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Join us for a unique cultural journey happening on special days each month until December. Our World Tour Event is your passport to a new country and culture each time—right here at Laurel Heights.

Every month features a different destination, highlighting the richness of global traditions through music, food, art, and interactive activities. Make the most of this experience by attending multiple events.

What to Expect:

  • Authentic cuisine and flavours from around the globe

  • Cultural performances and music

  • Traditional art and hands-on activities

  • Opportunities to engage with and learn from each culture featured

These monthly events are free to attend and are designed to foster community through shared experience. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to explore the world—no travel required. See the full list of dates and times below.

Coming Events

May 5th – 2 - 7 PM

May: Mexico (Cinco de Mayo)

Food: Tacos (mini or soft-shell for residents), Enchiladas (mild), Guacamole with chips, Churros or tres leches cake for dessert
Drink: Margaritas
Activities:
- Craft: Make your own Mayan mask
- Armchair travel to Mexico, Peso Toss, Cinco de Mayo Bingo, Mexican trivia, crossword puzzles about Mexican history and culture
- Entertainment:
- Traditional Mariachi music
- Salsa dancing
- Photo Booth: Sombreros, maracas, ponchos, cactus props
- Decor: Bright banners, colourful table settings, piñata-style accents
- Main Activity: Mini fiesta party with staff participation, dancing, music, and craft display

June: Philippines Day

Food: Adobo (chicken or pork), Lumpia (spring rolls), Pancit (noodle dish), Halo-halo (dessert – can simplify for residents)
Drink: Calamansi juice, Coconut water, Sparkling fruit punch
Activities:
- Craft: Traditional Filipino parol (star lantern) making
- Armchair travel to the Philippines, Filipino history trivia, crossword puzzles about Filipino culture and heritage
- Entertainment:
- Cultural performances by employees – traditional Filipino dances or singing
- Fashion show by employees – showcasing traditional Filipino attire
- Photo Booth: Parol props, traditional costumes, tropical flower accents
- Decor: Philippines flags, tropical flowers, bamboo accents

July: Canada Day

Food: Poutine, butter tarts, Nanaimo bars
Drink: Maple-flavoured lemonade or iced tea
Activities:
- Craft: Maple leaf painting or flag-painting
- Canada Jeopardy, Canadian trivia, guess the Canadian decade, Canada bingo, history
- Live Entertainment: Canadian folk music or a live performance of "O Canada."
- Photo Booth: Red and white props (Canada flag, moose antlers)
- Decor: Red and white flags, Canadian wildlife motifs

August: Indian Independance Day

Food: Butter chicken, biryani, samosas, gulab jamun
Drink: Masala chai or mango lassi
Activities:
- Craft: Rangoli-making or henna art session
- Armchair travel to India, Learning Indian Common Words, Indian independence trivia, crossword puzzles focused on Indian landmarks and leaders
- Live Entertainment: Cultural dance performances by employees and a fashion show
- Photo Booth: Indian-themed props (colourful shawls, turbans, elephants)
- Decor: Orange, white, and green colours; lotus flowers

September: Poland

Food: Pierogi (potato, cheese, or meat), Bigos (hunter's stew), Kielbasa with bread or roasted vegetables, Makowiec (poppy seed roll) or Polish cookies for dessert
Drink: Herbal tea (chamomile or mint), Apple juice or sparkling apple cider
Activities:
- Craft: Polish folk art
- Armchair travel to Poland, fact file, Polish trivia, crossword puzzles about Polish history, culture, and landmarks
- Entertainment: Polish Folklore dance & song performance
- Photo Booth: Folk costumes props, Polish flags, floral crowns
- Decor: Red & white theme (Polish flag), folk motifs, simple floral decorations
- Main activity: Mini cultural celebration with music, crafts, and photo booth fun

October: Germany (Oktoberfest)

Food: Bratwurs, Pretzel, Sauerkraut, Apple strudel for dessert
Drink: Apple cider, German Beer
Activities:
- Craft: Beer stein painting or decorative Bavarian flags
- Cognitive: German trivia, German/Oktoberfest bingo, Beer trivia crossword puzzles about German landmarks and Oktoberfest traditions
- Entertainment:
- Bavarian music, polka songs, live accordion
- Staff-led simple polka dance and sing-along
- Photo Booth: Oktoberfest props like beer steins, lederhosen, dirndls
- Decor: Blue and white checkered flags, beer garden setup, wooden or rustic accents

