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Toronto Deaf Seniors' Centre

We believe that isolation of deaf seniors can be prevented by ensuring a unique environment which promotes and preserves deaf culture and heritage. Where deaf seniors can come together for recreation, education, cultural, social and creative opportunities. Independence and personal fulfillment are achieved through participation.

Our Objectives Are:
  • To provide a community setting which is accessible to deaf seniors

  • To provide opportunities for social interaction

  • To link deaf seniors of Ontario with the larger deaf community


    • Services Offered:
  • Diners Club

  • Educational Workshops

  • Bowling

  • Euchre Nights

  • Annual Picnic

  • Trips

  • Crafts

  • Committee Retreat

  • Tuesday Drop-in (Bingo, Pool, Darts, Dingo)

  • Health and Fitness Programs

  • Resource Worker

  • Quarterly Newsletter

  • Communicator Service
    (contact Kate at (416) 449-9651 ext 128)


    • Application Procedure:
    No application Process

    Criteria for Membership:
  • Member: Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deafened, over the age of 50

  • Associate Member: Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafened, or Hearing and 35 years old or more.

  • Subscriber: Anyone


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    Fees:
  • Member/Subscriber $40.50

  • Member: $18.50

  • Associate Member: $24

  • Canadian Subscriber: $24/year

  • Outside Subscriber: $29.50/year (USA, etc.)


    • Membership Status:
    1. Members are entitled to TDSC discounts, have voting privileges and can be elected to the TDSC committee
    2. Associate Members are entitled to TDSC discounts only
    3. Subscribers receive the newsletter only

    Members are entitled to:
    1. Gift Gallery discounts (TDSC Discount Tuesday) on purchases of $5 or more. (TTC tickets and postage stamps not included)
    2. Special rates for some trips, and seating priority will be given to members
    3. Discounts on transportation services
    4. Special rates for activities ie. Euchre, Bingo, Picnics and Special Dinners

    Other Information:
    Funding provided by the City of Toronto and the Ministry of Health

    For a complimentary newsletter or for more information contact the TDSC Office

    Contact Information:
    Babette Oliveira, Coordinator
    Phone: (416) 449-9651 ext. 192
    e-mail: boliveira@bobrumball.org

    For Communicator Service contact:
    Kate Caggiano, Communicator
    Phone: (416) 449-9651 ext. 213
    e-mail: kradcliffe@bobrumball.org