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Events in September 2024

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

1:00 pm: OKO App Workshop- Virtual Session

6:30 pm: Mental Health Pop-Up Session: "How to Cope with Grief and Loss of Sight"

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

10:00 am: OKO App Workshop: In-Person Session

1:30 pm: BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

1:00 pm: OKO App Workshop- Virtual Session

6:30 pm: Mental Health Pop-Up Session: "How to Cope with Grief and Loss of Sight"

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

10:00 am: OKO App Workshop: In-Person Session

1:30 pm: BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group

9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
August 26, 2024	August 27, 2024	August 28, 2024(1 event) 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am – 11:00 am August 28, 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 View Location	August 29, 2024(2 events) 1:00 pm: OKO App Workshop- Virtual Session 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm August 29, 2024 If you're interested in learning about the OKO app (available for i-Phone users) and how you can use it to enhance your ability to navigate in the community, we have the workshop for you! BALANCE will be providing a two-part workshop on the OKO app, which will hosted by our Orientation and Mobility Specialists and Assistive Technology Instructors. The first session will be held through Zoom, which will cover the features and strategies for using the OKO app effectively. The second session will be held in-person for demonstrations and reviewing strategies discussed in the first session. Participants will have the opportunity to practice using the app with the support and feedback from workshop facilitators. zoom 6:30 pm: Mental Health Pop-Up Session: "How to Cope with Grief and Loss of Sight" 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm August 29, 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: How to Cope with Grief and Loss of Sight Description: This workshop led by Social Worker and BALANCE Counsellor Melanie Marsden will cover the 5 stages of grief and accompanying coping strategies. We will also challenge common beliefs and misconceptions around the impact of sight loss and living a fulfilling life. Our goal is for attendees to feel empowered in dealing with grief and its impact. You may contact the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 or email us at info@balancefba.org for more information. zoom	August 30, 2024	August 31, 2024	September 1, 2024
September 2, 2024	September 3, 2024	September 4, 2024(2 events) 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am – 11:00 am September 4, 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 View Location 10:00 am: OKO App Workshop: In-Person Session 10:00 am – 12:00 pm September 4, 2024 If you're interested in learning about the OKO app (available for i-Phone users) and how you can use it to enhance your ability to navigate in the community, we have the workshop for you! BALANCE will be providing a two-part workshop on the OKO app, which will hosted by our Orientation and Mobility Specialists and Assistive Technology Instructors. Location: High Park We will meet at the High Park North Gates located at High Park Avenue and Bloor Street West (south west corner of the intersection). Participants travelling by TTC can request for staff to meet at High Park subway station for assistance to get to the meeting area. If you want to participate in the in-person session or need support for registration you can email Bill Phung at b.phung@balancefba.org. High Park View Location	September 5, 2024(1 event) 1:30 pm: BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm September 5, 2024 Join Our 5-Week BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course! 🎉 Ready to groove to some smooth jazz rhythms? BALANCE & VibeArts are offering a special 5-week Jazz Dance course, perfect for adults with visual disabilities. You’ll get to explore the expressive and energetic world of jazz dance, with each class building on the last, creating a fun and immersive experience. No dance experience needed—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and connect with others. To register: Email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0. Start Date: Thursday September 5th (for 5 Thursdays) West Neighbourhood House 248 Ossington Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2 Canada View Location	September 6, 2024	September 7, 2024	September 8, 2024
September 9, 2024	September 10, 2024	September 11, 2024(1 event) 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am – 11:00 am September 11, 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 View Location	September 12, 2024	September 13, 2024	September 14, 2024	September 15, 2024
September 16, 2024	September 17, 2024	September 18, 2024(1 event) 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am – 11:00 am September 18, 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 View Location	September 19, 2024	September 20, 2024	September 21, 2024	September 22, 2024
September 23, 2024	September 24, 2024	September 25, 2024(1 event) 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am – 11:00 am September 25, 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 View Location	September 26, 2024	September 27, 2024	September 28, 2024	September 29, 2024
September 30, 2024(1 event) 6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm September 30, 2024 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: To join the Evening Sharing Space Support Group, please email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0 We encourage you to take part in this valuable opportunity to connect, share, and grow within a caring community. zoom More information	October 1, 2024	October 2, 2024(1 event) 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am – 11:00 am October 2, 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 View Location	October 3, 2024	October 4, 2024	October 5, 2024	October 6, 2024

9:30 am – 11:00 am
August 28, 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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1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
August 29, 2024

If you're interested in learning about the OKO app (available for i-Phone users) and how you can use it to enhance your ability to navigate in the community, we have the workshop for you! BALANCE will be providing a two-part workshop on the OKO app, which will hosted by our Orientation and Mobility Specialists and Assistive Technology Instructors.

