Allotment gardens have plots (allotments) that individuals/families can rent year-to-year for growing their own crops. Many allotment gardens also include donation plots, seed saving plots, and other projects. Below is a list of all the allotment gardens in Kingston. If you are looking to get a garden plot, please contact the coordinator of the garden you […]
Bridges Out of Poverty is one-day, virtual workshop that is open to all KCHC staff, including those in management or service-delivery.
Jun 11
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmJun 18
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmJun 25
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmCollective gardens are gardens that are managed communally by a group of people. Many collective gardens grow produce for donation. Some are open to the public to get involved, others are exclusively for the staff/volunteers/clientele of a particular agency. AMHS Garden This is a therapeutic garden for Addictions & Mental Health Services clients. AMHS-KFLA is […]
Our Community Connections program offers support in smaller group settings or on an individual basis
Our Community Development team meets people where they are at and advocates for their success.
Community orchards, or food forests, are plantings of fruit and/or nut trees that are managed by community groups. Some are attached to existing community gardens, some are independent. Below is a list of community orchards and food forests in Kingston. Lakeside Food Forest Located within the Lakeside Community Garden, this is a regenerative urban forest […]
Cooking Connections is an 8-week workshop series for people living with mental health/substance use disorder.
We are proud to be part of the Ontario Senior Dental Care Program, supporting Ontarians aged 65 and over with a net income of $22,200 or less or a couple with a combined annual income of $37,100 or less and without existing dental benefits.
Jun 12
9:00 am - 12:00 pmFeel Good Fridays is a weekly drop-in for older adults at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Programming includes exercise and falls prevention classes, a talking café, instrument lending and music lessons, and Minds in Motion classes by the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A. Light refreshments are provided.
Jun 19
9:00 am - 12:00 pmFeel Good Fridays is a weekly drop-in for older adults at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Programming includes exercise and falls prevention classes, a talking café, instrument lending and music lessons, and Minds in Motion classes by the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A. Light refreshments are provided.
Jun 26
9:00 am - 12:00 pmFeel Good Fridays is a weekly drop-in for older adults at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Programming includes exercise and falls prevention classes, a talking café, instrument lending and music lessons, and Minds in Motion classes by the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A. Light refreshments are provided.
Jun 10
9:30 am - 12:00 pmJun 17
9:30 am - 12:00 pmJun 24
9:30 am - 12:00 pmA 16-session program where participants examine their own experience of poverty and develop a plan of change for their life.
A community-driven initiative that allows anyone to purchase an assorted basket of fruits and vegetables for less than the cost at the grocery store.
Jun 11
9:00 am - 11:00 pmThe Good Food Box (GFB) Kingston, is a non-profit fresh vegetables and fruit distribution program. For over 20 years, the GFB has been providing monthly access to fresh produce boxes through community host sites, with the mission of increasing accessibility to fresh produce in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington area.
Jun 18
9:00 am - 11:00 pmThe Good Food Box (GFB) Kingston, is a non-profit fresh vegetables and fruit distribution program. For over 20 years, the GFB has been providing monthly access to fresh produce boxes through community host sites, with the mission of increasing accessibility to fresh produce in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington area.
Jun 10
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
Jun 17
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
Jun 24
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
Jun 13
10:00 am - 12:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
Jun 27
10:00 am - 12:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
ISKA envisions Kingston as a community strengthened by the contributions and skills of immigrants, newcomers, and refugees. We offer a variety of settlement programs and services.
Kingston Community Health Centres convenes the Kingston Community Gardens Network (KCGN), with the support of the City of Kingston. The Network was established to support the creation of new community gardens on City-owned property, and to help existing community gardens flourish. At times, we may be able to support the creation of community gardens on […]
Jun 15
11:00 am - 12:00 pmLiving Well in the Community is a falls prevention program designed for older adults. It aims to improve strength and balance, optimize cognition, and promote self-management through a variety of functional activities. It is an ongoing program run by an Occupational Therapist. It runs twice a week: Mondays at Rideau Heights Community Centre and Thursdays at KCHC. Registration is required.
Jun 22
11:00 am - 12:00 pmLiving Well in the Community is a falls prevention program designed for older adults. It aims to improve strength and balance, optimize cognition, and promote self-management through a variety of functional activities. It is an ongoing program run by an Occupational Therapist. It runs twice a week: Mondays at Rideau Heights Community Centre and Thursdays at KCHC. Registration is required.