GROUP PROGRAMS

Our Group Program promotes a high level of social interaction for all participants. All activities encourage motivation and social skills to promote independence.

Activities are chosen by the participants and cover a wide range of interests.These include playing cards, bingo and a variety of modified interactive game show themed activities. We also offer computer-based games, crafts nights and stretch/exercise sessions modified for individuals of varying abilities. There are also movie nights on our 60” large screen television and special event functions such as potluck dinners and birthday parties.

These activities are designed to encourage program participants to socialize and become comfortable with their surroundings and neighbours. A schedule of activities is made at the beginning of each month and is available to all participants.

Our Group Room is fully equipped with the appropriate and necessary tools needed to facilitate activities for participants. Activities can be done independently or as a group. Group activities will allow participants the chance to get to know each other and possibly even form a support network.

For participants who want to increase their physical endurance, our Group Room also offers the use of some exercise equipment. This area of the room is reserved to allow space for participants to improve strength and is beneficial for those participants involved with specialized therapy from outside of the facility and with the support of TLC staff. TLC also provides dedicated space for participants to work at improving their physical strength, endurance and flexibility. Our therapy aids work on a one-to-one basis using free weights, a pully system, treadmill, parallel bars and other specialized equipment. In many cases, our staff deliver a program designed by a therapist in the community.

The Group Program is available at no additional cost to the funder or participant. Our group program is closely monitored by the Group Program Coordinator who is in charge of developing and facilitating this support to all of our participants.