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multigenerational choir of women singing while sitting in a circle

SingWell maintains a Canada-wide database of group singing programs and choirs that serve our focus populations: aging adults, newcomers, people with communication challenges, and others who can benefit from group singing’s impacts on wellbeing!

 

This map serves as a resource for people to access opportunities for group singing in their community.

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Older Adults

WHEN: Thursdays 10:30am

WHERE: 90 John West Way, Aurora, ON

FEE: $1/session

CONTACT: asa@auroraseniors.ca | 905-726-4767 | https://www.auroraseniors.ca/calendar/

MORE INFO: Singing group for aging adults 55 years of age and above.

 
*Registration to the Aurora Seniors Association required for participation.
WHEN: Wednesdays 1-2pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: None

CONTACT: brain.wellness@ubc.ca | https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/summer-2024-details

MORE INFO: For aging adults or those with Parkinson’s, Aphasia, or Dementia

A weekly singing group for older adults aged 50+.

When: Thursdays from 1:30-3pm

Where: Located inside the west entrance of the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre | 265 Cannifton Rd, Belleville, ON K8N 4V8

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WHEN: Wednesdays at 1:30pm

WHERE: 47 Kings Road, Carman, MB

FEE: $50/season, membership required.

CONTACT: carmanalc@gmail.com | 204-745-2356 |  https://activelivingcentrecarman.ca

 

WHEN: Mondays 1-3pm

WHERE: Caledon Seniors Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton, ON

FEE: $4 drop-in fee

CONTACT: caledonsenior@rogers.com | 905-951-6114 |  https://caledonseniors.ca/programs-activities/

 

WHEN: Mondays 3-5pm (changes per semester)

WHERE: Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3

FEE: $200/term

CONTACT: https://continuing.torontomu.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=27143

MORE INFO: A fun and lively group who meet for weekly rehearsals that are filled with singing, learning, and socializing. A mix of trained and novice voices, this group has one thing in common: they love to sing and want to do more of it! New members are always welcome, and each term concludes with a public singing performance.

 

WHEN: Thursdays 1-2:30pm

WHERE: Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre, 45 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, NS

FEE: Free for members ($23/year)

CONTACT: assistant@dartmouthseniors.ca | 902-465-5578 | https://www.dartmouthseniors.ca/events-schedule

MORE INFO: Instructor: Marion Reid. Participants must be 50 years of age and above to join.

A weekly singing group for adults aged 55+. Also open to younger participants.

When: Thursdays from 9:30-10:30am | September – December 2026

Where: Emo Seniors Centre | 7 Roy Street, Emo, Ontario P0W 1E0

LEARN MORE

 

WHEN: Varies

WHERE: Vancouver

FEE: Unknown

CONTACT: Valerie Weeks – vjweeks@telus.net | Morna Edmunsdon – mornaedmundson@telus.net | Cathy B – cathybayley55@gmail.com

MORE INFO: A performance-based choir for older adults

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED

WHEN: Wednesdays 1:45pm

WHERE: 90 John West Way, Aurora, ON

FEE: $50/year

CONTACT: asa@auroraseniors.ca | 905-726-4767 | https://www.auroraseniors.ca/calendar/

MORE INFO: Choir for aging adults 55 years of age and above. *Registration to the Aurora Seniors Association required for participation

A weekly singing group for adults aged 55+.

When: Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30pm | October 27 – December 15, 2026

Where: Grimsby 55+ Active Living Club | 162 Livingston Ave. Grimsby, ON L3M 5P7

LEARN MORE

 

A weekly singing group for older adults 55+ and people from equity-deserving groups.

When: Coming soon in November or December 2026!

Where: Guelph Community Health Centre | 20 Shelldale Crescent, Guelph, ON N1H 1C8

A weekly singing group for older adults.

When: Coming soon!

Where: Hillsview Active Living Centre | 318 Guelph Street Unit 9, Georgetown, ON L7G 4B5

A choral program for older adults living with cognitive decline and their care partners. All singing levels are most welcome!

