Who uses our space?
Monarch Manor Childcare
Our goal is simple, to create the most enriching environment possible through informed choices and thoughtful design. Curriculum – Our emergent play-based curriculum is aligned with both the Early Learning for Every Child Today framework as well as the Ontario Kindergarten curriculum through the use of both structured and child-initiated play activities. It allows children to actively explore their environment and the world around them through a process of learning-based play which is key to developing problem solving, language acquisition, literacy, numeracy, and social, physical, and emotional skills.
Stagecoach
Delivering quality performing arts training (drama, dance, acting and singing classes) for young people is our goal at Stagecoach Toronto East. All levels of ability are welcome; whether you come for fun or to enhance your talents for further arts training, Stagecoach is the place to gain life skills, build confidence, have fun and make friends. Singing, dancing, acting and drama classes all under one roof!
Stagecoach runs classes on Saturdays and a summer camp at Manor Road UC.
North Movement Studio
Join Anna Harris of North Movement Studio for a Pilates classes:
Tuesday at 9:30am
Thursday at 6:15pm & 7:30pm (Men’s Class).
Friday at 9:30am
These classes are open to all levels. Beginners welcome!
Book your class here.
Mom and Baby Pilates
Bond with your baby, meet other mamas and get a great workout in North Movement Studio’s Mom and Baby Pilates Classes. With your baby at your side, this one hour, 6-week pre-registered class focuses on core stability and addresses postural concerns specific to mom-life. These classes are open to all levels. Beginners welcome!
Tuesdays at 11:00am, starting January 9, 2024. Sign up here.
Better Bones Pilates
North Movement Studio is thrilled to be offering Better Bones Pilates! This one hour, 6-week pre-registered class is designed for older adults looking to gain strength and balance. Our needs change as we age and this class is here to help folks stay strong, agile and flexible. These classes are open to all levels. Beginners welcome!
Fridays at 11:00am, starting January 12, 2024. Sign up here.
Toronto Dojo of Canada Shotokan Karate
Who we are
The Toronto Dojo is affiliated with Canada Shotokan Karate (CSK), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching karate as a martial art and karate-do as a way of life. Canada Shotokan Karate is an affiliate of Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), founded in the United States in 1955 by Tsutomu Ohshima, one of Master Gichin Funakoshi’s last students.
Classes are held Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
What we teach
Classes incorporate essential aspects of traditional CSK karate martial art training and fighting practice as well as self-defence moves. Practice includes three core components:
• Kihon (Basics, including blocks, strikes and evasions)
• Kata (Forms)
• Kumite (Sparring)
• Kihon (Basics, including blocks, strikes and evasions)
• Kata (Forms)
• Kumite (Sparring)
Embers
Embers is a place for fun activities for 7 and 8 year olds. She’ll have a blast with old and new friends using her imagination, exploring nature, gaining new skills and finding ways to “Lend a Hand” (the Ember Motto) in her community.
Embers meet Monday evenings at Manor Road UC.
City Dogs
Expectations are high for dogs to be well behaved in high traffic areas such as busy sidewalks, lobbies and elevators. They are expected to be calm and quiet both inside and outside to avoid noise complaints or dirty looks. They need to keep four paws on the ground to avoid muddying clothing of people walking by. And they can’t say hello to every dog and to every person since not everyone is a fan of other dogs (even dogs themselves). It takes a lot of skill to be a good city dog citizen.
At City Dogs Training and Behavior, we find the most motivating ways to train calmness and politeness in your dog at home and on city streets. We delve into the root of unwanted behaviors to address the real issue and achieve the goals needed for your dog to live happily and peacefully in our busy city.
Classes held at Manor Road UC on Tuesdays evenings
Probus Bridge
Come out for some fun rounds of kitchen-style bridge with your fellow members and hunt for those slams. We usually have two or three tables playing.
Join us Wednesday afternoons.
Soul Collective
Laura offers Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Group Circles and Sound Healing for individuals seeking deeper self connection, soulful community and belonging. January has many offerings at the MRUC to support you entering 2024!
Kundalini Yoga – Women’s Circles – Sound Healing
Sparx Studio: Educational Kids Acting Programs
Sparx’s programs teach invaluable life skills through fun and popular acting activities! (Like how to deal with bullying, anxiety and personal safety!) Their goal is to have your child feel empowered and teach them tips to help embrace their unique selves.️ Registrations are open for children in Jk-Grade 6!
What Your Child Will Learn:
- How to deal with anxiety, bullying, strangers, personal safety (if lost or approached by someone)
- How to help write, rehearse and perform a play.
- Acting skills such as character work, emotional exploration & improvisation.
- Critical thinking and confidence skills in order to navigate through common childhood scenarios.
- How to improve public speaking skills.
- How to work independently and as part of a team.
- …How to have a blast without evening realizing they are learning! (Plus much more!)
Sparx Instructors are fully trained to create a comfortable, welcoming and enjoyable environment. We welcome all personality types and no acting experience is necessary. We promise you that we do our best to ignite your child’s inner Sparx!
For questions or more information, please reach out to Alana at 437-925-8559 or info@sparxstudioacting.com
Thrive Academy
At Thrive Academy, we help children overcome barriers to learning so that they can feel confident and capable at school. Poor timing can impact many activities throughout the school day. We deliver an innovative program that measures and improves a child’s timing. If your child is experiencing any of the following, you may want to consider a timing assessment:
– Difficulty getting started on homework and other tasks
– Slow to grasp new concepts or formulate thoughts
– Clumsy or uncoordinated
– Trouble getting along with others
– Struggles to keep track of or notice the passage of time
– Has a hard time understanding oral instructions
– Seems overwhelmed by sensory information that doesn’t seem to bother others
Poor timing can affect almost every area of your child’s life. Their struggles can seem overwhelming, but there is hope. Our program is fun, engaging and can quickly produce lasting improvements so that your child can thrive in any environment.
Manor Road United Church is on the traditional home of the Huron-Wendat Nation, Metis Nation of Ontario, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and Six Nations of the Grand River. May we be connected to the heartbeat of the Spirit as one.