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We're back with another week full of online activities with Torchlight Services' Connect Program! All of the programs below will be done over Zoom, a video chatting application that will allow us to communicate despite our distance! ![]()
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Here is our schedule for the week of June 14 - June 18![]()
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Monday, June 14![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Mental Health Workshop![]()
Join us for a unique program that is all about caring for yourself! Participants will be broken up into smaller groups with staff to work through several activities.These activities focus on emotional well-being and finding balance within ourselves. Times have been tough, but this workshop will also help you find all the good in your life as well. Please bring respect for others, listening skills and thoughtful reflection to this program. No materials needed![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Tongue Twister![]()
Join us for some Tongue Twister fun! Everyone will get a chance to test their tongue and say funny Tongue Twisters. Just to get a taste of what this program is all about, try saying "Better Botter bought some butter" or " Rubber baby buggy bumpers", now try saying that twice![]()
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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 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 playing this game may lead to breaking a sweat on the dance floor!![]()
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Tuesday, June 15![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Matching Game![]()
Participants will get the chance to work their memory on this skill testing game! Participants will virtually pick two cards from a pile in hopes they get a matching pair! If a matching pair is found, a point is awarded to the team who found it and the pair is removed from the pile. The team with the most matching pairs will be our winners!![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Among Us![]()
Among Us is a free mobile game you can download on your mobile device through the app store. Players are sorted to be either crewmates or imposters. The crewmates are responsible for completing mini tasks on their ship to get it back running while the imposter tries to sabotage the mission and eliminate the crewmates. The game is won by the crewmates when all mini tasks are completed or when the identity of the imposters are discovered. The imposter will win the game if all crewmates are eliminated before the identity is revealed. No extra materials are needed however some prefer to use one device for the Zoom meeting and a secondary mobile device used to play the game. ![]()
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You can download Among Us on Apple devices here:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/among-us/id1351168404![]()
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You can download on Android devices here:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innersloth.spacemafia&hl=en_US&gl=US![]()
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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Jeoparty![]()
Participants will be split into two teams, where they will be shown a game board with various categories and cash amounts. These cash amounts range from $100 to $500 and will have a clue underneath. The player must give an answer in the form of the question. If correct, the cash is awarded to the team and the next teammate will choose a category and cash value until the player says an answer that is incorrect, the turn will then go to the other team to get a chance to answer. The team with the most cash at the end of the game will be our winners![]()
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Wednesday, June 16![]()
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 the Zoom whiteboard to draw out the things on the list. 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 competing their rounds, it should also be noted that only staff members can draw on the whiteboard. ![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Kahoot![]()
Kim has prepared some Kahoots to test our knowledge. Kahoot is an online trivia game that allows players to use their phone as a controller for the game! You can download the Kahoot app in the app store of your mobile device, or you can simply go to kahoot.it/ while in the Zoom call, where it will ask you to put in a game pin (this will be given to you during the Zoom meeting) and a nickname! While Kahoot can be played on the same device that is being used for the Zoom meeting, some people prefer to use one device for the Zoom meeting (laptop, tablet) and another secondary mobile device for the Kahoot game (phone, tablet, Ipod)![]()
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7:00pm - 9:00pm: Movie Night![]()
Bring some snacks and cozy blankets as we watch a feature film together over Zoom! The movie we watch will be determined by the voters! Later this week, a post will be sent out showcasing the movie options for the week, the movie that gets the most votes by 6:30pm Wednesday will be the one we end up watching!![]()
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Thursday, June 17![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Virtual Tours![]()
All aboard! Come join us for some virtual tours! Although we may be stuck at home, with the help of technology we can virtual travel to anywhere an adventure awaits, even from the safety of our own homes! ![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Fill In The Blanks![]()
Two teams will be shown a phrase that has a blank spot in the sentence. The first letter of the top ten possible answers to fit that blank spot is shown on the gameboard. Players must use the first letter as a clue to guess what the missing word is to make the sentence complete! 10 points is awarded for every correct answer and an extra 50 points is given to the team if they can solve all ten answers before time is up ![]()
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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Word Games![]()
Join us for various word games such as MadLibs, Hangman and the ABC game where players give 2 names, a location and an object that all start with the given letter to complete the sentence: " My name is _____, my partner's name is _____, we live in ____, where we sell ____". For example if my letter was T, my sentence could be "hello my name is Terry, my partner's name is Terrence, we live in Tobermory, where we sell telescopes!"![]()
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Friday, June 18![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Bingo![]()
To play bingo online, virtual cards will be sent to each participant at the start of the program. If you would like to play on a physical copy of the bingo card, you can email @Jennifer Cowan and she will send you links to printable versions of the bingo cards so you can mark your called numbers with either a pencil, bingo dabber, or even counters!![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Family Feud![]()
Join us as two teams will face off to attempt to guess the most popular answers to various survey questions! ![]()
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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Yoga![]()
Our friend Bre will be joining us 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, or pillow for you to lay on will also help with comfort.![]()
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See you there!![]()
Kaden
Hi everyone ![]()
Welcome to stage 1 of Ontario’s re-opening. Hopefully we just have to hang in there a little bit longer so we can safely re-open Torchlight during stage 2. We can’t wait to see all of you in person but keep in mind that Kaden and Jennifer have agreed to continue the virtual programs throughout the summer. Check back and I will keep you posted.![]()