When: Wednesdays from 9:30-11am

Where: Grace Vancouver Church

Fee: None

Contact: helenachoir@healtharts.org

Learn more: https://www.helenachoir.ca/

 

WHEN: Mondays 6:30-8:30

WHERE: Multipurpose Room, Wallaceburg Adult Activity Centre, 205 James Street, Wallaceburg

FEE: $2 fee to sing, spectators are free

CONTACT: wallaceburgaac@gmail.com | 519-627-6224 | 
https://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca/activities-programs/creative-endeavours/musical-activities/

MORE INFO: Instructors: Gary Park and Cindy Deschenes

A weekly singing group for seniors aged 55+.

When: Tuesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm | September 29 – December 8, 2026

Where: McConaghy Seniors Centre| 10100 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T8

Fully accessible building.

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A weekly singing group for seniors facing social isolation and people living with chronic illness.

When: Thursdays | November 5, 2026 – February 4, 2027

Where: North Lambton Community Heath Centre | #3-59 King St. W. Forest, ON N0N 1J0

A weekly singing group for seniors aged 55+, including those who live with chronic diseases or challenges like aphasia, depression, lung and heart conditions, social isolation and stuttering. 

When: Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm from September 2026 – June 2027.

Where: 8 Taber Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 3A4

 

WHEN: Thursdays 12:30-1:45pm

WHERE: Active Lifestyle Centre, 20 Merritt Avenue, Chatham

FEE: $5 for non-members, $3 for members

CONTACT: office@alcchatham.ca | https://alc-ck.com/calendar/

MORE INFO: This group is a very relaxed setting and does not require any previous singing skills.

 

WHEN: Wednesdays 1-2pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: Free programming through the BC Brain Wellness Program

CONTACT: Contact: joanibye@shaw.ca

MORE INFO: For aging adults and their care partners

 

WHEN: Wednesdays 1:30-3pm

WHERE: St.Thomas Senior’s Centre, 225 Chestnut Street, St Thomas ON

FEE: Daily program pass $6, or monthly membership $30

CONTACT: info@stthomasseniorscentre.com | (519) 633-2850 | https://stthomasseniorscentre.com/contact/

MORE INFO: Programs are open to anyone ages 50+

 

WHEN: Thursdays 9:30-11:30am

WHERE: Stepping Stone Senior Centre, 15 Saunders Street, Fredericton NB

FEE: Free for members

CONTACT: steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com | 506-450-7849 | https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com/artstheatreandmusic.html

MORE INFO: This is a group of members who love to sing and socialize together at least once a week. We do not provide supervision or any medical personnel, so people who require assistance are asked to be accompanied by a companion.

 

WHEN: Thursdays 9:30-11am

WHERE: Syme 55+ Centre, 33 Pritchard Ave, Toronto

FEE: Annual membership $35.00 required plus quarterly registration fees.

CONTACT: syme55@syme55.com | 416-766-0388 | http://syme55.com/clubsclasses/

MORE INFO: Individuals must be members of the Centre to register.

 

WHEN: Fridays 9:30am

WHERE: Seaway Seniors Citizen Club, 506 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON

FEE: $3 for members, $5 for non-members

CONTACT: seawayseniorsinfo@gmail.com | 613-932-4969 | https://seawayseniors.ca/activities/

MORE INFO: Under the direction of Steven Ellam, “Steve E and the Pacemakers” are striving to entertain and encourage our seniors through song and music! This group does many performances in our community – entertaining local retirement residences. Instructor: Steven Ellam.

 

WHEN: Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am

WHERE: 45 Hardy Avenue, Tillsonburg, ON

FEE: $45 for members, $60 for non-members per 10-15 week term

CONTACT: programs@tillsonburgseniorcentre.com | 519-688-2520 | https://www.tillsonburgseniorcentre.com

 

WHEN: Thursdays 3:15-4:30pm

WHERE: Stepping Stone Senior Centre, 15 Saunders Street, Fredericton NB

FEE: Free for members

CONTACT: steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com | 506-450-7849 | https://www.steppingstoneseniorcentre.com/artstheatreandmusic.html

MORE INFO: A fun-loving group of harmonica, ukulele, banjo, piano and guitar players with a bunch of singers. Not only do we entertain ourselves but we also go out into the community to entertain seniors.

