Dorothy’s Place is a drop-in lunch program for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors (and their caregivers), living in Scarborough* and the Greater Toronto Area.
Dorothy’s Place hosts community lunches, workshops, and other events. We are open on Mondays, from11:30am to 2pm, September through July.
We are located on the basement level of 33 East Rd (near the corner of Warden Ave and Kingston Rd). The basement door is at the bottom of the ramp next to the main church entrance. The basement space is mobility aid accessible.
*traditional territories of Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Mississauga, Mississaugas of the Scugog, and Wendake-Nionwentsïo peoples
Lunch
Every week at Dorothy's Place, we prepare and serve lunch on site. Vegetarian options and dairy-free options are always available. We try to accommodate other dietary restrictions as well, please call or text us at 647-915-2475 if you require accommodations. Lunch is typically served around 12:30pm.
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Activities
Before, during, and after lunch, Dorothy's Place participants have large group discussions. Sometimes we have an activity, like tie dye or karaoke, sometimes we set up the projector and a participant will give a presentation. We also have the occasional "field trip", like when we went to see the ballet Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in March of 2024.
Clothing Swap
Rainbow Community Places has a 'Clothing Swap Area' where participants in both programs (Dorothy's Place and Toby's Place) can donate clothing they no longer use, and take clothing that they will use. We wash all clothing on-site before it goes on the racks.
Snacks
Before lunch is served, we typically have muffins and fresh fruit, as well as prepackaged snacks (like granola bars, chips, and cookies). We serve coffee, as well as tea, water, and juice.
Gender-Affirming Haircuts
Every few months, Dorothy's Place hosts a Gender-Affirming Haircut Day. During Haircut Days, professional hairstylists come to the program to give free haircuts to participants who would like them. Haircut Days at Dorothy's Place are first-come-first-served.
Workshops
Dorothy's Place hosts workshops and information sessions on a variety of topics. We host creative workshops (polymer-clay sculpting, tie dye, etc), as well as practical skills workshops (cooking, self-care, etc). We've also hosted information sessions run by representatives from Service Canada, as well as the Toronto Public Library.
