Social-Rec & Life Skills Program Schedule
Starting weekend of March 14, 2026 (8 week session)
Throughout the year, Alink offers five 8- week sessions of social and recreational as well as life skills programs. Class size is limited. Most programs take place at Ometz’s L’Annexe Centre at the Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA, 5400 Westbury or elsewhere at the Y. This year, we are developing several new programs in collaboration with the Y.
Costs unless otherwise indicated:
- $180/session for Alink social-recreational
- $240/session for Alink life skills
Register and pay directly through the links below. For more information, contact Matthew Selvin at matthew@alinkfoundation.ca.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR REGISTRATIONS THROUGH ZEFFY: Alink has changed its registrations procedures, and you will now register and pay directly through Zeffy, a secure online platform. When you register for a program, click on the “ADD +” button. That will take you to a short series of questions we ask in case of emergency. (If you are registering for more than one class, you can just say “already answered.”) Below the questions is a line “ Help keep Zeffy free for Fondation Alink 💜 (optional).” If you do not want to contribute to Zeffy, make sure you indicate your contribution is $0.
Program Schedule
THURSDAYS 5:30 p.m.
Supper Club NEW Alink program
Small group meets weekly with educator—one week at a restaurant of their choosing and the other week online to discuss the next week’s plan (4 outings per group). Educator helps participants practice social skills as well as simple budgeting. First meeting online Thursday, March 19. Cost: $180 plus you pay for your own meals.
Register through Zeffy here
SATURDAYS 12:30 – 2:30 p.m at the Sylvan Adams Y, 5400 Westbury
NEW Y Programs
Dance with Samantha 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Register through the Y here
Yoga with Jennifer 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Register through the Y here
Cost: $100 per course
SUNDAYS at Ometz’s L’Annexe Centre at the Sylvan Adams Y, 5400 Westbury
Those who participate in both Sunday morning and afternoon programs are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Alink will provide supervision.
SUNDAY MORNINGS 10 a.m. to noon
Social-Rec: Choose from the following
Art activities–painting, collage, tie dye and more Register through Zeffy here
Board Games–You choose from our selection of games; we make sure you have fun. Register through Zeffy here
Songwriting– Musician Jon Shrier helps you write lyrics to tunes.
Register through Zeffy here
Fitness – Certified trainer Scott Berish works on cardio, stretching, strengthening.
Register through Zeffy here
Chat with Matt Special needs counsellor Matthew Selvin facilitates a talk group for participants. Emphasis is on building healthy and positive interpersonal skills, lots of laughs and connecting with others. Register through Zeffy here
Life Skills: NEW Alink Program Dealing with Feelings Alink’s PEERS counsellor, Lisa Levy, teaches participants how to identify and handle emotions. Using mindfulness practices, breathing techniques and grounding strategies, she aims to help people control their reactions and improve their social interactions. Register through Zeffy here
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS starting at 12:30
Life Skills: PEERS with Lisa Levy (12:30-2 p.m.), an evidence-based social skills program for young adults who are interested in learning how to make and keep friends and/or develop romantic relationships. Topics include how to enter a conversation, dating skills, handling bullying and managing disagreements.
Register through Zeffy here
Cooking/ Meal Prep (12:30-2:30 p.m.) Are you hoping to become more independent in the kitchen? Educator Mel Hannah will help you learn how to prepare a simple meal and how to clean up afterwards. Participants should have some basic experience in the kitchen.
Register through Zeffy here
Floor hockey (12:30-2 p.m.) New Y Program Supervised floor hockey at the Y’s Grover Hall 6 week session (No classes March 29 and April 19). Cost: $140.
Register through the Y here