TelePALS – Free Dial-in Programs for Adults

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TelePALS provides free over the phone discussion, social and learning programs for adults. Participants can join in Chat Groups, Listen and Learn, Game Shows, Ask the Expert or Listen for Enjoyment programs.

Programs will be either group conversations, question and answer or listening only formats.

No special equipment needed – any phone will do!
Programs vary in length and currently run Monday to Friday
Listen to conversations, learn from others, enjoy team competitions or participate in creative activities

In partnership with the Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO) and sponsored by the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (MSAA).

To Dial-In:

Call 10 minutes prior to start time.
Dial 1-866-279-1594 from anywhere.
Enter Passcode: 355760
Record your name or just stay on the line then press #.
Your host will join you soon.

Need Assistance?

Call 1-905-335-7738, ext. 4662. Leave a message and we will help you join a call.

Program Schedule

Download the printable and accessible May and June TelePALs calendar (PDF)

2022 Calendars

May 2022 TelePALs calendar

May 2022
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
2	3	4	5	6
	11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Tuesday Trivia Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring classic trivial pursuit categories with multiple choice options. 1-1:30 p.m. Ask the Expert Movement Minutes Join Anne from the Burlington Family Health Team - listen in and participate in this popular stretch program. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment Musical Moments for the Brain – Heal the Body Enjoy the Mozart Effect - Heal the Body Volume 2. The Mozart effect refers to the theory that listening to the music may temporarily boost scores on one portion of an IQ test.		11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Thursday Thinking Games Fun brain games to stretch your mind. May include 5 Minute Mysteries, 20 Questions and Riddles. 1-1:30 p.m. Listen and Learn Let’s Talk about… The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides “Opening Doors to Independence” Campaign with CEO Bev Crandell. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment “Let’s Talk to Lucy Radio Show” – Danny Kaye & Carol Channing Interview Listen to the 1964 radio show hosted by Lucille Ball where she interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Danny Kaye & Carol Channing.
9	10	11	12	13
	11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Tuesday Trivia Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring classic trivial pursuit categories with multiple choice options. 1-1:30 p.m. Ask the Expert Movement Minutes Listen-in to gentle modifiable exercises to promote circulation, muscle movement and endurance. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment Musical Moments for the Brain – Strengthen the Mind Enjoy the Mozart Effect -Strengthen the Mind Volume 1. The Mozart effect refers to the theory that listening to the music may temporarily boost scores on one portion of an IQ test.		11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Thursday Thinking Games Fun brain games to stretch your mind. May include 5 Minute Mysteries, 20 Questions and Riddles. 1-1:30 p.m. Listen and Learn Let’s Talk about… Museums of Burlington with Robin Hill as she takes us on a fascinating museum house journey. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment “Let’s Talk to Lucy Radio Show” – Barbra Streisand Listen to the 1964 radio show hosted by Lucille Ball where she interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Barbra Streisand.
16	17	18	19	20
	11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Tuesday Trivia Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring classic trivial pursuit categories with multiple choice options. 1-1:30 p.m. Ask the Expert Movement Minutes Join Anne from the Burlington Family Health Team - listen in and participate in this popular stretch program. 3-3:30pm Listen for Enjoyment Musical Moments for the Brain – Focus and Clarity Enjoy the Mozart Effect – Focus and Clarity Volume 4. The Mozart effect refers to the theory that listening to the music may temporarily boost scores on one portion of an IQ test.		11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Thursday Thinking Games Fun guessing games to stretch your mind. May include 5 Minute Mysteries, 20 Questions and Riddles. 1-1:30 p.m. Listen and Learn Let’s Talk about… The RBG Spring Blooms Event at the Arboretum with Alex Henderson. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment “Let’s Talk to Lucy Radio Show” – Carol Burnett Listen to the 1964 radio show hosted by Lucille Ball where she interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Carol Burnett.
23	24	25	26	27
	11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Tuesday Trivia Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring classic trivial pursuit categories with multiple choice options. 1-1:30 p.m. Ask the Expert Movement Minutes Listen and enjoy this Guided Chair Yoga followed by an inspirational mantra. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment Musical Moments for the Brain – Relax and Unwind Enjoy the Mozart Effect – Relax and Unwind Volume 5. The Mozart effect refers to the theory that listening to the music may temporarily boost scores on one portion of an IQ test.		11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Thursday Thinking Games Fun brain games to stretch your mind. May include 5 Minute Mysteries, 20 Questions and Riddles. 1-1:30 p.m. Listen and Learn Let’s Talk about… The Burlington Able Sail Program offers inclusive sailing experiences to accommodate sailors of all abilities with Jim Mc Donnell. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment “Let’s Talk to Lucy Radio Show” – Dean Martin Listen to the 1964 radio show hosted by Lucille Ball where she interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Dean Martin.
30	31
	11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Tuesday Trivia Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring classic trivial pursuit categories with multiple choice options. Movement Minutes Join Anne from the Burlington Family Health Team - listen in and participate in this popular stretch program. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment Musical Moments for the Brain – Unlock Creative Spirit Enjoy the Mozart Effect – Unlock the Creative Spirit Volume 3. The Mozart effect refers to the theory that listening to the music may temporarilyy boost scores on one portion of an IQ test.