November: Scotland

Food: Scotch broth (soup), Meat pies or sausage rolls, Shortbread cookies, Tablet (Scottish sweet) for dessert
Drink: Apple cider, Whiskey
Activities:
- Craft: Scottish thistle painting or tartan-themed decorations
- Armchair travel to Scotland, Scottish trivia, St. Andrews Biography, St. Andrews Trivia
- Entertainment:
- Live bagpiper – plays traditional Scottish music
- Photo Booth: Scottish hats, tartan scarves, thistle props
- Decor: Tartan patterns, blue and white banners, Scottish flags

December: Italy

Food: Lasagna, Bruschetta, Gelato, Tiramisu
Drink: Italian wine (non-alcoholic option: sparkling grape juice), espresso or San Pellegrino
Activities:
- Craft: Venetian mask decorating
- Armchair travel to Italy, Italian trivia, Italian artist impressions, Italian bingo, bocce ball, Pétanque a tout
- Entertainment:
- Live performance – Italian opera or classical music
- Photo Booth: Masks, gondola backdrop, chef hats
- Decor: Italian flags, vines, rustic table settings

Past Events

Jan 15th

January: Ukranian New Year

Food: Varenyky (pierogies), Cabbage Rolls (holubsti), Mini bowls of borscht, Kielbasa with bread, Honey cake or poppy seed roll
Drink: Tea with lemon, Sparkling apple drink or Uzvar (dried fruit drink)
Activities:
- Craft: Petrykivka floral painting OR decorate Malanka masks
- Armchair Travel to Ukraine, Fact File, Ukrainian trivia, "Guess the Ukrainian Word", short story about Malanka traditions, Ukrainian games
- Entertainment: Ukrainian band & folk music
- Photo Booth: Sunflower props, blue & yellow frames, flower crowns, Ukrainian flags
- Decor: Blue & yellow theme, sunflowers, embroidered patterns, wheat bundles, flag banners
Feb 19th

February: China (Chinese New Year)

Food: Dumplings (easy steamed or frozen), Spring rolls, fried rice or noodles, sweet rice balls (tangyuan) for dessert, Fortune cookies
Drink: Green tea, Jasmine tea, Lychee juice or sparkling apple juice
Activities:
- Craft: Dragon group craft
- Armchair travel to China, Fact file, Chinese New Year trivia, zodiac animal matching, Chinese New Year bingo
- Entertainment:
- Local Martial Arts Schools: students to demonstrate Kung Fu, Tai Chi
- Traditional Chinese music
- Photo Booth: Red & gold props, fans, Chinese hats, zodiac animal masks
- Decor: Red & gold banners, lanterns, dragons, Chinese knots
March 17th

March: Ireland (St. Patrick's Day)

Food: Corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, Mini shepherd's pies, Shamrock-shaped cookies or simple green desserts
Drink: Shamrock Sparkler, Sparkling apple juice or non-alcoholic "Irish" punch
Activities:
- Craft: Shamrock painting, rainbow and pot-of-gold decorations, or leprechaun hats
- Armchair travel to Ireland, Read Irish blessings then write your own!, Famous things about Ireland, Irish Anagram, Irish trivia featuring Irish landmarks and folklore
- Entertainment: Live accordion performance – traditional Irish music and sing-alongs
- Photo Booth: Leprechaun hats, shamrock props, rainbow frames
- Decor: Green, gold, and white theme; shamrocks, rainbows, Irish flags
April 9th

April: Japan (Hanami – Cherry Blossom Festival)

Food: Sushi rolls, Rice balls (onigiri), Tempura vegetables or small shrimp tempura, Japanese sweets (mochi or matcha cookies)
Drink: Green tea (hot or iced), matcha latte, sparkling water with a hint of yuzu or citrus
Activities:
- Craft: Cherry blossom painting or origami cranes
- Armchair Travel to Japan, Japan trivia, Daruma Doll Goal setting, Quiz with Japanese landmarks, culture, or cherry blossom facts
- Entertainment:
- Japanese drumming performance (Taiko or similar) – lively, engaging, and interactive for residents
- Traditional Japanese instrumental music as background before or after the performance
- Photo Booth: Cherry blossom branches, fans, paper parasols, Japanese-themed frames
- Decor: Pink and white cherry blossom flowers, paper lanterns, Japanese prints