 

WHEN: Tuesdays 10:30am-12pm

WHERE: The Good Companions Seniors Centre, 670 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON

FEE: $7.00 per member for the fall and winter session.
*There is no fee for the spring session as it is a shorter time period.
*Membership required.

CONTACT: info@thegoodcompanions.ca | (613) 236-0428 | https://thegoodcompanions.ca/programs-services/

MORE INFO: Instructor: Gloria Jean N.

 

WHEN: Mondays, 12:30pm

WHERE: St Thomas Senior’s Centre, 225 Chestnut Street, St Thomas ON

FEE: Daily program pass $6, or monthly membership $30

CONTACT: info@stthomasseniorscentre.com | (519) 633-2850 | https://stthomasseniorscentre.com/contact/

MORE INFO: Programs are open to anyone ages 50+

 

WHEN: Mondays, 3-4pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: Free programming through the BC Brain Wellness Program

CONTACT: czfriesen@gmail.com

MORE INFO: For aging adults, people with aphasia, dementia, or Parkinson’s, and their care partners

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED

 

WHEN: Fridays 1-3pm, September to May

WHERE: Westend Seniors Activity Centre, 9629 176 Street NW, Edmonton, AB

FEE: $10/month

CONTACT: Mikayla@weseniors.ca | (780) 483-1209 | https://weseniors.ca/whats_new/choir-westend-singers/

MORE INFO: Instructor: Tammy Farkes

 

WHEN: Thursdays 7-8:30pm

WHERE: Thorold Seniors Centre, 8 Carleton St. South, Thorold ON

FEE: Membership to the Thorold Seniors Centre

CONTACT: thoroldseniorscentre@gmail.com | 905-227-2161 | https://www.tc50plus.com/event-calendar

MORE INFO: No audition necessary; just a love of singing. We have a wonderful time and also sing at retirement and nursing homes in the area. Director: Gina Armstrong.

Aphasia

WHEN: Not currently active

WHERE: Ottawa

FEE: None

CONTACT: Anna Zumbansen, azumbans@uottawa.ca

MORE INFO: SingWell research choir

SINGWELL AFFILIATED 

 

WHEN: Not currently active

WHERE: Montreal

FEE: None

CONTACT: Anna Zumbansen, azumbans@uottawa.ca

MORE INFO: SingWell research choir

SINGWELL AFFILIATED 

 

WHEN: Fridays at 12pm, July 7th to December 12th, 2025.

WHERE: Online

FEE: Membership Fee: $2 per year
Program Fee: $292 per 6-month term. (There are 2 terms per year: January – June and July – December)

CONTACT: aphasia@aphasia.ca | 416-226-3636 | To register for an assessment: https://www.aphasia.ca/programs-services/community-aphasia-program/

MORE INFO: Our Hear My Voice program takes place weekly online. It is a communicatively accessible, member-driven program, facilitated by staff and trained volunteers. Members choose songs to play, everyone listens, then light commentary/ conversation takes place about the song. During the song, members may sing along if they would like to do that, but there is no pressure to sing.

 
 

WHEN: Tuesdays 1:30-4pm

WHERE: Association québécoise des personnes aphasiques, 510 – 4450 rue Saint-Hubert, Montréal, QC

FEE: Fee: $20/session for non-members, $15/session for members.

CONTACT: info@maisonaphasie.org |  Elaine@aphasie.ca |  https://aphasie.ca/en/activites/

MORE INFO: This singing group is for people with aphasia and their caregivers if they wish to attend. They must become member of AQPA.

*Mainly offered in French
 

WHEN: Wednesdays 1-2pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: None

CONTACT: brain.wellness@ubc.ca |  https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/summer-2024-details 

MORE INFO: For aging adults or those with Parkinson’s, Aphasia, or Dementia & care partners

 
 

WHEN: Thursdays, 10-11am (Jan 11th – Apr 4th)

WHERE: Online

FEE: $90/season, membership required.