June 2022 TelePALs calendar

June 2022
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
		1	2	3
			11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Thursday Thinking Games Fun brain games to stretch your mind. May include 5 Minute Mysteries, 20 Questions and Riddles. 1-1:30 p.m. Listen and Learn Let’s Talk about… Burlington Public Library’s Summer Reading List with Deepti Mahajan. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment “Let’s Talk to Lucy Radio Show” – Mary Tyler Moore Interview Listen to the 1964 radio show hosted by Lucille Ball where she interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Mary Tyler Moore.
6	7	8	9	10
	11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Tuesday Trivia Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring classic trivial pursuit categories with multiple choice options. 1-1:30 p.m. Ask the Expert Movement Minutes Listen-in to gentle modifiable exercises to promote circulation, muscle movement and endurance. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment Musical Moments for Brain Power – Classical Listening to classical music releases feel-good neurotransmitters in the brain, which can reduce stress and help you feel more relaxed.		11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Thursday Thinking Games Fun brain games to stretch your mind. May include 5 Minute Mysteries, 20 Questions and Riddles. 1-1:30 p.m. Listen and Learn Let’s Talk about… How to grow and eat local with your own Community Garden plot with Michelle Bennett. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment “Let’s Talk to Lucy Radio Show” - Frank Sinatra Interview Listen to the 1964 radio show hosted by Lucille Ball where she interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Frank Sinatra.
13	14	15	16	17
	11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Tuesday Trivia Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring classic trivial pursuit categories with multiple choice options. 1-1:30 p.m. Ask the Expert Movement Minutes Join Anne from the Burlington Family Health Team - listen in and participate in this popular stretch program. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment Musical Moments for Brain Power – Deep Sleep Listening to Baroque classical music releases feel-good neurotransmitters in the brain, which can reduce stress and help you sleep deeper.		11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Thursday Thinking Games Fun brain games to stretch your mind. May include 5 Minute Mysteries, 20 Questions and Riddles. 1-1:30 p.m. Listen and Learn Let’s Talk about… What is new at the re-opened Burlington Senior Centre Bistro with our very own Cooks Hazem & Anuja. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment “Let’s Talk to Lucy Radio Program” - Red Skelton interview Listen to the 1964 radio show hosted by Lucille Ball where she interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Red Skelton.
20	21	22	23	24
	11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Tuesday Trivia Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring classic trivial pursuit categories with multiple choice options. 1-1:30 p.m. Ask the Expert Movement Minutes Listen-in to gentle modifiable exercises to promote circulation, muscle movement and endurance. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment Musical Moments for Brain Power – Relaxation Listening to classical music releases feel-good neurotransmitters in the brain, which can reduce stress and help you feel more relaxed.		11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Thursday Thinking Games Fun guessing games to stretch your mind. May include 5 Minute Mysteries, 20 Questions and Riddles. 1-1:30 p.m. Listen and Learn Let’s Talk about… Tourism Burlington’s Top 10 List of Summer Attractions with Kelly Harris. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment “Let’s Talk to Lucy Radio Show” – Animal Escapades Listen to the 1964 radio show hosted by Lucille Ball where she interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood including stories about hilarious animal escapades only Lucy could tell us about.
27	28	29	30
	11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Tuesday Trivia Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring classic trivial pursuit categories with multiple choice options. 1-1:30 p.m. Ask the Expert Movement Minutes Join Anne from the Burlington Family Health Team - listen in and participate in this popular stretch program. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment Music Moments for Brain Power – Tchaikovsky Listening to classical music releases feel-good neurotransmitters in the brain, which can reduce stress and help you feel more relaxed.		11-11:30 a.m. Game Show Thursday Thinking Games Fun guessing games to stretch your mind. May include 5 Minute Mysteries, 20 Questions and Riddles. 1-1:30 p.m. Listen and Learn Let’s Talk about… Summer Socials happening in our recreation facilities with Sean Morello. 3-3:30 p.m. Listen for Enjoyment “Let’s Talk to Lucy Radio Show” Hedda Hopper Interview Listen to the 1964 radio show hosted by Lucille Ball where she interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood.