Programs + Events
Please see below for a list of upcoming programs and events at the Jane/Finch Centre.
Please note: Not all programs and events are listed below. For more detailed information about the programs and services offered on an on-going basis, please visit our programs & services page or our contact us page to speak with a department staff member.
Service Navigation at the Hub@2115
Service Navigation at the Hub
The HUB@2115 is a collaborative hub and one-stop shop for community services, providing support to resident in navigating their healthcare journeys. All services through the HUB@2115 is FREE, and you don't require an OHIP card to access support. Drop by for mental health supports, information on community resources and referrals to programs and services.
Drop-ins are welcome every Monday & Wednesday from 10:00am - 1:00pm
2115 Finch Ave. West (Suite 204 – Building C).
For more information, please contact cwbteam@janefinchcentre.com or (416) 663-2733 ext. 217.
Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Program (Virtual & In-person)
CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION PROGRAM - VIRTUAL & IN PERSON
Learn more about Canada and get ready for the citizenship test with our Canadian Citizenship Preparation Program.
*PR card is required to register
Virtual Sessions : Every Thursday, September 19th, 2024 - October 31st, 2024, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
In Person Sessions : Every Monday, October 7 - November 25, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Jane /Sheppard Library.
For more information on how to register, please contact May Ria Hla at (437) 228-2564 or mayriah@janefinchcentre.org
New and Gently Used Children’s Clothing
New and Gently Used Children’s Clothing
Our EarlyON program welcomes families and caregivers with children aged 0-6 to join us for our clothing drive, where you can pick up new and gently used children's clothing. No registration is required, simply bring your own bags.
Please refer to the poster for dates and times.
EarlyON, 1911 Finch Ave West, Suite 50A
For more information, please contact (416) 663-2733 ext. 264.
Seniors Social Group
Join our social group for seniors aged 55 and up! Engage in social recreational, physical and mental wellness activities
Held at 3 different locations on various dates: 11 AM - 12:30 PM at 415 Driftwood and 15 Tobermory
2 PM - 3:30 at 2999 Jane St
For more information, please contact cwbteam@janefinchcentre.com or (416) 663-2733 ext. 217.
Jane Finch Community Placement Student Orientation
Jane Finch Community Placement Student Orientation
Join this FREE orientation session, hosted by the York University TD Community Engagement Centre and Jane/Finch Centre. This training covers community history, current systemic issues, and strategies for addressing stigma, providing students with tools for engagement and insights into career pathways.
Next Session:
Tuesday January 21, 2025 | 9:30 AM-3:30PM
York University - TD Community Engagement Centre | 1 York Gate Boulevard Suite 232 Toronto, ON M3N 3A1
Register here:
For more information, please contact: faridc@janefinchcentre.org
Halloween Party
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Halloween is around the corner, and we’re celebrating with a party! Join us for a day full of activities and fun. No registration is required, just drop in!
Saturday, October 26
From 11:00AM to 2:00PM | Open to everyone
at Jane Finch Mall: 1911 Finch Ave West
Saturday, October 26
A. From 9:30AM to 12:00PM | For families and caregivers with children 0-6 years
B. From 1:00PM-3:30PM | For families and caregivers with children 0-1.5 years
EarlyON, 1911 Finch Ave West, Suite 50A
For more information, please contact (416) 663-2733 ext. 264.
Jane Finch Student Orientation
JANE FINCH STUDENT ORIENTATION
The York University TD- Community Engagement Centre and the Jane/Finch Centre are offering a FREE student Orientation. The training is designed for placement students who are starting their placements in the Jane Finch Community this fall. The training covers topics including: A brief historical overview of the community, the contemporary systemic issues especially since COVID-19 pandemic, the stigma facing Jane Finch, historical relationships between institutions and the community, and grassroots organizing.
The in-person training is on Thursday October 17th from 10am-3:30pm
You can register here for more information
World Mental Health Day Event
World Mental Health Day Event
As World Mental Health Day approaches, our Community Wellbeing Team will be hosting an event dedicated to raising awareness and providing our community with essential resources and support. Learn how to prioritize mental health and empower yourself with the information you need to foster a healthier, balanced life.
