Muslim Seniors Circle Halton/Peel

MSC is a community of seniors organized for the purpose of providing fellowship for each other and support for fellow seniors facing problems associated with aging such as, but not limited to, issues of fitness, mobility, loneliness and isolation.

WHAT MSC HOPES TO ACHIEVE

Create opportunities for seniors to lead more active lives
Encourage seniors to contribute their skills, experience and wisdom to support social well-being within the community
Inspire seniors to adopt volunteerism as a vehicle for leading active lives
Organize social, educational, recreational and cultural activities for seniors on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, as needed
Identify, organize & deliver services such as referral advice, rides, home visits and accompaniment.

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PROGRAMS:


ACTIVITY: Monthly Meetings

Monthly meetings are held at the Islamic Centre of Canada (ISNA), 2200 South Sheridan Way, Mississauga on the first Friday of the month after the 1st salat al Jum’a.

The program includes group activities, educational/informational presentations, discussions and socialization. Sandwiches, fresh seasonal fruits, sugar-free & regular cookies, samoosas, fruit juices, coffee and tea are served.

Convener: Br. Mohamed Bhabha 905-849-0806


Activity: Badminton

Members meet Monday and Wednesday evenings after Maghrib during daylight savings time and after Isha at other times. Separate courts are available for men and women.

Convener: Br. Shakir Vahed 905-820-0954


ACTIVITY: Walk for Health Sundays

Something as simple as a daily brisk walk can help seniors live a healthier life. Regular walking requires a lifestyle change. To help our members get started MSC has organized a weekly Walk for Health Group. Walkers meet on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. at Erindale Park, 1695 Dundas Street West, Mississauga. (entrance just east of Mississauga Road on the north side). The walk is for one hour. Members socialize and enjoy snacks after the walk until 10:30.

Convener: Br. Mohamed Bhabha 905-849-0806


ACTIVITY: Golf

During spring/summer MSC members have the option of joining fellow members for a round of golf. Please call the convener to book a game.

ACTIVITY: Indoor walking

During fall & winter this physical activity is conducted at the Erin Mills Town Centre, Eglinton and Erin Mills Parkway, every day from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. To join the walk call the convenor.


ACTIVITY: Hospital Visits

Hospital visits are conducted by trained and certified volunteers who are MSC members. They provide comfort, du’a and conversation for hospital patients.

Convener s: Br. Amjad & Sr. Malika Syed
905-823-2126
Br. Muhammad Datardina 905-814-7387



ACTIVITY: Hospice Program

This program requires intensive training because of the nature of the work involved. Volunteers help with end-of-life care for the terminally ill.

Conveners: Sr. Zainab and Br. Abdul Aziz Moledina 905-568-1562