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Once again we are back with another week FULL of online fun with Torchlight Services' Connect Program! Although we may all be stuck inside, with the help of technology we can communicate with each other despite our distance! All of the activities seen on this schedule will be run over Zoom, a free video web chatting application that you can download onto your device. You can down load by clicking here: zoom.us/![]()
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Here is a breakdown of the activities we have to offer for this week:![]()
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Monday, May 17![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Bingo![]()
To play Bingo online, virtual cards will be sent to each participant at the start of the program, however if you would prefer a physical copy of the bingo cards, email @jcowan06@uoguelph.ca as she will provide links to printable versions of the cards so participants can print off the cards before the program and mark the cards during the program with a pencil, bingo dabber, or even coins/counters!![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Learn To Draw![]()
Be sure to bring a pencil and paper with you to this meeting as we will be going over step by step tutorials on how to draw some of our favourite characters! ![]()
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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Heads Up![]()
In our Torchlight version of Heads Up! Players will be divided into two teams. In each 2 minute round, one player from each team will close their eyes while a list of words along with pictures related to the words are shown to the rest of the team. The team must give clues as to what's on the list so the person with their eyes closed can guess, however if the teammate reads what's off the list, those points will not be counted. During this time, the other team will remain silent until one of their players closes their eyes and guesses in the next round. One point is awarded to the team for every correct answer given by the player with their eyes closed.![]()
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Tuesday, May 18![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: The Money Wheel![]()
For this program, participants are split into two teams that will go head to head as they spin the money wheel! In Torchlight's version of The Wheel of Fortune, teams will attempt to guess letters within a hidden phrase in order to earn cash for their team! The team with the most cash at the end wins!![]()
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3:30pm - 4:30pm: Tic Tac Torch![]()
For this trivia game, teams will take turns as players choose categories from a 3 x 3 grid to answer a related trivia question. if correct, the team places their team logo on the 3 x 3 grid where the category was originally. 1 point is awarded for every correct answer (or 1 point for every time your team logo is on the grid). The object of the game is to get more team logos on the grid than the other team. It should be noted that teams receive an extra 5 points if they get their team logo in 3 spaces on the grid in a row! The team with the most points at the end wins ![]()
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7:00pm - 8:00pm: Yoga![]()
Our friend Bre will be joining us once again to lead us in a beginner's yoga class. Bre will be demonstrating one version of the sequence while a seated sequence will be demonstrated on the chair by Jennifer. It is recommended to wear clothing that is easy to move in, as well as some water to stay hydrated. Bringing a soft surface such as a towel, yoga mat, blanket, pillow for you to lay on will also help with comfort. ![]()
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Wednesday, May 19![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Fill In The Blanks![]()
For this game teams will be shown a phrase with a blank spot in the sentence, then shown a list of the most popular answers but only the first letter is revealed, the rest of the word is hidden. The first team to go will have 1 minute to guess what each answer is. 1 player will say an answer and if correct will go again, if incorrect the next teammate will go. Once the time is up the other team will have a chance to answer the remaining. 50 points are awarded for every correct answer. ![]()
For example a game round might look like this: "My favourite DC super hero is _____"and participants will be shown a game board with a list of words with only the first letter revealed.![]()
"W______ W_____" , "C________" , "F______", and "G____ L_____" . ![]()
And possible answers could be: Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Flash, Green Lantern![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Its Only Rock and Roll ![]()
Martin invites you to join in on taking a look at the history of rock and roll! This time we're going back to the 80's to relive the performances of legendary artists of the time!![]()
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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Group Chat![]()
Lets hang out and JUST TALK in a welcoming and respectful way as we listen to interesting topics and fun facts about your friends at Torchlight!![]()
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Thursday, May 20![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Name That Song![]()