CONTACT: information@cummingscentre.org | 514-343-3510 | https://cummingscentre.formtitan.com/ftproject/ft98ca8588d5c74dd3addc4f76b1a8c1ff/Product?ftlang=English&variable1=&productid=01tJQ000003Ub8UYAS

MORE INFO: Join a certified music therapist for this dynamic program to strengthen your voice and how you interact with it! This online singing program is designed for people living with vocal health issues, including, but not limited to Parkinson’s Disease, Post Stroke, MS, COPD, and other pulmonary issues.

A choral program for older adults living with cognitive decline and their care partners. All singing levels are most welcome!

When: Wednesdays from 9:30-11am

Where: Grace Vancouver Church

Fee: None

Contact: helenachoir@healtharts.org

Learn more: https://www.helenachoir.ca/

 

WHEN: September 2025 – April 2026

WHERE: 194 Eagle St. Newmarket ON

FEE: None

CONTACT: Alex Pachete, apachete@torontomu.ca

MORE INFO: SingWell research choir

SINGWELL AFFILIATED 

 

WHEN: Mondays, 3-4pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: Free programming through the BC Brain Wellness Program

CONTACT: czfriesen@gmail.com

MORE INFO: For aging adults, people with aphasia, dementia, or Parkinson’s, and their care partners

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED

Dementia

 

WHEN: Wednesdays 1-2pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: None

CONTACT: brain.wellness@ubc.ca | https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/summer-2024-details

MORE INFO: For aging adults or those with Parkinson’s, Aphasia, or Dementia & care partners

A choral program for older adults living with cognitive decline and their care partners. All singing levels are most welcome!

When: Wednesdays from 9:30-11am

Where: Grace Vancouver Church

Fee: None

Contact: helenachoir@healtharts.org

Learn more: https://www.helenachoir.ca/

 

WHEN: Wednesdays, 10:30am–12pm from February 12th to May 7th

WHERE: St. Stephen’s Anglican Church | 2821 St. Stephen’s S Ottawa, Ontario Canada K2B 6B9

FEE: None

CONTACT: Declan Charlton, dcharlton@dsorc.org

MORE INFO: Experience the joy and the power of music! Joyful Sound Choir is an intergenerational community choir for people with memory loss and their caregivers, as well as family and friends. Weekly rehearsals foster community, cognitive function and socialization.
*Caregivers are asked to accompany those with memory loss.

 

WHEN: First Thursday of every month, 10:30am-12pm

WHERE: Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, 291 Plaunt St S. Renfrew, ON

FEE: None

CONTACT: tsamusicteam@gmail.com | (613) 698-7713 | 
https://dementiahelp.ca/activities/ottawa-valley-dementia-choir/#:~:text=Coinciding%20with%20the%20Renfrew%20Coffee,(613)%20698%2D7713.

MORE INFO: A once a month singing group for Ottawa Valley people living with memory loss and their caregivers.

 

WHEN: Mondays 11am-12pm

WHERE: Windsor Secondary,
931 Broadview Dr, North Vancouver

FEE: Sept. 8–Oct. 27: $49 | Nov. 4–Dec. 5: $56

CONTACT: phavens@parkgatesociety.ca |
https://parkgatesociety.ca/seniors/social/

MORE INFO: For individuals diagnosed with dementia. Participants must attend with a family member or friend. Parkgate Singers is a group of lively individuals who meet to share in the joy of song under director, Ruth Townsend. The Parkgate Singers have been at the facility spreading music since 2008.

 

WHEN: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm

WHERE: Active Adult Centre in Mississauga, 377 Burnhamthorpe Road E, Suite 116, Mississauga

FEE: None

CONTACT: info@mississaugafestivalchoir.com | r.watkiss@alzheimerpeel.com | https://www.mfchoir.com/raising-voices-choir.html

MORE INFO: Raising Voices is a “family choir” that includes individuals with dementia including Alzheimer’s Disease, their caregivers, youth volunteers from Cawthra Park Secondary School and Mississauga Festival Choir volunteer mentors. Director: Bob Anderson.

