We’re so pleased to announce that TSC plans to offer our Members outdoor Tai Chi this Summer. Beginners welcome! Just some of the incredible benefits that Tai Chi has to offer can be found here.

The 1 hour class will be safely held outdoors on the grounds of the Heintzman House and led by long-time TSC instructor, Stanley Lau. Pre-registered session dates and times to be determined.

If you’re interested in participating, please email cpetrowtsc@gmail.com with your full name and phone number so we can contact you with further details. Based on current government regulations, the class will be limited to only 9 participants, so reserve your spot today!

Kindly share this information with your fellow TSC Members.

Ontario will allow more outdoor recreational amenities to reopen effective May 22, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.  See details of the full Reopening Roadmap here.

We’re excited to share that TSC plans to offer outdoor Yoga classes for it’s Members this Summer!

What:  An All-Level Senior Yoga class taught by TSC instructor, Ellen Novack.  Beginners welcome!

Where: The Heintzman House front gardens – 135 Baythorn Drive, Thornhill.

When: Tuesday mornings 10-11:00am (4 week session).  June start date to be determined pending gov’t regulations.

Fee: $20  May be paid by cash, TSC Green tickets ($5), TSC Pink tickets ($1) or any combination equalling $20.  Fee will be collected at first class.  Must be pre-registered.  NO DROP INS.

COVID safety protocols will be in effect.  Students to bring their own mat and lawn chair (if required).

If interested, please email cpetrowtsc@gmail.com  Include your full name and phone number.  Once we have a start date we will call to register you on the class list.  Limited spots available.

Please spread the word to your fellow TSC Members.  We look forward to seeing you all again!

Individuals 18+ who live or work in York Region are eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment as of Tuesday, May 18 at 8:30 a.m.  High-risk health care workers are also eligible to book their second dose at a shortened interval.  See the York Region website for details.

To TSC Members & Volunteers.  Letter from the Office of Billy Pang, MPP Markham-Unionville:

“On behalf of MPP Billy Pang, I am pleased to invite Members and Volunteers of the Thornhill Seniors Club to MPP Billy Pang’s Private Member’s Bill, Bill 270 Senior Volunteer Appreciation Week Act, 2021 Consultation on Monday, May 17th, from 4pm-5pm

The PMB Bill, entitled Senior Volunteer Appreciation Week Act, was introduced in the Legislative Assembly on March 30th, 2021. This Bill, if passed, aims to acknowledge senior volunteers across Ontario by proclaiming the first seven days of June in each year as Senior Volunteer Appreciation Week.

MPP Billy Pang hopes that this Private Member’s Bill will further strengthen our communities’ relationship with our senior volunteers and encourage our seniors to continue volunteering. Our seniors have impacted our communities in many ways, and this Bill will allow our province to take one more step forward to appreciating our seniors.

The objectives of this consultation are to:

• Seek feedback and thoughts on this Bill;
• Listen to your personal experiences/stories with volunteering and/or with a senior volunteer; and
• Answer questions you or your organization may be having regarding this Bill.

To RSVP, please visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/153846038643. 

For more information on Bill 270, please visit www.billypangmpp.ca/mpp_billy_pang_introduces_pmb_to_appreciate_senior_volunteers and https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-42/session-1/bill-270

If Members or Volunteers of TSC are unable to attend the consultation, we would be delighted if they would fill a quick survey to share their thoughts on senior volunteers and Bill 270:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWZBiQ7307jH2sKYhLPmdHSMo4E-zQvt-RrFJjABa8Sj3YKg/viewform

– Kitty Huang, Legislative Assistant, Office of Billy Pang, MPP Markham-Unionville  Phone: 905-474-3288 Email: billy.pang@pc.ola.org”

Ontario’s Stay-at-Home order has been extended to at least June 2nd.  See Ontario’s website for details.

All York Region residents 18 years of age and older who wish to receive a vaccine will be eligible by the week of May 24, 2021.

Booking opens Monday, May 10 at 8:30 a.m. for York Region residents age 40+, individuals who cannot work from home, individuals with at-risk health conditions and moderate priority health care workers.  See the York Region website for details.

Beginning Thursday, May 6 at 8 a.m., all individuals turning 50 and over in 2021 and those with high-risk health conditions will be eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through the provincial online booking system and call centre (1-833-943-3900) or directly through public health units that use their own booking system.

There’s a new texting tool available in Ontario that helps residents find the COVID-19 vaccination clinics closest to them. After texting your postal code to 1 (833) 356-1683, you will receive an immediate text response that will include the name, address, phone number and website of the closest pharmacies to you that are administering vaccines.

Vaccine Hunters Canada is a volunteer, online community that helps eligible Canadians find vaccines.  The City of Toronto has also partnered with them to help get the word out on vaccine availability.  Follow them on twitter or facebook to get up to date information on current and upcoming vaccine availability.