Groups and Events Calendar

We offer a variety of exciting group programs and webinars that are updated monthly. To find more details and register for our groups, please use the calendar below.

  • Navigate through the calendar to locate a group or event that interests you.
    For screen reader users (JAWS/NVDA), press “Enter” or use the right-click pop-up menu to access more information and the registration link.
  • Note: In-person groups are available only within the City of Toronto.


Events in April 2025

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March 31, 2025(1 event)

6:30 pm: Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group


March 31, 2025

We are pleased and proud to now offer a new intensive format for our Sharing Space Support Group. Especially designed for those who do not wish to stretch the experience to 8 weeks, the 2x/week format offers the opportunity to connect quickly and to continue conversations from one session to the next. Like ALL of our mental health and assistive technology programs, it is offered Ontario-wide.

This 4-week program runs twice a week on Zoom, offering a supportive space for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.

Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled social worker and mental health professional with lived experience of blindness, this group is designed to help you feel understood, connected, and empowered.

New Feature:
Struggling with Zoom? We now offer a callout option so you can fully participate by phone.

Program Details:

  • Dates: March 24 to April 17, 2025
  • Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Location: Zoom (fully remote)
  • Cost: Free

Register Today:
Email: info@balancefba.org or by Phone: (416) 236-1796 ext. 0

April 1, 2025(2 events)

1:00 pm: Strength and Stability Classes


April 1, 2025

Strength & Stability Classes – New Time & Location!

BALANCE for Blind Adults is excited to announce that our Strength & Stability classes are continuing this April and May with a new day and time!

Starting April 1, 2025, classes will take place every Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at our new location:

West Neighbourhood House – Lounge A
248 Ossington Avenue, Toronto

These classes are designed to help improve balance, build strength, and support overall mobility in a welcoming and supportive environment.

How to Register:

Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org

Join us and stay active this spring!

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada

5:00 pm: Beatboxing Workshop Series


April 1, 2025

Beatboxing Workshop Series with VIBE Artist Andre Gibson!

Ever wanted to learn beatboxing? Now’s your chance! Join VIBE Artist Andre Gibson for a fun and interactive 6-week online workshop series where you’ll explore the fundamentals of beatboxing—creating sounds, melodies, and beats using only your mouth!

This workshop is open to all ages and ability levels, so whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, there's something for everyone!

Meet Your Instructor:
Known as "The Beatbox Scientist", Andre Gibson is a world-renowned beatboxer and creator of popular techniques like the Laser Liproll. He has won major competitions, including Montreal Beatbox Champion and Vice Canadian National Champion. He has also led beatboxing workshops in schools and shelters, using music to inspire resilience. Follow his journey on Instagram: @andre.gibson.beatbox

Workshop Details:
Dates: Tuesdays, March 18 – April 22
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

How to Register:
Click here to register, or
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org

Need assistance joining? Ask about our call-out feature to participate by phone!

Don’t miss out—register today and discover your musical potential!

zoom
April 2, 2025
April 3, 2025(1 event)

6:30 pm: Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group


April 3, 2025

We are pleased and proud to now offer a new intensive format for our Sharing Space Support Group. Especially designed for those who do not wish to stretch the experience to 8 weeks, the 2x/week format offers the opportunity to connect quickly and to continue conversations from one session to the next. Like ALL of our mental health and assistive technology programs, it is offered Ontario-wide.

This 4-week program runs twice a week on Zoom, offering a supportive space for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.

Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled social worker and mental health professional with lived experience of blindness, this group is designed to help you feel understood, connected, and empowered.

New Feature:
Struggling with Zoom? We now offer a callout option so you can fully participate by phone.

Program Details:

  • Dates: March 24 to April 17, 2025
  • Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Location: Zoom (fully remote)
  • Cost: Free

Register Today:
Email: info@balancefba.org or by Phone: (416) 236-1796 ext. 0

April 4, 2025(1 event)

2:00 pm: Diabetes Education Session led by Jane Rajah


April 4, 2025

Diabetes Education Session led by Jane Rajah

Join us for an informative Diabetes Education Session led by Jane Rajah, Certified diabetes nurse educator from Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre.
This session is great for anyone looking to learn more about diabetes management, lifestyle changes, and practical strategies for living with diabetes. Whether you are pre-diabetic, living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes you'll gain valuable insights to help you feel more confident in managing your health.
Date: Friday, April 4th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Zoom

What You’ll Learn:

Understanding diabetes and its impact on your health
How to manage high blood sugars and low blood sugars
Healthy eating and meal planning tips
Resources for ongoing support

Click here to Register Today! 

More information

April 5, 2025
April 6, 2025
April 7, 2025(1 event)

6:30 pm: Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group


April 7, 2025

We are pleased and proud to now offer a new intensive format for our Sharing Space Support Group. Especially designed for those who do not wish to stretch the experience to 8 weeks, the 2x/week format offers the opportunity to connect quickly and to continue conversations from one session to the next. Like ALL of our mental health and assistive technology programs, it is offered Ontario-wide.

This 4-week program runs twice a week on Zoom, offering a supportive space for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.

Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled social worker and mental health professional with lived experience of blindness, this group is designed to help you feel understood, connected, and empowered.

New Feature:
Struggling with Zoom? We now offer a callout option so you can fully participate by phone.

Program Details:

  • Dates: March 24 to April 17, 2025
  • Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Location: Zoom (fully remote)
  • Cost: Free

Register Today:
Email: info@balancefba.org or by Phone: (416) 236-1796 ext. 0

April 8, 2025(2 events)

1:00 pm: Strength and Stability Classes


April 8, 2025

Strength & Stability Classes – New Time & Location!

BALANCE for Blind Adults is excited to announce that our Strength & Stability classes are continuing this April and May with a new day and time!

Starting April 1, 2025, classes will take place every Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at our new location:

West Neighbourhood House – Lounge A
248 Ossington Avenue, Toronto

These classes are designed to help improve balance, build strength, and support overall mobility in a welcoming and supportive environment.

How to Register:

Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org

Join us and stay active this spring!

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada

5:00 pm: Beatboxing Workshop Series


April 8, 2025

Beatboxing Workshop Series with VIBE Artist Andre Gibson!

Ever wanted to learn beatboxing? Now’s your chance! Join VIBE Artist Andre Gibson for a fun and interactive 6-week online workshop series where you’ll explore the fundamentals of beatboxing—creating sounds, melodies, and beats using only your mouth!

This workshop is open to all ages and ability levels, so whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, there's something for everyone!

Meet Your Instructor:
Known as "The Beatbox Scientist", Andre Gibson is a world-renowned beatboxer and creator of popular techniques like the Laser Liproll. He has won major competitions, including Montreal Beatbox Champion and Vice Canadian National Champion. He has also led beatboxing workshops in schools and shelters, using music to inspire resilience. Follow his journey on Instagram: @andre.gibson.beatbox

Workshop Details:
Dates: Tuesdays, March 18 – April 22
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

How to Register:
Click here to register, or
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org

Need assistance joining? Ask about our call-out feature to participate by phone!

Don’t miss out—register today and discover your musical potential!

zoom
April 9, 2025
April 10, 2025(1 event)

6:30 pm: Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group


April 10, 2025

We are pleased and proud to now offer a new intensive format for our Sharing Space Support Group. Especially designed for those who do not wish to stretch the experience to 8 weeks, the 2x/week format offers the opportunity to connect quickly and to continue conversations from one session to the next. Like ALL of our mental health and assistive technology programs, it is offered Ontario-wide.

This 4-week program runs twice a week on Zoom, offering a supportive space for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.

Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled social worker and mental health professional with lived experience of blindness, this group is designed to help you feel understood, connected, and empowered.

New Feature:
Struggling with Zoom? We now offer a callout option so you can fully participate by phone.

Program Details:

  • Dates: March 24 to April 17, 2025
  • Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Location: Zoom (fully remote)
  • Cost: Free

Register Today:
Email: info@balancefba.org or by Phone: (416) 236-1796 ext. 0

April 11, 2025(1 event)

12:00 pm: BALANCE Tech Workshop: Organize Files & Folders with the iOS Files App


April 11, 2025

Need a better way to manage your files and photos on your iPhone or iPad? Join BALANCE for Blind Adults for an AT Pop-Up Session exploring the iOS Files app, where you’ll learn how to organize, store, and find your files efficiently.

Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

Spots are limited. If you register, please commit to attending or let us know in advance if you can no longer participate so we can offer the spot to someone else.

How to Register:
Click here to register
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org

Register today and get your digital files organized!

More information

April 12, 2025
April 13, 2025
April 14, 2025(1 event)

6:30 pm: Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group


April 14, 2025

We are pleased and proud to now offer a new intensive format for our Sharing Space Support Group. Especially designed for those who do not wish to stretch the experience to 8 weeks, the 2x/week format offers the opportunity to connect quickly and to continue conversations from one session to the next. Like ALL of our mental health and assistive technology programs, it is offered Ontario-wide.

This 4-week program runs twice a week on Zoom, offering a supportive space for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.

Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled social worker and mental health professional with lived experience of blindness, this group is designed to help you feel understood, connected, and empowered.

New Feature:
Struggling with Zoom? We now offer a callout option so you can fully participate by phone.

Program Details:

  • Dates: March 24 to April 17, 2025
  • Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Location: Zoom (fully remote)
  • Cost: Free

Register Today:
Email: info@balancefba.org or by Phone: (416) 236-1796 ext. 0

April 15, 2025(2 events)

1:00 pm: Strength and Stability Classes


April 15, 2025

Strength & Stability Classes – New Time & Location!

BALANCE for Blind Adults is excited to announce that our Strength & Stability classes are continuing this April and May with a new day and time!

Starting April 1, 2025, classes will take place every Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at our new location:

West Neighbourhood House – Lounge A
248 Ossington Avenue, Toronto

These classes are designed to help improve balance, build strength, and support overall mobility in a welcoming and supportive environment.

How to Register:

Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org

Join us and stay active this spring!

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada

5:00 pm: Beatboxing Workshop Series


April 15, 2025

Beatboxing Workshop Series with VIBE Artist Andre Gibson!

Ever wanted to learn beatboxing? Now’s your chance! Join VIBE Artist Andre Gibson for a fun and interactive 6-week online workshop series where you’ll explore the fundamentals of beatboxing—creating sounds, melodies, and beats using only your mouth!

This workshop is open to all ages and ability levels, so whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, there's something for everyone!

Meet Your Instructor:
Known as "The Beatbox Scientist", Andre Gibson is a world-renowned beatboxer and creator of popular techniques like the Laser Liproll. He has won major competitions, including Montreal Beatbox Champion and Vice Canadian National Champion. He has also led beatboxing workshops in schools and shelters, using music to inspire resilience. Follow his journey on Instagram: @andre.gibson.beatbox

Workshop Details:
Dates: Tuesdays, March 18 – April 22
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

How to Register:
Click here to register, or
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org

Need assistance joining? Ask about our call-out feature to participate by phone!

Don’t miss out—register today and discover your musical potential!

zoom
April 16, 2025
April 17, 2025(1 event)

6:30 pm: Intensive Remote Sharing Space Support Group


April 17, 2025

We are pleased and proud to now offer a new intensive format for our Sharing Space Support Group. Especially designed for those who do not wish to stretch the experience to 8 weeks, the 2x/week format offers the opportunity to connect quickly and to continue conversations from one session to the next. Like ALL of our mental health and assistive technology programs, it is offered Ontario-wide.

This 4-week program runs twice a week on Zoom, offering a supportive space for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.

Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a skilled social worker and mental health professional with lived experience of blindness, this group is designed to help you feel understood, connected, and empowered.

New Feature:
Struggling with Zoom? We now offer a callout option so you can fully participate by phone.

Program Details:

  • Dates: March 24 to April 17, 2025
  • Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Location: Zoom (fully remote)
  • Cost: Free

Register Today:
Email: info@balancefba.org or by Phone: (416) 236-1796 ext. 0

April 18, 2025
April 19, 2025
April 20, 2025
April 21, 2025
April 22, 2025(2 events)

1:00 pm: Strength and Stability Classes


April 22, 2025

Strength & Stability Classes – New Time & Location!

BALANCE for Blind Adults is excited to announce that our Strength & Stability classes are continuing this April and May with a new day and time!

Starting April 1, 2025, classes will take place every Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at our new location:

West Neighbourhood House – Lounge A
248 Ossington Avenue, Toronto

These classes are designed to help improve balance, build strength, and support overall mobility in a welcoming and supportive environment.

How to Register:

Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org

Join us and stay active this spring!

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada

5:00 pm: Beatboxing Workshop Series


April 22, 2025

Beatboxing Workshop Series with VIBE Artist Andre Gibson!

Ever wanted to learn beatboxing? Now’s your chance! Join VIBE Artist Andre Gibson for a fun and interactive 6-week online workshop series where you’ll explore the fundamentals of beatboxing—creating sounds, melodies, and beats using only your mouth!

This workshop is open to all ages and ability levels, so whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, there's something for everyone!

Meet Your Instructor:
Known as "The Beatbox Scientist", Andre Gibson is a world-renowned beatboxer and creator of popular techniques like the Laser Liproll. He has won major competitions, including Montreal Beatbox Champion and Vice Canadian National Champion. He has also led beatboxing workshops in schools and shelters, using music to inspire resilience. Follow his journey on Instagram: @andre.gibson.beatbox

Workshop Details:
Dates: Tuesdays, March 18 – April 22
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

How to Register:
Click here to register, or
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org

Need assistance joining? Ask about our call-out feature to participate by phone!

Don’t miss out—register today and discover your musical potential!

zoom
April 23, 2025
April 24, 2025
April 25, 2025(2 events)

12:00 pm: BALANCE Tech Workshop: Use Envision AI – An Accessibility Tool for iOS & Android


April 25, 2025

Like Seeing AI, Envision AI is a powerful app that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to recognize text and provide helpful information. In this AT Pop-Up Session, learn how to use Envision AI for reading text, recognizing objects, and improving accessibility in your daily life.

Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

Spots are limited. If you register, please commit to attending or let us know in advance if you can no longer participate so we can offer the spot to someone else.

How to Register:
Click here to register
Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how Envision AI can enhance accessibility. Register today!

More information

1:00 pm: Dance Workshop: Spring into Jazz!


April 25, 2025

Long day? Need to shake it off? BALANCE is thrilled to offer a toe-tapping, hip-shaking good time! Thanks to our fantastic partners at Vibe Arts, these workshops will bring you all the moves to groove as we explore a mix of Traditional and Modern Jazz Styles.

Whether you’re new to dance classes or one of our returning pros, come out and dance with us! Enjoy a fun, supportive fitness session, learn new dance moves, and have a blast.

When: Every Friday from April 25th to May 30th,
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: West Neighbourhood House, 248 Ossington Avenue

To register, please email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0.

Please note spaces are limited and registration will be on a first come first serve basis.

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada
April 26, 2025
April 27, 2025
April 28, 2025
April 29, 2025(1 event)

1:00 pm: Strength and Stability Classes


April 29, 2025

Strength & Stability Classes – New Time & Location!

BALANCE for Blind Adults is excited to announce that our Strength & Stability classes are continuing this April and May with a new day and time!

Starting April 1, 2025, classes will take place every Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at our new location:

West Neighbourhood House – Lounge A
248 Ossington Avenue, Toronto

These classes are designed to help improve balance, build strength, and support overall mobility in a welcoming and supportive environment.

How to Register:

Call: 416-236-1796 ext. 0
Email: info@balancefba.org

Join us and stay active this spring!

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada
April 30, 2025
May 1, 2025
May 2, 2025(1 event)

1:00 pm: Dance Workshop: Spring into Jazz!


May 2, 2025

Long day? Need to shake it off? BALANCE is thrilled to offer a toe-tapping, hip-shaking good time! Thanks to our fantastic partners at Vibe Arts, these workshops will bring you all the moves to groove as we explore a mix of Traditional and Modern Jazz Styles.

Whether you’re new to dance classes or one of our returning pros, come out and dance with us! Enjoy a fun, supportive fitness session, learn new dance moves, and have a blast.

When: Every Friday from April 25th to May 30th,
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: West Neighbourhood House, 248 Ossington Avenue

To register, please email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0.

Please note spaces are limited and registration will be on a first come first serve basis.

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2025

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