Shining Waters

Rimbala Classes for Seniors
2023-12-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Rimbala is an evidence-based falls prevention program that uses music as the principle means of intervention. Based on the work of visionary Swiss composer Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, Rimbala enjoys one of the highest falls prevention results in the world, with a 54% reduction in falls for community-dwelling seniors.
Older adults improve their gait (walking style), mobility, cognitive skills and social intelligence in a relaxed but joyous setting. The improvised music brings fresh neuroplastic experiences that improves the connection between the body and brain in ways that conventional exercise cannot. Because music is broadly distributed in the brain, there is a hypothesis that gentle exercise with cognitive components can prevent participants from the ravages of dementia — including Alzheimer’s.
For more information, please visit: www.rimbala.com
Classes are held at:
Rosedale United Church 159 Roxborough Dr, Toronto Wednesdays 11:30 AM-12:30 PM $20.00 per session
and online at various times throughout the week.
Please contact Dr. Daniel Rubinoff: 416.709.8381 doctor.rimbala@gmail.com

Beach United Children's Choir Practices
2023-12-28 17:45 - 18:30, 2024-01-04 17:45 - 18:30, 2024-01-11 17:45 - 18:30, 2024-01-18 17:45 - 18:30, 2024-01-25 17:45 - 18:30, 2024-02-01 17:45 - 18:30, 2024-02-08 17:45 - 18:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Sheila Brand, a member of our choir, is leading our new Children’s Choir! Sheila is a former music teacher using the Orff Approach, for vocal, ukulele and drama/dance programs at Williamson Road Public School.
Children ages 7-12 are welcome, and free to anyone to join! You may contact Sheila at sheilabb@rogers.com for more information
Practices usually take place every Thursday from 5:45pm-6:30pm.
Please visit our website and social media accounts for updated times (beachunitedchurch.com)

60s Music Night with Fraser/Daley
2024-01-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Join us for 60s Music Night at Beach United Church with headliners Fraser/Daley (Alec Fraser and Mike Daley) and openers Skylark (Diana Gibbs and Jack Alvo) with special guest Paul Reddick. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here:
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Friday, March 1
7pm-10pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
– Cash Bar
– Snacks & Dessert Table
– Raffles & Door Prizes
– Dancing
– and More!
Funds raised will go towards Beach United’s year-round Community Programs.

Queer Youth United
2024-01-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Please join us on Tuesdays from 4 pm – 8pm every week – you may drop in at any time between those hours!
Queer Youth United (QYU) is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth group for ages 15-29, where you can come and engage with others in a safe space within the community, while sharing meals, finding support and resources.
We will have more information and photos on our Instagram account over at https://instagram.com/queeryouthunited

Benefits of Engaging Newcomer Youth in Community
2024-01-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
This event is for private refugee sponsors. Discussions will explore building self-esteem, acquiring new skills, connection and inclusion, and how they all lead to effective settlement. Join us to learn how to better understand the importance of
youth engagement when we hear from an expert who lives this topic every day. Bring your experience to share in breakout
discussion with your fellow sponsors. Or, if a first-time sponsor bring your questions. One-hour of your time is all it takes to
work toward best practice in your own sponsor group.
• Learn how to create opportunities for youth to express themselves
• Discuss how you can help young people build skills and networks
• Identify how to improve social-emotional well-being
• Explore the importance of volunteering
• Learn about the benefits of the arts and sports in community engagement

Facing Tears and Fire
2024-01-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
Everyone is invited to Facing Tears & Fire, a two-part online series creating a space to reflect on global conflict from a Christian perspective, explore various responses to difficult media reports, and look together at what resources we might draw on. And, how might we be peace agents, wherever we are.
Facilitated by: Paul Hutchinson (mediator, peace activist)
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Details and registration at: https://islingtonunited.org/event/facing-tears-fire/2024-01-17/

Queer Youth United
2024-01-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Queer Youth United (QYU) meets on Thursdays from 4-7pm at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) – you may drop in at any time between those hours.
QYU is a weekly drop in for youth and young adults (15-29) who identify within the Queer community, and more specifically with a desire to focus on the experiences and needs of transgender people. Beach United Church offers safe(r) space for transgender and questioning individuals in a space that offers positive alternatives to engaging the world. QYU is about celebrating and encouraging queer youth in the universal call to “live as our authentic selves”.
We post updates on our Instagram account over at @queeryouthunited, which is maintained by our coordinator, Corin Collins.