 

WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: None

CONTACT: info@agiteam.org | musictherapy@agiteam.org | https://www.agiteam.org/sharingsounds

MORE INFO: AGI’s Sharing Sounds of Music is a year-round music therapy group for individuals with dementia that takes place on Zoom. Instructor: Kayley Patterson.

 

WHEN: Mondays, 3-4:30pm

WHERE: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen Street North, Kitchener ON N2H 2H2

FEE: None

CONTACT: sjudelson@wlu.ca | sasha@greatlakesmusictogether.com | 519 573 4569 | https://alzheimer.ca/ww/en/help-support/programs-services/intergenerational-choir-circle-music

MORE INFO: We invite older adult couples, one of whom is living with dementia to join us weekly to sing and connect. The caregiver may be the spouse, a friend, son or daughter and they are connected with a student from a local high school. These trios remain the same through the school year and are a relationship of mutual mentoring and supporting. This is an intergenerational choir with students from local high schools attending along with the seniors, creating an intergenerational community, with each session concluding with a “tea and cookies” social time.

 

WHEN: Wednesdays 2:30-3:45pm

WHERE: Sacred Heart Church 4040 Nelthorpe St., Victoria BC

FEE: $75 per term

CONTACT: info@VoicesInMotionChoirs.org | https://voicesinmotionchoirs.org/join-a-choir/

MORE INFO: Voices in Motion is an intergenerational choir for adults with memory loss, their caregivers, friends and students. Whether you have recently been diagnosed with memory loss or you are part of a family that has been on this journey for a while, Voices in Motion invites you to become part of its joy-filled and supportive choral community. Choral Season runs September – December and January – May each year.

 

WHEN: Mondays, 3-4pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: Free programming through the BC Brain Wellness Program

CONTACT: czfriesen@gmail.com

MORE INFO: For aging adults, people with aphasia, dementia, or Parkinson’s, and their care partners

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED

 

WHEN: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm

WHERE: Room C167 – 500 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, MB

FEE: $145/pair per 10-week term

CONTACT: csma@cmu.ca |  204-487-3300 ext. 691 |  https://www.cmu.ca/csma/programs/music_therapy

MORE INFO: A choir for persons living with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia and their caregivers. Come and join in making music together! Singing in a choir is a challenging and joyful experience. Learn to sing new and familiar music while making connections with those around you. No prior choral experience is required. Care partners must attend with person living with Alzheimer’s.

Open to All

 
WHEN: Saturdays 10am-12pm. September to early December, mid-January to early May

WHERE: Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 2C8

FEE: $175/term

CONTACT: https://www.hamiltonsings.ca/

MORE INFO: Open to all adults and older youth. We are secular and non-audition, We employ a professional music director and our repertoire is mostly folk pieces.

A weekly singing group for adults aged 55+. Also open to younger participants.

When: Thursdays from 9:30-10:30am | September – December 2026

Where: Emo Seniors Centre | 7 Roy Street, Emo, Ontario P0W 1E0

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A weekly singing group open to all.

When: Wednesdays from 2-3pm.

Where: Central Community Health Centre | 359 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON N5P 1B7

Interested in joining? Contact Diane Arsenijevic, Program Coordinator at 519-633-7989 ext. 421 for more information.

A weekly singing group for anyone wanting to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Transportation is available for those facing transportation barriers.

When: Thursdays from 10-11:30am | September 24 – December 3, 2026.

Where: 88 Cornelia St. West, Suite A4, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 5K9

Call 613-284-4608 for more information or to register.

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A weekly singing group for anyone wanting to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Transportation is available for those facing transportation barriers.

When: Mondays from 1:30-3pm | October 19 – December 21, 2026

Where: 207 Robertson Dr, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0

Call 613-259-2182 for more information or to register.

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A weekly singing group open to all.

When: Tuesdays from 6-7pm | October 6, October 20, November 3, November 17, December 1

Where: Niagara Falls Community Health Centre | 4790 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 4C2

Register online: www.nfchc.ca/programregistration
Or call 905-356-4222 ext. 327 for more information.