Wednesday, October 09, 2024. 10:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Black Creek Community Farm | 4929 Jane St
For more information, please contact cwbteam@janefinchcentre.org
EarlyON Thanksgiving Dinner
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Our EarlyON program invites families and caregivers with children aged 0-6 to join us for a Thanksgiving dinner . No registration is needed. Just drop in to enjoy a delicious meal and connect with fellow community members.
Tuesday, October 8, from 2:00 to 5:00PM
EarlyON, 1911 Finch Ave West, Suite 50A
For more information, please contact (416) 663-2733 ext. 264.
Community Wellness Fair
Our Community Wellbeing Team has partnered with North Western Toronto to host the 3rd Annual Community Wellness Fair. The event will be held at Corner Commons, where attendees can explore the various health and wellness services available in our community. No registration is needed, just drop by for food, fun, and prizes!
Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11:00am- 4:00pm
Location: Corner Commons (Northwest corner of Jane/Finch Mall - 1911 Finch Ave West)
For more information, please contact cwbteam@janefinchcentre.com or (416) 663-2733 ext. 217.
DAY 2 - Flaunt-It x Corner Commons Community Arts Festival 2024 - Vendor Market!
DAY 2 - Flaunt-It X Corner Commons Community Arts Festival - Vendor Market! (September 20, 3pm-7pm)
Join Flaunt It Movement and Corner Commons for the community’s largest arts and culture festival, celebrating women, femmes, and non-binary artists and entrepreneurs from the Jane-Finch community!
As one of the community’s most highly anticipated events, EVERYONE is welcome to these FREE ALL-AGES AND BACKGROUNDS events! 🤩
🛍 DAY 2: SMALL BUSINESS / VENDOR MARKET
🗓️ Friday, September 27, 2024 | 3-7 PM
🛒 Shop local/support women-owned businesses!
🎙️ Plus, an open mic FOR ALL to share their talents!
📍 Jane Finch Mall’s Parking Lot (Across Freshco)
🔗 Walk in or RSVP at fixcc24.eventbrite.com
🎧 Festival DJ: @heyhey.sk | Host: @kadiibarrie
✨ Register to secure a gift bag featuring treats from @makayla_makes_, goodies from @flauntitcollection, and more! Celebrate the entirely resident-led initiatives with Jane-Finch’s local community organizations, leaders, residents and youth!✨
The JANE FINCH COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL is a City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.
DAY 1 - Flaunt-It x Corner Commons Community Arts Festival 2024 - Artist Showcase!
DAY 1 - Flaunt-It X Corner Commons Community Arts Festival - Artist Showcase (September 20, 3pm-7pm)
Join Flaunt It Movement and Corner Commons for the community’s largest arts and culture festival, celebrating women, femmes, and non-binary artists and entrepreneurs from the Jane-Finch community!
As one of the community’s most highly anticipated events, EVERYONE is welcome to these FREE ALL-AGES AND BACKGROUNDS events! 🤩
🎙 DAY 1: ARTIST SHOWCASE
🗓️ Friday, September 20, 2024 | 3-7 PM
🎶 Featuring headliners Benita, Kibra, Cocanina & Sydanie! + DANCERS, POETS, MUSICIANS & more!
📍 Jane Finch Mall’s Parking Lot (Across Freshco)
🔗 Walk in or RSVP at fixcc24.eventbrite.com
🎧 Festival DJ: @heyhey.sk | Host: @kadiibarrie
✨ Register to secure a gift bag featuring treats from @makayla_makes_, goodies from @flauntitcollection, and more! Celebrate the entirely resident-led initiatives with Jane-Finch’s local community organizations, leaders, residents and youth!✨
The JANE FINCH COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL is a City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.
TTC Job Opportunities and Hiring Process Info Session
On September 19th, 2024 Black Creek Fair Economies Project will be hosting an information session with TTC regarding upcoming seasonal jobs and other career opportunities.
