

Voice Mail

Mondays through Fridays: 9:00am to 2:00pm

Voice mail is a payed service that can be used for 3-months. It allows a person to check their voice mail, at any time from any phone, using a phone number issued by ACSA.

We also provide a free physical mail service that allows you to send your mail to the ACSA office. To use this service, you must register and bring an ID with you to pick up your mail.

Toronto Rent Bank

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9:00am to 4:30pm

A Toronto Rent Bank worker will be on site to assist eligible clients between the time specified above. Please call the worker at 647-518-1543 to determine eligibility and to book an appointment. Unfortunately, walk-in clients will not be accepted.

Commissioner of Oaths

Wednesdays: 10:00am to 11:30am

A Commissioner of Oaths is an official authorized by law to take oaths or affirmations in regards to legal documents or statements. A Commissioner does not certify that the document presented to them is true, but that the contents of the document have been sworn by the applicant under an Oath.

Chinese Seniors Group

Wednesdays: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

This group is designed for Chinese seniors who wish to learn with other students of a similar age to themselves. It is based on 'Everyday English' and is for mature students who wish to learn useful phrases and functional language for everyday situations. It is delivered at a more leisurely pace so community member develop fluency in a casual and informal learning environment.

Child and Family Centre

All programs include program also includes arts and crafts, stories, circle time and a delicious snack. For more information on programs or to register for workshops, please contact Priyanka at the Child and Family Centre at (416) 299-9872.

** Saturday and Wednesday evening programs will be cancelled for the summer months! **

Creative Play

** Creative Play drop-in programs at 4139 will be changed to afternoon sessions during July and August 2017 **

Child and Family Centre

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12:45pm to 2:25pm

Goldhawk Library

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:15am to 11:15am

Creative Play encourages creative expression through play-based learning for children 0-4 years with their parents or caregivers. This program focuses on children's early development and includes cognitive, language and psycho-social activities.

OEYC Drop-In Program (0-6 years old)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12:45pm to 2:45pm

Join us at Dorset Park Hub for an opportunity for caregivers and families to come together to take part with their children in a range of programs and activities. This program includes a variety of arts and crafts, sensory activities to enhance children's developmental skills, school readiness activities, circle time and stories, followed by snack time.

Readiness to Learn

Goldhawk Library

Friday: 9:15am to 11:15am

This program is for children entering school during September 2017, 2.5+ year olds and their parents/caregivers. This program includes activities that improve cognitive thinking, motor skills, and socialization and independence to help children and their parents/caregivers feel more confident when starting school.

Kindergarten Readiness at the Child and Family Centre

Mondays through Thursdays: 9:00am to 11:00am

This is a great program for children entering Junior Kindergarten in the fall. This program helps prepare children and families for school. During the 2 hour program we include routines and structures very similar to a kindergarten classroom. Programs also focus on adjusting the separation often experienced by children and families. Children will practice development skills which will be utilized during their early stage of learning in Junior/Senior kindergarten.

Registration is mandatory. Please speak to staff for more information.

Chester Le Community Corner

For more information about Chester Le programs, please contact Vasanti at 416-491-3456 ext. 401.

Seniors Programs

Seniors Dancing
Tuesdays: 1pm - 4pm
Seniors Dancing is hosted by Kangle Chinese Community Center.
Tai Chi
Tuesdays: 10am - 1pm
Tai Chi for Beginners. To register contact Chester Le front reception.
Mah Jong
Mondays: 10am - 2pm
Seniors get together to play this mental game of skill, strategy, and calculations. Great for exercising mental fitness.
Yee Hong Chinese Seniors Program
Fridays: 10am - 2:30pm
Congregate Dining is facilitated by Yee Hong Geriatric Centre offering Chinese seniors programs while working to prevent social isolation.
Toronto Chinese Senior Band
Fridays: 2pm - 5pm
Toronto Chinese Senior Band is a rehearsal group that performs with musical instruments in multiple venues across the city.
Chinese Opera
Wednesdays: 10am - 3pm
Chinese Senior Opera is a rehearsal group that performs in multiple venues across the city.

Adult Programs

Motivated Mothers offers mothers in the community a space to gather and talk about various issues, to plan and host community events and to connect with others in the community.

Children Programs

After School Program at Chester Le Public School provides children ages 6-12 a structured environment with homework help, fostering creativity and play. Healthy snacks provided.

Youth Programs

V.O.I.C.E.S
A space for youth ages 12 - 15 to Voice Opinions In Chester Le Encouraging Success. This program is offered in partnership with YouthLink.
Leadership
Youths ages 15 – 17 can earn Volunteer Hours, Graduation Certificate, Free snacks, Trips and participate in programming for self-development in partnership with Youthlink.
Making a Difference
Tuesdays: 4pm - 6pm
Geared towards young people ages 12-17 aimed to increase their capacity and ability to utilize pro-social supports.
Youth Drop-In
For youth ages 13 to 24. Youth are welcome to consult workers in the space. This service is offered during operation hours. Participant registration upon drop-in.
Pebbles to Pearls
Tuesdays: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community advancement and civic engagement opportunities for youth hosted by Wordswell. To register, please drop in Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m.
Provincial Youth Outreach Program (YOW)
The Provincial Youth Outreach Program workers facilitate multiple programs in various communities within the Steeles L’Amoreaux area for youth ages 13 – 24. Youths are also able to access workers for one-on-one support.
Taking Action To Achieve Growth & Success (T.A.A.G.S)
Provides eight months intensive service for young people 12- 24 of age in Scarborough who are challenged by education, peer groups, life style choices and who may require additional supports with housing, employment and resources.
Do the Knowledge
Thursdays: 5pm - 7pm
This program is facilitated by Blackstone Foundation Library for youth ages 14 – 19.

Dorset Park Community Hub

For more information about the Dorset Park Community Hub programs, please contact Yvette at 416-292-6912 ext. 303. If you would like more information about the Newcomer's Centre, please contact Lorraine at 416-292-6912 ext. 326.

Food Bank

Tuesday: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 3:30pm
Friday: 10:00am - 3:30pm

For more information about ACSA's food banks, contact Christine at 647-849-1544.

ACCES Employment 1/1 Support

Monday: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Wednesday: 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Women's English Circle

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm

FAME Kids Program

Monday: 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Seniors' Cafe

Tuesday: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Friday: 10:15am - 12:15pm

Jewellry Group

Tuesday: 1:00pm to 2:30pm

SS Youth Group

Tuesday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

JHS Group

Tuesday: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Zumba

Wednesday: 9:00am - 10:00am

Happy Women's Club

Wednesday: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Senior Women's Yoga

Wednesday & Thursday: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Co-ed Yoga

Friday: 9:00am - 10:00am

Sewing Group

Friday: 12:15pm - 3:00pm

Aisling Discoveries

Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm