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Canada's First

Leisure Learning Lab

where leisure is taught, practiced, and lived as a form of resistance against hustle culture.
Leisure Learning Lab (3L) is where we live it together
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Connection.
Creativity.
Curiosity.
A movement, a community, a new philosophy of living shaped by
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Experience-led.
Intentionally paced.

We are living in a world that is stretched thin. Burnout is the norm, and rest is often treated as a reward for productivity. At JJRT, we work differently.

The Leisure Learning Lab (3L) is an environment built for nervous system regulation and deep human connection. We have moved beyond the traditional clinic model to create a multi-atelier, multi-sensory environment.

This space might be for you if:

  • You are looking for depth, not just distraction.

  • You value process over performance.

  • You are seeking a community that moves at a human pace.

We are designing demand we can sustain, not hype we have to recover from. If you are ready to slow down and engage meaningfully, welcome home.

Inside the Lab: 

You’ll Find

Literary Society

The 3L Literary Society is a community exploring language and life through reading and writing.

 

Monthly meetings focus on themes poetry, fostering connection and personal growth.

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Film Club

Join us for a cozy short film night that promotes reflection and. We'll watch one or more short films in a relaxed virtual or in-person, and afterward, we'll have the chance to share our thoughts, reactions, and insights.

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Small Comforts

Join us for a workshop celebrating cozy comforts Participants will create a miniature comfort piece using simple materials, fostering warmth and ease Together, we'll explore how small, intentional creations can enhance our everyday with calm and connection.

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Fidget Factory

Join our neuro-affirming workshop to create personalized fidget tools that enhance focus and sensory exploration. We'll explore different textures and shapes to discover what promotes concentration and relaxation in a hands-on celebration of diverse engagement.

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Co-Creation Space

Bring your creative project, whether it's art, a chore, or a school assignment and work alongside others in a supportive space. In the Co-Creation Space, you can socialize, body-double or focus with company, all while creating together at your pace.

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Community Artivism

In this workshop, we'll spotlight a deserving local service or resource, like waste programs or community services from our neighborhood, using original art to raise awareness inspire our community.

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Drum Circle

Discover our best and most loved! Join us to experience the joy and connection that so many have already enjoyed. You won’t want to miss out what makes this program a favorite among our community!

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Game
Room

Join Virtual Games & Hang on Discord for casual fun and lighthearted browser games. No downloads needed. Chat, share stories, or simply enjoy the atmosphere. No gaming experience required, just curiosity!

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Your Membership also 

Includes

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Sanctuaries
of Calm

We understand that life—and even the best communities—can sometimes feel loud. While we love the energy of connection, we also know the importance of stepping away.

Our dedicated quiet zones were created to offer a gentle, restorative retreat from the noise of the day.
 

Step inside, and you will find a space curated for peace: soothing textures that wrap around you, soft lighting that eases the eyes, and specialized acoustics designed to hush the busy world outside.

These spaces are yours to claim whenever you feel the need to decompress, regulate your nervous system, or simply sit in silence.
 

Consider this your personal haven—a place to find a moment of absolute stillness, catch your breath, and take all the time you need to recharge before stepping back out.

What This Space Holds

Exploratory

We value trying over mastering.

Attuned

Clear boundaries create safe spaces.

Neuro-Affirming Design

Built for every body and every brain.

The Beauty of 
Joining Early

Here is a glimpse of what is currently in the kiln:

 

We are actively developing deep-dive programs that will roll out soon, including:

  • The Senior Leisure Group: A dedicated rhythm for older adults to connect and create.

  • Teen & Adult Art Sessions: Expansive creative workshops for every skill level.

  • The Pottery Studio: Tactile, hands-on clay work.

  • And so much more...

 

The Best Part? You’re Already In. As these new programs come to life, you don’t need to worry about missing out.

 

Your Founding Membership is your key.

  • Many of these new offerings will be seamlessly included in your current plan.

  • For special, material-heavy workshops (like Pottery) or ticketed events, you will always receive exclusive member rates and priority booking.

This is the beauty of joining early. You get to watch the community grow, and you get first access to everything we build.

 

Thank you for trusting us with your leisure.

 

Welcome to the family.

— The 3L Team, JJRT

The Future of Leisure Arrives 

March 2026

From now until the opening of 3L, we are offering an unprecedented Initial offerings.

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Our state-of-the-art center is set to revolutionize your lifestyle by March 2026. We want you there from day one.

First 50 Members Get a flat 50% Off on our Foundation, Momentum, or Immersion annual tiers.

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Jess Jones Recreation Therapy is a social enterprise that provides therapeutic recreation services and products to enhance the quality of life for humans across the life span, all ages and abilities!

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Contact

Address

1124 Gainsborough Rd Suite 18, London, ON N6H 5K8

Opening Hours

Tuesday - Friday

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

© 2025 Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc. 

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