Recent Updates
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After School Program: Fall Highlights
This fall was filled with creativity, learning, and lots of joyful moments in our After School Program. The children dove into a wide variety of fun and meaningful activities that celebrated the season, our community, and each other. One of the highlights of the season was…
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RTCC’s 2025 Community Impact Awards
At this year’s AGM, we gathered to celebrate and recognize the incredible individuals who help our community thrive. These awards recognize not just service, but heart. They honour those who […]
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New Drop-In Seniors Yoga Program at RTCC
Try a Free Seniors Yoga Class at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre! Looking for a gentle way to improve your health, boost your mood, and connect with others? Yoga might […]
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Earn Your Community Volunteer Hours This Summer — and Make a Real Difference!
Looking for a meaningful and fun way to spend your summer? Join RTCC’s Chinese Newcomer Mentor Program and become a positive force in a child’s life! As a mentor, you’ll […]
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Ensuring Sustainable and Equitable Childcare at RTCC
As the cost of living continues to rise in Toronto and beyond, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre (RTCC) remains committed to providing high-quality programming for children and families in our […]
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Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto
What’s NEW? Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto (NEW) seeks to empower newcomer women and their families in building a life in Canada by connecting them to social and economic opportunities and […]
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2024 RAC Camp Retrospective: A Summer of Fun, Growth, and Lasting Memories
As we wrap up RAC 2024, we reflect on the time shared and the amazing memories created for campers, Leaders in Training (LITs), and camp staff this year. With camp […]
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How Our Mentor Program Strengthens Language, Leadership, and Community
Our Mentor Program is a cornerstone of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre and our vibrant Riverdale neighborhood. Over the years, we’ve harnessed creative learning techniques to support language development, leadership […]
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Volunteer with RTCC’s In-Person Chinese Mentor Program!
Join RTCC’s Chinese Newcomer Mentor Program and support young newcomers aged 6-12 as they navigate their language journey in a new country. Dive into mentorship with in-person volunteer opportunities, committing […]
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Changes to Booking the Betsy Swift Community Kitchen
At its May 2019 meeting, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre Board of Management approved important amendments to the Space Booking Policy and Procedures. These changes, which came into effect at […]
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Environmental Sustainability at the Centre
The Ralph Thornton Community Centre is committed to taking action on environmental sustainability in daily operations. The amount of waste generated at the Centre is a significant problem. Much of […]