ADULT and TEEN PROGRAMMING:

• Adult Colouring Party. Colouring sheets, crayons, markers and relaxing music supplied. Recurring Tuesdays, Feb. 2-23, 7-8:15 p.m. For all teens and adults.
• Depression in Late Life. Geriatric Mental Health Services presenter discusses risk factors and current treatment. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 7- 8 p.m. Drop in.
• Financial Independence for Special Needs Family Members. Madeline Sotoudeh discusses the Registered Disability Savings Plan and credits. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7-8 p.m. Drop in.
• The Germ Files. Microbiologist Jason Tetro about germs. Monday, Feb. 29, 7-8 p.m. Drop in.
• Leaside Writers’ Group. Saturdays, Feb. 6, 20, 10-11:45 a.m. Everyone welcome.
• Leaside Needleworx Group (knitting and crocheting). Bring your own projects or start something new. Recurring Fridays, Feb. 5-26, 10-11:45 a.m. Everyone welcome.
• No Longer Strangers. Photography by Jeff Bowen. All month.
• Play Reading Group. Reading a thought-provoking play each month, from comedy to award-winning drama. Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-noon. Call to register. Limited space.
• The Science of Personal Dress. Stylist and image consultant Sandra Quigley of ClothesCall.ca. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7-8 p.m. Drop in.
• Virtual TTC Academy. Bring your own laptop and learn to simulate virtual Toronto subway operations. Saturday, Feb. 6,  2-4 p.m. Call to register. Limited space.
• Youth Advisory Group Meeting (13-19 years). Volunteer for community hours and get creative. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 4- 6 p.m. Members only. Ask for application.
• Zero to Blog in Three Simple Steps. Helping entrepreneurs learn skills and best practices. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7-8 p.m. Drop in.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING:

• LEGO Club. After school. Thursdays, Feb. 4-25, 3:30-5 p.m. Drop in.
• Ready for Reading Baby Time (up to 18 months). Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies with parents or caregivers. Thursdays, Feb. 4-25, 9:30-10 a.m.  & 10:30-11 a.m. Drop in.
• Ready for Reading Family Time (19 months-5 years). Stories, songs and rhymes for children with parents or caregivers. Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24, 9:30-10 a.m.  & 10:30-11 a.m. Drop in.
• Valentine’s Day Fun. Arts & crafts, story time, music and fun. Organized by the Youth Advisory Group. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 4-6 p.m. All kids and parents welcome.

OUTSIDE GROUPS:

• Leaside: Discover Your Heritage. Explore Ontario of yesterday and today with Barry Penhale and special guests. Tuesdays, Feb. 2-23,  2-4 p.m.
• Leaside Garden Society. Margaret Nevett, Horticultural Therapy. Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 416-422-0538, .