Member Calendar

Meetings:
Staff Contacts:
nd
MAF Thursday June 2 Maintenance Issues Harbord Mews
3:00 p.m.
Social Issues Meeting Wednesday June 8th 2:00 p.m. Meet at
805 then travel to Queen’s Park for Inside Out Tour of the
grounds and legislative building. Please RSVP with Jessica.
Social Recreation Monday June 20th 3:00 805 drop-in
Board of Directors Tuesday June 21st 5:30 pm 1678 Bloor St.
West Board Room You must call Monica at least one day ahead
to attend this meeting (416) 539-0690 # 249
AGM Thursday, June 23rd 5:00 pm Lithuanian Hall, Lower Hall
For details see pg. 3
Office Closings
The community kitchens & 805 drop-in be closed on Tuesday
June 28th Most Houselink offices will be closed for the whole
day.
The offices at 805 Bloor St. West will be open for rent collection
during regular hours (9-5).
The offices, drop-in and Kitchens will
be closed on Friday July 1st for
Canada day.
Are you thinking
about looking for
work or going back
to school ?
Social Recreation
Desmond Rowley 416-539-0690 #222
Rose Lee 416-539-0690 # 246
Youth & Families Worker
Sonam Wangmo 416 539 0690 # 258
Social Issues / Link
Jessica Petrillo 416-516-1422# 250
Community Kitchen
Dave Fiege 416-516-1422 # 228
Patricia Malcolm 416-469-2473 # 29
Kira Kastner 416-516-1422 # 245
Recovery & Wellness
Carmen Carrasco 416-539-0690 # 256
Member Employment
Angela Zaglul 416-516-1422 #268 (outside Houselink)
Janice Kluwak 416-516-1422 # 271(inside Houselink)
Teresa Rodriguez 416-516-1422 #270 (inside Houselink)
Member Bursaries/ Families Moving Forward
Peggy Birnberg Legacy Fund
Desmond Rowley 416-539-0690 #222
Member Advisory Forum
Desmond Rowley 416-539-0690 #222
Women’s Group
Calleta Johnson 416-516-1422 #226
Men's Group
Ben Younesi 416-516-1422 # 261
LGBTQA Group
Rose Lee 416-539-0690 #246
Joseph Deogracias 416 465 –0456 #27
LGBTQ
Pride
Sunday July 3rd
Meet at 805 Drop-in at Noon
Contact Angela Zaglul the Houselink
Employment Support
Coordinator at:
(416) 516-1422 # 268
Or email:
[email protected]
What’s Going On...
Monthly Member Mailer for June
Outings / Activities
Community Development
Join us in June for:
Every Monday Computer Helps 805 dr op-in noon
Wed. June 15th Sewing Circle 1:30 805 drop-in
Tues. June 21st Dinner and a movie 5:30 805 drop-in
Political Conversations: Monday June 13 at 2pm in
For more info about the social recreation program call:
Desmond at 416-539-0690 # 222 or email
Social Issues: Wednesday June 8th at 2pm. Meet at
the 805 Meeting Room. Come join us to read over newspaper articles, and discuss the latest current/political affairs in Ontario and in Canada.
805 then travel to Queen’s Park for Inside Out Tour of the
grounds and legislative building. Please RSVP with Jessica.
[email protected]
Regular 805 Drop-in Hours
Monday 10:00-4:00
Tuesday 10:00-6:00 community kitchen 2-5:30
Wednesday 10:00-4:00
Thursday 10:00-4:00 Drop-in lunch 1:00
Friday Drop-in closed
Saturday 12:00–8:00
Sunday 12:00–8:00 $1.00 dinner served at 4:30
Current Affairs: Tuesday June 28th at 2pm in the 805
Drop In. Topic TBA.
Stitching Our Own Safety Net: Advocacy cam-
paign and artistic project demanding the Ontario Government to reinvest in social programs. Please contact Jessica
for more information.
The LINK: We are looking for submissions! Please
submit
Jessica Petrillo
Community Development Coordinator
416-516-1422 # 250
[email protected]
Office Closing
The community kitchens and 805
drop-in be closed on Tuesday
June 28th.
Most Houselink offices will be
closed for the whole day.
The offices at 805 Bloor St. West
will be open for rent collection
during regular hours (9-5).
stories/articles/poems/pictures to Jessica.
Food Program
Community Kitchens
Join us for a nutritious filling meal during the week at various Houselink buildings.
Van Shopping
Come shopping with Houselink. We will deliver you and
your
groceries from the store to your home. On Wednesday
June 1st, the east end trips leave Danforth at 10:00 am and
Broadview at 12:30 pm. On Thursday June 2nd , the west
end trips leave from 805 at 10:00 am and at 1:30 pm
Good Food Box
Contact Rose or Joseph for more info.
Rose 416 516 1422 # 346 [email protected]
Joseph 416 465 0456 #27 [email protected]
The Houselink Food Program would
like to thank Tamara Kydd for
their volunteer work at the community
kitchens . Without you the kitchens
would not be the success they are.
