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Events in July 2024

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July 1, 2024
July 2, 2024
July 3, 2024(1 event)

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class


July 3, 2024

The class will safely focus on the muscle groups that encourage mobility and support daily living to help promote physical independence. Balance, flexibility and endurance will be incorporated into many of the exercises inherently.

Four Villages Community Health Centre Bloor West
1700 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4C3
Canada
July 4, 2024(1 event)

10:30 am: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Self-Defense Class with Chris James


July 4, 2024

What images or concepts come to mind when you think of self-defense? Perhaps Mixed Martial Arts? Kicking and punching? Do you associate it with a particular experience? Or perhaps it conjures feelings of fear, apprehension, empowerment or confidence? For many of us, self-defense is not a part of everyday life, and is a concept or experience that can be shrouded in misconceptions. Wikipedia defines self-defense as a “counter measure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm”. As such, it is a broad concept and in our course, we intend to cover and convey its value both physically and emotionally.

BALANCE is excited to once again offer self-defense! This time, the classes will be taught by our new instructor Chris James. This self-defense program is rooted in a martial art called Commando Krav Maga. It's a mixed martial art based on real life scenarios. The techniques are real, simple, and practical and are useful on day one of learning them. Chris has been immersed in martial arts and volunteering for the last 13 years. He merged these two passions ten years ago when he started his charity initiative to share his knowledge of self-defense with his community. Alongside his incredible volunteers, he has taught self-defense all over the GTA as well as internationally. Chris is thrilled to partner with BALANCE, expanding this initiative to our community.

This course will encourage honest discussions about personal safety and violence, and teach self-defense techniques, in a safe space. Space is limited so register SOON! To register, please e-mail info@balancefba.org or call (416) 236 1796 ext. 0

Note: You are encouraged to bring your own yoga mat. If you cannot attend all 5 classes, you may request to be waitlisted for future workshops.

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada
July 5, 2024
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July 10, 2024(1 event)

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class


July 10, 2024

The class will safely focus on the muscle groups that encourage mobility and support daily living to help promote physical independence. Balance, flexibility and endurance will be incorporated into many of the exercises inherently.

Four Villages Community Health Centre Bloor West
1700 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4C3
Canada
July 11, 2024(2 events)

10:30 am: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Self-Defense Class with Chris James


July 11, 2024

What images or concepts come to mind when you think of self-defense? Perhaps Mixed Martial Arts? Kicking and punching? Do you associate it with a particular experience? Or perhaps it conjures feelings of fear, apprehension, empowerment or confidence? For many of us, self-defense is not a part of everyday life, and is a concept or experience that can be shrouded in misconceptions. Wikipedia defines self-defense as a “counter measure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm”. As such, it is a broad concept and in our course, we intend to cover and convey its value both physically and emotionally.

BALANCE is excited to once again offer self-defense! This time, the classes will be taught by our new instructor Chris James. This self-defense program is rooted in a martial art called Commando Krav Maga. It's a mixed martial art based on real life scenarios. The techniques are real, simple, and practical and are useful on day one of learning them. Chris has been immersed in martial arts and volunteering for the last 13 years. He merged these two passions ten years ago when he started his charity initiative to share his knowledge of self-defense with his community. Alongside his incredible volunteers, he has taught self-defense all over the GTA as well as internationally. Chris is thrilled to partner with BALANCE, expanding this initiative to our community.

This course will encourage honest discussions about personal safety and violence, and teach self-defense techniques, in a safe space. Space is limited so register SOON! To register, please e-mail info@balancefba.org or call (416) 236 1796 ext. 0

Note: You are encouraged to bring your own yoga mat. If you cannot attend all 5 classes, you may request to be waitlisted for future workshops.

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

6:30 pm: Mental Health Pop-Up Session: "What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?"


July 11, 2024

Taking care of your mental health is as important as taking care of your physical health. This summer BALANCE is pleased to provide a special series of online mental health support pop-up sessions. Open to all persons living with a visual disability, these workshops provide a safe, welcoming space to explore effective strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.

Title: What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

This educational workshop will provide an overview on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and outline various coping strategies. Delivered by Social Worker and BALANCE Counsellor Melanie Marsden, the objective of this workshop is to leave attendees feeling empowered with a strong understanding of how PTSD impacts and interacts with their visual impairment, so that they can better advocate for their service needs. Identifying triggers is a key step in building awareness and determining the ways in which one may need support.

You may also contact the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 or email us at info@balancefba.org for more information.

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July 17, 2024(1 event)

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class


July 17, 2024

The class will safely focus on the muscle groups that encourage mobility and support daily living to help promote physical independence. Balance, flexibility and endurance will be incorporated into many of the exercises inherently.

Four Villages Community Health Centre Bloor West
1700 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4C3
Canada
July 18, 2024
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July 24, 2024(2 events)

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class


July 24, 2024

The class will safely focus on the muscle groups that encourage mobility and support daily living to help promote physical independence. Balance, flexibility and endurance will be incorporated into many of the exercises inherently.

Four Villages Community Health Centre Bloor West
1700 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4C3
Canada

1:30 pm: Mental Health Pop-Up Session: "International Day of Self Care"


July 24, 2024

Taking care of your mental health is as important as taking care of your physical health. This summer BALANCE is pleased to provide a special series of online mental health support pop-up sessions. Open to all persons living with a visual disability, these workshops provide a safe, welcoming space to explore effective strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.

Event: International Day of Self Care

Description: This workshop will define self-care holistically, in mind, body, and spirit. Expand your self-care vocabulary to respond to different situations, develop a personalized intentional self-care plan, and have fun trying out different types of self-care. BALANCE counsellor Lisa Derencinovic, MSW, has lived experience of blindness and will be leading the group.

You may contact the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 or email us at info@balancefba.org for more information.

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July 25, 2024(1 event)

11:30 am: Collaborhythm Summer Dance Series with VIBE Arts: Line Dancing


July 25, 2024

Looking for a chance to try on your dancing shoes? BALANCE is pleased to once again partner with VIBE Arts to offer three summer pop-up dance classes featuring musical theatre elements. We will kick off this series with a Line Dancing workshop.

You do not need to be a client at BALANCE to join! To register, please email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext.0.

See you on the dance floor!

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada
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July 31, 2024(1 event)

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class


July 31, 2024

The class will safely focus on the muscle groups that encourage mobility and support daily living to help promote physical independence. Balance, flexibility and endurance will be incorporated into many of the exercises inherently.

Four Villages Community Health Centre Bloor West
1700 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4C3
Canada
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