Activities for Mind and Body
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Arts and Culture
Art and Crafts—Basics
Origami—patterns and tutorials
Art and Culture—Canadian Museums
Aga Khan Museum—Museum without Walls—exhibitions, performances
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)—talks, lessons, permanent collection
Canadian History Museum— a virtual museum
Canadian Human Rights Museum—stories, virtual tours
Montreal Holocaust Museum—amazing stories of survival
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts—explore fine art by themes
Museum of Contemporary Art—home studies, displays, interviews
Textile Museum of Canada—learning, exhibits, even mask-making webinars
Cultural Experiences
All About Monet—Travels and colours
Artists and Their Works—Over 9000
Art Movements—120 to choose from
Art Therapy—activities to try, with video
Examine a Van Gogh—Very close up
Experience Culture—From 360 degrees
Gallery Collections—world tour
Museums and Galleries—Explore 1200
Salsa Lessons—from Puerto Rico
Courses—Online
Future Learn—British Open University
Educational Programs
CBC GEM—Live shows, documentaries, large collection
CTV Live and Archive—Live shows, movies, large collection
Documentary Tube—Documentaries by categories, topics, and top 100
TVO Archive—Educational TV- Four decades of Ontario Programming
New Horizons Band–Learn how to play an instrument
Exercise and Self-Care
Exercise
Chair Yoga for Seniors—15 minutes of relaxing chair exercises for flexibility
Gentle Exercise Seated or Standing—20 minutes for seniors
Healthy Seniors Movement—Tten10-15 minute exercise videos
Virtual Activities for 60+ —Live Webex groups (Mississauga)
Virtual Fitness—Live via Zoom (Mississauga)
VON—Moderate Level Exercise Class
Walking—balance and agility (2 min tutorial)
Walking—Nordic poles (2 min tutorial)
Walking—progressions (2 min tutorial)
Walking—techniques for improving (2 min tutorial)
Walking—1 mile walk at home (15 min)
Walking—virtual walks worldwide
Walking Workout—10 minutes for seniors
Walking—fast walk at home (30 min)
Workout Videos—for all ages (Mississauga)
Self-Care
Resilience—how would you treat a friend?
Finding Silver Linings—changing the outlook
Overcoming a Fear—tackling what scares you
Self-Compassion Break—one way to manage stress
Self-Compassionate Letter—being kind to your self
Body Scan Meditation—reduce tension and relax
Mindful Breathing—manage a stressful moment
Games Online
All Categories (Zoomer)—Word, Cards, Arcade, Puzzles, Strategy, Quizzes
Billiards: Multiplayer—Assorted Pool and Snooker
Billiards: Individual—Play 8 ball against computer
Board Games—Checkers, Chess, Reversi, and more
Cards (Zoomer)—Bridge, Hearts Multiplayer, Solitaires
Chess—Individual—Learn and play against computer
Mahjongg—Many variations on a popular game
Puzzles—Sudoku, Jigsaw, Word Search, Crossword
Quizzes—Tests of Knowledge and Trivia
Readers Digest Games—Crosswords, games, and quizzes
Word Games (Zoomer)—Crosswords, Word Search, Scramble, Anagram
History and Travel
History
Artifacts—Examine closely—from Prehistory to Present Day
Historical Events in Depth—Over 600 to explore
Historical Figures—Meet over 6000
Palace of Versailles—Explore one of France’s most famous sites
Travel
National Parks—Top 13 US National Parks in HD
Virtual Travel (Expedia)—Country tours, gardens, archaeology, music
What Pilots see—incredible views from above
Virtual City Walks
Around the World—Hike the Alps, Mayan Ruins, Scotland, and more (narrated)
Australia—Markets, Parks, and Walking Tours (narrated)
Paris—Stroll through past sites and landmarks (19km—without narration)
Silent Walker—Trek though Spain, Thailand, Portugal, and more (no narration)
Tokyo at night—45 minute stroll through busy streets in 4K (no narration)
Travel the World
Explore Culture from Around the Globe
Georgia Aquarium—Live cams- penguins, piranhas, sea lions, and more
Hawaii Island Hopping—Look around at your pace with Google Earth
Heygo- Live Virtual Tours New!
Italy—Explore 150 Cultural Institutions
Live Cameras Galore—Everything from puppies and kittens to African lions
Panoramic Views from the Top of Buildings
Roller Coaster—Ride your Favourites
San Diego Zoo—Visit 3500 Animals—many live cams
Tour Famous Sites and Landmarks
Visit 10 European Heritage Sites
Walk through a Redwood Forest—A long, relaxing walking tour in 4K
Music and Theatre
Music—Ambience
Ambient sounds—lakeside ambience birds and water
Focus— Get into your productive zone with cerebral instrumentals.
Peace—Music to help appreciate all that is good.
Sleep—After a day of activity while sheltering, drift off to sleep.
Tranquility—Settle in for contemplation and self-care.
Theatre
Music
Classical Music—Live streams of concerts
London UK Symphony Orchestra—Playlists
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra—Full Concerts
The Met Orchestra— Members Playing from Homes
Musical Instruments—Learn about instruments and hear amazing performances
Royal Opera House—Enjoy ballet and opera performances
Ukelele—learn to strum 37 songs with videos, chords, lyrics
World Music—Over 1000 music channels of free music worldwide
Science and Technology
Computer Training
Keyboarding—Learn to Type lessons
Photography
Photography—The Basics in 10 minutes
Science