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Events in November 2024
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October 28, 2024(1 event) 6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group – This support group offers a welcoming space to express yourself, share your experiences, and connect with others who understand your journey. Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a trained professional with lived experience of blindness, the group is designed to help you explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential and supportive setting. By sharing our stories and listening to one another, we can learn valuable coping strategies and gain new perspectives. Throughout the program, we will also tap into resources through informative podcasts and discussions, introducing participants to support they might not have known about before. At the end of the 12 weeks, participants will leave with a sense of empowerment, equipped with more resources and deeper connections, and having integrated their experiences in a meaningful way. How to Register: We encourage you to take part in this valuable opportunity to connect, share, and grow within a caring community. zoom |
October 29, 2024
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October 30, 2024(1 event) 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class – 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 |
October 31, 2024
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November 1, 2024(1 event) 2:30 pm: WhatsApp for PC – WhatsApp for PC Explore the accessibility features of WhatsApp’s desktop application, perfect for messaging and making audio or video calls directly from your computer. Date: Friday, November 1, 2:30 – 4:00 PM Instructor: Joseph Sidarose |
November 2, 2024
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November 3, 2024
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November 4, 2024(1 event) 6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group – This support group offers a welcoming space to express yourself, share your experiences, and connect with others who understand your journey. Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a trained professional with lived experience of blindness, the group is designed to help you explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential and supportive setting. By sharing our stories and listening to one another, we can learn valuable coping strategies and gain new perspectives. Throughout the program, we will also tap into resources through informative podcasts and discussions, introducing participants to support they might not have known about before. At the end of the 12 weeks, participants will leave with a sense of empowerment, equipped with more resources and deeper connections, and having integrated their experiences in a meaningful way. How to Register: We encourage you to take part in this valuable opportunity to connect, share, and grow within a caring community. zoom |
November 5, 2024
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November 6, 2024(1 event) 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class – 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 |
November 7, 2024
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November 8, 2024
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November 9, 2024
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November 10, 2024
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November 11, 2024(1 event) 6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group – This support group offers a welcoming space to express yourself, share your experiences, and connect with others who understand your journey. Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a trained professional with lived experience of blindness, the group is designed to help you explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential and supportive setting. By sharing our stories and listening to one another, we can learn valuable coping strategies and gain new perspectives. Throughout the program, we will also tap into resources through informative podcasts and discussions, introducing participants to support they might not have known about before. At the end of the 12 weeks, participants will leave with a sense of empowerment, equipped with more resources and deeper connections, and having integrated their experiences in a meaningful way. How to Register: We encourage you to take part in this valuable opportunity to connect, share, and grow within a caring community. zoom |
November 12, 2024
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November 13, 2024(1 event) 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class – 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 |
November 14, 2024
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November 15, 2024(1 event) 2:30 pm: Windows Magnifier – Windows Magnifier A great option for low-vision computer users who need a simple, built-in screen magnification tool without the complexity of custom software. Date: Friday, November 15, 2:30 – 4:00 PM Instructor: Jay Risman |
November 16, 2024
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November 17, 2024(1 event) 7:00 pm: Trivia Palooza – Join us for a fun-filled evening of trivia, laughs, and celebration as we mark BALANCE’s 40th anniversary! Hosted by Adam Growe, the iconic Cash Cab Guy, this virtual event will bring our community together to test knowledge, win prizes, and celebrate four decades of impact. Don’t miss out! |
November 18, 2024(1 event) 6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group – This support group offers a welcoming space to express yourself, share your experiences, and connect with others who understand your journey. Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a trained professional with lived experience of blindness, the group is designed to help you explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential and supportive setting. By sharing our stories and listening to one another, we can learn valuable coping strategies and gain new perspectives. Throughout the program, we will also tap into resources through informative podcasts and discussions, introducing participants to support they might not have known about before. At the end of the 12 weeks, participants will leave with a sense of empowerment, equipped with more resources and deeper connections, and having integrated their experiences in a meaningful way. How to Register: We encourage you to take part in this valuable opportunity to connect, share, and grow within a caring community. zoom |
November 19, 2024
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November 20, 2024(1 event) 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class – 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 |
November 21, 2024
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November 22, 2024
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November 23, 2024
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November 24, 2024
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November 25, 2024(1 event) 6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group – This support group offers a welcoming space to express yourself, share your experiences, and connect with others who understand your journey. Facilitated by Melanie Marsden, a trained professional with lived experience of blindness, the group is designed to help you explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential and supportive setting. By sharing our stories and listening to one another, we can learn valuable coping strategies and gain new perspectives. Throughout the program, we will also tap into resources through informative podcasts and discussions, introducing participants to support they might not have known about before. At the end of the 12 weeks, participants will leave with a sense of empowerment, equipped with more resources and deeper connections, and having integrated their experiences in a meaningful way. How to Register: We encourage you to take part in this valuable opportunity to connect, share, and grow within a caring community. zoom |
November 26, 2024
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November 27, 2024(1 event) 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class – 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 |
November 28, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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November 30, 2024
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December 1, 2024
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