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This page will keep you informed of the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre's community and cultural events and recreational activities, and other community engagement initiatives, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities. The Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre has an outstanding variety of programs, community and cultural events that offer exciting recreational and volunteer opportunities for community members of different generations and walks of life. We will be also posting pictures and videos of our unique cultural and community events and recreational activities. For details about our online daily social drop-in programs for Seniors and Older Adults, like Chair Yoga and Exercise, Brain Games, Word Games, Line Dancing, Art Classes, and Technology Workshops, plus rotating special events, register as below:
• Call Anna 647-725-0844
OR
• Email fundraising@stdemetrius.ca
OR
• Directly: https://forms.gle/kXqtuRQWsvA93kdA6

03/01/2026

Save the date — mark it on your calendar! 🌷🐣

Our first-ever Easter Bazaar is around the corner — just in time to make your Easter celebration truly special.

Step into a vibrant spring gathering where tradition meets creativity and community spirit, inspired by beautiful Ukrainian Easter customs and artistry.

✨ Unique handcrafted artisan creations
🥧 Scrumptious homemade baked goods
🎨 Petrykivka-styled pysanky- making workshop
🖌 Live demonstrations of unique arts and crafts
🍓 Handmade jams and pickles
🌸 And more seasonal delights

Saturday, March 21, 10am- 3pm.

Bring family and friends and experience something truly unique and beautiful!

We accept in-kind donations.
For more information call Development Office at 647-725-0843

02/28/2026

Goodbye, February 👋

And how did we beat the February blues at the Care Centre?

With music, movement, creativity, and togetherness. 🎶✨

Through concerts and engaging activities, our residents’ days were filled with warmth, connection, and joyful energy.

And there was one more special celebration this month - February marks Recreation Therapy Month.

Time to extend a heartfelt thank you to our tireless and enthusiastic Recreation Team, whose dedication, creativity, and caring hearts make our Home bloom with vitality throughout every season.💙

And a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers and family members past and present, including grandchildren who shared their talents and kindness with our residents: offering moments of joy that truly touched everyone's heart. 💙

February — Recreation Therapy Month — left no room for the blues in our Home - there was room only for warmth, connection and many activities to enjoy.

Have a look.

02/27/2026

A spectacular afternoon of dance at the Care Centre, where the delicate grace and poetic beauty of ballet met the vibrant energy and expressive vitality of Ukrainian dance — two unique art forms, each powerful in its own way, creating a world of magic and wonder that sparked the imagination, uplifted the spirit and touched everyone's heart deeply.

Many heartfelt thanks to our incredible performers - our ballet dancers, including Cleo Prystay, granddaughter of resident Zofia Prystay, and the dancers of Barvinok Ukrainian Dance School for sharing their talent with our residents. Through every graceful movement, you reminded us that art has the power to lift us beyond the ordinary. We're grateful!

02/26/2026

🌟 St. Demetrius Community Programs & Services – March Calendar 🌟

Our wide range of recreational programs for adults 55+, including:
✅ Daily exercise classes
✅ Health & wellness workshops
✅ Social clubs
✅ Technology classes
✅ And much more!

📞 To learn more about St. Demetrius Community Programs & Services:
📧 community@stdemetrius.ca
📱 647-725-0877

Join us this March—we’d love to welcome you! 💙

02/25/2026

February 24 — Honourimg the resilience of Ukrainian people, commemorating those who have lost their lives

February 24 marked four years since the brutal, illegal, and unjustified aggression of Russia against Ukraine. On this solemn day, we gathered in prayer at both St. Demetrius Senior Apartments and the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre, united in remembrance, reflection, and hope.

At St. Demetrius Apartments, tenants and staff came together for an afternoon of commemoration, honouring those who have fallen and drawing strength through prayer, song, and poetry. For many in our community — staff, tenants, residents, and their families, and volunteers — the war is deeply personal. Many have loved ones in Ukraine; some have lost friends and family members, while some have family members and friends who serve on the front lines.

“We must continue to keep strong faith, to pray, and to support Ukraine through acts of kindness and solidarity,” shared Fr. Palisa. “Even if what we can offer seems small, together it makes a difference. Despite unspeakable aggression and constant attacks on civilians and infrastructure, Ukraine has endured — and will continue to endure.”

The commemorative gathering at St. Dementrius Senior Apartments included prayer, songs and poetry reading by Ukrainian poet Volodymyr Kravchuk who read his poems and talked about his own experience of the war in Ukraine. This special event was initiated and organized by the team of the St. Demetrius Senior Apartments, under the leadership of Anna Orlov, Director of Housing.

“ On this day, we remember and honour those who have lost their lives, and we express our solidarity with all the people of Ukraine. Through the power of song, poetry and art we are reminded of the very soul of Ukraine - resilient, loving life, sustained by faith in humanity. We draw our strength from our very humanity, from the unbreakble spirit of Ukrainians, from our shared faith in humanity " shared Anna Orlov.

