Rosedale United Church & The Rosedale Centre

05/25/2026

THIS TUESDAY - A Soirée for Curious Minds Lecture Series
For more than a century, vampires have reflected the fears, desires, anxieties, and obsessions of each new generation. Once portrayed as pure monsters lurking in the shadows, vampires have gradually evolved into romantic outsiders, tragic antiheroes, and even cultural icons.

But what changed?
And what does that shift say about us?

This Tuesday, Prof. Valérie Florentin explores how vampires across literature, film, and popular culture reveal the societies that created them — and the changing ideas of who we fear, who we desire, and who we consider “the other.”

Join us for the final evening in our A Soirée for Curious Minds Lecture Series. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with live piano music in our Art Gallery, along with light refreshments available for purchase before the lecture begins at 7:00 p.m.

📍 159 Roxborough Drive, Toronto
📅 Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 pm
🎟 Tickets $35 in advance, $15 for Under 30

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A Soirée for Curious Minds - Lecture #4

04/30/2026

Join us on Thursday May 7 for a spring-themed mini-retreat!

Spring is a season of transition: moving from the cold, dormant months of winter into a time of warmth, activity, and new life. It offers both inspiration and invitation: to pause, to reflect, and to notice what is stirring within us and around us.

Spring has its own way of teaching us. As light lengthens and the world begins to soften and awaken, we are invited to be discerning and recognize what is ours to carry forward and what may be ready to be set down. It is a time to tend what is just beginning to take shape, to renew our spirit, and to reconnect with the rhythms of growth, change, and becoming.

In this third session of our three-part Changing Seasons series, we turn toward spring as a guide for navigating life’s transitions. Together, we will make space to still the noise—inside and out—and to listen more closely for what is emerging. Drawing on images, texts, and shared reflection, we will explore how we might move forward with resilience and integrity, grounded in a sense of deep time, lineage, and connection to those who came before us.

Whether you are in the midst of a transition or simply feel the quiet pull of a new season, you are warmly invited to join us for this in-person Courage & Renewal® retreat.

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A retreat exploring life’s transitions through the inspiration of spring.

04/29/2026

Early morning silent meditation starts next Wednesday May 6!

04/28/2026

MEMORIES... Why do some moments stay with us forever… while others disappear?

Join us for an unforgettable evening exploring the science of memory—through stories, research, and real insight you’ll actually relate to.

✨ Reception in the gallery
🎹 Live piano
🍷 Licensed bar
🎤 Engaging, accessible lecture

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A Soirée for Curious Minds - Lecture #3

04/12/2026

For History Buffs, Literary Lovers & Lifelong Learners!
Don't miss our next Soirée for Curious Minds lecture THIS TUESDAY at 6:00 pm! Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dear-john-love-robin-hood-a-breakup-letter-to-a-king-from-posterity-tickets-1983672324321

03/23/2026

The Rosedale Centre is excited to kick-off our Lecture Series on Tuesday, March 31st. Join us at 159 Roxborough Drive, for an evening of conversation and connection! Doors open early for social time in our Art Gallery, where you can enjoy live piano music and a beverage from our cash bar. Get your tickets today! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983579731373?aff=oddtdtcreator

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03/10/2026

ANNOUNCING A NEW LECTURE SERIES:
A Soirée for Curious Minds
A series of evenings full of insight, conversation, and connection!

#1 - Populism in Canada: How Different Are We, Really?
Populism is often seen as something that happens elsewhere, but is Canada really immune? This talk offers a fresh look at populism in Canadian politics and everyday life. It explains what populism is, how it appears in public debate and political parties, and why it matters today. Challenging common misconceptions, the talk shows that populism is not new or marginal in Canada, but a recurring and evolving feature of the country’s political landscape. Participants will come away with a clearer understanding of populism and the main debates surrounding one of the most discussed and misunderstood concepts in contemporary politics.

This first lecture will be delivery by Rémi Vivès, an Associate Professor at York University’s Glendon Campus. His research focuses on populism, political economy, and Canadian politics, with particular attention to political discourse and digital media. He has published in leading academic journals across economics, political science, and sociology, and is a co-founder of the Observatory of Populism in Canada.

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Populism in Canada: How Different Are We, Really? ~ Prof. Rémi Vivès

01/14/2026

Part Two of the Changing Seasons Retreat Series, "Winter's Invitation," is coming up on January 22, 2026 from 10am-3pm. You can attend, even if you didn't attend Part One.

This is a retreat exploring life’s transitions through the wisdom of winter.

Winter has its own way of teaching us. In the quiet months, when light is scarce and the world appears stripped back to its essentials, we are invited to slow down and listen for the deeper currents moving through our lives just below the surface. Winter encourages us toward reflection and rest, toward remembering our place in the long arc of time, and toward reconnecting with the stories – ancestral, communal, and personal – that shape who we are becoming.

What can this season teach us about pausing, reflecting, letting go, and trusting what is emerging beneath the surface? How might the stillness of winter help us discern what is ours to carry forward – and what is ready to be set down? And how does deep time, lineage, and the presence of those who came before us offer grounding and perspective as we enter the next phase of our lives?

Whether you are navigating a transition now or simply feel the pull of winter’s quiet invitation, we welcome you to join us for this in-person retreat.

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/changing-seasons-winters-invitation-tickets-1977140547601?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/10/2026

Looking for an after-school activity you can do together? Family Yoga offers guided movement for adults and kids ages 4–8, building strength, balance, and connection.
https://www.rosedaleunited.org/events/family-yoga

12/28/2025

NEW in 2026! Classes start Tuesday, January 13th. Register Today! https://www.rosedaleunited.org/events/baby-yoga

Led by a certified instructor, Baby Yoga offers gentle movement, connection, and mindful practice in a calm, supportive environment for parents and their babies. This class is designed to encourage bonding, ease postpartum tension, and introduce simple movement and breath work that supports both...