The Tamil Program offers various recreational and educational activities to Tamil seniors 55 years of age and older. Most of the programs take place on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 12:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Activities include ESL classes, yoga, computer instruction, dance, singing, sewing, crafts, writers' club, drama and day trips into the community.
A weekly meal is provided on Tuesdays and client intervention and assistance is also offered including settlement services for newcomers. These services include: problem identification, information, referral and service coordination, and assistance with completing application forms for various services and programs, including health cards, SIN cards, citizenship, pension, etc. Advice on household management and long-term institution placement is available as required.
For more information about this program, please call or email Urmila or Raji in the Programs Office at 416-752-0101. (Click here to email
Urmila or
Raji). Monthly
newsletters and
calendars published in Tamil also contain details about the various activities.