The first session will be held through Zoom, which will cover the features and strategies for using the OKO app effectively. The second session will be held in-person for demonstrations and reviewing strategies discussed in the first session. Participants will have the opportunity to practice using the app with the support and feedback from workshop facilitators.

zoom

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
August 29, 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: How to Cope with Grief and Loss of Sight

Description: This workshop led by Social Worker and BALANCE Counsellor Melanie Marsden will cover the 5 stages of grief and accompanying coping strategies. We will also challenge common beliefs and misconceptions around the impact of sight loss and living a fulfilling life. Our goal is for attendees to feel empowered in dealing with grief and its impact.

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

zoom

9:30 am – 11:00 am
September 4, 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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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
September 4, 2024

If you're interested in learning about the OKO app (available for i-Phone users) and how you can use it to enhance your ability to navigate in the community, we have the workshop for you! BALANCE will be providing a two-part workshop on the OKO app, which will hosted by our Orientation and Mobility Specialists and Assistive Technology Instructors.

Location: High Park

We will meet at the High Park North Gates located at High Park Avenue and Bloor Street West (south west corner of the intersection). Participants travelling by TTC can request for staff to meet at High Park subway station for assistance to get to the meeting area.

If you want to participate in the in-person session or need support for registration you can email Bill Phung at b.phung@balancefba.org.

High Park

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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
September 5, 2024

Join Our 5-Week BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course! 🎉

Ready to groove to some smooth jazz rhythms? BALANCE & VibeArts are offering a special 5-week Jazz Dance course, perfect for adults with visual disabilities. You’ll get to explore the expressive and energetic world of jazz dance, with each class building on the last, creating a fun and immersive experience.

No dance experience needed—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and connect with others.

To register: Email us at info@balancefba.org

or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0.

Start Date: Thursday September 5th (for 5 Thursdays)

West Neighbourhood House

248 Ossington Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2

Canada

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9:30 am – 11:00 am
September 11, 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

View Location

9:30 am – 11:00 am
September 18, 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

View Location

9:30 am – 11:00 am
September 25, 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

View Location

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
September 30, 2024

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:
To join the Evening Sharing Space Support Group, please email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0

We encourage you to take part in this valuable opportunity to connect, share, and grow within a caring community.

zoom

More information

9:30 am – 11:00 am
October 2, 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

View Location

4 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am – 11:00 am September 4, 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 View Location, 10:00 am: OKO App Workshop: In-Person Session 10:00 am: OKO App Workshop: In-Person Session 10:00 am – 12:00 pm September 4, 2024 If you're interested in learning about the OKO app (available for i-Phone users) and how you can use it to enhance your ability to navigate in the community, we have the workshop for you! BALANCE will be providing a two-part workshop on the OKO app, which will hosted by our Orientation and Mobility Specialists and Assistive Technology Instructors. Location: High Park We will meet at the High Park North Gates located at High Park Avenue and Bloor Street West (south west corner of the intersection). Participants travelling by TTC can request for staff to meet at High Park subway station for assistance to get to the meeting area. If you want to participate in the in-person session or need support for registration you can email Bill Phung at b.phung@balancefba.org. High Park View Location

5 1:30 pm: BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course 1:30 pm: BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm September 5, 2024 Join Our 5-Week BALANCE & VibeArts Jazz Dance Course! 🎉 Ready to groove to some smooth jazz rhythms? BALANCE & VibeArts are offering a special 5-week Jazz Dance course, perfect for adults with visual disabilities. You’ll get to explore the expressive and energetic world of jazz dance, with each class building on the last, creating a fun and immersive experience. No dance experience needed—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and connect with others. To register: Email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0. Start Date: Thursday September 5th (for 5 Thursdays) West Neighbourhood House 248 Ossington Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2 Canada View Location

11 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am – 11:00 am September 11, 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 View Location

18 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am – 11:00 am September 18, 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 View Location

25 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am: Strength and Stability Class 9:30 am – 11:00 am September 25, 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 View Location

30 6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group 6:30 pm: Evening Sharing Space Support Group 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm September 30, 2024 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: To join the Evening Sharing Space Support Group, please email us at info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0 We encourage you to take part in this valuable opportunity to connect, share, and grow within a caring community. zoom More information