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Meetings: Social Issues Meeting Wed. July 13th 2:00 pm 805 Drop-in

Social Recreation Mon. July 18th 3:00 pm 805 drop-in

Board of Directors Tues. July 19th 5:30 pm 1678 Bloor St. West Board Room You must call Monica at least one day ahead to attend this meeting (416) 539-0690 # 349

Office Closings

The offices, drop-in and Kitchens will be closed on Friday July 1st for

Canada day.

On Friday July 29th the offices will close at 1:00 pm. The community kitchens at Broadview and Harbord will serve brunch at 11:0 0 am . On Monday August 1st the Houselink offices, drop-in and kitchens will be closed. On Tuesday August 2nd the offices drop-in and kitchens will reopen at their usual time.

PLEASE APPLY FOR VOTING MEMBERSHIP

Your Vote Counts

As a Member Centred organization, your Houselink Board encourages all regular and ongoing participants of its services to become a voting Member by annual-ly filling in a simple application form. A completed HL Membership Application form ensures that your name is added to a confidential voting list and you become an important part of our governance structure. To obtain a form, please ask a Community Mental Health and Housing Worker or call Monica at 416-539-0690 #349.

Thank you

Staff Contacts: Social Recreation Desmond Rowley 416-539-0690 #322 Rose Lee 416-539-0690 # 346

Youth & Families Worker Sonam Wangmo 416 539 0690 # 358

Social Issues / Link Jessica Petrillo 416-516-1422# 250

Community Kitchen Dave Fiege 416-516-1422 # 228 Patricia Malcolm 416-469-2473 # 29 Kira Kastner 416-516-1422 # 245

Recovery & Wellness Carmen Carrasco 416-539-0690 # 356

Member Employment Angela Zaglul 416-516-1422 # 268 (outside Houselink) Janice Kluwak 416-516-1422 # 271(inside Houselink)

Teresa Rodriguez 416-516-1422 #270 (inside Houselink)

Member Bursaries/ Families Moving Forward Peggy Birnberg Legacy Fund Desmond Rowley 416-539-0690 #322

Member Advisory Forum Desmond Rowley 416-539-0690 #322

Women’s Group Calleta Johnson 416-516-1422 #226

Men's Group Ben Younesi 416-516-1422 # 261

LGBTQA Group Rose Lee 416-539-0690 #346 Joseph Deogracias 416 465 –0456 #27

Come With Houselink

to the Caribana Parade

Saturday

July 30th

For Details contact: Rose Lee (416) 539-0690 # 346 or email

[email protected]

Food Program

Community Kitchens

Join us for a nutritious filling meal during the week at various Houselink buildings. On Friday July 29th the Community Kitchens at Broadview and Harbord Mews will serve Brunch at 11:00 am

Van Shopping

Come shopping with Houselink. We will deliver you and your

groceries from the store to your home. On Monday July 4th the east end trips leave Danforth at 10:00 am and Broadview at 12:30 pm. On Thursday July 6th , the west end trips leave from 805 at 10:00 am and at 1:30 pm

Good Food Box

Reasonably priced fresh fruit & vegetables delivered to 805 twice monthly. \ For more info about this or any of Houselink’s food programs contact David Fiege at (416) 516-1422 # 228 or email [email protected]

Save the Date

Houselink Picnic Friday August 12th Noon –5 Christie Pits Park

For more info contact Desmond at : 416-539-0690 # 322 or email [email protected]

What’s Going On... Monthly Member Mailer for July

Outings / Activities Join us this month for: Sat. July 9th Fringe Festival Tickets call Desmond for info Sun. July 17th Karaoke 3:00 pm 805 drop-in Mon. July 19th Social Rec Meeting 3:00 805 Drop-in Thurs. July 21st Speaker Series 2:00 805 Drop-in For more info about the social recreation program call: Desmond at 416-539-0690 # 322 or email

[email protected]

Regular 805 Drop-in Hours

Monday 10:00-4:00

Tuesday 10:00-6:00 community kitchen 2-5:30

Wednesday 10:00-4:00 Thursday 10:00-4:00 Drop-in lunch 12:30 Friday Drop-in closed Saturday 12:00–8:00

Sunday 12:00–8:00 $1.00 dinner served at 4:30

The Houselink Food Program would like to thank Heinz Klein for his volunteer work at the community kitchens. Without you the kitchens would not be the success they are.

