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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) 1:00 pm: On Broadway! Jazz Afternoons – Long day? Feel the need to shake it out? BALANCE is pleased to offer you 2 opportunities for a toe tapping, hip shaking, good time! Brought to you by our amazing partners at Vibe Arts, these workshops will provide you with all the moves to make you groove as we explore Broadway Jazz. Whether you are brand new to dance classes or one of our returning pros, come out and dance with us, enjoy fun supportive fitness, learn new dance moves and have a great time. Friday afternoons November 1, 8, 15, 22 1:00pm - 2:00pm –Located in lower-level hall – please note spaces are limited and registration will be on a first come first serve basis. |
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(1 event) 1:00 pm: On Broadway! Jazz Afternoons – Long day? Feel the need to shake it out? BALANCE is pleased to offer you 2 opportunities for a toe tapping, hip shaking, good time! Brought to you by our amazing partners at Vibe Arts, these workshops will provide you with all the moves to make you groove as we explore Broadway Jazz. Whether you are brand new to dance classes or one of our returning pros, come out and dance with us, enjoy fun supportive fitness, learn new dance moves and have a great time. Friday afternoons November 1, 8, 15, 22 1:00pm - 2:00pm –Located in lower-level hall – please note spaces are limited and registration will be on a first come first serve basis. |
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) 1:00 pm: On Broadway! Jazz Afternoons – Long day? Feel the need to shake it out? BALANCE is pleased to offer you 2 opportunities for a toe tapping, hip shaking, good time! Brought to you by our amazing partners at Vibe Arts, these workshops will provide you with all the moves to make you groove as we explore Broadway Jazz. Whether you are brand new to dance classes or one of our returning pros, come out and dance with us, enjoy fun supportive fitness, learn new dance moves and have a great time. Friday afternoons November 1, 8, 15, 22 1:00pm - 2:00pm –Located in lower-level hall – please note spaces are limited and registration will be on a first come first serve basis. |
November 16, 2024
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November 17, 2024
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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(2 events) 3:45 pm: Why all the Drama? – Join us at BALANCE for a series of fun drama workshops lead by local artist, Sophie Rivers. We will explore your imaginations and stories as we play improv games, create scenes, and work on your own short performance piece. By the end of our time together, you will grow your skills in confidence, using your voice, and connecting with your bodies. We will have a lot of fun together, in a no-pressure class. We will encourage participants to explore emotion and creativity through your personal stories, while making connections and getting to know yourself better. Thursdays, November 21st – December 12th 3:45pm – 5:15pm at 248 Ossington Avenue West Neighbourhood House 5:30 pm: On Broadway! Jazz Evenings – Long day? Feel the need to shake it out? BALANCE is pleased to offer you 2 opportunities for a toe tapping, hip shaking, good time! Brought to you by our amazing partners at Vibe Arts, these workshops will provide you with all the moves to make you groove as we explore Broadway Jazz. Whether you are brand new to dance classes or one of our returning pros, come out and dance with us, enjoy fun supportive fitness, learn new dance moves and have a great time Thursday evenings November 21, 28, Dec 5,12 and 19th 5:30-6:30pm – Dance - Located in the Big Bang the Drum room – please note spaces are limited and registration will be on a first come first serve basis. |
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(2 events) 3:45 pm: Why all the Drama? – Join us at BALANCE for a series of fun drama workshops lead by local artist, Sophie Rivers. We will explore your imaginations and stories as we play improv games, create scenes, and work on your own short performance piece. By the end of our time together, you will grow your skills in confidence, using your voice, and connecting with your bodies. We will have a lot of fun together, in a no-pressure class. We will encourage participants to explore emotion and creativity through your personal stories, while making connections and getting to know yourself better. Thursdays, November 21st – December 12th 3:45pm – 5:15pm at 248 Ossington Avenue West Neighbourhood House 5:30 pm: On Broadway! Jazz Evenings – Long day? Feel the need to shake it out? BALANCE is pleased to offer you 2 opportunities for a toe tapping, hip shaking, good time! Brought to you by our amazing partners at Vibe Arts, these workshops will provide you with all the moves to make you groove as we explore Broadway Jazz. Whether you are brand new to dance classes or one of our returning pros, come out and dance with us, enjoy fun supportive fitness, learn new dance moves and have a great time Thursday evenings November 21, 28, Dec 5,12 and 19th 5:30-6:30pm – Dance - Located in the Big Bang the Drum room – please note spaces are limited and registration will be on a first come first serve basis. |
November 29, 2024
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November 30, 2024
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December 1, 2024
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