The session will be held from 6-8pm at the Jane Finch Mall (1911 Finch Avenue West) in the JFM+ space across from Shoppers Drug Mart.
An online session will be available via Zoom at 6-8pm for those who registered.
Please register for either in-person or online at https://bit.ly/ttcinfosession2024.
*Attending the in-person session is the recommended option.*
You can contact Anna-Kay Brown at annakayb@janefinchcentre.org for more information if needed.
Plant, Paint & Pull
Corner Commons, in collaboration with Toronto Nature Stewards, is hosting "Plant, Paint & Pull," a two-part event featuring a paint night at Corner Commons and a stewardship workshop at Edgeley Park. You can register in advance or simply drop in.
Paint Night: September 12, 2024, 5PM -7PM at Corner Commons (Jane and Finch Mall Parking Lot)
Stewardship Workshop: September 14, 2024, 2PM-4PM at 4401 Jane St
Registration link here
For more information, please contact: coordinator@torontonaturesstewards.org
Back to school
Back to school supplies giveaway event exclusively for families with children aged 3 to 6, preparing to start school this September.
No registration required
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 3PM-6PM. EarlyON Centre: 1911 Finch Ave West, Suite 50A
For more information, please contact
earlyonservices@janefinchcentre.org
Community WellbEing Summer Social
Community Wellbeing Summer Social
You're invited to a fun-filled community social featuring food, games, and exciting prizes.
Friday August 16, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 4400 Jane St, Green Space
Open to all, no registration required!
For more information, please contact: cwbteam@janefinchcentre.org
Seniors Exercise & Movement
Seniors Exercise & Movement
Join the senior-friendly exercise and movement program meant to enhance your physical and mental well-being.
Running on Rotating Fridays starting July 26 @11AM-12:30PM.
To register, contact us:
(416) 663-2733 ext. 217.
NEWCOMER Drop-In PROGRAM
Drop in for a free information session and orientation to learn more about the Canadian citizenship application process and how to fill it out.
Wednesday July 24, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
For more information, please contact obosao@janefinchcentre.com or (437) 228-2735
Seniors Financial Empowerment Program
Seniors Financial Empowerment Program
Each week learn a new topic about financial services related to benefits, fraud, old age care and more!
Running every Tuesday from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM.at The Spot (inside Yorkgate Mall). Registration is required.
Tor register and for more information contact cwbteam@janefinchcentre.com or (416) 663-2733 ext. 215
Get in your scholarship bag workshop
Join us every Thursday starting July 18 for the “Get in Your Scholarship Bag Workshop”. Discover strategies and tips to make your scholarship applications stand out and get the funding you need for your education!
Newcomer Youth Volleyball Program
Newcomer Youth Volleyball Program
The program will be split into two groups:
14-21 years old
Every Wednesday, July 17-August 21, 2024 from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
Location: soccer field beside Yorkgate Mall
Register here: https://bit.ly/newcomer-volleyball
For more information, contact Juanita at 416-786-4324
Newcomer Youth Soccer Program
Newcomer Youth Soccer Program
The program will be split into two groups:
8-14 years old
15-21 years old
Every Wednesday, July 17-August 21, 2024 from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
Location: soccer field beside Yorkgate Mall
Register here: HTTPS://BIT.LY/NEWCOMER-SOCCER
For more information, contact Juanita at 416-786-4324
GLOW Summer Trips!
GLOW Summer Trips!
For families with children ages 6-12
Ontario Science Centre: July 18 & August 22
Royal Ontario Museum: July 11 & August 15
To register and for more information, please contact: earlyonservices@janefinchcentre.org or phone (416) 663-2733 x264.
FREE SUMMER CAMP WITH PEDALHEADS BIKE CAMPS
The EarlyON team has partnered with Pedalheads for a FREE summer bike camp in the Jane Finch Mall parking lot.
It is a one week program, that takes place Monday to Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm, over 6 weeks from July 8th to August 16th, 2024.
