Groups and Events Calendar
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| December 28, 2020 |
December 29, 2020
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.December 29, 2020 – zoom BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format, with groups running every Tuesday, with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Sharing Space is a closed-format, peer support group facilitated by our Social Worker Lisa Derencinovic. Topics range from cooking tips to how to navigate big life changes and everything in-between! 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. |
December 30, 2020 | December 31, 2020 | January 1, 2021 | January 2, 2021 | January 3, 2021 |
January 4, 2021
7:30 pm: Music to my Ears: Modern Music Appreciation 101, led by Toronto Artist and Teacher Dan Minchom.January 4, 2021 – zoom In this 6-week discussion group, we’ll look at music through the decades starting from the 1960’s, and work our way to present day. Through this program, you’ll learn how to identify texture, form, time signature, mood, instrumentation, and basic trends that have evolved in popular music from the 1960’s to present day. Attendees will gather over Zoom to listen to pieces of music, and then actively participate in discussions. By the end of this program, you’ll be able to articulate why you like or dislike any song. Dan is a prolific bass player on the Toronto scene, whose musicality, time feel, and work ethic has led to him sharing stages with a number of high-profile artists including Jojo Mason, Madeline Merlo, and an international tour with Nuevo flamenco artist Jesse Cook. He is the in-house arranger and musical director of the Supersonic Hearts Band, and is the in-house bassist for both Coach House Studios and Westend Studios. Music to my Ears is open to everyone. No previous knowledge of music required. Sessions are from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM on the following Monday’s:
This 6-week event is free, but if you’d like to make a donation you can do so here: balancefba.org/donate/ Spaces are limited. To register, please sign up on zoom, or call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 to talk to Chloe. |
January 5, 2021
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.January 5, 2021 – zoom BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format, with groups running every Tuesday, with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Sharing Space is a closed-format, peer support group facilitated by our Social Worker Lisa Derencinovic. Topics range from cooking tips to how to navigate big life changes and everything in-between! 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. |
January 6, 2021 | January 7, 2021 | January 8, 2021 | January 9, 2021 | January 10, 2021 |
January 11, 2021
7:30 pm: Music to my Ears: Modern Music Appreciation 101, led by Toronto Artist and Teacher Dan Minchom.January 11, 2021 – zoom In this 6-week discussion group, we’ll look at music through the decades starting from the 1960’s, and work our way to present day. Through this program, you’ll learn how to identify texture, form, time signature, mood, instrumentation, and basic trends that have evolved in popular music from the 1960’s to present day. Attendees will gather over Zoom to listen to pieces of music, and then actively participate in discussions. By the end of this program, you’ll be able to articulate why you like or dislike any song. Dan is a prolific bass player on the Toronto scene, whose musicality, time feel, and work ethic has led to him sharing stages with a number of high-profile artists including Jojo Mason, Madeline Merlo, and an international tour with Nuevo flamenco artist Jesse Cook. He is the in-house arranger and musical director of the Supersonic Hearts Band, and is the in-house bassist for both Coach House Studios and Westend Studios. Music to my Ears is open to everyone. No previous knowledge of music required. Sessions are from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM on the following Monday’s:
This 6-week event is free, but if you’d like to make a donation you can do so here: balancefba.org/donate/ Spaces are limited. To register, please sign up on zoom, or call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 to talk to Chloe. |
January 12, 2021
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.January 12, 2021 – zoom BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format, with groups running every Tuesday, with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Sharing Space is a closed-format, peer support group facilitated by our Social Worker Lisa Derencinovic. Topics range from cooking tips to how to navigate big life changes and everything in-between! 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. |
January 13, 2021 |
January 14, 2021