Are you thinking about looking for work or going back to school ? Contact Angela Zaglul the Houselink Employ-ment Support Coordinator at: (416) 516-1422 # 268 Or email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]





New Extension Numbers at 805 offices

Name Ext Mbox Brian Davis 263 263

Carl Melvin 260 260

Carmen Carrasco 356 356

Charlie Lior 345 345

Desmond Rowley 322 322

Dharm Solanki 344 244

Drop-in 332

Jane Swaine 264 264

Jason Graine 254 254

Jonathan Aghoghovwia 243 243

Karen Hazelton 335 334

Lily Hou 366 366

Lily Liu 323 323

Martha Judge 227 227

Monica Vaus 349 249

Peter Marra 347 347

Reception 324 324

Rose Lee 346 346

Shannon Mitchell 230 230

Sheila Learning 226 226

Sonam Wangmo 358 358

Sue Canellis 230 230

Come to the Museum

Art Gallery of Ontario Friday, July 8th: 1 - 3 pm Friday, July 22th: 1 - 3 pm

Royal Ontario Museum Friday, July 15th: 1 - 3 pm Friday, July 29th: 1 - 3 pm Admission and tokens provided For details contact 647-880-1336 or 647-462-9601

Let’s Go For A Walk

Join us for a walk & a coffee after dinner Every Monday Danforth kitchen at 5:15 pm Every Tuesday Broadview kitchen at 5:15 pm

Walk & A Movie Tuesday, July 12th at 10:45 am Tuesday, July 26th at 10:45 am meet at The Gerstein-on-Bloor located at 1045 Bloor St. W You must call 647 462-9601 to reserve

Walk Around Toronto Explore a different part of the city every Monday. Start time is 1:30 pm. Snacks and tokens will be pro-vided. Please contact Nancy at 647-222-3623 (it’s best to text) or [email protected] for details.

Nutrition on the Go Meet with a Registered Dietitian for advice on eating and living healthier on a budget. Call Michael at 647-462-9601 to book a one-to-one appointment.

More F.R.E.S.H. Fun

Women’s Activity Group The Current activity is boxing call Michael at 647- 462-9601 or [email protected] to register.

Diabetes Activities Group The new Diabetes program is up and running. People can join at any time. The group will do a different activity together on Wednesdays at 1:30pm. Activities include a walking groups, gym visits and many others. Tokens are provided. People without Diabetes are welcome to join. Call Michael at 647-462-9601 for details.

Yoga Group at 1045 Bloor St. W Every Monday at 1 pm Every Wednesday at 11:30 am Call 647-462-9601 to reserve

Soccer Group Every Thursday at 1:00pm at Sorauren Park. Call Michael at 647-462-9601 for more info or to register.

Ball Hockey Ball Hockey does not happen during the summer months, but will return in the Fall. See you then!

How to beat the heat In Summer the combination of heat and humidity can be dangerous

People at risk for during these times include: older adults

infants and young children

people with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or respiratory conditions, people with limited physical mobility people on certain medications (including some psychiatric medications)

people who work or exercise in the heat

How to prevent heat related illness: Drink lots of cool water even before you feel thirsty.

Go to an air conditioned place such as a shopping mall, library or community centre.

Wear loose light coloured breathable clothing and when outdoors wear a wide-brimmed hat.

Avoid the sun and stay in the shade or use an umbrella.

Reschedule or plan outdoor activities during the cooler parts of the day.

Take cool showers or baths or use cool wet towels to cool down.

Keep blinds or drapes closed to block out the sun during the day.

Make meals that don't use an oven, especially if you don't have air conditioning.

Use a fan next to your window, to bring cooler air in from outside.

Never leave a person or pet inside a parked car or in the direct sunlight.

Consult with your doctor or pharmacist on medications that increase your risk to heat.

Call or visit at-risk family, friends or neighbours, especially seniors living alone to make sure they are drinking plenty of fluids and keeping cool.

Watch for symptoms of heat related illnesses, which include: dizziness or fainting

nausea or vomiting

headache

rapid breathing and heartbeat

extreme thirst

If you experience these symptoms move to a cool place and drink water. If the symptoms continue, see your doctor.

Heat Stroke is a medical emergency so if a person has a high body temperature and is either confused, has stopped sweating or is unconscious, call 911. While waiting for emergency services to arrive, help the person by doing this: Move the person to a cooler location, if you can.

Apply cold water to large area of skin or clothing.

Fan the person.

Inviting all walkers & runners to join the Houselink Team on Sun. Oct. 16th for the annual Scotiabank Charity Challenge!

Money raised by this event provides ongoing program support for Houselink members and participants

There are many ways to participate. You can join as an individual or a group with friends, family, & colleagues.

Your participation will help by raising money and demonstrate your support for some of the wonderful initiatives Houselink has been able to offer its members through our Social Recreation Program, including:

FRESH (Finding Recovery through Exercise, Skills & Hope), in partnership with the Gerstein Centre.

This program promotes physical activity & wellness.

Monthly outings: to sport games, amusements parks & cultural events.

Community Kitchens and meals such as Thursday lunches and Sunday dinner.

Arts & crafts, such as a painting group & sewing club.

Interested in joining us, but need more information on how to register?

contact Peter Marra, Fund Development Manager at: 416-539-0690 # 347 or email : [email protected]

Registration deadline is July 31, 2016.

LGBTQ Pride Sunday July 3rd Meet at 805 Drop-in at Noon

Contact Rose or Joseph for more info. Rose 416 516 1422 # 346 [email protected] Joseph 416 465 0456 #27 [email protected]

Family & Youth Fun

Youth Movie Night Thursday July 7th Scotiabank Cineplex, 259 Richmond St. West 7 pm.