Reasonably priced fresh fruit & vegetables delivered to
805 twice monthly.
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For more info about this or any of Houselink’s food programs contact David Fiege at (416) 516-1422 # 228
or email [email protected]
F.R.E.S.H. in JUNE
Bring your
lunch &
join us!
Inviting all walkers & runners
to join the Houselink Team on
Sun. Oct. 16th for the annual
Scotiabank Charity Challenge!
Money raised by this event provides
ongoing program support for Houselink members and
participants
There are many ways to participate. You can join as
an individual or a group with friends, family, & colleagues.
Your participation will help by r aising money and
demonstrate your support for some of the wonderful
initiatives Houselink has been able to offer its members
through our Social Recreation Program, including:
FRESH (Finding Recovery through Exercise, Skills &
Hope), in partnership with the Gerstein Centre.
This program promotes physical activity & wellness.
Monthly outings: to sport games, amusements parks &
cultural events.
Community Kitchens and meals such as Thursday lunches
and Sunday dinner.
Arts & crafts, such as a painting group & sewing club.
Interested in joining us, but need more information on
how to register?
contact Peter Marra, Fund Development Manager at:
416-539-0690 # 347 or email : [email protected]
Registration deadline
July 31, 2016.
Aboriginal History & Pride Month
805 drop - in
June 10th at 1:00pm
We have a guest speaking coming to speak about
Aboriginal Peoples history and gender and sexual
identities of Aboriginal Peoples.
Thursday June 2nd Youth Night Out
Testing Your Baseball Skills 4:00 pm
you must sign up for this event.
Wednesday June 15th Cooking for Families,
6 pm Delaware
Saturday June 18th Family Potluck Picnic meet at 805
office 10:00 am you must sign up for this event.
Wednesday June 22nd Kid’s Creative Night
5:00 Delaware
For more info about any of these events
contact: Sonam (416) 539-0690 # 358 or email
[email protected]
Art Gallery of Ontario
Friday, June 3rd: 1 - 3 pm
Friday, June 17th: 1 - 3 pm
Royal Ontario Museum
Nutrition on the Go
Meet with a Registered Dietitian for
advice on eating and living healthier
on a budget.
Call Michael at 647-462-9601 to book a
one-to-one appointment.
Friday, June 10th: 1 - 3 pm
Friday, June 24th: 1 - 3 pm
Admission and tokens provided
For details contact 647-880-1336
or 647-462-9601
Light snacks, refreshments, and tokens
will be provided
Brought to you by the diversity
committee!
More
F.R.E.S.H.
Fun
Women’s Activity Group
F.R.E.S.H. Walks
is
PLEASE APPLY FOR
VOTING MEMBERSHIP
Family & Youth Fun
Come to the Museum
Your Vote Counts
At Our Annual General Meeting (AGM)
on Thursday June 23rd
As a Member Centred organization, your Houselink
Board encourages all regular and ongoing participants of
its services to become a voting Member by annually filling in a simple application form. A completed HL Membership Application form ensures that your name is added
to a confidential voting list and you become an important
part of our governance structure.
To obtain a form, please ask a Community Mental Health
and Housing Worker or call Monica at 416-539-0690
#349.
Thank you
Join us for a walk and a coffee after
dinner
Every Monday
Danforth kitchen at 5:15 pm Every
Tuesday
Broadview kitchen at 5:15 pm
Walk & A Movie
Tuesday, June 14th at 10:45 am
Tuesday, June 28th at 10:45 am
meet at The Gerstein-on-Bloor
located at 1045 Bloor St. W
You must call 647 462-9601 to reserve
Walk Around Toronto
Explore a different part of the city every
Monday. Start time is 1:30 pm. Snacks and
tokens will be provided. Please contact
Nancy at 647-222-3623 (it’s best to text) or
[email protected] for details.
The Current activity is boxing
call Michael at 647- 462-9601 or [email protected]
to register.
Diabetes Activities Group
The new Diabetes program is up and running. People can join at any time. The group will do a different activity together on Wednesdays at 1:30pm.
Activities include a walking groups, gym visits and
many others. Tokens are provided. People without
Diabetes are welcome to join.
Call Michael at 647-462-9601 for details.
Ball Hockey
Every Wednesday at 6:45pm at Bob Abate Community Centre (by Christie station). Call Michael
for details. Sticks and token provided.
Yoga Group at 1045 Bloor St. W.
Every Monday at 1 pm
Every Wednesday at 11:30 am
Call 647-462-9601 to reserve
Soccer Group
Every Thursday at 1:00pm at Sorauren Park.
Call Michael at 647-462-9601 for more info or to
register.
Computer Helps
Members’ Advisory
Forum
Every Monday at noon in
the 805 drop-n
(MAF)
nd
Thursday June 2 3:00 pm
Harbord St. Mews
Come out & discuss
maintenance issues
at Houselink.
