Seniors’ Centre Without Walls

Town of Whitby 55+ Recreation Services is pleased to offer this FREE telephone program featuring interesting topics as well as friendly conversation for Whitby residents age 55+.

Schedule – July 7 and 9, 2020 Tuesday, July 7; 10:00 – 11:00 am “Let’s Talk About Confederation” Presented by Whitby Public Library Happy Canada Day! What does Canada Day mean? What is Canada’s Confederation? What were you doing in 1967? Join us to talk about all things Canadian!

Sponsored by a grant from Ontario Ministry of Seniors, this program operates in conjunction with the Whitby Public Library.

Thursday, July 9; 10:00 – 11:00 am “Music Therapy” Presented by Whitby 55+ Recreation Services We’ll explore how to create music using the resources available in our home. Musical games and activities will be used to help develop creativity, get moving and take us down memory lane. Join in, have some fun and sing a song or two!

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Presented by Town of Whitby 55+ Recreation Services and

Whitby Public Library

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Basics: • Completely free program • You do not need to be a member of Town of Whitby 55+ Recreation Services or

the Whitby Public Library • Programs are multi-person phone conversations (or conference calls) • No special equipment needed – just your normal phone • Each phone session lasts between 30-60 minutes • You are able to hear each other, talk to one another, learn and/or have fun! • Note there are a maximum of 25 participants per session

How do I participate in the calls? On the day and time of the program, you can use the “Steps to Connect” (see below) to call yourself into that program. As noted, there are a maximum of 25 participants per session. If you are unable to connect, you will need to call in to the next program.

Steps to Connect: Phone in details 1. Dial 905.430.4900 2. Listen for the prompt and then press 9 6 9 6 1 6 # 3. You will then hear the moderator for the call

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Town of Whitby 55+ Recreation Services at 905.668.1424 or email seniors@whitby.ca.