Ontario will be moving to Step 1 of the Reopening Roadmap on June 11, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.  See details here.

Beginning Monday, June 7 at 8am, individuals who live, work or attend school in York Region and who received their first dose on or before April 18th will be eligible to reschedule an earlier second dose appointment.  See York Region website for details.

York Region residents 70 years of age and older (born in 1951 or earlier) are now eligible to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.  See York Region website for more details.

Learn how Ontario is preparing to roll out the eligibility for accelerated second dose appointments, starting with individuals aged 80 and over, beginning on May 31, 2021.

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.