{"id":11720,"date":"2025-09-12T19:45:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T19:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/?p=11720"},"modified":"2025-09-19T18:54:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T18:54:41","slug":"step-up-for-seniors-join-the-excitement-at-the-grand-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/12\/step-up-for-seniors-join-the-excitement-at-the-grand-parade\/","title":{"rendered":"Step Up for Seniors: Join the Excitement at The Grand Parade!"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][heading]Step Up for Seniors: Join the Excitement at The Grand Parade![\/heading][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OyHoki6N8Lw&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, September 20, 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> Parade starts at 11:00 AM (Check-in &amp; Stretching at 10:00 AM)<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/PjwHqaWnxgo1JQ7p6\">Downsview Park, Orchard Pavilion<\/a>, Keele Street and Downsview Park Blvd. North York, Ontario[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]As many of you know, Circle of Care is taking part in <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thegrandparade.org\/location\/torontonorthyork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Grand Parade<\/a> this year \u2013 a super fun walk that also acts as a fundraiser for our key programs for seniors! On <strong>Saturday, September 20 at 11:00 AM<\/strong>, we\u2019ll be coming together as a team and community in a fun-filled, energetic event that will feature a DJ, snacks, and photos!<\/p>\n<p>This parade is a celebration of our community, our spirit, and our shared commitment to making life better for our seniors. It\u2019s a chance for everyone to come together, participate, and contribute to a cause that touches us all. Let\u2019s show our support by uniting for this parade!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bring your families, friends, and loved ones to help us celebrate.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re unable to walk with us, you can still make a difference by making a donation or by helping us promote this fundraiser online. Every contribution helps![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]How To Sign Up[\/heading][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4>To join the fun, you can choose to:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Walk solo<\/li>\n<li>Team up with one of our awesome existing teams<\/li>\n<li>Start a new team and become team captain, setting exciting expectations for your team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>To get started, follow these simple steps:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Visit the Event Page:<\/strong> Head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/thegrandparade.org\/location\/torontonorthyork\">Grand Parade Webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Click on the Register button<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Read &amp; agree to the Waiver<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Select whether you&#8217;ll be walking solo, joining a team, or start a team (becoming Captain)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>If you plan on joining a team, select &#8216;Join a Team&#8217;, search the team name or Captain&#8217;s name you&#8217;d like to join, then select that team.\u00a0<em>See the existing teams in this newsletter below.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fill out the forms (contact information &amp; additional information)\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Then click register!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; color_override=&#8221;#0067b9&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Register&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/thegrandparade.org\/location\/torontonorthyork&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][heading]Current Teams[\/heading][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]See below for the current teams at Circle of Care. So far, <strong>Steps for Seniors<\/strong> and <strong>Stepping UP!<\/strong> have not only raised the most funds for Circle of Care but are also in the top 15 teams across all of Canada. 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