Monday June 6th email, surfing the net
th
Monday June 13 social media; facebook, twitter,
Pinterest, etc.
Monday June 20th skype, online shopping,
net security
Monday June 27th Microsoft word, excel,
powerpoint, pdf
“
Let’s Explore Work”
B l o o r / G l a d s t o n e L i b r a r y 11 0 1 B l o o r S t re e t We s t
Searching for Employment? Need Training or Education?
Need Help with Resume, Job Search, Interview Skills?
Come Every Wednesday in June !
Houselink
Annual General Meeting
rd
Thursday, June 23
5:00 pm
Lithuanian Hall, Lower Hall
1573 Bloor St. West, (1 block west
of Dundas Street West, South west corner of Bloor and
Alhambra)
Dinner & TTC
Provided
Workshops:
Let’s Explore the World of Work! June 1st
What Do You Need To Be Ready? June 8th
Need Help to Find Work?
June 15th
Want to Start a New Career?
June 22nd
Interested in the Trades?
June 29th
1-3pm
1-3pm
1-3pm
1-3pm
1-3pm
Contact Angela at: 416-516-1422 Ext. 268
or Email: [email protected]
For more info contact
Monica at
(416) 539-0690 # 249
Or email
[email protected]
Please remember that Houselink
offices, drop-ins, & community
kitchens are scent free.
Sun
June 2016 Events
Mon
Tue
Teach them that rainbows appear after a
storm to remind them that light begins and
ends with all colors.”
Frederic M. Perrin, Rella Two Trees - The Money Chiefs
5
6
12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in
4:30 Dinner cost $1.00
11:00 Drop-in Brunch 805 drop-in
12: 00 Computer Helps
Community Kitchens
11:00 Channan Court
2:00 Danforth
12
13
12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in
4:30 Dinner cost $1.00
11:00 Drop-in Brunch 805 drop-in
12: 00 Computer Helps 805 drop-in
2:00 Political Conversations
805 drop-in
Community Kitchens
11:00 Channan Court
2:00 Danforth
7
Community Kitchens
2:00 805
2:00 Broadview
2 West End van Shopping
3 805 Drop-in Closed
Sat
4
Community Kitchens
11:00 Channan Court
2:00 Danforth
10:00 805 Reception
1:30 805 Reception
3:00 pm MAF Harbord Mews
4:00 pm Youth Night Out Testing
Your Baseball Skills
1:00 Drop-in Lunch
8
9
10 805 Drop-in Closed
11
1:00 Drop-in Lunch
1pm Diversity Committee lunch and
learn 805 drop-in
Community Kitchens
2:00 Harbord
2:00 Broadview
12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in
2pm Social Issues Meeting
805 Drop In
12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in
Community Kitchens
2:00 Harbord
2:00 Broadview
15
16
17 805 Drop-in Closed
18
Community Kitchens
2:00 805
2:00 Broadview
Community Kitchens
11:00 Channan Court
2:00 Danforth
2:00 After Lunch Speaker Series
805 drop-in Gerstein
1:00 Drop-in Lunch
Community Kitchens
2:00 Harbord
2:00 Broadview
12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in
22
23 No Thursday Lunch
24 805 Drop-in Closed
25
Community Kitchens
2:00 Harbord
2:00 Broadview
12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in
1 Canada Day
2
21 National Aboriginal Day
12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in
4:30 Dinner cost $1.00
11:00 Drop-in Brunch 805 drop-in
12: 00 Computer Helps
3:00 Social Recreation Meeting
805 Drop-in
5:30pm Dinner and a Movie
805 Drop-in.
12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in
4:30 Dinner cost $1.00
10:00 Danforth
12:30 Broadview
Fri
14
20
Community Kitchens
11:00 Channan Court
2:00 Danforth
5:30 Board of Directors Meeting
1678 Bloor St. West
Community Kitchens
2:00 805
2:00 Broadview
27
28 Office
11:00 Drop-in Brunch 805 drop-in
12: 00 Computer Helps
Community Kitchens
11:00 Channan Court
2:00 Danforth
1 East End Van Shopping
Thu
Community Kitchens
11:00 Channan Court
2:00 Danforth
19
26
Wed
Closing
The community kitchens & 805
drop-in be closed on Tuesday June
28th Most Houselink offices will be
closed for the whole day.
The offices at 805 Bloor St. West
will be open for rent collection
regular hours (9-5)
1:30 Sewing Circle 805 Drop-in
Drop
Houselink
Annual General Meeting
Thursday, June 23rd
5:00 pm
Lithuanian Hall, Lower Hall
For details see pg. 3
5:00 Kid’s Creative Night
with Sonam Delaware
Community Kitchens
11:00 Channan Court
2:00 Danforth
29
30
Community Kitchens
11:00 Channan Court
2:00 Danforth
1:00 Drop-in Lunch
Houselink
Offices, Kitchens &
Drop-in Closed
10:00 Family Potluck Picnic Call
Sonam for details
12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in