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(17 Results Found)8:00 AM| 121 Queen Street, Port Perry, Scugog
9:00 AM| 1661 Harmony Road North, Taunton, Oshawa
9:00 AM| 1661 Harmony Road North, Taunton, Oshawa
9:00 AM| 1661 Harmony Road North, Taunton, Oshawa
9:00 AM| 1661 Harmony Road North, Taunton, Oshawa
10:00 AM| 1780 Rudell Road, Newcastle, Clarington
9:00 AM| 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby
9:00 AM| 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby
9:00 AM| 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby
9:00 AM| 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby
9:00 AM| 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering
10:00 AM| Scugog Arts Space, 175b Queen Street, Port Perry, Scugog
10:00 AM| 75 Centennial Rd, Ajax ON
About Minds in Motion®
Minds in Motion® is a social program that incorporates physical and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage dementia and their care partners.
Through the Minds in Motion® program, both the person living with dementia and the care partner can benefit from the following:
- Increasing physical activity through gentle group exercise
- Establishing new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences
- Engaging in fun, social activities
How often does the program run and for how long?
These sessions run for two hours, once per week, for eight weeks in locations throughout Durham Region.
Each session combines 45-60 minutes of gentle, easy-to-follow physical activities and 45-60 minutes of fun social activities focused on building personal skills.
Benefits of Participating
![Two individuals sitting facing right.](https://alzheimer.ca/durham/sites/durham/files/2024-06/MindsInMotion.png)
The person living with dementia benefits from:
- Improved balance, mobility, flexibility and alertness.
- Increased confidence, and comfort with their own circumstance.
- Mutual support from others facing similar experiences.
"I look forward to attending Minds in motion online every week. You get me moving physically, which has been limited because of the pandemic. I love feeling a part of a group event if it's through a screen. Minds in Motion has helped me turn some lonely days into sunny happy days." — Person living with dementia.
The care partner benefits from:
- An opportunity to focus on their own health and have fun with their partner.
- Seeing the person they are caring for enjoying themselves.
- Mutual support and learning from other care partners.
"I enjoyed participating in both the physical exercise and the social activities. It was wonderful meeting and getting to know all the participants. A great group! Overall, a great program. We both love coming. Leaders are excellent—always empathetic and great teachers." — Care partner.
"Excelling program—great people, got me out of the house and got a lot of information and communication with other people. I felt more comfortable being here a second time, saw an improvement in my mother—she smiled often!" — Family care partner.
10:00 AM| 75 Centennial Rd, Ajax ON
About Minds in Motion®
Minds in Motion® is a social program that incorporates physical and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage dementia and their care partners.
Through the Minds in Motion® program, both the person living with dementia and the care partner can benefit from the following:
- Increasing physical activity through gentle group exercise
- Establishing new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences
- Engaging in fun, social activities
How often does the program run and for how long?
These sessions run for two hours, once per week, for eight weeks in locations throughout Durham Region.
Each session combines 45-60 minutes of gentle, easy-to-follow physical activities and 45-60 minutes of fun social activities focused on building personal skills.
Benefits of Participating
![Two individuals sitting facing right.](https://alzheimer.ca/durham/sites/durham/files/2024-06/MindsInMotion.png)
The person living with dementia benefits from:
- Improved balance, mobility, flexibility and alertness.
- Increased confidence, and comfort with their own circumstance.
- Mutual support from others facing similar experiences.
"I look forward to attending Minds in motion online every week. You get me moving physically, which has been limited because of the pandemic. I love feeling a part of a group event if it's through a screen. Minds in Motion has helped me turn some lonely days into sunny happy days." — Person living with dementia.
The care partner benefits from:
- An opportunity to focus on their own health and have fun with their partner.
- Seeing the person they are caring for enjoying themselves.
- Mutual support and learning from other care partners.
"I enjoyed participating in both the physical exercise and the social activities. It was wonderful meeting and getting to know all the participants. A great group! Overall, a great program. We both love coming. Leaders are excellent—always empathetic and great teachers." — Care partner.
"Excelling program—great people, got me out of the house and got a lot of information and communication with other people. I felt more comfortable being here a second time, saw an improvement in my mother—she smiled often!" — Family care partner.
10:30 AM| 72 Queen St. Civic Centre, Oshawa
Experience the magic of outdoor story time at the art gallery! Through books, songs, games, and creative activities, storytellers from Oshawa Public Libraries will spark your imagination in The Backyard at the RMG! This event is free and no registration is required.
Offered alongside the exhibition Contemporary Kids, this year’s Backyard Story Time themes have been selected by one of the exhibition’s participating artists, Shaya Ishaq. Shaya’s cozy book-inspired installation is available to explore during opening hours at the RMG. Celebrating the unique perspectives and ingenuity of children, Contemporary Kids is an exhibition featuring a collection of collaborative artwork made by artists and kids and interactive installations that allow parents and children to explore and play together.
Backyard Story Time at the RMG is hosted by, and offered in partnership with, Oshawa Public Libraries.
Contemporary Kids has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.
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7:00 PM| 800 Brock St S, Whitby
Music in the Park will be returning in 2024 so you can listen live to great music from local musicians. Every Wednesday starting June 26 at 7 p.m. in Rotary Centennial Park until August 14.
7:30 PM| 110 Simcoe St S, Oshawa
Oshawa Civic Band returns for the summer of 2024 with more delightful concerts at the magnificent R.S. McLaughlin Bandshell. We'll be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Oshawa, life, summer, and more! Come out and enjoy the music with your family and friends, and don't forget to bring your lawn chair!
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