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Events in June 2021

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	1 1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. 1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm June 1, 2021 BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating during the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, the groups address life’s challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Groups are facilitated by people with lived experience and a Social Work background. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom	2 1:00 pm: Good Vibrations Workshop 1:00 pm: Good Vibrations Workshop 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm June 2, 2021 How often do you rely on your voice to communicate your ideas, express who you are, connect with others? The human voice is more significant and more miraculous than we know. In Good Vibrations you will begin to understand how the voice works, recognise your own vocal potential, relax and open your breathing, feel the joy of sound vibrations and even speak a little Shakespeare (you can do it!). This workshop is for all levels but will focus on the fundamentals of breath, resonance, speech and freeing your unique voice. And, we’ll have fun! This weekly workshop will run Wednesdays from 1-2pm, starting May 19th until June 16th. This class is currently full; please call BALANCE for information on additional dates. zoom	3 12:00 pm: Coffee Connections 12:00 pm: Coffee Connections 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm June 3, 2021 Coffee Connections returns weekly every Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time! It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! Hosted by 2 wonderful volunteers, this social group is a chance for people to gather, make new acquaintances, share how you’re feeling, and to chat with others in the community. So, brew a cup of coffee or tea, hop onto Zoom, and come join us for a mid-week breather! If you have a topic suggestion, please let us know by emailing us at info@balancefba.org Call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or click here to register on Zoom for Coffee Connections. zoom	4 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm June 4, 2021 Join this interactive fantasy board game group where storytelling and single-character play, set on a loosely medieval world, will take you on the adventure of a lifetime! This group will run every Friday evenings, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, and will allow you to meet new people and develop your soft-skills. No previous experience or knowledge necessary, all you need to bring is your imagination and have either a phone or computer to connect to Zoom. Click here to register on Zoom for the Adventure Zone or call 416-236-1796, extension 0 and speak to Chloe. zoom	5	6
7 6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group 6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm June 7, 2021 The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom	8 1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. 1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm June 8, 2021 BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating during the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, the groups address life’s challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Groups are facilitated by people with lived experience and a Social Work background. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom	9 1:00 pm: Good Vibrations Workshop 1:00 pm: Good Vibrations Workshop 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm June 9, 2021 How often do you rely on your voice to communicate your ideas, express who you are, connect with others? The human voice is more significant and more miraculous than we know. In Good Vibrations you will begin to understand how the voice works, recognise your own vocal potential, relax and open your breathing, feel the joy of sound vibrations and even speak a little Shakespeare (you can do it!). This workshop is for all levels but will focus on the fundamentals of breath, resonance, speech and freeing your unique voice. And, we’ll have fun! This weekly workshop will run Wednesdays from 1-2pm, starting May 19th until June 16th. This class is currently full; please call BALANCE for information on additional dates. zoom 7:00 pm: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults 7:00 pm: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm June 9, 2021 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, empowerment or apprehension? 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. BALANCE is excited to partner with self-defense instructor and violence prevention specialist Alexis Fabricius in a 5-part course that will aim to shed light on the many misconceptions we may hold (and not even know it!). This course will cover some of the basics of self-defense, but will include additional skills like verbal de-escalation and practicing evaluative techniques in threatening scenarios, while also exploring topics such as violence against the blind and partially sighted, challenging vulnerability and responding to disablism/ableism. This course will encourage honest discussions about personal safety and violence, in a safe space that is inclusive and open to all. Dates: Wednesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 from 7-8:30pm. Click here to register for Stay Safe! zoom	10 12:00 pm: Coffee Connections 12:00 pm: Coffee Connections 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm June 10, 2021 Coffee Connections returns weekly every Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time! It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! Hosted by 2 wonderful volunteers, this social group is a chance for people to gather, make new acquaintances, share how you’re feeling, and to chat with others in the community. So, brew a cup of coffee or tea, hop onto Zoom, and come join us for a mid-week breather! If you have a topic suggestion, please let us know by emailing us at info@balancefba.org Call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or click here to register on Zoom for Coffee Connections. zoom	11 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm June 11, 2021 Join this interactive fantasy board game group where storytelling and single-character play, set on a loosely medieval world, will take you on the adventure of a lifetime! This group will run every Friday evenings, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, and will allow you to meet new people and develop your soft-skills. No previous experience or knowledge necessary, all you need to bring is your imagination and have either a phone or computer to connect to Zoom. Click here to register on Zoom for the Adventure Zone or call 416-236-1796, extension 0 and speak to Chloe. zoom	12	13
14 6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group 6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm June 14, 2021 The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom	15 1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. 1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm June 15, 2021 BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating during the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, the groups address life’s challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Groups are facilitated by people with lived experience and a Social Work background. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom 3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia 3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm June 15, 2021 Many of us are familiar with the discomfort that comes from stubborn or chronic neck and back pain. Did you know that yoga can offer corrective and rehabilitative support to help you? Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, will leads classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. Fazia takes the time to offer 1-on-1 instruction to participants during the sessions and encourages feedback and questions throughout; the result is a supportive learning environment where peers learn from each other as well as the instructor! This is an 8 week virtual course. Classes are bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. If you are interested in registering, please email BALANCE at info@balancefba.org, or call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0. Fazia has 20 years of experience. She specializes in therapeutic movement that include T’ai Chi, Pilates, and corrective Fitness. Her approach is holistic as it includes breath work, meditation, and natural posture alignment. Her goal is to promote independence by helping her clients stay mobile and strong. These classes can be done on a mat, a chair, or standing. Please consult a doctor or registered therapist for specialized rehabilitation. zoom	16 1:00 pm: Good Vibrations Workshop 1:00 pm: Good Vibrations Workshop 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm June 16, 2021 How often do you rely on your voice to communicate your ideas, express who you are, connect with others? The human voice is more significant and more miraculous than we know. In Good Vibrations you will begin to understand how the voice works, recognise your own vocal potential, relax and open your breathing, feel the joy of sound vibrations and even speak a little Shakespeare (you can do it!). This workshop is for all levels but will focus on the fundamentals of breath, resonance, speech and freeing your unique voice. And, we’ll have fun! This weekly workshop will run Wednesdays from 1-2pm, starting May 19th until June 16th. This class is currently full; please call BALANCE for information on additional dates. zoom 7:00 pm: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults 7:00 pm: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm June 16, 2021 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, empowerment or apprehension? 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. BALANCE is excited to partner with self-defense instructor and violence prevention specialist Alexis Fabricius in a 5-part course that will aim to shed light on the many misconceptions we may hold (and not even know it!). This course will cover some of the basics of self-defense, but will include additional skills like verbal de-escalation and practicing evaluative techniques in threatening scenarios, while also exploring topics such as violence against the blind and partially sighted, challenging vulnerability and responding to disablism/ableism. This course will encourage honest discussions about personal safety and violence, in a safe space that is inclusive and open to all. Dates: Wednesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 from 7-8:30pm. Click here to register for Stay Safe! zoom	17 12:00 pm: Coffee Connections 12:00 pm: Coffee Connections 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm June 17, 2021 Coffee Connections returns weekly every Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time! It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! Hosted by 2 wonderful volunteers, this social group is a chance for people to gather, make new acquaintances, share how you’re feeling, and to chat with others in the community. So, brew a cup of coffee or tea, hop onto Zoom, and come join us for a mid-week breather! If you have a topic suggestion, please let us know by emailing us at info@balancefba.org Call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or click here to register on Zoom for Coffee Connections. zoom 3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia 3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm June 17, 2021 Many of us are familiar with the discomfort that comes from stubborn or chronic neck and back pain. Did you know that yoga can offer corrective and rehabilitative support to help you? Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, will leads classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. Fazia takes the time to offer 1-on-1 instruction to participants during the sessions and encourages feedback and questions throughout; the result is a supportive learning environment where peers learn from each other as well as the instructor! This is an 8 week virtual course. Classes are bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. If you are interested in registering, please email BALANCE at info@balancefba.org, or call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0. Fazia has 20 years of experience. She specializes in therapeutic movement that include T’ai Chi, Pilates, and corrective Fitness. Her approach is holistic as it includes breath work, meditation, and natural posture alignment. Her goal is to promote independence by helping her clients stay mobile and strong. These classes can be done on a mat, a chair, or standing. Please consult a doctor or registered therapist for specialized rehabilitation. zoom 7:00 pm: Let's Get Quizzical! 7:00 pm: Let's Get Quizzical! 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm June 17, 2021 We’ve decided to increase the spirit of competition and offer a prize to the winning team for each Trivia Night that we are hosting! Perhaps you are a trivia buff, or perhaps you are new to this trivia game thing…either way you will have tons of fun, get to know your teammates, and also be playing for a small prize that will be mailed to each member of the winning team (staff and volunteers excluded). The following registration link will register you for the monthly trivia night series. You do not have to attend all of the nights if you pre-register, but you can attend them all if you wish. Trivia Nights are always held the third Thursday of the month, from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Click here to register on Zoom for "Let's Get Quizzical!" or call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796, extension 0. zoom	18 2:30 pm: Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone 2:30 pm: Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm June 18, 2021 This class is for both those who are new to iPhone as well as those looking to improve their knowledge and use of the device. The purpose of these sessions is to provide a setting in which uncertainty regarding the use of or changes to specific apps can be discussed in greater detail. Each session will feature a different topic, with some classes being repeated periodically. Sessions will be biweekly on Fridays from 2:30- 4:00pm. Please call the BALANCE Office at 416-236-1796 ext.0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information on the topic of the week. You must register for each session individually as participation is limited. zoom 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm June 18, 2021 Join this interactive fantasy board game group where storytelling and single-character play, set on a loosely medieval world, will take you on the adventure of a lifetime! This group will run every Friday evenings, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, and will allow you to meet new people and develop your soft-skills. No previous experience or knowledge necessary, all you need to bring is your imagination and have either a phone or computer to connect to Zoom. Click here to register on Zoom for the Adventure Zone or call 416-236-1796, extension 0 and speak to Chloe. zoom	19	20
21 5:00 pm: BALANCE's Annual General Meeting (AGM) 5:00 pm: BALANCE's Annual General Meeting (AGM) 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm June 21, 2021 It is with pleasure that we announce that BALANCE’s 2021 Annual General Meeting has been set, and extend an invitation to all our members and stakeholders to attend this special evening! Join us via Zoom on Monday June 21st at 5pm, as we celebrate this year’s theme: Pride and Diversity. We look forward to having you there! Click here to register for the AGM or call BALANCE at 416-236-1796 ext.0. zoom 6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group 6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm June 21, 2021 The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom	22 1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. 1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group. 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm June 22, 2021 BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating during the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, the groups address life’s challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Groups are facilitated by people with lived experience and a Social Work background. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom 3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia 3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm June 22, 2021 Many of us are familiar with the discomfort that comes from stubborn or chronic neck and back pain. Did you know that yoga can offer corrective and rehabilitative support to help you? Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, will leads classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. Fazia takes the time to offer 1-on-1 instruction to participants during the sessions and encourages feedback and questions throughout; the result is a supportive learning environment where peers learn from each other as well as the instructor! This is an 8 week virtual course. Classes are bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. If you are interested in registering, please email BALANCE at info@balancefba.org, or call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0. Fazia has 20 years of experience. She specializes in therapeutic movement that include T’ai Chi, Pilates, and corrective Fitness. Her approach is holistic as it includes breath work, meditation, and natural posture alignment. Her goal is to promote independence by helping her clients stay mobile and strong. These classes can be done on a mat, a chair, or standing. Please consult a doctor or registered therapist for specialized rehabilitation. zoom 7:00 pm: The Listening Stage Series Presents "May I Take Your Arm?" 7:00 pm: The Listening Stage Series Presents "May I Take Your Arm?" 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm June 22, 2021 "May I take your arm?" by co-creators Alex Bulmer, Anna Camilleri, Tristan R. Whiston and Katie Yealland, and creative enabler & audio describer Becky Gold and website designer Wy Joung Kou.A Theatre Passe Muraille and Red Dress Productions Co-Production with the support of Common Boots Theatre. Online and by mail access to "May I take your arm?" is free. Listen to the audio flyer for "May I take your arm?" at the following link: https://soundcloud.com/user-171262644-350053924/mitya-audio-flyer. Blind artist Alex Bulmer takes the arm of people in her new neighbourhood. Together, they walk, listen, and share life stories — an architecture of place emerges. Experience their journeys through these multi-sensory moving-portraits that consider the past, illuminate the present, and evoke possible futures. Originally created in 2018 as a live, interactive, performance installation, this iteration of "May I Take your arm?" has been re-imagined into a 7-part multidisciplinary follow-at-home experience. A purpose built website will act as a navigation map for audiences to experience the work in their own homes, in their own time and pace. BALANCE will co-host this event on June 22 at 7 PM: Join us to stream new "May I take your arm?" audio elements followed by a talk around with the artists at 8 PM. The Listening Stage streaming events are free, however, pre-registration is required. Click here to register for the event or please contact BALANCE at (416) 236-1796. zoom	23 7:00 pm: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults 7:00 pm: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm June 23, 2021 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, empowerment or apprehension? 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. BALANCE is excited to partner with self-defense instructor and violence prevention specialist Alexis Fabricius in a 5-part course that will aim to shed light on the many misconceptions we may hold (and not even know it!). This course will cover some of the basics of self-defense, but will include additional skills like verbal de-escalation and practicing evaluative techniques in threatening scenarios, while also exploring topics such as violence against the blind and partially sighted, challenging vulnerability and responding to disablism/ableism. This course will encourage honest discussions about personal safety and violence, in a safe space that is inclusive and open to all. Dates: Wednesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 from 7-8:30pm. Click here to register for Stay Safe! zoom	24 12:00 pm: Coffee Connections 12:00 pm: Coffee Connections 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm June 24, 2021 Coffee Connections returns weekly every Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm eastern time! It’s social. It’s different. It’s fun! Hosted by 2 wonderful volunteers, this social group is a chance for people to gather, make new acquaintances, share how you’re feeling, and to chat with others in the community. So, brew a cup of coffee or tea, hop onto Zoom, and come join us for a mid-week breather! If you have a topic suggestion, please let us know by emailing us at info@balancefba.org Call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or click here to register on Zoom for Coffee Connections. zoom 3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia 3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm June 24, 2021 Many of us are familiar with the discomfort that comes from stubborn or chronic neck and back pain. Did you know that yoga can offer corrective and rehabilitative support to help you? Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, will leads classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. Fazia takes the time to offer 1-on-1 instruction to participants during the sessions and encourages feedback and questions throughout; the result is a supportive learning environment where peers learn from each other as well as the instructor! This is an 8 week virtual course. Classes are bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. If you are interested in registering, please email BALANCE at info@balancefba.org, or call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0. Fazia has 20 years of experience. She specializes in therapeutic movement that include T’ai Chi, Pilates, and corrective Fitness. Her approach is holistic as it includes breath work, meditation, and natural posture alignment. Her goal is to promote independence by helping her clients stay mobile and strong. These classes can be done on a mat, a chair, or standing. Please consult a doctor or registered therapist for specialized rehabilitation. zoom 7:00 pm: On the Same Page 7:00 pm: On the Same Page 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm June 24, 2021 Calling All Bookworms! Join Our Monthly Book Club “On the Same Page” is a monthly book club for readers and bookworms alike who are looking to explore different genres, titles, and to just have fun with it. Led by fellow community member Carol, this book club will meet on the last Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Our first “On the Same Page” meeting will be happening over Zoom, this Thursday March 25th. If you are interested in joining this new group, please contact the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 extension 0, or click here to register on Zoom for On the Same Page. zoom	25 2:30 pm: Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone 2:30 pm: Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm June 25, 2021 This class is for both those who are new to iPhone as well as those looking to improve their knowledge and use of the device. The purpose of these sessions is to provide a setting in which uncertainty regarding the use of or changes to specific apps can be discussed in greater detail. Each session will feature a different topic, with some classes being repeated periodically. Sessions will be biweekly on Fridays from 2:30- 4:00pm. Please call the BALANCE Office at 416-236-1796 ext.0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information on the topic of the week. You must register for each session individually as participation is limited. zoom 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm June 25, 2021 Join this interactive fantasy board game group where storytelling and single-character play, set on a loosely medieval world, will take you on the adventure of a lifetime! This group will run every Friday evenings, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, and will allow you to meet new people and develop your soft-skills. No previous experience or knowledge necessary, all you need to bring is your imagination and have either a phone or computer to connect to Zoom. Click here to register on Zoom for the Adventure Zone or call 416-236-1796, extension 0 and speak to Chloe. zoom	26	27
28 6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group 6:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm June 28, 2021 The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience. This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information. zoom	29 3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia 3:00 pm: Postural Alignment and Yoga with Fazia 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm June 29, 2021 Many of us are familiar with the discomfort that comes from stubborn or chronic neck and back pain. Did you know that yoga can offer corrective and rehabilitative support to help you? Certified advanced yoga instructor Fazia Ackbarali, will leads classes with a focus on back care, pain reduction, and corrective posture. Fazia takes the time to offer 1-on-1 instruction to participants during the sessions and encourages feedback and questions throughout; the result is a supportive learning environment where peers learn from each other as well as the instructor! This is an 8 week virtual course. Classes are bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. If you are interested in registering, please email BALANCE at info@balancefba.org, or call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0. Fazia has 20 years of experience. She specializes in therapeutic movement that include T’ai Chi, Pilates, and corrective Fitness. Her approach is holistic as it includes breath work, meditation, and natural posture alignment. Her goal is to promote independence by helping her clients stay mobile and strong. These classes can be done on a mat, a chair, or standing. Please consult a doctor or registered therapist for specialized rehabilitation. zoom	30 7:00 pm: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults 7:00 pm: Stay Safe! A Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program for Blind and Partially Sighted Adults 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm June 30, 2021 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, empowerment or apprehension? 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. BALANCE is excited to partner with self-defense instructor and violence prevention specialist Alexis Fabricius in a 5-part course that will aim to shed light on the many misconceptions we may hold (and not even know it!). This course will cover some of the basics of self-defense, but will include additional skills like verbal de-escalation and practicing evaluative techniques in threatening scenarios, while also exploring topics such as violence against the blind and partially sighted, challenging vulnerability and responding to disablism/ableism. This course will encourage honest discussions about personal safety and violence, in a safe space that is inclusive and open to all. Dates: Wednesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 from 7-8:30pm. Click here to register for Stay Safe! zoom

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