coming events
There is so much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn about all of our upcoming programming! Click the button below or scroll down to check out our "Announcements" section with posters and detailed information about our programming, or, keep scrolling to see our full list of upcoming events!
WOMEN'S WELLNESS WEEKEND | Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21
Women of AHPC are invited to a weekend away at Cairn Family of Camps. Cairn is located in Baysville (approximately 2.5 hours north of Toronto) and offers the perfect and picturesque backdrop to a time of fun, relaxation and connection with other women within our wider church community.
To find out more details, click the link below and/or speak to Rev. Rebecca.
YOGA WITH ERIN | Wednesday, September 24 at 5:30pm
Take an opportunity to find a quiet centre through gentle movement and meditation. Join Erin for yoga, in person on Wednesday, September 24th at 5:30pm.
Please bring a mat if you have one. Otherwise, we will have a few extras on hand as needed. Comfortable clothing that you can layer for movement, stretching, and meditation is encouraged.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Stone: estone@armourheights.org
FALL STUDY: WRITINGS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
Did you know that besides the gospels and the letters of Paul, there are a number of other writings in the New Testament? Some are letters and some are writings of wisdom, warning and counsel. All have to do with how to live as persons and within communities in precarious, threatening and uncertain times.
Join us for an 8-week study and discussion series on the writings of the New Testament: specifically: James, Peter, John and Jude, beginning Wednesday, September 24, 7:30pm. This will be a hybrid gathering (in-person and online). Notes to guide your reading and reflection will be provided ahead of each session.
FALL STUDY: WRITINGS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
Our Armour Heights Book Club is changing their meeting dates! We will start gathering on the last THURSDAY of the month starting in September. Our meetings will continue to be at 7:30pm online via zoom. New book lovers are always welcome to join in!
FALL STUDY: WRITINGS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
The Spirit Garden is an Indigenous cultural space for teaching, learning, sharing and healing for Indigenous people in Toronto. The Spirit Garden includes a teaching lodge, Residential School Monument, sculptures and art reflecting diverse Indigenous teachings and traditions. It is open to the public and located in Nathan Phillips Square. It is run by Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre.
Join us on Sunday, October 5, 4pm, for a guided tour of the Spirit Garden, and to meet with an Indigenous Elder who will open and close our time at the garden in a good way.
ARMOUR HEIGHTS BOOK CLUB: 2025 SELECTIONS
Our 2025 reads have been selected! Join us on the last Thursday of every month as we discuss the book of the month. All are welcome - whether you have read all, part or none, of the book! Stay tuned for our 2026 selections!
Here are our fall 2025 selections:
Thursday, September 25
Book Club, “The Knowing” by Tanya Talaga, 7:30pm
Thursday, October 30
"Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame"
by Olivia Ford
Thursday, November 20
"Health for All: A Doctor’s Prescription for a Healthier Canada"
by Jane Philpott
ongoing programs and projects
Exercise & Falls Prevention Online!
We are pleased to inform you that Circle of Care is now offering their exercise classes online through ZOOM! Circle of Care provides free exercise and falls prevention classes to older adults living in the community. The Falls Prevention program is led by an Occupational Therapist, and the Group Exercise Classes are led by trained fitness professionals. Classes are designed to help participants increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance. Classes are funded by the Central Local Health Integration Network (CLIN), and are offered to eligible participants free of charge.
The classes have received RAVE reviews from our Armour Heights Community and run daily at 10:30AM, Monday to Friday! Each class offers a variety of options to challenge participants of all fitness levels. To view the full schedule and register for classes, click the button below.
If you have any other questions, please contact Erin Stone for details.
Milk Bags Into Mats & Egg Cartons for the Food Bank!
We have just received an update from Gillian MacCausland that in 2023 we have collected 592! Each mat for an adult takes 500-700 bags. CLICK HERE or the button below to learn more about the program. If any youth or other participants might be interested in getting involved by sorting or counting bags, let us know!
We also collected 459 egg cartons in 2023! Visits to the food bank that we are sending the egg cartons to have gone from 4,000 families each month at the first part of the year, to 7,500 this summer. We also continue to collect bread tags. Thank you for keeping the food bank in good supply! Keep it up!
If you are also able to supply diapers, baby formula, feminine hygiene products, general personal care items (soaps, toothpastes, shampoos etc.) or any items that can take a chunk out of a limited budget, they would be gratefully received as the cost for these items continues to rise. If you have any questions, speak to Erin or Gillian.
Many thanks again to Gillian MacCausland for piloting this project that serves our community and our planet!