Groups and Events Calendar

We offer a variety of exciting group programs and webinars that are updated monthly. To find more details and register for our groups, please use the calendar below.

  • Navigate through the calendar to locate a group or event that interests you.
    For screen reader users (JAWS/NVDA), press “Enter” or use the right-click pop-up menu to access more information and the registration link.
  • Note: In-person groups are available only within the City of Toronto.


Events in May 2026

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April 27, 2026
April 28, 2026
April 29, 2026(1 event)

10:30 am: Redefining the Ride


April 29, 2026

In collaboration with EyeRide and Rocket Cycle, BALANCE for Blind Adults is proud to announce Redefining the Ride. This 6-session spin class series will focus on teaching cycling fundamentals and building confidence and endurance.

Please wear appropriate cycling attire (tights or shorts). Rocket Cycle will be providing cycling footwear for those that don't have their own during the 6 sessions. Aspiring riders, with and without sight, are invited to join us at Rocket Cycle. Registrants should be committed to attend all sessions.

To register: please email info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0.

Rocket Cycle
688 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario M6C 1B1
April 30, 2026(1 event)

12:30 pm: The Art of Touch: A Tactile Creative Journey


April 30, 2026

Join artist Vero Diaz for an engaging 8-week tactile arts journey designed for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. Explore sculpture, relief, texture, colour, and emotional expression through fully accessible, hands-on creation.

What You’ll Experience
Weekly Tactile & Sensorial Art Exploration:

  1. Spark Up Fun: Textured Fabric Art
  2. Ignite Imagination: Painting with Eco-Modelling Paste
  3. Bloom Creativity: Fabric Collage
  4. Soft Calm: Seed Quilts & Mandalas
  5. Bring Curiosity: Copper Embossing
  6. Spice Up Your Clothing: Fabric Art & Heat Bond
  7. Textures & Abstract Lines: Eco-Modelling Paste Techniques
  8. Art Space: Stamping & Linocut (Sculpting)
  9. Celebration Week: Art Showcase, Sharings & Social Gathering

Discover creativity through texture, shape, and emotion — in a supportive, accessible art space where imagination leads the way.

To register, please email info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0

Register now. Spaces are limited.

Please note: By registering, you consent to BALANCE for Blind Adults using photographs and/or video recordings in which you may appear for promotional, educational, and internal purposes (for example: on our website, social media, printed materials). Use is limited to content featuring group activities and will not disclose your address or personal health information.

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada
May 1, 2026
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May 6, 2026
May 7, 2026(1 event)

12:30 pm: The Art of Touch: A Tactile Creative Journey


May 7, 2026

Join artist Vero Diaz for an engaging 8-week tactile arts journey designed for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. Explore sculpture, relief, texture, colour, and emotional expression through fully accessible, hands-on creation.

What You’ll Experience
Weekly Tactile & Sensorial Art Exploration:

  1. Spark Up Fun: Textured Fabric Art
  2. Ignite Imagination: Painting with Eco-Modelling Paste
  3. Bloom Creativity: Fabric Collage
  4. Soft Calm: Seed Quilts & Mandalas
  5. Bring Curiosity: Copper Embossing
  6. Spice Up Your Clothing: Fabric Art & Heat Bond
  7. Textures & Abstract Lines: Eco-Modelling Paste Techniques
  8. Art Space: Stamping & Linocut (Sculpting)
  9. Celebration Week: Art Showcase, Sharings & Social Gathering

Discover creativity through texture, shape, and emotion — in a supportive, accessible art space where imagination leads the way.

To register, please email info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0

Register now. Spaces are limited.

Please note: By registering, you consent to BALANCE for Blind Adults using photographs and/or video recordings in which you may appear for promotional, educational, and internal purposes (for example: on our website, social media, printed materials). Use is limited to content featuring group activities and will not disclose your address or personal health information.

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada
May 8, 2026
May 9, 2026
May 10, 2026
May 11, 2026
May 12, 2026
May 13, 2026
May 14, 2026(1 event)

12:30 pm: The Art of Touch: A Tactile Creative Journey


May 14, 2026

Join artist Vero Diaz for an engaging 8-week tactile arts journey designed for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. Explore sculpture, relief, texture, colour, and emotional expression through fully accessible, hands-on creation.

What You’ll Experience
Weekly Tactile & Sensorial Art Exploration:

  1. Spark Up Fun: Textured Fabric Art
  2. Ignite Imagination: Painting with Eco-Modelling Paste
  3. Bloom Creativity: Fabric Collage
  4. Soft Calm: Seed Quilts & Mandalas
  5. Bring Curiosity: Copper Embossing
  6. Spice Up Your Clothing: Fabric Art & Heat Bond
  7. Textures & Abstract Lines: Eco-Modelling Paste Techniques
  8. Art Space: Stamping & Linocut (Sculpting)
  9. Celebration Week: Art Showcase, Sharings & Social Gathering

Discover creativity through texture, shape, and emotion — in a supportive, accessible art space where imagination leads the way.

To register, please email info@balancefba.org or call 416-236-1796 ext. 0

Register now. Spaces are limited.

Please note: By registering, you consent to BALANCE for Blind Adults using photographs and/or video recordings in which you may appear for promotional, educational, and internal purposes (for example: on our website, social media, printed materials). Use is limited to content featuring group activities and will not disclose your address or personal health information.

West Neighbourhood House
248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Canada
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