Building Multicultural Communities - Brampton Centre - 263 Queen St E - Community Connections

Application

Call or email

Eligibility / Target Population

New comers - older adults

Fees

None

Executives

Ahmed Iqbal - Executive Director
ahmed.iqbal@bmccentre.org
Jimena Merlo - Director, Programs and Services
905-790-8482 ext 304 * jimena.merlo@bmccentre.org

Languages

English ; French ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Bosnian ; Dari ; Farsi(Persian) ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Somali ; Spanish ; Swahili ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services

Language Notes

French interpretation available upon request

Area Served

Peel Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Weekly group sessions help seniors to enhance their knowledge and skills on various topics of interest, and also engage them in socially entertaining activities such as singing songs, sharing jokes and stories, playing games etc

Helps in eliminating isolation and loneliness among older adults by:

bringing them together to spend quality time
engaging them in various activities to remain physically and mentally active
connecting them with the wider community through a series of workshops on various topics of interest, and
taking them out on excursions and trips to explore and learn about Canadian heritage and culture etc.

About Us

BMC has been providing settlement and social services to the newcomer, immigrant and larger community in Peel since 1987. Our main objective is to help individuals and families in need and those experiencing social, educational, cultural and financial barriers, limiting their full participation and integration into society and the economy.

Community Connections - Seniors Connections