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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 mem

bers 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
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• Email [email protected]
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• Directly: https://forms.gle/kXqtuRQWsvA93kdA6

September St Demetrius Community Programs & Services CalendarIncludes a wide range of recreational programs for adults 5...
09/01/2026

September St Demetrius Community Programs & Services Calendar
Includes a 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:
📧 [email protected]
📞 647-725-0877
Join us this September – we’d love to welcome you!

Tenants of St. Demetrius Apartments came together to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day in a spirit of unity, friendsh...
08/27/2026

Tenants of St. Demetrius Apartments came together to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day in a spirit of unity, friendship and solidarity.

The afternoon began with richly talented performer Roman Butenko singing the Ukrainian national anthem. It was deeply moving to see tenants of both Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian descent standing together with their hands over their hearts. Roman then delighted everyone with a beautiful concert of songs expressing the spirit and soul of Ukraine.

Staff, summer students and volunteers served a traditional Ukrainian lunch, adding to the warmth and togetherness of the occasion.

Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian tenants shared this special afternoon, united by friendship, compassion and solidarity - with Ukraine in their prayers and their hearts. 🇺🇦

Celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day at the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre! 🇺🇦A beautiful children’s concert led by I...
08/25/2026

Celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day at the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre! 🇺🇦

A beautiful children’s concert led by Innessa Bratushchyk brought generations together in music, joy and pride. It was a heartfelt celebration of what independence means - the freedom to preserve culture, and pass songs and traditions on to the next generation.

35 Years of Independence of Ukraine! 35 років Незалежності України! 🇺🇦We were proud to celebrate this milestone together...
08/24/2026

35 Years of Independence of Ukraine! 35 років Незалежності України! 🇺🇦

We were proud to celebrate this milestone together with the broader Ukrainian Canadian community and friends of Ukraine at Centennial Park in Toronto on Saturday, August 22.

Our organization’s leadership, Board members, staff, and volunteers welcomed the many people who stopped by our beautiful tent to meet us and learn more about our work. At the same time, younger visitors had the opportunity to enjoy creative activities inspired by Ukrainian culture and traditions.

We were also delighted to meet Premier Doug Ford and MPP Sheref Sabawy, who expressed their support for Ukraine. Their presence once again reinforced our pride in being Canadian. Canada has stood firmly with Ukraine. Throughout the park, friends of Ukraine - Toronto residents, community leaders, and elected representatives were there to demonstrate their support.

As an organization that has served our community’s seniors for more than 30 years, on this day, we remember the generations who have been part of our care, including those who found safety in Canada after World War II, and for whom a free and independent Ukraine was once a cherished dream. Today, that dream is a reality facing its greatest trial, as courageous Ukrainian women and men fight to defend Ukraine’s freedom and the future of the Ukrainian nation.

We stand with the people of Ukraine, we pray for peace in our ancestral homeland, and we believe in the extraordinary strength of the Ukrainian spirit. Together we are strong, and Ukraine will prevail. Happy Independence Day of Ukraine! 🇺🇦💙💛

Як організація, яка вже понад 30 років служить людям старшого віку нашої громади, у цей день ми згадуємо покоління тих, про кого ми піклувалися, зокрема тих, хто знайшов прихисток у Канаді після Другої світової війни і для кого вільна та незалежна Україна колись була заповітною мрією. Сьогодні ця мрія стала реальністю, але переживає найважче випробування, адже мужні українські жінки й чоловіки борються за свободу України та майбутнє своєї держави.

Ми стоїмо разом із народом України, молимося за мир на землі наших предків і віримо в надзвичайну силу українського духу. У єдності наша сила, і Україна переможе. З Днем Незалежності України!🇺🇦💙💛

08/17/2026

Ah, Mandarin Restaurant — a longtime favourite that has a way of winning everyone over! With its dazzling variety, colourful dishes, irresistible aromas and that unmistakable feeling of “I have to try just one more thing,” it’s easy to see why so many of us have fallen under the Mandarin spell. Who can resist? 😊🍽️😊🍽️

And yes… our residents, accompanied by staff and volunteers, were right there - where temtpation is. Rows of irresistible colourful dishes, sizzling favourites, crispy bites, succulent meats, fresh seafood and irresistible desserts — a feast for the senses before the first bite even reaches the plate! So many aromas, colours and flavours, and that wonderful question: "Where do I start?" 😋

Just like in the good old days — surveying all the choices, taking a little of this and a little of that, sharing laughs around the table… and, of course, leaving room for dessert! ❤️

Because being a resident in long-term care doesn’t mean life stops or that the world outside becomes out of reach. It means continuing to enjoy the life you have always loved, staying connected to familiar experiences, going to well-loved places, having fun and making new memories.