As long as we gather, stand together, and provide support, hope lives on. Ukraine will persevere. Faith and humanity will win. 💙💛

02/24/2026

We are pleased to share that our CEO, Irena Dounets, was a speaker at the International Business Woman PRO Forum held at Toronto City Hall on February 14. The Forum brought together women who are business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility.

In her remarks, Irena Dounets spoke about community-based leadership, emphasizing how organizations, rooted in their communities, can foster trust, belonging, and shared responsibility. She highlighted that leadership grounded in community values nurtures excellence, innovation, and growth, ensuring that organizations meet the evolving needs of the people they serve.

“We are an organization created by the community, with a community vision for the community. For me, leading this organization means leading with the very values that make it possible - listening first, showing up consistently, and turning values into action. It means being present for those we serve, advancing a shared mission, fulfilling a community promise, and realizing a collective vision. This is exactly what is at the heart of our work - a care model that combines clinical excellence with culturally sensitive care, rooted in the values of our community.

Participating in this conference provided a wonderful opportunity to share our experience as a community-rooted organization, and to engage in inspiring, meaningful conversations on the importance of community-based leadership alongside women leaders across healthcare, business, and legal sectors,” shared Irena Dounets.

02/16/2026

Love Stories from Our Home with a Heart - they are stories of enduring love. These are stories of couples who have stood beside one another through decades of life, and now through illness, change, and vulnerability. Loving someone as they face health challenges, when roles shift and independence fades, can be deeply painful. And yet, love remains. And yet, it can be celebrated, and gently held - just as what our staff did, creating special moments for couples this Valentine's Day.

Residents who have spouses had a chance to celebrate their enduring love sharing some little treats in a Valentine's Day-styled environment.

“To celebrate together again, even now, means a lot to all of us.Thank you for giving us this opportunity. It feels like a gift," shared a family member.

One more celebratiom together, one more photograph, one more memory of togetherness- it all made that Valentine's Day so extra special for our residents and their spouses.

02/15/2026

St. Valentine’s Day at the Care Centre – Love in Every Corner

We were deeply touched by the presence of Natalie Belej,representative of Women in Action at Dell Technologies, and a granddaughter of our past resident Sophia Belej, who returned to share her warmth by offering roses to everyone — visiting residents in their rooms, greeting those gathered in the Wintergarden, and ensuring that no one was forgotten.

The afternoon unfolded with a wonderful concert by the richly talented singer Roman Butenko. His voice carried through the halls, warming everyone's heart.

Together, these gestures of generosity and artistry created a day where love truly echoed in every heart, and was seen in every beaming smile.

02/06/2026

🌟 St. Demetrius Community Programs & Services – February Calendar 🌟

Looking for ways to stay active, connected, and engaged this winter? We offer a wide range of recreational programs for adults 55+, including:

✅ Daily exercise classes
✅ Health & wellness workshops
✅ Social clubs
✅ Technology classes
✅ And much more!

🆕 New this month
🧘‍♂️ Tai Chi with Steve Yee
🥁 Let’s Drum Some Fun

📚 Featured Health & Wellness Workshops
🦷 “You Need a Healthy Mouth for a Healthy Body”
with Anne Bosy, M.Sc. M.Ed.

🧬 “Understanding Cancer: How and Why It Happens”
with Dr. Shilpi Gupta, biologist, science communicator and author.

🥗 “A Sensible Approach to Food, Nutrition and Health: The Truth About Fad Diets” with Maria Ricupero, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator

📞 To learn more about St. Demetrius Community Programs & Services:
📧 community@stdemetrius.ca

📱 647-725-0877

Join us this February—we’d love to welcome you! 💙

01/29/2026

With one more beautiful concert, we wrapped up the festive season.

Thanks to the wonderful initiative of family members Marika Rawlik and Stephanie Mulyk, daughters of our resident Lubomira Dwulit, who reached out to other family members and friends, our home was filled with the sounds and spirit of Kolyada.

And how fitting it was that it was the children who once again made this season unforgettable for our residents.

In this cherished tradition, children go from home to home with songs that wish health, peace, and prosperity. And this is exactly what they brought to us — a warm sense of community, and renewed hope and joy.

We end this festive time with gratitude and with hearts uplifted, carrying the true spirit of Kolyada we shared across generations. ✨
Here is a glimpse.

01/21/2026

We were delighted to welcome children of PLAST - the Ukrainian Youth Scout Organization to the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre. They sang Christmas carols for our residents and then joined forces with them for creative exploration and expression, enjoying various arts and crafts activities side by side.

These activites are a wonderful example of how meaningful and joyful intergenerational connections can be — you could see it on the faces of both the children and the seniors. They truly had a wonderful time together.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ivanka Sohitakyj, PLAST group leader for collaborating with us to make this joyful and meaningful event possible.

We invite you to have a look at our video below and catch a glimpse of these special moments of joy and creativity they all shared.

01/15/2026

Malanka at the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre - heartwarming, uplifting, and enchanting. Have a look!

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