Bloom Skills Centre

05/25/2026

💜 COMMUNITY SPEED DATING 💜

A safe, supportive, and inclusive social event for adults ages 18–30 living with exceptionalities.

Since the beginning of Bloom Skills Centre, one of the most common things our students have asked for is support around friendships, dating, and healthy romantic relationships. Like all young adults, many of our participants are looking for meaningful connection, confidence, and opportunities to meet peers in a comfortable environment.

We also recognize that for caregivers and families, navigating these adult milestones can sometimes feel emotional or uncertain. That’s why we wanted to create a thoughtful, structured event that focuses on communication, respect, boundaries, confidence, and connection — all in a welcoming and supported setting.

✨ Hosted by Queen's Occupational Therapy Students that are currently supporting Bloom Programming.
✨ Professionally supported by Andrea Roblin-Hanson, Registered Psychotherapist
✨ Structured, low-pressure environment
✨ Free admission

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Royal Canadian Legion – Fireside Room
734 Montreal Street, Kingston

📝 Registration required by June 3, 2026

💻 CAREGIVER INFORMATION NIGHT
Thursday, May 28th at 6:00 PM via Zoom
Ask questions, learn about the event structure, and discuss supports and expectations.

For more information and registration:
🌐 www.bloomskillscentre.com/events-and-fundraising

This season, we’re bringing our community together through meaningful events that grow connection, confidence, and opportunity. Join us as we celebrate, give back, and help every individual bloom in their own time.I

05/21/2026

Our Knots and Needles class had a special guest teacher today: Caley from Calesvan boutique. We learned to make wristlets and lanyards. Thank you so much to both Caley and United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington for sponsoring our new sewing machines. We have learned sew much! 😁

05/19/2026

Have you tried our Game Galaxy Club yet? This week is something special as we explore The Artistry of Making and Modifying Games.
“So many different games at our fingertips, and yet so many unexplored
possibilities. What ideas do you wish you could play through in a game? Well this
time we’ll have the chance to create our own games. With simple materials, and
playtesting, anything is possible!”

Join us for this free event tomorrow at 6pm. Located at the Royal Canadian Legion 560 at 734 Montreal St.
We hope to see you there!

05/09/2026

Another amazing event in the bag!! Thank you to all the guests of our Afternoon with Austen Tea Party. We had an amazing day serving course after course of delicious treats. If you attended and took pictures, please share in the comments!

05/02/2026

04/30/2026

Today in our Knots and Needles class we learned how to sew bookmarks! We had enough time to make three bookmarks per student. Attendees of our Afternoon with Austen Tea Party on May 9th will have the opportunity to scoop one up as part of our Blind Date with a Book table.

04/29/2026

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You & Cosmos Club Update 🌟

We would like to give a huge thank you (and a fond farewell) to Hailey, Keagan, and Selena, our incredible Occupational Therapy student leaders, who organized and supported our Monday night Cosmos Club events this past year. Their energy, kindness, and dedication helped create so many meaningful connections and fun memories. We are so grateful for everything they brought to our community. 💙

As they graduate and move on to exciting new chapters, this gives us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on Cosmos Club and imagine what comes next.

✨ Cosmos Club will pause for the month of May while we review feedback, evaluate the program, and re-envision how we can best support inclusive social opportunities in Kingston.

📅 We’ll be back in June with an Introduction & Information Night to share what’s ahead!

🎲 In the meantime, Game Galaxy will continue every Wednesday evening from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in partnership with Nerd Night at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560.

Come play different games each week, meet new people, and enjoy a welcoming social space!

📝 If you’ve attended Cosmos Club in the past, we would truly value your feedback as we plan for the future:
https://forms.gle/85jWeYipGGfSf8KL7

Thank you to everyone who has been part of Cosmos Club. Your participation has meant so much, and we’re excited for what comes next. 💫

04/27/2026

🌸🫖 Last Chance to Join Us for An Afternoon with Austen! 🫖🌸

Ticket sales for our charming spring tea fundraiser will close on Saturday, May 2nd — so now is the time to reserve your seat at the table!

Join us for an elegant afternoon of tea, treats, lovely company, a silent auction, and Bloom-crafted treasures, all in support of Bloom Skills Centre.

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 The Spire (Upper Hall)

🎟 Tickets: $30 per person
⏳ Sales close May 2nd
Purchase tickets here: https://bloom-skills-centre.square.site/

Gather your friends, bring your love of tea, and don’t miss this delightful afternoon of community and charm. 🌷

04/26/2026

They say the early bird catches the worm. In this case, the early bird gets a hoop house! Thank you so much to all of our volunteers who helped get the hoop house up in an hour and a half. A huge thank you to Ayla Fenton for your time and leadership in helping us get there. It is amazing what can happen when Community works together!

04/24/2026

🌿 Weather Update: Hoop House Volunteer Day Rescheduled 🌿

Due to the forecast of heavy winds tomorrow, we will be postponing our volunteer day to cover the hoop house.

📅 New Date: Sunday April 26th
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 Lakeside Community Garden

We want to make sure everyone stays safe while we complete this exciting next step for the garden.

Thank you so much to everyone who offered to help and support this project. We hope you can still join us on Sunday morning as we continue to grow something amazing together! 💚