Newsletter
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TAG US! Let’s talk COMMUNITY: Musicians, Facilities, CiCO
Social media is all about being, well, Social! Let’s start tagging each other on Instagram and Facebook, and commenting, liking, and reposting on LinkedIn. Tagging and liking spread the word for all of us! Active musicians can help spread the word about the performances and…
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Welcome to CiCO, Catherine and Nivy!
The Board of Directors of Concerts in Care Ontario welcomes Catherine Chalmers and Nivy Kani to our organization. They are both dynamic women with fabulous new perspectives and a passion for both music and seniors. Catherine Chalmers is a music graduate from both University of…
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MusicCare Conference November 2024
CICO recommends this terrific one-day conference for anyone wanting to learn more about music’s role in care and self-care. Room 217 has been a partner since 2018. They developed MusicCare and continue to explore and develop its many aspects. It is inspiring, logical, and successful.…
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Viva Portugal and Cuba! Maynard and Adis
When dynamic Cuban singer Adis Rodriguez and her talented percussionist husband, Ahmed Ponce Mitchell, agreed to perform at both Maynard and Fairview Nursing Homes as part of our CreateMore program with Sheridan Centre for Elder Research, they created a very special program. At Maynard, the…
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Gabriel saves the day
On January 19 at 5 pm, our Music Coordinator Brenton Chan received a call from star pianist Kevin Ahfat – who had just tested positive for Covid. But he was supposed to perform a solo concert for Christie Gardens in 2.5 hours. Brenton flew into…
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MAKE IT MONTHLY!
Through the month of March, if you make a new monthly gift of $20 or more to Concerts in Care through CanadaHelps, they will make a one-time extra $20 dollar donation on top of your donation. Monthly donations are easy on your cash flow, help…
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Wen Zhao and Di Zhang celebrate Lunar New Year
With their beautiful instruments and virtuoso musical skills, Wen Zhao (pipa) and Di Zhang (dulcimer) exude joy and energy both as they perform, and as they talk about their music. Both musicians have performed globally, both as soloists and in ensembles. Wen Zhao has been…
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Jazz Pianist Patrick Hewan takes on neuropsychology
In September, superbly talented pianist Patrick Hewan joined the stellar Micah Barnes (formerly of The Nylons) at our Donor Event. Little did we know that he was also embarking on a journey of exploration and discovery at York University, where he is combining his passion…
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TRIBUTE CONCERTS
Make Mother’s Day and Father’s Day extra special with music this year. May and June are coming soon, so it is time to plan those occasion days with LIVE music from Concerts in Care musicians! Nothing touches the hearts and minds of our elders like…