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Hearing Loss

 
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm

WHERE: Toronto Metropolitan University

FEE: None

CONTACT: Chi Lo: chi.lo@mq.edu.au

MORE INFO: SingWell research choir; not currently recruiting

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED
 
WHEN: Not currently active

WHERE: St. John’s, Newfoundland

FEE: None

CONTACT: Chi Lo: chi.lo@mq.edu.au

MORE INFO: SingWell research choir

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED
 
WHEN: Not currently active

WHERE: Montreal

FEE: None

CONTACT: Chi Lo: chi.lo@mq.edu.au

MORE INFO: SingWell research choir

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED

Language Learning

 
WHEN: Wednesdays 10am-12pm (Jan 24th – Mar 27th)

WHERE: Cummings Centre, 5700 Westbury Ave, Montreal

FEE: $175 for the season, membership required.

CONTACT: information@cummingscentre.org | 514-343-3510 | https://cummingscentre.formtitan.com/ftproject/ft98ca8588d5c74dd3addc4f76b1a8c1ff/Product?ftlang=English&variable1=&productid=01tJQ000003z0fiYAA

MORE INFO: This is a bilingual group and one that is inclusive to people regardless of musical experience and sexual orientation. The group rehearses music with the hopes of performing publicly each term in a low pressure setting. Sing in French, English, Hebrew, Russian, and more in this 2 hour musical experience where you will breathe deeper, connect with peers, and challenge your inner musician under the guidance of a highly skilled choral director. The term will finish with a live concert.

Lung Disease

 
WHEN: Wednesdays 7:30pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: None

CONTACT: cjanegosine@gmail.com

MORE INFO: The St John’s Better Breathing Choir is open to anyone wishing to improve their breathing through singing and exercises. Choir sessions are currently held online using Zoom, as well as some hybrid sessions at the School of Music, Memorial University. Instructor: Jane Gosine.

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED
A lively and inclusive group singing program designed for individuals facing respiratory challenges. No previous singing experience is required. New program participants are welcome to join the program at any point!

When: Fridays from 10-11am

Where: Chigamik Community Health Centre | 287 Bayshore Dr, Midland, ON L4R 0H1

Learn more: https://chigamik.recdesk.com/Community/Program
 

WHEN: Thursdays, 10-11am (Jan 11th – Apr 4th)

WHERE: Online

FEE: $90/season, membership required.

CONTACT: information@cummingscentre.org | 514-343-3510 | https://cummingscentre.formtitan.com/ftproject/ft98ca8588d5c74dd3addc4f76b1a8c1ff/Product?ftlang=English&variable1=&productid=01tJQ000003Ub8UYAS

MORE INFO: Join a certified music therapist for this dynamic program to strengthen your voice and how you interact with it! This online singing program is designed for people living with vocal health issues, including, but not limited to Parkinson’s Disease, Post Stroke, MS, COPD, and other pulmonary issues.

WHEN: Fridays, 13 h 30 – 15 h 30, 26 September until 12 December 2025

WHERE: Sherbrooke, QC + Online (Hybrid)

FEE: $90 for in-person, $45 for online

CONTACT: Louise Drouin : respirechoeur@gmail.com | https://sercovie.org/activites/respire-choeur-chorale/

MORE INFO: Respire-Choeur is a French-speaking hybrid singing group, including 50 years old and +, in-person and online participants. A priority is given to lung health issues, but we accept people who cannot access conventional choirs for other limitations, such as long covid, chronic fatigue, impaired vision… No music training is necessary, nor performance goal: everyone succeeds. A team of choir masters, piano accompanist, a volunteering lung heath retiree and experienced choristers make this choir unique in a user-friendly (parking, elevator, handicap access, technical support), secure (no one comes in-person with a risk of contagion), full of fun, music, some exercises and friendly company. We host participants from Sherbrooke, Montreal, Quebec City and further, and we would be glad to welcome French Canadians across the country. Although not perfect, the hybrid mode (with Zoom) makes the participants online included in the process of singing together and part of the exchanges all the way through the singing sessions… as well as the concerts, if they choose to have one!