The first few seconds of a song will be played, one point is awarded to those who can guess the name of the song, and another point is awarded to those who can recall the band or artist who made the song. It is suggested to bring a paper and pencil with you to keep track of all of the songs you recognized. This is the perfect program for any music lover!![]()
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3:30pm - 4:30pm: Family Feud![]()
Join us as two teams face off as they attempt to guess the most popular answers to various survey questions! Steve Harvey is on vacation, so Jennifer has volunteered to be our host for the night! ![]()
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7:00pm - 9:00pm: Movie Night![]()
Join us with some popcorn as we watch a feature film together over Zoom! The movie we end up watching will be determined by the voters! A post later this week will be sent out detailing the movies to vote from. The movie with the most votes by 6:30pm on Thursday will be the one we watch![]()
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Friday, May 21![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Almost Pictionary ![]()
In our version of Pictionary, participants will be divided into small teams that are paired with a Torchlight staff member. In each 2 minute round staff will be given a list of words/phrases and will use Zoom whiteboard to draw them. Using only pictures drawn by the staff on their team, participants will try to guess as many drawings as possible. Other participants and staff will be quiet while other teams are completing their rounds and only staff members can draw on the whiteboard. ![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Virtual Board Game![]()
Susan invites us to join in on virtual board game, this game will have participants working in pairs or small groups in order to advance through the game board ![]()
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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Just Dance Party![]()
Join us for our Just Dance Party where we will be following the dances done in the Just Dance Now video game! Participants can download the "Just Dance Now" app on their phone to use their phone as a controller to the game where points are awarded based on how closely you follow the dancers on screen. Downloading the app is optional but definitely not needed to have fun. Everyone is more than welcome to join to dance and chat with friends or even just to enjoy some music! Comfy clothes and water is recommended as dancing may lead to breaking a sweat. Also be sure to email us if you have any song requests!![]()
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See you there!![]()
Kaden
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We hope you've all had a lovely Mother's Day today! Here's the plan for this week:![]()
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Monday May 10th![]()
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10:30-11:30am: Learn to Draw![]()
Join us to watch drawing tutorials on YouTube together to learn to draw your favourite movie, tv and video game characters (feel free to send any requests). We typically follow the channel Cartooning Club How to Draw if you would like to check it out! We recommend having a few sheets of paper and some drawing materials ready to go!![]()
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1:00-2:00pm: Kahoots with Kim![]()
Kahoot is an online trivia platform, you will need a device with access to the Kahoot website where we will test our knowledge on a variety of trivia topics (feel free to send us some fun topic suggestions)! The participant with the most correct answers will win. While Kahoot can be played on the same device as the Zoom call, some people prefer to have one device (such as their phone or tablet) for the Kahoot Quiz and another for the Zoom call. ![]()
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7:00-8:00pm: Family Feud![]()
Come guess the most popular answers to survey questions about a variety of topics! Participants will compete in 2 teams and work together to earn the most points. The overall structure will be similar to the popular game show. No additional materials are required, just hop on zoom ready to have fun!![]()
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Tuesday May 11th![]()
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10:30-11:30am: Kahoots with Barb (Disney/Movie Theme)![]()
Kahoot is an online trivia platform, you will need a device with access to the Kahoot website where we will test our knowledge on a variety of trivia topics (feel free to send us some fun topic suggestions)! The participant with the most correct answers will win. While Kahoot can be played on the same device as the Zoom call, some people prefer to have one device (such as their phone or tablet) for the Kahoot Quiz and another for the Zoom call. ![]()
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4:00-5:00pm: Heads Up![]()
In our Torchlight version of Heads Up! Players will be divided into 2 teams. In each 2-minute round one player from each team will have to close their eyes while a list of celebrities, objects, movies etc.. are displayed to their teammates. Teammates will have to give the player with their eyes closed clues to figure out each item on the list. During this time the other team will stay silent. One point is awarded to the team for every correct answer given by the player with their eyes closed. The team with the most collective points at the end of the game wins! ![]()
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Wednesday May 12th![]()
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10:30-11:30am: Bingo![]()