Kids Bowling Wednesday July 20th

Bathurst Bowlarama, 2788 Bathurst Street, 6 pm.

For more info about either of these events contact: Sonam (416) 539-0690 # 358 or email

[email protected]

Community Development Political Conversations: Monday July 11th at 2pm in the 805 Meeting Room. Come join us to read over news-paper articles, and discuss the latest current/political af-fairs in Ontario and in Canada.

Social Issues: Wednesday July 13th at 2pm. Topic TBA.

Current Affairs: Monday July 25th at 2pm.Topic TBA.

Stitching Our Own Safety Net: Advocacy campaign and artistic project demanding the Ontario Government to reinvest in social programs. Please contact Jessica for

more information.

The LINK: We are looking for submissions! Please sub-mit stories/articles/poems/pictures to Jessica.

**Announcement** I will be away for a year on maternity leave beginning June 16th. It has been a pleasure running the Community Development activities at Houselink and I look forward to my return! During the transition to the new CD worker please call to confirm that the events are still running as scheduled be-fore you make plans to attend. You can reach them by calling the same phone number (x250).

Thank you again and see you in a year!

Jessica Petrillo Community Development Coordinator 416-516-1422 #250 [email protected]





Please remember that Houselink offices, drop-ins, & community kitchens are scent free.

Sun Mon Tue Wed

For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

3 12:00 pm Gay Pride Parade meet at 805 drop-in 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in 4:30 Dinner cost $1.00

4 East End Van Shopping 10:00 Danforth 12:30 Broadview 11:00 Drop-in Brunch 805 drop-in

Community Kitchens 11:00 Channan Court 2:00 Danforth

5 Community Kitchens 2:00 805 2:00 Broadview

6 Community Kitchens11:00 Channan Court2:00 Danforth

10 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in 4:30 Dinner cost $1.00

11 11:00 Drop-in Brunch 805 drop-in 2:00 Political Conversations 805 Meeting Room



13 2:00 Social Issues 805 Drop-in Community Kitchens11:00 Channan Court2:00 Danforth

17 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in 3:00 karaoke 805 drop-in 4:30 Dinner cost $1.00

18 11:00 Drop-in Brunch 805 drop-in 3:00 Social Recreation Meeting 805 Drop-in


19 5:30pm Dinner and a Movie 805 Drop-in.

5:30 Board of Directors Meeting 1678 Bloor St. West

Community Kitchens 2:00 805 2:00 Broadview

20 1:30 Sewing Circle 805 drop

6:00 Kids Bowling Night Bathurst BowleramaCommunity Kitchens11:00 Channan Court2:00 Danforth


25 11:00 Drop-in Brunch 805 drop-in 2:00 Current Events 805 Drop-in



27 Community Kitchens11:00 Channan Court2:00 Danforth


During Extreme Heat Alerts (when the temperature is greater than 32 ° Celsius) such as shopping malls, community centres, libraries or a friend’s place. cooling centres in some locations that are open until 8:00 pm.

Houselink cooling centres are located at the 805 drop-in, Harbord Street Mews , Channan Court , Broadview, and Danforth

Please remember that Houselink offices, drop-ins, & community kitchens are scent free. July

Wed Thu Fri Sat

and enhances the freedom of others. Nelson Mandela

1 Canada Day Offices Kitchens & Drop-in Closed

2 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in

Community Kitchens 11:00 Channan Court

7 West End van Shopping 10:00 805 Reception 1:30 805 Reception

7 :00 pm Youth Night Out Movies at Scotiabank Theatre

Drop-in Lunch 1:00 805 drop-in

8 805 Drop-in Closed Community Kitchens 2:00 Harbord 2:00 Broadview

9 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in Fringe Festival Tickets For more info contact Desmond

2:00 Social Issues


14 Drop-in Lunch 1:00 805 drop-in

15 805 Drop-in Closed Community Kitchens 2:00 Harbord 2:00 Broadview

16 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in

1:30 Sewing Circle 805 drop-in

6:00 Kids Bowling Night Bathurst Bowlerama Community Kitchens 11:00 Channan Court

21 2:00 After Lunch Speaker Series Drop-in Lunch 1:00 805 drop-in

22 805 Drop-in Closed 1:30 Sewing Circle 805 Drop-in

Community Kitchens 2:00 Harbord 2:00 Broadview

23 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in


28 Drop-in Lunch 1:00 805 drop-in

29 805 Drop-in Closed Offices closed at 1:00 pm Community Kitchens 11:00 Harbord 11:00 Broadview

30 Caribana Parade Call Rose for details. 12:00– 8:00 805 Drop-in

(when the temperature is greater than 32 ° Celsius) If you do not have air conditioning you can go to air conditioned or cool places s place. Metro Hall located at 55 John Street (King John) is open 24 hours a day. Houselink also opens

in, Harbord Street Mews , Channan Court , Broadview, and Danforth

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