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TOASTMASTERS FOR SENIORS

REGISTER: Senior Toastmasters Sessions

Our Goals

Toastmasters for Seniors aims to provide seniors with the opportunity to expand their social networks, facilitate personal growth, and learn crucial life skills.

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What is Toastmasters for Seniors About?

Our free sessions encourage senior participants to learn new knowledge such as digital literacy, and practice new skills such as impromptu speaking while gaining feedback.

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About the Program

Objectives

Our goal is to enrich the lives of seniors in the Markham area and beyond by providing them with access to educational workshops and access to Toastmasters skill development.

Components

This program is free and is offered at both the community center and senior centers across Markham and beyond, aiming to enhance the well-being and quality of life for elderly community members.

Outcomes

Through a comprehensive curriculum our project strives to empower and engage seniors to lead fulfilling lives.

Our Curriculum

Click on each image to view the curriculum in detail!

Program Intro and Goal Setting

Master speech writing techniques while setting personal goals to express your ideas clearly and confidently.

Writing Speeches

This class will cover the fundamentals of public speaking, and offer opportunities to practice and boost confidence.

Digital Literacy

Enhance your tech skills to navigate the digital world safely and stay connected with loved ones.

Understand the importance of nutrition for seniors and discover tips for maintaining a balanced diet.

Scam Prevention

Learn to recognize and avoid common scams targeting seniors, protecting your personal information and finances.

Healthy Relationships and Communication

Develop effective communication skills to build and maintain healthy, supportive relationships in your life.

Financial Literacy

Gain essential financial knowledge on budgeting, saving, and planning for a secure future.

Emotional Intelligence

Boost your emotional intelligence to improve self-awareness and strengthen interpersonal relationships.

Stress Management and Mental Health

Explore practical strategies for managing stress and enhancing your mental well-being for a healthier life.

Conflict Resolution

Learn constructive conflict resolution strategies to maintain harmony in personal and professional relationships.

Public Speaking Techniques

Refine your public speaking abilities with techniques for engaging delivery and impactful presentations.

Leadership and Teambuilding

Discover leadership strategies and teambuilding techniques to foster collaboration within your community.

Learn about different types of exercise for seniors and practical ways to incorporate more movement into daily life.

Program Intro and Goal Setting

Master speech writing techniques while setting personal goals to express your ideas clearly and confidently.

Writing Speeches

This class will cover the fundamentals of public speaking, and offer opportunities to practice and boost confidence.

Digital Literacy

Enhance your tech skills to navigate the digital world safely and stay connected with loved ones.

Understand the importance of nutrition for seniors and discover tips for maintaining a balanced diet.

Scam Prevention

Learn to recognize and avoid common scams targeting seniors, protecting your personal information and finances.

Healthy Relationships and Communication

Develop effective communication skills to build and maintain healthy, supportive relationships in your life.

Financial Literacy

Gain essential financial knowledge on budgeting, saving, and planning for a secure future.

Emotional Intelligence

Boost your emotional intelligence to improve self-awareness and strengthen interpersonal relationships.

How Can I Join?

Click for registration and details:

Programs at Community Centres

Programs at Senior Homes*

Virtual Programs

*Sessions at senior homes are exclusive to residents of the respective senior home!

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COMMUNITY CENTRES

Aaniin Community Centre

Seniors Program Outline: Weekly Topics

Details

All sessions are FREE!

Times:

Every Sunday from Oct 6, 2024 to Feb 9, 2025

2:30pm to 3:30pm

Location: 5665 14th Ave, Markham, ON L3S 3K5 in Program Room C

Contact Info

U+ Toastmasters
tm@upluseducation.ca

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SENIOR HOMES

Malvern Family Resource Centre

Details

Date & Time: October 22, 2024 from 10:30am to Noon

Location: 90 Littles Road, Scarborough, ON, M1B 5E2

Contact Info

U+ Toastmasters
tm@upluseducation.ca

Malvern Family Resource Centre
(416) 284-4184

Registration

Malvern Resource Centre Building

Carefirst Seniors Home

Promotional Flyer for Carefirst Home Toastmasters

Details

Date & Time: TBD

Location: 300 Silver Star Blvd., Scarborough, ON M1V 0G2 in the cafeteria

Contact Info

Carefirst Wellness Club
416-847-8939
wellness@carefirstontario.ca

Registration

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Virtual Sessions

On Zoom! An email will be sent prior to the meeting

Toastmasters Senior Program Flyer

Details

All sessions are FREE!

Times:

Every Sunday from Oct 6, 2024 to Feb 9, 2025

2:30pm to 3:30pm

Location: Virtual

Contact Info

U+ Toastmasters
tm@upluseducation.ca

Gallery

Carefirst Senior Home

Malvern Family Resource Center

Our toastmasters instructors in front of Malvern Centre banner

Instructors teaching the session

Instructors presenting at TM session

Instructors presenting at TM session

Instructors presenting at TM session

Seniors writing down/taking notes during session

Seniors writing down/taking notes during session

Our toastmasters instructors in front of Malvern Centre banner

Instructors teaching the session

Instructors presenting at TM session

Instructors presenting at TM session

Aaniin Centre Photos - Coming Soon!

Get in Touch

4-205 Torbay Rd, Markham. ON. L3R3W4

tm@upluseducation.ca

(647) 616 5835

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