Lets Talk ...Climate Change and What We Can Do
2024-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Bolton United Church, 8 Nancy Street, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1C7, Canada
In person and online – see website for link
6:30 pm Gathering
7 pm Guest Speaker Esther Collier, United Church of Canada
Followed by discussion

Book Launch – Mona Tokarek LaFosse's Honouring Age: The Social Dynamics of Age Structure in 1 Timothy
2024-01-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Emmanuel College, 75 Queen's Park Crescent East, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1K7, Canada
Join us as we launch Prof. Mona Tokarek LaFosse’s Honouring Age: The Social Dynamics of Age Structure in 1 Timothy (McGill-Queen’s University Press), a new reading of an enigmatic Christian text shaped by an investigation of ancient Mediterranean experiences of age.
Wednesday, January 31, 4:30–6 p.m., Emmanuel College Chapel (EM319, third floor) and Online

Winter Youth Retreat
2024-02-02 - 2024-02-04 | Ontario
All youth in grades 6 to 12 are invited to participate in the 2024 Winter Youth “Be Real” Retreat taking place February 2 to 4, 2024.
WHAT: Youth will enjoy tons of fun winter activities while spending time learning what it means to open up and to be real with others, themselves and God. Planned activities include ball hockey, sledding, karaoke, capture the flag, art workshops, and more.
WHO: With roughly 40 youth in grades 6 to 12 coming together on this retreat from six churches (and counting), there will be loads of opportunities to make connections and meet new friends from across the Greater Toronto Area.
WHERE: The retreat will take place at the amazing Medeba facility in Haliburton, located about three hours north of Toronto for a real winter getaway.
WHEN: February 2 to 4, 2024. Register by January 12 or sooner, as space is limited.
COST: $180 per youth (includes accommodation, food and bus transportation). Financial subsidies available.
QUESTIONS: Contact Brianna Coutlee (families@islingtonuntied.org; 416-239-1131 ext 224) to learn more or inquire about financial aid.
Details and registration at https://islingtonunited.org/youth/

Monthly FREE Community Breakfasts
2024-02-03 08:30 - 10:30 | Caledon East United Church, 6046 Old ChurchRoad, Caledon East, Ontario, L7C 1H8, Canada
Join Caledon East United Church for monthly free breakfasts!
Who needs to cook? join us! 😇 if you have any questions please let us know in the comments!
Menu:
– fluffy pancakes
– real maple syrup and plain syrup
– scrambled eggs
– chicken sausages
– mixed fruits
– yogurt
– Coffee/Tea/Juice
– Gluten free waffles/pancakes on request!

Jazz and Reflection with Paul Novotny and Friends
2024-02-03 16:30 - 17:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Join celebrated jazz bassist Paul Novotny, guitarist David Occhipinti and pianist Amanda Tosoff for an afternoon of jazz originals and favourites at Beach United Church on Saturday, February 3rd at 4:30pm.
Tickets are pay-what-you-can, and proceeds support our year-round community programs
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At age five, Paul Novotny found the piano-sound to be mesmerizing, then with piano lessons he began his journey into music. During high school Paul played bass, drums, piano and trombone and attended two Stan Kenton jazz workshops. He graduated with a major in graphic arts and is in the hall of honour at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School. This was the first sign of his interdisciplinary approach to the arts. At seventeen Paul began formal music study at Humber College in Toronto and at nineteen he was invited to play bass in the Brian Browne trio. Browne was the 1974 Canadian songwriting award winner — Paul began performing with him five nights a week while learning repertoire from the great American songbook.
Paul has now performed with jazz luminaries Cedar Walton, Geoff Keezer, Kenny Wheeler, Scott Hamilton, Jo-Anne Brackeen, Lynn Arrial, Richard Wyands, Moncef Genoud, Junior Mance, and Don Thompson. He has accompanied singers Roger Whitaker, Molly Johnson, Tabe Johnson, Jackie Richardson, Susannah McCorkle, Trudy Desmond, Alana Bridgewater, Michael Dunston, Carol Welsman, Barbra Lica, and David Clayton Thomas. As a studio bassist, he played on the 2018 platinum selling video game soundtrack Cuphead .For more information on Paul, please visit his website.