Please register via email: earlyonservices@janefinchcentre.org or phone (416) 663-2733 x264, or in-person at the centre.
This program is for residents in the Jane-Finch neighbourhood. Proof of address and height of child(ren) attending will be required to register. Please note we are NOT holding a registration spot with missing information.
EarlyON: Summer Programs at Carmine Stefano Community Centre
EarlyON: Summer Programs at Carmine Stefano Community Centre (July & August)
Carmine Stefano Community Centre (3100 Weston Rd.)
Family Drop-In (0-6y)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 9:10AM-12:10PM - Room 206 (L2 level)Baby Toddler Time Drop-In (0-2.5y)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 12:30PM-2:30PM
Room 206 (L2 level)Evening Family Drop-In (0-6y)
Wednesday @ 4:00PM-7:00PM
Room 123 (Main level)
Joseph bannon park (65 Mary Chapman BLVD.)
Outdoor Park Program Drop-In (0-6y)
Tuesday @ 9:30AM-11:30AM & 1:00PM-3:00PM
For more information, please contact: earlyonservices@janefinchcentre.org or phone (416) 663-2733 x264.
Newcomer Knit & Chat Program
Newcomer Knit & Chat Program
Newcomers will have the opportunity to learn about knitting while focusing on self care, mental health and learning and sharing with each other.
Every Wednesday, from 11am-1pm (running from June 26 to July 31, 2024) at The Spot (inside Yorkgate Mall).
For more information, please contact Clare at (437) 928-9701 / clareb@janefinchcentre.org or Rajini at (437) 228-3636 / rajinit@janefinchcentre.org.
National Indigenous Peoples Day Event for seniors
The community wellbeing team is hosting a drop-in discussion to learn about Indigenous Peoples Day. Open to older adults 55+. Refreshments will be provided.
Friday, June 21, 2024
10:00am-12:00pm
4400 Jane Street, Unit 108 (Meeting Room)
For more information, contact 416-663-2733 Ext: 217 or cwbteam@janefinchcentre.org.
Speech and Language Pathologist visit
Join the EarlyON team for a 30-minute presentation with a speech and language pathologist, who will provide information about a child’s speech development and what to look for. Q&A time for any questions or concerns following the presentation!
The visit will take place on June 17, 2024 from 10:00AM-12:00PM.
Limited spots are available.
For more information, please contact earlyonservices@janefinchcentre.com or (416) 663-2733 ext. 264.
OneHeavyDream presents: Traditional Repertoire on the Drums Workshop
Join us at The Spot on Thursday, May 23, from 5-6PM for a workshop where participants will learn about the traditional repertoire on the drums.
Future-Focused Employment Skills in Film with POV
Join us for an opportunity in partnership with POV offering free training and workplace experience for those facing barriers to employment in screen-based industries.
Community Wellbeing Mental Health Awareness Month BBQ
The Community Wellbeing team is hosting a Mental Health Awareness Month BBQ on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 12:00pm-3:00pm at 4400 Jane Street.
Speech-Language Pathologist Visit with EarlyON
Join the EarlyON Child and Family Centre for a visit from a Speech-Language Pathologist. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn strategies for encouraging and enhancing your child’s communication.
Caregivers Celebration Event with EarlyON
Join the EarlyON Child and Family Centre for a Caregivers Celebration event for families and caregivers with children up to 6 years.
Stroller Walk with EarlyON
Join the EarlyON Child and Family Centre for a stroll(er) through Downsview Park as we explore the local nature.
Running every Wednesday in May, except the 1st, from 2:30-4PM.
Registration required. Transportation not included.
For more information, please contact earlyonservices@janefinchcentre.com or (416) 663-2733 ext. 264.
Community Wellbeing Drop-In
Join the Community Wellbeing team for a drop-in program offering a safe space for support, connection and growth.
Running every Wednesday from 11AM-1PM.
For more information, please contact cwbteam@janefinchcentre.com or (416) 663-2733 ext. 217.