# Wednesday, September, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

# Sheraton Parkway North Toronto Hotel & Suites

This in-person event is hosted by the Alliance and is intended for our members only. 

Join us in Richmond Hill for a day of learning, networking, and fun.    

Participants will come together for a full day of learning, networking, and collaboration focused on social prescribing and health promotion. The program offers opportunities to share best practice, strengthen connections across the sector, and engage in interactive discussions supporting person-centred, community-based care. 

  • Early bird rate: $50 +HST - available until 5pm on August 23, 2026 

  • Regular rate: $60 +HST  

# Hotel Accommodations 

The Alliance has negotiated a special rate $289 +Taxes and Fees for a limited number of hotel rooms for the night of Tuesday, September 22, 2026. These discounted rooms are available on a first-come, first served basis and must be booked by August 28, 2026.

Please note, room rates will also be subject to a non-commissionable daily Amenity Fee (AF) of $10.00 per room per night, these charges are separate and distinct from and in addition to the room rate and from taxes. 

  • Hotel Onsite Reservations Team Telephone Number: 1-800-668-0101  

If you have any questions please email: socialprescribing@AllianceON.org. 

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# Outline for the day

8:30 AM  

Arrival, Registration, Breakfast & Networking  

9:00 AM  

Welcome 

9:20 AM  

Impact of Social Prescribing across Ontario and Canada  

9:30–10:30 AM  

Plenary 

10:45–11:45 AM 

Research Results and Program Planning – How it’s Done! 

  • The Power of Socio Demographic Data 

  • Health Promotion Project Results 

  • Links2WellBeing Results 

  • And more 

12:00 PM  

 Lunch  

12:45 PM  

Poster Presentations and Conversation Tables  

Pick up to 3 topics to discuss out of:  

  1. Data, Socio-Demographic Collection, PSS forms  

  1. Community Initiative Tool  

  1. Links2Wellbeing and Seniors Active Living Centres 

  1. Healthcare Excellence Canada – Community Paramedics Social Prescribing Program 

  1. Woolwich CHC – A Framework for Social Prescribing at Intake 

  1. More to come! 

1:50 PM  

Experiential Activities – Social Prescriptions 

  1. Canadian Writers Collective 

  1. Dancing with Parkinson's 

  1. Community Singing for Connection and Wellbeing 

2:20 PM  

Break 

2:30 PM  

Practical Trainings 

Choose 1 skill-building session and engage in hands-on learning related to data collection  and use, system navigation and client advocacy, and more. 

3:45–4:00 PM  

Wrap up + Send off  

Door prizes   

Confirmed presenters and facilitators to date include:

Kate Keenan
Singing Together: Community Singing for Connection and Wellbeing
Kate Keenan is a Toronto-based community song leader, expressive arts therapist, multidisciplinary artist, and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She is a co-founder of Songbirds and was among the first trained Singing Mamas leaders to bring the UK-founded community singing model to Canada. Kate has facilitated hundreds of singing experiences with children, families, newcomers, caregivers, and community groups. Most recently, she co-facilitated Singing Together at Access Alliance, an arts-based community singing program within Access Alliance's social prescribing work, supporting newcomer mental wellbeing, belonging, and cross-cultural connection. She is currently working with health-care partners to expand opportunities for community singing within health-care settings.
 
Community singing is a simple yet powerful way to nurture connection, belonging, and wellbeing. Join us for a joyful, participatory workshop where simple songs are taught by ear in a welcoming space where every voice belongs. Inspired by Kate's work co-facilitating Singing Together at Access Alliance, we'll experience how singing together can support healthier people and stronger communities.
 
Détails
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Coût : 
Early bird rate: $50 +HST - available until 5pm on August 23
Internal/External: 
Alliance Event
Type d’événement : 
Learning Events
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Emplacement
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
600 Hwy 7
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B2