To play bingo online I'll be sending all participants bingo cards at the beginning of the program (if they have not been received already) and using an online bingo number generator. If you or a participant you know would like to attend and receive bingo cards ahead of time to print off so selected letter/number combinations can be physically marked on the paper please email me at jcowan06@uoguelph.ca. I will provide you with the links to printable versions of the cards to use. Bingo cards will still be provided to everyone who joins but by printing them off beforehand we can make things a little more similar to the in-person version :)![]()
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1:00-2:00pm: It's Only Rock and Roll with Martin![]()
Attention participants, Martin invites you to join in on a look into the history of Rock and Roll. Our journey continues with some of the great music of the 60s, performed by legendary artists.![]()
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7:00-8:00pm: Yoga with Bre![]()
This will be a beginner's yoga class with my friend Bre who is working toward her instructor certification. Bre will be demonstrating one version of the sequence while I will be demonstrating the chair version of the poses. Clothing that is easy to move and stretch in and a soft surface to sit on is highly recommended (i.e. a pillow, blanket, carpet, towel, or exercise mat). Consent to be viewed by the instructor is assumed.![]()
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Thursday May 13th![]()
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10:30-11:30am: Scattergories![]()
A randomly selected letter is used for each round and participants have to fill out a list using the designated letter as the first letter of each word. 1 point is given for each answer, however if someone else has written the same word as you, neither of you get the point. For example, if the designated letter is K and the category is something you would find at Torchlight Services, an answer could be Kim. It will be helpful to have a pen and paper ready to go!![]()
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3:30-4:30pm: Word Games![]()
Join us for various word games such as MadLibs, Hangman, and the ABC game! More detailed instructions for the games will be provided at the beginning of the program.![]()
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7:00-8:00pm: Just Dance Party![]()
Missing Zumba classes and Just Dance at Torchlight? Join us as we follow along to some of your favourite Just Dance moves via JustDanceNow! Participants can download the Just Dance Now app to make their phone a controller (more detailed instructions will be provided in a separate email). I would like to note that using the app is not at all a requirement, but it just might be a fun way to add some friendly competition. Everyone is also more than welcome to join and just enjoy the music, make up their own dance moves, remain seated and chat with friends, or just laugh along as staff try to keep up with the moves. Comfy clothes to move around and maybe sweat in are advised. Please email Kaden if you have any specific song or dance requests! ![]()
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Friday May 14th![]()
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10:30-11:30am: The Money Wheel![]()
For this event participants will randomly be divided into two teams where they will go head-to-head as they spin the money wheel! In Torchlight's version of The Wheel of Fortune, teams will attempt to guess letters within the mystery word/phrase to earn points. The team with the most points at the end wins!![]()
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1:00-2:00pm: Virtual Tours With Susan![]()
Join us as we explore faraway places from the safety of our own homes!![]()
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7:00-9:00pm: Horror Movie Night with Kim (18+)![]()
This week's movie will be Hell House LLC. This movie is supposed to be pretty scary, so some of you may prefer to wait until another week to join us for movie night. ![]()
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See you soon!![]()
Jenn
Hi there!![]()
We are pleased to announce another week full of online fun with Torchlight Services! All of these activities will be run over Zoom, a free web chatting application that will allow us to communicate despite our distance! You can download Zoom onto your device here: zoom.us/![]()
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Here is a breakdown of our remote programming with Torchlight Services this week:![]()
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Monday, May 3rd:![]()
10:15 am - 11:15 am: Beginner Interval Workout![]()
Certified fitness instructor, Jennifer Neveu will be joining Torchlight for a beginner interval- training workout to help us get our sweat on! It is advised to bring exercise clothing as well as some water to stay hydrated! ![]()
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Kahoots with Kim ![]()
Kahoot is an online trivia game which allows players to use their mobile devices as the controller for the game! Players are awarded for quick and correct answers and the player with the most points will be the winner. While Kahoot can be played on the same device used for the Zoom call, it is recommended to bring another mobile device (phone, tablet) with you to the Zoom meeting, and on that device go to:https://kahoot.it/ and type in the game pin that will be given during the Zoom meeting to join!![]()
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Family Feud![]()
