Events
Throughout the year, we provide opportunities for you to engage and get involved with Programs for 50+ and Community Engagement.
Our events include thought-provoking presentations and lectures, performances, volunteer programs, and more.
Learn and grow with us by exploring all the events we have to offer.
Stay Safer Online: Free Anti-Fraud Workshop
AI is making online scams more convincing, using fake voices, videos and messages that can appear to come from people or organizations you know. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself at a free virtual workshop for adults ages 55+.
As part of Media Literacy Week 2026, MediaSmarts is presenting CyberSafe Seniors: Preventing AI Fraud and Scams in partnership with the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA) and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO).
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online via Zoom
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This workshop is presented with support from Meta. ASL interpretation will be provided.
Questions about the workshop? Contact info@mediasmarts.ca.
A Winter's Gathering: Carols, Candles, and Song
Toronto Metropolitan University Concert Choir presents an evening of choral music celebrating the Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter solstice traditions.
Featuring Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Messe de Minuit pour Noël (Midnight Mass), the concert brings together traditional French Noël melodies and a vibrant collection of seasonal music spanning centuries, cultures, and traditions.
Enjoy holiday favourites including "Silent Night," "Maoz Tzur," and a solstice medley. Celebrate the end of the year with an uplifting evening of music, reflection, and community.
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Christ Church Deer Park
1570 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1Z8
Ticket Prices:
Early bird (until November 27): $25
Regular admission (from November 28): $35
Children under 10: Free
Tickets can also be purchased in cash at the door.
Meet the Music Director
J. Rigzin Tute is an accomplished singer and conductor who has been performing since childhood. He holds a BA and MA in Music from Wilfrid Laurier University and Westminster Choir College in Princeton.
Rigzin has performed with the world-renowned Westminster Choir at the Festival of Two Worlds in Charleston, South Carolina, and Spoleto, Italy, as well as with the New York Philharmonic and choirs across Canada. He brings a wealth of experience, a deep love of music, and an engaging teaching style to every performance.
With thanks to The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation for their generous support.