Offering a respectful and safe enviornment with food and conversation for vulnerable populations. Gatherings take place on the first Tuesday of each month (September – June) from 9:00am to 10:30am
On-site discussion series for seniors, designed to bring people together in person for meaningful conversation, laughter, and learning. These gatherings will continue the spirit of the Tuesday Lunch Crowd—welcoming, inclusive, and engaging—while creating new opportunities to connect face-to-face. Topics will be interesting, accessible, and fun, shaped around shared experiences, curiosity, and community. Whether you’re a longtime participant or new to the group, you’ll be warmly welcomed. Topics and Guest Speakers to be confirmed. Tuesday, March 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm Actor, Director and Teacher Scot Denton reflect on his question: “Acting? Why would you want to do that?”. Scot will share the best times and misadventures during his career of trying to interpret other peoples' stories. Tuesday, April 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm Gary Schlee, for more than a decade, shared local history stories in Fairlawn’s Community Life newspaper. He will takes us on a virtual tour that explores present-day parts of the ‘hood’ and what was there in earlier times. Together, we will “flash back” to when the neighbourhood had a toll gate, Loblaws was on the west side of Yonge, Melrose boasted an impressive pillared entranceway, there was a bridge alongside Blessed Sacrament School, and Fairlawn held services in a barroom. Wednesday, April 29 2:00pm - 4:00pm Our guest speaker, Ebrahim Alia, Program Coordinator Rainbow Seniors at Lansing United, is a technology specialist. He has a background in digital media, technology training, and delivers workshops and presentations on technology, social media, and digital tools, helping people understand technology in a simple and practical way. Join us and learn how Al works and how to turn your ideas into pictures. No technical skills are needed. Tuesday, May 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm Join resident author, Gord Pitts and learn from his book showing how the past can inform our current reality. Scary Harry, the Cheesemaker Assassin. It was a fractious time of vast inequity and sharply polarized views, sparking an explosion of political violence in the U.S. But It was 1906, not 2026. Into this cauldron of class warfare stepped Harry Orchard — paid assassin and a former cheesemaker from the Ontario countryside east of Toronto. What are the lessons from his murderous rampage in an earlier Gilded Age? Gord Pitts discusses his new book.
COMET: A Drop-in Program for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth COMET (Come Out & Meet Each Tuesday) is a free after-school drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-18 in North Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Questioning youth and allied friends are also welcome. COMET program activities include arts and crafts, games, cooking, creative workshops, and more. Dinner and snacks are provided at no cost. When? Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 8:30pm. Where? 28 Fairlawn Ave., Toronto, ON West off Yonge St., a 7-minute walk north from Lawrence TTC Station. Participants are invited to use the west accessible main lobby entrance to access the Assembly Hall downstairs. Why? Because every queer and questioning youth needs a fun and safe place to be themself. What is COMET All About? The program provides youth who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community a safe and welcoming place to gather, eat a nutritious meal, participate in programming through partner organizations, or just come by to hang out
Wednesdays at 7:30pm to 9:00pm, we gather online for Christian Meditation. This group is open to anyone who is interested in Meditation at any level, or are curious. All are welcome. Please email moderator, Patrick Sullivan, at ac.de1780700587tinue1780700587uneva1780700587nwalr1780700587iaf@n1780700587oitat1780700587idemn1780700587aitsi1780700587rhc1780700587 to receive the Zoom login details.
Interested in Quilting and the social aspect of a weekly gathering among friends? The Fairlawn Quilters meet on-site weekly (Sept – May) in the Bessie Barber Room on Thursday mornings from 9:30am – 11:30am. If interested, please reach out to ac.de1780700587tinue1780700587uneva1780700587nwalr1780700587iaf@s1780700587retli1780700587uq1780700587.
The Senior Choir of Fairlawn Avenue United Church is an auditioned group of approximately 35 members, including an 8-member professional core. The Seniors sing every Sunday from September through June at the 10:30 am worship service, and are responsible for an introit, two anthems and all other service music. In order to cover that amount and level of music, often with a minimum of rehearsal time, choristers must have singing experience and excellent music/sight-reading skills. Practice is weekly on Thursday evenings, September through May.
We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a meaningful time of worship and community. The service are delivered by Rev. Jean Ward; Rev. Nigel Weaver; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; and the Fairlawn Senior Choir. After the service, please stay and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at our Coffee Hour, supported by volunteers from our community of faith, for a welcoming time to connect with friends, greet visitors, and share in meaningful conversation. If you have any questions, please reach out to ac.de1780700587tinue1780700587uneva1780700587nwalr1780700587iaf@e1780700587ciffo1780700587hcruh1780700587c1780700587 and we'll be happy to assist.
Every year, we have a Pride service at Fairlawn as a way to express and re-affirm our commitment to being an inclusive community. Join us for a service of celebration, learing and allyship. Moe details coming! We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a meaningful time of worship and community. The service are delivered by Rev. Jean Ward; Rev. Nigel Weaver; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; and the Fairlawn Senior Choir. After the service, please stay and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at our Coffee Hour, supported by volunteers from our community of faith, for a welcoming time to connect with friends, greet visitors, and share in meaningful conversation. If you have any questions, please reach out to ac.de1780700587tinue1780700587uneva1780700587nwalr1780700587iaf@e1780700587ciffo1780700587hcruh1780700587c1780700587 and we'll be happy to assist.
COMET: A Drop-in Program for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth COMET (Come Out & Meet Each Tuesday) is a free after-school drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-18 in North Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Questioning youth and allied friends are also welcome. COMET program activities include arts and crafts, games, cooking, creative workshops, and more. Dinner and snacks are provided at no cost. When? Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 8:30pm. Where? 28 Fairlawn Ave., Toronto, ON West off Yonge St., a 7-minute walk north from Lawrence TTC Station. Participants are invited to use the west accessible main lobby entrance to access the Assembly Hall downstairs. Why? Because every queer and questioning youth needs a fun and safe place to be themself. What is COMET All About? The program provides youth who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community a safe and welcoming place to gather, eat a nutritious meal, participate in programming through partner organizations, or just come by to hang out
The Property Council meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (September - June) from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. If you have any property questions or would like to beome a member of the property council, please contact chair Vicki Stuart at ac.de1780700587tinue1780700587uneva1780700587nwalr1780700587iaf@y1780700587trepo1780700587rp1780700587
Wednesdays at 7:30pm to 9:00pm, we gather online for Christian Meditation. This group is open to anyone who is interested in Meditation at any level, or are curious. All are welcome. Please email moderator, Patrick Sullivan, at ac.de1780700587tinue1780700587uneva1780700587nwalr1780700587iaf@n1780700587oitat1780700587idemn1780700587aitsi1780700587rhc1780700587 to receive the Zoom login details.
Interested in Quilting and the social aspect of a weekly gathering among friends? The Fairlawn Quilters meet on-site weekly (Sept – May) in the Bessie Barber Room on Thursday mornings from 9:30am – 11:30am. If interested, please reach out to ac.de1780700587tinue1780700587uneva1780700587nwalr1780700587iaf@s1780700587retli1780700587uq1780700587.