Cheers to a delicious day out — and take a glimpse at the fun! 🚌🥢❤️

08/17/2026

As we celebrated being recognized as one of the 2026 Best Workplaces™ for Professional Development by Great Place to Work®, here is a glimpse that captures the spirit of our team. ❤️

At our special Caribbean-style Café, members of our Management Team served our staff in recognition of their dedication, outstanding work and commitment to exceptional care.

A joyful moment that reflected what makes our team special — appreciation, respect, collaboration and care for one another.

We are proud to share that our organization, i.e., St. Demetrius Development Corp. has been recognized as one of the 202...
08/17/2026

We are proud to share that our organization, i.e., St. Demetrius Development Corp. has been recognized as one of the 2026 Best Workplaces™ for Professional Development by Great Place to Work®, a global research and consulting company focused on workplace culture.

We celebrated this wonderful recognition together with our staff over a special Caribbean-style coffee break — and the smiles, laughter and warmth captured beautifully the spirit behind this recognition.

While we received this recognition in 2026, it reflects many years of dedicated leadership, nurturing an organizational culture built on competence, integrity, compassion and learning.

To our staff: this recognition belongs to each and everyone of you. Thank you for the heart, skill and commitment you bring to our organization every day.

And to everyone who stands behind our work — our donors and volunteers thank you for giving us the confidence and inspiration to continue learning, growing, innovating and striving for excellence together. ❤️

What a musical gift to our residents! 🎶We had the great honour and pleasure of welcoming Ukrianian soprano Justyna Bluj ...
08/10/2026

What a musical gift to our residents! 🎶

We had the great honour and pleasure of welcoming Ukrianian soprano Justyna Bluj to our Care Centre for a very special live performance.

Justyna is an accomplished young singer with an international career in opera and chamber music, and has performed in many countries in Europe including Switzerland, Germany, France, abd the Netherlands. She is based inWarsaw, Poland, and sings for the apomost recently has been performing the role of Marysia in Hołos, the first opera in the Lemko language.

For our residents, Justyna chose Ukrainian classics by Myroslav Skoryk, Yaroslav Yaroslavenko and Viktor Matiuk — composers from different generations whose works are part of Ukraine’s rich classical and art-song heritage.

Her connection to Ukrainian music is also deeply personal and scholarly. Justyna is pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Rzeszów, where her research explores the solo art songs of 20th-century Ukrainian composers. During her time in Toronto, she is also an Artist-in-Residence with the Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute at The Royal Conservatory of Music.

There was a very personal reason Justyna wanted to visit our Home. Her aunt, Halina Krzywucka, is one of our nurses who has worked in the Care Centre since its very beginning, over 30 years ago.

"I wanted to come here because my aunt works here, and I know how much this place means to her. My aunt speaks about the residents with such warmth and affection! I have come to understand this as a place of kindness, compassion and living Ukrainian culture.”

And when we asked Justyna whether she includes Ukrainian songs in her performances as she travels, and why, her answer was deeply touching:

“Because this is my soul.”

Thank you, Justyna, for sharing your remarkable voice and your love for Ukrainian music with our residents and family members, and thank you, Halina, for bringing this very special musical gift to our Home. 💙💛

We're delighted to share a glimpse of Justyna's performance with you. Take a listen.

07/21/2026

We were honoured to welcome Les Rugissants, a Montreal-based choir of professional singers under the artistic direction of Xavier Brossard-Ménard, to our Home for "Voices of Ukraine", a ca****la choral concert celebrating the richness of Ukrainian musical heritage through sacred works, contemporary compositions, and folk-inspired arrangements.

Their program included “Glory to God in the Highest” from Choral Concerto No. 6 by Dmytro Bortniansky; “Prayer for Ukraine” by Mykola Lysenko; The Lord’s Prayer” by Mykhailo Verbytsky; Slava” by Lesia Dychko; and the beloved “Shchedryk” by Mykola Leontovych.

Residents also enjoyed The Cherry Orchard Near the House” and “Kupalska” by Yevhen Stankovych, and“Ode to Kyiv” by Lesia Dychko.

The concert was thoughtfully designed as a spatial musical experience, with the singers moving throughout the performance space and surrounding the audience with sound. Their magnificent voices awakened cherished memories, stirred deep emotion, and brought the spirit of Ukraine close to the hearts of our residents.

Our heartfelt thanks to these remarkable artists for sharing the beauty and depth of Ukrainian music with our Home. 💙💛
Here is a glimpse.

07/21/2026

FIFA Championship Final at the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre. What is more enjoyable than watching it together with appetizing snacks and refreshing drinks? A delightful day, one of a kind. All made possible by our caring, creative and enthusiastic Recreaton Team - they decorated the room, served snacks and drinks and made it all so FIFA festive.

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