10:00 am: Writing for Life: Creative Writing WorkshopJanuary 14, 2021 – zoom Do you wonder where creative people find their ideas? Do you often wish you could think more creatively, or express yourself in new ways? Is there a writer in you trying to come out? Or do you just like writing with other people, and talking about ideas? Balance and Common Boots Theatre bring you this creative writing workshop that will get you past your blank screen, writing, and opening up new ideas you might not even know you have. Through a series of writing prompts and exercises, participants will enjoy the act of creative writing, together, with themes that link to Balance and the Common Boots winter drama series. This event is led by professional playwright and screenwriter Alex Bulmer, the current Artistic Director of Common Boots Theatre and the lead Curator of CoMotion Disability Arts Festival with Harbourfront Centre. Her work has been produced and presented all over the world. Alex was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigemtosa in 1987, and is a proud member of Toronto’s blind community. Her experience of becoming blind has shaped her artistic career, and deeply informed her writing. Group is now full* |
January 15, 2021 | January 16, 2021 | January 17, 2021 |
| January 18, 2021 |
January 19, 2021
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.January 19, 2021 – zoom BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format, with groups running every Tuesday, with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Sharing Space is a closed-format, peer support group facilitated by our Social Worker Lisa Derencinovic. Topics range from cooking tips to how to navigate big life changes and everything in-between! 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. |
January 20, 2021 |
January 21, 2021
7:00 pm: Let's Get Quizzical!January 21, 2021 – zoom 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. The upcoming trivia night dates are on January 21st, February 18th, March 18th and April 15th from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Register at this link please: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcOyurDMiHNZW-rH3Wt-e8NzWvVYLNfik or call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796, extension 0. |
January 22, 2021
1:30 pm: Living with Uncertainty: How to Find and Keep Calm During Challenging Times.January 22, 2021 – zoom Do you find yourself feeling increasingly overwhelmed or frustrated? These days, self-care is more important than ever which is why BALANCE is offering a free 6-week program that will teach you practical ways to help manage stress and anxiety in your daily life. Facilitated by our Occupational Therapist Naomi, this group will start Friday January 22nd until Friday February 26th from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. If you are interested in participating, please email info@balancefba.org or call our receptionist Chloe at 416-236-1796 extension 0. Spaces are limited. BALANCE would like to thank La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso for making this opportunity possible. 3:00 pm: Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhoneJanuary 22, 2021 – zoom These workshops are 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 to discuss the use of, or changes, to specific apps. This group will be held through Zoom and the first session entitled "Getting organized with Calendar" will take place on Friday, January 22, 3:00 - 4:00; the focus will be the iOS 14 Calendar which is significantly different from those that preceded it. Sessions will be bi-weekly on Fridays from 3:00 - 4:00 and classes will be repeated periodically. Participants must have a service agreement in place to join this group. Register on Zoom or call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796, extension 0. 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing GameJanuary 22, 2021 – zoom 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. To register for this group click here or call 416-236-1796, extension 0 and speak to Chloe. |
January 23, 2021 | January 24, 2021 |
| January 25, 2021 |
January 26, 2021
1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group.January 26, 2021 – zoom BALANCE is pleased to announce that Sharing Space Support Group is moving to a year-round format, with groups running every Tuesday, with groups running every Tuesday, starting Tuesday January 12th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Sharing Space is a closed-format, peer support group facilitated by our Social Worker Lisa Derencinovic. Topics range from cooking tips to how to navigate big life changes and everything in-between! 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. |
January 27, 2021 | January 28, 2021 |
January 29, 2021
1:30 pm: Living with Uncertainty: How to Find and Keep Calm During Challenging Times.January 29, 2021 – zoom Do you find yourself feeling increasingly overwhelmed or frustrated? These days, self-care is more important than ever which is why BALANCE is offering a free 6-week program that will teach you practical ways to help manage stress and anxiety in your daily life. Facilitated by our Occupational Therapist Naomi, this group will start Friday January 22nd until Friday February 26th from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. If you are interested in participating, please email info@balancefba.org or call our receptionist Chloe at 416-236-1796 extension 0. Spaces are limited. BALANCE would like to thank La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso for making this opportunity possible. 7:00 pm: The Adventure Zone: An Interactive Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing GameJanuary 29, 2021 – zoom 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. To register for this group click here or call 416-236-1796, extension 0 and speak to Chloe. |
January 30, 2021 | January 31, 2021 |