We have various drop-in games programs for all levels, including bridge, mah jongg, chess and rummikub. Love to music? Join our ‘Taste of Music’ program! If reading and writing is what interest you, take part in creative writing, book club, memoir writing, or take out a book during library hours. For more information about Recreation programs, please contact Charm John at 416-225-2112, ext. 105 or charmj@betelcentre.org.
Registration for classes is on a first-come-first-serve basis. To register for paid classes, call Reception at 416-225-2112 ext. 0 to register over the phone, or visit Reception during our hours of operation.
GAMES
BINGO
Drop-in for a game of bingo!
Facilitators: Phyllis Caplan and Jackie Rotem
Tuesday, July 21
Tuesday, August 18
Tuesday, September 22
1:30 – 2:30 pm
$2 members, $4 non-members
BRIDGE
Learn to play bridge in a relaxed atmosphere. Registration required.
Call 416-225-2112 ext. 105.
Instructor: Lenny Fagen
Friday, July 10 – Sept. 18
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Free – Members Only
Canasta Beginners
Learn to play in a welcoming environment! Each session runs for four weeks. Registration required.
Call 416-225-2112 ext. 105.
Instructor: Ricki Glickman
Thursday, July 9 – Sept. 17
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
$28 members, $56 non-members
Games Room
All games welcome! Supplies for mahjong, rummi-cube, cards and canasta provided. For all other games, please bring your own supplies. Drop in!
Facilitator: Paul Cohn
Every Tuesday
1:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Free – Members Only
Mah Jongg Beginners
Learn to play mah jong! Registration required. Call 416-225-2112, ext. 105.
Instructors: Judy Ezrin
Monday, July 6 – Sept. 14
No class Aug. 3, Sept. 7
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free – Members Only
Mah Jongg Intermediate:
Drop-In. Join fellow players for a friendly, social game of mahjong in a relaxed setting. Perfect for those with some
playing experience who want to enjoy a casual afternoon of play.
Wednesday, July 8 – Sept. 16
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free – Members Only
Mah Jongg Intermediate:
Instructor-Led. Sharpen your mahjong skills and learn new strategies. This class is ideal for players who know the basics and want to improve their game while playing with others. Registration required.
Call 416-225-2112, ext. 105.
Instructor: Shelia Ostrofsky
Friday, July 10 – Sept. 18
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free – Members Only
Rummi-Cube
Join us for drop-in Rummi-Cube! Games provided.
Every Friday
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free – Members Only
Sudoku Beginners
Learn the foundations of sudoku. Don’t let the numbers fool you, you don’t have to be a mathematician to enjoy this game. You must register
in advance: 416-225-2112, ext. 105.
Instructors: Bob and Gail Berchuk
Monday, July 6 – Sept. 14
No class Aug. 3, Sept. 7
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Free – Members Only
MUSIC
Taste of Music.
Each week a musician or band will be featured, and a short sing-along will be included in this fun program, along with video clips of interviews, movies and musical performances.
Facilitator: Harvey Skolnick
Every Thursday, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Free – Members Only
Yiddish Through Song
Enjoy Yiddish songs, their translation and practice your Yiddish conversation.
Facilitator: Janie Respitz
Monday, July 6 – Sept. 28
No class Aug. 3, Sept. 7, 21
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$70 members, $140 non-members
LANGUAGES
Join us for a guided casual discussion in the following languages!
French Conversation
Facilitator: Alla Gertsenstein
Wednesday, July 15, 29
Wednesday, August 12, 26
Wednesday, September 9, 23
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Free – Members Only
Hebrew Conversation
Facilitator: Israel David
Wednesday, July 8, 22
Wednesday, August 5, 19
Wednesday, September 2
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Free – Members Only
LIBRARY
Come in and check out the library! Mystery, romance, biographies and so much more!
English Library Hours:
Tuesday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Russian Library Hours:
Monday and Thursday: 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm
WRITING & DISCUSSION
Creative Writing
Participants have the opportunity to read their work aloud and be critiqued by their peers and instructor in a supportive environment.
Facilitator: Ruth Cohen
Tuesday, July 7 – Sept 22
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free for Members
News, Views and Schmooze
Discussion of different subjects in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Facilitator: Murray Bloomfield
Every Monday
No class Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Sept. 21
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Free – Members Only
Women’s Discussion Group
Meet and discuss the challenges and
opportunities of aging, finding meaning
and purpose in this life stage.
Writing Discussion Group
*This class is held on Zoom*
Read your work aloud and receive feedback in a supportive, friendly and informal environment. Register online:
http://www.betelcentre.org/online-programs.
Facilitator: Judy Weinryb
Every Friday
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free – Members Only
Thank you for thinking of the Bernard Betel Centre, but we do not accept clothing donations. If you are interested in donating books, please contact Sharon Chodirker at 416-225-2112, ext. 124 or sharonc@betelcentre.org (for English language books) or Lily Boltianski at 416-225-2112, ext. 103 or lilyb@betelcentre.org (for Russian language books).