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED

Newcomers

 
WHEN: Thursdays, 6-7:30pm

WHERE: Alderney Gate Public Library, 2nd Floor, 60 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth NS

FEE: None

CONTACT: newcomerchoirhfx@gmail.com
https://newcomerchoir.com/programs/

MORE INFO: The Dartmouth Newcomer Choir is the second group of the Newcomer Choir Association. Launched in September of 2023, the group operates as a partnership with the Alderney Gate Public Library. We look forward to performing with the Halifax Newcomer Choir
 
WHEN: Mondays 6:30-8pm

WHERE: London Waldorf School, 7 Beaufort St, London, ON N6G 1A5

FEE: None

CONTACT: newcomerchoirhfx@gmail.com
https://newcomerchoir.com/programs/

MORE INFO: The London Newcomer Choir started in 2023, and is the newest of our groups. The leader in London is Monica Sass.
 
WHEN: Not currently active

WHERE: Montreal

FEE: None

CONTACT: Isabelle Peretz, isabelle.peretz@umontreal.ca

MORE INFO: SingWell research choir

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED
 
WHEN: Tuesdays 6-7:30pm

WHERE: Amal Youth and Family Centre, 7 Ricketts Rd, St. John’s, NL A1C 6G8

FEE: None

CONTACT: newcomerchoirhfx@gmail.com | https://newcomerchoir.com/programs/

MORE INFO: No music experience needed! We’ll give you all the tools you need. Come and sing for fun and friendship.
 
WHEN: Not currently active

WHERE: Toronto

FEE: None

CONTACT: Richard Marsella: director@communitymusic.org | Vanessa Smith vanessa.smith@mh-rth.com

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED

Parkinson's

 

WHEN: Wednesdays 1-2pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: None

CONTACT: brain.wellness@ubc.ca | https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/summer-2024-details

MORE INFO: For aging adults or those with Parkinson’s, Aphasia, or Dementia & care partners

 

WHEN: Thursdays, 10-11am (Jan 11th – Apr 4th)

WHERE: Online

FEE: $90/season, membership required.

CONTACT: information@cummingscentre.org | 514-343-3510 | https://cummingscentre.formtitan.com/ftproject/ft98ca8588d5c74dd3addc4f76b1a8c1ff/Product?ftlang=English&variable1=&productid=01tJQ000003Ub8UYAS

MORE INFO: Join a certified music therapist for this dynamic program to strengthen your voice and how you interact with it! This online singing program is designed for people living with vocal health issues, including, but not limited to Parkinson’s Disease, Post Stroke, MS, COPD, and other pulmonary issues.

 

WHEN: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: None

CONTACT: Zachary at zachary.levine@weizmann.ac.il, Sophia at werdenan@mcmaster.ca | https://parkinsons-chorus-hamilton.bravesites.com/

MORE INFO: Instructor: Sophia | The Hamilton Parkinson’s Chorus is a welcoming place for people to exercise speech and breathing muscles, experience music, and engage in a community. The Hamilton Parkinson’s Chorus operates in association with McMaster University, and is inspired by the Toronto Parkinson’s Choir, Singing with Parkinson’s. No musical experience is required, and membership is entirely free. Newcomers are welcome at all rehearsals – we will provide you with a virtual music binder to follow along during rehearsal. Sing up to the newlsetter to join.

A choral program for older adults living with cognitive decline and their care partners. All singing levels are most welcome!

When: Wednesdays from 9:30-11am

Where: Grace Vancouver Church

Fee: None

Contact: helenachoir@healtharts.org

Learn more: https://www.helenachoir.ca/

 

WHEN: Fridays, 1:30pm

WHERE: 136 Crosbie Road, Suite 305, St. John’s + Online

FEE: None

CONTACT: 709-754-4428 | parkinsonsocietynl@outlook.com | https://www.facebook.com/groups/PSNLMT

MORE INFO: We offer weekly music therapy sessions with a registered music therapist! Instructor: Renee White

 

WHEN: Fridays, 10-11am

WHERE: 202-2680 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC

FEE: None

CONTACT: info@parkinsonwellness.ca | 250-360-6800

MORE INFO: Anyone who is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or a Parkinsonism is welcome to take the class.

