DSS staff, clients, and community partners came together at DSS' Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, June 7th, in order to commemorate the launch of our new Assisted Living program. DSS is very excited to officially be opening our Assisted Living program for 149 high risk seniors in our community.  We are opening 2 community hubs at 2195 Jane Street and 3680 Keele Street. Speakers reflected on DSS' impact in ...

 DSS staff showed up in full force to participate in the Toronto Challenge walk/ run event held on Sunday, June 9th. A record number of 30 participants met at Metro Square downtown to take part in the annual fundraising event. Funds raised at the Toronto Challenge go directly to community programs that  contribute to independent living and home support for seniors as well as Toronto  Long-Term Care Homes an ...

June is Seniors Month and we have a busy schedule of activities and events throughout the agency. Please take a look at the attached calendar and familiarize yourself with what’s happening. Help spread the word and raise awareness for this important month! DSS Seniors Month Events & Activities ...

              A Caregiver Support Group is being developed to kick-off early this July, 2013. Facilitator-led sessions will provide both information for caregivers and an opportunity for caregivers to talk about their feelings and discuss personal circumstances that they may be experiencing.  Caregivers will be provided with a short, relevant presentation at the beginning ...

We will be kicking off our 39th anniversary with a Free Community Barbeque following our 2013 Annual General Meeting at Northwood Community Centre ...

In honour of National Volunteer Week, Downsview Services for Seniors treated our volunteers to an Appreciation Luncheon at Mandarin restaurant on Monday, April 22nd. Our volunteers turned out in full force, joining DSS staff and our Executive Director, Susan Doyle, for a meal at the favourite Chinese restaurant. Volunteers were presented with Certificates of Appreciation, awarded by Susan Doyle in recogniti ...

On the evening of April 17th, Downsview Services for Seniors welcomed community members to join our Board of Directors and our new Executive Director, Susan Doyle, at a complimentary Wine and Cheese Reception. The DSS team was happy to greet new faces in the crowd, and an impressive turn- out reflected DSS' broad reach in the community. Among our guests was the hon. Monte Kwinter, MP York Centre, to whom we ...

Spring has sprung - at least according to the calendar. We're hoping the weather is not far behind! Enjoy our Spring Newsletter Caring Matters. ...

Feel great! Have fun! Join us for the Challenge! ...

CTV National visited DSS to find out more about the hidden problem of malnourishment among seniors living at home ...