Toronto Clown Alley and Family Entertainers
Next Meeting: Monday September 28 2026
September is our traditional ice cream social.
In addition, our former executive member Terri-Jane Stapleton – HSC, BA(Hons), MA will present:
“Mental Health Awareness” Workshop – an open discussion on mental health, how to survive the ups and downs of mental health and learning coping skills to manage and navigate the symptoms”.
Terri is a Human Services Counselor, Certified Life Skills Coach, published author and has a Masters in Critical Disability Studies. Was a volunteer at the Distress Centre for many years and the Survivor Support Program counseling people that had lost someone to suicide.
As part of her education, she volunteered in Jamaica for over 6 weeks customizing and teaching Life Skills lessons within the school system, the home for pregnant teens, the employees of the papaya factory and other community organizations.
After graduating from the Community and Social Services Department at George Brown College, she studied Sociology at York University completing her honors BA. During this time, she was presented with the opportunity to teach Social Service Worker students at George Brown College and remained there for 5+ years teaching a wide variety of courses.
Her area of study was Critical Disability Studies and her research was focused on Learning Disabilities. Several of the articles she researched and wrote were published and some were used as text for students at York University. She also had the opportunity to be part of panel discussions, seminars and conferences on inclusion through Ryerson University.
As a senior teaching assistant at York University, she taught Racism and Colonialism and Racism and the Law while working on a Master’s Degree.
Currently serving as President of a Young Women’s organization working with youth. A retired member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Guest Speaker: Olivia Attard
Olivia Attard is a recent graduate of the University of Toronto, where she completed an Honors Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She currently works as a Relief Supervisor with PLASP Child Care Services and volunteers as a Crisis Responder with Distress Centers of Greater Toronto. She is passionate about mental health, youth well-being, and pursuing further education in psychology.
Meeting Location
Royal Canadian Legion
948 Sheppard Ave. W., Toronto ON M3H 2T6
Directions:
Entrance to the Legion is on the north side of Sheppard, between 940 and 1000 Sheppard Ave. W.
Drive North past the townhouses to the very end, the Legion is the building on the left, free parking.
Enter through the main front doors to the ground floor meeting room.
Join TCAFE! 2025-2026 Membership Rates
Membership period: September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026
Regular Membership: $60
Senior Membership: $40
Additional Family Member (living at same address): $30