Today, the YMCA of Greater Toronto officially launched The Bright Spot, an online community where older adults can shine. It offers everything from exercise classes and small online group discussions to trivia nights and mindfulness tutorials — all free of charge. 

The Bright Spot offers a variety of live online classes and activities, including exercise programs like yoga and dance; social activities like Bingo and trivia; opportunities to participate in virtual chats; as well as information about community resources to help older adults at home. For timely assistance, the website features a LiveChat function to help people navigate the site and speak with someone about how the Y can help.

This online community serves as a platform to provide older adults with the necessary tools to maintain routine and connection in a time of physical distancing, by meeting new people, exercising, enjoying favourite activities and trying new ones – all from the comfort and safety of their homes.