Join us as two teams will face off as they attempt to guess the most popular answers to various survey questions! Steve Harvey is on Summer vacation so I will be filling in as the host for the night! ![]()
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Tuesday, May 4th (May The Fourth Be With You!)![]()
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Among Us![]()
Among Us is a free mobile game that can be downloaded onto your device. In the game, players will be crew mates on a spaceship that are tasked with completing various mini tasks in order to get the ship back and running, however while completing the task, it appears as some of the crew mates are actually imposters who secretly eliminate the crew mates before all the tasks are completed. As a crew member you must figure out who the imposters are before it's too late!![]()
You can download the game on Apple here: apps.apple.com/us/app/among-us/id1351168404![]()
You can down load the game on Android here: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innersloth.spacemafia&hl=en_US&gl=US![]()
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: How Well Do You Know Staff At Torchlight?![]()
Barb has put together some quiz questions to test your knowledge on how well you know our staff! This quiz will be done over Kahoot, an online platform that allows players to use their mobile device as the controller. When in the Zoom meeting, on your secondary device go to: kahoot.it/ where you will be asked to type in a game pin that will be given during the Zoom meeting! ![]()
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Virtual Tours![]()
All aboard! Come and join us for some virtual tours! Although we may be stuck at home, with the help of technology we can virtually travel to anywhere an adventure awaits from the safety of our own homes!![]()
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Wednesday, May 5th![]()
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Hello My Name Is..![]()
This new game is all about learning fun facts about your friends at Torchlight!![]()
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: It's Only Rock And Roll (60's Style)![]()
Martin invites you to join in on taking a look at the history of rock and roll! This time we're going back to the 60's to relive the performances of legendary artists of the time!![]()
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Just Dance Party![]()
Missing Zumba classes and Just Dance at Torchlight? Join us as we follow along to some of your favourite Just Dance moves via YouTube! Please email Jennifer if you have any specific song or dance requests!![]()
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Thursday, May 6th![]()
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Learn To Draw![]()
Be sure to grab your pencil and paper for this activity! Together, we will be taking a look at a few video tutorials on how to draw various pop culture characters!![]()
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Bingo![]()
To play bingo online, virtual bingo cards will be sent out at the beginning of the program over Zoom. If you, or a participant you know who would like to attend and receive bingo cards ahead of time to print off the cards (on paper to physically mark off the called numbers), please email jcowan06@uoguelph.ca as she will provide links to the printable versions of cards to use.![]()
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Name That Song![]()
The first few seconds of a song will be played, one point is awarded to those who can guess the name of the song, and another point is awarded if the artist or band is guessed. The person with the most points at the end of the playlist will be the winner! It is also suggested to bring a paper and pencil to keep track of all the songs you know and keep track of points!![]()
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Friday, May 7th![]()
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Scattergories![]()
For each round, a randomly selected letter will be shown, participants will then have to fill out a list using that designated letter as the first letter of each word. For example, if the letter was "T" and the category was " things found at the zoo" a possible answer could be "Tiger". 1 point is awarded for each answer, however if someone else has written the same answer as you, neither player will get points. We will individually share our answers so It will be helpful to bring a pen and paper with you to record your answers to keep track. ![]()
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Tic Tac Torch![]()
For this trivia game, teams will take turns as players choose categories from a 3 x 3 grid and will have to answer a related trivia question. If correct the team places their team logo on the 3 x 3 grid where that category was originally. 1 point is awarded for every correct answer / anytime your team logo is on the 3 x 3 game board. The object of the game is to get more team logos on the grid than the other team, as well as attempt to get three of your logos in a row as that will result in an additional 5 points! The team with the most points at the end of the game will be crowned the winner!
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Our movie night this week will be The Greatest Showman! Thank you to everyone for voting and being patient. ![]()
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Here's the zoom information:![]()
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Meeting ID: 996 8283 0569![]()
Passcode: 552093![]()
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See you there!![]()
Jenn
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