Seniors 55yrs above

Rexdale CHC – Ethno Cultural Senior’s Program

Rexdale CHC – Ethno Cultural Senior’s Program offers a safe and friendly space for older adults (55+) from diverse cultures to meet. The purpose of the program is to reduce social isolation of ‘at risk’ (and) ethnic seniors; to support the development of social networks; promote health and wellness; to build self esteem / self confidence to lead an independent life.

The program addresses the following issues for newcomer ethno-racial seniors living in the Rexdale community.

• isolation/alienation
• lack of information
• lack of access to community programs
• inadequate access to culturally competent programming
• lack of awareness and opportunities related to health and wellness
• links with primary health care
• food access
• transportation
• language barriers
• Child care responsibilities

The program successfully breaks – down the barriers to access by providing:

Culturally competent programming, ESL instruction, translation/interpretation, no cost programming, transportation, food access, health promotion activities, childcare, links to primary care and the broader community.

The program is offered to older adults 55+ who reside within the RCHC catchment area.

Interested participants can register via a standard registration form.

PLEASE NOTE: Currently, there is a wait period of approximately one year for access to programs offered on Tuesday and Thursdays.

The program is funded by Central west LHIN ‘Aging At Home’
CSP – City of Toronto
HRDC – New Horizons For Seniors

Senior’s Activities:

1. Blood Sugar Testing:

The seniors get to test their sugar levels both fasting & after eating once a week as a part of Ethno Cultural Senior’s Program a unique initiative of Rexdale CHC. This helps the senior’s be aware of their condition & how to keep their sugar levels in check. 

2.  Exercise:

Leading an active life with regular Fitness activities  is an integral part of the Ethno Cultural Senior’s program at Rexdale CHC and the senior’s are encouraged to keep fit with exercise programs & Health and Wellness programs.   

3. ESL – English as a Second Language:

Once a week, the senior’s are encouraged to participate in an ESL program especially designed for them. Interpretation and translation services are offered in Spanish, Gujarati, Somali and Arabic as required.

4. Congregate Dining:

The seniors participating in the Ethno Cultural Senior’s program are offered a scrumptious lunch during their program. This is to encourage healthy eating and meals with friends to reduce social isolation.

5. Extra-Curricular Activities:

The seniors are encouraged to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities suit their interests and abilities. After the program the seniors are divided in groups as per their choice of interest. The participants can choose from:

1.    Computer Classes
2.    Handicrafts  (Sewing / Knitting etc)
3.   Visual Arts
4.    Seniors Music Choir