Programs

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Upcoming Events

WIN Marathon

WIN Marathon is pleased to announce that $1 from every 3rd Annual Whitby International Marathon (WIN) registration will be donated to the Abilities Centre . Participants and their supporters may also make a direct contribution to the Centre by clicking here.WIN Marathon…

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Programs

Abilities Centre and the Royal Conservatory Partner to Launch Music Programs

In partnership with the Royal Conservatory, Abilities Centre will be offering two new 6 week music classes: drumming and choir The classes will give participants the opportunity to explore their own musical abilities and experience the joy of making music with others. The classes will be taught by trained artist-instructors from the Royal Conservatory’s Living through the Arts program. The introduction to drumming class, taught by Rufus Glassco, will take place Monday night from 7:30pm -8:30pm, beginning February 27th. The Choir program taught by Carlie Howell, will take place on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:00pm, beginning March 28th. With the opening of the new Abilities Centre facility scheduled for early May, 2012, both of these programs will be hosted at another arts and culture landmark, the beautiful Station Gallery, in Whitby. The registration fee for each program is $70.00.

Drumming registration form click here
Choir registration form click here

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The Abilities Centre will create an inclusive and integrated, internationally leading Centre of Excellence that enhances the quality of life and citizenship of persons of all ages and abilities through sports, arts and life skills programs, research and community capacity building. Some of the programs and services we are planning to offer include:

-Membership profiles and program matching services
-Internship and cooperative education opportunities
-Sponsored lecture series
-Seasonal day camps for kids
-Music, dance, drama and fine arts programs
-Theatre productions
-Court-based sports leagues: Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball etc.
-Mobility, pain and stress management classes
-Running and walking clinics
-Weight circuits and cardio programs
-Adult day programs
-Café volunteer and staffing opportunities

Please check the website regularly to find out about new programs as they get up and running!

To find out more about the Abilities Centre's approach to program planning and development, please see the Abilities Centre's Igniting Passions, Building Dreams: 2011-2014 Program Strategy.
Igniting Passions, Building Dreams: 2011-2014 Program Strategy (PDF)
Igniting Passions, Building Dreams: 2011-2014 Program Strategy (Word)

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The Adult Social Club

The Adult Social Club (ASC) is an Abilities Centre Program sponsored by Scotiabank. The social and recreational program is offered to adults 18-35 years old with special needs who live in the Durham Region.

If you are interested in participating in the Adult Social Club please complete the Adult Social Club Participant Profile 2012 . Send in the forms to: Abilities Centre – attention Sherrie Aldred, 500 Victoria St. W., Whitby, ON L1N 2M8, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax 905-665-8501 . Current Adult Social Club members have until January 12th to renew their membership. After this date any space available will open up to anyone meeting the criteria who are interested in joining the Adult Social Club.

Membership lasts 4 months at a cost of $2 per month. Cheques should be made payable to “Abilities Centre” please.

Space is limited. An Adult Social Club staff person will contact you before you can start.

View the Adult Social Club Program Outline in PDF format
View the Adult Social Club Participant Profile 2012 in PDF format
View the Adult Social Club Calendar of Meetings & Activities 2012 in PDF format

For information about the Adult Social Club Program please contact:
Sherrie Aldred, Program Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 905-430-4300 ext. 7190

Additional staff contact information:
Melissa Rudan, Program Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Don Ludlow, Program Assistant Sports Night at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Robyn Parashyniak, Program Assistant Sports Night at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Adult Social Club - Upcoming Events

REGISTRATION NIGHT - January 12th, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 outside of the Iroquois Room of the Sports Garden Cafe (Iroquois Park Sports Complex, 500 Victoria Street West, Whitby)

Community Outings:

Oshawa Generals Hockey Game - January, 29, 2012

Station Gallery Tour and Crafts - February 3rd, 2012

Cosmic Bowling - February 25th, 2012

Cooking Classes - March 3rd, 2012

Harlem Globetrotters - April 11th, 2012

Pool and Pizza Party - April 21st, 2012

NEW! Adult Social Club - Connecting Together

The Adult Social Club (ASC) – Connecting Together Program is a social recreational program provided by the Abilities Centre and sponsored by Scotiabank. The program is offered to adults with special needs who live in the Durham Region, aged 36-55 years old.

If you are interested in participating in the Adult Social Club - Connecting Together please complete the Adult Social Club - Connecting Together Participant Profile 2012. Send in the forms to: Abilities Centre – attention Sherrie Aldred, 500 Victoria St. W., Whitby, ON L1N 2M8, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax 905-665-8501.

View the Connecting Together Program Outline 2011 in PDF format
View the Connecting Together Program Participant Profile 2012 in PDF format
View the Connecting Together Calendar of Activities & Meetings 2012 in PDF format

Space is limited. An Adult Social Club - Connecting Together staff person will contact you before you can start.

Adult Social Club - Sports Night

The Adult Social Club (ASC) – Sports Night Program is a social recreational program provided by the Abilities Centre and sponsored by Scotiabank. The program is offered to adults with special needs who live in the Durham Region, aged 18-35 years old.

If you are interested in participating in the Adult Social Club - Sports Night please complete the Adult Social Club - Sports Night Participant Profile 2011, as well as the PAR-Q and You and Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire. Send in the forms to: Abilities Centre – attention Sherrie Aldred, 500 Victoria St. W., Whitby, ON L1N 2M8, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax 905-665-8501.

Space is limited. An Adult Social Club - Sports Night staff person will contact you before you can start.