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
October 20 Tuesday, November 17 Tuesday, December 15
1:30 – 2:30 pm
$2 members, $4 non-members
Beginners Bridge
This class is for absolute beginners. Learn to play in a small group!
Registration required.
Call 416-2252112 ext. 1-5.
Instructor: Bill Chodirker
Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Dec. 16
2:00 pm – 4:00 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, Oct. 8 – Dec. 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!
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.
Instructor: Judy Ezrin Monday
Oct 5 – Dec. 14 No class Oct. 12
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, Oct. 7 – Dec. 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, Oct. 9 – Dec. 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, Oct 5 – Dec. 14 No class Oct. 12
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Free – Members Only
MUSIC
Taste of Music Each week a musician or band will be featured through a documentary or musical performance.
Every Thursday
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Free – Members Only
Yiddish Through Song Enjoy Yiddish songs, their translation and practice your Yiddish conversation.
Facilitator: Janie Respitz Monday
Oct. 5 – Dec. 21 No class October 12
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$77 members, $154 non-members
LANGUAGES Join us for a guided casual discussion in the following languages!
French Conversation
Facilitator: Alla Gertsenstein Wednesday
Oct. 7, 21 Wednesday, Nov. 4, 18 Wednesday, Dec. 2, 16
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Free – Members Only
Hebrew Conversation
Facilitator: Israel David Wednesday
Oct. 28 Wednesday, Nov. 11, 25 Wednesday, Dec. 9
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Free – Members Only
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
LIBRARY
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 are given feedback in a supportive environment.
Facilitator: Sylvia Warsh
Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Dec. 15
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$77 members, $154 non-members
News, Views and Schmooze
Discussion of different subjects in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Facilitator: Murray Bloomfield
Every Monday No class October. 12
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Free – Members
Women’s Discussion Group
Meet and discuss the challenges and opportunities of aging, finding meaning and purpose in this life stage. Facilitator: Linda Lean
Thursday, Oct. 8, 22 Thursday, Nov. 5, 19 Thursday, Dec. 3, 17
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Free – Members Only
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
Democracy Café
This safe forum allows participants to share their opinions respectfully on a variety of topics.
Facilitator: Barry Abramsky
Wednesday, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 & Dec. 9
12:00 pm – 1:30pm
Free – Members only
Parsha Ha Shavuah
Weekly Torah Portion Discuss messages in the parshiyot and stories in the Tanach.
Facilitator: Lillian Benlolo, Bible Study Teacher
Every Wednesday
11:30 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).