ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: conversation and bookclub
Parish volunteers, clergy, and a diverse bunch of international students and newcomers to Canada gather for conversation and relationship building. The ESL Bookclub meets bi-weekly before the sessions, and students and clergy often go out for lunch or volunteer at the church following the class.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Chair Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, Meditation through Art, etc.
Tuesday tea
An open-office hour with Rev. Irina to chat, play games, and socialize over a cup of tea.
Toddler drop-in playgroup
A time to stop by with your preschool-aged child, have a snack and chat with fellow caregivers (parents, grandparents, nannies, baby-sitters, etc!) as the kids engage in free play in our cozy Library and adjacent spacious hall.
CHOIR
St. Timothy’s Choir meets for rehearsal each Thursday, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm during the fall, winter and spring (Sept~June). Under the direction of Music Director Ed Connell and with the help of our brilliant leads, they prepare to lead the sung liturgy, the hymns and an anthem for the main Sunday service. They are a stable group, but always happy to welcome others in the parish who would like to join their ranks. Once or twice a year they have a social evening with treats and lots of laughs. (They also laugh, chat and enjoy the weekly rehearsal process.) Being part of the choir is a very special way to contribute to the life of the church, and St. Timothy’s music program has been one of its strengths for years.
ST. ANDREW’S GROUP
Meets every Wednesday from noon to 1pm: in person during the warmer part of the year, and on Zoom during the winter — for a natter, chat and mutual support. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for women to enjoy each other’s company while using our talents to raise some money for both the Church and various charities. Our chief fund raising vehicle is the making and selling of handicrafts – knitted and crocheted items – directly to customers and through sales like Christmas Kitchen and Mother’s Day Baby Bundles projects. We also donate many knitted and crocheted items (primarily hats, scarves, sweaters, baby garments and blankets) to charities that have the facilities for distribution. We have members with many talents, the interest or ability to knit or crochet is a bonus. Bring a smile, a joke or a story and you will be welcomed. For an invitation to join please contact Janet Fraser – janet.fraser@sympatico.ca.
