Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre (APNLC)

Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre (APNLC) is offering a free Visual Art Literacy Program that may be of interest to community members you work with. Please feel free to refer anyone who is interested with instructions to contact Natalie (copied here) to sign up. More details are below and attached. 

Calling all art lovers! Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre (APNLC) is offering a Visual Art Literacy Program in winter 2024. Participants in this free program will learn about colour, texture and form and practice a variety of painting techniques. In addition, they will explore art history, create an artists' statement, and visit a local gallery. 

The Visual Art Literacy Program is intended for people who have not been able to access arts programming due to financial barriers. APNLC will also prioritize applications from adult learners who have faced barriers to accessing educational and employment opportunities.  As this program is funded by Employment Ontario, participants must have a valid social insurance number (SIN). 

This 9-week program runs on Fridays from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Scadding Court Community Centre. The next session starts on January 19, 2024. To learn more and register, contact Natalie at natalie@apnlc.org.

APNLC is excited to share that we are offering a new program this fall called AP Youth Development Group.   

The program is for youth 18-29 who live in Alexandra Park and surrounding areas who want to connect with each other, find out about health and wellbeing services in the neighbourhood, get help with job search and creating a resume, and much more! The program runs on Monday evenings from 6 – 8 pm at APNLC/Scadding Court.  

Participants in the AP Youth Development Group can access TTC tickets, healthy snacks and other supports with reaching their learning goals. More details can be found in the attached flyer. Please note, because the program is funded by Employment Ontario, participants will be asked to provide a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and complete a registration process. 

We would be grateful if you could share this information with LBS organizations and other EO programs in your network. Those who are interested in learning more can reach out to the program facilitator, Mahib at mahib@apnlc.org or 416-591-7384. 

Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre (APNLC) is offering a new program this spring called Garden to Table Food Skills Program. Could you please share with the MTML network? More info is below and attached. 

Garden to Table Food Skills Program is an 8-week literacy and food skills program geared to adults 18+ who want to improve their cooking skills while engaging with others and developing document use, reading, writing, and numeracy skills. Each week, participants attend an in-person class at our community garden plot and kitchen to prepare a healthy dish together.  

The next 8-week program starts on Thursday, May 4. 

To learn more and sign up, contact info@apnlc.org or call 416-591-7384

Registration is open for APNLC's 6-week Financial Literacy Class!

In this class, participants will learn about: 

• • Financial literacy terms and vocabulary

  • Budgeting

  • Financial institutions (banks, credit unions, online banking)

  • Strategies for saving

  • Managing credit and debt

  • Taxes and benefits

  • Fraud protection

This class is offered in-person at our location at Bathurst St. and Dundas Street West. Classes are on Tuesdays AND Thursdays from 10 am - 12 pm. 

To learn more and sign up, contact us at 416-591-7384 or info@apnlc.org. 

Please note, this program is for adults 18+ who are residents of Ontario. Priority is given to people who have experienced barriers to accessing education and employment opportunities. 

Because this is an Employment Ontario-funded program, all participants will be required to provide a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and complete a registration form.

Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre (APNLC) located in the downtown west end of Toronto is offering a Self-Care and Wellness Group geared toward adult literacy learners. More information is below and attached. 

The Self-Care and Wellness Group is an 8-week program geared to adults 18+ who have faced barriers to employment and education and who are interested in: 

• discussing strategies for managing stress; 

• improving wellbeing through gentle movement; and

• connecting with others in a safe, welcoming environment.
  
  

The next 8-week session starts on Thursday, January 19 at 1 pm. 

Please note: this is an in-person class held at Scadding Court Community Centre. Because the program is funded by Employment Ontario, participants are required to complete a registration form and provide their social insurance number (SIN). 

To learn more and sign up, contact info@apnlc.org or call 416-591-7384.

Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre (APNLC) is currently recruiting new participants for our Soup's Online Food Skills Program. Details are below and in the attached flyer.  

Soup's On is a 6-week food access and food skills program geared to adults 18+ who want to improve their cooking skills while engaging with others and developing document use, reading, and numeracy skills. Each week, participants attend an in-person class in our community kitchen and make a healthy soup which they can enjoy at home and share with friends, family and neighbours. 

The next 6-week program starts on Monday, January 9. 

Please note: this is an in-person class held at Scadding Court Community Centre. Classes run on Mondays from 1 - 3 pm. 

To learn more and sign up, contact info@apnlc.org or call 416-591-7384.

Discover Post-Secondary is a free 6-week program geared to adults 18+ who are interested in exploring post-secondary programs. Participants will: 

• learn about college, university and apprenticeship opportunities;

• discuss program requirements and the admission process; and 

• get one-to-one support with post-secondary applications. 

The next 6-week session starts on Wednesday, October 26 at 10:30 am. 

Here are more details to help you make a referral: 

• This is an in-person class held at Scadding Court Community Centre

• The class is geared to youth and adults who have faced barriers to education and employment

• Participants will be asked to provide a Social Insurance Number to be registered in the program

• TTC tickets will be provided to those who qualify 

To learn more and sign up, contact info@apnlc.org or call 416-591-7384.