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Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre strives to create a safe and supportive place where everyone is welcome! We offer a number of community services including a clothing program, visiting program, phone support as well as a number of community programs.

For more information, please contact

Gaby Motta


Free Nutrition services

Your health and well being is important to us! Our Community Team offers food and nutrition workshops, personal food counselling, food resource referrals, grocery assistance, Adult & Seniors Community Kitchen, Community Connect Food Gardens and more! For more information and to make an appointment, please contact Gaby: 416.392.1509 ext. 328 or email us at: community@demo.waterfrontnc.ca


Community Support and Referral services

We can help to connect you to the resources you need: affordable housing, community programs, daycare subsidies, food access, legal services, emergency clothing and more. Please contact Gaby to make an appointment: 416.392.1509 x.328 | gaby@demo.waterfrontnc.ca


Community Connect Food Garden

Did you know that WNC has its very own community food garden? Everyone is welcome to participate and there is no cost. Produce is used for healthy snacks/meals in our community programs and shared with community members. Don’t know how to garden? No worries – we offer weekly organic gardening workshops during the growing season (Spring/Summer/Fall) to show how easy it is to be an urban gardener!

Check our Facebook page for garden photos: https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontnc/

For full details about our Community Connect Garden program, click the link in the sidebar or contact Natasha: 416.392.1509 ext. 309 | natasha@demo.waterfrontnc.ca

Latest Information

Program Listings

Summer Fall 2025



Community Kitchen Program
Ages 18 +
Community Programs – Art, Dance, Education, Social
Program Code: 8cxxl

Join us for an evening of socializing and cooking together! Develop your cooking skills, learn, and share nutritional recipes, all while preparing delicious and affordable meals together as a group. Pre-register one day prior to attending programs to secure your spot.

Funded in part thanks to the City of Toronto – Community Services Partnership Program.

SUMMER 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
4 Jul 8 Aug 19 Tue 4:30 PM-6:00 PM Free
Meet On Jul 8 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Jul 22 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Aug 5 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Aug 19 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
FALL 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
7 Sep 9 Dec 2 Tue 4:30 PM-6:00 PM Free
Meet On Sep 9 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Sep 23 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Oct 7 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Oct 21 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Nov 4 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Nov 18 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Dec 2 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM


NEW! ESL – English as a Second Language-Conversation Circle
Ages 18 +
Community Programs – Art, Dance, Education, Social
Program Code: r8zf4

ESL-Conversational Circle- is being held every week. Learn and share communication strategies when for everyday life. All are welcome. (ON HOLD)

Funded in part thanks to Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility – Seniors Active Living Centres. (SALC)

SUMMER 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
4 Jul 2 Aug 13 Tue 4:30 PM-6:00 PM Free
Drop-In: Yes
Meet On Jul 2 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Jul 16 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Jul 30 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Aug 13 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
FALL 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
7 Sep 17 Dec 10 Tue 4:30 PM-6:00 PM Free
Drop-In: Yes
Meet On Sep 17 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Oct 1 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Oct 15 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Oct 29 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Nov 12 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Nov 26 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet On Dec 10 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM


Individual information, Support & Referral Services
Ages 18 +
Community Programs – Art, Dance, Education, Social
Program Code: dtmh1

We are always here to help connect you with the resources you need: Neighbourhood Programs, Food Access, Affordable Housing, Clothing, Education, Health Promotion, Health Issues, Legal Services, as well as Adults, Seniors, and Family Services & more.

By appointment only. Please contact: Seniors Program Worker – Elizabeth@demo.waterfrontnc.ca or Manager, Seniors Programs and Community Development – gaby@demo.waterfrontnc.ca

SUMMER 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
8 Jul 2 Aug 20 Wed 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Free
Drop-In: Yes
No Class
FALL 2025
Classes Start End Day Time Fee
14 Sep 10 Dec 10 Wed 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Free
Drop-In: Yes

Programs information are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Please check our website for latest information.

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