Belonging Outings are a monthly way for older adults to spend time together outside The Jamii Hub, with art as the shared reason to go. For some people, it’s a chance to return to places they used to love. For others, it’s the first time they’ve gone to a theatre, gallery, or museum in years. Either way, it’s easier to show up when you’re not doing it alone.

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These outings are built around simple things that matter: meeting up, recognizing familiar faces, and having time to talk while you walk. The art experience is part of it, but so is the moment before, when everyone gathers at the Hub, and the moment after, when people share what they noticed, what surprised them, or what a piece brought back for them. There’s no pressure to “know” anything. You can be quiet, you can ask questions, you can laugh, and you can take it in at your own pace.

 

Each month, we visit a different venue across Toronto and GTA. Outings can include outdoor theatre, live performances, museums, and galleries. Past visits have included Canadian Stage, McMichael Art Gallery, Aga Khan Museum, Market Gallery, Canadian Canoe Museum and more. The location changes, but the feeling stays consistent: a welcoming group and a chance to spend the afternoon in good company.

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What to expect

• Meet at The Jamii Hub first. We’ll gather as a group before heading out.

• Travel together. Transportation or a group walk to the venue will be arranged.

• A relaxed pace. These outings are meant to feel comfortable and manageable.

• Time for connection. Many outings include time to chat and reflect before or after the visit.

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Please note: To be eligible for outings, you must be registered for Belonging Movement, Visual Arts, or Sing-Along workshops. Our Program Coordinator will email registered participants once a month with details about the upcoming outing and how to take part.

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Jamii’s Belonging Outings are sponsored by Government of Canada, New Horizons for Seniors Program, and Canada Council for the Arts.