Online Programs

We are excited to be able to offer a variety of online virtual programs to our Bernard Betel Centre community through Zoom. 

ART PROGRAMS

Health and Wellness in Mandala Art
When working on our mandalas, in class and at home, we are learning to focus on the benefits this healing activity provides our physical health, our mental health and our spirituality. No experience necessary. You must have access to a printer.
Winter: Thursday, January 8 – March 19 (11 weeks)
Spring: Thursday, April 23 – June 18 (9 weeks)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$20 members
$30 non-members
To register, call 416-225-2112, ext. 0.

COMPUTER CLASSES

This History of Technology
A lecture on how we came to the information age, the evolution of technology, and where this may lead to in the future.
Tuesday, May 12
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Free – Members Only
Register HERE.

Microsoft PowerPoint
Creating a simple PowerPoint slide show is easy and quick. For family, school, or work, you can make clear and simple presentations!
Tuesday, June 9
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Free – Members Only
Register HERE.

FITNESS & DANCE CLASSES

Gentle Fitness
This class is low-impact and gentle for all abilities. Some seated and standing exercises will take place. Instructor: Maria Lindgren
Winter: Friday, January 9 – March 20 (11 weeks)
Spring: Friday, April 17 – June 19 (10 weeks)
No class May 22
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Free – Members Only
Register HERE

DISCUSSION GROUPS

Memory Boosters 
Stay sharp and challenge your mind with riddles, puzzles, games and trivia as part of a fun and energetic group.
Every Thursday
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free – Members Only
Register HERE

Writing Discussion Group
Participants will read their works aloud and receive feedback in a supportive, friendly and informal environment. Facilitator: Judy Weinryb
Every Friday
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free – Members Only
Register HERE


To connect to Zoom:
-Once you register, you will receive an email with a link to the Zoom meeting. Follow the instructions to download Zoom.
-Once you are in the system, click “Join with Video” and “Join with Computer Audio”.
-If Zoom asks to access your camera and/or microphone, say YES.
-You can also use your smart phone to join. You need to first download the “Zoom” app from the App store.

To Connect to Zoom (Russian)

For any issues or questions about our online programs, please contact Maria Lindgren at marial@betelcentre.org.


Privacy and Security Advisory:
Participants are advised that most online virtual programs take place entirely online using a third-party video conference platform called Zoom. This means that, in order to participate, you will be required to download and configure the Zoom application for use on your personal or work computer, tablet, or smartphone. Participants are cautioned that, by their nature, video conferencing platforms utilize the camera and microphone on their devices and that they should act accordingly. Activating your microphone or camera is entirely your choice and is not a requirement to participate. Lastly, be advised that, when you are using Zoom or any other third-party application, you are agreeing to that vendor’s terms and conditions and to their privacy policy. Please consult https://zoom.us/terms for further details.