Therapeutic Recreation Ontario

Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) is the professional association that represents TRs in Ontario!

Happy TR Awareness Month! TRAM is a great time of the year to nominate your fellow TR's! Nominate a deserving proprietor...
02/03/2026

Happy TR Awareness Month! TRAM is a great time of the year to nominate your fellow TR's!

Nominate a deserving proprietor/education institution/organization for the 2025 Organization Award!

This award was created to honour the ​sole proprietor/education institution/organization who shows outstanding support to the TR profession. This sole proprietor/education institution/organization assists in contributing to TR and elevating the field by supporting innovative programming, education, TR Awareness Month, etc. The TRO Organization Award highlights an outstanding sole proprietor/education institution/organization who continues to support the growing profession of Therapeutic Recreation.

Visit trontario.org/who-we-are/tro-awards/ for more information and to submit a nomination. Nominations close at midnight on February 28.

02/01/2026

Happy TR Awareness Month!

Therapeutic Recreation Ontario is proud to celebrate the passion, creativity, and dedication of therapeutic recreation professionals across Ontario. Your work enriches lives, builds meaningful connections, and supports health, inclusion, and well-being in powerful ways every day. This month, we recognize and thank you for the compassion, innovation, and commitment you bring to your practice and the communities you serve throughout Ontario. Together, we celebrate the impact of therapeutic recreation and the difference you make—today and always.

– Victoria DePass CTRS, R/TRO President

The next Community & Outreach Community of Practice has been scheduled for February 10 @ 12 pm. This group brings togeth...
02/01/2026

The next Community & Outreach Community of Practice has been scheduled for February 10 @ 12 pm. This group brings together TRs working in the Community & Outreach sector to promote, advocate, and share ideas. This Community of Practice encompasses recreation therapists working with clients in a variety of community settings, such as in-house visits, adult day programs, and other community social services settings.

No registration is required. Everyone is welcome (non-TRO members included)! Simply click on the Zoom link in the event calendar on the TRO website to join.

01/30/2026

Therapeutic Recreation is healthcare—not an extra.

Cuts to TR services in hospitals harm patients, families, and care teams. We’re calling for reinstatement, transparency, and recognition of whole-person care.
Please speak up.

Click the link below to read our letter to Niagara Health decision makers and share with your network!

TRO members, check your inbox for the latest edition of our Insider newsletter that includes Letter to Niagara Health, T...
01/29/2026

TRO members, check your inbox for the latest edition of our Insider newsletter that includes Letter to Niagara Health, TR Month Updates, Upcoming Webinar & more!

January is Alzheimer's awareness month in Canada. Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disorder and the most common type o...
01/28/2026

January is Alzheimer's awareness month in Canada. Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disorder and the most common type of dementia that impairs an individual's domains of well-being and daily life.

As therapeutic recreation professionals, we often work closely with individuals with Alzheimers and it is important we continue to advocate for those affected by and with the diagnosis. Advocacy and awarenesses helps to reduce stigma and remind us that meaningful moments matter in each part of the journey. 💜

Join us next week, Tuesday, February 3 for the first CoP meeting of TR Month! No registration is required. Everyone is w...
01/28/2026

Join us next week, Tuesday, February 3 for the first CoP meeting of TR Month! No registration is required. Everyone is welcome (non-TRO members included)! Simply click on the Zoom link in the event calendar on the TRO website to join.

Start the New Year off right by submitting a 2026 TRO Award nomination!The Student Award of Excellence recognizes the ou...
01/17/2026

Start the New Year off right by submitting a 2026 TRO Award nomination!

The Student Award of Excellence recognizes the outstanding contributions of students within and outside of their academic programs. In celebrating the academic and extracurricular accomplishments of students, we highlight the vast array of experiences and knowledge that these future professionals bring to our field.

Nominations close on February 28, at midnight and can be submitted directly through the TRO website. Visit trontario.org/who-we-are/tro-awards/ for more information on each award and to submit a nomination.

TRO members, check your inbox for the latest edition of our Insider newsletter that includes New TRO ED, TRO Awards, TR ...
01/15/2026

TRO members, check your inbox for the latest edition of our Insider newsletter that includes New TRO ED, TRO Awards, TR Month Meet Ups & more!

Take a look back at Baycrest's 2016 TR Awareness Month social! See any familiar faces?Want to share your TRO memories ...
01/15/2026

Take a look back at Baycrest's 2016 TR Awareness Month social! See any familiar faces?

Want to share your TRO memories with us? To access the photo album or submit a photo, log in to your TRO account and click on the "Multimedia" drop-down menu.

Today, the DEIB Committee at Therapeutic Recreation Ontario extends warm wishes to all who celebrate Lohri. This vibrant...
01/13/2026

Today, the DEIB Committee at Therapeutic Recreation Ontario extends warm wishes to all who celebrate Lohri. This vibrant Punjabi festival marks the end of winter and the welcoming of longer, brighter days. Lohri is a celebration of harvest, community, and the warmth that comes from coming together around shared traditions and stories.

As we recognize Lohri, we honour the cultural diversity that enriches our province and the therapeutic recreation field. Cultural celebrations such as this strengthen community connection, belonging, and well-being — values deeply rooted in our work.

Wishing joy, abundance, and renewed energy to everyone celebrating Lohri!

Therapeutic Recreation Ontario would like to announce our new Executive Director: Lisa GordonLisa is thrilled and honour...
01/05/2026

Therapeutic Recreation Ontario would like to announce our new Executive Director: Lisa Gordon

Lisa is thrilled and honoured to step into the role of Executive Director of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario. A Recreation Therapist for nearly 25 years, she holds her CTRS and R/TRO designations, along with a Master’s degree in Adult Education.

Throughout her career, Lisa has worked in a wide range of settings, across multiple cities in Canada, and with diverse populations. She has also been fortunate to teach part-time at several colleges across Ontario, both online and in person.

Lisa’s goals for Therapeutic Recreation Ontario and the TR profession focus on strengthening advocacy efforts and advancing the profession in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.

Outside of work, Lisa facilitates DrumFit and Laughter Therapy sessions in her community, enjoys hiking with her dog Meg, and loves playing board games with her three teenagers.

Lisa can be reached at ed@trontario.org.

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Oshawa, ON

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