Patty
Hello there,![]()
Once again we are back with another week FULL of online activities! All of the programs below will occur over Zoom, a video chatting platform that will allow us to communicate despite our distance! You can download Zoom on your device here: zoom.us/support/download![]()
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Here is a breakdown of the programs we are offering for the week:![]()
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Monday, June 7![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Among Us![]()
Among us is a free mobile game you can download onto your mobile device. While playing you will either be assigned as a crewmate or an imposter. The crewmates' job is to complete mini tasks to get your spaceship running again, while being careful of the imposters who are secretly eliminating your crew. The imposter will win if all crewmates are eliminated before the crewmates figure out the true identity of the imposter! This fun game of cat vs mouse can be played on either Apple or Android devices.You can download Among Us on Apple devices here: apps.apple.com/us/app/among-us/id1351168404![]()
You can download on Android devices here: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innersloth.spacemafia&hl=en_US&gl=US![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Matching Game![]()
Participants will get the chance to work their memory in this skill- testing game! Participants will virtually pick two cards from a pile in hopes they get a matching pair.If a matching pair is found, a point is awarded to the team and the pair is removed from the card pile. The team with the most matching pairs will be our winners! ![]()
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4:00pm - 5:00pm: 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 Summer vacation, so yours truly will be the host of the evening!![]()
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Tuesday, June 8![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Scattergories![]()
Each round players will be given a list of categories and a random letter, this letter must be used as the first letter to every answer from the list of categories! 1 point is awarded for every unique answer that begins with the designated letter! Be sure to bring a pencil and paper to help keep track of answers and points! ![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: Kahoot![]()
Barb has prepared some Kahoots for us to test our knowledge. Kahoot is an online trivia game that allows players to use their mobile device as a controller for the game. This trivia game awards points to those who give fast and correct answers! You can download the Kahoot app in the app store of your mobile device, or you can simply go to kahoot.it/ while in the Zoom meeting, where it will ask you to put in the game pin (given during the Zoom meeting), and to give yourself a nickname. While Kahoot can be played on the same device as the one using the Zoom meeting, some people prefer to use one device for the Zoom meeting (laptop, tablet) , and a secondary mobile device to input the Kahoot answers (phone, tablet). ![]()
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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Fill In The Blank![]()
Teams will be shown a sentence that has a blank spot in the sentence. The first letter to the top ten possible answers will be shown, and players must use this first letter as a clue to guess what the missing word could be to make the sentence complete. One team will go first and be given 2 minutes to guess what each answer is. A player will guess answers until they are incorrect, then the next teammate will go and give an answer until incorrect. Once the time limit is up, the other team will get a chance to guess the remaining answers. 10 points are awarded to the teams for each correct answer and an extra 50 points is awarded to the team if they can get all 10 answers before the timer is up!![]()
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Wednesday, June 9![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Mental Health & Wellness Workshop![]()
Join us for a unique program that is all about caring for yourself! Participants will be broken up into smaller groups with staff to work through several activities. These activities focus on emotional well-being and finding balance within ourselves. Times have been tough, but this workshop will also help you find all the good in your life as well. Please bring your respect for others, listening skills, and thoughtful reflection to this program. No materials required. ![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: It's Only Rock & Roll (90's Edition)![]()
Martin invites you to join in on taking a look at the history of rock and roll! This time we'll be going back to the 90's to relive the performances of legendary artists of the time! Come join to learn more about musicians of the past, or even just to hear some good tunes!![]()
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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Jeoparty![]()
Participants will be split into two teams, where they will be shown a game board with various categories and cash amounts. These cash amounts range from $100 to $500 and will have a clue underneath. The player must give an answer in the form of a question to match the clue given. For example, answers will usually start with "what is____" or "who is ____". If the player is correct, the next teammate will choose a category and cash amount, if incorrect then it will be the other team's chance to play. The team with the most collected cash at the end of the game will be our winners for this week of Jeoparty!![]()
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Thursday, June 10![]()
10:30am - 11:30am: Learn To Draw![]()
Bring pencil and paper with you as you join in on us watching step - by - step video tutorials on how to draw some of our favourite characters! ![]()
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1:00pm - 2:00pm: 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 recommended to bring a pencil and paper with you to keep track of all the songs you recognized, or even if you hear a song you haven't heard yet and would like to write down the song so you can listen to it later! ![]()
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7:00pm - 9:00pm: Movie Night ![]()
Bring some snacks and cozy up as we watch a feature film together over Zoom! The movie we end up watching will be determined by the voter! A post will be sent out later in the week showcasing the movie options for the week, the movie with the most votes by 6:30pm on Thursday will be the one we end up watching!![]()
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Friday, June 1110:30am - 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 rather prefer a physical copy of the bingo cards so that you can mark the cards with bingo dabbers, coins/counters or even a pencil; email @Jennifer Cowan as she will provide links to printable versions of the cards! ![]()
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1:30pm - 2:30pm: 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, even from the safety of our own homes!![]()
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4:00pm - 5:00pm: Group Workout ![]()
Join us for a beginner level workout led by you! Participants will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of exercises to target all areas of the body and overall physical wellness. Water for hydration, comfortable clothing and footwear to move around in is recommended, no other equipment will be required. All exercises will have two versions participants can choose from to move within their comfort level. ![]()
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Very excited for another week of online fun!![]()
See you all on Monday!![]()
Kaden