 

WHEN: Thursdays 11:30AM-12:30pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: None

CONTACT: info@parkinsonwellness.ca | 250-360-6800 | https://parkinsonwellness.ca/classes

MORE INFO: Anyone who is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or a Parkinsonism is welcome to take the class.

 
 

WHEN: Mondays, 4pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: $12 / class

CONTACT: thehealthchoir@gmail.com

MORE INFO: The Parkinson’s Health Choir is a therapeutic singing class for individuals with Parkinson’s. The class meets weekly online through Zoom and all are welcome. Songs and breathing exercises aid in clarity of speech, respiratory strength and lifting the spirits through song. An exercise class for your voice! The class is lead by singing teacher and music therapist Antonia Pigot and is based on the research model from Colorado State University.

 

WHEN: Mondays 1-2pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: None

CONTACT: parkinsonenmouvement@gmail.com | charlotteellen@gmail.com | servicespml@parkinsonquebec.ca | (514) 868-0597 ext. 3 | Parkinsonmontreallaval.ca

MORE INFO: This group is open to individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Activity is free for members who have signed up. To sign up, please contact our offices by phone or email at the contact information provided above. Services are bilingual (French and English).

 

WHEN: Mondays 4-5pm

WHERE: Belgo Centre, 372 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC

CONTACT: parkinsonenmouvement@gmail.com | charlotteellen@gmail.com | servicespml@parkinsonquebec.ca | (514) 868-0597 ext. 3 | Parkinsonmontreallaval.ca

MORE INFO: This group is open to individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Activity is free for members who have signed up. To sign up, please contact our offices by phone or email at the contact information provided above. Services are bilingual (French and English).

 

WHEN: Fridays 12:30-1:30pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: $264.00 ($22.00 / session)

CONTACT: sophia@signaturetherapy.ca | 1-519-897-7364 | https://psso.ca/programs-services/parkinsons-music-choir/

MORE INFO: The choir is a progressive 12-week singing program designed to enhance respiratory functions for individuals experiencing Parkinson’s Disease. During The Parkinson Choir, you will:
– Engage in a 12-week therapeutic program designed to help people with Parkinson’s sing and speak louder
– Participate in weekly sessions lasting for 1-hour
– Practice breathing and vocal exercises to improve vocal loudness and clarity while speaking
– Sing songs chosen by you and other group members
– Feel more confident with your voice in social situations
– Expect to have fun and connect with others

 

WHEN: Thursdays at 2pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: None

CONTACT: dustydora@sympatico.ca. | https://singingwithparkinsons.com/

MORE INFO: For individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, Conductor: Paula Wolfson, In partnership with Toronto Metropolitan Universitiy’s SMART Lab

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED

 

WHEN: Fridays 10-11:30am

WHERE: Online

FEE: None

CONTACT:  info@parkinsonassociation.ca | 1-800-561-1911 (toll free) | https://parkinsonassociation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-Program-Calendar-V02.pdf

MORE INFO: This weekly Zoom program gives you a chance to workout your vocal cords from the comfort of your own home! This program requires no singing skills or experience to participate. This Zoom drop-in program is open to everyone.

 

WHEN: Tuesdays 1-2pm

WHERE: 525 Beresford Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 1J4

FEE: None

CONTACT:  info@uturnpd.org |  jordana@uturnpd.org | https://uturnparkinsons.org/our-classes/#inperson

MORE INFO: A vocal exercise and singing class for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Registration must be completed prior to attending. This can be done online on our website or in-person. If you’re coming in-person to complete your registration, please let us know ahead of time so we can have registration ready for you.

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED

 

WHEN: Mondays, 3-4pm

WHERE: Online

FEE: Free programming through the BC Brain Wellness Program

CONTACT: czfriesen@gmail.com

MORE INFO: For aging adults, people with aphasia, dementia, or Parkinson’s, and their care partners

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED

Stuttering

 
WHEN: Not currently active

WHERE: Centre for Urban Innovation, 44 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON

FEE: None

CONTACT: bridget.boyle@torontomu.ca

MORE INFO: This is a safe space for individuals who stutter to engage in song. No previous music experience necessary.

SINGWELL-AFFILIATED
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