ROMANTIC FAVOURITES
2024-02-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Toronto, ON, M9A 3C1, Canada
An afternoon of popular music from the classical and musical theatre genres, presented by world-class musicians Dr. Anton Yeretsky on Violin,
and Robert Hennig on Piano and Organ.
Hosted by Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd. Etobicoke. Tickets $30 via Eventbrite.com or call 416-231-2263 X39.
A great way to kick-off the Valentine season.
Proceeds support the church ministries. Details at www.hvuc.ca

St. Matthew's Seniors' Social
2024-02-06 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Matthew’s United Church, Toronto, 729 St. Clair Ave W., Toronto, Ontario, M6C 1B3, Canada
Our next Senior’s Social will be in the St. Matt’s Parlour (in-person only) on Tuesday, January 23 beginning at 1pm. Contact Betsy (andersonbetsy528@gmail.com) for details, or if you have any questions. All are welcome!

Youth Forum on Mental Health
2024-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 1N6, Canada
Danforth Multifaith Commons’ Forum on Youth Mental Health
Danforth Multifaith Commons is hosting a youth mental health forum on February 6th at Eastminster Church (310 Danforth Ave) at 7 p.m.
The forum will feature speakers with knowledge on the issues faced by youth today along with resources available in East Toronto that can help.
This is part of the annual speakers series on social justice issues hosted by Danforth Multifaith Commons, which includes Danforth Jewish Circle, East End United and Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
Check out their Facebook event to learn more.

ALPHA
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | North Bramalea United Church, 3 Howden Blvd, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 4L6, Canada
North Bramalea United Church (NBUC) in Brampton will be offering a number of Alpha sessions beginning February 7th.
Alpha Evening: In person Wednesday February 7th 10:00am – 11:00am
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith.
Each session looks at a different question, and is designed to create conversation. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge; it’s just an open, informal, and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together.
Email any questions to office@nbuc.ca and we would be happy to answer them.

ALPHA
2024-02-08 06:00 | North Bramalea United Church, 3 Howden Blvd, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 4L6, Canada
North Bramalea United Church (NBUC) in Brampton will be offering a number of Alpha sessions beginning February 7th.
Alpha Evening: In person Wednesday February 7th 6:30pm – 8:30pm (dinner included)
Online Wednesday February 7th 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith.
Each session looks at a different question, and is designed to create conversation. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge; it’s just an open, informal, and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together.
Email any questions to office@nbuc.ca and we would be happy to answer them.

For the Love of Jazz. Where Love Songs Meet Jazz with an Evening of Romantic Classics Plus Sing Along Karaoke.
2024-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario, M4N 3K7, Canada
Join us for “For the Love of Jazz”, an evening of jazzy love songs, a perfect way to warm up for Valentine’s Day. Loralee McGuirl is back again to sing torch songs and love songs from across the decades. She’ll be playing with a wonderful jazz trio of bass, piano, and saxophone. Daniel will be on sax, and he’s lined up two well-known Toronto musicians to bring some swing to the evening. Like last year, there will be a few tunes we’ll all get to sing, and there will be some room to dance, if you’re so inspired.
Tickets are $30 online, $25 in person, or $15 for students. – Secure your ticket now on Eventbrite. If you require assistance to book tickets, please contact Judi at judi@lawrenceparkchurch.ca
“For the Love of Jazz” a celebration of love, life, and jazz’s captivating rhythms.

ALPHA
2024-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 | North Bramalea United Church, 3 Howden Blvd, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 4L6, Canada
More than ever before, young people are asking questions about life and meaning. This 9 week series will help give you the space to wrestle with your thoughts and share your opinions in a safe and friendly environment.
We know how nerve racking it can be to put yourself out there, so feel free to bring a friend with you!
When: Sundays; February 11-April 7 for 9 weeks
Time: 12-2pm
In-person at NBUC
If you have any questions, please email us at office@nbuc.ca
