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Monthly Social – Saturday, April 18
Location: The 519. 
Address519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM

Ebrahim will share his journey to Canada.

Entertainment will feature one of the following: Ukrainian folk music, a classical pianist, or a vocalist.

A refreshment break will be provided.

Please check the front board for the room number.

If you’re interested in running the 50/50 draw, please speak with a board member or email info@primetimerstoronto.ca.

If you arrive early and are able to help, assistance with setting up tables and chairs would be greatly appreciated.


☕ Coffee Meetups

Join us for casual coffee and conversation:

Every Saturday at 11:00 AM

Every Thursday at 2:00 PM


Primary location:

Church Street Espresso

585 Church St (South-East corner of Isabella St & Church St)


If Church Street Espresso is busy, we will meet at:

Second Cup Café

No RSVP required — just show up!

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Photo from Saturday coffee meetup, 7th of March 2026 at Church street Espresso


🍽 Monday Lunches

Our weekly Monday Lunches take place at various local restaurants. Gather at: 12:30 PM and Orders placed by: 12:45 PM. (Many members arrive around 12:15 PM.)

📧 Important: Please carefully read Ed’s weekly emails for:

  • The restaurant location

  • Whether a reservation is required


If you are not receiving the weekly lunch announcements, contact Ed at:

edonthelam58@outlook.com

Have a favorite restaurant suggestion? Send it to Ed and the committee will review the logistics.

And please remember to be attentive and respectful when servers bring our food.

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Photo from February 9th 2026 at Chiang Mai Restaurant


💻 Weekly Zoom Calls

Let’s connect virtually each week!


Thursday at 11:00 AM

Email Steve at: sterrittsteve@gmail.com for the Zoom link.


Saturday at 11:00 AM

Email Lalo at: edonthelam58@outlook.com for the Zoom link.


Please remember proper Zoom etiquette:

  • No dominating the conversation

  • No talking over others

  • No going off-topic on tangents

  • Respect all attendees


♣ Euchre

Euchre takes place on the first, third, and fourth Monday of each month.

There are no Euchre on the 6th and 13th
April Dates:

  • Monday April 20

  • Monday April 27

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: The 519, 519 Church St

(Check the board at The 519 for the room number.)


Calendar at a Glance:

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Download PTT April Schedule



Other (Non–Prime Timers) Events

Table of content:

  1. Prime Timers Hamilton
  2. Rainbow Seniors North York
  3. Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO)
  4. West End Affirm
  5. George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre
  6. Golden Age Social hosted by Feed Scarborough

1- HAMILTON CHAPTER
Hamilton is not too far away.
Check out their website, newsletter and new FaceBook group to peruse their activities. Our members are always welcome.
Hamilton is invited to our Pride Reception and any other PTT event.
Their current newsletter can be found on their website.
https://primetimershamilton.wixsite.com/primetimershamilton


2- Rainbow Seniors North York

  • Monday the 13th, Chair Yoga for Seniors.
  • Wednesday the 22nd, Zumba for Seniors.
  • Monday the 30th, Cooking class – Learn how to make focaccia bread and soup. (RSVP required Send an email to: programs@lansingchurch.com

Location: 49 Bogert Ave, North York (Near Sheppard-Yonge station)
To download Rainbow Seniors North York Schedule then click on this link:
Rainbow Seniors North York April Event Schedule
 

3- Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO)

https://eapon.ca/eapo-webinars/

Webinar on April 8, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, about Digital Safety Tools: Building Your Personal Cyber Security Toolkit

I have attended few webinars last month and enjoyed it. You have to registered in the website to get the Zoom link.



4- West End Affirm

Film Series at Islington United Church

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/west-end-affirm-120637657448


5- George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre

Seniors in Motion is a free 5-week drop-in pilot program for seniors to get out and moving with like minded folks. We will explore light movement through yoga, chair exercise, walking groups, dance, and more.”
https://www.facebook.com/GChuvaloCentre/
Location: 
50 Sousa Mendes Street Toronto, ON, Canada, Ontario M6P 0B2

10 Minutes north of Dundas West

Contact person: gcnc@conc.ca


6- Golden Age Social hosted by Feed Scarborough
A 10-week free programme designed for seniors to come together through food, conversations and shared experiences. Each session combines hands-on cooking, cultural food stories and social connection in a relaxed and supportive environment.”
Time: Every Wednesday, 3pm – 5pm
Location: 3595 St Clair Ave East, Scarborough

Contact: programme@feedscarborough.ca – 416-936-3975 ext. 2

https://scarboroughfoodsecurityinitiative.com/the-social-circle


Note: These events are shared for your interest but are not organized by Prime Timers Toronto. Details are subject to change. please confirm with the event organizers.


If you have an event to include in the May newsletter, please send details to Ebrahim before May 27st. If it’s appropriate I will add it. It will be a board decision.

Ebrahimaliaca@gmail.com


CHAPTER BOARD

President – Gerald Martindale – president@primetimerstoronto.ca
Vice-President – Paul Goodram – vp@primetimerstoronto.ca
Treasurer – $teve $territt – 
treasurer@primetimerstoronto.ca
Secretary – Peter Small – secretary@primetimerstoronto.ca
Member-at-Large – Jeff Schmidt –  mal1@primetimerstoronto.ca
Member-at-Large – Terry Pannike – mal2@primetimerstoronto.ca

STANDING COMMITTEES
Grievance Committee – Don Love, Jack Connell, Paul Goodram – grievance@primetimerstoronto.ca. An on-line form is available on the webpage@primetimerstoronto.ca
Financial Oversight Committee – Jack Connell, Alfred Miller

VOLUNTEERS

Please remember that the club runs on volunteers. I know it’s a cliché but when you volunteer you do meet and have contact with more people.
We are still looking for someone to edit the newsletter. Contact me if you want a description of the job.
Here is a list of our current volunteers. If you are interested in helping in any capacity contact me and I will hook you up, so to speak!

POSITIONS:
Administrative:
Membership/Roster – Steve Sterritt
eCards – Don St Jean
Mailings – Bob Martel
Webpage/Website – Rick Sutton – Peter Small
Newsletter Set Up – Ebrahim Alia
The 519 Liaison – Vacant
ArQuives Liaison – Brian Marshall

Activities:
Zoom Hosts – Thursday – Steve Sterritt
Zoom Hosts – Saturday – Ed Lamb
Social – Program – Jeff Schmidt
Social – Front Desk – Dean Rogers
Social – Hospitality – Greg Lauzon, Terry Pannike
Social Greeters – Vacant
Social – Set Up – Vacant
Lunches – Ed Lamb, Fred Gowland, Jim Fraser
Bridge – Vacant
Euchre – Carl McMurray
Holiday Party – Bob Isenberger
Coffee Coordinator – Steve Sterritt


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