Activities

Activities Overview

Knitting Group

Run by one of our dedicated volunteers, this long running group meets weekly to work on knitting project.

Art Group

Access to art supplies and a skilled instructor, where members can create their own artworks.

Music Jam

Small-group program for members to learn new skills, experiment with instruments, and collaborate in a creative jam session.

Music Afternoon

Sing, play instruments, and dance. Participants can sign up and get added to the setlist, giving everyone a chance to express themselves.

Writing Group

Weekly group to explore storytelling, poetry, and self expression.

Movie Afternoon

Brings members together in the drop-in to watch films on the big screen, with movie selections chosen through group voting.

Mindfulness Group

Offers a calm space for meditation, breathing exercises, and reflection to reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well being.

Urban Hikes

Small group outings around Toronto, including nature walks, museum visits, and performances, giving members on limited incomes access to culture, recreation, and exploration.

Soccer

Weekly soccer group from May to October at Sorauren Park. Equipment provided. All welcome

Hockey

Weekly winter hockey group from November to April at McCormick Arena. Equipment provided. All welcome

Computer Lab

Access Microsoft Word and Excel as well as the internet at PARC’s computer lab.

ACTIVITY

DATE/TIME

DESCRIPTION

Knitting Group

Saturdays 1:00-3:00

Run by one of our dedicated volunteers, this long running group meets weekly to work on knitting project.

Art Group

Saturdays 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Access to art supplies and a skilled instructor, where members can create their own artworks.

Writing Group

Fridays 4:15-5:45 PM

Weekly group to explore storytelling, poetry, and self expression.

Music Jam

Thursdays 2:00 – 4 PM

Small-group program for members to learn new skills, experiment with instruments, and collaborate in a creative jam session.

Music Afternoon

Fridays 1:30 – 4:00 PM

Sing, play instruments, and dance. Participants can sign up and get added to the setlist, giving everyone a chance to express themselves.

Movie Afternoon

Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Brings members together in the drop-in to watch films on the big screen, with movie selections chosen through group voting.

Mindfulness Group

Tuesdays 1:00-2:00

Offers a calm space for meditation, breathing exercises, and reflection to reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well being.

Urban Hikes

Monthly, as scheduled

Small group outings around Toronto, including nature walks, museum visits, and performances, giving members on limited incomes access to culture, recreation, and exploration.

Soccer

Summer 1:30 – 3:00 PM (Sorauren Park)

Weekly soccer group from May to October at Sorauren Park. Equipment provided. All welcome

Hockey

Winter - Hockey 1:30-3:00 (McCormick Arena)

Weekly winter hockey group from November to April at McCormick Arena. Equipment provided. All welcome

Computer Lab

Open during drop in hours

Access Microsoft Word and Excel as well as the internet at PARC’s computer lab.

ACTIVITY

DATE/TIME

DESCRIPTION

Knitting Group

Saturdays 1:00-3:00

Run by one of our dedicated volunteers, this long running group meets weekly to work on knitting project.

Art Group

Saturdays 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Access to art supplies and a skilled instructor, where members can create their own artworks.

Writing Group

Fridays 4:15-5:45 PM

Weekly group to explore storytelling, poetry, and self expression.

Music Jam

Thursdays 2:00 – 4 PM

Small-group program for members to learn new skills, experiment with instruments, and collaborate in a creative jam session.

Music Afternoon

Fridays 1:30 – 4:00 PM

Sing, play instruments, and dance. Participants can sign up and get added to the setlist, giving everyone a chance to express themselves.

Movie Afternoon

Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Brings members together in the drop-in to watch films on the big screen, with movie selections chosen through group voting.

Mindfulness Group

Tuesdays 1:00-2:00

Offers a calm space for meditation, breathing exercises, and reflection to reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well being.

Urban Hikes

Monthly, as scheduled

Small group outings around Toronto, including nature walks, museum visits, and performances, giving members on limited incomes access to culture, recreation, and exploration.

Soccer

Summer 1:30 – 3:00 PM (Sorauren Park)

Weekly soccer group from May to October at Sorauren Park. Equipment provided. All welcome

Hockey

Winter - Hockey 1:30-3:00 (McCormick Arena)

Weekly winter hockey group from November to April at McCormick Arena. Equipment provided. All welcome

Computer Lab

Open during drop in hours

Access Microsoft Word and Excel as well as the internet at PARC’s computer lab.

PARC Annual Camping Retreat

PARC’s annual camping retreat is a chance for members to relax, connect, and enjoy nature
away from the city. Over several days, participants experience a mix of activities: hiking, kayaking, archery, rock climbing, writing groups, music sessions, and social events. Campers apply to attend and are selected based on their engagement and contributions to the community over the year to ensure a positive group experience for everyone.
Please speak to the PARC drop-in staff if you are interested in joining any of these groups.