The Leisure Learning Lab

Words can hold memories, express feelings, spark change, and help us understand ourselves in entirely new ways.

Introducing 'Words Have Power', a supportive, curiosity-led workshop exploring poetry, conversation, reflection, and creative writing. Each week introduces a different theme, from identity and belonging to courage, joy, resistance, nature, and hope. ✨️✍️

Write, listen, reflect, or share at your own comfort level. No experience is needed, and there is no pressure to get the words “right.”

📅 Every Monday
⏰ 11:15am - 12pm
📍 The Leisure Learning Lab

Stay with us afterward for Music Monday, where the power of words continues through music, soothing sounds and live performance in the café from noon to 1pm, letting meaning and connection carry on in a different form.

August is starting on a high note at 3L! 🎶

Join us for the first Thursday Music Series performance of the month, featuring Allison Brown and Dan Henshall.

Allison Brown brings a powerful three-octave voice, finger-style guitar, and over 20 years of experience performing roots favourites and original songs across Canada. Joining her is Dan Henshall, a talented multi-instrumentalist known for his work in roots, folk, and Celtic music. A regular collaborator with Allison, Dan brings a unique musical style, relaxed stage presence, and original songs to every performance.

📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 The Leisure Learning Lab at 3L

Bring a chair, settle in by the pond, and enjoy an evening of live, local music with our community.

We are thrilled to welcome Siren Section Surf and Skate Club to our humble little gift shop at The Leisure Learning Lab

You can now grab yourself one of their sick Tees and Tote bags when you visit us for any of our 30+ programs and delicious food and coffee by Cafe @ 3L

Welcome Siren Section!

✨️The Art of Becoming✨️

This is an 8-week creative experience for adults.

This isn’t your typical art class. It’s a chance to step away from the routines of everyday life, pick up a brush, experiment with colour and texture, and truly immerse yourself in the process of making.

Over eight weeks, you’ll explore watercolour, collage, symbolic drawing, mixed media, textiles, and embroidery, learning real techniques, experimenting with materials, and building your confidence as you create.

Each week explores a different theme, from Belonging and Identity to Voice, Boundaries, Meaning, and Integration, giving you space to create work that is not only visually expressive, but uniquely yours.

No grades. No pressure to be perfect. No need to call yourself an artist. Just eight weeks of learning, experimenting, making, and discovering what you’re capable of creating. 🖌️✨

📅 September 15 - November 3, 2026
🕕 Tuesdays | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 The Leisure Learning Lab at 3L
1535 N Routledge Park, London, ON

Come create. Come experiment. Come discover The Art of Becoming.

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Join us this Friday at 11am for our Walking Club!

Usually led by Malik, Jess will be stepping in (get it?!) to help out while Malik takes a day of rest.

Our walking club is free to attend! Meet us at 11am at The Leisure Learning Lab, grab a coffee or a fresh cold drink from Cafe @ 3L and head out for 1 hour. This walk is easy paced, while checking out the local Hyde Park trails.

Get your steps in with Jess and then join us for Trivia at 12pm over a deliciously prepared lunch (Chicken Salad Wrap), a baked good or more!

First time walkers receive a complimentary Popeye's Supplements London goody bag!!

Introducing The Marrieds!!!! 🎉

Join us Monday, August 17th from 12 PM – 1 PM for an afternoon of folk, roots, and feel-good harmonies with The Marrieds! ✨

Two-time Forest City London Music Award Winners and Canadian Folk Music Award nominees, husband-wife duo Kevin Kennedy and Jane Carmichael bring their signature folk-pop-roots sound filled with clever lyrics, sweet harmonies, and plenty of charm.

From intimate storytelling to toe-tapping melodies, The Marrieds have captivated audiences across Canada and shared stages with incredible artists including Kathleen Edwards, Rose Cousins, Bahamas, and The Trews.

Come enjoy live music, community, and connection at The Leisure Learning Lab! ☕🎸

📅 Monday, August 17
⏰ 12 PM – 1 PM
📍 The Leisure Learning Lab

Still feeling the energy from our first-ever Zero Proof Social! ✨💃🕺

From dancing and incredible music to delicious flavours, zero-proof drinks, and new connections, you made our first night one to remember. ❤️

And now… we're doing it all over again! 👀🔥

Join us on Friday, August 28 for a vibrant Latin-inspired Zero Proof Social featuring DJ Orlando Valencia, salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, Latin pop, delicious eats, handcrafted zero-proof drinks, and a whole lot of good vibes.

Here are a few moments from the last one… and trust us, you don't want to miss what's next.💃

Save the date. Bring your people. Let's make the next one even bigger! ✨

📅 Friday, August 28
📍 The Leisure Learning Lab & Café at 3L

Learn something worth knowing. Eat what you make.

Join Chef Laura and Chef Jess for **The Art of Sushi**, a hands-on culinary workshop at The Leisure Learning Lab.

You’ll learn how to prepare, build and roll sushi while creating your own complete bento box featuring:

🍣 Two handmade sushi rolls
🍣 Salad
🍣 Three pieces of vegetable tempura
🍣 Two dumplings

No previous experience is needed. Come ready to learn, explore, ask questions and have fun with food.

At the end of the workshop, we’ll sit down and eat together, or you can take your bento box home.

🍣 Friday, September 11
🍣 6:00–9:00 pm
🍣 Ages 13+
🍣 $60 per person, plus HST
🍣 The Leisure Learning Lab
🍣 1535 North Routledge Park

Spaces are intentionally limited.

Reserve your spot:
https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.ca/event-details/the-art-of-sushi-a-hands-on-culinary-workshop